And please print my complete name. I am a little tired of Mr. A. and Mr. B., etc. The devil take the heteros, I say. I'm gay and I'm pleased with it. It enriches my life.

Philip Jenkins Baltimore, Maryland

Dear ONE Magazine:

Your announcement calendars, quotes from back issues (which were especially good), the By-Laws of the Corporation, happeninge of the Corporation, etc., 88 published in ONE Confidential, truly do give one something to read.

My best wishes to you all, as it does appear you are getting things done. Mr. M. Denver, Colorado

Dear Sirs:

I have received a latter from the South African Collector of Customs and Excise warning me against the importing of prohibited literature.

Apparently your copies of ONE Magazine are being confiscated by the Customs for I have not received an issue for the last month or so. I have really enjoyed reading your Magazines much. It was interesting learning how the other half lives.

Dear Sirs:

Mr. X.

South Africa

I am very interested in the Homophile Organizations and their Movement. Having just moved here I looked for an organization. Finding none, I began to talk and ask questions of all the homosexuals I know in the area. There are a few individuals who are willing to give their full support. Of course there are several who are reluctant. They have seen very little good, if any at all, coming from an organization of this type. The basic fear seems to be exposure.

I have taken it upon myself to write to you for help in trying to organize this

area.

Mr. L. ----, Illinois

My dear "One,"

For many years I have desired to participate in our Movement. In my own way, I have promoted homosexual life and supported verbally, as well as spiritually, all of its causes.

This past year having been a period of personal fulfillment, I resolved to:-

(1) Subscribe to your excellent publication;

(2) Offer my services, few that they may be, to our goal of total equality & long overdue civil liberties. Allow me to go on record in stating that "I am One," and will continue to strive toward unity within our own ranks.

There is much to be said for the old adage:-

"The family that gays together stays together."

Very sincerely,

Mr. C.

East Brunswick, N. J.

Dear Friends:

I am extremely indignant about the enclosed article concerning the Houston murder. I don't remember ever reading anything about homosexuals so slanderous as this. That homosexuals, as a group, are said to be given to committing the most. atrocious and bizarre crimes is absolutely appalling.

Is there no legal way that public officials can be prevented from making such uncalled-for remarks? It seems to me that irresponsible statements made to the press by such officials do great harm to all the good work ONE and other homophile organizations are trying to do to create an image of the homosexual as a responsible member of society.

A public apology should be demanded of Police Chief Shipp and the city officials who can be held responsible for his actions. My only conclusion is that we have much to do yet in the way of educating the society in which we live about homosexuality. What a pity that we Americans feel no pang of conscience at all in laying down large sums of money for status symbols, but how much it hurts us to send to ONE even once a year as much as $5, much less any larger contribution, even though we know in our heart and mind that should be helping as much as possible.

Mr. D.

South Bend, Indiana

Dear Sirs:

Enclosed please find my application for a year's membership in ONE.

I realize that this does not entitle me to any special services, but perhaps you could help me by answering a question. Is there any way that I might meet others like myself here in this area, through ONE? I can't bring myself to go to the usual "hangouts" here in New Orleans and I would appreciate it if you could put me in touch with someone of my own age (23).

As I said before, I realize you're not running a "love-lorn" service, but any help you may be able to give would be greatly appreciated. I am naturally a quite bashful person, and it took a great deal of time before I would even send in this subscription. But I am so desperate for a sympathetic ear, that I've overcome some of the shyness.

Thank you.

(Editor's Reply)

Mr. L.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Requests like yours have been received very frequently over the years. We wish we could be of some practical help to you, but this would be possible only through an Outreach Council, and, so far, we have been able to establish these only in Chicago, Detroit, and New York, where public and semi-public meetings are frequently held. Your city is one of many metropolitan centers in need of this service, and it is through the interest and support of persons such as yourself that this will become possible. Many thanks.