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Tickets Available at: San Francisco Los Angeles HEADLINES BODYCENTER i a a T o K f e i n s t e í k S.F. CHIEF OF Po l ic e 549 Castro & 1217 Polk 8711 W. 3rd Street “LILLIE LAW” CONCENTRATES ON “CRIME” OF SOLICITATION FOR LEGAL SEX WHILE KILLERS AND THIEVES ROAM THE STREETS & HALLWAYS! POLK MERCHANTS GROUP SUPPORTS CHIEF MURPHY! slaughter (slo-ter) Act of killing; violent or wanton destruction of life; Or send payment with self addressed, stamped violently or ruthlessly; execute. envelope to: Webster’s Dictionary In an interview in the GREAT OUDOOR ADVENTURES SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept.16------Nicholas Ritus, 31 dead pn Polk 1618 Castro, San Francisco 94114 Street. Killed by a savage pack of human beings from another section of local morning paper, Phone (415) 641-4020 San Francisco! the San Francisco Ritus and his friend Barry Mabus were visitors in our City from Seattle Chronicle, Mabus allegedly Washington. Mabus will return to Seattle with a tale of horror of how he said, "there was no place himself nearly lost his life to a pack of self-hating, gay-hating animals from to escape from what was the Mission District who "invaded" the Polk Street area, early Sunday morn happening...... there was no ing, about 3 A.M., and for no reason other than the fact that the accused place to run------just the murderers thought the two men were gay, leaped from the low-rider car, terror." PROTEST VICE-PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH'S VISIT TO SF and began stabbing Nicholas Ritus to death. Plunging the blade into the In custody, thanks to the descrip­ 2 To 2 Daily October 1st...... see page 5 info. Seattle man repeatedly as he, Ritus in vain, tried to escpae and while one tion of the accused killers auto, by FOCUS NEWS of the animals in the auto shouted out encouragement to plunge the blade Mabus, are, Carlos Zuniga, 26 of in again. And Mabus himself was struggling with another of the vicious 333 Potrero who was booked for alleged humans, who tried to spill his blood and life onto the streets of our investigation of homicide; Samuel G. City. Mabus escaped, wounded, and now recovering, and anxious to leave. Picazo, 24, 555 Naples Street; also > y ' - " C / o police arrested Alfredo Razo, 22 of 667 Badan Street for investigation of being an accessory to the crime, and police say they are still looking A NEVI CONCEPT for the fourth auto passenger. VAdvertise or Self-appointed "gay leaders" met with Dianne Feinstein, their Mayor on IN JOURNALISM Monday following the slaughter on Polk to express their anger over the Be Forgotten m killings (all were from the Castro of course!), and the Mayor did her usual "gay soft-shoe dance" for them, and they left quite satisfied with themselves that they had met with The Mayor! But many Polk and Tenderloin/Central City residents feel that the Mayor 398 12th St. t í is a great contributor to the problem of low-riders invading the Polk and Tenderloin harassing, beating and now, even killing gay men (no reports of any assaults of lesbians in this area for several months now). As, the low-rider mentality is to "invade" the "gay areas" after anight of SOLI M ail: 3 2 4 . 14thStreet, San Frandstxj, California 94103 (415) 8856979 drinking and dancing with their "women." and later, after 1 am. to go out with their usually alcohol-induced machismo, and "beat the fags. Typical low-rider macho-mentality. Super sexis.t and all induced by the PUBLISHED EVERY OTHER THRUSDAY BY THE ORTHODOX Roman Catholic Church's long anti-gay attitude passed on down to the EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF GOD, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORA- Managing Editor: Rt. Reverend Raymond Broahears, DD youth. SEPTEMBER 19. 1981 Contributors: Carl Driver Mike Cormeir Feinstein's police usually are harassing gays for every imaginable reason Ed DoUak Wm! “Duke** Murray Pern Don Sister in the early evening hours for such terrible crimes of ' suspicion of solici­ Distributed by: i. Russo & Associates. ting for sex" but are booked bn charges like "obstructing a doorway" of ‘V D ? demand jobs being sponsored by GAY CALIFORNIA FOCUS ON FILE AT: Homosexual Information the AFL-CIO and other labor groups. It will begin at 12 Noon at Center, Los Angeles, Calif. a closed store. Feinstein's police are few in number after 1 ;30 am when the Embarcadero Palaza. Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings and photo* ggS-6979 the "low-rider mentality" gang goes into action, and not just in the Polk graphs submitted if they are to be returned and no responsiDiUty can be Various gay and lesbian groups have already endorsed the rally... assumed for unsolicited materials. All rights to letters, art and photo* To Your Our Readers: either, but in the Castro and on Market. Some of you may remember ^aphs sent to Gay California Focus Magazine will be treated as uncondi* This is our fourth issue of the Gay California Focus Magazine. ^ e Stonewall Gay Democratic Club, Solidarity, the Barbary Coast tionally assiued for publication pumoses and as subject to Focus's right Robert Hillsborough who was killed by the same type of thugs who also to edit and comment editorially. Publication of the name' photograph And on behalf of the Orthodox Episcopal Church of God, Inc., my publisher, I wish Democratic Club to mention but three of the groups. or likeness of any person or organization in articles or advertising in to thank the lesbian, qay, and straight communities of northern Criifornia for their lived in about the same area as the accused. Gay California Focus Magazine is not to be construed as any indica­ The Peoples Anti-War Mobilization will have a contingent at the rally tion of the sexual orientation of such person or organization. The support, letters and calls of encouragement, and generally positive reception. We are Feinstein's police have done little about violent crimes in the area, as well opinions expressed by the columnists, letter writers, and comm- trying to ^ve you a publication that will help you to live better, by informing you of as a soaring rate of robberies and burgleries in the Central City. Obviously and you are being urged by them to join the Labor Focus of P A M entors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position various things which other publications aimed at the lesbian/gay communities do not of Gay California Focus Magazine or the Corporation. While the plainclothes Vice Unit finds it safer and easier to bust safe-gays. on, “"'"9 office on 24th Street at’ we have many fine advertisers who support this magazine by do. We have a long way to go. We have wonderful staffers, such as Carl Driver, our 821-6545. their advertising. Gay California Focus Magazine cannot 94 murders in San Francisco this year. accept responsiDility for advertising claims made by adver­ theatre reviewer; H.L. Perry our travel person; and Ed Dollak,our columnist on Q ty T^e Lesbian/Gay Focus of P.A.M. will also have a contingent there. tisers. Hall and City affairs, as well as his wonderful drawings. Each of us thank you, and And then, what about the media-seeking self-styled vigilantes called the This publication does not make political endorsements This important rally to demand jobs is being held nationwide with and no article on any political subject should be taken want you to know we appreciate you. ^od bless each of you real good! OK? Guardian Angels, the residents of the Central City/Polk do not need or over 250,000 expected in Washington, D.C. as a stand either for or against candidate or legislation. reverend ray broshears want them. The residents of the area demand justice, and an end to **Today is the first day of the rest of your life...God managing editor. loves y o u ...... d o y o u love yourself?** ed ito r. police harassment now. reverend ray broshears __ FOCUS fmBars IS YOUR HOME FOCUS TRAVELS FOCUS NEWS SECURE? WITH H.L. FERRY Prevent Burglary Deadbolts, Windowlocks SAIM FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept.15------GAY NEWSPAPER FOLDS BY ORDER OF FEDERAL COURT 431-0571 - Mardi Gras will be February 20th thru February 24th in ‘82 and The Sentinel, the second oldest gay publication was declared bankrupt Station House Travel, has put a great package together! Two persons complete security BOYCOTT GOO at the request of the creditors and thus U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Lloyd sharing a Deluxe Regency room at the Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, is King gave the order, thus allowing the creditors to try and gain some of for less only $249.00 each. I don’t think you can beat the price. Of course TIM E TO STEP UP THE COOPS this is Plus airfare! The above price includes transfers to and from the the money owed them by Charles Lee Morris. Staff members arrived at call in a.m. or evo. for appt. BOYCOTT...... "The time for the office of the paper on Monday only to find the door-locks changed. Airport, (2) cocktail parties, 2 pieces of luggage in and out of the hotel, and there are other goodies being planned to make your stay at Mardi pussyfooting around is over!" With They went to the home of publisher Morris