Little Listening Post -1963 11-12 - Vol 10 No 05

Magazine Overview

This issue of THE LITTLE LISTENING POST, Vol. 10, No. 5, dated November-December 1963, is a newsletter from Washington, D.C., focusing on a variety of unconventional and fringe topics, including psychic phenomena, UFOs, and critiques of government and societal trends. The publication presents itself as a source for 'news that boils over' from the nation's capital.

The News in Capsule: The Esoteric Side of the Assassination

The lead editorial, 'THE ESOTERIC SIDE OF THE ASSASSINATION,' reflects on the assassination of President Kennedy and the atmosphere in Washington. It highlights unusual aspects of the funeral, such as the seventh white horse's gait, which was described as a 'dance' and seemed 'fresh from the hand of the Creator.' The piece notes President Kennedy's earlier remark about the peacefulness of Arlington, where he was later buried, and the '20-year cycle' of incumbent presidents dying in office, a cycle Kennedy was aware of and intended to break. The editorial also references psychic predictions, including an anonymous call to Dallas police and Jean Dixon's repeated predictions of the President's death. It touches upon the theory that Oswald might have acted under post-hypnotic suggestion or mesmeric influence, citing newspaper accounts of perpetrators who claim they 'don't know why I did it.' The piece concludes by noting Kennedy's dedication to the Space movement and President Johnson's similar interest, suggesting that both have shown interest in UFO phenomena. It ends with a quote from Kennedy about exploring the stars.

Sky News

This section provides a rapid-fire update on various scientific and technological developments. It mentions a large radio telescope in Puerto Rico for radar astronomy, U.S. secret satellites for detecting explosions, and the presence of numerous man-made objects orbiting Earth. A 'wrong-way' satellite, first noticed in 1960, is still unidentified. The section also discusses the doubling of cosmic ray intensity in space and reports on active volcanoes on the Moon, with scientists suggesting that lunar craters may be caused by volcanic activity rather than meteorites. There's speculation that the two moons of Mars might be artificial, with Dr. H. M. Sinton suggesting Phobos could be a 'huge orbiting city.' Dr. Fred Hoyle supports this theory. Scientists at Cape Kennedy are reportedly attending 'esoteric meetings' to receive technical information via a medium for space projects. The Vatican newspaper is quoted as speculating on the religious beliefs of extraterrestrial life.

War

This section highlights the immense cost of defense spending, with the U.S. spending $5.5 million per hour on defense. It introduces the concept of 'psycho-chemicals' that could render victims helpless without physical damage, potentially leading to 'bloodless battles.' The article warns that both the U.S. and Russia possess enough such weapons to cause 'silent & flameless death.' It references the Cuban crisis and a 'split-second world' where civilization is precariously balanced. Reports of three U.S. plane crashes involving airborne H-Bombs are mentioned, with safety locks narrowly preventing detonation. The ease of creating atomic bombs is emphasized, calling them 'almost a Do-It-Yourself item.' The future of 'undersea warfare' is discussed, involving submarines ferreting out and destroying enemy subs with A-Bomb warheads. A method for depositing and triggering a gigantic bomb on the ocean floor to create a radioactive spray over a target country is also described. The section concludes with a warning that the human mind, driven by acceleration, is building 'War thought-forms' that could materialize in the 3-D world, questioning if humanity has reached a 'Point of No Return.'

The Real Enemy

Linus Pauling is quoted stating that the 'military-industrial complex' is the true enemy, not the U.S. or Russia. He argues that if war were abandoned as a means of creating jobs and energy was directed towards space travel, the same individuals would support peace.

