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At the time of this publication, Timothy Leary, the counterculture icon and proponent of psychedelic drugs, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with no bail due to a combination of his drug advocacy, possession charges, and political targeting.
Leary escaped prison in September 1970 with the help of the Weather Underground and fled abroad, where he lived in exile for several years before being recaptured. His sentencing and persecution highlighted the political climate of the time, as authorities targeted countercultural figures to undermine the growing anti-establishment movement.
The March 10, 1970, issue of The East Village Other (Vol. 5, No. 14) encapsulates the vibrant countercultural and political discourse of the era.
- “Pigs, Panthers, Paranoia and The Press”: An article delving into the dynamics between law enforcement, the Black Panther Party, and media portrayal.
- Music Coverage: The “Thilm” column includes coverage of Iggy Pop and The Stooges, highlighting their performance at Ungano’s, a notable New York City venue.
- “Abbie Hoffman Is A Pig”: A piece discussing activist Abbie Hoffman, reflecting the contentious political activism of the time.
- “Rehearse For The Apocalypse”: An article urging preparation for ecological disasters, indicative of early environmental awareness.
- Advertisements: Period ads, including one for the Fillmore East listing performances by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Miles Davis, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, and Manfred Mann Chapter Three, showcasing the era’s rich musical scene.
- Correspondence and poetry by Kenneth Patchen to Henry Miller concerning the apocalypse.
If I said it once, I’ve said it 100 times: the back ads are worth the price of admission.
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