on Hartford St. off Castro to those words, the Bay Area Coors Gras one to remember! The airfare is $385.00 if you book before Octo­ try and seek the whys and wherefores, particularly in regard to their pay ber 1st, so book right away so yjou can be guranteed that price. Lord Boycott Committee announced that checks. Morris was unavailable for comment. But he did tell one local Lesbian/Gay bars in the Bay Area knows what the airlines will offer after that date! If there is a price hike, daily,that he owned the name Sentinel and that the corporation which he would be targeted for various you’ll have to pay more, but should they go down you will be given a headed was sued, not him, and that he was still going to try to publish refund for the difference. Lets hope! The above prices aregood for San actions in months fa come in an ^ Thi fc«nTW the paper. Yet, his printer Warren's Waller Press was one of his creditors. Francisco and Seattle leaving from Los Angles would be slightly less. effort to educate their customers kiV * Morris bought the paper from William Edward BeardemphI, a gay recluse For reservations or more info, call (415) 664-8995 or 563-1481. as to why not to patronize those in Mendicino County, and it is reported that he still owes him money too. particular bars betraying the gay Want to go to Sacramento for a short cruise? Well? Now that I have and lesbian liberation movement your attention...... there is a riverboat that does go up the Sacramento , HOUSTON, Texas, Sept.5------KILLER OF GAY ACTIVIST FREED! around the Bay Area. River this fall. The M.V. Emperor sails from San Francisco each weekend Houston Police Officer, Kevin M. McCoy, 26, who was charged with now thru November. The trip is narrated and you’ll see some seldom ^en The bars owned by Hans, are the having murdered gay political activists, F r ^ Paez in June 1980, was areas of California fiUed with historical signifigance. There are one and two day cruises. You 11 leave the City worst offenders, as Hans has shown found not-guiltv, by a jury "of his peers" only after four hours of back and sail up the Delta for seven (7) hours to our State Capitol and taken for a 2% hour stay m Old Sacramento. little support for gay liberation in Those that chose the two day stay are put up in a nearby hotel and then the following day you 11 sail room chatting. the City via the M.V, Norton. The price for the two day tour is but $29.50....^d tbo^ who go for just the one the past but a lot of support for the The Officer claimed that Paez, 27, offered to "perform oral copulation" day, after you arrive in Sacto and see the sights in Old 'Town, you’ll be bused back to the City. gay dollar into his pocket. He owns on he and his buddy, also a Houston cop, Steven Cain. He stated that PROTEST RALLY SET FOR the 501's on Post Street, the Part­ OCTOBER FIRST IN THE How about a seven (7) day stay in in Honolulu? Do you reaUy want to cruise longer? Then why not go to he attempted to arrest the gay activist and that the gun "went off acci­ Hawaii for seven days aboard the Oceanic Independence, which is called Hawaii s only floatmg island. ners on Post and Larkin, the Rain­ dently." He said that Paez wouldbe alive today if he had not "resisted UNION SQUARE...... There will be a protest rally in the This ship departs October 3rd, and the ship hits four islands with five ports of call. The prices start at $1,349 bow Cattle Company, the Cinch on arrest." But, the Grand Jury indictment stated that the off-duty cop and I know it sounds high ( or does it?) but the price includes airfare to and from San Francisco, taxes, your Polk and the Golden Rivet on 9th was "under the influence of alcohol" at the time of the incident, and he Union Square near the Hyatt Union food for the seven days and glorious nights. And should you want to stay over for some sun. well, tor $199 Street. had admitted to the Grand Jury that "he placed the loaded gun at the Square Hotel against the Reagan cut­ you can spend three glorious days and two sensous nights in Honolulu. . At this time, the Cinch and the head Paze and that the gun went off accidently." Yet this testimony was backs and the Moral Majority. And if you prefer to fly to Honolulu for a visit, then there is a trip for $379 per person, ^ o to a room Rainbow Cattle Company are selling not allowed in the actual trial, so the obviously guilty gay-killer cop goes It is set for 3 PM on Thursday which includes round trip fare hotel, flower lei greeting, roundtrip transfers and porterage. This fall special is Coors with bar personnel making remarks of a nature would could cause free to terrorize more gays in the city of Houston Texas. Justice-down- October 1st. Vice-President George running thru December 16th....and there are two options for outer islands as weU. i o Hans some trouble in the future. And if the education of the customers Texas-way! Bush will be speaking at 5:30 at the Or have you been cruising and found a friend that lives in Hawaii? ....hows about a $319 airfare only. It is for of the Raibow Cattle Co., and the Cinch are not considered effective by meeting of the "gay" Republicans seven days and runs from Tuesday to Tuesday or Wednesday to Wednesday. the Boycott Committee, investigations into the operational aspects of the (Concerned? Repubs for Individual Cruising and more cruising...... there is a Gay Caribbean cruise February 20th thru the 27th in ‘82 aboard two businesses will be investigated by requesting agencies to look see. Rights.) Call the Gay Liberation the M.S. World Renaissance. The prices start at ,$775 perperi« aa^.MF^^ykrlfe^^e^That ?iw p r i l l s Alliance 885-6979 for info.______The south of Market bar, the Ambush, with Kerry Bowman formerly of but they say it is due to the Cinemattachine (Mattachine Society) blatantly sells Coors as well, thus defacto giving support to the Moral Majority-type organizations which IN MEMORIUM increasing fuel costs. Coors Beer magnate Joeseph Coors is either a member or, or helps to Did you know that there is Five(5) great Half-A-Tank round trip outings from Santa Rosa?? They are put together by their Chamber « t Commerce If you have fundsor direct. The south of Market "sleeze" crowd apparently is not not been through the “wine country” , Sonoma, Valley of the Moon, Old Faithtul, too worried about the dangers of the Moral Majority either. FOCUS_, you have not lived, as the country up there is lovely and weat for the weekend out­ But 99% of the south of Market gay bars do not sell Coors Beer which Tommy , ing and Santa Rosa now has three ray bars. The Russian River is just a short drive they should be applauded. Meaning from Santa Rosa, but that should be a trip by itself. r- . that only 1% are "sleeze" types. Great Outdoors Adventures (GOA) is putting on a Gay Nightat Marnott s Great America on Saturday October 10th. £won’t go into detail as their ads are aH,oyer The Head Quarters announced they Thom pson SJ! and on two o^TthisVssue'of Gay Focus, and you can buy your tickets at Head- are out of Coors and will not reorder, lines, 5^79 Castro -and------1217 Polkstrasse------and—; they -----haveir, group ^ ■ rates of . 20 or more. Tn, and Skip is to be commended for this EAGLE The Big G Rodoe’s first annual Inter-cities Rodeo will be a two day even. The You »he consumer....do your stuff!!! 1946-1981 WASHINGTON, Sept.l4- Rodeo itself will be held at Hayward’s RoweUs Rodeo Arena on Dublin Canyon Road This is just east of Hayward itself. There are 11 different events and the all The Reverend Jerry Falwell, round cowboy and cowgirl” will receive SI ,000 prize This shoirid be alot m fun..... founder and leader of the Moral for info call (209) 847-1839. There is a bamdance scheduled at Centennial Hall, Majority, Inc., out of Lynch­ 22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward on Friday September 25th with the Rounder band burg, Vii^inia, has laimched a and the Foggy City Squares. On September 26th at California Hall, the b ^ d Stir massive campaign to have the Crazy will b t playing and the Barbary Coast doggers' will p«forming. Tickets for IBAMHilU.IIIDAHaBIL Congress repeal the recently en­ this one are available at Rainbow Cattle Company and the Turf Club (Hayward)., also acted District of Columbia, “gay at Go West Youngman on 18th at Castro. So go western young men, see ya all there! rights ordinance.’’ The measure Jamaica anyone? How would you like to spend seven (7) nights in the luxurious legalizes both homosexuality and private villa Seagreen on Montega Bay? The Villa has its own pool, housekeeper, adultry (sex out of wedlock.) cook, gardner/houseman. You leave the City on December 26th via PamAm and re­ Resolutions from Falwell were introduced in the U.S. House of Repre- turn January 3rd, includes meals, complimentary beverage on plane, taxes, airport transfers, baggage to and from Montega Bay airport. This is a group and the pnce is senatives by Congressman Phillip Crane (R-IUinois) and in the U.S. Sen­ S66S per person. There are only seven units so hurry on this one. ate by the homophobic Senator Jerimiah P. Denton, Republican also, of The SF Tavern Guild will be going to Reno in mid-October and the price is 534 Alabama (Denton during his campaign last fall stated that if elected he for the bus and one night in a hotel. You 11 get S20 back in cash, S2S in drink^nd would work to make both adultry and homosexualty the “death penalty’ gaming coupons. A free buffet plus a lot more goodies not firmed up as yet. this ...... and he is a close friend of Vice-President George Bush who is soon to appear at the Hyatt Union Square as a guest of the gay republicans .... **^S^F. MuLmn o7 A rf--“The Nude in Photography” thru &pt. 27 At the deYou­ CRIR). Congress has until the 6th of October to veto the Washington ng Museum— “The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany” extended thru October 4th gay rights measure (Bush is to ^pear on the 1st of October before the Celebration S;F. Embarcadero Center thru Sept. 19th. l^d race and ^'Shts & sadly-gay republicans here in SF). parade at Napa Sept. 19 & 20. 