Cosmos Express - Vol 1 No 07 - 1972

Magazine Overview

Title: COSMOS-EXPRESS
Issue: Vol. 1, No. 7
Date: October 1972
Price: 40¢

This issue of COSMOS-EXPRESS, published in October 1972, features a collection of reader contributions, reports on UFO and UAP sightings, and an astrological column. The cover displays stylized lettering for the magazine title and includes three illustrations of unidentified flying objects.

Reader's Voice

The 'Reader's Voice' section includes commentaries and questions from readers. One reader, A.B. from Québec, inquires about the source of information for the 'Cosmos In Brief' column and provides details about a 'fireball' sighting on August 10th, 1972, observed in the western United States and Canada, which travelled from Utah to Alberta and left a visible train for over an hour. Another reader, J. Howard from Toronto, discusses the symbolism of the 'Peace Sign,' suggesting that its meaning is subjective and that it carries more religious weight than the situation in Belfast. He also expresses a desire for humanity to 'grow up' and questions the need for childish symbols.

An editor's note clarifies that sources for the 'Cosmos In Brief' column included 'The New York Times,' 'The Montreal Star,' and 'The Observer, London.' It also mentions a six-page letter from A.B. about 'fireballs' and UFO reports, parts of which will be published in the next issue.

Caldwell Report

Patrick Caldwell's report highlights an 'American UFO review, SKYLOOK,' which noted a significant UFO 'flap' in the United States in September 1972. He also mentions Henri Bordeaux, a UFO investigator in Quebec, who predicted an approaching UFO 'flap' in Canada.

The report details several specific sightings:

• August 6th, 1972 (Jonquiere, Quebec): A boy and his sister reported seeing a large red light, described as pinkish, moving northeast. They heard a hiss or whistling sound as it passed. Later that evening, their mother saw a red light, and they observed a green and a white light on the object. A third UFO, similar to the second, appeared. The objects zigzagged and barrel-rolled. The UFO appeared to oscillate on its red central light axis and was illuminated by city lights.
• August 6th, 1972 (Jonquiere, Quebec): Ben V. reported a third observation at 12:30 AM of an object with similar characteristics to the earlier sighting, observed telescopically for over half an hour.
• August 18th, 1972 (Northern Quebec): Patrick observed a silent, slow-moving, bright-reddish ball of fire, which multiple witnesses, including the magazine's editors, also saw.
• August 20th, 1972 (Lac Bouchette, Quebec): A housewife saw a brilliantly white, luminous, circular object, about the size of a car's head-light, which remained immobile for about half an hour before moving away.
• August 21st, 1972 (Jonquiere, Quebec): Mr. and Mrs. A., along with Mr. B., witnessed a large luminous object that seemed to move, then turned off its lights and disappeared.
• September 2nd, 1972 (Quebec): Three youngsters used a Walkie Talkie to establish contact with an aerial phenomenon and received a decoded message: "UNDERSTOOD.... REAL. WAIT...."
• September 5th, 1972 (Laurentian Park to Jonquiere, Quebec): Five witnesses saw an unusual bright luminosity that dimmed and brightened, following their car for about 45 miles.
• September 14th, 1972 (Sydney, Australia): Over 300 people observed a mysterious shimmering spot in the sky, described as red on the bottom and white on top, appearing daily.

Astrology

The magazine introduces Dr. Howard Dale Hixson as its monthly astrologer. The section provides astrological forecasts for November 1972 for various zodiac signs, including Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. It offers advice on personal matters, finances, relationships, and potential challenges for each sign throughout the month. Daily astrological predictions for the first two weeks of November are also included.

Editorial

The editorial reflects on the author's personal journey from apprehension about 'humanoids' to a realization that there is no need for fear. The author recounts how reading books like "Incident At Exeter" and "Flying Saucer Occupants" initially caused sleepless nights and constant fear of extraterrestrial creatures. However, the birth of Cosmos-Express brought about a shift in perspective, leading to the realization that such fears were unfounded and that UFO organizations were numerous but often transient. The editorial also mentions the existence of over 250 UFO Investigation Committees in the USA and the compilation of a list of these organizations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO and UAP sightings, with a focus on witness accounts and reports from various geographical locations. The magazine also delves into the interpretation of symbols, as seen in the discussion of the 'Peace Sign.' The astrological section provides a regular feature, offering guidance based on celestial movements. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, while also aiming to demystify and reduce fear associated with the unknown, particularly concerning extraterrestrial life. The magazine encourages reader participation through its 'Reader's Voice' section.

