August 1974 Issue [Article] The sound of tinkling brass Download PDF Adjust Share by Murray Kempton, Subscribe or log in to continue reading. Tags 1974-1977 20th century Investigative reporting Journalism Politics and government Press and politics Reporters and reporting United States More from Murray Kempton Born-again Republicans An unorthodox appreciation of the Republican National Convention Three men of labor The cop as idealist The case of Stephen Kennedy Adjust Share