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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>

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. Sainte Claire Hilton in San Jose. too low to make a difference, and frequent gay establishments in San Jose and Los Gatos areas. distributed. payment, length of term. According to Controller Ken All independent gay health current rates for new loans are 9 S 4 -1 4 0 0 HOWEVER, (under the old Cory, this new law allows owners Suspect was a guest of the victim at his mobile home in Morgan Hill. club owners or their represen­ too high for first-time buyers. Lafepartment / Investigations Santo Ckwo 9-S dally at least 9Ve, the IRS will tax the of 1984, and whose annual in­ counts in San Jose. convention even though they kind; giving the gay male traveler this house is no longer a principal seller as if they were receiving come is $24,000 or less to post­ (408) 779-7211 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Victim was last seen alive on Saturday, 20 of August, 1984 at home might not currently be members all the vitals he needs to know residence since you no longer live lOVo interest. This is called “ im­ pone property tax payments until after 5 p.m. notify South County Police Communications and found murdered on 22 of August, 1984. David Kwiatkowski was before he visits one of our mem­ in it) you’d to charge 110 per cent ofthelG H C . puted” interest. But since 9Va is a the home is vacated. Under the (408)779-2101 beaten, stabbed and strangled. ■ ber clubs. of the current T-Bill rates, or Stan Berg, of the Body Works bargain rate these days, this has program, the state of Calif, pays The deadline for registering for about 14.3 per cent interest — in Indianapolis, is currently the not caused a problem. Enter the the tax to local (city, county) Managing Director and founder the convention is September 20. Tax Reform Act. The intent of hardly a bargain! And if you did NGRA defends San Jose entertainment governments, and puts a lien on OfthelGHC. the authors of the bill was to in­ decide to buck the trend and/or the mobile home to be repaid In the last year the IGHC has businesses will be rolling out the crease tax revenues from sellers you were unaware of the law, the red carpets for the convention with 10 per cent interest when the Referendum cancellation grown from a handful of member of very large properties — IRS would impute your rate at home is sold later. If you know “ In addition, fraudulent rep­ clubs to some 36 member clubs goers with parties, receptions and notably commercial buildings 15.6 per cent! Needless to say, San Francisco — National Gay anyone who might qu^ify, have resentations were made in order from 13 states, Washington, special events. Of special interest costing millions of dollars, where many people are upset about this Rights Advocates has gone to the will be a garden party at the them call toll-free (800) 952-5661. to procure signatures.” D.C. and Canada. seller financing is the only way to section, and there is much Maryland Court of Appeals to It’s not'often that older people Graff believes that, because According to Stan Berg, “ We Watergarden; the theme is North sell. The law reads that, begin­ scurrying about in Congress defend the Montgomery County on fixed incomes get a break, there are so many violations of expect nearly SO clubs from \frican/Middle East. ning January 1, 1985, seller- currently to change this section. Maryland Board of Elections the election law, the court will especially from the state, so across the country to .be represen­ financed mortgages on all A bill sponsored by Represen­ spread the word. a decision cancelling a referendum agree that the referendum should ted at this convention. on a gay rights law. not be on the ballot. The IGHC chose San Jose asl . ■ In February of this year, the Jean O’Leary, executive direc­ its convention site this year to — t:: » County Council voted to extend tor of NGRA said: “ It is fun­ show solidarity with its Califor­ • ...... ■ ' its general human rights law to damentally unfair to submit the nia brothers during their time of ban sexual orientation civil rights of a minority to a crisis brought on by the discrimination in employment, to a vote. bathhouse closing controversy in housing and ' public ac­ “ History has shown that such San Francisco. comodations. Petitions to require an election is unwinable. The IGHC has been instrumen­ a referendum were immediately “ We want to stop this election tal in supporting its California circulated by the reactionary, an­ because it only encourages hate brothers through cooperative ads ti-gay “Citizens for Decent and bigotry.” in San Francisco and generous Government” and certified by O’Leary noted that this marks donations of money to fight the the county on June 28,1984. the first time gay men and women proposed bathhouse regulations After a suit was threatened to have gone to court in an attempt halt the election, the Board rever­ to halt the repeal of a human sed the earlier certification. rights ordinance. Reagan It was then sued by the The first and most famous, I Continuedfrom page / a/ ! proponents of the repeal effort. ballot contest was in Dade