Panorama - Vol 04 No 01 - 1965

Magazine Overview

Title: PANORAMA
Issue: Vol 4 No 1
Date: Jan-Feb. 1965
Publisher: U.F.O.P.I.A. (Unidentified Flying Objects Phenomena Investigation Australia)
Description: This issue of Panorama, which incorporates 'The Australian Saucer Record', is presented as the official organ for U.F.O. students, groups, and societies. It aims to provide a wide horizon on UFO topics and related subjects. The magazine is issued bi-monthly and costs 2/- (250 cents).

Editorial: 1965---- A YEAR OF DECISION AND THE FLYING SAUCERS

The editorial, written by Fred. P. Stone, reflects on the past decade, noting a slow but steady acceptance of the belief that Earth is being visited by craft and beings from outer space. The editor emphasizes that these visitations are not new but have been occurring for thousands of years. He posits that beings with such advanced capabilities must have a purpose and plan, questioning whether this purpose is for friendly help or antagonism. The editorial leans towards a friendly intent, suggesting these visitors align with Divine Law and Order. It frames 1965 as a critical year of decision, where humanity must choose sides in a global ideological clash. The editor warns against ideologies that oppress humanity or flout Divine Law, suggesting that beings who live by Divine Law would not remain neutral in such a conflict.

The editorial further explores the concept of brotherhood, dismissing the idea of a universal brotherhood of man based on current global divisions and past atrocities like cannibalism. Instead, it proposes a 'Divine Brotherhood' guided by Divine Plan, contrasting it with man-made schemes for world government that could lead to enslavement. The core question for 1965 is whether individuals are aligned with the Divine Plan or a man-made scheme, urging readers to think critically about the origins of their beliefs and the influences of their leaders.

The piece touches upon the idea that space visitors are not here to 'save' humanity from its follies but to assist those who contend for Divine Law. Assistance will only be provided when humans are unable to overcome negative forces themselves. The year 1965 is characterized as a year of 'GREAT DECISIONS' and 'sorting out', where the alignment of 'sides' will become clearer. The editor predicts significant changes, including the removal of prominent figures who might thwart the 'inescapable plan of the Celestial Host'. He also foresees economic upsets and a 'world shocker' in early March, referencing the removal of Khrushchev and the British Government as examples of shifts occurring within a larger plan.

The editor defends the magazine's forecasts, acknowledging that they may be scorned but asserting their objectivity. He highlights the importance of 'telepathic noises' (not trance mediumship) as a source of information that has proven accurate and saved lives, confirming communication with 'space brothers'. The editorial concludes by emphasizing that 1965 will be a year of decision, with the alignment of powers becoming more pronounced, and urges readers to know which side they are on and what its ultimate purpose is.

Point of No Return (Part 1) by Morris K. Jessup

This section, by the late Morris K. Jessup, shifts focus from historical information to modern data concerning UFOs. Jessup begins by questioning whether the disappearance of aircraft can be attributed to UFOs. He recounts the case of Flying Officer B. Holding, who disappeared on March 7, 1922, near Chester. The article notes the numerous unexplained and unannounced aircraft crashes, suggesting a mysterious element even when not classified as disappearances. Jessup observes that major catastrophes often occur without warning, with radio communication ceasing simultaneously, leaving only routine reports before silence.

A particularly striking example involves five military aircraft that vanished silently and irrecoverably, along with 14 men aboard two Avenger Bombers that disappeared over Florida. Despite extensive search efforts by Navy aircraft and ships, no trace or word was found. Adding to the mystery, a large Martin Mariner bomber, sent on a rescue mission for the Avenger crews, also disappeared without a trace.

Jessup questions how these aircraft, equipped with crews and radio facilities, could vanish without sending a single explanatory message, deeming a simultaneous collision unlikely.

Point of No Return (Part 2)

Continuing his examination of unexplained disappearances, Jessup details the vanishing of the British South American Airways Lancastrian Stardust over the Andes on August 2, 1947. The aircraft sent a final signal indicating its imminent arrival at Santiago, Chile, just four minutes from the airport, followed by a cryptic word, 'Stendec', which was not understood by air traffic control. Despite extensive searches by ski troops and mountaineers over a 250-square-mile area, no trace of the aircraft, its five crew members, or six passengers was found.

