Saucer Scoop - vol 2 no 03

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: VOL. 2 NO. 3
Date: June 1967
Publisher: Saucer Scoop
Country: USA
Price: $3.00 for 12 issues

This issue of Saucer Scoop, dated June 1967, is a compilation of UFO sighting reports and related news from March 1967, primarily from the United States. The magazine serves as an information outlet, printing diverse viewpoints on the UFO phenomenon.

Scientific Union of U.F.O. Organizations

The issue details the formation and aims of the Scientific Union of U.F.O. Organizations, with Steven G. Barnett serving as the International President. The organization's constitution outlines membership criteria, which require organizations to be concerned with the UFO mystery and willing to abide by the constitution. Member organizations will not be required to send individual reports but must provide copies of their periodicals. The Union pledges to support struggling organizations with technical and other aid, though aid to non-members is possible but secondary. It also plans to act as a source for copying UFO material (at approximately 15 cents per page) and make available portions of the UNION'S JOURNAL and a list of lecturers on UFO topics.

The following individuals are thanked for their suggestions for the Union: Allen Greenfield, John Stevenson (UAPRO), Gary Lesley (UAPRO), Gary Pinnell (SIR), Rod Dyke (UFORC), Joan Whritenour (Saucer Scoop), Robert Brandt (Saucer Scoop), and Ron Calais (AOSUAP).
The Union is in the process of drafting its constitution and contacting further organizations, with membership to open soon.

"Saucer Scoop Exclusive" - Release from EUFOB

This section reports that Oklahoma Senator Mike Monroney has authorized the release of UFO files concerning a UFO sighting with injury. Tinker AFB officials admitted to having a file but refused to release it "WITHOUT ORDERS FROM THE PENTAGON." This statement is presented as strange, given the USAF's repeated disavowal of UFO cover-up claims. Senator Monroney, heading a powerful Senate Committee, stated the release order came from the Pentagon. The special investigator who procured these results is identified as Mr. Robert Stiff.

Editorial Comments

Joan and Ron Whritenour provide editorial comments. Ron Whritenour recounts an incident where a 'friend' who expressed curiosity about UFOs, and was shown files, was later recognized as an Air Force Officer by someone at a gathering at Mr. Scoop's home. The editor also mentions that she and her husband Ron have been busy constructing a new main office for S.S. (Saucer Scoop), creating a dedicated room. They announce their departure for a Congress in New York in early June, shortly after this issue is mailed. A book co-authored by Joan Whritenour and Brad Steiger, titled "Strangers from the Skies" (paperback title: "FLYING SAUCER HOSTILITY"), is expected to be released around the time of their New York visit. They also mention an upcoming magazine called "FLYING STUCER MENACE" which will feature photos by August C. Roberts.

UFO Sightings Reports (March 1967)

The issue is heavily populated with detailed reports of UFO sightings from various locations across the USA:

• Piggott, Arkansas (March 11-67): Don Coggin, an Arkansas State Trooper, reported a "flying saucer" 3 miles east of Piggott, glowing red, hovering for 3 minutes, and moving without sound. R.B. Cullen, a policeman, reported seeing typical domed-shaped saucers. Som Blackshare, his wife, and three children saw an unusual saucer near Rector that lit up the sky like 10,000 Christmas lights, appearing 100 ft. across and 200 ft. off the ground. Deputy Sherriff Lidell Jones chased one for 5 minutes. The staff writer and other newsmen observed an object that appeared to be a blinking red light of a plane, which then exposed a large circular white light and moved erratically.
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida (March 14-67): Judy Mathias, a student, captured an unusual object on film while taking night pictures. Professors were more inclined to accept it as a flying saucer than students. The original exposure was 1.5 minutes at 9:45 PM.
• Provo, Utah (March 14-67): W. Kent Wadsworth reported seeing a "fast moving, bright light" for 5-6 seconds, described as a bright, moving star that was self-luminous and moved from East to West.
• Lebanon, Ohio (March 20-67): Mrs. Robert W. Smith and her family saw a "round object" near the Wright-Patterson base, described as round and shining, almost as big as a house, with a bright white light that sometimes turned red, and had a halo around it.
• Tampa, Florida (March 22-67): City Council Chairman W. D. (Doug) West reported seeing two lights that followed his progress erratically and a single light that acted erratically.
• Utah Lake, Utah (March 23-67): Alan Willes saw a red and orange mixed light in a RECTANGLE shape that was self-luminous, appeared blurry around the edges, and faded out while traveling away at a slow speed initially, then appearing like a large jet.
• Piggott, Arkansas (March 24-67): Meteorologist Kenneth Bryan observed a "real, solid light" object that was about tree-top level, a half mile away, rounded with weak, twinkling lights, and jumped spasmodically on a northerly course.
• Wellington, Texas (March 25-67): S. Sgt. Johnny Ferguson and his family reported being chased by a UFO with a large, round light that approached their car and then pursued them for several miles.
• Mount Clemens, Michigan (March 26-67): AF investigators closely duplicated pictures taken by two youths showing a UFO. Dr. J. Allen Hynek stated that the ability to duplicate the picture "throws reasonable doubt on the sighting." The object was disc-shaped, 4 inches in diameter, painted gray.
• Redkey, Indiana (March 28-67): Two Troopers observed two objects "stuck together like two stars" fly over their post at high speed.
• Wanaque, N.J. (March 30-67): Sgt. Den Thompson reported an elusive UFO that was circular and surrounded by a bright light, hovering and moving up and down.
• Munroe Falls, Ohio (March 30-67): David Morris spotted a glowing "wedge or cone shaped" object in a wheat field. He then saw 4 or 5 "FIGURES" running across the road. His car struck one of the figures, which were glowing orangish-red. The encounter was followed by a cessation of similar sightings in the area.
• Gainesville, Florida (April 5-67): A UFO sighting reportedly touched off a full-scale "panty raid" at the University of Florida. Eglin AFB speculated the object was a weather balloon.

Board of Directors and Staff

The Board of Directors includes: Editor Joan Whritenour; Director of Photographic Research August C. Roberts; Director of Foreign Information Robert Stiff; Director West Coast Branch Kenneth Larson; Director Louisiana Branch Ronald Calais; Director Wisconsin Branch Gerald Volhard; Director Oklhol Branch Robert Stiff; Director Massachusetts Branch Joseph Moore.

Photographic Labs staff includes August C. Roberts, Ron Whritenour, and Joseph Lamy. Foreign Photographic Lab includes Alan K. Vezina. Research Labs include A. Roy Davis and Robert Von Brandt.
The Advisory Board consists of Mike Conner, Thomas V. Spinner, Donald J. Peters, Robert Stiff, Robert Barrett, Charles Grande, and S. Smerud.

New Reporters listed are: Thomas Gordon (Director- M.A.R.S.), Paul Matelis, Donald Johnson, Hazen Coon, and Ray Klotkowski.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across the United States in early 1967, the efforts to organize and share information among UFO research groups, and the persistent suspicion of government cover-ups, particularly involving the Pentagon. The editorial stance emphasizes presenting information from various sources and perspectives, as stated in their policy to "print all pertinent data relating to the UFO Field in general regardless of any Organizational affiliations" and to "present BOTH Sides of any controversial subjects."

Title: Scoop
Issue: April 1967
Volume: Vol. 1
Date: April 8, 1967
Publisher: Scoop
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of Scoop magazine delves into various aspects of ufology and unexplained phenomena, featuring reports of recent sightings, historical accounts, and theoretical discussions.

Florida UFO Sighting

The issue opens with a report from Miami, Florida, dated April 8, 1967, detailing a chaotic event at Crestview Elementary. During morning recess, children and teachers witnessed an object described as "Twilight Zone"-like, "The Invaders," and "outer Limits" all rolled into one. The object, appearing in a treetop, was described as oval-shaped with red lights and seemed to hover. Mrs. Virginia Martin, a 6th-grade teacher, initially paid little attention but then saw the object move towards the school, then away westward. Bob Apfal, a 4th-grade teacher, unequivocally called it a "FLYING SAUCER." The sighting was reportedly the second day the metallic object was observed near the school. Andy Cohen, a witness, described the objects as "LONG GIGARS. THEY WERE FLYING APART, ONE AT A TIME." The sightings were not limited to the school, as Mary Troesser also reported seeing a similar oval object with red lights over the trees.

