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Publication of the Mattachine Society of the Niagara Frontier NOVEMBER 1978 S.A.G.E. National Works For we won! Switch" Funding Voters in November elections in Cal- Board In ifornia have given us continued permission / Buffalo State's Gay organi- to teach their children, and in Seattle «v. ft* *r\ zation, SAGE, Student Alliance we have been given eaual rights in hous- pro- vWit for Gay Equality is in the inp and employment. These are our first «yj J"~ Operation cess of organizing their goals — big political victories. Congratulations, mother is told by and objectives for the future. gang, and let's work for more. When a Their major task at the \^ her daughter that she's a Les- moment is to get an office on bian, who can she talk to about campus which they can work out her daughter's gay feelings? of. They are also trying to Or the boss who finds out Chaw get budgeted some funds from he has several gay employees, the campus Student Government, who can he talk to about his (USG), so they could offer a confusion? The Gay National Drop-In Center for gay students Educational Switchboard re- that need counseling, and hold ceives calls such as these monthly dances for the gay daily from heterosexual indi- community. viduals across the country The funds that USG has are seeking support for accepting derived from a thirty-five dol- people with gay feelings into lar activity fee that each stud- their lives. These callers ent has to pay once a year. include parents whose children This amounts to about half a are gay, children of gay par- million dollars which is divided ents, and heterosexual people among the campus organizations- with gay friends or relatives. on the basis of need. The switchboard also receives SAGE, along with a few calls from psychologists, mm other smaller clubs, was cut Continued On Page 8 from this year's budget, mainly because of a drop in enrollment of students, resulting in a drop of funds. SAGE is now U.B. Passes trying to obtain funding for next -year. In order to get these funds they have to show USG that they will be offering Preference students more than just a duplication of the services al- ready being offered by other Clause campus organizations. An amendment to the Univer- If they can't get funded, sity of Buffalo's non-discrimi- SAGE may have to resort to Buffalo Man New nation code was unanimously- charging dues of a quarter or passed by the College Council half dollar at each meeting. on a motion from Michael Pierce The meetings are held on Fridays the only student representative at 4:30 pm in room 414 of the N.Y.S.C.G.O. Head Pierce, an openly gay student, Student Union at Buffalo State. had Miranda Dunne made the motion backed by The important thing about For the first time in NYSCGO, etc. a of Channel Seven's Eyewitness petition signed by seventy SAGE this year is that it has several years, Buffalo hosted students a News team on hand filming asking that state- several dedicated members work- the New York State Coalition was ment be added the (NYSCGO) several segments of the con- to non-dis- ing hard to try to achieve of Gay Organizations crimination to at the State Uni- for a news story she code outlaw bias these goals. conference ference on the of is on in grounds sexual orien- versity College at Buffalo doing Gay life Buffalo tation The Ms. Dunne and Bill Coplon, or affectual preference. on October 20, 21, 22. The Council, a of the President of the Mattachine body conference was hosted by community and business leaders Buffalo State Students Alliance Society of the Niagara Fron- the workshop selected by the governor along for Gay Equality and the Matta- tier, conducted with one elected the straight media and gave out non-voting chine Society of Niagara on student member is the pointers on how to attract governing Frontier. Members of NYSCGO some body of the By represented Gay the news media into reporting University. who attended passing the amendment to the and Lesbian groups throughout on Gay issues. Besides these, however, the main the non-discrimination code which the state. work of is in accord with is to back conference took place in two the 1968 It hard look Civil Rights Act the three intensive board and three general con- College on days of Council footnoted and defined conferencing any kind of ference meetings. A myriad with sex. Sex, now according to the composure; it was exciting, of decisions had to be made, footnote election of a new Board, and is defined not only enthralling, tiring, and at by gender, but also by There were sev- a policy for next year. one's times boring. sexual preference. In practical Itcnt Havtt eral workshops e.g. how to deal One of the conference terms this means that amend- highlights "as the election the with non-profit organizations, ment is not just an straight of Bill Coplon as Upstate empty phrase how to deal with the but an effective one for the media, legislative goals of Continued On Page 3 protection of gays. FROMOURMAILBAG

sth5th Freedom AS FRIEND iating with females eliminates these feel- Publication WOMAN ings to a great extent. One may ask how are these feelings reduced by associating with I had become somewhat curious to the females? It seems females are not bound of the reasons behind the fact that gay men seemed by the restrictive male attributes. Fe- to have mostly women as real friends. Gene males are not required by society to Possedento reported, in the October issue achieve prescribed male attributes and of sth Freedom, that most men who attended Mattachine Society of the Niagara Frontier accomplishments. I don't feel the need the "Men's Center" organizational meeting to compete with other males to achieve indicated "they had no real male friends, those particular "male attributes and just 'buddies or acquaintances they worked accomplishments". with. They said they had women as real I feel women are more understanding friends most often." than men towards others. I can allow my- sit- I briefly examined my own living self to truly express my emotions and feel- and found uation, friends, relationships, ings without the fear of ridicule. I Nov that women were .also my real friends. I would feel more restricted among non-gay 1978 had Why is it that . very few male males of the friends. because fear of being viewed a sizeable percentage of gay men have as feminine in some way. I know.this is many more women as friends than men? one of the hang-ups preventing mc from 1) Could it be that gay men have associating with non-gay males. The fear \Ad1.8,N0.5 more things in common with women of expressing my total feelings in front than men, and if so, WHAT? of non-gay males is further complicated i\ lt== II =iV -II 3E 2) Could it be that gay men feel less by the fear of the possibility of the non- and as a re- threatened by women gay men discovering I am gay. sult, tend to associate with I can only explain my personal reasons women? for associating mostly with women. I would sth FREEDOM is a monthly publication 3) Could it be that women are more very much like the gay and non-gay readers of the Mattachine Society of the understanding and sensitive to of sth Freedom to write in their comments, Niagara Frontier. It is distributed other individual's feelings? reasons for phenomena, feelings about this . Free of charge in any establishment 4) Could it be that women enjoy article. and with any organization permitting associating with gay men because SBP such distribution. Our monthly it eliminates the threat of a ici rcul at ion is 4,0 00 relationship developing into a deeper sexual one? A THANK YOU . The fact that I have mostly female The presence of the name or picture friends I to resolve or other representation of a business troubles mc. want the of in straight To all the people who generously organization or person(s) in articles problem existing both gay worlds. want to have a great offered to open up their homes to the vis- or advertising in this newspaper is and I deal of gay male and non-gay male friends. iting delegates for the NYSCGO conference not an indication of"the sexual orien held in Buffalo October 20 to 22, thank tation of such I don't want to restrict myself to making person, organization you! More people offered housing than