Cosmic News - No 04

Magazine Overview

Title: COSMIC NEWS
Issue: VOLUME I, NO. IV
Date: Undetermined, but likely from the 1950s based on content.
Co-Editors: R. H. Neuberger and R. R. Pierce.

This issue of COSMIC NEWS explores a variety of topics related to UFOs, psychical phenomena, and speculative science, with a particular focus on the Bridey Murphy case and its potential connections to extraterrestrial encounters.

The Bridey Murphy Case and Christianity

The lead article questions whether the Bridey Murphy case has any connection to flying saucers and if it supports the claims of Adamski and Angelucci. The author defends the sincerity of those involved in the Bridey Murphy case, suggesting it was not a hoax but presented in good faith. The article then attempts to explain how the case might have a basis in Christianity, drawing parallels between biblical descriptions of heaven and the concept of flying saucers. It interprets biblical passages about Jesus ascending on a cloud and returning in a similar manner, suggesting that 'heaven' could be a civilization in outer space. The concept of New Jerusalem is described as an outer-space civilization for the righteous. The author posits that the Bridey Murphy case might involve multiple 'terms' on Earth, akin to a penitentiary sentence, and that a broad interpretation of the Bible could link it to saucer phenomena.

Telepathy and Saucer Secrets

The magazine discusses telepathists who claim to read minds and wonders if they hold secrets about flying saucers or the mysterious 'Silence Group.' It mentions a TV personality, referred to as 'Mr. D.,' who claims to read minds and questions why those interested in saucers haven't sought his insights. The article suggests that if such individuals possess telepathy, they likely know world secrets, and that their answers could reveal if they are genuine or frauds. It is suggested that telepathists know almost every secret made in the world and that people whose minds have been read would believe the article's assertions.

Questions & Answers: Flying Saucers and Atomic Plants

A question is posed about how flying saucers locate secret atomic plants. The answer speculates that a race capable of interplanetary travel must have a strong reason for visiting Earth, possibly due to radiation from atomic bombs or a thorough observation of humanity. It is suggested that these beings might be among us, undetected, and could possess telepathy to read minds. Another possibility is that they intercept Earth's radio waves and TV broadcasts to gather information. The article concludes that they may have learned to master our language well.

Review: "You Do Take It With You" by R. DeWitt Miller

This section reviews R. DeWitt Miller's book, describing it as a highly interesting work on psychical phenomena, flying saucers, and the hereafter. The book reportedly covers encounters with the deceased, ghosts, and unseen forces. It includes a chapter on the sinking of the Titanic, termed a 'Psychic Explosion,' and offers a theory that ghosts are manifestations of another world's insulation becoming thin. Miller suggests that ghosts are not necessarily dead but very much alive. The review highlights Miller's conclusions, including that humans are 'deader' now than they will be after death, the existence of a second body, and the connection of flying saucers to 'angel's hair' and landing gear. Miller also proposes a theory that some saucers might be caused by seance materializations. The review mentions that the book discusses intelligent projects on Mars, such as the canals, and suggests that beings from Mars would have to be highly advanced.

Review: "The UFO Annual" by M. K. Jessup

"The UFO Annual" is presented as a long-awaited book for serious saucer researchers, compiling all of 1955's saucer sightings in one volume. It contains newspaper clippings from various sources, information on green fire balls, meteorites, 'Angels hair,' and flying saucers. The book reportedly includes findings that lead to the conclusion that 'space life does exist.' Contents include stories of little green men, letters from researchers, information on Earth's satellites, detailed accounts of sightings, newspaper articles, photographs of saucers, and reports from flying saucer publications. M. K. Jessup, the author, is also known for "The Case For The UFO" and the upcoming "The Expanding Case For The UFO." He is described as an explorer and instructor in Astronomy and Mathematics at the University of Michigan.

Visual Chart on Flying Saucers

A chart is announced, to be released by Mr. Keziah of Arlington, Virginia, measuring 22 by 36 inches. It will be printed in black ink on light blue paper and will contain pictures of UFO shapes, speeds, maneuvers, formations, sizes, altitudes, mission theories, colors, compositions, and features, including sketches of space people. The chart is intended for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts and will be distributed worldwide for $1.00.

