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First of all, to my beloved wife, Mabel, whose unfailing devotion has been the cornerstone of my life at all times, whether the path was sunny or shaded. This includes, of course, my sons, Ramon and Richard, and my daughter-in-law, Pat. To the Truehart family: Marcile, Bill and Gloria; Marcile, for her untiring assistance and inspiring interest which helped so much to produce this book; Bill and Gloria, for their gentle patience during the long months this work was in preparation. To Earl Brewer, whose friendship and hospitality set the essential spawning ground for the events herein contained and recorded. To Lillian Meyer, whose sympathetic insight constituted a vital contribution to the work. To all my wonderful friends and relatives who have graciously kept me in the warmth of their esteem no matter where I have ventured, or what I have seen. To the publishers, DeVorss & Co, for their “full speed ahead” approach to the new and the constructive things. To Ray Palmer, whose latitude and respect for the thoughts and opinions of others have helped and inspired me for years. To Henry George, economist-philosopher, who to me is Thomas Payne, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Arthur Brisbane all embodied in one personality; Henry George, who 1 te wd ACKNOWLEDGMENT Special acknowledgment is gratefully made to the following: cared so much for all humanity. And to the living, boundless Universe. Orfeo Angelucci