SAUCER NEWS

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: #1 (Confidential)
Date: December 5th, 1955
Publisher: SAUCER AND UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Editor: JAMES W. MOSELEY

This is the inaugural issue of a confidential newsletter from the Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society. It aims to publish worthwhile material as it becomes available, potentially including inside information on past "hush ups" involving saucer clubs and individuals. The newsletter is not scheduled and relies on material from trusted, anonymous correspondents.

Adamski's Peculiar Conduct at an Eastern Lecture

The newsletter reports on an incident involving George Adamski during a lecture. A correspondent, who had previously sponsored Adamski along with two businessmen and another individual, describes Adamski's behavior as "infinite disgust" and that he "acted like a perfect schizoid." Adamski allegedly "ranted an attack on everybody in Saucerdom," including those who sponsored him. Later, it was heard that Adamski claimed he attacked them "to put them in their place." This incident led to a "polite cooling" between the correspondent, another individual, and the two businessmen who helped sponsor Adamski. The correspondent tape-recorded Adamski's speech to a group of 100 people, describing the recording as a "collector's item in terms of psychiatry."

Inside Story on the Feud Between Dick Miller and George Williamson

This section details a significant dispute involving Dick Miller, described as a "sensational discovery" who had an experience with "Saucer people," and George Williamson, who claimed Miller as his discovery. Miller reportedly met Williamson at the Giant Rock Convention. They later traveled to Prescot, Arizona, with a third man named "Ring," who was supposedly seeking financing to "manufacture instruments to catch messages from Space." Miller allegedly did the work on these instruments.

A disagreement arose when Williamson allegedly became "swell-headed" and declared himself the director or president of their venture, despite an agreement for equal terms. This led to a split. Subsequently, the financial backers withdrew their support, and Williamson was present when the instruments were confiscated and stored. These instruments were reportedly worth thousands of dollars.

Miller claims he was never paid for his work. Concurrently, Williamson reportedly wrote letters to several people, accusing Miller of being a liar and stating his story was untrue. One such letter was published in a magazine called "Flying Saucer News-Service," published by a man named Camella, who is now a partner of Williamson's in his "Telonic Research Center."

Miller has since returned to Los Angeles, is writing a book about his experiences, and is giving lectures. The newsletter notes that opinions in California are divided, with some supporting Miller and others supporting Williamson, and expresses a desire to find the truth, suggesting "there is no such thing as smoke without a fire."

Adamski's "Inside the Space Ships" Similar to Early Fictional Book by the Same Author

The newsletter points out similarities between Adamski's fictional pulp book, "Pioneers of Space," and his more recent work on saucer experiences. The correspondent notes that in both books, "bigwigs from other planets will orate cheap religio-philosophical twaddle" and that "exotic fruit juices are served." The correspondent and another individual named Layne plan to write an article commenting on these similarities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter's stance appears to be one of investigative journalism within the UFO community, aiming to uncover the truth behind controversies and alleged "hush ups." It highlights internal conflicts and skepticism towards prominent figures like Adamski and the claims of individuals like Miller and Williamson. The editorial approach is to present information from correspondents, even if anonymous, and to encourage critical examination of UFO-related narratives. The publication of a confidential newsletter suggests a desire to share information not widely disseminated or verified through official channels.