MARCH 1969

75 Cents vector Outside of California In this issue; SEX LAW CHANGES - PAGE 28 CHARLES PIERCE

RETURNS - PAGE 12 EQUAL RIGHTS FOR HOMOSEXUALS - PAGE 16 SIR FIGHTS P T & T - PAGE 6 PLUS POETRY, COLUMNS AND FEATURES

Homosexual J^ove 60tOf=^ A VOICE FOR THE HOMOSEXUAL COMMUNITY VECTOR is the official publication of the SOCIETY FOR VOL. 5 NO. 4 INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, an organization dedicated to the education of aU people who may be interested in better under­ MARCH 1969 standing the homosexual community. Articles represent the viewpoint of the necessarily the opinion of the SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS. WHAT IS S.I.R-? “Believing in our democratic heritage and that ethical values are self-determined and limited only by every person’s right to decide his own, we organize for; the reaffirming of indiridual VECTOR STAFF pride and dignity regardless of orientation; the elindnation of Editor the public stigma atuched to human self-expression; the ac- Leo E. Laurence compUshing of effecüve changes in unjust laws concerning private relationships among consenting adults; the giving of Business Management real and substantial aid to members in difficulties; the promo­ J. Graham ting of better physical, mental and emotional health; the Dale Switzer creating of a sense of community; and the establishing of an attractive social atmosphere and constractive outlets for mem­ Artist bers and their friends.” Bob Berner Preamble. S.l.R. Consititution Printing IS S.I.R. A SUCCESS? Blueprint Service & Supply In three years S.l.R. has become the largest active homophile —San Francisco organization in the United States. S.l.R. continues to expand and is favorably recognized by the broader community for its Grculation mature and intelligent approach. R. Lasker NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS VECTOR is produced by unpaid staff and volunteer worken Contributors who donate their time towards the attainment of S.I.R.’s ex­ P. George pressed goals. AdvertUing is solicited from such firms as wish B. Plath to support these aims, and can be accepted with no condition J. O.Connell other than that copy shall be correct as ordered and that the F. Howell magazine shall issue before the end of the month of pub­ C. Reynolds lication. Copy should be worded to avoid dated material, and J. Soriano should be submitted accompanied by check in full payment G. Moore before the 10th of the month proceeding pubUcation. S. Chiarello M. Montezuma ADVERTISING RATES______J. Nichols 1 / 1 2 ...... $15.00 ...... 25.00 ...... 45.00 Cover Photography ...... 65.00 Ruben Collazo Full P ag e...... 11 5.00 Inside front or back cover...... 150.00

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PAGE 2 The I-DO-NO on 18th Street near Castro the opening of JACKSON’S new pent­ first board meeting is now closed as is the VOLUMN ONE house that Eddie West so brilliantly hosts in Berkeley. on Sundays. Caterer Peter Kings birth­ S O Q S IT SEEMS that one bar closing war­ day party at the MISTAKE attests to an excedrin experience rants two bars opening. The PARADOX the fact that the only mistake at the on Geary, about four blocks west of Mistake is the name. It should be called “ All were raving and ranting about Sears is an attractive, intimate bar in the Sardine Can with such crowds. The Ediforíol how all were raving and ranting front with dining and dancing in the western parties at the OPERA CLUB about ..... ” Would you care to read that back room. VI’S CLUB DRAKE on Sir on Gough Street prove that the best sentence again? It’s not a misprint; it’s Francis Drake Blvd. in Fairfax is a parties are stomping parties. The ever part of an article by G. Waltham, a non- large, pleasantly decorated bar with popular Voo Doo is alive and well and Nearly five years ago, visionaries of SIR member who sat in on the first piano and organ. It will probably get a back at THE WEB. The crowd at the SIR listed the following among its “Pro­ meeting of the newly elected Board of lot of the after brunch business from the SCOREBOARD celebrating Uncle Billys ject List:” “The development of a legit­ Directors, held February 11. HOUNDSTOOTH INN in San Rafael birthday has a ball with the wall behind imate homosexual publication encompas­ The article, as originally written, will and the CHAMPAGNE HUT in Mill the bar. A listing of now defunct bars sing all aspects of gay life, the news, appear in the March Gold Sheet, the Valley. The GUILDED CAGE, after an in San Francisco History. Brings back the arts, the social events, and the house organ for members of SIR. extensive redecorating job had reopened many memories. Jose and Shirley pre­ people doing things for us and against Apparently, the new Board left Wal­ with Charles Pierce and Rio Dante up siding over the anniversary waltz at us.” (SIR Directional Report, published by Magdalena Montezuma tham somewhat confused. For instance: HOORAY. HOORAY! Here it is the to their old tricks, and some new ones. the LIBRA. Food at the Libra now is late ’64) That development I consider to JUST LEAVE IT to that fun-group. “ ...the Community Center Committee first of March and Vector is out on time! The famous singer and pianist. Hadda prepared and served by the Humpers. be my job as Editor. The Production Committee, to enhance plans to finish the painting and remodel­ Now that Vector’s growing pains and Brooks, is appearing at the Cage in “ A BIT OF SAN FRANCISCO” at Vector will be legitimate, standing the merriment in our lovely land of ing of the SIR Center, and the, for some we are all getting back to abnormal, addition to Charles and Rio. California Hall on March 1st is a one proudly beside other major magazines, rice-o-roni by adding a^ touch of show reason, they will try to find a new loca­ the “Bar Tour” will be more up to date FUND RAISING events at the man show with a cast of 55 counting and hopefully, will eventually increase biz tinsel and glamour to the goings-on. tion for the center.” and read less like a chapter in history. SPEAKEASY at 17th St. and Florida band and stage hands and supporting to 10,000 circulation and sold in every This year the bawdy, musical burlesque . The Board did have an extended agen­ So many things happened in January and the FROLIC on Mason Street raised cast. It stars JOSE and will benefit the major U.S. city. romp, “ A Funny Thing Happened On da to wade through, the article points and February that this issue will, of money for members of our community Drug Treatment Center in the Tender­ Vector will be homosexual, with a The Way To The Forum”, has been out. Included in the objectives was the necessity, be limited to one or two sen­ that were in need of medical care. Em­ loin. TAVERN GUILD bartenders are positive Gay-is-Good philosophy. It will selected as the show of the year. setting of “ ...adjournment for 11 p.m.,” tences on each bar. presses, past, present and future were donating their time and talent for this throw its support behind those who sup­ Bob Cramer was elected Producer and says Waltham, but later, “after two FIRST OFF, Let’s mourn the closed prominent at these events. Empresses of fund raising event. port the aims and activities of the So­ Joe Vigil Director. Also assisting on the Excedrin...,” a presentation by each bars, nice places all, but no longer with the past and present also launched the DICTIONARY definition of Vector: A ciety For Individual Rights. Production staff are Chuck Gammon as committee chairman and some long-wind- us. The TORTUGA on Jones Street cashews on another successful run at the quantity having direction as well as Vector will reach out into the com­ Musical Director; Doug Kitchel, chore­ éd discussion on common bonds, the closed right after the first of the year. FANTASY on Mason St. and attended magnitude. Amen! munity. gay, straight, or bi, to cover ography; Set design and art direction “meeting was adjourned at...” Well, the action when it involves homosexuals by Gene Pelligrini; Costumes by Bob they tried, anyhow. or the homosexual community. Dattola; Wigs and Hair styles by Tommy This is only a preview to an article There will be times when our readers Kohl, and Set construction by Jim Richey ^ o r ^ u n i n which is highly amusing and perhaps will not like this open approach to gay and anyone who will help. valuable for its mirror-like quality. journalism. Some will get up-tight, es­ After a rather lively audition session There’s still time to zip up the fly. pecially those who still feel guilty inside or two, the cast will include such S.I.R. Suggestion: To find out more about about, homosexuality, but this will not favorites as Nancy, Gene Pelligrini, this meeting, borrow any SIR member’s stop us. Chuck Zinn, and Bob Paulsen as well as Gold Sheet. Or better, yet, investigate The gay community includes masculine the proverbial cast-of-thousands usually ilountstooth 3 n n membership in SIR and learn how to and feminine men and women. Vector required to put on a basic Roman epic get Gold Sheet for yourself. intends to increase coverage to include of this nature. Our own Charley Davis a wide variety of male and female will appear in a “ Cameo” role. SAN RAFAEL homosexual stories. Performances of this mad musical ex­ The streng:th of Vector’s coverage will cursion down the Appian Way will be Sandwiches & Dinners be with its regular staff reporters and May 10 (mucho Gala Opening Night), Nightly — except Monday contributors. We have six new volunteer May 11 and May 16, 17 & 18th. Tickets MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION 6 - 9:30 repKjrters, but we need twice that many. will go on sale the first week in March. OF SAN FRANCISCO, 655 Van Ness Vector journalists will attend gay func­ Also planned is a Special Preview per­ Avenue-776-4133 A referral service only tions whether at the Fairmont or in the formance for S.I.R. members and guests but they have a large list of public and pri­ baths, not to write radical exposes, but at a special deduction. vate agencies and doctors able to give help to young homosexuals with problems. to show the goodness of gayness. Director Vigil (while seated in his red Gary at the organ Vector reporters will get into the SUICIDE PREVENTION OF SAN and gold personalized chair says: “The FRANCISCO, INC. 221-1424 A twenty- Sunday courts, the legislature, and even the show is about courtesans and enunchs, four hour emergency service for people Mayor’s office, wherever people are funerals and chases, baritones and bas­ nearing the bottom of their personal re­ Brunch 12:00 to 4:00 doing things for us or against us. ses, mistaken identities galore and scenes sources and needing to talk to someone at Dinner 7:00 to 8:30 I am convinced that the strength of that will bring back the memories of once. This phone number has sympathetic the homosexual movement lies in the burlesque at it’s peak.” . people ready and waiting to talk, advise hearts of individual homosexuals. As we Besides getting “ Forum” into shape, and counsel whenever you need them. develop individual self-respect as homo­ the Productions Committee under Joe’s sexuals our organizations will become chairmanship is planning the entertain­ more active and strong. That strength ment portion of the Annual Open House will win for us the respect of all peoples. in April. 10 ISEooblanb 3^afael 453=9903 N.Y. MATTACHINE HITS TV

