Little Listening Post -1959 01-03 - Vol 06 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LITTLE LISTENING POST
Issue: Vol. 6, No. 1
Date: January, February, March 1959
Publisher: The Little Listening Post
Location: Washington, D.C.

This issue of THE LITTLE LISTENING POST, dated January-March 1959, presents a capsule of news and commentary on a wide range of topics, heavily focused on UFOs, psychic phenomena, emerging technologies, and the broader societal shifts associated with the 'New Age'. The publication adopts a tone of urgency and excitement, suggesting that humanity is on the cusp of significant breakthroughs and transformations.

The News in Capsule

The lead article, "PLANET EARTH HAS ENTERED THE PSYCHOZOIC AGE - The Age of the Unpin-downable!", quotes Dr. Meade Layne, who posits that humanity is entering an incredible psychic adventure. This era is characterized by 'The Age of Anxiety' and a spread of power without wisdom, as noted by Bertrand Russell. The article suggests that UFOs may be the culmination of humanity's age-long inquiry into life beyond. It speaks of a 'waiting brotherhood among the stars' and a global 'ferment' of study groups and sky-watchers. The issue highlights the event of December 19, 1958, when a voice proclaiming 'PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO MEN' was heard globally, described as an event destined to revolutionize communication systems. The 'Christmas star' is also reinterpreted as a potential 'SPACE SHIP'. The article concludes by noting the rise of saucer lecturers, new books, New Age Foundations, and a new kind of 'POWER' that promises to lift burdens, heralding 'SOMETHING TREMENDOUS is just ahead'.

D.C. News and Scientific Advancements

This section reports on various news items from Washington D.C., including significant funding for a 'Pentagon City' and a planetarium, and concerns over missing Civil Defense equipment and high radioactive fallout. It also details a major study by Congress on Radioactive Waste Disposal, with potential plans to dump waste off the shores of Texas and California, and tests for burying it in salt formations. The development of a new process to convert waste to solid form and reduce its volume is mentioned.

AAAS Congress and Scientific Frontiers

The publication notes the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Congress, describing it as an 'Intellectual smorgasbord' with 5000 scientists and 1200 papers presented. The establishment of a Fed Council for Science by Ike is also mentioned, marking the continuation of IGY tasks at a faster pace. The IGY is praised for fostering international scientific cooperation. The importance of research on the 'FRONTIER OF SCIENCE' is stressed, with a direct link made to UFOs. The AAAS covers 18 fields of science and has a large membership. The article suggests that the gap between esoteric beliefs and orthodox science will narrow when esoterists qualify their terminology, advocating for learning a 'NEW LANGUAGE' and forgetting the old.

Sky News and Space Travel

Air travel is reported to be up 10%, with more planes coming and a new Federal Aviation Agency taking control. The '60s are predicted to see 'streaking jets' too fast to see. The ATLAS is described as a forerunner or 'orbiting post office'. The article notes that airlines are overtaxed and that techniques for pushing 'UP & OUT' are being developed. Russia is reported to have a new bomber twice the speed of sound. A Trendex Poll indicates that most people now expect space travel, with 'Manned space-try' possibly within a month. The U.S. is projected to need $25 billion to keep pace with Russia in the space race and plans to launch two satellites a month through '59. The U.S. is said to possess equipment capable of reaching Venus and Mars, with McDonald Aircraft ordered to build a capsule for a moon mission. Von Braun is mentioned as facing financial challenges. A note from psychic sources suggests that only those who have evolved beyond war will be allowed on other planets. Arthur Clarke's idea of reshaping planets in the Asteroid Belt is discussed. The H-bomb is linked to artificial auroras. The concept of 'MOONBOWS' (raindrops with brilliant moonlight) is mentioned. A secret fuel and new-type rocket engine are said to enable good control for moon landings. The article raises concerns about potential satellite commercials and the need for a 'CODE OF OUTER SPACE' to address issues like accidents, litigation, and ownership of downed satellites, with a proposal to make the International Court of Justice an interplanetary one.