50s & 60s Car Rally in Santa Cruz September 25 thru Falwell says that if the measure goes through, the law “would become &ptember 27th. Wine Festival, Free, Parma Park in San Jose, Sept. 20th. Jazz Fes­ a model and this would signal as to what is right for the entire nation.’’ tival in Guemeville, Sept. 26 & 27. Festival in Sonoma, with parade, wine, art, gems, The District of Columbia are second-class citizens, as they must go to flowers. Sept. 26 & 27th. This should keep you busy until the next issue! If you need any information on the Congress for final approval of any laws they pass. Currently there is anything in this column or any of your travel needs, wehre , a drive to make th^District of Columbia “independent” by giving to it gay bar, etc., then Please Call (415) 664-8995 and if I don t know, then 111 find out statehood or Commonwealth status. Under the Home Rule Act, all laws enacted by the District of Clumbia must be submitted to Congress for fofor you. K tlH either approval or disapproval within thirty days. Happy Cruising...... H.L.!!!!!!! Gay groups throughout the nation arg being urged to lobby their local IN Congressmen/women and U.S. Senators to vote against the two measures. Both San Francisco Congressmen, John and Phillip Burton have already indicated they will vote “no” on the Falwell measure and will lobby oth­ < 0 ALWAYS HAN CONDITIONED • 2140 HABKET STBEET AT CHURCH er Members of Congress to vote likewise. eiiimMMtieiHiSMi « « « « « There is a demonstration being planned against the rneasures when the BOYCOTT COORS Vice-President appears here before the sadly-gay republican group CRIR. FOCUS FABLEST FOCUS TPOfJTTS V iew s r Dianne Feinstein-Blum, Andwe’U bewn this one NUTRITION PAGE ONE OF THREE.....we are off and running once more. GARY MENGER HAS SOLD OUT.... Advertise or with a bit of badnews....at least for him and his tans. The his “publication” which has the former k Mayor of San Francisco! hunk or The Blond, Jimmy Cash/Field, will not be returning to “society” for a time as memTCr of the San Francisco Bay Area DE GUSTroUS NON EST DISPUTANDUM ------there is no dispute Ms. Feinstein was not it seems that the law arm of th(the bluepigs stretched all the way north and grabbed him Critics Circle, Douglas Dean Goodman Be Forgotten elected to her post by a out of the Bay Area jail he wasvas awaiting ag hisIns hoped-for-release.hoped But this Bitond-hunk will as a writer, as well as John Karr, the concerning tastes. This is something which many of the food-crusaders most likely get a year or more. Those Lostt AngejesAngeles queensi. will receive their reward” porno reviewer of a gay publication and and self-appointed popular nutrition experts fail to take into consideration mandate by any stretch for doing thTs to bur Jimmy. Jim Gabbert of IŒZO channel 20 should remember our a sprinkling of ads, most of which are L when they warn you about the dangers of eating this or skippuig that. If of the imagination. Yet, Jimmy as well, as they did have a lovely time on the Gab’s yacht in Sausalito-lands. Menger’s clients, as he books in groups, you like the taste of salami, go ahead and eat salami, even tho they tell you in the manner she has Hope you get our sooner than you expect Jimmy. We’ll be in touch more often via the mostly the same old faces and voices, K about all the junk and “bad things” that go into making it. Life is too ran City Hall, you would males, excuse me, mails. sold out costs $10 for 12 issues and you short to worry about these things. Eating should be a pleasure and not a have thought she had the JIM OF THE ARENA IS NOW JIM of the Numbers in pissy Pacific Heights, thanks to can obtain them at Fanny’s, Trinity Place, Sutro Baths, and possinly the . ,. chore. mandate of the gods. a strong note of praise from his former boss and former lover Terry Thompson. We do New Bell Saloon. Well laid out, small, done on an offset press, it could become sold The basis of good nutrition is very simply a varied diet. Any repeti^- During her elected tenure hope Jim does well up north there in pissy heights. They aren’t too used to seeing a ous or highly restricted diet may be nutritionally deficient after a variable real man that far north of Market. out truly with time. she has shown herself to CELEBRITY EDDIE VAN was by the place the other day ^ d even this writer w ^ period of time. be a very vicious political shark, to say the least, for those that have RED EYElUPPED OFF?.....yes tis true, the manager “ Bill” seems to have “borrowed” stunned. Eddie has a smart looking bit of hair above the Canned or frozen foods are excellent, particularly when fresh foods are about S4,000 and then some and then flew off to lands crossed her, have attested to the pettiness shown to them by Dianne. lip giving him a sexual look, and he has gotten such a smaU waist that it is unreal. And out of season. Ms. Feinstein has shown absolutely no sympathy for the poor of San unknown. Poor Boo and Roy just can’t seem to get that old bar going right. They also suclw tan you wouldn’t believe, and of course the usual do-cteds hangmg from lus lost startender David to a south of Market leather bistro (they serve pretzels). Oh well, Convenience foods are usually more convient but they are substantially Francisco. She continually endorses cuts in the SF General Hospital, as neck, and looking most debonair in his all black silk outfit. Eddie Van, a legend mhis more expensive than unprocessed foods. they are sure to keep doing poorly as they have a south of Market “reject” working for owntime just celebrated his forty-first birthday and looks 33. well as cuts in social services and housing services. Ms. Feinstein lives them now. One bars loss is definately another bar’s loss in this case! He said that his Celibrity Showcase magazine will be out soon and that we shall all be Some foods are nutritionally better when eaten raw, but many other and eats extremely well in her high fenced mansion on Lyon Street. This QUEEN I BETTY-BULLET de Muscatele Meadows, (Chris of the Frisco) is a bit happy surprised. Yes Eddie, it it comes out that will be the surprise! foods are better for you when cooked. Most foods reti^ their nutritional is perhaps why she is so cold and indifferent to the needs of the poor. these daze and knights. Seems he has found a lover...from DOES THE CMC REALLY think they can have another Carnival after all the trouble value when cooked or prepared properly, but overcookii^ will destroy Her apathy and patronizing pity for the muder of a gay visitor to our Wino Park? dear? Heavens, you are festive! Oh yes your majesty, who is this “Miss they caused certain people and lies that were tola by much nutritional value and often the taste as weU. Swamp Woman?” Is he a dilly silly dumn dumb? Or is it your new lover? City this week stinks to the high heavens. Words, cheap meaningless those who attended their mess last year? They should rethink the entire situation! Some people don’t like to eat meat for a variety of reasons, includii^ words are all that anyone can expect from a person of her cold devious POOR LUCIOUS PAUL BENTLY, he went and opened a Video Palace south of Mar­ their abhorrence of killing other animals. We acknowledge this as a legiti­ STAGE DOOR THEATRE is going back to being a regular movie house, which is nice personality. Compassion, understanding, mercy, are three words that ket street, but it seems that he was not too aware of The Stage Door on Mason just off Geary, went into an mate reason for being vegetarian. Without meat, variety becomes even pending legislation in the Halls of the City which are going to place these places under art film house some years back playing all sorts of blah sufferring iunk. "^en it be­ more important to assure that some of the vitamins and minerals normally this woman who was born with both a gold and a silver spoon in her the Feinstein Porno Law, and all who have such x-rated (partial or lots) will have to came some kind of an “experience'’ which wasn’t all that great. Now, it has been found primarily in meat are consumed in adequate amounts. Some vege­ mouth, simply cannot seem to comprehend except in the way of Marie apply for a pom-permit. sold and to the people who own the Regency I & II, so it will be called the Regency tarians do eat milk and eggs and for them the problem is less severe. Antonette, “Let them eat cake!” Only in the case of our City, “Let them HOT TIMES IN THE OLD MARLOWE?....seems that room 51 at thé Marlowe Hotel is III and will be reopening soon with first class first run films. About time too! Man is an omnivore: he heats meat and vegetable naturally and with eat one another!” A political shame on San Francisco for her election! a hot swinging room, so this writer calls up MARKET STREET CINEMA goes punk tonight. September 17th is the date of the equal facility. There is nothing unnatural or dangerous about eating meat. _ to check the story out and the very silly clerk admits all over the phone. How veiy un- debutUCUUI of Ul “punk” JJUIIIV at a t the tilt Market iTaatixvt, Street uvav-v* Cinema ■w.