Saucer News - Whole Number 56 - Vol 11 No 02 - 1964 06

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: VOLUME 11, NUMBER 2 (Whole Number 56)
Date: JUNE 1964
Publisher: THE SAUCER AND UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Editor: JAMES W. MOSELEY

This issue of SAUCER NEWS, combined with THE SAUCERIAN BULLETIN, presents a mix of personal accounts, critical reviews, and investigative articles within the UFO field. The cover features a significant photograph of a supposed saucer hovering near the United Nations Building in New York City, with details promised within.

Inside Story Regarding Our Feud with Gray Barker

The lead article, "THE INSIDE STORY REGARDING OUR FEUD WITH GRAY BARKER," by the Editor, James W. Moseley, reveals the long-standing conflict between himself and Gray Barker. The feud, which has caused much speculation, reportedly began in the summer of 1954. Moseley and Barker were initially close friends and researchers, working on a shared theory about the origin of saucers. However, a personal incident occurred when Moseley visited Clarksburg with a young lady he intended to marry. Barker's attentions to the woman allegedly alienated her affection, leading to the abrupt end of both the romantic affair and the friendship between Moseley and Barker. Although Barker later claimed his encouragement was unintentional, Moseley was deeply affected. The feud escalated with mutual attacks and hoaxes in their respective publications. A superficial friendship has recently developed, with hopes of resolving the remaining bitterness.

Editorial Notes

The "EDITORIAL NOTES" section announces that this will likely be the last mention of a special offer on back issues, as only about 30 of the 56 issues printed since 1954 remain available. A special offer of $7.50 for all remaining back issues is highlighted, representing a cost of less than 25 cents each. Readers interested in individual back issues can request a special list. The editor also notes that the June issue is being published ahead of schedule, as he and his wife are taking a month's vacation in Europe in May. Routine mail will be handled by an assistant, but personal mail will go unanswered during their absence.

An article by the Editor about treasure hunting, previously detailed in the March issue, is scheduled for publication in the June issue of Argosy Magazine.

New York Lecture Series Continues

This section details recent meetings of the Discussion and Lecture Committee of SAUCER NEWS in New York City. On February 21st, Professor Ranjee Shahani lectured on "Space Travel in Ancient India," focusing on human personality and soul rather than legends, and was well-received. On February 28th, Major Wayne Aho, founder of Washington Saucer Intelligence, spoke about a planned East Coast saucer convention, religion, and cosmic philosophy. On March 13th, Albert K. Bender gave a lecture titled "The World of Kazik," discussing information from his space contacts, including a strange power he claims to possess, where his wishes for evil toward others result in terrible occurrences. Bender shared an example of a man who died of burns after Bender wished he would burn himself with his cigar.

Letters to the Editor

Several letters address the book reviews and content of SAUCER NEWS. Gray Barker writes regarding Laura Mundo's "Flying Saucers and the Father's Plan," acknowledging criticisms and explaining that his publishing concern was commissioned to propagate her disclosures. He notes that Mrs. Mundo was dissatisfied with his edits to make the book more commercially palatable, leading her to prepare her own mimeographed edition. Barker explains that due to printing errors and possible imaginary incidents, he is considering removing the book from circulation. Gordon Evans thanks the editor for remarks about his Mars lecture and clarifies he has no connection to the "intelligence community." He makes a general request to contact a "Martian resident on Earth" by posing a question about the connection between PK and the argument from design.

Orestes Wilson comments on the magazine's content, particularly criticizing complaints about Gray Barker and defending him, Ray Palmer, and Albert K. Bender. He also mentions reading Dr. Menzel's book and his own UFO sighting in 1954.

Steve Erdmann criticizes Richard E. Wallace's book reviews, suggesting Wallace confuses sarcasm with objectivity and that his remarks are "supercilious and tart." Erdmann questions Wallace's objectivity, particularly regarding APRO's magnesium fragments and the NJAAP book. He also suggests that rumors about the editor being a government agent are fueled by his "suspicious and questionable actions," including visits to ATIC headquarters.

