"If society genuinely wishes to protect the young from erotic exploitation, and to free our schools from sadism, it will make it possible for homosexuals in every walk of life to discuss problems more freely and to seek such civilized solutions with his own kind as they may both find mutually congenial."

Dr. Clifford Allen in a letter to the Daily Telegraph notes that only those few homosexuals who attack children really menace society.

DECEMBER, 1953

The mystery of the disappearance, presumably behind the Iron Curtain, of British diplomats Guy Burgess and Donald MacLean, and later of MacLean's wife and children, returns to the headlines as Burgess' mother receives a mysterious note from him, giving the press a chance to rehash the allegation that one or both of the men are homosexual.

Church of England Moral Welfare Council demands government study of homosexuality, stressing protection of youth.

Press airs charges that at least one of the 21 reluctant American POW's is homosexual.

Sir David Fyfe reports police records of 670 homosexual cases in 1952 as against 134 in 1938 and says prison for homosexuals is often essential, notes "the right of the State to take cognizance of immoral private actions between adult male homosexuals." "Homosexuals in general are exhibitionists and proselytizers, and a danger to others, especially the young."

THE LISTENER: Surgeon Kenneth Walker, reviewing Cory's book, THE HOMOSEXUAL IN AMERICA, asks for caution in the sudden drive against male homosexuals in England.

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster attacks press indecency.

ATTACK THIS SCOURGE! "I have been staggered by assurances that these evil practices are on a far wider scale among our leading intellectuals than the occasional court case indicates. Something more drastic than fines will have to be adopted. These people must be put away until they are cured..." reader.

Lord Montagu acquitted of charge of committing an unnatural offense against 14-year-old boy. Jury disagreed on charge involving alleged indecent assault with same boy. The second charge against Lord Montagu as well as the charge against Kenneth Hume will be held over till the jury's next sitting.

Mr. Claude Mullins, magistrate, warns of inflammatory effect of sensational press in such matters.

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