to be the spokesman for this organization, to keep its members informed of all that is going on-particularly how the membership dues are being used.

I think, myself, that the first incoming money should be used to launch a membership drive, and to pay more of the expenses of the magazine, which latter is necessarily an important part of the organization.

Membership blanks should be included with every issue of ONE-several of them, so that each subscriber might enlist some friends.

Each membership blank should have printed, on its reverse side, the aims and purposes of the organization.

Each membership should include a subscription to ONE, for two reasons: first, the new member is immediately getting a concrete return for his dues. Second, ONE would be the only contact between the organization and the member, because of the latter's anonimity. Dues notices would have to be published in the magazine, for instance. (And at that time, a recount of the organization's progress to encourage membership renewals).

Perhaps the dues, initially, could be set at $6.00 per year. Or maybe $5.00 would be okay.

Also, I believe, once the organization gets going and starts accomplishing something, sizeable contributions might be expected from wealthier members.

The main thing money! Fight!

It might not even be impossible to secure further aid from one of the scientific Foundations, for the cause is just.

While I have suggested that the first money be used for a membership drive, I think it would be a good idea to use part of it, right off the bat, to supply free legal service to persecuted homosexuals. A single homosexual rescued from the clutches of the law could in itself constitute a pretty good advertisement for the organization. And it would be even better if the cop who does the arresting could be sued for damages for false arrest.

Now would be the right time for ONE to adopt the crusading policy suggested by "A.X." and to this end I would suggest subscribing to some press-clipping bureaus to receive all news of homosexual persecutions. For when something like this occurs in L.A. the newspapers in Topeka, Kansas don't get it. ONE would get such news to all subscribers, wherever they live, by reprinting the cuttings. I don't think the average homosexual realizes how much persecution goes on. He needs to be aroused, but good!

What is the best way to get top-flight legal aid for the victims? Maybe some of the lawyer-readers of ONE-and surely there must be a few-can make some recommendations. Otherwise, let ONE consult the Bar Association. It can be done. The details will all work out. is: Organize! Get

M. F.

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