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Gay Life Pittsburgh #24 March 1979

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Summary

The March 1979 issue of Gay Life Pittsburgh includes:

Dancer Marc Dillinger: An interview with male dancer Marc Dillinger, who performs at The Follies. He discusses his career, his use of fire and leather in his act, his past as “Mr. Michigan 1977,” and his views on burlesque as an art form. He also mentions his connection to adult film producer Gail Palmer.
Gay Candidate for County Commissioner: An announcement and profile of R.G. Forrester, an openly gay candidate running for Allegheny County Commissioner in the May 15 Primary. The article discusses his platform, his past work as Executive Director of Persad Center, and his campaign strategy.
Tax Information: A comparison chart from Consumer Reports Magazine showing the net change in federal taxes for joint returns and single persons in 1979, highlighting that single taxpayers are still paying a larger proportional share.
“Made By Two” Opera: Details on the premiere production of Gertrude Stein’s 1930s libretto A Lyrical Opera Made By Two, with an original score by William Turner, directed by Tom Hearn for Theatre Express. The play is a love story inspired by Stein’s relationship with Alice B. Toklas.
“Word Is Out” Documentary: A report that the 1978 gay documentary Word Is Out received the highest percentage of “excellent” votes in a Consumer’s Union poll of currently playing movies, outranking major box office films.
Hepatitis-B Vaccine Trials: Information on clinical-effectiveness trials for a hepatitis-B vaccine, with sexually active urban gay men in the New York area chosen as the prime test group.
“An Escapade In The Big Apple” Trip: An advertisement and details for a weekend excursion to New York City planned for May 4-6, organized by Gay Life publishers and other local gay business owners.
Nightlife Listings: A comprehensive guide to gay bars, clubs, baths, and other organizations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, including addresses, phone numbers, and descriptions.
Editorial on Vandalism: A “Viewpoint” article from the publishers addressing incidents of vandalism at local gay establishments and urging patrons to report such acts.
Advertising Rate Increase: An announcement of upcoming increases in display advertising rates for Gay Life, effective with the May 1979 issue, due to rising costs.

The issue also contains various “Bits and Pieces” and “Twas within earshot” sections with shorter news items, personal anecdotes, and gossip from the local gay community, as well as classified ads and a calendar of events for March 1979.

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