Saucer Scoop - Vol 1 No 08

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: Volume I, No. 8
Date: November 1966
Publisher: SAUCER SCOOP
Price: 25 Cents

This issue of "SAUCER SCOOP" focuses heavily on recent UFO sightings and related phenomena, presenting a collection of reports from various locations across North America. The cover boldly questions official secrecy regarding UFOs, posing the question of when the public will be informed about "outer-space friends." The issue includes a lead article by Otto Binder titled "OUR SPACE AGE: UFO CONTACT - 6 UFO Hush-Up," which references a statement from a "Colonel X" (now deceased) regarding official secrecy surrounding his 1954 saucer experience.

Recent Sightings

The "RECENT SIGHTINGS" section details numerous alleged UFO encounters from August and September 1966:

• August 5, Totowa, N.J.: Mrs. Joseph Porter reported an orangy-yellow oval object, likened to a flat egg, making a pulsating, grinding noise.
• August 9, Canada: A mountain youngster claimed to have received a curved burn on his hand from touching the "antenna" of a softly glowing "flying ship." This incident was investigated, and medical tests showed no ill effects. The report also mentions UFO sightings over Toronto, with one witness describing a large green flying object and another seeing two stars flying parallel.
• August 17, Paterson, N.J.: A bright red object, described as the size of a volley ball, was seen flying low and pulsating.
• August 25, Brooksville, Florida: Mrs. Barbara Mason reported a very bright yellow light, about the size of two cars, hovering over trees before zooming away rapidly.
• August 25, New Port Richey - Brooksville: A high, blinking, blue "light" was seen, with similar sightings in the Brooksville area around 8:15 PM.
• August 30, Brooksville: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis observed a bright blue light hovering at tree-top level. Later that night, another woman reported seeing a similar blue light.
• August 28, Kent, Ohio: An oval-shaped object, half dollar size, changed color from orange to pink to white and reappeared with an identical object, causing dogs to bark furiously.
• September 1, Bardstown, Kentucky: Multiple white and orange-red unidentified flying objects were sighted. Witnesses included members of the audience at the "Stephen Foster Story" amphitheater. Six objects, three white and three red, were seen flying in formation, followed by another flight.
• August 31, Brooksville, Florida: Mr. Norman Hill reported a "thing" with a string of red lights moving low, which emitted beams of white light that illuminated a firetower.
• September 5, Plattsburgh, N.Y.: Scientists confirmed the sighting of a bright, unidentified flying object moving east to west, making looping, hopping, and figure-eight movements.
• September 8, East Stroudsberg, PA.: Six people reported seeing round objects hovering in the sky, which later moved off. The Air Force explained these as balloons used for drought conditions.
• September 8, Syracuse, N.Y.: A flashing red and green object, sometimes long and horizontal, sometimes long and vertical, was spotted. Two objects reportedly left the main UFO, with one returning. Smaller red objects split up and disappeared, and a larger object then "took off."
• September 10, Brooksville, Florida: Mrs. Barbara Mason reported being followed home by a "blue" object, which later changed color to bright orange, gained altitude, and sped off. She reported being followed at least three more times. Mrs. Lewis also reported a bright blue "flash" and a pale yellow shaft of light.
• September 14, Cape Kennedy, Florida: The Gemini II crew spotted an unidentified object in space during astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr.'s spacewalk. They took pictures of it.
• September 19, near Huntsville, Ontario: A meteor gave a short, colorful show, and the Space Defense Agency confirmed it was not a satellite. Reports of glowing streaks and objects were received from New York to Illinois, with Michigan's Governor Romney reporting it from his plane.
• September 20, Wausau, Wisconsin: Harold L. Geisse sighted an unidentified flying object described as a "circle of lights" that seemed to be making a landing approach, then rose, dived, and circled.
• September 24, Wallops Island, VA.: A space experiment was followed by sightings of brilliant unidentified objects in the East and Mid-West. Reports included three mysterious objects near Richmond, Va., and a round blue object seen by a security officer in Anderson, Ind., which appeared to land on a football field.

Letters to the Editor

• Mrs. Eula Lewis writes about hearing coded messages and "beeps" from what she believes were saucers, followed by a whirring noise.
• J.W. responds to Mrs. Lewis, suggesting that other readers might be able to help her with her "beep" problem and encouraging qualified "SCOOPERS" to share their theories.

Book Selections

The magazine features two book selections:

• "STRANGERS FROM THE SKIES" by Brad Steiger (Eugene Olson), described as a "MUST" for newcomers to the field, covering important sightings and landings. It is available from Universal Publishing and Distributing Corp. for 60 cents.
• "FLYING SAUCER DESIGNS" by Kenneth Larson, a book with 200 pages and 50 detailed drawings of a mathematical and engineering nature, exploring UFO reports, the Great Pyramid, and historical connections. The book costs $3.00 per copy and is available from Kenneth Larson. Larson's other books, "The Stauton UFO design" and "THE TIME FOR TONGUES," are priced at 75 cents each.

