Saucer News - Whole Number 47 - Vol 09 No 01 - 1962 03

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Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: VOLUME 9, NUMBER 1 (Whole Number 47)
Date: MARCH 1962
Publisher: SAUCER AND UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Editor: JAMES W. MOSELEY

This issue of SAUCER NEWS, marking the start of its 9th year, features a striking cover photograph of a large footprint, reportedly from an unknown sea monster found in the Indian Ocean by a Soviet expedition. The magazine delves into various aspects of ufology, including scientific analysis, alleged government cover-ups, and speculative theories about extraterrestrial visitors.

Contents of This Issue

• Editorial Notes
• Recent News Stories
• Book Review: The Way Out World (Nebel) - Reviewed by James W. Moseley
• Feature Articles:
• A Reporter's Report (Part Two) - by Ivan T. Sanderson
• Humanoids and the Mars Saucer Cycle - by Lonzo Dove
• An Open Letter to Saucer Researchers (Part One) - by Dr. Leon Davidson

Feature Articles

A Reporter's Report (Part Two)

Ivan T. Sanderson, a naturalist and explorer, begins his report by noting the overwhelming volume of 'double-talk and gobbledygook' surrounding unexplained aerial phenomena since 1947. He observes that while about 30% of humanity believes in unexplained aerial events, and a portion of those claim to have seen them, the remaining 99.9% are largely bored. Sanderson categorizes the 'believers' into four groups: trained scientists, technologists (including military personnel), a small body of dedicated investigators, and a larger group of mystics who believe in intelligent control by 'Space People.' He argues that the scientific and technological communities are likely thinking furiously about the matter, despite public perception. Sanderson expresses frustration with the lack of concrete action or explanation regarding UFOs, questioning their significance if nothing can be done about them. He touches upon other unexplained phenomena like ghosts and sea monsters, noting that while they are investigated, they often remain beyond public comprehension or are eventually explained. He laments that UFOs, unlike these, cannot be easily dismissed or investigated in a way that yields concrete proof, leading to a state of 'pure yakk.' He highlights the existence of physical 'stuff' and 'things' that have allegedly fallen from the sky, such as monometal cylinders and glassy material, which he believes warrant investigation beyond mere reports.

Humanoids and the Mars Saucer Cycle

Lonzo Dove, an amateur astronomer, presents his theory that flying saucers originate from Mars and that humanoid visitors are passengers. He claims to have correlated periodic flying saucer dates with the Mars-Earth synodic period of 780 days. Dove describes a specific type of humanoid visitor, citing reports from 1837 near London, 1953 in Houston, and other instances. These beings are described as thin, agile, wearing metallic suits and helmets, with blue-flashing lamps, pointed ears, red eyes, and claw-like hands, capable of flight and speaking English. Dove links these sightings to specific dates that fall approximately one to two months after periods of low saucer activity and 13 months after Mars' closest approach to Earth. He also references the famous Kenneth Arnold sighting in 1947 and the Death Valley landing in 1949 as being analogous to his 'saucer landing' times. Further instances cited include sightings in Kentucky, Germany, Washington State, and Illinois, all correlated with his Mars-Earth cycle theory. He concludes that these humanoid creatures are passengers from Mars in flying saucers and provides future dates to watch for potential activity.

An Open Letter to Saucer Researchers (Part One)

Dr. Leon Davidson, in the first part of an open letter, addresses fellow researchers and outlines his qualifications for discussing the subject. He lists extensive experience, including reading the secret Project Grudge report, working on classified government projects in the atomic energy field, holding high security clearances, and living in areas with significant UFO activity. Davidson then presents his central thesis: that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), formed in 1947, took over the public image of 'flying saucers' which originated from secret US aircraft flights and artificial meteor research. He alleges that the CIA initiated a plan to foster belief in interplanetary travel through psychological techniques, releasing planted information, and staging 'secret' tests of military developments to create misleading impressions. The Air Force, he claims, was delegated to act as the official investigator to deflect public inquiry. The CIA allegedly sponsored study groups, contact clubs (including NICAP), and publicity for figures like Adamski. Davidson quotes Allen Dulles, former CIA leader, on the need for maximum security regarding UFOs. He posits that the primary worthwhile objective of the CIA-sponsored saucer movement was the Anti-Atom-Bomb drive of 1957-58, which led to the nuclear bomb testing ban. The article then begins to detail the historical development of the CIA's role, mentioning US Navy developments in 1946 based on WWII research, including gadgets like the 'Flying Flapjack' and 'Flying Platform,' and the launching of artificial meteors. The Air Force's embarrassment over 'saucer' sightings in 1947 is noted, contrasting with naval bases. The article details the CIA's operational start in May 1947 and the early cases documented in Project Grudge files. It also describes the order to discontinue the investigation of 'flying saucers' by an Air Force general in 1949, who was unaware of the CIA's involvement and used the name 'Grudge' to reflect inter-service rivalry.