Jessup also mentions the disappearance of an American Super Fortress Bomber 100 miles off Bermuda in 1947 and a U.S. Globemaster in March 1950 while flying from North America to Ireland. Another case involves a Pan-American Constellation with 40 people aboard, which vanished on June 20, 1951, en route from South Africa to New York, after radioing its expected arrival time in Monrovia, Liberia.

Jessup submits that these disappearances are more numerous than those of people and ships in the past, suggesting that the 'air age' is of significant interest to 'space neighbors'. He further suggests these disappearances might be 'kidnappings by the space contrivances', posing the question of whether other explanations satisfy all the facts.

Editorial Comment

The editorial comment acknowledges the undeniable facts presented by Morris K. Jessup. It states that since Jessup's article was written, more evidence has emerged, adding to the number of strange disappearances. This evidence suggests that these 'snatches' can be attributed to UFOs. However, the comment introduces a new perspective: that some UFOs may have an origin closer to home, rather than solely from outer space. The evidence now points to more than one origin for these craft, with some being 'hostile to people ON earth', while others from outer space have shown 'peaceful intent'.

Miners are Saved by a Vision

This section reports on an incident in South Africa, sent by a correspondent, which is presented as similar to a previous case in the USA involving miners saved by a vision. The incident occurred at the Sigma Colliery fire disaster on November 25, 1964. Three survivors of an 84-hour underground ordeal, including Lichaba Muphiting, a 26-year-old Basuto miner, described a vision that saved them. Trapped with 12 other miners, Lichaba, France Fumo, and Sebastino Macamo retreated deeper into the mine to escape deadly fumes. While seeking refuge, other miners collapsed and died. Lichaba reported that while his comrades slept, he saw a vision of a figure dressed in white, carrying a cross, who beckoned to him. He followed the figure, and when he asked it to fetch his comrades, he woke France and Sebastino. Although they could not see the figure, they followed Lichaba and the beckoning presence. They eventually found an underground pipe leading them to safety. The article notes that Lichaba had planned to get married the day after his miraculous escape.

Shifting North Magnetic Pole

This news report from the Los Angeles Times (November 4, 1964) details findings by Canadian scientists regarding the North Magnetic Pole. They observed that the pole has moved approximately 20 miles further north and about 4 miles east in the past two years, now located at the southern end of Bathurst Island. The new position is determined to be 75.5 degrees north and 100.5 degrees west, compared to 75.1 degrees north and 100.8 degrees west in 1962. The pole is estimated to be moving about five miles north and 1 mile east per year.

The magazine's comments on this report suggest that this movement is significant and could contribute to changing seasonal weather worldwide. It notes that many UFO students have discussed shifting poles, with some contactees predicting such shifts. The announcement from official circles is seen as encouraging, confirming claims previously made by UFO researchers. The commentary emphasizes the importance of objectivity and the courage to declare findings, even if they are initially met with ridicule, citing examples like Adamski and Kraspedon whose statements were later proven true.

An Unusual Telepathic Experience Confirmed by the Editor

The Editor recounts a personal telepathic experience during his recent New Zealand tour, which he claims was confirmed by a newspaper cutting received later. While visiting a city (name withheld to avoid causing panic), the Editor and his sister experienced a profound sense of depression. The Editor, despite returning in good spirits from Napier, felt an overwhelming sadness, which he could not explain logically. He concluded that something extraordinary was causing this feeling and prayed for guidance from 'brothers in space'.

He then received telepathic communication stating that he and his sister had picked up vibrations from a 'doomed' city, which would 'be rocked by earthquake'. This revelation deeply affected the Editor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFOs, extraterrestrial contact, and their potential connection to spiritual or divine forces. The magazine strongly advocates for the reality of UFO visitations, presenting them as a long-standing phenomenon with a purpose. There is a clear emphasis on 'Divine Law and Order' as a guiding principle, suggesting that the visitors' actions are aligned with this higher law. The editorial stance is one of encouraging critical thinking, discernment, and a conscious choice between alignment with 'Divine Plan' versus 'man-made schemes'. The magazine also explores the idea of telepathic communication with extraterrestrials and presents seemingly unrelated phenomena, like aircraft disappearances and the shifting magnetic pole, as potentially connected to UFO activity or broader cosmic events. The overall tone is one of seeking truth, encouraging faith, and preparing readers for significant global changes predicted for 1965.

