SAUCER NEWS

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: Non-Scheduled Newsletter #32
Date: October 1, 1968
Publisher: SAUCER NEWS
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the "SAUCER NEWS" Non-Scheduled Newsletter, dated October 1, 1968, delves into several intriguing UFO-related incidents and personalities within the ufology community of the era. It features reports on potential time warps, alleged communications with extraterrestrial intelligences, and mysterious encounters involving "Men in Black."

John Keel and the "Weird Time Warp"

The lead article, "DID JOHN KEEL EXPERIENCE WEIRD TIME WARP?", recounts an incident on August 15th where UFO researcher John Keel was scheduled to meet with Saucer News editors Gray Barker and James W. Moseley at Hurley's Bar in New York City. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss confidential matters and for Keel to present an important photograph of a "little man." Despite the meeting being set for 9:00 PM, both Barker and Moseley arrived a few minutes late, only to find Keel absent. They waited until 9:30 PM before leaving for another engagement. Later, Keel phoned editor Jim Moseley indignantly, stating he had been at the bar since "10 minutes of nine" and had briefly stepped away, returning at 9:10 PM. He claimed to have been sitting at the same end of the bar, yet neither he nor the editors saw each other, despite being friends who had met many times. The editors, while acknowledging the impossibility of not recognizing each other, express belief in Keel's veracity and speculate if a "weird time warp" was involved.

Ted Owens and the "Si's"

The newsletter also addresses the alleged influence of "Si's" (abbreviation for Space Intelligences) on the cancellation of Long John Nebel's "Long John Versus Show." Editor Gray Barker jokingly told Nebel that Ted Owens had claimed the show was cancelled and switched to an early morning slot due to Owens' contact with the "Si's." Barker initially dismissed this, knowing that Owens and Nebel had a prior verbal dispute and that the show was still airing. However, Nebel reacted with a "strange, almost frightened look." Two weeks later, Moseley learned through trade channels that the 8:00 PM show was indeed being cancelled, suggesting Owens might have had prior knowledge. Ted Owens is credited with claiming 183 miracles resulting from his communication with the "Si's." Saucerian Books is preparing to publish Owens' book, "HOW TO CONTACT SPACE PEOPLE," despite the editors' skepticism, noting that some of Owens' predictions and accomplishments have been "truly amazing." The newsletter mentions that they possess actual pictures of the Space Intelligences, which cannot be published at this time due to Owens' request.

The "Three Men in Black" Incident in Albion, Michigan

A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to a report from a special "Nonscheduled Newsletter No. 3" by the "Michigan Investigators of the Flying Saucer Phenomena." This section details a series of UFO sightings in Albion, Michigan, in October of the previous year. The report highlights the mysterious death of a gentleman who had been investigating the objects. Sources mentioned that this man had spoken of three men, dressed in black, who had warned him against spreading the information he had gathered. The deceased reportedly did not heed their warning and was "permanently silenced." The Michigan Investigators state their intention to investigate this matter further, hoping to contact the deceased's friends. They also report on investigations at the site of the Albion UFO, where reports indicate the object emitted a light, hovered, and then ascended into the sky. A witness also reported seeing a dog flee the area in a state of madness, having apparently been severely burned with large blisters on its back.

Subscription Information and Editorial Notes

The newsletter concludes with a subscription form for "SAUCER NEWS" and its "Confidential Non-Scheduled Newsletter." It explains that leftover copies are sometimes sent out as samples or to reach specific individuals. The "Confidential Non-Scheduled Newsletter" is described as containing items "too hot to handle" or too urgent for the regular magazine. Subscription options include the Non-Scheduled Newsletter for $2.00, SAUCER NEWS for one year ($4.00) or two years ($7.00), and a lifetime subscription for $25.00. Membership in S.A.U.C.E.R.S. is also available for $2.00.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the unexplained, particularly UFO phenomena, alleged extraterrestrial contact, and the mysterious aspects surrounding these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious investigation and reporting, balancing skepticism with an openness to extraordinary claims, especially when backed by individuals like John Keel and Ted Owens, whose veracity is respected. The publication also highlights the underground nature of some UFO research, as evidenced by the inclusion of reports from other specialized newsletters and the mention of "too hot to handle" information.