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Milk killed
Former city supervisor of San Francisco Dan White at present is the only suspect in the killings of Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk; both were shot while in their offices in the San Francisco City
Hall on Monday, November 27. White allegedly shot Moscone during a private talk in which White apparently asked for his former position with the Board of Supervisor back, a position he resigned from only 17 days
Moscone address
Mayor George Moscone addressed the cheering victory crowd at the No-on-6 celebration. He pointed to a Statute-of-Liberty motif as he made these remarks:
That is liberty. That is no-on-6. That is the California environment and it will be tomorrow the American environment -liberty for all people.
This is not a night for me or for anyone else who is not the subject directly of the struggle. But may i make a couple of admonitions?
Let me tell you what tonight is not. It is not a victory over a paultry lightweight like John Biggs. That is too small an achievement. Nor is it a victory against fundamentalism, Anita Bryant, or people with malice. That is too small a victory. You shouldn't be satisfied with that.
over the
Tonight is a victory in every sense of the word despair that has fallen upon Gay people, kindled by the devastating initiative vote in Dade County. the recently devastating votes in the Wichitas, the St. Pauls and the Eugenes of this country. (Note: Someone in the audience shouted, "But never again!" and the mayor replied, "Right!")
More important, tonight is a victory of intellect over ignorance, of a proper understanding of the moral fabric of this country which is, I submit to you, that you love, not hate, your neighbor. It is a clear pronouncement from the largest state in the union a state that would be the fifth largest country in the world if it were a country -
that whatever the reason people hand you in effigy be it the color of your skin, the way you adore your God or reject your God, the role in which you respect or don't respect your neighbor is your business.
that you are accountable to something greater than ignorance, than bigotry and discrimination.
. that this country is really worth fighting for, and the people over the years who have made so many sacrifices for this statute, for that principle, did not do it in vain.
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that this country is a great country and anyone who in the future attempts to make political advance on the backs of those who it appears are at the bottom of the spectrum will be repudiated and this country will move forward.
This is your night. No-on-6 will be emblazoned upon the principles of San Francisco: liberty and freedom for all, forever.
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previously. According to published reports, Moscone did not intend to reappoint White.
As the only supervisor of the 11-member governing board for San Francisco who opposed that city's gay civil rights statutes enacted earlier this year, White apparently shot Milk soon after shooting Moscone. Milk, one of the few openly gay elected officials in the nation, was reportedly trying to quiet an obviously angered White, when he himself was shot.
White surrendered himself about a half-hour after the killings.
Memorial services were held for both Moscone and Milk on Wednesday, November 29 in San Francisco. Moscone's funeral services were held Thursday, November 30, while Milk's cremation took place Friday, December 1.
Further details on the assassinations are incomplete at this point.
Dayton
By Ruthanne Seaman
Dayton is no different than most midwestern towns in their religious fervor during this season. But for many of us who believe in the meaning of this season there is nowhere to express that belief. That's where two organizations here in Dayton become very important--Dignity/Dayton and the Interfaith group.
Dignity has meetings every week. Prayer/Bible meetings are scheduled for every Tuesday and a business meeting is held once a month. We also get together for games and fun a couple of times a month. It's essentially Catholic but it's a mixed group. There are some Lutherans, Methodists, MCCers
Gemini opens
Albert Innaurato'sObie Awardwinning play GEMINI will open at the Cleveland Play House Euclid-77th St. Theatre at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8.
Innaurato's warm and funny story takes place on the occasion of Francis Geminiani's 21st birthday in the backyard of his father's South Philadelphia row house. Francis has just returned from Harvard where his overachievement has not been
Francis (Paul A. Floriano) is; visit of his friend Randy (Robert House production of GEMINI at 6-Jan. 13.
able to expunge basic questions about himself. His anxiety is heightened by the unexpected visit of two of his golden Ivy League friends, Judith and her brother Randy. True to the family structure, his father and zesty neighbors unquestioningly accept the pair into homey niche. The juxtaposition of his Harvard colleagues and his earthy parentage is the inciting action that causes Francis to question his identity.
unnerved by the unexpected Rhys) in the Cleveland Play the Euclid-77th St. Theatre, Dec.
Gay health
and some with no preference. Conference planned
The number to call for information is 513-293-4186.
The Interfaith group started out as Lutherans Concerned but since has expanded to include al! Christian groups. Their telephone number is 513-2236231.
For those of you not into "the God scene," this season can be special because of the good fellowship to be found at either the Dayton Gay Center or Dayton Gay Rights Coalition. The number to call is 513-2284875. Lesbians United meets every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the Women's Center. For information, call 513-277-3050.
And let us not forget the dispensers of Christmas "cheer"--the bars. For information about the where, the when, and the who call the Gay Center Hotline at 513-228-4875, or the Lesbians United group at 513-277-3050.
Dayton...a town for all seasons...
UPDATE ON MAILBOXX...The owner has pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. The Mailboxx is open. It will continue to be open. We apologize for the report on the closing of the Mailboxx, but incorrect, ins formation was
Planning sessions were held October 29th for the upcoming second annual National Gay Health Conference to be held May 18-20, 1979 at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave. (at 68th St.), New York City. Gay Health Care-Ten Years After has been chosen as the theme for this conference ponsored by the National Gay Health Coalition, membership comprised of gay and bisexual caucuses from the major U.S. health-related professional organizations, and the Student Health Society of Hunter College.
Workshops and scientific papers on a wide variety of
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topics will be presented. In addition, there will be special sessions for women, men and members of the "straight" community.
Every effort is being made to assist those interested in attending and participating in this conference with accommodations and chartered flights from key cities.
Volunteers are needed for planning and facilitation, along with housing for participants from out-of-town. Anyone interested in mlunteering or preregistration information contact: Caitlin Ryan, N.G.H.C., 55 W. 26th St., No. 402, New York, NY
GEMINI
By Albert Innaurato
Euclid-77th St. Theatre Francis Geminiani is 21 today...and wondering if he's in love with Judith ...or her brother.
December 6 through January 13 Wed., Thurs. at 8-Fri., Sat. at 8:30 Sun. at 2:30
The Cleveland Play House