was or business. friends with just gay-male, gay-female, non-gay female friends. My personal feel- needed and if you did not get called, it affirmatively was nothing personal, just that a lot of '.Ye welcome any contribution of ings force mc to answer news feel less threat- people who were expected did not come. items, written articles, letters to questions 2 and 3. I ened by Why? I guess it is be- However, a lot of people who were expected art work or photography by members of females. cfause I don't have to prove myself sexually to, did come and some even expected to the gay community. We cannot guar- much. any other way by society. come who did! Again, thank you very antee the of any materials or in dictated return less submitted for publication, I sometimes begin to feel masculine whether upon failing to live up to certain male Love, used by sth FREEDOM or unless not, attributes constructed by society. Assoc- Claude Gary specifically requested and accom- panied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. All materials submitted are subject to editorialization. Gay Professional Group Deadlines for feature articles, art, letters and ad copy is the 10th of each month, for publication in the Adds Members of following month's issue. News items A group gay professionals, organized in August of this are accepted up to publication. year, has expanded in membership over last three months to more : than 50 members. The group fills needs not met by other social the area and Subscription fee for mailing and or political organizations in seems to be defining clearly handling is $3.50 yearly. its members' needs more as it grows. Mattachine have been held at homes members receive the paper free of Meetings typically members' at Bpm other and with members charge. Each issue is mailed in a every Thursday generally begin new meeting classified] plain, sealed envelope. others in the group. There is usually a point of discussion dur- I ing the middle of the evening; coming out at work, the Briggs 'Mail subscription requests, letters Amendment and feelings about being gay among mostly straight co- Classified ads for the sth to the editor, address changes, workers have been previous concerns. The greater part of the Freedom are real cheap; only is copy and contributions to: evening social with members getting to know each other in 10c a word with a $1 minimum. sth FREEDOM ways restrictive in other social alternatives. A confidential Announcements, on the other Box 155 list of members' names is- distributed at every meeting. hand, of upcoming meetings, Ellicott Station The "professional" byline is not meant to be restrictive-- events, and the like are free most members are working men, but are a wide Buffalo, New York 14205 employed in variety sth Freedom of occupations—retail sales, industrial work, teaching, law, Box 155 medicine, the helping professions, library science, as well as Ellicott Square Sta. men not presently employed. m —ii =ii =ii n it Buffalo, NY 14205 Interested people are welcome to call Tom Hammond at 849- -1572 from 9:00 to 5:00 for information regarding the next meeting All inquiries are confidential. Male seeks same, fifty or over, as vacation companion. Write: Staff Resident, 59 Belmont, C GayYouth/Buffalo Organizes Buffalo,N.Y. 14207 Clan Uttan Hammond j°Jj A new organization is appearing in Buffalo, as part of the «ART CSCKHOLD UB Gay Liberation Front: Gay Youth/Buffalo. The group will be Young male with "Man fel^ open to all gay youths male or female, 21 and under. Peer Two" bag Saturdays fe. E group rap sessions will be held every Saturday from 1:00pm last April at Buff Gerty > to 3:oopm at 42 Custer St. Ist floor (3 blocks north of Hertel State, please return and Main) Anyone wanting information can call 836-1541 and ask to same location for either one of us--Ross Hewitt or Ed Taussig. Saturdays at 1. John Love The need for such an organization here in Buffalo is unques- Gene Possedento tionable. Our purpose is to give younger gay people or people who think they might be gay some peer group support and feedback. who is the and AU sth FREEDOM staff are volunteers. Often a person coming out feels alone in world -Anyone interested in working the that there are no others like him. Gay Youth/Buffalo will be on there for paper should call our business these people. We believe that having young gay friends your age office at (716) 881-5335, write to own is vital to ridding oneself of the guilt and anguish above drop in at that can often accompany the feeling of being different and alone the address or today's our office at 45 Allen Street. in world. We also intend to serve as a sort of crisis center for Permission is required for reproduc- young gays who need someone to talk to about any particular problems. When a diary tion of any materials printed a young gay's parents find or when in a as the sth FREEDOM. friends reject young gay person, having Gay Youth/Buffalo a place to find someone to turn to who will listen is important. The opportunity group Ad rates sent upon request. is here to function as a with integral contribution and effort. Social activities for gay youths loom as a great possibility for the future. There are many other successful gay youth organizations in other parts of the country and in Canada. At this year's Gay Pride march Gay Youth/New York and Gay Youth/Washington led a th large contingent in the parade in New York City. sth5 Freedom --continued on page 5-- SYMBOL OF GAY YOUTH/BUFFALO

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A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY POSITIVE RECOGNITION The Federal Bureau of Prisons, in Washington, D.C., has issued a San Francisco, The Center Human Growth, a policy statement to all prison staff, prohibiting the use of In Pacific for social service agency run gay men, such terms as "homosexual rape" and "homosexual As b> and for lesbians and has been assault". accepted a member of Way, thus becoming the gay issued by Director Norman the statement said that as United first A. Carlson, receive such through use of terms, public is to that agency to status. such "the led believe GAY NEWS these assaults are committed by persons who are homosexual." The policy statement continues: "While homosexuals are frequently the victims, the vast majority of rapes and assaults HURRAY FOR "SEWARD'S FOLLY".' are committed by persons who are not homosexual. The terminology should mistaken im- used to describe these incidents not create Alaska has its first gay radio Each Thursday at 7pm the the new the program. pressions by public." In recommending policy, KSKA, FM 103, in Anchorage, airs a 15-minute gay news program. statement that in reporting sexual assaults and rapes, "staff The program, which is aired on the National Public Radio outlet, should use the .terms 'sexual assault' or 'rape. Care should is called "Gay News Review". It is put together by the Alaska be paid communications with the public and in the to media, Gay Community Center. The first airing of "Gay News Review" use of this terminology." was on August 24th. Though the practical effects of the policy change are not GAY COMMUNITY NEWS yet predictable, gay representatives who have been dealing with the Bureau Prisons expressed satisfaction at this newest of re- WHEN ALL SEEMS LOST, GET LOST., sult of their deliberations. GPU NEWS Dr. Skip Heck, Director of the Chandler Human Relations Center near Phoenix, has developed what he feels is a cure for loneli- ness. He -calls his-radical new method "isolation therapy". I'D RATHER BE AN USHER, THAN A CLERK Hack takes patients out into the Arizona wilderness for up to seven days, where they're urged to find a place to be on their The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to disturb a decision of the own. Heck's theory is to surround his patients with loneliness Maryland Court of Appeals which exempts from criminal prosecution until it starts to feel good. doctor explained, "They employees The learn of a theatre showing obscene films, but permits punish- the difference between loneliness--which is a feeling of depri- ment of clerks in stores which sell comparable books (Maryland vation—and solitude, which is a of vs. feeling self-nourishment". Wheeler, No. 77-1246). He reports that at first they feel fear, then loneliness. NEW YORK TIMES Finally, they start letting go and begin to appreciate being alone. "This", says Heck, "is the turning point." In effect, loneliness is the cure for loneliness. THOU SHALT NOT DISCRIMINATE' GAY NEWS In an apparent exercise in zeal if nothing else, manholes in Woonsocket, Rhode Island will now be called personholes. The change came after City Public Works Director Makram H. Megalli decided to write up specifications for a position using the description "utility person" rather than "utility man". Careful to follow the federal antidiscrimination guide- lines, Megalli decided it would also be better to write person- holes rather than manholes. The Woonsocket City Council agreed, and passed an ordinance changing the job title and specifics by a vote of 7 to 0. GAY COMMUNITY NEWS [Amm • oreaous ' gems & metals

