[April 2, 1970] Being Human (May-June 1970 IF)

by David Levinson Counting coups March saw not one, but two attempts to overthrow the established government in smaller countries. One failed, but the other looks like it may have succeeded. Cyprus is the island south of Turkey, west of Syria, north of Egypt Cyprus is a troubled nation. The populace is divided between those … Continue reading [April 2, 1970] Being Human (May-June 1970 IF)

[February 18, 1970] Time Trap, This Perfect Day, Whisper from the Stars, and The Incredible Tide

[We've saved the best for last this month—one of these books is sure to be a pick for the Galactic Stars.  Read on about this remarkable quartet of science fiction tales…] by Jason Sacks Time Trap, by Keith Laumer Sometimes a back cover blurb sells a book. “ABE LINCOLN IN AFRICA?” the cover reads in … Continue reading [February 18, 1970] Time Trap, This Perfect Day, Whisper from the Stars, and The Incredible Tide

[January 14, 1970] Root Rot (February 1970 Venture)

by David Levinson A less perfect union Unions have been a positive for workers. They’re why we have the 40-hour work week, overtime pay, paid time off, why blue collar workers are able to buy a house, not to mention not owing their soul to the company store; I’m old enough to remember when none … Continue reading [January 14, 1970] Root Rot (February 1970 Venture)

[December 2, 1969] Communication Breakdown (January 1970 IF)

[New to the Journey?  Read this for a brief introduction!] by David Levinson Free press American readers and those who follow American politics are no doubt well aware of President Nixon’s speech on the “Vietnamization” of the war in Indo-China. All three national networks carried the speech, of course, and followed it up with analysis … Continue reading [December 2, 1969] Communication Breakdown (January 1970 IF)

[August 22, 1969] Peake District: New Worlds September 1969

by Fiona Moore Hello! I’m taking over the New Worlds reviews from Mark Yon, which is a little intimidating, but I hope I’ll be able to live up to his excellent legacy. On the UK Star Trek broadcast front, I missed “Mudd’s Women” due to having to take a work trip to Glasgow, but “A … Continue reading [August 22, 1969] Peake District: New Worlds September 1969

[July 31, 1969] Stranger than fiction (August 1969 Analog)

by Gideon Marcus Dip in Road A week has gone by since Mary Jo Kopechne, a 28 year-old worker on Robert F. Kennedy's campaign, lost her life.  Of course you've read the news.  She went to Martha's Vineyard for a reunion with other campaign workers, where she met the last surviving Kennedy brother, Teddy.  According … Continue reading [July 31, 1969] Stranger than fiction (August 1969 Analog)

[June 30, 1969] Anywhere but here (July 1969 Analog)

by Gideon Marcus Scenes from abroad And so, our longest Japan trip to date has wrapped up.  We're still developing the many rolls of film we took, but here are some highlights from our vacation that included the cities Fukuoka, Amagi, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo: Nanami and The Young Traveler zoom down a slide … Continue reading [June 30, 1969] Anywhere but here (July 1969 Analog)

[March 2, 1969] Dreams and reality (April 1969 IF)

by David Levinson A different kind of colonialism When the Indian subcontinent gained independence, the Muslim and Hindu regions went their separate ways, contrary to the hopes of Gandhi. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced, and there have been several conflicts between India and Pakistan over the border. But there is another problem which … Continue reading [March 2, 1969] Dreams and reality (April 1969 IF)

[February 2, 1969] Winners and Losers (March 1969 IF)

by David Levinson A different civil rights struggle When Ireland gained independence in 1922, six predominantly Protestant counties in the north of the island opted to remain part of the United Kingdom, forming what is today known as Northern Ireland. In the almost 50 years since the partition, there have been tensions both between the … Continue reading [February 2, 1969] Winners and Losers (March 1969 IF)

[December 16, 1968] Adventure and eulogies (December Galactoscope)

by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Arthur Sellings Double Feature I was sad to read in last month’s Science Fiction Times of the death of Arthur Sellings at only 47. His is a name not well known enough outside of the UK. His story follows the standard pattern of many of the current crop of great SF … Continue reading [December 16, 1968] Adventure and eulogies (December Galactoscope)