TV's in

Outer Space

by Tecla (38-M-2 FPE)

As our FPE movement and magazine continues to grow, we all share in the confidence of our increasing numbers. More sisters mean additional opportunities to exchange ideas with others and thereby better under- stand ourselves. What TV has not shuddered through the frightening experience of solitude mixed with doubt, disgust and even despair?

The fact that we cling together indicates a strong desire to be accepted in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding that is truly unique. Certainly, it is difficult to imagine this attitude of acceptance existing very far beyond our immediate circle.

For this reason, I was particularly surprised to read of a fictional circumstance that could have been taken right from the pages of this magazine, The fact that it was discovered quite by accident in a quality book of high literary merit served to bolster my belief in the basic philosophy of our entire concept of why we are what we are. I am quoting the scene from the book be- cause it seems to me that since we are all so much a- like, there are others that will be strengthened by read- ing it as much as I was.

The book is "A Voyage To Arcturus" by David Lindsay published in 1963 by the MacMillian Company. While it might be classified as science fiction, it is

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