Saucer News - Whole Number 20 - Vol 03 No 06 - 1956 10-11

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Volume 3, Number 6 (Whole Number 20)
Date: October-November 1956
Publisher: SAUCER AND UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Country: USA
Language: English

Editorial Notes

The editor apologizes for the delay in publishing this issue, explaining that printing Saucer News is a part-time occupation and that the editor's business requires him to be away from Fort Lee for several months each year. He assures readers that the publication was not closed down. The current issue includes a larger number of UFO sightings than usual, many of which are out of date by the time of publication but are of unusual interest or received little national publicity. The editor welcomes comments and criticisms and provides the mailing address: P.O. Box 163, Fort Lee, New Jersey.

The magazine also offers two almost complete sets of URANUS, a British saucer magazine, for $4.00 per set (December 1954 - October 1956). Additionally, a booklet titled "Mystery on the Desert - a New Revelation of Ancient Peru" is available for $2.00. This booklet is based on the editor's previous articles in Saucer News and Fate Magazine.

A non-scheduled "Newsletter" is being mailed with this issue to subscribers on a special list. These newsletters contain material considered "too hot to handle" for Saucer News itself and can be obtained by sending $1.00 for the mailing list. Copies of the second Newsletter are still available, but the first is out of print.

Back issues of Saucer News from 1955 and 1956 are available for 35 cents each or four for $1.00. A small number of the most recent Air Force "fact sheet" copies are also available free to subscribers upon request.

The publication is seeking material for future issues, particularly articles on new and previously unpublished aspects of the saucer mystery, or new facts about old aspects. Views expressed need not coincide with those of the editors.

An advertisement offers a "SAUCERTOON SHEET" of four original flying saucer cartoons by the staff artist for 10¢, available from El-Jay Koch, Buffalo, N.Y.

Letters to the Editor

Several letters address the June-July issue's article on radiation.

• George L. Kline from New York, N.Y., reports that UFOs of the classical type have been seen by pilots in the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia, suggesting they are not secret U.S. military devices.
• E. B. Waetzig from Orchards, Washington, humorously warns the editor about an "Organization" after publishing an article titled "The Solution to the Flying Saucer Mystery," referencing "Deros" from underground.
• T. M. Comella from Shaker Heights, Ohio, questions the secrecy of a project even Ruppelt's Project Bluebook didn't know about, and discusses the performance of UFOs, citing Ruppelt's statement that if they exist, they are interplanetary due to their fantastic speeds and maneuvers.
• Davis Parnaby from Quinton, Birmingham, England, expresses strong agreement with the editor's ideas and theories presented in an article.

Miscellaneous Letters to the Editor

• William Labb from Meriden, Conn., expresses suspicion regarding the sudden withdrawal of the United Artists film "Unidentified Flying Objects" from circulation, suggesting censorship.
• Larry Kalinowski from Detroit, Michigan, inquires about the outcome of an investigation into Mr. Jim Fugatt's claimed proof of "little green men," referencing a $1000 reward offered by the editor.
• The Editor's Note confirms that the $1000 reward for conclusive proof of space men still stands and that Mr. Fugatt is the only person who has claimed it so far, with ongoing correspondence.

Feature Article: A Rare UFO - The "Flying Serpent" by Frank Reid

This article discusses reports of "serpents in the sky," which are rare but difficult to explain as natural phenomena. It cites two early reports from Harold T. Wilkins' book "Flying Saucers on the Attack":

• December 5, 1762: A "twisting serpent" descended toward Bideford, England, lit up the town, and faded away.
• May 15, 1811: A "serpent of fire" appeared over Geneva, Switzerland, in a horseshoe shape, moving west and appearing to be made of segments.

Charles Fort also noted similar phenomena, including a large serpent seen near Bonham, Texas, in July 1873, and a similar report from Fort Scott, Kansas, the following day.

The article then presents more recent cases:

• Late May 1888: Reports from Darlington County, South Carolina, described a huge serpent in the sky with a hissing sound.
• March 1935: A "large shining form resembling a gigantic snake" was seen over southern Norway and Denmark, described as brilliant and in a vertical position.
• December 1935: A similar object was seen twice over Cruz Alta, Brazil.
• July 1937: The object reappeared over Cruz Alta with a fiery "head."

