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AKRON MAN GETS 30 YEARS IN PRISON

ON JULY 9th, Francis Dennewitz, 27, of 79 Forrest Street in Akron was sentenced to three 10 year prison terms, a total of 30 years, for gross sexual imposition.

Dennewitz, as was reported in our April issue, was charged with luring young boys to his van and home. When a person has sexual contact with a person under 18, the courts often consider this statutory rape. Dennewitz, an alleged homosexual pedophiliac, raped an 8 year old boy.

Editors Note: Dan White who killed Supervisor Harvey Milk and George Moscone, was sentenced to 7 years, 8 months, yet sexual fondeling got Dennewitz 30 years. THIS IS JUSTICE?

JUDY FLUHARTY FINALLY WINS, BUT NOT CHILDREN

AFTER losing two appeals for her two children, Judith Fluharty was awarded $17,000 in damages July 3rd because her former husband, Larry, tapped her phone for more than a year during their child custody fight.

In May of 1978, Larry Fluharty was granted custody of their two boys. What prompted Larry to receive the custody of the boys was Judy's testimony deny. ing a telephone conversation in which she admitted a homosexual interest. When told of the existence of the tapes, Ms Fluharty admitted having the conversation. Following that testimony, Summit County Common Pleas Judge, Richard Zurz granted Mr. Fluharty custody.

In February, Judy sued her ex-husband in U. S. District Court, where she challenged the wiretap as a violation of federal law and an invasion of privacy. U. S. District Judge, Leroy J. Contie Jr., upheld her claim.

On July 3rd, the jury awarded Judy $17,000 in damages and $3,500 in lawyers fees. Two of Judy's friends, Susan Schlagel and Carol Miller were awarded $1,000 compensatory damages and $300.00 lawyers fees. $1,000 was awarded to Judy's lawyer, John Wolfe for damages.

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Jerry Montgomery, Mr. Fluharty's lawyer, said he will appeal the damage award. He said interspousal immunity would prohibit awarding such civil damages, although he said he agrees that the wiretap was a criminal violation.

HILAEEL'S CANTON CASE CONTINUES

ON JUNE 30th, another hearing on the continuing case of Canton Psychologist, Timothy Hilaeel, operator of Canton Psych Lab Inc. was held.

Hilaeel is accused of overcharging the Welfare Department by at least $13,000 for services paid for by Medicaid that were never delivered. Hilaeel was also charged with promoting sex acts in young boys, to which Hilaeel has repeatedly denied.

Estelle Johnson of Canton, whose son was supposedly corrupted claimed she had seen Hilacel in a bar wearing a dress, high healed shoes, and silk stockings. | deny this also, said Hilaeel. Hilaeel even denied telling Mrs Johnson's son that sex was all right and that he never advocated or suggested he engage in sexual activities.

Bridget Frohme of Canton also testified that Hilaeel had made sexual advances to her and suggested they have an affair. Hilaeel also denied these charges. Defense attorney, Niki Schwartz in cross examination pulled out an apron which in-laws of Mrs Frohme gave to Hilaeel for a birthday present. When the apron opened, a phallic figure fell from the seam. Schwartz said he used the apron to show the background of the witness and prove her in-laws had "sexual banter" with Hilacel. The case will continue in early August.

OGRC TO HAVE FAIR BOOTH

FOR THE second year in a row, The Ohio Gay Rights Coalition (OGRC) will sponsor a gay fair booth at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus August 14th through the 26th.

Anyone wishing to help man the booth may call Cascade Community Church to find out details. Call 376-6257.

OGRC APPOINTS LOCAL MAN AS TREASURER

On June 30th, The Ohio Gay Rights Coalition appointed a Kent, Ohio man Arthur Kaltenborn as treasurer. Kaltenborn, an accountant will be replacing David Peterson, former head of The Gay Trust, who recently moved to New York.

HAYLOFT GRAND OPENING SAW 450

A FREE drink and grand buffet drew over 450 people to the Hayloft at 77 North Adams Street Friday July 6th and Saturday July 7th.

Several familiar faces helped tend bar for the occasion, Carl the former Mustang Nite Club owner, Nancy Taylor, and of course the Hayloft's own, Hoffee. Owners, Don and Jamie mingled with the guests while Steve spun the discs. We, at Akron-Canton GOLD express our best wishes in the beginning of a new era for the Hayloft.

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