Panorama - Vol 02 No 04 - 1963

Magazine Overview

This issue of PANORAMA, which incorporates THE AUSTRALIAN SAUCER RECORD, is the official organ of U.F.O.P.I.A. (Unidentified Flying Objects Phenomena Investigation Australia). It is published bi-monthly by U.F.O.P.I.A. and edited by FRED. P. STONE, with the motto "SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND". The issue is Volume Two, Number Four, dated July-August 1963, and is priced at 2/- (25c).

Editorial: The Road Ahead

The editorial, titled "THE ROAD AHEAD", uses an orchestral metaphor to describe life's dualities of good and evil, dark and light, emphasizing that positive eventually triumphs. The editor reflects on past challenges faced by the magazine, likening them to discordant notes overcome by triumphant brass. A significant portion of the editorial addresses the 'three men in black' phenomenon, suggesting that while Barker's book may have clarified the Bender case, such sinister forces can still be brought into play. These forces, the editor warns, exploit weaknesses in individuals or organizations. The editor posits that while Bender's downfall was due to his dabbling in the macabre, others can be attacked through their ego or external enemies. He stresses the importance of internal vigilance within Flying Saucer groups, warning that if direct attacks fail, enemies will target followers to sow doubt and lack of confidence. The editor believes that negative forces, referred to as 'DARKNESS', have been planning since the destruction of Maldek and are now nearing a climax, potentially gaining control of the Earth. He issues a strong warning to be aware of these 'Powers from heaven' and not to become unwitting tools of darkness, urging readers to fight against the 'great forces of the LIGHT'. He criticizes those who claim to teach Christianity but are used as pawns, blinded by ego or lust for power. The editorial concludes by referencing the 'Great Pyramids story' and the 'Children of Light', suggesting a potential 'extermination' and triumph of evil if humanity is unprepared.

News Reports

This section presents a collection of news items and reports related to UFO sightings and unexplained phenomena:

MYSTERY OBJECT EXPLODES IN THE SEA

Reported by Mr K. Ashman from Kappinnie, this incident describes a giant object glowing like the sun, traveling at tremendous speed, and exploding in the sea off Mt. Drummond. The blast was heard 12 miles away, and the object left a brilliant white trail. Ashman estimated it was difficult to estimate height and size due to clouds and the object's brightness. He speculated it might have been a meteor or a guided missile from Woomera, but felt the latter was unlikely given the direction.

Strange UFO Sighting

Barry Morton of Para Hills reported seeing a strange UFO, red in color, moving west and rising in altitude. He described it as four times the size of a street light.

Strange Object with Square Windows

Two people from different locations reported seeing a strange object in the sky with square windows emitting bright lights.

Further Reports (Advertiser 26/7/63)

• Meteorite Theory: The object that exploded off Mt. Drummond was likely a meteorite, according to the Adelaide Moonwatch team leader Mr R. Marcus.
• A man and his wife saw a bright object streak across the western sky.
• A young school teacher reported an orange-pink object, approximately 40 ft long and 10 ft wide, moving over Pt Adelaide.

Further Reports of Effects of Meteor Later (Panorama Page Seven)

• 59 WHALES KILLED BY METEOR: Mr Harvey Gurney reported finding 59 whales dead on a beach near the S. Uast and West Aust border. They showed no signs of external injury and likely died from a meteor falling into the Great Australian Bight. The whales were spread over three miles of beach, and Mr. Gurney suggested the impact could have killed them.

THREE SAW AN OBJECT (News, Aug 5th 1963)

Three young men reported an UFO sighted on the Sturt Highway between Glossop and Barmera. They described a bright orange crescent in the sky, shaped like a football cut in two or a banana, which made no noise.

WAS IT A FLYING SAUCER? (Victor Harbour News, 3/8/63)

Mr Arnold Maslin, a dairy farmer, reported seeing an object resembling a new moon on its back with an orange glow, about 30 ft long. He and his family observed it for about ten minutes. The following night, his family saw a similar orange light low in the western sky.

STRANGE BLAST IN THE NORTH (Advertiser 21/8/63)

A tremendous atmospheric explosion shook buildings in the Kimberleys. Its origin is unknown, but it occurred high in the atmosphere above the Ord River and Turner River Stations. Witnesses reported a trail of smoke followed by an explosion and a ball of brilliant orange flame. A Weather Office spokesman suggested it could have been a satellite burning out, but this did not explain the buildings being shaken.

MYSTERY CRATERS IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND (Advertiser, 20/9/63)

• U.K. FARM CRATER PUZZLES (July 19th): A mystery crater in a Dorset farm field baffled British Army disposal experts. Villagers suggested it was made by an object from space. The crater was 8 ft wide and 1 ft deep, with radiating slot marks. A cow found nearby had its hide peeling as if scorched. Mr Roy Blanchard, the farm owner, stated something fell with a thump and took off again.