The author disagrees with the "space animal" theory for saucers, finding the fiery head unlikely for a creature. He also mentions a photograph taken by G. B. Lincoln in the summer of 1937 on Long Island, which showed "L"-shaped streaks. While explained as gnats, the author notes the uniformity of the streaks and the possibility of importance.

The article concludes by posing questions about the nature of these "flying serpents": Are they for an unknown purpose, or vehicles of visitors to Earth?

Feature Article: My Opinion on the Adamski Controversy by Aime Michel

Translated from French by Jim Villard, this article presents Aime Michel's critical analysis of George Adamski's books.

Michel states that Adamski's books could be an important contribution to solving the flying saucer mystery, but their claims cannot be verified. He notes that in France, Adamski's personality and integrity are not well-known, so judgment must rely solely on his books.

• The Photos: Experts found Adamski's photos interesting but impossible to verify as real, noting that it's easy to create false photos identical to Adamski's. They are not proofs but require proof themselves.
• The Story: Michel finds Adamski's description of Venusians as human-like suspicious. He argues that Earth's history shows great variation in human appearance, and it's unlikely that beings from a different evolutionary path on Venus would resemble humans. Paleontology supports the idea of infinite variety in life and the impossibility of two identical beings from different origins.
• Questionable Evidence: Michel finds it questionable that Adamski relies on pictures and testimonies. He suggests that if Adamski had truly met extraterrestrials, he would have absolute proof, such as an unknown scientific fact (e.g., a cure for cancer) or a demonstration of a complex mathematical theory like Fermat's.

In summary, Michel has a low opinion of Adamski's books, believing that Adamski hasn't seen anything. He reserves judgment until Adamski can provide proof.

Recent News Stories

• California Woman Startled by Brightly-Lit Saucer: On July 20th, Mrs. Marion Ager of Long Beach, California, witnessed a circular, bright red object with rotating "feelers" that moved at incredible speed.
• Falling Mystery Object Almost Hits Woman: On June 20th, Mrs. George Kerwin of Toledo, Ohio, had a piece of metal fall near her while mowing her yard. A physics professor suggested it was from a flying missile or saucer, while another disagreed, attributing it to jet exhaust. Mrs. Kerwin kept it as a souvenir.
• Space Men Visit Los Angeles Area: Three six-foot, eight-inch tall individuals with blond hair and green suits reportedly visited the Panorama City area on July 20th, claiming to be from Venus. A housewife and a telephone lineman reported encounters, with the lineman describing a "big ball" from which the men emerged and communicated mentally and verbally.
• Saucer Escapes from Irishman on Way to Police Headquarters: Thomas Hutchinson of Ireland claimed on September 8th to have captured a "level-headed, God-fearing" Irish farmer named Thomas Hutchinson claimed last Sept.8th that he was running to the police station with a captured flying saucer in his arms, when the object suddenly escaped. A Royal Air Force officer suggested it was a weather balloon, but local police favored the farmer's account. The object was described as egg-shaped, bright red with dark red marks and stripes, and had a saucer-shaped base. It escaped when Hutchinson put it down.
• News Briefs from Overseas:
• Dr. Rolf Alexander of Devon, England, claims to make clouds disappear through mental concentration.
• On September 1st, a mysterious "blip" on Britain's south coast radar system caused an alert, but jet aircraft found nothing.
• Hundreds of small frogs fell in Verona, Italy, on July 18th, attributed to a whirlwind.
• Flying saucers caused a stir in Anglesey, England, on September 9th, but were identified as radio-controlled "scale models of saucers" made by a corporal at a nearby R.A.F. camp.
• Mystery Light Burns Hole in Street: On September 22nd, a strange light in St. Paul, Minnesota, left a hole in the street encrusted with a molten white material.
• Wright-Patterson Saucer Damaged in Crash: An American-made flying saucer (RF84-F) attached to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base crashed on takeoff on August 25th, suffering damage.
• Flying Saucer Record in Hot Water: The popular record "Flying Saucer" is being sued for copyright infringement and has been banned by NBC and ABC radio networks for being too scary.
• Plane Hits Mystery Object, Lands Safely: On July 23rd, a twin-engined Air Force transport plane made an emergency landing at Kern County Airport, California, after being struck by an unidentified object at 16,000 feet. The official explanation was metal fatigue.
• Weird, Whirling Light Frightens Pennsylvania Woman: A woman in Juniata, Pa., reported an unnerving experience with a bright light on August 27th.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings from around the world, often presenting them as mysterious phenomena requiring further investigation. There is a clear interest in historical accounts of unusual aerial objects, such as the "flying serpent" reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging reader contributions and presenting diverse viewpoints, as seen in the "Letters to the Editor" section and the editor's note regarding material submissions. The publication also engages with controversial topics, such as the Adamski case, offering critical analysis rather than blind acceptance. The inclusion of "News Briefs from Overseas" and various "Recent News Stories" indicates a broad scope of coverage, attempting to capture the latest developments in the field of unexplained aerial phenomena.

