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Science Fiction Weekly, v. 1, issue 13, May 12, 1940
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CITY DESK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION was sent to the Philly Conference of October 1939, but, either was not received in time, or, for reasons best known to themselves, the conductors of the Conference decided not to publicize it. The communique reads as follows: - - "Greetings! Texas sends her regards to this Philly Conference. -- We tender inevitable regret that a representative cannot be here to speak for us personally. But this will serve. A telegram is not being sent because it couldn't say enough. -- We hope that this conference accomplishes great things. More - - we are sure that it will. -- However and this unpleasant matter cannot be ignored, the work of this meeting can be made less great if democracy does not prevail in the business procedure. Since democracy was suppressed at the World S.F. Convention, this dictatorial business can happen again if certain-persons are given enough rope. You that hear this communication being read - - see that everyone gets to speak if they desire. See that no one is shouted down. See that what the majority wants gets acceptance. See that voting is freely conducted. Make this a conference of freedom and tolerance -- a conferance expressing the spirit of science fiction and of the fans. -- Texas wuld like to state how she stands on certain things that may come up for vote - - A general fan organization is favored to take the place of New Fandom. Speer seems to have an excellent idea. No objection is raised if present New Fandom "officers" are elected to hold office in this new club. - - We would prefer late July as a time to hold the Chicago Convention. - - We would like a vote to be taken as to what would be on the program of the next convetnion. -- We felicitate those who will make the Chicago Convention a reality. Our thanks to Reinsberg, Korshak, Meyer, Tucker, and the others. -- You may wonder if this truly represents Texas. Johnston, hart, Charpentier, and J. Pohl the four fans who represented Texas at the past World Convention, are especially to be associated with these views, since they were the ones immediately available when this was written. Hart was empowered to express the thoughts of Texas. All the ex-members of the TCSFL he could contact approve the tone of this --- further, they want to stress the matter of democratic procedure. Houston, Texas, gave blanket approval via telephone. -- So you may remember that a few who are actually speaking are Johnston, Hart, J. Pohl, Charpentier, Wilkinson, Moskowitz, Nelson, Phillips, McMasters, Kaminski, Baines, Reid, Ellis and Whitenton, Jordan, Reynolds, and Young. (An interesting fact is that Texas has its Pohl and its Moskowitz.) -- To conclude: May what you do here be a real credit to yourselves and to science fiction! (signed) Dale Hart." F.E. HARDART WRITES: "I found the article very amusing wherein someone seemed obsessed with the idea that I had collaborated with Sam Moskowitz, or he with me (they seemed undecided which) in the production of "The Devil's Pocket" appearing in the June issue of Astonishing. This is, of course, a ridiculous supposition and Sam, being a gentleman, and not a stealer of other people's "thunder", will be prompt to deny this, ending the debate before it has well begun." /The item in question was published as a speculation; not presented as fact. While "The Devil's Pocket" was mentioned, the speculation did not begin and end with that particular story. To date, no denial or comment has been forthcoming from Newark, although Mr Moskowitz is a subscriber to Science Fiction Weekly./ YOUR FANMAG REVIEWER SAYS: Line Forms to the Right For FANTAST, Volume Two, Number One (May, 1940). Sam You'd, 244 Desbo - rough Rd., Eastleigh, Hants, England. -- (50 [cents sign] for six issues or 10 [cents sign] per copy). -- This issue narrowed down from editorial-expectations due to international fallings-out, but is slick stuff nontheless! Cover by Turner. Features: "How to Write an SF Story" (Julian F. Parr), "The 'Messiah' Complex" (Osmond Robb), a poe,. The Ilk of Ezra Pound" (John B. Michel), and a round-robin story, the first installment of which is by the popular "Fantacynic." Don't miss this issue!
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CITY DESK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION was sent to the Philly Conference of October 1939, but, either was not received in time, or, for reasons best known to themselves, the conductors of the Conference decided not to publicize it. The communique reads as follows: - - "Greetings! Texas sends her regards to this Philly Conference. -- We tender inevitable regret that a representative cannot be here to speak for us personally. But this will serve. A telegram is not being sent because it couldn't say enough. -- We hope that this conference accomplishes great things. More - - we are sure that it will. -- However and this unpleasant matter cannot be ignored, the work of this meeting can be made less great if democracy does not prevail in the business procedure. Since democracy was suppressed at the World S.F. Convention, this dictatorial business can happen again if certain-persons are given enough rope. You that hear this communication being read - - see that everyone gets to speak if they desire. See that no one is shouted down. See that what the majority wants gets acceptance. See that voting is freely conducted. Make this a conference of freedom and tolerance -- a conferance expressing the spirit of science fiction and of the fans. -- Texas wuld like to state how she stands on certain things that may come up for vote - - A general fan organization is favored to take the place of New Fandom. Speer seems to have an excellent idea. No objection is raised if present New Fandom "officers" are elected to hold office in this new club. - - We would prefer late July as a time to hold the Chicago Convention. - - We would like a vote to be taken as to what would be on the program of the next convetnion. -- We felicitate those who will make the Chicago Convention a reality. Our thanks to Reinsberg, Korshak, Meyer, Tucker, and the others. -- You may wonder if this truly represents Texas. Johnston, hart, Charpentier, and J. Pohl the four fans who represented Texas at the past World Convention, are especially to be associated with these views, since they were the ones immediately available when this was written. Hart was empowered to express the thoughts of Texas. All the ex-members of the TCSFL he could contact approve the tone of this --- further, they want to stress the matter of democratic procedure. Houston, Texas, gave blanket approval via telephone. -- So you may remember that a few who are actually speaking are Johnston, Hart, J. Pohl, Charpentier, Wilkinson, Moskowitz, Nelson, Phillips, McMasters, Kaminski, Baines, Reid, Ellis and Whitenton, Jordan, Reynolds, and Young. (An interesting fact is that Texas has its Pohl and its Moskowitz.) -- To conclude: May what you do here be a real credit to yourselves and to science fiction! (signed) Dale Hart." F.E. HARDART WRITES: "I found the article very amusing wherein someone seemed obsessed with the idea that I had collaborated with Sam Moskowitz, or he with me (they seemed undecided which) in the production of "The Devil's Pocket" appearing in the June issue of Astonishing. This is, of course, a ridiculous supposition and Sam, being a gentleman, and not a stealer of other people's "thunder", will be prompt to deny this, ending the debate before it has well begun." /The item in question was published as a speculation; not presented as fact. While "The Devil's Pocket" was mentioned, the speculation did not begin and end with that particular story. To date, no denial or comment has been forthcoming from Newark, although Mr Moskowitz is a subscriber to Science Fiction Weekly./ YOUR FANMAG REVIEWER SAYS: Line Forms to the Right For FANTAST, Volume Two, Number One (May, 1940). Sam You'd, 244 Desbo - rough Rd., Eastleigh, Hants, England. -- (50 [cents sign] for six issues or 10 [cents sign] per copy). -- This issue narrowed down from editorial-expectations due to international fallings-out, but is slick stuff nontheless! Cover by Turner. Features: "How to Write an SF Story" (Julian F. Parr), "The 'Messiah' Complex" (Osmond Robb), a poe,. The Ilk of Ezra Pound" (John B. Michel), and a round-robin story, the first installment of which is by the popular "Fantacynic." Don't miss this issue!
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