Trying to find old story: radio waves = angels carrying messages

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The forum discussion centers around identifying a short story from the 1960s that features radio wave communications interpreted as angels delivering messages. The original poster recalls the story possibly being published in a 1950s edition of Astounding Science Fiction magazine. The conversation references the 1950 film "The Next Voice You Hear," which shares thematic elements with the story in question. Ultimately, the original poster found the story they were searching for, but the specific title remains undisclosed.

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  • Familiarity with mid-20th century science fiction literature
  • Knowledge of the publication history of Astounding Science Fiction magazine
  • Understanding of thematic elements in speculative fiction
  • Awareness of classic science fiction films, particularly "The Next Voice You Hear"
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the publication history of Astounding Science Fiction magazine in the 1950s
  • Explore the themes of communication and spirituality in science fiction literature
  • Watch "The Next Voice You Hear" to analyze its narrative and thematic connections
  • Investigate other short stories from the 1960s that involve similar motifs
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Readers interested in classic science fiction, literary scholars, and enthusiasts of thematic analysis in speculative fiction will benefit from this discussion.

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I wonder if anyone could help me identify a short story I read back in the 1960s. It might have been in an old (1950s) copy of Astounding Science Fiction magazine.

I think the story involved a sea journey but the main thing I recall is that that radio wave communications was interpreted as angels carrying messages.`
 
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Steve4Physics said:
Thanks @jedishrfu . Unfortunately, that's not the story I had in mind. But I found it meanwhile.

[Moderator's note: edited due to copyright issues.]
Care to share? I'm interested!
 
Search for The Next Voice You Hear with google. There are snippets of scenes available on youtube.

and youtube has a version you can buy or rent.

 
I think its a good time to close this thread as no one has come forward with what the OP was looking for.
 

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