Galax - 1963 07-08 Vol 3 No 7-8

Magazine Overview

Title: Galax
Issue: Årgång 3, Nr 7-8
Date: July-August 1963
Publisher: SUFOI (Swedish UFO Information)
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of Galax, a Swedish UFO and paranormal magazine, features a prominent article by George Adamski detailing his alleged experiences and communications with extraterrestrials. The cover displays a striking image of a spiral galaxy, hinting at the cosmic themes within.

Editorial and Letters

The issue begins with a letter to the readers, explaining that the planned summary of Adamski's visit to Fredericia could not be published due to copyright difficulties. The leader of SUFOI, Major H.C.Pedersen, had initially denied permission to translate their special report. However, he did grant permission to translate and publish the full special issue about the Fredericia meeting if there was sufficient interest. The editors note that current interest appears low. For those who can read Danish, the original publication can be ordered from M.I.S. or directly from SUFOI in Denmark.

Adamski Visits Saturnus: Part 2

George Adamski recounts a detailed account of an 18-hour conference held in a specially designed building. This conference involved six representatives per side of a long table, with a chief advisor at the head. The room featured adjustable walls, a demonstration of moving objects via 'push-button' controls, and a unique sensory experience involving purplish-colored furnishings with gold inlays. Twelve small fountains played in a central recess, emitting music described as a fusion of all cosmic movement, unlike anything heard on Earth. Adamski was given a blue garment with a rose emblem symbolizing Earth's life, and the chairman wore an opal-reflective garment representing cosmic principles.

The primary topic of discussion was Earth's solar system and its potential 'exit' from its current state. Scientific instruments indicated changes were occurring, and within five years, these changes would reveal if the system was indeed moving out. Extraterrestrials revealed that all planets with spacecraft, except Earth, would relocate their inhabitants to a new, ready solar system. Earth, with its 3 billion inhabitants, is part of a total of 144 billion beings in the current system. If the system dissolves, Earth's population would suffer unless they build their own spacecraft. The extraterrestrials offered assistance in building these spacecraft.

Adamski was told that Earthlings were losing their sense of responsibility, and that numerous atomic explosions were negatively impacting the cosmic space, disrupting natural laws and potentially leading to the civilization's doom. This disruption could cause tornados, earthquakes, and unusual weather patterns on Earth. The extraterrestrials shared that some planets had previously faced similar destructive forces but had managed to change course for the betterment of their inhabitants, creating a 'heavenly' existence. Adamski was urged to consider this possibility for Earth.

On March 30th, Adamski participated in sessions to learn about the 'Cosmic Plan'. An instrument was placed on his and a Mars representative's heads to record information directly into their brain cells for later recall. This process was described as intensely stimulating, causing a temporary imbalance that required a 'frequency apparatus' treatment to restore equilibrium.

Adamski expressed a desire not to repeat such intense space journeys in his current body, preferring to be born into the environment of a new planet. He mentioned a plan to be revealed soon, aimed at instilling humility and preventing humanity's annihilation. He also reported a trip to Washington D.C. to deliver a message to a government official, emphasizing the urgent need for action and help.

Between Heaven and Earth

This section presents several brief, intriguing reports:

• Emanuel Swedenborg's Venusians: Swedenborg's historical claims about Venusian inhabitants are mentioned, describing two types: giants on the side facing Earth and normal-sized beings with mild temperaments on the other.
• Mysterious Fish on a Rooftop: In Mississippi, USA, police found a 5 cm layer of water on a three-story police station roof after a rainstorm, containing numerous small fish swimming on the roof.
• TV Mystery: In Covington, Ohio, a 1959 model black and white television suddenly displayed vibrant color images for 20 minutes. The TV station (WCPO) could not explain the phenomenon, as they did not broadcast in color, the film was not recorded in color, and the TV set was incapable of displaying color.

Such Father, Such Son

This short piece recounts the death of Giuseppe Depetri in Imperia, Italy, from a fractured spine after falling from an olive tree while picking olives. Tragically, his father had died in an identical manner, at the same age (39), and on the same date (March 29th).

Spaceship Visit?

This section details reports of unexplained phenomena:

• England Crater: A farmer in Charlton, Dorset, England, reported that a field had inexplicably transformed into a deep crater. Army explosives experts discovered an unidentified metal in the crater, suggesting a large metallic object was buried there. Investigators showed the farmer a photograph of a similar hole in France.
• Scotland Holes: Two new, highly interesting holes were discovered in Scotland. One was described as a series of small, square holes, three decimeters square and six decimeters deep, possibly marks from a 'Uranus craft' landing gear. Another report mentioned two irregularly shaped holes, 5-6 meters in diameter and one meter deep, located about 30 km south of Dunbar, with channels extending from them and mounds of earth nearby. Police and the military were investigating.
• Further Investigation in England: The investigation into Roy Blanchard's potato field continued, with a bomb-search group digging over three meters down, finding indications of metallic objects. The military described the investigation as 'routine' but acknowledged the possibility of 'little green men'.

