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FLYING SAUCER NEWS
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Summary
This issue of Flying Saucer News from April 1955 delves into the concept of interdimensional saucers, featuring an article by Dr. G. N. Holloway. It includes reports from a spacecraft convention in Yucca Valley, California, where attendees shared experiences of seeing UFOs and spacecraft. The magazine also reviews several books on the topic, including works by George Adamski, Daniel W. Fry, and Donald Keyhoe. It highlights various sightings and personal accounts, emphasizing the unusual maneuverability and characteristics of flying saucers.
Magazine Overview
Title: FLYING SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Vol. 2 No. 2
Date: April, 1955
Price: 25¢
This issue of Flying Saucer News focuses on the mysterious nature of flying saucers, with a prominent article by Dr. G. N. Holloway titled "Saucers are Interdimensional." The magazine also features a report from the Second Annual Spacecraft Convention held in Yucca Valley, California, along with book reviews, service department updates, and a "Visitors Page" highlighting individuals interested in the topic.
Articles and Features
Saucers are Interdimensional (complete story)
Dr. G. N. Holloway, Ph.D., explores the profound mystery of flying saucers, suggesting they are not merely from other planets but potentially from another dimension of the universe. He posits that their ability to disappear and reappear, and their rapid speed, can only be explained by such a hypothesis. Holloway also discusses the concept of the "Aquarian Age Consciousness" and suggests that atomic and thermonuclear explosions may have caused adverse repercussions in subtle worlds, prompting these craft to investigate. He mentions "Ashtar," a space intelligence, who communicates messages of wisdom and good-will, and warns of impending geological changes and the potential for a third world war, which saucerians reportedly will not permit.
Flying Saucer Sighting, a complete story (true & real)
This section likely details a specific sighting, though the full text is not provided in the OCR. It is presented as a factual account.
Convention Report on Flying Saucers
Reported by Dana Howard, this section covers the Second Annual Spacecraft Convention at Yucca Valley, California. The event attracted hundreds who attested to seeing flying saucers and spacecraft. Speakers like George Adamski, Truman Bethurum, and Daniel W. Fry shared their experiences. A young man named Richard Killer reported being flown for twelve hours in a 150-foot diameter saucer, with the commander, Sol-tec, explaining that Earth is moving into a cloud of deadly cosmic rays, and 3,500,000 space people and ships are screening the Earth. Rev. Emma Kingham also shared her experience of seeing a saucer with specific color and shape characteristics.
Sketches by Rondon
This appears to be an artistic contribution, likely illustrating flying saucers or related themes.
Editorial Page
This section likely contains the editor's thoughts and commentary on current events related to flying saucers.
Service Department
This section provides contact information for the magazine, subscription details, and announcements. It includes an offer for a free one-year subscription to any "Interplanetary visitor" and mentions that the magazine is seeking written articles.
Book Reviews
The magazine reviews several books related to flying saucers and space phenomena:
- Messages from the Space People by Dr. Gilbert N. Holloway
- The Case for the UFO by M. K. Jessup
- It's Secret of the Saucers by Orfeo Angelucci
- Oahspe A New Bible (American and English editions)
- Flying Saucers From Outer Space by Donald E. Keyhoe
- Alan's Message To Men Of Earth by Daniel W. Fry
- Signs in Heaven and on Earth by Franklin Hall
- Out of This World by Jeff Thompson
- The Flying Saucer Conspiracy by Maj. Don. B. Keyhoe
Our Visitors Page
This page features brief mentions of individuals who visited the Flying Saucer News office and book shop, including Professor Ia Tour, Miss Helen Frank, Elsie Dehn, Mike & Charles Fitzpatrick, Miss Bianche Grossman, Miss Bryon, Mr. Neil Divir, and Elder Charles Beck. It highlights their interest in occult studies and flying saucers.
Meetings and Lectures
Announcements for upcoming meetings and lectures are included. The Civilian Flying Saucer Intelligence will hold a membership meeting on April 29th, 1955. Rev. Leon C. Le Van is scheduled to give a talk on April 12th, 1955, in Pittsburgh, featuring the experiences of Daniel W. Fry.
The magazine also lists public lectures and writings by Dr. Gilbert N. Holloway, including titles like "Coming of the Space People" and "Flying Saucer Mystery."
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mystery and potential interdimensional origins of flying saucers, the belief in extraterrestrial contact, and the anticipation of a new "Aquarian Age." The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a belief in the significance of flying saucer phenomena, encouraging readers to be receptive to new information and to welcome "space people." There is a clear emphasis on the spiritual and psychic aspects of these encounters, contrasting with a perceived skepticism from mainstream science and media.
Surely the greatest mystery to non of science and religion tend to confront the world in many centuries is the advent of the flying saucers. Ague! One must have a good imagination and a strong stomach to probe deeply into the saucerian mystery.
Key Incidents
A military observation team clocked a saucer over Indiana at 46,000 miles per hour.
A British airliner saw a "Mother saucer" and several smaller spaceships, which then disappeared.
A psychic observer reported an event involving the editor.
Dorothy Kilgallen, columnist for the N.Y. Journal-American, gave publicity.
The London Evening News, reporting from New York, gave a write-up.
First sightings of flying saucers and spacecraft were attested to in the vicinity of 'The Rock'.
A young man named Richard Miller claims he was flown for twelve hours in a 150-foot diameter saucer.
Rev. Emma Kingham reported seeing a saucer with a maroon front and golden cross-bar section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main topic of the April 1955 issue of Flying Saucer News?
The main topic is 'Saucers are Interdimensional (complete story)' by Dr. G. N. Holloway, exploring the nature and behavior of flying saucers.
Where was the Second Annual Spacecraft Convention held?
The Second Annual Spacecraft Convention was held at Yucca Valley, California on March 12th and 13th.
What unusual abilities do flying saucers reportedly possess?
Flying saucers reportedly possess supernormal abilities to maneuver and change direction of flight at high speeds, and can alter color, shape, and size, even disappearing and reappearing.
How can one subscribe to Flying Saucer News?
Subscriptions can be made by mail to Flying Saucer News, 1597 Third Ave. & 90th St., New York 28, New York, with options for 1 year or 3 years.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- Dr. G. N. Hollowayauthor
- Dana Howardauthor
- Evelyn Whitellauthor
- Frank Scullyauthor
- Max Millerauthor
- Martin Kornbergauthor
- Rev. Leon C. Le Vanauthor
- Orfeo Angelucciauthor
- Sonny Castatorauthor
- Rondonartist
- Meyer Bergerjournalist
- Gilbert N. HollowayPh.D.
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Organisations
- American Broadcasting Company
- URCA
- The New York Times
- The Evening News
- Universal School of Wisdom
- Rotary
Locations
- New York, USA
- Chelsea, UK
- Yucca Valley, California, USA
- Indiana, USA
- West Virginia, USA
- Chesterfield, Indiana, USA
- Detroit, USA
- Prescott, Arizona, USA
- Alhambra, California, USA
- Pittsburgh, Penna., USA
- Los Angeles, USA
- Chicago, Ill., USA
- Brooklyn, USA
- Joshua Tree, California, USA
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