Here & Coming

This section is a collection of brief news items from around the world:

• Global News: Tokyo has more illumination than Broadway; the U.S. has 75,000 Black Muslims; hydrofoil ships are coming; ice cream in California is made from safflower oil; the University of Mexico has 80,000 students; Russia has a surplus of 10 million women, with women comprising 70% of doctors and professors and 30% of scientists and engineers. A new atomic reactor in NYC is causing apprehension.
• Australia: The Aboriginal population has dwindled to 35,000.
• England: Artifacts found in Glastonbury may prove the legend of King Arthur.
• Technology: IBM machines capable of calculations in 3/10ths of a billionth of a second are coming. A machine that 'understands' spoken words is mentioned.
• Nevada: Marriage licenses and ceremonies can be completed in 15 minutes.
• Teamster's Union: Their maneuvering may give them power to 'strangle-hold' the country.
• Russia: Private ownership is discouraged, with long waits for car deliveries and expensive tires.
• New York: An expensive restaurant offers earthworms, fried ants, and rattlesnake steak.
• West Germany: Has banned non-solvent detergents that pollute water; a bill is pending in the U.S. Congress for similar regulations.
• Chicago: Eight teenagers stole merchandise they had no use for, stating they 'had nothing to do.'
• Washington, D.C.: Has the highest number of psychiatrists per capita.

Health Front

• Hospitals: The fifth largest industry in the U.S.
• FDA: Expected to approve food preservation by irradiation.
• Baldness: A proposal to transplant hair to cover bald spots is mentioned.
• Cancer Research: France proposed a joint effort by the four great powers to fight cancer, suggesting it would free up $2 million daily for research and ease world tension.
• Pollution: The impact of impure water and bad air is becoming apparent. Lungs of people in some areas are described as black due to car fumes. Air pollution can be controlled but is expensive.
• Smoking: Canada and Holland have launched government campaigns against smoking. In contrast, the AMA's House of Delegates, despite a survey showing smokers have twice the death rate of non-smokers, voted not to condemn smoking and to begin a new study.
• Pharmaceuticals: Major drug firms are facing lawsuits from victims, with one company settling 25 cases and hundreds more pending.
• Fluoridation: Portland, Maine, voted down fluoridation overwhelmingly. New York City's mayor and council approved it for 8 million New Yorkers, citing 'BIG BROTHER knows what is best for your insides.'

Scandal in Washington

Senator Paul Douglas is reported to have accused the FDA and National Cancer Institute of manipulating charts and distorting case histories to suppress the drug Krebiozen. The article claims that in 1951, two drug firms offered $2 million for control of Krebiozen, proving its value. Douglas's science staff reportedly showed how spectroscopic curves were deliberately compressed to make them appear identical. Sixteen Senators and 27 Congressmen are backing Douglas in this battle, suggesting Krebiozen could be pivotal for national freedom or subjugation in the health field.

Saucer Front

This section details recent UFO activity and related news:

• NICAP Report: NICAP's photo-documented report to Congress on UFOs is reportedly ready for release, with stations requesting UFO information. NICAP members, including retired military brass, plan to appear on TV and radio to present the 'truth' about UFOs.
• Air Force Muzzling: A syndicated writer claims the Air Force has muzzled U.S. papers on UFOs but cannot control radio and TV.
• Nevada Sighting: Blanche Pritchett, holding a Ph.D., reported seeing a large, disc-shaped object over Nevada that emitted a bluish-green color, a shaft of light, and a 'nerve-shattering vibratory hum' before vanishing. Her radio went dead during the sighting. Reno's TV station was flooded with calls from other witnesses.
• Australia Sighting: A 300-foot UFO with 'square-lighted windows' hovered silently over Northfield, Australia, before speeding off towards Adelaide. Onlookers described windows glowing with a 'bright white light.'
• Kirpal Singh: The Indian Master reported seeing Flying Saucers with jets chasing them in India and stated they are benign.
• Japanese UFO Clubs: Japan has approximately 3000 members in UFO clubs, forming an international network for juniors to learn the 'truth.'
• Brazilian Saucer Bulletin: Reports that U.S. businessman J. M. Belk and NASA scientists visited Brazil to study ESP, voodoo, and black magic, as well as possible telepathic contacts with Flying Saucers.
• Australian UFOs: Three mystery 'space balls' found in Australia have defied welders' torches, leading to speculation they are remote-controlled devices from saucers. An Australian Senator is asking for the government's official UFO dossier.
• California Sighting: Two California State Highway Patrol officers reported a UFO over Auburn, described as the size of the moon, with a pulsating crescent shape that moved rapidly out of sight, leaving a faint vapor trail. They had a radio conference with patrols in San Francisco and Sacramento while observing the ship, estimating its great height and length.

