Little Listening Post -1961 01-02 - Vol 08 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LITTLE LISTENING POST
Issue: Vol. 8, No. 1
Date: January-February 1961
Publisher: THE LITTLE LISTENING POST
Location: Washington, D.C.

This issue of THE LITTLE LISTENING POST presents a collection of news items and commentary focused on phenomena related to the 'New Age,' UFOs, spiritual development, and emerging scientific and societal trends. The publication adopts a tone of urgency and anticipation for significant global changes.

The News in Capsule

The lead item, "THE NEW AGE AVALANCHE SWEEPS AHEAD," describes a global sense of urgency and activity, with mentions of 'Free Energy' and 'Economic Entrenchments.' Edgar Sievers, described as Africa's Saucer Leader, notes an 'over-all pressure' on humanity. A curious report from the Nile Delta details four villages receiving free electricity from atmospheric charge, a phenomenon engineers cannot explain. Other points include China's potential A-bomb development, and a quote from Drew Pearson stating, "TIME IS RUNNING OUT." The section also touches on the belief in 'SKY PEOPLE' and a coming 'Paradise State' for the worthy, alongside a call for 'SPIRITUAL DYNAMICS' and embracing the 'Spirit of Sir Galahad.' A poem by 'Anon' encourages faith and trust in a coming 'amplar life' and the dawn of a new era.

News Snippets from Around the Globe

This section, presented as a series of short, often cryptic, news items, covers a wide range of topics:

• USA: A recent report indicates $413 spent annually on liquor ads. There's hushed information about the Dead Sea Scrolls potentially upsetting modern religion. A Humane Society is building a new animal shelter and condemns hunting as 'sport.' Discussions about year-round schooling and automation leading to increased leisure time are noted, with a warning about the potential misuse of leisure. The Boeing Airplane Company is developing a system for sending messages through the earth using buried antennas. A major river, described as larger than the Mississippi, flows under the Pacific from Oregon. The FBI head views 'Juvenile Delinquency' as a cover for youthful crime. The U.S. Army is tripling its supply of antibiotics due to concerns about germ warfare.
• Australia: A 6,000-mile fence is being used to deter rabbits and dingos. Australia hopes for A-power soon.
• Norway: A 6,000-year-old ocean was discovered 434 feet below a freshwater lake near Oslo.
• International: A report suggests an Atlantic cable carrying top-secret Pentagon information is being serviced by a Communist-dominated union. Reuters is forming an international TV federation for current affairs programs targeting 6 million English-speaking people. The concept of disposable paper clothes, worn twice and then discarded, is mentioned.
• New York: A large scientific meeting hosted 12,000 scientists discussing humanity's problems, creatures, plants, and space. There's talk of mail delivered at light speed via electronic mailboxes and satellites.
• Government Proposals: A proposal suggests governments should send civilian groups on world tours, similar to how governments send navies.
• Population Concerns: Dr. Bonner, a Cal. scientist, suggests children can be bettered by having fewer of them, warning that Earth's population growth could lead to a lack of space by the year 2660.
• Agriculture: The Farm Journal predicts 'better meat for average market.'
• Project Chariot: This project aims to create new harbors using A-energy.
• Military & Warfare: Col. U students petitioned against stockpiling germ warfare weapons. There are hints that NATO might use a 'Trojan Horse style' delivery. A grain ship from Russia to England reportedly had significantly higher levels of strontium 90 than North American shipments.
• Education: 3,600 students are learning Russian in the U.S.
• Geography: A seamount was discovered 550 miles southwest of the Cape of Good Hope.
• India: An official stated that India's future depends on the success of birth control.

Our Dynamic Picture & Brain Stretcher

This section promotes a publication called "Picture without a name" from LLP, which aims to help lift consciousness towards the 'New Age' goal. It is available for $2.00 or more. A "Brain Stretcher" section features a conversation with a young physicist who discusses 'Magnetic Fission' and the theory of relativity. The physicist suggests that the changing positions of galaxies make determining exact locations impossible, questioning the existence of everyday realities. The concept of light being simultaneous throughout creation is presented, implying that distance is an illusion experienced by tuning into different frequencies. Therefore, individuals determine their own experiences by choosing what they tune into. A quote emphasizes that "NO MATTER WHAT THEY TELL YOU, NOTHING IN LIFE IS MOTIVATED BY ANYTHING EXCEPT LOVE -- NO MATTER WHAT KIND!"