"I was a little sorry for what I did “That’s not what I have in mind...” make-up,” I replied. “ And I imagine to him all day,” write Dick Leitsch of he started, but I cut him off,” the N.Y. that they think you’re a drag queen.” Mattachine Society of New York in a Mattachine official explains. “ The poor man blushed purple under letter to Vector. In it, Mr. Leitsch gives “ You get us there, baby, and within the make-up they had put on us for an account of his participation on a local a week, we’ll have a meat rack; within the cameras and raced out the door, television program. The visiting panel a month, a gay bar; and within six almost knocking down a woman to steal by Larry Littlejohn consisted of a sociologist, Peter Wyden months, a swinging community.” her cab.” The first order of business at the (author of Growing Up Straight), a “ Afterwards, I was a little sorry for March Membership Meeting (Wed., lawyer, a lesbian, Mr. Leitsch, and a “ Mrs. Saarinen (the moderator) and what I did to him all day. I sometimes March 5th) will be to establish goals Dr. Socarides, who apparently boasts the sociologist broke into gales of laugh­ wonder if w e’re not all a little sadistic and projects for 1969 and to find the some sort of "cure” for the homosexual ter, agreeing with me that that’s what with those poor bastards. I suspect their means to reach these goals and accom­ through treatment centers. would certainly happen. The lawyer and rantings are just manifestations of their plish these projects. "I asked if the ‘treatment’ would be Mr. Wyden also agreed, but sadly be­ own problems, disturbances and insecuri­ We have had many solid achievements free,” Leitsch writes. “ Socarides said cause they don’t approve of homosex­ ties, and it does seem cruel to abuse to be proud of since SIR was incorporated he hoped the government would sub­ uality. The lesbian smiled.” them for their behavior. After all would in July of 1964. But we must not be sidize it. I asked where the centers “ All in all it just wasn’t Dr. Socarides one torture a cancer patient, or more satisfied that we have done the best job would be located. He hadn’t given it day. After the taping we all went down aptly, do we still go to Bedlam to ha­ possible. There is much room for im­ any thought. I suggested that he make together in the elevator, and ended up rass inmates? To a very large extent provement. Successful realization of our them in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and other in the lobby of the RCA building just I feel very, very sorry for him. When basic SIR goal — securing for the homo­ vacation areas, and told him I thought as a group of tourists entered. Since off the ‘bete noir’ of homosexuality, sexual first class citizenship, self esteem sending all homosexuals to one place we were coming out of the celebrity he is really a pleasant, charming and and social acceptance — will require like that was the best idea since Fire elevator, everyone stared at us. Soca­ genuinely warm man. I suspect that if considerably more membership involve­ Island, only better, because we’d be rides asked why they were staring.” he ever let go, he might make some ment and financial resources than we subsidized!” “ Because you’re still wearing your man a very good husband!” have mustered to date. We have too often in the past found ourselves preoccupied with and some­ times overwhelmed by trivial matters, housekeeping detail, and petty person­ ality clashes. We have our prophets of gloom and doom and those who would THE CENTER FOR SPECIAL PROB­ seem to delight in negative thinking. SIR vs PT&T LEMS :i0 7 Van Xess Avenue- 55S-4iiOI For persons needing help with any sort of However, persons who have had exper­ emotional problem which they cannot per­ ience in other organizations will realize SIR is listed in the White Pages of the sonally resolve without aid. Tobacco, that these problems are not unique to Telephone Book but it’s having difficulty alcohol or narcotics addiction and sexual SIR. getting into the Yellow Pages. Appar­ problems, however they may be expressed. I feel that one of our real shortcom­ A very good feature of this Health Depart­ ings has been our failure to set some ently. the White Pages are not as ex­ ment agency is that they will counsel clusive as the Yellow Pages. young people without notifying the parents definite, attainable short term goals for SIR is filing suit against Pacific Tele­ if it is considered in your best interest. ourselves, to work toward these goals phone Company stating that the company accoixling to some agreed upon plan, and has illegally discriminated against SIR then to critically evaluate our success or by refusing a listing in the Yellow Pages. lack of success in attaining these goals. The telephone company maintains that The first step toward making 1969 it can discriminate against "obscenity" our most successful year in SIR will be and “bad taste” as well as "controver­ the establishing of goals and projects for sial” subjects. Their double standard is this year. Every member is encouraged disturbing. SIR is listed in the White CHUCK AND DAVES to join in this effort. What are your Pages and has full use of telephone Electric Supply & Repair Service thoughts on what SIR should be doing privileges. Lamp Parts — Repairs — Redeisgn in 1969? Communicate your ideas to me The State Public Utilities Commission Electric Building Repairs or any other Board member. Attend the has set a hearing to determine the status 110 Volt & 220 Volt March 5th Membership meeting and ex­ of SIR and whether or not it can adver­ We Pick Up and Deliver press your ideas. 24 Hour Emergency Service LUCKY BEER IS THE FIRST BEER COMPANY 1 think that from where we are today tise in the Yellow Pages. It was sched­ Your BankAmericard Card Welcome uled for February 20, but has been post­ we are ready to experience dynamic poned to April 14 and 15 according to 3819 - 17th Street — San Francisco growth both in membership strength David Clayton, an attorney for the legal 431-5622 and financial strength. In 1969 SIR will aid center who is working on the case Store Open Thursday 8i Saturday Oniy be on the move. 1969 holds the promise ADVERTISING IN VECTOR unofficially. The official attorney for SIR of being a year of dramatic accomplish­ at the hearing will be Bill Beckwith. ment for SIR. Q Do not believe any suggestion that ’J you will be more leniently dealt ^ h e Armed Services with if you '“cooperate” by waiving your rights and by confessing alleged offenses. It is the task of investigators HOMOSEXI ]AI [TV to obtain evidence against you and of the prosecutor to convict you. Beware of their friendly advice and offers of help. They are not your friends; nor do they have your best interests at heart. If the prosecutor has the evidence to Suggestions QExercise your constitutional rights: prosecute you before a court-martial, ^ o r at feast consult with legal coun­ and should he decide to do so, you will sel before waiving them. Every be tried regardless of whether or not Recommendations American—even a homosexual in the you exercised your rights. If you do not armed forces—has certain rights which waive your rights, the burden of proof Every person in the service cannot legally be denied to him. These will rest with him and you will be de­ who becomes officially rights include the right: fended by legal counsel at your trial. involved in the homosexual issue You do not have to do the investigator’s should carefully consider 1. to be informed of the specific charges brought against him, or the prosecutor’s job for them. Nor these recommendations. do you have to make their job easier by confessing. As a matter of fact, it is 2. to be told that anything he says often difficult to obtain a conviction will be used against him. for homosexual acts because the speci­ 1 Get yourself a lawyer at the start of fic evidence to prove guilt “beyond a 3. to remain completely silent both the investigation; do not wait until reasonable doubt’’ is hard to obtain, you have been investigated, inter­ during an investigation and at a because corroboration (even in the case rogated or brought to trial. Ours is an trial, of confession) must be presented, be­ adversary system of justice involving cause witnesses are often reluctant to a contest between two parties, the ac­ 4. to obtain legal counsel (either testify, and because laws prohibiting cuser and tile accused, as represented retained or appointed, civilian or homosexual acts between consenting by prosecution and defense attorneys, military), adults in private have in most juris­ with the judge watching both parties to dictions become dead letters. Further­ see that the contest is played according 5. to refuse to luiswer any question more, the announced policy of the ser­ to the rules. This system has become (whether during the investigation vices is to septuate homosexuals by so specialized and technical that only or at a trial) without the advice administrative action wherever possible professionals can effectively partici­ of legal counsel, rather than by trial by court-martial. pate in it-and even they may err. An Indeed, the services have repeatedly outsider who seeks to participate in 6. to re fu te the evidence used refused to grant trial by court-martial the system does so at his peril. Hence, against him, when specifically demanded by the an individual who finds himself in legal accused; and their refusal has been difficulties—e.g., a known or suspected 7. to cross-examine witnesses tes­ upheld by federal courts (e.g., Unglesby homosexual in the service—is in dire tifying against him and and Dresselhaus, 250 F. Supp. 714 need of a lawyer; and the sooner he and 721). In other words, if you were seeks legal counsel, the more likely he 8. to testify and present evidence not involved in acts with a minor or is to obtain a favorable disposition of on his own behalf. acts committed in public or acts where his case. Moreover, you have a right to force, fraud, or intimidation occurred, be represented by legal counsel. If These rights belong to the individual the prosecutor may well be reluctant to military counsel is used, it will be throughout the processof investigation, bring you to trial. Hence, if you do not provided at government expense; if interrogation, and trial. However, the waive your rights and if you do not civilian counsel is employed, it will individual may waive these rights by confess, you have a good chance of be at your own expense. If you prefer signing a statement that he does so obtaining a general (or even an honor­ civilian counsel, just any lawyer will voluntarily and knowingly. This is what able) discharge and of h a v in g the not do. Make sure that the lawyer is most known or suspected homosexuals charges brought against you dropped familiar with military proceedings and in the service do. Only after they have for lack of evidence. is willing and able to handle your case done so do they usually have an op­ effectively. You may obtain the names portunity to see a lawyer. In short, they of qualified and interested lawyers from are often “persuaded, cajoled, or A Ignore any suggestion that once you local legal referral agencies or from tricked” out of exercising their rights. I are a civilian again, you stand a Seattle Reno San Diego the homophile organizations whose It is inconceivable, despite statements good chance of having your un­ names and addresses are appended by investigators and prosecutors to the desirable discharge upgraded. You do DAVE’S DAVE’S DAVE’S DAVE’S DAVE’S hereto. Whether military or civilian contrary, that being represented by not! 