The AF & Dan Fry

An Air Force General visited contactee Dan Fry in Oregon and reportedly acknowledged the reality of UFOs based on numerous witness accounts, though he had not personally seen one. Dan Fry is giving talks on Space and UFOs, and his 'all-New Age' radio station is nearing completion.

Contacts in Italy

Sr. Eugenio Siragusa, an Italian Customs official, claims to have had a contact with two men 'from Space' near Mt. Etna. The event was featured in the Italian magazine 'La Domenica del Corriere.' A 45-foot Saucer hovered above ground, and the beings emerged via a 'stairway.' Siragusa stated they possessed 'perfect wisdom' and 'prodigious scientific knowledge,' and that constellations are 'teeming with intelligent life.' They indicated that official contact would occur before 1967. The magazine notes that a large proportion of the Italian public now firmly believes in the existence of Saucers.

Publishing News

New books mentioned include 'Intelligent Life in Space' by Frank Drake, 'Hermann Oberth, Father of Space Travel' by Helen Walters, and 'Mars, the New Frontier' by Wells Alan Webb. An article in 'Scientific America' about the H-bomb was reportedly censored by the AEC and Pentagon, with intelligence agents seizing and burning copies. A movie based on the book 'Fail-Safe' is mentioned, focusing on the threat of nuclear war. The U.S. published over 16,000 new books and editions in the previous year, indicating a 'mental world.' The Encyclopedia Britannica now includes an article on Flying Saucers, noting the Air Force investigates reports daily and that UFO sightings merit serious study. The section also critiques modern novels for their focus on 'vicious & degenerate subjects' and praises a book called 'Rapist in Everyman.' Senator Maurine Neuberger's book 'Smoke Screen' is highlighted as an expose of backstage manipulation designed to distract from the dangers of cigarettes. A 'Consumers Union Report on Smoking' is recommended for evidence of smoking hazards.

Mailbag

The mailbag contains numerous 'Saucer bulletins' and loving notes from subscribers. Readers express gratitude for the service, with many sharing copies. One reader notes that the skies are becoming 'noticeably BLUER,' possibly due to planetary vibration. Another describes the 'blue of Arizona skies' and 'pyrotechnical sunsets.' The publication thanks readers for postage stamps and gifts, and mentions receiving Christmas cards from Brisbane and Japan.

Miracles and the Fantastique

A philosophical note suggests that 'Miracles are made of the stuff that by-passes logic,' referencing a statement attributed to the Master about becoming like a child to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The issue concludes by stating that 'THE LITTLE LISTENING POST is issued every few weeks, when the news 'boils over' from Washington.' It notes that crises are multiplying, man cannot absorb the science he has unleashed, and that 'We are under surveillance from our skies.' The planet is described as having become 'the home of the Fantastique,' urging readers to 'Watch the ever-widening panorama. Listen in with The Little Listening Post!!'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the esoteric and unexplained aspects of major events (like the JFK assassination), the growing evidence and reporting of UFO phenomena, critiques of government secrecy and military-industrial complex, and concerns about societal trends in health, pollution, and warfare. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards official narratives and a strong interest in alternative explanations and phenomena, particularly those related to UFOs and psychic abilities. There's a clear 'New Age' perspective, advocating for peace, space exploration, and a broader understanding of reality beyond conventional science and politics. The publication positions itself as a conduit for information that is either suppressed or overlooked by mainstream media.