Saucer News - Whole Number 28 - Vol 05 No 01 - 1958

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1 (Whole Number 28)
Date: DECEMBER-JANUARY 1957-1958
Publisher: The Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society
Editor: James W. Moseley

This issue of SAUCER NEWS presents a diverse range of content related to UFO phenomena, ancient history, and speculative theories. The cover features a photograph of John Nebel, host of the 'Long John Program,' a radio show known for its discussions on UFOs and other unconventional topics. The issue includes letters to the editor, editorial notes, and feature articles that delve into the potential motivations behind UFO visits and explore the historical influence of extraterrestrial factors on human civilization.

Letters to the Editor

The 'Letters to the Editor' section features correspondence from readers offering their perspectives and engaging with previous content. Mary J. Hyde questions the current exploration of advanced Earth races as a cause for UFOs and references early reports of cigar-shaped ships. Richard Hall announces the cessation of his bulletin 'Satellite' due to funding issues and expresses concern about explaining key UFO cases. Isabel Davis commends the magazine for its thorough book reviews, noting the scarcity of such balanced critiques in the UFO field. Lex Mebane congratulates the editor on the October-November issue and strongly endorses the proposal to republish George Adamski's 'expose' material, urging the inclusion of information about Adamski's early fiction and debunking evidence.

Editorial Notes

The 'Editorial Notes' section provides information on the availability of back issues of SAUCER NEWS and its predecessor, Nexus. A comprehensive list of available issues is provided, detailing the content and price of each. Notable issues include those featuring the 'Wright Field Story,' an expose by James Moseley on George Adamski's book, and the 'hush up' case of Albert K. Bender. The editor also notes that some issues are nearly sold out and offers special bundle prices for purchasing multiple back issues.

Feature Articles

"Why Are They Here? (Part Two)" by Justin Case

This article, the second part of a series, speculates on the reasons for the presence of flying saucers. Justin Case, while stating the article lacks scientific basis and relies on speculation and logic, dismisses several previously proposed reasons, such as visitors seeking to help humanity, prevent self-destruction, obtain resources, live peacefully, or conduct scientific study. The article focuses on two main possibilities: conquest and self-preservation. Regarding conquest, Case suggests that visitors could easily wipe out the human race through bacteriological warfare, a method far faster and more deadly than nuclear bombs due to its self-propagating nature. He cites historical plagues and the unintentional spread of diseases like tuberculosis and Asiatic flu as examples of germ warfare's potential. For self-preservation, the article posits that visitors might fear humanity's future space flight capabilities, viewing us as a potential menace. To prevent this, they could interfere with our aircraft, destroy us, or establish a dictatorship. Case concludes that if visitors were to reveal themselves and their powers, humanity might be forced to accept their dictatorship, which could ultimately be a blessing by relieving humanity of the burden of armaments and war, allowing focus on solving problems like overpopulation and food supply. The article emphasizes that the arrival of space ships will be an epoch-making event, necessitating courage regardless of fear or optimism.

"Extraterrestrialism as an Historical Doctrine (Part One)" by Y.N. ibn Aharon, B.D.

This article, the first part of a manuscript intended for book publication, explores the influence of extraterrestrial factors on the cultural development of early man, drawing heavily from Chaldaic literature. The author asserts that Chaldean historical works, such as the Zohar and the Book of Formations, offer a unique perspective on human history, distinct from theological interpretations. The article critiques the common view that proponents of the 'Earth Theory' find pre-1947 sightings embarrassing and that 'Space Theory' proponents avoid historical studies. It argues that historical studies offer more to ufologists than contemporary natural sciences. The author references Desmond Leslie's 'Flying Saucers Have Landed' and its use of Sanskrit literature, but points out Leslie's omission of the 'Travels of Panini,' which purportedly details journeys to the Inner Planets. The article also touches upon Pandit Nehru's objection to Indian scholars equating mythological survivals with proof of advanced technology, suggesting that expediency should not override truth. The author intends to explore Chaldaic literature for explanations of ancient technologies and beliefs, including the concept of 'magic carpets' (Marvid at-qesm) and 'Golden Rods' (maql zakhbi), which are described as devices for travel and portation. The article notes that Kabalah is often avoided due to its challenging nature and the resistance to its findings. The author highlights the Chaldean belief that the anthropoid form of Man originated on Earth around 31,000,000 B.C., with a significant settlement on Venus occurring about 18,000,000 B.C. The article also discusses the 'Elohim' as interplanetary beings who observed early human development and assisted in stabilization through cultural missions, including the introduction of language and social patterns. It mentions the 'Nakhash-na,' or Serpent Men, who arrived before the planet's biotic development and interfered with early human civilizations. The author concludes by stating the next article will further explore the techniques and influence of this remarkable civilization.

Other Content

Important Notices:

An 'Important Notice' details changes to the SAUCER NEWS mailing list. Due to the growth of the list to include several hundred individuals and organizations, the publication will now remove names that do not genuinely belong, making this the last free issue for many. The criteria for remaining on the list include being an editor/publisher receiving issues on exchange, contributors, overseas patrons facing currency restrictions, former editors/publishers staying in touch, and personal friends of the editor.

