Saucer Scoop - Vol 1 No 12

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue Date: March 1967
Volume: 1, No. 12
Price: 12 issues - $3.00

SAUCER SCOOP is an information outlet published monthly from St. Petersburg, Florida. Its policy is to print all pertinent information related to the UFO Field, regardless of organizational affiliations, and to present both sides of controversial issues, giving each an equal opportunity to express their viewpoints. The opinions expressed are those of the authors, not necessarily the publication. The magazine reserves the right to publish all letters sent to it, unless specified otherwise.

Board of Directors and Staff

The publication is overseen by a Board of Directors including Joan Whritenour (Editor), Jean M. Chapman (Editor), August C. Roberts (Director of Photographic Research), and Robert Stiff (Director of Foreign Information). Photographic Laboratories are managed by August C. Roberts, Ron Whritenour, and Joseph Lamy. Alan K. Vezina heads the Foreign Photographic Laboratory. Research Laboratories include A. Roy Davis and Robert Von Brandt. An Advisory Board comprises Mr. George Fawcett, Robert Von Brandt, Mr. George Lee Jr., August C. Roberts, Mr. Mike Connor, Robert Barrett, Charles Grande, Thomas V. Spinner, Donald J. Peters, S. Smerud, and A. Roy Davis. New Reporters include Alan K. Vezina, Alan Portera, James Murphy, Richard Bowman, and Don Armstrong.

Editorial: The Apollo Tragedy

The editorial reflects on the tragic deaths of the Apollo 1 crew: Gus Grissom, Edward H. White II, and Roger B. Chaffee. It acknowledges their shared passion for flying and space exploration. The editorial recounts the history of problems with the Apollo 1 spacecraft, including numerous failures in its life-support system and delays in launch dates due to environmental control system issues and vacuum chamber tests. Despite the tragedy, the editorial expresses hope that it will not deter future spaceflights, believing it to be the astronauts' wish. It posits that even tragic deaths can provide valuable learning for future explorations into the unknown, emphasizing the pilots' supreme confidence in their efforts paving the way for others. The piece concludes with a sentiment that the spirits of the fallen astronauts will soar with future space missions.

UFO Sightings and Reports (January 1967)

The majority of the issue is dedicated to a compilation of UFO sightings reported in January 1967, with datelines and credits to the sources and reporters:

• January 4, 1967 - Columbus, Indiana: Jimmy E. Mebely reported a football-shaped UFO, approximately 25 ft. long and 12 ft. wide, traveling at 50-60 mph. The object had green lights, dimmed lights, and caused his car's motor to miss. Another man and woman witnessed the event.
• January 10, 1967 - Martins Creek, Pennsylvania: Leonard Sabatine Jr. reported a strange, squealing sound and two large dome-shaped lights hovering over treetops. The lights dimmed and were replaced by a vertical beam, then the "headlights" reappeared and moved straight up.
• January 10, 1967 - Seattle, Washington: Mysterious lights resembling a flare were sighted, with one observer describing a reddish glow trailing smoke. The object vanished abruptly, leaving a smoke streak.
• January 11, 1967 - Herndon, Florida: Mrs. Helen M. Beilfuss saw a "transparent or translucent" and "weightless" aircraft hovering almost motionlessly, with a slight tipping of the left side. It appeared to be made of materials without weight.
• January 11, 1967 - Mt. Clemens, Michigan: A report titled "Brothers film Flying Saucer in Michigan" is mentioned, with an editor's note questioning the object's reality and suggesting a possible terrestrial test observed by a helicopter.
• January 12, 1967 - Detroit, Michigan: Mark Osterman, a sales representative, produced a small color photo showing two light yellow oblong objects in the sky, ringed by halos of light. The objects departed at "unbelievable" speed.
• January 12, 1967 - Brooksville, Florida: Mrs. Gist reported seeing a "flying saucer" about three-quarters of a mile from Weekie-Wachee, barely off the ground, moving from East to West.
• January 14, 1967 - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania: Vernon Heller reported seeing a "Big Butterfly" shaped object, described as silver and gold and red in the back, floating across the sky without noise. It was similar to an object seen by a neighbor a year prior.
• January 14, 1967 - Stratford, Connecticut: Mrs. Bonnie Verrilli saw a red, domed object in the SW, which slowly descended, turned white, and traveled across the sky before blinking out.
• January 14, 1967 - Pittsburg, Kansas (UPI): Law enforcement officers from three counties reported sightings of an unidentified flying object described as a large white light traveling at a slow rate of speed, approximately 1000 ft. overhead.
• January 15, 1967 - Orlando, Florida: A physicist and his wife saw a bright yellow oval object over Lake Conway for about 30 minutes.
• January 16, 1967 - Seattle, Washington: Scores of persons reported a white light over the south part of the city, initially thought to be a falling airplane. An air-control official confirmed it appeared to be a flare in the North Beacon Hill area.
• January 16, 1967 - Brooksville, Florida: Mrs. Eula Lewis reported a tear-drop shaped object hovering over a parked car, described as half green and half red, about the size of a volleyball. It vanished suddenly.
• January 17, 1967 - St. Petersburg, Florida: Reports of a "bright orange" object that turned red, followed by a smaller object that went out, while the main object shot straight up with sparks.
• January 18, 1967 - Irish Valley, Pennsylvania: Mrs. J. Krebs saw a bright aluminum-colored object hovering over a mountain, with antennae sticking out and pulsating with pink light. It turned a deeper pink and left quickly.
• January 18, 1967 - Mission Peak, California: Len Joseph reported seeing "wierd lights" in the sky, described as resembling the Star or Bethlehem, with a nucleus and light wands. He also saw a commercial airliner and noted the object was higher, farther away, and moving faster.
• January 21, 1967 - Cairo, Illinois: Police watched a flying saucer for 15 minutes, described as having red and white lights, turning greenish when changing altitudes at high speeds.
• January 30, 1967 - Granite City, Missouri: Police officers and sheriff deputies observed a "something" for over an hour, described as a "vivid light" that blinked from red to blue, with a dome and something resembling a coffee cup on the bottom.

