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Science Fiction Weekly, v. 2, issue 1, May 19, 1940
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SCIENCE FICTION WEEKLY the national fantasy news-review VOLUME II No 1 2574 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, New York May 19, 1940 5c STF BANNED IN AUSTRALIA DELL DENIES RUMOURS New York, May 18: - During the past two weeks rumours have been circulating in science fiction circles that Dell Publishing Co. was going to put out a new science fiction magazine. Dell, who publish Five Novels Monthly, which recently featured a science-fiction cover, has published such fantasy magazines as Doctor Death and O'Leary's War Birds in past years. When this report reached your editor via two well-placed professional parties, investigation was made at the office of Dell. Miss Helen Meyer, Vice-President of that company, authoritatively states that they are not publishing any new science-fantasy magazine. Similar statements made regarding still another new magazine, to be published by Ace Magazines (who published Eerie Mysteries) have also been found baseless. It is known, however, that at least one new science-fiction magazine is being seriously considered, for evidence is available to prove that, but Ace and Dell are not the parties concerned. DYNAMIC TO STAY DEAD Manvis Office: - Inquiry at the office of Robert O. Erisman of Red Circle Publications revealed that Dynamic Science Stories, one-time sister publication of Marvel Science Stories, will not be revived. Marvel Science Stories will appear again on a bi-monthly basis. The Red Circle horror magazines Uncanny Tales, Mystery Tales, and Real Mystery, have been discontinued, and will not appear again. Futurian Observer, April 21, 1940: - - A grave situation has arisen. The Federal Government has issued a list of American pulp magazines which will be banned from this country. Included in this list are all stf magazines now entering the Commonwealth: Astounding, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, Thrilling Wonder Stories, Startling Stories, etc. all fall under this ban. The magazines will continue to appear in Australia for two months owing to the fact that shipments are already en route. Not content with banning completely the magazines from the stands, the Government has decreed that new subscriptions cannot be commenced. Subscriptions that have already been placed will be allowed to carry on until their expiration. Already newer magazines -- Astonishing Stories, Planet Stories, etc -- have been prevented from appearing on the stands. In Victoria the Federated Newsagents Association has asked the Government to reconsider its decision stating that the dollar exchange is negligible. (Australian Futurian Obsrvr) STRANGERS SPLIT ON S-F QUESTION Cambridge, Mass (BNS): At the 4th meeting of the Boston Stranger Club, Sun May 12, in Craft Lounge at MIT, the question of joining the Science Fictioneers arose resulting in sentiment so equally divided that action was deferred until next meeting. Three new members - New French, Jno Bell, and Fred Weiner - were present, so raising membership of club to 15. Two losses had occurred.
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SCIENCE FICTION WEEKLY the national fantasy news-review VOLUME II No 1 2574 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, New York May 19, 1940 5c STF BANNED IN AUSTRALIA DELL DENIES RUMOURS New York, May 18: - During the past two weeks rumours have been circulating in science fiction circles that Dell Publishing Co. was going to put out a new science fiction magazine. Dell, who publish Five Novels Monthly, which recently featured a science-fiction cover, has published such fantasy magazines as Doctor Death and O'Leary's War Birds in past years. When this report reached your editor via two well-placed professional parties, investigation was made at the office of Dell. Miss Helen Meyer, Vice-President of that company, authoritatively states that they are not publishing any new science-fantasy magazine. Similar statements made regarding still another new magazine, to be published by Ace Magazines (who published Eerie Mysteries) have also been found baseless. It is known, however, that at least one new science-fiction magazine is being seriously considered, for evidence is available to prove that, but Ace and Dell are not the parties concerned. DYNAMIC TO STAY DEAD Manvis Office: - Inquiry at the office of Robert O. Erisman of Red Circle Publications revealed that Dynamic Science Stories, one-time sister publication of Marvel Science Stories, will not be revived. Marvel Science Stories will appear again on a bi-monthly basis. The Red Circle horror magazines Uncanny Tales, Mystery Tales, and Real Mystery, have been discontinued, and will not appear again. Futurian Observer, April 21, 1940: - - A grave situation has arisen. The Federal Government has issued a list of American pulp magazines which will be banned from this country. Included in this list are all stf magazines now entering the Commonwealth: Astounding, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, Thrilling Wonder Stories, Startling Stories, etc. all fall under this ban. The magazines will continue to appear in Australia for two months owing to the fact that shipments are already en route. Not content with banning completely the magazines from the stands, the Government has decreed that new subscriptions cannot be commenced. Subscriptions that have already been placed will be allowed to carry on until their expiration. Already newer magazines -- Astonishing Stories, Planet Stories, etc -- have been prevented from appearing on the stands. In Victoria the Federated Newsagents Association has asked the Government to reconsider its decision stating that the dollar exchange is negligible. (Australian Futurian Obsrvr) STRANGERS SPLIT ON S-F QUESTION Cambridge, Mass (BNS): At the 4th meeting of the Boston Stranger Club, Sun May 12, in Craft Lounge at MIT, the question of joining the Science Fictioneers arose resulting in sentiment so equally divided that action was deferred until next meeting. Three new members - New French, Jno Bell, and Fred Weiner - were present, so raising membership of club to 15. Two losses had occurred.
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