This issue of Panorama magazine, Volume 4, Number 1, dated October 24th, 1964, focuses heavily on "Unusual Telepathic Experience" and numerous "Sightings" across Australia and New Zealand. The publication appears to be based in New Zealand and is dedicated to exploring unexplained phenomena.

Unusual Telepathic Experience

The lead article details a personal account of telepathic communication. The narrator recounts waiting for a telepathic response which eventually came as the words "3 to 5" repeating several times, leaving him puzzled. He emphasizes his lack of prior knowledge about the potential of the city he was in regarding geographical weakness, referring to New Zealand as the "shaky isles." He decided not to mention this publicly to avoid embarrassment but trusted the information due to past accurate telepathic messages from space.

A week later, in Blenheim on the South Island, a hostess casually remarked that the city was "doomed," which deeply affected the narrator and served as a second confirmation of a potential catastrophe. He recounts how this hostess had relatives in civic bodies who had been on a 24-hour alert for an earthquake.

Later, in Timaru, he confided in his hosts, Fred and Phillis Dickeson, about the incident. He also mentions being introduced to an individual referred to as "Mr. X," who had reportedly been visited by spacemen. The narrator found Mr. X's claims to be consistent with his own telepathic information.

Adding to the narrative, the wife of Mr. X reported a dream vision of a city in ruins, reiterating the "doomed city" theme. The narrator felt these experiences confirmed his telepathic messages.

Further confirmation came in Christchurch, where the proprietor of a guest home, interested in flying saucers, mentioned that telepathic phenomena were known in the scientific world and could happen at any time. His son, a university student, also confirmed that such events were discussed and expected.

In Rotorua, a reporter inquired about a "doomed city," indicating it was common knowledge among newsmen that a major catastrophe was expected. The narrator notes this as the fourth confirmation of what he had been told.

A newspaper cutting from the "Auckland Star" dated January 2nd, 1965, warned of an impending major earthquake in New Zealand. The article also quoted a geologist regarding water supplies in such an event. The magazine challenges critics to provide similar objective experiences with multiple witnesses.

Sightings

The magazine extensively documents various UFO sightings from different locations:

Adelaide, Australia

On January 28th, 1965, a young man reported seeing a large object, described as two-thirds the size of the moon, travelling at terrific speed across the sky. It was noted as being "blunted at each end" with a "knob circular centre," brilliant white, and appearing to travel in its own "milky way." The object's shape, with the larger end at the rear, puzzled the observer, who expected an aircraft to be tapered at the front. The sighting was described as "saucer shaped."

Another report from Adelaide mentions a "flashing object" seen on December 7th, 1964, which the "Advertiser" newspaper suggested was a tumbling satellite. However, the magazine questions this, presenting an account from a local lady who saw an object that lit up her room like moonlight, suggesting it was more than a satellite.

South Australia

In late November, a "car-chasing incident" occurred in Tintincra, an area with a history of sightings. Reports were also received from Burra.

Blanchetown, Australia

A Murray River township reported sightings of objects described as "saucers," but personal contact with observers was difficult.

Opal Fields

Close sightings were reported, but the names of witnesses were withheld by the person who reported the incident.

New Zealand

Auckland: On November 20th, 1964, a bright, round, fast-moving light was seen near Browns Bay. It was described as travelling at considerable speed and was also observed by another North Shore resident. The observer was an ex-Air Force man, deemed qualified to distinguish it from known objects.

Wellington: On January 14th, 1965, the Royal N.Z. Air Force investigated mysterious objects seen by an Electra crew on radar, 300 miles from Auckland. The objects were flying in a "Vee formation" at 45,000 ft and were also confirmed by radar. The N.Z. Air Force Chief suggested it could be "sunlight catching ice crystals in a high cirrus cloud," a conclusion the magazine finds dubious, questioning how ice crystals could form a "Vee formation" and produce such sightings.

