Flying Saucer Review vol 2 no 1

Magazine Overview

Title: FLYING SAUCER REVIEW
Issue: Vol. 2 No. 1
Date: January 1956
Publisher: Civilian Flying Saucer Intelligence
Editor: Robert J. Gribble

This issue of Flying Saucer Review is dedicated to "REVEALING ... UNCENSORED" eyewitness reports of spacecraft from other worlds. It presents itself as the official publication of Civilian Flying Saucer Intelligence, with a stated mission to investigate and report on UFO phenomena.

A Newsman's Saucer Experiences

The lead article, "A NEWSMAN'S SAUCER EXPERIENCES," details the personal encounters of a civilian and former radio newsman with unidentified aerial phenomena. The author asserts that flying saucers "do exist" and criticizes the Air Force's denials and what he terms "pussy-footing tactics" of official spokesmen.

First Encounter (1946)

The author recounts an experience in midsummer 1946 while serving in the U.S. Army's Armed Forces Radio Service in Kokura, on the Japanese island of Kyushu. During a boat trip across the Shimoniseki Straits, he witnessed "something brilliant, incredibly brilliant" in the water. Initially mistaking it for portholes of a freighter, he soon realized it was a "monstrous cigar-shaped craft" with blue-white halos, hovering silently above the water. The craft ascended with incredible velocity, leaving a bright trail. He notes that his British companions were oblivious to the event, being drunk.

Upon returning to shore, he attempted to report the incident to the Provost Marshall's office but was dismissed. He shared his experience with colleagues at the AFRS station, several of whom had also seen similar sights, notably none had been in the states for at least a year prior, suggesting they weren't predisposed to seeing flying saucers.

Second Encounter (1952)

In 1952, while working in radio in Honolulu, Hawaii, the author had a second significant encounter. He and a friend, Tom Beall (a pseudonym for a CAA employee), were driving around Oahu. At a spot called "Blowhole," they observed a brilliant, star-like light moving towards the north. Initially dismissed by the author as a Stratocruiser's landing light, the object suddenly changed direction and sped back. The author and Tom watched the light perform complex, geometric maneuvers, including plummeting towards the sea at high speed and then reversing course to ascend vertically out of sight. They then observed a tiny cluster of lights, identified as an inter-island steamer, which the saucer appeared to target before disappearing.

Government Indoctrination Theory

During a conversation with a scientist involved in an expedition to the Amazon River, the author learned about "Project Saucer." This scientist, who believed flying saucers were real and from a civilization possibly 5,000 years more advanced than Earth's, suggested that government agencies were intentionally "leaking" information about UFOs over many years. The purpose, according to this theory, was to "indoctrinate" the public into accepting the truth about space visitors gradually, to prevent widespread panic or societal disruption.

The author expresses frustration with official denials and believes the government is deliberately concealing information about UFOs. He argues that a credible statement of fact should be provided, rejecting the flat assertion that "flying saucers do not exist."

Honolulu Sighting Confirmation

Regarding the Honolulu sighting, the author states that the CAA had also observed the phenomenon. He mentions that hundreds of people had seen "it--or something just like it" that night, which was also marked by a fireball described as being as big as Manhattan Island that roared across Oahu.

Conclusion on Government Stance

The author concludes by stating he will not accept dogmatic denials from military authorities and believes they are hiding the truth. He suggests that the government's reluctance to admit the existence of saucers stems from the potential public demand for details, including the possibility that extraterrestrial visitors might resemble humans.

Reports from Various Locations

The issue also contains a compilation of numerous reports from different locations across the United States, detailing various sightings:

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania (October 7, 1955): Approximately 18 flying saucers were spotted in formations, described as oval and round, "snow white" without sound, and moving at tremendous speeds. Some appeared as a "huge ball of fire."
• Rockland, Maine (October 10, 1955): Residents reported brilliant flashes of light and an object that dropped rapidly.

