Little Listening Post -1954 10-11 - Vol 01 No 03

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LITTLE LISTENING POST
Issue: Vol. 1 No. 3
Date: Oct. - Nov. (1954)
Publisher: The Little Listening Post
Location: Washington, D.C.

This issue of The Little Listening Post, a publication from the "office in the garden," delves into a variety of topics at the intersection of science, the paranormal, and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on the ongoing discussion surrounding flying saucers.

Science Staging Showdown on Saucer Theory

The lead article posits that atomic tests may be affecting the Earth's atmosphere and space, leading to a dangerous degree of concern. Despite claims from the AEC and others that scientific evidence indicates "no threat," weather reporters are receiving numerous letters from individuals who remain unconvinced. To address this, Dr. Gustav Swoboda of the World Meteorological Organization, attending a meeting in Geneva, has been commissioned to investigate.

Angel Over Washington!

An intriguing report recalls an occultist belief that an angelic presence has its headquarters near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. This story resurfaced when a recent log of saucer sightings over greater Cincinnati, spanning 11 months and featuring many photos taken by searchlight, summarized the findings as proof of a "parent craft and its aerial brood watching Cincinnati."

Scientific Developments and Research

The issue highlights several scientific advancements and research projects:

• Missile Research: Dr. Ernst Krause is heading Lockheed's new $10,000,000 lab for missile research in Washington.
• Biological Studies: Dr. Kinsey and U. of Va. biologists are studying a transmutation phenomenon in woodroaches, where their bodies produce sex in a one-celled plant, potentially shedding light on maleness and femaleness in micro-organisms and the human inability to conquer the roach.
• Test Tube Life: Harvard biologist George Wald announces that test tube life is merely a matter of time.
• Saucer Bends Light Beam: A description of moving picture frames shows a searchlight beam stabbing at a saucer, stopping with it, and then bending as if the saucer had moved and sucked the beam. This is presented as proof that saucers operate under unknown laws.
• Stereatronics: This new science deals with the controlled electronic performance of solids, merging electronics (now 40 years old) with miniaturization to create "miracle" equipment for homes at lower costs.

Flying Saucer Club and Other Organizations

A new Flying Saucer Club was recently organized in Detroit, attracting 400 attendees to its first meeting. The club plans to issue a magazine, petition the President, and held a big lecture on September 22. The Little Listening Post also notes the establishment of The Electronic Indici. Foundation in San Francisco, which reports that high-pitched sounds can cause heat and aches, while low-pitched sounds can induce sadness.

Social and Political Commentary

The publication touches upon social issues such as juvenile delinquency, referencing a London method of using trained dogs to clean up Hyde Park. It also mentions insurance companies offering builders insurance against damage by children. The Little Listening Post congratulates a comic publisher for discontinuing "horror books," citing the "Urge to Imitate" as a primary law of human nature and encouraging positive "out-picturing" for children. Congratulations are also extended to 500,000 clubwomen for their crusade in this field.

