t:be .·~ aLBat:t<OSS ' . THf RLBRTROSS © THE REUTERS OF HOUSTON VOL. 1 NO. 2 SUMMER, 1968 ~ Happy Volley Here John Koppelberger The ALBATROSS magazine pub I i shed quarterly at 50¢ per Distant Drums of the Rio Grande Jyce copy, plus 25¢ for moiling. Sent First Closs moil sealed. No Port '0 Call Salty Jock airmail. Not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts unless accompanied by self-addressed envelope and return postage CINDER IN YOUR EYE Contributed included. Copyright 1968 by Bob Eddy. Address all moil and A WEE BIT '0 THE IRISH Bob Eddy checks to: The ALBATROSS, 4109 Roseland, Houston, Texas The Pin-Head Alan Dumosset 77006. Phone: Area code (713) WA 1-4890 THE RAPE Tex Kennedy All orticl es printed herein ore by express permission of our Pussy Cot Tiger Contributed staff of contributors and ore protected by exclusive rights of . Gobbledygook Baroness Vicky The ALBATROSS and Reuters of Houston. WISDOM OF AMADORE Lorry Amodore Blowin' UP The DOWN Wind Heathcliff TELL IT TO TIZZI E Jus' Tizzie LfllfRS TO THf fDITOR Stinkweek Award Dear Bob: Tom Sawyer's Fence Bob Eddy Thanks so much for sending THE ALBATROSS-- I really THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH enjoyed it. Several of my readers hove expressed desire to -Circus History Contributed read out-of-town news. Perhaps we could exchange news HEMISFAIR '68 Contributed items or a gossip column? Please let me know soon as you THE ASTROWORLD of Houston Contributed con. Thanks ago in, HAVE YOU NOTICED ... I HAVE Contributed Thanks again, sincerely, Cartoons Contributed Bobbie Hughes, Editor Hove the HIPPIES HAD it? Contributed The Voice Studio City, Col if. Published by REUTERS OF HOUSTON Dear Bob: Editor Bob Eddy I first heard about THE ALBATROSS from the owner of the Associate Editor Alan Dumoset 7th Keg Bar in Los Angeles, and would like to receive a Stoff Artist Thurston Mannort copy. You might be interested in the enclosed copies of our Stoff Photographer KING publication. The Los Angeles ADVOCATE, a newspaper Layout & Type City Art Studio for the homophile community. We've been in existence since Printed by City Art Studio Sept. 1967, and hove already gained quite a notional re­ putation. Will you send ad rates and information? Thank You. Sincerely yours, Distributed exclusively by: Bill Rand L. A. ADVOCATE Advertisers and Sponsers - Los Angeles, Calif. Dear Bob: Also available by Subscription Thanks for March issue of THE ALBATROSS. On first page you published excerpts of my letter to you--0. K.--but shame on you! You misspelled both my first and lost nome. If you CITY ART STUDIO hove any readers in the Northeast U. S. A., I would like to 520 ANITA hear from them. I om alone up here looking for friends and HOUSTON, TEXAS 77006 ~cquointonces. Please send me next issue. Enjoyed rear cover of March issue very much! WOW--PoW! Sincerely as always, Paul Spycher ***NOTICE*** P. 0. Box 81 The PLANTATION CLUB is going to award $25.00 cash to Islington, Moss. 02090 the person sending in the best article or feature to the ALBATROSS. NOTE: Any worthy letters from our readers may become a port of our publication. May w.e hear from YOU? 2 ToM SawYeR's ~ ASTRO HOUSTON Fe NeT Originally, it was built in 1961 . .. constructed of creosoted ~oles, 2 x 4 braces and corrugated sheet metal. It cost about The most thriving metropolis of the South boasts of Roy $68.99 plus the honest sweat of the Showboat Vigilantes Hofhinz' ASTRODOME, home of the Houston Astros and to get it up. Of course, that cost a lot of free beer. When Houston Sports Association, Inc., home of the newly created Hurricane "Carla" breezed through the Houston area, she fantasyland, ASTROWORLD, and the new home of RINGLING .;ent segments of the fence flying down Houston's Main BROS. BARNUM AND BAILEY Cl RCUS, the Greatest Show Street. With periodic patch-jobs, the old fence stood until on Earth. ~he new one came along with new ideas ...even about a fence. So under the sledge she fell and the bright hew re­ A complex of nine hotels is being constructed on this site placement was Tom Sawyer's fence. With visible knot-holes, which will offer 3000 room accommodations to tourists and at various eye levels, through which to peek (inside out or will be the largest such operation in the world. The first outside in), a more appropriate name could not be attached complex will be Astroworld Motor Hotel s.cheduled for open­ ing during July. to the fanciwork of T. Sawyer Holleman. The