MRS. MARY J. HUGHES expresses amazement at the audiences' reactions to lectures on various subjects, including saucer contacts and spiritualism, noting how readily people accept fantastic claims. She also recounts an anecdote about Reinhold Schmidt and his claims of receiving a coffee pot from "Brothers" during a supposed saucer trip.

JAMES KELSEY found the March issue "not very good" but praised the book reviews and "news briefs." He suggests following up on exciting items, mentioning a minor case of electrical overload in Surbiton, England.

WILLIAM R. STONE, JR. congratulates the editor on his "mysterious trips" and antique hunting, even if it involves smuggling, stating it benefits museums. He also commends the honest book reviews by Mr. Wallace, contrasting them with other publications that endorse any UFO book.

JEROME CLARK expresses astonishment at the "incredibly poor taste and inaccuracy" in Richard E. Wallace's review of the NJAP booklet "The Shadow of the Unknown," accusing Wallace of making unjust criticisms and false innuendos about the authors' motives.

Book Reviews

FLYING SAUCERS AND THE FATHER'S PLAN by Laura Mundo (Saucerian Books) and THE FATHER'S PLAN AND FLYING SAUCERS by Laura Mundo (The Planetary Center)

Reviewed by Richard E. Wallace. Wallace notes that these volumes, originally commissioned by Gray Barker, were later self-published by Mrs. Mundo in an unexpurgated form. He interprets Mrs. Mundo's view as earthlings being demoted from higher planes due to nefarious activities and awaiting spiritual development to return. "Visitors" from advanced planets are said to be assisting humanity due to imminent planetary changes. Mrs. Mundo details encounters with extraterrestrials, identifying George Adamski's "Orthon" as "Enoch." Wallace describes the books as a "potpourri" of amassed, copied, or invented material, latching onto Adamski's philosophy and presenting a plea for abandonment of war in favor of brotherhood. He also notes her assimilation of Biblical phenomena with saucer studies, including an assertion of contact with Satan. Wallace criticizes both versions for numerous printing flaws and states that neither volume has any tangible value, concluding that "The flying saucer field has never had it worse!"

THE FLYING SAUCERS by Rolf Telano (Edited by Gray Barker - Saucerian Books)

Reviewed by Richard E. Wallace. Wallace finds it difficult to secure intelligible manuscripts, suggesting Barker is reaching the bottom of the barrel. He states that while Mrs. Mundo's book at least presented a living person, "The Flying Saucers" suggests the contents emanate from entities from realms other than our physical world. The review mentions "spirit controls," including Mark Probert's "Yada Di Shi'ite," who corroborate each other's tales with incomprehensible philosophy. Wallace suggests it would be "unsporting" if these spirits disapproved of each other's spoutings, even if contradictory. He concludes that the book is not a serious contribution and that an ideological war among spirits would be more interesting.

Feature Articles

Twenty Minutes of Terror - by Jeanne Stevens

This article presents a personal account from a young woman describing her first and only encounter with a flying saucer. While camping with a friend near Middletown, New York, they witnessed a bright, white glowing object that approached closely, stopped about 50 feet away, and swayed. The object then emitted a small orange light that flickered in imitation of their candles. When they blew out the candles, the orange light extinguished. The object, which made only a slight humming sound, followed them as they fled. The craft then ascended rapidly and sped off southwest. The experience left the author terrified and prone to occasional nightmares.

The Electromagnetic Effects of Flying Saucers (Part Three) - by John J. Robinson

This installment details a startling incident at the Itaipu fortress in Brazil on November 4th, 1957. A UFO appeared over the fortress, hovering about 180 feet above the gun turrets. The object emitted a humming sound that changed to a whining noise, accompanied by an intense wave of heat that caused the sentries to scream in agony, with one falling unconscious and the other moaning incoherently. The entire fort's electrical system malfunctioned, including lights, elevators, motors, and powered doors. The independent emergency system also failed. The fort was rendered helpless. Strangely, the alarm system activated prematurely. The UFO then ascended rapidly, and immediately afterward, the fort's systems returned to normal. The two sentries suffered extreme shock and second-degree burns.

