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Kalamazoo Flying Saucer Study Club - No 09
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This document is the ninth bulletin from The Kalamazoo Flying Saucer Study Club, dated June 1957. It covers news and events relevant to the UFO and flying saucer community.
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This document is the ninth bulletin from The Kalamazoo Flying Saucer Study Club, dated June 1957. It covers news and events relevant to the UFO and flying saucer community.
C. R. I. F. O. Orbit Discontinues Publication
Leonard Stringfield of Cincinnati announced the discontinuation of his publication, 'Orbit'. He cited increasing publication costs and pressures on his private life and business responsibilities as primary reasons. Stringfield also expressed a philosophical divergence from what he perceived as the growing trend of 'demagogues, extremists and sensation hunters' within the UFO community. He felt that many who prospered in civilian research did so by promoting sensational tales or exhibiting 'errant, pixie-like personalities' rather than conducting honest work. Stringfield observed that 'Orbit' was often ignored or subjected to 'smear and surreptious sniping'. He concluded that the publication's usefulness and prestige had waned, making it time for a change.
Federation Secretary to Speak at June 21st Meeting
Don Wysocki, secretary of the Michigan Flying Saucer Federation, was scheduled to speak at the Kalamazoo Flying Saucer Study Club's meeting on Friday, June 21, 1957, at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was to be held in the conference room of the First National Bank at Crosstown Parkway Branch. Wysocki's talk was planned to elaborate on the problems, trends, and future of serious UFO research groups. He is also an official of the Interplanetary Relations group in Detroit and the editor of 'The Visitor', another Michigan saucer publication. The subject was deemed important, and members were urged to attend.
Flying Saucer Convention - Detroit, Michigan, June 29
The bulletin announced the upcoming Michigan Flying Saucer Federation Convention, scheduled for Saturday, June 29th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The event was to start with an Open House Social, jointly sponsored by the Interplanetary Relations group and the Interplanetary Foundation. The convention was to be held at the Women's Federation Building, located at 2nd and Hancock, in the upstairs Auditorium. The organizers expected several well-known Saucer Researchers, including individuals who claimed to have had 'Saucer contacts', to speak.
At 8:00 p.m. on Saturday evening, the Foundation was scheduled to present Mr. George Adamski. Adamski planned to show moving pictures of saucers that he had taken in Mexico and California during his lecture. This evening session was explicitly stated as NOT being open to the public. Attendance was restricted to members of various Michigan Saucer Groups, guests from out-of-State Saucer Groups, and individuals active in saucer work. The price for this session was $1.50, including tax, with all proceeds intended for the school for Universal Law. Tickets were to be sold at the door.
Recommended Reading and Resources
The bulletin also listed several magazines and books available through the Athena Book Shop and Garrison News Agency. These included:
- 'Top Secret Magazine' - August 1957, featuring an article titled 'The Flying Saucer Conspiracy' by John Lewis Carver (35¢).
- 'The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects' by J. W. Ruppelt, former head of the United States Air Force project investigating flying saucers (35¢).
- 'Flying Saucers from other Worlds' (35¢).
The Kalamazoo Flying Saucer Study Club (KFSSC) is noted as a member of the Michigan Flying Saucer Federation. The Athena Book Shop was mentioned as having these and other Flying Saucer Books in stock or available for order.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The bulletin reflects a concern for the perceived sensationalism and lack of rigorous research within some segments of the UFO community, as evidenced by Stringfield's reasons for discontinuing 'Orbit'. There is an emphasis on promoting 'serious UFO research' and distinguishing it from more sensationalist approaches. The publication also serves to inform its members about local and regional UFO-related events, such as meetings and conventions, and to promote related literature. The editorial stance appears to be one of earnest inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, seeking to maintain a level of credibility and seriousness in its discussions and activities.