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We’re 2 years old... OUR Thanks to all of you! Volume III Number 18 Next Deadline: September 19 - Next Issue: September 26 September 12^ 1984 Published biw eekly In Sqnta C lara County by Our Projectt, Inc. Reagan in Santa Clara Governor Deukmejian and last C ounty but not least. Assemblyman Er nie Konnyu. by Ted Sabi It was a day for signs and they may have very well saved the day Wearing his best Jerry Falwell as many used them for shade. {1‘ve-Got—^i4-&ereMrind) smile. For the most part, the signs President Reagan gave a superb were in favor of the ad patriotic speech to a happy. Hag ministration. waving crowd of some 40,000 However, others read 49 per fans. cent of blacks unemployed; Near 90 degree heat coupled Reagan ‘84/W ar ‘84 next to with a hour delay to even get Mondale are you Kidding? through the gate failed to dam The two biggest were inflated pen the spirits of this Labor Day balloons that read: Reagan-Bush, crowd. leaders we trust and California However, not all who filled the loves Ron and Nancy. track and Held at DeAnza The two dephants donated by CoUege were for the President. Ringling Brotiiers Circus were 1000 protestors sponsored by unconcerned at the festivities, the San Jose Peace Center and even when an Abe Lincoln the National Organization of lookaHke sat on one of them. Women held a rally-nt tba><HIK -Two trees (bosh Cherry) were posite end of the college in the planted in honor of the Flint Center. President, (is someone trying to ‘ While the President spoke, the send a message about truth?) protestors marched in the Maiiachi bands, rock groups parking lot. (SWAT teams), downs, bands Later they infiltra^ to the (Federal Police), Chinese edge of the field, unable to get dragons, a group with Fritz close enough to disturb the busting shirts, a large Chinese President. group sat on stage in between PrasUent and Mrs. Reagan received a warm welcome and cheers from the crowd that endured 90 degree While the delay in time of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, High heat and hours o f waiting. "Four More Years" from the crotvd brought smUes from the First Couple. Presidept’s arrival, speeches were given by Senator Pete Wilson. Continued on page 3 Bates biU (AB848) on Governor’s desk Sacramento-A brutal attack in of nearly 2,100 lesbian and gay which a gay San Frandsco man men surveyed, more than 90 per died was dted on the Senate cent experienced some type of floor, August 27th as Senate victimization. President pro Tempore David More than one in five males Roberti led the upper house in ac and nearly one in ten females had tion aimed at protecting gay men been punched, hit, kicked or and lesbians and other groups beaten because of their sexual from violence. orientation. Assembly bill 848, authored by In addition, almost half of the Assemblyman Tom Bates (D- males and one third of the Oakland), intended to give gay females had been threatened with men and lesbians, as well as the physical violence. elderly and disabled, an oppor The measure will add the wor tunity to sue for damages plus ds, “aged, disabled, and sexual $10,000 if violence is committed orientation’’ to the Ralph Civil against them on the basis of thdr Rights Act, which states “ all status as gay, lesbian, disabled or Californians have the right to be elderly. free from violence committed The bill was passed by a vote of against them or their property 21 to 14. The measure now is on because of their race, color the Governor’s desk. religion, ancestry, national A crowd o f40,000 flag wavers showed up at DeAma College to cheer the President on the campaign trail. Both of our local Senators, origin, political affiliation, sex Alquist and McCorquodale voted or position in a labor dispute.” yes on the bill. “Victims of this type of violen nment,’’ Governor Deukmejian. While we live in the shadow of “ I am hopeful that the Gover Roberti (D-Hollywood- ce have very little protection or The preceding words were violence every day, lesbians and nor will sign this bill. Burbank) commented: “We are right of legal recourse against from our Governor upon taking gays are ohen singled out, “If we fail to take these in repulsed by the violence in our their attackers. office. He spoke of a basic threatened and brutally attacked. cidents seriously, it encourages society. If added to the Ralph Civil human right that many citizens of The number of reportable in crimes against lesbian and gay “ Especially reprehensible is the Rights Act, they will be able to California and our nation do not cidents are increasing citizens and must be punished as type of random harassment and bring their case to the civil have. dranutically. severely as those against other attack committed solely because court,’’ Roberti noted. Thousands of people have suf AB 848 does something very citizens,’’ concluded Roberti. ■ of a person’s perceived ‘status.’’’ “To be free from violence and fered verbal abuse, physical simple and just. It gives the vic (Editor's Note: A complete list o f Roberti said that a recently the fear o f violence is a basic assault, vandalism, arson, rape, tim of such violence a right of the vote is available from the completed study by the National human right, and I consider it the murder or police abuse because legal recouse against the attacker OUR PAPER office) Gay Task Force concluded that first responsibility of gover of their sexual orientation. through the dvil courts. Murder Suspect properties but principal residen tative Robert Matsui (D-Calif) Tidbits on Taxes ces under $250,000 must carry would exempt all residential property (not just principal On July 18, President Reagan rates that equal 110 per cent of M orgu Hin PoUce Depwtmeat the rate of treasury notes, or the residences) below $250,000. We’ll Gay Health Clubs signed the Tax Reform Act of keep you posted. 1984 into law. Designed to help bonds of comparable terms.If the Another section of the same reduce the deficit in the federal rate falls below this guideline, the bill relates to 1031 exchanges, budget by closing more IRS will impute the rate at 120 referred to as “Starker” ’ ex Hold Convention loopholes, the bill has created a per cent. So, how does this im changes. It’s rather complex, so storm of controversy in real pact the consumer? Why all the suffice it to say that if you own estate circles. The source of con fuss? Let’s say that you own a property other than your own In San Jose tention? A section of the bill house that you’ve had for several Soapect: White male. Late 20*s / Early 30’s home and are considering selling (For crii Your dealing with seiler-rtnance. To years. You lived in it for quite a S’9” in height, 200 pounds - Dark complexion or well tanned, husky it, check with your CPA first. POTnBY bring you up-to-date, seller- while, but you moved out a build. Small or missing front teeth. Brown hair, standard length, ap Conducting a tax-deferred ex peared un-kept or dirty. NIIDS The Association of Indepen in that city. Tinance occurs when when the couple of years ago to be closer to dent Gay Health Clubs will hold Needless to say, the San Fran seller extends credit to the buyer work, in a better neighborhood. change is now more limited than Name: Suspect using the name “ Mike” Rabbello, with references to it was by the imposition of cer its second annual convention cisco problem will be discussed by taking a note (promise to pay) But you kept the house and ren the state of Washington. May seek employment in janitorial, labor tain time deadlines that must be or sales fields. from Sunday, October 7 1984 thoroughly at this convention. instead of cash when a property is ted it out. Now you’ve met Prin through Thursday, October 11 in ce Charming or Princess Zelda met. Vehicle: 1971 E>odge Dart “ Swinger*’, Black vinyl over avacado Preparation of the IGHC sold. The note is usually paid Finally, word out of Sacramen P'ÄiSft beautiful San Jose, California. and it’s time to settle down green, 2 door. California License plates: 4^98EFA, Vin# Handbook o f Member Clubs, back in monthly installments un to is that fewer than 50 people The Watergarden Recreational together and buy a house. You '»Va LH23GlEi2S166. Vehicle belongs to the victim in this case, David 1985 Edition is underway at this til the balance is reduced to zero (out of an estimated 65,000 Center and Baths is the host club put your house up for sale, only Ross Kwaitknowski, also known as “ Ross.” time. (a balloon payment may be in eligible) have taken advantage Of for the convention. to find that the only way to sell it Victim: David Ross Kwiatkowski, white male, S8 years old, AKA The 1984 Edition met with volved). The terms of the note are a new law that allows some Club owners attending the is to carry Financing yourself; the “ Ross” Victim self-employed, DBA- Moms Janitorial Service, with astounding success as nearly negotiable between buyer and elderly mobile home owners to convention will be staying at the existing mortgage on the house is . accounts in Morgan Hill and San Jose. Victim was Gay and did 50,000 copies have so far been seller-interest rate, amount of postpone paying property taxes.