Renaissance News Seeking the New World

Renaissance News seeking the new world

VOL. 3, NO_ 7 - NEWSLETTER OF THE TEXAS LIBERTARIAN PARTY JUNE—JULY 1974 1(7 PC"1Wberl St.C.1.2"vire"thic 111-(11Viallai p.tewit;i. Co basic principle of, dtariall stall,NORCIIISON 4.. Afr riier 3 / ern_ineiT4 Libertarian pa , sa rty.ef.!_ 311A--) best thrv. YOrd. New :ONVENTION UNDER WAY 3A The firstticranyt of the third all over the nation," says convention Michael Holmes, press se- , Libertarian Knc-cks 3Eannua! of thena Libertarian party cretary for the convention. yeSterday at the Ramada "There are Libertarians 07,16,1 Inn on Airport Freeway s running in Louisiana, Co- Government Contr‘,..., was a day of orp,snization lorado. Oh'. New vork, )1` 3 of Irsore than 3al delegate New Jersey, and Utah:. 1 r I' v's rlect na- from across :he ration; :n- "There is a Libertarian lean — F A V (kWilik r' ith•30 ten WS g a . or par- e -rmes" s'L .ee. we libe iational ty. cm:3411g ai says . de. dna — Favors ILL 1,1S on of the COCK crsed. ;ind FrOfil eSPeOl

.1Ch LON I P,. 3! nat Jalt3 pr • own part. ad -no-laic LIBERTARIAN PARTY Kernmerit — straps Oct( orsh: des: A We 'ederal NA© anik ©CRWERTVII@H anti ',Chita 'acnmissior r in a asting rni- .ortS 4155 freCdc.r11,. Y1.12E-A...Jr of 2: -2 17' t1"4 It4 epeat of ixirnograpliF lav, 5, -c-% ,., cp .* — Support.; rigid protcetior I ';‘• 7-4 Wier ta ri an t_ lyreir.cy_ co, .F.;• 0 0 V. CZ: C1,0 e - (3 d p st.3rdrty' pa opens ae)0;.1 Li he 3.„ Tor here M arty; • Texas:-,conven bcc4`717d the * tes C.1)CrA. here. 3 eel ir Mnen 303 dleg-41.; a reIdeal, strong ceotcal be- .71:1 na nat.011 kis c4, rion,31 corn, _ n a.1.2.5. tha yacatieh Dd C Th. Ir Nov york a Irving to the • ea- giair. trora across Evveen 4-j5Pflarr ,of baVe — h rd i°11 1"z1; F43L-4. a2r PartS'. fn. SL-ProRTSrtar-••••t 41) ,.tt en farina, g i nPiAr , thefly-. that r71; gmA„„, right _ Secede4 tft(igni4iillir: conve:tn- 'L" 4) 'Iced Of nthrUbe ...we chose Irvin portV the hoc- THE FREEDOM OFFENSIVE - Thoughts on libertarian goals, strategy and tactics Mike Holmes

