18-HIGH GEAR
ODDS 'N' ENDS...
... There's a redhead and an 'almost redhead' who are definitely seeking out each .other's hearts to entwine ...
... "About Our Children" a well-written and persuasive booklet designed to be distributed to school and church groups is available from Parents and Friends of Gays, Box 24528, Los Angeles, CA., 90024... (The ADVOCATE)...
... Disco star Grace Jones appeared Oct. 22 in the Grand
Ballroom of the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. to help raise funds for a proposed gay community center. Jones, an outspoken supporter of the gay community, made her Washington debut as part of her first American tour... (The ADVOCATE) ...
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... Too Often We Forget say "Thanks Jim and Chuck for ALL you've done at the Community Center ...
celebrated its fourth anniversary with a party. A new dance floor was installed to allow more room for the evergrowing number of disco-ers. Highlighting the celebration, Leonard Matlovich appeared to appeal for support against Proposition 6; the Briggs Initiative. Matlovich feels that support to defeat the Initiative must be a gay priority, "It must not be allowed to pass and start a snowball affect across the
nation."
October 11, The Hayloft held a successful benefit for the Cascade Community Church. Charles Boyd camped as the auctioneer and pulled in over $330.00 for the church. Among. the items auctioned were two
Anita Bryant records. One was broken into hundreds of pieces by over 40 people who purchased the record jointly
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hat do you do when the DISCO's over?
THE STREETS!
Warren Bateyes
CRUISE
... Valiant Battle
Mass. St. Rep. Elaine Noble, in spite of a good campaign effort, was defeated by U.S. Rep. Paul Tsongas in the primary race for the Democratic nomination for US Senate. "Elaine did very well considering that she was running against a number of heavies," said her campaign manager, Santa Ferari. "She didn't rely on a media campaign and yet took 70,000 votes." Noble will continue to speak nationwide at fundraisers for the defeat of California's Prop. 6 and will reside in Boston... (The ADVOCATE) ...
Briggs' Daughter Gay Man Kathleen Briggs Bailey, 25, daughter of St. Sen. John Briggs, dated a homosexual man for several years. "Yeah, he's a good friend. I used to have a big crush on him. Is he married?" she asked. "No," said a reporter, "He's gay." "Craig is?" said Kathy. "Ooooh, O.K." ... (Gaylife)....
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On October 26. The Disco (Akron)
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Actress Bea Arthur (TV's 'Maude') received laughs when she told the 500 present at a gathering, "Well, everyone knows that male homosexuals marry and have children and those children become homosexual and they marry each other and have homosexual children. That is how they propagate themselves.".... (B.A.R.) ...
... A local politician is outraged at the product called Gay Bob. Robert Yulll, of the Borough of North York, said he will file a suit against the manufacturers of the doll protesting the sale of the product for personal reasons. Yuill appealed to all Canadians with the same first name to give him support.
The reason I'm irritated by this disgusting toy is that my son read about it in the paper and fell off his chair laughing before he showed it to me. Since that time I, and I expect other Bobs have been the butt of many homosexual jibes," he said...
... A Hispanic newsletter of gay-related events throughout Latin American and Iberia called Paz y Libracion is being published in Spanish, Portuguese and English. Send news items (and addresses for free quarterly copies) to John Hubert, 5533-Hollywood Blvd., No. 440, Hollywood, CA 90028...
... Four young men have been arrested for the vicious July 5 beatings in Central Park, but there may be problems getting them convicted. Police errors in not reading the suspects their rights, having no assistant D.A. present during questionings and other legal technicalities may result in no convictions...
.. Encounters of the Gay Kind Department Rev. Troy Perry,
founder of Metropolitan Community Church, ended up in the same dining room with Anita Bryant at the Regency-Hyatt Hotel in Dallas. Perry walked up behind Bryant, who turned smiling." introduced myself and the smile froze into place," said Perry. The five-minute conversation was "cordial but cautious" according to Perry... (The ADVOCATE)...
... Ruth Shack, the Dade County (Florida) Commissioner who introduced the controversial gay rights law repealed there last year, has won re-election over opponent Bob Skidell, a Miami Beach real estate broker and director of Anita Bryant's Protect America's Children (Gaylife) ...
