The Hawk Researcher - 1962 04 - April-May

Magazine Overview

Title: The Hawk Researcher
Issue: April-May 1962
Publisher: Hawk Research Society
Location: Pomona, California, USA

This issue of The Hawk Researcher delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, with a central focus on the intriguing theory that some UFOs might be time machines from the future. The magazine also features personal sighting reports, organizational news, and discussions on the intelligence behind UFO maneuvers.

Editorial

Harry Siebert, the editor, opens with a brief editorial that is overshadowed by the newsletter's longer-than-usual length. He makes a direct appeal to the readers, urging them to join NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena) due to its severe financial difficulties. Siebert emphasizes that the potential collapse of NICAP would be detrimental to UFO researchers globally. While the Hawk Research Society cannot offer direct financial support due to its own constraints, he strongly suggests membership. He also announces that Dr. Milton M. Kalman has offered to take over the editing and publishing of the newsletter, with Siebert intending to continue writing a column and sending out special bulletins.

UFO's: Time Machines?

Mary Chrietzberg presents a unique theory suggesting that a percentage of Flying Saucers are actually time machines operated by people from the future. She argues that this theory can explain phenomena that other explanations have struggled with, such as UFOs appearing and disappearing suddenly. Chrietzberg posits that if these beings are from the future, their certainty about future events, like avoiding war with Russia, becomes understandable. She uses an analogy of a person from the future visiting the 16th century to explain how accurate predictions could be made. The theory also addresses the apparent youthfulness of individuals claiming to be hundreds of years old, suggesting they are young in their own time period but appear older when traveling back in time. Chrietzberg believes that people from the future would visit various historical periods and that their advanced technology would seem miraculous to past civilizations, potentially explaining government secrecy. She concludes by stating that while not all UFOs are time machines, a significant portion might be.

What Were They?

Victor Shaffer recounts a personal sighting of two unusual lights in the night sky. He describes one light as yellow and brighter than stars, with another red light accompanied by two smaller yellow lights. He observed these objects from his car, noting their motionless state before they began to move upward and away. As they approached, he saw they had bright lights on their undersides and appeared to have wings like airplanes. He also noted a loud, powerful sound, unlike regular aircraft. Shaffer believes these were not regular aircraft but two UFOs that were either observing something or waiting for someone. He estimates their size to be comparable to a passenger airplane.

Results of Board Election

Dave Thomas reports on the recent election for the Board of Advisors. The election was deemed both a success and a failure, with seven members failing to vote. Despite this, a majority voted, and the society hopes for better participation next time. James W. Moseley, Brinsley Le Poer Trench, and Gray Darker were nominated and accepted onto the Board. Ray Palmer has not yet agreed or declined the nomination for Chairman of the Board. The Hawk Research Society remains open to nominations for the Board, aiming to have as many members as possible, positioning their board as second only to NICAP.

Plan for E. S. P. Testing

Dr. Milton M. Kalman has proposed a plan to test the degree of ESP within the group. This initiative aims to assess the strength and quality of precognition, mind-reading, psychokinesis, and telepathy. Interested members are encouraged to write to Dr. Kalman for details at his address in Canoga Park, California. Dr. Kalman is also a member of the Board of Advisors.

Special Announcement

An announcement details the selection of 'The Reality of UFO's' by Ed Babcock as an introduction for a forthcoming book. This choice aims to bypass the need for a lengthy review of UFO history. The book will also incorporate other works, including 'Physical Proof of UFO's' by Allen Greenfield, 'Back a Bit in the' by Fletcher King, 'An Open Reply to Dr. Davidson' by Brinsley Le Poer Trench, 'An Open Letter to Saucer Researchers' by Leon Davidson, 'Mars and the Saucer Cycle' by Lonzo Dove, 'A Reporter's Report' by Ivan T. Saunderson, and '7/1/7/XC/XCK Saucers and Fascism' by James W. Moseley. The author states that these works, along with others, will form a second part of the book, presenting the true controversy surrounding UFOs for the first time. The author invites submissions of interesting articles or photos for the book, noting that while no payment can be made for non-copyrighted materials, contributors will receive an autographed copy.

International Paranormal Bulletin

This section advertises the 'International Paranormal Bulletin,' a quarterly magazine published by the Netherland Study Group for Ufology. It is recommended for serious researchers and covers all forms of UFO and Fortean phenomena. The subscription is $1.00 per year, and the address is provided. The advertiser, A.F. Van Weiringen, also offers discounts on occult and UFO books.

Are UFO Maneuvers Intelligent?

Allen Greenfield, Director of R.O.A.P., addresses the question of whether UFO maneuvers indicate intelligence. He argues that the reported and filmed maneuvers are too sophisticated to be attributed to simple balloon or natural phenomena theories. Greenfield highlights that UFOs have been observed to vary speed and direction intelligently, with some exhibiting 'fantastic' feats of maneuverability, such as abrupt ninety-degree turns at high speeds, suggesting an intelligence of technological superiority. While acknowledging that fast-moving objects on a straight path might be meteors, he cautions against dismissing all such reports without careful analysis of the object's trajectory and plane. Greenfield concludes that the study of UFO maneuvers is vital proof of their intelligent control and is crucial for gaining recognition of UFO reality.

Drawings

This issue features drawings by Steven Robert Walner, including a depiction of the interior of a spaceship, and illustrations related to Adamski's 'Flying Saucer Pilgrimage' by B. & H. Breeze. Additionally, there are detailed drawings of an 'Adamski Scout Ship' and a 'Light-Motor Concept' by Van Tassel, both signed by S.R. Warner.

Saucer Reports

Several brief saucer reports are included:

• March 10, 1962 (Hackensack, N.J.): J. Phil Griswalk, Judd Ricciola, and John Nove witnessed an orange disk following a white one across the sky (credit NJAAP).
• March 26, 1962 (Cumberland, M.D.): Howard Powers and Robert Powers observed a fast-moving yellow disc, described as being as big as a penny held at arm's length, with no sound.
• Contact Claim (Pomona, California): A contact claim by Robert Todd is currently being investigated, with results to be reported later.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature and origin of UFOs, with a particular emphasis on the 'time machine' hypothesis. There's a strong undercurrent of advocating for organized UFO research, as evidenced by the plea to support NICAP and the mention of the Hawk Research Society's own organizational efforts like the Board of Advisors. The magazine also touches upon the technological capabilities of UFOs and the potential for intelligent control, as discussed by Allen Greenfield. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting serious investigation into UFO phenomena while encouraging community support for established research organizations.