Infinity Newsletter - No 48 - 1956 10

Magazine Overview

Title: INFINITY NEWSLETTER
Issue: #48
Volume: 12th Year
Date: October-December (1956)
Publisher: Barlow Studio

This issue of INFINITY NEWSLETTER, published by Barlow Studio, is dedicated to recording the unknown, with a particular focus on UFOs and related phenomena. The cover prominently features the headline "PLANE CRASHES MOUNTING! MOST ALL MILITARY CRASHES NOW CLASSIFIED...ARE UFOS RESPONSIBLE?", suggesting a central theme of the magazine.

Plane Crashes Mounting!

The lead article posits a connection between a recent surge in military aircraft disasters and the presence of UFOs. It lists numerous specific incidents, including a B26 crash in Savannah, Georgia; a jet crash in San Diego; a B47 explosion in Lake Charles, Louisiana; a B57 crash near Tokyo; a Navy jet crash in Oakland, California; and an AF plane disappearance in Spain, among others. The article questions whether these crashes are due to sabotage, mechanical failure, inferior planes, or deliberate actions by UFOs. It notes that at least three plane crashes occur daily, resulting in about 1,000 fatalities per year, and seeks to identify a "pattern" in these events.

The Sutton Monster

This section features an "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ON-THE-SPOT INVESTIGATOR" regarding the "Sutton Monster" incident, which allegedly occurred on September 12th, 1958, in Sutton, West Virginia. The report describes people encountering a "CREATURE from ANOTHER WORLD." Witnesses reported seeing a glowing, pulsing object and hearing a thumping, high-pitched hissing sound. They also noted a sickening, sulfurous odor. The creature itself is described as being about 9-15 feet high, dull green, with a hooded figure-like appearance, a sweaty red face, and eyes that emitted beams of greenish-orange light. The creature was observed moving as if "on wheels." Some witnesses fled in terror, and some of Mrs. May's children became ill, experiencing swollen throats, similar to mustard gas effects. Gene Lemon, a National Guardsman, was also seriously ill. Investigators later found a pungent odor and skidmarks in the tall grass, approximately 10 feet apart, leading from where the creature stood to the pulsing object.

Our Polluted World

This article discusses the "FALLOUT MENACE" and radiation hazards, citing a report from the Federation of American Scientists. It suggests that the radiation hazard is more serious than officially stated, with some areas receiving more fallout than others. The report indicates that in certain parts of the world, the Strontium 90 hazard may have already passed the danger point. It also touches upon the potential danger of water fluoridation and mentions that approximately 90 tons of radioactive debris were dumped in the ocean off Boston in July. The article also notes that modern insecticides are causing havoc to wildlife and that it now takes 2-3 antibiotics to fight infections formerly treated by one.

The Mars Committee

This brief report mentions Dr. E. G. Slipher, an authority on Mars, and his "Mars Expedition" to Bloemfontein, South Africa. Rumors suggest they are obtaining fine pictures. A yellow cloud mass was reported high in the Martian atmosphere on June 28th. Astronomers at the Lowell Observatory also observed an unusually bright spot (about 350 miles wide) on the edge of the South Polar Icecap and noted unusually opaque atmospheric conditions on Mars. Dr. Slipher is using telescopic photos in three colors (blue, red, and yellow) to investigate the "Blue Haze" surrounding Mars. New electronic equipment is being used for this research, building on the 20,000 photos taken in 1954.

Some Interesting UFO Reports

This extensive section compiles a chronological list of UFO sightings and reports from various sources, dating from October 1956 back to 1944. Each entry includes the date, location, and a brief description of the sighting. Examples include:

• October 17, 1956: Long Island Sound - A plane disappeared into the water; Coast Guard found nothing.
• October 14, 1956: Ireland - "Unidentified Object" and flares seen off the coast during a search for a lost plane.
• October 2, 1956: Delaware River - An object with a nauseating odor, large and saucer-shaped, made a hissing sound as it flew away.
• September 29, 1956: Middlebury, Connecticut - Dozens of white UFOs leaving cobwebs, traveling silently.
• September 4, 1956: Montana - A triangle-shaped UFO and an orange ball-or-light seen by hundreds.
• August 17, 1956: Middlebury, Connecticut - A big, bright, flashing light seen in the Western sky.
• August 15, 1956: Little Sebago Lake, Maine - A shining, silver saucer seen by a doctor and attorney.
• August 5, 1956: Rhode Island - Residents report "Flashes-of-Fire" and a mystery blast.
• July 31, 1956: Maine - A "Mystery Fireball" swinging up and down.
• July 26, 1956: Plymouth, New Hampshire - A yellow UFO with a disappearing tail.
• July 20, 1956: London, England - Objects danced around an apartment, causing items to fly.
• July 8, 1956: Little Rock, Arkansas - "Great Balls-of-Fire" attacked a home.
• April 24, 1956: South Carolina - A distress signal off the coast.
• March 15, 1956: Ontario - A "Ball-of-Fire" seen overhead with intense light and roaring sound.
• March 10, 1956: South of Brantford, Ontario - An object in the sky described as similar to a "Ball-of-Fire."
• 1944: "Foo-Fighters" seen pacing planes in Europe.

