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Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Volume 10, Number 4 (Whole Number 54)
Date: December 1963
Publisher: THE SAUCER AND UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of SAUCER NEWS, the official publication of the Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society, is dated December 1963. The cover features a photograph of a British soldier and an Army bomb disposal team investigating a mysterious crater in Charlton, Wiltshire, England, with a story promised for page 18. The magazine combines articles, letters to the editor, and news stories related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Editorial Notes

The editorial notes on page 2 announce the birth of the editor, James W. Moseley's, daughter, Elizabeth Barber Moseley, on October 6th, 1963. The editor humorously mentions a Voodoo doll sent by saucer researcher Richard Ogden, intended to curse the unborn child, but states it had no effect. Ogden later confessed to this and other hoaxes in a letter to the editor. Another Voodoo doll from a subscriber in Chicago also failed to have any adverse effect.

The committee also reports on the ongoing monthly meetings of the Discussion and Lecture Committee in New York City. Recent guest speakers included Gray Barker and Stewart Robb, with lectures on topics ranging from UFOs to Nostradamus. Future speakers announced are Long John Nebel and the naturalist Ivan Sanderson. The committee has been reorganized with new chairmen and assistants.

Subscribers on a special non-scheduled newsletter list have had their privileges withdrawn due to the newsletter not being intended for general circulation. To receive these newsletters, subscribers must be in good standing and pay an additional $1.00. The issue also announces that Eugene R. Steinberg has joined as Advertising Manager.

The "One Thousand Dollar Offer," made in a previous issue for proof of UFOs originating from another planet, is being withdrawn, as no such proof was ever presented. The magazine's advertising rates are updated due to increased circulation.

The current issue is sent out ahead of schedule to avoid the Christmas rush, and subscribers are wished a Merry Christmas. The March 1964 issue will include a review of Dr. Donald H. Menzel's book "The World of Flying Saucers" and an article about a fleet of flying saucers seen over New York City in 1937. The magazine may reduce its page count if renewal rates do not improve.

Information is provided on available back issues, with some issues out of print and others available for purchase. The possibility of reprinting out-of-print issues is mentioned, contingent on subscriber interest.

Letters to the Editor

Page 4 features several letters from readers. Mrs. Milton W. Monroe expresses her enjoyment of SAUCER NEWS and its non-scheduled newsletters. Eva Mahle defends George Hunt Williamson against criticism, praising his book "Other Tongues, Other Flesh." E. L. Brasol also supports Williamson, stating he is ahead of institutions that try to belittle him. Rev. Guy J. Cyr congratulates John J. Robinson on his article "George Hunt Williamson Re-Visited," calling it an excellent expose that helps clear the Ufological atmosphere. David Halperin commends Robinson's research and mentions Mrs. Moseley's sketch of him. Mrs. M. F. Crocker finds the magazine interesting and notes the pleasant "light touch" of Mrs. Moseley's contributions, emphasizing the need for clear thinking in UFO discussions.

Tom Comella of Cleveland, Ohio, writes to commend the magazine for including more descriptive talents from women. Aden R. Major questions the editor's statement about unrelated occurrences, referencing Sandy Moseley's illness and an expedition to a New Mexico cave. John Underhill expresses disappointment in the advertisement for Donald Menzel's book, calling Menzel a "hired debunker." The editor notes that the advertisement did not imply endorsement and that they feel Menzel failed to make a valid case.

John Stuart of New Zealand thanks the editor for a copy of his book "UFO Warning" and clarifies a point about his wife's involvement. He explains that his wife was busy with Lodge matters and trusted him, so she didn't object to his spending time with a young lady while studying UFO matters. He states "UFO Warning" is about UFO matters, not morals.

Richard Ogden confesses to sending a Voodoo doll and attempting to confuse the editor, admitting that George Adamski is a fake and that his own "Ufology Publications" is a failure. He states he was robbed by the "saucer public" and that there is no gold at the end of the rainbow. Susanne Stebbing shares information about a privately published book called "One World - One Truth" by John H. Quanjer.

Michael Freeman describes an unpleasant visitor who threatened him and his family after he delved into the saucer subject, warning that someone in the US would soon be stopped from investigating. He believes Mr. Bender has had to play along with certain groups for good reasons and advises caution.

James Roberts questions the military rank of Major Wayne Aho, stating he could not find him listed in the U.S. Army Register.

