They do not know where to go.

4. The only one WHO KNOWS is Dr. Schlegel, and what he says is new. You cannot deny that! Why did the reviewer not read his passages only and very exact? Schlegel does not write exactly the same as in "Die Sexualinstinkte des Menschen."

Books on the homosexual theme are not primarily written for a homosexual readership. Why should they be?

Anyhow, why so serious and sophisticated? We should be glad about such good works written within the official frame of the German Protestant church. It will help us change not only opinions in the church, but also maybe the law.

If you could see what German papers write about homosexuality you would agree that a book should be written "naive." I receive a professional clipping service exclusively on the homosexual theme.

Gentlemen:

Jack Argo Hamburg, Germany

Although I have not been a very active subscriber by contributing very much to the cause, I enjoy the Magazine and reports very much. I have found them very interesting and informative. These readings have given me a great deal of insight and knowledge of the many complex problems involved in the homophile group. One thing I definitely like. about your organization is that you present all of the facets that make up this way of life. This proves that the homosexual group like any other minority or majority group is made up of all walks of life. If read with an open mind and not a narrow point of view, your Magazine can give the reader much knowledge. And knowledge is wisdom that cannot be taken away from a person.

Before reading your Magazine and reports, I was not aware of many of the facets of this way of life. You have given me the knowledge of what to avoid and how to conduct myself. I always try to act with discretion in every thing I attempt. Thank you for bringing a very informative magazine to all of us who are trying to live our lives in the best way possible and yet enjoy being a member of the homosexual society.

Dear Sir:

Mr. J.

Ridgewood, New Jersey

I received your letter ("Lonely!") and want to thank you for the humor and warmth 1 found in it. I appreciate your consideration very much and can assure you that ONE is not "bugging" me. You did answer my questions adequately and it is not a matter of being undecided which has caused my apparent neglect. (Incidentally, your letter made me feel quite guilty.) I am very interested in

an Annual Membership. For the present, however, it would be perhaps to your advantage. if I waited a couple of months. I am a university student here, graduating in 1965 (hopefully), but my 21st birthday is December 6. Though I could very easily have been untruthful for my own purposes, I do not feel it would be fair to possibly jeopardize an organization which has done as much for the world of homophiles as ONE has. We all need you in the struggle to make our world an acceptable, worthwhile way of life. To be sure, the struggle is almost over. Once again, thank you, and if I do not hear from you again (the thought is not a pleasant one), then I shall still go through with my plans for an Annual subscription by the end of the

year.

Dear Friends:

Mr. J. Markham, Illinois

As an inactive member of the New York Mattachine, please allow me to congratulate you for your article (July Confi), particularly in relation to Mr. Wicker. While I do not like to stoop to character assassination, this homosexual has provoked me and my friends on many occasions.

He writes a chatter column for New York and the reason that he is tolerated by the group is that he is at the extreme left of the New York leaders. Supposedly, he gets things done, having appeared on a local tv interview show where viewers telephone their questions. He is also currently writing a book and ghost wrote the article in Harpers.

Mr. Wicker has been more of a liability than an asset to the total homophile movement.

When N. Y. Mattachine started back in '55 or thereabouts, he plastered signs all over town advertising the meeting. The result was a raid by the police dept. and led to the exile of Mr. Wicker-then known as Charlie Hayden.

Mr. Wicker reappeared on the local scene a few years ago with his outrageous temperament. He chooses to flaunt his sexual choices. before people-that of very young hustlersand insults people who do not agree with his thoughts.

His current campaign is a mass distribution of 256 lavender pins which say "Equality for Homosexuals." However, I've seen these worn. by his followers only at gay functions and places which obviously accentuate his flair for exhibitionism.

My friends and I have purposely absented ourselves from the N. Y. meetings for the sole purpose of avoiding an encounter with this jaded person.

Mr. G. New York, N. Y.

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