Little Listening Post -1963 03-05 - Vol 10 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LITTLE LISTENING POST
Issue: Vol. 10, No. 2
Date: March-April-May 1963
Publisher: The Little Listening Post
Location: Washington, D.C.

This issue of The Little Listening Post, dated March-April-May 1963, presents a collection of news capsules and articles focusing on a wide range of topics including societal issues, scientific advancements, potential global threats, and the persistent phenomenon of UFO sightings.

The News in Capsule

The issue opens with a "News in Capsule" section that paints a stark picture of the contemporary world. It contrasts the perceived carefree nature of "Nature" with humanity's "tension and struggle" and the "birth-pains of our now racing Evolution." A "scientific explosion" is noted, bringing with it great responsibility that many people ignore. Congress is criticized, with Howard K. Smith quoted as calling it "our weakest link in Government" and an "instrument of wealth and privilege" that corrupts judgment and poisons the moral climate. The Society for Social Responsibility in Science is cited for commenting on the "farce at the top of the human spectrum." The section highlights a perceived effort to condition the American people to brutality, mentioning bullfights being shown on TV in Los Angeles. It also contrasts the extensive shortwave broadcasts of Russia (1025 hours/week) and Communist China (787 hours/week) with a general sense of confusion and contradiction on "DELIRIOUS PLANET EARTH." Despite this, "Nature pours her eternal beauty." Bishop Sheen's reminder of not having an "abiding City" but looking forward to "Heaven" and the "GREAT MORNING" is included. The section concludes with a reflection on science actuating a bulldozer with a goldfish's electrical impulses and a quote from Paul Harvey suggesting that as we approach the "secrets of the Universe," we become more helpless before the Creator, urging a need for "Spiritual direction."

The Everlasting Human Slant

This section quotes General MacArthur's prediction of an "Interplanetary War," where humanity might face "sinister forces of some other planetary galaxy." The author questions MacArthur's "negativity," noting that UFOs are the most known aspect of "extra-terrestrial intelligence" and that the Air Force acknowledges they are "harmless" and "run when they are chased." The piece questions whether humans are so steeped in "Science Fiction" and "evil imaginings" that they can only perceive "EVIL" in the universe.

Sky News

This section reports on a "high NASA official" disclosing that the U.S. will soon probe "THE MOONS OF MARS." A "Mariner" mission will investigate Phobos to determine if it is an artificial body, noting its rapid orbit around Mars, which allegedly violates natural laws. Scientists speculate it could be a "HOLLOW SPHERE" or an "enclosed ORBITING CITY" built by an advanced Martian race. The section also mentions new maps of Mars showing canal networks similar to Earth's railroads and dark spots linked to patterns resembling rail lines. The 100-man Space Science Board of the National Academy of Sciences has urged the U.S. to "speed up the search for life on other planets" and reactivate the giant radio-telescope at Green Bank, W. Va. President JFK is quoted as being outspoken about the Space Program's value. International Space lawyer Andrew Haley suggests the need for an "int'l commission to negotiate with extraterrestrial beings."

Why the Saucers Are Here

The publication reiterates its long-held view that Flying Saucers are an "OMEN----a portent." Their visits, which date back to Biblical times, increased significantly after humanity split the atom. The article posits that these "harbingers of the Space Age" are "other-worldly" and serve as an "alert" to draw attention skyward. Their purpose is suggested to be awakening "somnambulant, inert humans to the fact that Death is NOT THE END." The current state of the world is contrasted with the period 16 years prior when the "Saucer incursion" began. A near-catastrophe involving a 24-megaton bomb falling from a B-52 in North Carolina, with only one of six safety interlocks functioning, is cited as proof of the "omen" and humanity hanging "by a thread." The article argues that higher intelligences must awaken people to the "continuity of life." The Visitors' message, therefore, is to "look UP & BEYOND the things of this world." The section concludes by urging UFO group leaders to use this "Gospel" for open discussion, emphasizing the "inherent, compelling urge" of saucer researchers to spread this message before people die believing "Death to be the end."

Here & Coming

• This section provides a series of brief, disparate news items:
• A world's tiniest radio that can be worn like a wristwatch.
• Transparent thread for sewing.
• A life-size, talking Western gunman dummy that fires blanks, costing $2000.
• Man-made carvings in stone discovered in Germany, dating back 200,000 years, depicting animal and human heads from the Ice Age.
• Reports of American "youth adopting U.S. beatnik ways" in Russia, including wild hairdos and hooliganism.
• Amazing "psychological" tests being administered to high school students in the U.S., described as "low & vulgar" and designed to turn children against their parents, country, and religion, echoing Lenin's sentiment that corrupting youth morals leads to revolution.
• A new 40-story Telephone Co. Building in New York with no windows, called a "cellar-in-the-sky," designed to be "safe from A-blasts" and capable of holding 1500 people.
• Charity Fund Raising is identified as the fourth-largest industry in the U.S., generating $8 billion annually, with much of it going into the pockets of the Fund Raisers, prompting a "BEWARE!" warning.
• The future promise of "micro-miniature electronics" and "IBM computers in your briefcase."

