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May 24 1940   SUN SPOTS  Page 3.
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ASTRA - FICTION.
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          by G. de la Ree Jr.
   This column is smaller than usual because of the lack of astronomical data..
   REVIEWS OF PRO-MAGS:
Reports on STARTLING STORIES.
    COVER**********EXCELLENT.
    STORIES*************GOOD.
    INTERIOR DRAWINGS**GOOD.
    SPECIAL FEATURES**EXCELLENT.
   This m onth’s read the novel, “FIVE STEPS TO TOMORROW”, is written by Eando Binder, but in my estimation it is far below his usual standard.  The plot,of course,closely follows THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by Dumas.
   If you have never read the latter, you will enjoy FIVE STEPS TO TOMORROW,inasmuch as it is well written;but if you have I don’t believe that you will like it very much .
   Like the “PRISONER OF MARS”, which was printed in one of last year’s STARTLING STORIES, and which closely follows the PRIDONER Of Zenda, Binder’s story lacks originality.
Reports on CAPITAN FUTURE..
     COVER*******************GOOD.
     STORIES******************GOOD.
     INTERIOR DRAWINGS**GOOD.
     SPECIAL FEATURES*****EXCELLENT.
   Capitan Future is once again shooting aroun d this Solar System, with his three unhuman companion s, GRAG, OTHO,and SIMON WRIGHT.He is, of course,now a definite type,as are all of Hamilton’s characters.  Like the Three Planeteers,Captain Future is a mental genius.  He is always inventing something or other just in the nick of time.But for all C.F’s faults,he is still an interesting character,and well worth reading.The departments of mag, include The Worlds of Tomorrow and The Futuremen,and are excellent reading.
   See you next issue…In print.
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     THE TRASH BASKET!
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            by nobody in particular.
FLASH!
   Somebody actually liked Plotkin and de la REE’s “WHICH WAS IT”.  Yes,my friends, de la Ree sent the story to one of our club members, Bob McTyre, of Bayside, N.Y.Bob Studley, editor of a fan mag.  called SCIENTAIL,who is a friend of Mac’s and also of the authors of the story,happened to read it,and so decided to print it in the next issue of his mag.Oh yes, McTyre also liked it as did one of his friends..The two authors never thought anyone would like it,so it was a pleasant surprise……..De la Ree and McTyre are collaborating on a story, by mail.A novel idea,.if it works!..It is as yet and named..The following stories by our local authors are also unfinished…
   T HE FLIGHT OF THE FUTURE,a sequel to WHICH WAS IT.;by the same authors.This story is based on a prophesy by the famous medieval French philosopher, Michel de Nostredame.  The other story, still incomplete i s an unnamed short just started by de la Ree.
   Helen Weinbaum, sister of the famous Stanley G.,has a story entitled “HONEYCOMBED SATTELITE”, in the latest issue of THRILLING WONDER STORIES.The style is reminiscent of her deceased though still famous brother.She will also have a story in the coming issue of Super Science Stories.
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WAR WEAPONS! (cont'd from Page1)
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      He claims that a 1,000 lb. charge of it will kill or stun anyone within a range of 1,000 yds.  or less.  An experiment to prove this was due to be carried out a week ago,but something went wrong,and it was postponed.A herd of goats was tied and left to be blown up,but the explosive along with the test,fizzled out!

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May 24 1940 SUN SPOTS Page 3. ______________________________ ****************************************** ASTRA - FICTION. ______________________________ by G. de la Ree Jr. This column is smaller than usual because of the lack of astronomical data.. REVIEWS OF PRO-MAGS: Reports on STARTLING STORIES. COVER**********EXCELLENT. STORIES*************GOOD. INTERIOR DRAWINGS**GOOD. SPECIAL FEATURES**EXCELLENT. This m onth’s read the novel, “FIVE STEPS TO TOMORROW”, is written by Eando Binder, but in my estimation it is far below his usual standard. The plot,of course,closely follows THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by Dumas. If you have never read the latter, you will enjoy FIVE STEPS TO TOMORROW,inasmuch as it is well written;but if you have I don’t believe that you will like it very much . Like the “PRISONER OF MARS”, which was printed in one of last year’s STARTLING STORIES, and which closely follows the PRIDONER Of Zenda, Binder’s story lacks originality. Reports on CAPITAN FUTURE.. COVER*******************GOOD. STORIES******************GOOD. INTERIOR DRAWINGS**GOOD. SPECIAL FEATURES*****EXCELLENT. Capitan Future is once again shooting aroun d this Solar System, with his three unhuman companion s, GRAG, OTHO,and SIMON WRIGHT.He is, of course,now a definite type,as are all of Hamilton’s characters. Like the Three Planeteers,Captain Future is a mental genius. He is always inventing something or other just in the nick of time.But for all C.F’s faults,he is still an interesting character,and well worth reading.The departments of mag, include The Worlds of Tomorrow and The Futuremen,and are excellent reading. See you next issue…In print. ----------------------------------------------- THE TRASH BASKET! ____________________________ by nobody in particular. FLASH! Somebody actually liked Plotkin and de la REE’s “WHICH WAS IT”. Yes,my friends, de la Ree sent the story to one of our club members, Bob McTyre, of Bayside, N.Y.Bob Studley, editor of a fan mag. called SCIENTAIL,who is a friend of Mac’s and also of the authors of the story,happened to read it,and so decided to print it in the next issue of his mag.Oh yes, McTyre also liked it as did one of his friends..The two authors never thought anyone would like it,so it was a pleasant surprise……..De la Ree and McTyre are collaborating on a story, by mail.A novel idea,.if it works!..It is as yet and named..The following stories by our local authors are also unfinished… T HE FLIGHT OF THE FUTURE,a sequel to WHICH WAS IT.;by the same authors.This story is based on a prophesy by the famous medieval French philosopher, Michel de Nostredame. The other story, still incomplete i s an unnamed short just started by de la Ree. Helen Weinbaum, sister of the famous Stanley G.,has a story entitled “HONEYCOMBED SATTELITE”, in the latest issue of THRILLING WONDER STORIES.The style is reminiscent of her deceased though still famous brother.She will also have a story in the coming issue of Super Science Stories. **************************************** ____________________________ WAR WEAPONS! (cont'd from Page1) ____________________________ He claims that a 1,000 lb. charge of it will kill or stun anyone within a range of 1,000 yds. or less. An experiment to prove this was due to be carried out a week ago,but something went wrong,and it was postponed.A herd of goats was tied and left to be blown up,but the explosive along with the test,fizzled out!