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A July 9 1971 Anderson Herald Ease piece profiles hitchhiking youth led by James Gertstenzang. It describes road culture from Berkeley to Boulder, philosophy and risks, and quotes hitchhikers like Chris Chanlett Peter Tobin and Nicky Molnar, noting encounters with kindness and danger, plus tips on signs and safety. The article also recounts a few perilous moments and the allure of low cost travel across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Herald
America
James Gertstenzang
Associated Press
Alon
Roau
Abc
University Avenue
Berkeley
Califa
San Francisco Bay Area
Nweark Airport
New Jersey
Cresent Junction
Utah
Manhattan
Kan
Joliet, Til
Chris Chanlett
Boulder
Colo
Chapel Hill
N.C
Kansas City
Peter Tobin
Tobin
Brighton
England
Toledo
Ohio
Ann Arbor
Mich
Hhe
Los Angeles
York
Santa Crus
Staten Sls
San Francis
Brooklyn
Cape Cod
New Or
Roland. Klein
Jst
United States
New York
New Brunswick
N.J
France
Chicago
Cheyne
Wyo
Cnaniettas
North Carolina
Faye
Boul
Molnar
Colrado
New
Han
Clorado
York University
Crick
Ain
Chan
Wana
Steve Wana
Virginia Stu
FBI
Colorado
Cook County
Hitchhker
Bobh Tobin
South
Nicky Molnar
Chanlett
Ham