Saucer News

• Australia: The first SAUCER CONVENTION was held, with Fred Stone emphasizing the 'purpose' of UFO presence. A second UFO Congress in Germany attracted 1000 people from 14 countries.
• UK: A London UFO Research Organization has been formed.
• USA: A Pentagon official, Col. Tacker, debated NICAP's Keyhoe on TV, neither confirming nor denying objects but stating lack of proof. Frank Scully, author of an early UFO book, received a Layman's Award from the Pope.
• India: The 'DESERT CONTACT' of November 20, 1952, is commemorated annually.
• New Zealand: A bulletin suggests clubs worldwide should join in UFO commemoration.
• Tempo of Sightings: S.P.A.C.E. (Miami) notes an increase in sightings and a more aggressive press stance against secrecy.
• New England: A flurry of sightings is reported, with people calling newspapers.
• Florida: A UFO the size of a "harest Moon" was seen, and a strange red streak was observed over Mt. Shasta.
• Canada: 11 people on Vancouver Island reported UFOs with a 'humming noise' that frightened animals.
• Tasmania: The World Council of Churches reported a "300 ft. MOTHER SHIP with six 30-ft. saucers near it."
• Australia: A saucer sighting over Sydney reportedly frightened many and caused blasts that shook houses.
• Brazil: A professor reported a landing in 1958 where two figures emerged from a saucer, moving with unusual agility. Sao Paulo reported two saucers cavorting over the town. A Brazilian customs officer encountered a saucer that landed, and two figures in 'metallic brilliance' emerged.
• USSR: Moscow Civilian Radar reported three 250 ft. disc-shaped objects, with jets scrambling and saucers evading.
• Sudan: UPI reported people seeing a "Flying City" with buildings and trees sailing through the air.
• Brazil: The President has recognized UFOs and instructed the Air Force to extend courtesy.
• Ohio: Two individuals reported a 20 ft. crescent saucer approaching them closely.
• NICAP: NICAP claims the Air Force's debunking campaign has backfired.

Health Front

• Cancer: The cancer rate in Japan has doubled in 15 years among those exposed to bomb radiation. AEC's 1960 report to Congress indicates increased fallout levels. There's a concern that 'dire warnings' about cancer on radio might psychologically induce it.
• Medical Advances: A stopped heart can now be restarted with simple hand-pressure. Electrical anesthesia using 700 cycles on the temples allows patients to sleep and wake without nausea or weakness.
• Cataracts: The Cataract Improvement Council in Los Angeles offers a cure without operations.
• Birth Control: A prominent Catholic hints that a birth control drug might be acceptable to his faith.
• DDT: DDT is being found in food and in the bodies of newborns. A book titled "FOISONS IN YOUR FOOD" is expected to lead to Congressional hearings.
• Water Contamination: Sheboygan, the first city to use rat poison (sodium fluoride) in its water, is experiencing an epidemic of busted water mains. Plumbers are reportedly facing issues with guaranteed appliances.
• Disease Eradication: A health researcher expressed strong feelings about eradicating disease, leading to the slogan "DISEASE ON THIS PLANET HAS GOT TO GO!" The publication frames this as a crucial 'conception' for a new era.

Phenomena Front

• Prayer and Plants: Rev. Franklin Loehr's Los Angeles group has achieved remarkable results with 'POWER OF PRAYER ON PLANTS.' Experiments suggest plants possess intelligence and respond to love and attention. A specific example mentions a plant growing 12 inches in 24 hours when helped by Burbank.
• Ghost Armies: Stories of 'Ghost Armies' reenacting historical battles, such as one in England in 1642 where 4,000 were killed, are being investigated by psychic researchers using tape recorders and sensitive persons.
• Pole Anomalies: Claims that Earth has 'HOLES at the POLES' are reportedly debunked by aerial photos.
• Insomnia: A 61-year-old Spanish peasant claims to have never slept, a condition doctors have termed total insomnia.
• Okinawa: A 'ghost girl hitchhiker' is reported to vanish after getting into cars.
• Mystery Force in Space: Scientists are discussing a force that makes solid matter lose weight, citing the example of the DISCOVERER XVII satellite weighing less mid-air. This could revolutionize understanding of gravity and matter.

The Incoming New Age

This section discusses anticipated 'Earth Changes,' including weather phenomena like high wind storms and 'Jet Streams.' It mentions a report that 'light vibrations will be stepped up' significantly, and warns that without cleansed bodies and spiritual development, individuals may not withstand the 'SPEEDUP.' A quote from Mother Shipton predicts that 'Light will flash from east to west, and few will be who'll stand the test!' The 'New Age children' are expected to be born with spiritual purpose and memories of past lives and knowledge. Advanced souls will achieve fuller 'knowing' through memory unblocking.