-.w...- and -j.»- the smart. Also, they had x-rated videos playing in their TV room which is a no-no. This Eating meat has never been shown to cause any illness, does not predispose We do not believe that specif rejuvenative or spiritual values ascribed area residents and Merchants are howling. And the character that owns it and has to somnolence or sloth, cannot conceivably be the cause “of all m ^ s to various food preparations or diets can be established. ^ ^ is not the south of Market kiddies. On yes, why don’t you paint the outside of that ruined this once beautiful movie palace, wants a dance permit which he is sure not tired place....heavens know you can afford it with those outrageous rents. ments,” does not make man make war and does not make people violent.... Birdseed and honey diets rise and fall from time to time, and it is easy get, as he is being opposed by the CCNA (Central City Neighbors). Can t you just see (some of the most vicious, primitive tribes are vegetoains). Meat is, how- KOREAN BOBS.... is what they are calling a Polk landmark, Bob’s at the corner of Market Street all sprayed painted up? Yuks! to find some crackpot touting the unique value of P^'^^^ranate ^eds or Polk and Sacramento as Bob lost his lease and some very enterpri­ ever, very expensive and inefficient source of protein and will certainly be- an all brown-rice and water diet. Ignore them or we shall all be eatmg al LANDMARK CLOSED.....but it is hopeful of reopening, as Harry Ho refused to listen come increasmgly unavailable as the world’s population increases. sing Koreans, none named Bob we’re sure, bought this gold-mine comer up and have to repeated ABC warnings about his license bemg one for falfa sprouts and little else. reopened using the landmark name and they have cleaned the place up and are sure to a dinner house and continued on without serving food, so they came in \and locked Children and women (pregnantl need milk. No on else needs it but it While it offends us from a purely esthetic and emotional ^le^o rn t to make lottsa yaiikee dollah! Lots of luck to you gang. Good food makes for good cus­ him down. He has now reapplied for a regular permit and will surely be denied as he is good food for anyone. If you drink milk, the non-fat or skim milk is as note that you can purchase cream wthout cream and beef stroganoff with­ tomers and lottsa cash. will be oppposed by numerous who are tired of the violence and drugs in and out of good as whole milk and it is lower in calories, lower in unnecessary anunal out m eat,\here is probably nothing intrinsically bad or harmful m ^ch TORICOS, 35 MASON STREET...is a new “landmark” as an old friend of everyones the Landmark. Understand that the ABC is “moving in” on some other places for fats, and less expensive. synthetic foods, and we may find as the pimulation ^rovvs, we will b^^ is back in biz once again in the food biz. He used to doing business under a dinner house liquor permit yet no longer serve food. Sugar and carbohydrates do not cause diabetes. „ . , j Sreasingly obliged to turn to synthetic foods and seaweed to feed aU the own the old Caboose on Turk Street...for those of us vÆo can remember that far back... MADAM LESLIE has quit as manager of the Cookery....the work was too hard on a Most people would do well to east less sugar in the form of candy, c ^ e and and now he has a walk in fast food “super burrito” place on Mason just across from the . person his age. Besides it was interferring with his night life too. pastries, eat more green vegetables, eat fewer eggs, eat less red nieat and ^ great deal is known about nutrition but much ^ o r e is unknown, Corkyized Peter Pan. They are open from noon til 10 pm and the burritos are simply Now, for more on this and other fast breaking news, read Fables on 11 and 14. delicious. Good luck to Easy. Easy is the name of the owner. more white meat (poultry, fish), eat less animal fat and more vegetable confused and incorrect. As consumers of food, we should msist «« the oils eat less salt, and eat fewer calories. Note that we stress the terms less most careful supervision of food growing m d processmg to keep the poi- BOB BUSH QUITS THE SF EAGLE....contrary to rumors sexy Bob Bush of Folsom magazine did not get fired as assistant manager and’ m ore an d not none or only. Eat what you like but try to avoid exce- S ns to an absolute minimum; we should be careful to separate the real of the exciting SF Eagle but he simply quit. Seems that Bob seriously doesn’t like the sscs problems that warrant attention and concern from the unsupported claims music very loud and the customers do, so he quit in a huff. El Dorado Bob also seems Although not estabUshed with certainty, saturated fats (^im al fats) and mouthings of food cranks. _ . to have “quit” on his lanky lover of sometime. Rod. Let us hope they patch that up. probably tend to predispose to early atherosclerosis and written by ARTHUR FRANK, M.D. and Bob is young and energetic so he’ll be around for some time yet. seems logical to try to minimize animal fats (hard or saturated fats) and STUART FRANK, M.D. FAREWELL TOMMY...... Farewell to a very fine human being, dear Tommy Thompson replace them vsath vegetable or fish oils. . ^ Th^ nhove exernt is from "The People's Hankhook o f Medical Care. ” Written by two ....who used to work at the Brig, the Arena, the Plunge and Sugar makes things taste better, and it probably can’t harm y««. ^u^ Medical Doctors* this Vintage Books (division o f Random House) selection the Plunge Inn. Tommy,only 35., passed over, just after walking out the front door of has little to offer nutritionally except calories. If y o u must have sugM, S y«« abou( selecting doctors- clu^osme Griff’s in Lost Angeles. It was reported that it was a massive kidnney failure. Tommy, brown or unprocessed (raw) sugar rnay at least contam who hasn’t had a iJrop in two years, was preparing to move back up here to the City. ' S i o n ^ m s Z o k Z a n S u t e m 7sffoiZery home. ‘‘P^’’‘l^^ljl;77thi7kZ oiir'^ He truly was a fine person, warm, fun-loving and loyal to his friends who are legion. and has a slightly different taste, and may have sightly better nutritional He will be missed, and we know that Jim Corbett and the SF Eagle will miss him truly. value than the refined white sugar. Its price which is usu^ly much h^her^ than white sugar, would appear to vitiate this trivial benefit. TAMMY LYNN is busy and is looking good. Could it be that he is planning on things royal like come the first o f January??? ^ "We serve Lone Star Beer!" FOCUS OTHER ROYAL THINKERS for January seem to have S on. The Last S tra ig h t names like Connie, Bubbles, S.F. Num ber One Remy, Mae, and others who just will not mention. BariiiTheCastro^ And, for those of you who I Country Music Dance are interested, and it appears that very few are, the two The last of the “straight” bars in the Castro has “bit the dust.” “candidates” for emperor?? I Hall with live bands The Eureka Valley bar, on the comer of 18th and Collingwood, ]ust across are having their things this weekend. Only one seems to from the Pendulum, has turned very Gay. make sense, Jerry Pruitt...... every ni"*'*' The new owners are Goerge and Shirley. This reporter had n^er met Jerry Pruitt, an emperor???? George before, but Shirley and Mel were formerly the owners of the old Just shows what an education Above is a man covering his eyes with a Score II on Mason in the old Tenderloin, which is now a pawn shop. can do for ya. May the best others trying not to be emharassed by his behaviour. *853 Valencia St. Their “grand gay opening” was on Friday September 11th m d the man win....we can dream!!!! This was in a “back room "at 12th & Folsom ¡street. V il< place was jammed. Among the merrymakers were Hms ‘^e Cuteh several other bars; George and the Mouse; Pendulum; . of the Blue and Gold); Ron, Dee Dee Love and Sweet William; Don West- EUROPEAN CUSTOM TAILORING lake, Atlas Savings....who were aU mixmg (md 1 moiV nart with some of the former straight patrons of the bar and fc^lhe most p ^ it was an older crowd and aU w ere enjoying then^selves^d one anot^^ I’m sure they never had so much fun in the old joynt before. The bM has KHOREN the TAILOR been redone and has large windows on both sides of the corner. I found out that all the bartenders worked 12 hours a day just to get the place open. Al formerly of Santanna is playing the piano there. Jerry, Jo^ph, III! Post Street.. 1524 Dennis, Ralph, Ron, Peter and Bev(Bubbles) are the bartenders. Luck kids! •FOCUS FocusTheatre Cariis Follow Spot

