Little Listening Post -1962 03-04 - Vol 09 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LITTLE LISTENING POST
Issue: Vol. 9 No. 2
Date: March-April 1962
Publisher: The Little Listening Post
Location: Washington, D.C.

This issue of The Little Listening Post, a newsletter focused on news and commentary often related to unusual phenomena, UFOs, and societal trends, presents a collection of short, impactful reports and opinions. The publication adopts a critical and often alarmist tone, urging readers to be aware of perceived threats and hidden truths.

The News in Capsule

A Day on the Hill

The lead article, "A DAY ON THE HILL," describes a congressional hearing concerning the excess of sex and violence on television. The author criticizes the "MONEY MOTIVE" behind this content, likening the effect on children to imitation, citing the increase in delinquency. The piece questions the responsibility of TV sponsors and calls for a moral cleanup, lamenting the loss of innocence and comparing the current situation to the "days of Noah" and "Sodom and Gomorrah."

Sky News

• This section provides a rapid-fire update on space exploration and related scientific news. Key points include:
• The US plan to put a man in space every 60 days through 1962 and send probes to Venus.
• The potential for life on Mars to be resolved within 10 years.
• A description of Colonel Glenn's experience in space, noting the fascinating colors and the sense of speed.
• The concept of the Magnetosphere and the Van Allen belts.
• The discovery of a strange, non-rotating star.
• The development of advanced cameras capable of detecting distant satellites.
• The upcoming Communication Satellite that will beam TV, radio, and facsimile, potentially making mail obsolete.
• A report on a secret meeting of the International Astronautical Federation concerning "Communicating with Space," which speculated about civilizations on other planets.
• President Kennedy's statement about being launched on the "ocean of Space."

Here & Coming

• This section offers a snapshot of current events and future prospects, primarily in Washington D.C. and globally:
• The closure of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, with only two cats remaining.
• Statistics on park visitors and White House visitors in Washington D.C.
• The nearing completion of a large CIA headquarters.
• The high rate of illegitimate births in the US.
• The increasing urbanization of the US population.
• The emergence of new support groups like "Gamblers Anonymous" and "Narcotics Anonymous."
• A report on a town in Texas described as "devoid of sin."
• The growth of the Society of Metaphysicians with a large mailing list.
• The population of Tokyo and the challenges faced by the planned city of Brasilia.
• Pressures building in volcanic areas and unusual weather patterns.
• The upcoming Seattle Fair featuring a large projection screen for an intergalactic space film.
• Mysterious, houseshaking booms in Washington D.C. on February 21st.
• The presence of TV in every hotel room in Moscow, with a warning that "it watches YOU!!!"

Health Front

• This section addresses concerns related to health and the environment:
• The large number of registered pesticides under the Federal Insecticide Act, described as a "BIG BUSINESS."
• The introduction of anti-spray bills and laws against volatile weed-killers in states like Indiana.
• The potential for pigs to develop ulcers due to chemicals in their diet.
• A proposal for a Government Air Pollution Commission and warnings about the overall effect of air pollution.
• Efforts to place anti-fume devices on new cars.
• Concerns about Strontium 90 fallout from nuclear testing, particularly Russia's, and its impact on crops and health.
• The hazardous nature of Iodine 131 and its link to thyroid cancer in Japanese survivors of Hiroshima.
• The prevalence of false teeth among teenagers and high rates of rejection for military service due to physical defects.
• A critique of rising medical costs and the issue of overweight Americans.
• A report on a man who was allegedly poisoned and the legal barriers to alternative cancer treatments, mentioning figures like Koch, Hoxsey, Krebiozen, and the Drosnes Lazenby Clinic.

Add-Up on China

This brief section discusses China's industrialization efforts under Mao, his competition with Russia in the H-bomb race, and the theory that he might intentionally provoke war to deal with his country's overpopulation.

Visit to a Small Library

A descriptive piece about a visit to the Naval Observatory library in Washington, D.C., highlighting its atmosphere and the sense of wonder associated with space exploration and discovery.

Saucer Front

• This section is dedicated to UFO reports and related news:
• Criticism of the Air Force's "debunking" of UFOs.
• NICAP's proposal for a private conference with the Air Force.
• Reports of increased UFO sightings in the summer of '61.
• An account of a controlled UFO hovering for hours near an atomic reactor in Pretoria, South Africa.
• The assertion that World Press Wire Censorship on Saucers began in March 1954.
• The famous Coast Guard picture of four saucers over Salem, Massachusetts.
• Information about Dan Fry's "Understanding" Groups and lectures.
• A report from a Warsaw saucer bulletin about a cigar-shaped object observed by Lithuanian scientists.
• Accounts of UFO activity in Hungary between 1950-1957.
• A French report of a farmer encountering a UFO that followed his car.
• The belief that Russia is preparing its population to accept the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life.
• The high volume of saucer bulletins received by The Little Listening Post.
• A researcher's statement about gaining profound understanding of the universe through UFO research.
• The popularity of UFO devotion in Japan.
• An account of a car being chased by four UFOs in New Mexico.
• A report of a UFO parade in Caracas, Venezuela.
• Details of a sighting by Brinsley Trench in London, describing a large, silent, wingless craft.
• A report from Brazil's SBEDV Bulletin about the Trinidad Island sighting, where ship's instruments failed and cargo machines stopped.

Who Was Polaris Jack?

A sentimental piece about Polaris Jack, a dolphin in New Zealand waters known for guiding ocean liners, and his eventual death, framed as an example of kinship with "lesser brothers."

Publishing News

• This section lists new and upcoming books and publications:
• "Hidden Channels of the Mind" by Louisa E. Rhine.
• A new German book on saucers by Karl Veit.
• A Spanish book on UFOs detailing "straight line" mysteries.
• "Has Man a Future?" by Bertrand Russell.
• Frank Edwards' "Strange People."
• "Brotherhood of the Seven Rays" by Brother Phillip.
• "New Age Expositor."
• "The Magic Garden" photo.
• "How to Achieve Emotional Maturity."
• "Flying Saucers & Space Men" by Dr. John Manas.
• "The Challenge of Unidentified Flying Objects" by Prof. Chas. A. Maney and Richard Hall.
• A book on UFOs by Maj. Wm. Coleman.
• "The Case for Geo Adamski's Contacts with FS" by Richard Ogden.
• Mentions of "space fireflies" seen by G.A.

Mailbag

Reader contributions, including wildflower seeds from Australia, news about Dan Fry's "MERLIN" project, positive feedback on LLP's coverage, and a prediction that "Space People are directing things."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFOs and space exploration, the perceived moral decline of society (particularly due to media influence like TV violence), government secrecy, and health concerns related to environmental factors and modern living. The editorial stance is one of urgency and alarm, urging readers to "listen in" to The Little Listening Post for insights into these critical issues and to prepare for significant changes, possibly including the "coming of the WATCHERS in our skies."