Gallery September 1980

ARTICLES AND FEATURES
35 OUR SECRET WAR IN AFRICA Investigative report by Jonathan Kwitny
The U.S. government has been shipping arms illegally to Morocco, supporting King Hassan II's attempt to conquer the mineral-rich Western Sahara. The U.S. made a similar mistake 20 years ago in Southeast Asia. Will this be our next Vietnam?
44 THE AGENT'S COMMISSION
Fiction by Christopher Finch Devereaux had the perfect plan for the perfect evening. But sometimes the best-laid plans of mice and men work out best for the woman involved.
46 INTERVIEW: HAL LINDEN
Quality. That's the key to the success of "Barney Miller" and Linden's rise from musician and understudy to award-winning stardom on stage and TV. A revealing look at the captain of the 12th precinct.
64 A STEP UP IN SOUND By Robert Angus
There's a mind-boggling number of audio tapes on the market today. Who knows which tape is right for each different job? We do!
66 WHEN HER BEST FRIEND COMES ON TO YOU By Theodore Baker
Her best friend is hitting on you. Should you have an affair with her and take your chances, ignore her and keep what you've got, or leave your lady altogether for what her friend has to offer? Perplexing isn't it? We offer some suggestions.
75 PRIVATE LIVES: THE SEX-GAMBLING CONNECTION
When you're winning at a casino, they say you're hot—and that goes double for women!
80 THE VIDEO-DATING GAME By David Black
Tired of the discos and bars? Want something deeper but don't know where to find her? The people at Introlens will help you to find her on TV.
88 HOLLYWOOD BABBLE-ON Humor by Scott Fivelson
We all know Joan Crawford was a mean mommy. But did you know Errol Flynn was.a homosexual Nazi from outer space? Find out abouthim and other now-it-can-be-tolds involving your favorite stars.

PICTORIALS
39 FOCUS ON PETER FLODQVIST
Tenth in a series on top photographers, how they began, and a portfolio of their best nude work.
48 THE "GIRL NEXT DOOR"
Amateur Erotic Photo Contest
53 SPECIAL GIANT PULL-OUT CENTERFOLD OF THIS MONTH'S "GIRL NEXT DOOR" WINNER
68 A BUTLER AT YOUR SERVICE
Photographs by Siwer Ohlsson
99 SUMMER SCREEN
Photographs by Geoff Howes

DEPARTMENTS
8 FEEDBACK
Letters from our readers.
19 THE ASIMOV CHALLENGE By Isaac Asimov
Test your investigative skills by solving the second mystery in a series by a master.
22 PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS By Jill Toffer
27 GALLERY'S YOU SECTION
Your Career Success by Mel Shestack
Your Leisure Hours: Sports by Sheldon Bart
Your Body and Hers by Peter Frishauf and Katharine Rice
Your Leisure Hours:
Music by Meridee Merzer
Screen by Tom Seligson
Books by Donald Newlove
84 "HOW MANY DOES IT TAKE?"
A humorous new contest.