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The New York Times Magazine – March 10, 1974 – Flight of the Wetbacks – No Label
This March 10, 1974 issue of The New York Times Magazine offers a compelling and wide-ranging collection of articles reflecting the major social, political, and economic issues of the time. The featured cover story, The Flight of the Wetbacks, presents a powerful look at the realities of undocumented immigration across the U.S.–Mexico border in the 1970s.
Cover Feature:
A Border Patrol agent searches a Mexican who has just come through the international boundary fence west of San Ysidro, Calif., the town nearest Tijuana.
Photograph by: Robert Ziegler
Featured Articles:
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Page 6 – Sunday Observer: "Throwing the Book at Him"
By Russell Baker
A sharp and humorous editorial reflection on justice and punishment. -
Page 17 – The Flight of the Wetbacks
By Richard Severo
A sobering and detailed look at the experiences of undocumented Mexican immigrants—both the “hunters” and the “hunted”—caught up in a system shaped by broader social and economic forces. -
Page 18 – "All the Warnings, Gone Up in Smoke"
By Martha Weinman Lear
An introspective take on the challenges of quitting smoking after years of heavy consumption. -
Page 20 – "Where Have All the Heroes Gone?"
By Edward Hoagland
A cultural essay questioning modern ideals and the fading presence of national figures who inspire. -
Page 22 – "The Richest Oil Company in the World"
By Leonard Mosley
A deep dive into Aramco, the oil giant that operates like a sovereign power within Saudi Arabia. -
Page 38 – "Letter to a Robber"
By Lois Gould
A personal reflection on gender, fear, and feminism from the perspective of a crime victim. -
Page 45 – Letters to the Editor
Topics include civil rights, Long Island's evolution, Zionism in America, media representation, and diversity among singles. -
Page 49 – "Kids’ Clothes"
By Patricia Peterson
A fashion feature on children’s apparel trends. -
Page 72 – Design: "Where to Put Kids—And Kids’ Things"
By Norma Skurka
A look at interior design strategies for family homes. -
Page 75 – Food: "Baking a Healthy Loaf"
By Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey
A nutritious approach to baking bread at home. -
Page 84 – Picture Credits
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Page 87 – Bridge: "Micawber and the Queen"
By Alan Truscott -
Page 88 – Puzzles
Condition:
This item is in good condition, with all pages intact and a clean interior. The magazine pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Please check the photos for further condition details.
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