The Texas Libertarian Party Presently the TLP is well orga- exists to utilize the political nized in basically three areas: process in an effort to reduce the Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Ft. ability of government to regulate, Worth. We have several hundred mem- tax, and control the lives of bers and sympathizers scattered individual citizens. Assuming for throughout the state who do not have the moment that politics and the regular contact with any of the pre- Libertarian Party in particular sently organized regions and one of can be used successfully for this the top priorities for the immediate purpose, the important questions future will be to promote and estab- arise over just what the Libertarian lish more local LP county organiza- Party in Texas can do to further tions_ Local, community-based LP these goals. organizations are the key to TLP success and ballot status in 1976. In order to be a legitimate (Le. Virtually all of the significant LP legally recognized) political party activities in Texas, with the excep- in Texas, it is essential to qualify tion of conventions and conferences, for ballot status for statewide and are initiated and carried out on a national elections. This accomplish- local basis. For this reason the ment is subject to the usual forces state party organization will be of government regulation and special based on the general strategic prin- interest protection. The recent ciple of promoting local organiza- Supreme Court decision which rejected tion and providing services helpful challenges by minor parties to the to local LP activities. With this Texas Election Code and new provi- ond in mind, the TLP has initiated sions passed by the state legisla- two projects which should contribute ture have made this task more diffi- considerably to local LP organizing cult_ Thousands of signatures are efforts. needed on notarized petitions which must be submitted within narrow time The first project, which is al- limits, making entrance into our ready underway, is to assemble a supposedly free political process a computerized statewide mailing list time-consuming and expensive job for classified by region, membership, any group which does not feel at and other pertinent characteristics. home in the Democratic or Republican When completed, this list will en- parties. La Raza Unida, the American able the state party to provide Independent and the Socialist Workers local party organizations with cheap parties have at various times gained pre-printed mailing labels and lists ballot status, but new provisions for local newsletters and other pur- have been enacted to prevent them poses. This should also expand co- from gaining a permanent ballot posi- ordination between the state and tion. The requirements are strict local organizations over new names enough to even endanger the weak which in the past have sometimes Texas Republican Party if they fail been lost or overlooked in the shuf- to have a strong showing in Novem- ber's gubernatorial race. Despite fle. The mailing list project will the obstacles, the TLP is planning provide the state and local organiza- upon gaining a ballot position for tions with instant access to all new the 1976 elections. While ballot libertarians within their respective areas and save them from the time- recognition is not essential to many consuming chore of hand-addressing of the educational endeavors the labels. This project will take party promotes, it is a necessary several months to complete as we step if we are to become a credible need to obtain complete lists from political influence in Texas poli- local organizations of libertarians tics. any are deserving of support or en- Wisser, the local prosecutin.g attor- dorsement. There are also plans to ney in a upornographicd movie case, analyze the proposed new Texas Con- and it promises to be a lively event. stitution from a libertarian view- The Travis County party has also con- point. tinued to publish their newsletter, Officers: The Libertarian Alternative, which Chairman - William Howell, 601 Eagle has contained some of the best arti- Or. #2080, Denton 75219, 387-7073 cles and liveliest controversy yet Vice Chairman/Secretara - Gordon published in Texas by libertarians. Finch, 4020 Gilbert 0207, Dallas Officers: 75219, 522-0171 Chairwoman - Sandra Hutchinson, 7101 Treasurer/MemberstiaSecretary - Ryan Dr., Austin 78757, 453-9633 Leslie Archambault, 9409 Hermosa Dr., Vice Chairman - John Griffin, 1205 Dallas 75218, 327-7068 E.--5nd St. #204, Austin 78723 Editor., Free Dallas - David Helber, Recordingk Secretary - Janet Smarr, -4-048 Lively In., Dallas 75220, 351- 1104 E. 31st,St., Austin 78722, 1002 478,1363 Corresponding Secretary - Kitty Doll, TRAVIS COUNTY - Austin area liberta- 2112 Vanderbilt Ln., Austin 78723 rians have been busy in the last few 926-8476 weeks after several of the local Editor, The Libertarian Alternative - party people returned from Dallas Edward Caruthers, 600 S. First, '74. New officers were elected at Austin 78704, 444-0142 their July 7 meeting and a tape of Ayn Rand's Ford Hall lecture was Texas Libertarian Party Officers: played. The 4th of July was also Chairman - Mike Holmes, Box 66321, celebrated in Austin with over a Houston 77006, 869-3102 dozen attending a picnic held at a Vice Chairman - William Howell, 601 local park_ Travis County has also Eagle Dr. #2080, Denton 76201, been active setting up displays and 387-7073 literature tables. A large attractive Secretary - Linda Kenner, Box 13384 display of books, buttons, bumper Capital Sta., Austin 78711 stickers and literature was set up Treasurer - Lee Archambault, 9409 recently at the UT campus and at two Hermosa Dr., Dallas 75218, 327-7068 local shopping centers. The Travis County group will be hosting a dis- National Libertarian Party: cussion group on Saturday, July 20 write: Libertarian Party at 7101 Ryan Dr. at 8 P.M. with John 550 Kearny San Fransisco, Calif. 94108

