LETTERS

The views expressed here are those of the writers. ONE's readers cover a wide range of geographical, economic, age, and educational status. This department aims to express this diversity.

Dear Everyone:

Up till now, I've put off commenting on the art work in ONE, but the more I see of it, the better I appreciate it. The illustrations by EVE ELLOREE (and her covers) create more depth and show more sensitiveness with a few simple lines than any big, full color illustration in a "slick" magazine. Whatever you do, don't lose her!

The letter from Mr. F. of N.Y.C. in the August issue rather scorched me. He says he's been waiting for results from his past subscriptions, and I say, well, who isn't? He seems to forget there wouldn't be anything to subscribe to in the first place if it weren't for all your gratis work. He readily admits he could send you $10 to help get results from his subscriptions, but he won't because you've "missed the boat." Admittedly, ONE isn't the "ocean-liner" (48 pages) it was a few issues back, but even if it should ever become as humble as a small "raft" (a circular or something), well, anyway, he should be darn thankful for anything that's printed in his cause!

Dear Publishers:

MISS L. HUDSON, N. H.

I am enclosing a check for a subscription. A gift to a friend of mine. The balance of the check is a small gift to ONE. Will strive to do more in the future. Sorry I can't personally relieve you of all financial difficulties. Nothing would please me more. Don't know why anyone bothers to criticize. Whether I like everything in your magazine is not important. You're speaking for me in a way I could never accomplish and I am deeply grateful. After all, if everyone agreed there would be no need for such as ONE. I used to think how wonderful it would be to be recognized and respected like other people but never dreamed I would live to see that day. Thanks to ONE I think perhaps it is possible.

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MR. A.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Dear ONE:

I want to direct my praise of your staff and contributors, especially towards EVE ELLOREE who must be responsible for the "always good" art in ONE, and towards JODY SHOTWELL, whose stories are superb. They really send me!

Gentlemen:

MISS A. LAWRENCE, KANSAS

Enclosed is a money order covering two subscriptions. . . I spent this summer touring northern Europe by bicycle with an American Youth Hostels group. Because of my short stay in each city and impossibility of telephoning a post office box, I missed the groups in Brussels and Amsterdam, and the man in Paris was away at the time I was there. I did reach a gentleman in Hamburg but it was a brief visit for I was there overnight only. However, I had time to write ahead to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. There was no reply in Copenhagen, apparently the mails were slower than I expected ... Copenhagen is so fascinating in every way.

On my arrival in Stockholm I was tacted and taken to visit some of the members of the organization there. They were extremely friendly and hospitable in every way, and I so enjoyed my three days in their beautiful city that I am eager to return. As we parted they gave me some money and asked me to see that they receive a subscription to ONE. It's a small return for their kindness; that's why I am especially anxious that there be no errors.

Again in Oslo I had a wonderful reception! There I met only three of the group but I was most cordially treated and made lasting friends. They gave me a pin used by their organization and spoke hopefully of having the symbol adopted by others and the ICSE. Both groups told me that very few foreigners bother to go out of their way to visit them-perhaps this is why they were so genuinely glad to see me. I will never forget the wonderful people I met everywhere

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