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Jinx, v. 1, issue 2, whole no. 2, March 1942

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JINX--                                page 3
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A Declaration of War!
   by the editor
    It seems that in modern practice, it is not ethical to declare war, but just to be different we'll break this modern contrivance.  We'll not hide behind pen-names, or puppets, for when we slug a guy, we wantg him to know who's fist it is that's messin' up his countenance.  Now that we're understood, Mr. H. C. Koenig, let this serve as declaration of war!  let's start feudin'.
     The reasons?  Well, we've just become so sick and disgusted of the Hisser's tactics, his comments, his childish attacks, and his chest-poundings, that we can't stand it any longer.  I think that these are reasons enough.
     As I sally forth for my first attack, I feel somewhat like a small sloop that's attacking a frigate.  And that's my impression of others who have done battle with the Hisser.  They sail near to him, try to cripple him with one broadside and then retire as his powerful guns answer. Well, I can't sink him with one blast; it'll take a continous number of broadsides and well-placed shots. But — he won't stop me with one blast as he has stopped others. He'll probably shatter me, tear my masts down, but s'elp'me, my flag'll always wave and so long as there's one gun to shoot, I won't give up. Courage, you may say. Hell no! Just plain determination to do away with something that disgusts me.
     Let's first take up the Hisser's attack on the use of the word 'hiss' in s-f and fantasy magazines. Why should he choose this word in the first place? Isn't it equally possible to snarl words or to sneer 'em? Just try it and find out. But I might be giving away secrets. He'll most probably turn to these after all of the authors have been embarrassed into the disuse of 'hiss'.  
Koenig accuses Ackerman of being publicity seeker.  I refer you the last paragraph with a smile.  And why should be turn to Amazing and Fantastic Adventures to conduct his search for that word?  The reason is clearly seen, for with a mere flipping of the pages of an issue of AMAZING, one might find any number of 'hisses".  Why not go thru ASTOUNDING?  I am positive that there are hisses there, for I have seen 'em.  But it would require a bit of brainwork to go through ASTOUNDING and pick out the errors and Hisser well, or you know how it is.
And we might mention the time time in Vol. II, No. 1 March, '41 of READER AND COLLECTOR in which he spelled Donald A. Wellheim's name as Wohlheim.  Tak, tak.  Watch your reputIf the Mation , Hisser  Well, or you know how it is.
 From March, 1941 R  & C  "But seriously, Joseph, my lad, if you mean  to imply that I"m wasting my time reading the science-fiction magazines and fan magazines.  I will agree with you almost 100 per cent."  Unqoute .  Now that we know where we stand, Hisser, the back door is always open.   And POyou.
From March, 1941 R & C  " Better watch your expert sibilators more closely, Editors Wollheim; otherwise, I'll keep riding you"  
Oh go on, Hisser!  How can a jackass ride a human being?
From March, 1941  R & C "I am sure we will all rest easily tonight tonight, now that we  know just who bummed a ride from who."  (( Referring to a FANTASY NEWS clearance of an ambiguous statement in  #114.)) Ho-hum.  And yet, Hisser, ol' boy, you must want to point out other peoples' errors.
From March, 1941 R & C  " The brood of Cthulhu destroyed forever!?  Anybody want to take a bet on that one? "  Nope, Hisser, I won't take you up on that, 'cause there's no surviving member .  Want me to give you a hint ?
From June, 1941 H& C  "(If the Mrs. is listening I don't mean it.)" " Cheez, we can just imagine Hisser running around the house criticizing the Mrs.  when she uses one iota of a cupful too much flour.  If we wanted to be awful cruel, we'd say "oh you unlucky woman", but we won't be that brutal.
From March, 1941 R & C ( Notes and Queries)  " A nonsensical sheet called THE BURPOCRATIC BULLETIN; only Shroyer, the author, knows what it's all about and even he probably don't care."  Come on , Hisser, 'ol man, catch up with the times.  It used to be right to say "he don't", but I'm positive that modern grammar books don't allow it.