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Although some of you may not expanded to include some new features have heard from us in a while, the and hopefully become more of a Rennaissance News and the Texas working tool for the party's state- Libertarian Party are alive and well. wide activities. We are initiating Many of us have been quite busy these in the next issue a letters-to-the- past two months with Dallas '74, the editor section to encourage more National Libertarian Party convention reader participation and feedback, recently held in Irving (a suburb of and with this issue we are featuring Dallas-Ft. Worth). In addition, the a new column devoted to a discussion editorship of this journal as well as of party goals, strategy and tactics the state chairmanship of the party in an effort to further articulate have changed hands. With the accom- the direction and role of the TLP in panying shift in partyheadquarters the political process. Finally, as a from Dallas to Houston our publishing means of reducing the operating efforts have been unavoidably delayed costs of this publication, Rennais- Finally, your editor will be taking a sance News will be carrying adverti- much-needed vacation and beginning a sing for those who are interested in new job during July and August, so reaching our 400+ readership (rates the next issue will probably be out are available upon request). in early September.

Once the summer doldrums are We also hope that you will take over the Texas Libertarian Party the time to send in the survey intends to resume its assault upon printed in this issue to enable us the advancing collectivist barbarism to more effectively carry out party with renewed intensity. Already and Rennaissance News operations. several libertarian-oriented candi- This publication is sent regularly dates from the "Brand X" parties to TLP members and subscribers, and have been discovered. We intend to . periodically to those who may be become actively involved in local interested in the politics and ideas issues and the upcoming Constitution- of individual liberty. The TLP and al referendum. It also appears that this journal operate largely upon the right-to-work and horseracing hope, courage, principle, little issues will be presented separately love and even less cold, hard (and on the November ballot and the TLP increasingly worthless) cash. For can be expected to make itself felt this reason, we encourage you to be- on these issues as well. come a party member or Rennaissance News subscriber. In addition to the party activities, Rennaissance News will be After all, what else have we got?