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this) two big social affairs were sched­ uled for the same evening. The one and only Jose presented his one-man camp show. “A Bit of Old San Francisco” for BACK IN PRINT AGAIN: Well, back the benefit of the underprivilged in the to the old typewriter after a month's Tenderloin. I would like to give this unscheduled vacation (tres Charles special “ printed Orchid” to this multi­ Pierce), hope you all missed me out there talented, fabulous Empress (retired) with in Readerland...to give a brief summary a heart of gold. Also on tap that night G j AV l a of things that happened in January that was S.I.R.’s first big “Rock Dance”. you might have missed, here tis—(that’s Under the lead of Nancy the place really it. baby, not much of much happened— rocked and with the wild decorations at least not that I can print in this resembled your basic hippie dance hall “family type magazine) . . . This is my (GaymoreWest)? first column under the rule of Leo the When I inquired as to why these two & o o w e T , „ _ Laurence and I hope that he will allow occassions ended up being presented the me to continue my little bits of nonsen­ same night. I was told that contracts < 4 1 . ^ sical tongue-lashings which help one past had been signed and advertising distri­ ii4 u * vvsi^HT THE ARMED SERVICES the time while waiting for the milkman... buted for both events before either party your service are all pertinent factors I must admit that Leo’s plans for Vec­ involved knew of the other’s event. It’s (Continued from Page 8) in determining the type of discharge tor are both exciting and grand, and I your basic lack of communication. I want Demand the type of discharge war­ you should receive. If you do not press to go on record right now and propose the matter, you will most assuredly be know that things will just be marvy-poo 5 ranted by the character and quality in the future...Mucho Luck, Leo!!!..... A that a gay social calendar be drawn up IF KNITTING ISN'T YOUR of your service. This is simply given an undesirable discharge. special “ merci” to former editor Bill every six months and that the organiza­ BAG TRY PHOTOGRAPHY wliut you are entitled to under existinn ^ R e q u e s t a copy of the record of .I tions which dominate the gay season regulations. You will t)e told over ;uid Beard-Dimple. It was he who persuaded The proceedings against you. To do -, i me to come out of recluse and write me (Coits. D.O.B., S.I.R., Tavern Guild, over ajrain that the only type of dis- is your right. You need to obtain Tavern Guild diai'tre available to you is ;ui undesir­ little column. So, a small printed “ thank etc.) get together and work out a system o f San Francisco iuid study the documents if you are to you for everything” to you Bill, and I where these affairs will not conflict—god able one. This is not true. For you to understand your case as it proceeds, hope you can relax now and find more knows I have enough trouble getting accept an undesirable discharfre is and you will need the complete recoi easy way out for the investiuators, the time to indulge in your favorite hobby, everywhere now, if two things are hap­ if you should decide to appeal latei. prosecutors, the defense counsel, and cooking. They don’t call him the Gallop­ pening I go to pieces trying to decide (where such is employed) the civilian ing Gourmet for nada..... what to do..... adviser. It is true that reirulations In addition to the above recommend­ TELL US NOW WITHOUT DELAY, THE LEGEND REVISTED, DEPT; dealint; specifically with the subject ations, individuals falling in the ap­ DEPT.: Many fun things went into mak- After a month and a half vacation and of homosexutdity say that liomosexuals propriate class should carefully con­ February one of “those" months. Feb­ rejuvenation period, Charles Pierce and will “ normally’’ tte i;iven undesirable sider the following suggestions; ruary included the Big Three (Valen­ Rio Dante are once again cavorting at discharftes. but they also provide for tine’s Day, Lincoln’s Birthday and the Gilded Cage. With a new format the possibility of issuiiiit fjeneral or A Class I homosexual sliould oli- and shows Wednesday thru Sunday in honorable discharstes. More import;uit. Washington’s Birthday — Martha is get­ other reitulations. with which hotli t;un legal counsel at the earliest pos­ ting a little on in years now but ain’t the Main Showroom, the Duo Legend prosecution ;md defense attorneys are sible moment in order to decide the she pretty!!) Of course the big, burning will probably hold forth for another five familiar, specific;illy state that the proper plea ;uid in order to prepare the question in Feb. was “Are you going to years. Welcome back, luvs! Also appear­ best defense available to him. Timely type of discharsie ttiven will he deter­ the Mardi Gras?” Naturally those of the ing in the “lounge” will be the ever- and effective action might even result mined "solely" on the basis of the “Chic” set know that this was being lovin Hadda Brooks. I wish I could go individual’s record of service. A letter in the case being processed under held this year at Russian Hall not in into detail a little more but at this from your comnumdinu officer testifying Cliiss II provisions. New Orleans. The Coit’s affair was writing I haven’t been down to investi­ to the quality of your service, state­ handled, as always, with great flair gate and view the new show. Am plan­ ments on your behalf from defense Class II individuals constitute the and pizzzaz. ning to pull myself into my yellow ging­ counsel ;md or your chaplain, copies vast majority of all persons dischiuged A NOT SO FUNNY THING HAP­ ham and (with Gene Pelligrini), plan to R APH 1C CENTER ol your ratings and performance in by ailministrative decision. Tlie ser­ PENED DEPT.: If things don’t happen revive our “ Judy/Mickey” number from service schools, citation of any com­ viceman who is called in for investi- at all, they happen all at once, unfor­ Capades. Will probably at the Cage on 4519 MISSION STR EET mendations received or meritorious gatioti because he has been reported tunately. this month (March 1st—which 586-8300 service performed, ¡uid the length of is probably past by the time you read (Continued on Page 13) Lesbian Action by Jeanette O ’Connell AauILAS Lesbians are homosexuals, something which is often forgotten when people GREAT CAMP-OUT talk about homosexuals. But, this is CHARLES PIERCE something which Vector realizes and is by John Nichols going to do something about it. I have Cold and damp weather were ignored joined the Vector staff and will be col­ by the Aquila Motorcycle Club and their lecting hews and articles from gay many guests at the Aquila’s “Great girls—all of ther|i, hutches, dikes, fem­ RETURNS Camp-Out” held February 8-9. This run mes. etc., from all around the city, in launched the first of the many '69 mo­ bars, even at parties. To help more, a by Cliff Reynolds torcycle runs sponsored by Bay Area questionnaire is going to be available at clubs. both Maud’s and the Highlander for the ber that Anne Jefferies was there, too, The place, previously announced as Charles Pierce is back. Didn’t know girls to give their ideas about what-they- he was gone? I did; but then, I was told. in a little thing called “ Around the being “ within one hours’ drive of San want in Vector. I walked into chaos the other after­ World in Eighty Minutes.” Francisco on property never before used Some recent news — Sharon Tracy of I asked him about retirement, and he by the motorcycle set,” turned out to be noon to talk to the folks at the Gilded the Highlander has been busy. Their big Cage which was shuttered for a month began to look hurt. In fact, he was a beautiful cove on an abandoned section New Year’s Party after hours was a for an overhaul. It was overpowering to crushed that I had even entertained the of Fort Cronkite almost at the foot of great success with a few hundred people see so many loving-hands-at-home paint­ idea that he was going to bow out of started the next day. (Charles beamed.) the Golden Gate Bridge’s north tower. really enjoying themselves and the early ing, nailing, sewing, snipping—and sip­ the lime light, so I soothed him by ask­ Question; Have you been happy with Ruins of World War II gun emplace­ breakfast that was served by Tracy and ping—to give the Cage a face-lifted look. ing if he had any other plans. He bub­ his act? ments and related fortifications provided Scotty. On Feb. 23 there was a Gala Cornering the man in his dressing bled about his more recent accomplish­ Charles held his cigarette in midair excellent shelter. Girls’ Pool Tournament with a first room, we persuaded him to talk about ments. brushing aside all attempt to and looked furtively at me, and then at Few took time to notice the pano­ prize of $20, second prize of a “ pot of himself and his new show. It may (or return to the question. He and his crew Pearle. True to her colors, Pearle af­ ramic view of San Francisco and the gold” , and third prize a bucket of suds. again, it may not) surprise many to recently did a sequence in a film on the firmed she was happy with his act, and outer Bay as the Aquila’s staged one And, over at Maud’s, on Cole Street, know that he is a product of the Pasa­ gay life in San Francisco. It hasn’t been that he could continue indefinitely. contest ¿ter another, many completely (MARCH ONLY) otherwise known as the Study, there was dena Playhouse, and in spite of certain released as yet. Charles’ color returned to his white original and highly imaginative. The a Valentine’s party with the No Name remarks, he has played in cities other In the meantime. Pearle, with her cheeks. party started Saturday afternoon in a Corporation rock group entertaining. than San Francisco. In fact, he began handsome pewter colored hair, had man­ Don de Tuncque, Pearle and Ray ALL STOCK FABRIC relaxed fashion until about 6 p.m. when Everybody grooved. his night club career in Miami Beach, aged to extricate herself from the wild Beaudoin’s right-hand-man, stuck his OVER 10,000 YDS - it accelerated into high gear. The crowd St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations will Florida. Rio Dante selected that very party in the lounge and had joined us. head in the door and announced that $1.19 YD. then packed into an abandon^ ammu­ happen at Maud’s where Ricki will serve place to become part of Charles’ en­ I began to ignore the star and talk to they had run out of paint. Should he nition storeroom for a toast with cham­ REMNANTS interdenominational stew (?)