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Copyright 1969 by The Society for Individual Rights JUNE, 1969 VECTOR is the official monthly luiblication of the Voi. 5. No. 6 Society for Individual Rights, 83 - 6th St,. San Fran cisco 91103.
WHAT IS S.I.R.?
SIR is nearly five years old and already the largest active homosexual organization in the United States. SIR is detlicated to giving freedom to the homosexual male and female, freedom from guilt, hara.ssment. and STAFF social injustice. "Believing in our democratic heritage and that ethical Fhatorial Rerieie Board values are self-determined and limited only by every Ijirry R. Littlejohn, person's right to decide his own, we organize for; the CRUISE BY GAY COMPUTER President i-eaffirming of individual pride and dignity regai-dless MEET UP TO 14 NEW PEOPLE A MONTH Bill Plath, Director of orientation; the elimination of the public stigma at Public Relations tached to human self-expression; the accomplishing of FOR ONE FULL YEAR effective changes in unjust laws concerning private re Robert Cramer. lationships among consenting adults; the giving of real Director Publications and substantial aid to members in difficulties; the pro Forget standing on street corners-being harassed by the moting of better physical, mental and emotional health; authorities - searching through smoky bars - Now! do it - Buxhu’iiK Mu imycmciit the creating of a sense of community; and the estab Dale Switzer, lishing of an attractive social atmosphere ai^ construc the easy-scientific way. Treasurer tive outlets for members and their friends.” Prenndile, S.I.R. Constitution Make the friends you've always wanted to make! For a one Adroiiniitu NOTICE TO ADVKRTISKRS \\1 night stand or forever. Space age.computer science sees that Mike Cunningham VECTOR is produced by unpaid staff and volunteer you meet the really right for you people, the safe, dignified, workers who donate their time towaiils the attaimnent CiiTulation of S.l.R.'s expressed goals. Advertising is solicited confidential way. Richard I.asker fi'om such firms as wish to supp<»rt the.se aims, and can be acce))ted with no c-ondilion other than that copy shall No matter where you live, the gay computer will find Art Direction be correct as ordered and that the magazine shall issue matches for you right in your very own area. Matches that Sesto Chiarello before the end of the month of publication. Copy should l>e wonled to avoid date Citv: State: Zip- I Certify that I am twenty-one years o f age or older. SIGNED The c o ït s of San Francisco Present WHEREAS it appears that profession ally trained and properly supervised po lice officers could have taken decedent Third Annual into custody by lawful means without the use of deadly force; WHEREAS the use of deadly force in arresting an unarmed misdemeanant is totally unjustified and unreasonable; Coìt-Tillìon WHEREAS this shooting discloses that Officer Kline is psychologically unquali fied and professionally incompetent to Saturday, June 21st handle his duties and that his superiors RUSSIAN HALL should never have assigned him to the Aquatic Park “ entrapment” detail; and 2450 Sutter Street WHEREAS it appears to this organ 8:30 PM to 2:00 AM ization that decedent was executed in cold blood simply for being a homosexual; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE Tickets available at: P/J's Casual Man, Mint, Mistake, SOLVED that the President of the Baj & Bradley's SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS be and is hereby directed to deliver a copy of this resolution to the following Grecian Garden Decor by Michael of law-enforcement agencies and officers: Michaels Flower Shoppe (1) Honorable Cecil Poole, United States Attorney for the Northern Cali Sausalito fornia; WHEREAS the SOCIETY FOR INDI (2) Honorable Thomas C. Lynch, Pete Escovedo Orch. Donation *6 VIDUAL RIGHTS is a California non Attorney General of California; profit corporation organized for the pol (3) Honorable Thomas Coakley, Dis itical, economic, and social advancement trict Attorney of Alameda County: of the homosexual citizen and dedicated (4) The Chief of Police of the City la ia La la la La la la b la la La La ta la 131313 La u La la la 1313 i3 i3 la la u la 11 to the principles that homosexuals are of Berkeley: n entitled to equal protection under the (5) Federal Bureau of Investigation: 3 laws and that sexual practices between and Ü U consenting adults are not a proper sub (6) Such other agencies and officers ject for state regulation; n U as may be deemed appropriate by the WHEREAS it has come to the attention President. a of the SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL c i u r c i n i u BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that n RIGHTS that Frank V. Bartley was shot the President of the SOCIETY FOR u through the head by Officer Weiker Kline INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS be and is hereby a (The Ernie’s of the Gay Set) u of the Berkeley Police Department in directed to request and demand a presents u Aquatic Park, Berkeley, California, in (1) that said law-enforcement agen a THE GAI.AXIE OK STARS TO SERVE YOU the evening of April 17, 1969, and that cies and officers conduct a prompt and Sandy Sanchez ...... Sole Owner & Host u said Frank V. Bartley died of this wound thorough investigation of the killing of a I. es Balmain...... Manager & Bartender n on April 23, 1969; decedent: a Robbie Robinson...... Bartender WHEREAS it appears that Officer (2) that if, as a result of this investi J. Ue Bar...... Bartender c Weiker Kline was posing as a homosexual gation the facts so warrant. Officer Kline a Tony Nemger ...... Bartender u for the purpose of entraping the decedent be prosecuted for murder and for violation Ken Hardison...... Waiter into committing an alleged unlawful so of decedent’s civil rights: and a Chuck Emmons ...... Waiter c a Dutch March ...... Waiter licitation, and that the shooting occurred (3) that Officer Kline’s superiors be Carl D rew ...... chef u while Officer Kline and his partner. reprimanded and punished as appropriate, a Earl Tuttle ...... chef u Officer Frank Reynolds were arresting for negligent supervision, training, and [a Jimmy Aceves...... chef the decedent, who was unarmed, for placement of this unsuited police officer. and 10 others to bring you u “disorderly conduct” under Section 647 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the best of service, food and liquor n of the Penal Code; the President be and is hereby directed a Mondays Only WHEREAS the offense of disorderly to contact other homophile organizations LUNCH, featuring the famous Sandy's Hamburger u conduct is only a misdemeanor under in the Bay Area to arrange plans for a Sunday Brunch...... Bill Brown. Chef u California law; immediate mass picketing of the Berkeley WHEREAS Section 835a of the Penal Police Department in protest of this a Playroom...... DownstairsDiscotheque c Open Wednesday thru Sunday Code limits police officers to the use of brutal killing: and to notify all homophile a G “reasonable force” in effecting an arrest, organizations in the United States of the ...... Nightly at 6:00 p.m. preventing an escape, or in overcoming slaying of our member and the circum a S40 %Stree 986 01 1 0 a c resistance; stances thereof. C l c i c l i VECTOR—JU N E 1969 continue to do so as long as the organ MA He then made the surprising comment that advertising in the Yellow Pages NUMBERS ARE ISSUED ization exists. For example, there have H been many discussions of such subjects would be a poor way of publicizing the AT as the question of drag at social events existence of S.I.R. The telephone company’s strongest wit (Ô and the question of taking political stands on issues other than those directly related ness w as a 72-year old dowager represent 33 to homosexuality. Currently there are ing the National Conference of Catholic some persons who are advocating that Women of San Francisco. She read a 5.1. R. should take a position of "mili letter from the organization objecting to the advertisement on the ground that Hunt Street by Larry R. Littlejohn tancy” , This viewpoint has been ex pressed in the Berkeley Barb (March 28 the “telephone company is the last bas p. 5; April 4 p. 11; April 11 p. 11; April tion of common decency.” Up>on cross- 18 p. 11) and in the April issue of examination, however, she made the • — - »H fWkHC»«® VECTOR by our current Vector Com enlightened statement that “ any homo mittee Chairman. sexual has the right to lead his life as he wishes.” For persons unfamiliar with S.I.R. I At the hearing the telephone company, would point out that all decisions as to in an important concession, agreed to what S.I.R. does and does not do will be The Society for Individual Rights exists stipulate to the factual allegations in the to serve the common interests of all made as a group decision in a democratic complaint respecting S.I.R.’s activities manner either by a direct vote of the homosexuals. These common interests and services on behalf of homosexuals, are: Removal of laws that make our membership or through the elected and further acknowledged that homo human sexual expression a crime; Change Board of Directors. sexuals are a minority group sharing of governmental and other policies that Persons who have an official position common problems. As a result of this discriminate against the homosexual (e- in S.I.R. should be extremely careful stipulation, the eventual outcome of the specially in the field of employment); when making public statements or taking hearing will turn on a question of Con Education of professional persons and the public actions that might likely be iden stitutional law, involving the telephone public about homosexuality; Social accep tified as official S.I.R. policy. Every company's asserted right to reject ad tance of the homosexual