THE ROUND HOUSE

Magazine Overview

Title: THE ROUND HOUSE
Issue: No. 2
Volume: II
Date: October, 1953
Publisher: THE CUP & SAUCER CLUB
Location: Maquoketa, Iowa

This issue of THE ROUND HOUSE, the second volume, presents a "new look" and invites reader feedback. The publication's policy is to remain unbiased in its reporting of aerial phenomena and the research of truth. All inquiries, clippings, and news items are to be addressed to the editor.

Key Articles and Reports

"Flying Saucers Have Landed" by George Adamski

A quote from the British Book Centre, publishers of George Adamski's new book, "Flying Saucers Have Landed," is featured. A writer in The Lancet suggested that the saucers might be bubbles caused by detergents, but the article counters that flying saucers are still being seen worldwide. The most daring theory, that saucers are piloted by visitors from another planet, is gaining traction as it appears to cover all the facts that are steadily accumulating.

Major Donald E. Keyhoe's Book and Authority

Major Donald E. Keyhoe's book, "Flying Saucers from Outer Space," is highlighted, with Look magazine planning to run 5,000 words from it in their October 20th issue. Look magazine has thoroughly checked Keyhoe's authority and found that the Air Force recognizes him as a responsible and accurate reporter. His long association and cooperation with the Air Force qualify him as a leading civilian authority on the subject. Henry Holt & Company, the book's publisher, states that "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" is not "crackpot reporting" and that all sighting information is taken directly from official Air Force sources, asserting it is factual and authoritative.

Keyhoe's theory suggests that we are under prolonged and detailed observation by someone from outer space, though he does not claim to know why the saucers do not land or communicate with us.

"The Saucers Speak" by Williamson & Bailey

A report is mentioned that "The Saucers Speak" by Williamson & Bailey will be released soon. Dr. George Hunt Williamson, DSC of Prescott, Arizona, is noted in relation to this work.

Jeron King Criswell's Prediction

Jeron King Criswell has predicted that the government will make an official announcement on the existence of flying saucers on December 10, 1953. He had previously stated that space travel would occur by 1963 and is credited with predicting Stalin's death and the Korean truce.

Saucer Convention Reports

Reports from a convention in Los Angeles in August indicate it went well, with approximately 1500 attendees. Speakers included Hardin D. Walsh (Scientology), Arthur Louis Joquel II ("Challenge of Space"), Jeron King Criswell (Criswell Predicts), Orfeo Angelucci, Silas Newton, Frank Scully, Truman Be the Urum, George Adamski, and George W. Van Tassel. Mutual Broadcasting Co. commentator Frank Edwards mentioned the convention on his broadcast. The "bull sessions" reportedly lasted into the early morning hours.

Frank Edwards' Accusations

Frank Edwards, Mutual Broadcasting Co. commentator, publicly charged on his September 22nd Coast to Coast program that the Air Force has been deliberately withholding information from the public concerning its findings on flying saucers.

"Can Martians Mate with Humans?" by L. MacKay Phelps

This article, featured in the November issue of SIR magazine, asserts that Martians are not inhuman beasts and do not have antennas or glass bowls as depicted by Hollywood. It suggests Martians are of the same species as "worldmen" and discusses titanium miners in California and Sonny Desvergers' experiences in Florida, describing humanlike creatures who appeared to be of no known Earth origin.

Human Origins and Ancient Races

The possibility that man may have originated on another planet is explored, with the idea that we might be descendants of a race left here for colonization purposes, perhaps from the "Garden of Eden." The discovery of seventeen coffins of an incredibly tiny humanoid race in a cave near Edinburgh, Scotland, is mentioned as a potential link to such a theory, questioning if they were relics of a humanlike race from another world that gave rise to legends of elves and gnomes.

Orfeo Angelucci's "Mystic" Experience

An article titled "I Traveled in a Flying Saucer" by Orfeo Angelucci in the Mystic magazine for November 1953 is mentioned, detailing his experience of contact with saucers. Mystic is described as a new magazine published by Ray Palmer, who also publishes "Fate" magazine.

Marion, N.C. Sighting

Both Air Force personnel and civilians in Marion, N.C., witnessed a brilliant yellow fireball that disappeared and was replaced by a diamond-shaped series of twelve lights, colored red, green, and yellow.

Sequoia National Park Sighting

Yellow fireballs, 1000 feet in diameter, were reported in Sequoia National Park, causing switchboard plugs at headquarters to fall out.

Canadian Government Investigation

The Canadian government also conducts a continuing flying saucer investigation. Despite having machines from outer-space enthusiasts, the Dominion's saucer investigating project has no disposition to fear an invasion from any other planet in the foreseeable future.

Major Donald Keyhoe's Views on First Contact

Major Donald Keyhoe states that beings from another world may resemble us closely in form if not in size. He emphasizes the need to match the friendliness of any strangers from space, as these first meetings could be the greatest adventure of all time. He warns against fear, panic, and violence from our own people to avoid turning peaceful visitors into deadly enemies, as these initial moments may decide the fate of the world.

"Saucers Will Soon Be Out" Subscription

Information is provided for subscribing to "Saucers Will Soon Be Out," with queries to be sent to Flying Saucers International, P. O. Box 34 Preuss Station, Los Angeles 35, Calif., or to the editor of this publication, Neal Kearney.

Recent Sightings

• Sunday, Sept. 27, 4 PM: A large, circular disc was observed southwest of Maquoketa, Iowa, above the treetops. It disappeared at a rapid rate of speed when approached, tilted at a 45-degree angle, and appeared to be a dome.
• Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, 12:45 AM: An extremely bright light was observed over Maquoketa, Iowa. It hung motionless for a while before disappearing in a cloudless sky.
• Thursday, Oct. 1, 8:30 PM: A large fireball was observed west of the Police Radio Tower, northeast of Maquoketa, Iowa. It sank slowly towards the horizon and was lost to view.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of flying saucer sightings, the growing belief in extraterrestrial visitors, and the alleged secrecy maintained by the U.S. Air Force regarding this phenomenon. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of investigating these reports with an open mind, as evidenced by the "new look" and the invitation for constructive criticism. The magazine champions the theory of alien visitation and highlights the work of researchers like Major Donald Keyhoe, while also presenting recent sighting reports and discussions on the implications of potential contact.