It takes courage, almost to the level of foolheart­ edness, to produce an orginal show in a theatre in San Francisco using local talent. San Franciscans like to pride themselves on their sophistication as well as what a great theatre town this is yet the way they rush to buy tickets to admittedly weak plays that offer, not world renowned stage actors, but aged movie stars (not merely our currently so/d out "Boys” either, but within the past few years Katherine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, and Deborah Kerr) while ignoring "nameless" local productions rather makes this a hollow boast Celebrity tennis or golf tournaments can be alot of fun, but are hardly taken seriously by knowledgeable fans of either sport. All o f which is particularly apropos right now because there are currently two locally produced orginal musical revues that each offer some fine entertainment. Their com­ bined ticket prices are appreciably less than a single to see our current Hollywood visitors . ______and yet I ’ll bet that their total audience for any two mghts in the next couple o f weeks won't equal that o f a single onewhich has paid heavily to see movie stars "live on stage.” Which is extremely sad for, as has been pointed out before in this column, unless we support local commençai theatre, we are just not going to have any. This is not to say that either The Finest Hour at the Alcazar (call 775-7100 for in­ formation) or I t ’s My Party , at the Venetian Bakery,(call 956-9531 for details) is a blockbuster ready to take Broadway by storm. Neither is...... both have weaknesses..... (which unfortunately, always seem easier to point out than strengths and, even more unfortunately, tend to remain in readers minds more clearly) that are inherent in the show but each also offers a great deal that is excellent. PETFRSPEACH (above) is featured in the Bedini Theatre Project’s production o f Mark The Finest Hour conceived, written and superbly directed by Jack Essex, is a Medoff s THE WAGER "opening September 18th at 401 Alabama Street (Studio Ere- broad look at the music of the Forties, interspersed with historical capsules sym pto­ mos/ProjectIProiect Artaud) at 17th Street. Call 221-0070 for information. Directed by Law- matic o f the times. Having been a teen-ager during most o f that decade, I was extre­ rence Bedini. photomoto by.... Bill Hendrickson mely impressed at how accurately the show captures the feelings of those years:...... thousands were being killed on battlefields all over the world, millions separated from home and those they loved, but, my Cod, they were exciting days...... there was a per­ haps naive, optimism about the future...... a sense of purpose, and, which seems to be John Mollov, (held overat the Intersection, 982-2356 for info) is billed as an Irish so sadly lost today...... enormous pride in being an American. Rarely have I seen any comic storyteller. It is refreshing indeed, in these days o f hype, to find something so production so accurately reflect all o f this. exactly what it purports to be. Charming, witty, tender at times, deep into black humor Much of the show is done through illusions (rather than Charles Pierce-type recrea­ at others, he captivates with a mixture o f blarney and plain old fashioned story telling tions) of that era's stars and in almost every case, they work extremely well...... we that is truly fascinating. In these times of gimmicky productions it is heartwarming to recognize Sinatra, Kate Smith, Lauren Bacall, immediately. However, the highpoints watch a man alone on an almost bare stage use nothing but his talent to hold an audience are in the great theatricallity that suddenly hits us like a punch in the gut...... an allied enthralled. soldier crucified, not on a cross, but on a swastika; a soldier shot and uniform sudden­ ly bathed in "blood”...... the deep pathos o f Neville Chamberlain’s announcement that "war had commenced,” that there would not be “Peace in our time.” Cymbiline, Shakespeare’s almost never done and entirely too convoluted semi-histori­ In a generally highly talented cast, Anthony Abbriano and Bob Smith stand out, cal play is being given a strong production by the Berkeley Shakespeare Festival. The brilliantly performing Marcia Harp’s excellent choreography. Michael Lane’s costumes first act (as here presented) is so impossibly involved that one tends to become confused are truly fine and the props are superb while too often Fred Kopp's lighting is on the and finally disinterested but the second is crisp, moves well and even manages to tie up dim side. all the various threads. True, some numbers don’t quite work and there's rather too noticeable a contrast Why director Patrick Tucker chose to cast the hero and the villain as the same actor in the ability o f the dancers at times but the bottom line o f great enjoyment is an anigma: It simply adds more confusion. But fine second act performances by Re­ ★ ★ ★ becca En^e as a much put upon royal daughter and especially Michael Sicilia and David Parr as wild Welsh mountain boys bring charm and excitment to the production, aided immensely by Warren Travis’ excellent set and costumes and a thunderingly theatrical It’s My Party ...js a dance revue by the Rhythm Methods that also is tied into de­ "deus ex machine ” ending. cades of music: Act I current. Act II the Sixties and Act III the Fifties. Unfortunately the latter two don’t live up to the sparkle of the first act but excellent ensemble dan­ ★ cing, superb costumes, some hilarious camp, and a highly talented, vivacious and ener­ getic cast (although I wish they wouldn’t deadpan quite so much; combine to make it a fun production. ‘Saw the preview of Mouse Productions’ Max & Tommy (626-1755 for info) which is subtitled on the program as " ^ o plays in the form of a tragiparody happening on ★ stage at once.” This split stage idea with separate overlapping plays can ^ almost thea­ trical but unfortunately isn’t here. The parody (of a TV talk show host and his various NOTE TO PUBLICISTS; From the above two shows and coming up. ^est) is witty, charming and often uproarious with both the characterizations and satire Reviewers and critics, in particular, but the audience also will greatly appreciate your "right on.” Conversely the tragic element, which has only the barest of relations or pa- listing the performers in each number. Wandering in a morass of twelve names trying pllels to the comedy, is monotonously repetive, has two-dimensional characters and an to figure out which cast member sang or danced a particular number does neither jus­ iriconclusive story line...... young German Jewish poet of great promise in the 30s lost tice to that performer or enhance the reviewer’s love for the show. FURTHERMORE.. his wife in a concentration camp, escaped Germany with his nearly moronic daughter,

pics 1 of the above shows. PLEASE REMEMBER! production ★ ★ ‘/2 Mark Blitzstein’s The Cradle Will Rock, which made theatrical history with its fa­ mous abortive opening (orginally WPA sponsored, the Government tried to close it at The ^ d in i Theatre is offering the classic comedy You Can 'i Take It With You with the last moment, fearing it was too "revolutionary”) is being given an excellent pro­ a new twist; the highly eccentric Vanderhof family are black. Interesting but it creates duction by the Theatre Guild of San Francisco. Held over at the Victoria Theatre, call too many un^swered problems to work well. The borderline farce tends to get out of 863-7576 for details. hand in the first act, becoming more ludicrous than funny, but the production picks up noticeably in the second, especially due to a fine performance by Kennette Reed as the The most astonishing aspect of this rarely performed musical is how tame such once one "sane” family member. William Lawrie is exellent, nicely underplaying the patriar­ controversial material seems today. Not that it is dated, it isn’t: Its inherent truths chal grandfather in welcome contrast to most of the cast’s overacting. William ¿ h iro ff’s are as valid today as they were 44 years ago, only now the idea of satirizing the rich, excellent set is a decided plus. the clergy, the police and the press, is hardly earth shattering nowadays. Director Jim Dickson has done a superb job in getting excellent performances from his large cast with Perry Liu, Mary Shawhan Bennett and Robert Cossitt particularly ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ outstanding. Superlative production values help put this in the "Don’t Miss” category. ★ ★ ...... CONTINUED ON PAGE 10...... pleasure turn! ACAPELLA GOLD which performs at the Savoy Tivoli in FOCUS FA m ,P!.Ci9 North Beach....performed at a private FocusTheatre party at the Castle Grand Brasserie last Monday for Mrs. Don Thayer. It was a NOTE TO THE “GRAY FOX” .....dear Col. David Monroe, you are requested to get HEAD QUARTERS no longer sells Coors delight! :ONTINUED FROM PAGE 9. c D . .u ,1 i- j some of those hot “Steel” schnapps t-shirts down to Beer .!thank you to DENNIS a very hot n-u-m-b-e-r is back at Faye Roy at the Castle Grand Brasserie right away or you just may get read!!! Skip and his fine crew of SF’s gay com­ the SF