and without interference from the law, could be worthwhile to all the individuals concerned.

Dear Bill:

Mr. A. S. Riverside, Calif.

Although the post office has been personally dirty to me I have never had the attitude expressed by so many queens— "I'll get even with you, you bitch!" I just went about getting additions to my picture collection in other ways, and it continues to grow steadily-a nice amusement for us old people.

In an article on Dolphins in the Sept. issue of Sexology we read: "It is readily apparent . . . that under some circumstances, how dolphins behave sexually toward each other may interest man to a very great degree. The fact that male dolphins when denied the presence of the opposite sex for a prolonged time-offtimes even when they are present-will engage in sexual stimulation of each other, is of interest to mammalian behaviorists." So who says it's unnatural?

By the way, I see that you got yourself quoted in the October Sexology.

Dear Friends:

Mr. B. H. Milwaukee, Wis.

The article entitled "The Inquisition" in your November issue had a rather profound effect on me. Little wonder though, as once found myself sitting in front of such venomous animal like Clayton Javits. I have always been sort of a sitting duck for these types of inquisitions. I am constantly being taunted and suspected by various witch hunters, and believe me, we have them here in Florida. I have learned to live with it though, and unlike the poor soul in the story, just lead me to the SOB who would like to force any confession out of me. I will fight to my dying day for my rights as an American citizen, which, in my opinion, includes the right to go to bed with whoever I please.

Dear Friends:

Mr. B. R.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

May I comment on the zip code question dealt with in Confi #9? It seems there is general misunderstanding in regard to the true purpose of the zip code. Little wonder, as the truth is not told. You are entirely correct in stating that the zip code seems of little value. It has none. It is the groundwork being laid by the post office in preparation for complete automatic handling of mail. Many persons faced with what will eventually take place in the form of automation would be upset by the vast departure from individuality: demand that letters be of more uniform size, and shape, etc. Ac-

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tually, I look forward to automation. Without changing a single piece of legislation think of the greater privacy offered by zip code. Perhaps our new Zipmaster General will have other ideas, and the zip codes will soon be forgotten. Bless your hearts; don't worry about them right now-but if you see the thing continue as I say it will, don't wait until you have to stay up all night and add zip numbers before the magazine will be accepted for mailing.

ONE:

Mr. N. R. W. Houston, Tex.

I have just moved from N.Y. Let me tell you, Seattle is rough! Cops have gone plain clothes and plain cars. 11 arrests made here last month. All the regular places are under close surveillance, but operating. Always like to contribute anything of interest, and some dollars when available. Mr. D. M. M. Seattle, Wash.

Dear ONE:

You may have heard that the Pennsy State police swooped into town and raided the prostitute bars. Being as how it is an election year, the local Democratic administration is in a lather and apparently the local police force is in for a shakeup. Why they didn't raid the gay bars I don't know, but they didn't. Of course the effects of the raid are not over yet, and I wouldn't be surprised if a few of the "spots" are zeroed in on.

In the past year that I have been in Pittsburgh, however, the police have been very tolerant toward the operation of gay bars. Hope they will remain so in the face of current political maneuverings.

Dear Sir:

Mr. F. P. Pittsburgh, Pa.

For your information, let me tell you about the situation here in Buenos Aires. We have nothing: no associations, no clubs, no bars, and so forth. The influence of the Church and the family makes things very difficult for "our way of life." In this our situation is similar to that of Mexico. The difference is our race and mentality. We consider ourselves the only white people south of Canada. We have no blacks like you and almost no Indians. In contrast with you, our people are of pure European stock -a mixture of Latin and German. Perhaps this is why we are one of the handsomest peoples in the world.

But the situation here for us is very bad. If I believe your words, California is a paradise. I have the good fortune to be a member of some of the European organizations. I am not a member of the Arcadiens, but I belong to Der Kreis of Zurich. I have several friends including a handsome

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