Quest - Vol 2 No 7

Magazine Overview

Title: QUEST UFO REPORT
Issue: VOL. TWO NO. SEVEN (WHOLE NUMBER 12)
Date: Special Issue (January 1971)
Publisher: GALAXY PRESS, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Price: 50¢

This issue of QUEST UFO REPORT, published bi-monthly by GALAXY PRESS, delves into a wide array of unusual and unexplained phenomena, ranging from UFO sightings and alleged encounters with Men in Black (MIB) to historical accounts of curses, witchcraft, and speculative theories about the Moon.

Board of Directors and Staff

The publication is overseen by a Board of Directors including Kurt Glemser (Publisher) and Carl Nagel (Assistant Publisher). The editorial team features Kurt Glemser as Editor, with Armand Laprade, Dennis Stamey, and R.E. Dickhoff PhD serving as Assistant Editors. Linda Hallman is the Editorial Assistant. The magazine also lists international editors for America (Ramone A. Clark), Australia (Cary Little), England (Gerald Lowell), Mexico (Fernando Torres), Sweden (Erik Fredrikkson), and New York (William Lamb), along with an Ohio Editor (Pat Mathne) and a Contributor (Rod Dyko).

Contents Overview

The issue is packed with diverse articles, including:

• Strange Oddities: Kurt Glemser recounts a promised but unfulfilled trip to 'Lamulos' and a craft sighting, and also touches upon historical oddities like Columbus's sighting of a 'marvellous branch of fire' and a proposed 'black-clad, gestapo-style secret police agency' in Alabama.
• Papal Blessings & Curses: R.E. Dickhoff PhD explores a controversial theme, suggesting that papal blessings have historically been followed by misfortune and curses by prosperity, citing examples involving European royalty and political figures.
• Gravity And Atmosphere On Our Moon: Fred Steckling examines the gravity phenomenon on the Moon, proposing that Earth's gravity influences the Moon's rotation and that the back side might possess a denser atmosphere and vegetation.
• Solving The Saucer Mystery: Kurt Glemser revisits the case of Fred Reagan, whose plane collided with a UFO in 1951, and a reported crashed saucer incident in Laredo, Texas, in 1950 involving a small pilot.
• Book Review: Witchcraft in America Today: Emile C. Schurmacher reviews a book on witchcraft, highlighting a chapter on 'Manhatten Mischief-Maker' and Julia Bryant's coven.
• UFOs In SF Area? Some Say There Are: Ron Longto reports on multiple UFO sightings in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area in late 1970.
• Montesano Man Reports UFO: An account from Montesano, Washington, where a man reported UFOs that caused his car's engine to stall.
• PMs To Wed. Seers Say: A brief report on predictions from Singaporean mystics about the potential marriage of Edward Heath and Pierre Trudeau.
• Hunting Spacemen in Norrland: A brief mention of sightings in Kuusamo, Sweden.
• Dellshaus Aeroes; An Attempt to Decipher the Riddle of Dellshau: P.G. Navarro discusses the 'Books of Dellshau,' a collection of materials on strange aircraft designs and aeronautics from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, possibly linked to a secret society.

Detailed Article Summaries

Strange Oddities

Kurt Glemser shares an experience where he was promised a trip to 'Lamulos' and a craft sighting after responding to an advertisement for a book. Despite the promises made in a letter postmarked January 11, 1971, nothing materialized. He also notes an interesting fact from Edward Hooh's article 'The Grasping Sea' about Christopher Columbus seeing a 'marvellous branch of fire' in 1492. A piece from the Berkeley Tribe (February 5-12, 1971) is reproduced, detailing the Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency's request for federal funds to create a 'black-clad, gestapo-style secret police agency,' which was surprisingly turned down. The agency had proposed that officers would drive unmarked black patrol cars and wear black uniforms, operating at night to monitor suspects. Glemser also recounts an MIB-related incident from Montague Summers' 'The Werewolf,' where in 1502, Pierre Burgot encountered three horsemen in black during a thunderstorm. Burgot was asked to make the MIB his master, renounce God, and was promised money, with the man in black identified as 'Moyset.' The article also briefly mentions the marriage of Pierre Trudeau on March 4, 1971, as having been predicted.

Papal Blessings & Curses

Authored by R.E. Dickhoff PhD, this section posits that papal blessings and curses have historically had contrary effects. Examples include Empress Eugiene of France receiving the Golden Rose and subsequently losing her throne and dying in exile; the Empress of Brazil being blessed and later suffering a broken leg, dethronement, and exile; and Emporer Maximilian of Mexico being blessed and then dethroned and killed. The article also notes that a steamer of nuns blessed by the Pope in 1870 perished, and General Boulanger, blessed by the Pope, was exiled and committed suicide. Mrs. Sherman, wife of General Sherman, received the Golden Rose and died soon after, as did Dr. Windhorat after receiving the Papal 'Order of Christ.' More recent 'blessings' are linked to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, and the electoral defeat of Al Smith. Conversely, Pope Plus IX's curse on King Victor Emmanuel of Italy and the Italian government coincided with Italy's rise to power. Garibaldi, excommunicated by the Pope, became a hero. Bismark and the King of Prussia were cursed by the Pope, leading to Prussia's rise. Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth, cursed by the Pope, saw the nation prosper, while papal blessings for Ireland reportedly led to its ruin.

