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Science Fiction Weekly, v. 1, issue 4, March 10, 1940

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CHICAGO TEMPEST CALMED
Chicago, Feb. 29: Bob Tucker mailed a decision, this date, to editor Pohl of Super Science Stories & the Science Fictioneers, settling in the only fair manner he knew the situation that recently arose in Chicago over a Science Fictioneer charter to that city.  This was done at the request of editor Pohl inasmuch as Advisor Tucker was the member of the Board nearest to the scene, and probably most acquainted with the situation.

Last week the Illini Fantasy Fictioneers chartered the Chicago chapter of same, the first IFF chapter ever to exist. Mark Reinsberg applied to Super Science Stories for a charter for the Chicago Science Fictioneers on the base of the IFF chapter. Meanwhile, W. Lawrence Hamling, editor of Stardust had also applied for a charter.

"As I interpreted Mr Hamling's application" said Tucker "he desired an affiliation charter only, for the purpose of affiliating his already well organized and publicized Chicago science Fiction League with the Science Fictioneers. It would hardly be fair, therefore, to grant a Chicago Science Fictioneers charter to Mr Reinsberg, with another club in the same city already affiliated."

Tucker's decision was this: That each already-existing organization, the Chicago Science Fiction League, and the Chicago Fantasy Fictioneers (IFF) be granted a charter of affiliation in order that the phrase: "affiliated to the Science Fictioneers" might follow immediately after the name of their respective organizations.

There was to be no "Chicago Science Fictioneers" until such time as the two existing clubs saw fit to enter into a merger, or one of the two organizations ceased to exist. When one, and one only, functions in Chicago, that club shall be eligible for the name of "Chicago Science Fictioneers."

THEIR OWN PETARD by H. C. KOENIG
From Fantasy News Volume 3 No. 18: "Time and time again fans have asked the different Publishing Companies to publish an stf magazine devoted entirely to a single character on the lines of The Shadow and others."

(Migawd, but fans are sure gluttons for punishment.)

and "The name of this, the latest stf magazine, will be Captain Future and will contain a complete novel in every issue about Captain Future --. The novels of Captain Future, by the way, are written by Edmond Hamilton."

(That plan was made-to-order for our old friend Hamilton. Now, he won't even have to change the names of his characters.)

and "With this magazine, Standard takes lead as the publisher of the largest number of stf magazines: Wonder, Startling, and now Captain Future."

(My idea of a dubious honor.)
((This column appears regularly.))

L. RON HUBBARD IMPERSONATED
Office, Astounding Science Fiction, March 8: One Benedict Frank Unselt has been causing a bit of trouble recently by alleging to various publishers that L. Ron Hubbard is his pseudonym.  Unselt is of medium height, medium build, and has short, sandy-brown hair. His age is approximately 49.

Mr. L Ron Hubbard is naturally on the lookout for this imposter.

Anyone who had met Mr Hubbard would describe him as tall, gaunt, and rugged in appearance; his hair is flaming red.

Mr Hubbard is a world traveler, an ex-marine, and has been an arctic explorer, a prospector, a radio crooner, an actor, a radio and movie writer among other things. His tales in Ast. SF and Unknown have made his name well-known to lovers of science and fantasy fiction.

DAWN OF "DARKNESS"
Office, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, March 8: "Darkness and Dawn", the much-requested work of George Allen England, will probably start in the June issue, Miss Gnaedinger stated today. The requests for this classic have been overwhelming, so that publication cannot be delayed.

The May issue of FFM will feature "Pegasus" by Hank Kuttner, "Three Lines of old French" by A. Merritt, and another installment of the stf classic: "The Blind Spot".

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CHICAGO TEMPEST CALMED Chicago, Feb. 29: Bob Tucker mailed a decision, this date, to editor Pohl of Super Science Stories & the Science Fictioneers, settling in the only fair manner he knew the situation that recently arose in Chicago over a Science Fictioneer charter to that city. This was done at the request of editor Pohl inasmuch as Advisor Tucker was the member of the Board nearest to the scene, and probably most acquainted with the situation. Last week the Illini Fantasy Fictioneers chartered the Chicago chapter of same, the first IFF chapter ever to exist. Mark Reinsberg applied to Super Science Stories for a charter for the Chicago Science Fictioneers on the base of the IFF chapter. Meanwhile, W. Lawrence Hamling, editor of Stardust had also applied for a charter. "As I interpreted Mr Hamling's application" said Tucker "he desired an affiliation charter only, for the purpose of affiliating his already well organized and publicized Chicago science Fiction League with the Science Fictioneers. It would hardly be fair, therefore, to grant a Chicago Science Fictioneers charter to Mr Reinsberg, with another club in the same city already affiliated." Tucker's decision was this: That each already-existing organization, the Chicago Science Fiction League, and the Chicago Fantasy Fictioneers (IFF) be granted a charter of affiliation in order that the phrase: "affiliated to the Science Fictioneers" might follow immediately after the name of their respective organizations. There was to be no "Chicago Science Fictioneers" until such time as the two existing clubs saw fit to enter into a merger, or one of the two organizations ceased to exist. When one, and one only, functions in Chicago, that club shall be eligible for the name of "Chicago Science Fictioneers." THEIR OWN PETARD by H. C. KOENIG From Fantasy News Volume 3 No. 18: "Time and time again fans have asked the different Publishing Companies to publish an stf magazine devoted entirely to a single character on the lines of The Shadow and others." (Migawd, but fans are sure gluttons for punishment.) and "The name of this, the latest stf magazine, will be Captain Future and will contain a complete novel in every issue about Captain Future --. The novels of Captain Future, by the way, are written by Edmond Hamilton." (That plan was made-to-order for our old friend Hamilton. Now, he won't even have to change the names of his characters.) and "With this magazine, Standard takes lead as the publisher of the largest number of stf magazines: Wonder, Startling, and now Captain Future." (My idea of a dubious honor.) ((This column appears regularly.)) L. RON HUBBARD IMPERSONATED Office, Astounding Science Fiction, March 8: One Benedict Frank Unselt has been causing a bit of trouble recently by alleging to various publishers that L. Ron Hubbard is his pseudonym. Unselt is of medium height, medium build, and has short, sandy-brown hair. His age is approximately 49. Mr. L Ron Hubbard is naturally on the lookout for this imposter. Anyone who had met Mr Hubbard would describe him as tall, gaunt, and rugged in appearance; his hair is flaming red. Mr Hubbard is a world traveler, an ex-marine, and has been an arctic explorer, a prospector, a radio crooner, an actor, a radio and movie writer among other things. His tales in Ast. SF and Unknown have made his name well-known to lovers of science and fantasy fiction. DAWN OF "DARKNESS" Office, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, March 8: "Darkness and Dawn", the much-requested work of George Allen England, will probably start in the June issue, Miss Gnaedinger stated today. The requests for this classic have been overwhelming, so that publication cannot be delayed. The May issue of FFM will feature "Pegasus" by Hank Kuttner, "Three Lines of old French" by A. Merritt, and another installment of the stf classic: "The Blind Spot".