Flying Saucer News - 1967 01 - January

Magazine Overview

Title: FLYING SAUCER News
Issue: Vol. XXXV11, No. 10
Date: January 1967
Price: 25¢

This issue of FLYING SAUCER News focuses on UFO reports, investigations, and related phenomena, featuring a prominent article on Mr. George Adamski and the Palomar Garden Observatory on its cover. The magazine continues its mission to document and disseminate information about unidentified flying objects, encouraging reader participation through letters and sightings.

Cover Story: Mr. George Adamski and Palomar Garden Observatory

The cover prominently features Mr. George Adamski, a well-known figure in the UFO community. Accompanying his portrait is a photograph of the Palomar Garden Observatory, suggesting a connection between astronomical observation and UFO phenomena. The issue date is January 1967, with the price listed as 25¢.

New Products and Services

UFO Detector: A new, portable UFO detector is advertised, working on a 9-volt battery. It is described as a Swiss Precision Made, very sensitive unit that gives a loud signal. The unit measures 5½ X 3 X 1½ inches and can be purchased assembled for $10.00, as a kit for $5.00, or blueprints for $2.00. Orders are to be sent to PERRIN COMPANY in Geneva, Switzerland.

Prosperity Clinic: The magazine announces that its book store is now known as PROSPERITY CLINIC. They offer 'DYNAMIC, SELF-improvement meetings' every Sunday evening at 7 P.M. at their address: 119 East 96th St., New York, N.Y. 10028. Readers are invited to attend and bring friends, with no admission fee or collection.

Saucers, Space, Science Magazine: A Canadian magazine, 'Saucers, Space, Science', is available with worldwide coverage of UFO stories. Single copies are 40¢, and interested parties can write to Gene Duplantier in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada.

Letters to the Editor

This section features several letters from readers sharing their experiences and opinions:

• Raymond Avila (11 years old) reports seeing a round, all-white object with two wheels, without windows, flying in a hugh circle at Sunken Meadow Beach, N.Y., on August 1, 1966.
• Ronald Calais, Director of A.O.S.U.A.P., compliments the magazine on its recent issue.
• Albert Onori expresses a desire for correspondence with individuals who have UFO photos.
• Pat Morgan announces her engagement to John Prytz of OBUIC and plans to marry in June 1967.

Riddle of the Flying Saucers May Soon Be Solved!

This article discusses a sighting at Wanaque Reservoir, N.J., on October 15, 1966, where thousands of civilians reported UFOs. It also mentions experimental tests being made in the field of electro-magnetic force. A significant development reported is the successful movement of an electro-magnetic submarine (EMS-1), built for $1,500 by University of California students, through water using electric and magnetic fields. The EMS-1 is 10 feet long, 18 inches in diameter, and powered by five 6-volt batteries connected by 5-foot coils.

Reports of UFO Activity

This section compiles various UFO sightings and reports from different locations:

• Boston, Mass., May 29, 1966: Larry Birnbach reports seeing a whitish object, larger than a star, flying in a hugh circle over the Charles River.
• New York, May 7, 1966: Alec Naiman describes a white flying object without wings or rudder that dove straight down, turned a right angle, and disappeared near Sunrise Highway at Brookhaven Labrotory, N.Y.
• UFO Club: Angelo Rivera, 16 years old, is starting a UFO club and is seeking donations or trades for stronger telescopes and binoculars.
• Maryland, August 2, 1966: Numerous phone calls reported UFOs of various colors over Maryland and Virginia, which the Air Force stated did not register on their radar. The Spanish paper 'El Imparcial' also published a report on this sighting.
• Hawthorne, N.J., August 8, 1966: Thousands reported seeing a red light hovering over Bergen Co., described as much larger than a star.
• New York City, August 8, 1966: Birds Eye Division of General Foods Corp distributed 8,000 gyro discs for a 'SAUCER contest'.
• New York City, June 17, 1966: A sighting of a brilliant red disc, followed by a pinkish object, and then five smaller UFOs over the Hudson River.
• First Space War Shot Fired!: During World War II, the American Battleship New York fired on what was assumed to be a Japanese balloon, described as round and silver-colored, the size of a two-story house.
• Dorchester, Mass., April 13, 1966: About 10 boys playing ball were frightened by a UFO and ran home.