Coun 'n e trial court permitted the ty, Florida in 1977. School bands and patriotic fans! election and NGRA has now ap­ There, Anita Bryant, was suc­ waving American flags of all |] pealed. cessful in her campaign to recind sizes. The validity of the petitions the local law protecting gays in The President, unaffected by| has been challenged on several employment and housing. the glaring heat, joked and con­ grounds. In the next few years, similar tinued his negative remarks about | l i Leonard Graff, NGRA legal laws went down to defeat in St. the “Opposition.” director, said: “The format of Paul, Minnesota; Wichita, Kan­ The speech he gave lasted | the petitions is legally deficient sas; Eugene, Oregon; and San twenty Gong) minutes. because they do not comply with Jose, California. — Reagan’s answer to the charge I the requirements of state law. Working with NGRA on the of labor that he has secret plans I case is civil right attorney Susan to destroy the unions in this country was that he, himself was Silber, the Women’s Legal •Sava 10% C ou i Defense Fund and the prestigious ^ p o n • Sava 10% Coupon • Sava 10% Coupon • a union card carrier and that he À Q o r pia p e r Washington, D.C. law firm, had held the post of President of | y o o r p

A love story with graceful deflnition flAYI W hafs O n Your ^ enda? get in our way. It was our friend take TWoi by Ron Schmidt Ken Bartmess who said, ‘Many of these things are happening in IIAhfrSlEf (Third and last in the series the Radical Faeries. . . . ’ ” t h e profiling lovers Paul Curtis and “The Radical Faeries?” I con­ Shawn Stuart, this installment firm. PIGHT- details the dimension Dance has Stuart nods. “Right, a group added in their lives and the of neo-pagan. Gay spiritual men, satisfaction to be derived in af­ one of whose leaders is Harry V firming faerie as a desireable dif­ Hay, founder of the Mattachine ference.) Society in the SO’s. The Radical îg l i * - 7 Faeries movement goes back to “ The Invocation.” says Shawn the roots of Gay spirituality Stuart studying the smooth through meditation and trance -i- . '^ V l featured, bronze self-portraiture work. Gay spirituality has existed on the wall, “was therapeutic. since the be^nning of time. The Just the ability to admit there is Gay man, the androgynous man, the sexual satyr in me, to accept has historically been channeled that as a natural part of life, not into the role of healer and witch to have guilt about being a sexual doctor. Androgynous women being. . .Gay man/straight have been called witches. woman. . .whatever. . .That’s “We’re known as faggots important.” because twigs from the sacred The smile pressed in bronze beech tree were gathered in bun­ and surmounted by three advan­ dles called faggots to bum wit­ cing satyrs, in fact, is knowing ches. We’re known as pansies but not enignuttic, an inference because pansies were considered of the viewer to the peace implied magic. In Mid summer Night’s by the sculpture rather than Dream Oberon commands Puck “ We get quite a few young smiled all the time,” Curtis defined in metal. to get a pansy.” guys who are rally confused.” “ In 1978 we has some full chuckles. “My father always “ For me, art is getting in touch Dressed in tights now the Curtis agrees. “Lots of Gay time, paid dancers with San Jose said, ‘Never trust anyone who with the god within. Movement- student ballerinas crisscross our males don’t take ballet because of Dance Theatre, dancers who were smiles all the time.’ ” or the total stillness of comfortable space followed, at the pressure. I have admiration able to handle a deep emotional We laugh. meditation-brings the worshipper several spaces, by their mother, for guys taking ballet because of experience and I choreographed a “Some people booed but most in contact with his or her own broom and dust pan in hand, the stigma. Some of the local ballet called Cirque. It’s about gave us a standing ovation__ and god/spirit. Dance has. always smiling, excusing the intrusion. ballet companies are very the animus/anima. . .and the there were three letters to the been my religion. ” Stuart neither falters in volume homophobic. In some instances shadows personified as circus editor!” Stuart’s fingers, as he talks, ex­ nor alters his vocabulary. you either get married or make a characters with an audience of “ I’m still idealistic,” Stuart tract another More from iu thin “ Gays have been persecuted as big thing of being straight. . .or clowns portraying the bigots who pack. Paul Curtis listens, his at­ witches throughout the Judaeo- you get nowhere. Oakland Ballet are stiD around - Anita Bryant, resumes, “ and have ambitions but they’re more defined. I know tention equal to mine, and there Christian takeover because we is an exception. It’s very open. Phyllis Schafly, Jerry Falwell... what I have to offer and part of is a clear sense now that one could not be explained! A good “ One season when we did Nut­ “The whole ballet took place speaks for the other. that knowledge comes from being book to get on the subjct is Wit­ cracker as San Jose Dance in a circus cage and at the end the honest. I’ve choreographed sixty- “ I believe there is a great chcraft and Gay Counterculture. Theatre