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Fantasy-News, v. 5, issue 21, whole no. 126, November 17, 1940

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N E W S   FANTASY-NEWS   PRICE:
 WHILE                                   THREE
I T ' S                                     ISSUES
H O T !                                      TEN
                                              CENTS.
the science fiction weekly newspaper.
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VOLUME 5  NUMBER 21   SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1940   WHOLE NUMBER 126
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11 CITIES REPRESENTED AT
1940 PHILLY CONFERENCE!

EASTERN SCIENCE FICTION CONFERENCE NOT APPROVED. 35 FANS ATTEND!

   After spending nearly the entire afternoon of Sunday, Nov 10, arguing the possible conflict between the proposed Eastern Science Fiction Conference to be held in Newark and the Denver Science Fiction Convention, the Philadelphia Conference adjourned without approving or disapproving the projected eastern affair.  Of the 35 fans and authors who attended, the general attitude toward the proposed conference was one of indifference.  Those fans strongly opposed to it were, however, unable to garner enough votes for a vote of no confidence.  It appeared to be the considered opinion of the most astute students of fan activities that it would be unwise to press the Eastern Affair at this time.
   Among those present at this Fifth Annual Affiliate Conference were Alexander M. Phillips, Chairman; Bob Madle, Acting Secretary in the absence of Jack Agnew; Jack Baltadonis, John Greer; Charles Bert; Ossie Train, all of Philadelphia; Milt Rothman; Jack Speer; Elmer Purdue, all of Washington, D.C.; Frank Strouse; Alex Osheroff; Sam Moskowitz; Pearl Moskowitz, all of Newark, N.J.; Abe Oshinsky; Bob Studley; Pauline Lincoff; Walter Lincoff; Harry Walton (author of “Bomb From Beranga” FFM);; Hyman Tiger, Director Queens SFL; Stan Bachrach; Scott Feldman; Julie Unger; all of New York, N.Y.; Ray Van Houten of Paterson, N.J.; Rod Gaetz and Gerry de la Ree (P. 2)
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FAMOUS FAN BECOMES PRO EDITOR!!!
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   Donald A. Wollheim, who in 1935 sued Hugo Gernsback for nonpayment for a story published in WONDER STORIES, is now the editor of a pro stf mag which does not pay for stories! Mr. Wollheim has signed a contract with the publishers of STIRRING DETECTIVE & WESTERN to edit 12 issues of two new mags, tentatively titled STIRRING SCIENCE STORIES and COSMIC STORIES. STIRRING SCIENCE is scheduled to hit the N.Y. stands on December 15th, and COSMIC will probably appear on January 1st.
   Robert W. (Doc) Lowndes, exclusive agent for the new mags, has been contacting authors and offering no payment for the present, with the possibility of 1/4c and 1/2c per word rates if the mags go over. The publishers are offerring $15 for cover paintings and $2 for interiors. Three authors are known to have turned thumbs down on these offers, as well as one cover artist and one interior illustrator.
   Mr. Lowndes, besides assisting Mr. Wollheim on the new pubs, is busy working on stories of his own, as well as conducting his stf literary agency. Due to low finances at present he has been having some slight difficulties in making contacts.
   A rumor, which we have been unable to confirm, has it that Mr. Wollheim has a financial interest in his mags.            (jvt)

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SAMPLE COPY N E W S FANTASY-NEWS PRICE: WHILE THREE I T ' S ISSUES H O T ! TEN CENTS. the science fiction weekly newspaper. _______________________________ VOLUME 5 NUMBER 21 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1940 WHOLE NUMBER 126 ______________________________ 11 CITIES REPRESENTED AT 1940 PHILLY CONFERENCE! EASTERN SCIENCE FICTION CONFERENCE NOT APPROVED. 35 FANS ATTEND! After spending nearly the entire afternoon of Sunday, Nov 10, arguing the possible conflict between the proposed Eastern Science Fiction Conference to be held in Newark and the Denver Science Fiction Convention, the Philadelphia Conference adjourned without approving or disapproving the projected eastern affair. Of the 35 fans and authors who attended, the general attitude toward the proposed conference was one of indifference. Those fans strongly opposed to it were, however, unable to garner enough votes for a vote of no confidence. It appeared to be the considered opinion of the most astute students of fan activities that it would be unwise to press the Eastern Affair at this time. Among those present at this Fifth Annual Affiliate Conference were Alexander M. Phillips, Chairman; Bob Madle, Acting Secretary in the absence of Jack Agnew; Jack Baltadonis, John Greer; Charles Bert; Ossie Train, all of Philadelphia; Milt Rothman; Jack Speer; Elmer Purdue, all of Washington, D.C.; Frank Strouse; Alex Osheroff; Sam Moskowitz; Pearl Moskowitz, all of Newark, N.J.; Abe Oshinsky; Bob Studley; Pauline Lincoff; Walter Lincoff; Harry Walton (author of “Bomb From Beranga” FFM);; Hyman Tiger, Director Queens SFL; Stan Bachrach; Scott Feldman; Julie Unger; all of New York, N.Y.; Ray Van Houten of Paterson, N.J.; Rod Gaetz and Gerry de la Ree (P. 2) ____________________________ FAMOUS FAN BECOMES PRO EDITOR!!! ____________________________ Donald A. Wollheim, who in 1935 sued Hugo Gernsback for nonpayment for a story published in WONDER STORIES, is now the editor of a pro stf mag which does not pay for stories! Mr. Wollheim has signed a contract with the publishers of STIRRING DETECTIVE & WESTERN to edit 12 issues of two new mags, tentatively titled STIRRING SCIENCE STORIES and COSMIC STORIES. STIRRING SCIENCE is scheduled to hit the N.Y. stands on December 15th, and COSMIC will probably appear on January 1st. Robert W. (Doc) Lowndes, exclusive agent for the new mags, has been contacting authors and offering no payment for the present, with the possibility of 1/4c and 1/2c per word rates if the mags go over. The publishers are offerring $15 for cover paintings and $2 for interiors. Three authors are known to have turned thumbs down on these offers, as well as one cover artist and one interior illustrator. Mr. Lowndes, besides assisting Mr. Wollheim on the new pubs, is busy working on stories of his own, as well as conducting his stf literary agency. Due to low finances at present he has been having some slight difficulties in making contacts. A rumor, which we have been unable to confirm, has it that Mr. Wollheim has a financial interest in his mags. (jvt)