Dellshaus Aeroes; An Attempt to Decipher the Riddle of Dellshau

Written by P.G. Navarro, this article discusses the 'Books of Dellshau,' a collection of materials compiled by Delishau around the turn of the century. These books reportedly contain designs and notations for strange-looking aircraft, possibly built and flown by members of the Sonora Aero Club, a branch of a secret society. The author posits that these airship designs were unique and may be related to the mysterious airship sightings reported in the 1890s. Delishau, who died in 1924 at age 92, produced thousands of pages, including drawings, coded notations, and news clippings related to aeronautics. The information within these books is described as intentionally cryptic. One account details an aeronaut's fatal crash due to his 'ballancier' becoming entangled in redwood trees. The article suggests that the books contain information about things and events that transpired during a period of experimentation with flight, possibly by a secret society in Sonora, California, in the 1850s.

Gravity And Atmosphere On Our Moon

Fred Steckling explores the gravity phenomenon on the Moon. He notes that Earth's gravity influences lunar tides and earthquakes, and that Earth's gravity penetrates the Moon, preventing it from rotating on its axis. This influence is said to make the Moon's material loose and fluffy on the visible side. However, the back side of the Moon is described as having lower elevation, a stronger gravity force unaffected by Earth's pull, and potentially a denser atmosphere and vegetation. NASA released a picture of a crater with green coloring, suggesting trees and lakes. The author hopes astronauts will explore the far side, but notes that government willingness to release information is a factor. Facts indicate the Moon has a magnetic field, a hot interior, and live volcanoes.

Solving The Saucer Mystery

Kurt Glemser suggests that the keys to solving the saucer mystery already exist in old reports. He highlights the case of Fred Reagan, a pilot whose plane collided with a 'dazzling lozenge' in July 1951. Reagan was ejected without a parachute but was drawn inside the craft by an invisible force and found unhurt. He later died in a Georgia insane asylum from brain tissue degeneration due to atomic radiation. Glemser also references a report from the INTERPLANETARY NEWS DIGEST (Christmas, 1954) about a two-foot-tall pilot of a disc that crashed near Laredo, Texas, on April 16, 1950. The pilot was reportedly aggressive and unable to breathe Earth's air. The article notes the source as a Buffalo newspaper and mentions a guardeman and the location of the airport, suggesting these leads could be investigated.

Book Review: Witchcraft in America Today

Emile C. Schurmacher reviews a book by Paperback Library (November, 1970) titled 'Witchcraft in America Today.' The reviewer finds it interesting, particularly the chapter 'Manhatten Mischief-Maker,' which details Julia Bryant, a 26-year-old member of a coven of females dedicated to causing mischief for men. Men are needed for ceremonies and then leave. Julia Bryant's mischief included causing a car accident and harassing men.

UFOs In SF Area? Some Say There Are

Ron Longto reports on UFO sightings in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area in late 1970. At least half-dozen sightings were reported since November 15, with the latest on December 21. City Police had no official reports on file.

Montesano Man Reports UFO

An article from the World (January 5, 1971) details an incident in Montesano, Washington, where Keith Brown reported seeing three unidentified flying objects that caused his car's engine to die while he was driving. The engine started immediately after the lights moved away.

PMs To Wed. Seers Say

A brief report from Singapore (Reuter, January 18, 1971) mentions predictions from mystics that Edward Heath of Britain and Pierre Trudeau of Canada will be married before the year is out.

Hunting Spacemen in Norrland

A report from Kristianstadsbladet (Sweden, January 21, 1971) notes that 16 red luminous flying saucers were observed over Kuusamo, Finland, followed by a fire tail.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and historical accounts of unusual events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various reports and theories without necessarily endorsing them as fact, but encouraging further investigation. There's a particular interest in historical UFO cases and the potential for government secrecy or involvement, as suggested by the Laredo crash report and the Alabama police agency proposal. The issue also touches on the occult and paranormal through the witchcraft review and the exploration of papal blessings and curses, suggesting a broad interest in the unexplained.

This special issue of QUEST-UFO REPORT, dated February 1971, delves into a variety of unusual and unexplained phenomena, ranging from alleged extraterrestrial encounters to paranormal events and peculiar human-interest stories.

Hunting Spacemen In Norrland

This section reports on sightings of small, meter-high spacemen in northern Sweden and Finland. These beings are described as emitting blinking lights and disappearing with a crack. Some individuals claim to have met these figures, who are said to wear helmets and brown-green clothing.

Legendary 8-Foot-5 Sasquatch Tracked

An article from Jacksonville, Florida, details a veteran guide's week-long tracking of an 8-foot-5-inch Sasquatch, also known as 'bigfoot,' in northeastern Washington. The creature is described as weighing 700-800 pounds with 16-inch footprints and a stride of 50-55 inches. The guide, Ivan Mark, claims to have filmed the Sasquatch and believes five such animals inhabit the area. He recounts an incident where a train struck a Sasquatch near Bossburg, and he obtained approximately 70 feet of film of the injured animal. Mark states the creature was scared and had a severe flesh wound around its ankles. The National Wildlife Federation has reportedly purchased his pictures.

