Saucer News Non-Scheduled Newsletter - No 17

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Non Scheduled Newsletter 12
Date: July 5th, 1963
Publisher: SAUCER AND UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Editor: James W. Moseley

This issue of SAUCER NEWS focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Melvin Ginsberg, a dedicated member of the organization's discussion and lecture committee. The newsletter, published on July 5th, 1963, details the circumstances surrounding his vanishing and the unusual methods employed to ascertain his well-being.

The Disappearance of Melvin Ginsberg

The main article, headlined "HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS MAN?", presents the case of Melvin Ginsberg, who was reported missing by his father. Ginsberg, known for his keen interest in UFO phenomena and consistent attendance at the SAUCER NEWS meetings, failed to appear for the March meeting. His father revealed that Melvin had left his residence at 654 East 105th St., Brooklyn, N.Y., on March 22, 1963, with approximately $200, intending to seek employment in Albany, New York. He was last seen wearing a brown top coat, grey suit, white shirt, and orthopedic brown shoes. His physical description is MW 31-5-8-250, with a heavy build, fair complexion, black hair, and brown eyes.

Psychic Investigations and Reassurances

John J. Robinson, Chairman of the Discussion and Lecture Committee, suggested involving individuals with extrasensory perception (ESP) to aid in locating Ginsberg. He contacted Bill Daut, identified as Reverend William Daut, a minister of a spiritualist church in Paterson, N.J. Reverend Daut responded to Robinson's inquiry, stating that Melvin Ginsberg was safe and had come to no harm. According to Daut, Ginsberg would inform his family of his whereabouts once he could prove himself, and that he was under the protection of an older man. Daut emphasized that Ginsberg's decision to leave home was pre-planned and that he was acting according to his own desires.

Another psychic, Irwin Greif, also offered his insights after being provided with a photograph of Ginsberg for psychometry. Greif's findings largely corroborated Reverend Daut's, with one notable difference: Greif felt that the older man protecting Ginsberg was living in Arizona.

Appeal to Subscribers

Given the possibility that Melvin Ginsberg might contact saucer researchers in his area, the newsletter makes a direct appeal to its subscribers. It specifically asks members, particularly those residing in Arizona, to be vigilant and on the lookout for their missing member.

Editorial Note

A note from the editor, James W. Moseley, clarifies that he was out of town when these events transpired. The information for this newsletter was gathered and compiled by the Assistant Editor, John J. Robinson, to whom the editor expresses gratitude for his work.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue highlights the SAUCER NEWS society's engagement with UFO phenomena and related unexplained events. The editorial stance appears open to unconventional methods, such as psychic investigations, in pursuing information and resolving mysteries. The focus on a missing member underscores the close-knit nature of the organization and their concern for its participants. The publication also demonstrates a willingness to share information widely through its newsletter and to mobilize its readership for assistance, particularly in cases involving individuals with an interest in the unexplained.