without regard to person who accepts a position in S.I.R. vertisements solely because of their his sexual orientation; Challenging the should put the interests of the organiza controversial nature. unscientific theory that homosexuality is tion before his own viewpoint or interests. S.I.R.’s attorneys, in a brief filed with a sickness; Establishing that each indi SIR President Larry Littlejohn (left) confers with SIR Legal Counsel B. J. Beckwith (right) Your President has strong personal opin and Associate Counsel David Clayton (center) during a break in P.U.C. Hearings. the Commission, argued that under a vidual as a matter of moral right should ions on many subjects including politics recent decision of the California Supreme be free to choose for himself his own and the “ militant” movement. But as homosexuals and advancing their Ck»urt, when a state-regulated monopoly mode of sexual expression; Working to long as I am President and my personal The second hearing in S.I.R.’s two interests through a balance of political, such as the telephone company opens up provide an enjoyable and healthy social views might be publicly identified with pronged legal assault against the tele social, and educational activities. its facilities to commercial advertising, life for all. 5.1. R. I will Jceep my personal opinion phone company commenced on April 14, S.I.R. president Larry Littlejohn ex it is then precluded by the First Amend It should always be remembered that restricted to closed membership meetings. 1969, in the State Building, San Fran panded on the allegations of the com ment of the U.S. Constitution from re homosexuals have many differences. I might also add that there are many cisco. The purpose of the hearing, which plaint by testifying in detail as to the jecting “ political” messages that express Among these differences are varying things about S.I.R. and the homophile lasted two days, was to compel the various activities and accomplishments controversial views or publicize unpopular life styles (from drag to leather, from movement with which I am not completely telephone company to place the following of the organization. He explained that minority groups. In other words, neither complete openness to the closet queen, happy. I will offer my criticisms in a paid advertisement in the Yellow Pages: the advertisement would benefit S.I.R. the state, nor its protected monopolies, from persons who have long term rela helpful, constructive manner in the ap "Homosexuals, know and protect your through increased membership, while at can censor political or social views on tionships to those who prefer one night propriate place. rights. If over twenty-one write or visit the same time benefiting the many homo the ground that the public is not ready stands); different backgrounds (from the Society for Individual Rights, 83 - 6th sexuals in the Bay Area who are in need for them. white, middle-class, middle aged to the I have no hesitancy in saying that Street, San Francisco, 781-1570.” of its services, but are unaware of the The telephone company’s answering young black); different political beliefs 5.1. R. is a great organization. As a The first of the two hearings was con existence of a homosexual-oriented organ brief will be due on June 2nd, and S.I.R. (from McCarthy Democrats to Goldwater matter of pure self-interest every homo ducted in September of last year when ization. Mr. Littlejohn also testified that will have 30 days to file a closing brief. Republicans); in short, all those differ sexual in the Bay Area should support 5.1. R., along with other homophile organ homosexuality is generally accepted in The initial decision will then be made by ences which we find among the whole of 5.1. R. The more members we have and izations in San Francisco, sought an order San Francisco today. the Hearing Officer, and submitted to the American people. the more varied the membership in back requiring the telephone company to pro The Reverend Ted Mcllvenna, testify the Commission for final determination. IT IS IMPORTANT TO EMPHASIZE ground and interests the more surely we vide a separate listing in the Yellow ing on behalf of S.I.R., stated that It is expected that a decision in both the THATS.I.R. HAS CHOSEN TO ORGAN will arrive at the wisest decisions and Pages for “ Homosexual Organizations” . homosexuals are a minority group in the September and the April hearings will IZE AROUND THOSE COMMON the more surely we will never come to Presently, such organizations are lumped same manner as Negroes or Jews. He be handed down together. INTERESTS THAT UNITE US ALL. be dominated by any special interests. together with 900 other groups under the estimated that there were 70,000 to In the event of an adverse ruling, Quite obviously no member is going to S.I.R. is going to continue to represent general classification of “ Associations” . 90,000 persons in the Bay Area who are the only avenue of appeal is a petition be 100% happy with what S.I.R. does or the best interest of all homosexuals. A decision in this case has not been exclusively homosexual. Many of these to the California Supreme Court for does not do. There will be a natural Decisions will be made on a democratic handed down yet. persons, the Reverend said, would bene review. A decision to grant a review of tendency for each person and each group basis and will reflect a consensus of At the April hearing S.I.R.’s attorneys, fit from the services of the organization the (Commission’s action, however, is in S.I.R. (militants, moderates, conserva opinion and not necessarily any one in a nine-page complaint, contended that if they knew of its existence. discretionary with the (Court. tives, drag, leather, young, old, male, special point of view. If you want to be homosexuals constitute a minority group A representative of the telephone Mr. B. J. Beckwith, chairman of the female, etc.) to wish for a S.I.R. made part of the action become a member, put whose members are entitled to the equal company testified that the advertisement S.I.R. Legal (Committee, was chief counsel out to their own specifications. your vote and your money where your protection of the laws, and alleged that would be offensive to most users, and at the April hearing. Assisting was David S.I.R. has faced the problem of di self interest is. 5.1. R. has been organized for the pur that many would not allow the directory I. Clayton, who also conducted the Sep vergent interests in the past and will In unity there will be strength. pose of protecting the legal rights of into their homes if the ad were accepted. tember hearing. Petitioning was hurried because it was FUNNY Chuck Waltz gave a charmed inter Brown’s desire to get the bill before the pretation of smoked ham in his portrayal Criminal Procedures Committee immed UAL SEX of Miles “ I love ME” Gloriosus, and Bob iately, so that it might be moved on to “FUNNY Poulson as Lycus, whether a buyer of the Assembly floor before adjournment. flesh or a leper, knew how to play his After introducing the bill, Assembly- lines for full camp effect. The audience AND S.I.F man Willie Brown flew in from the THING” Vacation relished his performance. Again Charley capitol to give an address at S.I.R. An Davis brought his professionalism to Willie Brown starts overflow crowd cheered his courage in “ Forum” plays S.I.R.’s stage with the character Erron- introducing the bill. He stressed that ius. It is not only a thrill to work with legislative fight this is only the beginning of a long fight. to packed house this man and learn, but also to see him The address was broadcast over KPFA- perform and learn. S.I.R. is very lucky to FM and tapes of the address may be have a Mr. Show Biz to aid them. used by KPFK-Los Angeles and KQED- The courtesans looked like courtesans. The State Assembly Criminal Proce FM. Special note to the Geminae for their dures Committee has postponed for a The San Francisco Chronicle headlined hysterical dance of four hips, as well as third time a vote on whether it will pass its report on the address with an eight- Vibrata who danced like a jaguar from to the floor of the Assembly the new column, “ BROWN SAYS EVERYONE the island of Eros. The proteans in their AB-743 “consensual sex” bill. Anamend- CAN ENJOY HIS SEX BILL” . The multi-change roles brought a shower of ment has been added and Assemblyman assemblyman carried this theme further glitter to the stage that came close to Willie Brown, who introduced the legis when he later told the Assembly Com overpowering individual performances. lation, is optimistic that it will get out mittee, “ It is my opinion that the state Absolutely bubbling in their energy to of the Committee. has no business prying into the private During the month of May S.I.R. opened please. Their roles as eunuchs were It was at the S.I.R./C.R.H. Candi lives of consenting adults. Our present with another rollicking farce entitled especially outstanding. dates’ Night last November, that Brown law tells married couples how to conduct “ A Funny Thing Happened on the Way A new door opened and a change of said he had decided to stop talking and their private lives . . . and it declares to the Forum” . On a glittering opening pace came to Nancy with the role of start doing something about the State’s illegal any sexual relations between any night which can be subtitled Queens Hysterium. Here is a boy loaded with archaic sex laws. He authored the com male and female unless they are married.” Row, the drag personalities of our gay talent and sticking strictly to drag roles. plicated AB-743, that repeals all sections Assemblyman Robert Crown city came forth in their left-over finery With the male role of Hysterium, Nancy of the state penal code that restrict the (D-Alameda)praised Littlejohn and to watch the strolling troubadours on brought an effervescent performance to type of sex conduct