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From the hometown of Frederick Douglas anct, Susan B. Anthony April 1978 Issue 82 m^M Supreme Court refuses to hear another case No one ever accused us of being sane, here on the Empty Cloaet. If you don't believe it* take another look at the cover. Students' right to organize stands Those are five of our staff members behind those clown faces. For this issue, in honor of WASHINGTON, D.C—The Supreme Court's decision not to review the lower **a sort of judicial storm cellar to which we the first day of the month, we've Court has declined to review a lower court court ruling makes it understood **that may flee to escape from controversial or taken some HK-rties in putting ruling , that required the University of similar decisions in other appellate courts sensitive cases. *' the paper together. We hope you Missouri to recognize the student gay on this topic are all clearly the law of the The declaration by the two conservatives group. Gay Lib. as an official campus land" that they would rather review the lower don't get confused by our mixture organization. of humor with *'straight" copy. As it has done in the past, the high court court ruling suggested to some court Too often we become so serious in Jean O'Leary and Bruce Voeller, co- refused to examine the legal issues posed watchers that the Justices were ready to our work for gay civil rights that chairs of the National Gay Task Force by gay activity and has now been force a major decision on homosexual we lose our sense of humor. Let hailed the high court's decision. O'Leary consistent in now overturning the lower activity. The NGTF's Voeller told GCN that this issue serve as a reminder. told GCN the decision was *'tremendous.** court rulings. The decision last week, if the Court had heard the case **we however, was not unanimous. The ability to laugh — even at **The court has now affirmed," she added, probably would have won." **1 think." he "the lower court decision which made it ourselves must no be lost in tbe Associate Justice William Rehnquist added, **that the issues of freedom of clear that college organizations can organ­ voted to hear the Gay Lib case and declared speech and freedom of assembly are such struggle. ize throughout the country.'* T.M. that the high court's discretion to decide strong classic issues, we would have won." According to Voeller. the Supreme which cases it reviews should not become —^from Gay Coannniilty Newa 3 cities have taws in the viorks/Portland appoints gay to commission enacts gay riglits law... Undaunted by repeal attempts in others cesses around the country tends to support can pay the rent, rent to them. It affirms a HARTFORD parts of the country, several American this view. basic right to be treated as a human being. The City Council in Hartford, Connecti­ cities continue to entertain local gay rights SAN FRANCISCO Supervisor , the nation's cut, has received a gay rights ordinance legislation and one, San Francisco, has The Board of Supervisors, in a 10 to 1 first openly gay local legislator had intro­ barring discrimination by dty government passed snch an CM*dtnance. In the absence vote, agreed to ban discrunination against duced the measure a montfa earlier. On the or any company whtcii contracts business of federal or state dvil rights protections homosexuals in employment.housing, and night of the vote. Milk urged his colleagues with the dty. Introduced on February 14 by li for gay and citizens, local ordi­ public accomodations on March 20, 1978. to *'bring into sodety those people who are Deputy Mayor Nicholas Carbone and nances continue to head the legislative San Francisco became the 41st American locked out. Cease debate and look into Councilperson Richard Suissman, the agendas for small gay rights groups across locale to enact such a law. The Board noted history. Every group that was locked out, measure affects only employment and the nation, including Rochester. Because that an estimated one in seven of San when brought in, proved helpful." other matters involving the dty itself or its discrimination most directly affects the Frandsco's 680,000 dtizens is homosexual. Under the ordinance, pers