Flying Saucers and the United Nations - by Michael G. Mann

This article, referenced on the cover, likely discusses the significance of the UFO photograph taken over the UN Building and its implications. (Full details not available from the provided text.)

Whence the UFO's? - by N. S. Stringfellow

This article likely explores the origins or nature of UFOs. (Full details not available from the provided text.)

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of SAUCER NEWS demonstrates a commitment to presenting a wide range of perspectives within the UFO community, including personal accounts, critical analyses, and investigative reporting. The editorial stance appears to favor honest and objective reviews, even if they are critical of popular figures or publications in the field, as evidenced by Richard E. Wallace's book reviews. The magazine also engages with the personal dynamics and conflicts within the UFO research community, as highlighted by the exposé on the feud between its editor and Gray Barker. There is a clear emphasis on documenting significant UFO sightings and their potential physical or electromagnetic effects, as seen in the Brazilian incident and the cover story.

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: 11
Volume: 1
Issue Date: March 1965
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 cover story titled "FLYING SAUCERS AND THE UNITED NATIONS" by Michael G. Mann. The magazine also includes a bibliography of related works, a section on surveyor computations for object size and speed, and articles discussing the origins of UFOs and various recent news items and sightings.

Article: Flying Saucers and the United Nations

This article, written by Michael G. Mann, presents a story told to him by a co-worker named Milton, a field surveyor. Milton claims to have witnessed a low-flying object near the United Nations Building in Long Island City. The object moved against the wind at fantastic speeds, ruling out conventional aircraft or weather balloons. Milton, who was initially skeptical, took photographs of the object with his Yashica-Mat camera. He described the object's movement as pendulum-like when hovering and skipping like a rock when flying. Milton was reluctant to call the object a "flying saucer," referring to it only as "the object" and requested anonymity.

Bibliography

• The issue includes a bibliography of books and publications related to flying saucers, such as:
• Flying Saucers on the Attack by Harold T. Wilkins
• Flying Saucers Uncensored by Harold T. Wilkins
• The UFO Investigator by N.I.C.A.P.
• Shapes in the Sky (by C.S.I.)
• Flying Saucers by Ray Palmer
• The Scientific American by Scientific American, Inc.
• Prehistoric Britain by Christopher Hawkes
• The Challenge of Unidentified Flying Objects by Prof. C.A. Maney & R. Hall

Surveyor Computations

Data from surveyors' computations are presented, indicating an object's distance from a transit as 5,280 feet and an arc angle of 1 degree and 4 minutes. Calculations suggest an approximate size of 100 feet in diameter and a speed attained that is "varying and undetermined."

Article: Whence the UFO's?

Authored by N. S. Stringfellow, this article explores theories about the origin of UFOs. It discusses the interplanetary hypothesis, citing Major Donald Keyhoe, but also raises doubts due to the vast distances involved in space travel. The article mentions astronomer Harlow Shapley's estimate of 100,000 life-bearing planets in our galaxy but highlights the immense distances to even the nearest stars, like Proxima Centauri (four light years away). It also considers the challenges of traveling through the asteroid belt and the possibility of UFOs originating from within our solar system, such as the moon or a planet on the opposite side of the sun. The author proposes a personal theory that the moon might be a "burned-out sun" that was Pounded" as it passed through the asteroid zone, potentially creating the asteroids.

Other Theories on UFO Origins

Further theories suggest UFOs might come from other galaxies, with distances measured in hundreds of thousands or millions of light years. The article also touches upon the Van Allen radiation belt as a potential barrier to interplanetary travel. The author speculates that UFOs could originate from closer to home, possibly from a hidden planet on the other side of the sun, the moon, or even from within the Earth's oceans, caverns, or polar regions.

