Nexus - Whole No 04 - Vol 01 No 04 - 1954 10 00

Magazine Overview

NEXUS, Vol. 4, Tome 1, published in October 1954, is the official publication of the Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society. This issue marks a significant step as it is printed rather than mimeographed, with aspirations for bigger and better future issues including saucer photographs and data. The magazine is published monthly in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with James W. Moseley serving as Editor and President.

Editor's Notes and Society News

The editor expresses gratitude for the encouraging response to NEXUS and urges subscribers to renew and tell friends. He announces the financial gamble of printing this issue and hopes for continued growth to support future publications. The cover art, by Art Editor Dominic Lucchesi, depicts a scene from the last days of Atlantis.

Clyde C. McLean has joined as Capital Correspondent. The Society has welcomed 139 new members since the August issue, with members listed from various locations across the United States and London, England. The issue also lists flying saucer clubs and publications with which the Society is in communication, including 'The Saucerian' (edited by Gray Barker) and Civilian Research, Interplanetary Flying Objects (directed by Leonard H. Stringfield).

Subscription rates are 25 cents per copy or $1.00 for four copies. The editorial staff includes Associate Editor Augustus Roberts, Art Editor Dominic Lucchesi, and Assistant Associate Editor Richard Cohen.

Gossip Column

The gossip column addresses persistent rumors of saucers landing at Muroc Air Base, California, and a conference between President Eisenhower and a saucer occupant. The alleged message from the visitors warned against atomic war, stating they would intervene if actions threatened the Solar System. The column also mentions John Otto's successful lecture series, the receipt of 'hot' information that makes some researchers seem gullible, and the emergence of a new English magazine called URANUS. A concerning note is the claim that the Communist Party has infiltrated civilian saucer clubs, driven by anxiety over the flying saucer mystery. The column anticipates a surge of new saucer books in the spring and notes that Civilian Saucer Intelligence is reorganizing, potentially without its former president, Eliot Rockmore. A recent convention at Valley Center, California, organized by George Adamski and Desmond Leslie, was successful despite the refusal of scientists from the Mount Palomar Observatory to participate. There are also mentions of photos purportedly showing jets disintegrating after chasing a flying saucer.

The Daniel Fry Lie Detector Test

This section addresses the controversy surrounding Daniel Fry, author of 'The White Sands Incident'. NEXUS reports that Fry reportedly failed a lie detector test while discussing his personal contact with a flying saucer on a Los Angeles TV program. However, in fairness, the magazine presents Fry's side of the story as told in Max Miller's 'Saucers' Magazine. Fry claims the questions were unrelated to his contact and asked prior to the TV show, and that he purposely gave false answers to test the lie detector's reliability. NEXUS offers him the benefit of the doubt and hopes he will undergo a new test under proper conditions.

Science Section: The Dissellton Warp Generator

This section, aimed at scientifically-minded readers, features an article by Professor D. Lucowski, formerly of the University of Vienna, on the 'Dissellton Warp Generator' applied to simple space drive construction. The article delves into technical concepts such as the Hydro-Quadratic engine, helio-gronic discriminators, ultra-symbiotic resonators, and the Thomalson Equation, suggesting a method for raising flux levels and creating space drives. It discusses the use of Orwell Superchargers and cavity resonic vibrators, and warns of potential dangers like 'fourth-dimensional paradoxial flow' and 'intraspacial-warp effect' if maximum output is used.

On the Fringe of the Supernatural

Written by August C. Roberts, this article recounts an investigation into saucer photos in Passaic, N.J., which led to a meeting with an individual described as an 'Adept' with highly-developed occult and super-normal powers. The Adept, met in Patterson, N.J., demonstrated remarkable precognition by anticipating the visitors and accurately reading photographs and personal details about the author and his companions. The Adept also claimed to receive guidance from an 'astral plane' and stated that unusual lights surrounding him were from a higher plane. The author experienced a sudden headache that was instantly cured by the Adept's touch, which produced a slight electric shock. The article concludes by leaving it to the reader to decide whether the demonstration involved trickery or a genuine supernatural manifestation.

The Flying Saucer Mystery - Solved?

James W. Moseley presents his theory that flying saucers are secret weapons of the United States government, possibly the Navy. This conclusion is based on information from a nuclear scientist with top government security clearances who has studied flying saucers and had access to classified documents and photographs. The scientist believes a correlation exists between military bases and saucer sightings, and that the Air Force's lack of alarm indicates awareness of the saucers' nature and non-threatening status to the US. Moseley suggests that the focus should shift from seeking extraterrestrial visitors to examining the advancements made by the US government since World War II.

Other Articles and Features

• Poetry Section: An "Ode to a Space-Man" by A. Nonymous explores the nature and purpose of visitors from space.
• Letters to the Editor: Max Miller questions the magazine's review of Daniel Fry's book, challenging the assertion that it was science fiction without proof. A letter from a 'NAME WITHHELD' scientist critiques 'Flying Saucer Review' for its 'Conventional Performance Standards' regarding aircraft and missiles, suggesting a contradiction in their claims about saucer sighting durations.
• News Snippets: The issue mentions the upcoming release of Air Force 'flying saucer' secrets, which will reportedly debunk interplanetary visitation tales by attributing sightings to advanced guided missiles and actual saucer-shaped aircraft developed by the US military. It also notes the mysterious closure of Canada's Project Magnet after recording its first saucer.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the ongoing mystery of flying saucers, the possibility of government cover-ups or secret domestic projects, and the intersection of science, the supernatural, and the occult. The editorial stance, particularly from James W. Moseley, leans towards skepticism regarding extraterrestrial visitors and a strong emphasis on investigating potential human-made explanations, particularly those involving advanced technology developed by the US government. There is a clear call for researchers to 'come back down to earth' and consider these domestic possibilities.