consenting adults Brown for their courage in appearing at stage do their romping Roman style. the stage. His transition of character in may perform in private. Assemblyman the hearing in support of such contro Before a pastel set our thespians brought the ‘ ‘ Lovely” reprise was very believable, John Burton co-authored the bill. versial legislation. He said that he would color to the hall not only with their showing the audience what a little more Larry Littlejohn, president of S.I.R., work for the bill because “ we certainly magnificent color-coordinated costumes makeup and a wig can do to a slave. spoke at the Sacramento hearing on have to follow the lead of civilized coun designed by Kam Devereaux, but also Either way Nancy, you win. AB-743. He talked of the criminal acts tries throughout the world” . with their robust talent as well. This show was carried on the shoulders that are perpetuated against homosexuals Earlier, the local Board of Supervisors The show itself, full of one-line jokes, of Bob Cramer, producer, Joe Vigil, di because of the unjust restrictions on had rejected, 5-4, a resolution that would was more vaudeville than burlesque, but rector, and Morgen Le Fey, pianist and sexual behavior. George Mendenhall have placed the city behind AB-743. because of the kaleidoscope of characters, musical director. Special credit should go S.I.R. political chairman, presented over S.I.R. had testified before the State and the play immediately became pure camp. to Joe Vigil. This is the first type of 3,500 signatures from across the state National Affairs Committee of the Board, The dominant personality was Gene show that was not necessarily high camp in support of #743. The American Friends which had recommended an unanimous Pelligrini as a robust Pseudolus who to begin with, as in “ Boy Friend” and Service Committee and the California “do pass” to the Board. kept the show going at a very fast pace “ Mary Sunshine” . Joe managed to put Church Council representatives also spoke Supervisors John Milliard and Bob with his winged interpretation of a frantic a feeling of old time fun in it by adding for the bill. Chairman Frank Murphy Gonzales, who informed S.I.R. that they slave in search of a script girl, never zany touches and directing the second (R-Santa Cruz) pressed for some oppo would support the bill, were unfortunately realizing she left dress rehersal night. half as pure madness. sition from the crowded chamber, but called away on business and did not vote. Senex, from Ashton Bisbee’s perfor The flaw in the show was the gap no one responded. Voting for the bill were Francois (who mance, was a kindly hen-pecked man between the experienced and the non- The S.I.R. Political Committee had introduced the resolution). Boas, Men who you couldn’t help but love, and Jane experienced players which disrupted the broadened its scope to solicit general delsohn and Morrison. Opposition came Deere, as Domina his wife, stopped the unity of the performance and the show support with its ‘Committee for AB-743” . from Blake, Ertola, Pelosi, Tamaras and show with her mere physical appearance as a whole. But hopefully these first- Many people worked long hours to fill von Beroldingen. and portrayal of that which belongs to timers will return to do another show. the petitions. Special mention must be Supervisor Beroldingen had previously that Dirty Old Man. Both sparkled. There is an audience for S.I.R. shows given Pat Avilia, owner of the Hide and supported a liberal change in sex legis Hero, the insipid son of Senex and and its up to us to keep it going. Even Seek bar in Bryte (Sacramento); John lation and in answer to questions, in Domina, which is a very thankless role, though it does require a lot of hard work Moore, who formed an East Bay group formed S.I.R. that she opposied the bill was played by Chuck Zinn, who managed and volunteer time, one learns a lot of that manned card tables and came up for technical reasons. District Attorney to keep it that way. His big love, Philia, other things beside what is stage left, with 700 signatures on short notice: and John Ferdon informed S.I.R. that he the Virgin, brought to life by Arthur right, down, and most of all, up. To to Bobby Gove, head of anew Daughters recommended against the bill because Neal, appeared to be a graduate of the quote and rephrase Michael Same, direc of Bilitis chapter in San Diego. Cooper present sex laws are “ not unduly harsh” . Marie Wilson School of Dramatic Arts tor of the film “Joanna” who was in ating in San Francisco were many church Supervisors are reluctant to reconsider and trained by Joyce Jamison. Every line attendance opening night, “ thespians es, bars, health clubs, the Tavern Guild resolutions. The S.I.R. Political Com was beautifully delivered and the are lovely things” . of San Francisco, the Council on Religion mittee is now attempting to get a general audience delighted with the appearance and the Homosexual, Citizens Alert, and statement from the Board in support of of this “bright new virgin on the horizon”. Ken Fantastic the Sexual Freedom League. adult consensual sex legislation. VECTOR—JUNE 1969 VECTOR—JU N E 1969 LIFE IIM It was the second encounter that re veals him; the one where we didn’t make MILL out; where I was only the observer seeing ROSARY him in relation to an “outsider”. Party No. 3 had him cornered at the bar when Robert, in the foloiritig letter, is Robe)i Late night lover I arrived. Obviously there had been some whisper your secrets degree of intimacy between them, and Dinicati, adciser to the poetrg workshop. CLEANERS Mr. Wilson, who was risiting in San in darkness NOW BAY 3 was no less enchanted with him than 270 NOE STREET - UN 1-6993 Francisco last fall for a reding of his was I, but considerably more demonstra you are all of them, All Clciiiiiiìfì tive, not to say demanding. Implorative own poetry at State College, visited the UNITED icorkshop. I received this letter in response the rain soaked would be the word. And Bud was flatly Done on Premises to sending him a copy of the March truck drivers, 228 E. BLITHDALE ST. turning down his sincere, unselfish offer Two Hour .Speciiils of bed, board and $500 a month from an VECTOR. Phone: 388-5050 Mr. Wilson's work is presently seen in the vagabond poet unneeded annuity, AND complete, utter, Complete Laundry "Thirty-one New American Poets", an who showed me my pockets, Most Unforgetable Trick no-strings, freedom. Understandably, Service anthology published by Hill & Wang. He even forgivably, No. 3 verged on hysteria I’ve Ever Had Dept. also has a new book scheduled for publica it is only the Knit Blocking in his incapacity to see the point of the tion by Grove Pre.ss. illusion of you .1 Specialty □ (or: The Enemy Moves In on the refusal: “ Let me save you; look what that I hold Reader’s Digest, Through a Back Door Paul Mariah UPHOLSTERING you’re doing to yourself living like this; this closely. Suede Cleainni; Left Open by the New Yorker). how will you end? You’re wasting a Dear Paul, His name was Bud. I don’t guess any great potential, all I want is to have I.ate night lover served you, I ask nothing for myself, body is called Bud anymore; at least I Good to hear from you—I’ve thought you are all of them, just to have been the one to have let □ haven’t met one since; but at that time, many times about that fine and warm the brown sea beaded you fulfil your destiny. You are a born 1956 or so, it seemed natural and ap evening with Duncan and you all there Napolitani, leader, you must get out of this life propriate to him—an ordinary, average, at the workshop—please give my love that is ruining you” . "We Sell ^ ideal, perfect All-American Boy, country- to Robert the next time you see him, the vagabond poet (^ Ú íUOacJúJí western Levi’s division. The truth of the words was unassail who showed me my pockets, able, yet I cringed at the implied under please. His poem is, of course, lovely & Workmanship’ As he said to me later, “ I’m not gay, I’m glad to get a copy of it. 894 Sir Francis Drake but when I get hot I’ll do anything’’. lying insult; the failure to recognize that Thankyou also for sendingme whisper your secrets to Bud, independence was the prime San Anselmo The eloquence of that simple statement VECTOR—it’s a good magazine I think, in darkness, consideration, and the complementary clouded my mind, for it wasn’t until tastefully done and should do much to failure to appreciate that Bud, in his several days later that I wondered just wards getting what it wants—ie, an it is only the intellectual honesty, was aware of his what had made him hot. I may have objective reappraisal of the teirifying illusion of you own (or anyone’s) remoteness from true had more charm in those days, but apart situation that the American homosexual that I hold THROW perfection and completeness. While my VI’S CLUB from the too-few minutes during which finds himself in. I, like most people in this closely. own mind raged to find words to tell 3 I’d ridden postillion on his stripped and the arts, have seen several friends de- customized BSA, arms wrapped tight what he was doing and yet avoid com stx’oyed by the pressures and threats of AWAY pounding the error by interceding, good under his (half for love; half for dear a society blind to their needs. As you RIIMRER TO Rl MPER life), my rigid attempts to help balance old Bud, true to form, grasped the probably know, I am ahetero(or DRAKE on turns proclaiming my fear, another initiative. YOUR “ straight” as I believe the phrase is) Now in the cast traffic rigidity pressing into the small of his “You’re very right. I am aleader. I’ve but as a poet and as a man my sym chrome elbows of .scholars back proclaiming my love . . . apart from always known it. I could have accepted pathies are strongly with Vector’s ob bent with perpetual books a commission in the Marines and been a PIANO BAR