South Pole Mystery

This brief report highlights a geological enigma: earthquakes are never recorded at the South Pole, a phenomenon that baffles seismologists and geologists.

Kidnapped by a UFO?

This article recounts a story from Diamantina, Brazil, where a 12-year-old boy reported that two strange, spherical objects abducted his father, Ravalino Mafara da Silva. The boy, Raimundo, described seeing a shadowy, hovering silhouette in the room. Voices were heard discussing his father, and the boy and his father heard discussions indicating an intent to kill Ravalino. The father began to shout loudly.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue strongly emphasizes themes of cosmic responsibility, the potential for self-destruction through human actions (particularly nuclear technology), and the existence of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. The magazine appears to advocate for a shift in human consciousness towards greater responsibility and harmony with cosmic laws, presenting George Adamski's accounts as evidence and a call to action. The editorial stance is one of concern for humanity's future and a belief in the possibility of contact and guidance from advanced beings. The inclusion of various unexplained phenomena, from mysterious craters to strange TV broadcasts, reinforces the magazine's focus on the unexplained and the potentially extraordinary aspects of reality.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, dated June 1963, focuses on a highly unusual and perplexing case from Brazil: the disappearance of Rivalino da Silva and the testimony of his young son, Raimundo. The magazine presents a detailed account of the events, witness statements, and the subsequent investigation, exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial involvement.

The Raimundo da Silva Case

The central narrative revolves around the events of August 20, 1962, in Diamantina, Brazil. Raimundo da Silva, a young boy, recounts a terrifying experience where he saw two large, spherical, UFO-like objects hovering near his home. These objects, described as having antennae and 'tails,' emitted a humming sound. One was black, the other black and white. From an opening, a light like a firefly was visible. As Raimundo watched, the two objects merged into a single large sphere, which then lifted off the ground, emitting yellow smoke. His father, Rivalino da Silva, who had come out of the house, was enveloped by this smoke and disappeared. Raimundo, in a state of shock, rushed into the smoke but found nothing. His father was gone, leaving no trace, as if the ground had been swept clean.

Raimundo's account is presented as the primary source, with his emotional distress and the bizarre nature of his story highlighted. He describes his father's disappearance as "the devil's work" and expresses his deep fear and longing for his father's return. He has searched extensively without finding any clues.

Official Investigation and Witness Corroboration

The report details the subsequent police investigation led by Lieutenant Wilson Lisboa. Raimundo was questioned extensively, but his story remained consistent. The investigation included a meticulous search of the area where the disappearance occurred. At a spot about 16 feet in diameter, the ground was found to be completely clear of debris, with no marks or footprints. However, approximately 160 feet from this location, a few drops of blood were found, which were later identified as human.

Further corroboration came from other witnesses. The priest of the Diamantina cathedral, José Avila Garcia, reported that a friend, Antonio Rocha, had seen two spherical objects hovering over Rivalino da Silva's house on August 19, 1962, the day before the disappearance. Rocha, a postal worker, confirmed this observation, describing the objects as peculiar and hovering at a low altitude before disappearing. He stated that Raimundo's description matched what he had seen.

Additional Sightings and Theories

The article also mentions other related sightings and events:

• Rivalino's own encounter: Two miners reported that Rivalino da Silva had told them about seeing "strange figures," about three feet tall, digging in the ground near his house on August 17, 1962. When Rivalino approached, the figures fled into bushes, and he then saw a strange, hat-shaped object with a red glow lift off rapidly and disappear.
• Physicist's observation: Dr. Giovani Pereira, a physicist in Diamantina, reported seeing a disc-shaped object over his house in June 1962, which hovered for several minutes before speeding away.
• Gouveia sighting: On August 24, 1962, four days after da Silva's disappearance, a flying object resembling a football, emitting a white fluorescent glow, was observed over Gouveia for two minutes by over 50 people, including the police chief.
• Brasilia de Minas sighting: Shortly after the Gouveia sighting, a similar football-shaped object with a white glow was seen by over 100 residents in Brasilia de Minas, hovering over the town's church before disappearing at high speed.

These later sightings, reported in newspapers, caused considerable alarm in the region.