From June, 1941 R & C ((In answer to a letter to queens Science Fiction League  FANTASY NEWS, Vol. 6 No. 11))   " Shades of Baron Munschausen.  Supreme had

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JINX-- page 3 ______ A Declaration of War! by the editor It seems that in modern practice, it is not ethical to declare war, but just to be different we'll break this modern contrivance. We'll not hide behind pen-names, or puppets, for when we slug a guy, we wantg him to know who's fist it is that's messin' up his countenance. Now that we're understood, Mr. H. C. Koenig, let this serve as declaration of war! let's start feudin'. The reasons? Well, we've just become so sick and disgusted of the Hisser's tactics, his comments, his childish attacks, and his chest-poundings, that we can't stand it any longer. I think that these are reasons enough. As I sally forth for my first attack, I feel somewhat like a small sloop that's attacking a frigate. And that's my impression of others who have done battle with the Hisser. They sail near to him, try to cripple him with one broadside and then retire as his powerful guns answer. Well, I can't sink him with one blast; it'll take a continous number of broadsides and well-placed shots. But — he won't stop me with one blast as he has stopped others. He'll probably shatter me, tear my masts down, but s'elp'me, my flag'll always wave and so long as there's one gun to shoot, I won't give up. Courage, you may say. Hell no! Just plain determination to do away with something that disgusts me. Let's first take up the Hisser's attack on the use of the word 'hiss' in s-f and fantasy magazines. Why should he choose this word in the first place? Isn't it equally possible to snarl words or to sneer 'em? Just try it and find out. But I might be giving away secrets. He'll most probably turn to these after all of the authors have been embarrassed into the disuse of 'hiss'. Koenig accuses Ackerman of being publicity seeker. I refer you the last paragraph with a smile. And why should be turn to Amazing and Fantastic Adventures to conduct his search for that word? The reason is clearly seen, for with a mere flipping of the pages of an issue of AMAZING, one might find any number of 'hisses". Why not go thru ASTOUNDING? I am positive that there are hisses there, for I have seen 'em. But it would require a bit of brainwork to go through ASTOUNDING and pick out the errors and Hisser well, or you know how it is. And we might mention the time time in Vol. II, No. 1 March, '41 of READER AND COLLECTOR in which he spelled Donald A. Wellheim's name as Wohlheim. Tak, tak. Watch your reputIf the Mation , Hisser Well, or you know how it is. From March, 1941 R & C "But seriously, Joseph, my lad, if you mean to imply that I"m wasting my time reading the science-fiction magazines and fan magazines. I will agree with you almost 100 per cent." Unqoute . Now that we know where we stand, Hisser, the back door is always open. And POyou. From March, 1941 R & C " Better watch your expert sibilators more closely, Editors Wollheim; otherwise, I'll keep riding you" Oh go on, Hisser! How can a jackass ride a human being? From March, 1941 R & C "I am sure we will all rest easily tonight tonight, now that we know just who bummed a ride from who." (( Referring to a FANTASY NEWS clearance of an ambiguous statement in #114.)) Ho-hum. And yet, Hisser, ol' boy, you must want to point out other peoples' errors. From March, 1941 R & C " The brood of Cthulhu destroyed forever!? Anybody want to take a bet on that one? " Nope, Hisser, I won't take you up on that, 'cause there's no surviving member . Want me to give you a hint ? From June, 1941 H& C "(If the Mrs. is listening I don't mean it.)" " Cheez, we can just imagine Hisser running around the house criticizing the Mrs. when she uses one iota of a cupful too much flour. If we wanted to be awful cruel, we'd say "oh you unlucky woman", but we won't be that brutal. From March, 1941 R & C ( Notes and Queries) " A nonsensical sheet called THE BURPOCRATIC BULLETIN; only Shroyer, the author, knows what it's all about and even he probably don't care." Come on , Hisser, 'ol man, catch up with the times. It used to be right to say "he don't", but I'm positive that modern grammar books don't allow it. From June, 1941 R & C ((In answer to a letter to queens Science Fiction League FANTASY NEWS, Vol. 6 No. 11)) " Shades of Baron Munschausen. Supreme had