Foreign Information

• December 3, 1966 - Kontich, Belgium: Several inhabitants saw a light green spot moving with great speed from East to South, visible for only a few seconds before disappearing.
• December 6, 1966 - Brochop, Langedijk, Netherlands: Witnesses Kl. Huibens and J. Vissen reported a grey circle (ringed-shaped) object at an altitude of 200-500M, moving Southwest. A light whistling was heard when it hovered. The object was horizontal and remained motionless for some moments.
• Undated (July 1965) - Brochop, Langedijk, Netherlands: Witness J. Vissen reported a black object with greenish flaming corners, approximately 20 meters across, moving with a linear motion. It was described as ball-shaped.
• Undated (Summer) - Brussels, Belgium: Mr. N. L. reported his brother saw an object flying over a house, described as yellow-white in color, with a "round-shaped framework," visible on an angle of 45-50 degrees.

Announcements and Editor's Notes

• Mr. Robert Stiff, Director of the International UFO Bureau (IUFOВ) in Oklahoma City, announced favorable results for his organization and urged readers with relatives or friends in foreign countries to contact him for a wider network of reporters. He also seeks help with translating foreign clippings.
• Mr. Alan Portera announced plans for a new publication called the APRIL QUARTERLY, focusing on Aerial Phenomena Research and Information Limited. The SPRING issue was dedicated to George Adamski and Saucer Conventions.
• Gary Pinnel, Director of SIR (SAUCER INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH), publishes a newsletter and a Year End Report, seeking serious researchers interested in scientific, factual, and concise information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the reporting of UFO sightings, with a strong emphasis on eyewitness accounts and detailed descriptions of objects and their behavior. The publication aims to be a comprehensive source of information on the UFO phenomenon, presenting diverse viewpoints and encouraging international cooperation through its network of reporters and translators. The editorial stance, particularly in the piece on the Apollo tragedy, suggests a belief in the importance of pushing boundaries and learning from experiences, even tragic ones, in the pursuit of exploration.

This issue of "SCIENCE CORNER" from an unspecified date in the 1960s (based on content references) explores various facets of the burgeoning UFO phenomenon and related scientific inquiries. The publication features a mix of personal accounts, scientific speculation, news reports, and reader correspondence, reflecting the intense interest and speculation surrounding UFOs and potential extraterrestrial life during that era.

