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The documents had been referred ' Flying Closets to the National Committee for Sexual Civil Liberties for complaint. Ac­ WORLD AIRWAYS DOES NOT cording to Co-Chairman Dr. Arthur WANT QUEERS - HOMOSEXUALS Warner of Princeton and Thomas F. NSnHGT OK: Daly Coleman, Esq., Co-Chairman in Los / FRIENDS OF HOWARD WALLACE Angeles, they will be conferring on are located at 714 14th Street, S.F. Edward J. Daly, the foisty and the issue to determine if there is Telephone: 861-1936/62-6-4168 powerful President and Chairman of overt homophobia involved and if the Board of World Airways, Inc., World Airways, Inc. is discriminating Oakland lashed out at the Teamsters on the basis of sexual orientation. KOPP URGES REJECTION in a scathing letter dated October 18, World Airways, Inc. is a major OF ASKEW 1979 addressed to “all World Air­ FIVEAlthough THE VOICE may differ in unison to support gay rights with employer in the Bay Area and may fit Wallace at their head. ways Employees.” the description of the type of “mono­ in its political approach from that of Sent days before the letter Daly sent Howard Wallace, and consequently As one* newspaper man said at the polistic” employer which is pro­ time, “It’s news when you can get two to : “All Management Personnel” was hibited from discriminating. Since the favor another candidate, for those a reprint of a segment which appeared company apparently does business who find themselves further to the left labor leaders to agree, but 21, and on gay rights, that is really news!!” in Herb Caen’s column which was with the State of California, it may of center than THE VOICE they have printed in the Friday September 28th well come under the scrutiny of the a good representative in the person of His first activity in the gay move­ ment came in 1974 when he organized issue of the San Francisco Chronicle: State regulatory authorities which also Wallace who is running for the office “. . . The stereotype that Teams­ prohibit discrimination on the basis of Supervisor in District 5. a series of protests over the rank sexism of a Marcus Welby TV episode. ters are a bunch of rednecks who of sexual orientation. Each voter must decide who most like to beat up on gays may now Since Herb Caen was used as the lepresents his or her point of view, In 1975, along with Claude Wynne and Jane Sica, he started Bay Area Gay be laid to rest. Among the bene­ source of the pro-gay teamster refer­ politically and in economic theory. In fits being sought by the Teams­ ence, THE VOICE contacted Caen’s that context, fully realizing that Liberation (BAGL). In its first 2 years, BAGL played a major role in reju­ ters Union on behalf of certain office. “ It sounds like Daly,” a spokes­ reasonable people may differ sharply hotel employees here is a paid man for Caen ventured, but no further on political issues, THE VOICE wants venating the gay movement and giving the movement a more progressive and holiday for Gay Freedom Day!” comment was offered. to present candidate Wallace fairly. Inferring from the clipping quoted A strike has been in progress by WHAT’S HAPPENING TO THE CASTRO? At age 44 Wallace has lived in San mass character. It b ro u ^t together gay militants of many views to engage in Caen, Daly concludes in his letter the Teamsters Union against World Steve Prokasky Francisco since he was 30. He has been that the Teamsters “ have gone on As a long time resident of the inner-Castro I nave been witness to the evolvement ever present when there were issues in numerous successful actions. BAGL Airways, Inc. for some time. There has record in support of queers . . .” He been strong feelings on both sides, of my neighborhood as the focal point of the San Francisco gay life-style. In the which stirred the community to ac­ gives-to the gay movement much of the fighting spirit and proud defiance goes on to declare that: “This com­ with alleged threats and fears of course of the last eight or ten years Castro Street has emerged as the social mecca, tion. He was at the forefront of num­ pany doesn’t need hoodlums, racke­ violence. erous social issues, including the fight reminiscent of the anti-war move­ political crucible and business center of the gay community. teers, queers or persons such as Fitz­ In fairness to Daly, those who Whether we live in the area or merely visit from other parts of town, all gay to help the then Sgt. Leonard Mat- ment. Among its lasting effects were In response to the unanimous Sen gay people to continue as acceptable the extension of the working class simmons . . .” (apparently referring know him suggest that although he people have an investment in the Castro. The local and national press focus their lovich. Matlovich, now a political op- ate Finance Committee action Sep­ public policy; and more than we can to the Teamsters leader). attention on Castro Street on a regular basis. Gays across the country view gay San tember 19, 1979 urging approval of may have a blunt manner and quick to tolerate discrimination against blacks. THE VOICE interviewed Daly at go on the offensive when threatened; Francisco and Castro Street synonomously. The nuances and changes in our com­ the nomination of Reubin Askew as Latinos, Asians, women, Jews or any his Oakland International Airport he is not actually engaging in any munity’s social and political make-up are reflected and disseminated from the Chief U.S. Trade Negotiator, Super­ other To confirm Mr. Askew’s nomina­ Headquarters and asked him if the witch hunt for homosexuals. By his corners of 18th and Castro. visor Quentin Kopp sent the following tion at this time would give creedence memo and attached letter quoted was own account “a lot of homosexuals” Restaurant, bar, and coffee shop label or generalize about the new telegram to Senate Majority Whip to those who believe that gay people actually written by him and dis­ work for World Airways, Inc. Cranston: conversations inevitably include opin­ Castro habitues, yet, undeniably, some can be systematically excluded from tributed as indicated. We wanted to His problems with the Teamsters ions about what is happening to the very negative changes have become “ I urge you to reject the nomina­ employment opportunities. Such ac­ be sure we understood just what he and the strike have created pressures Castro. In the past these exchanges evident. tion of Reubin Askew to the position tions should not be encouraged.” meant; he then stated Simply “yes!” to which Daly responds in his own were usually full of pride and promise. Two factors seem to me to play a of Chief U.S. Trade Negotiator. A Supervisor Kopp’s telegram may be Confirming that he wrote it and meant way. During the early and mid-seventies we significant jole in what is happening to Cabinet level official must reflect the taken for a strong criticism of Presi­ it. Daly has been described as a heavy delighted in the positive changes that the Castro. First, is the noticeable lack best traditions of fairness and equal dent Jimmy Carter. As a mayorial “ Does that mean that you do not handed, independent character whose were taking place. A viable, active, and of police presence in the area since the treatment. Any person who publicly candidate Kopp hopes to attract more want homosexuals working for you fearless approach to economics found restored neighborhood was being es­ city hall riots. This is a difficult issue. or privately states that an entire group votes in the gay community by his and that you will rid the company of him among the last to leave Siagon at tablished where gay people could work 1, too, am apprehensive about certain of people would not be considered for open support for gay issues; especially homosexuals?” he was asked. the end of the Viet Namese War, gun and play in a comfortable and non­ segments of the police department and appointment in his department vio­ at a time when more and more gay “That’s not what I mean . . . ho­ in hand protecting his property from threatening atmosphere. the spectre of the police coming in lates elementary principles of fair play. citizens seem to have doubts about mosexuals are o.k. . . . lots of them the desperate mob. Lately, however, 1 hear a more and cleaning up the Castro is horrify­ We cannot allow discrimination against Dianne Feinstein.« work for me . . . 1 don’t care what World Airways, Inc. is Ed Daly; troubled attitude toward the recent ing. On the other hand, and for waht- people do... it’s queers I don’t want!” the strike by the Teamsters is a very developments in the Castro. These ever reasons, the perceived decrease in Daly explained, “I can’t stand queers!” personal thing to him. concerns go well beyond the normal police patrols and slow reaction time Mary Monahan, a spokesperson at Xhe Teamsters have a different REINSTATEMENT OF STATE EM­ problems associated with a highly is being exploited by many. The word FREITAS MAY PROSECUTE the Teamsters Union office at 26 point of view about the strike. utilized business and entertainment spread quickly in the underground PLOYEES FIRED FOR SOLICITA­ Taylor Street, San Francisco, ex­ To provide a better insight on the center. The traffic and parking situa­ grapevine and that has led to an alarm­ TION DEMANDED SAN FRANCISCO - A San Fran­ pressed shock and amazement at man and the issue THE VOICE will tion, the refuse on the street, and side­ ing increase in illegal activities. cisco judge has ruled that District At­ Daly’s alleged statements. Official disclose the contents of the con­ walks blackened by years of heavy The second contributing factor is Thomas F. Coleman, Esq., Co- torney Joseph Freitas may prosecute reaction however, was deferred until troversial letter: Chairperson of the National Com­ abuse are annoying and should be the huge immigration of gay people the May 21st “Dan White Night” union leader Jack Goldberg could Continued on page 18 dealt with through the proper city from across the country to San Fran­ mittee for Sexual Civil Liberties has riot defendants. Judge Charles E. Goff react to it. ______agencies in cooperation with neigh­ cisco. In many cases these are young called upon the State of California to has decided that the defense did not borhood organizations and business people who are having a difficult time reconsider its actions against homo­ sufficiently prove that the May 21st O utlaw s groups. I wish the candidates for being assimilated into the gay sub­ sexuals who were employees of the riot was directed against Freitas and Sodomy and/or state and who were fired, disciplined his staff nor that it publicly appeared Outlawfs O utlaw s O ral supervisor in district five would ad­ culture. Bob, a seventeen year old Fornication Cohabitation C opulation dress themselves to these problems from Philadelphia, sums it up best. “ I suspended, or otherwise adversely af­ as such, and thus Freitas is empowered more publicly. came here to be free. There’s no work fected by a 647(a) conviction. to prosecute those who many say Alabama No Yes Yes If 1 am interpreting the consensus and no where to go.” On September 7, 1979, the Su­ were the same people who demon­ Alaska No Yes Yes of opinion correctly 1 find most Castro He, and many like him, head di­ preme Court of California issued the strated against Freitas’s handling of Arizona No Yes- Yes residents and regulars are more con­ rectly to the most gay identified part landmark ruling in Pryor v. Muni the case of Harvey Milk’s assassin. Arkansas No No Yes The decision came a week after a cerned with a shift in the ambience of of town — Castro Street. I sense the Court which declared the old interpre­ District of Columbia Yes Yes Yes our neighborhood. There is wide first generational gap between many of tation of 647(a) “unconstitutional on hearing in which the defense pre­ Florida Yes Yes Yes spread disapproval of the increase in its face” and decriminalized most of sented an extensive media exhibit and Georgia Yes Yes Yes the new folk in town and those who two witnesses to show that the May drug peddling on the street. The have been a part of the creation and the conduct previously defined as Idaho Yes Yes Yes stretch of sidewalk from the Star “lewd” and “dissolute” whether so­ 21st demonstration was aimed at Kansas No Yes Yes emergence of the Castro Street phe­ Freitas. Pharmacy to Bear Hollow has become nomenon. We know that the freedom licited or engaged in. Kentucky No No Yes known as “ peddlers promenade.” It is and tolerance that is symbolized by The Court took special notice that The media exhibit included over Louisiana No No Yes not unusual to be solicited to buy the Castro was difficult to gain and in the past police and prosecutors one hundred documents printed in Maryland No No Yes drugs four of five times in that short had to be fought for. Some of the used the old statute to selectively various media, including a section con­ Massachusetts Yes Yes Yes* distance on any given night. One new residents dqn’t seem to have that harass homosexual males. taining articles that criticize the Michigan No Yes Yes friend of mine was approached twelve perspiective. They are “our children” In a letter sent to Ron Kurtz, District Attorney’s handling of the Minnesota No No Yes times to purchase drugs, in a fifteen and we must provide for them and Executive Officer, State Personnel White trial. The defense also called Mississippi No Yes Yes minute period on that side of the Board, by Coleman, and dated Sep­ Cleve Jones and Jim Denman to testify Missouri No No Yes continue to shape an environment HOWARD WALLACE street alone. Often these street dealers where they can flourish and experi­ tember 19, 1979, the NCSCL ex­ about what they saw. Montana No No Yes are belligérant and threatening. I can ence the joy of being gay. We must ponent,' was doing battle with the base of the movement and strength­ pressed serious concern regarding the Jones, active in San Francisco’s Nevada No No Yes only guess as to the quality of the also convey to them that freedom is military to stay in the service despite ening of gay solidarity with feminists, plight of state employees fired for con­ gay community for several years, said New Jersey No No Yes product they are selling. not free of responsibility — that free­ his admitted homosexuality. third world groups and the labor viction under the old 647(a) of the that he sensed anger in the crowd that New York No No Yes Late night noise is also often men­ dom cannot exist without the respect He is an activist in the truest sense movement. Penal Code. night. He told of signs and chants North Carolina No Yes Yes tioned as an increasing problem. Tran­ and preservation _of other people’s of the word. He was there among the Howard helped launch Gay Action, In his letter Coleman reminded which said, “Dump Freitas.” Oklahoma No No Yes sistor radios and car stereos blasting rights. ~ founders of BACABI and the Bay which established street patrols as a Kurtz that the Supreme Court decision Denman, a Senior Deputy Sheriff Pennsylvania No No Yes miisic at three and four in the morn­ What’s happening on Castro Street Area Gay Liberation group which response to gang attacks against gay in Pryor had declared all previous in­ in San Francisco for over five years, Rhode Island Yes Yes Yes ing is commonplace. It