Lobby Day Tuesday Lobby Day. an annual event in which gay you are requested to contact the gay dtizens travel to Albany to voice their alliance of Genesee Valley at 244-8640. The views concerns to state legislators, will be Rochester Gay Task Force will heed to held on Tuesday, April 4th. It is being know: coordinated locally by the Rochester Gay •people who need housing Task Force through the Gay Alliance of •people who can give rides Genesee Valley. At the state level, John •people who need rides Nehrich, lobbyist for the New York State Last year 27 people partidpated in the Coalition of Gay Organizations (NYSC(X». lobbying effort. Organizers hope that this is making arrangements for visits to year they will go to Albany with, more than appropriate legislators as well as organiz­ 30 partidpants. ing housing for those who need it. George Mohr, RGTF President urged as The overall purpose of this lobbying many people as possible to partidpate io effort is to repeal the sodomy law(s) and to Lobby Day. In a statement submitted to aihend the Child Custody Law so that Ihe Empty Ooaet. he said. "If you are gay caiuiot be used against a and you think that you have the same dvil person in dedding who gets charge of the rights as your non-gay counterpart; then Michael Roberteon (aecond from right) tlie 1978 redpleat of Hie Vfaanle C^ Awwd, Anale children in separation and divorce pro- you are an April Fool! The fi-eedom to live Peglah (second from left) Bachelor Fonmi owner and aponaor off Awardt flanked by Ma^^y cedings. your life as you wish is given to you at the David and James R. Ide, co-presidente of the Gay ADIance. ^ • • ••,11. —,.. •• I ,1 I „ • • I Nehrich will be in Rochester at a spedal whim of non-gay sodety. Gay citizens Rochester Gay Task Force (RGTF) meeting without full dvil rights can change. The Robertson cited before departure April 1 at 8 PM at the GAGV Center. 713 laws that deny you your dvil rights can I I -.^i " * —-' • .. —— • I 4 Monroe Avenue. The lobbyist will discuss become laws'to protect your dvil rights. To lobby techniques and will answer questions change laws, yen may need to change. You on current legislation. need to become an active partidpant in the Vinnie Award Dinner Persons partidpating in Lobby Day '78 struggle for change. This April you have will leave Rochester on Monday April 3rd the opportunity to help the advancement of The fourth annual Vinnie Cup Award GAGV, Inc. at 6:30 pm. and return late in the day on civil rights for gay women and men by dinner was held on March $8, $978 at the Michael Robertson, this year's redpient Tuesday April 4th. If you are interested partidpating in Lobby Day '78.'* Bachelor Fonun on Main Street. Fifty of the Vitinie Cup Award, has generously people were present to see Michael served the gay community of Rochester for Robertson receive this year*s award. many years. His important contributions to Amie Pegish established this annual our community have included: president event in the memory of his late business and copresident of GAGV, Inc., member of Dance contest a drag the personnel committee, chairperson of partner. Vinnie Wheeler. The award is by George MIDer presented to an individual who has made the Media Commiittee. member of the significant contributions to Rochester's gay Board of Directors, GAGV, Inc.. and he has The 747, a new disco bar m Rochester community. Mr. Pegish, with assistance played a significant role in developing sponsored dance contests each Thursday from leaders of the gay community, GAGVy inc. 's extensive gay library. between the weeks of January 19 and determines who the annual redpient will Michael Robertson leaves Rochester this February 23.1978. The prizes for the week be. The award is presented following a June to go to Iowa City, Iowa. He leaves of January 12—February 16 were a stereo buffet dinner, provided by Mr. Pegish. and behind, just as Vinnie Wheeler did. a ior Ist and a gift certificate firom the Way all proceeds from the dinner are donated to giving spirit. Ahead Boutique and 2 tickets to Caesar's for 2nd and 3rd. On the final week. February 23, the six winners came together STAFF The name or photograph of any to compete against each other to win a trip Managing Editor Tim Mains person or organization appearing to the Bermuda Islands. Fanture Artlat Debbie Drachaler in the Empty Cloaet is not On February 16. David Bovenze and necessarily an indication of the Newa EdHor Emmett McQuIre sexual orientation of said person Carlos Torres, two gay men from Roches­ ter, went to the 747 to try out for the dance Advertiaing Bob Sweeney or organization. Views expressed are solely those of the respective contest. David went in a three piece suit Keith Scherberger authors and artists and do not and Carlos went in drag in a green dress Subacriptftona Wayne Alber necessarily reflect the views of and heels. He also used his own hair, the GAGV or the Empty Closet (which is an afro). They were the first Typeaetting Marie R. Press. contestants out of 8 (one dropped out after JimH. Published by the Empty Cloaet the contest started). David and Carios plus Chria Santoro Press. Owned and operated by the next two contestants were called up on Contributors-— Tony Ange, Sue