Artificial Life Forms and Scientific Inquiry

The lead article, under the headline "Can 'alien' life be artifically produced?", discusses breakthroughs in the study of "Alien Life Forms." Scientists have reportedly achieved success in developing an alien life form that exists within a liquid ammonia solution. Michael Clark of Bangor, Pennsylvania, shares his personal success, announcing the birth of his second alien creature on January 23, 1967, named Ralph II, following his first, Ralph I. The article suggests that this is just the beginning and that future science and space probes will reveal more.

The Klass Offer and Extraterrestrial Contact

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a letter concerning an offer made by Philip J. Klass, Senior Avionics Editor for Aviation Week & Space Technology. Klass proposes a contract where he would pay $10,000 if bona fide extraterrestrials appear live before the United Nations or on television. In return, the recipient must pay Klass $1,000 for each year that passes without such an event. This offer, dated November 29, 1966, is presented as a way to encourage concrete evidence and prepare for potential contact, which Klass believes could happen within a couple of years, citing Frank Edwards' book.

UFO Sightings and Government Encounters

The issue details numerous UFO sightings and related incidents. A report from the Boeing Lunar Orbiter 2 on November 22, 1966, identified "strange spires" on the moon, described as six protuberances, the largest being 40-75 feet high and 50 feet wide, appearing like an antenna array. The NICAP REPORTER is mentioned as a source for further details.

John A. Keel contributes an article titled "MYSTERY MEN FLASH GOVERNMENT CREDENTIALS," detailing how mysterious individuals, often dressed in Air Force uniforms or bearing impressive credentials, have been "silencing" UFO witnesses. Col. George P. Freeman, Pentagon spokesman for Project Bluebook, confirmed that these individuals were not connected with the Air Force. Cases are cited in Wanaque, New Jersey, where witnesses were told they had "hadn't seen anything." Another incident involved a man claiming to be from NORAD demanding original UFO pictures from Rex Heflin in California. Similar encounters are reported in Washington, Texas, Connecticut, and Long Island, New York.

Further reports include Joe Perry's experience in Michigan, where men posing as FBI agents seized a photo of a dome-shaped object. In Connecticut, a man claiming to represent a secret government agency questioned boys about a disc-shaped object. Freeman also commented on numerous reports of low-flying unmarked planes over areas where UFOs had been seen, stating that all Air Force planes are clearly marked and that the origin of these unmarked planes is unknown. He also noted that claims of Air Force helicopters maneuvering over Wanaque Reservoir after a UFO sighting were unsubstantiated.

Additional information lists UFO photographs taken at Newport, Rhode Island, and a "landing" reported from East Connersville, Indiana. Sightings and radar trackings were reported from various Air Force bases across the U.S. The article notes that most "radar" trackings of UFOs are classified under Air Force regulation 200-2, with servicemen forbidden to reveal their experiences under penalty of fines or prison terms. Civilian airlines have also reportedly forbidden their pilots from reporting UFO encounters.

Shifting Official Stances and Scientific Investigations

A February 14, 1967, AP story is discussed, which stated that UFO observations were increasing but were "no security threat." This report is contrasted with instances of Air Force pilots firing at UFOs and the CIA censoring UFO reports. The article highlights the US Government's approval of $600,000 for the University of Colorado to conduct a scientific investigation into UFO phenomena over two years. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, chief scientific consultant on UFOs to the Air Force, called for a scientific investigation and advised U Thant of the United Nations about the global scope of the UFO problem. The report indicates that over 11,000 UFO sightings were reported to the Air Force in 1966, with an estimated 10% of total sightings reaching official channels due to skepticism and ridicule.

UFO Activity and Potential Contact

An anonymous veteran UFO researcher with 20 years of experience stated that UFO activity is on the increase and should be placed on the UN agenda due to its worldwide nature. Reports from various locations in Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, and Texas are mentioned. The researcher notes that "HUMANOID BEINGS" have reportedly emerged from UFOs on hundreds of occasions worldwide over the past 20 years. Incidents include landings, chases, radar trackings, power failures, increased background radiation, and cases of hospitalization due to burns and injuries. The researcher asserts that water supplies, power systems, military resources, and space endeavors have been closely observed by UFOs globally. The researcher predicts that if the current trend continues, overt contact could be expected in the near future, possibly in 1967. This information is claimed to be documented in the researcher's files in Florida.

UFO Information Resources

The issue also features information on UFO research organizations and publications. The UFO Information Retrieval Center, Inc. in Maryland offers "THE REFERENCE FOR OUTSTANDING UFO SIGHTING REPORTS," a collection of 160 reports intended as a reference for further study. This publication includes a world-wide distribution of cases, reliability assessments, and is presented chronologically and cross-indexed.