that brief interval there had been only jectives. One always has a personal stiffen and root, CORKSCREWS an hour of unerotic conversation before Captain today at 24. You know that I’ve confrontation, I suppose, that helps one frown and become still. DANCING ■ POOL TABLES and after—a simple, pure and virginal been in this town only three days, and I to see. Mine was a friend, a man I loved The Tavern Guild communication of minds. He actually could go over to that phone and in the dearly, who was driven to suicide partly Brake lights falter and stand said, just before the “hot” line, “how next ten minutes call 10 people and tell because he could not cope with what he out, caught in a graph of Sam Francisco wonderful to meet someone to talk to” . them to meet me in half-an-hour on the felt. This was years ago, long before 1 of halted fenders One block from The sex that folowed was a technical comer of Market and Powell. In 25 met Robert, and I have many times where breezes kneel on hoods Marin Town & Country Club fiasco—crude, blundering, unsophistica minutes they’d all 10 of them be there, reviewed, believe me, the whole horror their timid ripples ted, juvenile; on mg part—and totally and you know that that is the truth. But of what he thought his mind had to face. lean through open windows unimportant. It was merely a formal there’s one thing you haven’t thought of, I'd not like to see other fine young men transforming the air. confirmation of the depth of our under and you better believe that I have; be Hosts: GEORGES BOB go through that, if it can be prevented. standing. Not to have had it would have cause when I get those 10 sons of bitches Enough of this. VVe could all count the to the left has trained been an insult to either of us. down there on that comer, who in the casualty list without much straining—I the eye spliees and records But that’s not the story I want to tell. fuck is going to tell me what to do with think what you and Robert & Vector, & ripe oranges, bartenders them?” I want to tell you about Bud, to make others are doing there in San Francisco fleshcolored wagons and melons you sense his being; Beautiful Bud, who Bud, you wonderful bastard, wherever is a really good & healthy thing. I felt stones born in the road. available .for in three encounters over the space of one you are, as the hippies around here used Legs cross for a moment 1625 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE that the night at the workshop and the week, or less than 24 hours real-time, to say. Peace. Peace, peace, you god magazine rather confirms it. out of their usual sleep private parties FAIRFAX • MARIN COUNTY did more to confirm the truth of my inner damned, human, being. and begin to cling life than had 35 years of lesser Keith Wilson experience. Sesto Ckiarelh San Miguel. New Mexico William Barber PAGE 10 VECTOR—JUNE 1969 VEC TO R—J U N E 1969 PAGE 11 WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE THE FUME On June 21 st and 22nd San Francisco homophile groups including S.I.R. will host a meeting of representatives of western states homo phile groups WALTER HOMOSEXUAL REMINDER DAY RIIMOER The Eastern Regional Conference of Homophile Organizations (ECHO) will be sponsoring the Fifth Annual Homosexual Reminder Day picket ing demonstration, at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, on July 4th. Militants & uptight conservatives invited to participate. As we go to press, plans to echo ECHO'S work in San Francisco, such as was done last year by the leading homophile groups in front of the Amongst most animal species, it is Federal Building on July 3rd, have not yet coalesced. Check next the male which is considered the more month's VECTOR, or call S.I.R. Center for further information. beautiful, but some strange dichotomy in our culture dictates that only the human female is an appropriate subject for art. Particularly in the field of pho tography, the male body has been sadly neglected as an art form, while the female nude has been subject-matter for numerous excellent craftsmen. Is it guilt, shame, or imaginary (or Presents real) ideas about what the public will accept that has inhibited serious photo graphers? One result has been the development of an underground market T R I P ‘6 3 ’ for “beefcake” photography, emphasizing genitalia at the expense of art, and with the concurrent implication that depiction of the nude male is perversion directed TO EUROPE to “prurient interest”. Walter Kinder has boldly set out to follow his own conscience and to prove otherwise, and is finding encouragement from unexpected directions. In his own gallery (in North Beach, recently closed), he has openly displayed excellent studies of the male form along with his nature work and portraits. He reprints many of these in the form of note cards, and these are displayed and sold in legitimate Depsrting card and stationery shops, without creat ing hub-bub or confusion or upsetting the little old ladies in tennis shoes. ^ 1 Vector is proud to present a repre sentative portfolio of Mr. Kinder’s work, with the frank hope that the response will add impetus and encouragement to other photographers who share his ideals. Walter Kinder says of his work: Nature and the nude body are the truest and JACKSON TRAVEL SERVICE noblest symbols of life, for life is naked. The male body is the sensitivity of this 1607 Jackson at Polk beauty and strength. To the beholder of my art, I have tried to project an aware San Francisco, California 94109 ness that the male form is a masterpiece, created by a far greater artist than myself. employs co-operation-free measures, ran domization and control and other method ological niceties advocated by the great methodologists of the ilk of Donald Camp bell. Eugene Webb, Rosenthal, Orne, et al. Second study is one for VECTOR that is equal design-wise to anything that has been done in the same field for media giants. However, to implement these studies, and get other useful studies underway, we need the services and talents of enthusiastic volunteers willing and able to serve as research staff per forming a variety of research functions from study design, to analysis, to key punching, card sorting and computer programming, to interviewing and other field work, to typing, envelope stuffing Where research is concerned, homo and other clerical functions, to coding sexuals as a group are in roughly the and tabulating, to review of the litera same category as rats. They are sub ture. jects, respondents, patients (all passive The philosophy is to start out am roles) to be observed, questioned, run bitious. The sub-committee will go after 0> through tests, exposed to a variety of grants from foundations and institutions. stimuli, noxious and otherwise, psycho Many studies with a little ingenuity and analysed, etc. The experimenters mainly a great deal of beg, borrow and steal nj are straight which would not be so bad can be carried out on a shoestring. The a> if so many of them did not so obviously sub-committee will seek publication of the > o lack a sound grasp of scientific method studies in the professional and other E ology and true scientific objectivity. This appropriate journals. No reason why Q> is not to knock that small band of S.I.R. shouldn’t have its own Research K scientists who have carried out valid and Development arm like any sound (Á and objective research on the homosexual organization. 0) community. &Ü0 Whether you’re a Ph.D or a kinder (Ü But because so much of the so-called garten drop-out, shed the rat skin, don Q. research is at best useless and at worst a white coat and turn up at the next txo harmful to the homosexual community, (Community Services Committee meeting, c S.I.R, feels that it is about time that or the next, or the next, or the next. ' i a little role reversal took place—time You don’t have to be a member of S.I.R. o for the rats to revolt and assume the —just be gay and believe it’s great. active role of experimenter. To this end Bonus: If enough of you beautiful people a research sub-committee is in process turn up, you will be able to do some o of being formed within the Community interesting side studies of two person Mother Swan performs at SIR Annual Open Services (Committee of S.I.R. One of the interactions — otherwise known as House E purposes of the sub-committee will be cruising.______•______to initiate and implement research studies u_o of more value to the homosexual com Now that we have your attention what else would you like to txo munity than the typical “ shich-Mums- and-Dads-make-the-best homosexuals” see in VECTOR? 0) N 16H T / . / . R ^ V (0 JUNE 14 (AND EVERY 2ml SATDRDRi; EVERY MONTH) LIVE ROCK BAND ti) DONATION ^ 2 . 