not clear. But I believe the need for them is great at the present as it was during the post World War I period. People with literary interests will, right now, subscribe to anything resembling a "little mag."

Therefore, it seems to me that a policy for ONE which leaned in the "arty" direction might be just the thing to increase circulation by leaps and bounds and to extend the influence of ONE well into the heterosexual camp, where the message of tolerance is most needed.

I am not, of course, saying that you should change ONE: A Magazine for Homosexuals to TWO: A Magazine for Arty People. I merely suggesting that, with care, ONE's realm of influence could be widened greatly if its editorial policies were allowed to continue. taking the gentle swing toward the publication of new artists and experimental pieces, as well as bringing "out of the past" writers of older generations (like the Plato series you ran. Applause to you for that!) Once the ball gets rolling there would be no lack of good material, with homosexual tinge, for publication. ONE would in this way be filling a dual need: the need for a mouth-piece for homosexuals, and a need for a revival of the "little magazine" principle.

I am enclosing my congratulations to you people, who in my estimation are heroes for having the nerve to publish ONE. The difficulties you probably encountered at first must have been nerve racking.

MR. C.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

Editors Note: Our nerves are STILL racking, Mr. C. But thanks for your kind words, your suggestions and your support. We shall continue carrying the message of tolerance into ALL camps.

Gentlemen:

ONE has been a source of pleasure, strength and information. I think you maintain excellent balance amongst your various articles-the serious "paper," the serious fiction, and the fiction which fairly "takes off." I have enjoyed the poetry, the Feminine Viewpoint, and the letters. Along with many others, I commend and thank you, most sincerely, for what you are doing.

I am glad that you are keeping ONE as our own group's magazine and sounding board. The Mattachine Review does the sociological approach effectively, and I find it valuable. But I like the in-group feeling I have with ONE.

MR. R. COMMERCE, TEXAS

Dear Sirs:

Please extend my subscription for another year. As others have, I urge you to continue publication, even tho behind schedule. The many who would silence your voice in a just. cause will be frustrated by your persistance. This cannot but be to the advantage of ONE, its readers and civil liberties as a whole. MR. G. RESEDA, CALIF.

Dear Sir:

The reason why I gladly donate my humble contribution is the realization that there are so many sincere people in all vocations to express their appreciation about the good you're doing. It also inspired me for the better.

Gentlemen:

MR. L. ONTARIO, CANADA

Congratulations to Mr. K. of Osawatomie, Kansas. May more of our parents be granted the capacity to accept us, as we are! MR. C.

Dear Sirs:

NEW ORLEANS, LA.

I have just completed the recent issue of ONE. It is the second time that I have read the book. Your first and now this one, I think that first issue had a principle since then you have deviated dreadfully. I am sure your ideas are intended to help. Unfortunately, it is impossible to help deterriated minds and your bock caters to deterriated minds.

I am familiar with N. Y. so I am referring to it when I say clean out the so-called "gay" bars, spots and districts. Then your book will become a true guiding light and handbook. I am a young person knowing all about life and living that is respectfully necessary. I am not a small mind that have never hope to belittle anyone because of their shortcomings.

From the front of the book to the back there is nothing but a waste, thirty pages and each article worst than the other. The poetry is an insult to poets. Your lists of book publications is a direct insult to authors and your entire publication of ONE an insult to the literary world and all its mediums. I am destroying this copy immediately the only purpose it will serve is to start a fire in my fireplace.

MR. G.

NEW YORK, N. Y.

Editors Note: Friend, you'd better keep on subscribing. . . those two issues won't start a good fire.

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