! At the tourage, and with the exception of a her because of her irresistable charm. send someone out for more? The mo­ pagne. Supper was later served around 25 - 50c YD Highlander there will be many little few month’s interlude, they have con­ mentous decision was made. We settled huge outside bonfires. Sleeping, for those Question: When did you become inn back for more interview in depth. green Lepracauns running around plus few that got tired was'mainly in sleeping tinued together since. keeper here? Pierce has enjoyed being the number Charles looked nervous. Pearle shifted corned beef and cabbage, goofy beer bags lined up solid along the walls of Pearle: In 1962. one spot in some of the cushiest bistros her feet and I plunged on. “ I notice,” I Sd ì Tifoidi and some surprises. • an old bunker. in this country. Longer-time (I refrain Question: How long has Charles been said, as off handedly as possible, “you’ve WALLS OF MONTEZUMA President Ray Floyd and his Aquila from “ older” ) circuit habitues will re­ with you? taken over the front stage in the (Continued from Page 11) members had rigged a great operations member Charles’ brief association with Pearle: Since 1963. April, I think. He lounge.” By now, the room had become tent used mainly for cooking. Ray’s per­ the weekend of March 14th. Just tell 'em Anne’s 440 Club. You may also remem­ arrived on a Sunday, auditioned* and very crowded because Ray (sigh), sonal tent proved the fanciest of the lot. Pearle’s husband, had joined us. Magda Sent Us” — but don’t be sur­ complete with sofa bed, TV and a work­ prised if you end up behind a pillar..... Pearle: We’ve turned that into a piano ing telephone. bar. Hadda Brook, a recording star POTPOURRI. MONTEZUMA STYLE. A few homeless and rather forlorn DEPT: Is it true that when the Valet from Hollywood, will be entertaining hippies stumbled on the scene about moves up to it’s new location on Castro from five-ish until show time, and then midnight hoping to sleep in the bunkers. entre-act until two a.m. But she may Gulch, it may change names to “ Nelly They seemed rather surprised to find 2511 - 24th Street, San Francisco Weaves” to compete with the way-out not make it for the opening because the area packed with motorcyclists and “Butch Threads” across the street?..... she is cutting an album with Benny quickly disappeared. Carter down in funnyland (Hollywood). What Pour Le Bain owner is affection­ Question: Did Charles open the club? ately known as “Our Lady of the Bub- Pearle; No—not really. We had two blebath” ? ..... J.V. tells me there are VENEREAL DESEASE CLINIC. 33 or three acts before him—all straight. more virgins in “Forum” that in “Little Hunt Street (O ff 3rd between Mission and The Cage really set the pace for all the Mary Sunshine” ... Speaking of whom, Howard) 558-3804 If you are at all sexual­ where is she now when the call is out ly active you should check 33 at least every other special night clubs in this city. three months. Free examination and trea­ Incidentally, I wouldn’t change my BankAmericard for virgins?...... I’ve head of a Director’s Casting Couch but never a Producer’s tment. Another agency of the City Health clientele for the world—I love them. Mastercharge Department, its records are confidential We then asked her why she chose to Couch .... I want to stop the rumor that and may not be examined under any cir­ do the place over in blue, and she re­ Hours 8 — 4:30 all the “ Forum” costumes will be done cumstances by anyone. A recent state law in gingham — I haven’t been able to plied, “Why not?” Charles left to go Monday — Saturday permits the clinic to examine and treat convince Dattola yet ..... Until the next young people without the consent or somewhere else. Pearle’s (sigh) husband knowledge of the parents. left. I wondered if I should leave. I did. on-time issue..... Luv, Magda dominates the entire film. She can be What makes the” film good is that funny, corny, dreadful and fantastic all unlike “The Fox” or “The Sargeant”, it is within the scene she is playing, but then more realistic in presenting a homosexual THE NEW basically she is a schizo character. She is relationship. Although the ending is sad both the sweet, loving nurse. Sister for “George”, she is much more realistic George of Applehurst and the boozy in accepting the inevitable, not because butch “ G eorge” , a cigar smoking, she is a lesbian but rather because she is a whiskey guzzling dike. The story failure as a person. But. there arc no C o r d o n ò concerns the fact that, due to her offstage falling trees (“ The Fox”) or suicides at antics, the BBC is contemplating “ killing (“The Sargeant” ) to moralize the fact off” Sister George’s character in that the only good homosexual is a dead THE MOVIES “ Applehurst” . "George” finds out about one. Because of this fact, “Sister George” 3SB-D110 hv Magdalena Montezuma it and nearly falls apart. Her is to be regarded as a major film in the roommate/lover, Alice “Childie” history of homosexual behavior on the McNought (played marvelously by screen. At least it answers the “straights” “SISTLR GEORGE” Susannah York) tries her best to comfort as to what is done in bed (at least the VIEWED BY MOTHER MAGDA: “George”, but theirs is basically an S & M girl-girl relation, am still waiting for the relationship and it just doesn’t work out. frankness of a boy-boy relation). I don’t NEW OWNERSHIP NEW MANAGEMENT I approached the screening of "THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE" with Enter Mrs. Mercy Croft, program head at think that any homosexual will be great anticipation and high hopes. 1 left BBC, (played by Coral Browne in her best shocked by any of the scenes (or the NEW & OLD FACES the screening room a little sadder, a little role since “Vera Charles” in “ Auntie language) in the film. The “straight” wiser. In between 1 had seen a dramatic Maine”). She is ever so comforting and audience will be quite fascinated by the READY, WILLING AND ABLE TO SERVE YOU presentation of the lives o f three women nice, like a cobra before striking. And scene that takes place in London’s famed who happened to be lesbians. Since 1 had strike she docs, in one of the most lesbian club. The Gateways, as well as the seen the play by Frank Marcus. 1 knew explicit homosexual love scenes ever digital intercourse and nipple sucking. SANDY, OWNER AND HOST what the storyline was about, but if 1 filmed for the mass media. Mercy gets Although 1 feel this film is a major hadn't the first fifteen minutes would “Childie”. “Childie” gets new lover and breakthrough, I cannot honestly say it is LES BALMAIN, MANAGER, BARTENDER have left me in a complete daze. Miss protector (but who knows for how long). a great film. But it is certainly another Beryl Reid, who portrays June Buckridge “George” gets killed only to be great stride forward in presenting the J. DEBAR, BARTENDER (who plays “Sister George” on the BBC reincarnated as “Clarebellc Cow’’ on a homosexual in a truer light than ever ROBBIE ROBINSON, BARTENDER television scries, "'Applehurst” ) new children’s series. before. (Continued on Page 25)

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o f San Francisco (Reprinted by permission Sexology Magazine, March 1969) fifty percent homosexual. Or ther is the ification is used as the bait through THE ARMED SERVICES possibility that adult sexual preferences which various ends, vital to the survival AND HOMOSEXUALITY might conform to the normal curve of of the society, are obtained. These in­ g b e n i e j (Continued from Page 10) distribution, with a minority at each end clude physical reproduction, cooperative to have enga^ied in one or more homo­ of the curve being exclusively hetero­ relations with others, group loyalty. sexual acts should request legal coun­ sexual or homosexual and the majority It is obvious that producing enough sel betöre consenting to be interrogated MomoseicMls in between the extremes showing vary­ and before deciding whether to admit children to insure survival is dependent ing degrees of preferences for their own upon fostering heterosexuality as a or deny the accusation. Legal counsel or the neighboring sex. value, though not necessarily an exclu­ at this stage may do him much good and Would such a sexual situation serve sive one. Indeed, in the era of the “pop­ can do him no harm. Thou^ it may be to reproduce the society? The answer ulation explosion,” homosexuality may threatened, trial by court-martial is rarely recommended for a Class II Should they depends in part on the birth rate among be viewed as serving a vital social func­ homosexual. Instead, such a person is those who are heterosexual. But even tion. Besides, homosexuals represent no usually informed that he may have his those who had homosexual proclivities more of a threat in this regard than do case heard by a board of officers before might become parents. bachelors or priests dedicated to celibacy. Paradoxically, the very cultural free­ whom he may personally appear and to For those, however, who fear that whom he may submit statements on his have equal rights? dom granted to homosexuality might giving completely equal status to homo­ own behalf and that he may be repre­ serve to reduce its way. by Helen M. Hacker, Ph.D. sexuality would result in an excessive sented before the board by legal coun­ «f vant to performance on the job and First, amny men—and perhaps women, submergence of heteosexuality, an alter­ sel. If he denies the charge, going At no time since the Civil War has friendly relations, so also is sexual in­ too—would feel free to marry members native solution may be offered. This is before the board is necessary. If he America been so conscious of the prob­ clination. of the opposite sex and have children if to view homosexuality as a career of admits the charge, going before the lem of civil rights and of the need to There is no evidence to suggest that they could be open about their need for social worth and dignity, but of a lesser board may well be to his advantage do away with discrimination against all homosexuality in itself prevents anyone occasional homosexual “lapses,” much prestige that heterosexuality. since he thus has the chance of per­ minority groups. Jrom functioning adequately in social as the lack of divorce can be accepted A precednet for this approach is found sonally presenting his case and may One group that has become increas­ and non-sexual roles. To date psycho­ in a country like Italy if husbands are in many non-literate socities. Among the convince it to recommend a general (or ingly militant in demanding their rights logical tests have not revealed any con­ free to have affairs with other