the Gay Alliance of the Genesee the dance floor and asked to dance to two Cowell, Karen Hagt>erg, Marg Valley. Inc. with production as­ iHall. Jim ide, Jas, Jessery, different songs at two different tempos. sistance from the Rochoater Pa­ When they were finished the judges called Michael laPensee, Margaret, triot and Webster Printing. A George Miller. George Mohr, memt>er of the Gay Newapaper up the next four contestants. They were Emmett Till. Dan Waffle Asaociation. also asked to dance to the same two songs. The judges then pidced the four best Address all correapondence to: contestants one at a time and asked each The Empty Cloaet Press one to choose a song and dance to h. David c/o 713 Monroe Ave- Roeheeter. New York 14607 and Carlos picked "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." l>y Santa Esmeralda. They received an enthusiastic round of ScMoni applause and mady people were talking doOi and saying. "They've got it." Then the ATOUCHOF ... next three contestants were called up in the ROME • PARIS • NEW YORKl same way although one couple did not show up. Then the judges chose the winners. The spokesperson announced them, in order, from third to first place. When he called for third, he caUed contestants David and Carlos, and the When the contest was over, many people audience booed and yelled, "fixed**. After congratulated David and Carios and told they were done yelling the judge called the them that they should have won. One of rest ofthe winners. Then the winner kissed the judges came over and UAd them that he Carlos, not knowing that he was a man. rated them first, but the head judge knew Carlos and txAd the rest of the judges that he was in drag. 212 Clut) VD CLINIC 111 WESTFALL ROAD Woman's Night Every Nlohttl! Monday 1:30 - 3:30 Park at Oxford, 244-4884 for the best drinks in town Wednesday 1:30-6 Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-6 where you can meet new friends or watch the old ones come out! Friday 1:30 - 3:30 Rjochcfter's fineH Men's Shop FREE! -- CAT-L 442-4000 April 1978 The Empty Qoset Page 3

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movie, two assailants jumped in t>ehind his who are _still imprisoned. Join us by Another published poet who has been seat and stabbed him four times with two sending your donation to: writing for ten years, Susan Jordan, deeply activities. Chicana(o) the most you can hope for is bably be as productive as voting or writing LETTER homemade knives. The fatal wound was an Thomas Colvin Memeneficial, but I /Cinif)^ With its usual apathy, the prison In the Struggle, with the hymn "Amazing Grace" and political action in addition to voting. Here by be very strught when it comes to the for one don^t take it too seriously. My are a few political fantasies of a administration did not evacuate Tom to the Sheldon M. Haight, Area Rep. ending the evening with an original (aka^MarttHafl) methods chosen for bringing about change. hospita] in Seattie until an hour later. His anarchist tendencies tell me not to t>e too anarchist: Universal Fellowship composition of her own. What a great way A common assumption among gays is enamored with the workings of the life ran out at 11 PM. Tom was buried Metropolitan Community Church to fight for the cause. Since I know Vm not the only closeted —the Lesbian Resource Center leaflets cheaply at government expense, attended that we must become "political" if we are anarchist hanging around in the gay/les­ American political system, or to under­ and performs guerriUa theatre at the by several prison offidals and guards. Review going to change things. That word has bian community, 1 feel it's time to break estimate the sorts of upheavals that real WBBF Bridal Fair. Those who cared about Tom were denied various connotations, but the most preva­ the ice and get these tendencies out in the justice demands, not only for acceptance of —someone place ^ the mannequins in any information, even as to where he was lent meaning found in the gay community open. Yes, it's true-some of us doB*t vote, us "respectable" lesbians/gays, but for the downtown store's display windows buried, until weeks afterward. is the equation of "political" with electoral or have an abiding f«th in the two-party real change which insures equality for all to create a gay fashion scene, Women Benefit peoples. Equality sounds easy but is a hard pody says "feel the black velvet"), some­ Fallen Hero In an attempt to obtain justice against politic, but that this involvement ranges not the government itself isn't counter­ I find myself in curious half-agreement treme apathy and its usual shoddiness, and violence against women four women were one paints a balloon coming from the On April 9, 