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National Fantasy Fan, v. 5, issue 4, June 1946
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sequence of official messages sharply in mind, it seems that Francis T. Laney has been the aggressor in an unfortunate affair which bears the mark of having been not only a hangover from last year's Dank-Speer fracas of which most of you have probably heard. Matters came to a head recently when Warner, whom I wholeheartedly admire, tentatively suggested that we consider disbanding the NFFF evidently because it seems, perhaps, that we are not making as much progress as might be thought possible. Laney immediately took this consideration up, not in the spirit in which it was tendered, but in complete readiness to disband the organization. He further added the personal guarantee quoted in this month's president's message. (which see) Laney's words and attitude, this year, and, in particular, in the latest official communique received from him, lead me to the belief that he has not only been anti-Dunkelberger from the inception of his term, as he threatened, but that he has further been anti-NFFF and is consequently guilty of conduct unbecoming of an officer of the organization. It is distressing to believe that a fan, any fan, would stoop to political conspiracy against the NFFF instead of helping the organization; the one organization which heretofore has lasted so long, tried so hard, and numbered on its roster so many of the old, the well-known, the well-liked names. It's a struggle, surely. But I must reaffirm my faith in the future of the NFFF as an instrument of service to fandom. International and democratic; not a government but an instrument for advancing our common interest. I believe in it. Dale Tarr BEGINNER'S DEPARTMENT New members who may be confused and distressed at the turmoil into which they have suddenly been thrust may send their TS cards to the editor to be punched free of charge. This will entitle them to two hours of sympathy next Sunday afternoon. The editor will appreciate it if someone will punch his card. He had to cut all 20 of these stencils in one day, and has 2 days in which to run them off. The assistance of the PSFS is expected for stapling and addressing. finis
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sequence of official messages sharply in mind, it seems that Francis T. Laney has been the aggressor in an unfortunate affair which bears the mark of having been not only a hangover from last year's Dank-Speer fracas of which most of you have probably heard. Matters came to a head recently when Warner, whom I wholeheartedly admire, tentatively suggested that we consider disbanding the NFFF evidently because it seems, perhaps, that we are not making as much progress as might be thought possible. Laney immediately took this consideration up, not in the spirit in which it was tendered, but in complete readiness to disband the organization. He further added the personal guarantee quoted in this month's president's message. (which see) Laney's words and attitude, this year, and, in particular, in the latest official communique received from him, lead me to the belief that he has not only been anti-Dunkelberger from the inception of his term, as he threatened, but that he has further been anti-NFFF and is consequently guilty of conduct unbecoming of an officer of the organization. It is distressing to believe that a fan, any fan, would stoop to political conspiracy against the NFFF instead of helping the organization; the one organization which heretofore has lasted so long, tried so hard, and numbered on its roster so many of the old, the well-known, the well-liked names. It's a struggle, surely. But I must reaffirm my faith in the future of the NFFF as an instrument of service to fandom. International and democratic; not a government but an instrument for advancing our common interest. I believe in it. Dale Tarr BEGINNER'S DEPARTMENT New members who may be confused and distressed at the turmoil into which they have suddenly been thrust may send their TS cards to the editor to be punched free of charge. This will entitle them to two hours of sympathy next Sunday afternoon. The editor will appreciate it if someone will punch his card. He had to cut all 20 of these stencils in one day, and has 2 days in which to run them off. The assistance of the PSFS is expected for stapling and addressing. finis
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