Further Reports and Investigations

• Mother Ghost on TV: Mrs. Lackey's father reportedly "came back" after death, appearing on screen in his burial suit.
• Instrument for Past Conversations: Science is reportedly working on an instrument to pick up conversations from as far back as the Revolutionary War, alongside concepts like "anti-proton" and "contra-matter."
• Biological Science Advancements: Dr. Bush of the Carnegie Foundation states that biological science is on the verge of a major breakthrough, with chemistry potentially curing mental disease and manipulating mass emotions.
• Nerve Impulse Speed: Dr. Edward Lambert has measured nerve impulse speeds, noting that while some nerves travel at 120 mph, others only reach 25 mph, which he suggests makes "Spirit Radio" more believable.
• Spirit Radio: K.M. Keller of the Spirit Electronic Communication Society predicts success in "Spirit Radio" within 5 years, aiming to tune into radiations from a human's etheric body. He notes the difficulty lies in the wide range of ultra-high frequencies involved.
• Transistors and X-ray Microscopes: G-E is preparing for mass production of tiny transistors and has developed a new X-ray microscope that can reveal the interiors of various objects.
• Irradiation: The process of irradiation is now being used for the transformation and preservation of food.
• Saucer Landing on Helgoland Isle: The investigation of a reported saucer landing on Helgoland Isle is mentioned, with Dr. Hans Larsen Loberg cited as the investigator. However, checks with the Norwegian Embassy and Library of Congress revealed no such scientist.
• Atomic Program Funding: $6 billion is being allocated to the atomic program for war, with the potential to be transferred to peaceful uses.
• Disc Mystery: The "Disc Mystery" is described as "organized confusion," with certain factions making it a business to mislead.
• Atomic Scientists' Survival Kits: Los Alamos scientists are preparing "survival kits" for primitive life in case of atomic war, including essentials like guns, matches, soap, and food.
• Hydrogen Bomb Developments: Key agencies are being surveyed for dispersal from Washington due to hydrogen bomb developments, with new construction required to be 10 miles from target zones.
• Postage Rate Increase: A planned increase in postage rates is seen as slowing progress and is protested.
• U.S. Office of Education Conference: The U.S. Office of Education will host 500 educators from 60 nations in the fall.
• "Shut-up" Researcher: Researcher Al Bater is rumored to be marrying an English girl.
• Lin-Bone Test: The Lin-Bone Test was called off by the AEC due to excessive risk.
• Guided Missiles: The U.S. will speed up guided missile development in the coming year.
• Capitol Prayer Room: The Capitol's prayer room will be ready for the start of the 64th Congress.
• Communications from "The Master Jesus": Multiple sources report communications being mailed, purporting to be from "The Master Jesus."

Letters and Book Reviews

• George Adamski: Co-author of "Flying Saucers Have Landed," George Adamski reports 3500 attendees at his Saucer Forum on Mount Palomar. He is recuperating from laryngitis. His co-author, Desmond Leslie, who spent two months with Adamski working on their next book, is returning to England and may tour next spring. Adamski plans to fulfill his postponed Albert Hall engagement in London.
• New Saucer Books: Several new saucer-related books are mentioned, including "The Coming of the Guardians" (SP Symposium), a book by Mende Layne, and "Other Tongues, Other Flesh" by Geo. Williamson. A rumored important book by a Washington author and a potential third book by Maj. Keyhoe are also noted.
• Control Engineering Magazine: This magazine, with 15,000 paid subscribers, deals with advanced "push-button existence."
• The Saucer Gospel: Desmond Leslie of London has been making appearances and investigations, campaigning for the "Saucer Gospel" and planning extensive activities in Washington, D.C.
• Saucer Over Rome: A detailed description of a sighting over Rome on September 18, involving a "half cigar" shaped object that plummeted and then rose rapidly.
• Clearing House for D.P.'s: An effort is underway in Washington to help older, "displaced" people find companionship and semblance of family relationships, potentially through a "Clearing House."
• Frank Edwards: Frank Edwards' saucer reporting on Mutual was not "banned," but his break with F of L was due to "internal politics." He will return to air weekly on Oct. 3 and is featured in "Parade" on Oct. 10, predicting "big political changes in Nov."
• Dire Warnings: Geologists in England are claiming a major earth shift has started, reminiscent of Atlantis.
• Phong Chat with Desmond Leslie: Leslie denies a report of riding on a saucer while in California and is studying a British author's book about a saucer landing in Scotland in Feb. '54.

The Little Listening Post Operations

The publication acknowledges that it has operated on a gratis basis and more recently on "goodwill-donation basis." However, due to requests from bookstores, lecturers, and increased correspondence, it is necessary to simplify the system to "FOUR ISSUES FOR ONE DOLLAR." The Little Listening Post is issued "every few weeks 'when the news spills over,'" aiming to provide the essence of a "Tune-in" at a "great world focal point."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the scientific investigation of UFOs, the potential impact of atomic testing, the development of new and advanced technologies (like "Stereatronics" and ultra-high frequency instruments), and the exploration of paranormal and psychic phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various reports and theories without necessarily endorsing them, while also encouraging public participation and observation in understanding these phenomena. There is a clear interest in the intersection of science and the unexplained, and a belief that "science stands on tiptoe to open the door to a golden age."