Cosmic News - No 09

Magazine Overview

Title: cosmic news
Issue: No. 9
Date: April - May (1957)
Publisher: Cosmic News
Country: USA

This issue of "cosmic news" delves into the complex and often conspiratorial intersections between UFO phenomena, alleged secret societies, and global power structures. It presents a worldview where UFOs are not merely unexplained aerial phenomena but are deeply intertwined with a hidden agenda for global control.

Saucerdom & The International Bankers - Book Review

The lead article, "Saucerdom & The International Bankers," reviews a book by Mr. G. W. Van Tassel, highlighting his assertion that certain saucer organizations are designed by a "hush-hush group" to discredit authentic UFO contacts. The article posits that the "International Bankers," identified with the "Illuminati" and led by "Satan," have conquered the world and plan to openly rule. It draws heavily from Wm. Quy Carr's book, "Red Fog Over America," which describes the Illuminati as a powerful, wealthy, and secretive group that uses "Atheistic-materialism" to lure people away from God. Their goal is a "One World Government" and "The Despotism of Satan." The article claims the Illuminati manipulate various groups, including those involved in saucer research, and use tactics like promoting internationalism, communism, and capitalism to achieve their aims. It also touches upon the alleged use of aluminum and fluoride to poison people, linking this to the Illuminati's infiltration efforts since 1914.

Key Themes and Arguments

The Illuminati Conspiracy

The core argument presented is that a clandestine group, the Illuminati, controls global events and seeks to establish a totalitarian "One World Government." This group is described as being composed of wealthy and influential individuals who worship Satan and deliberately sow division among races, religions, and political factions to weaken humanity. They are accused of organizing "Atheistic-materialism" to undermine faith in God and are actively working to discredit genuine UFO contacts.

UFOs as a Tool or Sign

UFOs are presented in various contexts: as potential vehicles for "Angels of God" (as per Jesus's words), as part of the Illuminati's machinations, or as evidence of advanced "intelligent activity in outer space." The article suggests that the "space people" are akin to Jesus's Angels and that their "flying saucers" are machines for them. It also references the "Red Fog" propaganda and the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion" as tools used by the Illuminati.

The "Red Fog Over America" and its Implications

Wm. Quy Carr's "Red Fog Over America" is a central reference, detailing how "money barons" use an "agentur" of men and women worldwide to establish a "One World Government." The book aims to expose the "diabolical conspiracy of Satan against the Omnipotence of Almighty God." It claims that the Illuminati have infiltrated all levels of society, including governments and religious institutions, and have historically caused divisions and atrocities within Christianity.

Buck Nelson's Interplanetary Claims

Reverend Leon C. LeVan addresses the claims of Buck Nelson, who asserted a Christmas Day "trip" in an inter-planetary spaceship in 1956. Nelson allegedly traveled to Colorado and back, meeting "Bucky of Venus" and "Bob Solomon." LeVan notes that while Nelson's previous claims about trips to Mars, Venus, and the Moon were met with skepticism, this "down-to-Earth" claim is verifiable and requires detailed questioning. The lack of media attention and any refusal to provide details are seen as potential signs of deliberate concealment.

The UFO Society of Cincinnati

Mrs. Catherine Carter Golden is introduced as the temporary chairman of the newly forming "UFO Society of Cincinnati." The group aims to provide information about UFOs and establish a circulating library of relevant books. Golden believes UFOs are significant indicators of "intelligent activity outside our Earth" and highlights the "confusion, controversy, startling revelations and censorship" surrounding the topic over the past decade since Kenneth Arnold's sighting.

The "Saucerian Theory"

A review of a book by Gray Barker, "The Saucerian Theory," suggests that if the book's claims are true, the author is in danger. The book reportedly details "the true story of what happened to certain researchers and investigators who found out where the saucers came from." It mentions "fire-breathing monsters" and "three men in black suits" who cause disappearances, implying that Barker knows too much and may have met a mysterious end.

Specific Sightings and Evidence

Page 4 includes a photograph from a Civil Defence skywatch tower in 1952, depicting an "object" sighting that reportedly interested the Air Force Filter Center. The object was seen approximately three miles west of the tower and was logged in the official records. The article dedicates this piece to Mr. Munsick of TNJUFOG, suggesting he lacks "understanding."

Religious and Philosophical Underpinnings

The issue frequently frames the conflict as one between God and Satan. It quotes biblical passages, particularly from II Thessalonians, to suggest that "flying saucers" are "machines for the angels" and that Jesus will return with "mighty angels" to "destroy the present system of things." The concept of "everlasting life" is contrasted with the limited lifespan of "threescore and ten," and the pursuit of "knowledge" is presented as key to obtaining this everlasting life.

Letters to the Editors and Cartoons

Letters to the Editors include a critique of John Pitt for attacking those who promote constructive ideas about UFOs, with the writer, Gay Betts (an artist), defending the "Silence Group" and the advanced nature of beings on "Flying Saucers." Another letter from Rev. Leon C. LeVan discusses Buck Nelson's claims. A cartoon by John Zeller humorously depicts a psychiatrist asking a patient about the date of an alien abduction.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of "cosmic news" strongly promotes a narrative of global conspiracy, with the Illuminati at its center, aiming to establish a Satanic "One World Government." UFOs are presented as a significant element within this conspiracy, either as tools of deception or as evidence of higher powers. The editorial stance is one of warning the public about these hidden forces and encouraging a spiritual awareness, often framed within a Christian context, to resist them. There is a clear distrust of established authorities and a belief that genuine truth is suppressed. The magazine positions itself as a source of this suppressed knowledge, urging readers to seek truth and be aware of the "diabolical conspiracy."