at Center for the Per­ lead is able to take the whip from one works in fourteen years, I spiritual force that controls this It’s available at Walt Whitman in forming Arts someone wrote the circus master and emerge want my works to be successful universe and everything in it. . San Francisco. macho over the men’s dressing from the cage. but not all will. .and all-gender/non-gender/an- “Christ taught love but his room .. . ” . “ Cirque was a major point in drogynous spirit called god in the followers want to bum us. At the “ Right,’’^Stuart emphasizes, my life. As the dancer emerged “ Paul knows his abilities and English language-but god with a liabilities and is more humble National March in Washington I “ I mean, if you have to advertise, from the cage, I emerged from a lowercase “ g.” than I. He’s one of the finest joined the Delaware contingent then get out! lot of things that had been ballet teachers in California and Quick flame sears the cigarette. and got smoke bombed. ” “ We had a young dancer who bothering me. I had grown up as Stuart recrosses his legs with a I’m damned proud of him. He’s Paul Curtis clears his throat. was having problems. He’d felt a member of an oppressed soft sandal slap and exhales. very analytical but more than “ We haven’t had time to be as ballet was a Gay milieu, one in nunority-coming to terms-not that. . . he cares. Young people “The way I can best express politically and socially active as which he could be accepted.. .He hiding in the closet. I realised it my vision is through movement. we’d like,” he interjects, “but I was from a Mormon family.” was a risky gamble but if I didn’t understand that there is this deep caring about them with their A few occasions when I have feel we’re making a strong “ Shawn finally said to him, Uke it, I would be nothing but a come close to expressing spirit statement because we’re not ‘Look, do you want to talk?’ But carboard puppet. abilities and inabilities. through choreography. I have backing away from working with again, you’re reluctant to get too “A few people turned against “ If we had not met, I know I experienced god within and god the straight community.” involved because the parents us. There are disagreements would not have had the ability to without. . .through Dance. No I cite satisfaction with the could accuse you of being a child within the artistic community- find myself as a choreographer. drug is involved. You, the par­ Paul realized very early that this frankness of the dialogue despite molwtor.” , people who don’t like what we’re ticipant, are the stimulant as in was a passion I had to discover. the presence of the students and Stuart smiles. “ One of our doing.” that beautiful moment in making Again - we complement each their mother as immediate dancers was a member of the “ Two years before“Cirque we love. The times it happens when other.” evidence of their “not backing Billy DeFrank Community center did Carmina Bueana at CPA. you’re dancing. . . Hah-h-h! In­ away.” teen group. Another one looks Despite advance warning that the Curtis smiles above his folded ner reality takes over.” arms. “ We’re constantly faced with on us as an extra pair of fathers.” ballet contained a very sensual Curtis nods. having to be honest with He draws throughtfully on his seduction scene, the mother of “We have made mistakes,” “Too often,” Stuart con­ people,” Stuart rejoins. A sweep cigarette, exhales. one of the dancers brought her Stuart admits, “ but our policy is: tinues, “ we allow society to get in we have to do what we believe of his hand indicates the mirrored “ I knew, finally, I had to make youngest child and went into our way. . .and our position-ot a statement of the human con­ catatonic shock during the per­ what we think is our position-to studios beyond. “This isn’t just Continued on page 12 little girls putting on pink tutus.” dition. formance. She was a woman who

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THE WATERGARDEN BATH AND RECREATION CENTER /1010 THE ALAMEDA / SAN jOSE CA. /408-275-1242 one parent is obese, 40 percent of ATLPL in the blood. ~ comes down, activity is easier. the tag. the children are. 80 percent of the There seems to be two types of “Overeating” is relative, though. Increasing age lowers OUR Bodies, Our Minds children of two obese adults are obesity; hyperplastic and hyper­ by R ob SebnUdt overweight. And, though less trophic. The hyperplastic or caloric requirements, so that a Ben-Shalom: a hollow victory Aotiiflui Rites can be observed in a variety of nuuiners. Bay Enders, By Hsrvcy Tkompsoa, M.D. when hungry as a result of inter­ than one third of obese adults juvenile-onset type is charac­ steady eating pattern can cause for example, can begui by letting go of summer at Fall Festival ‘84, nal cues presiunably related to were overweight children, almost terized by excess replication of overweight even if exercise “Trapped inside every fat per­ remains constant. San Jose Tavern Guild’s transitional boost from season to season. physiological appetite regulators. all overweight children become fat cells during some critical On May 20, 1980, former Drill On June 7, 1984, the Court or­ son is a thin soul struggling to get The