Other reported locations include Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Williston, North Dakota; Baytown, Texas; Hamilton County, Ohio; Santa Barbara, California; Jersey City, New Jersey; Cambridge, Maryland; Flemington, New Jersey; Washington, D.C.; Lorain, Ohio; Whitsett, North Carolina; San Jose, California; Rockford, Illinois; Santa Ana, California; Portsmouth, Ohio; Elwood, Indiana; Lexington, North Carolina; Salt Lake City, Utah; Wichita, Kansas; Karachi, Pakistan; Concord, New Hampshire; San Francisco, California; Nampa, Idaho; and Macon, Georgia.

Flying Saucer Books

A section is dedicated to "Flying Saucer Books," suggesting a related publication or a list of recommended reading.

Editorial Information

The magazine provides contact information for subscriptions and submissions, including a P.O. Box in Seattle, Washington. It states that all rights are reserved and reproduction requires written permission from the editor. The copyright is noted as 1955.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are eyewitness accounts of UFOs, the perceived cover-up by government and military authorities, and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards official denials and a strong belief in the reality of flying saucers, advocating for the release of factual information to the public. The magazine actively solicits reports from readers, promising confidentiality.

This issue of 'Flying Saucer' magazine, dated October 1955, presents a collection of unexplained phenomena reported across the United States during that month. The content focuses on mysterious explosions and numerous sightings of unidentified aerial objects, often referred to as 'flying saucers.' The magazine aims to document these events, providing witness accounts and details without offering definitive explanations, highlighting the ongoing mystery surrounding these occurrences.

Unexplained Explosions

The issue details several unexplained explosions. On October 15, 1955, residents and police in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, were baffled by a loud explosion that resounded through the county. Described as a sharp crack or a rolling, thunder-like sound, it jarred windows but had no official explanation. Similarly, on October 22, 1955, a mystery explosion rocked Cambridge, Maryland, at 11:00 a.m., with no cause found by official sources. Another loud explosion shook buildings in a wide area of Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, Washington D.C., on October 25, 1955, causing dishes to rattle and plaster to fall. On October 26, 1955, a mystery explosion of unknown origin occurred in Lorain and Amherst, Ohio, rattling windows and shaking dishes. Finally, on October 27, 1955, at least four sharp and unexplained explosions were heard in East San Jose, California, with investigations failing to find a source.

Aerial Sightings and Encounters

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to eyewitness accounts of unidentified aerial objects:

Williston, North Dakota (October 18, 1955)

A Pennsylvania couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, reported seeing an 'oblong-shaped, brilliantly-lighted flying saucer' near Williston. They described a 'humming sound' and observed the object dip from side to side, appearing to fall like a leaf before rising at incredible speed. They estimated its altitude to be between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. The object was described as taking on a 'bluish tint' and having a 'haze-like effect.' They explicitly stated it was not a shooting star, meteor, or weather balloon.

Baytown, Texas (October 19, 1955)

A woman witnessed a blue fireball racing across the skies over Baytown, leaving a trail of red sparks. The object, described as about the size of a big balloon and traveling at a swift rate, disintegrated in the air without noise and did not appear to fall to earth. It was seen traveling west to east, directly over the city, and was described as dark, glowing blue, and resembling an electric light bulb before disintegrating.

Hamilton County, Ohio (Ongoing)

'Mystery lights' in the sky above the western section of Hamilton County were being observed for several weeks. These lights darted westward at high speed and were considered not to be figments of imagination. Theories about jet planes making test runs were dismissed by officials at the Jefferson Proving Grounds. One witness described following a bright light at a lower-than-tree-top level, which was white with a reddish tinge.

Norfolk, Virginia (October 20, 1955)

Two witnesses in Norfolk spotted a 'strange object, described as round and metallic looking,' at an altitude of about 30,000 feet. The object came to a complete standstill, then swooped, disappeared, and reappeared. It moved at terrific speeds and, when last seen, was going straight up 'just like a bullet.' The object was described as 'disc-shaped.'

