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Shangri-la, issue 6, May-June 1946

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second mail rocket flight made by that organization. He said that the flights were very successful; the society fairly coined the money. Currency flowed in from even such remote parts of the Earth as Texas. However, they had a little trouble with the postmaster of a Los Angeles Suburb; it seems the guy says they look too much like counterfeit or something. They had to contact Washington to get them through.
Forrest J Sees All Knows All Tells Even More Ackerman told us that L. Ron Hubbard has started a series of "Conquest of Space" stories for TWS. A. E. van Vogt, whose book, "The World of Ā" is recommended by the Literary Guild, is to give another speech on April 15th.
All kidding aise, the club received some pretty serious news this meeting. All members were saddened to learn that "Gordie and John are leaving". We don't know where they're going -- but they're leaving. This is pretty serious, especially when considered in the light of the fact that "one Gordie or John is worth a million Ackermans!"
FLASH!!!! The club has just received some startling news. The Torcon has competition! "South Gate in '58" is the cry ringing throughout the land. Send in your dollars right away, so you will be sure to receive your free stickers. (Just kidding, boys.) Rich Sneary and ox-fan Rex Ward are backers of this long-range idea.
Bryce Walton, a prolific writer who has sold no less than two western novelettes and three western short stories in about two weeks, visited us this meeting. He says that he was tired of shooting those six-guns and came down to the clubroom for a little rest and quiet. Sitting down quietly, he idly lifted the cover of a book and BANK!, something exploded. Frightened to near-collapse he had just managed to sooth his jagged nerves when some evil insect darted right at him. Afterward, it was discovered to have been made of paper and a rubber band. It was decided that either Floyd E. Gerley or the deros were responsible for these devilish tricks.
April 8th; 435th consecutive meeting:
Dale Hart read us a letter from that ever-popular writer, David H. Keller, who says that he will try to write something epecially for Shangri-La.
A. E. van Vogt told us that "THE WORLD OF Ā" would most likely be his last book this year. He mentioned that it had sold some 3300 copies in advance, but that that still failed to cover the advance given to him by SIMON & SCHUSTER. His next book will probably be a revised version of "THE WEAPON MAKERS"  and will include "THE WEAPON SHOPS". He said that SIMON & SCHUSTER had suggested that he make his Black Destroyer Series into a novel, but as yet he hasn't figured out a method by which to do it.

April 15th; 436th consecutive meeting:
At this meeting we added still another distinguished guest to our roster: L. Ron Hubbard, author of "FINAL BLACKOUT". Mr. Hubbard spoke briefly about himself and his stories. He said, "THE END IS NOT YET was not intended to be a great story; it's sole purpose was to implant a half-dozen ideas in the minds of certain people. It has already had some results."
He refused to discuss his philosophical work, "EXCALIBUR", but simply said that he had finally realized how dangerous it was and, so, had storied it in a bank vault, where it now is."
He told us about a 'taboo' which he has recently written; all editors have rejected it, while crying their eyes out. It seems that the Catholic-Fathers-Something-Or-The-Other and the Protestant-Brothers-Something-Or-The-Other would not like the story. (Briefly, it concerns a little preacher who collects together some funds from his flock and, building a space-ship, sets out into the universe in search of God---)
Hubbard is the founder of the 'VIGILANTES SOCIETY FOR THE REPRESSION OF VICE-SQUADS". 
He spoke about UNKNOWN WORLDS: Back in 1942, Campbell was having a hard time keeping the magazine going. It wasn't lack of paper or lack of subscribers but simply a lack of good stories. He, himself, (Campbell, that is) prac-

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second mail rocket flight made by that organization. He said that the flights were very successful; the society fairly coined the money. Currency flowed in from even such remote parts of the Earth as Texas. However, they had a little trouble with the postmaster of a Los Angeles Suburb; it seems the guy says they look too much like counterfeit or something. They had to contact Washington to get them through. Forrest J Sees All Knows All Tells Even More Ackerman told us that L. Ron Hubbard has started a series of "Conquest of Space" stories for TWS. A. E. van Vogt, whose book, "The World of Ā" is recommended by the Literary Guild, is to give another speech on April 15th. All kidding aise, the club received some pretty serious news this meeting. All members were saddened to learn that "Gordie and John are leaving". We don't know where they're going -- but they're leaving. This is pretty serious, especially when considered in the light of the fact that "one Gordie or John is worth a million Ackermans!" FLASH!!!! The club has just received some startling news. The Torcon has competition! "South Gate in '58" is the cry ringing throughout the land. Send in your dollars right away, so you will be sure to receive your free stickers. (Just kidding, boys.) Rich Sneary and ox-fan Rex Ward are backers of this long-range idea. Bryce Walton, a prolific writer who has sold no less than two western novelettes and three western short stories in about two weeks, visited us this meeting. He says that he was tired of shooting those six-guns and came down to the clubroom for a little rest and quiet. Sitting down quietly, he idly lifted the cover of a book and BANK!, something exploded. Frightened to near-collapse he had just managed to sooth his jagged nerves when some evil insect darted right at him. Afterward, it was discovered to have been made of paper and a rubber band. It was decided that either Floyd E. Gerley or the deros were responsible for these devilish tricks. April 8th; 435th consecutive meeting: Dale Hart read us a letter from that ever-popular writer, David H. Keller, who says that he will try to write something epecially for Shangri-La. A. E. van Vogt told us that "THE WORLD OF Ā" would most likely be his last book this year. He mentioned that it had sold some 3300 copies in advance, but that that still failed to cover the advance given to him by SIMON & SCHUSTER. His next book will probably be a revised version of "THE WEAPON MAKERS" and will include "THE WEAPON SHOPS". He said that SIMON & SCHUSTER had suggested that he make his Black Destroyer Series into a novel, but as yet he hasn't figured out a method by which to do it. April 15th; 436th consecutive meeting: At this meeting we added still another distinguished guest to our roster: L. Ron Hubbard, author of "FINAL BLACKOUT". Mr. Hubbard spoke briefly about himself and his stories. He said, "THE END IS NOT YET was not intended to be a great story; it's sole purpose was to implant a half-dozen ideas in the minds of certain people. It has already had some results." He refused to discuss his philosophical work, "EXCALIBUR", but simply said that he had finally realized how dangerous it was and, so, had storied it in a bank vault, where it now is." He told us about a 'taboo' which he has recently written; all editors have rejected it, while crying their eyes out. It seems that the Catholic-Fathers-Something-Or-The-Other and the Protestant-Brothers-Something-Or-The-Other would not like the story. (Briefly, it concerns a little preacher who collects together some funds from his flock and, building a space-ship, sets out into the universe in search of God---) Hubbard is the founder of the 'VIGILANTES SOCIETY FOR THE REPRESSION OF VICE-SQUADS". He spoke about UNKNOWN WORLDS: Back in 1942, Campbell was having a hard time keeping the magazine going. It wasn't lack of paper or lack of subscribers but simply a lack of good stories. He, himself, (Campbell, that is) prac- -9-