obese try to defend them­ The Sunday, September 30 event beckons you to the Santa Clara things afforded her in the original But the obese person eats because obese adults. period in childhood. Studies ac­ Instructor Mirian Ben-Shalom dered the Army to pay Ms Ben- out.” That cruel generalization is selves with “ My body doesn’t County Fairgrounds from noon to 5 p.m. with live entertainment- W rit.. . ” it is time to eat, or because the Adipose tissue lipoprotein tually indicate that if a child can became the first Gay person to Shalom a mere $744.35 and ex­ not true. It doesn’t take into con­ burn off calories like other Syhrcster sets the tone there-plus disco, games, food, full liquor ser­ In a curious aside to these food is appetizing. He responds lipase is a big fat word for an en­ be kept from obesity, there is far win a decision against the pressed its unwillingness to fur­ sideration that essential differen­ people’s.” True, the energy vice, and “ a lot more.” $10 admits you if you’ve bought the package ongoing proceedings, the U.S. to external cues that make food a zyme that can make fatty acids less likelihood of overweight in Military which affirmed that Gay ther enforce its own previous ces remain in the obese, even required to metabolize food stuf­ prior to the 26th. Add $S after. Thirty booths for browsing-and say Attorney has asked for the return source of pleasure or a relief from lipoprotein in the blood and adulthood. soldiers were protected under the ruling. when weight is lost. Obesity is a fs is often lower in obese people. “thank you” to Boot Rack, Main Street, 641 Club, Renegades, of the $744.35 check sent to Ms from boredom, not thinking of allow the excess fat to be stored. Hypertrophic obesity does not Constitution with regards to the Ms Ben-Shalom has taken the life-long problem that cannot be It would be attractive to blame Desperados, Mac’s, Buck’s, Toyon and Broadway. Ben-Shalom’s attorney. cured, only controlled. food as a caloric source. The level of this enzyme is result from an increase in fat right of free thought, free latest ruling on appeal and will be It seems that since the Army Obesity is partially genetically elevated in the obese, and cells, but from eating too much obesity on this more efficient association and free speech. filing a brief with the Seventh Like hypertension, obesity has thermic response, but that seems Speaking of the Broadway, that local Lesbian and Gay eatery knows that she is appealing her determined. Animal models show remains so even when they are at and exercising too little. It’s a Ms Ben-Shalom’s discharge Circuit Court of Appeals in definable and treatable causes. secondary to the already obese case and that the check would not clearcut genetic causes that are normal weight. This accounts for self-increasing situation, since celebrates Anniversary 0 1 with a 5 p.m. party, September 23, at 1205 was held to be invalid and she Chicago this month. Seldom is any hormonal im­ state, not an initial cause. The The Alameda. (Where else?) Consider yourself welcome. be cashed, they wanted it back balance discovered. No single more difficult to evaluate in their tendency to regain weight obesity itself leads to inactivity. was ordered reinstated into the Her attorney, Mark Rogers, because, somehow, it was in­ humans, but there are definite loss; there may be some genetic The vicious cycle can be altered U.S. Army Reserves with -rank, says that because of the Gover­ etiology explains all cases of Continued on page ¡2 Speaking of Toyon, if you missed the September 8 Moonlight on the timated, the uncashed check patterns that can be shown. If predisposition for high levels of through discipline; as weight back pay and benefits. nment’s unwillingness to abide by j obesity; different causes exist for Bay event, you can get your tickets for the Gay-Bay Cruise scheduled would foul up the Army’s different people. Heralded as a landmark the original Writ and because the on the Blue and Gold Fleet, Friday, September 28 at 9 p.m.. Pier 39. bookkeeping system. Obesity is an eating disorder, decision with profound impor­ Court seems unwilling to enforce Tickets at Toyon entitle you to music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres ( a MsBen-Shalom has asked her but its mechanisms are not rever­ tance for Lesbians and Gays in its own decisions, it is absolutely word 1 never feel secure about spelling), and no host cocktails for a attorney to comply with the Ar-i sed by simply limiting food in­ their struggle for Civil Rights, the necessary to have the case ap­ $15 tab. Deal? This local Lesbian and Gay oasis is co-sponsor for the my’s request, saying, “Maybe take. This metabolic disorder is decision continues to benefit Gay pealed; cruise. That’s a kindness, Toyon. they need to purchase a hammer incompletely understood. Like persons righting similar court “ What is the value of a hollow or a plastic part for some battles. victory? It seems that the Gover­ alcoholism, obesity may have Speaking of Craiacrs.the lounge and restaurant bearing the singular generals’s stool? I surely aspects of a medical illness. IT’S Three years later, because the nment is saying that there is no wouldn’t want to add to