Feature Articles

"The Electromagnetic Effects of Flying Saucers (Part One)" by John J. Robinson (Page 7): This article explores the physical evidence of UFOs, noting that photographs often lack clarity and are subject to hoaxes. Robinson focuses on a significant side effect of UFO sightings: electromagnetic phenomena. He explains that natural phenomena like lightning do not exhibit electromagnetism, unlike UFOs, which seem to generate a strong, widely-extended field. This field can affect low-powered electrical systems, sometimes in a seemingly premeditated manner. The article details how UFO proximity can cause automobile motors to stall, headlights to fail, and radios to malfunction. It cites over 57 cases of motor stalling and 23 cases of headlight failure. A specific incident involving Hugh Pulju and Shirley Moyer near Casper, Wyoming, is described, where their car stalled in front of a glowing egg-shaped object. Another case from Elmwood Park, Illinois, involved police officers whose car lights dimmed while pursuing a UFO. The article also mentions a UFO stalling a motorcycle in France and multiple vehicle stoppages in Texas. The sequence of events in affected cars includes radio static, motor sputtering, and dimming headlights. The article notes that stationary radios can also be affected, going dead, receiving strange signals, or experiencing excessive static. A Venezuelan airport radio operator reported hearing unusual signals.

"New Light on a Deep Mystery" by N. S. Stringfellow (Page 10): This article delves into the mystery of disappearing planes, referencing Sandy Moseley's article in a previous issue and Frank Edwards' "Sky Traps." Stringfellow discusses the fear and chaos experienced by Navy airmen whose flight command was lost, leading to the disappearance of five planes and fourteen men. He suggests a "hole or trap in the sky" as a possible explanation. The article then explores a story from the July 1963 Fate Magazine about a "Magnetic Cloud" encountered by a British steamship in 1904. This cloud caused terror, disrupted the ship's compass, and created a strange magnetic effect, making the ship appear to be on fire. The author questions whether this was a natural formation or artificially produced by "super beings." He links this to the Navy plane disappearances, suggesting it could be a clue. The article also references Major Donald Keyhoe's "Flying Saucers - Top Secret," recounting a story of a Navy transport plane that observed strange lights and colored rings, which turned out to be a giant disc rising from the ocean. The author wonders if this was a rendezvous of saucers and why the investigating disc did not destroy the transport.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of SAUCER NEWS include the investigation of UFO electromagnetic effects, the analysis of specific UFO sightings and incidents, and the ongoing debate surrounding UFO research and debunking. The magazine appears to lean towards the belief that UFOs are real and potentially of non-human origin, as evidenced by the withdrawal of the "One Thousand Dollar Offer" for proof of extraterrestrial origin and the critical stance towards debunkers like Donald Menzel. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging reader participation through letters and discussions, while also maintaining a critical eye on potential hoaxes and misrepresentations within the UFO community. The magazine aims to provide a platform for objective investigation and intelligent articles on the UFO enigma.

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Vol. 13, Issue 163
Date: 1963
Publisher: Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society (S.A.U.C.E.R.S.)
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of SAUCER NEWS delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, from alleged extraterrestrial encounters and mysterious aerial objects to scientific speculation about celestial bodies and even biological timekeeping in animals. The magazine features articles by prominent figures in the ufology community, including Gray Barker and Sandy Moseley, alongside reports on recent news stories and in-depth research.

Extraterrestrial Theories and Contactees

The issue opens with a speculative piece exploring the possibility of spacemen living among us, referencing contactees like George Adamski and Howard Menger. The author discusses theories that extraterrestrials might be here to guide humanity away from self-destruction. Laura Mundo, author of "Flying Saucers and the Father's Plan," offers a more complex theory of reincarnation, suggesting humans were demoted to Earth from other planets and are now being prepared for a higher vibrational status.

Scientific Investigations and Speculation

The Mystery of Mars' Moons

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos. Drawing from Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels," written in 1735, the article highlights Swift's remarkably accurate descriptions of these moons, which were not officially discovered until 1877. The research suggests Swift may have had access to advanced knowledge. The article further explores the theory, championed by Russian physicist I.S. Shklovsky and supported by Dr. H.M. Sinton and Dr. Fred Hoyle, that Phobos is an artificial satellite, possibly a hollow aluminum structure or even an orbiting city. This theory is contrasted with the views of scientists like Clyde W. Tombaugh, who question the feasibility of such constructions given Mars' limited resources.