is nearly im­ should be of concern to the entire dominated the San Francisdo scene a people. When Anita Bryant’s Bible- terpretations of that statute unconsti­ described parts of conversations he South Carolina “■ Yes Yes Yes possible to waU< down the street in community. What we are doing in San few years back. His pro-union and thumping anti-gay crusade began in tutional. Then he pointed out that heard, including: “It was murder, he Tennessee No No Yes the evening without being approached Francisco is unique and revolutionary. anti-Coors stance at the height of the Florida, Howard led a massive drive to 647(a) had been used primarily to (Dan White) got away with murder.” Texas No No Yes or hastled in one form or another. We are all a part of the process that is Coors strike may well have brought boycott Florida orange juice and arrest male homosexuals who were and “ Freitas threw the trial.” Denman Utah Yes Yes Yes Fist fights between various contin­ defining what it is to be an out-of- the strong backing of the gay com­ helped raise thousands of dollars for soliciting sexual partners or engaging also said he heard discussions about Vermont No No Yes gents have been noted, at times with the-closet gay person in our society. munity behind the strike which the gay campaign in Florida. in sexual conduct. Since the Court marching to the Hall of Justice, be­ Virginia Yes Yes Yes racial connotations. This last week an As we become more effective and so­ sharply cut into Coors’ sales in the Wallace has continually sought to declared its ruling retroactive, Cole­ cause the police and DA’s offices are Wisconsin Yes Yes Yes employee of Fannies Restaurant al­ phisticated in our political and social Bay Area. strengthen ties between progressive man asked Kurtz how remedies could there. most list his life as a man fired a shot emergence we must also learn to coun­ Wallace was the force behind the movements. On the 50th anniversary be accomplished for those employees The District Attorney in question * As interpreted by a state court decision, this statute is not applicable at his head while in the process of a teract the threats to our peaceful and development of good will between the of the unjust executions of Sacco and who were disciplined. presented no evidence. to private, consensual conduct o f adults robbery attempt. The recent stabbing non-violent existence, not only from local unions and the gay community. Vanzetti, Howard stood at the gates of The NCSCL sent a copy of its The May 21st Defense Committee in front of Cala has been reported by the outside, but from within our com­ Perhaps his most notable demonstra­ San Quentin and condemned the letter of concern to the Governor’s said that the judge’s ruling was a mis­ In some states, of course, private, consensual acts between adults re­ the gay press. munity as well. My hope would be tion of his combined gay and union death penalty. When disabled people office. “The Governor has been very take. “Judge Goff clearly did not want main strictly their own business. In the following states, all private sex There are those who refer to the that a dialogue can begin wherein the activities culminated in the news staged a sitin at the old federal budd­ responsive to our concerns,” Coleman to take sides against Freitas one acts between consenting adults, straight or gay, are legal: California, new attitude on Castro Street as the problems on Castro can be solved with making conference at the Town House ing until HEW Secretary Califano confided, “we have every reason to month betore the election of D.A.” Colorado. Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, “freak invasion,” “Polk Street West” actions that are sensitive to the needs Motel on Market Street at which about signed a bill to guarantee their civil believe he will continue to do what is The defense will appeal the ruling.« Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, or “the new Tenderloin.” 1 hesitate to and rights of all involved. • 21 prominent labor leaders appeared rights Howard was there. • right.” * - Daniel Curzon / IGNA South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. « PAGE 4 ELECT page 5 Editorial MORE THAN A NEWSPAPER DARK HORSE even dear Maijorie Martin thus be­ THE DARK HORSE OF DISTRICT 5 came a matter of who would take The election on November 6, 1979 should be taken very seriously. The choice to Harry Britt is raising more money to run, and being the incumbant, he has many votes away from which of the top be made for the office of Mayor will have a profound effect on the future of the advantages, yet with all that Britt may lose. Politically, 1979 should be charac­ four. city. As reported in the last issue of THE VOICE, Quentin Kopp has been endorsed Wadsworth has demonstrated a remarkable ability to mount an effective cam­ terized as the Year of the Poll. No one by this paper. He was endorsed for sound reasons, and the incumbant rejected for paign, he knows how to get things done and he is obviously not afraid to work. He knows exactly how the tragic events of THE TOP THREE: What Reason is equally sound reasons. is also bright. the past year will actually translate There to Vote for ONE OVER the The problem with endorsements is that it requires a hard decision to be made. EMstrict 5 was dealt a vicious blow in the killing of Supervisor Harvey Milk. The into votes, so that anytime anyone Other? There are other candidates for the office of Mayor like David Scott, a good man, long delay in filling the vacancy created more problems. The excessive concern of turns around someone is taking a new and getting a (air share of attention in the press. But what of the other “ unknowns” the incumbant for national politics and the role of “the” gay leader has not helped poll. A Charter Revision Commissioner who are never mentioned. They have complained that the press ignores them and the district. Polls have their uses, but also their long active in San Francisco politics does not give them equal time, and thus denys them any equal opportunity to be The district needs and deserves a supervisor who tends to business in the city. limitations. All agree to a 5% margin recently asked, “ Look, if you take the heard. The district needs a change. of error, and when the figures involved political stance of Hallinan, Britt and They lay a guilt trip. Are they justified? That is the question which has to be There are several good candidates running in 5, some gay, some not. For those are 11%, 15% or 17% that margin is Pachtner, would they vote differently addressed. who want both a gay representative and a capable person, Wadsworth appears to a big factor. In district 5 where there on any given item that might come Frankly, I don’t think so. One of the things anyone does when considering a be the best choice. are so many different groups and life­ before the Board of Supervisors? candidate, is to judge the person on the person’s ability to get the message out, if THE VOICE recommends Kevin Wadsworth for the office of Supervisor in styles, sampling that accurately re­ What reason is there to vote for one there is one. If a candidate can’t even get support enough to get the word out on District 5. • flects each group is both critical and over the other?” the campaign he or she is running, then it is valid to believe there is a lack of public difficult. Nor can anyone tell which Put a slightly different way, Kay interest. percentage of what group will actually Pachtner tells the story about how in Media may be able to create an image, if there is support, either money or Publisher vote. the course of campaigning, she was people power would do it. The lack of either, or worse, both, is not the problem PAUL D. HARDMAN Printed in the USA, 1979 They can, however, provide some­ asked (seriously) by someone, “You of the media, but may well be a reflection on the candidates ability to muster The opinions expressed in THE VOICE thing of a thumbnail sketch and chaft mean my choices are between a girl, Ass't Editor a commie or a fruit?” Each of the strength. PERRY A. GEORGE are those of the individual contributors. direction by showing which candidate There is an obvious built in benefit for an incumbant; that justis the system, The appearance, either in editorial copy is gaining momentum or losing it. frontrunners is in a (xisition where or photographic representation is not to they must establish an identifiable and it is realistic to expect. The Mayor, for example, will attract far more mone­ Contributors be construed as indicative of sexual The very first polls showed incum­ tary support from business pieople and others who would be at a disadvantage if DANIEL CURZON / MARINA orientation or preference. bent Harry Britt, Terrance Hallinan image that distinguishes them from she won and they did not openly support her. They may vote against her in the THOMAS F. COLEMAN, ESQ Editorial and Business Offices and Kay Pachtner bunched at the top the other two. privacy of the election booth, and still send her money for the record. Some STEVE PROKASKY 1782 Pacific Avenue with no more than 2 percentage points San Francisco, CA 94109 THE GAY SEAT? companies even hedge their contributions and give to both major candidates. WILLIAM KEELEY (415) 441-0560 between them, which anybody in Monetary support for an opponent is far more indicative of support, and the JOHN W. ROWBERRY THE VOICE is published 26 times a politics would have known without a For Britt this identity is obviously kind of support that can make the difference between defeat and victory. Kopp’s JAY KOHORN, ESQ year by Paul D. Hardman & Associates. poll. What was surprising was that Re­ Gayness and the validity of the theory H.L. PERRY / ERIC GARRIS © Copyright 1979, all rights reserved. publican newcomer was only a few support has been steady and from a seemly broader base than that of Feinstein. If 1^ part of this publication may be that a Gay Seat must be maintained Scott can continue to divide the vote among them he then can effect a more PERRY A. GEORGE reproduced wKhout written consent of percentage points behind the top in District 5. Britt’s statements have realist choice for the voters. Kopp will have a very good chance of defeating Fein­ E. LEE CLIFTON the publisher. Subscriptions, $20.00 for three. Since Wadsworth has only come ranged from the implication that a stem if there is a run-off. RANDY JOHjMSON one year (26 issues). Non-subscription to San Francisco from Orlando, vote against him is a vote against gay Advertising & Circulation copies are available at $1.00 each. THE ENOLA MAXWELL Florida two years ago, this immedi­ VOICE is supported by advertisers and people to the claim that given the E. LEE CLIFTON An Attractive Candidate was upheld by a Show Cause Panel in ately established him among political national attention focused on Harvey KEVIN WADSWORTH RECOMMENDED distributed free of charge in the San a decision rendered May 28, 1976. Francisco area. insiders as a major contender. Milk’s election and death, his defeat Member It was here that Enola Maxwell Enola Maxwell is well known to The polls also showed that the by a non-gay would have nation­ Kevin Wadsworth is running hard to win the District 5 election to the Board of INTERNATIONAL THE VOICE was founded in 1979 by showed her greatest insight. She was those who have fought the battles at media publicity enjoyed by Leonard wide political significance detrimental Supervisors. He wants to replace the incumbant, and he may just do it. Supervisor GAY NEWS AGENCY PAUL D. HARDMAN City Hall. She has been on the scene one of three commissioners who had Matlovich was not being translated to review the complaint and determine to gay people. for years, serving and speaking out for into a viable candidacy. The political “Who needs a gay supervisor?” asks what she believes. Now she wants to if it had merit. The argument being significance of his candidacy and that made by PRIDE was simple: the Britt in his final campaign brochure. take on the burdens of the office of Howard Wallace, Dennis Perón and “Harry is trying to lay a guilt trip on Supervisor in District 7. “ 1 will stand phone company had a written policy which precluded the hiring of gay all of us,” responds gay writer Bruce up, speak up and fight for the well be­ Petit (California Democrat) in explain- ing of the people in our district,” she people, knowingly; no witnesses were tells her constituents, implying that necessary since the policy statement Continued on page 1 8 incumbent Supervisor Robert Gon­ was self evident. zales fails to do that. The phone company contended M arin a The Backside of Politics She should prove an attractive can­ that unless witnesses were produced didate to gay citizens who live in her who said that they were discriminated in grant porposals for a gay com­ formal complaint alleging possible con­ hearing (July 30) and the time the district, based on her track record. against, there was no basis for com­ munity center inside a sub-committee spiracy to defraud the federal govern­ Grand Jury met (Oct. 10), Freitas had Her genuine concern for the rights plaint, there was no way to show that of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee ment and filed with District Attorney been asked by both the Grand Jury of gay people was probably most they were prejudiced. for Community Development. The Freitas over 30 days before the White and the Attorney General’s office to sincerely demonstrated in 1976 while At that point in the phone com­ proposal went in under the name of trial. testify PRIVATELY. He refused to do _.she served on the Human Rights pany’s argument. Maxwell asked to the Pride Foundation. It came out The subpoena of Freitas issued by so, or to take a lie detector test. Commission. speak. “Look at me,” she told the at­ with an entity calling itself Gay Com­ Douglas Schmidt could have brought Evankovich is “singing” in the Under the leadership of Larry torneys for PT & T, “notice my color, munity Center, Inc. (a group organ­ all of this out at the trial. But once a obvious attempt to lighten his own Littlejohn, the Pride Foundation set I am an expert on discrimination.” ized by Harvey Milk’s aide Richard jury was selected “whose name and sentence by turning state’s evidence. out to prove that the Pacific Tele­ She paused and spoke very deliber­ Pabich) as the designated recipient nature were a guarantee of leniency But U.S. Attorney Hunter, a former phone & Telegraph Company willfully ately, enunciating each syllable: “I for $375,000 in HUD monies. for White” (to quote McCabe), there employee of Freitas who is handling discriminated against homosexual men say the phone company discrimin­ The “Corporation” did not file was no need for Schmidt to pursue the case, reportedly told Evankovich and women. ates against gay people!” with the State of California until the this or many other subpoenas he had the day before the Grand Jury hearing Littlejohn was frustrated in his at­ Her firm stand on that point set same day the proposal was switched. issued. that there would be “no deal,” and if tempts to utilize the newly passed the tone of the hearings. Since it be­ One of the members of the sub-com­ We make no claim for the justice he testified he could not expect more “gay-rights” ordinance