The arrangement lasted for seven months , after which Norton asked Pohl to return as his assistant .
Instead of replacing Pohl , Popular assigned editor - in - chief Alden H. Norton to add the magazines to his responsibilities .
The arrangement lasted for seven months , after which Alden H. Norton asked Pohl to return as Pohl 's assistant .
Instead of replacing Pohl , Popular assigned editor - in - chief Alden H. Norton to add the magazines to his responsibilities .