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America's Underthirty Magazine – July 1969, Vol. 5 No. 6 “A Mighty Puzzler” – The Beatles, Sly & the Family Stone, Harlan Ellison – Good Condition

This July 1969 issue of America's Underthirty Magazine (Vol. 5, No. 6) captures the voices, controversies, and culture of the late 1960s with a mix of music, politics, lifestyle, and literature. Highlighted by a feature on The Beatles analyzing their role as cultural commentators, this issue also includes articles on Sly & the Family Stone, Delaney & Bonnie, Taj Mahal, and actress Ali MacGraw. It even features a chilling science fiction short story, Shattered Like a Glass Goblin by Harlan Ellison, alongside bold commentary on social and generational issues.

Condition:
This vintage magazine is in good condition with some expected wear consistent with age. Please check pictures for details, as the exact item shown is the one you will receive. Comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.

Contents Include:

Social & Cultural Commentary

• They Don’t All Want to Kill Whitey – ghettos unite for peace (Ben Fong-Torres, p. 16)

• Is the Theatre Really Dead? – six theatre people shout “no!” (Tony Vellela, p. 20)

• The Third Party in Your Bed – the epidemic of venereal disease among young people (Carolyn Faulder, p. 30)

• Five Rights Don’t Make a Wrong – right-wing voices their side (Kathryn Davis, p. 32)

• There’s More Than One Way to Make a Grade – student-professor affairs (Jacoba Atlas, p. 38)

• Kinky Underwear – who buys it and why (Debbi Smith, p. 46)

Music & Entertainment Features

• The Beatles – probing sociological commentary, analyzed by Todd Everett (p. 18)

• Sly and the Family Stone – togetherness for fun and profit (Tom Nolan, p. 27)

• Delaney, Bonnie and Friends – possibly the best new group of the year (John Mendelsohn, p. 40)

• Taj Mahal – a bluesman’s joy and struggle (Judith Sims, p. 54)

• The Future All-American Matinee Idol – John Philip Law profile (Digby Diehl, p. 34)

• Ali MacGraw – rising star profile (Dick Kleiner, p. 52)

Fiction & Creative Features

• Shattered Like a Glass Goblin – eerie short story by Harlan Ellison (p. 24)

• The Age of Aquarius – fantasy on Sunset Blvd. (p. 43)

• A Mighty Puzzler – crossword feature (p. 49)

Departments

• Letters (p. 6)

• Records (p. 8)

• Liza Williams column (p. 8)

• Outposts (p. 9)

• Astrology: Trines, Conjuncts and Ascendants (p. 13)

• Flicks – film coverage (p. 14)

This issue is a fascinating mix of counterculture journalism, music history, and 1960s social commentary—an essential addition for collectors of Beatles memorabilia, rock history, or underground magazines of the era.