the Ar form of that name reopened September 5 in conjunction with The alcoholic learns that he has Army had not complied with the need for them to comply with the ‘over” viu;ations. Located at 2651 El Camino in Redwood City for my’s confusion, possibly threaten a problem shared with others Writ of Mandemus issued by law. midpeninsula luckies, the Cruiser Lounge and Restuarant requests National Security or confound which can continue even without Milwaukee Federal Judge “ It might even seem as if the their bookkeeping system.” booze. Obese people are “ dif­ YOUR reservations for their very full calendar of events. (415) 366-4955. Terrance Evans, Ms Ben-Shalom Government does not care about ferent,” even when thin, and returned to court with a personal the Civil Rights of it’s citizens, Motor to the mountain for Mnak of the Spheres and a Friday or must recognize their overweight remedy suit seeking to force the and that it is “ok” for them to as a continuing problem. Some Saturday with a difference at 8 p.m. Melody will mingle with stars as army to comply with the Writ. refuse Ms Ben-Shalom those PARTY flute, guitar, harpsichord, and viola accompany your vision of the . ustification for this thinking follows. A Tinker’s Damn salutes YOUR PAPER/ great beyond through Lick Observatory’s 36 inch lens. Call Ron Appetite seems to be con­ OUR PAPER and wishes them a Laub (408) 274-5062 to reserve yoin space. trolled by the hypothalamus, a Happy Third Anniversary by hosting feeding and satiety center. Body a cool 50's Swing Party. We’ll be Seating is still available for the Bijou Theatre Gay Film Festival in Giinny Apuzzo in area mass seems to influence the ac­ slicking our hair back and donning Palo Alto with screenings of Drifting and Privates on Parade- and live performances that will include Liedemumn Gay Men's Chorus tivity of this gland; the obese per­ our poodle skirts Thursday evening, o f San Jose. Armistead Maupin will be on hand to gather im­ son apparently has a fixed point September 20th. Bring your Elvis for degrees of obesity. That ac­ pressions and give tbem. Jeff Barber has your $4.50 advance sale records, and bop your way to prizes tickets at 265-5275. Proceeds will benefit the AIDS Foundation of Ginny Apuzzo will be in San counts for the tendency of over­ in the Dance Contest at 9pm. And hit Francisco for three days over the weight people to return to a cer­ Santa Clara County and the newly formed Arts Council of Gay and weekend of Septemb« 14 - 16, tain level of obesity. The problem the thrift stores, ’cause the boss Lesbian San Jose. but her only appearance outside is not to lose weight, but to keep costumes win some cool cash. It’s the city will w i^ High Tech Gays it lost when the “ thermostat" sure to be just the most. So be there, Speaking of the Arts Conndl of Gay and Lesbian San Jose, potential participants in the Winter Showcase of visual and performing arts to in Cupertino on Sunday evening, wants to bring it back up. or be square. ■ September 16. Since the cerebral cortex in­ be held December 2 at the Los Gatos Academy of Dance are lining Ginny is receiving the Alice B. fluences the hypothalamus, A TINKER’S DAMN up fast. ArtisU interested in performing, exhibiting, selling should Toklas Lesbian/Gay Democratic psychological, social, and genetic contact Jack McCleskey (408) 274-0412 or Ron Schmidt (408) 737- 4 6 N . Saratoga Avenue Club Award for Outstanding factors affect food intake. Obese 0214, or write to Arts Council of Gay and Lesbian San Jose, c/o Santa C I a r a National Leadership at the people are more sensitive to ex­ OUR PAPER, 973 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126. Your tax deduc­ Club’s annual dinner on Friday ternal stimuli than non- obese 4 0 8 - 2 4 3 -4 5 9 5 tible membership (Member $10, Sponsor $25, Donor $50, Patron the 14th. persons. A “ normal” person eats $100, Grand Patron $250, Benefactor $500) helps fund the thrust for this proud stride by Gay and Lesbian artists into the cultural com­ She will also meet*The Bay munity at large as a distinct presence. Area Nonpartisan Alliance and the Bay Area Career Women Speaking of visnnl art, the Nut Tree’s annual Scarecrow Contest (September 13), the Federal opens October 13, and if you’ve never taken this trip through the Lesbian and Gays (September haystacks, it’s time you did.. .as a viewer or creator. Preregistration 15), a champagne brunch (Sep­ for scarecrow submissions is October 5. Scarecrows will be judged at tember 16), and an old fashioned 1 p.m. on the 13th and remain in place till after Halloween. (707) Town Meeting and Ice Cream 448-6411 puts you in touch with further info on this delightful ex­ Social (September 16). IIMS perience. Ms Apuzzo will be tired by the time she arrives at 6:30 p.m. at Considering the number of folks out there who love God but not us, the High Tech Gays potluck sup­ it’s worth noting that the Humanist Community of San Jose is open per, but not too tired to speak to membership. “ Humanism affirms the inherent dignity and worth and to answer questions. of every human being, and asserts that persons are responsible for The meeting/supper will be the realization of their aspirations and that they have within them­ held at 7704 Orogrande Place, selves the power of achieving them.” Straight talk from their memo. Cupertino. Call (408) 446-3329 3032 Warm Springs Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 gets you to meetings for more information. ■ The saga continues... (408) 251-3030 gete you added information. M Join us for the return of dynasty Congratulations to Wednesday, September 26 Party begins at 8 p.m. OUR PAPER

