FLYING SAUCER NEWS

Magazine Overview

Title: FLYING SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Vol. XXV1, No. 3
Date: October, 1962
Publisher: James S. Rigberg
Price: 25¢

This issue of Flying Saucer News delves into various phenomena, with a significant focus on the religious and UFO aspects of the Fatima event. It also features articles on hypnotism, reincarnation, and other unusual occurrences, alongside advertisements for related books and services.

The Fatima Event: A Witness Account

The lead article, "UFO - Seen by sixty thousand witnesses!" by M. Alexander, extensively discusses the events at Fatima, Portugal, on October 13, 1917. The author presents excerpts from "The Annals of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart" and a letter from Mr. Harley Wood, Government Astronomer of N.S.W., Australia. The accounts describe a phenomenon where the sun appeared to descend, rotate, and emit colored lights, witnessed by a large crowd. While astronomers found no record of a solar eclipse that would explain the event, the article argues that the phenomenon was a miraculous manifestation, not a natural astronomical occurrence. The author emphasizes that the sun did not physically move from its place in the sky but was caused to appear in a specific way.

Other Articles and Features

"MOUSE" by Josephine Drew: This fictional or anecdotal piece describes a solitary individual, Jill, on duty at a post, who witnesses a large, pulsating object in the sky with a soft halo. The object emits heat and dazzling colors before rapidly receding. The experience leaves Jill in a state of shock.

"SPACENAP" by Sungma Tenzing Lama: This poem offers a cautionary tale about aliens from space who abduct humans for food, warning readers not to take rides with "three-eyed star aliens."

• "News Briefs" Section:
• NEW MOVIES: Mentions "The 3 Stooges in Orbit" and "Mothra," praising the latter as a great film.
• NEW CATALOGUE: Advertises a 16-page catalogue from Flying Saucer News.
• Radio: Discusses Long John Nebel's radio show, suggesting he needs a more positive attitude.
• SPACE: Appeals to readers to support advertisers to ensure the magazine's growth.
• Complete TV Schedule: Lists American TV shows available in Paris or London, including "Twilight Zone" and "Alco Premier."
• World UFO Convention: Announces a convention in Seattle, Washington, from July 28 to August 12, 1962.
• Donations: Lists donations received from readers.

"CONTROLLED REINCARNATION" as directed by a Druid Arch-Priest: This section advertises information on how to influence rebirths, communicate with spirits, and awaken inner forces through Druidism.

"THE DRUIDS" P.O. Box 153-H, WHEATRIDGE, COLORADO: Offers free information on improving life and planning the next life.

"TELAH SPEAKS": Advertises 18 revealing discourses dictated from space.

"BOOKS BY MAIL - ALLEN'S BOOK SHELF": Offers metaphysical, occult, and flying saucer books, with a free catalogue.

"YOUR BIG OPPORTUNITY - DR. YOUNG, D.C.": Advertises products for abdominal constriction and "Psychic Dominance."

• "Late News Flashes":
• TASMANIA MONSTER BAFFLRS SCIENTISTS: Reports on a large creature, later suggested to be whale blubber.
• TRUMAN BETHE RUM: Notes the author's marriage at the Giant Rock Convention.
• Sydney, Nebraska: Reports on unusually large hail stones.
• Russia: Mentions a reported sea monster sighting.
• Astronauts: Notes that 18 women have offered themselves as qualified astronauts and that Astronaut John Glenn reported seeing objects.
• Lectures: Announces lectures on self-suggestion by Jimmie Rigberg.

• "SPIRITUAL ECONOMIC SCIENCE" by Thomas E. Wade:
• "THE VAIS" Book: Promotes a book containing spiritual teachings on life, spirit, angels, and the difference between God and the Devil.
• Other Books: Offers catalogues of psychical and unusual books.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes an interest in the unexplained, particularly UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and spiritual matters. The editorial stance appears to be open to extraordinary claims, especially those with potential religious or miraculous implications, as seen in the detailed coverage of the Fatima event. There is a strong emphasis on providing information through books, lectures, and advertisements for services related to these themes. The magazine also serves as a platform for reader engagement through letters and donations, and actively promotes its advertisers as a means of supporting its publication.

Title: THE U.F.O. Investigator
Issue: Vol. II, No.1
Date: October, 1961
Publisher: National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena

This issue of THE U.F.O. Investigator focuses on the U.S. Air Force's handling of UFO information, particularly highlighting the contents of an intelligence manual that acknowledged flying disks.