Eagle. He’s no bumber, The Magic Theatre (441-8822 for info) is currently offering Victims o f A War, a c ? * * ' ^ • ’erefores behind the hard hats munity’s only all night bar, and happy but a real hunky hot number!!!!!!!!!!!!!! surrealistic psuedo mystery that is just another droplet in the flood of plays about di and t-shirts from Steel schnapps which is being distributed by Rathjen and is the hottest days and nights palace...683 Clementina. turbed minds. Ostensibly about finding the murderer of a young boy, in actuality it selling Item in the Castro and south of Market bars right now. Good stuff!! Right JC darlink????? Who’s Chuck???? is little more than the posings and posturings of his demented ex-lover, given a super- ALLAN LLOYD & DIXON for brunch DOUG SHOOK, the award winning chef ficially...... flashy “ ■ portrayal ■ ■by GrGrzegorz Wagrowski. REV’ DEE DEE AND HER FLOCK....this is something that you have to see to believe. every Sunday of the Castle Grand Bra­ In appropriatea costumes that look like rejects from the Purple Heart or Goodwill,; ...... , , Delicious Dee Dee Love of the Ram’s Head..... at a Market Street bistro. No name!!!!!!! sserie, has been asked by Shown & Sons set that hterally works against the actors and tediously slow paced direction by has ^f^ces each afternoon for “her flock” which consists of the Rims Sisters....the Must be a delight too! Is the food good? Robertibert Woodruff make this an easy one to forget.forget Vineyard, to create a dish to go with their Ram Brothers.....and the Slush Brother. Well have exclusive pictures of this unusual wine entry at KQED’s Nourvelle Wine Tas congregation in the next issue. Mother Inferior Leslie de Lobby tells all too!! JOHN HYER once one of the best chefs in the gay community, is ting in the rotunda of City Hall (a charity “WHO NEEDS IT?” were the words of the founding president of the Barbary Coast now working for a former chief of police affair). Thecontestis on how well the u . o u P®'"® S '“**'^hen he quit the Club before last Saturday’s meeting. of a central American nation which we wine goes with the dish. This is quite an Hmmm. Seems that he and the Veep don’t get along....particurlary since the Veep had will not mention here. Shame shame!!!!! honor and is for about 1,000 peoples!!!!! a motion passed to oppose the building of the ramps in front of City Hall for the handi­ On the chief...not John who is a good ole Good luck Dougie!!! capped, something which the reverend ray wanted. Hear tell he has already began work boy and chef too. BILL “DUKE” MURRAY is still in old on a new Demo Club.....that s one way to do it...if you don’t get your way....quit and start another one! Hmmm! That’s one way to register new voters!! NATHAN & PAUL of Alfies are not, and China. We do FOCUS we repeat, are not go­ expect him back any day(or night) now. SPEAKING OF VOTER REGISTRATION....October 1st is the last day to register ing to get married. Who ever started that Perry has been like a lost puppy dog with “SEA NYMPH”is a play which Tom Lovett Souza (above) wishes to be featured in...... y®** intend to vote on any of the ballot silly rumor. Nathan belongs to me!!!!!!!! Billy away. Me too! propositions which could very well affect you future life here in S.F. There is no real R eflects Tom, a well known fashion model, has had acting experience and hopes to make his ALFIE’S by the way had more muscle FRANK FITCH blew it again...he never stage debut in the near future. But in the meantime, he's back in the same old grind, election outside of the Ballot Propositions....as Mary Callahan is running unopposed.... PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976)...... and George Agnost has no credible opposition of note. builders per square inch the oth­ ever had a “yes” from In a cold night rain we arrive at the Harlem modeling clothing, going to Tahoe, Vegas and Reno, not to mention Rio er evening you just wouldn’t believe.....oh Supervisor Wendy Nelder as to her being funeral, converging with several thousand that meat for daze and knights...l-u-s-t!!! at the Eureke Valley meeting. Typical people to mourn the death of and celebrate LITTLEST ANGEL ON HAIGHT STREET...oh yes indeed. Harry “Tony” Lesure and MOON OVER PINE Street and that’s a Fitch tactic...bluff and more bluster!!!! the life of “Tlie Tallest Tree” Mr. Paul Robe­ his Ricepaddy are living on Haight Street.....you all remember them from SIR (Society And “he” wants to be a “supervisor?” son. Black and white, of every age, we fill the for Individual Rights)....seems they left town and alot of money from SIR left at the fact. CC just had to Mother AME Zion Church, smiling solidarity same time they were running the ofFice there. Hammm! have himself a “moon” and now he hast it SUPE WENDY NELDER was a big hit at to one another as the crowd closer together, is n o t my former club BILLY PETTIT.....everything can be ok....call us at Focus. THE CAVE? is it being sold to Hank Chee a cross-section of lives touched by that great SRommrtit ke? We dunno but the ru­ the Barbary Coast, last Sat at the Mark man. Hymns and prayers are followed by Twain Hotel...there were 24 people there tributes; Lloyd Brown begins: “ The tallest PAUL LUKE one of the bartenders at the Devil’s Herd (soon to reppen) is working mors have been flinging and flying! at the Pleasure Palace and City Books these daze and knights. Goodie! and Vice-Prez Elmer Wilhelm kept calling tree in our forest has fallen...... ” RERI GRIST and the cast of the San Wendy...“Nancy” (yuks!)..which she was The tree had roots strong and deep; Paul PHONE BOOTH BOB...... call me! Francisco Opera had their not too pleased over....for real! Robeson was bom the son of a former slave. ‘Traveling south? Then stop in Salinas, and lettice us help you!’ Opening Night late dinner a the Castle Bursting with extraordinary talent, energy ROBERT DUNN is not in Houston as was alleged....if the D.A.’s office or anyone else CENTRAL CITY DEMO CLUB...that’s is looking for him, he is in Lost Angeles now. Details later on!!!!!! Grand Brasserie last Saturday and loved and creativity, overflowing with humanity the food. Nanon is a superb production. the club and love, Paul broke down racist barriers to CASTRO GAYS INVADE POLK? Oh well! On Monday nite after the Sunday A.M. that I’m with now. You will be hearing win the highest academic and athletic honors .25 Movie Arcade GDI’s paid Stella Stoll (David) a wild visit about it very soon. Get ready kids!!!!!! at Rutgers, earn a law degress, and take the •FILMS murder of a gayman on Polk by Mission district Low Riders....Castro queens came to Polk to protest....hmm, why didn’t they go to Mission? at the SF Eagle on Tuesday and ...more of this on page 14???????Zap!!! theatre by storm. •MAGAZINES the place was really packed that night!!!! Paul Robeson sang in a full bass-baritone •VHS & BETA the spirituals and folksongs of his heritage. TAPES And he did more with his beautiful voice than sing: he agitated and taught, he fired the de­ •NOVELTIES sire for freedom in working and oppressed •GUIDES peoples. flfccM le “The artist must elect to fight for freedom or 235 Monterey Street, Salinas, CA ( slavery,” he said. “ I have made my choice. I (408) 424-8363 had no alternative.” l A u n n i Paul Robeson drew from experiences from the common people and sang for the PaulRobesonpt freedom fighters. He was in Spain perform­ ing for antifascist fighters during the Civil War there, he was in Russia, he was in China. And, he was also in the theaters and union halls of America, organizing solidarity with African liberation struggles fighting racism and national oppression, standing up to a lynch mob at Peekskill, New York. Paul Ro­ beson loved the people of the world; he spolc over two dozen languages. And-Paul was loved by people in every land. He was a true internationalist, a militant, a communist. The mighty forces of U.S. racism hound­ A day at the RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE on Labor Day 1981 was an enjoyable event. The annual event has charmed and entertained thousands and more ed Paul, and he refused to move an inch. He thousands, and now is in danger o f being ended due to lack o f funding. The SF was stripped of his passport, blacklisted as a Hotel Tax Fund folks decided not to give them $15,000 which could end this most performer, summonded before the House beautiful event for all time. UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAC). The people above obviously enjoyed themselves at this glorious event in Navato. “Why don’t you stay in Russia?” asked a U.S. Congressman. Paul Robeson’s retort rang out: “Because my father was aslave, and my people died to build this country, and I am going to stay right here and have a part of it just like you. And no fascist minded people wilf drive me from it. Is that clear?” Dlness forced his retirement yearsago, but his political stance never wavered. “ I am still the same Paul,” he said in 1973, saluting the liberation struggles of his people and all tho­ se embattled against imperialism. Now we recall with love and sorrow the fa­ ther, friend, freedom fighter, artist, and bro­ ther, as we file out of the church into the night, I feel very proud having known Paul.

