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MEMBER'S HOTLINE, June 25, 1979
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six books and be placed on a counter or tabletop. The box has a glossy
promotional card which carries a photograph of Mr. Herbert Armstrong and
advertising copy.
The card slides behind the books. A small sales kit
has also been assembled to go along with this package explaining the how
and wherefore of this venture.
One obvious outlet for these books is where The PLAIN TRUTH newsstand pro
gram is already in operation, i.e. supermarkets and stores that have our
racks on display. According to Mr. Lippross, we are therefore asking each
of our 300 newsstand coordinators to try to get these books placed in as
�any of our newsstand outlets as possible. The book sells for $8.95, but
the store owner or manager will be given a substantial reduction in price
as an incentive to handle the book. Mr. Lippross concluded by stating
that we want our "Plain Truth book distribution program" to be our "main
thrust" because it holds the greatest promise of widespread exposure for
Mr. Armstrong's book.
Ar01strong still traveling
Last winter
the
front pages of the Star
News were constantly reporting charges
by deputy at torneys general that
Herbert W. Armstrong and his assistant,
Stanley Rader. of the Worldwide Church
of God were '·pilfering'' church funds by
virtue of the fact that they traveled
extensively in the cor porate jet,
conferring with heads of state and other
dignitaries all over the world.
What puzzles me is
that
the Star-News
apparently does not see
fit
to inform its
readers that these same gentlemen are
continuing their travels in the same
manner.
For example Mr. Armstrong just
returned
from
Morroco and Tunisia
where he conferred with the prime
ministers of both nations,. presented
them with the customary gif\s, and 'laid
the groundwork for humanitarian
projects as he has with many other
natio ns. A senior member of the
Japanese Diet accompanied him and
discussed plans for cooperative projects
in the domain of nutrition.
The deputy attorney general calls
this
"pilfering" and started a lawsuit over it.
Yet, Mr. Armstong continues about his
business as if the attorney general does
not exist!
I would think the Star-News should
report on these facts so the attorney
general may reflect on the merit and
effects of his actions!
And certainly the good citizens of
Pasadena would like to know when
· leaders of institutions headquartered in
the area are received and honored by
heads of governments abroad; and about
significant humanitarian projects being
planned by Pasadena institutions.
DAVID HUNSBERGER
Pasadena
·Editor's Note: The above letter from an employee of the Personal Corre-
spr;ndence
Department here in Pasadena appeared in the "Your Forum'' section
o� the June 24 issue of the Pasadena Star-News. We thought our readers
wculd also enjoy reading it!)