MATTERS LEGAL & OTHERWISE

Dear Sirs:

You did a great job with the article about the Canadian Royal Commission, (October, 1959). I know the authorities deal a hard way to go, especially if they think there is a dollar involved.

I used to live in St. Louis and the authorities made the hot spots and occasionally had to be bought off. Talk about the "low-down dirt'' that is created by the homos -oh boy-the cops don't have any room at all to talk.

One thing for sure, homos don't go around looking for females, so they can leave another poor innocent baby, like the most of the high and mighty "straight ones" do.

Mr. N.

Arkansas

Dear Mr. Pedersen:

I have been living in New York City for twelve years and this present urgent situation. is the most drastic "witch-hunt" that I have encountered. This is a local election year and is, therefore, likely to bring on a heat wave for us.

Last weekend was a nightmare in all known gay spots. In one, the police came in every half hour or so, and when they weren't inside they were parked in front and kept flashing their spotlight inside the bar. I suppose they received some kind of sadistic pleasure from scaring everyone in the place.

I look forward to ONE Magazine as the beacon that will eventually lead us out of the darkness and into the light of recognition and tolerance.

Mr. T.

New York, N. Y.

Dear Sirs:

About four years ago at 2 a.m. I was arrested in my apartment. Without the aid of a search warrant my place was ransacked and my room-mate was slapped around in an effort to get a statement against me. As a result of the "evidence" found I was booked as a homosexual. Through a bondsman and the arresting officer I made contact with a lawyer, who by putting three thousand dollars of my money into the right pockets got me off.

A year ago I was arrested again, on the complaint of a mother whose son figured in the robbery of my apartment. Again, after meeting the right lawyer and putting out two thousand, I was put on probation. The police returned my property, but the "poor son of a broken home" didn't even get a reprimand.

Since I'm still paying back the money which I had to borrow from a very good friend I'm flat broke. As soon as I'm able I promise you I will send a donation to you.

Mr. D. Chicago, III.

Dear Sir:

I can hardly think that the homesexual population would want legislation and prosecution to accompany forced acceptance of homosexuals in a community. If the individual demonstrates by his life and person that he is worthy of acceptance in a community, his personal sex life should not be given a second thought.

Laws, I am sure, should be relaxed in reference to penalties to the homosexual's private life. This is overstepping the rights that belong to legislative groups to interfere with the private sex life of any citizen. When laws restrict and govern the activities of homosexuals on the basis of outmoded and unrealistic puritanical religious viewpoints a change is necessary.

Mr. S. East Orange, N. J.

Gentlemen:

Enclose an article from the New York News. I assume things will be tough in New York City for some time to come. All because of police inability to control a certain element which has gotten too far out of hand.

Dear Friends:

Mr. M.

Castleton-on-Hudson, N. Y.

Just a note to say I have enjoyed reading The Keval. Spent a week in New York. Had a wonderful time. What a city! Have been going there since '46, and every time is better than the last.

Mr. B. Detroit, Mich.

My dear ONES:

I am very, very proud that I am a homosexual and when I see males in scant attire it thrills me no end. For those who want a description of me: I am five foot ten, weight one hundred and fifty-five pounds, and am a terrific football and baseball fan, as well as a homosexual. My homosexual ideals started at the age of fourteen, and as years passed I increased my gay activities, and have never had one regret.

On the front page (October, 1959) the heading said: Bring Your Own Bikini. I bought two of them three weeks ago, the Flaring Red Ones. So wishing all of you only the very best of everything will bid a fond and loving good afternoon.

Mr. W. Washington, D. C.