1977, an assasins knife from participation in the neighborhood productive (ie. does mcMre harm than good). with Ruth Scott's views that community woman in which she says, '*! am a les­ despite the testimony of twelve prisoner arrested recentiy. The arrest took place The American empire is run by and for struck down one of our beloved brothers. eye-witnesses, all five were acquitted. ai^ociatiotis to leafietting or picketting, to education is needed, and that we should be bian separatist; deface these bill­ The body of Thomas J. Colvin, after the while they were protesting against the protecting the rights of people in jail, to white, rich, heterosexual (or closeted gay) ** making do with as littie government as The outcome of that •*triar* gives movie "Snuff**; To fight their court case, men; the rest of us do the real work while boards." government finished prodding and poking encouragement to others to continue to exposing the corruption in local govern­ possible". Although I do not think we —on the next voting day thousands of us it, was placed in an unmarked grave in the fund raising programs are now being mental and corporate bodies. There is they benefit. The government, the ^media, should let the City Council ofF the hocA, oppress and even to murder more of our scheduled. the legal system, organized religion and put up **a lesbian was here" stickers Tacoma Cemetery in Tacoma. Washington, imprissoned brothers and sisters. The more than one way to affect the l>ody politic maybe we should :dso try other approaches (or, **a faggot was here"?) inside where it lies forgotten by all except one One such program was held Friday (those structures which govern) and we most other institutions serve the interests and stop worrying about being so ''respec­ government has since forgotten Tom, but evening, February 17 at 41 Westminster of these privileged few. If you're a voting booths. family member and less than a handful of we will not shove his life and death into limit ourselves if we exclusively or even table". I have a few favorite political brothers and sisters. Road. In a warm, rustic room lit softiy by primarily concentrate on electoral political woman, or Puerto Rican ot Black or fantasies—which if acted on could pro­ ceuUnyedOM pege 11 some out-of-the-way alley of our minds. blazing fireplace Leah Wamick, a dark Tom was a prisoner in the McNeil Island April 9,1978 is the anniversary of Tom's haired, sensitive woman kept an ample Federal Penitentiary, near Tacoma. just murder. We are planning to place a marker crowd hanging on her every song. Leah is completing an 18 year survival of the on Tom's grave in time for a graveside an able guitarist and has a sofr mellow government's **correctional** system. To Wingmg It by Debbie Drechsler ceremony on that day. We see this as an voice. She sprinkles her program with a many, in those 18 years, he was a friend, appropriate act of love and respect for good sense of humor and is a delight to all. protector, brother, comrade and lover. Tom, and a solemn renewal of our She has been singing all of her life and is She's done. S^ she'd 1 For weeks the prison authorities knew dedication and commitment to the struggle recently doing public appearences. mostiy

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way up the steps to meet them. E.C.—What is the exact purpose of this ^C.—Speaking of impurity...is it true that influence of Satan, and as successor to the by Mais HaB and Eimett m "Excuse us, your Holiness!" we inter­ Institute? the Vatican has investmests in a company throne of Peter I must make sure these jected as we met the couple. Pope—We must bring control of these which markets birth control pills? poor souls are not lost. EcUtor's Notes Hie Right to live g;ro«p ia "Yes, my s<»is" answered the Pope. matters back into the hands of the clergy. Pdpe—The building of the kingdom of God E.C.—But what about our right to live? tlie newest of tlie many giqr rights The Cardinal began to object to the The lay people have been trying to take does require assets and we cannot control Pope—Of course, we Cathodes are all for ocganizatlona In Rodieeter, New Yoriu It interruption but the Pope silenced him. over the church. That is why we have all aspects of those companies in which we the right to life and We abhor abortion of was organized by tiie Empty Ooaet Presa The Pope continued, "how might I be of installed a board of directors which invest. The Lord works in mysterious ways, any kind; but what does that have to do [effective April 1, 1978] after they severed service to you?" consists of priests. Our teaching authority (awkward silence)... What was it you had in with sodomy? ties with the Gay AOSanee e kept pure until holiest season of the Liturgical year, the one, true, cathc^ic position on the moral E.C.