Recent News

This section provides a roundup of current events and news related to UFOs and related phenomena:

• East Coast Saucer Convention: Plans are underway for a convention near New York City in August, coinciding with the New York World's Fair.
• Peter Herkos Arrested: The psychic Peter Herkos was arrested for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and indicted by a federal grand jury.
• Interview with Dr. Donald Menzel: The editor interviewed Dr. Donald H. Menzel, author of "The World of Flying Saucers," at Harvard Observatory. Menzel, described as the "arch-enemy of Saucerdom," was cordial but answered questions generally. He also participated in the Bob Kennedy Contact Show, engaging in a debate.
• Jonathan Swift and Mars: A rumor is discussed that Jonathan Swift might have been a Martian, based on an article in "Worlds of Tomorrow" by Mrs. Lyle G. Boyd, Dr. Menzel's co-author.
• News Briefs:
• Two high school girls in Cavalier, North Dakota, were frightened by a UFO.
• Listeners in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway jammed phone lines believing a fictional radio broadcast about a space invasion was real.
• A blazing object was seen over Washington, Oregon, and Montana.
• The Russian news agency Tass claims to have devised a linguistic key for deciphering unknown texts using a computer.
• Scientists have spotted nine colossal gas masses 3,000 million light years away, supporting the theory of a constantly creating universe.
• The Tokyo Astronomical Observatory noted that the Earth's revolution has sped up, potentially causing abnormal weather.
• Saucer News Attends a Seance: Sandy Moseley attended a ouija board seance where messages were received from various entities, including one related to a young woman's death.
• Further Radio Appearances: The editor appeared on the Bob Zanotti Show discussing treasure hunting and the Bob Kennedy Contact Show discussing flying saucers.
• Fortean Items:
• A chicken in Biarritz, France, laid an eight-ounce egg on Christmas eve.
• Witchcraft is still practiced in England, with six covens and secret rituals.
• The Panacea Society in England guards a box containing a prescription for the world's ills, to be opened only in a time of crisis.
• Soviet scientist Boris F. Porshinev believes Abominable Snowmen are survivors of Neanderthal man.
• Cancer causes 60% of deaths in Samford, Devon, England, possibly due to radioactivity in lettuce.
• A sea serpent washed up on a beach in Oak Harbor, Washington.
• A 105-foot Navy PT boat sank after striking an "unseen object" off the coast of California.
• The Governor of Florida confirmed that it sometimes rains frogs and tiny fish.
• Air Force scientists are studying mysterious red and pink spots on the moon.
• A large potato was harvested in Barco de Avila, Spain.
• Two couples playing bridge received thirteen cards of the same suit, with extremely low odds.
• A cat mysteriously reappeared with a family that had moved from Miami to Harrison, Ohio.
• Gasoline Made From Water????: An Illinois man named Guido Franch claims to have discovered a secret formula for gasoline derived from coal, which he claims was invented by Alexander Kraft, who also invented a flying saucer.

Publisher Information

SAUCER NEWS is published quarterly in Fort Lee, New Jersey, by the Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society (S.A.U.C.E.R.S.). The staff includes Editor James W. Moseley, Assistant Editor John J. Robinson, Managing Editor Ted Hunt, and others. Subscription price is $2.00 for six quarterly issues. Back issues are available at 35¢ each or 3 for $1.00.

Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America, Inc. (AFSCA)

This section promotes AFSCA and its magazine "UFO International." It features a photograph of a flying saucer taken near Albuquerque, New Mexico, and offers flying saucer color prints and back issues of their magazine for sale. It also details "The Bob Renaud Story" appearing in "UFO International," about his experiences with extraterrestrial contact.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, theories about their origins (interplanetary, extraterrestrial, or even terrestrial), and related phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating and reporting on these subjects, even when encountering skepticism. There is a strong emphasis on presenting eyewitness accounts, research data (like surveyor computations), and news from the UFO community. The inclusion of "Fortean Items" suggests a broader interest in unexplained phenomena beyond just UFOs. The magazine actively promotes its own publications and events, encouraging reader engagement and subscriptions.