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Ember, issue 11, September 1, 1946

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90 - Saturday and Sunday marked the visit of a few Chicago fans who drove up to Milwaukee in Ollie Saari's car. Besides Saari, there were Bob Camden, Frank Robinson, and 'Ecco' Connor. Klingbiel came down from West Bend to join the Milwaukee's Schumann, Stein, and your editor. The most violent bull session argument developed around the double-barrelled concept of how many original thinkers are there in the world, or is there any such thing as original thinking anyway? On the question of the post-atomicbomb destruction of civilization, Schumann and Camden became quite heated, with the former seeing thousands of years of near-savagery, and the latter seeing the recapture of the threads of civilization within relatively few years. Another topic of discussion revolved about the Frame concept and the question; what is a line? Come again fellows. If plans work out there will be a gathering on a fairly large scale to take place in Chicago on the weekend of October 12. We expect a good turnout from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan fans.

91 - Don't forget that if you desire to run for office in the National Fantasy Fan Federation to write Dale Tarr or K. Martin Carlson immediately to obtain the details.
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JOIN THE SOCIETY WHICH CAME OUT IN PROPOSAL FOR A ROCKET TO THE MOON -- BEFORE, Atomic Power! For twenty years we have led the minds of men into the acceptance of the idea of inter-spacial exploration. JOIN now and assist us in seeing to it that CIVILIANS of the U.S. have a hand in their nation's ROCKET TO THE MOON PROJECT! $3.00 per year. U.S. Rocket Society, Inc. Box 29 Glen Ellyn, Ill.
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92 - RADIATION IN AIR MAY CAUSE 'SPRING FEVER', SAYS RESEARCHER

Radioactive particles from atomic bomb explosions, drifting in the atmosphere, could cause a world-wide 'spring fever' all year round, according to a theory advanced by Arthur Louis Joquel II, atomic researcher.

Writing in the August 19 issue of The Atomic Age, Joquel points out that a few years ago a French scientist, M. Herbert Carrigue, made tests to show that an increase of radiation in the air during spring months was responsible for the traditional laziness felt at that time.

The radioactive clouds recently reported by scientists over various parts of the world and believed to be caused by the atomic bomb tests, might affect people in a similar manner, the article states. Infinitesimal amounts of radioactive matter, while not harmful to life, could cause lack of energy and general listlessness if absorbed by the human system, Joquel believes. He suggests that tests be made on plants and animals, as well as man, to determine whether any such reactions are taking place.

[Written in script vertically "This was a release I made up and sent to all the local papers. None of them published it." Signed Arthur.]

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90 - Saturday and Sunday marked the visit of a few Chicago fans who drove up to Milwaukee in Ollie Saari's car. Besides Saari, there were Bob Camden, Frank Robinson, and 'Ecco' Connor. Klingbiel came down from West Bend to join the Milwaukee's Schumann, Stein, and your editor. The most violent bull session argument developed around the double-barrelled concept of how many original thinkers are there in the world, or is there any such thing as original thinking anyway? On the question of the post-atomicbomb destruction of civilization, Schumann and Camden became quite heated, with the former seeing thousands of years of near-savagery, and the latter seeing the recapture of the threads of civilization within relatively few years. Another topic of discussion revolved about the Frame concept and the question; what is a line? Come again fellows. If plans work out there will be a gathering on a fairly large scale to take place in Chicago on the weekend of October 12. We expect a good turnout from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan fans. 91 - Don't forget that if you desire to run for office in the National Fantasy Fan Federation to write Dale Tarr or K. Martin Carlson immediately to obtain the details. ------------------------- JOIN THE SOCIETY WHICH CAME OUT IN PROPOSAL FOR A ROCKET TO THE MOON -- BEFORE, Atomic Power! For twenty years we have led the minds of men into the acceptance of the idea of inter-spacial exploration. JOIN now and assist us in seeing to it that CIVILIANS of the U.S. have a hand in their nation's ROCKET TO THE MOON PROJECT! $3.00 per year. U.S. Rocket Society, Inc. Box 29 Glen Ellyn, Ill. ------------------------- 92 - RADIATION IN AIR MAY CAUSE 'SPRING FEVER', SAYS RESEARCHER Radioactive particles from atomic bomb explosions, drifting in the atmosphere, could cause a world-wide 'spring fever' all year round, according to a theory advanced by Arthur Louis Joquel II, atomic researcher. Writing in the August 19 issue of The Atomic Age, Joquel points out that a few years ago a French scientist, M. Herbert Carrigue, made tests to show that an increase of radiation in the air during spring months was responsible for the traditional laziness felt at that time. The radioactive clouds recently reported by scientists over various parts of the world and believed to be caused by the atomic bomb tests, might affect people in a similar manner, the article states. Infinitesimal amounts of radioactive matter, while not harmful to life, could cause lack of energy and general listlessness if absorbed by the human system, Joquel believes. He suggests that tests be made on plants and animals, as well as man, to determine whether any such reactions are taking place. [Written in script vertically "This was a release I made up and sent to all the local papers. None of them published it." Signed Arthur.]