Letters

The views expressed here are those of the writers. ONE's readers cover a

wide range of geographical, eco-

nomic, age, and educational status. This department aims to express this diversity.

ON THE LEGAL FRONT

Dear ONE:-

You will be interested to know that the Civil Service Commission put me on the registers for which had applied, and then two weeks later, on 15 October or thereabouts, suspended me from the registers pending further investigation of my suitability.

December 8 I received a statement of its investigation findings, and have been given 15 days in which to explain or comment. I called ACLU's David Carliner and, in accordance with his suggestion, prepared a very full reply. There will be two administrative appeals from the Commission's Division of Adjudication's decision, and then the case will go back to the courts. That should be before summer-probably April or May. I probably will get the Commission's first decision barring me for another three years late in January, which means the first appeal will be filed to the head of the Bureau of Personnel Investigations early in February.

I based my refusal this time to answer the Commission's question as to whether I have "engaged in homosexual conduct" on arguments previously explained to you. With best wishes . .

Deal ONE:

Bruce C. Scott Chicago, Illinois

In LIFE's June, 1964 article, it mentioned several areas in the larger cities where homosexuals are known to gather, but of course did not mention Memphis. Is there such a spot in or near Memphis, known to be a gathering place?

Mr. C. Memphis, Tennessee EDITOR'S NOTE: For legal reasons, ONE does not give out to anyone the locations or names of homophile gathering places, much as it might otherwise be inclined to furnish such information. Through its Social Service "Outreach Program," ONE itself is gradually establishing its own extensions in other cities across the country, so that its Social Service and other programs can be made more

widely effective. We indeed hope to be able to reach your area as soon as this becomes possible.

Dear ONE:

The arrival of the last ONE Confidential reminded me of my neglect in expressing my appreciation to you for the 1965 Gay Tour of Europe. Please forgive my delay.

I personally had a marvellous time, and believe this offering of your Social Service Division to be one of the great travel bargains of all time. Seeing the exciting cities of Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Zurich, London and the others was a thrill I'll not soon forget. Then, too, meeting all the wonderful people from the various homophile organizations made the trip especially nice. I enjoyed the fact, however, that the gay aspect of the tour never in any way detracted from our seeing Europe, which was our first consideration. No small credit for the success of the tour belongs to Chuck Thompson, who was an excellent tour leader and always charming and pleasant. We are all indebted to Chuck for his presence, and his vast experience in handling the details of such tours, and we all had a better time for his being there.

I am making plans now to attend the 1966 tour and hopefully renew my acquaintances abroad and some of those from ONE which I made on the last tour. In the meantime, continued best wishes to you, and the hope that your current problems will soon be solved, so you can get on with the important work you are trying to accomplish. Best wishes to all.

Dear ONE:-

Mr. S. Chicago, Illinois

My subscription to ONE Magazine should be along shortly, and my application for Associate Membership later on, when this hospital I'm in allows me to spend some of my money. I am already spending money for a salesmanship course, and every time I study it I imagine myself selling ONE, Inc. I want to be a promoter of responsible homosexuality, so that I will not repeat the same behavior which caused me to be "put