Little Listening Post -1961 09-10 - Vol 08 No 05

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LITTLE LISTENING POST
Issue: Vol. 8 No. 5
Date: September-October 1961
Publisher: The Little Listening Post
Location: Washington, D.C.

This issue of The Little Listening Post, dated September-October 1961, presents a multifaceted view of global events, blending anxieties about the Cold War and nuclear threats with burgeoning New Age philosophies, technological advancements, and numerous reports of UFO sightings.

The News in Capsule

The lead article, "EARTH IS A TREMBLE WITH THREATS AND BOMBS," paints a grim picture of a world teetering on the brink of disaster due to lawlessness, the "ULTRA-BOMB," and a speeded-up, technologically driven society. It suggests that humanity is on a "disaster course" unless a "miracle" intervenes. The publication introduces a concept called "THE PUBLIC OPINION CLEARING HOUSE," developed by LLP, intended to process vital subjects and problems for public input, which was praised by CBS but reportedly resisted by the "Power Elite." The article notes the increasing vocalization of spiritual forces and mentions Japan's second New Age Congress. It also highlights a surge in evangelists in New York, predicting the "End of the World," and points to "OMENS" in the skies, including sightings of "swift and darting Unknowns." A significant geological feature, Ayers Rock in Northern Australia, is described with its ancient carvings and recent reports of strange flashing lights and rumbles. The issue poses a symbolic question about the upcoming total solar and lunar eclipses in February.

Another capsule, "INDIAN SUMMER & COFFEE IN THE GARDEN," recounts a conversation with a physicist who shared advanced theories of light and spoke of a "great repository of Saucer info not being revealed." He claimed to know of intelligent signals from Outer Space but stated they were not being discussed, suggesting that "all Earth's customary relativities are whirling----veering into new concepts!"

Here & Coming

This section provides a series of short, diverse reports:

• Russia: Conditions described as "smile-less faces," lack of bathtubs, and people robbing corpses for clothing and jewelry, highlighting relative values.
• Seattle: A "space needle" is being built to support a rotating structure for a restaurant.
• H-Bomb Taming: A magnet is being developed at Westinghouse to tame the H-Bomb and potentially lead to free energy.
• Instant Snow Removal: A system for sidewalks and driveways is reportedly "just around the corner."
• Wiretapping: Mike Wallace claims the White House can be tapped by remote control, suggesting a move into "4-D."
• Presidential Brain: A suggestion is made for an "electronic brain" for the President to improve accuracy in case of war.
• Light Amplification: A new device amplifies light 100,000 times, enabling TV picture transmission by starlight or moonlight.
• News & Jokes: Rome offers a 3-minute news service by dialing "19," and Vienna provides a daily joke.
• Russian Jamming: CBS reports that 16 million shortwave radios in Russia are active despite jamming.
• Fashion: Women's skirts are described as having one shrunken pant-leg, and shoes feature "killer-spikes."

LLP Visits Big New Air Museum

The publication visited the Smithsonian Air Museum, noting exhibits on the evolution of flight from bats and birds to modern aircraft and spacecraft. They suggest a "Flying Saucer" should be a final capstone exhibit.

Publishing News

• "Seed of the City" by Ethel Raymer is mentioned as a book on current times.
• Ivan Sanderson, a zoologist and saucer researcher, has published a book on the Abominable Snowman, describing them as subhuman.
• Explorer Fawcett encountered subhumans in Brazil with white skin and black hair.
• Humanoids with vestigial tails are reported in Africa.
• A new magazine, "The Vision, & Metaphysical World News," edited by Roy Davis, is noted.
• The Library of Congress has numerous publications on flying saucers, with "The Little Listening Post" being the only publication of its kind listed.
• Books by George Adamski are reportedly worn out from usage.
• A new movie based on the life of Hitler is in production.
• Filming of "ADVISE & CONSENT," a Washington movie, is underway.
• A movie titled "THE BIBLE" is to be produced in Rome, not Hollywood, with a $25 million budget, to be shown in three parts.
• A movie, "The Story of General Patton," is also mentioned.
• Michael X's work, "It Will Happen in February," discusses a Stellium (five major planets in conjunction) and predicts momentous occurrences.
• Webster's 3rd New International Dictionary, with 2720 pages and 100,000 new words, is priced at $47.50.
• A new English comedy titled, "STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF," is noted.