News Briefs

• New Movies: 'PHENOMENA 77', a 70-minute documentary on Unidentified Flying Objects produced by Dr. Frank E. Stranges and Merle S. Gould, has proven successful in Los Angeles.
• Radio Reports:
• W.I.N.S. (Oct 24, 1966): A bright moving object, oval shaped and traveling at high speed, was seen over Yankk Stadium.
• W.T.F.M. (Sept 24, 1966): A fast, cigar-shaped object with various colors was reported from Indiana.
• W.A.B.C. (Aug 1, 1966): A UFO was reported.
• W.P.A.T. (Aug 7, 1966): A small white object was seen over Jersey City by a local policeman.
• Complete TV Schedule: Mentions a UFO show on W.A.B.C. Channel 2 (May 10th) and a program about the Atlas Missile on N.B.C. Channel 4 (June 1, 1966), which allegedly showed a UFO on the way to the moon, though N.B.C. denied knowledge of this.

Late News Flashes

• Frank Edwards' Book: His book 'Flying Saucers—Serious Business' ($5.95) is mentioned, noting over 10,000 paid members in UFO clubs.
• U.A.P.R.O.: Gary B. Lesley, Director, is available for information on his club.
• Flying Saucer Exchange Bureau: Dues are 75¢. Contact John M. Williams.
• AFSCA News: Gabe Green, President, held the third national convention in Reno, Nevada, with an estimated 800 attendees.
• Dr. J. Needles: A dentist in New York City.
• Russia: Launched its 127th Cosmonaut on August 7, 1966.
• Mark Probert: A trance medium held a seance and answered questions about UFOs and their origin.
• Good News 1966: The U.S. Air Force is permitting a U.S. University to assist in the study of the UFO problem. Life and Look magazines published UFO material in 1966.
• Dr. M. Cawsein: Mentioned regarding people with 'blue skin' discovered in Kentucky mountains.
• Harold T. Wilkins' Book: Relates an incident of finding a blue-skinned boy and girl in England.
• Japanese UFO Monument: The Japanese people have erected a monument to the UFO.
• Radio Station W.O.R.: Reported a UFO seen for 12 minutes, emerging from the sun and heading towards the New Jersey area.
• The Band Wagon: Rock Church hosted Rev. W. I. Nunes of Toronto to speak on the UFO.
• Flying Cats: Reported over Canada with wings.

Classified Ads

The classified section includes ads for books such as 'TIME FOR TONGUES', 'A VASTER REALITY', 'ABOARD A FLYING SAUCER', 'VOICE OF THE PLANET CLARION', and 'FACING REALITY'. It also advertises the 'SIR NEWSLETTER' and the 'SAUCER SCOOP' publication. The Organization of O.I.A.P. Investigation of Aerial Phenomena is introduced as a new UFO group. Ads for subscriptions to FLYING SAUCER NEWS and mailing list services are also present.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that UFO phenomena are real and warrant serious investigation, often outside the scope of conventional science. There is a strong emphasis on reader contributions, with letters and sighting reports forming a significant portion of the content. The editorial stance is clearly pro-UFO investigation, as evidenced by the statement: "The above statement we at FLYING SAUCER NEWS does NOT accept as true." The magazine also acts as a hub for the UFO community, offering book sales, exchange bureaus, and information on related clubs and organizations. The renaming of the book store to Prosperity Clinic and the promotion of self-improvement meetings suggest an evolving approach to engaging readers beyond just UFO reports.

This issue of Discover magazine, identified as page 20, was a "1966 Readers' Choice Winner!" It was published by FLYING SAUCER NEWS CO. from their address at 119 East 96th Street, New York, N. Y. 10028. The cover prominently advertises a sale price of $1 and features a central graphic with the title "Mental Telepathy" and a "Summary of Contents." The issue is dated 1966.

Contents of Mental Telepathy Section:

The "Summary of Contents" for the Mental Telepathy section includes the following articles:

• How Telepathy Helps You to Succeed
• A Telepathic Forecast
• Mental Telepathy (A Derivation)
• Telepathic Conclusions Based on Experiments
• Viewpoints of Some Famous Scientists
• Early Telepathic Research
• The Creery Experiments
• How to Conduct Home Experiments
• Some Telepathic Experiences

Additionally, the cover includes a "TEAR OUT AND MAIL THIS AD" section with fields for Name, Address, City, Zone, and State, indicating a direct mail response mechanism for readers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is Mental Telepathy, exploring various facets from practical application and forecasting to scientific viewpoints and experimental research. The publication by "Flying Saucer News Co." suggests a potential leaning towards paranormal or unexplained phenomena, with the inclusion of topics like "Telepathic Conclusions Based on Experiments" and "The Creery Experiments" indicating an interest in empirical, albeit potentially fringe, investigations. The magazine appears to cater to an audience interested in psychic phenomena and self-experimentation in these areas.