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3 DISCOCHAT SELections A Middle Class "Activist®" by SAM Recently I took time to the dance, and folk concert respond to a lengthy question- along with gay persons the QUEEN OF THE naire from REVIEWS sent at my request by state put mc in touch with many QUEEN CITY two researchers studying gay concerned and hark Q: What's a true Donna workers It was the evening of Octo- relationships. One of their with whom am Summer fan? I proud to say I ber 25, 1978, in the questions asked respondents to my sexual identity. "Queen A: A person who has the share City" --Buffalo was treated indicate the extent of their Somewhere in to albums--"Love To Love You", there was a live performance by the recent involvement in gay-relat- a time "Queen "A Love Trilogy", "Four Seasons also little to offer of Disco" --Donna Summer. The ed organizations. That set mc some input in planning the Of Love", "I Remember Yesterday" event was to be the to doing some reflection even mini-series in premiere --"Thank God It's Friday", and recent "Gays musical concert in after I had answered and return- Buffalo" produced by Buffalo's will still buy her newest album the WKBW's new Convention Center. The Cen- ed survey. Dunne. "Live and More", and attended Miranda Again, feelings' ter overwhelmed with I write this column, and of was people her Buffalo Concert. gay pride while seeing and of already there have been over all races, creeds and sexual On the "Live and More" hearing friends during those preferences that a half dozen issues of the evening; but album set most brief segments. the Center of the songs sth Freedom which included SEL- was in no condition are from a live concert. A This particular column the audience in ections. As the deadline for sounds to handle atten- majority of these songs awfully self-serving. I First are my continuing assignment realize done dance. off, there was hits off of her previous I've a lot of per- the the Center- albums. approaches, I continue the auto- long line outside An these sonal "horn-tooting." Why? waiting uneasy feature of songs biographical approach started people just to get in. is that the I. Who really, cares what my "free" there was tempo is a little over a year ago, Next, the mass con- quicker than the hoping that time has entailed over the last of bit original, the product is fusion people trying to get gives the interesting, few months? The fact of the their and impression that but also comforting others to seats--some of which someone set the record to matter is that while doing some When at a who share similar histories never existed. the show quick"speed. The only song library study in recent weeks started, people were still and experiences of daily living I realized that by the definition which isn't performed live is and thinking. This monthly crowded in the aisles, making the medley. of some, I have become an ac- no effort sit "MacArthur Park" exercise is, in fact, part of to down. The Donna took the old Richard tivist. And to some others, show started when my coming experience. late, and it song, added her out I'm this activism may suggest did Harris disco not quite ready do it even start, Ms. Summer was plagued to now, some kind of militance. with sound beat to it, added "One Of A but I imagine full feedback, and a dis- and disclosure On this last point, I crowd Kind" and "Heaven Knows" here before too long by using gruntled which didn't know she vigorously disagree. lam in- 'what created'another hit. my first and last name. (Btw, to expect. The newest album "Cruisin" volved in a struggle that The concert itself was Sam is not a pseudonym.) my by the Village People is loaded affects life, and I have grand. Ms. Summer was undaunted Attending Mattachine Soc- only engaged in activities with good songs. The feature and and gave it her professional iety meetings functions has that are well-extablished as songs are "YMCA" and "The been an important activity best--AND SHE SURE DID. Donna Women--I'm A medley. one acceptable and, yes, even the Cruiser" or two Sunday evenings each opened concert with her The shout-singing style of middle class. Current public disco version of the song month. Working in a political opinion and voting in the Village People is still way in the behavior "Could It Be Magic". After the good fellowship with some segments may spell a dominant, and some day they gay T song, she tried to tame a rut- and lesbian brothers and negative to gay might learn that they don't reaction ac- ,fled crowd by trying to get sisters is an "up" experience. tivism and pressure. have to shout ..as they sing to Although the people to understand that Another meeting finds mc in I create big hits cannot predict where any of the Convention Center is a attendance every other Thursday this is heading, I do know Sylvester's "Step II" evening. This is the recently new building. Seeing that the album is another. not that I be one to intend to involved, Convention Center was formed gay professionals group, and that could call for great be overlooked for good disco a cause of discontent, she told music. another reminder that the ser- reassessment of my "Dance Disco Heat" is ious and values on the audience "...If,you try the fun can occur on part if the going gets tough. pulsating in rythm, and "You the same turf even when being mc tonight, I know you're going Make Mc Feel (Mighty Real)" gay is what draws us together to make it." has a rich sassy tempo and in the first place. rCOMETOA] Such was the launch into flavor of distinction. There was also the planning the concert that was arranged. By the way, remember the that went into some public rel- TRY ME; I FEEL LOVE; ONCE UPON song "Native New Yorker"? Well, ations y SPRING work prior to the R€NTHave nothinghP4GTto do, Safjr-»s I A TIME; AFFAIR; WINTER the group--Odyssey-- which MELODY... all of "her hits were Rochester Rally for Human Rights J day, November 18 between 8:00 ' performed the hot song has a and then being part of the J and 10:30? Why don't you touched upon by that lovely new album out. "Hollywood Party events that beautiful September drop in at the Mattachine vision performing on stage. Tonight" was- produced on RCA * She had the audience moved afternoon and evening. The Office, 45 Allen St., for a records and has a quality which that J when she THE WAY WE WERE;' spirit of day, I hope, J Rent Party. Refreshments, a sang will remind you of Dr. Buzzard's will remain in mc for a long raffle and general fun will be * THE MAN I LOVE; and I GOT IT Original Savannah Band. BAD AND THAT GOOD. There time. t* available; all for a low $1.00 ' AIN'T Songs for a party?? Well, on was laughter and amusement Being the committee 0 donation. In the past few * try these: when Donna Summer and her three which arranged the recent NYSCGO t months, Mattachine has been Instant Replay--Dan conference here took some time providing sisters traded family barbs Hartman. t increasingly effec- i subject out of otherwise already busy ' t ive counselling services, i on the of Donna's Continued On Page 10 weeks. I had also agreed to \ a visible media image. There ' "endowments". ("If You Got convene one of the workshops are times, though, that raisingj. It--Flaunt It") scheduled during the weekend, ' money is One of { The farewell was almost difficult. minutes long involving some research and ' our major expenses is our rent fifteen as Ms. 1 \ Summer the putting together an idea in { these Help us concluded concert for offices. J with LAST DANCE and baited coherent fashion. Participation J help you; come and have a at open meetings, workshops, j good { the audience into bringing time. her back out to perform MacARTHUR PARK. During that Q&pecialwng in original clothing and accessories final song there was look of upon Donna Summer's the iy2O's through the '<)fo's amusement from face when she spotted a fan in the crowd waving an unbrella. Almost immediately after (COMBf the concert, rumor spread like OUT ￿ wildfire of how Donna Summer ) OF YOUR might be spotted at the Mean Alice Bar--but like any other ( COCOON rumor, this one was false. AT THE All in all, the Center failed the test of being a concert hall, but Donna Summer £&k- <* b£A had easy sailing to show how - she is truly a QUEEN. USC 1115 • £UJ" fl£U'£7*.s*•* ZCCT M >- /•-v < COME OUT ANYTIME TO THE ITSY BITSY LOUNGE

