countries. Every other year an International Congress is held, the latest in Paris, Nov. 11-14, 1955. American organizations holding membership in the ICSE are One, Inc., and the Mattachine Society, Inc. In addition there are a number of members-atlarge in the United States.

"Vennen," a monthly published in Copenhagen, Denmark since January, 1949, became involved in legal difficulties because some of the advertising exceeded in tone the freedoms by other European magazines. Control of the magazine has since been turned over to women and editorship passed to Mrs. Lie Nanche, who is endeavoring to continue publication and improve the quality.

While "Der Kries," published monthly in Zurich, Switzerland, since 1932 is now backed by an exclusively male group, it is interesting to note that a Swiss woman, Mammina, was sole editor from 1932 to 1941.

It is estimated that on the homosexual theme, some 75,000 persons are reading, thinking, discussing, studying, attending meetings and certainly spread their influence to a still larger circle. It is clear that this central core of dedicated organization members, writers, artists and a body of followers already of substantial number, constitute a 20th Century phenomenon of truyly significant implications.

"Homosexuals Today" is a well written, attractively presented book that should be a must in you personal library. It is highly recommended by THE LADDER as an expression of the ideals, the hopes and the aspirations of a minority group that has ceased to run. Issues are being faced squarely by responsible men and women. Read and take heart. Read and consider, for you, too, can and should become a part of this undertaking.

Copies may be ordered from ONE, inc., 232 South Hill St., Los Angles 12, Calif. Price is $3.00 plus 20 for shipping with 3% sales tax in Calif., 4% in Los Angeles. Orders should be accompanied with a signed statement that the recipient is 21 years of age or over.

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