Columbus in '69

A Worldcon bid to host the 1969 Worldcon in Columbus, OH, but lost to St. Louis in 69. It was chaired by Larry Smith. Brian Burley, who moved to Lt. Louis during to bid to keep an eye on the rival St. Louis in 69 bid, was a member of the bid committee.

St. Louis in 69 had been identified with newer, modern fandom while Columbus in 69 had been identified with an older, more political side of fandom open antipathy between the bids was evident. There were unfounded rumors circulated that Columbus intended to have its own Exclusion Act, banning Ted White from attending.