South Hill, Virginia Incident

Another significant report comes from South Hill, Virginia, dated April 22, 1967. C. N. Crowder, manager of the Liobil Chemical Co. warehouse, claimed to have seen a UFO take off from a road around 9 PM. He described the object as having the appearance of a metal storage tank, about 12 feet in diameter, with legs. As he watched, a "tremendous burst of white-looking fire" erupted from the object, and it shot straight up into the air. The incident left a black, burned spot on the road. The report notes that "top level investigators," including AF UFO consultant J. Allen Hynek, were on the scene, and four half-inch wide holes were found around the burned spot, similar to those found in New Mexico. A spokesman from Ft. Eustis offered a possible explanation involving military helicopter exhaust flames, but the official explanation remained elusive.

Ancient Alien Connection

An article titled "America Celebrates...." marks the 20th anniversary of the Kenneth Arnold sighting of nine UFOs on June 24, 1947, near Mount Rainier, Washington. Arnold described the objects as flying "like a saucer would if you skipped it over the water," emitting "blue-white flashes." This section also highlights a report from a Tampa paper about "Radiation Baffles Scientists," noting a high radiation count in Hillsborough County, Florida, attributed to the radioactive element Cesium-137.

A more extensive piece delves into the past, discussing archaeologists exploring caves in the Bayan-Karaula Mountains on the border of China and Tibet. They discovered 716 ancient stone discs with heiroglyphs, dating back 12,000 years. These discs, described as having a spiral groove, are believed to contain the "oldest writing in China." The research was so significant that the Peking Academy of Pre-History banned its publication. The heiroglyphs, when deciphered, reportedly spoke of "Dropas" who "came down from the clouds in their gliders" and had peaceful intentions, with one heiroglyph expressing regret over the loss of their spaceship. The discs were found to contain a large amount of cobalt and other metals and vibrate unusually, suggesting they carried an electric charge. The article connects these findings to legends of small, gaunt, yellow-faced men coming from the clouds and mentions the discovery of human remains with huge craniums and underdeveloped skeletons in the caves.

Soviet UFO Theories

"THEORY AFTER 20 YEARS: OUTER SPACE BEINGS (Moscow)" presents the views of a Soviet scientist, F. Zigel, who claims Soviet radar screens have detected UFOs for 20 years. Zigel lists five possibilities for UFOs: 1) nonsense, 2) optical illusion, 3) secret military apparatus, 4) unknown natural phenomenon, and 5) spaceships from an advanced civilization. He favors the latter, citing the speed of UFOs. The article notes that the Soviet press, which previously ridiculed UFO reports as Cold War propaganda, is now reopening the issue for serious scientific study.

Life on Mars

"DOES LIFE EXIST ON MARS ???" by Hazen Coon explores the possibility of life on Mars. The article discusses the "lines" on Mars, referred to as canals, which are visible under optimal conditions and appear in photographs. These lines, some over 3,000 miles long, run from the Northern Ice Cap to the equator and are estimated to be 15 to 25 miles wide. The author questions who could have created such a system and suggests it might be vegetation on the sides of canals carrying water, or an engineering feat comparable to building super highways. The article notes that Mars has four seasons and that the lines appear in spring and summer, changing color in the fall, similar to dying vegetation.

Diophantes of Sirius

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to "DIOPHANTES OF SIRIUS 11, DESCRIBES THEIR SPACESHIPS." This section, presented as a response to reader requests for more information, describes advanced alien spacecraft. The Universe is depicted as an orderly system of magnetic vortices, and these spaceships manipulate magnetic forces for propulsion. The article details various sizes of vehicles, from 3-foot unmanned robot monitors to 10-mile long "ARKS" capable of carrying millions of passengers and thousands of smaller craft. The ships utilize "collector rings" to tap magnetic forces and employ "DEFENSE MAGNETIC BEAMS" for various functions, including heating, chilling, disintegrating, and altering thought patterns. The author expresses that humanity is not yet ready for such power, as it lacks the wisdom to control it.

Letters to the Editor

The "LETTERS TO THE EDITOR" section includes correspondence from readers. Mrs. R. J. Mailloux responds to Dr. Donald Menzel's "delusions" article, suggesting that extensive education in one field might lead to ignorance in others. Scott Wilson comments on an article about Icarus and a predicted "saucer landing in Miami." Ronald Calais, Director of A.O.S.U.A.P., praises the magazine for printing both sides of issues and expresses his intention to conduct an "Official Investigation" for a potential landing. The section also includes a note from the editor, J.W., about presenting different viewpoints.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents a pro-UFO and pro-extraterrestrial contact stance, encouraging readers to maintain an "OPEN MIND." It highlights sightings, ancient mysteries, and theoretical possibilities of alien life and technology. The editorial approach is to present diverse viewpoints, including skeptical ones, but the overall tone leans towards validating and exploring the unexplained. The magazine actively solicits reader feedback and encourages further investigation into these phenomena.