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DALLAS '74

While Richard Nixon was in the over 350 dedicated individuals from Middle East giving away millions of 30 states and Canada gathered at the U.S. tax dollars to both sides of unassuming Ramada Inn in Irving, the recent conflict and while he Texas for what may have been a far was resting up for his friendly chats more historically important event. with the Soviet tyrants in Yalta, Certainly, for those who are truly concerned with peace and freedom in ILS held a series of three lectures the world today, it was far more given by nationally prominent free- significant than the publicity- dom-oriented scholars which ran con- stunt arovelings of our increasing- currently with the official party ly desperate Presidente. The third activities. national convention of the two-year- old Libertarian Party held this past The serious work began Thursday June 12 thru 16 reflected the in- afternoon with the welcoming speeches creasing political strength and and the presentation of the Creden- sophistication of the political side tials Committee report. While the of the broad-based libertarian move- committee report favored a strict ment and established a firm precedent interpretation of the pre-convention for future Libertarian Party activi- delegate selection procedures, and ties. resulted in several state delegations failing to comply with the required Through the efforts of Guy and deadlines, the convention as a whole Cheryl Brown, whose long hours of chose a generally liberal policy of planning and preparation brought the accreditation to insure maximum convention to Texas and coordinated possible participation. The initial the five day event, and through the floor sessions provoked some intense cooperation and hard work of other disagreement and reflected a general dedicated members of the TLP, the dissatisfaction with the often tire- second actual working convention of some and tricky use of parliamentary the Libertarian Party can only be procedure which often seemed to drag characterized as an overwhelming the proceedings on endlessly. How- success. It is difficult to describe ever, as the general session pro- in a few hundred words what actually ceeded with the credentials report happened at Dallas '74. Beyond the and turned to the rules and by-laws changes in Party rules, the platform changes, delegates settled down and modifications, the receptions, ban- slowly moved forward with the busi- quets and breakfasts, the primary ness at hand. Although the much- accomplishment of the convention was publicized ideological split between to demonstrate dramatically the abi- the limited-government and anarcho- lity of serious-minded individualists capitalist factions occasionally to work harmoniously towards the erupted over specific issues, no common goal of, in Dr. Hospers' words deep-seated schisms developed and restoring liberty to America. the much-touted "Radical Caucus" group which had made ominous rumb- lings before the convention never The Ramada Inn was booked full a really materialized on .the convention day and a half before the convention floor. As expected, the proceedings was officially underway. Approximate- ran behind schedule, and once the ly 150 official party delegates rules report was settled the dele- arrived from all over the country, gates voted to postpone considera- as well as a group of official obser- tion of wording changes in the party vers from the growing Canadian Liber- Statement of Principles until after tarian Party. The large delegations the platform report and modifications from California and New York were the were completed. The final platform most visible, with the New York party session ran all Saturday night into arriving en masse by chartered jet. early Sunday morning, with a lengthy The first indications of the magni- break earlier Saturday afternoon for tude of the gathering began when the the election of National Party early open sessions of the Creden- officers and the Executive Committee tials. Rules and By-laws, and Plat- and a break for the Dallas '74 form committees were heavily attended Banquet Saturday evening. II was the first lecture Wednesday night sponsored by the Dallas-based The final accomplishments of the Institute for Libertarian Studies. convention sessions can be best appre- ciated when the newly-adopted rules geted with the well-known features and platform are available in late of America's favorite globe-trotting July from the National Party, In spendthrift. Three cocktail recep- general, the rules were modified to tions were held for the new country maintain the decentralized structure project (Abaco), Tonie Nathan, and of the party and to comply with the John Hospers, and two early-morning increasingly complex legal restric- breakfasts were addressed by former tions imposed upon political parties New York City mayoral candidate Fran Changes in the platform included Youngstein, Tonle Nathan, and a minor rewording in the Statement of spokesman for the Canadian LP. The Principles and the inclusion of new Free Libertarian Party of New York planks covering such diverse issues staged a professional fund-raising as involuntary psychiatric commit- poolside extravaganza for Tuccille ment, property rights of American on Friday night which raised over Indians, legal and penal reform, tax $16,000 and provided weary delegates resistance and foreign policy issues with entertaining slides, songs, Somewhat surprisingly, there was a skits and a striptease number which great deal of interest and intense ended with an Ester Williams-type campaigning over the National chair- plunge into the pool. manship. Buttons, position papers and good old-fashioned politicking Convention press secretary Mike characterized the race between Edward Holmes issued a continuous stream of Crane of California and Scott Royce press releases and that plus the of Virginia. Crane stressed his admin a Friday afternoon press conference strative and fund-raising abilities resulted in good local coverage. The while Royce centered his campaign on convention coverage resulted in four his record as the Mid-Alantic Execu- Dallas television features, an un- tive Committee member and the need counted number of local and Texas- for a Washington, D. C. based office wide radio spots, and coverage in for political lobbying and publicity. all of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area Crane won the post and Royce later newspapers, including an editorial won one of the eight at-large posi- and column in the influential Dallas tions on the National Executive Com- Morning News. The UPI also picked up mittee. Other officers elected were the story in a nationally distri- Andrea Millen of New York (Vice- buted wire story which resulted in Chairwoman), William Westmiller of a good deal of statewide and national California (Secretary), and John publicity. Kraft of Wisconsin (Treasurer), as well as the 13 regional members of In what was perhaps the highlight the Executive Committee including of the convention, the Saturday night TLP Vice Chairman Bill Howell of Dallas '74 Banquet featured Willis Denton. Stone from the Liberty Amendment Committee and 1972 LP presidential Aside from the official conven- nominee Dr. John Hospers. Hospers' tion business and the ILS lectures, moving address outlined the decline delegates and observers were also of the American tradition of indivi- kept busy with a wide range of other dual liberty and independence, and activities. Jerry Tuccille, New York provided delegates with a firsthand gubernatorial candidate, gave a well- account of his recent expulsion from recieved address as did Louisiana the Bahama Islands on the grounds State representative "Woody" that he was a "dangerous leftist Jenkins. Kal Kalchiem and Karl Bray radical". The emotional impact of presented a valuable seminar on tax Or. Hospers' speech was further resistance, and many delegates also heightened by the tape and slide visited the exhibits room which presentation which immediately fol- featured thousands of dollars worth lowed, and the experience drove home of libertarian books and materials the realization that the Libertarian as well as a large dart game tar- Party must redouble its efforts if in their areas and program the rele- vant information for processing. be a tangible step away from the The potential benefits of this sys- realm of "living room" politics and tem are too numerous to list here, allow us to present a more profes- but one obvious one is postage sional image to the news media and savings available by using third- the public at large. To accomplish this, the TLP will need at the very class mailing permits once complete zip code data is collected. least a $200 per month operating budget for the office. This might be The second project, which is reduced if we can obtain office space still in the planning stage, is the on a donated basis by a Houston area establishment of a full-time state landlord or businessman, but as of yet no such offer has been forth- headquarters office in Houston. Currently the party affairs are coming. So, in a word, this project handled through the personal resi- will require money. While such a dences of the party officers, which financial burden may seem currently out of reach. I believe that the imposes limitations upon what can be done by the state party. The party and its members now have the establishment of d storefront office, resources available to fund this project. Its reality will only be a complete with desks, phone, maps and literature available and open to the matter of time, effort, and the support of TLP members for this public (and press) will greatly faci- litate the ability of the state party second important .stage in our poli- to utilize volunteers in the nitty- tical development. gritty day-to-day operations of the organization. Such an office would - to be continued -