• Flying Saucer Theory: An Australian physicist, Doctor Albert Randall, suggests that a flying saucer caused the mystery crater in Dorset. He theorized the saucer was 500 ft across, weighed 600 tons, and had a crew of 50. It possibly came from near the planet Uranous, made a forced landing, bounced across fields, and then flew off. Randall, who previously worked at the Woomera Rocket Range, stated he came to Britain because he expected such an incident. He believes the craft followed a line of magnetic flux. The British Army Southern Command stated they were treating the hole as a normal job due to a metallic substance indication, but did not support other theories.

• Later Events (Charlton Dorset, Advertiser 30/7/63): Army sappers found a lump of substance in the crater, initially thought to be a meteorite. However, the British Museum reported it was not a meteorite.

Other Articles and Features

• ANOTHER ARTICLE BY HANS LAURITZEN: Lauritzen discusses experiments by Dr. Marcel Pages involving a light metal plate being pushed away by a free magnetic force field, comparing it to Tesla's coil. He notes that official science has paid little attention to these phenomena due to lack of explanation and perceived lack of practical possibilities. However, the current military and civilian race has changed this, with scientists in the USA and Soviet Union working on related programs. Lauritzen suggests improvements for propulsion, including connecting the aluminum plate to the foundation and developing a light battery. He directs readers seeking more information to CERG papers, available to members, and to Dr. Umberto Bonfiglioli or Mr Shneiderov.

• ANTARTICAS CLIMATE is changing: Reports from the Australian Expedition indicate that Antarctica is getting warmer. Dr.G.M. Budd of Sydney University found glaciers receding and fur seals and king penguins forming breeding colonies. Visible rock masses on mountains and replaced ice-cliffs suggest significant changes.

• HUGE FOOTPRINTS: Near Baxter Springs, Kansas, two boys discovered a footprint in sandstone measuring 44x21 inches.

• NURSE SEEKS LARGE FOOTPRINTS IN AUST.: Sister R. Heathcock, a Nursing Sister and Flying Saucer Investigator, is seeking huge footprints in Arnhem Land, believed to be from giant humans. The footprints are described as perfectly preserved in basalt and resemble those of giant kangaroos or emus. Her companion noted that some aborigines in the area have six toes, and if the prints were human, their owners would have been 12 to 15 ft tall.

• THE DANGERS OF WATCHING T.V.: This section, attributed to Dan Fyr and published in 'Understanding July 1963', warns about the dangers of watching television. It cites the Lectorium Rosicrucianum, which advises pupils to abstain from TV as it causes 'internal combustion' and 'absolute inaccessibleness to the working of the Gnosis'. A homeopathic doctor in The Hague also advises children with allergies to avoid TV, citing disruptive ultraviolet radiations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unidentified flying objects, extraterrestrial phenomena, and the broader implications of these occurrences for humanity. There is a strong emphasis on investigation, eyewitness accounts, and the search for evidence, such as craters and footprints. The editorial stance, particularly from Fred P. Stone, is deeply concerned with a spiritual or metaphysical battle between 'light' and 'darkness', urging vigilance against both external and internal threats to those seeking knowledge. The magazine appears to advocate for a holistic approach to understanding, encouraging readers to seek information across various fields and to be open to unconventional explanations, while also cautioning against the dangers of modern technology like television. The publication positions itself as a platform for disseminating information and fostering discussion among UFO enthusiasts and researchers in Australia.

This issue of PANORAMA, Volume 2, Number 4, dated July 25, 1963, focuses on mysterious phenomena and potential dangers. The cover headline announces 'ARMY SEES NEW CRATERS,' indicating reports of unusual geological formations being investigated by the British Army.

Army Sees New Craters

The lead story details the British Army's investigation into two new mystery craters in Scotland, located on a hillside in East Lothian, about 21 miles south of Dunbar. These craters are described as irregular in shape, with a mean diameter of about 16 feet and a depth of about 3 feet. They are noted to be about 12 feet apart, with channels radiating up to 44 feet. Pieces of turf up to 3 feet wide are scattered up to 40 yards from the craters, and nearby, about 35 feet away, are a series of square holes measuring 1 foot wide and 2 feet deep. Lothian police are also investigating. Simultaneously, Army sappers are examining a crater in a potato field in England, Dorset, which has sparked 'flying saucer' theories.

Dangers of T.V.

Continuing from a previous page, this section delves into the potential health hazards of television viewing. It cites a clipping from the Societies publication 'Aquarius- Nieuws' (February 1963) regarding 'TELEVISION WATCHING AND FITS.' The Childrnes Hospital in Birmingham reportedly admitted 14 children, aged 8 to 14, due to sudden fits while watching television. The rapid succession of light impulses on the screen is suggested to cause an effect in the brains of nervous children comparable to epilepsy. An advisory suggests keeping a suitable distance from the screen to prevent these fits.