Title: Saucer Scoop
Issue Date: June 1967 (derived from cover date of June 28, 1967)
Publisher: Saucer Scoop
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of Saucer Scoop delves into the speculative possibilities of human habitation on Mars and presents various offerings and news related to UFO phenomena.

Living on Mars: A Hypothetical Scenario

The lead article, "Could you or I actually live on Mars?", examines the harsh realities of the Martian environment. It highlights that the Martian air is far too thin and lacks sufficient oxygen for unassisted human breathing. The author posits that without a pressurized suit, a human would instantly perish, being "blown into a few thousand pieces." This is attributed to the significant atmospheric pressure on Earth (approximately 15 pounds per square inch) which is balanced by internal body pressure, a balance that would be catastrophically disrupted on Mars.

To survive on Mars, a suit with internal pressure matching the Martian atmosphere would be essential. The article humorously suggests that Mars might be an ideal place for smokers trying to quit, as the lack of oxygen would prevent any fires, thus making smoking impossible. It then paints a picture of landing on Mars with a pressurized suit and breathing apparatus. The sun appears about two-thirds the size seen from Earth. Running in the suit feels effortless, with steps four times as long as on Earth. Jumping allows a person to leap 10 feet into the air, with a slower descent. Throwing rocks becomes remarkably easy, with a 50-pound weight from Earth feeling like only 19 pounds on Mars. As the day ends, temperatures drop significantly, from a noon high of 70° to 45° as the sun dips below the horizon.

The issue teases the next installment, "THE FIRST NIGHT ON MARS --- AND THE ARTIAN MOONS ---". A "SCOOP NOTE" directs readers to send comments and questions to Mr. Coon, who is noted as being extremely busy with lectures, with Saucer Scoop forwarding all mail.

UFO Offerings and Information

Flying Saucer Pictures: The magazine advertises beautifully illustrated, sharply detailed, full-color reproductions of classic UFO sightings. These unusual reproductions measure 12 by 16 inches and are offered as a perfect conversation piece for dens, rec rooms, or offices. A complete set of three giant-sized pictures is available for $2.00. They are to be sent to GALAXY RESEARCH, DEPT. 62, Detroit, Michigan.

Unidentified Flying Objects: An Historical Perspective: A complete text, including a bibliography, of a paper delivered to the Design Engineering Conference, sponsored by the Machine Design Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), is available. This paper was presented at the Hotel Americana in New York City on May 15, 1967. The text is priced at $1 postpaid in the USA and $2 postpaid to all foreign countries. Checks should be made payable to George W. Earley and sent to UFO PAPER, 9 Hiram Lane, Bloomfield, Connecticut.

UFO Newspaper Clippings for Trade: An individual named Albert Onori is offering UFO newspaper clippings dating from 1947-1967. He is looking to trade these for stamps and coin collections, reflex cameras, or any UFO or psychic books, magazines, photos, slides, or tapes. He also has a UFO album for sale. Replies are only given if a self-addressed stamped envelope is enclosed. Mr. Onori can be contacted at 70 Melwex St., Belleville, N. J. 07109.

Film Screenings: Dr. Frank E. Stranges is scheduled to screen his film "PHENOMENA 7.7" in Florida. Screenings are planned for May 24th at Rollins College in Winter Park, and on May 24th and 25th at the Medical Center Auditorium at the University in Gainesville. Another screening is scheduled for May 29th at a college in Tampa. The publication wishes Dr. Stranges well and notes that attendees at the Congress in NYC will also have an opportunity to see him and the film.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes interest in UFO phenomena and space exploration, particularly focusing on Mars. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement with the subject matter, offering resources for enthusiasts such as photographs, historical documents, and opportunities for exchange (like the newspaper clipping trade). There is a clear effort to connect readers with ongoing events and individuals in the UFO community, such as Mr. Coon, Dr. Stranges, and the World Wide Watch initiative for "Flying Saucers Week."