More News

This section provides a variety of short news items:

• UFOs sending messages: The possibility of UFOs attempting to send messages is explored, with an analysis of possible words formed from letter formations seen in the sky. The article suggests a project called "Project Moonwatch" for augmenting the tracking of "basketball-moons."
• "U.F.O." motion picture: A recommendation to see the motion picture "U.F.O.," which reportedly contains secret government films.
• "Science-Fiction Theatre" on TV: Mentions the TV show often featuring UFO and space-visitor stories.
• UFO Sightings: Notes that UFO sightings since 1944 total about 5,000.
• Mars weather: The Navy reports Mars as damp, drafty, cold, and sandy.
• Space travel: Professor Durant predicts humans will reach the moon before the century ends.
• Plane crash statistics: 17,590 people killed in plane crashes since 1927.
• New technology: Mentions new radio-telescopes being built and a new magnetic material (100% pure manganese-bismuth).
• Radio waves from Mars & Venus: Reports of new radio waves being received from Mars and Venus.
• Meteor showers: Upcoming meteor showers are listed for November and December.
• Tornadoes: Notes that tornadoes are increasing, with a record 919 in the past year.

Scrapbook Adventures

Edited by Dave Vanwalter, this section continues a previous discussion on "Sea Serpents." It compiles numerous historical accounts of alleged sea monster sightings from various locations, including Greenland, Ireland, Scotland, Sicily, Australia, and off the coasts of the USA and Canada. Descriptions include creatures with pointed noses, flippers, long tails, multiple arms, horse-like heads, and enormous snouts.

Oddities in the News

This section presents a collection of unusual news items:

• A 28lb. of ice fell in London.
• A 150-gallon fuel tank fell into a woman's yard.
• A Bridgeport hypnotist called for laws against unethical hypnotic shows.
• A woman found an item in a package she bought and returned it.
• Japanese "Holdouts" from WWII finally surrendered.
• A "Mystery Blast" in Dorchester & Mattapan, Mass., with a Sonic-Boom explanation.
• An interplanetary real estate agent in Tokyo selling lots on Mars.
• A purported 167-year-old Indian was examined by doctors.
• A woman in Ireland raised her son like a chicken.
• "Fossil-Fish" are being made extinct by people selling them to scientists.
• A scientist went berserk in a laboratory.
• Reports of "Armonia-Fog," "Pink-Fogs," and "Gas-Fog" in various locations.
• A fall of fish with rain in Tortosa, Spain.
• Vegetables grow better when sung to by females.
• A 14-year-old boy placed a bomb on a police desk.
• An electronic device announced as "Near Human" in efficiency was deemed a failure.
• An 11-pound emerald was found in Africa.
• Pure white and black deer were seen and shot in California.
• More News: Mentions hats off to Tex Antoine for seeing danger in Sumner; temperature on Mars estimated between 50° above and 60° below zero; a book recommendation for "The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects" by Edward J. Ruppelt; an article in Popular Mechanics about the "New French Revolution- In The Air" (a flying-bell aircraft); and an article in Science & Mechanics about the "AERODYNE craft" (a flying-disk design).

The Flying-Saucer File

Authored by Haughton Barlow, this is a personal account of his lifelong interest in unexplained phenomena, starting with Charles Fort's "The Book of the Damned" in 1942. Barlow details his experiences researching UFOs, working for a daily newspaper, establishing Barlow Studio, and developing his "UFO Center." He recounts the "Flying Disk" sightings in 1947 and his belief that saucers were from another planet. He mentions his work with national magazines and the eventual establishment of INFINITY as a public newsletter. He also references Don Keyhoe's work and the national attention given to UFO theories.

The Holpuch-Objects!

This article discusses the possibility of satellites already orbiting Earth and their potential origin. It reviews the case of the "Holpuch-Objects," discovered by Mary and Richard Holpuch on October 18, 1953. These objects are described as traveling in an inclined orbit at a distance of 341 miles above the surface, appearing as dull red, glowing objects of varying sizes (60-100 ft. in diameter) and traveling at 17,000 mph. The article notes that these objects were seen multiple times between 1953 and 1955. It expresses disappointment that most professional astronomers dismissed the findings, while amateur astronomers were more open-minded. John Bagby, an investigator, believes the objects are residue from a destroyed moon or captured meteors. The article invites readers who are amateur astronomers to hunt for these objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential connection between UFOs and unexplained events like military plane crashes and alleged monster sightings. The magazine also covers space exploration, particularly Mars, and presents a wide range of unusual news items and historical reports. Barlow Studio and INFINITY position themselves as dedicated researchers of the unknown, aiming to explore, record, and report on all pertinent information, excluding only classified matter. They express a belief that UFOs are interplanetary and are committed to staying ahead of scientific understanding. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, encouraging reader participation and the sharing of information.