Notes & Asides

Notes & Asides,” and see how it goes. How is it going?

First, a report on the newest patriotic committee, the National Committee to Horsewhip Drew Pearson, launched by a few patriots as the only appropriate response to Mr. Pearson’s slurs on Shirley Temple, and his willingness to sacrifice the future of two families in order to make a cheap sensationalist point involving Ronald Reagan. Well, the Committee is off to a flying start. Membership badges and buttons are offered at $2.00 (Write to “Horsewhip Drew Pear- son,” 150 E. 35th St., New York 10016.) As I write, the button is being forged in the factory, and early next week will be mailed out to what is likely to become the largest nonpartisan committee in the United States. Typical responses are “Delighted to join!” (Mr. E.V.C., Mechanicsburg, Ohio). “Thanks so much for this new and sorely needed committee. You’ve made it fun to be patriotic again!” (Mrs. WER. San Diego, California). Mrs. TS… from Clearwater, Florida sends $10 “for my membership and perhaps some needy students.” Needy students, no Californians considered, please apply. Address: Scholarship Dept., Committee to Horsewhip Drew Pearson, address above. We shall keep you posted, and meanwhile, don’t forget to wear your buttons at

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William F. Buckley Jr.

William F. Buckley Jr. founded National Review magazine in 1955.

Notes & Asides,” and see how it goes. How is it going?

First, a report on the newest patriotic committee, the National Committee to Horsewhip Drew Pearson, launched by a few patriots as the only appropriate response to Mr. Pearson’s slurs on Shirley Temple, and his willingness to sacrifice the future of two families in order to make a cheap sensationalist point involving Ronald Reagan. Well, the Committee is off to a flying start. Membership badges and buttons are offered at $2.00 (Write to “Horsewhip Drew Pear- son,” 150 E. 35th St., New York 10016.) As I write, the button is being forged in the factory, and early next week will be mailed out to what is likely to become the largest nonpartisan committee in the United States. Typical responses are “Delighted to join!” (Mr. E.V.C., Mechanicsburg, Ohio). “Thanks so much for this new and sorely needed committee. You’ve made it fun to be patriotic again!” (Mrs. WER. San Diego, California). Mrs. TS… from Clearwater, Florida sends $10 “for my membership and perhaps some needy students.” Needy students, no Californians considered, please apply. Address: Scholarship Dept., Committee to Horsewhip Drew Pearson, address above. We shall keep you posted, and meanwhile, don’t forget to wear your buttons at