News on the Saucer Front

Editors in the UFO field are trending towards an 'ADD-UP' approach, with reports suggesting that UFO occupants are here, from space, manned, concerned for humanity's welfare, and heralding a glorious future. UFO Critical Bulletin in Brazil calls for an International Scientific Study Organization. Flying Saucer Review in London suggests occupants are waiting for something. The Spacecrafter in Phoenix suggests open landings may be delayed due to potential misuse of knowledge. Operation Hoodwink by the Air Force continues, with reports of unnamed men offering money to deny UFO knowledge. New groups and bulletins are emerging. Scientists in Spain formed an 'INTERPLANETARY STUDY CENTER'. Reports of sightings, booms, sky quakes, and fireballs are noted. A German UFO group claims British Air Ministry reported 30,000 space ships over Scotland and England. Japan's UFO magazine and the Japanese Air Force Chief's non-committal response are mentioned. Tokyo held a large Space Exhibit. Polish Aviation Magazine features saucer reviews. The Japanese Aviation Editor claims Russia took a saucer photo over Siberia. New Age activities are described as 'SPROUTING EVERYWHERE', with Adamski on a world tour and study retreats. A large Electronic Corporation is working on a code for interplanetary communication, and another is developing a device to listen to past voices. The Pentagon is reportedly studying ESP. A man from New York claims to have an 'anti-gravity' device. The article quotes Margaret Storm, who states that 'power boys' are deluded if they think they can outwit the Space People. The saucers are said to be here 'IN SPITE OF THE AIR FORCE!'

Publishing News and New Books

Several new books are highlighted: 'Venusian Secret Science', 'Convincing', 'Look Up' by Ray & Rex Stanford, 'Night Has A Thousand Saucers' by Girvin, 'Soarings of the Eagle' by John McCoy, 'Journey Into Light' by Chas Wells, 'From Outer Space To You' by Menger, 'The Sacred Mushroom', 'Adventures in Space Stations' by Willy Ley, 'Strangest Things in the World' by Henry, 'Sci Ed STAR', 'Road in the Sky' by Dana Howard, and a new book by Rinehold Schmidt about the Kearney Incident. The Psychic Observer has been taken over by Rev Tom O'Neil and will be enlarged. The issue also mentions upcoming movies like 'BEN HUR', 'Disney's Sleeping Beauty', and 'FBI Story', and a new book, 'The Grand Canyon, Today & all its Yesterdays' by Krutch. The movie 'PROJECT OUTER SPACE' featuring contactees is promised.

Health Front

This section reports a significant drop in maternity deaths in the U.S., attributing it partly to hypnosis for painless childbirth. The American Psychiatric Association is studying hallucinations and mystics. The issue questions why a palsied child is born every 53 minutes and why 1 million families have medical bills totaling their annual incomes. Opposition to the fluoridation of water is noted. New drugs like ARLIDN and NIH 7519 are mentioned for their medical applications. A Russian announcement of a 7-year peace research program for prolonging life is noted. A 40-bed hospital for Atomic Treatment is opening in Brookhaven, N.Y. A 76-year-old man lived for 96 days with his heart plugged to an electric socket. 40,000 drugs are tested yearly for cancer. The article questions the fear of Dr. Hoxsey's case histories. A tiny TV camera that sees 'around corners' inside the body is mentioned. A French peasant is hale and hearty at 195, and a 100-year-old doctor in Texas is still practicing. New horizons in healing arts are discussed, including the concept of the body's 'etheric double'. Public Health Service blames Air Pollution for cancer and heart disease. The issue notes that 'TENSION is today's great ailment', possibly due to a 'PLANETARY SPEED-UP'. A moral of 'RELAX!' is given.

Mailbag

The Mailbag section features correspondence from various individuals and organizations. McCaffrey Research Corp is mentioned as advancing with prudence. A Destiny Magazine prediction of a 'Day of Alarm' for Hebrew prophets is cited. A writer suggests cities like Philadelphia, L.A., and Long Beach need cleansing. Several correspondents express appreciation for The Little Listening Post, noting its 'priceless' content and how the 'veil IS getting thin'. Some readers claim to know when LLP is arriving in the mail. Thanks are extended for Christmas cards and 'extras' to support the work.

