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Gay Life Pittsburgh #16 June 1978

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Summary

“Chiseled macho on the gay North Side” (Page 1, 6) by Brian Michaels, discusses male sculptures in Pittsburgh’s North Side and a “moving gay sculpture” in Harrisburg.

“Local briefs…” (Page 3) highlights upcoming events like the Queen’s Birthday Costume Ball at the Venture Inn, the Second Annual U.S.O. Show at Richard’s Nite Club, a Champagne Party at Paradise Cove, and a Pirates game outing sponsored by the Home Circle Club. It also mentions Persad Center’s C-R group and “Bizarre Bazaar.”
Pennsylvania State Law! (Page 4) reminds club members to carry both a legal club card and matching identification proving they are over 21.
“The gay North Side and its chiseled men” (Page 6) details public sculptures in Pittsburgh that depict masculine figures.
“Miscellany…” (Page 11) announces events for Dignity Pittsburgh (a picnic and a Gay Pride Week liturgy/panel discussion), a meeting for the State Council for Sexual Minorities and the Pennsylvania Rural Gay Caucus, and a humorous ad for “A.M., The Morning After Birth Control Pill for Men.” It also mentions Bob Hope being asked by Texaco to stop making jokes about gays and Anita Bryant.
“What’s happening…” (Page 26) provides a calendar of regular and special events for June 1978 at various gay establishments and organizations.
“Nightlife and more…” (Page 27) lists bars, clubs, baths, and other gay-friendly establishments in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, along with brief descriptions and contact information.
“Brian Michaels, Brian Michaels…” (Page 19, 24) is a gossip and opinion column by Brian Michaels, discussing various happenings and observations within the gay community.

Advertisements and Community Information:

Home Circle Club (Pages 2, 5) advertises events like a buffet, live shows, and a Pirates game outing.
Legal Problems? (Page 3) features an advertisement for Berlin, Boas, Isaacson, Logan, and Sharon, a law firm with “experience in all areas of gay rights.”
Hombres (Page 4) advertises as “Appalachia’s Finest Male Modeling & Escort Agency.”
Mother Russia (Page 7) is advertised as a lounge on Liberty Avenue.
Paradise Cove Hotel (Page 8) in Schenley, PA, promotes special Sunday events and its Champagne Party.
Schume’s Liberty Baths (Page 9) and Arena Baths (Page 11) advertise their facilities and specials.
Norreh (Page 9) offers property and financial counseling, specifically asking for Jim or Greg.
The Tender Trap / TrapEase (Page 10) advertises as “The Friendliest Disco In Town.”
Dignity/Pittsburgh (Page 25) and Metropolitan Community Church/Pittsburgh (Page 25) are listed as spiritual and social organizations.
Persad Center, Inc. (Page 27) provides counseling, education, and crisis services for sexual minorities.
Cinema Follies Clubs (Pages 11, 28) advertises XXX movie features, live dancers, and a selection of gay magazines, toys, and films.
“Gay Life” magazine itself is put up for auction, with bidding starting at $6,000 (Page 16).

The issue also includes personal ads (Bazaar, Page 25) and general news items, such as a Kinsey Institute study concluding that many gays may be better adjusted than heterosexuals (Page 13) and a policy statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons prohibiting the terms “homosexual rape” or “homosexual assault” (Page 13).

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