A photograph taken in Yokohama, Japan, on January 17, 1957, is presented with the opinion that the original print is likely a fake.

Publication Details:

SAUCER NEWS is published approximately bi-monthly in Fort Lee, New Jersey, by the Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society. The editorial staff includes James W. Moseley (Editor), John Marana (Managing Editor), Bryan Essenhigh (Overseas Editor), August C. Roberts (Photographic Consultant), William Albert (Special Projects Consultant), and Associate Editors Richard Cohen, Dominic Lucchesi, and Fred Broman. The subscription price is $2.00 per year or $3.50 for two years. The publication states that opinions expressed in signed articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily coincide with the views of the editorial staff.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of SAUCER NEWS demonstrates a consistent editorial stance that embraces speculative inquiry into UFO phenomena and their potential historical and extraterrestrial connections. The magazine actively promotes discussion through its 'Letters to the Editor' section, encouraging diverse viewpoints while also providing critical analysis, as seen in its book reviews. The feature articles, particularly those by Justin Case and Y.N. ibn Aharon, exemplify the publication's willingness to explore unconventional theories, ranging from the immediate implications of alien contact to the deep historical roots of extraterrestrial influence on human civilization. The editorial notes and publication details reinforce the magazine's role as a platform for disseminating information and fostering research within the UFO community, while also maintaining a pragmatic approach to its distribution and content.

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Vol. V, Issue 11
Date: August-September 1957
Publisher: Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society
Country: United States
Language: English

This issue of SAUCER NEWS, marking the beginning of its fifth year of operation, delves into a variety of contemporary UFO and space-related news. The publication aims to inform subscribers about significant events and ongoing research in the field, though it explicitly states that inclusion of a magazine or club does not imply recommendation or agreement with their policies.

Recent News Stories

Russia Sends Up Earth Satellite; Chicago Man Objects

The lead story addresses the widespread news of the Russian satellite launch in October 1957. The article cynically observes that while US officials seemed embarrassed, the event provided a boost to the cold-war atmosphere. A notable sidelight is the statement by James T. Mangan, a Chicago industrial design expert, who claimed Russians were trespassing in his self-proclaimed territory of 'Celestia,' a legal charter for which he holds. Mangan stated he would not issue licenses for space use to any nation.

Former Intelligence Officer Plays Space Recordings for the Pentagon

Wayne S. Aho, a former Air Force Intelligence officer, presented recordings of alleged space messages at the Pentagon. These messages, purportedly from Venusians via telepathic communication with Florida medium Enid Brady, described Venusians as tall, fair-haired beings with 'finer features' who wished to help the U.S. build an advanced satellite. Defense Department officials were reportedly unimpressed.

Ohio Man Makes Detailed Sighting

Fred Gage, a radio announcer from Worthington, Ohio, reported seeing a saucer on August 2nd around 4:30 p.m. He described the object as made of polished aluminum, reflecting the sun's rays, and hovering motionless at a 45-degree angle above the horizon. Due to traffic, Gage could only observe it briefly before it disappeared. He later made a sketch of the object, which was perfectly round with a nominal depth ring around its equator and grid lines on its surface, suggesting it was fabricated from plates. The object made no sound. Gage's account eventually made its way into the newspapers.

Overseas Round-Up

This section compiles UFO-related incidents from outside the United States:

• England (September 21st): A twin-engined R.A.F. Varsity training plane crashed near Falstone, Northumberland. The five occupants were found dead in their seats, wearing parachutes, before the plane hit the ground. The Air Ministry is investigating under a security screen.
• England (September 18th): Residents of North London reported seeing an intensely luminous, cigar-shaped object emitting a blue-green light, traveling at an incredibly fast speed.
• England (Overnight): A crater appeared overnight near the home of John Blewitt in Richmond, Surrey. The crater, small at the top, contained soft soil to a depth of 12 feet. Blewitt noted a similar cylindrical hole had appeared the previous year.
• England (Ongoing): Stones have been falling through open windows into two neighboring houses in Basingstoke over the past two years, with some cases suggesting a poltergeist or a clever prankster.
• England (August 15th): An empty, wrecked 15-foot dinghy was found drifting seven miles off the coast of Cornwall. It was dismasted and half-submerged, and the skipper who boarded it could not take it in tow due to high seas. No missing persons or lost boats were reported.
• Atlantic Ocean Floor: Underwater photographs taken by Dr. Anthony Laughton of the British Institute of Oceanography revealed tracks of a 'fantastic underwater monster' and giant sponges (three feet in diameter) and a 10-foot fish with 'hypnotic shining eyes'.