Other News and Notes

• Time Management: A quote emphasizes that "THE BETTER USE WE MAKE OF OUR TIME THE MORE HAPPINESS WE EARN -- AND GET!"
• Sky News: Radar is being used for weather control, with a 'Storm Finder' covering 2,000 square miles. Airports are handling a large volume of flights. There's news of new fleets of jets being ordered by airlines. The Lutheran Church is considering extending Boy Scout programs to potential planets.
• Moon Tourism: A tourist map of the Moon is mentioned, with a circle 11 feet in diameter, intended to supply detailed guides for astronauts.
• Astronomy: Radio astronomy is revealing 'invisible' bodies in space, suggesting 90% of the universe is unaccounted for. Flying telescopes are expected to solve mysteries and measure the total brightness of our galaxy. Scientists are developing balloon-carried telescopes capable of seeing golf balls from 500 miles away. These will study Jupiter's 'RED SPOT' and Saturn's rings. Reports also mention 'cloud-holes' over Venus.
• New Stars: Gas clouds are identified as raw material for new stars.
• Binary System Prediction: Some occultists predict a second 'GIANT SUN' will appear soon, making ours a binary system.
• Space Exploration: NASA's new report suggests preparing for the psychological impact of discovering intelligent beings on other planets. Kennedy is seen as a supporter of space exploration.

Publishing News

• The British Interplanetary Society has formed its own publishing company. A book titled "DESIGN OF A LANGUAGE FOR COSMIC INTERCOURSE" (LINCOS) is mentioned.
• A book on the history of atomic scientists, "Brighter Than A 1000 SUNS" by Jungk, is noted.
• The Christian Science Monitor is quoted as saying American science must 'double & redouble its size & strength.'
• Russia has over 200 Sci. Fiction Magazines.
• A book called "HUMMING BIRDS" by Greenwalt is described as a 'classic.'
• Michael X. raises the question, "Is Hitler Alive? Is he hiding the UFO Secret?"
• A book titled "Antarctica" by Schulthess features 173 photos of the region.
• The Manchester Guardian commented on America's 'inexhaustible humility.'
• "The 5 Lives of Annie Besant" is mentioned, highlighting her interests in Theosophy, birth control, and social reform.
• The Psychic Observer calls the Bible the 'Psychic best seller of all time.'
• A booklet, "New Frontiers of the Amer. Humans Movement," is available.
• Harpers magazine featured a 64-page supplement on 'Crisis in the Med.'
• A new KING OF KINGS movie is in production.
• A new magazine from South Australia, "PREPARATION," discusses saucers and upcoming changes.
• The Weltraumbote published an 8-page story about an encounter with ATIC and a UFO article in Argosy.
• The Akron UFO Research Committee published a report criticizing the U.S. Air Force's handling of UFO information, calling it an 'insult to the intelligence of the Amer. public.'
• "ATOMS, GALAXIES & UNDERSTANDING" by Dr. Dan Fry is mentioned as a work that could have saved years of research.

Mailbag

The Mailbag section expresses gratitude for Christmas cards, gifts, and the information provided by LLP. Subscribers like Paul Wheeler, E.M., R.W., E.B., A.A., Dana Howard, Dr. E.S., and Fred Stone share positive feedback and anecdotes. E.M. describes haunting the mailbox for LLP's arrival. V.D. praises the publication's content. D.H. calls LLP a 'highly charged publication.' M.C. suggests using LLP's format to counter 'wild' stories on TV and radio. H.S. views LLP as an 'Intelligence Report' for the 'New Age Army.'

Editorial Stance

The Little Listening Post positions itself as a publication that is "listening to the Far-out Front, stalking the rim of an ever-expanding circle!" It aims to report on "vast changes" and events as they "boil over," promising to keep readers posted. The editorial stance is that LLP is the "ONLY PUBLICATION OF ITS KIND!" and encourages readers to "Listen in with the LITTLE LISTENING POST."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the anticipation of a transformative 'New Age,' the prevalence of UFO sightings and related phenomena, the exploration of consciousness and spiritual development, and a critical examination of societal and scientific trends. The publication adopts an urgent and forward-looking perspective, positioning itself as a vital source of information for those seeking to understand and navigate these profound changes. The editorial stance is one of active investigation and dissemination of unconventional information, aiming to inform and perhaps mobilize a readership interested in the 'New Age Army' and the conquest of 'Evil.' The emphasis on love, spiritual growth, and the eradication of disease underscores a utopian vision for the future.