Madison area, we are hoping to establish a local chapter of the Society For The Second Self (a nationwide TV support group) in the next several months. Everywhere we will be hoping to enlist the media's aid (and the aid of others, too) in telling the truth - and in curtailing the spreading of distortions about crossdress- ing.

·

I hope that ISTHMUS (which I have generally enjoyed reading, and which seems relatively progressive, as far as media go) can aid us in our struggle. For now, it would help if you could clarify or retract the aforementioned statement/suggestion made in ISTHMUS No.. 42. RUTHANN (WI-14-M)

Editor Carol Beecroft Announces New

CONTEST

"PRIZES OFFERED FOR THE BEST WRITERS"

One of our readers wrote and suggested that your Editor offer a prize for the best TV story of 1981. It seems like a very constructive suggestion and thus I shall not only offer a prize for that category but also offer additional prizes for other types of contributions submitted. I am offering a TWO-YEAR SUB- SCRIPTION to TRANSVESTIA for the best contributions in the following categories:

1.

2.

3.

4.

For the best LONG STORY using a TV theme. For the best SHORT STORY using a TV theme. For the best TV article of a non-fiction type. For the best contribution of TV poetry!

It is felt that this contest will encourage our sisters to exhibit their writing talents as well as their creativity. This contest will last until December 31, 1981. All material should be typed and double spaced although I will accept contributions from those who do not have access to a typewritter and, as a result, have to write in longhand. Typewritten materials are preferred however.

-17-