... In response to an appeal by the We Care Fund, the L.A. Tavern Guild and the Christopher Street West Association have made a joint contribution of $2,500 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The money was counted into the MDA's fall fund campaign the high point of which was the Jerry Lewis Telethon... (Coast to Coast Times) ...
... Former pop star Pat Boone, who sent a congratulations telegram to Anita after her victory in Dade County, has been caught in a scheme to sell worthless anti-acne preparations to teens... (The Blade)....
... Many thanks to Vince & Mary, owners of Exedra, for the whole-hearted support of the Matlovich Fundraiser & Reception. They sent out over. 1,500 letters to their members encouraging all to attend!!! ...
... I wonder if GIL is as hot on the disco floor as he looks behind the bar?????...
... Check it out!! The Lambda Bar in Lorain has certainly taken on an even greater look. Thanks, Danny & for a terrific HIGH GEAR Benefit!!! ...
The Vault has an increased 'LEATHER look these days. Noooot Bad! ....
... If you haven't done so yet, please call WVIZ and thank them for airing "Word is Out" and ask them to show it again ...
... Local "stars", Shawn Farrell, Pat Dorner, David Holleb, and Dan Miecznikowski certainly did an excellent job with their program interview following WVIZ's program. Once again, we are proud to be gay!.....
BY CARL HOWARD
... Library Adds Gay Headings Under the direction of head librarian Sanford Berman, the Hennepin County Library (Minneapolis) has developed a new cataloguing system that includes subject headings such as "gay" and "lesbian." "This new format makes the terminology more familiar to people, For example, the term 'gay' is used in the catalogue because the group referred to is addressed as such."
Berman's system includes titles such as Gay Bars, Restaurants and Baths, Lesbian-Fiction, LesbianPeriodicals and LesbianPersonal Narratives... (The Empty Closet)....
... Gays March In Mexico For the first time in Mexican history, a gay organization marched as a contingent in a mass demonstration.
The Frente Homosexual de Accion Revolucionaria (FHAR), the Homosexual Front for Revolutionary Action, marched recently in Mexico City in a demonstration "against police repression" and for a general amnesty. The FHAR called for a fight against police repression, a linking of the gay, women's and workers movements and the building of a "class consciousness" among gay people.
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... Canadian Gays have just concluded a celebration of their lifestyle. The Festival brought out one thousand gays who danced, rallied, participated in forums and heard guest speakers... (B.A.R.) ...
... "This measure has nothing to do with those so-called gay rights issues in Florida, and elsewhere. Instead, it has the potential of infringing on the basic rights of privacy and even constitutional rights. It could be very costly to implement and it has the potential for causing undue harm to people"...... RONALD REAGAN on Prop. 6 ... (B.A.R.) ...
...The courts must accept the responsibility for millions of dollars and endless hours of human effort which will be spent waging war over the Briggs PROPOSITION 6 effort ... Steve Willis (Coast to Coast Times)
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... Voters in most states where candidates played the rightwingers tune and harped the anti-gay theme showed they couldn't care less what their politicians do in bed at night. Their fundamental concern in 1978 primaries was the twofaced evil; Inflation and taxation ... (The ADVOCATE)
... Cincinnatians!!! The Interlude, a new bar, disco and restaurant, has just opened between 5th & 6th Streets downtown. (behind the New Palace Theatre ....
Rivas, spokesperson for the group, said that a Lesbian group has formed within the last few months and is involved with the National Coalition of Feminist Women ... (The Empty-ming to do just that next May 9 Closet)....
... More and more women are serving as pallbearers these days according to funeral director Louis Calcaterra. Women are shouldering coffins more often because of "Women's Liberation" ... (Detroit Free Press)
... The American Bar Association at its annual gathering has again rejected the rights of gay people in employment. In addition, pressure forced gay activists to withdraw a broader resolution calling for legal equality in housing, employment and public accommodations ... (B.A.R.)...
... Interested in marching on Washington? a group is for-
1979. Based out of Minneapolis, this new group is seeking regular assistance in planning the march. They may be contacted by writing to the Committee for Marching On Washington, P.O. Box 14429 Minneapolis, Minn. 55414. The interim steering committee includes: Jean O'Leary, Rev. Troy Perry, St. Sen. Alan Spear and many other notable gays...
... Isn't it great? Through the efforts of many members and friends of MCC/Akron, that church has raised over $1,000 to fight the Briggs Initiative...
... What's happened to our contacts in Toledo!? .....