Quest

Magazine Overview

Title: Quest
Issue: Vol. 4 No. 4, Whole No. 23
Date: March-April, 1973
Price: 50¢
Publisher: Galaxy Press
Country: Canada

This issue of Quest magazine delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, from UFO sightings and mysterious disappearances to ancient curses and paranormal events. The magazine aims to provide a platform for topics often overlooked by conventional science.

Recent UFO Sightings

The magazine features several recent UFO sightings. Maureen Puddy, driving in Australia, reported a blue light that caused her car to stop and a force to take over the steering. A large glowing object hovered over her car, and she received a message stating, "All your tests will be negative. Tell media, do not panic we mean no harm. You now have control." Her car then started, and she sped away. Puddy had previously seen a similar object follow her for eight miles. Two other individuals also reported seeing the same craft.

In Dighton, Kansas, USA, an unidentified flying object had been seen in the area on and off since January 1972. On July 21, a man reported a red-orange glowing object. Three days later, a farm girl, Pam Khrehbiel, saw a similar craft on the road. She described it as a glowing red-orange object that "didn't move like an airplane or anything," but hovered and then moved very fast. On July 19, Khrehbiel's father found a 20-foot circle in a field where the plants were dead, with no tire tracks leading to the site.

Three residents in Wellington, New Zealand, reported seeing a red and orange round object in the sky on September 16, which traveled from north to south for about half an hour before disappearing.

Mysterious Disappearances

An article by Kurt Glemser, titled "Mysterious Disappearances," covers over 25 cases, including the disappearance of Colonel Fawcett, the Bermuda and Devil's Triangle phenomena, teleportations, and the vanishing of an entire Eskimo village. It also details the disappearance of four generations of Briggses, from Captain Briggs of the Marie Celeste to his great-grandson in 1955.

The Curse of King Tut

This section explores the legend of the "curse" of King Tutankhamun. It recounts the opening of the tomb in November 1922 by Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter. Despite the tomb's rich contents, the discovery led to a media frenzy and, according to legend, the curse. Lord Carnarvon died in March 1923, after a mosquito bite and subsequent infection, which fueled the curse narrative. The article notes that Howard Carter lived until 1939 and died under ordinary circumstances.

It details the historical context, including the role of Ay as vizir and the marriage of Tutankhamun to Ankh-es-en-pa-Aten. The priests performed mystical rites to protect the corpse and spirit, believing that any harm to the body would prevent the spirit from enjoying the afterlife. The article highlights the significance of Tut's tomb being one of the few untouched tombs unearthed in modern times, making the curse theory more plausible to some.

Other Strange Events and Beliefs

The issue also touches upon other unusual occurrences. A piece titled "Friar alarm shakes up the firemen" describes spooky goings-on in a fire station in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, where firemen reported hearing whistling and ghostly footsteps, possibly related to the site being an old friary burial ground.

Another article, "HAVE BIGHEADS LANDED ON EARTH?" by Roy Bainton, discusses findings like a gold necklace in coal, a silver bell in rock, and discs found in caves, suggesting the possibility of ancient extraterrestrial visitors. It mentions discoveries in Morrisonville, Illinois, and Perthshire, Scotland, as well as the Dropa tribe in the Bayan-Jara-Ula mountains, whose legends speak of ancestors who came from the skies.

"PIE IN THE SKY?" examines UFO sightings, including those reported by Patrick Moore and Mick Taylor, and a strange flying machine encountered by Barrie Canner. It also references historical accounts of flying machines seen in the sky, such as a 16th-century report from Belgium.

Voodoo Danger

A disturbing account details the death of seven-year-old Neil Braithwaite, who was found dead with pins around his body. A voodoo worshipper named Hulet Hewitt claimed responsibility, stating he had the power of life and death. Despite the police finding pins similar to those found on the boy, Neil's death was officially attributed to natural causes (heart attack), with Hewitt's claims deemed coincidental by law.

Free Book Offer and Subscription Information

The magazine offers a free book with a one-year subscription to QUEST, listing several titles related to UFOs and paranormal phenomena, such as "FLYING SAUCERS AND THE DARK FORCES," "THE MEN IN BLACK REPORT," and "UFOs:: MENACE FROM THE SKIES." Subscription details and a catalog request for Galaxy Press are also provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Quest magazine consistently explores themes of the unexplained, the paranormal, and historical mysteries that fall outside the scope of mainstream scientific inquiry. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards phenomena that challenge conventional explanations, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond ordinary understanding. The magazine presents a variety of accounts, from alleged UFO encounters and ancient curses to mysterious deaths and possible extraterrestrial contact, suggesting a belief that "things will never be the same" and that the world is entering a new and uncertain future.