Coming Events and Announcements

This section lists various upcoming events and developments. Bridges and buildings made of aluminum are mentioned. A new electronic air purifier is described as 400% more effective. Russia is reportedly developing 300 long-range missiles. The U.S. Army is testing a ground-air machine. 'Liquor' is cited as the cause of 1/3 of traffic accidents. A 'Global Strike SET-UP' is mentioned, potentially affecting 2 million U.S. boats. A 'listening post' in the Cal Desert will track signals from space probes. New integration problems with Indians and Eskimos in Alaska are noted. Hens are being fed to produce eggs that bounce. The number of unmarried men in the U.S. exceeds women. A new device melts snow fast. Russian submarines will chart world oceans. 'Vodka' is suggested as a potential secret weapon. 3 million are attending American colleges. The Institute for Advanced Studies at Princeton is described as a refuge for 'MIND' where 'One-world-ness' is discussed. A new kind of GLUE with immense lifting power is mentioned. A 'brain machine' that talks back to man is noted. A recent 20-day newspaper strike in N.Y. is called a 'National Disgrace!'. Overall personal income checks are up 15%, but living costs are 25% higher. The Zambezi River in Africa has been harnessed for hydro-electric power. A new missile, 'The Quail', is made of plastic and wood as a decoy. Florida nudists are launching a 'PUBLIC RELATIONS SEMINAR'. An oil rush in the Sahara is noted, with sporadic warring. A proposal for a Universal Sign Language is mentioned. The wholesale provision of prostitutes is expected to be part of Big Business. A 'DEEP MYSTERY' in Virginia involving a vanished couple and their children is reported. The issue concludes with a mention of 'enough nuclear bombs to kill everyone in our world' and upcoming 'Forsythia and Bird music in the Garden'.

The Little Listening Post - Mission and Publication Details

The Little Listening Post is issued every few weeks when news 'boils over' from Washington. It is described as a 'Conspectus of swift-moving events' and a 'Road Map' for accelerating times. The publication offers six issues for three dollars. The current issue is dated January, February, March.

Baltimore and OTC Enterprises

This section details activity at 'O.T.C. ENTERPRISES' in Baltimore, which deals with a new kind of free ENERGY. This energy is described as capable of powering anything from a hearing aid to a space ship. OTC is copying 'SAUCER-ENERGY' and promises real saucers. They are undertaking a 'GREAT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM' and building 'small model' replicas of OTC-X1 saucers for touring. A Canadian syndicate is preparing to market these propulsion systems. The article notes that the United States is 'falling down' in supporting research in the space race, according to Dr. von Braun, who warns that a lack of public interest and money are endangering the nation. The public's alleged disinterest is contrasted with the overwhelming demand for von Braun's lectures. The scientist Obreth is mentioned as declaring against rockets in favor of electrically propelled ships. Otis Carr, described as a 'strange prodigy' of Nikola Tesla, is presented as having a simpler solution. OTC is seeking 'Men of Courage & Vision' for 'SPACE AGE ENTERPRISES', including engineers and architects.

Washington Saucer Intelligence - Special News Bulletin

This bulletin, dated January 17, 1959, looks forward to 1959 as a year of 'splendor' and 'new understanding', building on the accomplishments of 1958. It states that the 'psychological breakthrough' of accepting the reality of spaceships has occurred in the U.S., despite censorship. The bulletin sends greetings to friends worldwide and encourages constructive work. It announces that Wayne S. Aho, Director of Washington Saucer Intelligence, has been appointed Director of Public Education of OTC Enterprises in Baltimore. The bulletin emphasizes that the new space age will bring a new visualization of truths and that young minds are eager for learning. It references books like 'Prodigal Genius', 'Engineering The New Age', 'Dimensions of Mystery', and 'The Law Of Life'. A new approach to education is deemed important, as humanity has learned the destructive potential of atomic energy. The introduction of new craft for transportation, new power sources, and new applications of energy is predicted. Organizations are forming to introduce 'free energy' applications. Interested parties are invited to write to Baltimore.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the imminent arrival of a 'New Age' characterized by psychic breakthroughs, advanced technology (particularly free energy and space travel), and a growing awareness of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance is one of fervent anticipation and advocacy for these new concepts, often critical of established institutions (like the Air Force and conventional science) and governmental policies (especially concerning atomic energy and waste disposal). There is a strong belief in the potential for humanity to overcome its current problems through these new discoveries and a call for individuals to embrace this unfolding future. The publication positions itself as a guide, or 'Road Map', for understanding these rapidly accelerating times.