Publications List

• The issue lists three publications related to flying saucer information:
• The Little Listening Post: $1.00 for 4 issues, described as containing many strange and interesting events.
• Stranger Than Fiction Digest: An introductory offer for UFO fans, requiring names and addresses of friends and 3¢ postage for mailing free copies.
• The Telonic Research Bulletin: Published quarterly for $2.00 per year, offering updates on saucer sightings and strange events.

COSMIC NEWS itself is printed six times per year with a subscription rate of $1.35 per year.

About the Asteroid Belt

An article discusses a newspaper hint about ice between Mars and Jupiter, suggesting it was once part of a planet. It mentions a handprint found in a meteor, speculating that it originated from the Asteroid Belt and implying that this region may have once hosted intelligent life. The author wonders about this civilization and if they visited Earth when it was primitive.

Time Travel and Advanced Civilizations

The issue explores the possibility of time travel and different dimensions, suggesting that saucers might disappear due to shifting timelines. It posits that time travel is possible and that objects from different time lines could exist around us, undetectable if they vibrate at a different frequency. The article questions the nature of human existence and time, suggesting we may not be as 'alive' as we think.

Intelligent Life on Mars

A Cleveland newspaper article is mentioned, suggesting intelligent life on Mars might be comparable to Earth's state a hundred years ago. The article implies fear in stating Mars is more advanced. Saucer books are also cited as evidence for intelligent life on Mars. A TV commentator is quoted as saying Mars is inhabited and that Mount Palomar has evidence, with pictures resembling those in a fictional movie showing white blotches along Martian canals as large cities.

The Bill of Facts: Interplanetary Saucers

This section addresses the belief that saucers are Earth-made. The author argues that proponents of this theory cannot explain many phenomena and dismiss historical sightings as literal interpretations or figments of imagination. The article counters that flying saucers are not mere illusions but solid and real. It asserts that Earthmen did not build the canals of Mars, Ezekiel's saucers, or have projects on the Moon two hundred years ago, nor did they write the Bible. The first book of Jessup is mentioned as containing a true diagram of a saucer sighting by Egyptians. The author concludes that saucers are interplanetary.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the investigation of UFO sightings and phenomena, the exploration of psychical and spiritual concepts (such as the afterlife, ghosts, and telepathy), and the questioning of conventional scientific and historical narratives. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, leaning towards the belief in extraterrestrial or interdimensional origins of flying saucers, and challenging skepticism. There is a clear advocacy for considering unconventional explanations and a critical view of dismissive attitudes towards UFO research.

This issue of "Flying Saucers" (Page 11-12) delves into speculative theories about Earth's history, extraterrestrial contact, and psychic phenomena.

Was the Garden of Eden Really on Earth? This section challenges the conventional belief that the Garden of Eden was located in the Fertile Crescent. It posits that if any of the numerous reported flying saucer sightings are authentic, it implies that Earthmen did not build them, raising questions about the true age of our current civilization. The article explores the possibility that the Garden of Eden was on a different planet, perhaps serving as a primitive origin for humanity or as an exile planet for beings opposing laws in outer space. It speculates that a portion of our population might have originated from a planet named Lucifer, located in the now-asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The text suggests that beings in outer space possess answers to many questions. It also touches upon the migration of people, including the idea that some Indians crossed the Bering Straits, but not all. A significant piece of evidence presented is the discovery of a man in Mexico who was fifteen thousand years old, suggesting a civilization existed in America around 13,000 B.C. This advanced civilization is further supported by findings related to the Andes Mountain range in South America, where a mass of ruins from a lost civilization dating back to 13,000 B.C. was found. This civilization was reportedly destroyed by the geological formation of the Andes, implying the Mexican man could have been a survivor.

Radio Messages from Venus The U.S. Navy has reportedly detected radio signals from Venus, which they believe might be artificial. The article notes that radio signals have also been received from Mars and Jupiter, hinting that high officials may possess knowledge of their origins.

Small Experiments to Try with Telepathy This section offers a simple method for attempting telepathic communication. It suggests a quiet, dark room setting where one person concentrates on a number or letter while the other attempts to receive the thought without distraction. The article claims this method has been successful with many people, with an average success rate of twelve percent.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The magazine consistently explores unconventional theories regarding ancient history, extraterrestrial intelligence, and unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be open to speculative interpretations of historical and scientific data, encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations for Earth's past and the possibility of life beyond our planet. The inclusion of practical experiments, like the telepathy exercise, suggests an interest in exploring psychic abilities alongside more conventional UFO research.