September 1975

Table of Contents

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Features

Stop The Press!

Was the death of the Fort Worth Press murder or euthanasia?

The Alamo? Sure. Two Blocks, Turn Right, And It’s Right Across From The Five And Ten.

You remember, don’t you? Thatís the place John Wayne died.

Mexico: An Introduction

The Truth about Tequila

From machismo to counterculture in one decade.

Viva La Tequila!

The best ways to drink Mexicoís best liquor.

The Heartbreak of Turista

Good News for Christian Scientists; bad news for everybody else.

From Those Wonderful Folks Who Brought You Acapulco and Cancún . . .

Presenting Mexico’s newest built-from-scratch beach resort.

Our Favorite Hotel

Our Favorite Restaurant

Mexico on Five Words a Day

The best places to study Spanish in Mexico.

The First Mexicans

In twentieth-century Mexico, ancient Indian rituals linger.

Democracy, Mexican Style

All political parties are equal, but one is more equal than all the rest put together.

Mexico City Is the Most Exciting City in the Western Hemisphere.

Mexico City Is the Most Uninhabitable City in the World.

Zapata’s Children

Will the Mexican Revolution ever end?

Wetback

What makes them swim the Rio Grande?

Welcome To Boys Town

Columns

Behind the Lines

Dining In

The Wok Ethic

If you’ve ever wondered why your Chinese friend says “chop-chop,” look to the kitchen.

Records

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Willie

If you haven’t met the Red Headed Stranger, maybe you should.

Investments

All Systems Stop

It used to be pretty hard to make money on the stock market but at least there were some things you could count on.

Children's Corner

Tube or Not Tube?

What is happening to your children, sitting in front of the TV?

Books

Crooked Shooters

Does crime pay?

Performance

The Music Man

If James Dick has his way, the notes struck at Round Top will echo around the world.

Reporter

Reporter

Texas Monthly Reporter

Miscellaneous

Contest

Life and lively.

Roar of the Crowd

Touts

To sleep, perchance to scheme.