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An Ongoing Tale Of Mystery, Molten Passion And Exchange Of Sexual Favors For Candy Bars And Nylons [And That's The Men II Naturally, anyone who reads the in- coming only in a flesh tone variety, Ever- of Luella Fullbottom as something akin to formative tattlers so conveniently located cum's sales soon rivaled Up-Hard's. In a school marm. And to be fair, she was at every supermarket checkout is fully the civilized iranner of modern times, the in fact the writer of the well-known acquainted with the heroic exploits of latter sued the former for every Lincoln national column "The Lonely Look to J. P. Arthur Snapperorganzt Esq., the hero faced coin they possessed. The conclusion Luella" where she gave tips to improve of the mysterious Luella Fullbottom case. of that famous case was fully covered in the humdrum marriage. Due to her, For weeks we were unable to make our pur- the press and we need only say here that marmalade facials are a weekly ritual for chases of weekly provender without gazing after handing out samples of his client's millions, and after one memorable column, at photos of "Mr. Snapperorganz inspecting wares to judge and jury, J.P. quickly cucumbers weren't seen in the stores for concluded the case. days So it is that we find the aforesaid . To those who knew her, however, J.P. in the orangeries of Snapperorganz, wrestling alligators would not have been Hirshbeller. Snodpully and Basilbreath, a surprising exercise for her. She had Assoc., sipping samspreaders (a marvelous once tossed a copy editor into a vat of drink consisting mainly of 150 rum and ink for challenging her spelling of castor oil) prepared by Andrews, his loyal, "phellatio", and her tantrums supported ever attendant companion. After several a large percentage of the lamp and mirror of these bowls of nectar, J. P. was start- industry. She generally sought the advice led by rustling behind one of the citrus of her brother-in-law, Sydney Snodpully, trees. (husband of her sister, Ima), but had de- "Goddammit, Andrews, how did that cided to come to J. P. this morning. It rhino get into the office." he slurped. was this inspiration to hurricanes every- niNPceßoj sccßETrfMvy "I believe, sir, that you are refer- where who waited upon Mr. Snapperorganz - r 1 ring to Griselda," corrected Andrews pol- in the library. itely. Griselda was the firm's executive "What'snew, Luella," coughed J.P. the scene of the crime." and "Mr. Snapper- Andrews was discreetly holding his super- organz consoling Luella's life long com- ior in an upright position by the collar, panion. ..details inside" on the covers which made speech more difficult. of SINNIGHT WEEKLY and TELL-ALL TABLOID. "Someone is trying to kill mc." To the loyal respectable readers of such This didn't seem to be news at all publications, it my come as a surprise to J.P., and in fact was an undertaking that certain facts were not completely with which he would have been entirely told in the original exposes. Very few sympathetic, but all he said was "What realize what a near miss the whole affair makes you think so?" was. But the truth must come out even- "Several mysterious things happened tually; and now it can be told. over the weekend when Betty-Sue I of and had The hero our little serial had guests up to the house. I've written every- returned his just to law firm after set- thing down. It's all in this envelope. the case Ever- tling precedent-making of You are taking the case for mc," she Incorp. Up-Hard Enterprises. com- cum, v His [ _\VyMySTep.y KfrNqAfreol manded, glaring and defying him to refuse. client, Up-Hard had recently swept the "Perhaps it would be better to call country with a brand of amylnitrate dis- secretary, who had recently made the tran- penses in attractive, little bottles sug- sition from Griswold to Griselda during gestive of certain male organs which do an otherwise uneventful weekend in Copen- not normally find their way up the nose hagen. Still, if our her's sight was of the everyday man. It was an instant somewhat blurred, he could not be blamed success, and knowing a good thing when too harshly for his error. Ms. Griselda they saw it, Evercum countered with a was fast approaching two gross avoirdupois gruit-scented aroma purchasable in a bottle and her nose was not a lovely sight. In resembling a banana at right angles with her grey hotpants and mauve tank top, the two oranges. In spite of the fact that resemblance did not stretch the imagina- the bananas were not very true-to-life, tion. "Miss Fullbottom to see you, sir," said Griselda, undazed by the comparison to one of Africa's vanishing species. "I can't see anyone now," said J.P. IkgolfoM ALLENTOWN FOOD CO-OP The truth of this statement could Allen not be denied, and was all too obvious in the police, suggested Andrews. 252 Street light began to in to steno, but she forged A flicker Luella's Buffalo, N.Y. 14201 the sizeable she nearby ahead, anyway. "She says that it is a eyes as spied a vase. say, you really matter of life and death." "I mean to do think yy 886-9146 "S'always life-in-death to these Mr. Snapperorganz is the right person for the He his peoples," J.P. complained. He tried to job?" corrected. In spite of affection for his boss, Andrews sometimes Foods rise in a forceful manner, but only suc- ceeded in making an impression on the suspected him of having obtained his law Japanese fish pond. degree from one of the better matchbook "Tell Miss Fullbottom we will see advertised correspondance schools, and this seemed a of his (Cm **fi,n her in the library in ten minutes." Not matter bit out for the first time Andrews thought, how depth. cduu well it was for all involved, that his Continued On Page 11 kit bn/att CUJtU. employer had an independent means of resource. In reporting the details of the case, the WITCHING HOUR WEEKLY drew a picture HOURS MON. 11-3 Youth Continued from Page 2 TUESo,WED.,THURS ||-8 We will have a pamphlet to be released soon and intend FRIJI-10 SAT.S-10 to contact all major crisis centers, junior and senior high schools, colleges, churches and youth organizations in the FEATURING FINE ITALIAN CUISINE metropolitan Buffalo community. Our first meeting will be held on December 2nd at lpm. We extend a warm welcome to CUtS y\ all young gays, people who ' Restaurant think they might be gay, or Allen about those who may be confused their 1 sexuality, to come and 882 2403 43 /2 ALLEN STo talk, make friends and get - involved with Gay Youth/ Buffalo. y Steaks Ross Hewitts- Fish 886-8740 /•'lIP Ed Taussig It's A Popping sdfsdafsdfsaa Good Season Salads I^^ Sandwiches Daily Specials I Rush In I Homemade Desserts Friday Fish Fry For A Real Shotgun! Blast