Book Review

James W. Moseley reviews 'The Way Out World' by Nebel. No details of the review's content are provided in the OCR text.

Editorial Notes

The editorial notes announce the appointment of Gladys Fusaro as Associate Editor. They mention that the 'Letters to the Editor' section will return in the June issue, along with a review of George Williamson's latest book and an article by Brinsley le Poer Trench. The editors also state that the person who bought their collection of saucer clippings wishes to remain anonymous and remind readers that signed articles reflect the writer's opinions, not necessarily the editorial staff's. A note is made about the upcoming issue being prepared for February 1st, and the inability to report on predicted worldwide disasters for February 4th-6th due to planetary conjunctions, promising coverage in a future newsletter or the June issue if unusual events occur.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mystery of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, and the alleged involvement of government agencies in either investigating or concealing information. Ivan T. Sanderson's pragmatic approach questions the utility of UFO reports without concrete evidence, while Lonzo Dove offers a speculative extraterrestrial origin theory linked to Mars. Dr. Leon Davidson presents a more conspiratorial view, suggesting a deliberate CIA-led campaign to manage the public perception of UFOs to mask secret military technology. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, providing a platform for diverse theories and investigations, while also acknowledging the public's potential fatigue with the subject and the challenges of obtaining verifiable proof. The magazine aims to present various perspectives, from scientific skepticism to more esoteric beliefs, within the realm of unexplained celestial events.

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: June
Volume: 11
Date: June 1962
Publisher: Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society (S.A.U.C.E.R.S.)
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of SAUCER NEWS features a continuation of an article discussing the historical context of flying saucer investigations, particularly the Maury Island incident and its alleged connection to CIA psychological warfare plans. It also includes a book review, several recent news stories about UFO sightings from around the world, and a section on Forteana and ghost stories.

Article: The Maury Island Incident and CIA Involvement

The article begins by detailing the June 1947 Maury Island (Tacoma, Washington) sighting, noting that it gained wider recognition after the 1949 release of the Secret Grudge Report, which was initially only available to the military and the AEC. The report mentions the Rand Corporation's reference to the incident. The story is also said to be fully described in a book by Kenneth Arnold and Ray Palmer, associating Palmer with the early stages of the flying saucer narrative.

During 1950, Allen Dulles reportedly became involved with the CIA's work on saucers, recognizing their psychological impact and initiating a plan to use them as a psychological warfare weapon. The article claims Ruppelt's book reveals the steps taken by the CIA, including the warming up of Project Bluebook in 1950-51. Ruppelt was allegedly selected through a screening process to act as a public relations 'cats-paw' without his knowledge, and a series of 'incidents' were planned and executed involving regular military units to create cases considered authentic evidence of saucers.

The author refers to his own article in the March-April 1960 "Flying Saucer Review" of England and points to page 127 of Ruppelt's book for details on the Sept. 10, 1951, Ft. Monmouth radar sighting. The article suggests that by this time, the need to fly 'real aircraft' for such purposes had diminished, as the 'Flying Flapjack' and skyhook balloons had already 'inoculated' the public, removing the need to postulate 'secret new aircraft' to explain eyewitness reports. The article is noted as being continued in the June issue.

Book Review: THE WAY OUT WORLD by Long John Nebel

Reviewed by James W. Moseley, the Editor of SAUCER NEWS.

Long John Nebel is known for his off-beat, all-night radio show on New York's WOR, which built a large audience by discussing unusual topics. His background includes varied occupations such as circus clown, bandleader, salesman, and manager of Siamese twins. The book, "The Way Out World," is described as an organized summary of the most interesting stories and guests from his radio and TV shows, rather than a biography or history of the show itself.

Approximately a quarter of the book is dedicated to flying saucers, particularly 'contactees.' The writing style is described as breezy and fast-moving, using carnival vernacular. The reviewer, James W. Moseley, notes that Nebel makes it clear he does not 'buy' (believe) the strange tales he hears, nor is he convinced by demonstrations. Moseley's own experiences on Nebel's show are mentioned, as he has appeared about 10-15 times in the past three years.

The book covers topics beyond flying saucers, including extrasensory perception, reincarnation, astral projection, faith healing, magic, spiritualism, off-beat philosophy, and unusual inventions. The reviewer highlights several incidents that Nebel himself finds difficult to explain. One such incident involves magician Dr. William Neff supposedly dematerializing during a stage show at the New York Paramount Theatre. Another is the teleportation of a dollar bill within the WOR studios under controlled conditions.

