D Magazine December 1977

The city’s about to carve the financial pie for the arts, and none of them seems ready to diet.

What the well-read kid should get for Christmas.

Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder – and in the book on the coffee table.

What you need to know about do-it-yourself retirement plans.

Some toys that are no fun.

A buyer’s guide to diamonds.

Want to outdo the legendary generosity of the lover in the song? Here’s how . . . if you’ve got at least $32,000 to spare.

During the past 30 years, the News’ Dick West has protected a few friends and made a lot of enemies.

The Club Méditer-ranée’s prepaid package vacations are a new option for travelers south of the border.

In 1957, 65 top Mafia bosses were arrested in Apalachin, New York. Among them was Dallasite Joe Civello.