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(415) 782-2728 Lodging for Women 1640 Main Street, Redwood City 94063 Dannici Downey (Psychotherapy)...... (4M) 554-0110 Dennis J. MeSbaae, MD...... (415)369-1981 875 A Street, Hayward 94541 TheAnmaeGaBeiiM...... (4M) 2794303 2343 B Homestead, Sanu Clara 95050 (4M) 246-0388 (Internal Medicine/Rheumatology (Bookstore)...... (415)326-0681 1190 Folsom St. (at 8th) 219 University Av, Palo Alto ^ 1940MontereyRoad, San Jose 95112 The Electrical Haadynua (Mark)...... (4M) 9S5-6SS0 52 Arch Street - Suite 4, Redwood City 4942 St«v«ns INTERLUDE Crwk Blvd. San )os« 244*2t29 San Francisco, CA 94103 Bachelor Qaartcn* (Baths) . . . ; ...... (415) 325-7575 2916 Magliocco Drive, 14, San Jose 95128 Memory ConunaaicatioBa...... (4M) 985-196 ) Tower Records* 1934 University Ave, Palo Alto 94303 Express Tan (Tanning Salon)...... 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Denney and Watrous founded “The Carmel Music Society,” one of the first community concerts groups TD’s Memory Lane (< in the United States, and a leader in the field of bringing great music Two Women” to cultural backwaters. For well over 20 years, the women imported by Ted SaU My favorite, Tanya Fin­ artists such as Rubenstein, Horowitz, Segovia, Casals, and many / ch and Associates were Tearooms by Patrick Franklin Hello Dollleeee! others of their stature to Carmel and San Jose. cooool blue. Gay history is a strange thing. Generally, it consists of unhappy Denney also wanted to afford some means of expression for the It’s so good to have you What can I say? You stories or bits of gossip that sound as if they might have come from people around her. In 1935 she produced the first Carmel Bach back where you belong! should have been there!! By Henry Walter Weiss the pages of the Enquirer. Heterosexual hiMorians have established Festival, which is now a three-week extravaganza, and the most am­ Taking a stroll down yiaC FA Wire Service their own particular style of Catch-22; if a person was Gay, that per­ bitious festival of Baroque m usk in the country. memory lane were Goldie son had to be miserable or, at the very least, too irresponsible to be Meanwhile, Hazel Watrous was indulging in her taste for drama. Frequently, I am called late at productive. She found that the first theater in California was a run-down shack Montana, Diamond Joh, night or early in the morning by At the same time, when Gay historians propose that a famous in nearby Monterey. She bought it, restored it, and organi^ a Lady Richard and many an anguished man who has just character might have been homosexiud, they reverse the syllogism; if troupe of players there. The place is now on the Register o f Historic many more —would you been arrested in a tearoom. that person produced a respectable body of work, it only goes to Landmarks apd continues as a playhouse under the aegis of the Cali­ believe all in high heels. More often than not, the an­ In small towns, the situation is even less sympathetic. No one fornia Parks System. New owners of TD’s guish in the voice on the other wants to consider the possibility that a respected figure might have During all this time, they were constant companions. They worked side of the phone will be edged indulged in unorthodox sexual practice; the person involved certainly together, played together, and vacationed together. Somehow, in the brough back some of the with indignation: the accused cloaked a lifestyle that might have horrified his neighbors; and, even midst of all their other activities, they managed to design and build “girls” of yesteryear. man denies that he ever did today, others who might know the truth with some certainty don’t no fewer than 36 houses together. T h^ were, in short, women of Quickly as the clock anything which should warrant want to soil themselves with memories of long-dead “ scandal.” tremendous energy, creativity, and vitality. struck eight bells — that’s arrest: I’m going to tell you about two women who lived in a small town Hazel Watrous died first, on October 3, 1954. Typically, Dene bells Mary! Unfortunately, the gay man in California. I never met either of them, but the work they did in Denney held back the news until after the night’s performance at who challenges the complaint is their lives affects me in my life nearly every day. Were they Gay? Hazel’s beloved First Theater; the show had to go on. Emperor Hal and Lucy often in the position of pitting his Were they lovers? Those questions will have to be left to you to an­ Dene Denney kept going for nearly five more years, dying on Sep­ Manhattan co-hosted the denial testimony against that of swer. tember 23,1959. She had kept on managing all their enterprises up to show. one or two plain-clothes officers Dene Denney was bom