5 0 (/> 0> FIRST, THIRD AND FOURTH SATURDAYS k. 0> 1.00 Members 1.50 Guests UGHT SHOWS - DOOR PRIZES his tips with personal recollections of past exploits. His style flows in a simple, relaxed, and informal manner. Frequent REVIEW ly the device of answering letters from the discouraged is adopted. (Dear Uncle COLOR Fudge). A number of his observations are amusing and others are simply obvious. TELEVISION The chapter on “ Women” stands out from other sections for the ideas and strategy offered to males who desire a bixexual approach. The author's views SWEEPSTAKE on women reveal an underlying philos ophy of perfumed cynicism. What are Monday thru Thursday we to make, for example, of this choice declaration: “ Women are made for fuck 10:30 11:30 12:30 ing. They’re perfectly ridiculous other wise.” Is the female of the species PRIZES EACH NIGHT placed on earth simply to fulfill the mechanical function of orgasm promo tion? Or is she also a human being? In another portion, this thought arrests Homosexual Handbook the eye. “ The failing of Judeo-Christian- by Angelo d’Arcangelo ity in it’s many guises, is that it doesn’t Ophelia Press, 1969 give appropriate worship to the only ALWAYS A CROWD $2.25 dependable ecstasy. How would we know about divinity but for orgasm.” Is he putting us on? Does he believe the only With the advent of the freedoms of true religion is pursuit of the flesh? If the 1960’s, I suppose the appearance of so, perhaps the homophile mode of living a publication like The Homosexual Hand verges on bankruptcy. book is inevitable. For decades publishers In other places, our friend and guide have flooded the market with tomes on simply spouts nonsense. Sample: “ All what every young man and woman should human beings require many thousands know about life; how to get through of sexual experiences or orgasms, to middle age; or how to enjoy the ravages maintain their health.” Sex has its place of old age. in the well-being of man, but one can In the homophile world, the only hardly rank its importance just behind writings designed to convey practical food and water. information of the “ how to do it” variety In New York City, Handbook, has the have been the assorted guides to cruising. show business world in an uproar be But Handbook appears on the scene to cause of the final segment which lists, mop up any neglected ground. The bars with witty commentary, who is and who and the hustlers are surveyed, life in the is not a member of the lavendar sect. boarding schools and the military is laid Along with historical figures, a number bare (no pun intended), and sex tech of contemporary gay folk are noted, nique is graphically detailed to such an particularly members of the entertain extent that few question marks are left ment establishment. Variety has hawked dangling even for those persons just the story and a revised edition of the coming out. volume will appear soon— minus the For the literary types a chapter is names of the gay ones. (Law suits still included on what books are available constitute a hazard these days). Large for homophiles who wish to read up on scale publicity has been promised to deviant living. The majority of titles herald the occasion. discussed are fictional in nature, but a If a reader were to write me, inquiring few documentary items are mentioned as to how reliable the Handbook was, I (such as Dr. Martin Hoffman’s The Gay might be tempted to reply, “ Dear Friend: World.) Read and enjoyd’Arcangelo’slittlechats. The author warns readers to shun He can be marvelously entertaining. But moral tracts in the tradition of Edmund please don’t treat anybody as an expend Bergler’s Homosexuality: Disease or Way able commodity like he apparently does of Life? to many of his tricks and lady friends. d’Arcangelo exudes a worldly charm and spicy sophistication as he interlaces Prank E. Howell MM reason she was still in the chorus, and BIRD not a star of prime magnitude like Mme. Soto-Voce, was that her rehersal and voice lesson times were constantly con NEWS sumed by phone calls. He felt she was also too busy in the Bird Island Audubon Needless to say, almost everyone I by Aida Soto-Voce, Society, the Southern Minnesota Bee talked to about the article I wrote in Ix)vers League, and the Society for the April’s VECTOR wanted me to change semi-retired star of the Preservation of the Moccasin Flower, and the title. So I thought, why not? How do opera and concert stage that all these activities worked to alienate you like this one? On March 25, 1969, The American him, and he was about to leave her for There is a beach party planned for the Civil Liberties Union filed a suit in the a less hectic life. She had no sooner end of this month, (which at this writing Federal District Court in Washington, finished telling me this, w'hen she auto just happens to be May, still), to take D. C., charging William H. Smith, Acting matically reached for the pink princess place out in Pacifica. If I didn’t see you (Commissioner of the Internal Revenue telephone in my dressing room, and there, well, our communications need Service (IRS) with pursuing policies that began dialing frantically. I reached over improvement, and what can you suggest have resulted ”... in a kind of‘American and, jerking the cord from the wall, to help? Apartheid’, directed not at Negroes but told her: “ liorraine! Hang up that phone. Whitey had a birthday party at M’s at homosexuals.” A press conference Quit fleeing from yourself. Give yourself S, with a cake and everything which was was held in Washington to discuss the your undivided attention.” I told her delicious! And how come you missed nature and details of the case that has that her interest in Bird, Bee and I'lower hearing Assemblyman Willie Brown and wide national implications and which has societies was very commendable, and Professor (Miss) Sheri Cavan at S.I.R.’s been months in preparation. that using the phone was a fine way to monthly open meeting? You missed a ACLU attorney William L. Sollee rep effectively conduct business. But she was couple of exciting human beings who are resented the suit’s three plaintiffs who obviously using this overinvolvement to fully aware that other human beings are were: (1) The North American Confer avoid having time to face her own short just that: human! These events are for ence of Homophile Organizations comings. If she could solve everyone you ladies as well as the men, and I ex (NACHO), a national association of about else’s problems, then neglecting her own pect to see more of you attending these 25 organizations devoted to improving seemed excusable. By doing all her public functions in the immediate future, or the status of the Nation’s 15 million contact by phone, she could feel even else! homosexual citizens and to creating better more personnally uninvolved, as she was A new and very nice place just for the lives for them as homosexuals; (2) The not physically on the spot where the girls has opened on Russian River. From Mattachine Society of Washington, a Dear Mme. Soto-Voce: Dear Earnestly: problems were occuring. I pointed out what I hear, the opening was a great civil liberties, information-education, to her that success in personal relation success, and the volley ball game must social service organization similar in pur It appears your lover has a genuine ships, as in the opera, business, any have been something else. More luck and pose to NACHO; and (3) Dr. Franklin I am at my wit's end! It seems the problem on being able to relate to people where, was built on how much of your success, Enrici and Barb. I really don’t E. Kameny, filing as a homosexual citizen. only way I can get my lover’s attention on face-to-face contact. 1 once knew a self you gave. One cannot spread oneself know what the girls have done to the The IRS, like many other government is to call him on the telephone; that is, rather timid chorus soprano named too thin or be too distant or divided, and place, but you go and find out: I am agencies and The Armed Services, pro if the line isn’t busy. There are times Lorraine Pettijohn who sang with me in succeed in w’hat one wants out of love, sure you won’t be disappointed. hibits employees from associating with when I feel he is more in love with it the Bird Island, Minnesota, Opera Comi- or career. A lovely thing in New York City has homosexuals on their own time. Dr. than he is with me. Whenever I, or any que. I remember, after a glorious per Well, Mr. Hopeful. I figured that what written me a letter. Her’s was the first Kameny, as a homosexual citizen, feels body, starts talking to him in person, formance of Lakme, 1 had gone to her she needed to snap her out of her predic I have received, and I hope it won’t be that this infringes on his right, under we are either cut off by his having “ a and asked if she had thought my “ Bell ament was one big success. So I pulled the last from female readers of VECTOR. the 1st Amendment to the Constitution, million things to do” , or we are inter Song” had improved, since I thought my a string or two with Alicia Alvarado, I was really surprised to get anything to free and open association, specifically SEASIDE STATION rupted by the telephone. standing ovation had lasted somewhat the manageress of B. 1. Opera Comique. in the way of correspondence from any with employees of IRS. At movies during intermission, in res longer than usual. She confessed that and got Ix)rraine cast in the lead for the one, (except some choice words). The taurants between courses, at a public she had never heard me complete the Southern Minnesota premiere of Gian- invite for rapping is still open, and I featuring meeting, he will bound up from his chair aria, as whenever I started to sing the Carlo Menotti’s opera. The Telephone, can use all the help I can get. From INVOLVE, newsletter of the Division and rush to a pay phone to make impor “ Bell Song” , she would remember a call which opened in Belle Plaine, Minnesota Have a Happy, and for all of you of Humanist Involvement, American Hu tant calls. she had to make, and would leave her to a capacity audience. The critic for the June brides. Stay Happy! What is the manist Association: Now. madam, if these were brief spot in the off-stage wings, and talk on Belle Plaine Clarion a7id Neiv.