Psychological and Official Assessments

Lieutenant Lisboa conducted numerous interviews with Raimundo. Dr. Joao Antunes de Oliveiera performed a psychiatric examination, concluding that the boy was of sound mind. Despite the bizarre nature of the story, the boy's consistency and emotional state were noted. Dr. Oliveiera stated that the boy was normal and recounting what he believed to be the truth.

In a controversial experiment, Raimundo was shown a human body covered by a sheet and told it was his father's. He was asked to confess to lying and to tell the truth about what happened. Raimundo reportedly cried hysterically but maintained his original story, adding, "Maybe they will bring him back dead."

Dr. Olavo T. Fontes, a medical doctor and representative for APRO (Aerial Phenomena Research Organization), noted that while Lieutenant Lisboa was skeptical of UFOs, the evidence pointed in that direction. He recommended continuing the search for Rivalino's body, submitting a report to the State Security Committee, and sending Raimundo to Belo Horizonte.

Raimundo was subsequently taken to Belo Horizonte, interviewed by the press and TV, and placed under the supervision of military authorities. An Air Force plane flew him to Rio de Janeiro, after which his whereabouts became unknown.

Analysis of Possibilities

The magazine presents a breakdown of possible explanations for Rivalino da Silva's disappearance:

1. Intentional Disappearance: The possibility that da Silva disappeared intentionally to avoid debts or other issues was considered, but no motive was found, and such a complex scenario would not require a cover-up of this nature.
2. Murder: The theory that da Silva was murdered by unknown persons and his body hidden was explored. It was suggested that his son might have been coerced into fabricating the UFO story or genuinely believed it due to trauma. However, no motive for such a crime was discovered, and the complexity of a young boy maintaining such a secret was deemed unlikely.
3. Son's Involvement: The most far-fetched theory suggested that Raimundo himself might have killed his father in a fit of rage. This was largely dismissed due to Raimundo's small size, apparent fragility, and genuine grief.
4. Accurate Witness Account: The possibility that Raimundo's account was a detailed and accurate description of what he saw, possibly influenced by shock or emotional distress, was considered the most plausible. The objects described by Raimundo had been observed in various parts of the world, and similar objects were seen before and after da Silva's disappearance.

The article acknowledges the difficulty in accepting the story due to its bizarre nature but emphasizes the confirmed fact that a child is without his father under military supervision due to what he claims to have witnessed.

Editorial Stance and Letters

The editorial section, attributed to "FATE, June 1963," reflects on the case, acknowledging the difficulty of finding a logical explanation if Raimundo's account is doubted. It suggests that Raimundo might have misinterpreted shadows or sounds due to shock. The editorial also touches upon the tendency within UFO research to either accept too much or too little evidence, particularly when the evidence is bizarre. It concludes that the case is significant because a child is under military care due to his sighting.

A section titled "BREV FRÅN LÄSEKRETSEN" (Letters from the Readers' Circle) includes correspondence discussing UFOs. One letter from Staffan Hildebrand argues that flying saucers are interplanetary, citing ATIC investigations. Lars Henschen responds, questioning Hildebrand's proof and suggesting that ATIC reports only deal with unidentified flying objects, not necessarily interplanetary ones. A final letter from "Icke tvivlare" (Non-doubter) from Malmö defends the interplanetary hypothesis, arguing that the performance of these "metallic, flying craft" cannot originate from Earth. This section also promotes the Swedish UFO magazine "TID och RUM."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the unexplained disappearance of individuals, the reliability of witness testimony (particularly from children), the potential involvement of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or extraterrestrial craft, and the challenges faced by investigators and researchers in dealing with such extraordinary claims. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, acknowledging the bizarre nature of UFO phenomena while urging readers not to dismiss evidence outright due to its strangeness. The case of Raimundo da Silva is presented as a compelling, albeit perplexing, example that warrants serious consideration.

GALAX, Issue 9, 1963, published by Malmö Interplanetariska Sällskap, is a Swedish magazine focusing on astronomical phenomena and historical mysteries. This issue features articles on the debated planet Vulcan and a lecture on ancient technologies and cosmic catastrophes.

Planeten som Försvann (The Planet That Disappeared)

This article, written by Michael Hervey, details the intriguing history of the hypothetical planet Vulcan. The mystery began in 1860 when astronomer M. Leverrier of the Paris Observatory noted that Mercury's observed orbital movements did not align with established astronomical theories. Leverrier suggested that an undiscovered planet, orbiting closer to the Sun than Mercury, was responsible for these discrepancies.