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: 11
Publisher: COSMIC UFO INVESTIGATION CENTER
Country: USA
Language: English
Date: Not specified, but content refers to events in 1978.

This issue of SAUCER NEWS presents a collection of reports on unidentified flying objects (UFOs), strange phenomena, and alleged encounters.

Content Summary

Historical Note on 'Saucers'

The issue begins with a "SAUCER BRIEFS" section, noting that the term "saucers" for unidentified flying objects was first used on January 25, 1878. John Martin, a farmer near Denison, Texas, described an object he saw as being "about the size of a large saucer" to the Denison Daily News. This predates Kenneth Arnold's more famous sighting.

UFO Sightings and Photographs

California Boy Photographs Saucer: Michael Savage, a 15-year-old from San Bernadino, California, reported seeing and photographing a disc-shaped object on July 25th. He described it as rising rapidly and appearing to shrink as it disappeared. Air Force officials were reportedly investigating the photo, which the magazine believes to be genuine due to the boy's alleged lack of photography knowledge.

Saucer Photographed by Jersey Youth: A similar account comes from New Jersey, where 14-year-old Laszlo Matyasovszky photographed a fast-moving, silver saucer with a brilliant red cap on August 30th. The magazine notes that the photo itself could not be printed due to insufficient contrast.

Other Unexplained Phenomena

Mysterious Light Fall: On July 29th, three women in Oakland, California, reported seeing a mysterious sparkling light fall to earth, but a police search of a square-mile area yielded no findings.

Unearthly Shrieking: In Van Wert, Ohio, a woman reported hearing a "most unearthly, weird, soul-shriveling shrieking" every two weeks in the early morning, which she believes might be an animal.

Barn Roof Incident: In Charlotte, N.C., on August 11th, Mrs. Frank Middleton reported that her barn roof sailed off, flipped three times, and landed in the yard. Weathermen found no signs of a tornado, and police found no evidence of an explosion.

Air Force Pilot's Sighting: A former Air Force pilot from Dallas, who wished to remain anonymous, reported watching a brilliant saucer maneuver through a dark cloud for over two hours on August 4th. He and his family took several photographs.

Sea Monster Report: A report from a remote section of the Alaskan coast describes two fishermen examining the carcass of a sea monster. The creature was said to have a head measuring 52 feet across, with large eye sockets and reddish-brown hair.

High-Speed Objects Over Baltic Sea: As of September 10th, intelligence experts were reportedly concerned about radar sightings of mysterious objects over the Baltic Sea. NATO radar on Denmark's Bornholm Island tracked these objects at night, flying at speeds of 2,000 to 2,500 m.p.h. The objects were said to be coming from the Peenemunde area of East Germany and flying in wide arcs.

Andean Spacemen Scare: On July 24th, reports emerged of monstrous spacemen landing in a "thousand-foot-long flying cigar" on an Andean peak in Argentina. While police could not confirm the rumor, they warned the public to be vigilant. A mining engineer also reported sighting "gigantic human tracks" on a volcano called El Macon.

Editorial Notes and Advertisements

The magazine includes a note thanking Professor Frank Reid for a report. It also features advertisements for "COSMIC NEWS," described as the official publication of the COSMIC UFO INVESTIGATION CENTER, offering subscription details, and an introductory offer for UFO fans to receive a free digest by mailing friends' names and addresses.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, photographic evidence of alleged craft, and unexplained aerial phenomena. There's also a segment on historical UFO terminology and a report on a sea monster. The magazine appears to present these reports with a degree of credulity, particularly the photographic evidence from the young witnesses, suggesting a stance that takes these phenomena seriously and encourages further investigation. The inclusion of advertisements for UFO-related publications and organizations reinforces this focus.