A specific incident from April 11, 1964, in Homer, New York, involving USAF files, is detailed with a sketch depicting a "black cloud" turning vertical with smoke activity, followed by a sudden white trail and spiral smoke formation, and an object emitting light flashes and moving abruptly.

The Myth of Psychogeocentricity

A. E. Kozak's article, "THE MYTH OF PSYCHOGEOCENTRICITY," challenges the idea that Earth, or specifically humanity, is the center of the universe. Kozak argues that life is a product of its planetary environment and that the odds against alien life looking physically like humans are astronomical, given the vast number of potentially life-supporting planets with diverse atmospheric and temporal conditions. He notes that in 20 years of research, he encountered only one UFO case that could potentially involve a non-humanoid form. Kozak emphasizes that while serious ufologists have considered the possibility of humanoid crews, the prevalence of "quacks and publicity seekers" has clouded the issue. He concludes that UFO crews possess intelligence vastly superior to ours.

Gravity Research Foundation Awards

The issue announces the 1967 Awards for Essays on Gravity, offered by the Gravity Research Foundation. Five awards are available for essays on the nature, function, or control of gravity, with a word limit of 1500 words. The deadline for submissions is April 15, 1967. The article lists past winners of the $1000.00 First Award, dating back to 1953.

Letters to the Editor and Organization News

Several letters to the editor are included. Steven G. Barnett proposes the formation of a "SCIENTIFIC UNION of all UFO ORGANIZATIONS" to consolidate UFO data and publish an official journal. My Albert Haley suggests checking government and private patent offices for UFO-related inventions. Gene Duplantier of "Saucers, Space and Science" shares a humorous anecdote about spelling errors and expresses gratitude for company in imperfection. He also mentions Dorothy Thomas and her newsletter.

News from various UFO organizations is also featured. The Canadian Aerial Phenomena Investigations Committee (CAPIC) is accepting memberships. "THE RIDDLE OF THE FLYING SAUCERS" is advertised as a must-read publication. The Chicago's Organization on Aerial Phenomena (COAP) is collecting UFO sighting reports and publishing a newsletter called "SAUCER GRAPEVINE." Mr. Jack Robinson is compiling a Biographical Dictionary of Ufology.

Information is provided about "STARCRAFT," a new magazine featuring communications from "Space Brothers" received telepathically, and "SAUCER SCOOP," which offers beautiful 12x16 color reproductions of actual UFO sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the increasing prevalence of UFO sightings, the potential for extraterrestrial contact, and the perceived secrecy or obfuscation by government agencies. There is a strong undercurrent of scientific curiosity mixed with skepticism towards sensationalism, as seen in the discussions about artificial life and the nature of UFO crews. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging serious investigation, demanding concrete evidence, and questioning official narratives, while also acknowledging the public's fascination with the unknown. The inclusion of various organizations and publications suggests an effort to connect researchers and enthusiasts within the UFO community.

This document pertains to the "SAUCER SCOOP" magazine, identified by volume "20" and an issue date indicated as "20", likely from the 1970s. The publisher is SAUCER SCOOP, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. The original language of the publication is English.

Advertising and Subscription Information

The primary content of this document details the advertising rates and subscription information for SAUCER SCOOP magazine. Advertising rates are clearly listed as follows:

• $2 per quarter page
• $4 per half page
• $8 per full page

It is stipulated that all advertising fees must be paid either in advance or must accompany the ad copy. Advertisers are instructed to send their ad copy along with the payment. A crucial instruction is to ensure that the ZIP CODE number is inserted with the submission.

Subscription information is also provided, indicating that a package of "12 issues" is available for "$3.00". The publication is described as an "Information outlet".

Contact and Location Details

The contact address for SAUCER SCOOP is provided twice:

• SAUCER SCOOP, 6464 34th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33710.
• SAUCER SCOOP, 6464 34th Ave, No., St. Petersburg, Fla., 33710.

This confirms the location of the publication in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document's focus is purely on the business aspects of the magazine, specifically advertising and subscriptions. There is no content related to UFO sightings, theories, or investigations. The editorial stance, as inferred from this document, is that of a commercial enterprise seeking to generate revenue through advertising and subscriptions for its publication, "SAUCER SCOOP."