Santa Barbara, California (October 22, 1955)

A brilliant flash of light, described as a blue flame with a short yellow tail, was seen over Santa Barbara. Another witness saw a 'very bright green object, trailing red sparks.' A resident in the San Fernando Valley saw a bright blue light that expanded into white light before disintegrating, with some reporting a sulfur smell in the air.

Jersey City, New Jersey (October 22, 1955)

A 'very large, round shiny thing...flying exceptionally fast' was seen over Jersey City. The object was described as slightly larger than most four-engine airplanes and was flying at extremely high speed. It was noted that it did not sound like a jet but more like a conventional plane engine, only much louder. The report also references a national uproar in July 1952 regarding an unidentified craft reported by the Jersey City ground observer post.

Flemington, New Jersey (October 24, 1955)

A woman witnessed a saucer over Flemington, described as horizontal to her vision, with the sun glinting on its edges. It looked like a pie plate, wheeling noiselessly, and was estimated to be about seven feet in diameter. The witness emphasized it was not a hallucination or a weather balloon.

Whitsett, North Carolina (October 27, 1955)

A former Air Force observer and 120 students and teachers reported sighting about 10 flying saucers over Whitsett. Simultaneously, wisps of 'angel hair' fell from a cloudless sky. The saucers were described as 'shiny steel balls,' with no way to determine their size or height. The 'angel hair' was similar to material found in Burlington, Ohio, on October 10th. It fell in small wisps, with some pieces up to six inches long. The principal, an Air Force vet, tracked one object that glowed a coppery color. He was confident the objects were not weather balloons.

Rockford, Illinois (October 28, 1955)

Three Rockford boys reported seeing something in the sky that looked like a flying saucer. The object was described as 'sort of silver like,' with its windows lighted, and propelled by a device that gave off 'a little roar.'

Santa Ana, California (October 28, 1955)

Two men reported a mysterious flying object over Orange County, described as 'long, a long bar or pipe shape with a ball underneath,' flying at about 5,000 feet in an easterly and southerly direction.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are unexplained explosions and the widespread reporting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) or 'flying saucers.' The magazine adopts a stance of documenting these events as reported by eyewitnesses, presenting the accounts without sensationalism but clearly indicating the lack of official explanations. The editorial approach is to gather and present these reports, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions about the nature of the phenomena. The consistent reporting of similar events across different locations suggests a pattern of unexplained occurrences during this period.

This document is a collection of reports from the November 1955 issue of 'Flying Saucer' magazine. It details numerous sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unexplained phenomena that occurred across various locations in the United States and Pakistan during November 1955. The magazine also includes an article discussing the public's growing interest in the interplanetary theory of UFOs and the perceived censorship of information by military intelligence.

Reports of Sightings and Phenomena

Portsmouth, Ohio (November 1, 1955)

A mystery blast, the origin of which was undetermined, startled residents of Pike and Scioto Counties. The blast was heard and felt in scattered sections, causing windows at the jail to rattle and homes and business places in Wamsleyville to be shaken.

Elwood, Indiana (November 5, 1955)

Two watchers at the Elwood Ground Observer post reported witnessing what appeared to be a flying saucer. The object first appeared over the city, headed southwest, returned at a terrific speed, and then shot straight up out of sight. The observers noted an amber light in the saucer.

Lexington, North Carolina (November 6, 1955)

Eight shiny, round objects, described as about the size of an orange and silver in appearance, were seen in the sky for about 30 seconds. Later that afternoon, a woman and her family reported seeing silver objects in the sky while driving. They initially noticed a cluster of silver objects in the east, traveling west. As the objects came nearer, they could count only three. The objects were described as round and flat, with no wings or fins, and did not leave a condensation trail, unlike a jet that was also observed.

Salt Lake City, Utah (November 8, 1955)

A green fireball was reported to have flashed earthward and disintegrated in a 'green explosion' near Salt Lake City. A witness described it as a bright green ball falling very fast toward earth, then suddenly exploding and disappearing. The object appeared about the size of a baseball and was followed by a white streak.