The Laputa Island and Loadstone Theory

Expanding on Swift's work, the magazine analyzes the "flying island" of Laputa. It scrutinizes the mechanics described by Swift, particularly the role of a giant loadstone, concluding that while it might play a guiding role, an anti-gravity device would be necessary to overcome the island's weight and inertia. The article questions the scientific plausibility of Swift's descriptions, even while acknowledging the accuracy of his astronomical observations.

Recent News Stories and Sightings

Mystery Crater in England

The issue reports on a widely publicized UFO case near Charlton, England, involving an eight-foot-wide crater found in a potato patch. Dr. Robert Randall, an astrophysicist, claimed it was made by a 600-ton spaceship from Uranus. However, subsequent investigations and the discovery of iron pyrites cast doubt on this explanation, leaving the crater largely unexplained.

Mysterious Craters in Scotland

Two even more mysterious craters, sixteen feet wide and three feet deep, were discovered in Berwickshire, Scotland. These craters had earth hurled great distances and featured radiating channels, baffling local police and prompting investigation by an Edinburgh Observatory scientist.

Sea Serpent Sightings

Reports include a sighting of a sea monster off the New Jersey coast, described by Dr. Lionel A. Walford as an invertebrate, jelly-like creature about 40 feet long. Another sighting of a large, jelly-like fish was reported near Belmar, New Jersey.

Illinois UFO Flap

A significant UFO event, termed a "saucer flap," occurred in Illinois. The most notable sighting was by teenager Ronnie Austin, who described a large white object moving parallel to his car at high speeds, causing radio interference and engine problems. An Air Force investigation team later concluded the sighting was likely caused by the moon and Jupiter, a conclusion the article suggests is insufficient to explain all details of the report.

Fortean Items

Brief reports on unusual phenomena include an 11-pound chunk of ice falling near Moscow, believed to be of extraterrestrial origin, and the discovery of small squares of red paper scattered over ten square miles in Kansas. Additionally, straw was reported to have fallen from clouds over Dartford, England.

Animal Behavior

How Animals Tell Time Without Clocks

An article by Eugene R. Steinberg explores the mysterious ability of animals to regulate their activities using internal biological clocks. It discusses experiments showing these clocks function even under controlled laboratory conditions and examines theories about external influences like barometric pressure or the Earth's magnetic field, versus internal timers. The potential applications for human health and navigation are also mentioned.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

SAUCER NEWS consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, scientific inquiry, and speculative theories. The magazine appears to maintain an open-minded stance towards UFOs and extraterrestrial life, presenting various viewpoints and research findings, even when they challenge conventional scientific understanding. There is a clear interest in historical accounts and literary works that may contain prescient information about these subjects, as evidenced by the detailed analysis of Jonathan Swift's writings. The editorial stance seems to encourage critical examination while remaining receptive to extraordinary claims, particularly those that are well-researched or supported by multiple witnesses.

This issue of "UFO International" (issue #318) from the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America, Inc. (AFSCA) focuses on unexplained phenomena and alleged extraterrestrial contact. The cover headline announces "TELEVISION CONTACT MADE WITH INTERPLANETARY SPACESHIP!", detailing a story by Bob Renaud about communication with beings from Korendor. The magazine is published by AFSCA, with Gabriel Green as Founder and President. The publication date is not explicitly stated but the content references events from mid-1963, suggesting a publication around late 1963 or early 1964.

Strange Phenomena and Sightings

The issue presents a collection of bizarre incidents and sightings from around the world:

Frogs from the Sky

On July 17th, near Silver Lake, Oregon, millions of tiny frogs reportedly poured from the sky during a rainstorm, covering an area of about half a mile in diameter. Mrs. R. W. Carpenter witnessed the event, noting the frogs were about a quarter in size and grayish in color, and were not native to the area.

Telstar II Satellite Anomaly

On August 12th, the communications satellite Telstar II mysteriously resumed functioning after being inoperable for a month. Bell Telephone Laboratories engineers confessed they had no explanation for its cessation or resumption of operation.

Hollywood Mystery Incident

On the night of September 4th, several residents in a Hollywood, California neighborhood reported being awakened by a terrific crash, an overturned and burning car, and a woman being taken to the hospital. However, Hollywood police and the fire department had no record of such an event. A local hospital confirmed treating a woman for minor injuries sustained in a traffic accident, but the scene itself showed damage to mailboxes and a brick wall, with no car or official personnel present.

