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Gay Life Pittsburgh #26 May 1979

Summary

This issue of Gay Life Pittsburgh from May 1979 covers:

R.G. Forrester Interview: An exclusive interview with R.G. Forrester, an openly gay candidate for Allegheny County Commissioner. He discusses his “no-lose” campaign, focusing on minority issues and fiscal mismanagement, and his strategy of encouraging supporters to “bullet” vote.
Kate Millett in Pittsburgh: A report on Kate Millett’s visit to Pittsburgh after being exiled from Iran, where she spoke about the women’s movement in Iran and her experiences.
“What is… Tacky?”: Readers define the term “tacky” with various examples relevant to the gay community.
Gay and Lesbian Pride Week Preview: An announcement and tentative schedule for Pittsburgh’s first “Gay and Lesbian Pride Week” in June, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
Disco Updates: Features a “Top Fifty” nationwide disco chart compiled by Gary Larkin and an announcement about a new full-time disco radio station, WOKU 107.1 FM, based in Greensburg.
Anti-Gay Legislation: News on Pennsylvania State Senator Clarence Bell re-introducing a bill to ban the employment of gay individuals in several professions.
Lobbying Against Gays: Information about a new lobby, Christian Voice, aiming to enact anti-gay legislation and its potential impact.

Local Events and Advertisements:

Miss Pittsburgh Pageant: The third annual pageant held at 2001’s Cherchez La Femme Cabaret on May 12.
Golden Triangle Picnic: The first picnic of the season at North Park’s Main Lodge on Memorial Day, May 28.
Election Day: A reminder to vote on May 15, with a special party at the Norreh Social Club for those showing their voter stub.
Loose Balloon Film Festival: Weekly film screenings every Tuesday in May.
Mother’s Day Show: A country/western show at David’s Lounge in Steubenville on May 13.
Taurus Extravaganza: An event at the Question Mark Lounge in Wheeling on May 20.
Wet Jockey Shorts/T-Shirt Contests: Events at Richard’s Niteclub in Mansfield, OH, on May 11 and 12.
Advertisers Index: A list of businesses supporting Gay Life, including bars, bath houses, hair replacement centers, legal services, and travel services.
New Era PLUS Scientific Hair Laboratories: An advertisement for hair replacement services with locations in Pittsburgh, Columbus, Johnstown, and Youngstown.
Sound Pyramid and D&J Records: Advertisements for record stores featuring disco and soul LPs.
Hotel York: Grand opening announcement for a new gay-friendly hotel in San Francisco on May 1.
Spaceboy Escort Service: An advertisement seeking escorts, models, and dancers for a nationwide service.

Regular Columns:

Bits and Pieces: Shorter news items, including a 17-year-old wanting to take a male date to his junior prom, the 10-year anniversary of Stonewall, and a segment on California State Senator John Briggs.
Within Earshot: A gossip column covering local happenings, events, and rumors.
Faces and Places: A photo spread featuring individuals at various local establishments.
The Book Shelf: Reviews of new gay fiction, A Queer Kind of Death by George Baxt and Special Teachers/Special Boys by Pete Fisher and Marc Rubin.
The Record Rack: A review of Foxy’s latest album, Hot Numbers.
Dining Out: A review of Wonderful Wanda’s restaurant in Oakland.
Leavin’ Town: A travel piece introducing the Hotel York in San Francisco.
What’s Happening: A calendar of regular and special events for May.

The magazine also includes contact information for Gay Life publishers, subscription rates, and advertising deadlines.