^s said; Magic Mushroom? Will the real Oakland A “ Statement of Social Policy” of the business calls, I would be more under the phone through my whole aria. Then “ Never has our community seen anyone please sit down! AHA patterned after a similar statement ■ P A O L . standing, but he seems to conduct most her face clouded until I thought she would debut in a starring role as Miss Pettijohn Hey! The Coit-tillion goes on June from the British Humanists is now avail of his socializing over the phone, and he cry, and she blurted out that maybe her did, and play the part of the telephone- 21st at Russian Hall—and who says that able in draft foom from Humanist House will talk at great length with everyone. lover was right: perhaps she was a loving heroine with such genuine feeling.” only the boys are gay? I shouldn’t have in San Francisco . . . “We call for The topper came last week when he spent “phonoholic”. “A What?” I asked. Now, with her success, Lorraine doesn’t said that, huh? Oh well, there are lots thorough-going and continuing review our new mechanic five minutes with a woman who had “ Phonoholic—someone who is compul feel the need to hang onto the telephone, of things I have said that I shouldn’t of the laws relating to family and sexual dialed a wrong number! We are fighting sively on the telephone all the time” . and she and Sgr. diNevada are very have said, like . . . I think you know relationships. This will involve changes more and more about what 1 take as an Her problem had been magnified when happy. what like. in the existing laws relating to marriage phone 863-3807 addiction to the telephone, and I am she had recently taken a lover, Ernesto In closing, I would urge you. Mr. I’m happy to see more of you coming parents, family property, abortion and afraid our relationship may die as a diNevada, one of the reed-players in our Hopeful, to try to make your lover aware to the Saturday Night Dances at S.I.R., sexual relationships. We are opposed to Market and result. orchestra, who wasbecoming increasingly that phone addiction is in reality just a and I’d be happier to see more of more all laws which attempt to regulate sexual Please advise. distressed with her addiction to the social crutch. Do try to arrange it so of you coming. relationships between consenting adults Douglass Earnestly Hopeful telephone. He had told here that the that she finds time to read my column. Rona in private.” HIGHER FROM A STAR IS BORN (MAYBE), DEPT.: PUBLIC UBRARIES One of the most interesting sidelights of Richmond, Calif. the “FORUM” show was the fact that Terre Haute, Ind. Q í i á c f t SAYS; LEARIMIIMG Adonis Management has helped among the many socialites attending the Skokie, III. create and support San Francisco’s Covina, Calif . Gala Opening Night were several people “Gay Conununity” for the past 16 from casting at 20th Century Fox, in During the past few months, orders San Leandro, Calif. WALLS years — and still does! cluding director Michael Same. The big have been received by S.I.R. for copies La Grange, 111. THE EDWARDIANS search is on for the casting of the up of the “ Essayson Homosexuality” series, Cleveland, Ohio A RE HERE! coming film version of the best seller or other publications, from some very Fort Lee, N.J. by Magdalina Montezuma “Myra Breckenridge”. I talked to Mr. diverse sources, including the following: Pontiac, Mich. Same (who did such a heaven job in Fort Wayne, Ind. putting together “Joanna”) in the lobby COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Library of (!k)ngress Leaders in its field with — $40 to $110 and he was most impressed with many of Northwestern University • more than 200 different new and the cast as well as the many of the Taft College, Taft, Calif. PUBLIC SCHOOLS audience who attended that evening in University of Iowa San Carlos, Calif. current magazines Also a beautiful drag. Mr. Same is writing the screen University of Newfoundland Omaha, Neb. • more than 300 Paperback fiction stock of play as well as directing the film and at Keystone Jr. (College, Penn. Foxborough, Mass. titles See-Thru's this point the studio is screen testing Ball State University, Ohio Vancouver, Wash. and Bells various males for the lead role or one Kansas Wesleyan University Salem, Oregon • more than 300 Standard non-fic of the supporting roles. I am not sure St. Anselm (College, Manchester, N.H. Mt. Prospect, 111. tion titles on sex behavior dy just how many were tapped by the Vanderbilt University Shorewood, Wise. namics finger of fate, but I was present when Atlantic (Community (College Mr. Same interviewed our own lovely University of San Francisco 344-5342 Melanie and requested photos, etc. So, Cal Polytechnic Institute, OTHERS who knows—today’s queen may be to Pomona, Calif. Naval Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Le Guide Gris - 1969 Ed. IRTH morrow’s Starlet. University of Tasmania St. John’s Episcopal Church, Must complete world guide o f its in Beautiful downtown SAN MATEO!! THE KILLING OF SISTER MAGDA, Colorado State College Wilmington, N.C. type, 192 pages, 12 city maps. . . . THE SHOW IS OVER, BUT THE DEPT.: Because of many, many things, University of Michigan Fort Wainright, Seattle, Wash. $5.00 Daily 'til 5:30 BankAmericard MEMORY LINGERS ON. DEPT.: I this will be my last column for Vector. Fridays 'til 9:00 IVIaster Charge would like to take this printed opportunity I am off to the Catskills for a summer to give my personal thanks to all those of camping and touring wi^h a revival of CURRENT SPECIALS involved in making this season’s musical, one of my favorite hits, “Aged in Wood”. C t u X c n v \ “ A Funny Thing Happened On the Way “Boys of Boise” (Cloth) . .. 3.00 Among the many things planned is the PAINTINGS, PRINTS, WATER COLORS, ETCHINGS * To The Forum” , one of the most success First Annual Turhan Bey Film Festival “Self Love” (New Non-Fic.) 4.95 S A N DIEGO RESTORATION OF ANTIQUE PAINTINGS & FRAMES ful shows in S.I.R.’s show biz history. I and the cutting of the ribbon at the “Taurus” by Bobby B...... 5.00 know it sounds tres ego-trip of me opening of the Mother Magda’s Home REASONABLE PRICES. 53 DIAMOND ST., SAN FRANCISCO BobbyB’s “BARE” ...... 3.50 world famous (shades of L.L.), but I felt the cast did a for Wayward Girls at Sacramento. So, Telephone: 863-3789 “Groovy Guys” ...... 3.50 splendid job of putting my direction into as you can see, I will be out of touch DSl’s ‘Tryst” ...... 5.00 action and the response from the audience with much going on in the Bay Area and really made the three months of blood, will turn this space over to another sweat and tears very worthwhile. In the cc Is Captain Beauty up against it? ALL COLOR SLIDES REDUCED columnist. All pleas and requests will be u Sets of 4 now ...... 2.50 DOLL non-existant May Column, I rapped on to no avail (when a Capricorn makes up u Captain Beauty about many of the goings on backstage, his mind—that’s it!) but I will make sure X half-explains including many a romantic attachment '■J the seismographic wedding rings. the Publicity Dept, sends out any 8 x 10 'JÌ (which by the time this is in print may glossies that are wanted and/or needed Oceans of starfish dot his nave. be dissolved—that’s show biz) and many by the legions of fans I shall leave A chemical accompanies an incident which provided a chuckle or behind . . . his reasons for the rosary two. I thought Bob Cramer and the that hangs down halfway to his knees. Publications group did a great job in LAST TIME AROUND, DEPT.: Just The air is full of mechanical angels. Most magazines now priced turning out a fine program. I hope how many “ first timers” in “ FORUM” In some kind of sperm-smog below cover; NONE HIGHER ROOM future productions maintain the “ SirBill” plan to whip up a little something in he reaches his great hand and grabs 756 Ventura Race, Mission Beach format. A special thanks to “Just Plain virginal white for the upcoming “ Coit- your ear. Further down: 10-10 Daily & Sat; 12-6 Sun across the street from the Roller Coaster Bill” for the many hours of work putting tillion” ? I didn’t know there was that the groves of the Licentium sparkle. those pages together. And a very special many “pretty Romans” around! . . .Just Stiff as an oak tree bow to Tommy Kohl who syled the hair want you all to know that I am available the good captain sings "Don’t Need No Doctor’’ WRITE FOR FREE FOLDERS on the worn in the show. Thru my dingyness, I for slicing and serving cake at weddings, and his long hair is a cloudy tent. forgot to include him in the program partys, and/or bar mitzvas in town . . . 90 Even though credits—tres sorry. Tommy! A big kiss Will Carnation now be known as “ Mr. He’s gonna readjust the headset to Bob Mandell of Casa Maritza who Zigfield” ? . . . Well, my dears, just time e& there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues. B E A C f l * donated costumes for the waiters to keep for me to wipe that tear from my big, s Oh sweet daddy captain with your long blonde hair the spirit of the Roman era off the stage brown orbs and wish you all a heavenly this Shazam-seraglio evades my tongue as well as on. If I’ve neglected anyone— summer and keep the faith . . . Peace, toke-tip in the tulips. ‘ ‘ THE G A Y SUPERMARKET ’ CS Dancing let this serve as a blanket “ Thank You— Love, Freedom and, of course. Happiness Nothing is quieter than a man who’s hung. 350 Ellis — San Francisco 9JfI02 Merci, Gracias” to you all ...... Always your Star, Magda. m-6995 3(IC IMtC cc S.I.R. corps de ballet of the back room put away food and drink as tho that earth STAY YOUNG LONGER II quake really was about to happen. PLANS WORLD TOUR Years ago, before the art noveau bid had become popular, there was a restau by Tequila Mockingbird rant on the comer of Divisadero and Hayes called “ Dino’s” . Among the out standing features of Dino’s, were the big blue peacocks painted on the windows W h y look old at 30? W hen y o u can look TO SPEAK AT in a pseudo stained glass style. Dmo’s young at 40. 9th WAVE* Is the NEW Men's Facial Skin Conditioner. It moist later became a chínese restaurant and urizes to maintain a youthfull skin tone, SIR JUNE MEETING the peacocks disappeared (eaten perhaps). conditions instantly to relieve taut dry skin. 9th W AVE* vt/orks Invisibly to combat Deno, the lady that does the cooking at squint lines, superficial dry skin wrinkles about the eyes and mouth. Over 100 appli Bradleys Comers, has recently bought cations only $4.50. FREE WITH YOUR ORDER this establishment, and Dino’s rides again Best selling book "Stay Young Longer" with a vowel change to make it Deno’s over 400 pages of youth tasting hints such With over thirty hard-working mem as: How to avoid Baldness. How to do your at Divisadero and Hayes. We wish her own Face Lift. 10 quick energy foods. Plus bers, the new Social Ck)mmittee of S.I.R. scientific findings on how to increase your has revitalized the popular Saturday loads of success and look forward to sexual potency. Send your order to: 9th ■ OTTLCD l Y WAVE^ PRODUCTS Postal Box 867, San Night Dances, and is planning several lunching there again. fiRCNICR DISTRIBUTING CO Francisco, Calif. 