While Leverrier is credited with initiating the investigation, the initial observation of this supposed planet was attributed to a French amateur astronomer named Descarbault. Descarbault claimed to have seen Vulcan as a black spot traversing the Sun's surface. He reportedly delayed announcing his discovery for nearly a year before informing the Paris Observatory. Leverrier, after receiving this information, conducted calculations based on Descarbault's report. These calculations suggested that Vulcan was approximately 80 million miles away, had an orbital period of 20 days, was about one-quarter the size of Mercury, and had a density one-seventieth that of Mercury. The article notes the difficulty in reconciling how such a small and less dense planet could significantly influence Mercury's orbit.

The narrative then shifts to a Brazilian astronomer who claimed Vulcan did not exist, stating they observed the Sun without seeing any such transiting spot. However, Leverrier's calculations predicted Vulcan might be visible again in April of the following year. This prediction seemed to be confirmed when a German astronomer in China reported seeing the planet on April 4, 1875. Despite these confirmations, many astronomers remained skeptical, unwilling to definitively identify the observed phenomenon as the mysterious Vulcan.

Some theories proposed that Vulcan might have exploded shortly after its discovery. While planets and stars can explode, there was little evidence to support this for Vulcan. The article highlights that since these early observations, Vulcan has neither been heard of nor seen again.

The author speculates on possible explanations for Descarbault's observations, including the possibility of it being a "tiny creature" crossing his telescope lens or a hallucination. Some believe Descarbault fabricated the entire story, while the majority suggest it was merely a sunspot.

Another potential explanation offered is a telescope malfunction. The article draws a parallel to the case of O. Struve, who in 1874 announced the discovery of a dark companion to the star Procyon. Struve followed this object for nearly five years before realizing it was actually a bubble in his telescope's lens.

Har Vi Återupptäckt Flygtekniken I Förhistoriska Kulturer? (Have We Rediscovered Technology In Prehistoric Cultures?)

This section presents a lecture by Professor Marcel F. Homet, delivered at the SUFOI congress in Fredericia on May 5, 1963. The material is translated from a Danish version.

Introduction

Professor Homet begins by acknowledging that many scientists have dismissed his work as "romanticism" or fanciful exaggeration. He urges a consideration of what is truly known about the atomic composition of the atmosphere and the potential effects of atomic explosions, suggesting that science is still discovering new forms of radiation daily.

Homet contends that because new radiation types are discovered annually, science does not fully understand the present, let alone the future. He argues that this ignorance means one cannot definitively deny the possibility that something unknown existed in the past. He states that thousands of documents have come into his possession that purportedly support this.

He links recent geological and meteorological events—earthquakes in Chile, Iran, and Turkey; volcanic eruptions in Bali and Central America; and severe winters—to potential cosmic catastrophes described in ancient texts like the Mayan Popul Vuh, Sumerian epics, and the Bible. He questions how science can explain these events without acknowledging potential unknown radiation or cosmic influences.

Homet criticizes the scientific tendency to reject phenomena that cannot be immediately explained. He advocates for a rigorous examination of all documents, setting aside doubts for future investigation rather than outright dismissal due to a lack of immediate proof.

Examples and Arguments

As an example, Homet points to the inconsistencies in historical accounts of ice ages and the timeline of human evolution. He notes that estimates for human appearance on Earth have drastically shifted over time, from 200,000 years ago to 2 million, and most recently to 5 million years ago based on a March 1963 discovery.

He poses philosophical questions about creation: Why would a divine creator exclusively choose Earth for intelligent life? And why would Earth, since its creation, only be known to these intelligent beings, implying a potentially anthropocentric view.

Homet suggests that even if one rejects a divine creator, the concept of a "prime mover" or first cause exists in philosophy. He questions why this prime mover would exclusively select Earth and humanity in the vastness of cosmic time.

He emphasizes the importance of science investigating these questions without preconceived notions. He criticizes "automatic negativity" in science and calls for patient, rigorous study of historical documents, which he believes will eventually lead to the admission that the term "systematic-automatic" is "systematically anti-scientific."

Homet concludes his foreword by acknowledging that his arguments may not offer definitive proof of past events but stresses the necessity of such investigation. The first part of his lecture is slated for the September issue.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine GALAX appears to adopt a stance that encourages open-minded inquiry into unexplained phenomena, historical anomalies, and alternative scientific theories. It challenges conventional scientific skepticism, particularly when it dismisses historical accounts or ancient texts without thorough investigation. The publication seems to favor exploring possibilities beyond current scientific understanding, including the potential for advanced ancient technologies and the impact of cosmic forces on Earth's history and natural disasters. The editorial stance encourages a critical yet open approach to evidence, urging readers and scientists alike to consider all documents and phenomena, even those that seem improbable at first glance.