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The GLF you to a military barracks for my experime the Gay Liberation Front's cof- tries to offer support to gay the evening. While not the I have feehouse. The GLF offers a people in meeting other gay best solution, (I suspect at gravitate t warm, relaxed open atmosphere people as people and not sexual my level, have a whole, t\ .5 Has Some Wonderful present I would Shea's for gay people to get together objects. The walls are down boasted a shirt of one of the non-nonsens SDance Programs This Season. and socialize. The coffeehouse and people get to know each coarser cuts of burlap), this ■MIIIIIHIIIIIIIKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiIIiIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE is open to the entire Western other as people. The music is method at least told the viewer tend to be not loud when New York gay community offering there is music, something. But the American ing, but Cc free coffee and snacks to every- allowing an atmosphere conducive myth of the classless society dull. Mols gpIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIHIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIimiIIg one. It is held at 107 Town- to talking. has reduced us to occasionally other hand send Hall (Main St. campus) The coffeehouse complements amusing, occasionally dangerous ning, inte] every Friday at eight in the the bars by fulfilling a need Each week to meet and share feelings and 3 evening. rap sessions = are offered at seven o'clock ideas with other gay people, on topics selected by the people while allowing plenty of time Nothing Else Will Do. participating in the sessions later to go to the bar and party and dealing with gay life. Some if there is still a desire to of the rap sessions have been do so. about: coming out, gay relation- Gerry. NIGHT ! The ! BUIN See A SBME HEb I Baths i Drag Show § See Related Article And Ad. = i Advance To V.D. Clinic For On October 22, 1978, many bouncy, saucy rendition of ißegular Check-UpCall 846-7687| of us were witness to the Ms. "There'll be some changes made" Greater Buffalo Pageant held were standouts. Lip synchroni- Check IlllllllllliiillliliiiililllllllllillliliilllllllllllilllllliillllllllllllllillllliiillP at Mean Alice's and a gala zation was good on all counts event it was. In the course and helped to achieve the However, m< of a little over two hours we desired impressions. If all goes as planned name is th< gtIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIi saw six very talented female Before the intermission November may well turn into work. Mucl impressionists show us their we were treated to Vicki a real holiday month for the work is be: = = versatility, not to mention Carroll's haunting impression Buffalo gay community. A new spirit of ; a glittering array of fashion. of Judy Garland, one that has bar is well on its way to op- barn raisii The contest was divided become his specialty. ening another gay front in the of the gay into three categories. Disco The evening gown competi- theater district. This bar together t< competition, talent, and eve- tion was the last category and will be new in many ways though the good o: ningwear. The disco competition each and every one was a breath- it will also carry on a long The P< was a showcase of the latest taking display of elegance. entertainment tradition at be owned b; in disco wear, and although After a tongue in cheek 621 Main Street--just north Choice, In< it was showy I think a few reminiscence of the past yea-r of Chippewa. During the dition of i steps of the Latin or New York by this year's Ms. Greater 1950's Jan's Casino was a cen- 1 1 Oil i hustle with an able-bodied Buffalo, Vicki Carroll, the ter of big band entertainment IJ partner would have been bene- winners were announced. Second in Buffalo--in the 60's the couple, a. ficial to this category. runner up: Lynn Knight. First style changed to a kind of and a stra: After a captivating dance runner up: Stephanie Stevens. twisty Peppermint Lounge might ask \ number by David DeMarie, came And the winner, Ms. Greater affair. Now the 70's promise would get i the talent competition. The Buffalo 1979, Bobbi St. James. a rebirth of 621 Main Street contestants, including Stephanie The pageant was MCd by in the shape of the The , "For Colored p Stevens, Tawny Tremayne, Lady the ever popular Jimmy Smith, People's Choice, a gay disco ation of c< Girls Who Have Considered = Day Adams and Christi Taylor, and the entire event was co- with some differences. a return oi I Suicide When The Rainbow Is § all did well in this category ordinated by Jimmy Bates, who The People's Choice is all have t< Enuf" Is Currently Playing. | but Lynn Knight with precise did an excellent job. 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Until recent- modestly intellectual. (You is. By focusing on now have a clue to my_ drinking Baths variable in the bar, habits). Beware of the Heine- cently a kens and though. if I'm going to put all discovered Lowenbraus, didn't honey, c, flawless technique Appearance is their trip; they Well, I know if I that time and effort into writ- ing into my fellow are the types who used to should consider it an honor or ing the article, let alone the a the face. mean how personalities. My religiously fill in the "endow- slap in I hours upon hours of research a friend I look at their ment" space on their cross-in- would you take it if I'd have to do and then use a Now, I no longer feel dexed set of old Hibachi of yours asked if you'd be in- norn de plume, he must be crazy. enes looking in the "trick" cards. Colt 45's are terested in writing an article This could be my shot at the Freedom on the perfect man. Here a breed in themselves, new to for the sth the eti- big time.' A gay male Fran Lieb- of the results from the scene but cuddly. Their quette of going to the Baths. owitz. I can just see myself ments. only drawback is that their Either he thinks that a.) you're being witty and on Dick Cavett I i a with ye found that I usually noses tend to froth during or- big whore more experience and Tom Snyder now. Studio 54 Opens 9:30 Sat.& Sun. : to beer drinkers. As gasm, which can be quite alarm- at the Baths than anybody else would let mc pass through the = = they present a solid, ing if it's the Colt 45 he knows--besides himself of crowd no matter how many people first that maybe bloc. Budweisers, you have slept with. course), b.) you're were free lifetime nse ever A knows waiting, = == , and Schmidt'ses all further word of caution. 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To get into Read before ! life, ! been there in your the Amherst Baths one must have but he has to fill up space in a card. This can was membership this issue and nobody else be purchased at the door if dumb enough to write the article. one 1 have A you don't already. 1 would think So I said I Membership fee at the Amherst about it and let him know. He is $5.00 and the card is valid suggested that I use a norn de for one full year in any of as were, so i plume it my reputa- Good their baths across the conti- tion--my reputation.'--wouldn t I nent. The price of membership FFALO be besmirched. I said--Listen, Continued On Page 11 j bPFUb-HINTS ' Book i j§ Dancer From The Dance by Andrew Holleran elucidates | Listen To = this whole game. = = Out A New Bar The Radiol iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiE m m J **hc -~ nioVc*tTian* Jusl: "What gay radio program laughter over the microphone :he result of team- real conununity center. aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiig Buffalo?" For the past practically wrapped the modu- You Find Love. of renovation In the statement of in- in 7 ach the years, WBFO-FM (88.7) has lation needle around the poor 'aeing done in the corporation appears the follow- principle--"to promote broadcast "Stonewall Nation" engineer's head. Soon we were : an old-fashioned ing all our and fraternal brotherhood and sor- "by and for the gay community". infected; giggles sing with many members shrieks orital sisterhood regardless You can hear it every Wednesday surely carried through iy community coming at 10:30pm. every double-paned window in to work common for of race or color, to enjoy all night in first contact with the the studio. of the community. rights under law as an American My { People's will citizen." It may sound a little program was on April Fool's When Phil and Burton left Choice Day, two years ago. was edi- by The People's narive but it sure sounds quite I Buffalo, they charged the new ting a news report in the sub- [nc. in the grand tra- beautiful too. Can there be Stonewall hosts to produce control room at WBFO, on the for : American corporate any good reason for Buffalo programs "by and the gay University of Buffalo campus, community", but with human lib- ie is com- not to have a bar for everyone corporation when Phil Parker and Madelaine a straight black to enjoy everyone else. Bob eration in mind. I work most E Davis arrived for a taping. closely with Heddie i lesbian, two gay men, Collins, who will manage The Swanson, People's puts great (Phil and Burton Weiss were Bill Coleman, and Al Hershberg- raight lawyer. One Choice, former co-hosts of stock in running as open an "Stonewall er; we interpret the above to c why such a group Nation".) Madelaine the : develop operation as possible. He sang mean making each program inform- together to opening theme ("Stonewall :--the answers are remembers Big Daddy's fondly ative to anyone "happy, sad, Nation is gonna be freeee..."), varied. 