—Concupiscence? to do such a thing? All around us the the Lord returns." He then ended with Pope also wore high platform shoes, purple question of birth control, there has been Pope—Yes...you know, the tendency to­ Catholic morality is being eroded on every a short ejaculation:* with heavy stitching, which were said to increasing rebelliousness in my flock. wards evil in human nature which is caused side. Surely you must realize that the "Come, Lord Jesus." provide suppori for his ailing ankles. Modernist thought has affected not only by original sin. exercise of the sacred marital privilege The Pope and the Cardinal leff the room Sources in Rome report that there is a new the faithful, but even some of our Catholic E.C.—You mean the fallout from the fall? outside the sacrament of marriage is sinful. arm in arm to the swelling sound of the fad of Pontiffs Pumps being worn by many theologians. Some of them have condoned Pope—uhm...yes...Of particular concern And as you are well aware we are the last boy' s choir singing the psalm ' * What young males in the more popular Italian outright disobedience to my teachings on to us are sins of the flesh, (his eyes embodiment of the principles of the one Strange Mysteries in Your Breast. Oh. discos. the subject of birth control. This worldly twinkle.) Especially insidious are violations true church and must oppose efforts by the Lord." The Pope made his way down the steps way of thinking, though popular, is wrong, of the sixth and ninth commandments— state to legalize such abominable activities. to an awaiting limousine; The Cardinal and must be corrected. Now is the time to that is, sins of impurity in thoughts, words, Even though there are those who disagree *an ejaculation is a short prayer pointed in our direction as we made our reverse this tide. desires and actions. with me on this they are under the

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Fitzhugh Gay .-/l/ianre 244-8640 or 244-9030 9:30pm. Call (716) 232-6521 ^gcSThe Empty Ooset April 1978 April 1978 The Empty Closet Page 9 Anti-gay youth Briggs'initiative organize in Klan refiled in Cal.- bySneCowefl OKLAHOMA CITY—Some 112 teenage The Lesbian Resource Center (LRC) have a special interest or expertise and so that as many as possible can be be selling the hard cover edition at group boys at two area high schools here have exists §aa and beeanae of lesbian energy. It would like to add your name to our file, informed of local and national news and discount prices. If you are interested in reportedly organized Ku Klux Klan chap­ wear blue jeans all day ;to "demonstrate teachers target provides a "lesbian space" for women in please call us. (pinion concerning lesbian and gay life. wdering a copy, send your check for $8.95 ters and are carrying out attacks on gays and self-affirmation.** all stages of . It isn't necessary The media committee of the GAGV has Subscriptions and advertising revenue are (it lists for $11.95 in the stores) to LRC, and gay establishments. According to NGTF, **each person who LOS ANGELES—California State Senator to feel isolated, frustrated, or to think that done much to make our work known to the consequentiy very important to the paper. marked "Attention Sue" on the envelope. "We are not just against blacks like Carter will get knows about the event will be forced to John Briggs has officially begun refiling gay companionship can only be found in Rochester community. Michael Robertson, Lesbian buttons and bumper stickers can Please include a phone number where you tiie old Klan," one young memt>er was make a conscious decisimi about something his anti-gay initiative. After a two-month the bars. LRC has regulariy scheduled chair-person of the committee and past be purchased at LRC. Expressions like can be reached so that we can call you quoted in the OUahoMa City Tfanea as most college students do automatically, delay, Briggs began to distribute revised meetings, with discussions and a variety of co-president of the GAGV, will be resign­ "Gays were the silenced majority" and when the books arrive. sajdng. "We are against gays and the and as a resuh will have to consider what petitions to have his "California Defend social and recreational activities. We are ing in April. He will be moving to a new "Mother nature was a lesbian" will help us LRC is located on the second floor of the dubs that support them are and going to women guards it's like to l>e a member of America's *most Our Children" initiative placed cm the here to provide opportunities to share and remain visible. Memberships are a princi­ Genesee Co-op (713 Monroe Avenue, side home, out-of-state, and all the women who try to shut them down because this WASHINGTON, DC—Under pressure discriminated against minority.'