Quest - Vol 2 No 1

Magazine Overview

QUEST UFO REPORT, Volume Two, Number One (Whole No. 6), published bi-monthly in September-October 1970, is a 50-cent magazine from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It incorporates 'The UFO Informer' and features a cover story titled 'Behold... the VENUS GARUDA'. The magazine is published by QUEST-UFO REPORT and lists a Board of Directors including Kurt Glemser as Publisher and Editor.

Editorial and Subscription Information

The magazine is published at 489 Krog St., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. A single copy costs 50 cents, and subscriptions are $3.00 for 6 issues. The publishers are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the magazine. The right to publish letters is reserved, and material may be reprinted from QUEST-UFO REPORT if copyright is acknowledged.

A special notice addresses individuals receiving the magazine for free, requesting they send money for subscriptions to avoid being cut off. The magazine, along with its books, has incurred a deficit of $377.28. The notice states that without subscriptions, this may be the last free issue.

Contents and Featured Articles

The issue contains a diverse range of articles covering paranormal events, UFO sightings, and psychic phenomena.

News and Reports

• Unborn Baby 'Talks' To Mother: Mrs. Sophie Carmichael of England claims her unborn son communicated with her telepathically, revealing his sex, coloring, and food preferences.
• Three Days of Total Darkness Will Frighten World in 1970: This article presents a prophecy from Dr. Alexander Tanous, a religious mystic, foretelling three days of darkness in 1970 as a turning point for the church and the world.
• Spirit Holds Home In Grip of Terror: A report from Gillingham, England, details a three-year-old girl who is allegedly possessed by a malignant spirit, causing unexplained phenomena in her home.
• Ten-Year-Old Boy Dying of Old Age: Jomar da Silva Henrique from Brazil, born in 1959, exhibits the physical characteristics of a 60-year-old man, a condition baffling doctors.
• Supernatural Still Puzzling: Written by Eleanor Dunn, this piece discusses Eileen Smith, a British-born performer who wrote a book called 'Ghosts I've Known,' detailing her experiences with the occult and precognition.
• They Die Together: A story about Fred and Marjorie Rath of Swea City, Iowa, who had vowed to die together. Marjorie died of exertion, and Fred died minutes later, with no clear cause for his death.
• When Snow is Red, Black, Green, Or...: This article explores unusual colored snowfalls reported in various locations, including Vermont, New Hampshire, and Italy, attributing the colors to algae, dust, and soot.
• Death Foretold Twice In Dreams: Mrs. Merle Redman-Thomas recounts a dream predicting her husband David's death in a plane crash, which later came true.
• Hamilton Psychics To Get Big ESP Chance: Dr. Winnifred Barton, director of the Metaphysical Society of Canada, is offering a 10-week course in ESP in Hamilton, emphasizing the importance of psychic abilities in foreseeing tragedies.
• Lama Sees Sea Serpent: Kurt Glemser reports on Dr. Robert Dickhoff and Sungma Tenzing Lama witnessing a large, serpent-like creature in the Hudson River.
• Critter Sighted In Texas: Residents of Reno, Texas, report sightings of a seven-foot-tall creature with long, white hair, responsible for a calf's death.
• Red-Hot Whatsis Suddenly Lands in Woman's Garden: Mrs. Elida Kent of Festus, Missouri, found a "red-hot" cylindrical object in her garden after hearing an explosion.

Serialized Book

• Behold the Venus Garuda: This is the first part of a book by R.E. Dickhoff, Ph.D., serialized in QUEST-UFO Report. The book explores similarities between ancient religions and the worship of winged gods (Garudas), suggesting a connection to extraterrestrial beings and a "Lord" who rained firebombs upon cities. It also touches upon the Mariner II space probe's findings regarding Venus.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the unexplained, the paranormal, and the potentially extraterrestrial. The magazine appears to have an open stance towards reporting on a wide array of unusual phenomena, from psychic predictions and hauntings to alleged sightings of unknown creatures and objects. The editorial stance, as indicated by the publisher's notes and the content, is to present these reports and allow readers to draw their own conclusions, while also encouraging subscription support for the publication's continuation. The inclusion of the serialized book 'Behold the Venus Garuda' suggests a leaning towards theories involving ancient astronauts and powerful, possibly malevolent, non-human entities influencing human history and religion.

Title: QUEST-UFO REPORT
Issue: SEPT.-OCT. 1970
Volume: 1
Date: September-October 1970

This issue of QUEST-UFO REPORT presents a collection of articles exploring various facets of UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial theories, and unexplained events, with a speculative and often mythological approach.

Cover Story: The Venus Cloud Barrier and the Garudas

The cover story, presented as a thought from the editor's "mental sanctum," speculates on the nature of Venus and its mysterious cloud cover. The author suggests that the barrier was erected by "winged Bird-men or Garudas," described as gigantic extraterrestrial creatures who established a "throne in heavan" in our solar system. These beings allegedly use Venus as a base for spacecraft and raid planets for human flesh, which they use as a primary food source, referred to as "Garuda stew." The text draws a parallel to Psalm 79, which speaks of dead bodies being given as meat to fowls and beasts.