iOPPaRJ-OUR 0 V B T O S E R S Th«y support you. FOCUS MEMO FocusReligion byEDDO LLAK THE MORAL MAJORITY'S THREATS ARE NOW BECOMING REALITIES ...... Congressman Larry McDonald was able* to gain full passage of his amendment halting federal funds to VICTORY IN CENTRAL CITY/TENDERLOIN! any legal assistance program for lesbians and gays. A court settlement was awarded to tenants of ■Now, lesbians and gays in the District of Clumbia who fought so hard to have local laws ended which made the Hotel Dalt on Turk Street, after a long fight, it illegal to be a homosexual, now face the prospect with the owners of that “infamous” hotel. This of having Congress repeal them as they can do. certainly sets a precedent and thus provides ^ in­ And Congressman McDonald who is trying to have the centive for people to “fight back” for their rights House UnAmerican Activities Committee brought and for justice..... Congradulations to the back, is preparing an amendment which he will have Hotel Dalt tenants! introduced from the floor on an education funding measure which would with-hold federal monies from The boycott against residential hotels any school district (states) which allow homosexuals which have “converted” to tourist, contin­ to be school teachers. His chances of gaining passage for this measure are excellent. ues.....A minor incident occurred during The Moral Majority is winning the war against us. Pathetic groups like Cornerstone in the boycott of the Hotel Argyle on McAll­ our City are like using spoons to dip out the ocean. We need strength. Arxl we can ister Street last September ^ d . The ma­ best find our help in this matter from church groups (not a gay one either) who can nager of the hotel called the police com­ give us the clout to save our lives (our souls is between us arid God, thank you!). And never laugh about this, our very lives are in physical danger, for as each law which plaining about the noisy bullhorn used by the demonstrators. The police hits at us is passed in Congress, the savage punks then see this as a "green light" to beat, came, took some names down, but no arrests were made....More boycotts rob and even kill us. Already in 1981, four juries in America have released killers of of hotels are forthcoming! gays all because the person they killed was "gay" and had allegedly "so licit^ them." Effects of the vicious cutbacks by President “Bonzo” Reagan in the This is a legitimate reason for killing another person? The Moral Majority is winning... Social Security and other welfare programs will most likely be felt strongly and for any common sense lesbian or gay person to hide their head in the ferns and after October 1st. The “Bonzo” Reagan administration has to be one of the say it isn't so that we are just creating static...... they had best wake up or else they may never be able to wake up someday. We need clout, and our best allies in the past has most ’insensitive, inhuman, and almost “fascistic” administrations we h^_e been the church, is it not time to make friends anew with the Methodists, the American had to deal with. “Bonzo” Reagan has underestimated the people of tlus Baptist Convention, the Lutherans, Quakers the others who in the past have stood with nation. I can safely predict that a “people’s uprising” will sweep.this nation us? Yes, it is time past due. Only churches can save us from the Moral Majority-type which will bring about^ a drastic change in government policies. One posi­ religious fanatics...... reverend ray broshears______tive side to the “Bonzo” Reagan administration is that it has brought more and more people together than ever before to reject Reagan’s type of dic­ where residents can have nutritional meals at prices they can afford? Yes! tatorial rule...... Power to the people, indeed!...... A clean, and nice co-op restaurant with a friendly atmosphere for the re­ It has come to my attention that my former place of residence, the sidents of the Tenderloin? Yes!!! A non-profit co-op restaurant owned Glenbum Hotel (later renamed the Abigail) on McAllister Street, is for sale iind managed by residents of the area? Yes!!!...... This very needed and at a price of one million bucks. When the present owner bought this hotel long awaited for co-op restaurant will tenatively open by next November back in May ‘79, he proceeded with mass eviction of its tenants (some of at 501 Ellis Street (comer of Leavenworth, formerly Ming’s Cafe).....the them elderly; two of them died during the eviction hassle), so he could coordinator of this project is Bob Moore...... If you would like more infor­ turn the hotel exclusively for tourists. But the tenants are fighting this mation, he may be reached at 441-3531. Bob is seeking volunteers and eviction and are confident that they will emerge victorious.....What the paid help as well to assist in getting this project off the ground...... So outcome of this legal matter will be, only time will tell...... It should be please do give him a call. noted that the owner of this hotel was found guilty of illegal rent increases and other unfair landlord practices in other properties he owns here in the Ms. Sheila, owner of the Roarurmer bar on O’Farrell Street was deni­ city. It_is all documented at the Rent Arbitration Board...... ed a dance permit for 177 Eddy Street, the old Carnival Club....she stated that she will appeal...... We’ll keep you informed and we will want you to The day to rally for Solidarity (September 19) is fast appraching...... turn out at the Board of Permit Appeals to halt yet another dance hall in Thousands and thousands of people are expected to demonstrate here in the Central City/Tenderloin. San Francisco and hundreds and hundreds of thousands more in Washing— ton DC and nationwide as well will participate in this “xmification of the Tenants Against Conversion (TAC), a housing organization for Ten­ masses. Perhaps “Bonzo” Reagan will get the message and realize that derloin residents isplanning a fund-raismg event for some unscheduled there are millions of citizens who oppose his vicious policies. I look for­ date in October. The premiere of the movie “Street Music” (filmed al­ ward to “Solidarity Day” n I urge all of my gay and non-gay brothers and most entirely in the Tenderloin) will take place at the Fox Warfield on sisters to take part in this meaningful event. Our destinies are at stake!...... Market Street. Proceeds from this fund-raiser will go to TAC, which is God help us if “Bonzo” Reagan decides to “drop the bomb,”.....! Remem­ presently having financial difficulties, call either Juhan or Michael at 474- ber September 19th...... Solidarity Day at the Embarcadero Center by the 2164. Please note that TAC is a non-profit community organization run Vaillancourt Fountain at 12 Noon...... Be there! by Tenderloin residents, with legal counsel, and help the tenants in hous­ Police sweeps along Polk Street continue...... A real waste of taxpayer ing problems such as evictions, illegal rent increases, residential hotel con­ money...... And definately a case of police-misplaced priorities!!!!...... versions, unfair landlord practices, etc. If you are interested in assisting The more reason why we need a citizen’s review board...... right, Harry with this fund-raiser, please call the number above. It will be appreciated. Britt? And, that is about it for this colunrn this time until next time in A co-op restaurant for the elderly, the disabled, and low-income resi­ Gay Califomia Focus Magazine’s “Focus Memo”...... Peace and love. Be dents in the Central City/Tenderloin?...... Yes!!!! A co-op restaurant seeing ya!