Seven unidentified flying objects were picked up on radar over the Tasman Sea at 8:50 p.m. on January 14th, 1965, flying in a "V formation" at 45,000 ft. A Civil Aviation Department official confirmed them as "unidentified flying objects" but also suggested cloud formations. The N.Z. Air Force later stated they were "ice crystals."

Tauranga: On January 15th, 1965, three large circular lights were seen travelling slowly above Tauranga harbour.

Gisborne: On November 10th, 1965, a farmer, Mr. T.C. Foss, observed an unidentified flying object for eight minutes with high-powered binoculars. His son first noticed a bright white light, and then another object appeared travelling towards them. Mr. Foss described it as a "round disc with fanned sides and straight at the back," with "blue glows" and "bright jets." He stated it was "very large" and travelling at "rapid speed." He had never believed in such things before but now did. The sighting was also witnessed by his son, a worker, and neighbours. The object's leading edge was described as "glowing hot."

Salt Lake City, USA: On October 24th, 1964, numerous calls reported unidentified objects seen over southeast Salt Lake City. Descriptions included "white and disc-shaped" objects flying beyond Mt. Olympus. Some reports varied, describing objects as "orangish-red and silver," or "egg-shaped." The Federal Aviation Agency dismissed the reports, stating no towers spotted anything and no weather balloons were present. A suggestion was made about "gas-filled balloons."

Radar Sightings

Washington, USA: On January 6th, 1965, the U.S. Navy reported that the Air Force was investigating radar sightings near Washington on December 29th of two unidentified flying objects approaching at approximately 4,800 miles per hour, which executed a "right turn" and disappeared from radar.

Editorial Stance and Themes

The magazine consistently questions official explanations for UFO sightings, often presenting them as dismissive or inadequate. The recurring theme of "doomed cities" and earthquake predictions suggests a belief in precognitive or telepathic warnings of impending disasters. The publication seems to advocate for a more open investigation into these phenomena, highlighting the persistence of witness accounts despite official skepticism. The "INDEX" at the end of the issue lists various articles, including "1965. Year of Decision," "Astronomical Conference with UFO," and specific sighting reports from different locations, indicating a regular focus on these topics.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Panorama magazine strongly emphasizes the intersection of telepathy, precognition, and UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards official explanations and a belief in the validity of witness testimony, particularly when multiple accounts corroborate an event. The recurring theme of impending disaster, specifically earthquakes linked to telepathic messages and "doomed city" prophecies, suggests a focus on warnings and potential future events. The magazine positions itself as a platform for reporting and questioning phenomena that are often dismissed by mainstream authorities, encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations and the possibility of genuine, unexplained events occurring globally.

This document is a single-page issue titled "GRANT TO US PEACE." It features a religious poem by "Brother Fred." The page includes a sketch of Jesus Christ on the left and the poem itself, divided into four numbered verses, on the right.

Poem: "GRANT TO US PEACE."

The poem is a fervent plea for universal peace and love. It begins by asking the Lord for peace in heaven and on Earth, and for human hearts to be filled with love, free from hate, war, and strife.

The second verse calls for divine assistance, asking heavenly messengers to help sing a song that will bring about sublime harmony. It reiterates the plea for peace on Earth from the Lord.

The third verse expands on the request for peace, asking for it within the hearts of men and for the realms of space to agree with Earth. It specifically asks for tyranny and greed to cease, and for Earth to unite with heavenly hosts.

The final verse invokes the "Prince of Peace" to begin a reign of love, dispelling the gloom of Earth and raising it above. It concludes with the hope that Earth will join the great celestial throng, and that humanity, as Sons of God, will join them in their song.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The central and sole theme of this document is the aspiration for global peace, spiritual harmony, and universal love, framed within a Christian religious context. The editorial stance, as expressed through the poem, is one of deep spiritual longing for a world free from conflict and filled with divine love and unity.