Letters: Mar. 23, 1962

'Young, Virulent & Alive'

Sir:

I attended the Young Americans for Freedom rally at Madison Square Garden [March 16] and was duly impressed with the rousing example of patriotism. I was a Republican, but am now a confirmed conservative. Perhaps a new political party is what this country needs.

WILLIAM H. WISDOM Cherry Hill, N.J.

Sir:

In your report on Senator Goldwater's speech at the rally, you did not mention his description of conservatism as "young, virulent and alive." Yes, virulent. Perhaps this should be accepted as the definitive characterization.

LOUIS BALDWIN Albuquerque

Sir:

Why...

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