Cosmic News - No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: COSMIC NEWS
Volume: 1
Issue: NO. 1
Date: Undetermined (likely mid-1950s based on content)
Publisher: Not specified
Country: USA
Language: English

This inaugural issue of Cosmic News presents a collection of articles and discussions centered around flying saucers and related phenomena. The editor, Roy Newrg, introduces the publication with a mix of news, questions, and articles, aiming to inform the public about UFO sightings and theories.

Editorial: The Effect of a Lecture

The editorial discusses the impact of flying saucer lectures, noting that while many attend out of curiosity, the lectures often lead to a serious engagement with the topic. It suggests that the common advice given at these lectures is to consult religious leaders or encourage newspapers to publish more saucer sightings. The editor questions why religious leaders would be involved but encourages readers to attend lectures to find out, observing that many businessmen are actively promoting these events.

Network News

This section includes a story about a 1954 television program that featured a man claiming to have spoken to a Venusian. The man was offered a chance to live on Venus, and when asked by newspapermen if he would take a lie detector test, he agreed. The test reportedly did not agree with his claims, but it was later found that the lie detector was out of order. The story concludes with the man's wife finding a note stating "Venus, no one has ever found any trace of this man."

Another piece, "Fantastic Films," advises readers not to take science fiction films too seriously, as many rumors are built upon them. It dismisses sensationalized depictions of aliens and claims that stories of things found dead in saucers are unsubstantiated.

The section also outlines submission guidelines for subscribers, emphasizing that all incidents must be completely true and that full names and addresses are required for publication.

Flying Saucers Over Washington D.C. (First of Two Parts)

This article details several alleged flying saucer sightings over Washington D.C. in July 1952. On July 20th, radar detected seven round objects appearing at 12:45 A.M. in clear weather. The objects initially moved very fast before slowing to approximately 100 mph. Both radar scopes showed the same readings, and nearby radar stations confirmed the sightings. The objects circled the Capital and White House, triggering an air defense alert due to the prohibited airspace. The article speculates that these were not enemy aircraft due to their origin and maneuverability.

• Subsequent public sightings include:
• August 20, 1952: A strange blip traveling at approximately 4000 miles per hour was observed on radar at Congarll air base.
• July 29 (year not specified, likely 1952): A mysterious disk was seen moving at amazing speeds at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Jets sent to investigate quickly disappeared.
• July 26, 1952: A red light appeared after sunset near Key West, Florida, and was chased by a navy destroyer at sea.

The article encourages readers to "JOIN THE GROUND OBSERVER COR."

Questions & Answers

• This section addresses common questions about flying saucers:
• Size: Saucers range in size, with some as large as 50 feet in diameter.
• Inhabitants: Martians or Venusians may be on Earth, possibly in disguise.
• Speed: Craft have been timed at 7,200 miles per hour and up.
• Reason for Visit: Saucers might be afraid of Earth's atomic tests and wars.
• Origin: Evidence points to Mars and Venus, and possibly all planets.
• Distance: Mars is 35 million miles away, and Venus is 44 million miles away at their closest points.
• Appearance and Language: Extraterrestrials would likely look similar to humans to blend in and have mastered human language for communication.
• Hostility: They are considered friendly, as they have not intentionally harmed humans, and even when fired upon by planes, they did not retaliate.
• Number: Sightings have reported up to 284 saucers.

The Facts Behind the Captain Mantell Story

This article presents a controversial account of the Captain Mantell incident, suggesting the government is concealing the truth to prevent public panic. It claims that Captain Mantell chased a saucer that ran on an undiscovered magnetic power, which caused his plane to crash. The author refutes the official explanation that Mantell chased the planet Venus, arguing that Venus could not make radical turns or be visible at that altitude and location. The article highlights that the incident near Fort Knox, Kentucky, was observed by two hundred people.

Saucers in Australia (Condensed from Magazine)

A brief account describes an incident on a ranch in Australia owned by a man named Hall. While observing his livestock, Hall heard a whirring sound and saw six bluish-white objects. The article notes that this is continued on page 8.

Here Are a Few Facts

This section reports on a meeting at the Cleveland Ohio library attended by 350-400 people, where a speaker named Mr. Aryes discussed flying saucers. Aryes explained that our sun is one of countless stars with planets, and many galaxies exist, suggesting numerous inhabited planets with diverse races. He mentioned that the first saucers were sighted about nine years prior by an airforce pilot who described them as bluish-white and following him for 35 minutes. Seven types of flying saucers are on record. Aryes recounted an airforce pilot's observation of saucers traveling at the same pace, with one smaller one joining them, changing color from bluish-white to red. He also mentioned a large saucer from which six smaller ones emerged, flying in a V formation. The airforce reportedly investigated the "little green man" theory and found it untrue.

The article then delves into a conspiracy theory about the airforce's handling of UFO information, suggesting three branches:
1. One branch is paid to print propaganda in newspapers.
2. Another branch attempts to discredit the UFO phenomenon, claiming it's over or imaginary.
3. A third branch, which has more power, believes in the reality of flying saucers and has factual data, including radar confirmations. Aryes stated that UFOs are not imagination or reflections, as they appear on radar and can be seen by astronomers with telescopes.

The article concludes by asserting that flying saucers are interplanetary secrets and that if Russia claims them, the airforce will reveal its proof. The narrative is continued from page 7 to page 8.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, government secrecy surrounding these phenomena, and the nature of extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a belief in the reality of flying saucers, encouraging readers to seek information and question official narratives. There is a strong emphasis on presenting alleged facts and eyewitness accounts, while also cautioning against sensationalism from science fiction. The publication seems to position itself as a source of alternative information on UFOs, challenging conventional explanations and suggesting a cover-up by authorities.