women. Plains Indians, for example, a man who even an honorable) instead of an un­ a i desirable discharge. A Class II indivi­ and freedom has been the organized clusive differences in the over-all patterns Without such permissiveness, many did not wish to be a warrior could be­ homosexuals. They say that they too of adjustment of comparable groups of homosexual men who are also capable dual may also waive his right to go come a berdache without loss of social before a board, as most servicemen are entitled to the constitutional rights homosexual and heterosexual males and of heterosexual relationship may steer or self-respect. The berdache dressed do, being convinced by the argument of privacy, to a job, and to the equal females. clear of marriage and fatherhood. like a woman and followed feminine protection of the laws. that going before a board will still Thus, unprejudiced persons will sup­ Second, if homosexuality were institu­ occupations. Although they were not mean getting an undesirable discharge What homosexuals basically mean by port the demands of homophile groups tionalized and given the same value always homosexual, some did “mary” t o Á h e ^ luid will only delay matters. Yet the freedom is the recognition of their equal for an end to the pattern of discrimina­ status as heterosexuality, it would then other men. A “man-woman” among the fact seems to be that if the board is humanity. They want ardently to be tion which has turned them into second- involve the fulfillment of obligations and Zuni also could receive considerable def­ waived, one is guaranteed an undesir­ free to drop the mask and be acknow­ class citizens solely on the basis of their conformity to sexual relations would be erence. 0 - ^ able discharge; whereas, if it is not ledged as full-stature human beings with­ private sexual persuasion. subject to the same regulations as heter­ Although it would not seem that they waived, there is at least the possibility out fear of intimidation, exploitation, Many representatives of homosexual osexual ones, involving such matters as were homosexual, the “manly-hearted” of being rei'ommended for a general or blackmail, and ridicule. organizations, h o o v e r , go much fur­ marriage and divorce, age of consent, women of the Blackfoot Indians excelled c o o k t a j i honorable discharge. There is also the In a very general sense, the psycho­ ther. They take the position that homo­ the rights, duties, and role differentia­ in many activities usually reserved for possibility that the accused may be logical impact on the homosexual of a sexual behavior should be evaluated no tion of homosexual partners. men. Their sexual deviance was expres­ separated as a Class III homosexual self-righteously heterosexual society is differently than heterosexual behavior— If a system governing homosexual sed in passionate and unconventional if certain allegations against him can­ not be substantiated. like that experienced by the oppressed that it be considered no better and no relationships, parallel to that governing sexual behavior with their husbands. Negro. His self-esteem suffers because worse. They argue that it should be a heterosexual relations, were evolved, Some groups have institutionalized he is constantly receiving an unpleasant matter of indifference to society whether then homosexuality would no longer serve homosexuality during certain stages in image of himself from the behavior of The Class II homosexual who him­ a child makes his primary emotional as a way to evade responsibility, nor the life cycle, as in adolescence among self Initiates an investigation by his others towards him. and/or sexual commitment to a member would it be an expression of social hos­ the Keroki of New Guinea. own admission of having committed As Donald Webster Cory says, ‘‘A of bis own or the opposite sex. tility or of rebellion against parents. Since we can’t foresee all the out­ homosexual acts during the period of person cannot live in an atomospbere of What would the probable outcome for é i i s p í i In short, putting homosexuality on comes. and heterosexuality is vital to his current enlistment or term of ser­ universal rejection, of widespread pre­ society be if homosexuality were accord­ the same plane as heterosexuality would the preservation of society, we may vice usually does so either because he tense, of a society that outlaws and ban­ ed equal rank with heterosexuality—if undercut whatever neurotic appeal the wish to play it safe by placing homo­ wants to get out of the service or be­ ishes his activities and desires, of a one were just as good as the other? We homosexual way of life has in contempo­ sexuality on a slightly lower footing. cause he fears he may not be able to con­ social world that jokes and sneers at do not know to what extent biological rary society. Under these circumstances, Just as the occupation of Justice of the trol himself and as a consequence may every turn, without a fundamental in­ factors impel towards heterosexuality. it is possible that fewer persons would United States Supreme Court carries get into serious difficulties. An indivi­ fluence on his personality.” What little we do know seems to indicate choose a homosexual commitment. more prestige than that of electrician dual falling in this category might well in confidentiality The claims of homosexuals are just. that psychological, social, and cultural One may also note that making chil­ or policeman, so a heterosexual career discuss his problem There is no justifiable basis for depriv­ with a legal officer, who will explain factors outweigh constitutional and glan­ dren available to homosexual couples may be more honorific than a homosex­ ing any group of persons of full partici­ to him the possible routes open to him dular factors in producing sexual orien­ either through adoption in the case of ual one. Everyone, however will not be pation in those opportunities which, and the consequences of each, before tations. Even if one assumes biological males or through artificial insemination expected to make the grade, and parents according to our democratic values, setting in motion the formal process of drives toward heterosexuality, they can in the case of females would add to the will be* mildly disappointed rather than should be extended to all members of investigation. It might turn out that he be circumvented by culture. supply of potential parents. distressed if one of their children does could be processed as a Class III our society. In the absence of exact knowledge, However, it is important to consider not qualify completely as a heterosexual. homosexual. A person should be able to say yes however, a plausible assumption is that that sexual behavior is an activity which But whether equal to, or a little less to being a homosexual without being B O TT LED BY with no cultural pressure in either di­ no society has been able to leave com­ equal than heterosexuality, homosexual­ A Class HI individual, since it has labeled as either criminal or neurotic. rection. fifty percent of children would V 6KENIER DISTRIBUTING CO , pletely unregulated and purely a matter ity need not be without honor in a SAN JOSE, CALIF. not been proved that he engaged in any Just as skin color or religion are irrele­ grow up to be mainly heterosexual and of individual choice. Usually, sexual grat­ democracy. ■ homosexual act or acts during his cur- S.F. PUBLIC LIBRARY

The San Francisco Public Library has north beach. had a small display of books about homo­ sexuality including a copy of Vector. The display has been out since the beginning revisited of F e b r u a r y and will continue until March. This was inspired by a suggestion by Sesto Ckiarello and later (offshoots from the Paper from S.I.R., and is maintained by the Back before the Topless, before the Doll: Gordon’s and The Copper Lantern. library’s history department. Tourists, the Hippies, way back before Not to wax nostalgic about an era which those who knew remember all The display lists some famous people even the Beatnicks (who brought the who were supposedly homosexual, Plato. \ -l Tourists who brought the Topless, and too well, and those who didn’t could C.easar. Alexander the Great, Tchaikov­ then turned into Hippies) there used to never quite appreciate; but that North sky. Leonardo da Vinca, with some be a wonderful area full of free spirits Beach of old seems to be coming alive phrases such as, “ sick, degenerate, un­ and un-uptight (the word hadn’t even again. To wit: the Paper Doll, in the able to maintain responsibility, unpro­ been invented) people, and many little interim known under different names, ductive” next to their names. This is a bistros and cafes in which they could has reopened as the Paper Doll. Gor­ provocative approach which immediately gather and communicate. don’s is once again full of life and with suggests that these terms, often used in It was North Beach, San Francisco, a new downstairs “ playroom” for the reference to homosexuals are false and and for all practical purposes as far as young-at-heart. HOW TO MEET MR. RIGHT totally unfounded. Women’s names are the gay person was concerned, extended If you don’t know what “ swingin unfortunately absent. and from the Paper Doll on Union Street, means, you haven’t been to the old The display includes these books about down upper Grant Avenue to Columbus, (Copper Lanter House, Greco’s. The Ca­ STOP TRYING TO FIT A ROUND PEG thence on down to the foot of dlolumbus pri is across the street and on Grant homosexuality; Corey, Homose.vual(ty - A Cross Ciilttiml INTO A SQUARE HOLE at the Black Cat of renown, with oc­ Ave. is the Savoy-Tivoli. Not all these casional flurries of activity over Mont­ places are officially “ gay” , but it is Approach .392.6 C 819 HO Magee, One in Tu'nety. A Study oj gomery Street (at the “Monkey Block”) very doubtful that homosexuals would You can now meet the really right people the safe, dignified, con­ Homosexuality in Men and Women 392. and into the interstices of what was ever be refused service in any of them. fidential way. It used to be difficult to meet people who share your M 2710 then the Produce Market. The NEW North Beach is strongly interests, people with that just right personality, looks, tastes and Waystops in-between included the old recommended not only for students of Masters, The Homuse.vual Revohdiout^2. Hungry I, Vesuvio Cafe, Mike’s Pool history, but for those who believe in M 393 H background. Space age computer science now makes it safer and Hall, 12 Adler Place, The Tea Room living the full life today. Wolfenden Report 392.6678 W. easier for you to make the friend you've always wanted to make . . . \\1 the truly discreet way. Gay power has now made available an I.B.M. 360 cornputer dating 1 CHARMS POTTERY 1 service specially designed by gay people for the exclusive use of the e a t homosexual community. Whatever your particular interests, our computer can now find some­ I IMPORTS PORCELAIN 1 one to match your desires. You are sure to meet at least 5 and up to 14 compatible people.