in a remote area of Northern California the very end. Empress Jean was a who may or may not have any sometime in the 1890’s. The niceties of small-town joumaUsm never Both left a few nephews and nieces, but no one who had ever been qualms about embroidering the left her precise age; after all, she was a lady, and the product of an truly intimate with them. The few friends who are still alive remem­ favorite with the number ber gracious evenings at their home, but an equal amount of reserve “ What’s New.” truth. old California pioneer family. She was an honors graduate from the One bright light now, at least Unversity of California, Berkeley, taking her B.A. and M.A. in that kept everyone at a polite remove from their personal life. Goldie Montana in New York, is the recent over­ English there, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Were they lovers? No men ever entered their lives. They were never knocked them dead with turning by our highest court of Hazel Watrous was bora in Visalia, California, a year or two “escorted” by anyone other than one another. They were scarcely “ Stand By Your Man.” the state’s statute which makes before Denney. She studied art at San Jose State College and Colum­ out of each other’s sight for nearly forty years. I hope they were. criminal the act of loitering for bia University. She was no slouch, either. Her paintings were good And what difference does it make anyhow? My straight friends in Eat your heart out Dallas I the purpose of deviate sexual Carmel are bothered by the fact that 1 want to open old “ scandals.” Cow Girls. enough for several one-woman shows in major cities. s relations. Somehow, the two of them met in San Francisco, shortly after the “If they wanted to be secretive, why shouldn’t we respect that now?” Some new “ entrees” to The local police, particularly end of World War 1. Denney was pursuing piano studies; she had Because the next time an anti-Gay ordinance comes up for con­ the drag world were loud I the local subway police, have not returned to her first ambition, that of becoming a classical pCTformCT. sideration this community should have and example of those women yet heard of the unconstitutional­ to remind it of the contributions of a Lesbian couple. Because every and exciting. © The “new” music of composers such as Stravinsky and Hindemith ity of the law. Thus they are still excited her, and she was eager to hear it performed as widely as concert in Carmel is the child of a childless family-. Because, even Diamond John’s bead issuing sununonses for the viola­ here, fiindamentalists and bigoU need a reminder that Gay people possible. and pearl “Shortie” was tion. Watrous convinced her that the center of artistic ferment was in can contribute and shape the well-being of the community at large. ^ sexy. Any man accused, however, New York, and persuaded her to continue her training there. And, You never heard of Dene Denney and Hazel Watrous before this. need only point out to the judge from that moment on, for nearly forty years, the two women were But in your town, wherever you live, there is a lost history of Gay Hr that the underlying statute has heroes and heroines who helped shape the life you lead today. • literally inseparable. For their farewell to Cahforaia, they took a ©Stonewall Features Syndicate, 1984 been declared unconstitutional weekend trip to Carmel, a picturesque artists and writers colony 120 r i z A z z i ^ and the charge will be dropped. miles south of San Francisco. A D ance While this change in the law The junket had a suong outcome. The women went on to New - Announcement provides some security, the time York and stayed there for three, years, but the tiny coastal village come celebrate our will undoubtedly come when the called them back. Paths Untrodden, a gay-owned mail order book service, offering special style gay men / police will catch on. Then, sorry In 1922, they returned to live there permanently. They made their “books of merit on the gay male experience” has released its 1984 women together! // to say, the matter will take a living by opening one of the first art galleries in the area w th aii eye catalogue, listing almost 1300 titles in 58 subject areas. This 1984 up­ darker turn. to real quality. Denney entertained guests by presenting private date of a yearly catalogue focuses on those works which help gay f Public sexual activities remain t» recitals of what was thought to be terribly avant-garde music. men understand and appreciate themselves. criminal acts, and rather more They also brought some of their friends from back ep t for visits, Paths Untrodden specializes in hard to find books, out of print, serious crimes than mere loiter­ many of whom were professional musicians. The little village of 2500 small press and important titles. Thie current catalogue also contains ing people was arts-crazy, and the music they provided filled a need that items on AIDS victims, news, gay liberation poetry, and a special One must assume that future had never been answered before. Their music^es became so popular tribute to gay activist/writer Aithur Bell. charges will be brought under the that they went into professional concert booking, presenting