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THE FREEMAN JANUARY 1968 Vol. 18, No. 1 Itt" A successful saleslady explains the advantages of great expectations ............ p.3 ~ On the other hand, suggests Rochester University's President Wallis, so-called apathetic students often are more constructive than those who act thoughtlessly and irresponsibly p. 5 ~ Puppeteering with other people's lives is a dangerous game for every one involved, counsels Leonard Read ........... ,p. 14 ", How would John Quincy Adams rate in the political polls were he to stand for office today? p. 18 "'" William Henry Chamberlin exam ines the vital link between liberty and property and shows that one is mean ingless without the other .......... p. 20 "'" Another facet of freedom, explains Admiral Moreell, involves the variety that spices our lives p. 26 ", They've discovered in Norway that "politics is other people's money" ............ p. 29 "'" When asked by some young Turks to explain the case for democracy, Milton Mater finds the key in local government p. 31 "'" The equality, stability, security we seek from government, declares Law rence Fertig, may mean an end to progress p. 35 "'" Anthony Reinach tells why we must expect to be taxed by inflation until we learn to curb deficit spending by govern ments p. 38 "'" If social security is as sound as government actuaries proclaim, why should anyone be forced to buy it?

............ p.46 "'" Professor Merrill delves into as pects of freedom of the press often neglected by pUblicity-seeking minorities p. 48 "'" From Britain comes word that overprotection of consumers can destroy freedom of choice p. 54 """ Rickenbacker by "Captain Eddie" fills the Reviewer's Notebook ....p. 57 V-You Are Extraordinary by Roger Williams is beyond the ordinary and highly commended by George Roche ............ p. 60 "'" And Norman Ream finds the fund amentals of free enterprise well set forth by James Evans in The Glorious Quest p. 63 Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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