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PAGE 18 VECTOR—MARCH 1969 Sit SAN DIEGO it’^ ..... birch Upcoming Symposium S.I.R. Membership *10““ Corinthian Board THE world famous society and homosexuals on Homosexuality Elected Attempts to increase SIR membership The Ckirinthian Foundation, a non­ fees by 50% were narrowly defeated at “The horrible affliction of homosex­ profit organization, has been started by quite credible when the author indicates the Annual meeting in February. Ac­ uality and Lesbianism, surfacing from the Society for Individual Rights. The DOLL that in 1963 “ there were not only a by Jose Miguel Soriano tually, there was a simple majority vot­ the primordial depths like some vast SIR Board of Directors on February 11 quarter of a million practicing perverts The Council on Religion and the Homo­ ing for the increase of the fee from Loch Ness monster, is engulfing our elected six of its members to serve as inWashington, but at least 200,000 were sexual will again sponsor a Symposium $10.00 to $15.00, but since this proposal nation at about the same speed as directors of the foundation. employed in the federal government.” on Homosexuality during April 24-27. was a constitutional amendment, it failed Communism.” “The first thing for us is to survey Even more awesome is the fact that Reverend Charles Lewis, President of for lack of a required two-thirds ma­ ROOM So Reads a recent article in American there are “certain bars in nearly every the educational program of SIR,” says the Council says the April meetings will jority. 756 Ventura Place, Mission Beach Opinion, a publication sponsored by the community where ‘gay’ customers dance Herb Webb, SIR’s Funding Chairman across the street from the Roller Coaster. be essentially “ similar to those held in and a member of the Corinthian Foun­ John Birch Society, entitled “The Fall and drink together, interrupted by October of last year.” dation Board. “ A study of past and From Decency to Degradation” . It at­ ‘squares’ or police, while transvestites David Clayton, a local attorney, who The basic argument for an increase on-going research activity is to be made tempts to prove that the fiber of Ameri­ slink around in the latest Paris fashions.” has been asked to be chairman, says a in fee was that SIR needed more money very soon to determine what studies on can morality is disintegrating at an Mr. Schuyler misses the good old theme and title have not yet been chosen, and this would be an expedient way to homosexuality are now adequate (i.e. alarming pace. The perceptive reader, days, those “sterner days when homo­ but adds that “ once again there will be get it. Some arguments against the in­ Kinsey people), and what is not being however, would find it difficult to take sexuality was denounced as loathsome.” crease were that it would discourage small group meetings, presentations by done that should be.” the article seriously. Unfortunately there He laments the “old courtliness, the homophiles, and multi-media produc­ potential new members; and. as one “ Hopefully,” Webb says, “ the Corin­ are many who might accept it as an ap­ elegance, and restraint” which have tions.” member said: “ It was just an easy way thian Foundation will then get the funds Dancing propriate commentary on this country’s disappeared “ in the wake of expanding for SIR to get more money, rather than Reverend Lewis believes that the Oc­ to launch that research on gay life that moral character. Liberalism.” The shocking evidence of tober Symposium was unquestionably making the organization more exciting is now lacking.” Written by George S. Schuyler, a this country’s demoralization is finally and attractive to a greater number of successful and that the new one has Dale Switzer, Treasurer, announced member of the Black minority, it seems measured in the concept that “romantic every hope of being equally so. As an people to increase membership and bring (9u/c that the Foundation has received over incredulous that he would not be more love has been reduced to the gymnastics in more money.” indication of the success of the previous $500 in tax-deductible gifts. Chairman in sympathy with those minority groups of mere biology.” “The author concludes symposium, there is still a small group Littlejohn added, “ Donations of any size C tíH ucL he so viciously attacks. Conscious of his article with an ominous oracle: “ The meeting every two weeks to continue Larry Littlejohn, president of SIR, are most welcome and they are all de­ America’s alleged general social degen­ Communists are moving fast, perversion their study of the homosexual in the inaugurated a program last year called ductible!” eration, the author attacks every con­ is abound, and America is in serious community. “ SIR Angles.” Those members who can The newly elected officers of the Cor- ceivable institution of contemporary man, trouble. She is rotting at the soul.” Dorr Jones, a member of the Board afford it give more money to SIR and inthina Foundation held their first board ^A^n-UtSitÙty, ¿ t i, generously supporting his arguments After reading this article, it is indeed of Directors of CRH, believes that the become a member of this exclusive meeting last month. Presiding was Larry with random Biblical texts, allusions to difficult to allow Mr. Schuyler anything October Symposium accomplished four “club” within SIR. To be an Angel you Littlejohn, Chairman; with Perry George, communist’s manifestos, and definitive but perhaps the perogative of good in­ very important tasks: can give either $3.00 a month in addition Vice-chairman: Dale Switzer, Treasur­ reports from such sources as the Fart tentions. He reveals little more than an 1. “ A lot of stereotypes about homo­ Worth Star Telegram. to the regular membership fee, or $30.00 er, Herb Webb, Secretary. Also serving ardent enthusiasm in his approach to sexuals and their life styles were a year. Last year this program raised Nothing escapes his wrath as Mr. on the board is Bill Plath and Bill Beck­ the subject. As for his enthusiasm, Mr. destroyed. People from the an additional $699.00. with. Schuyler strikes out at the US Supreme Schuyler enjoys that fervor which so ‘straight’ world confronted homo­ Court, Oscar Wilde, marijuana, the Na­ characteristically marks the misguided sexuals as people who have jobs tional Council of Churches, Carrie Nation, and the misinformed. In the end, he and responsibilities. Images were Life magazine. Red China, the late sen­ comes across to this writer as simply a changed.” b i i * ator Robert Kennedy, and Harvard Uni­ CHURCH POLICY man who potentially recognizes all aber­ 2. The Symposium provided a wonder­ versity to mention but a few. But most rations but his own! A ful example of the possible unity of by the Vector Staff particularly he directs his consummate a personalistic code in which personal homosexuals. “ It was good to see “If a homosexual honestly finds he fury at the homosexual minority, and wholeness is the goal.” the various organizations working can attain inner completeness through credits the homosexual with this coun­ “According to this code, a sexual together.” adult homosexual relations, then his try’s ultimate moral destruction. “ The act is good if it contributes to the T W O -W A Y 3. “ It was good for the homosexual in homosexuality is morally justified,” says horrific affliction of homosexuality and wholeness of those involved, both in­ from an image in Cocteau’s the problem of self-acceptance; he a University of Hawaii professor. Dr. Lesbianism, surfacing from the primor­ directly and directly, both today and could look at himself in a different Cromwell Crawford. His statements that tomorrow.” dial depths like some vast Loch Ness The White Paper i t light.” church policy on sex is out of date were monster, is engulfing our nation at about REFLECTION: YOU “ Crawford said, in comparison to the 4. “Some fantastic personal relations published in mid-February in the Hono­ the same speed as Communism,” Schuy­ Gospel of Jesus, the sex mores of society You looked at the mirror grew out of the meetings. There lulu “ Advertiser.” ler writes. “That homosexuality is being and loved and laughed are both arbitrary and abstract. They has been some sincere communica­ Crawford quoted theologian Dr. Joseph promoted and used by the Communists at the youth. In an act are sweeping in their inclusiveness and of simple affection tion.” Fletcher who says that Jesus said is beyond doubt” and notes “the exis­ blind in their capacity to discriminate 2651 EL CAMINO REAL you kissed the frflection CRH officials are hopeful that the April nothing “ about birth control, large or tence of a large Soviet college entirely among concrete cases,” Dr. Crawford Symposium will receive full support and small families, childlessness, homosexual­ explained. REDWOOD CITY 366-4955 devoted to the preparation of agent- REFLECTION: I enthusiasm from the gay community of ity. masturbation, fornication, abortion, perverts to create, attract, and use I was behind the mirror His comments were made at a forum Brunches on Sunday from 11-3 $1.50 the Bay Area. “We can gain greater sex play, petting, and courtship.” homosexuals and Lesbians as political watching you. And when you sponsored by the United Campus Min­ Including kissed the mirror, tolerance on the part of the straights by “The traditional ethics makes a man istry of -the University of Hawaii where pawns for espionage within the United without your knowing it: holding such meetings and by making Screwdriver-Champagne or Bloody Mary States.” prisoner...,” Dr. Crawford said. But he’s a member of the Department of I put my mouth on yours sincere attempts at direct communication “man is not meant to be a slave of The naive reader might find this all _____ paul maritth Religion. A friend of SIR sent the and confrontation,” they repwrted. moral codes, but vice versa. We need article to Vector from Honolulu. MEL BRENNER stands head and The artists currently involved have