*' ballot in November. meet other women in a safe and supportive have known him and worked with him will pal source of support for LRC, and we ask entrance) and our meetings are held on the activity is me invited contact Parents and Friends of Gays?— The Empty Closet continues to need several people injured. In December, the to provide women for White House honor for advocating, soliciting, imposing, call LRC—perhaps we can put you in touch people to write copy, to help in the recentiy published Onr Mght To Love, (244-9030) and talk with a counselor over youths clumed to have vandalized cars at encouraging or promoting private or public devoted exclusively to lesbian issues. the phone. Call to be sure the counselor is guards, after pressure from Rosalynn gay film fest with the right people. LRC has compiled a distribution and mailing, and to sell a gay gathering spot in WiHX Rogers Park. Carter. The women will have to meet some sexual acts between persons of the same resource-file which lists persons to contact advertising space. Hie Empty Cloaet Women who have reviewed this are very available before coming to the office. One youth said that the teenage PARIS, FRANCE—Five people including sex...prohibit hiring and requires disanissal excited and enthusiastic about it. LRC will Hope to see you at our next meeting. specific standards, however, including a regarding a variety of special needs. If you continues to be distributed fi^e of charge Klansmen * * have gotten instruction requirement that they be at least 5 feet 10 film-maker Guy Gilles were taken to a of such persOTis if school boards determine sheets and lots of information on the inches tall. hospital following an attack by members of them unfit for service." This revised Klan from the Knights of the Ku Klux the French neo-Fascist group Jeone Nation statement includes the omitted words and on its Metropolitan Human Relations Klan" and that recruitment of members —from Gay Conununity News at a gay film festival. gives a more detailed description of the push across the nation for gay rights Comniission (MHRC). The appointment of is being done in the northwest Oklahoma Lionel Soukas, film-maker and co-organ­ intent of the initiative. Jerry Weiler, former executive director of centlnued fironi page 1 Gty metropolitan area. izer with the Grand de liberation Homo- Briggs, who has not received any tedly ran 10 to 1 in favor of the proposed can be held, the legislative ball is now in Portland Town Council (a coordinating gay "The only people we won't let in are seJEneIIe(GLH)of the Pagode Festival, was support from other California politicians, is corporation with wnich the city contracts ordinance. The Town Board has hired the lap of Alderperson Edward Burke, rights organization for Oregon) represents girls, blacks, Jews or dope smokers," one You think gays badly beaten during the attack. He running for the Republican nomination for for the purchase or sale of services or attorney Joshua Koplovitz to draff the Chair of the Police, Fire. Schools. Person­ a breakthrough for the commissioners who boy said, "and we might consider Catho­ described how the fascist gang burst into products of any kind, shall discriminate ordinance. governor. nel and Municipal Institutions Committee. tapped him. Oflfici'als were initially reluc­ lics if the time comes." the cinema. *'They were wearing motor­ Along with his petition drive, Briggs is against any person because of sexual A cosponsor indicated thatBurke's com­ tant to place another gay person on MHRC —fi-om Hie Blade have far to go? cycle helmets and were armed with iron distributing information about his organi­ orientation..." The ordinance defines Three gay rights ordinances were intro­ mittee was the only committee considered due to the recent anti-gay climate which bars. Their faces hidden with scarves. 'sexual orientation' as "an individual's "acceptable for hearing the measure. In 1977 the number of black elected zation. The logo for California Defend Our duced in Chicago's City Council on surfaced nationally with the campaign of They clubbed everybody standing in the Children shows the male and female preferred mode of sexual behavior as to Apparently gay leaders in Chicago don't officials increased by 8%, according to a entrance hall. broke the glass panels February 15 by Alderperson Oifford Kelly, Anita Bryant and locally with the attempt report by the Joint Center for Political symbols interlocked over a cross. The choice of partner without regard to sex..." with nine other Alderpersons joining as agree. They consider