The most impressive story for the reviewer is that of 'Mr. W.,' an anonymous gentleman who demonstrated apparent extrasensory powers over the phone. On one occasion, he correctly identified nine out of ten serial numbers from a randomly selected dollar bill. In a more rigorously controlled test set up by Ben Isquith, a panelist, Mr. W. correctly identified a word ('pointed arch') from a specific page and word number in a dictionary, with odds against it being a chance occurrence estimated at ten million to one.

Moseley's main criticism is that the author seems to be sneering at the 'off-beat characters' who contributed to his show's success. While the book might amuse those with a similar sense of humor to Nebel's, it is presented as highly entertaining reading for the general public, even those without genuine curiosity about the unknown.

Recent News Stories

CLOSE SIGHTING IN ARGENTINA

This story, an exclusive from the Buenos Aires newspaper "El Mundo" dated January 10th, 1962, was sent by correspondent Henning Von Hippel and translated by the editor. A truck driver named Jose A. Fillipin reported that while driving from Tucuman to Catamarca with two companions, they saw two powerful lights overhead following their vehicle. When they stopped, the lights disappeared with surprising speed. Another sighting occurred at Amadores, where a strange machine was seen standing stationary near a hillside. The object, described as dome-shaped like the upper half of a bus, moved away rapidly when truck headlights were shone on it. Upon closer inspection, two identical machines were observed moving slowly in a zigzag motion.

Fillipin reported this to the police in Catamarca. A group of policemen accompanied him to the area. One of the objects reappeared and descended slowly, landing or near-landing some distance away. A police search yielded no positive results, but the lighted object was clearly seen. Inspector General Pedro Tolosa, Chief of Investigations, attested to the truth of the story. He was alerted by a 3 a.m. phone call and, despite his skepticism towards sensational occurrences, decided to investigate personally after his men reported the sighting. The article does not include a follow-up on Inspector General Tolosa's personal investigation.

PUBLICATION OF AL BENDER'S BOOK DELAYED TILL APRIL

Following up on a December issue report, Gray Barker's news release indicates that the book detailing the 'silencing' of saucer researcher Albert K. Bender, originally slated for February 1962, is now scheduled for publication on April 15th, 1962. The book, titled "Flying Saucers and the Three Men," will be mailed to a maximum of 2,000 people who purchase it on a pre-publication basis. Barker states the book will be frightening to some and may cause harm, but personal material is being added to minimize this problem. The book is said to cover the entire Bender Mystery, the origin and purpose of the 'Three Men,' and how Bender deliberately misled researchers to protect his life, detailing what happened to those who got too close to the secret. It is documented with dates and other verifiable information.

SAUCER PHOTOGRAPHED IN HAWAII

A photograph taken on November 21st by Masa Arita of Lihue, Hawaii, shows a UFO hovering briefly over Kalapaki Beach. The object then zipped away so quickly that it "disappeared from sight almost instantaneously." No further details are available.

"MOTHER SHIP" SIGHTING IN CALIFORNIA

This report, from the "Inter Mountain News" of October 26th, 1961, details three separate sightings in the Fall River Valley. On October 18th, at 7:00 p.m., a McArthur man and his wife saw the first object, an oval-shaped craft with three areas of flashing lights (red bottom, white middle, green top), hovering over Coble Mountain. It released two smaller oval objects from its sides. One departed and returned after an hour, while the second headed towards Hat Creek and also returned. The large oval then headed towards Redding at high speed. The same couple witnessed a similar event on Sunday night at 7:05 p.m. On the same night, October 18th, two 11-year-old boys, Reggie Bell and Randy Bassett, reported seeing a strange round object at 7:00 p.m. in Fall River Mills. This object glowed white and also released objects from its sides. The report concludes with a playful remark about 'spotlighters from Outer Space.'

FORTEAN ITEMS

Australia: Fireball Incident

A report from Cheltenham, Australia, dated December 9th, 1961, describes a fireball that literally chased the postmaster's daughter up the stairs of her home during an electrical storm. The fireball entered the kitchen, moved over Mrs. Doris Will's shoulder, and then shot upstairs, following Anne Will as she ran. Her brothers were in bed while the fireball exited through the bedroom window.

Los Angeles: Sonic Boom and Siren

An apparent sonic boom was heard across a wide area of Los Angeles on December 1st. While damage was minimal, coincidentally, a county air raid siren short-circuited six minutes before the boom, leading to numerous phone calls.