shoulders above his fellows. His paint­ life is a ball good pedigrrees and sales records. They ings are sure and masterful. They en­ are competent craftsmen and definitely gender quiet excitement because his sur­ by Gunner OR TWO beyond the novitiate ranks. Aside from face treatment gives them added Participate — Help with humor!!!!!! Mr. Howell, the stable includes Mel Bren­ dimension together with controlled free­ Respond to: GUNNER ner, Rolando Castellón, Carolyn Jablon- dom. They are mystical, too, but unlike GALLERY Castellón, he deals with things we can 83 Sixth Street sky, Jeanne Babette, Louise Hoeing, San Francisco, CA 94103 THE TOP HATS C.B. Johnson and others. touch and comprehend, like romanticized ADVICE TO THE LOVELORN: with RAYMOND HOWELL paints in rather and misty landscapes. His work, under­ If your lover isn’t speaking to you...... SUMMERS. BERRY pastelish hues and then overwashes standably, has found its way into im­ don’t interrupt! and LaMONTE SCENE colors out even more with a thin white portant collections in all parts of the If you are lonely dial: 567-8.364 coat. His subject matter seems to be country. (Lost Dog) exaggeratedly female sex symbols, and LOUISE HOEING is a sculpturess hy Cliff Reynolds EDUCATION: after a bit, this becomes tiresome. One who can and does continue in the time Upon being referred to as a “queen” A new venture has flung its doors or two cityscapes and a traffic jammed honored tradition of representational by a fellow married employee recently, wide open. ART ASSOCIATES WEST is bridge are more apt subjects for his par­ modeling. She is one of the occasional A Comedy Review Direct in the presence of a mixed group, our its ambitious name and its raison d ’etre ticular approach. few who is sensitive enough to avoid From L.A. friend responded “I’m sure I am more “ ...is to put before the public quality ROLANEK) CASTELLON seems to be the cliches and wyrupy pitfalls, and her of a man than you will ever be ... and work by quality people for the better­ very much at home with his mystically work is a delight to behold and renews more of a woman than you will ever ment of art,” according to Raymond oriented canvases and works faciley to one’s faith in the past. 3 Shows Nightly g et.” Howell, the founding father of the gal­ reach out to us. He does, often. He is C.B. JOHNSON has some interesting, Thursday thru Sunday HOROSCOPE’S lery near Carl and Cole Streets. well known for his children’s book illus­ though not altogether new, ideas about 9:30-11:00-12:30 Billy, a local bartender (an Aquarius) A.A.W. is a pleasant, clean, well trations. I can only imagine what these space, and he sculpts around it using A Berry and Crask Production lighted and properly detached gallery. may have done to influence his current metal and marble. Some of his ideas was recently feted on his birthday by an inebriate customer at his apartment... The paintings and sculpture are well work. work better than others. would you believe the bill of fare was arranged, neatly titled and artist-identi­ CAROLYN JABLONSKY is in the If your Sundays seem a little listless, fied. There are about forty works shown world of Paul Klee and Kokaska. She you may find this gallery an interesting soup and popcorn! (Gunner’s note: Al­ in the main gallery and extended into plays with her idea until the entire pic­ way to perk them up. It’s all at 85 Carl though I heard of no flowers, jewels or gifts, there must have been something the work and production area. The dark ture becomes a happy thing. The United Street, just next door to Tom Stuart’s else as Billy didn’t seem to be disap­ room boasted a photographic display all Nations Childrens' Fund selected one of Bradley’s Corner. The N Judah car and MONDAY COCKTAIL HOUR pointed!) of its own. her designs for a Christmas card in 1968. the #33 bus go right by both places. 8:00-10:00 A.M. THEATRE BAR DRINKS 50 CENTS Great expectations ... wouldn’t you DRAFT BEER 15 CENTS love to see them jazz up “Hello Dolly!” with Mae West starring...think about it! Sacram ento POLITICS "THE BACHELOR GAME" Bill Plath, well known at the Opera Scene EVERY MONDAY 10:00 P.M. Club and President of TG of SF was re­ cently unanimously voted Public Relations CLUB DRAKE by Gary Moore vr$ Chairman of SIR—but then no one else Forget Sacramento, the action is across 1625 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE ran. (Gunner’s note: 1 have a feeling he the river in Yolo County, West Sacra­ A Berry and Crask Production FAIRFAX • MARIN COUNTY may run for Empress this year.) mento. The "Log Cabin” on Sacramento At the same meeting, a motion was Avenue in Bryte has been remodeled made to limit discussion time to ten 1551 MISSION AT SO. VAN NESS and is drawing a good crowd but beer minutes ... whereupon a “sozzled” mem­ and wine only. ber jumped up and shouted the “coup Further down the road is the “ Hide d’etat” ... “1 second that emotion”... and Seek” which draws capacity crowds ScMclcUpS%CMCÂ SCIENCE: COCKTAIL HOURS on the weekends. It has dancing, liquor We have all heard of the S&M group Daily 3—7 pm license and shows on Wednesday and (stompers) ... but have you heard that Mondays 3 pm—Closing Sunday, A real swinging bar for the an older crowd of the “ Ladies of I^esbos” Bar Drinks 50 Cents guys. (stompers) are referred to as the M&M The “Off Key” in West Sacramento group (between menopause and medi­ is huge and caters to both the guys and OPEN care). Which brings to mind, Scotty and gals, dancing, wine and beer ... Phone Tracy of the Highlander have on display Draft mm mRR them for directions since they are not an anser to Fe-Be's. the easiest to find for out of towners. 6 AM AT THE PIANO SQUELCHES AND SQUALLS: Good News. “Yolo Sauna,” across Overheard at the Missouri Mule... always from the Log Cabin, has been renovated. “My dear; do I smell offensive?” Bob. who bugged so many is gone and “Why no, of course not” John is back. $4.00 on weekends but 301 TURK STREET “Good, then it must be you!” 15c you have in and out priviledges. Tell corner of Leavenworth Some people think the name Gunner Bobby or John that Gary Moore referred ÇccxX^ aííM e^ccit^e^ out"! SAN FRANCISCO is a joke . . . and it is! you and get the real red carpet treat­ Gunner ment. t t MAGDA AT THE MOVIES the N.Y. cast and releasing the full the introduction. (Continued from Page 15) dialogue which will become a must in The segment dealing with the male collections. IT I m V KIN homophile offers Evelyn Hookers view of A JOURNEY TO THE 50’S “The Homosexual Community,” along then you y»ere one. TJ^ICKECXRE WITH “THE SARGEANT” Sexual Deviance, Edited by John Gagnon with theories of “The Social Integration Ibanishtyou to the dark, If this film would have come out in the and William Simon, Harper & Row, 1967. of Queers and Peers” by Albert Reiss, Jr. you can tell a big one fifties when written it would have made a and ‘‘The Development of the you shone out like a sun. Since the advent of Freud, scientific by the size of the thumb great impact on the homosexual in film. considerations of the homosexual have Homosexual Bar as an Institution” by Tind in the hardness my heart As it is now, it’s kinda sick, 1 really proceeded along lines dominated by Nancy Achilles. or the length of the nose thought this film was bad, and quite The single treatise on the lesbian sä against where otherwise psychiatric examination of individual or by the spread cf thumb andfor^nger boring at times. Rod Steiger is very good cases. The consequences of living in the evolved out of the discovery by Gagnon the thought of you had grown being very tormented just because he is larger society have caused little concern. and Simon that significant research in this Imeä by race — Spanish, Negro, Italian — take your pick. attracted to John Philip Law (as who Mother, father and child constitute the area was lacking. wouldn’t?). But after seeing a film like The three essays on prostitution Everyone agrees that black is best living whole. the hurt and softening of your eyes. “Sister George”, this whole thing about a Sociologists, particularly of the post concerned the self image of the Old jantasys? (I could fuck a snake, he said). man’s obsession with another and his World War H breed, are challenging the streetwalker and ways in which women eventual suicide because he couldn’t cope traditional approaches to man’s sexual enter the trade. I think I know Once a white woman tastes a black man’s cock with his feelings is almost a male version nature. They feel that one’s peer group Future studies utilizing the social and ~ I think I knew then— she ’ll never be satisfied by anything else. of “The Fox.” 1 guess the whole thing is and his entire civilization bring to bear a cultural framework may well overthrow the shadow cast by the psychiatrists in it was from love I withheld my hand, worth seeing if you dig Mr. Law and want significant force on each personal life. Ohe little IPuerto IRican boy in the locker room to see Steiger plant a long awaited kiss on The non-sexual patterns of social their sheltered office hours. The idea of not you but I had a prick him. 1 wish they would have used his kiss interaction cannot be ignored. seeking the homophile on his own ground retreated. Old any man would be proud to own. scene as a campaign instead of “The John Gagnon and William Simon, two is refreshing and causes genuine hope. Brotherhood” using it as that is the most realities. research sociologists associated with the Jews makegood husbands misleading ad of all time. Kinsey Institute For Sex Research, are ‘Änd wounded brotherhood and Italians get you hottest in advance 5 w “The Sargeant” opened last month at representative of the new approach. They the Warfield and “Killing of Sister state their case through their own If you are not yet a SIR member, think survived, some good with their cocky-operatic ways. George” opens at the Regency following writings which form a part of the present about loining with us. SIR Membership is $10.00. A membership application