94101. exciting projects for the rest of the year: Guess what? We didn’t have any bar The Lonely Bull’s “ Cinco de Mayo” SAN JOSC. CALIF. The 2nd Annual “ Holiday on Ice” will closings in April or May. Some of our celebration was a great hit. Tortillas and be announced in the very near future, The June 18th OPEN HOUSE meet more nervous and insecure friends have frijoles for all. Appropriate latin costumes ing at the S.I.R. Center will feature Dr. been running around preaching the start STAY YOUNG LONGER featuring prizes for costumes and an were in abundance. Past and present evening of hilarious fun on ice, plus a Martin Hoffman, staff psychiatrist at the of a big purge of gay bars in town due empresses and their courts were also in “ WHO IS THE MYSTERY SKATER” San Francisco Center for Special Prob to the closing of two bars and the license abundance. Tequila sales hit a new high d contest. Donation for this affair is $3.50 lems. The subject selected by Dr. Hoffman transfer of another on Polk St. Whenever and no doubt the Atlas Baths across the per person; S.I.R. members will receive will be “ The Two Faces of Militancy” . you are told some far out story be sure street did a land office business that a free drink at the bar upon presentation Dr, Hoffman is the author of the to ask the rumor-monger the source of night. Thanks to Marty and Bob we all recent hood The Gay World: Male Homo his information. In most cases its “ a very had a unique and wonderful time. ‘ T ra d e m a rk of membership card. Don’t like skates? How about bicycles? sexuality and the Social Creation of Evil, good friend who knows” , but no name Important news on the Opera Club Pedal and picnic with S.I.R. at Golden published by Basic Books. (For a review is given. You might also check with the front. While Dick, the popular waiter is t o A j e ^ Gate Park, Sunday, June 29th. Cruise od this book, see VECTOR, October 1968). person or bar the rumor is about. Then vacationing in Hawaii, the famous opera the Bay (in a boat) on Sunday, July 'The paperback edition is due to be pub you will really get the straight dirt. diva, Jose, will be waiting tables every 27th. Gay-league baseball in Oakland, lished in the very near future by Bantam After a bit of redecorating, the Veaux evening, Monday through Saturday and Sunday, August 17th. Fashion Show, Books. Carre up on Russian River has reopened. then on Sunday serve bmnch and perform Sunday, August 24th. Trip to Reno, Dr. Hoffman was one time a lecturer Rikki is ready for another summer season. his opera. This tour-de-force will last DECORATING? Saturday-Sunday, September 20-21st. in Criminology at the University of Cali Another reopening is that of the Tool for most of the month of June. Presuma The second Saturday of every month, fornia in Berkeley. He received his Box after a brief bout with the tax man. bly, Jose will lose some of his baby fat. Try the Greek Way the dances at the (Center will feature a medical degree from the University of The Tool Box is scheduled to have new A major personnel change at the Opera live Rock Band; further details on all Illinois and served psychiatric residency owners but will retain David, the popular Club: Dick Walters, (also know as “sweet at the State University of New York at manager. lips” ) has left his Opera Club friends and Beautiful vases, plates these eventswill bepublishedinVECTOR, or call the Centerfor information. Special Syracuse. While serving as a research We must get down to San Jose to is back at work in North Beach. The bags, rugs, statues, consideration is given to S.I.R. members psychiatrist at Mt. Zion Hospital here, check out a new bar and restaurant new, young bartender, Rick, is ready and other at these affairs, but they are all open to he conducted the study which provided called The Galley. This welcome addition and eager to serve you. friends of S.I.R. the basic material for Gay World. Funds to the San Jose scene at 163 West Alma May 20th was anniversary time for The committee is working on a six- for this research were granted by the St. serves dinner nightly except Sunday. the “ Mistake” on 18th at Noe. Arlene Imports from month calendar, listing all activities and National Institute for Mental Health. Sunday brunch runs from 2 to 6 pm. and the two Bills kept the place packed events of all homosexual groups in the This event is open to ghe general Gordon’s, on Sansome St., is currently all the way up to closing. Congratulations Bay Area, to eliminate conflicting dates public at no charge. Dr. Hoffman will enjoying the best of both worlds. Its to all of them. Around the corner from among ourselves and to help publicize all speak at 8 pm, followed by a discussion conservative suit and tie crowd enjoy the Mistake, at the Missouri Mule, on GREECE our affairs. Please let us know the plans period and refreshments. their dinner and drinks in their familiar Market at Castro, the new chef. Bob of your group, or check with us before tasteful surroundings while the basement Peck, has been building up the Mule’s setting your dates: S.I.R. is not in throbs and pulsates for the would-be dinner business with his $2.45 special competition with any other group; we’re teeny hopper set. The basement bar is steak dinners. dark, being lit with black light, and has Vi’s Club Drake, on Sir Francis Blvd. Sitin.htçh here to be of service to the entire community. an abundance of fluorescent paint. Tony, in Fairfax, has a white elephant auction The Social Committee meets on the VECTOR thanks the editors of MAGPIE the friendly bartender, keeps an eye on scheduled for Sunday evening, June 8th. the artists doing their thing with paint S.I.R. is to be the beneficiary of the Friday, Saturday, Sunday first and third Thursday of every month for their unsolicited cooperation, under at the Center. Everyone interested in standing and good will towards S.I.R., and brush, and also the dancers doing proceeds. 11 AM to 6 PM furthering the social goals of S.I.R. is as expressed in their May issue. MAGPIE their own thing, seemingly by themselves. News of two Toms ends our column or call welcome to attend or to join the com is a new monthly magazine, published The night Willie Brown performed on for now. Tom Stuart has retired from Bradleys Corner. Thom O’Malley is B O T T L E D B Y 752-2088 or 387-0762 mittee. in Los Angeles, but covering (what they stage at the S.I.R. Center, (and a great GRENIER DISTRIBUTING CO for appointment call) the “ Frisco" scene, and all of performance it was). Chuck Boland cele covering more and more shifts at Linda’s SAN JOSE, CALIF. Oscar Villavkencio, Chairman California quite adequately. brated his birthday at the Paradox. The Tower, on Pine at Polk. 1 merely define my position. being. The author is easily overwhelmed Nontheless, I have often read by the temptation to categorize people. "VECTOR” , with a great deal of admir I have never taken a girl to a party ation for the hard work of its Editor and because it was expected of me. On some CHUCK AND DAVES eiCcHc VÍ staff, and the humor of regular contrib occasions there was a girl I wanted to Electric Supply & Repair Service PICTURE FRAMING SHOP utors such as Misses Montezuma and enjoy the evening with, and did. Other Lamp Parts — Repairs — Redeisgn Mockingbird. times I would arrive alone. Occasionally Electric Building Repairs UN. 1-5088 It is rare that I do not take serious the host would include my roommate in 110 Volt & 220 Volt • READY MADE FRAMES exceptions with the authors of lead ar the invitation, and he would attend if he We Pick Up and Deliver • PICTURE GLASS 24 Hour Emergency Service • CUSTOM FRAMING ticles, however, for I find them support was interested. I don’t recall any accus Your BankAmericard Card Welcome In response to the blast in the April ing their causes with the same half ations or inferences about our being S it OUR LOCAL ARTISTS' ARTWORK 3819 - 17th Street — San Francisco AND SAVE $ $ issue of VECTOR against “ timid, up information, mis-information, and slanted homosexual. Perhaps I am not being tight, conservative, middle-aged” homo information as exploited by supporters of sensitive enough? 