The Lesbian Part III Women Face Closet and Acceptance
The article surveys lesbian visibility in society and the feminist movement, noting easier “passing” for women, workplace caution, and varied reception in NOW chapters. It cites MCC Los Angeles, Barbara, Sharon Raphael, Maxine Feldman, and Barbara's views on openness and safety. It also discusses psychiatry, causes, and the shifting medical stance on homosexuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Fradkin
Long Beach State University
Barbara
McC-Los Angeles
Dianna
Carol
Laurie
Sharon Raphael
California State College At
Dominguez Hills
Ms. Raphael
Maxine Feldman
New England
Ms. Feldman
Ms. Amas
Women’s Movement
Rankin
Fradkin
Navy League Ball honors dignitaries at Beverly Hilton
An estimated audience welcomed by a Sea Cadet color guard attended the Navy League Ball at the Beverly Hilton. Guest of honor Adin Noel A. M. Gaylor and ball chair Seymour Knee joined Rear Adm. Roland D. Driscoll in introducing 24 flag and general officers, with a color ceremony, invocation, and reception preceding the ballroom program. Local and naval dignitaries and League members filled the guest list with notable officers and attendees from Long Beach and San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hilton Hotel
Adin
Noel A. M. Gaylor
Pacific
Seymour Knee
Naval Station
Long Beach
U.S. Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Ball
Adm
Roland D. Driscoll
USN
Naval Base
Los Angeles-Long Beach
Miller
San Diego
Robert S. Salzer
Amphibious Force Pacific Fleet
Salzer
James W. Williams
U S. Coast Guard
11Th Coast Guard District
Williams
Donald A. Smith
Long Beach Naval Station
Smith
Charles Kee
Naval Regional Medical Center
Anthony Duarsek
Douglas Goldie
George
Betsy Gilman
William Goats
Paul Schultz
Canadys
David Caldwells
Privacy is shattered by a writer of mystery humor
Erma Bombeck reflects on the loss of privacy after becoming a public speaker. She recalls awkward audience comments about her zodiac sign, handwriting, personality traits, and daily habits. The piece satirizes invasive curiosity and the erosion of personal mystique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Bombeck
Dot Knotts
CIA
Pauline
Ste
Affairs of heart universal
Larry Green reports on Vietnam’s Heart Column in Dan Chu News sharing letters from lovelorn readers. It discusses infidelity, divorce, traditional marriage pressures, and advice urging restraint, secrecy, or acceptance while noting the era’s legal and cultural constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colunn
South Vietnam
Dan Chu
Democracy
Nguyen van Thieu
Muses hear Inside look at China through women’s lens
Diana Smith reports on Carylyn Ahmanson leading a three week field study in China with Women for International Understanding. The group met Chou En Lai’s wife and other Chinese leaders, observed museums and peasants, and discussed exchanges while noting China as a living painting with rising pride and future travel limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Smith
People’s Republic of China
Carylyn Leonetti Ahmanson
China
Women For International Understanding
The
Muses
Museum of Science and Industry
Exposition Park
Mao
Knaiv
Chou En-lai
Peking
Sehoals
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Linda Zink
Houston
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Nashville
New Orleans
Troy Perry
Metropolitan Community Church
Edward M. Davis
Senate
PVE
Elizabeth Pomeroy
NOW
Ms. Pomeroy
National Now
Women’s Liberation Movement
Robert Rankin
League
Rear Adm. Ward & Mill
Mike Whiteman
USCG
Navy League
Sean D. Driscoll
Ward S. Miller
Ands. Miller
Wit’s End
Lovie
Nepvons
Grace
Affairs of Heart Universal
Larry Green
Chicago Daily News Saigon
PKB
Honur
Vietnam
Htl
Heart
Press-Telegram
Wea Christensen
Calif
Great Wall
Res
Almanson
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