lorm is I could not bear or would not Western air gives the man on horseback “Candy” in March. collections of essays. The chief focus of on the title page of this VECTOR. haunts my care. By the way, you won’t have to wait for the anthology is on homosexualty and — or perhaps it is contact with hors^lesh the film version of “ Boy In The Band” as female prostitution in America. An IRobert Ouncan from an early age — A&M Records is planning on recording overview of sexuality as a whole provides a big cock and balls, a liorsecock. Ohe Oriental is small but potent O H E t e e s : o t h a n v s where east meets west Ohe hands explore tentatively, (Meet Oiny Oim, he said proudly). two small live entities whose shapes ‘A stiffprick is always larger than itself— Note on the Poetry Page— I have to guess at. Obey touch me It glows in the dark. all, with the light cffingertips Edward Field s Sex Slones, his third book Ohe man coming toward you Irom Grove Press will be published spring 1 9 6 9 . H is other two books are also Grove testing each surface of each thing books: Variety Photoplays and Stand up. always has the biggest one of all Friend, with Me. found, timid as kittens with it. but when he arrives it vanishes. Thom Gunn's newest book is TOUCH, pub hshed in 1 9 6 8 by University of Chicago I connect them with amusing P re ss. My Sad Captains and other poems Under the clerical gown, the rabbinical caftan by the same press in 1961 has gone hands I have shaken by daylight. through three printings. His previousbooks the loose-hanging organs grow are: Fighting Terms and Sense of Movement Ohere is a sudden transition: Robert Duncan has had twenty-four vol like gigantic ftowers in a hothouse. umes of poetry published. His most recent they plunge together in a full available ones are: The Opening of the Oight pants, on the other hand, show more F/e/d. 1960 by Grove Press: Roofs and formed single fury; they are grown B ra n ch es. 1964 by Scribners: The Years but inhibit growth. « O YEZ; Bending the to cats, hunting without scruple; Bow 1968 by New Directions. Ifyour mother pulls your prick when you are a baby Grateful Acknowledgment to Mr. Field and they are expert but desperate, Grove Press, to Mr. Gunn and U. of Chicago it will grow big, bigger, biggest Press/Faber and Faber, and to Mr. Duncan for permission to use thier poems. lam in the dark. I wonder Mothers of the World Poetry Workshop began in August when they grew up. It strikes me that 1967 and is still meeting the second and you have work to do. fourth Wednesdays of each month. Mr. Ido not know whose hands they are. Duncan had been serving as Advisor to the Edward Tield since its inception. The February 1968 Vector was the first to use poetry Ohom Q,unn from the workshop. ^ Paul Mariah Chairm an SIR Poetry Workshop

PAGE2J. MAGDA AT THE MOVIES renewing their affection for each other. (Continued from Page 25) Could this possibly mean . . . ? The Boys in the Band has been released rent term of service, is separated with in both hard and soft covers. The play 'A either a general or honorable discharge. The gay bar, the baths, and the everyday itself, will soon be perfomed in Los LARGEST ALL GAY He comes to the attention of military friendship circles deserve respectful Angeles and a film version will follow authorities in several ways. He may attention. Gagnon and Simon avoid the BOOKSTORE IN later. THE WORLD confess his homosexual tendencies or habit of overemphasizing the internal life Dramas placed between the covers of a S.I.R. the commission of homosexual acts of their subjects. The past is laid to rest book frequently don’t read well, but this EXCLUSIVELY GAY- prior to his present period of service and practical, hard-core questions are put one fortunately breaks the rule. The ALL THE WAY! out of fear of inability to control him­ HETERO forth. What is the homosexual in the here dialogue moves at a brisk clip and rarely self or out of a desire to get out of the and now doing with his life? How is he service; or he may have been accused let’s up. able to handle relations with family and If Cowley’s study of homophile living or suspected of performing homosexual friends? How does he find and retain a BRUNCH ★ acts but without presentation of con­ gives off a certain sterotyped aura, this is P S Y C l® ^ lover? vincing evidence or without conviction probably the vision that too many of us There’s not one thing straight, in­ before a board of officers or at a trial When science can formulate the nature hold about ourselves. AT S.I.R. UA cluding the building . . . especially by court-martial. An individual, after of the above matrix, something the building — because Ditto is investigation suggests he should be substantial will be added to our located on the side of beautiful Nob cited as a Class III homosexual, in the appreciation of man and his world. Hill in SAN FRANCISCO. So when case of Army and Air Force personnel, Boys in the Band, by Mart Crowley, CENTER visiting the City o f Hills, grab a cable ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 166 car on famous California Street and is provided with military counsel, is Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux, New York, Geary Street, Suite 8 4-Y U 2-4473 A.A. If anticipation could be gauged some­ confronted with the evidence against 1968. how, or measured on a meter, the indi­ hang on! You ’re in for a wild ride has a special program for teenagers with when you visit D itto’s. him, is given an opportunity to go be­ There appears to be an innovative style drinking problems and is not concerned cator would blow its own fuse because DITTO is the only bookstore in fore a board of officers, or is permitted in certain recent plays. The label with why you happened to start drinking. Well, not exactly. But i may surprise of s i r ’s up-coming rock dance, set for to waive his rights to a board. It is They will help you without notifying your many people to find that the Lesbian the world, straight or gay, that has “Virginia W oolf’ syndrome will serve the Saturday, March first at the SIR Center. a separate READING ROOM with a possible, if he chooses to go before a purpose. A less choice might be the parents and even anonymously if you don’t organization known as the Dughters of There will be live music by Marvin want to give your name. relaxing living room atmosphere, board and if his record of service is “Games People Play” approach. The Boys Bolitis likes men. The only real general­ Gardens who played for the turned-on good enough, that the board might NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AL­ serving free coffee. We also have in the Band, a smash hit and first effort ization that could be made about any California Motorcycle Club Carnival a recommend him for and that he might COHOLISM, 2340 Clay Street. Suite another original room that’s all cork by young Mart Crowley is a case in point. 407-346-1480 Mostly a referral service but DOB member is that she ordinarily short time ago. Nancy, the SIR member board walls-we call it the BERKE­ receive an honorable discharge. In the The scene is a birthday party given by doesn’t want a nuptial relationship with LEY BARB AD ROOM. And now - case of Navy personnel, a Class III can do some counselling who is unofficially responsible for the Donald, a young guy in his twenties, for a man: whhich however, doesn’t elimi­ production says. “ I’m getting turned on we bet there’s not any store of any homosexual is permitted to make a kind that has a BUDDHA PRA YER statement and is given a general or several of his gay freinds. A straight nate all other social situations. just thinking about it.” As Vector goes friend, Alan, happens to show up at the In fact, the concensus of the DOB’s ROOM - yep,... Ditto has. honorable discharge depending upon to press, there are still limited tickets DITTO has character, charm, and party unexpectedly and a portion of the is that their annual Saint Patrick’s Day the character and quality of his service. available for a donation of $2.50 per goosebumpy beauty that is evident major interest revolves around his Brunch, an occasion especially for the person. as soon as you open the door. It’s reactions to the homophile setting. A men to meet the women, is one of their STAY YOUNGER LONGER Nancy is working on the physical pre­ not a store but a home — “get the guest” type game which utilizes most important events. parations right now. Lighting effects and A HOME? Well, not entirely . . . Tliere may be a number of service­ telephone conversation draws out the men who become involved in homosexual On that day. March 16, the DOB’s set props are finding their way into the We do sell books. In fact, we have underlying conflicts. The action investigations despite the fact that expect between two and three hundred SIR Center. There’s a definite air of the biggest variety, quantity, and quality on all the gay pocket books they are heterosexually oriented or maintains a surging individual vitality. {jeople for scrambled eggs and ham— conspiracy about the whole affair, too: Virginia Woolf has certainly opened up and those familiar before-during-after you are just not allowed to go snooping and male nudist mags o f today . . . possess only the weakest of homo­ We buy in quantity and guarantee sexual tendencies. Such men may wish new psychological vistas. breakfast drinks, to be catered by Bill ai'ound the corners of the Center, lately, Band will continue to stir public Flath. the lowest prices available. Too long to remain in the armed forces until because of some of the top-secret GT have the outrageous prices o f gay interest because, for the first time, the Why look old at 30? When you can look their term of service or enlistment ex­ young at 40. 9th WAVE* Is the NEW Gwen McGregor, Social Chairwoman (for Groovey Trip) accessories stashed material (compared to straight lines) pires or until they qualify for retire­ homosexual world ( segment thereoO

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