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7 YOURGARDENGROW?NOWDOSE NYSCGO Continued From Page 1 Chairperson (there are co- ence along with several members chairs for NYSCGO, one from of the Mattachine Society to Upstate and one from Downstate help make it the success it was. one a man, and one a woman) In the next few months, succeeding John Cross from NYSCGO plans to concentrate its Albany. efforts on raising money. With To financially aid the a yearly budget which approaches organization, a Folk concert $17,000, it spends much of its £atJW*>> was given by Madelaine Davis time fund-raising. Once the and Hank Baron. More than 100 legislative year begins in people attended. A special January, it is hoped that con- thanks to The People's Choice tinued efforts will be made for loaning SAGE their sound to pressure one or more Gay system for the dance and the rights bills through committee concert, and to all the people and onto one or both House who helped make the concert floors. Only by continued November. The next to assorted little horrids can a big success. Acting head presence in Albany, will Gay the last month. Topaz. Thanks- do your plants in in no time. of SAGE, Gerri Bayer, worked people be able to achieve giving. Football. What has A good systemic insecticide, especially hard on the confer- their rights. this got to do with gardening? such as Ortho's "Isotox" Absolutely nothing. So let's sprayed freely on both leaf get inside before we freeze surfaces and watered into the Switchboard Continued From Page 1 our kanoochee's off and talk soil will kill almost anything about something nearly every- you have brought in. But as isters, parole officers and "Parents and Friends of Gays." one has. Whoever is thinking with any chemical, use caution other helping professionals Where there are no organ- of "crabs" should be shot. I and follow directions carefully who are in contact with women ized groups, the switchboard mean houseplants. Those happy, If chemicals aren't your thing, and men with gay feelings. has enlisted individuals who leafed organisms that thrive try a little soapy water, wash- In addition to support, can be supportive of people on our windowsills, in hanging ing both leaf surfaces with a these people want information with gay feelings, their rel- baskets, in fancy pots and in damp cloth and rinse in the about homosexuality. "Family atives and friends. Most of- not so fancy pots. I once shower or stationary tubs. members and friends need to ten these are in small cities had a beautiful snake plant Although I don't have know that it's okay to love and rural areas, including growing in a charming antique any this year, poinsettias are the gay people in their lives," such places as Orange, Mass.; thunder mug. a challenge to force into said David Palmer, switch- Fort Valley, Ga. ; Weston, Wy.; Hopefully, if you had bloom. Needing no special board project director. "They and Poteet, Tx. plants outside on your porch care the rest of the year save want to be reassured that peo- Palmer remarked "The or patio, you brought them a sunny window and good humidi- ple with gay feelings are not Switchboard's 'Soo' number is in before the frost hit. But ty to force into bloom. They the social monsters or outcasts designed to serve anyone in beware.' You also may have need about 16 hours of total we all have been taught to need of our services. We want brought in a host of darling darkness each day starting in believe." to let people know that they creatures that will threaten October. If you have a plant Helping professionals need not be alone with their the very existence of your in- and haven't done this as yet, often call seeking information fears." door garden. Spider mites, it's not too late. You won't about local resources for their The switchboard's toll- mealy bugs, aphids, and other have blooms for Christmas, clients. They want to sensi- free number is 800-227-0888 but come the end of January tize themselves to the needs (California residents call or early February, you should of the women and men with gay 800-652-1442). Switchboard's help us keep have a bounty of blooms. The feelings they service. services are available from Christmas cactus is another Friends and relatives of 2:oopm. until midnight, seven plant that requires darkness people with gay feelings are days a week, coast to coast. you informed ! about 12 hours a day beginning often referred to resources in October to bloom on time. in their community which can A nice dark closet is an ex- be of continuing support to cellent place to put your them. The group they are most plants for the required time. often referred to is the ! wanted I In a few months when your National Organization of \ plants "come out of the closet" "Sf they have so to speak, will s3 Photographers writers been transformed into a bevy Continued from I Jp ! of beautiful blooms you page 7 for Radio to enjoy on those cold winter past year, we've had programs days when there isn't much TYPISTS artistsj else Or you 1 to do ranging from an in-depth analy- enjoy. if sis of I have "much else" to enjoy, leather/levi; scholarly i-l enjoy the- th > investigations of Beethoven sth5 Freedom BE A PAHT 0F IT \ they will provide a colorful and his nephew; historical setting for you to do your accounts of early homosexual join us at ou v next meeting: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1978 8:00 PM "much elsing" in. rights movements in Germany, So till next time, have England, and America; the ALLEN ST. UPSTAIRS For information, call 881-5335 a Happy Thanksgiving, and get coming out of a transexual; those plants into the closet. conversations with Beat poets Allen Ginsberg and Peter Or- lovsky... you name it. think straight Programs for November are: HAND CRAFTED PIPES YANA BOOKS 15: An evening with Eric be Gay TOBACCO CIGARS ON OCCULT Bentley--theater critic, CIGARETTES PIPES REPAIRED translator, performer, the public interest, but they and Brecht scholar ... are doubtful that a full hour "Gay theater". of it would "pay", i.e. that 22: In the Closets--a new peek. it would encourage listeners 29: Robert Duncan--readings to become subscription members and discussions of this of WBFO (which is a public gay poet's work. radio station). That is why We have yet to plan December's it is so important for" them to programs, and welcome your sug- receive your letters indicating gestions. The first program interest in our programs. Also of each month is devoted to I urge you to become a member 882-1730 women's issues and events; of WBFO (your $$$ will go to- the last week's is a men's wards the purchase of a new program. We collaborate on 21,400 watt transmitter to be 156 ELMWOOD, AYE., BUFFALO, NY. W2Ol 11 AM- 6 PM t/ON. thru SAT. the others, generally trying installed this spring. However, to cram announcements, music, when you do--either openly or a review, discussion or inter- anonymously--just mention that view—all into 30 minutes. you also support "Stonewall Which brings up a good point... Nation". That way we will be- Relations between the gin to have an idea of what management of WBFO and those is always difficult to judge of us on."Stonewall Nation" in radio--the size of our are very cordial. However, we audience. The next subscrip- feel that half an hour is tion drive will be Nov. 12-19. simply not enough time in which Finally, remember that to present information relevant Stonewall Nation is your pro- to such a large segment of the gram. We encourage your com- population as the gay communi- ments and suggestions ... as ty. Stonewall Nation tends to well as your direct participa- be very tightly edited, and tion. If you have a story to is usually pre-taped. We would tell, or an album to play, or like an hour each week so as even just a friendly voice, to develop a more personal come join us. Send your let- SHOE STORES program, and also so that we ters of support to the General can broadcast live and have Manager, Marvin Granger; the 71 GRANT ST. 886-8435 time to develop discussions Programming Director, David to which listeners can call in Benders); or to "Stonewall 721 ELMWOOD AYE. 883-5449 their questions and comments. Nation". WBFO Public Radio, Right now the WBFO manage- 3435 Main St.. 