Burke to be homo­ to recall Portland's Mayor Neil Gold­ Gay athletes to around the cash desk and stole the day's Limitations to the measure were con­ phobic and cite his ability to kill two Studies, an increase of 332 over the year. group is defined as a ^'nonpartisan, cosponsors. The proposed ordinances are schmidt after he issued a Gay Pride Day takings, around 5,000 francs. Then they nonprofit organization of concerned citi­ sidered necessary because Connecticut's previous gay rights measures in his When the studies began in 1%9, there burst into the auditorium clubbing people amendments which would ban discrimirui- Proclamation (see E.C. issue #78). Though were only 1.185 elected black officials; now zens dedicated to preserving proper moral judicial structure requires civil rights tion on the basis of sexual preference in committee as proof for their accusation. Portland's gay rights ordinance has not boost boycott who were near the door.'* matters to be addressed at the state level, there are 4,311. Black comprise about 11% environments in California and throughout employment (Chapter 198.7A) housing But Alderperson Kelley. who also spon­ been challenged, the fight in Eugene, fifty The International Union of Gay Athletes Eyewitnesses in the cinema reported not by municipalities. of the population, yet they account for less the nation/' (Chapter 198.7B) and public accomoda­ sored those earlier gay rights ordinances, miles away, often makes the Portland is matching singer-crusader Anita Bryant's they heard shouting and noise of breaking It is the group's contention that the is more optimistic. Kelley points to a than 1% of the 522,000 elected officials in WOODSTOCK tions (Chapter 199A). The three ordinances newspapers. new $100,000 contract with the Florida the . glass before the whole auditorium was initiative would not deny gays their human As reported in last month's Empty pro-gay amendment which passed the City seized in panic. The attack came little more were officially read into the record by After intensive lobbying and behind the Citrus Commission with a $100,0(X) nation­ 60% of all black elected officials are in rights, because "there is no inherent right Cloeet, Woodstock, New York, is well on its Deputy Clerk Chester Berek. Council last December as evidence for his scenes work, Weiler not only received the al campaign of its own. than 24 hours after news of another serious for an individual to hold a teaching job." way to having a gay rights ordinance. The optimism. nomination for the post, but was unani­ the South; 20% in the North Central states; blow to the two-week film festival. On Sponsor Kelly told Chicago's Gay Life: The lUGA, which has membership of 12% in the Northeast; and 6% in the West. According to the information sheet on the Town Board recentiy called a meeting to •'the next step is for public committee PORTLAND mously approved. Portiand shares with San 4,400 college and professional homosexual January 26, the GLH received a letter from solicit public opinion after Woodstock Gay ^from National Now Times group, teaching is "a public position and it hearings to be held. A date for such In a related development the Multnomah Francisco, New York City. Washington, athletes, plans "to alert people who are the Minister of Culture forbidding the is a privilege, not a right." People (WGP) circulated a petition which hearings has not yet been set." According DC, and Seattie, Washington the distinc­ showing of 30 films. County Commission (whose jurisdiction concerned to which citrus products come —from Gay Cenunnnity News 1300 area residents signed. The meeting to a cosponsor, the committee must first includes the city of Portland, Oregon) has tion of having an openly gay citizen on its out of Florida" and encourage them to —from Gay Commnnity lVew» rfrew -40 spcmkcrs, Madl sentiment rcpcrr' pass the proposals before public hearings again appointed an openly gay citizen to sit Human Relations Commission. boycott those products. According to a Blue Jeans Day national consumer study conducted before the citrus commission's vote, 44 percent of the nation's households—accounting for 52 planned in April percent of orange juice sales—disapproved of Bryant's campaign against homosex­ NEW YORK* NY—The National Gay Task Force has announced National Gay CDe Raih$k(tlkr uals. The lUGA was denied a meeting with the citrus commission before it Blue Jeans Day on Friday, April 14. The IIII til IIII11IIII III IIIIIIIIII NGTF has urged campus gay groups to extended Bryant's contract through next August. announce and locally publicize that on that date lesbians and gay men on campus will aofElm St.

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