The article also touches upon the concept of Lucifer, suggesting a suspicion that the biblical narrative of Lucifer's fall might be a distorted account of a "space war" with Jehovah. Lucifer's chariot is said to have crashed on Earth, the third planet in the solar system. The text lists various "Elder Gods" who fought for "priority rights" to colonize Earth, including Bubaste, Brahma, Silva, Kall, Lkamo, Isis, Osiris, Amaterasu, Sita Tara, and Yamantaka. The ultimate aim, according to the article, was to keep the human meat supply "earth-bound," forcing humanity to perpetually search for the meaning of life and death.

The Frogmore Light

This section, authored by Thomas R. Grandy, details a series of mysterious events in Frogmore, South Carolina. Frogmore is described as a small, isolated town with unfriendly inhabitants who supposedly practice Voodoo. The Frogmore road is characterized as a site of numerous tragedies.

• Key incidents discussed include:
• The Hanging Tree: A large oak tree on Frogmore road, named for a historical event where an Indian chief was allegedly hanged from it.
• Civil War Battles: Seven battles fought in the area with no survivors.
• The Mysterious Light: A frequently sighted light that had not been investigated.
• 1960 School Bus Incident: A school bus carrying twenty-three children crashed into the "hanging tree." The driver was found dead, but the children vanished without a trace, despite extensive search parties.
• 1963 Marine Incident: Four marines, along with spectators, witnessed a light approaching at high speed. The light swooped down, bumped their car, and turned it over, resulting in the marines' deaths from "fright." Scientists from Washington investigated but could offer no logical explanation.

The author personally investigated the light on April 2, 1970, describing it as a bright object that appeared to move closer. After reaching its peak brightness, it shut off, and the author experienced the light reappearing behind him, seemingly escorting him off the road. The light disappeared upon reaching the town. The article suggests the light might be the "old Indian chief looking for his killers." Readers are warned not to "endanger the light."

Book Review: Uninvited Visitors by Ivan Sanderson

Authored by John J. Robinson, this review discusses Ivan Sanderson's book, "Uninvited Visitors." Robinson highlights Sanderson's background as a biologist, geologist, and zoologist, noting his active and adventurous research methods. The review emphasizes that reputable science often dismisses UFO evidence due to its inability to be reproduced at will. Sanderson's book is presented as a tool for researchers, offering outlines for classifying animate and inanimate UFO events, natural and artificial possibilities, and high and low-level sightings.

The book explores the possibility of UFOs being an unknown life form, discussing the "Wassiliko-Seriki theory" that UFOs might derive energy from solar rays. It categorizes UFO shapes and substances and divides their behavior into five logical classifications. The review also mentions a chapter on biological construction and theories about extraterrestrial races seeding life on Earth, referencing the "Men in Black" (MIB) as potential agents of such a race.

Sanderson's work also delves into historical sightings, including artifacts found embedded in coal and sandstone from Paleolithic times, and discusses the Peri Reis and Portolan maps as potential aerial surveys of Antarctica from over 5,000 years ago. The book concludes with a concept of "cosmic evolution" and the role of intelligence.

Other Articles and Columns

• Letters to the Editor: Correspondents like Russell J. Fornwalt and Glenn B. Ricker offer suggestions for improving the magazine, such as adding drawings or borders. Glenn B. Ricker, editor of Bioverse Magazine, confirms that borders are used but space is limited.
• Jeff Allen's Letter: Argues that the existence of flying saucers is confirmed and that their arrival is a signal for the "second coming of Christ." He interprets biblical passages, particularly from Ezekiel, to suggest that God himself was an "astronaut" piloting a craft.
• Fireballs by Kurt Glemser: Reports on strange objects first observed in December 1948 over the Southwestern USA. These fireballs are described as following a straight course, exploding without sound, emitting brilliant green light, and traveling at speeds up to 14,000 mph. The USAF's Project Twinkle was established to study them. Several incidents are detailed, including one over Abeline in 1951 and another over Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas in 1954 that interfered with radio and TV. A 1955 incident involved three green fireballs over New Mexico.
• Strange Smell by Kurt Glemser: Recounts the experience of pilot Fred Reagan, who encountered a "dazzling lozenge" object in 1951. After a crash, he was pulled into the craft, where he encountered occupants described as "huge stalks of metallic asparagus." He later died in an insane asylum from brain tissue degeneration attributed to atomic radiation.
• Back Issues and Publications: Several pages are dedicated to listing and describing back issues of "UFO Report," "QUEST," and other UFO-related publications available for purchase, often from Kurt Glemser, who appears to be a central figure in distributing these materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the speculative nature of UFOs and extraterrestrial life, often intertwined with religious, mythological, and ancient historical interpretations. The magazine appears to embrace theories that fall outside the realm of conventional science, suggesting that established scientific methods are insufficient to address the phenomena. There is a strong emphasis on personal accounts, anecdotal evidence, and theories that challenge mainstream understanding of reality, cosmology, and even theology. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the unexplained, encouraging readers to consider unconventional explanations for observed anomalies.