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8 Special Effects In The Cinema Part One By Bill Hardy A towering wall of 'water - - the miniature work in Irwin hits and capsizes the luxury- Allen's "The Towering Inferno" liner S.S. Poseidon flinging (1975). Did you know that the passengers and crew from floor tro miniature skyscraper built for ceiling in seconds. exterior explosions A pteranodon, shots of a ferocious and people toppling out of winged reptile from a bygone windows was high. age, 110 feet swoops down and carries The spaceship "Discovery" in off screaming Raquel a Welch "2001: A Space Odyssey" was a in its claws. miniature 54 feet Flames and explosions long. rip Full sized sets are often through a 138 floor skyscraper used when the effect, and the trapping a group of people on movie's budget will allow it. the top floor. "Fantastic Voyage" (1966) used Volcanoes- rumble, earth- many ingeniously quakes constructed crumble and a runaway full sized sets representing train the Chi- crashes through various areas of the internal station wall cago landing dir- human body through which the ectly in,the main lobby amidst micro sub "Proteus" passed. a of heap rubble. The Actual flying saucer As you sit in the darkened , built for "The Day the Earth movie theatre or in front of Stqod Still" (1951) your was 25 feet television screen have high. 350 feet in circumference you ever wondered how they and cost $100,000. It was achieve the spectacle you are constructed of wood, wire mesh, seeing? If you have, then plaster of Paris and silver this article. continue reading paint, and was so light it al- If you haven't, then read my most lifted off on a windy gardening article elsewhere day on the 2oth Century Fox in this : paper. set. Gort, the robot pictured Anyway, to most people standing on the with these "spectacles" saucer are merely Michael Rennie in the fore- called trick photography. ground was over 8% feet tall. That's basically what it is, An unusually but tall man, a door- there is much more to it man at than just Grauman's Chinese Thea- tricks. There is tre, was to much technological know how hired be inside and Gort to give him mobility. tremendous creative and The artistic talent. opposite went for "Star This is Wars" where they what I hope to achieve this hired a in dwarf for inside R2D2. series of articles; a behind Go-rt & Friend - from "The Day The Earth Stood "Still" The most the scenes at fascinating look techniques special effect in my opinion used in films involving special is the art of animation, or effects and some of the artists bring Most stop motion photography, and that them to life. This notable is "The Birds" ravens is an example of both reigning first article (1963) in which various these techniques. its king, Ray Harry- will deal with tech- The fact hausen. Some of his works no specific aspect of special niques such as rear projection that Hitchcock used over 2800 (the projection include "The Seventh Voyage effects but will be a broad from behind of live birds is worth mentioning of Sinbad", Mysterious things an image on a with also. The "The outline of to come. screen the film was nominated Island", "Jason and Also, science fiction and actors in front of it.) Matte for an award for the Argo- hor- academy its nauts" and most painting, which is the effects, recently, ror films will not be the only pain- but lost out to. of "Sinbad and Eye films dealt with staking task of painting, all the of the here. Alfred frame things "Cleopatra." Tiger". This subject, and Hitchcock, not by frame, a particular particularly object Mr. Harryhausen will be to be are cov- noted for special effects included in the final Miniatures widely used, ered in films print. The attack well, more detail in the achieved some incredible on the sometimes very sometimes next issue. then: effects some of his works. the not. Till in schoolhouse by crows and Very advantageous was Klaatu berada nicto. Mite rAetv (Gau gMHHHHtHtHitwutiwmmmr f NOW THAT'S

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9 Continued from You may also run across or the wme page 7 one relatively few DRINK drinkers. If "left bank" dis- CHECK OUT DISCO CHAT that Adolph Hitler started the cussions "meaningfulness", on continued from page 4 fad in 1935, which suggests a "relevancy" and the latest for- with someone possible coupling eign film are what you want, THE NEWBAR Let's Start or Continued from P. 7 the Dance-- who has either one testicle then head for the nearest stem- dulge in is Bohannon jockstrap. such foolishness Hamilton a studded leather ware. I warn you however, that of no interest to him-rit is Don't Stop--Get Off-- Also as a footnote, I myself Rhine wine drinkers always seem to be hoped that our community- SyLvers. head the Bottle men toward rath- to have cold feet. (Of course, can avoid any such unfortunate A survey of 24 individuals er than the if only Glass men, if you ever run across a behavior. chose tho as have been following songs because their lips Champagne sipper, latch on and The People's Choice is their favorites: properly primed and exercised never let go!) certainly big--measurements MacArthur Perk (Summer)--13 for the events to follow. There are those ot course, do it (King)--11 hard would not justice--let's Shame As for the alcohol who prefer the non-alcoholic just settle for big. The. focus Push In the Bush (Musique)--9 devotees, give mc Scotch every drinks, and I admit picking up of activity surely be the Instant Replay (Hartman)--9 time. mature, thought- will Handsome, a soda now ana again. A series very large raised dance floor YMCA (Village People)--8 ful , a Scotch man is always ot Cokes is frequently indica- that will be ringed with Oz (Meco)--8 hard nosed and chrome Wizard of professional. tive of an athletic nature, but and mirrors along with the Last Dance (Summer)--8 Gin nice breed, and Tonics are a those witn diet sodas are required sound system. There Man (Village People)--7 quiet, but often Macho subdued, very usually too tussy for mc. are life size silhouette murals Hot Shot (Young)--6 witty. My only caution is to Secretly I hold a special admir- of friends of the bar being Boogia Oogie Oogie (Honey)--5 be wary of those with over five ation for Orange Juicers, but done by Laurie. touch Dance Disco Heat (Sylvester)--4 lime their The of slices of in glass. anyone who can endure the blare humanity in the decor seems performance is what you are If and smoke of a gay disco with- to be with the desire Honorable Mention: after (or even intelligibility) in step out an infusion of caffeine to create a warm setting Let's Start the Dance, If My had for you best move on. A clue or alcohol is slightly odd. some good times. While we're Friends Could See Mc Now, La to youth worshippers. No one Lastly there is the rare waiting for the streetcar line Bamba, I Love the Night Life. drinks 7 and 7's after they liqueur drinker. Personally, to be built--and afterwards prey reach 23. If your is over I find liqueurs too sweet for too--there will be parking PET DEPT. and you PEEVE that age get a whiff large intake, and while I have available less than a stone's Attempting to get a survey of Seagrams, you can only hope no solid evidence upon which throw from the It disco songs from some people arrested door. looks of for someone of devel- to base my conclusion, I suspect as though we'll a new like pulling teeth with a and have was opment Rum Cokes are that anyone who puts away more' member in our family of gay string and a door knob. The purely unpredictable. I've . than two glasses at a time is bars and