Science Notes

• Meteorite Crater: A ring-shaped deformation of the earth's crust, 400 miles in diameter, has been discovered in the Hudson Bay area of Canada, believed to be a previously unknown meteorite crater, similar in size to the Mare Imbrium on the Moon.
• Soviet Flying Saucer: A Soviet popular science magazine reports that the Russians have developed a flying saucer similar in appearance to the U.S. 'flying platform,' featuring four ducted fans for vertical lift and hovering.
• Soviet Atomic Aircraft: Another Russian newspaper claims Russia is developing an atomic-powered aircraft capable of speeds over 66,000 m.p.h., able to circle the Moon and nearby planets.
• U.S. Air Force Rocket Project: The U.S. Air Research Development Command plans to launch a rocket 4,000 miles into space before the end of 1957. The project, 'Project Farside,' directed by Brigadier General H. F. Gregory, involves a four-stage rocket designed for a maximum velocity of 17,000 miles per hour.

News Briefs

• Pennsylvania Ice Falls: Police in Pittsburg were asked to analyze mysterious falls of ice from the sky occurring in Pennsylvania during September.
• California Space Man: Ron Ormond, a California movie director and saucer lecturer, claims to have obtained the mummified body of a 17-inch tall space man from New Mexico.
• Florida Sign Painter Fraud: Harold J. Berney, a sign painter accused of defrauding a woman in a space hoax, has pleaded guilty.
• Newark Saucer Landing: Two teen-agers, co-founders of the Civilian Saucer Patrol, reported a saucer landing in Newark, New Jersey, on October 14th, which is suspected to be a hoax.
• Manitoba Monster Hunt: A government-approved expedition was underway in Manitoba, Canada, searching for a 35-foot monster said to bellow like a train whistle.

Saucer Briefs

• Civilian Saucer Intelligence (CSI) of New York: The current officers were unanimously re-elected for the 1957-1958 season, with John Duberry as President. The article notes criticism regarding the CSI officers' refusal to allow a speech by August Roberts, a former member who resigned.
• UFO Forum Source Material: An excellent list of over 700 saucer books, clubs, and periodicals is available for $1.00 from John L. d'Aquin in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
• Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society: The society begins its fifth year of operation, noted as one of the oldest saucer clubs.
• The UFO Investigator: The August-September issue of NICAP's publication discusses the 'Earth Theory' of saucer origins and includes other sightings.
• Cosmic News: The sudden disappearance of 'Cosmic News' from the saucer scene is noted, with rumors of a new magazine being started by co-editor Roger Pierce.
• Detroit Interplanetary Foundation: The entire staff is rumored to have resigned.
• Air Force Fact Sheet: A new Air Force 'fact sheet' on saucers is available from Major L.J. Tacker at the Pentagon.
• Project Bluebook Special Report #14: This 80-page report is available for $1.50 from Dr. Leon Davidson.
• Fake Photograph: A photograph featured in the October-November issue is confirmed as fake, taken by a Japanese photographer using a toy saucer model in Brazil.
• New Book: Gavin Gibbons has authored 'They Rode in Space Ships,' described as a favorable review of contact claims by Daniel Fry and Truman Betherum.
• Project Farside: The U.S. Air Research Development Command is preparing a rocket launch to 4,000 miles into space.

Saucer Contact Story from Brazil

Issue #4 of 'The Flying Saucer' (Sao Paulo, Brazil) published a contact story attributed to 'Fidelis,' a physics teacher. In this version, Fidelis encountered a disc-shaped machine 90 feet in diameter, hovering close to the ground, crewed by young men with green slanted eyes. The crew claimed to be from another planet and spoke Portuguese. Fidelis entered the saucer and saw instrument panels and a television set.

*Time Magazine* reported a similar story concerning Jao de Freitas Guimaraes, a professor of Roman law in Brazil. In the *Time* account, the saucer was 60 feet in diameter with a crew of two, communicating via telepathy. Guimaraes reportedly went on an hour-long space journey. The article notes the significance of a man of community standing reporting such an experience.

Saucer Directory

This section provides a listing of principal saucer magazines and clubs, with names and addresses, for SAUCER NEWS subscribers. The list includes:

• United States:
• The UFO Investigator (NICAP)
• The UFO Newsletter (Lee Munsick)
• The CSI Newsletter (Civilian Saucer Intelligence of New York)
• Saucers (Max Miller)
• Doubt (The Fortean Society)
• The A.P.R.O. Bulletin (Coral E. Lorenzen)
• The Little Listening Post (Mrs. W. C. John)
• The Saucerian Bulletin (Gray Barker)
• Borderland Sciences Research Associates (Meade Layne)
• The Saucers Report (Ronald G. Garver)

• England:
• Uranus (David Wightman)
• Flying Saucer Review (The Hon. Brisley le Poer Trench)

• South America:
• UFO Critical Bulletin (J. Escobar Faria)

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of SAUCER NEWS include the reporting of UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial contact, government involvement and secrecy surrounding UFO phenomena, and the broader implications of space exploration and potential alien visitation. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena with a degree of skepticism, as indicated by the 'cynical' observation about the satellite and the labeling of the Newark landing as a likely hoax. However, the publication also provides a platform for detailed accounts and lists resources for further research, suggesting an interest in documenting the field.