Magazines on the Newsstands

This section lists various magazine articles related to UFOs from August, September, and October 1966, including titles and publishers:

• SAGA: "The Saucer That Terrorized a Small Town" (August), "The Air Force is Lying about UFO'S" (September)
• REAL: "Flying Saucer Roundup"
• SATURDAY REVIEW: "What are the Unidentified Flying Objects?" by John Lear, "The Saucerian Cult" by Carl Sagan (August), Article by "The Disputed CIA Document on UFO'S" by John Lear (September)
• BLUEBOOK: "Flying Saucers are Spying on Us"
• TIME: "Exploring the Universe"
• NATIONAL ENQUIRER: "The Flying Saucer War" (June), "We're Being Invaded by Flying Saucers" (July)
• PAGEANT: "Why the Air Force Hides the Truth About Flying Saucers" (July), "We saw Flying Saucers Land" (September)
• POLICE GAZETTE: "100 Hard Hitting Facts, secrets the Air Force won't Tell about Flying Saucers"
• STAG: "100 Hard Hitting Facts About Our Space Program"
• OFFBEAT: "Supposing You Killed a Martian"
• Candid Press: "I am a Flying Saucer"
• MACLEAN'S: "Look, Ma, It's Flying Saucer Time, Again."
• SCIENCE DIGEST: "Special Report on Extraterrestrial Life."
• PACE: "Building a Flying Saucer"
• TRUE: "Best Evidence on Saucer Flights Over the U.S."
• TOPPER: "Flying Saucers Are Real"
• SIR: "The People Who Know All About Flying Saucers"

Research Items

A. Roy Davis, Research Director, offers research items:

• BACK ISSUES OF SAUCER SCOOP: #5,6,7 available (1,2,3,4 sold out).
• Interplanetary Intelligence Report: Available at East Coast HQ, IIOUFO.
• LOOK Magazine, Oct 4: Article "Aboard a Flying Saucer" about the Barney Hill encounter.
• The Ultra-Violet Photography Kit: Includes a course, chemicals, film packs, instructions, and photos for $10.00.
• Magnetic Detector: Hand-held, records magnetic force fields, directional, and detects fields as low as half a gauss, priced at $29.95.
• SPECIAL MADE FILTERED GLASSES: For seeing objects in the sky, priced at $4.50 per pair.

An "INVESTIGATION CHECKLIST" for landing events is also provided, listing necessary equipment such as a camera, tape recorder, containers, gloves, and instructions for soil sampling and photography.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "SAUCER SCOOP" are the prevalence of UFO sightings, the detailed description of various aerial objects and their behaviors, and the persistent notion of government secrecy or a cover-up regarding these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open reporting of sightings and encouraging reader participation in discussing and investigating UFOs, as evidenced by the "SPEAK YOUR PIECE" section and the encouragement for readers to share their theories. The magazine actively promotes related literature and resources, positioning itself as a hub for UFO enthusiasts.

Title: Our Space Age
Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 1
Date: May 16, 1970 (raw date: 5-16)
Publisher: SAUCER SCOOP
Country: USA
Language: English
Price: $3.00 for 12 issues

This inaugural issue of 'Our Space Age' magazine, published by SAUCER SCOOP, focuses on UFO phenomena, particularly a significant flap reported in New Jersey. The magazine positions itself as an information outlet dedicated to making data available to the public and presenting diverse viewpoints on controversial topics within the UFO field.

Cover Story: New Jersey UFO Flap

The cover prominently features a drawing illustrating a UFO flap over the Wanaque Reservoir in New Jersey. The headline announces 'TODAY'S UFO FLAP-1 New Jersey,' indicating a major series of sightings. The accompanying text describes this as the 'BIGGEST SAUCER FLAP (SERIES OF SIGHTINGS)' in the past six months, with UFOs appearing numerous times at the Wanaque Reservoir and being witnessed by hundreds of observers. A small note also mentions 'TOMORROW-NEW HAMPSHIRE' in relation to the Bell-Mc Clure Syndicate.

Editorial Stance and Operations

SAUCER SCOOP operates on a monthly basis, offering a 12-issue subscription for $3.00. The publication reserves the right to publish all letters sent to them unless otherwise specified, and welcomes clippings. They emphasize that the opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily their own. The magazine's policy is to print all pertinent information relating to the UFO Field, regardless of affiliations, and to present both sides of controversial issues with equal opportunity for viewpoints. They commit to giving full credit for names, addresses, sources, datelines, and witnesses, and to maintaining the best research equipment and manpower for analysis.

Key Features and Contributors

Acknowledgements: The magazine expresses gratitude to Otto Binder and the Bell-Mc Clure Syndicate for permission to use his 'SPACE AGE' material.

Exchange of the Month: This section highlights the need for district representatives to report strange aerial phenomena. It introduces A.O.S.U.A.P. (Director: Ronald Calais) and their new bi-monthly publication, 'A VASTER REALITY'. Ron Calais is recommended as an ethical researcher.

Board of Directors: The issue lists the editorial staff and directors, including J. Whritenour (Editor), J. Chapman (Editor), August C. Roberts (Director of Photographic Research), and Robert Stiff (Director of Foreign Information). Photographic Laboratories are associated with August C. Roberts, Ron Whritenour, Joseph Lamy, and Alan K. Vezina. Research Laboratories are linked to A. Roy Davis and Robert Von Brandt.

Investigator of the Month: Hayden Hewes, Director of IIOUFO INTERNATIONAL, is saluted. His publication, 'The IIR', is a bi-monthly, six-issues-a-year publication for $3.00. The 'now famous Tulsa photo' is mentioned as having made its history, being the first analyzed and accepted by the Air Force. Hewes is reportedly investigating 'rumors of saucer nests'.

Advisory Board: A list of advisory board members is provided, including Mr. George Fawcett, Robert Von Brandt, Mr. Feorge Lee, Jr., August C. Roberts, Mr. Mike Connor, Thomas V. Spinner, Donald J. Peters, Robert Stiff, Mr. Mike Connor, Charles Grande, S. Smerud, and A. Roy Davis. New Reporters include Alan Porter, James Murphy, Richard Bowman, and Don Armstrong.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the reporting and dissemination of UFO sightings and related phenomena. SAUCER SCOOP positions itself as a neutral information outlet, committed to transparency and the open sharing of data. The magazine encourages public participation in reporting sightings and contributing to the body of knowledge on UFOs. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry and a belief that all available data should be accessible to the public, rather than being restricted for the benefit of a few.