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Gay Life Pittsburgh #17 July 1978

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Summary

This July 1978 issue of Gay Life magazine, serving Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, features an interview with “Pittsburgh’s Happy Hustler” and various listings for gay-friendly businesses and events.

Cover Story: An anonymous interview with “Pittsburgh’s Happy Hustler,” a male sex worker discussing his experiences, clients, and the street hustling scene in Pittsburgh. He details locations, pricing for services (including foot fetishes), and the dangers he faces.
Editorials/Columns:
- Brian Michaels’ column, “Brian Michaels, Brian Michaels…”, shares social tidbits and reflects on his five-and-a-half years of involvement with Gay Life and Gay News, announcing he may be stepping back from writing.
- Tony Silvestre, chairperson of the Pennsylvania Council for Sexual Minorities, discusses new appointments and the council’s progress in improving attitudes towards sexual minorities.
Events & Entertainment (July 1978):
- Home Circle Club (Pittsburgh): Hosting live cabaret theatre (“Peter Pansy,” “Who Was That?”), “New Year’s Eve In July” party, and “Day At Kennywood!”
- 2001’s Cherchez La Femme Cabaret (Pittsburgh): Featuring Loleatta Holloway and a “Gym Shorts Night.”
- Paradise Cove (Schenley, PA): Offering holiday weekend parties and “Paradise Cove Goes Gay” on Saturday nights.
- Richard’s Niteclub (Mansfield, OH): Hosting various theme nights and a “Miss and Mr. Mansfield Contest.”
- The Loose Balloon (Pittsburgh): Organizing a “Night At the Races” to Waterford Park.
Business Listings (“Nightlife and more…”): The magazine provides extensive listings for bars, clubs, bathhouses, and other services across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. These include:
- Pittsburgh Bars/Clubs: David’s, El Greco Lounge, Holiday Bar, Home Circle Club, House of Tilden, Loose Balloon, Mother Russia, Norreh Social Club, Shawn’s, Tender Trap, Trapease, Venture Inn.
- Bathhouses: Arena Baths, Club Baths, Schume’s Liberty Baths.
- Community Resources: Dignity/Pittsburgh, Gay Alcoholics Anonymous, Havarim/Friends, Metropolitan Community Church/Pittsburgh, Persad Center, Rapid Action for Gay Equality (RAGE).
Advertisements: Ads for legal services (Berlin, Boas, Isaacson, Logan, and Sharon), adult bookstores, real estate services (Jim and Greg), mail-order gay merchandise, and job opportunities (entertainers, bartenders, go-go boys/gals).
News & Issues: Brief articles on Dr. Benjamin Spock’s views on homosexuality, a gay rights bill repeal vote in Wichita, and NYU Law School barring employers who discriminate based on sexual orientation. There’s also a call for lesbian couples to participate in a national study on relationships.

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