Wichita, Kansas (November 8, 1955)

A woman reported seeing a flying saucer with red and green lights and pin-points of white lights. It wavered in the air, moved from side to side, and gradually got higher, moving south. The witness watched it for about an hour.

Karachi, Pakistan (November 9, 1955)

Bluish, diminutive saucers, about six inches in diameter, were sighted over Tejgaon Airport. Engineers and meteorologists estimated the tiny saucers were traveling roughly 1,000 miles per hour at a height of about 1,500 feet. Two saucers were seen for a total of 17 minutes.

Concord, New Hampshire (November 10, 1955)

Flying saucers were reported over Bow and Laconia, consisting of lines of lights with no accompanying sounds. The first flight had eight lights in single-file, followed by two more, and then another two later. Witnesses did not hear any motor sounds.

San Francisco, California (November 14, 1955)

Two booming blasts, a split second apart, jolted the Peninsula, causing earth-shaking reverberations that shattered a window in one home and knocked dishes off shelves in another. Some reported that doors were flung open and houses seemed to buckle.

Nampa, Idaho (November 21, 1955)

A large bright green colored oval-shaped object was reported seen in the sky about midnight. It hovered over the Amalgamated Sugar factory plant for about 50 seconds. The object was brighter than the moon, had no tail, and disappeared after about 50 seconds. It had a curious greenish color and lit up the whole sky.

Macon, Georgia (November 22, 1955)

A flying saucer, which made no noise as it zipped along 1,000 feet over Macon, was reported. The witness saw the object slanting down toward Lanier High School. It was described as very long, with a dome-like appearance and a pointed front, and was going too fast to be an airplane. The center was light, and it appeared to have lights around the edges.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania (November 28, 1955)

Local persons reported sighting something in the sky that moved up and down and from side to side at a very high altitude, changing colors from yellow to blue and streaking across the sky.

Article: One Hundred Million Inhabited Planets...At Least

This article, by W.C. Peavler, discusses the trend of public opinion regarding flying saucers, noting a decided shift in favor of the interplanetary theory by the end of the year. Skeptics were reportedly less dismissive, and public interest had gained a new high. Despite official denials, saucers continued to be sighted and were no longer lightly dismissed. The article highlights a book, 'The Flying Saucer Conspiracy' by Major Donald Keyhoe, which is presented as a truthful account revealing deep secrets and convictions held by various experts. It also points to a U.S. law (Title 18 US code 793) that could imprison pilots for one to ten years and fine them up to $10,000 for revealing official UFO reports, questioning the reason behind such strict censorship.

The author reflects on how perception, while not proof, has driven development throughout ages. The continuous perception of flying saucers over many years predates the idea of flight itself. The article suggests that the acceptance of saucers as interplanetary will challenge existing concepts, but the widespread formation of saucer clubs indicates a public readiness to face facts. It mentions a KING-TV interview with Mr. Gribble in Seattle on the flying saucer issue, which renewed interest in the topic.

Book Listings

The magazine includes several sections listing books related to flying saucers and UFOs. These books can be obtained from 'Flying Saucers International' and 'Borderland Sciences Research Associates (BSRA).' Titles include 'The Flying Saucer Conspiracy' by Donald Keyhoe, 'Flying Saucers Uncensored' by Harold Wilkins, 'The Case For The UFO' by M.K. Jessup, 'The Secret Of The Saucers' by O. Angelucci, and works by Dan Fry, Frank Scully, Van Tassel, Adamski, and Meade Lane. Prices and ordering information are provided.

Introduction to The Telonic Research Bulletin

An announcement introduces 'The Telonic Research Bulletin,' described as the official publication of the Telonic Research Center. It is published quarterly, with a subscription cost of $2.00 yearly.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the reporting and investigation of unidentified flying objects and unexplained aerial phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that is open to the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, presenting numerous sighting reports and referencing books that support the interplanetary theory. There is an underlying tone of questioning official explanations and highlighting perceived government censorship on the topic of UFOs. The editorial stance seems to be one of informing the public about these events and encouraging open-mindedness towards the subject.