framed by came apparent that it was going to re­ mittee charged with reviewing the of the White verdict, or wehther the advantageous treatment. Dianne Feinstein when she was a Sup­ quire a unanimous agreement of the applications was also an “ interim facts would have altered it one way or It was recommended bo Evaidco- ervisor. The ordinance was so poorly commissioners to get any decision Board Member” of the corporation the other. The point is that the jury vich (presumably by those labor big­ written and so badly administrated as from the Human Rights Commission. which would have received the funds. had a right to know, as did the public. wigs responsible for footing defense to render it almost useless. The ordinance, supported by Feinstein As a brand new entity the Cor­ Yes, there would have been angry costs) that he hire Jerome Ladar as his There was conjecture at the time as was in reality a classic Catch-22. poration had no record of delivering voices raised on all sides, but they attorney. Ladar serves on Freitas’ to whether ordinance tauted by Fein­ A further road block was built into the social services supposed to be would have existed within the frame­ Lawyers Committee and is a con­ stem, was, in fact, nothing more than the ordinance: There was no guarantee provided by the center. Gay Com­ work of public dialogue. In appoint­ tributor of record to the Freitas cam­ a scam on the gay community to make that the City Attorney would take munity Center, Inc. claimed that the ing himself Keeper of the Flame paign. Insufficient evidence, huh? it think it had been given protection. much interest in handling the case on Pride Foundation was “a component” Freitas effectively denied the citizens But wait a minute . . . there’s more. The ordinance was like a sieve: behalf of Pride. That problem was in their proposal, when in fact Price of San Francisco a public forum, Grand Jury foreman John King is a offenders just slipped through the loop overcome when Fred Furth, Esq., who made no such agreement. The City which would have served us all better high ranking union official. (Remem­ holes. When Little john became con­ is one of the best attorneys in the Attorney ruled that the Corporation THE KEEPERS OF THE FLAME than swinging nightsticks, hurled rocks ber, organized labor has invested a hell vinced of the phone company’s homo­ country, agreed to take the case, free. was ineligible for the funding and the and flaming police cars.- of a lot of money in Freitas.) It takes phobia, complaints were made. The Pride won the argument, rt" & T application was hence illegal. If the White trial was a farce, the 12 out of 19 grand jury members to phone company alleged that as a lost. The phone company got a mild In our last issue the first portion of Because of the switch, Dan White Charles McCabe’s column entitled Grand Jury hearing on Freitas’ al­ do anything. On the day of the hearing monopoly it was exempt from the slap on the wrist and the Human made a commitment to vote against leged acceptance of under the table only 12 were present. And the plot ordinance, and the City went along Rights Commission retreated back into “ Anybody But Freitas” was reprinted. the appropriation when it came before McCabe goes on to say; campaign funds from George Evank- does thin. with the ploy. its bureaucracy. the Board of Supervisors for approval. ovich was even more. According to our So how come our funky little rag Through persistence Littlejohn got Maxwell’s firm stand revelaed how “ Freitas appointed himself to the The matter was on the agenda Mon­ Keepers of the Flame, who were all own confidential sources, this one just has all this information, and the major the Department of Public Works to poor the Feinstein ordinance really day, November 27. Dan White would doesn’t quit. press isn’t talking about it at all? include a reference to the ordinance was. In 1978 it was rewritten and im­ terribly concerned about the “image” have been the sixth voté out of 11 of San Francisco following the flight To begin at the beginning . .. Well, chances are that some hard work­ on each and every construction permit proved, it had to be. against it. D.A. candidate Arlo Smith did call ing Chronicle reporter did most of this which even the phone company had to * « * * « from here to Guyana of the Rev. Jim White’s replacement to the Board ñ Jones and the slaughter thereafter, not for a Grand Jury investigation on research (and more), but according to sign to install telephones. Since some Gonzales became one of the of Supervisors, Don Horanzy, served to speak of a whole set of other social July 30, at which time he also asked reliable sources, the Chronicle has put of the phones were installed on City authors of the rewritten Gay deviations that have been setting the on the Mayor’s Comittee for Com­ that Thomas Kotoske be appointed a “CENSORED” tag on the entire sub­ property, the PT & T now had to Rights Ordinance. The research munity Development and was at the teeth of the rest of the country on special investigator. (Kotoske was ject . . . and the keepers of the flame answer for its discrimination. for the ordinance was primar- time employed by HUD. edge. That “image” was as much on fired when he claimed the U.S. At­ are legion. The Pride Foundation then pro­ ilythc work of Mat Coles who The above statements are all subject trial as Dan White, and don’t you for­ torney’s office was sitting on the THE D.A. RACE ceeded to file a complaint against was with The Pride Foundation to documentary verification. Using get it.” case.) No secret here; it was a public PT & T with the Human Rights Com­ and later with Gay Rights Ad­ the Freedom of Information Act, Paul . . . and it’s been a strange one. McCabe is totally accurate on the press conference. Only the press mission. vocates. ' Hardman, formerly president of the didn’t think it important enough to Carol Ruth Silver goes out and offers As part of the complicated pro­ Gonzales jumped the gun ac­ dynamics; heaven forbid that San herself as an alternative to the Devil Pride Foundation extracted them out print. . . or they weren’t allowed to. cedure, designed into the Feinstein cording to Coles; he introduced Francisco’s “image” should be sullied of City Hall and the U.S. Government. Incarnate,.even though there is a per­ by the truth. He is regrettably inac­ No conspiracy either; that’s just ordinance, the Executive Director had the bill before it was perfected. The matter was also the subject of an proper procedure. According to highly fectly acceptable alternative in the to make a finding. That process was It had to be rewritten and con­ curate in his facts. FBI memorandum. form of Arlo Smith, a senior deputy The truth is that there was a switch reliable sources, between the time completed by the Director who issued solidated. It was then cosponsor­ The key facts were compiled into a Smith called for the Grand Jury now on leave from the Attorney Gen- a letter dated March 9, 1976 which ed by newly elected Milk. • Coritinued on page 18 J Le tte rs Cover Story page 6 The Pride Foundation The Queen Would Be King proudly presents TERM “CLOSET QUEEN" THE MONARCHIST Von Steuben had enclosed secret known. The need for a Constitutional NEEDS CHANGE! PAUL D. HARDMAN documents in a packet of letters he Convention was urgent, at least after sent to Prince Henry which related to delegates finally got together in Phil­ Congratulations! The first issue of There are two topics which are the attempted coup to have Prince adelphia. THE VOICE was excellent. The hard notoriously shunned by historians: the Henry crowned King of the United The success of the Constitutional work and the dtermination to build a role played by homosexuals in the States. Convention put an end to the serious­ An Evening With Our Friends first-rate vehicle to speak to and for American war for independence; and However, Henry was no longer a ness of the monarchist movement. the homophile community is abun­ the strength of the monarchists among young man and he had been tempted The man who was a prime mover dantly evident in THE VOICE. the founding fathers. by the offer of kingship, the Crown of for a monarchy was Baron von Steu­ I take this opportunity to express When the two tpics are combined, a Poland, only to have it denied him by ben, a bachelor. A friend of such Featuring some observations and suggestions in fascinating picture emerges, with all his brother. He also expressed doubts famous homosexuals as Fredrick the relation to gay issues and they are as the challanges of a detective story. that a people who had just rid itself of Great and Prince Henry, he was also follows: Even disregarding the negative evi­ a monarchy would really want an­ a friend of the fabulous St. Germain, OBSERVATION: In regard to the dence suggested by missing documents other. He was willing to consider, who incidentally introduced him to Mistress of use of the term “closet queen,” 1 find and blatent tearing out pf diary pages, but only if propwrly asked and even Ben Franklin, who in turn sent him to it both bitchy and denigrating and there is enough evidence preserved to then only if France, America’s greatest George Washington at Valley Forge. SHBRON McNIGHT should be thrown out of the language raise some very interesting questions. ally at the time, would also agree to it. When von Steuben arrived in the of homosexuals. It is nasty-sounding A series of indisputable facts can be A meeting in Paris was suggested. United States he was accompanied by Ceremonies and suggests the speech of the out­ observed which provide the basis for Democracy was virtually unknown his 16 year old male aide! Ever charm­ raged, flamboyant faggoty-Ann’s when to the Europeans of the time. There ing, always popular with the matrons, in a fit of pique! conclusions that are quite compelling. In 1787, before the calling of the had been some experimentation, but a reportedly good dancer, he was never and There must be a better term for Constitutional Convention in Phila­ no great power since ancient times had known to have had a “sweetheart,” those homosexuals who, either delphia, letters were sent to Henry, been a democracy. The French Revo­ certainly he had no wife. through personal choice or fixed cir­ lution was still years in the future. cumstances, do not wish to make their Prince of Prussia, inviting him to be­ He did enjoy the company of Gwen Hvery Ruth Hastings&Co. come King of the United States. Kingship fashioned after the Stat- young men, and there are frequent sexual orientation a matter of public Prince Henry was the brother of holdership of the Netherlands or even references to the “petite suppers” he record. 1 have a friend who is a profes­ Fredrick the Great. He was also homo­ the constitutionally restrained mon­ sional man and who has responsibili­ gave into the late hours of the night sexual. More importantly, he was one archy of Great Britain was what was for the young officers. Sandy Counts Lori Shannon ties that clearly require that he keep of the greatest military experts of the being considered. They were proven Shortly after his arrival' in America his homosexuality concealed insofar as day. forms of government. Hereditary insti­ possible. Yet, he suffers from no low he met and liked JohnW. Mullen, also There had been those in the colon­ tutions were favored by many of the a 16 year old at the time. Mullen was self-esteem, does not attack his homo­ ies who would have preferred to have leaders of the revolution. “adopted” by von Steuben and con- Frank Diorio Michelle sexual brothers in word or deed, and hired him or the Duke of Brunswick, George Washington, may well have tined to live with him until the day makes every effort to support legiti­ to lead the Continental Army against become King; there were those who von Steuben died at 12:30 in the after­ mate homosexual causes. Also, he ad­ noon of November 28, 1794, in New The Cockettes M. J. Lallo mires those who do meet the homo­ York. sexual-identity problem head-on and According to von Steuben’s will, states that he is sure they are rewarded which still exists, Mullen was the prin­ by an inner peace and social freedom cipal beneficiary. Years later, when Gayle Marie &Friends White &White unknown to those who do not or can Mullen was in his 80’s, he was inter­ not make the ultimate decision. viewed by the German Historian, As for me, I recognize and accept Frederick Kapp. That was in 1859. Les Nickelettes myself for what I am — a free-thinking Even then Kapp remarked on Mullen’s individual — a member of a sizable handsome good looks. homosexual community. By doing my * » * 4> * job, relating to my environment, en­ It may be of interest to note that joying my friends, meeting my obliga­ the youthful escapades of von Steu­ tions, and giving what support 1 can, Performing to benefit the services of ben brought him to the attention of to homophile organizations, in this 1 Peter, who later became Tzar Peter of secure my share of satisfaction and contentment. Russia. Russia, under the Empress Elizabeth, had sided with Maria Ter- SUGGESTION; Why don’t you have a gay housing column to help ressa of Austria, against the King of gays find a place to live? Prussia; there was war. Von Steuben The S. F. Gay Community Center One would feel better if everyone who was serving on the Russian front, involved in the rental situation knew was captured, he was in his 20’s. the score, it simply alleviates a lot of Rather than be sent to prison, he was 330 Grove Street difficulties, or the worry about them. sent directly to Prince Peter at Court Of course, I would fight anyone who and became the “guest” of the crown tried to evict me for my sexual pro­ prince. clivities; but no one wins lawsuits but Fortunately for Fredrick the Great, Monday, November 5,1979 lawyers and no one wants ugliness in who may well have been defeated by life. It is so easy for a landlord sud­ the combined forces against him, the denly to be “shocked” by discovering Empress of all the Russias died. Peter the tenants’ homosexudity because was now Tzar. Peter had a great re­ 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. the landlord just got a better offer for spect and affection for Fredrick the the apartment. Great; the war was ended abruptly. Mr. Hardman, your publication Von Steuben was now in an excellent advance ticket sales $5.00 THE VOICE is certainly more than a position to do minor diplomatic newspaper; it is the voice of the re­ chores for Fredrick. sponsible homosexual community, the Catherine, who was Peter’s wife, ap­ honest voice, and the voice with the parently did not think to highly of guts to speak to the issues, whether homosexuals, seems to have killed her Headlines Gramophone they are abstract or specific; telling us husband, whom she declared to be in­ about local city officials or legislators sane, and ruled Russia with a heavy who are elected to serve us, are paid hand to become Catherine the Great. Prince Henry, who was visiting the 1538 Polk by us, and then sell us out. THE 549 Castro, 1217 Polk VOICE is most important to the ho­ Russian Court, became the object of mosexual community at large. The scorn of Catherine. She criticized him for using his military strut to cover up columns by E. Lee Clifton, Marina, BARON FREDRIC