431-5622 3897 18th Street at Sanchez phile movement leaders, who are afraid opposing convictions. But this is the One wonders what the executive of a Store Open Thursday & Saturday Only to commit themselves publicly as homo privilege of a writer, and I guess he has major TV Station might have had in sexuals, and are "afraid to become his reward. I” previously, therefore, re mind when Mr. Gooding visited the studio militant”, let me say that I an 42 years frained from writing “ A Letter to the to discuss an audition. Would I be grossly old, that by this suit ("see “ACLU vs. Editor” . But the article by Leo E. mistaken to assume that Mr. Gooding Corner of Clay & Fillmore IRSy, Ed.) 1 am now on Federal court Laurence in the January issue falls into Behind The Scene would not be the first homosexual ack Pleasant atmosphere for dining S.I.R. NEEDS records as an overt, active homosexual, a much different category. nowledged in the Entertainment media? Southern & International Soul Foods for the gourmet taste that I have probably made—and am FINANCIAL SUPPORT On first reading I was greatly im Would he have been offered the same Scene Cocktail Lounge downstairs—live music Thursday thru Sunday continuing to make more public appear pressed by this guy, and his apparent interview if he were average in appear for the ances (radio, TV, public lectures: as desire to be honest with the world at all ance, bespectacled and slightly balding, Lunch 11:30 to 2:30 Monday thru Friday 1969 V-D Prevention Counsel in countless governmental ad cost, but then I began to think. The but still personable and charming? Dinner 6:00 to 11:00—12:00 on weekends program ministrative proceeding, etc.), than any more I thought, the greater my con I would submit for your consideration Breakfast Set Friday & Saturday 1:00 to 5:(X) AM Closed Sunday Featuring Blueberry Cheescake other person in the Movement—all as a viction became to oppose the entire idea that there is a big difference between homosexual by explicit designation. I he is trying to promote. This not because suspecting someone is homosexual and am far from alone in this, among the I am a closet queen—quite the contrary! knowing by his own admission that he SPACE WANTED. Store bldg or loft. BACK TO NATURE. Vacation or week not-any-longer-so-young. I am the ori I do this because I am convinced that is. While the practices of some national CLASSIFIED 3GO0-5O00 sq. ft. Musi be North of Mar end. (For the Discreet). Box 265, Clear- ginator of the slogan GAY IS GOOD, people should be accepted as individuals, corporations may vary, I am not so sure ket. Contact Mr. Adams, at Ml 7-1306. lake, California 95423. and am responsible for introducing it to and not as members of a particular that advancement would come as quickly, the Homophile Movement. category, represented by the best, or if at all, to the widely known homosexual. ackadsxkdgcfc GAY? DRINKING PROBLEM? Others I don’t really consider myself as middle- worst that category can produce. I am INTERESTED IN FLYING? Aircraft, that OPEN 1-5 DAILY have found a way. We meet Fridays at He may eventually be forced outentirely. is. Send name & particulars, (certificates (470 Clipper Street) aged, but I suppose there are those who not convinced that Gay is good, or I try to avoid offending people. If I 8;30 p.m. at 261 Fell St. off courtyard in would. I can only say that, taking me Straight is-good, or Black is good, or held, etc.) to VECTOR, box 69. 150 or VICTORIAN COTTAGE in San Francisco. rear. For information call 567-4055. were to stand up in my church, where I 170 Cessna available. View of Bridge & Twin Peaks Irom rear. upon that ground, one goes as badly White is good. This is the statement of am well known, and announce my homo Situated btwn Castro/Diamond, 25th/26th GAY MALES - get on FREE mailing astray in stereotyping all middle-aged the slogan-writer, and the button-maker, sexuality, I would offend some very homophile leaders as one does in stereo who currently has his reward in consider STRAIGHT OR GAY? Let me teach you Sts. 5 rms, mod birch kit, copper pipes, lists! Zip, 11-Box 371, Los Angeles, CA sweet people. Yet I am sure the Rector to Play! Classical or popular piano, that is. garage, lovely yd. Taxes S457.78. Lot; 90028. typing all homosexuals—or all of anybody able financial profit. I submit for your knows the story. I am equally sure he else. The “ new breed of young gay kids” consideration that a person who must Call Camps, 386-0312. Approx 28 x 115. PRICE S25.000. Try couldn’t care less. $3,000. down. FOR SALE — 2 stores side by side. No. 1 may well be where the future lies, but announce to the world that he is Gay is Most of my immediate family realize they most certainly are not the only ones no more mature and secure than the guy DRAFT HELP, counseling service. Mon 647-5982 Adult Book Store, No. 2 Gift Shop.' I am gay, but when we get together, day thru Saturday 9 to 5. Memo on homo (Carlson) Across from major hotel. A perfect idea with “ that kind of courage” , and they posing as straight to impress the hetero there are far more interesting things to can still learn a thing or two from us sexual world. sexuality, 6^ per copy. 3684 18th St., SF. for 2 lovers. 362-1678. occupy our time than discussing the vices 863-0775. who are a bit older, but haven’t yet The date Mr. Laurence escorted to the and virtues of homosexuality. 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Washington, D.C. with the appearance of a bench-warmer, There are a number of other items rather than a football hero; yet a swell 25-35, no hangups. Call Steve, 863-8064. HELP BURNED OUT SIR MEMBER re among the writer’s recent articles which place some of the mure than 600 gay S.I.R. MEMBERS are invited to read the At one time I was very much interested guy when you got to know him. require comment, but I have already in S.I.R. Membership, but “ fell by the Why did Mr. Laurence point out so BUTCH GUYS. Referral Service for books recently lost in uninsured fire. Send same chapter in the Bible each Sunday. said too much. I believe you get the Leather guys. Cowboys, Bodybuilders, list of titles you can spare. Jim Lawbaugh, June 1 - Matthew 22; June 8 - the next wayside” after attending several open many incidental observations about the picture. Mr. Laurence has pictured an chap who goes out of his way to con Folsom St. Men. 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Ä i e AU activities (except Members-Only Monthly Business Meeting) are open to friends o f S IR and guests. Meetings and activities not otherwise noted take place at SIR Center, 83 Sixth Street, San Francisco. Call 781-1570 for further information. May 29-30-31 THE GLASS MOUNTAIN 9 PM - 2 AM 16/mon Community Services Committee 8 PM all weekend Rock Band plays for 3 nights SIR BOWLING LEA G U E, Park Bowl 9 PM Thur,Fri,Sat of dancing at SIR Center. 17/tues Ways 8i Means Committee 7 PM Lights, Prices, Groovy Religious Committee, 1256 Page St., Apt. 1 8 PM Peoples. $6 for all 3, $2.50 Funding Committee 8 PM per nite. Chess Group, call 781 -1570 for place 18/wed Gourmet Dinner at S IR , $1.50 7 PM DR. MARTIN HOFFMAN, (psychiatrist, author 8 PM IN will be out in June, and when 2/mon Membership Committee 7 PM of best-selling "Gay World"), speaks at SIR it's out, IN will be IN. IN magazine Publications Committee (July VECTOR plans) 8 PM MONTHLY OPEN HOUSE. will not be the Reader's Digest, or Community Services Committee 8 PM D iscussion—Ref reshments. SIR BOWLING LEA G U E, Park Bowl 9 PM Time, or Playboy, but THE 7 PM 3/tues Religious Committee, 1256 Page St., Apt. 1 8 PM 19/thur Small Activities Committee MONTHLY national magazine re Social Committee 8 PM flecting the good gay life, demon 4/wed Public Relations Committee 7 PM MEMBERS ONLY - MONTHLY BUSINESS 8 PM 20/fri NEW DISCUSSION GROUP — Speakers, at 7:30 strating what capable, professional MEETING Center writers, photographers and artists 5/thurs Small Activities Committee 7 PM Conversation Group, 1256 Page St., Apt. 1 8 PM can do with the opportunity to be Social Committee 8 PM 21/sat DANCE, SIR NITE CLUB. Members $1, Guests 9 PM themselves. 6/fri NEW DISCUSSION GROUP - Speakers, at 7:30 $1.50. Lights, Prizes. 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Bring your own eats. 10 AM 23/mon Legal Committee 8 PM SIR BOWLING LEA G U E, Park Bowl 9 PM 9/mon Legal Committee 8 PM SIR BOWLING LEA G U E, Park Bowl 9 PM 24/tues SIR BOARD MEETING — members may attend 8 PM 10/tues SIR BOARD M EETING — members may attend 8 PM 25/wed SIR Center Committee 8 PM Poetry Workshop. Call 863-1647 for place. 8 PM 11/wed SIR Center Committee 8 PM Citizens Alert — Board Meeting (C-A members 6:30 26/thur Political Committee 8 PM please attend). Glide Methodist Church. 27/fri NEW DISCUSSION GROUP — Speakers, at 7:30 Poetry Workshop. Call 863-1647 for place. 8 PM Center 12/thur Political Committee 8 PM Conversation Group, 1256 Page St., Apt. 1 8 PM 28/sat DANCE, SIR NITE CLUB. Members $1, Guests 9 PM 13/fri NEW DISCUSSION GROUP - Speakers, at 7:30 $1.50. Lights, Prizes Center THE M ICHELLE SHOW, Call 621-0186. 8:15 Conversation Group, 1256 Page St., Apt. 1 8 PM 29/sun BIC YC LE RIDING & PICNIC, Golden Gate 2 PM 14/sat LIVE ROCK BAND DANCE - SIR NITE CLUB. 9 PM Park. Meet at Stanyan Cyclery, 672 Stanyan. Members $1, Guests $1.50. Bring your own lunch. 15/sun FATHERS' DAY THE M ICHELLE SHOW, Call 621-0186. 7 PM PAGE 26 ^ ^ I H#/nv. 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(Content of future issues of towards, and curiosities concerning the E homosexual community and homosexual VECTOR will be selected on the basis of the ratings you give the items on o> organizations, as mediated by degree of the -sheets attached. You want more skin—you’ll get it. You want more homosexual militancy and in comparison (T with other minority groups and anti fiction—you’ll get it. You want more drag, more social science, more o minority groups. Also to be explored leather, more law, more out-of-town news, more chicken, more anything— would be inter and intra-group hostilities and curiosities together with the effects you’ll get it. But, you’ll have to let us know you want it . . . by filling of socio-demographic factors. The study out and mailing in those rating sheets, now, NOW and TRIPLE NOW! Optional additional information -Gay happenings in other cities. ___ What’s happening in politics. 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A rating of 0 indicates you are extremely sure not to read dressed gay male is wearing. you. interested. We just want the statistics. Still prefer not to fill this out? whatever ------The hustler scene. ____Reports on the committees in S.I.R. a given item. You may use any other number, from 0 to 100, ___ Interviews with public figures— ____ The Hippy scene and the homo OK—just mail in the rating sheets. F'eel cooperative? OK—fill out the number best expresses your personal degree of interest in reading a given Playboy style. sexual. next section in total or in part. WHATEVER YOU DO, FILL OUT AND ____Personal experience stories. item Make sure you rate all items. 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