War

This section focuses on the escalating threat of war and defense spending. The U.S. is spending $140 million daily on defense. A new 3-story underground NORAD headquarters is being built under Cheyenne Mountain. Professor Eisley of the University of Pennsylvania is quoted as saying war is becoming a "game of dials & buttons" and that "A WORLD HANGS WAITING." Dr. Leo Szilard, an originator of the A-Bomb, is said to believe the world has "6 years to live if no solution is found," a view reportedly held by many people. Russia is boasting of a 100-megaton warhead and the ability to launch destruction via satellite. UNESCO's request for underground seismic explosions to explore Earth's crust is criticized as "obviously the height of folly." Plans for a new White House bomb shelter and reinforcements are mentioned. Frank Edwards reports on radio that the next war might be fought with "LASERS" instead of H-Bombs. A Japanese editor notes people are "proceeding the way of Death in a big hurry." President JFK is quoted stating that if Khrushchev pressed the button, it would be over in 18 hours, and "WAR IS NO LONGER A RATIONAL ALTERNATIVE." The Pope is quoted as saying, "Mankind must either learn to live together or prepare to perish together."

Health Front

The "Cancer 'March' on Washington" is reported, with 75 cancer patients advocating for the approval of the drug Krebiozen. The FDA's threat to void the drug is seen as a "death sentence" for hundreds of users. Krebiozen, tested on 5000 patients since 1951, has reportedly shown a 70% favorable response, but the AMA and FDA oppose it due to "medical politics." The potential for public backlash if FDA halts production is warned. A "new, dangerous high-pressure campaign" to fluoridate all U.S. drinking water is underway, with New York City being a target despite its previous resistance. The section includes a letter from Ann Wigmore detailing her "Wheat Grass" therapy, which reportedly shows effectiveness against cancer, leprosy, and even fallout radiation. A Special Government Committee has found U.S. contamination with DDT to be "complete," affecting all living things. The pesticide industry is accused of "mocking & vicious campaigns." The AMA's dropping of a study on tobacco dangers is linked to a spurt in tobacco stocks. The battle between "people & poisons" is described as critical, with "POISONS may emerge victorious." Despite the FDA's claim of public health being fine, Dr. Carlton Fredericks receives many letters from people begging for help. Arthritis affects 25 million people in the U.S., with faulty nutrition blamed. The section condemns "GHOULS" who profit from the sick.

Weather Front

Charles Wells claims an "almost complete news blackout" regarding weather, stating that scientists are concerned about the link between nuclear tests and "strange & violent behavior of the elements." The total megatons of explosives set off by the U.S. and USSR in recent series equal the sum of all previous blasts. The number of tornadoes has increased from about 150 per year before 1950 to around 700, with people "not being told the truth."

Secrecy----There's Lots You're Not To Know

This section asserts that news is being "managed" more than ever before, with vital facts suppressed and distorted, according to an editor of Encyclopedia Britannica and Howard K. Smith. It notes that 95% of cities are "one-paper cities," facilitating mind control. Interviews in the Pentagon are reportedly conducted via written notes passed back and forth while parties talk aloud about "weather" to avoid "bugged" offices. Pentagon documents are sometimes tagged "SECRET" to cover up mistakes or avoid criticism, with enough documents classified weekly to form a pile "higher than the Empire State Bldg."

Best Cure for Earth's Universal Disease, Egotism

The study of Astronomy is presented as the best cure for Earth's universal disease, egotism.

Saucer Front

Despite U.S.A.F. efforts to "sink the Saucers," public interest remains high, with NICAP reporting "great expectancy" and people "waiting for SOMETHING!" Worldwide bulletins daily report "strange lights," "mystery objects," and "fireballs." A brilliant UFO "shaped like a pyramid" was observed near a major AF base in Norway. In Monterey, California, 24 UFOs were seen by hundreds. Near Perth, Australia, a "huge crescent-shaped 'thing'" hovered for three hours. On Garret Mountain, New Jersey, 200 people watched a dozen bright white, round saucers. England's BBC carried news of a silvery, luminous object buzzing a car. In South Australia, "blazing sky objects" were seen, with children witnessing UFOs disappear into a larger craft. A landing by a "discoid ship" was witnessed near Adelaide, Australia. In Durban, South Africa, a formation of "at least 60 large golden lights" was observed. British papers and magazines are reportedly treating saucers more seriously, with NICAP receiving calls from newspapers seeking information for a "REPORT TO CONGRESS" on UFOs. BBC TV broadcast a telecast on Saucers, featuring a panel including Waveney Girvan and Desmond Leslie, which was "very favorable" to the subject. A British scholar has documented 200 UFO sightings in ANCIENT ROMAN literature.

