He is further quoted as saying to the House subcommittee, "As a result of unfavorable court decisions in Los Angeles, postmasters in this area are the laughingstock of the so-called smut fraternity." Apparently this thing of being a "laughingstock" is a pretty big issue with our busy bureaucrat.

How great is the need today for big men in public positions, men big enough to understand the principles on which this country was founded and big enough to be willing to work within such a framework! We need less tampering, less courting of the hysterical fears of various pressure groups, less expediency and more political honesty, greater social responsibility and public morality. These are the things we must have from our employees and representatives, those entrusted with the daily administration of this unique and democratic society we have. Else we shall be losing it, and let us never forget-any tampering with the right to read is dangerous and completely anti-American.

Wm. Lambert, Associate Editor

DER KREIS/LE CERCLE

Monthly magazine in German, a few pages in French, also in English. Liberally illustrated with photographs and drawings. Articles, stories, poetry. Oldest of homophile publications. $7 per year, unsealed; $11, first class.

Postbox 547, Fraumunster, Zurich 22, Switzerland.

VRIENDSCHAP

Monthly magazine in Dutch; photos and drawings, also articles about women. $4. yearly. Postbox 542, Amsterdam, Holland.

ARCADIE

Monthly magazine in French; literary and scientific, infrequent photos and drawings. $9. yearly. 162 Rue Jeanne d'Arc, Paris XIII, France.

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