The Hawk Researcher - 1962 10 - October

Magazine Overview

Title: The Hawk Researcher
Issue: 1st Anniversary Issue
Date: October 1962
Publisher: Hawk Research Society
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The Hawk Researcher celebrates its first anniversary, presenting a collection of articles, reports, and discussions centered around UFO phenomena, contactees, and skeptical analyses.

Editorial

The editorial reflects on the first year of the Hawk Research Society's operation, expressing pride in its progress since its first publication in October 1961, which included news older than a year and book reports from five to ten years prior. The editor highlights the growth and development of the society, noting the use of tiny type to accommodate more content. The editorial also touches upon the editor's initial interest in the occult, meeting Steven Warner, and developing an interest in George Adamski and other contactees. It recounts the formation of a UFO group and the subsequent realization that such groups were not original. The editor details the challenges faced, including the formation of an 'Anti-UFO' Committee that used insults and insinuations, and the eventual acquisition of a printing machine. The editor expresses gratitude to contributors for their articles, reports, and financial support.

George Adamski--Earth's Cosmic Ambassador

This article, written by Ronald Anstee, defends George Adamski against continuous attacks, asserting that these attacks lack factual backing. It argues that critics, often astronomers and military personnel, have not studied the subject and spread slanderous remarks. The article posits that when an ordinary person achieves something beneficial, 'brass hats' with no knowledge criticize them. It recounts Adamski's alleged contact on November 20, 1952, witnessed by six people, and mentions American planes being in the vicinity, suggesting they must have seen the mother ship. The article notes the creation of plaster casts of Venusian footprints and the discovery of inscriptions on a boulder in Brazil by Professor Marcel F. Homet, which are claimed to be identical to inscriptions on a film returned to Adamski. A Mr. Potter and his wife are mentioned as having observed a similar object through a telescope on October 6, 1953. The article quotes Desmond Leslie, who vouches for Adamski's integrity, stating that Adamski promised to work with him without financial motive, even when offered a large sum by an international syndicate.

Adamski---And the Other Side of the Coin

This section presents a counter-argument to the pro-Adamski stance, featuring contributions from Harry R. Siebert and Steven Warner. They review an article and claim that the six people who allegedly witnessed the incident never saw the saucer, and that the drawing of the spaceman was made later at Adamski's prompting. They state the Air Force denied that jets in the area were there for anything but training and that the jets saw nothing. The article questions the source of information regarding paintings on a stone. It agrees with Desmond Leslie that Adamski is honest but expresses doubt, which will be explained later. The authors express skepticism about the Conniston Saucer, stating that while it appears real, its identicality to Adamski's descriptions is ridiculous. They critique Adamski's photographs, suggesting they are close-ups of small objects rather than a large object seen through a telescope. They also question a photograph showing a fleet of saucers taking off from the moon, noting that one saucer appears to be inside the telescope and the line of saucers extends beyond the moon's edge. The article mentions a misquotation of Mr. Pev Marley, a photography expert, regarding faking photographs. It then delves into possible motives for Adamski's claims, suggesting he might have faked photographs, faked contacts, or is deliberately misleading people by shifting focus to religion and philosophy. The authors conclude by asking the reader to consider which explanation is most logical.

Saucer Reports

This section compiles several brief reports of UFO sightings and related phenomena:

• X-15 MYSTERY OBJECT STUDIED: Scientists are unable to explain a mysterious object sighted and filmed by Major Bob White during a high-altitude flight of the X-15 rocket-plane on July 17. The object's size is undetermined due to unknown distance.
• STAR-LIKE OBJECT INVADES GEORGIA SKIES: Reports from Columbus, Georgia, describe a star-like UFO moving through the city skies over several weeks. Speculation included it being a Russian Cosmonaut's capsule, but sightings continued even after the capsule was in orbit.
• AERIAL FLARE LIGHTS UP SKY: In Berkeley, California, a ball of fire was seen hurteling across the street. Police identified it as a 20,000 candelpower distress flare, but its origin remained a mystery.
• ECHO AND FRIEND: In Seattle, Washington, the 'Echo' satellite was followed by another light moving in the same direction, which then veered North and disappeared.
• LIGHT DOES POLKA: In Kirkland, Washington, a white steady light with a reddish green cast was observed moving, hovering, and then shooting off at high speed. It was reportedly the size of a pea held at arm's length.

Washington Subcommittee Exchange

This brief note mentions that NICAP still needs assistance, and the Hawk Research Society is happy to exchange information with the NICAP affiliate of Washington.

Local Man Offers Writing From Space

Terry Harte of Pomona is quoted jokingly imitating a contactee, claiming to write in 'Space language' by substituting letters and changing others. He offers a cryptic quote: "On my right I have themost powerful weapon the world has ever known. On my left I have an inpenetreble fource field. Above me is eternity. Below me is eternity. But what good is being God if I am trapped between time and eternity?"

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the nature of UFO sightings, the credibility of contactees (particularly George Adamski), and the role of scientific investigation versus skepticism. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting both supportive and critical viewpoints on UFO phenomena and the individuals involved. The Hawk Research Society positions itself as a platform for disseminating information and fostering discussion within the UFO community, while also acknowledging the need for critical analysis and verification of claims.