WILHELM Von STEUBEN no host bar Perry George, and all the other news his “feminine, mincing” walk. items are most interesting a sheer The original research for this article delight to read. the crown, rather than rely on Col. wanted that. However, there were was done as part o f a much larger pro­ This event is being sponsored by The best of luck to you and the George Washington of Virginia. How­ others like Thomas Jefferson, who ject which made use o f the facilities rest of your staff in all your endeavors. ever, that is another story. were indignent against such a concept. o f the National Archives; the Library Respectfully yours, Prince Henry was flattered by the Jefferson was stationed at the French o f Congress. Princeton University Li­ Gordon’s Restaurant Ed Dollak overtures to make him a king, especi­ Court, as a minister at the time, and brary; Columbia University Library A Cut Above - Garbo’s San Francisco, CA ally since they came from some of the had to resort to strong written words and the Van Pelt Library at the U n f Goueh-H ayes Hotel most important men of the United to Washington on the subject. versity o f Pennsylvania. All American Boy States, including the President of the Washington like many revolution­ One o f the fascinating observations Amelia’s - Maude’s Hotel York Continental Congress Natham ary leaders formed a hereditary organ­ surrounding the research for this HISTORICAL INFORMATION Gorahm. ization under the Presidency of Baron ON EUROPEAN GAYS WANTED article is the realization that obvious Barrish Bail Bond Patricia Fincher-Allstate Ins The approach was made through von Steuben known as the Society of efforts had been made to supress I was delighted to read the first Baron Freidrick William von Steuben, the Cincinati. Ambitiously, that fra­ information. There have been crude Caravan Motor Lodge San Francisco Mu sic issue of THE VOICE, especially the who was the Inspector General of the ternal organization seemed to have attempts to destroy evidence par­ graphics of the Balboa setting the Continental Amiy under General hoped to maintain a hereditary influ­ ticularly documents which might shed Casa Loma Hotel Schmidt & Schmidt Ins. dogs on homosexuals. You see 1 am George Washington. ence on any future government of the light on the homosexuality o f those Sukker’s Liquors Panamanian. THE VOICE offers me an Von Steuben knew Prince Henry as United States. who lead the monarchist movement in City Printers opportunity to hear about gay news as a benefactor when he had served in A shocking rebellion, at the time, 1 787. After all. they were the top Todd Temporaries opposed to the subjective bull I read the Europrean wars of Fredrick the by a group known as Shaysites, after leaders o f the American Revolution Columbia Realty in other papers. I hope in the future Great. their leader Shays, jolted the newly and the founders o f our country. For­ Continental Savings & Loan Xtremes you will write more about our homo­ Fredrick, who always had an eye freed colonist to realize how weak the tunately for historians, the revolution­ sexual history with information on for attractive and capable young men, Continental system actually was. aries kept copious notes and wrote and Every Temporary Service German gays and Spanish gays and had personally trained von’ Steuben. There was genuine concern that the duplicated everything, perhaps to be Ass’t. to the producer: what has been done to them by their Steuben was among a select group of rebellious insergents in Massachusetts sure that later generations would dominate culture. Your VOICE re- thirteen young officers instructed by might be taken over by leaders from not misunderstand their noble mo­ deives my warmest blessings. the king. They were the nucleus of the Society of the Cincinati whose tives l-.nough evidence exists to raise Produced by SHANNON STEELE Joshua McDonald THE GODDESS ARTISTA* what became the Prussian War College. monarchist tendencies were ' well an eyebrow and confirm conjecture. • Associate Producers: Priscilla Huddelston,ChristopherAnderson

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THE VOICE ENDORSES: LEE S. DOLSON, Ph.D., SUPER­ VIOLENCE VISOR 8i SCHOLAR Supervisor Lee S. Dolson was elected to the San Francisco Board of STRIKES Supervisors from District 9 in No­ vember 1977. He is Chairman of the Governmental Services Committee; CANDIDATE Vice Chairman of the State and Na­ tional Affairs Committee; and a mem­ ber of the Legislative and Personnel Committee. With its doors smashed on both Dolson teaches in the Department sides, candidate Kevin Wads­ of Social Studies, at City College of worth’s car is one of the first San Francisco, and is a former Presi­ casualties in the District 5 dent of the Board of Education. He race. Simultaneously, the win­ is also a board member of a number dows of his Castro Street art of local institutions especially in the gallery were smashed. field of education and Latino and Bi- Wadsworth, one ot the front- Lingual studies. running candidates, told us that He is a veteran of World War 11 and he has received three threats the Korean conflict and retired from on his life. “I’ve ignored them the United States Navy in 1954. A up to now,’’ he said, “but it’s native of San Francisco, he was born really started hot and heavy November 3, 1924. Dolson is married after the Sentinel endorsement.’’ and has two children. W adsw orth indicated that he These are the basic facts; to under­ has been reluctant to go to the stand the man, heed what they say: press out of concern that “it “Lee Dolson is one elected official would set me up for even more.” who is willing to speak out and take positions on controversial issues . . . ” The destruction followed the A1 Nelder, KPOO forum on evening of Former Chief of Police October 28. When informed "One of our hardest working public of the previous night’s des­ servants, Supervisor Lee Dolson at­ truction, Kay Pachtner, anoth­ tends a full schedule of Committee er frontrunning candidate, ex­ meetings and responds to constituent The Largest Bath in the U SA pressed concern for Wadsworth's concerns each day at City Hall.. Jeff Brown, Public Defender Carlota Texidor Del Portillo safety . Senator Milton Marks “Supervisor Dolson Hakes the initi­ Civil Service Commissioner “It is the logical conclusion “Lee Dolson’s election is indispen- ative.” “Lee Dolson has worked to help his 132 Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94102 (415)775-5511 of the way certain candidates sible to the future of good govern­ Jim Ferguson, constituents in all areas.. .” have run their campaigns,’’’main­ ment in San Francisco . . . Lee Dolson President, S.F. Firefighters Dolores, Former Glen Park tained Pachtner. “The emotions has shown himself to be one of the “Dolson has proven himself to be a Ass’n Director they have whipped up is unfor- most effective Supervisors on the strong and effective district Super­ THE VOICE enthusiastically en­ giveable.” ^ Board.”# visor.” dorses Supervisor Lee Dolson. #

J&K BUDGET DATES P INCREASED BUSINESS The question here is why they are on TAXES the ballot at all. With the virtually Sponsors of this initiative certain passage of Prop. 4 — Paul have zeroed in on a critical flaw in Gann’s Spirit of 13 initiative and Prop. 13 — reassessment when prop­ powerful Assembly Speaker Leo Mc­ erty is sold. Commercial property BAU0T Carthy ruiming for state office in 1982 rarely changes hands; often stock is and no longer able to protect San exchanged and there is no deed of Francisco’s interests, there won't be sale on the property itself. In a spiral­ that much State money. ling market with residential property NO RECOMMENDATION frequently bought and sold, home and L UTILITY DEBT SERVICE apartment owner will soon be picking MEASURESA MANDATORY COLLECTIVE up a much larger percentage of local some but allowing the Director of Another totally non-con- BARGAINING FOR FIRE AND Public Health his own personal fief- troversial one dealing with procedural property taxes. POLICE dom is hardly an improvement. fine points on the interest and re­ While the sponsors deserve credit We voted before on this NO demption of general obligation bonds for brining this to our attention, one — in 1975, when the current form­ for utilities. YES their initiative is not a viable solu­ ula for establishing pay scales based E PUBLIC WORKS tion. When you start talking about on the average of California’s five ADMINISTRATORS M TAXI CAB PERMITS business taxes, there’s no way to dis­ largest cities was passed. Voters simul­ What the Health Depart­ Here’s another one we al­ tinguish between Transamerica and the taneously rejected a policy statement ment wants. Public Works wants — in ready voted for, but the losers never fair to middling business that pro­ calling for binding arbritratiom The this case 3 deputy directors and an seem to give up, especially where vides needed blue collar employment system has worked. assistant exempt from Civil Service. money is involved. Although billed as and can just as easily go over the Also, including “other conditions Another piece of quite an extensive simply allowing taxicab permit holders county line or never come to San of employment” in the arbitration patronage package. to sell their permits for what they Francisco. process creates a vehicle for the Police NO paid for them, it in fact guts last The measure is also based on the Officers Association to grind their own year’s taxicab permit reform charter premise that government spending political ax - something they more F C.A.O. CONFIDENTIAL amendment, the key which is that ought to continue at its present level. than a little are prone to do. SECRETARY permits are non-transferrable. Allow­ NO NO, NO . . . and Chief Adminis­ ance has already been made for those who paid significant sums for their B trative Officer Roger Boas wants his Q ABOLITION OF VICE SQUAD SENIOR EXECUTIVE too. But it’s only one position and permits, by allowing them the income The abolition of the vice SERVICE since everyone else has at least one obtained by leasing their caf if they squad makes so much sense, there just What a pretty piece of pat­ staff person of their own choosing are unable or unwilling to drive it is no question about it. Just vote YES ronage. 750 management jobs with exempt from Civil Service, there’s themselves. NO, NO and get rid of the problem and the rules and regulations subject to ap­ no reason to discriminate against the expense. YES, YES, YES! proval by the Board of Supervisors. C.A.O. YES N A CONVENTION CENTER Gr anted a new executive service to GARAGE achieve more effective city manage­ G DIRECTOR OF HEALTH Another white elephant ment is needed, but allowing Sup>er- R RENT CONTROL Allows the Board of Su­ garage to accompany a white ele- We’ve already got a rent con­ yisors’ opinions to be indirectly used pervisors to waive the requirement phane convention center. The game in promotions and pay raises for cer-' trol ordinance which has the advan­ that the Director of Public Health be works like this. First pass a policy tage of a minimum of bureaucracy tain high level executives is more than an M.D. with 10 years’ experience. statement for the convention center a little dangerous. and legal red tape, and is thus capable Although it may well be that there with an artificially low price tag. Then of providing fairly speedy relief. To NO are other kinds of professional train­ tack on about $16 million bond issue date 650 disputes have been recorded, ing in the field of health care that (S7.6 million principal). If all those 98 dorpped, 197 heard by hearing C TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES would make a non-MD as qualified as tourists really need another place to officers. Findings were filed in 94 Provides temporary em­ an MD, it is a mistake to give the park, let the private sector build it cases leading to 42 appeals, the first ployees to be the first hired to fill Board of Supervisors the right to waive and pay taxes on their profit instead permanent positions and enables them of which was recently heard by the the requirement without specifying ex­ of us paying interest. NO, NO Rent Arbitration Board. to take promotional exams. A non- actly what this alternative training controversial bit of fairness. We shudder to think of the possible would be. té O HIGH RISE LIMITATION political shenanigans of an 11-member YES Quite frankly we don't board elected by district. Remember, H8(l RETIREMENT/PENSION think this initiative will accomplish D PUBLIC HEALTH all elections cost money, and they’re FUNDS what cither its proponents or op­ gonna have to get it from somewhere. ADMINISTRATORS These non-con troversial ponents claim. Its import lies rather If after a fair trial period, the cur­ . . and more patronage ... measures are designed to protect the in its symbolic message - San Fran­ this time taking 3 deputy directors and rent ordinance is found deficient, financial integrity of the retirement cisco for San Franciscans. And since corrections can be made by super­ a hospital administrator out of Civil Trust. Fund and allows recognized no city can be healthy when over Service and giving the Director of Pub­ visorial legislative action, which makes financial institutions to hold funds 1/3 of its actual population is here for more sense than locking a most ex­ lic Health the sole power of appoint­ and securities instead of the City between 8 and 36 hours, we’ll buy ment. Civil Service may be cumber-. treme and complex measure into the Treasurer. YES that symbol. YES charter. « n o , NO, NO HELLO DOLLY- DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH THE SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS The members of the S.F. Gay Men’s Chorus held its first re­ Having been a producer of plays hearsal just one year ago, on October 30, 1978. On October 20,1979, they finished a two day presentation and reviews myself, out of a condi­ of “Lovers Too Have A Song To Sing’’ which was performed at Mission Highschool Auditorium. It was tioned sympathy 1 could never see great! Baritone Bob Klang was a joy to hear. His musical farce on Old Mother Hubbard, in the manner of reviewing a show until the third day of Handel was one of many show stoppers that moved the audiance to enthustic response. the run. By that time the opening Another highlight was the antiphonal effect created when part of the chores went up into the balconey night kinks are out and “second- to sing with the rest which remained on stage. They performed Buccinate (Sound of the Trumpet ) by Gab­ night-slump” is over and a show rieli. Gerald Pearson, who sang second tenor, also wrote the poetry to accompany the show’s theme piece should be at its stride and still fresh. “Lovers Too Have A Song To Sing’’ to the music of Jean Sibelius’ “From the Silence”. It was simply beaut­ What I saw on Oct. 24th at the Japan iful. At the end there was an enchanting rendition of Beatles medlies with talented Jim Gilman on the tam- Center Theatre was a strange blend of bura,Clay Scarborough on the string bass andthe arranger Karl Brown on the schrudi box. the very good and the very not-so- The group and its effort.? show the gay community at its very best.