SIL (Society for Individual Liberty) News (Vol. 2 #1 - January 1971) (Newsletter)

Philadelphia, PA: The Society for Individual Liberty, 1971. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Offered is the January 1971 issue of "SIL News" (Volume 2 #1) edited by Donald (Don) Ernsberger and David (Dave) Walter and published by The Society for Individual Liberty out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A left-folded newsletter measuring 8-1/2" by 11" and containing six pages. Contents include: Libertarian Media Breakthrough; In Brief (extensive libertarian news from around the country); Editorial Taxscapes: Useful tips to beat the looters; book review of Uncle Sam: The Monopoly Man by William Woolridge; Ballot for 1971 Phoenix Award; Texas Libertarians Convene; Justice for Decontrolling Transit!!; Libertarian Press Association Moves; Libertarian Caucus Rides Again!!! SIL was founded in 1969 after libertarian activists were expelled or later defected from the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) August 1969 Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, during a struggle between traditional conservatives and libertarian activists for control of the organization. The libertarians lost, and SIL was officially established in October 1969 when the Libertarian Caucus of YAF (Young Americans for Freedom) merged with Jarret Wollstein's Society for Rational Individualism. Previously folded once for mailing; name and address of subscriber printed to rear cover..