CIVILIAN SAUCER INTELLIGENCE OF NEW YORK

Magazine Overview

This document is a publication from the CIVILIAN SAUCER INTELLIGENCE OF NEW YORK (CSI), identified as Publication #6 and News Letter No. O, covering the Summer and Fall of 1955. It is priced at 10 cents and serves as a report to its members. The publication includes announcements for upcoming meetings, reports on past meetings, and a statement of CSI's purposes, activities, and policy.

Key Articles and Reports

Member Meeting and Guest Speaker

On July 30, Marilyn Feifer (now Mrs. Louis Shaw), a prime organizer of CSI, hosted a gathering at her home in Port Washington, Long Island. Among the guests was J. Gordon Vaeth, who had spoken at CSI's June 3 meeting. The event provided an opportunity to discuss UFOs at length.

UFO Activity and CSI Research

The newsletter addresses the perception of a lull in UFO activity, stating that while national press coverage may be minimal, reports are still being received by the Wright-Patterson Air Intelligence Center at a rate of one to two per day. CSI lacks funds for a news clipping service to fully gauge national press coverage but notes a recent pickup in activity. The Research Section has been busy cataloging and indexing cases. Isabel Davis has continued card cataloging, and Ted Bloecher has organized CSI clippings and personal sightings. Nearly 1400 cases have been indexed, with the total expected to exceed 2000.

Foreign UFO Accounts

Artur Isenberg, a friend of CSI, provided a significant number of foreign accounts from Europe concerning saucer activity in the fall of 1954. Translated by Victoria de Cervantes and Lex Mebane, these original materials offer a different perspective than U.S. newspapers, which often treated such stories humorously. The European accounts detail numerous alleged landings and testimonies from witnesses about small, humanoid creatures, whose behavior is described as mysterious and seemingly idiotic, lending a unique quality of credibility to these reports.

European and South American Incidents

Following the European accounts, similar but more alarming South American incidents are discussed. At least four well-documented cases involved innocent victims being attacked by hairy midgets with superhuman strength. Details are provided in the APRO Bulletins from November 1954, January 1955, and April 1955. The newsletter also mentions the sighting of "luminous little green men" in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on August 21st, which is considered probably true, and a sighting of little men in Georgia on July 2 by Mrs. Symmonds of Cincinnati.

Major Publications and Personalities

The newsletter mentions Major Donald E. Keyhoe's upcoming book, "The Flying Saucer Conspiracy," to be published by Holt on November 28. The publication date was delayed due to new information. Jim Moseley, CSI's 1954-55 president, has traveled to South America and may share his experiences with members upon his return.

Scientific Investigation and CSI's Work

CSI hosted an anonymous distinguished astronomer who, despite general prejudice against saucers in his field, was impressed by CSI's work. He stated that no truly scientific investigation of saucers has been conducted by any agency, governmental or otherwise. He found CSI's efforts enlightening and expressed a favorable view of their work.

Field Work and Media Appearances

Ted Bloecher visited Cincinnati from August 27-29, meeting with Leonard Stringfield, Director of CRIFO. Cincinnati was experiencing a high level of UFO activity at the time, and Bloecher was able to verify several cases described in CRIFO's publication, "Orbit."

On September 24, Ted Bloecher and Warren Siegmond discussed flying saucers and CSI's work on Barry Gray's radio program on WMCA. Unfortunately, CSI did not receive advance notice to inform its members.

Public Lectures and Outreach

CSI officials delivered lectures: Marty Meyerson addressed the Kiwanis Club of Cambria Heights, Long Island, on September 13, and was invited back for a subsequent meeting. On October 14, Ted Bloecher spoke to the Social-Scientific Society of New York, an organization founded in 1870, criticizing an inadequate review of flying-saucer books in "The Saturday Review."

Organizational Needs and Future Meetings

CSI is preparing for its fall series of meetings. Marty Meyerson, the Secretary-Treasurer, is leaving for an extended vacation, and Lex Mebane has assumed responsibility for the business end of meetings. The organization is seeking assistance from members and friends for tasks such as typing envelopes, correspondence, and taking minutes. CSI has made good contacts and anticipates outstanding meetings with informative speakers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this CSI publication are the ongoing nature of UFO activity despite perceived lulls, the importance of diligent research and cataloging of sightings, the value of international UFO reports, and the organization's efforts in public outreach through lectures and media appearances. The editorial stance is one of serious inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, advocating for scientific investigation and countering public skepticism or dismissive media coverage. CSI positions itself as a credible source of information and research in the field.