“Contents,” New Era, Aug. 1973 New Era August 1973 Volume 3, Number 8 Contents Departments Feedback The Message: Purity of HeartBishop Vaughn J. Featherstone Stories from the General Authorities: Are There Any Mormons in WashingtonElder Ezra Taft Benson Mormonisms Feature Articles Winners: The 1973 New Era Contest Career Opportunities in the ArtsLorin F. Wheelright Mormon Talk ShowMelvin Leavitt John Sharp: Wood-carverM. D. Palmer Tie Dye and Batik: Crafts for the UnartisticLinda Ririe Gundry Richard Stum: PhotographerBrian Kelly Creative Writing in the Church: A Challenge to Young WritersBruce B. Clark Poetry and Fiction The WinnerJudy Kay Welch Simply Assisting GodSylvia Vivian Johnson CloudsLatayne Colvett Faded RoseKathy Ensign November Till the Mantis Flies AwayOrson Scott Card Forever FlashingsLora Lyn Stuker Cover photo by A. Stone