Miner's Strange Vision

Henry Thorne, a coal miner rescued in August, reported seeing "all kinds of lights and the actual figures of people" during his ordeal. He described the lights and figures as being in front of him but always receding as he crawled toward them. His companion, Davy, also saw the phenomena, which eventually disappeared.

Hairy Monster Sighting

An undated report from near Mansfield, Ohio, describes a frightening hairy monster with large luminous eyes and misty gray fur. Witnesses described it as walking like a man and being seven or eight feet tall, resembling a gorilla. Sheriff's deputies were involved in a hunt for the creature.

Bizarre Sea Creature

In June, a fisherman in St. Clair, Michigan, caught a 35-pound creature with 90 sets of teeth and two holes on its head for breathing. The creature, described as three feet long with two dorsal fins, two pectoral fins, and two vertical fins, baffled local marine biologists.

Australian Fireball Incident

On September 30th, five girls were hospitalized in Camberra, Australia, after a fireball knocked down 22 girl hockey players on a sports field following a violent storm. The victims were treated for electric shock.

Malibu Sea Monster

An 18½ foot long sea monster, described as an oar fish, washed up on the beach at Malibu, California, on September 25th. Scientists from the University of California were summoned to preserve the specimen, with one scientist calling it a legendary monster reported by sailors.

Minnesota Light Sighting

A news brief from June 4th reports that several truckers along the Minnesota-Iowa border saw a strange multi-colored light settle to earth near the highway. Despite highway patrol searches, nothing was found.

Astronaut Cooper's Sighting

On May 16th, a Los Angeles radio station reported that astronaut Gordon Cooper, during his 15th orbit, may have seen an unidentified green light with a red tail traveling in the opposite direction from his capsule. Spokesmen at the tracking station in Muchea, Australia, stated the light was not related to the capsule's journey but did not discount its presence.

UFO Photograph Baffles Expert

A photograph of a UFO taken by reporter Richard Pothier in Quincy, Massachusetts, has baffled Dr. Gerald S. Hawkins, director of the Boston University Observatory. Dr. Hawkins stated that while he hesitated to call it a flying saucer, it was difficult to explain and came "very close to scientific evidence about UFO's."

Maine Low-Flying Object

On August 29th, two boys in Fort Kent, Maine, reported seeing a low-flying object that hummed intermittently and was shaped like two dinner plates stacked together. The object flew low, cleared trees, and lacked a tail or propellers, moving too slowly to be a conventional aircraft.

South American Saucer Flap

The "giant saucer flap" in South America, previously reported, appears to have died down. However, in June, a group of scientists in Argentina observed strange unidentified lights during an expedition.

Waukegan Boat Incident

On September 5th, fifty saucer enthusiasts were stranded in Waukegan, Illinois, when the skipper of their chartered boat left them. Norman Jack Maynard, leader of the Great Lakes Unidentified Flying Objects Association, had to refund money to the attendees.

New Publications and Projects

Ray Palmer has launched a new magazine called "Space World." Major H. C. Petersen of the Danish Air Force is collaborating with George Adamski on a "center for cosmic studies" in Mexico. Petersen has investigated UFOs for fifteen years.

Annual Saucer Convention

The 10th annual saucer convention, sponsored by George Van Tassel, was held at Giant Rock, California, on September 21st-22nd, attracting about 400 attendees. John Glenn was mentioned as a potential presidential candidate due to his space experience.

Dr. Frank E. Stranges

Dr. Frank E. Stranges, author of UFO books, is giving talks at his "New Age Cathedral" in Hollywood, California, on "New Age Religion and Infinite Science."

AFSCA Membership and Publications

The magazine includes a promotional section for AFSCA, encouraging subscriptions to "UFO International" for $3.00 for six bi-monthly issues. Subscribers receive a membership card, a "Flying Saucers Are Real" lapel button, and stamps. They also offer back issues for sale at a bargain price. AFSCA is seeking Unit Directors to form local chapters. Additionally, they offer "Space Tapes" containing messages from "Space People" and a catalog of over 100 in-print Flying Saucer books.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, alleged contact with extraterrestrial beings, and unusual events. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting awareness and investigation into these phenomena, encouraging readers to become informed and involved in the "Flying Saucer Movement." The magazine positions itself as a source of information about "new evolutionary concepts of the Space Age" and aims to help readers "build a better world."