new one was initiated on May 5 with catered "vittles" and the like for Hofheinz' RINGLING BROS. BARNUM AND BAILEY CIRCUS :·he enthusiastic crowds. This fence embraces a beautifully, will perform at the AstroHall for 13 weeks, beginning Memorial shrubbed patio with redwood tables and benches for the Day, 1969. comfort of all. Umbrellas shade the tables if one catches For the sports-minded and fun-lovers of wholesome enter­ 01' Sol in the proper position. The Tom Sawyer fence is a tainment, Hofheinzland is the answer and Houston is the symbol of good taste and if you observe the fine reproduct­ best recommendation, we can offer for "the most unforget­ ions of photography here, you' II understand why Holleman table" vacation of your lifetime. wears patches on his over-alls ... cuz he's proud! Bob Eddy COOPER AMUSEMENT CO. first in M 2S1S Preston u s Specialists in All I c c Types-Window Units I G 24 Hour Service A R Reasonable Rates N E 0 T Service Ca//s$600 V T Best In Service E E in Greater Houston L S T 1918 TAFT ~9-3431 y T.R White JA S-9540 3 2802 AUSTIN -- HOUSTON ''We recommend THE BALCONY'' SPOTL\GHT Speakin' of a new face-lifting, the RED ROOM went all out for nicety. Of course, .RED ROOM has always been a popular bistro since its inception in 1964, RED ROOM (papa of) LA CAJA, and new GOLD ROOM are promoting the biz ... just Who said, "Wall Street is in Manhattan?" RED ROOM Joe Andrepont, manager still boasts its' T.G.I. F. soiree every weekend. of the new GOLD ROOM, is a man who reaches out to everyone and wants you to feel "wanted" and enjoy lA CAJA yourself in this fine new club of Houston. The newest look on Tuam is the ol' Showboat location now popularly LA CAJA. Hosted by Ken and Granny as well as those other Ziegfield greats who pop the smilin' caps atcha', but we also allude to the cap biz that La Caja is doing with its' new patio and main bar. On Wednesday nights, you might get a door prize on the drawings or any other night, you might find a SIR-prise. Nights of wine and roses always in order for the carefree and it's on menu wherever you turn .. it's in The Box. 4 BLOWIN UP THE DOWN WIND Ahoy Mates, Tis' a bit of wind in the sails on THE GALLEON, The new LAFITTE'S, private club, on the isle is swingin' a lofty, ship-shape drinking rigger on the Richmond Avenue good on week-ends, and Steve, genial host, says, "Come route. Hears word on Bastille Day upcoming July 14th and anytime and you'll be treated rightly. And He's an ALBA­ all of you hearty mates had better be on deck for the big TROSSER. blast. Understand that its pre-planned and will polish off what's left over from the Fourth of July. Regulation dress Rumor is: Have fun at THE BALCONY after hours! - True. is in formal order, but YOU just show up ... comfo~table! Don't forget to bring your seaworthy legs ... sometimes, SPECIAL FLASH: "The Bluebird of Happiness" now resides THE GALLEON rocks -- rocks -- rocks. in Houston, Texas. THE EXILE'S "Shalimar" recently in the Crescent City The RED ROOM'S' new face-lifting; Thanx to Tiara ... scored again at Mardi Gras. After dressing for the highly thax to Bill ... thanx to Geo .. , gracious, does he still competitive and fun occasion, the Bourbon Street Award, he work there??? Anyhoo, RED ROOM'S new look is "person­ was' asked by an admiring ol' lady observing his new gown, ification" which means, "Deal gently, Love, with him and "What size gown do you wear?" Without flinching one bit, her who live together now!" Whee! "D" Gooch, a regular he quipped in his normal voice, "27-30" Blue jeans, and patron of LA CAJA is married to Mrs. Gooch ... and also, lik' ol' lady fell apart. to Granny Gooch, a popular bartender at LA CAJA . Hm. m. m/! The Golden Triangle's GOLDEN EYE LOUNGE in Beaumont, hosted by Don, the · owner who is a great person and wi II Tommy Hopkins, of renowned LAFITTE'S IN EXILE, of ihe stir you a new joke anytime. And the smiling, welcoming Vieux Coree, was recently seen doin' a fun blast at THE bartender is Roy who vsed to I ive in Houston. EXILE.· LA BOHEME regained a favorite, R. A., back on the circuit Bob Damron, San Francisco publisher of Bob Damron's and making you welcome ... spring in ... wade out! ADDRESS BOOK, was in Houston stiring up excitement ... he's a charmer! For Bob's ADDRESS BOOK, contact THE ESOTERICA had a customer call who had read of the shop EXILE and ROARING SIXTIES Private Club. in the new ALBATROSS magazine ... he bought two small paper-back books an~.