Have you ever wondered what would happen if man’s inventive genius should abandon space rocket construction for a more daring approach to the conquest of space? Suppose—just suppose—you could step into a matter-transmitting machine and be instantly teleported to Venus or Mars? Concede the possibility and bear in mind that a battle of political titans would have to be waged first, and we predict you won’t be able to lay this story down. For Sam Merwin Jr., with his customary brilliance, has actually dared to fire the opening gun.

The scientists were riding high in the saddle with U N backing. But it took a touch of genius to win the teleportation battle.