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Phanny, v. 3, issue 4, Spring 1945

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realization that adequate compensation cheaper than constant training. Much of the super production of war goods has been due to utilization of untrained personnel, to be sure; but cost has not been a major factor in such work. In lines requiring close supervision by an experienced worker, it is very often true that the instructor and from one to four trainees accomplish much less than the veteran workman could accomplish alone. If the trainees then remain on the job for a long period of time, the training time of the instructor is more than repaid by the work the new workers do; but if they leave after a relatively short time, the cost of training is all out of proportion to their production.
As I recall it, the "high wages" paid by Jack refers to the total wages for a day of 12 hours or more, rather than to hourly wages.At least, the article I read on the subject in a Digest-type magazine--I think it is called Magazine Digest--stated as much. The article went on to say that Jack had a "back-door" agreement with the local union, which permitted him to pay sub-standard hourly wages. The Jack system has done wonders for production during the war, but as a peace-time set-up, I wouldn't like it. It is an advanced form of Paternalism with a capital "P" in which everything is provided for the workers by the all-wise employer. They may make suggestions, but all decisions rest with him, after the fashion of an Eastern Potentate. And in a set-up like that, entirely too much depends on thewhims of the employer. I don't care much for the 'ask and ye shall receive" theory in employee-employer relations.
"By-Ways" is superior stuff; I wonder where you find time for all the research that goes into it. -- As for "explosive syllables" in Japanese; well, I am certainly no authority, but from the very little I do know about the language, I should say that it consisted almost exclusively of explosive syllables. Try "Fujiyama!" remembering to accent all syllables equally--thus: "FOO-GEE-YHA-MAH!" not, as we say it, "FOO-gee-YAH-mah!"
AGENBITE OF INWIT. -- "Aggie" has been improving steadily from a rather unimpressive and practically illegible beginning, and this time, comes close to FAN-TODS. -- "True-Blue Confessions" is nicely organized, and is a perfect example of "Doc's" rather unique ability( whether real or apparent, I've never been able to decide--and, of course, if I'm never able to decide, it won't ever matter which it is) for a completely impartial discussion of matters involving himself, his friends, and his severest critics. The defense of double-headed racial-obscenity amendment is weak, which is to be expected; how else could it be? Incidentally, I wonder how this "confession" as a whole ties in with the launching of VAPA, resignation from FAPA Presidency, and, perhaps, from FAPA membership (I'm still not clear on that point at this writing.) -- I enjoyed the Review column better than most such, and I like most of them. I agree that paying for and arranging for publication can scarcely be sufficient grounds for granting activity credit. -- The Green Guna activities still make entertaining reading.
The chief claim to fame of this issue of Aggie, however, is to be found in the writings of The Apostate, whoever he is. (And how should I know; he apparently walked out about the time I walked in.) The rambling discussion of Fandom in general and FAPA in particular is refreshing, and the comments are pointed enough. The A. conveys the impression (probably unintentionally) that in his opinion, surrealistic verse is the only kind of verse worth while, to which concept I can only say "phooee!"
SARDONYX. -- Chauvenet's brief, encisive essays are consistently among the most interesting and most worthwhile contributions to fan literature. -- "The Element of Fantasy" presents an interesting theory, and does a good job of working up a case for it. It would seem to follow from the theory as presented, that science fiction and fantasy fiction must necessarily be considered escape fiction. It is, of course, commonly so classified, but I think there are notable exceptions, particularly in the science fiction field. Anyone agree?
"The Liberal Mind" is a satisfactory, though brief, exposition of the prin-

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7 PHANNY 7 realization that adequate compensation cheaper than constant training. Much of the super production of war goods has been due to utilization of untrained personnel, to be sure; but cost has not been a major factor in such work. In lines requiring close supervision by an experienced worker, it is very often true that the instructor and from one to four trainees accomplish much less than the veteran workman could accomplish alone. If the trainees then remain on the job for a long period of time, the training time of the instructor is more than repaid by the work the new workers do; but if they leave after a relatively short time, the cost of training is all out of proportion to their production. As I recall it, the "high wages" paid by Jack refers to the total wages for a day of 12 hours or more, rather than to hourly wages.At least, the article I read on the subject in a Digest-type magazine--I think it is called Magazine Digest--stated as much. The article went on to say that Jack had a "back-door" agreement with the local union, which permitted him to pay sub-standard hourly wages. The Jack system has done wonders for production during the war, but as a peace-time set-up, I wouldn't like it. It is an advanced form of Paternalism with a capital "P" in which everything is provided for the workers by the all-wise employer. They may make suggestions, but all decisions rest with him, after the fashion of an Eastern Potentate. And in a set-up like that, entirely too much depends on thewhims of the employer. I don't care much for the 'ask and ye shall receive" theory in employee-employer relations. "By-Ways" is superior stuff; I wonder where you find time for all the research that goes into it. -- As for "explosive syllables" in Japanese; well, I am certainly no authority, but from the very little I do know about the language, I should say that it consisted almost exclusively of explosive syllables. Try "Fujiyama!" remembering to accent all syllables equally--thus: "FOO-GEE-YHA-MAH!" not, as we say it, "FOO-gee-YAH-mah!" AGENBITE OF INWIT. -- "Aggie" has been improving steadily from a rather unimpressive and practically illegible beginning, and this time, comes close to FAN-TODS. -- "True-Blue Confessions" is nicely organized, and is a perfect example of "Doc's" rather unique ability( whether real or apparent, I've never been able to decide--and, of course, if I'm never able to decide, it won't ever matter which it is) for a completely impartial discussion of matters involving himself, his friends, and his severest critics. The defense of double-headed racial-obscenity amendment is weak, which is to be expected; how else could it be? Incidentally, I wonder how this "confession" as a whole ties in with the launching of VAPA, resignation from FAPA Presidency, and, perhaps, from FAPA membership (I'm still not clear on that point at this writing.) -- I enjoyed the Review column better than most such, and I like most of them. I agree that paying for and arranging for publication can scarcely be sufficient grounds for granting activity credit. -- The Green Guna activities still make entertaining reading. The chief claim to fame of this issue of Aggie, however, is to be found in the writings of The Apostate, whoever he is. (And how should I know; he apparently walked out about the time I walked in.) The rambling discussion of Fandom in general and FAPA in particular is refreshing, and the comments are pointed enough. The A. conveys the impression (probably unintentionally) that in his opinion, surrealistic verse is the only kind of verse worth while, to which concept I can only say "phooee!" SARDONYX. -- Chauvenet's brief, encisive essays are consistently among the most interesting and most worthwhile contributions to fan literature. -- "The Element of Fantasy" presents an interesting theory, and does a good job of working up a case for it. It would seem to follow from the theory as presented, that science fiction and fantasy fiction must necessarily be considered escape fiction. It is, of course, commonly so classified, but I think there are notable exceptions, particularly in the science fiction field. Anyone agree? "The Liberal Mind" is a satisfactory, though brief, exposition of the prin-