OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mattachine Society, Inc

POST OFFICE, BOX 1925

MAIN POST OFFICE

LOS ANGELES 53; CALIFORNIA *

Resolution

IN SUPPORT OF THE MODEL PENAL CODE

WHEREAS the program of the Mattachine Society has always been to seek a realistic and judicial repeal of certain discriminatory statutes dealing with morals, and WHEREAS the Society has earnestly advocated the retention of certain laws for the protection of individuals in the community as follows:

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a. Those prohibiting sex, activities and indecent behavior in public; .

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b. Those prohibiting sex relations between adults and minors;

c. Those prohibiting sex activities which involve use of force or violence, and

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d. Those prohibiting sex relationships which transmit disease, and

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WHEREAS the Society believes that, except for these, the basis for sex morals must, in a free and democratic society, be the concern of the family, the church and medicine, now therefore be it resolved:

That the Mattachine Society urges all persons to support the decisions made by the American Law Institute in its 1955 report, "A Model Penal Code," and does further urge that all individuals make their opinions known to the state legislators in an effort to have these recommen ations adopted into law.

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Passed and adopted by the

Board of Directors

September

September 3, 1955

Lithographed in U.S.A.

mallachie REVIEW

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Four articles in this issue are based upon important books about sex and human behavior. Most of the books are new; all are worth reading by everyone interested in the subject of varied sex and personality orientation. In addition, Ann Aldrich's "We Walk Alone" is reviewed in the regular Books department.

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With other features in this issue, Mattachine Review presents another "package"of what its editors believe is Interesting, informative, and to some extent, entertaining reading on the homosexual subject.

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This issue completes our first year of six regular Issues. The staff has overcome many problems of fi nance and mechanical production in that period. It hopes the result has been of value to our readers.

Have we missed the mark, or is the Review showing signs of maturing in its chosen field? Those answers must come from you, our readers. We would like to know your reaction to any or all of our six 1955 editions-Won't you take pen in hand and write us? We will try to incorporate your suggestions during the coming new year. With genuine appreciation for your valued support, and with our best wishes for a happy holiday season; we remain, ・ ・ Sincerely,

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