South Africa: Pet Cat's Journey

A pet cat reportedly walked 180 miles to find its owners after they moved to a different town. Other cats have traveled significant distances, but this cat went to a house it had never visited.

New Guinea: Crashed Plane and Diary

A U.S. Army plane that crashed 19 years ago in New Guinea has been found, along with a diary kept by survivors. The diary entries indicate the group waited for weeks for rescue, and it remains unknown if all survivors eventually died.

Schenectady, New York: House Phenomena

The Binkowski family in Schenectady, New York, is experiencing peculiar troubles with their house. The entire house hums, and its occupants suffer from earaches, headaches, and stiff joints only when at home. Fillings have popped out of children's teeth, and Mrs. Binkowski, who normally burns easily, gets a suntan inside the house. The family can receive radio through a light switch or by hooking an earphone to a water pipe, and the basement remains warm even in winter. A team of Air Force technicians examined the house and concluded the family has unusually acute hearing, but this does not explain all the phenomena, nor the complaints from other neighbors about strange sounds and sensations.

Australia: Fish Suicide Complex

Thousands of fish were found hurling themselves to death along a 200-mile coastline in Australia for four days. Lester Cribb, chairman of a local sportsmen's group, called it 'amazing' because the cause suddenly disappeared. The fish swam vertically to the beaches, spinning like tops in a frantic effort to get out of the sea.

England: Ghost Stories

Two ghost stories from England are briefly mentioned due to space limitations:

1. Nottingham: Several couples living at Woodborough Road have seen a tall woman with black hair tied in a pigtail, believed to be the ghost of a woman who died in the house's bathroom years ago. One resident reported the ghost moved off without answering when asked if she needed help. Another reported their baby laughing and kicking as if being tickled, with their daughter asking if the 'strange woman' would be back, having seen her.
2. New Town, Berks: A dead night watchman is reportedly still punching the time clock and his dog barks occasionally. Three night watchmen quit their jobs within three months due to eerie noises plaguing the factory.

NEWS BRIEFS

Flying Saucer Project Abandoned

The United States has decided to abandon its attempts to build a flying saucer after spending seven and a half million dollars. The project, begun by Avro Aircraft Limited of Canada and later taken over by the U.S. Army and Air Force, was dropped at the end of 1961 due to wind tunnel tests indicating significant design changes were needed.

Sacramento, California: Meteorite Sighting

On December 3rd, 1961, a Mather Air Force Base jet chased a "blinding flash," believed to be a large meteorite, over northern California. The flaming object, described as a "bright red ball, as big as a house, with a flaming tail," apparently dipped into the Pacific Ocean. Local law enforcement and residents reported the phenomenon.

Pentagon Spokesman Change

Major Robert Hart has replaced Major William Coleman as the Pentagon spokesman on UFOs. Coleman is reportedly preparing to write a book about UFOs.

Austria: UFO Photograph

A flying saucer was seen and photographed by a newspaper photographer near Leibnitz, Austria, a few days before Christmas. The UFO moved slowly about 45 feet above the ground. The newsman took several pictures before the object suddenly took off with a jet-like noise. Experts checked the negatives, and the "Weiner Montag" newspaper published the story.

Otis T. Carr and Reinhold Schmidt

Otis T. Carr, known for 'free energy' claims, was released from jail in Oklahoma City on January 17th. This leaves Reinhold Schmidt as the only saucerer currently in involuntary seclusion.

Ohio UFO Flap

On the night of January 3rd, dozens of people in Ohio reported seeing unidentified flying objects, mostly greenish and flying eastward at low altitude around 6 p.m. A Columbus youth observed an object through his telescope that appeared to have a cabin and colored lights.

Special Newsletter Mailing List

SAUCER NEWS offers an irregularly-issued Confidential Newsletter since December 1955 for subscribers wanting inside information. Subscribers in good standing can be placed on the special mailing list for one dollar. The latest Newsletter, Number Fifteen, contains information of interest about the planetary conjunction of February 4th, 5th, and 6th. Future newsletters will resume the policy of releasing 'too hot to handle' information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings from various locations, often presenting detailed eyewitness accounts and official investigations, or lack thereof. There's a recurring theme of alleged government secrecy and manipulation, particularly concerning the CIA's involvement in shaping public perception of UFOs. The editorial stance, as represented by the reviewer James W. Moseley, appears skeptical of the more outlandish claims, particularly regarding 'contactees,' while still acknowledging the existence of unexplained phenomena and the importance of continued research. The inclusion of Forteana and ghost stories broadens the scope beyond just UFOs, suggesting an interest in unexplained and unusual events in general. The publication also actively promotes its own special newsletter for more exclusive or sensitive information.