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Wonder if there is any truth to the K \ f l FOCUS his wheelchair with his monkeys and his rumor that various Polk merchants are giving them bucks to protect? their shops?????? u-j. J-jnnprM disgusting tapes now. Seems he is back Is this true Terry Pembsler? Is this true Joe (Bath Bazzar)? and Hill Street Blues CLASSIFITCDS to trying to recruit thru a kid named Seems your precious Guardian Angels? only turn up when the media is around or the ..., n h ’’ ISSUE r S r PUBLICA TJON ON THIS Steve. Rumor hassit that Bill Henderson streets are filled with people (translated:“safel”) Why weren’t they out there on Polk Street, San Francisco, California 941 OS. •was almost' snared into the “Wheelie” at 3 am Sunday morning when a gay man was killed by low ridder cholo punks from the • ’ r. timpc scam. He is not what he says he is! inner Mission?!! I'll tell you why ....that’s because their are no crowds to “play to” and OCTOBER 16 - November 20: Exhibition of recent oil paintings of CHARLES LEE MORRIS is ‘hiding”? the media is home in bed! The Guardian Angels are not need or wanted on Polk..... j,cancelled cans, birds, docks, figures and more....by RAIMONOS STAPRANS, at and some say the same about Terry Pembsler and the Polk Street Merchants Association. .*• i, ,1..,, MASSAGE PERSONAI. from the ex­ the Maxwell Galleries, Ltd., 551 Sutter Street, info call 421-5193 Oh yes Polk Street Merchants?? have the cops busted enough heads for you lately????? *** j YOUNG BLOND MAN employees of the bankrupt Sentinel...... Have enough youth beep kicked in the. face...their teeth on the sidewalk... enough of oesn that is, the most recent ex-employees OCTOBER 9&10 at 8 PM and Oct.11 at 2 PM...Premiere Performance in Masseur...... Goodlooking, 5'10" young peoples blood for you capitalist merchants yet????? Is there a bit of anti-gay HAL SAGE of the shtne^an yo“ PLACE THAT AD who went to the bank last Friday to San Francisco of the SANTA BARBARA BALLET THEATRE, at the Rrm body, 150 lbs., Versatile. YCXJ HAVE BEEN cash their checks only to find what Mr. behind this drive against young people on Polk???? Is this the excuse??? Many are ask- Book Arcade in the Call anytime. 563-RYAN ing question.....mucho many!!!! Remember...what goes around comes around!!!!!!!! d ty o f Salinas b wait- VANESSA RED- Victoria Theatre, 2961 - 16th Street (at Mission) (across from the 16th MEANING TO Charles Lee Morris already knew...that St. BART Station). $5 admission. For info call....863-7576. PLACE RIGHT IN the Federal Court had ruled against him TOM LOVETT SOUZA is gaining in fame and popularity.....and seems that he has land- ing to serve you. As GRAVEalsorecei- THE FOCUS FOR and the bank account “frozen” . So no yet another big bucks modeling job. This well constructed boy he says, "Lettice help ved an Emmy like SEPT. 23rd, at Dreamland, 715 Harrison Street, S.V.T. call 495-8660. BEST RESULTS! cash for all their hard works...... yet on does seem to attract the eyes of the ri^ t people at the right time. Hmmm, that outfit you!" Hill Street Blues.... Tuesday the ISth, Mr. Charles Lee Mor­ he had on Monday on Polk sure bugged some eyes out of some heads. Right on Tommy . , . SEPT. 18th, at the Fab Mab, 443 Broadway. BAR WARS.... PUNTS ris was out an a different printer trying KEEPER OF THE BUSHES? Yes.....this is the title that is going to be given to John The* AwMds this year, in^oiK most VARVE ...... ELEMENTS OF STYLE. Call for info956-3315. FOR SALE to get them to publish the Sentinel..... Russo some say. Hmmm, that would be the bushes of humble opinion, was the finest presentation SEPT. 19th, at the Fab Mab also.....VERBS....TBA....and B TEAM. offerring cash bucks. Seems that his old Alta Plaza, Lafayette Park, and Buena Vista. Hmmm, shall we call him “Prince Green show ever done for it was simple flashy and printer is owed bucks. We are not going Knees?” How about “Protector of The Lost Keys” as a title also!!!? quick A real evening of enjoyment. OCT. 2nd, 7 PM, the Fifth Annual Festival of Music "Bread & Roses " to go into details on the Sentinel’s de­ with JOAN BAEZ, and ELECTRICITY. In Berkeley. mise, you can read all about it in the ATTORNEY TOM HORN has volunteered to serve and to do dishes at the next Old MIKE FOX 86ed from the Frisco Saloon??? WANTED next issue of the Voice as their publisher Folks Defense League luncheon-party Sept. 23rd. This one seems that he and the SEPT. 17th - OCT. 5, at the Fairmont Hotel's Veneitan Room, TONY CLERKS WANTED Paul Hardman knows more about this should be a hoot! Can’t you see it now? Daisy, Dave Monroe, and Tom Horn all work- Queen de Muscatel Meadows, Chris Bullet, BENNETT. For reservations, call 772-5163. SERVICES Apply 120 Turk Street, Monday kind of thing than we do. ing together??? But we realize that Commissioners and Lawyers are busy people so „Qt [nto last Saturday night and Mike was TYPING DONE thru Friday, 2 pm - 4 pm only. But...the “vultures” are fluttering over we don’t truly expect to see Tom, who likes what the luncheons are all about. He has bounced out the door Oh well'!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEPT. 20th, G-40 Plus Club presents, JOHN BURKE who tells you to If you have any typing that you Adult bookstore. See Bob. Hartford Street in the Castro....as there a column in The Voice on legal matters and it is very good. Rumor hassit that Mike can’t get it up now!! "Slow Down & Relax For Better Health." A special demonstration of must have done....call Verne at are those who would like to “buy” the RAPE AT A SOUTH OF MARKET HOTEL? yes, a hotel on 12th Street had a man "AUTOGENICS." Further info call 493-7197. 621-5628. Reasonable!!!!!!!!!! JOBS WANTED!!!!! name "Sentinel" and have their own arrested for raping a 19 year old Danish (other half of Faye Roy Hametiaux) SEPT. 19th at the Sound of Music. 162 Turk Street.,MUTANTS...and Do you have jobs? anykind of newspaper. So, with Bob Ross interested tourist. Now, I know alot of gays who live there who would give anything to be raped? . a wierd concept of what break- HYPNOSIS INFO jobs? If so, please call the and Bil BeardemphI the man who began Noviolently of course!!!! But, you cannot rape the willing can you Harold? Richard? about...... a toasted muffin? the RENEGADES. For info call885-9616. (415) 885-4752 Helping Hands Service 885-1626. the Sentinel saying the name is his...and (iail in the P.M.! 3.D GAY PORN A SUPER HIT...oh yeahl! A. .he Nob Hill Cmema. the place has h S T o rw o illd ^h tak lh liT feM ^^^^ in OCTOBER 1st. Tuesday at 3 PM at the Hyatt Union Square, the corner then other “shadow-like” forces trying HOUSEMAN/BOY to pry the name loose for themselves.... . c r e.u , - , 0 0 !.,■ packed for days and nights with hot studs g^^^ a year that Jim (Mr. Muscules‘77) would of Post and Stockton Struts...'..PROTEST THE ARRIVAL OF VICE- HANDMAN...... Uve in. SF, for to and fron at the 729 Bush location. After all... AlParker....in 3D....and Rogerm 3D?? gj ,ca3( make him a presentable and eatable PREVENT BURGLARY rumor the Libertarian Party wants it PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH. For more info, call 885-6979. Is your home secure? Prevent rc»m and board. Versatile and as well....this show should be an interest­ and yet the Christy Twins in 3D? Truly seeing all this meat almost coming into you in breakfast in b e d " " Perhaps Doug Shook living color 3D is something else. It is being held over...so get on up for a sexual 3D »x ^ould give Jim some lessons in cooking!!!!! SEPT. 22 & 23, at SF State, Main Lawn. "FAIRE '81" Two Days of burglary. Deadbolts, willing to work and take orders. ing one before the Charles Lee Morris Norvsmoker preferred. adventure....on the screen of course! Community Action. Progressive political, enviromental, and social group Windo\Mocks. CUimplete version of the Sentinel is finally over. T-uip ipiAmi.n