Likewise healthy-minded and well-adjusted individuals of homosexual tastes have neither the time for nor an interest in this peculiar form of scopophilia, which amounts to a perversion, according to Freud, "if, instead of being preparatory to the normal sexual aim, it supplants it," the normal sexual aim, in his view, being the satisfactory completion of the sexual act.

If this be the case, strong desires for such pictures among both heterosexuals and homosexuals would be found among those having made unsatisfactory or immature sexual adjustments. Were ONE Magazine to cater to such wishes would be to furnish tacit admission that they were somewhat a part of "The Homosexual Viewpont," and as if the two were linked in a natural association.

To do so would be a disservice both to the legitimate so-called Muscle Magazines, which vigorously protest any such implications, and to those persons already suffering from the emotional instability fostered by their indulgences.

As can readily be seen the whole controversy is a highly charged one. With inquirers, the Editors sometimes dodge the issue by saying that photography is expensive and usually beyond ONE's modest means. However, it is generally their feeling that homosexuals would do well to come down out of the clouds, down from the romantic dream-world of the "physique photo" to start wrestling with the far less glamorous, but considerably more adult job of trying to better their own lot in society.

William Lambert Associate Editor

WE REGRET TO REPORT

Readers of ONE will be saddened to learn of the passing, December 11, 1960, of Dr. Blanche M. Baker at her home in San Francisco. Her column TOWARD UNDERSTANDING had been a deservedly popular feature in the Magazine since January, 1959. Some of the letters of deep appreciation from those who had profited by her deep and sympathetic approach as a psychiatrist to their questions have been printed in the Letters column of the magazine. Others in our files testify that her loss will be greatly felt by many.

At each Midwinter Institute since 1955 Dr. Blanche's pungent and witty presence lent a particular distinction to the sessions, whether she was scheduled for a formal part of the program or not. We shall greatly miss these contributions. It is hoped that at this forthcoming 1961 Midwinter Institute her husband, William F. Baker, will be present to participate in ONE's plans for appropriate long-term recognition of her unique work in behalf of the homophile.

A later issue of ONE Magazine will carry a more extended biography of Blanche Montgomery Baker, M.D., Ph.D., along with full discussion of the scope and extent of her professional career.

The Editors

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