This issue of UFOLOGY, published by COSMOS-EXPRESS, is dated 1971 and focuses on UFO cases reported in La Tuque, Quebec. The magazine presents a collection of eyewitness accounts and investigative details compiled by the Citizens of Cosmos's UFO Investigation Committee, with contributions from individuals like Mr. Roger Hamelin, Mrs. Pierrette Grenon, and Mr. Gilles Perron.

UFO Cases from La Tuque, 1971

The issue details numerous sightings throughout 1971:

• March 18th: An 18-year-old girl in La Tuque reported a self-luminous, oval-shaped object with a "blurred contour" and a "yellowish-gold" aura, noting it had a "little dome" on top.
• April 18th: A reference is made to Cosmos-Express, Volume 1, Number 2, page 5.
• May 2nd: Madame Deslisle Floriane, 64, described an oval, "egg-shaped", luminous object that appeared "transparent, with a fuzzy contour" and oscillated.
• May 7th: Hélène Leonard, 17, observed a "self-luminated star" moving west-north-west, described as round with fluctuating white, blue, and red lights.
• May 22nd: Witnesses saw a "ball of fire," described as "yellowish-gold," moving from the south and then westward.
• May 30th: A silver-grey, oval-shaped object with a "pipe-like protrusion" on its underside was seen by citizens and flew westward, disappearing behind mountains.
• June 12th: Eight people observed a luminous, cigar-shaped object stationary for three hours. Smaller "tiny glowing objects" were seen entering and exiting the main object.
• June 13th: Two youngsters saw a scintillating yellow-gold star that moved quickly from the southwest and disappeared behind mountains.
• June 16th (Jonquiere): Mr. Pierre Larouche reported an "elliptical" phenomena enswathed in a blinding glow of white light flying at a "very low altitude."
• June 22nd: Over a two-and-a-half hour period (11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.), seven strange objects were observed by three boys. These objects exhibited varied maneuvers, including rapid acceleration, U-turns, and crossing paths with B-52 aircraft.
• June 24th: Four "flying saucers," estimated at "50-feet diameter," were frequently seen, either dipping behind mountains or vanishing instantly.
• June 25th: Mr. Jacques Frigon and friends reported another five objects observed between midnight and 1 a.m.
• June 30th: A baseball team observed an "oval-shaped flying saucer" estimated at 100-feet in diameter with a "blurred contour," featuring a "brilliant white center" and "aluminium" nose, leaving "blue and red streaks of light."
• July 24th: A "flying saucer"-type object was observed at 3 p.m., appearing and disappearing seemingly from "nowhere."
• July 26th: Mr. Savard Laurentian reported a "flying saucer with a dome on top," described as "red and bluish when immobile" but changing to "blue and chrom" as it accelerated, leaving fire-red sparks.
• October 21st (Laurentian Park): Mr. Charles Cadou and his wife observed an "orange incandescent streak vertically descending from the sky." The object, a "round, orange disk," stopped hovering a few feet above trees, described as looking like "the setting sun." Another witness noted a "white nozzle" protruding from the object.

Books Section

Page 5 and 6 feature an extensive alphabetical list of books related to UFOs and related topics, compiled from reader requests. Authors' surnames are listed, followed by book titles such as "Flying Saucers Have Landed," "The Mysterious Unknown," "Chariots Of The Gods?", and "The UFO Experience."

Editorial and Reader's Voice

The editorial section, continuing from page 10, discusses the proliferation and subsequent extinction of "UFOzines" (UFO magazines), lamenting the loss of publications like "Saucers, Space & Science." The editor, Gene Duplantier, reflects on the difficulty of solving the "UFO mystery," suggesting that while patterns may be found, definitive answers remain elusive. The editorial also touches on the broader scope of "occult sciences" and the goal of Cosmos-Express to encourage individuals to seek answers "within."

The "Reader's Voice" section includes a quote from Harold Sherman's book "Your Mysterious Powers of ESP" about thoughts as creative energy and a story about the "Green Jewel of Death" and its alleged connection to the Romanoff dynasty's downfall, drawing a parallel to the "Hippy Movement."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings, primarily in the La Tuque region of Quebec during 1971. The magazine presents these cases as factual reports from eyewitnesses, without necessarily endorsing specific theories about extraterrestrial origins. The editorial stance, as expressed by Gene Duplantier, is one of cautious realism regarding the solvability of the UFO mystery, emphasizing the complexity of the phenomenon and the limitations of current research. The publication aims to present information and encourage critical thinking about the subject, broadening its scope to include other "occult sciences" to aid in self-discovery.