Black Magic 'Hate' Ceremony Held In Church

Reported by David Jack for the Daily Express, this piece covers an investigation into an elaborate black magic 'hate' ceremony conducted in a parish church in Dudley, Worcestershire, England. Symbols used included an altar candle carved into a man with a needle piercing the heart, human hair, a charred parchment, and an inverted black crucifix. The vicar, Rev. Raymond Efemey, suggested the symbols were intended to affect someone negatively but expressed no fear.

The Major's Ghost Squad, Guarding The Haunted Gates

This article from the Western Daily Express describes a planned ghost-watching party at Nether Lypiatt Manor, Stroud, England, on January 25th, the traditional date for the manor gates to be opened by the ghost of a blacksmith. The current owner, Major Laurence Barrington, intends to open the gates himself to avoid disturbing the ghost or his children. He has an open mind about ghosts, having lived in haunted houses.

A Boy Aged Twelve Has Died Of Old Age

A Daily Mirror report from England details the tragic case of Jomar Henreque Silva, a twelve-year-old boy who died of a heart attack. Jomar suffered from progeria, a rare disease causing premature aging, making him appear and physically age like a very old man from a young age.

THE DEVIL RAISER: 'Terror Act' By King of the Witches

This piece from the Western Daily Press discusses a planned black magic ritual by Alex Sanders, a self-styled 'king of the witches,' in Weston-super-Mare, England. Sanders intended to raise a demon on stage to demonstrate the power of black magic. His wife, Maxine, was to play the role of the high priestess witch. The performance was advertised as dangerous, with guards present to restrain anyone, including the audience, if control was lost. Clergymen from Weston protested the show, expressing concerns about its potential to upset impressionable people and its conflict with Christian faith.

Wizard Puts Up His Death Statue

An article from Rome reports on Antonio Battista, a 41-year-old wizard and mayor of Montefredane, Italy, who predicted his own death on September 28, 1973. He unveiled his own monument, a bronze bust engraved with his birth and death dates, as a premature memorial. The unveiling was accompanied by the release of white doves and a banquet.

Boy Lives Wild As A Gazelle

From Paris, a report by Jean Claude Armen, a French anthropologist, describes a boy discovered living in the wilds of Spanish Sahara, near Rio de Oro. The boy, appearing to be in his late teens, is described as long-haired, naked, and moving in leaps and bounds, seemingly 'mothered' by a female gazelle. He is reported to lick gazelles' foreheads and has been seen plucking roots to feed them.

Hubble, Bubble Toil And Trouble For a Witch

This Daily Express article details a witchcraft performance by Alex Sanders and his wife Maxine in Hendon, London. The show, advertised as Britain's first stage demonstration of witchcraft, went awry when Maxine collapsed backstage after falling on burning incense. The audience, expecting more, demanded refunds, and police were called to disperse angry patrons. Sanders blamed the poor reaction on 'stage conditions and misleading publicity,' claiming the audience expected 'orgiastic entertainment.'

Bishop Warns: It's Dangerous To Toy With Black Magic

The Sunday Express reports on a warning issued by the Right Rev. Cyril Eastaugh, Bishop of Peterborough, regarding black magic practices. The bishop stated that manifestations of evil intelligences are common and that toying with such practices is 'dangerous spiritually and sometimes physically.' He cited instances of young people using automatic writing and seances to call up spiritual powers, leading to poltergeist activity. The article also mentions alleged black magic practices at a disused quarry in Thrapston, though investigations yielded no concrete proof.

Hunt For Snowman

Former television sports reporter Masahiko Taniguchi has embarked on a five-month expedition from Katmandu, Nepal, to find the legendary abominable snowman in the Himalayas.

Students See 7 UFOs

Eight University of Western Ontario students reported seeing seven unidentified flying objects with flashing red, green, blue, and yellow lights shortly before midnight in London, Ontario. The objects remained stationary for about 20 minutes before moving quickly.

Rainmaker's Luck Running Out As Drought Continues

In Aspermont, Texas, a parched town is pinning its hopes on a rainmaker, 65-year-old Homer Franklin Berry. Berry has a contract to bring five inches of rain by March 10th, for which he stands to earn $10,000. He claims to use a 'blast furnace' with charcoal briquets soaked in silver iodine to create moisture patterns. So far, only a sandstorm and meager drizzles have occurred, despite rain and snow in surrounding areas.

Lightning Kills

A brief report from Vakpo, Ghana, states that three schoolboys were killed and six injured when lightning struck a playing field during a soccer match.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of the unexplained, the paranormal, and the occult. The magazine presents a wide array of reports, from UFO sightings and cryptid encounters to witchcraft, ghosts, and alleged supernatural phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events, often with a degree of sensationalism, but also including skeptical viewpoints and official investigations where applicable. The inclusion of back issue sales and a UFO book catalog suggests a dedicated readership interested in these topics.