Approach - Vol 2 No 10 - 1960 01

Magazine Overview

Title: APPROACH
Issue: Vol. 2, No. 10
Date: January, 1960
Publisher: Sagittarius Publishers, Pretoria, South Africa
Editor: Edgar Sievers

APPROACH is a monthly review focused on 'Man in Life and Space'. This issue, dated January 1960, covers philosophical concepts of life and death, theories on space propulsion, and messages from key figures in the UFO community. The magazine is published as a non-profit, Peace and Brotherhood Programme publication and announces its impending cessation.

Contents

The issue features several articles and messages:

• Death is Part of the Great Dream: Explores the nature of life, dreams, and death, suggesting that physical life is a dream state and that consciousness continues beyond death.
• Time's Up!: An announcement from the editor regarding the winding down of his work and the upcoming end of the magazine's publication.
• GA's New Year Message: A letter from George Adamski reflecting on the past year and looking forward to advancements in space exploration and contact.
• Cosmic Forces, Gravity & Space Ship Propulsion (I): An article presenting the theories of Ray Holden on electrostatic forces and their role in space flight and the mechanics of the cosmos.

Death is Part of the Great Dream

This article begins by exploring the idea that life itself might be a dream, implying that a 'Real Thing' exists on a different level. It questions how we perceive our daily, tangible life as a dream, especially when nightly dreams feel unreal. The author suggests that beyond our ordinary experience, much more happens in an 'Invisible Realm'. This realm is described as being like a vast water table, fundamental and sustaining, with our tangible lives being merely a reflection. Consequently, death is presented not as an end, but as a small part of this larger dream, with 'LIFE REAL' continuing indefinitely.

Time's Up!

In this section, the editor, Edgar Sievers, announces that due to business pressures, he must curtail his work, including the George Adamski Visit project and specific plans for the Africa Region Liaison Group. He has been seeking a successor but has not yet found someone to take over. He informs subscribers that their second subscription year ends in March, and this will be the last issue of APPROACH. He reflects that while two years is a short time for a magazine, especially a one-man operation, APPROACH aimed to be more than just a UFO magazine, hoping it will live on in its readers' lives.

GA's New Year Message: Many Changes to Come in 1960

George Adamski, in a letter from December, expresses gratitude for the past year, calling 1959 the most successful year since space visitors began arriving. He highlights his 100% successful tour in June and the positive results stemming from it. Adamski praises the cooperation received and notes that the 'Brothers' (presumably extraterrestrial visitors) are satisfied with the progress made. He anticipates even greater results in 1960, mentioning learning from lunar and satellite observations. He boldly predicts that by the end of 1960, humans might have people on the moon and possibly be visiting other planets. While acknowledging potential sorrow, he also foresees much joy and emphasizes the strengthening of friendship between Earth's peoples and the 'Brothers'. He calls for closer cooperation to help humanity understand itself and others, aiming for 'peace on Earth, good will toward all men'. He concludes by stating that progress, though sometimes slow, is being made.

Cosmic Forces, Gravity & Space Ship Propulsion (I)

This article presents the theories of Ray Holden, a UFOloger from Auckland, New Zealand. Holden posits that all heavenly bodies carry vast electrostatic charges, and that gravity itself is an electrostatic force. He theorizes that space craft would need to generate an antigravitational electrostatic force to achieve free flight, repelling from Earth's charge. Directional control would be managed by electromagnetic coils. Holden believes that UFOs achieve their fantastic flight performances through this method. He suggests that once gravity is overcome, the effects of 'G' forces and atmospheric friction would be nullified due to a cushioning zone of charged particles. He also suggests that these flying objects use electromagnetic power for control and ionic power for propulsion in space. He views scout ships, like those described by Adamski, as highly charged electrostatic machines not capable of inter-planetary travel due to charging rate limitations.

Holden further elaborates that gravity is a minute portion of the radiating energy from heavenly bodies, which possess vast, incomprehensible 'potential' energy. He suggests gravity may be made up of many differing frequencies, explaining why anti-gravity has been difficult to create. He proposes that electrostatic electrons have a higher energy state than electromagnetic ones, forming the basis of the repulsive force that maintains celestial equilibrium. He believes that mankind will master space flight not with rockets, but with electrostatic shields of charged particles to protect against cosmic rays and radiation. He states that all heavenly bodies are in an equilibrium state due to their similar electrostatic charges, repelling each other in a 3-dimensional, universal manner that maintains solar universes and their orbits.

Holden's ideas are connected to Ancient Occult Science, suggesting that all perceived phenomena are 'Effects' of underlying causes that transcend our perception. He argues that we can only approach these causes by moving beyond purely perceptive understanding to a higher, 'Living and Life-Endowed Man' perspective. He posits that all forms and forces, from a fly to the Gods, embody higher impulses and aspects of the 'One Life'. He concludes that all are interdependent, and disharmony at any level affects the whole system, including the planet and humanity.

Space Ship Field News

This section briefly reports on minor UFO sightings in December and January. A notable event in Natal involved a big light that travelled and audibly 'exploded'. More concretely, an insurance company manager observed a silver, cigar-shaped object over Port Elizabeth moving at high speed at approximately 20,000 feet, which then disappeared rapidly without noise.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of APPROACH revolve around the nature of reality, consciousness, and the potential for advanced technology and extraterrestrial contact. The magazine consistently explores philosophical questions about life, death, and the universe, often through the lens of UFO phenomena and spiritual or esoteric concepts. The editorial stance, as evidenced by the content and the editor's closing remarks, is one of seeking deeper understanding beyond conventional scientific paradigms, emphasizing interconnectedness and the potential for human evolution through contact and new knowledge. The magazine's non-profit, Peace and Brotherhood Programme affiliation suggests a focus on universal harmony and understanding.