concerts The catalogue, a 58 page bibliography, is available for $2.00 from more serious statutes and wll by Feodor Chaliapin and Mary Garden. Paths Untrodden, P.O.Box 459, Village Station, NYC,NY 10014 ■ accordingly put the prospective defendants more thoroughly at 71» \ risk. U /IT 'C J 1 support BAYMEC and its efforts to promote lesbian and gay rights Loitering involved merely a JL H i O in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties. Please sign me Sheraton - Sunnyvale “violation”; it was not much different from a traffic ticket. up as a Charter Sponsor with my contribution of: 29,1964 Public sexual activities are serious □ $20 DSSO DITS DSIOO □ $500 □ Other $ ------^ ^ 8 pm to 1 am crimes; conviction involves a cri­ If you have received more than one copy of minal record. this mailing, please accept our sincere ap^- T)d(«sS20 Nam e. Announcement a d v a n c e d nx)il Another element of the tear­ ogy. You can help this organiMtion grow by ordef rtvough oom experience is the shake- Address. passin,ing the delicate on to a friend who shares The weekend of November 9 to 12 is the date for this year’s 11 (X ) Nont> Moitutdo Choices down. yourr 1belief. Tnank you. frve poiMr^ (vo let poitang ovoMoMe^ ll7«|jncetnAv« 5u*e11 Jew C A 9 S 1 » One married man called me C ity------. State. . Z i p . annual gathering of California Quaker Lesbians. semi or form ol dress oprioool «08 • 971 • 7408 BAYMEC • P.O. Box 90070 two years ago to say he’d been San Jose, CA 95109 • (408) 297-1024 With a focus on the theme “Empowerment,” the women $ n or rbe d o v bmired oipociry Sporaorv OwMces Donng SetvKe ond Phone (wk) . (hm) Human Coonecnoni Carol Onjmmei stopped by a plain-clothes police BAYMEC will meet at the rustic Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, near officer at a suburban shopping Santa Cruz. mall tearoom. The officer of­ Boani of Ditecton Q \fau may use my name as an endorser The cost of the long weekend (which includes the Veteran s fered to forget the whole thing DougDe Yïung Rick Rudy The Federal Election Commission requires us to request Day holiday) is on a sliding scale from $20 to $45, including F m m tr C m m u tm irr. Please contact me regarding: for a fee: $500. Tè«II UnaiW P n ita m 4 Calia*™ about BAYMEC------terested women are welcome to attend the monthly meeting or the CONGRATULATIONS coruption or else someone imper­ Ron Taylor John Laird. Other —------Name of Employer — November retreat. sonating the police. OtgMif. Sm Jmf For more information, call Bettye at (415) 526-6206 or In either event, the cUent was Ctif 4 Smtu Cm; Location of Employer. best advised to make a clear Rosalie Nichob K e n W ager write QLC, 1334 Kains, Berkeley 94702. ■ Editor, /V o Senrtory. TO OUR PAPER , record of the facts of the event Om H Dmi Edu^trdt and decline to pay the bribe. He followed my advise and never heard from the alleged Four important reasons to support BAYMEC, Announcement , 0 policeman again. Tearooms can be dangerous the Bay Area Municipal Elections Committee. Thirty million dollars will be given away for motion picture projects places: the man who uses the BAYMEC is a non-partisan, non- BAYM EC’s primary concerns for from over 150 foundations and grant programs this year. You stand tearoom for sex risks criminal 1 affiliated political action commit­ 3 supporting.Jpp,,.----^ elected------otticials in- an excellent chance of receiving funds if you know where to l«»k for penalty or shakedown. tee that promotes gay and lesbian dude tneir support for: increased them and how to write a winning proposal. San Jose State University Worse yet, as with any other rights—and specifically raises money AIDS funding, the E.R.A., equal pay is presenting a workshop. How To Get Grants to Make Films and form of anonymous sex, he risl« for eaualLial work,wora, and the enactment of Video, on Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. his own health and humanity to support candidates endorsing those rights; non-aiscriminatory government, po For registration information call San Jose State University Office ©1983 Henry Waiter Weiss lice, and corporate personnel policies of Continuing Education, (408)277-2182. 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BAYMEC deserves your For further informaUon. conUct San Jose State Univcraty Office 60 East 42nd St. BAYMEC the political arena; HB.SPERABOS New York, N. Y. 10165 whole-hearted support. ” of Continuing Education, (408) 277-2182 or the San Jose Sute lola Williams, Councilwoman, San Jose University English Department, (408) 277-2817. ■ I42S HACIINDA AVt t CAMPBtll • SAN KJSt I CA / 9500* / 40#-5740J60 Throw your support behind Informational booths are $35. Broadway, 286-9422. popular in many weight- OP OUQ. the candidate of your choice. and selling booths are $50. Attention: all local gay and Our Bodies reduction clinics until studies On The Strip This event ends S^tember This a good chance for. your lesbian artists are invited to showed that it worked no better RkhardVaa Cleave organization to raise funds display their art work at the Continued from page 6 'Broadway 30th with the swearing in of the than salt injections. 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