Interview covers 1962 to 1966. Early years of the Journal of Quantum Electronics (JQE) under joint editorship of Kingston and Glenn Wade. Editorial policies. Relation to other journals, especially Applied Optics. Attitudes towards JQE of the sponsoring Professional Groups on Electron Devices and on Microwave Theory and Technology. Editorial policy on publication of conference reports. The Department of Defense (DOD) special group on optical masers which Kingston chaired, 1962-1966, and which coordinated the contracting efforts of various DOD agencies.