In New York Recently

LLP checked on the American Society for Physical Research, founded in 1885, with a journal started in 1907. It has prominent leaders and an endowment of over $200,000, working with the London Society on phenomena like telepathy, dowsing, clairvoyance, and telekinesis.

Saucer Front

• U.S. Congress Probe: A probe into UFO secrecy, expected to hit full force in January, is urged to have open hearings. NICAP reports that New Jersey Congressman promises attention to the UFO problem. Eight Senators and over 40 House members favor a straightforward approach. House Majority Leader McCormack is reportedly behind the push for airing UFO information. The death of Committee Chairman Brooks stalled action, but support is rising.
• NICAP Bulletins: NICAP prints a picture from the AF Intelligence Manual AFM-203 (1953) showing a simulated encounter of a bomber with two discs, serving as a warning to pilots. Vice President Johnson reportedly sent an urgent NICAP report to the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee regarding the danger of mistaking UFOs for Soviet bombers.
• Sightings: UFO sightings are reported at a rate of 100 per week. A hovering object off the South Carolina coast, described as whale-shaped and as high as a house, terrified fishing parties. In Levelland, Texas, a bright phantomlike object landed in the road and later shot up in the sky. Sightings over Salt Lake City involved a light-gray, 50-ft disc with a rocking motion.
• African Reports: An Italian newspaper published articles by a pilot who concluded UFOs cannot be built on Earth.
• Iron Curtain Silence: The editor of a Zurich UFO bulletin reports on the silencing of UFO information behind the Iron Curtain, though UFOs have allegedly been photographed by a Russian meteorological station crew in the N. Arctic.
• Florida Vigil: A group in Florida kept a 6-night vigil expecting spaceships from Mars.
• International Reports: New Zealand and Brazil are reporting on saucers. The NZ Radio Network broadcast a documentary, and Brazilians published a sequence of photos of the Trinidad Island saucer incident, which the USAF had previously called "fake."
• Saucer Conventions: Conventions are ongoing in Yucca Valley, California, and Perth, Australia. A larger one is planned for the Seattle World's Fair.
• London's Geo King: Geo King, an esotericist, is returning to America.
• Desmond Leslie's Letter: Desmond Leslie wrote to Lord Mountbatten about a UFO landing at Mountbatten's home in Romsey, Sussex, which was confirmed by Mountbatten and the Queen's ex-Secretary, reportedly occurring in 1956.

"UFO" Movie

A 90-minute documentary titled "UFO," which has been in circulation since 1956 and recently sold to TV, is described as "very damaging to AF's (phoney) position" and doing "much good for public." It re-enacts the '52 Washington flap and includes Tremonton films that the AF could not explain.

Sky News

• Project Apollo: NBC reports that the U.S. intends to accomplish Project Apollo, including a Moon landing, within 6 years. GE Corp is working on remote-controlled vehicles for Moon travel.
• Moon Lab: A 60-million dollar Moon lab is planned for Texas.
• Moon Czar: D.B. Holmes has been named "Moon Czar" by NASA.
• Moon Hotel: A New York hotel owner is taking reservations for "Honeymoon on the Moon."
• Nimbus Satellite: The U.S. weather satellite "Nimbus" will be operational in '62.
• Natural Satellites: A British astronomer claims to have found two "natural" satellites of the Moon, millions of miles out, with unusual behavior suggesting they may not be natural.
• Russian Communication: Prof. Krasovskin suggests sending rockets with tape recordings about ourselves to communicate with inhabitants of other planets.
• Global Surveillance: Plans are underway for an international broadcasting system via satellite and global surveillance of launchings to detect sneak rockets.
• Earth Satellites: Planet Earth has over 25 satellites, each "beeping in its own key."
• Sky Description: Reader's Digest describes the sky as deep black with red and yellow stars, and the Sun as a huge, round fire with tongues of flame.