AF Intelligence Manual Shows Flying Disks

The cover story, "AF INTELLIGENCE MANUAL SHOWS FLYING DISKS," reveals that Air Force Intelligence, as far back as 1953, seriously contemplated encounters with large discs or "saucers." This is evidenced by an illustration from Air Force Manual AFM 200-3, Chapter 9, page 3, which was prepared for private use by Intelligence officers. The article questions why the Air Force, while publicly denying the existence of such phenomena, would include such an illustration in a classified manual. It cites a denial from AF Project Blue Book Special Report 14, which stated it was impossible to derive a verified model of a flying saucer from witness descriptions. However, the magazine argues that Air Force Intelligence DID "DEVELOP A PICTURE OF WHAT A FLYING SAUCER IS" and used it as a secret warning against technological surprise.

The article suggests that while the Air Force was wise to consider a possible surprise attack, they should share this information with pilots and crews to prevent misidentification and potential hostile actions. It points out that the Air Force's public stance has been to deny the reality of UFOs, often explaining sightings as weather balloons, comets, or Venus.

History of Air Force UFO Investigations

The magazine traces the history of Air Force UFO investigations, noting a shift in 1949 from "Project Saucer" to "Project Grudge." Prior to 1949, in 1947, the Air Force had concluded that "flying saucers" were real. Between 1943 and 1948, the Air Force was reportedly concerned about UFO interference with military operations over various locations, leading to the loss of planes and pilots.

• Key incidents cited include:
• A 1949 conclusion by ATIC that UFOs were spaceships.
• On April 14, 1949, Charles B. Moore tracked a UFO, about 100 feet in diameter, at an altitude of over 50 miles and traveling 18,000 miles per hour near White Sands, New Mexico.
• On May 14, 1949, the Air Force obtained movies of three disks flying in formation over the Air Force Base at Stephenville, Newfoundland.
• On October 12, 1949, reports of "Captured Saucers" in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado emerged.
• In December 1949, Air Force jets fired on UFOs over New Jersey in an attempt to bring them down for examination.
• On December 9, 1949, Japanese Astronomer Tsuneo Saheki observed a gigantic explosion on Mars, which he attributed to an artificial atomic explosion by highly advanced beings.
• On December 27, 1949, the Air Force released a statement that UFO reports demonstrated no direct threat and discontinued "Project Saucer," while "Project Grudge" was organized.

A follow-up analysis in 1950 by Air Force Intelligence reportedly showed that UFOs employed "Controlled Maneuvers" and reaffirmed that 'flying saucers' were real and were spaceships. A December 30, 1949, 'Project Grudge' report suggested that UFO observation might be due to Earth's nuclear bomb and space-rocket tests, leading space visitors to be concerned about potential aggression.

Ten years later, on December 24, 1959, a TIG Brief by Major General Richard E. O'Keefe warned that UFO sightings would increase, labeling them "UFOs-SERIOUS BUSINESS."

Fear of Public Panic and Secrecy

The author expresses a belief that the Air Force is withholding the truth about UFOs due to fear of "PUBLIC PANIC," drawing a parallel to Orson Welles' 1938 "Martian Invasion" broadcast. The article suggests that this secrecy policy could lead to greater disaster, such as accidental World War III or false enemy propaganda.

It mentions a Brookings Institution study that concluded the discovery of intelligent space beings could bring about profound changes or even the collapse of civilization. The magazine argues that the public has a right to know the facts and can handle the truth. The fear of public reaction to UFO reality was cited as a reason for secrecy in the early years of Air Force investigation.

The Book "Flying Saucers & Space Men"

The issue also promotes a book titled "FLYING SAUCERS & SPACE MEN: A Scientific and Metaphysical Dissertation In Interplanetary Traveling" by Dr. John H. Manas. The book's preface is by Dr. Sir Alexander Cannon. It analyzes important books on the subject and offers explanations, with chapters covering topics like the origin of flying saucers, Venusian visitors, the Earth's atmosphere, inhabited planets, the subterranean races of the Deros, and the structure of the Earth.

Other Content

The magazine includes a book list with numerous titles related to flying saucers and related topics, offering them for sale. There are also classified ads and information about joining "The Flying Saucer News Club of America."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are government secrecy regarding UFOs, the reality of flying saucers as advanced technology or extraterrestrial craft, and the potential implications of contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance is critical of the Air Force's public denial and secrecy surrounding UFOs, advocating for transparency and open hearings. The magazine strongly implies a belief in the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life and its connection to the UFO phenomenon.