SAUCER NEWS

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Non-Scheduled Newsletter #22
Date: March 10th, 1965
Publisher: The Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society
Editor: James W. Moseley

This issue of SAUCER NEWS is a non-scheduled newsletter, intended as a supplement to the regular publication. It focuses on recent UFO sightings, investigations, and personal accounts, reflecting the ongoing interest in the subject matter.

Key Articles and Reports

In Memoriam: Manon Darlaine

The newsletter begins with a regretful announcement of the recent death of Manon Darlaine of Hollywood, California. Madam Darlaine is remembered as a long-time researcher of flying saucers, psychic phenomena, and other mysteries. Her extensive files covered many years, with a particular interest in the mysterious events in the Los Angeles area during the early 1950s, including the disappearance of researchers Hunrath and Wilkinson. Her health had failed in recent years, but she remained active, attending the annual Giant Rock conventions. The editor, James W. Moseley, noted that he had met her several times, corresponded regularly, and considered her a close personal friend.

New "Contactee" Story: Sid Padrick

A television repairman from Watsonville, California, named Sid Padrick, reported an encounter on February 11th. He claimed that on a night in January, he was invited aboard a flying saucer at 2 a.m. Padrick stated that the nine-man crew was "absolutely not hostile." He found the craft perched on a hillside near his home. The crew members were described as normal human beings of average height. The ship's motive power was said to be "energy transferred through a light source known to them." The commander of the craft informed Padrick that they had been to Earth before and were on an exploratory trip, though Padrick believed their motives were peaceful. Padrick also mentioned that the Air Force had asked him not to discuss the incident in detail. His report was made to Major D. B. Reeder at Hamilton Air Force Base, and the data was forwarded to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, as per routine procedure. Further details were promised for the June issue of SAUCER NEWS.

Saucer Flap in Virginia Continues

Reports continue to pour in regarding a significant "saucer flap" in Virginia that began in December and extended through at least the end of January. On January 25th, several people in Fredericksburg, Va., observed a twinkling object shaped like a pie plate and resembling a spinning top. It bobbed up and down at very low altitude over the Rappahanneck River for approximately ten minutes.

Another sighting occurred the same night near Marion, Va., at the foot of a mountain. This UFO reportedly had sparks flying from it and was heard to explode with a "cracking sound." A few seconds later, something rose from the explosion and headed toward Marion. A small fire resulted from the explosion but was extinguished by forestry officials, with no physical evidence found.

UFO Sighting at Wallops Station, Virginia

On January 5th, at 6 p.m., a NASA engineer and others at Wallops Station, Va., a rocket launching facility, observed a UFO. The engineer, Dempsey Burton, described it as a bright object shooting up from the southwestern horizon. It appeared to be about one fourth the size of the moon, was yellowish-orange in color, and traveled from the horizon to directly overhead in just a few seconds. Burton likened the object to "an oversized comet without a tail." The Air Force is investigating this incident, as well as another previously unpublished UFO sighting from October 1964 at the same location.

Alleged Encounter in Staunton

A report from Staunton describes an incident involving a group of seven teenagers who claimed to have seen and photographed "little men from outer space." Steven Houffer, 16, was driving with friends when they saw a suspicious-looking man near the road. Upon investigation, the man was joined by two others, all reportedly about 3.5 feet tall and wearing silver, skin-tight, one-piece garments. Houffer later went to a nearby barn with a photographer where a color picture of one of the "little men" was taken. The report notes that it is unclear how they knew the creature was in the barn and that the picture had not yet been developed.

Saucer Flap in Alaska

On the night of January 27th, dozens of residents in Anchorage, Alaska, contacted local police and newspapers about a multicolored, flickering UFO hovering near the city. Dr. William C. Langworthy, assistant professor of chemistry at Alaska Methodist University, observed the object with a 100-power telescope and concluded it was "odder than anything I've seen before." He stated that although smaller than Jupiter in apparent size, the object cast off more light than the planet. An Air Force spokesman confirmed the incident was under investigation and that the object remained beyond radar range.

On the previous night, January 26th, Mrs. Ed Ray of Anchorage and her family witnessed an extremely bright light, described as having the intensity of an arc light, shining through their living room window. This event was accompanied by a buzzing sound that turned into an explosion a few seconds later. The family observed the light descending through the trees, and just before the explosion, it shone into the living room with blinding intensity.

Important Notices

Newsletter Schedule and Subscription

The newsletters are non-scheduled and issued as material becomes available. This particular issue is a supplement to SAUCER NEWS #59, dated March 1965. An important notice regarding subscriptions states that all subscriptions begin and end at the same time for all subscribers. The renewal price is one dollar, which covers an indefinite period and approximately 4 or 5 future newsletters. Those who have already paid for the next group of newsletters owe nothing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of UFO sightings across various locations in the United States, the documentation of 'contactee' experiences, and the mention of official investigations by entities like the Air Force and NASA. The editorial stance, as indicated by the inclusion of these reports and the editor's personal connection to Manon Darlaine, is one of serious engagement with the subject of UFOs and unexplained celestial events, while also acknowledging potential hoaxes (as in the Staunton case) and maintaining a commitment to disseminating information to subscribers.