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Science Fiction Weekly, v. 2, issue 1, May 19, 1940

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SCIENCE FICTION WEEKLY   #14   The National Fan Review

Volume Two    Number One
May 19, 1940

Published at 2574 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.  5¢ per issue; 3 for 10¢; 8 for 25¢; 18 for 50¢.  We will exchange with any other fan magazine.

Advertising:  full-page ads, 75¢.  Exchange, 1/4 page ads., will be used when we have a full page of same at hand.  In all such cases, an extra page of reading matter is guaranteed.

Statements or opinions published in this magazine are not necessarily reflective of editorial views.  Our pages are open to orderly rebuttals at all times.  Criticisms welcomed.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Robert W. Lowndes

ASSOCIATES
Chet Cohen
Dick Wilson
Leslie Perri
*******************

CITY DESK

[M]ANY FANS HAVE WONDERED about the case of J. Michael Rosenblum, and that of other British fans of pacifist inclinations, during the present war.  It seems that they are all applying to the Conscientious Objector Tribunals for exemption from military service.  Rosenblum, a recent applicant, has won exemption from actual warfare, but is required to "undertake agricultural or forestry work".  A member of the Peace Pledge Union, Michael is unwilling to do even that much for the war, but says:  "it doesn't seem worth while to risk imprisonment or worse for a petty quibble.  But that doesn't mean I'm fitting in by any means, and it is still quite possible that I'll land in durance vile for Peace Pledge Union propaganda work, or whatnot."

As a sidelight of the war, it might be remarked that the letter which gave your correspondent the above information was postmarked, like all English mail, with the slogan:  "Grow More Food -- Dig for Victory".  But, through a slip of the cancelling machine, part of a word was obliterated.  It no reads:  "Dig for Tory."

THE CAMPAIGN for Booster Ad-Lets i n the Chicon Program booklet is now open.  Chairman Reinsberg is now shopping about in Chicago for a printer; plans are tentatively being made to have the Program Booklet published by some other means than printing, but, understand, - - we are not positive of this.

However, due to the fact that the booklet cost is expected to be exceedngly lower than that of last year, Booster Ad-lets will cost but ten cents per name this year.  At this lower cost, we expect many more names.

For ten cents each, any and every name you wish published in the Program Booklet will be listed on the separate pages set aside for such, under the heading:  "Fantasy Fictioneers."

Bob Tucker alone is authorized to accept names and dimes for listing.  All funds should be sent to him at Box 260, Bloomington, Illinois.

JULIUS UNGER tells us that he has found a means of getting from NY to Chicago, in private cars, at a cost of $6.50 each way.  Any and all fans interested are urged to write to him now at Box 63, Station P, Brooklyn, New York.

TO FOLLOW UP the affair of Tucker's aspirin (see SFW #12), the following communiqué was received from week at the Medical Division of the Futurian League.  Subject:  Recent Shipment of Medical Supplies.  Quote:  This is to notify you that the shipment of medical supplies, mailed from your office on May 3, 1940, has arrived in many pieces.  In fact, in powder.

The men are in a state of rebellion over this, claiming it is a run-out powder you are trying to force on them, altho we officers know it is headache powders.

Suggest you pack your next shipment more securely to prevent this damage to goods and morale.  Pillcerely yours, Loot. B. Tucker, Officer of the Night. Unquote.   PS.  Quote:  Our Buck Private Benny Smith sends a notation to the effect that in the future please send genuine Bayer aspirin; as we find this ersatz very unsatisfactory.  Unquote.

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SCIENCE FICTION WEEKLY #14 The National Fan Review Volume Two Number One May 19, 1940 Published at 2574 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. 5¢ per issue; 3 for 10¢; 8 for 25¢; 18 for 50¢. We will exchange with any other fan magazine. Advertising: full-page ads, 75¢. Exchange, 1/4 page ads., will be used when we have a full page of same at hand. In all such cases, an extra page of reading matter is guaranteed. Statements or opinions published in this magazine are not necessarily reflective of editorial views. Our pages are open to orderly rebuttals at all times. Criticisms welcomed. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Robert W. Lowndes ASSOCIATES Chet Cohen Dick Wilson Leslie Perri ******************* CITY DESK [M]ANY FANS HAVE WONDERED about the case of J. Michael Rosenblum, and that of other British fans of pacifist inclinations, during the present war. It seems that they are all applying to the Conscientious Objector Tribunals for exemption from military service. Rosenblum, a recent applicant, has won exemption from actual warfare, but is required to "undertake agricultural or forestry work". A member of the Peace Pledge Union, Michael is unwilling to do even that much for the war, but says: "it doesn't seem worth while to risk imprisonment or worse for a petty quibble. But that doesn't mean I'm fitting in by any means, and it is still quite possible that I'll land in durance vile for Peace Pledge Union propaganda work, or whatnot." As a sidelight of the war, it might be remarked that the letter which gave your correspondent the above information was postmarked, like all English mail, with the slogan: "Grow More Food -- Dig for Victory". But, through a slip of the cancelling machine, part of a word was obliterated. It no reads: "Dig for Tory." THE CAMPAIGN for Booster Ad-Lets i n the Chicon Program booklet is now open. Chairman Reinsberg is now shopping about in Chicago for a printer; plans are tentatively being made to have the Program Booklet published by some other means than printing, but, understand, - - we are not positive of this. However, due to the fact that the booklet cost is expected to be exceedngly lower than that of last year, Booster Ad-lets will cost but ten cents per name this year. At this lower cost, we expect many more names. For ten cents each, any and every name you wish published in the Program Booklet will be listed on the separate pages set aside for such, under the heading: "Fantasy Fictioneers." Bob Tucker alone is authorized to accept names and dimes for listing. All funds should be sent to him at Box 260, Bloomington, Illinois. JULIUS UNGER tells us that he has found a means of getting from NY to Chicago, in private cars, at a cost of $6.50 each way. Any and all fans interested are urged to write to him now at Box 63, Station P, Brooklyn, New York. TO FOLLOW UP the affair of Tucker's aspirin (see SFW #12), the following communiqué was received from week at the Medical Division of the Futurian League. Subject: Recent Shipment of Medical Supplies. Quote: This is to notify you that the shipment of medical supplies, mailed from your office on May 3, 1940, has arrived in many pieces. In fact, in powder. The men are in a state of rebellion over this, claiming it is a run-out powder you are trying to force on them, altho we officers know it is headache powders. Suggest you pack your next shipment more securely to prevent this damage to goods and morale. Pillcerely yours, Loot. B. Tucker, Officer of the Night. Unquote. PS. Quote: Our Buck Private Benny Smith sends a notation to the effect that in the future please send genuine Bayer aspirin; as we find this ersatz very unsatisfactory. Unquote.