« good. “Michelle” celebrating his 25th year on stage in this revival of “Hello Dolly,” (he did this part in two dif­ ferent runs in 1971), proved again he is the absolute Master of Glitz and Chutzpah. He can absolutely fill the stage even if he is stuck on a semi- darkened setless stage. Really only he and Lynwood Miller (as Cornelius Hackle) understand how to play a line for a laugh and still keep pace. In the 25 years he has been on every and any kind of a stage. He never claimed to be a great singer. I’ve never found his limited range and blatty tone offensive but I do think that Jon R. Sims the musical director should have worked harder to transpose Michelle’s music to more workable keys. Michelle’s fre­ quent octave drops to accommodate his vocal limitations were too fre­ quent. Speaking of music, one of the Gary Green as Irene Molloy with purest “diamonds” in this show was the face of a Julie Andrews and the the musical director Jon R. Sims and voice of a Loretta Young displayed a the sound from the orchestra. Never tasteful restraint as the sedate hat once did they lose pace or vitality. shop owner dying to break into life. Never once did the orchestra over­ Both Martin Schimerlik as Minnie whelm the softest voiced soloist. The Fay, and Brent Wayne as Barnaby fussiest Broadway producer could ask Tucker seemed to be monochro- no more. maticly pert and more of a characture Again speaking of “diamond” qual­ than real. Bill Foy as Ermengard was ity in the show were the costumes by beautiful, which was exactly what was Compert Costume Design Inc. with wrong. The whole running joke of hats by Shirley. The period creations this part was thrown away. Jim Mur- were so stunningly perfect down to row as Ambrose Kemper is supposed the last seed pearl one could almost to be stuffy but not so stuffy he can’t lose track of the show while your be understood. For instant comic mind would freely imagine how Mi­ relief, just the appearance of Dick chelle would be re-dressed for his Bumpus on stage as the solid Brass next appearance on stage — no matter Ernestina Money, with his Mt. Rush- how brief. moreage visage and his wig done in The sparkling choreography by hard-as-nails red created hysteria be­ Chuck Zinn and George Lowy was ex­ fore he delivered a line. cellent and well paced and the waiter’s If my review seems unsuportive and gallop in the Harmonia Gardens scene unfairly severe on some people it is be­ was the real showstopper. cause of the incredible variation in the Now we come to the sets which quality of the performances. The ranged from absent (Dolly Leaves for orchestra, the costumes, the dancing, New York), to disastrous (The f^eed one set, and some of the specific THE RAINBOW CLOWNS, Store), to ho-hum (the Hat Shop), to acting, could not be improved upon. However, most of the sets, some of who were the lead group in this truly splendid (Harmonia Gardens). years Gay Day Parade, have The sets best typify the principal the pacing of the murky choral sound achieved notarity with their problem with the whole show. If what and some of the acting and the sound war on Warren Simmons of was good weren’t so very good, per­ system would be hard to sell in a rural Pier 39. In their fight for surv haps what was bad wouldn’t have high school. In no way do 1 want to ial as a group they recently seemed so very bad. Vivid contrasts discourage future all male musical filed a $1,000,000.00 law suit were everywhere in the show. While productions. This art form has been against Pier 39. speaking of contrasts, let’s mention gone for too long from San Francisco, They were invited to partic­ the actors other than Michelle. and the rusty mechanism shows. ipate in the Annual Beaux Jim Steck as Horace Vandergelder “Hello Dolly” deserves support and Arts Ball and placed third was extremely convincing in both the attendance. Let’s hope it kindles a in the competition and won visual and acting areas but his singing renaissance of this theater form in our community. It was good to see so $ 2 0 0 . 0 0 . part seemed to have pitch problems Gilbert, who designs the ranging from slight to significant. many names in the program who had costums, is in the top hat at the An absolutely radiant performance been such a part of this in the past. left. was turned in by Lynwood Miller as Names like Kevin McAree, Lorin Gay, Gilbert is famous for design­ Cornelius Hackle. His excellent de­ and E.llie Leon never get mentioned ing the Market Street banners livery, believable characterization, and in a review but in their own way over that transformed I he length of the best sense of musical pitch of any­ the years are as important as the Market Street into a giant one in the show made him stand head star to help make it all happen. Well rainbow on Gay Day for the and shoulders above many performers gang what’s next Marne? • PRIDE FOUNDATION.« you could see in professional theater. - Perry A. George n ' 1 1 ." , ■

E.Lee Clifton Hardman Report N ew s page 13 As predicted in this column in the last issue a permit to operate a public bath­ house was granted to the new owners of THE BULLDOG. Located at 132 Ellis San Francisco As I See It Street, San Francisco, formerly the location of Club San Francisco, they claim to PRITIKIN TO PITCH be the largest bathhouse in the United States. FOR HALLINAN The difficulties experienced by the business men who operate the bathhouses Terence Hallinan, candidate for and other gay facilities are apparently not uncommon in San Francisco. A review Supervisor in District 5 has announced for some such problems gives rise to very serious considerations, especially for gay the appointment of Jerry Pritikin as Best W ishes businesspersons. office manager and co-ordinator of There is no question that local A police permit had not been is­ events at the campaign headquarters governments have an interest in regu­ sued, and there are accusations by the located at 2270 Market Street. lating business activities which may police that the fire department and Pritikin, 42 and a resident of Dis­ effect the public health and safety. health permits had not yet been is­ trict 5 for the past 10 years has been There is no question that care and sued. When the matter was appealed to active in gay and human rights causes. 8S \ diligence must be used to assure the the Board of Permit Appeals the He was the creator of the “Anita Bry­ public interest is protected. police denial of a permit was upheld. ant’s Husband is a Homo-Sapien” and What is left in doubt is the extent The matter is now before Superior “Human Rights - For Once and For of the public interest and the meth­ Court Judge Morton Colvin. All!” T-shirts. ods used by bureaucratic instruments Beehler complained bitterly that Pritikin has also pitched in both the of the government to assure com- the city is stalling. The matter was on gay and community softball leagues SAN FRANCISCO AS 1 SEE IT plience to regulations. the court calendar of Wednesday, for the past 5 seasons. His free-lance By Lee Clifton The public would be naive indeed if October 17, 1979; however, the City articles and photographs have been it believed that public safety and Attorney reportedly requested a con­ published in the Advocate, The Sen­ health concerns were all that is behind tinuance on the matter for one month, tinel, B.A.R. and the Alternate. Re­ There appears to be some confu­ ently, then ignorance alone should the permit procedure. Aside from be­ to November 16, which is after the cently his photographs of the late sion about whom to vote for on No­ make her unqualified to hold public ing a source of revenues to any govern­ election. Harvey Milk were featured at this vember 6. I say to you, you can’t go office. She says she will not condone ment, the permit system also permits Looking for precedence, Beehler years San Francisco Civic Center wrong when you go into that voting pandering in San Francisco and 1 the issuing agency an almost unchal- noted that the Cinema Theater on Art Show. QUENTIN KOPP: booth and vote the GAY TICKET. My say to her, turn to the yellow pages of langed opportunity to enfore other Market Street, which had been boar­ ded up for about a year, reopened as Gay Ticket may differ from your idea your telephone directory and look considerations, not the law. AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS Publically supports the gay police recruitment program, and called for City officials of a Gay Ticket in District Five, but under the heading of Escorts.. Arbitrary administrative ajudicative a straight adult film theater just this only because there are so many gay She’ll find as I have found, that all procedures work to the detriment of last August, and it was issued a per­ THE PRIDE EOUNDATION an­ • to support gay recruits bôth during their training program and thereafter as police candidates to select from in that dis­ the telephone numbers are working the applicant who may have hundreds mit, even though it was closed at the nounced a major event to be held on officers. trict. Now, you don’t have to be gay numbers. It’s the same old double of thousands of dollars invested in a time the Feinstein ordinance had November 5, 1979. Pride will present to be a part of the Gay Ticket, but standard. Hetrosexual escorts are A- commercial enterprise such as: a the­ passed. The protection of the “grand­ a seven hour marathon benefit. — “An • Consistently supported the ending of criminal penalties against consenting adults. you do have to be a friend of gay peo­ Okay, but homosexual escorts are atre, dance hall, bar or restaurant, bath father” clause was applied to them. Evening With Our Friends” a cele­ ple. As gay people, we must learn to criminals. Please don’t misunderstand house or whatever, only to find there Beehler’s contention is that he is bration of friendship — starring Sharon • Opposed Propo sition 6 — the Briggs Initiative. vote in a bloc, much the way blacks me, 1 don’t consider any escort, may be a hitch in a permit. A hitch being denied a permit because he Micknight, San Francisco’s entertainer and other ethnic groups are beginning straight or gay to be a criminal. I discovered, after the expenditure. plans to show male oriented adult of the year, as Master of Ceremonies. ^ Supported the ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual to realize, they too must vote as a don’t even consider prostitution crim­ A hitch could be caused by any in­ filming. He suggests that the straight A galaxy of entertainers are con­ orientation. bloc. Pollsters and the straight media inal, unless there is a forced situation, dividual or group which might get to­ houses get permits; the gay theaters tributing their talents, including Ruth have been saying all along that gay unless minors are in servitude, or if gether to oppose a commercial ven­ are denied. Hastings & Co., Gwenn Avery from ^ Cb-authored the Resolution that expanded the Human Rights Commission to people can’t get their act together, drugs are used or sold, or a client is ture, out of malice, whim, caprice or To check the other side of the story Olivia Records, Les Nickolettes from specifically include gay members. that we haven’t the leaders to unite robbed or beaten. Then and only then even folly. The end result is the same: Northern Police Station was con­ “Peter Pan,” the original fabulous us into a fighting GAY BLOC. I’d should prostitution be a criminal of­ hardship and possible economic loss. tacted by me; they have jurisdiction. Cockettes in a medley of their greatest ^ Supported the Resolution to end discrimination against gays who wish to visit the pooh-pooh the idea, but I am afraid fense. A person should not be pun­ There are those in the community Sgt. Thomas Sullivan confirmed that show tunes, a very special tribute to United States. they are right. It would be perfectly ished if he or she willingly goes to bed who always seem to show up at per­ the police had withheld the issuance Michelle: celebrating her 25th anni­ alright if San Francisco were 100 with someone, even if it is a member mit hearings and object. The repeated of a permit to Beehler. Sullivan also versary in show business and in apprec- Was the only elected Democratic official to publically protest the removal of percent gay, but San Francisco is not of the same sex. Some of you will tell cry, “ Mafia” or “Mob,” which like confirmed that Broshears was opposed ation for her triumphant performances 100 percent gay so splitting our gay yourself that we always have problems crying wolf really can be yelled too to the issuance of a permit and that he in the “Hello Dolly” production. ^ Harv'ey Milk from the Board of Permit Appeals when Harv'ey Milk decided to run for votes means disaster for us and victory at election time and I wori’t disagree often. Then there is the complaint on had appeared at the first public hear­ Special friends M.J. Lollo, White & Assembly. He was also the only elected Democratic official to support Harvey Milk for our adversaries. with you, but why should gay people behalf of “children” and “senior ing on the subject. White, Lori Shannon of “All in the in his 1976 Assembly race. The current Mayor and DA have be the target of Dianne Feinstein and citizens” by the same malcontent, Police officer Sullivan was asked Family” Archie Bunker’s favorite been using the Vice (Morals) Squad, Joseph Freitas. Vote the Gay Ticket which is worked to death when there who it was that Broshears represented transvestite, comedian Frank Diorio, who are nothing more than a bunch of on November 6, Vote for David Scott, are few if any children ever concerned; at the hearing. According to Sgt. Gayle Marie and friends and Sandy “ peeping toms,’’ to divide us, and Mayor. and senior citizens hardly need a jun­ Sullivan, he claimed to speak on behalf Counts will appear. There will be some cause disagreement amongst us, so We can end many of the problems ior to tell them what is good for them. of “youths” and “senior citizens,” very special surprise celebrity friends don’t kid yourself, they believe our in San Francisco by voting YES ON It is obvious that no one wants as well as on behalf of the neighbor­ announced during the week before the lifestyle is criminal. Dianne Feinstein “Q” on November 6 and send the gangster controlled commercial activi­ hood in general. event. All proceeds will benefit the is a PRUDE and so is the DA, Joseph Vice (Morals) Squad to the MUNI ties in the city but there has to be According to Sullivan there were services of the Gay Community Cen­ Freitas. where the riders can be protected something said for the principle of the usual unsupported contentions of ter at 330 Grove St., including Gay We have problems in San Francisco against the thugs, punks and junkies. “innocent until proven guilty” we all “mafia” infiltration and no substanti­ Legal Referral, Pride Employment Re­ QUENTIN KOPP and two of those problems are Dianne We don’t need a bunch of “peeping have been taught to expect. ating facts, however, Broshears objec­ ferral Service, Pride Gays Under 21, Feinstein and Joseph Freitas. Violent toms” getting their jollies by harassing Having read that a Rev. Raymond tions to a “porno” film house in the G40+, Acceptance House, the Eureka/ crime isn’t down in San Francisco. people because of what they do in Broshears had testified at the public neighborhood were