COUNTY PARTY REPORTS "Woody" Jenkins is also expected to HARRIS COUNTY - The HCLP held a be on hand and the event should prove successful July 4th picnic cele- to be an interesting and educational bration on Clear Lake which turned introduction to a libertarian who is Out over 30 Houston area liberta- becoming active in politics. rians. The pot luck event provided Officers: attendees with ample food and drink, Chairman - Robert Bakhaus, 1023 E. and swimming and sunbathing were the Shaw. Pasadena 77506, 477-5989 two most popular activities. Jeff Vice Chairman - Robert Tinney, b702 Calvert intended to provide water Logan Ln. #8, Houston 77007, 869-3102 skiing with his boat, but is now Secretara - Linda Fraser. 2006 San considering rechristening it "The Sebastian Ct. #131, Nassau Bay 77058, Dollar" after it began to sink lower 333-4561 and lower into the lake. HCLP party Treasurer - Elaine Sowers, 306 Peb- elections were held and both the Frebrook, Seabrook 77586, 33471080 Hospers and Sennholz tapes were Publications - Lonnie Brantley, Box played from the National Convention. 26781, Houston 77032, 649-0080 Recently the HCLP has been in contact with Dr. Ron Paul, the Repub DALLAS COUNTY - The DCLP is riding lican candidate for U.S. Congress the impetus provided by the news from District 22. He faces an uphill coverage of the National LP Conven- fight against entrenched "conserva- tion and is scheduled for several tive" Bob Casey, but Dr. Paul's local radio appearances. Work is main appeal is his libertarian econo- going forward on preparation of in- mic orientation. The HCLP will be troductory packets of material to hosting a meet-the-candidate recep- be sent to people interested in the tion for Dr_ Paul on Sunday, July 21 party. The DCLP is also looking at at the Downtown Holiday Inn at 7:30 v:;rious local candidates to see if P.M. Louisiana state representative it is to succ2ssfully confront the determination and purpose. Clearly, socialistic "1984" nightmare over- the Libertarian Party will never be taking the world. the same. The crucial 1974 and 1976 elections remain ahead. The larger Those who departed Dallas on tasks loom before us, and in the Sunday for distant points throughout words of one of the original revo- the United States and Canada left lutionary patriots, we have just with a renewed sense of confidence, begun to fight. 011111* 71 Nottiood Reeptioa weair t eeld

Preserve these valuable mementos of the historic 3rd National IP Convention. These items available exclusively through the Texas Libertarian Porty.

1. Who's Who of the Dallas '74 Convention - over 80 biographical profiles of convention delegates and other convention information. (Limited) $4.00

2. Convention Activities Packet - includes press releases, copies of convention press coverage and an original Dallas '74 convention program. $4.00

3. Dr. John Hospers Convention Banquet Address "To Keep Time With" - with introduction by Louisiana representative "Woody" Jenkins, 90 min. cassette $9.00

4. Prof. Hans Sennholt's Institute for Libertarian Studies lecture "Caesar is Coming" - includes questions & answers. 120 min. cassette $12.00

6. Both tapes - $21.00 value: $18.00

6. Total Souvenir package - $30.00 value: $25.00

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