of the individual leading to an eventual breakdown of erroneous conéeptions, taboos and prejudices; through public discussion meeting through dissemination of education on the homo-

sexual theme.

3. Participation in research projects by duly authorized and responsible psychology, sociology and other such experts directed towards further knowledge of the homosexual,

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Investigation of the penal code as it pertains to the homosexual; proposal of changes to provide an equitable handling of cases involving this minority group and promotion of these changes through due process of law in the State Legislatarė:

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The Daughters of Bilitis is not noy, and never has been, affiliated with any other organization, political, social or otherwise.

SOLD OUT! The demand for the first and second issues of THE LADDER has been too much for us at this time. We hope that in the near future we may be able to re-run a few copies for those of you who missed the "first edition.

CITIZEN'S RIGHTS

"DON'T PLEAD GUILTY" was the recurrent theme that was sounded by San Francisco attorney, Ben Davis at the first public discussion meeting held by this organization in October. Mr. Davis stresses three primary rules to remember if ever arrested: Dôn't plead guilty; call your attorney; don't volunteer information in fact, don't talk to anyone about anything. The gist of Mr. Davis' talk is concisely presented in the following information published by the National Association for Sexual Research;

A CITIZEN'S RIGHTS IN CASE OF ARREST

1. An officer cannot arrest you without a warrant unless you have committed a crime in his presence or he has reasonable grounds to believe that you

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