considered, by the Noe Valley Artists Coalition, Gay Violent crime is out of control. If we bed, or because they go to an adult hearings in connection with the police, to represent a formal protest. Support Services, and the Gay Infor­ didn’t have a problem with the current theatre, or because they patronize an Bulldog bathhouse, and that he in­ At first there was some resistance mation Bureau. The benefit will be MAYOR Mayor and DA, then why did we have adult book store. I have yet to see sisted publicly that the bathhouse not from other nearby businesses, notably held at 330 Grove Street from 7:00 a riot at City Hall on May 21? Why someone OD from looking at porno, in be permitted to perate without guaran­ from the Roadway Inn, however, P.M. to 2:00 A.M. Tickets are $5.00. did La Feinstein make Police Chief a book , or on a movie screen, nor do teeing women access to the men’s those objections appear to have been Advance ticket sales are at Headlines Gain the scapegoat? If we didn’t have I know of anyone who OD’d from hav­ bathhouse and that blue lights be re­ withdrawn. on Castro and Polk Streets, Grama- a problem with the current Mayor and ing too much sex. The Vice Squad quired on the outside, a phone call was To counter the contention that phone, and San Francisco Music DA, then why is the Century Theatre should not be used by the cunent made to THE VOICE. Beehler is entitled to protection under 4107 24th St. There will be a no-host, closed? If we didn’t have a problem Mayor and DA for publicity purposes. Monroe Beehler complained from the “grandfather” clause of the anti­ bar. The benefit is being produced by with the current Mayor and DA, then It was ridiculous to see their recent Los Angeles that he was being denied porn ordinance, Sullivan pointed out Shannon Steele in association with why all the fuss over at the Bull-Dog raid in Chinatown where the Vice a permit to reopen the old Larkin that even though the theater was Christopher Anderson and Pricilla Baths? If we didn’t have a problem Squad stopped the “youth gangs” by Theater, as the Century Theater, and operating as an adult film theater Huddleston. Special assistant to the 83 FIRST ST. with the current Mayor and DA, then arresting thirteen men over the age of that the same Broshears appeared at two days before the ordinance, the producer: Joshua McDonald. (Mörket & Mission) D & D OFFICE SUPPLY why were our private clubs and thea­ fifty. Again, I say. Vote YES ON “Q.” the first public hearing to protest the day of the ordinance passage and the 1354 CA STRO 282-6363 tres harassed? If we didn’t have a prob­ The jail system is also a mess over issuance of a permit to operate. day after, Beehler had not actually COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS lem with the current Mayor and DA, at the Hall of Justice and in San According - to Beehler, about perfected his fire and health permits In the late 60s and early 70s the Noe Valley’s Only then why were the male model, escort Bruno. The food is known to be cold $200,000 was spent on renovating the at the time and he should not have Lunch Served Mon. — Kri. services selectively shut down so that and tasteless. The gay men are treated old Larkin Theater which was once bike clubs held Christmas Toy parties General O ffice Supply Store been operating. The fact that he was each year at Seamens Hall to obtain closeted visitors to our city could fairly except where clean clothes and owned by the Mitchel Bros, and for a operating does not matter; he was 11:00 am to 2:00 pm wind up being murdered? If we didn’t showers are concerned; sometimes time operated as a “porn” film house. new toys for needy and/or hospital­ operating illegally, Sullivan contends. ized children and to raise money for have a problem with the current they are forced to wait as long as five While renovation was underway, Dian­ “What about the fact that Mitchel Reservations Sug;g;ested: 392-41.11 Mayor and DA, then we don’t we have days between showers. One telephone ne Feinstein was iii the process of various chairities. The parties were ex­ Bros, had operated there as an adult tremely successful in their original RUBBER STAMPS • FILING SUPPLIES police protection in Castro Village an^ call is permitted on Saturdays and pushing for her anti-pornography legis­ film theater?” Sullivan was asked. .Now Open Saturdays UNUSUAL CAROS • PHOTOCOPY elsewhere? Remember, 1 said PRO­ prisoners *can go to the recreation lation which was designed to curtail intent and also in projecting a very “That is true. Mitchel Bros, did positive image of the groups involved 11 am — 6 pm LEGAL FORMS • ACCOUNTING FORMS TECTION, not HARASSMENT. room once a week. However, the cells the sale or showing of sexually explicit operate there; but they were not suc­ are overcrowded with some inmates materials. Book stores and theaters to many civic leaders. REDIFORMS • OFFICE FURNITURE Police recruits should be required cessful there and they closed down OFFICE PLANNING AND DESIGN to write the meaning o f each of those sleeping on the floor. 1 think we need seem to be the prime target. that activity,” he argued. Apparently Community Christmas will be given with the same overall purpose but with Bar Opens Mon-Fri 11:00am OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR words on a blackboard five hundred a new sheriff so vote the Gay Ticket Confident that the “grandfather” the court will have to determine what 2 Blocks from times, or untU they understand the on November 6. Vote for Mike Hen­ clause in the anti-porn ordinance pro­ is right. the exception that gifts for all ages are ALVIN'b . . . For iht fun of III Bush & Montgomery needed. meaning of the words. The current nessey, sheriff. tected him, Beehler proceeded to Dr. Sanford Kellman also com­ DA, Joseph Freitas has been getting Vote NO ON “O” November 6. 1 remodel. He contends that since the plained to THE VOICE of the activi­ The party is being iven under the away with murder, he has been caught, don’t think we need a Los Angelesiza- Mitchel Bros, had operated there as an ties of Broshears against him and his auspices of the Grand Duke Peter & but not punished, but we can punish tion of San Francisco. Los Angeles adult theater, and since he had opened business the I-Beam, located on Haight Grand Duchess Kelly. Co-sponsors will him by not voting for him on Novem­ threw out their thirteen story height and showed adult films just before the Street. According to Kellman, and the include most of the past and present ber 6. Vote the Gay Ticket. I am going limit some years ago. We don’t need a' ordinance cut off date, he was entitled public record, Broshears hired Ter­ tifie holders and well known person­ to vote for Carol Ruth Silver, District suburb in search of a city in the bay to expect that a permit would be rance Hallinan to represent him at a alities. Many organizations and busi­ Attorney. area. We already have a city. What we issued. Beehler pointed out that he public hearing in opposition to Kell- nesses will be Guarantor Sponsors by The current Mayor, Dianne Fein­ need is jobs in the building trades and purchased the theater before there man’s request to operate his disco providing services, materials or under­ stem, talks from both sides of her when the buildings are completed. was any anti-porn ordinance, in mid after hours. The permit was denied writing in whole or. in part the neces­ mouth like some innocent squaw, but VOTE NO ON “0 ” January 1979, and he was open for at and the matter is still at issue. sary expenses to produce this party. don’t let that fool you, she knows The Registrar of Voters is predict­ least two days in December 1978 be­ The point of all this is not a criti­ All sponsors will receive special recog­ what’s been going on, because she ing a light turn out on November 6. fore the ordinance was passed; he was cism of any individual or group which nition for their assistance. The party will be held at Seamens ordered the crackdown, why you’d Let’s fool everyone by having a huge open the day it passed and one day takes advantage of “the system.” Such Hall on Saturday DEc. I, 1979. Thus think from her actions that some gay gay turn-out. Start making phone calls after it passed. Then he was raided! individuals and groups do have the person had murdered Moscone and to your friends, both straight and gay His patrons were frightened out of tdr that is the only definite item about right and even the duty to complain. the party, as it will be a Community Milk instead of Dan White, the ex­ and ask everyone to VOTE THE GAY the theater without an opportunity The problem lies in the gross unfair- policeman. TICKET. Let’s have a GAY WIN, for the management to reimburse the affair, the community is asked to join If Dianne Feinstein pretends differ- November 6.« customers or issue “rain ; vtv ; ...... vi>-v'. Vi.. 1, fR EE VALET PARKING page 14 Á David Scott is the first gay per­ son to seriously challange the est­ 0 ^ ablishment in San Francisco pol-

He is one of the three most im­ portant candidates running for the office of Mayor of San Francisco. He is courting and getting gay men and lesbians support on the IN THE SOUP / Mariette Gordon issues. LE DOMINO COUNTRY CLUB is a French restaurant of considerable merit, Scott has taken on both Dianne located in a most incongruous setting. There are factories and freight trains which Feinstein and Q uentin K opp in thunder through the nei^borhood. heated debate and has earned a On the first floor, the bar is surrounded by small tables. Yellow daises and tropi­ good deal of respect. cal fish abound. Upstairs are paintings, tapestrys and a profusion of fresh flowers. Scott will probably cause a run The twenty three tables are set with pink cloths and Lonchamp china. Each has an off. amber shaded lamp and a pink carnation. The service is excellent; waiters in long blue aprons announce the “specialties Specud Dbmers Nightly! F m m $ 4.95 de la maison.” This night, they offered poached angler fish in crayfish sauce, “veal maintenaut,” consisting of two slices of veal in puree of mushrooms, holandaise and THE Entertabvnent Weekends cheese. The third choice being calves liver “beurre vinaigre.” “Elegant Dining at Sensible Prices” The entrees are preceded by soup and salad. Hors d’oeuvres, include asperagus with mustard sauce, a pate’, herring or cold salmon . . . we decided to save the hor 2237POWELL STREET PHONE: 397-9797 d’oeuvrs for another evening. LE.\THBK The “ soup du jour” was a savory puree of vegetables, surprisingly combioed with tapioka, resulting in a most pleasing starter. The onion soup was pallid and lacked body. Boston lettuce tossed with a mustardy viniagrette dressing proved to Adult Bookstore and Private Membership Club be a light, appealing salad. The liver, ordered medium rare, was prepared to perfection, crusty with a pink S e m i t interior and dressed in a brown sauce properly pungent with vinegar. The rich veal entree was decidedly a successful group marriage of puree, sauce Your Fantasy... Still PRIVATE CAY-ORIENTED SEX FILM CLUB FOR MEN-TWO'CINEMAS and cheese. Both veal and liver were paved with sliced potatoes lightly sauteed (kiolifiod persons May Join-Opon Noon-Midnight Doily-Entor Adonis Bookstoto and crisp zucchini strips. Bits of -celery and tomato which appeared to be steam Your Pleasure! The fried. All most delectible. Hottest! Desserts offered were Queen of Sheba chocolate cake, chocolate rum cake, CINEMATTACHINE Amarette Cake, cheese cake, chocolate mousse, creme carmel and fresh rasberrie. Open 11a.m. to4a.m My rum cake was light, cream filled, subtly flavored and chocolate topped. The rasberries were enhanced by cream and liqueur. 7 Days A Week Big serMn pr**«ntatiens of lh« CIRCLE (X ) CINEMA and bast films from Torgot, Brantwood, The recommended after dinner pleasures, which we did not try, were Orient Every day ot 2:15 wo start tho films in the “ CIRCLE J” Express; brandy and Marie Brizard; Liqeur of Mandarine, Purple Passion; Vodka Falcon, Colt, Novo, TrodiMiok, Jocks, Ranch Room, tho now and improved second screen at with Liqueur of Spring Violette and Cafe Domino apple brandy with coffee and Grand Prix and Othors-Hot movios, oil CINEMATTACHINE. Thoro's casual sooting and tho whipped cream. with groat music or sound. Continuous Also untried were twelve interesting entrees. I would have especially liked to most informal sotting for this prosentotion. You con soo 3-kour piogrom, changing ooch Thurs. test the Sweetbreads in cream and Maderra, fresh tongue in vinaigrette sauce with from Some of the adjacent playrooms. capers and sour pickets and the capon finished with white wine, shallots and mush­ rooms. Entrees range from $7.75 ot $11.95. The wine list is large and varied, priced from $6.00 to $24.00. 4052 Phone: 3 8 4 ELLIS ST., SAM FRANCISCO 4 7 4 -6 9 9 5 Our dinner for two, with a pleasant soup, a fair Fume Blac wine was less than 863-4777 $50.00 with tip included. 18th Street l.e Domino is heated at 2742 17th Street, San Francisco; near Florida Street. (lust off Castro Street) The dining room serves from 6:15 until 11:00 evenings on Fridays and Satur­ days, until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays. The bar is open from 5:30 to 2:Q0 a.m. Reservations are suggested; their telephone is 626-3095. m San Francisco O n T a rg e t PERRY A. GEORGE LET THEM EAT CAKE DEPARTMENT 117 million dollar city deficit at hand. The Muni busses are little more than four* túnate mobile mugging boxes. The cable cars need unexpected expiensive repairs. The school teachers’ strike dragged on and on because the city claimed it couldn’t afford their demands. And Golden Gate park is, according to our daily papers, falling apart from the lack of enough maintenance staff. All these public facts on the condition and financial condition of the city and our Pacific Heights socialite choice mayor is more determined than ever to put the Gay Community Center out on the streets and build a 6 million dollar (20 million dollars after amortization) plush parking garage so the indifferent idle rich of Piedmont and Hillsborouglt can park ...when you’re out on the town. their cars closer to the Opera House and new Performing Arts Center. When asked by the gay community “Your Majesty, if our humble building is torn down to make room for your new palace of parking we shall hunger for a new gay center. What shall we do?” . . . answer “ Let them eat Cake!” — at least 1 think that’s the T h e _ correct spelling. C h u r c h EN|OY OUR LET'S TROT OUT THE BODY AND GET SOME MORE WFVEGOT CONTINENTAL MILEAGE OUT OF IT DEPARTMENT THE GREAT S t r e e t MENU in a very R U SS & JIM BREAKFAST 1 am one of the few pieople in town who openly admit that the more I got to San Francisco atmos­ S t u t i o n know Harvey Milk the less I liked him. However much I grew to dislike him I 1750 POLK 775-4152 phere. Youll enjoy DOWN! E nola the *P.S. because it's No matter whal the lime —day or nighl. we go around never believed he deserved to be shot. I do, however, really resent all the politi­ a great place to begin the clock pleasing the hefty appetite with a great menu cal mileage various lesser politicians and semi-professional fund raisers get who that special evening — and 2-t hour breakfasts, seven days a week! If you want are always referring to and relating various intesy vignettes about the life of St. or to end one at our bar. more youll have to try the "Hide-Away" — Harvey Milk and what dear friends they all were of his. The most pathetic ex­ Lunch is served during the week featuring delicious The "Station's~ watering hole for cruisin' and cocktails. salads, sandwiches and a wide selection of Mexican ample of this is appointed city supervisor Harry Britt who has yet to utter three Church at Market Street MAXWELL entrees from the Casa de Cristal. We've got a great consecutive public sentences without mentioning Harvey Milk’s name. Harry, Sunday Brunch that is served from 11 AM. So join us please let the |x>or man rest in peace and acquire some political reality of your MONDAY thru FRIDAY 10AM - 2AM for that special time when you want outstanding own. dining in a relaxing atmosphere! THE M IN T -IT S STILL EVERYONE’S FAVORITE! SATURDAY & SUNDAY 6 AM - 2 AM U21 Polk Street-441-7798 Offering a wide selection of dinner entrees and GREAT MYSTERIES OF THE WORLD DEPARTMENT excellent wine list. The Mint is still an established “ I will stand-up San Francisco favorite. Join in on the good times from Even before 1 read John Barbagelata’s 16 page “Election Special” newspaper 1 12 noor every day. Don't miss Chris Ayres at our piano was amazed how anybody could be inspired to vote for Freitas for D.A. How poll bar. Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30. Hell pick speak-up and fight after poll can show him as top vote getter is a total amagemenl. What does the R an intimate CflSfld? (RISCAL up your spirits! So. come for dinner, come for drinks, public need — a smoking gun? Freitas had one after the Moscone-Milk assassina­ come for that , _ >k ahvays special. I f iftfl i for the people tion and let that slip through his fingers. Barbagelata’s paper does a first class broil 'Great Mint am M on Freitas along with Feinstein and Silver. Don’t walk, run, to get your copy-if PLACE TO DRI NK ^ Time.' you haven’t seen it yet. in our district.” VOICE PUBLISHER HONORED AT TESTIMONIAL DINNER Four days of intensiv«' Mrditativr Prori-sMrs In appreciation of his more than 5 years of full time service as Chief Executive sitting, walking, hn-athing and sharing our es.senlial natiirr. An incredible clearing experience for beginning and advaticeil students Officer of Pride, The Pride Foundation gave a testimonial dinner at a local restau­ VIVA LA TAMALEI MEDITATION • of s«lf di.scovery. rant. Pride gave a brass facsimile of a 1 million dollar cheque; the State of California Enjoy a spicy evening gave a framed resolution of appreciation from the State Senate, personally pre­ INTENSIVE ^ INTRODUCTORY CLASS at the Casa de Cristal. 1942 M ARKET ST.. S.F. xy Reservations: 626-4726 sented by Sen. Milton Marks, which was followed by an equally lauditory framed ^ 1 . 1, Thursday, November 8th It's the finest restaurant in town for Mexican specialties. tpNeOAWf AM - CMwi»B«n'««**^>TB- A real fighter. resolution of appreciation from the Borad of Supervisors of the City & County of W 7;:j()P.M. The chef, Danieli CasieAeda offers his own style and JIM GILMAN flair to make the "Casa" a unique dining spot. San Francisco persrmally presented by Supervisor Quentin Kopp. Well wishers were Turk .‘Street The atmosphere is definitely Souih-of-the-Border, the Put all four candidates David Scott, Kevin Wadsworth, Terrance Hallinan, Sypervisor Ella Hill FOB IT 'K I'IIK K INFORMATION CALL: Salsa IS definitely hoi, and ihe Marganias are Hutch, former S.l.R. president and Sentinel founder Bill Beardhmple, former S.l.R. 752.3040 626 3131 definitely Ihe best! 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No one questions that Bernardo Candice Bergen, another actress Bertolucci is a great director, or that who never gets enough exposure, is incest is a good theme for a serious getting dumped on from all sides for I Club San Francisco j film. Nor that Jill Clayburgh is a su­ her singing voice. Striking the posture 330 Ritch Street perb actress, extremely underrated in that made Elizabeth Taylor’s vocali­ San Francisco, CA American films. And Rome is a beau­ zation in A Little Night Music a camp 392-3582 tiful city, perfect for playing out classic; Bergen pulls off her parody larger-than-life tragedy. Luna could with just the right off-key note. It have been one of the most important isn’t the powerful rendention of pain UVE SHOWS AT 1:00-4:00-7:00 & 10:00iN q films of this decade, but it isn’t. Given and redemption of its earlier counter­ all the above, Bertolucci infuses a part, but Starting Over is head and SAN FRANCISCO’S LARGEST ALL-MALE QNEMA and simple story with unnecessary sym­ shoulders above a lot of the lighter bolism and oloddine montaees. But drek playing the city. • B O Y P O U R R II - Film Festival

AN INTERVIEW WITH are out on the streets again in a few JOSEPH WAMBAUGH years.” He declined to say whether or by Lee Hartgrave not he thought White was a Socio­ IIMTERVIEW path. “The Gay community has tried The Onion Field, a movie is based to make the issue a gay issue. I don’t on Joseph Wambaugh’s bestseller of believe it is — Moscone was not Gay the same name. Wambaugh was in greatest directors in movies. Wam­ The author, who is in his forties, and he also was murdered.” town recently on behalf of the motion baugh has also signed hirn up to direct told me that he enjoyed being a cop. In The Onion Field we see a Socio­ picture. He is a likeable ex-cop who Club San Franciscol his new movie. The Black Marble, “ I just never grew up. I liked being path kill a cop and more or less get says that he may not be remembered which is about a female cop. around rough and tumble men. How­ away with it. The man who murdered 330 Ritch Street for his writing but for his special The Onion Field deals with the ever, I am not into Leather and Boots San Francisco, CA| recipe for making Martinis. the policeman will be getting out of subject of Socio-pathic criminals. or that kind of thing,” he laughed. jail soon after spending about 16 years 392-3582 Wambaugh wanted to make sure “They have no conscience,’’ Wam­ “Police work is not dangerous,” he behind bars. This is what the movie is that the Onion Field came out the way baugh said . . . "no more than a whale volunteered. “That is just a bunch of about — the justice system or the lack he wanted it to — so he was very much has.” The handsome ex-cop is dis­ Hollywood stuff. It is more dangerous of it. It is also about the nervous involved in the entire procuction. It is pleased with our justice system and to work in a steel mill or be a fire­ breakdown of the murdered cop’s no secret that he was displeased with does not believe that most of the fighter.” partner. It is a true story — one that the way his story The Choir Boys was criminals who are incarcerated can be Wambaugh has two children (boys). Wambaugh felt needed to be told. But presented on the screen. He especially rehabilitated. However, he also said “Although my father was a cop and I I said to Wambaugh that even though Film Festival did not like the characteriza'tion of the “When someone murders someone in was a cop I don’t think I would like the movie “The Onion Field” is well Gay in the park walking a poodle jail — they should be eliminated. my sons to do the same thing.” He executed, I felt that the violence which Wambaugh said the director of “After all,” he said "the state owes it has definite opinions about varied would only give some closet Socio­ “Choir Boys” had sprayed pink to to the people they lock up to protect subjects — one of those is that he paths the idea to do the same thing make the scene look more gay. them.” 1 asked him what makes a thinks we have too many lawyers per since the criminals in the film get The Onion Field was made for little socio-path? “I believe they are bom square inch in California. 1 asked him away with murder and will be re­ money by movie standards. The au­ that way — they are not made by so­ about the Dan White multiple murders leased soon. His answer to me was “I Sundays thor can’t understand why movies ciety. It is in their genes.” Wambaugh in San Francisco and whether or not would be a haunted man - if this film 8PM have to cost so much money but would like to see us go back to the he agreed with the verdict. “ 1 was not did beget violence.” FREE Popcorn added "Yes, I do know why — because Anglo Saxon system of justice. “There surprised with the verdict,” he said. (Lee Hartgrave is an associate of the thefts and ripoff that t%ke is no such thing as long drawn out “Many multiple murderers have re­ member o f the San Francisco Drama place during the making of a movie.’’ trials in the United Kingdom,” he said. ceived light sentences in this state and Critics Circle and is a founding mem­ The director for Onion Field is ber o f the San Francisco Council on Hal Becker. Wambaugh has nothing Entertainment (Gold Awards). He can but praise for him and stated that be heard on KQED Radio on Monday I Club San Francisco j Becker would one day be one of the mornings at 7:45, 88.5 FM.) • 330 Ritch Street San Francisco, CA 392-3582

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Continued from page 5 ing his support ot Republican Kevin go to Bob St. Clair, but his recent di­ Wadsworth. Poll data indicates that 1977 in Milk’s race for Supervisor. vorce and move from San Mateo As a high level administrative aide the “guilt trip” has been more effec­ County didn’t enhance his candidacy . . BOTH WAYS? Continued from previous page tive with straight voters than gay ones. to the Mayor of Orlando, Florida in this community, and the votes Wadsworth has the broadest-based It seems that Suf>e John Molinari is ample, who is provided with a home Britt’s actions on White Night are 67.5%. In 1977 they overruled 51 out GAY PEOPLES UNION-U.C.Berkeley didn’t turii out. This time Hallinan has knowledge of the structure and func­ getting a little nervous about holding at the plush Teamster-financed La the subject of a formal complaint by of 66 for 77.2%. In 1978 it was 37 GAY AWARENESS WEEK EVENTS picked up' a list of sponsors that in­ tioning of local government. on to the Presidency of the Board Costa Ranch in Southern California. times out of 54 or 68.5%. the Police Department charging him clude many of the movers and shakers next year. So he decided to endorse It is my suggestion that the member­ The record looks good, but don’t with incitement to riot and is cur­ in the Irish community and Bob St. ship find out where the hell their November 7,1979 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. rently in the hands of the Grand Jury. Ed. Note: And the Progress did it a- Harry Britt, the quid pro quo being let it fool you, things may change. Clair. that Britt would vote for him for dues are going. Speakers from Bisexual Center of San His activities in the days immedi­ gain, this time endorsing feminist/con- Mayor Dianne Feinstein apparently Francisco.Call :642-6942/841 -6224 Still there is the matter of Hallinan sumer advocate Kay Pachtner over President. The Britt folks intended to The Teamsters assumed that they does not like the police overruled. Re­ ately prior to the White Night riots the Elder going after the Church on a were taking on a pigeon because of the are also open to question. The leaflet Kevin Wadsworth, a gay person whose use the endorsement for a mailer to portedly she recently called at least November 12,1979-Blue Jeans Day matter of a legacy, which is also rather philosophy is much closer to their ed­ the District’s 4800 Republican voters gutless types in the top management two of the members of the Appeals A series of events:Call 642-6942 which called for the demonstration at a no-no among these voters. of many large corporations throughout 8 p.m. the night the verdict was ren­ itorial policy.. However, their endorse­ to counter the aggressive campaign Board into her office and laid down Noon:Sproul Plaza,UU.C. Berkeley Pachtner has tried to make inroads ment list is-SO schizy it is difficult to being waged by Republican Kevin the Country, who do not have the her policy: the Board was not to “A Coming OUt Rally”. dered was put out by a group calling into the bloc, but one of her suppor­ courage to stand up and fight. They itself the Gay Men and Lesbian Al­ ascertain any editorial policy. • Wadsworth. overrule the police! Apparently the ters ruefully acknowledges that most No sooner had the word gotten would rather have their three-martini merits of a case are not to be the liance, which no one had ever heard of them aren’t quite ready to vote for cocktails at lunch — they are passive, of before. Its tone and appearance was out than local Republicans (plus a consideration. , “a girl.” few others) came down on Molinari they are permissive. We have people quite similar to the “worker party” This key bloc of voters is thus left The Backside flyers put out on behalf of Anne like the veritable ton of bricks. Well, in this management who are not with a rather shizy set of choices. John decided to go through with the passive, who are not permissive, who Kronenberg’s appointment to the Dis­ They can vote for one of their own of Politics from page4 trict 5 seat, an effort, which according endorsement, but it now only con­ do not mn scared, and who will not 11th Hour who is regarded as something of an eral’s office. It then turns out she’s sists of allowing his name to be used in intimidated. THE PRIDE FOUNDATION to Britt, he helped to organize. apostate or they can vote for someone Classifieds Street sources report that in the been dealing with the Devil, as a joke, Britt’s brochure . . . and absolutely no If there continues to be intimida­ Gay Legal Referral Service a great deal closer to their more con­ of course. maUer. tion by the Union and its members, let days Just before the verdict was servative political philosophy — Re­ For Sale Attorneys in San Francisco This may explain why her cam­ To use a favorite phrase of Moli- me refer them to the Old Testament. ancl theie Bay Area rendered Britt himself was in the bars publican Kevin Wadsworth, who is calling upon people to “demonstrate paign is apparently petering out. No nari’s, how’s that for having “both In the Book of Leviticus, Chapter 24, VICTORIAN ITALIANATE HOUSE gay. This schism is illustrated by a one expected her to be able to raise bites of the apple” ? . . . or being kissed Verse 20, Moses is quoted as having their anger” and that in the Castro predominantly Irish Catholic group A truly unique dream house in the TELEPHONE (415) 621-3900 “they (organizers of the ‘Demonstra­ money, but there does not seem to be on both cheeks? • said that “ If a man injures his neigh­ classic style that made San Francisco called United 5 for A Better Govern­ sufficient enthusiasm to generate vol­ bor, what he has done must be done to tion’) were busy all day.” An officer ment, whose board split evenly on en­ famous through out the world,built of Concerned Republicans for indi­ unteers and other in-kind sendees. him — broken limb for broken limb, cerca 1876,it has been con^letely dorsing Hallinan or Wadsworth with According to several reliable politi­ eye for eye, tooth for tooth . . .” I vidual rights told us that in watching one abstention. Continued from page 3 restored and