Saucer News Non-Scheduled Newsletter - No 18

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Non-Scheduled Newsletter #18
Date: October 10th, 1963
Publisher: Combined with THE SAUCERIAN BULLETIN
Affiliation: Official Publication of the Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society
Editor: James W. Moseley

This newsletter issue focuses on a mysterious individual named 'Alexander' and a subsequent visit from FBI agents.

Are Spacemen Living Among Us???

The main article details the editor's encounter with a man named Alexander, who contacted him on April 10th, 1963. The editor and his wife met Alexander at the Dixie Hotel in New York City, where he was dining with two companions, Margot Dunmier and Robert Baldwin. Alexander was described as a middle-aged man with a dark olive complexion and an unplaceable foreign accent. He claimed to have traveled the world without a passport, met everyone in saucer research, and read extensively on the subject. He also expressed interest in psychic phenomena and claimed extrasensory powers, though he refused to demonstrate them.

Alexander stated he had unlimited funds from an unknown source and offered to finance the editor on a series of saucer lectures around the world. The following evening, the editor met Alexander again, but Alexander did not provide details about the lectures. The editor's skepticism increased. This time, Alexander was with an attractive young woman he introduced as his secretary. He mentioned he had to leave for a brief trip to Washington, D.C., and promised to contact the editor upon his return to New York. However, this was the last the editor heard from him.

Alexander had also met at least two other saucer researchers in New York, who were equally mystified by his funds and origin. The editor later encountered Alexander's secretary at a party on June 6th. She revealed that she had only met Alexander a day or two before the editor did. Contrary to Alexander's claims, she had not known him long. He had promised her employment, had her bonded at his own expense, applied for a passport for her, and showed her an office he supposedly rented in New York, before leaving for Washington. She never heard from him again. The editor unfortunately failed to get her name or address.

Alexander's Activities in St. Louis and Miami

The next phase of this strange adventure occurred in July, when the editor received letters from George Marlo, a well-known saucer researcher from St. Louis, Missouri. Marlo reported that a man matching Alexander's description had visited UFO enthusiasts in St. Louis and then disappeared as quickly as he had left New York. Marlo was convinced Alexander was from another planet and stated in a letter: "I am finished with radio and T.V. appearances about UFO's. I will talk on other subjects, but this one is too dangerous for me. Since talking to Alexander, I know better now .... I won't give out any information to the public that could and would cause panic." Marlo also mentioned that Alexander wanted him to be a leader when "they land the circular flying machines here on Earth." He added that Alexander had other means of coming here and that "Part of his plan was to confuse you." Marlo described disappearing into thin air on occasions when Alexander was with him. George Marlo went on to explain that he believes Alexander is indirectly responsible for the crash of a police car and the later death of two policemen in St. Louis. His fear of Alexander stems from the belief that he is a demon or one of the evil space people.

While Alexander was in New York, he mentioned he expected to go to Miami shortly. Although there is no information about his being seen in Miami, a weird incident that occurred to saucer researcher William Dunn, Jr., of that city, may have been caused by Alexander. Dunn wrote in a letter dated July 14th that his UFO files were broken into, with the only damage being to his files. Many valuable reports were burned, and photos were stolen. He had the Air Force investigate, but they had little sympathy, as it was "UFO material."

The editor concludes this section by stating that if any further information about Alexander is received, it will be published. He wonders about the man's motives, noting that if he were a confidence man, he would have asked for money, and if he were a spy, he would have asked more questions. The editor expresses doubt that Alexander is a spaceman but cannot be sure.

Saucer News Headquarters Visited by FBI Agents

On August 23rd, the editor's apartment in Fort Lee was visited by two FBI agents from the New York City office. They were conducting a "background check" on a man named Robert Vorwitt, who was apparently associated with the New York Saucer Information Bureau (NYSIB). The agents asked for the address of Lois Jessup, a NYSIB member, hoping she could provide information on Vorwitt. The editor was unable to supply Miss Jessup's address but put the FBI men in touch with another NYSIB member who could. After the FBI visited Miss Jessup, there was no further information about the case.

Editorial Notes

The newsletter is described as non-scheduled, published only when worthwhile material is available. This issue contains information considered "too hot to handle" for regular issues of SAUCER NEWS.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the investigation into the identity and motives of a mysterious individual claiming to be an extraterrestrial, referred to as 'Alexander'. The editor presents accounts from himself and other researchers, highlighting Alexander's unusual claims and the unsettling events that followed his appearances. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious skepticism mixed with a desire to explore the possibility of genuine contact, while also acknowledging the potential for deception or other explanations. The inclusion of the FBI visit suggests an awareness of official interest in UFO-related matters and the individuals involved in their study. The newsletter positions itself as a source for sensitive or 'too hot to handle' information, indicating a willingness to publish controversial or sensitive material.