Japanese UFO Researchers

Japanese UFO researchers are commended for their work. The monthly magazine "Flying Saucer News" is described as being filled with photos and sketches of saucer flights and UFO group meetings. The editor of "Flying Saucer News" captured photos of two silvery discs over Tokyo for a special issue themed "THE COMING CATACLYSM."

Global Scale Research Coming?

Seven Saucer clubs met in London to form the British UFO Association, which plans to publish a quarterly journal and has installed a punch-card system for indexing 10,000 sighting reports. In conjunction with Gen. Chassin, ex-NATO Air Chief, they envision global-scale research that might receive recognition from UNESCO. Gen. Chassin stated that the UN should be interested in probing the "Flying Saucer mystery," warning that refusing to recognize these objects could lead to mistaking them for guided missiles. The British Association emphasizes the "inspiration" found in this field of study, criticizing the "arrogance" of those who dismiss it and the "pathos" of its treatment by "EGOCENTRICS IN HIGH PLACES."

Publishing News

New publications mentioned include "HEALTH BULLETIN" from Rodale Press, praised for its honest reporting without "smothering effects of pressure groups." The "Book of Brothers (esoteric)" by Margit Mustapa, dealing with relations to Space Beings, is noted. The "Hubble Atlas of Galaxies" by Sandage, featuring photos of 176 galaxies, is called "a window on the Universe." A new book, "Human Ecology & Susceptibility to the Chemical Environment" by Drs. Spetz and Randolph, discusses millions in the U.S. being allergic to chemicals in food, with a solution proposed as organic gardening. The new address for Gene Duplantier's "SAUCERS, SPACE & SCIENCE" publication is provided. Dr. W. D. Chesney's upcoming book, "Confidential Medical Conspirators," is mentioned. Booklets on Cancer, Poisons in Food, etc., from the Humanitarian Society are also listed.

The Closing Door on Capitol Hill

This section highlights the influence of 6000 lobbyists in Washington, D.C., who allegedly control Congress, with most being tied to Big Business and the press being afraid to report on them. The American Medical Association is identified as a major entity dealing with "your HEALTH." Charles Wells is cited for stating that the average citizen is about "2 inches high" and urging support for "right Group-action" such as the Nat'l Health Fed, Consumers Union, and Farmers Union.

Nature

The publication has made contact with seven nature organizations, five of which are headquartered in Washington. The National Wildlife Federation has branches in every state and nearly 2 million members. The Humane Society estimates that 3/4 billion animals are killed on highways annually, and 300 million animals are used each year for experiments. A report of "atomically-mutated insects" is mentioned, including a "bee-like creature 4 inches long."

Mailbag

The mailbag section includes letters from subscribers in Ghana, a minister decrying the "GREAT FREEZE on UFO's" and attributing it to the Industrial & Military complex, and a reader in Los Angeles who has the magazine read to her. A subscriber from Minnesota requests information on a "Clearing House of Human Needs." A subscriber from Wyoming expresses gratitude for "morning glories" sent, which continue to grow. A subscriber from California calls LLP "only source of real info." Arthur Clarke from Ceylon reports being back on the job after illness. E.N. from Sweden is noted for her "tireless efforts to get the Gospel to her countrymen." The editors thank readers for their letters and gifts, noting the "New Age tempo is increasing" and seeking more support to "open the FLOODGATES." A quote from Mercury Magazine is included, stating that without advertising and political subsidies, magazines would cost over $5.00 a copy. LLP carries no advertising.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of The Little Listening Post include a deep concern for the state of the world, characterized by corruption, the threat of war, and a perceived spiritual malaise. The publication consistently promotes the idea that UFOs are significant omens or messages from higher intelligences, offering a "Good News" of spiritual continuity beyond death. There is a strong emphasis on the suppression of truth by powerful interests, whether in government, industry, or the media, and a call for individuals to be aware and to support alternative sources of information. The publication advocates for a spiritual and cosmic perspective, urging readers to look beyond the material world and to prepare for a "New Age." The editorial stance is one of critical inquiry, skepticism towards official narratives, and a fervent belief in the importance of UFO phenomena and spiritual awareness.