improved with all new the TV coverage, he saw people com­ cal observers, the perameters of her disagree with this brilliant man and his copper pluumbing,new drains and This tends to reinforce H^linan’s campaign are shrinking to Districts 5 “Mosaic” law. Let there by any more ing out of the Castro with crowbars claim that District 5’s Irish are not so a completely new electrical system, and could identify quite a few num­ and 6, and she' is attempting to tie her intimidation and 1 can assure you and modern kitchens and baths. much nervous about gays as they are campaign to the more energetic and clo sets that it will not be one for one — it 7 3 rd A ve bers of Britt’s very own Harvey Milk about Harry Britt. Hallinan claims Democratic Club. vital campaigns being waged around FROM: Edward J. Daly, President & will be two for one, in favor of World The upper unit is a s^erate victorian that if you actually go out and talk to the high-rise and rent control initia­ Chairman of the Board Airways and Daly. these people on a person to person house with two floors, spacious PsxQiEOMlb A WOMAN'S SEAT? tives O and R. TO: All World Airways Employees Nor do I accept the preaching of rooms, very high ceilings and 2Vi level they’ll say, “Hey, 1 like having In a seemingly desperate attempt to COPIES: All Members of the Board Christ in the New Testament, the Kay Pachtner agrees that she has gay neighbors. They fix up their baths, white marble fireplaces and generate some steam. Silver’s City Hall of Directors / All Legal Counsel, Book of Matthew, Chapter 5, Verse crystal chandeliers, with antique fit­ B a th s based her political image around houses; they run nice businesses and aides have taken to grinding out al­ Public Relations Representatives & 39, in saying “Resist not evil: but feminist issues. “ But,” she qualifies, they make the streets safe.” tings and modern conviences. There most daily releases — on city funds. A All Others Representing World Air­ whosoever shall smite thee on they is a panoramic view of the city. “What is feminism?” To her it is “a In effect, Hallinan is disputing any recent one is most bizarre. In it Silver ways right cheek, turn to him the other process of inclusion of people in the possibility of an anti-gay label (which There are five bedrooms,and huge demands that Freitas indict Warren All Shareholders of World Airways also.” No one in this Company will be closets and ample storage space. decision making process.” According he attributes to Pachtner) by insist­ Simmonds. Simultaneously, the Board slapped around. to Pachtner’s view of feminism, it ing that he has no reason to be so be­ of Supervisors is voting to approve an This is to advise all concerned that Further, if there are any more The lower level has its own entrance seeks “ to lighten oppression in all its cause there is no political advantage out of court settlement with Sim­ the following message has been sent threats upon my life or that of my forms. Therefore,” she concludes, and direct access to the garden. It in it for him. monds, which Silver did not oppose. today to Mr. Treichler and Ms. Hill, family and anyone associated with also has an atrium, high ceiling, “one can’t be anti-gay, anti-male, As a lawyer Hallinan’s strength is Arlo Smith’s campaign people claim and a similar message to Ms. Tittiger: World Airways, or threats to do anti-black or anti-anyone and be a baths and ample closets. The in the area of legislation itself. In a that the gap between him and Silver “DATE: October 17, 1979 damage to my personal property — kitchen is especially beautiful and feminist. It’s a contradiction.” “TIME: 18:45 Local general discussion on the problems of for the No. 2 spot (and the run-off) not meaning to be poetic, rU search convient. Pachtner contends that the con^ permits, he was quick to point out a has narrowed to 1 V4%. But the percen­ “It is my privilege to be the first that son-of-a-bitch down and he will troversial Sally Gearhart letter was possible solution that could be ac­ tages are so small as to be virtually one to inform you your leave of ab­ end up in the ground. There is parking for two cars. As controversial only in some quarters complished by amendments to exist­ meaningless, with less than 20% even sence is cancelled immediately and I want to commend those of you newly constructed units, never before and that “men have responded about ing ordinances. for frontrunner Freitas. you are terminated effective this time who have had the strength, the forti­ rented, the units are not rent restr­ 50% pro and 50% con.” She admits In relying heavily on the Gay Seat The significant figure is a whop­ and date. tude, the loyalty, to pass the picket icted. Transportation is convient and that the paragraph in which Gearhart theory Britt must necessarily regard ping 56% undecided, which we believe “There are in excess of 12 counts line and do your work not only dur­ direct to down town. talks about venereal disease, sex in Pachtner and Hallinan as anti-gay be­ to be more a matter of confusion than to justify this action, counts which are ing regular hours, but also putting in public bathrooms and seducing small cause they as straights are aiming for apathy, And is it any wonder? injurious to your fellow enployees. hours and effort above and beyond A SUPPER BUY at only $235,000. boys is subject to “principled criti­ this Gay Seat. Pachtner agrees with The poll data does, hwoever, show World Airways, and the shareholders the call of duty. With your support, cism,” but maintains that it must be Call locally 673-8483 for an appoint­ Britt that Hallinan is anti-gay. Halli­ that in many parts of the city, par­ of World Airways and reputation of we will continue to move ahead. We ment to see the property or to in­ taken in the context of Gearhart’s nan agrees with Britt that Pachtner ticularly the heavy-voting West of the airline. will not be deterred by a bunch of total message. quire about financing. and her supporters “have encouraged Twin Peaks area, SUver is disliked far “We will deliver any compensa­ punks. M odels For our interview, Kay made a feminists and lesbians to unify against more than Freitas. If she should m ^ - tion that may be due to you to the You employees who are repre­ point to take me to a predominantly gay men. age to squeak into the nm-off with Union hall by noon tomorrow. You sented by the Teamsters have the right For Rent Irish working class bar in Noe Valley Freitas, there is little doubt that she are further notified that you are not to make a choice between the morality YOUNG - “HANS” and, of course, we were the only THE DARK HORSE will be resoundingly defeated. to step foot on property owned or of management and the lack of mor­ SPACIOUS HOUSE, A Grand Vic­ a very handsome and beautiful two women in the place. “ I can un­ If the gay community is serious leased by World Airways or property ality of the Teamster union, and of torian, with high ceilings, two floors Norwegian! 6 ft. 180 lbs. derstand and even' sympathize with But when it comes to Dark Horse Wadsworth, both Pachtner and Halli­ about dumping Freitas, it would be­ owned or leased by Edward J. Daly. such persons as Ms. Hill, Mr. Treichler, 2/6 baths, modern kitchen and fit­ athletic build & tan these guys while disagreeing with hoove them to take a second look at Nor do you have the right to use any Ms. Tittiger, Ms Wagers, Mr. Lam- tings; new copper plumbing with endowed — big, blue eyes them,” she says. They, in turn, obvi­ nan concede he has a good chance to Arlo Smith. Prior to Silver's entry communications means, form, or facil­ oureaux, and Mr. Pilitovich. If the five bcdroomsuormal dinning room blonde hair, mustache ously respect her. In short, there make the run-off. Says a gay supporter into the race Smith was well received ity of World Airways.” latter are the ilk you want to follow, large living room, marbel fire places f t isn’t a male alive that Kay Pachtner, of Hallinan’s, “He’s a great spokesper­OK son. He’s just running in the wrong gay groups and has still won some There will be further dimissals in along with Jimmy Hoffa’s cohorts, it parking and convient to down town ‘4 4 1 -1 8 0 2 a delightfully feminine creature, could gay endorsements. It makes a great the near future. is your choice. and the Castro. Perfect for adults. not relate to on a one-to-one basis. district.” Hallinan himself says, “He’s made a significant breakthrough.” deal more sense to support an accept­ There have been many requests for — (Signed) Edward J. Daly* This is what feminism means to Kay able candidate whose appeal is broadly for advice by those of yoh who are $950.00 per month. Oil 474-8408 $20—Hot defined jock Pachtner. The question is whether it Pachtner says, “ Look, I’ve got a Hung nice, 6 '1 " , 170 great deal of admiration for his cour­ enough based to at least give him a striking cockpit and cabin crew­ For that much room,its a bargain. means the same thing. to everyone shot at winning. members and mechanics, asking for a Sensual massage! else. age and integrity. He’s a Burkian Bill (415) 441-1054 Conservative whose position is con­ means to get out from underneath the NEVER-BEFORE OCCUPIED FLAT Pachtner’s experience in consumer . . . ON THE SEAMY SIDE thumb of the Teamsters. Such in­ Newly constructed flat in grand Vic­ advocacy makes her knolwedgeable in sistent and well thought out — except it doesn’t jive with District 5’s voting quiries have come in letters and calls H ard m an torian home. There arc spacious some areas of local government — . . . we have received confirmation directly to members of management, pattern.” from a local public official, who asked Continued from 12 rooms with extremely high ceilings particularly programs dealing with including myself. There is no call for and all modern construction, with A Gay lotrodnction Service massive outlays of federal and state While Pachtner and Hallinan have to remain nameless, that yes, indeedy. ness of the arbitrary standards which offices staffed with one or two volun­ any employee to feel any more be­ are too often applied. Serious ques- ' 2 beautiful baths, a convient modern for the Saa Francisco Bay Area funds, which the Board of Supervisors Mayor Feinstein did call into her of­ holden to the Union than the Com­ teers, Wadsworth is running a nightly fice two Board of Permit Appeals tions of “equal justice for all” are kitchen with dishwasher,disposal and ReiatkHuhip Oriented has regrettably tended to rubber- pany; to the contrary, the Union does lots of storage space. There is parking stamp. Her weakness is in the area of phone bank with 10-15 volunteers, Commissioners . . . and yes, indeedy, involved. Ages 25-60 Private Interviews with the goal of talking to every voter not sign the employee’s paycheck, the Certainly there are questions which for one car, and a beautiful garden. Discreet legislationitself and the working know­ she did tell them to stop overruling Company does. in the district. By press time, poll the cops. The subject; after hours must be raised when employees and With two large bedrooms, with huge FtftkSMCctafnlYear ledge of what a law is and can do. If striking employees desire to re­ closets, it is perfect for adults. It is She is, however, one of the few data showed him bunched with the cabaret permits in the Mission. innocent persons are actually arrested, VISA a MASTERCHARGE Accepted other three. turn to work, all they have to do is convient to the Castro and down people who have taken militant leftist Tie that together with other police booked and fingerprinted, when there Wadsworth’s political resources in­ tear up their Teamster membership is a simple and honest misunderstand­ town. positions while simultaneously treating activity relating to permit matters and card, liiey are welcome back. We, the DAVID clude a personal letter from Trum it lookes like an attempt by certain ing regarding permits. those who disagree with political management, will recognize proper, $575.00 per month, call 441-0560 THEMATCHMATER civility and personal courtesy. Campbell, State Chair of the Repub­ elements in the Police E)epartment to Frankly, it is outrageous to arrest lican State Central Committee to each regain the same tight control over the decent representation by in-house em­ people over permits to operate a busi­ It is really fabulous and should be of the district’s 4800 Republican permit process that they enjoyed dur­ ployee associations, or by other ness. An arrest stays on a person’s sfcm voters. That’s another healthy bloc ing the Alioto era. Which doesn’t Unions who do not have the sordid record permanently, even if innocent. A NON-GAY SEAT? and more prone to vote, because of mean that dollars have yet changed history of the Teamster Union. An arrest may be routine for the Teamster officials have spent time Hallinan’s campaign hinges on a their minority-party status. This marks hands, but that a mechanism is being police, however it may be the most SUPER HUNG the first time either major party has set up where it’d be damn near mir­ in Federal penitentiaries throughout serious thing to ever happen to an in­ critical 6,000 Irish vote bloc which the Country for abuse and misuse of Personal may well be closer to District 8 than given organizational support to an up­ aculous if they didn’t. dividual. DOMINANT» HOT STUD front gay. Well, if that’s the gameplan you membership contributions entrusted To protect the public from the use the rest of District 5. The Irish voters with them; the Teamsters have gone Exchithraly: do not, however, belong to Terrance Wadsworth is expected to get the couldn’t very well have a President of of police permit powers the Board of S.F. Progress endorsement, and he has the Board of Permit Appeals who is a on record in support of queers as re­ Permit Appeals has had a good record for thoM wanting • man Hallinan any more than the gay voters ported recently in a San Francisco GAY AWARENESS WEEK-Nov. 12 belong to Harry Britt. In fact, there is already got the endorsement of the leader, has enough money so that he of oversight. **PLAYGIRL DISCOVERY** S.F. Examiner and is being well re­ can’t be bought and is smart enough newspaper. Tliis Company doesn’t In 1975 the Board of Permit Ap­ through 18 at U. Cal.,Berkeley .Holly more than a little hostility toward the need hoodlums, racketeers, queers or near Concert,Parents ofGays.Dancing, Hallinan family. ceived in the gay press. The Examiner to figure out what’s happening. Gees, peals overruled the police 14 times out bEREK f2S-4255 persons such as Fitzsimmons, for ex- and much more I For details, call In 1977, the bloc was supposed to endorsement is really a break through, no wonder David Scott’s days were of 55, or 25.4% of the time. In 1976 it since they avoided an endorsement in numbered. Continued next page was 27 times out of 40 appeals for 642-6942 or 841-6224. L is the only candidate for San Francisco District Attorney who supports:

• Amnesty for the May 21 defendents

• Proposition Q , the Vice Squad Abolition Initiative (He is the co-author.)

•Total non-enforcement of all victimless crime laws

No other candidate for District Attorney will take these positions-Ask them!

Elect a Libertarian District Attorney ELECT BART LEE

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