LLP Attends 12th Annual Congress of Int'l Astronautical Fed

Held at the Marriott Hotel, the congress featured 600 spaceminded scientists and 44 flags. Papers covered topics like "Venus," "Jupiter," "Lunar Landing Guidance," and the "Possible Existence of Intelligent Living Beings on Other Planets." Yale's Prof. Lasswell spoke on "Encounters with Living Forms."

Arthur Clarke, a frequent visitor to LLP, predicts a Moon landing in "5 or 6 yrs" and suggests "great social implications of World telecommunication via Satellite," potentially resulting in a "World language."

Prof. Hermann Oberth, "father of rocketry," was present and is reportedly working on a book that will "startle our readers."

The congress was followed by a week in New York with the Amer Rocket Soc, including a "Space Report to the Nation."

The Evolution of War

Talk of a device to match an enemy missile's guiding code and send it back is mentioned. The concept of a "Witch-Doctor" sending a "hate-thought" or energy back to the sender, sometimes causing death, is discussed as a verified phenomenon following a law in nature. The article suggests that a guided missile acts as an extension of man's mind with "will power," and a magnetic counter-command could reverse it. The military has been working on long-range telepathy to influence enemy leaders. War is described as having lost its glamour, merging to the mental level. A philosopher suggests that if war were totally dissolved, Man would seek excitement in the "warring of IDEAS."

Fight Over Principles

LLP advocates fighting over principles rather than personalities. The issue mentions America's "Special Forces" and a Fed Radiation Council monitoring fallout. It also notes discussions between the U.S. and Russia on anti-crop warfare using microbes and chemicals. The endorsement of home bomb shelters is criticized.

China is expected to join the "exclusive Atom Bomb Club." Kennedy is quoted as saying the next 10 months may decide the next 10,000 years.

Visitor to The LLP

Eloise Mellor from California, involved with the "White Brotherhood," introduced "The Second Book of Azrael." The book reportedly discusses man's connection to the "etheric world," "voices coming out of the ether," and the raising of vibratory rates. It predicts a "great Church" and the "New Age" coming in full force, allowing communion with loved ones on other planes.

LLP Goes to N.Y.

LLP checked the NY Saucer Info Bureau (NYSIB), which has a mailing list of 800, monthly meetings, and annual dues of $4. They expect Adamski and Ric Williamson to lecture.

A new dance, "The Twist," is described as a step down from Rock & Roll, a step above jungle ritual, and has caught on among the Social Set through "mass hypnotism."

Increasing tension and bewilderment were evident on people's faces in New York.

Back Home

The LLP garden turned to gold under the "Harvest Moon." A color photo of this "MAGIC GARDEN" is offered in exchange for a gift to The Little Listening Post.

Mailbag

Letters from Mrs. J.F. (Arizona), Karl Viedt (Germany), H.O'D. (California), R.L.S. (Australia), C.B. (Washington), B.L. (California), A.H.B. (North Carolina), and R.S. (New York) are included, discussing various topics from "onion sandwiches" to subscriptions and news.

J.L. from Texas, a radio Ham, plans long "chats" and is sending photos of his powerful set, which can reach anywhere in the world, suggesting a worldwide Ham network for spreading the "Gospel."

The Little Listening Post Issued

The publication states it is issued "every few weeks, when the news 'boils over,'" from Washington, D.C. It describes itself as listening on a "Far-out Front" that is becoming more confused and noisier.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the pervasive threat of nuclear war and global instability, the burgeoning interest in New Age spirituality and extraterrestrial phenomena (UFOs), and the rapid pace of technological advancement. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious observation and dissemination of information, encouraging readers to "Keep watch! Listen in with THE LITTLE LISTENING POST!" There is a clear advocacy for open discussion of UFOs and a critical view of government secrecy and the "Power Elite."