businesses that will biggest problem was that people found, except that they are talking to you through-teeth help keep our in- know what they like when they on the dance night life fantastic floor. spend most nights on the teresting. The hear it, they don't Tomato juice and vodka that People's Choice but know for Sun- bedside table. However, for promises to make an active who sings what or the song day hints at nothing, brunch certain performances, the lack effort to attract some tourist title. Well, I know if I like but Saturday night it at 2:00 of teeth might be an advantage, business back to too. something, I ask the DJ but is a red Be Buffalo , warning signal. so judge for yourself. Some of our who then always prepared for who friends shuttle even I can't find someone orders Naturally there are between Rochester and Toronto what need to know because the their underwear from Frederick's hundreds I of variations you encoun- may find than ever DJ is his work. Why of Hollywood. will more reason busy with ter, and variables my change to take a break along the w.iy can't area discotheques do as Tequila drinkers seem to any easy conclusion. While a here in I some of the leading record be rare people as Buffalo. don't know among gay cursory glance at a Cognac about you but I'll be stores and display the record are those who blambe their out to - might indicate the next morning meet some of them while helping jacket. To be honest--I don't tongues with lit shots 151 of will be spent on the yacht, the Buffalo do it up right. Let's think it would take too much Rum. just as well. Sci- It's appearance of an olive in the get together now than display the jackets of shown more effort to entific evidence has con- glass would tend to suggest ever do it the way at the out and we records playing corner of clusively that 4 of 5 a mental ward escapee, so the DJ drinkers have be should. window. Besides-- Tequila I.Q.s alert Presently I am wouldn't it be for the of less than 96, and in a rec- faced easier with a terrible dilemma. 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10 continued from page 7 It can be interesting when you get some Baths hot couple moaning next door or they start varies across the continent because I was discussing your lover's technique in bed, Mort d'Amour continued from page able to purchase one at the Toronto Club but a drag if you want privacy or you don't 5 Baths for $2.00. So, if you happen to be get off on some ugly number staring the "There are reasons that require dis- in Toronto, visiting relatives, say, and top at you. Or you might want to smoke cretion, and while Arthur is a worm and you want to relax in the whirlpool, buy some dope. This is against the Baths' a disgrace to his profession, spending your membership there. Even if you have rule and if you're caught they will revoke more time chasing his mail boys and law a membership already, why not buy one or your membership...if caught. The atten- clerks than in the courtroom, he does have two extra anyway. That was if you los i dents at the desk know that some people luck, and luck is all I can trust now." or misplace one you'll always have one smoke dope upstairs so they won't rent I have decided on Arthur. Goodday." Al- there to back you up...especially if you these rooms upstairs unless the downstairs most instantly she was gone. keep the extra one in your glove compart- is already full. Funny thing is that it "Blast that woman" exclaimed J. P. ment was an attendent who let mc in "on the The effect of the gamspreaders had required . bending exercise out the window, Now don't be afraid to go up to the secret unknowingly. Also, the downstairs a bit of window and purchase one. The man behind are much better for cruising than upstairs but he had now recovered. "Still, she's the window knows why you're there, the because to get to the lockers and sauna obviously disturbed by something. A shoppers at Two Guys who saw you park your they have to walk past all the rooms on bit. ." car a quarter of a mile away know why the first floor. ."Out of character, sir?" ventured you're there, and so does the gas attendant Let's say it's a Wednesday night and Andrews. at the Niagara Falls Blvd. and Sheridan you just get the second last room available "Yes, out of character. Well, let's Drive station who gave you directions, so on the first floor. Now you can choose see the letter." They had just slit open there is no reason to be shy. You've either to remove your clothes -with the the envelope and pulled out the sheet, passed the point of being shy, just horny. door open slightly or closed. It's up to when the door to the library slammed open. You've paid for your membership and you. Of course if you want to be a bit Fully expecting that Luella had regained now the attendant is going to ask you if theatrical (and I mean who isn't at a place her full vigor, both men dove behind a you want a room or a locker. A locker is like this...nobody moans and groans in the nearby Chesterfield-. just that--a locker in a locker room. A privacy of their own home like they do at To their surprise, however, in bounded place to keep your clothes, cigarettes, the baths) you might choose to do the fol- a giant kangaroo, dressed in grey hotpants lube, poppers, toys, and whatever else you lowing ... turn the lighting level half way and a mauve tank top. It shot over the may need to get you through your stay. and leave the door slightly open, so that desk and out the window (making a rather You can keep all this in a room (and more) they get to see enough, but not the whole messy landing, it should be noted). Almost but the basic difference between a locker picture. immediately thereafter, a blond young man and a room is that you can have sex in The baths have gotten some new towels entered the room and exclaimed, "Luella a room, you can't have sex in a locker. I'm told, and' from the way that they sound, Fullbottom was just shot, and we can't At least I've never done it in a locker, the towels are the pits. A solid white find Griselda anywhere. but then again.... background on one side and on the other "Baffling, sir," said Andrews. The rooms are comfortable--a mattress some outrageous jungle print. very "Indeed it is. Why Griselda didn't on a platform, adjustable lighting, a cute flattering at all I'm sure. So when putting turn into a rhino is beyond mc. She would definitely go little painted mirror on the wall for that your towel on, I would with have made a far better one I think." homey touch and some shag carpet the colour the solid white. "Look, sir.,", Andrews pointed to the of baby barf on the floor to capture every- Putting on your towel is just as im- letter in J.P.s hand. It was completely one's leftover cum. portant as putting on the Ritz. As you bare. This just happens to be pay day, and roam the halls, you will notice that some "This is a bit much for mc, Andrews. still a little bit nervous ex- their a la Dottie you're (you people-wear towels I think that we had best go to the baths. plain to the attendant that you have a Lamour, others prefer to wear it with the There's nothing like the orgy room for sore throat and that's why your voice keeps flap in the front, still others like it focusing one's mental faculties." going up and down. No, you're not nervous. open in the rear. Indication of what might The medication that you're taking for be coming? Who knows. If you feel like --who killed Luella Fullbottom, and your throat is what makes you keep dropping you possess great legs then fold your towel to whom did she leave her sizeable collec- your change and key.) So you opt for a once or twice or as many times as you want tion of vibrators? Why did the kangaroo room. and still move around without looking like have on blue nailpolish while Griselda Here there are rooms on the first and you have a deflated white inner tube had in fact been wearing lime green that second floor. The ones on the second floor around your middle -Alphonse Blackmore day? Where does a stuffed shirt like newer and nicer, and also have walls are rest will follow next issue, Andrews procur his sexual favors? that go all the way up to the ceiling. ...the be sure to do your homework before then... 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