JANUARY 1977

of incidents of any discrimination on the basis of age in employment, credit, etc. Those with specific examples are encouraged to write Age Discrimination, NRTA/AARP, 1909 K. St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20049....

GCN reports the Board of Directors of the Massachussetts Council of Churches has unanimously voted to reject the membership application of Boston's Metropolitan Community Church. No official reason was given for rejection....

The Pacific Coast Times reports a British Navy Chief Petty Officer was demoted and stripped of his good conduct medal for kissing another sailor in the Gunga Din Bar, New Orleans. The Chief told a court martial that he had kissed the sailor an 18 year old mechanic to show him what it was like to be kissed by someone with no teeth. The Chief said he lost his false teeth the previous night while balancing them on his nose at a party.....?

Quotable Quote from Capote in a N.Y. TV interview by Nancy Collins..."I don't believe anybody is bisexual. I think they can function in a sexual relationship with a man or a woman because they have a feeling for that person. But everybody is either basically homosexual or heterosexual. Their drive is basically in one direction.".....

BRITTEN

Rep. Elaine Noble of the Massachusset's state legislature is featured in the Jan. 27, issue of Rolling Stone. In the article written by Laura Shapiro, Noble, a lesbian, discusses how her open sexuality affects her interactions with other politcians. In speculating on Noble's chances for graduating to the U.S. Senate, Ms. Shapiro observes, "Noble makes a lots of friends, and with frequent hugs and a great deal of understanding, she manages to keep most of them. That's the way it all starts, no matter whom you sleep with.....

Ohio Shorts....A weekend retreat at Hiram House is scheduled by WomenSpace March 4-7. The purpose of the retreat is to create a comprehensive plan of what Northeastern Ohio women want in the Greater Cleveland area social services, activities, social and cultural outlets, political involvements, health care facilities. employment. opportunities, etc. Interested women may write Women Space, 3201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 for more info.....

Cleveland's creative arts output has been booming lately....Playhouse Square Records recently released The All Night Strut! a recording of the long running 4 person ensemble at The Cabaret. The production and music, mostly 30's and 40's selections, are

HIGH GEAR

PEARLS TO

THE SWINE

CLEVELAND-AKRON-Reports have reached High Gear that a man bent on converting gays "to Jesus" is roaming about Northeastern Ohio discos. Spotted first in Akron, the man purportedly entices potential tricks to his apartment, beds them fully clothed (all without physical contact) and then proceeds to lecture his catches on the sinfulness of homosexuality.

This self-proclaimed "agent of god" is also notorious for not consummating his interludes. While it is as yet undetermined whether the unidentified man is a closet or a true religious extremist inclined "to show us the way." all Northern Ohioans are forewarned. Those who have encountered him advise others to educate themselves on counterto arguments the Fundamentalist Menace.

PUBLIC

MEETING

superb and a fitting tribute to ON CENTER

DEAD AT 63 continued

GCN reports Britain's most distinguished 20th century composer, Benjamin Britten, died at his home in Adelburgh, Suffolk, on Dec. 4. He was 63. Composer, conductor, and pianist, Britten was known most widely for his operas, Billy Budd and the recent Death in Venice....W.H. Aden supplied the text for several of his works including Ode to St. Cecilia. Especially interested in children's music, Britten compiled the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, a

standard text in many British

schools. His most recent work, The Third String Quartet, was scheduled for its premiere in late December....Britten is survived by his companion of many years, the tenor Peter Pears, with whom he lived and who was with him when he died. Pears received a letter of condolence from Queen Elizabeth

this talented troupe...Watch for this LP to go national. Meanwhile, buy it at Recordland outlets. All profits from its sales there will go toward the renovation of Playhouse Square..... The O Jays, originally from Ohio, have announced the formation of a new record company and label called "Sounds of Cleveland" which will feature local rhythm and blues talent....S.O.C." now shares the spotlight with the Cleveland based "Sweet City" label which has brought us Wild Cherry.....The Lasarium and a new restaurant are scheduled for a February opening in the old Allen Theatre downtown.. Della Reese and jazz pianist Roland Hanna and The New York Jazz Quartet are slated for Jan. 18-Feb. 1 at the State Theatre...Equus proved a smash here....We can't wait for Chorus Line....

Gypsy is opening a new bar. "Gypsy's Caravan" sometime in January. A quiet-candle-like atomosphere is promised. The bar will be opened next to the restaurant... in Cleveland...

Cleveland's After Midnight shows silent films on the rear wall of the bar weekends.......

DESIRE

A young man's torso arching out of high-waisted jeans,

and eyes! -

do not want his soul; I want one night.

-David B. Akers

CLEVELAND-On Wednesday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. the G.E.A.R. Board of Directors will hold a meeting on the Cleveland Gay Community Cen. ter in CWRU's Student Union (Thwing Hall) at 11111 Euclid Avenue in the 1914 lounge on the second floor. All people interested in either learning more about the center or becoming involved in its operation are encouraged to attend.

G.E.A.R. also at this time will appoint a Community Services Director, and consider filling three vacancies on The Board of Directors. Those wishing to join should make their desires known. For more information call The Gay Switchboard at 216-321-6632.

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Jan. 21 & 22:

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-Rex Reed, NY. Daily News

DIVINE and the whole "Pink Flamingos" gang in JOHN WATERS'

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She has a lot of problems

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Multiple Maniacs: Directed by John Waters, starring Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce and Mink Stole. 90 minutes. Rating: X.

All showings start at MIDNIGHT at CSU's University Center Cinema, located at the ground floor level of University Center, E. 22& Euclid Ave. Free parking under building. Adm.: $2.00. Open to the public. For more info call 687-2450 day or night.

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