A personal anecdote is shared about a schoolgirl of 8 who experienced convulsions, with the author questioning if TV, rather than worms, was the inciting cause. The article mentions that 'many hospitals in many countries' have admitted victims of television, questioning why American hospitals have not connected TV viewing with such cases. It also notes that some hospitals offer TV sets for patients for an extra fee.

A March 1963 clipping from the same publication is reprinted, citing an Institute of Demoscopy of Allensbach survey indicating that 54% of TV viewers fall asleep in front of the screen, with nearly every fifth viewer admitting this happens often.

Page Eleven continues the discussion on TV dangers. It quotes viewers who unanimously agree that families fall asleep during broadcasts. A British Dr. G.A. Rose is mentioned for drawing attention to 'TV-angina,' a new danger where TV viewing is considered a frequent cause of heart attacks. The article suggests counteracting dangerous radiations by growing wheatgrass in front of the screen or maintaining a safe viewing distance of at least nine feet, off to one side, and never directly in front.

A reader, Grace Hess from La Jolla, California, provides instructions on growing wheatgrass in a small container and placing it in front of the TV. She also notes that some women find this impractical and prefer to use indoor green leaf plants, which tests suggest can filter the deadly rays from the cathode tube.

The Editor emphasizes that health, especially that of children, should not be compromised for fashionable tastes. He reiterates his rule that 'Human beings are of more value than things' and feels compelled to write about the TV problem and health in his magazine, presenting it as a timely warning.

A NUMERICAL PORTENT

This section presents a 'little numerical sum of prophetic portent,' repeating a calculation that has been requested by readers. It lists the start year and duration of several wars: Zulu War (1880, 1 year), Boer War (1899, 3 years), First World War (1914, 5 years), and Second World War (1939, 6 years). It then poses the question: 'WILL HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF BY THESE NUMBERS. ?' followed by the year 1964 and '???????'.

A reader also suggests an experiment involving breaking down the magazine title 'PAN' into 'P' or 'AM' and 'A,' relating them to 'the three A's of the Universe.. and the O for Omniverse,' encouraging readers to chant it and share their feelings.

ARE WE KIDDING OURSELVES?

This lengthy article, written by 'THE WESTERNER,' explores the nature of flying saucers and their occupants. The author, a self-proclaimed 'Flying Saucer fan or addict,' recounts a discussion with a friend who, while admitting the reality of saucers, viewed their nature as potentially hostile. The friend argued that no one has proven them to be friendly, citing George Adamski's statements and posing hypothetical scenarios where hostile aliens might wait for humanity to destroy itself before intervening.

The author initially felt defeated in the argument but then considered religious views on a 'coming new world.' His friend responded that if he could believe in such a spiritual answer, he would feel better, but admitted he had no religious faith. The friend suggested that perhaps the only way out of humanity's current 'muck' is through such a belief.

The author then recounts a dream where he ate an apple and a strange citrus fruit. The apple was delightful, but the citrus fruit, after tasting good initially, turned his mouth bitter and caused a burning sensation, leading him to believe he had ingested poison. This experience is interpreted as a metaphor for the 'fruits' of studying flying saucers – whether they lead to good or evil.

He concludes that while many cases suggest friendly contact, the records do not definitively prove that ALL are harmless. He reiterates the question: 'Are we kidding ourselves?'

A CORRECTION (THE GREAT PYRAMID)

This section addresses an inaccuracy in a previous April issue regarding excavations at the Great Pyramid. The magazine had reported that excavations were for discovering a Temple beneath, based on a 'very reliable source.' However, through contact with Pyramidologist Dr. Adam Rutherford, it was determined that this information was 'totally incorrect.' The Editor apologizes for misleading readers, explaining that events concerning him and his connections have been 'completely revolutionary,' leading to the realization that some previously reliable informants were 'very much otherwise.' He mentions an 'almost despicable plot to undermine his influence and also his character.' The Editor expresses regret for the misleading information but hopes readers will understand it was given in good faith and acknowledge the shock and repercussions on his faith in others.

ACTIVE VOLCANOES

This report highlights the 'Ring of Fire' being aflame again, with over three hundred presently active volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean. It specifically mentions Mt Irazy in Costa Rica on April 26, 1963, which erupted ten-thousand foot clouds. The city of San Jose was buried under tons of ash, causing health problems, including 'Brinchiil,' skin affections, headaches, and coughs. The report is taken from 'THE PLIAN TRUTH' magazine and suggests that the indication of UFOs being concerned with Earth's crust implies that 'something is soon to bust.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the investigation of unexplained phenomena (craters, UFOs), the potential dangers of modern technology (television), and a questioning of established beliefs and prophecies. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious inquiry, urging readers to critically evaluate information and consider the potential negative impacts of new technologies. The Editor emphasizes the importance of human value over possessions and encourages a balanced view, acknowledging both good and evil influences. The magazine aims to provide timely warnings and provoke thought on significant issues affecting society.