Jerry Shelton

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7 Quotations from Jerry Shelton

braintape n.	1946 J. Shelton Battle of the Brains in Thrilling Wonder Stories Spring 13/2 This is an electronic brain-tape message…. Do not be alarmed.
Earthian n. 1	1947 J. Shelton You Are Forbidden! in Thrilling Wonder Stories June 94/1 Grand Terminus, Earth—calling New Paris, Mars. Reservation Twenty-six B. Doctor Jules Craig, Earthian, awaiting transport, Booth Two-Seventeen to New Paris.
Earthian n. 2	1944 J. Shelton Culture in Astounding Science-Fiction Sept. 51/2 The native walked over to Benton and said in perfect Earthian ‘Well…I didn’t think I looked that surprised.’
Earthian adj.	1947 J. Shelton You Are Forbidden! in Thrilling Wonder Stories June 93/2 Sending you patient, Earthian rank of Younger, Ben Bradbury. Would run case myself but since he is friend, feel he has been too close to me for that.
gyrocab n.	1947 J. Shelton You Are Forbidden! in Thrilling Wonder Stories June 94/1 The sudden whine of the vanes of the gyrocab as it began to drop toward the landing-stage snapped him back to the present, and its new problems. He gradually pulled himself together as he saw Grand Terminus swell and expand in size beneath him. He felt the landing gear bump. He climbed out, paid the cabbie and walked to the information desk presenting his reservation for transport.
humanoid adj.	1944 J. Shelton Culture in Astounding Science-Fiction Sept. 46/1 I admit that it is decidedly a departure from the norm for a humanoid race to not appear interested in gainful trade—or acceptance of gifts.
universe-wide adj.	1945 J. Shelton Devils from Darkonia in Thrilling Wonder Stories Spring 19/1 I assure you we are a reputable Universe-wide concern.