Saucer Scoop - vol 2 no 08

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: Vol. 2, No. 8
Date: November 1967 (indicated by 'NOU' and context)
Publisher: SPACE AGE PRESS
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Price: $3.00 for 12 issues (monthly basis)

SCOOP SNOOPS!

This section compiles various UFO-related reports and anecdotes. One report from August 15th details an investigation at a Royal Air Force establishment in Maidstone, Kent, England, involving a blinding flash of light, a torn metal fence, footprints, and signs of severe burning. A DC6 crew reported a mystery object shaped like an ice-cream cone near their plane, stating it was not a balloon or aircraft.

Another report from Brazil mentions 'BIG, GREEN MEN' described as over 6 ft. tall, wearing tight green clothes, and using breathing apparatus. Dr. Willy Ley, a noted author, is quoted as finding it hard to believe that extraterrestrial races are visiting Earth, despite acknowledging the possibility of intelligent races in space.

The publication warns about 'Orange-red discs' being released if coast fault lines become 'Danger areas,' implying a connection to UFO activity. It also mentions 'Energy discs' in greens, violets, and blues being released into the atmosphere.

A peculiar report describes a UFO with 'WHISKERS,' resembling a cat, but later clarified as a lion-like mane. Eyewitnesses reportedly saw this object in Florida. The magazine also touches on the concept of 'Spaceman-doubles' sent by extraterrestrials to take human places, raising concerns about identity and replacement.

Scoop appreciates reader contributions and mentions receiving numerous letters. It announces the potential issuance of 'Snooper cards' for readers.

EDITORIAL COMMENTS: "PSYWAR II"

The editorial presents a fictionalized scenario of a visitor being taken aboard a sleek spacecraft in a desert, experiencing a simulated tour of Earth's wonders and a utopian 'out-there' society. The narrative questions the reality of this experience, suggesting it could be a 'front' or a movie set, and probes whether the 'spacepeople' were genuine extraterrestrials or part of a manufactured encounter.

It posits that some early UFO contacts might have been 'reality,' but later implications suggest that not all contacts are extraterrestrial. The editorial raises the possibility that these manufactured contacts could be a form of conditioning to 'acquaint' the public with the idea of actual alien contact. The central question posed is 'Who is THEY?' and invites solutions from readers.

News and Reports

UFO Probe Study Ending: Dr. Edward Condon, head of the U.S. Air Force's UFO study at the University of Colorado, is quoted as being 'almost inclined to think such studies ought to be discontinued' unless a new approach is found, citing the difficulty of reports not coming in soon enough.

Alien Missile Attacks Vehicle (New York, July 17, 1967): A resident reported her car stalled and attacked by a shiny black object the size of a softball north of Millerton. The object hit the windshield, bounced away, caused the headlights to go out, and the car to stall. The driver reported a bright light and then found herself driving in the opposite direction.

UFO Story Verified by Hypnosis (New York, September 19): Mrs. Emma Funk reportedly verified her story about the alien missile under hypnosis. She described a black object with a blue corona coming over her car's hood. Under hypnosis, she stated 'they' turned her car around and struck her with a rod. This event was filmed by the BBC for a news special.

DISSENTER-DISINTER MAGAZINE: This publication is mentioned, linking UFO suppression to totalitarian tendencies in government and religious groups, censorship, and unbalanced sex laws.

Sharon, Pennsylvania (September 7, 1967): Numerous residents reported a UFO sighting during a power failure. The object was described as white and seeming to disintegrate, but not a meteorite. A crowd gathered.

Sarasota, Florida (September 9-10-14-15, 1967): Scoop Reporter Mrs. June Bartholomew reported numerous sightings of bright, star-like objects, not satellites, with erratic motions.

North Hampton, Ohio (September 9, 1967): A teacher experienced car trouble and observed a football-shaped object hovering over trees, glowing orange with white pin-points of light. The object bobbed and shot straight up.

Akron, Ohio (September 11, 1967): Reports from the Killian Road area described a triangular object with a glowing red point and white rear corners. Over Portage Lakes, a 'Flying Wing' type of object was seen, along with a triangular object moving low and glowing red and white.

Marquette, Michigan (September 10, 1967): Police observed UFOs over Lake Superior for several mornings. Four mysterious objects, two silver-blue and two gold, were seen moving at high speed in erratic patterns.

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania (September 13, 1967): A huge, lighted saucer hovered over the town. Later, women witnessed the landing of a saucer that had been hovering above their car, causing them fright.

Detroit, Michigan (September 15, 1967): A bright object was seen keeping pace with an Air Force jet, appearing to slow down and then catch up.

Varysburg, Wyoming (September 16, 1967): Two objects were sighted, one high and one lower, giving off flashing blue and red lights, described as 'pretty strange looking.'

Paterson, New Jersey (September 17, 1967): An airline employee reported sighting a UFO traveling northeast, described as 'slowing like a star of the first magnitude.'

Winsted, Connecticut (September 18, 1967): Two 14-year-old girls reported seeing a bright light, the size of a Volkswagen, dancing up and down. They heard noises and saw three figures, about 5 ft. tall, described as dark and of the same shape all over, standing beside a mailbox.

Hawthorne, California (September 25): The Air Force planned to examine a meteor-like 'thing' that landed on a doorstep, described as the size of a cantaloupe, weighing about 3 lbs, and porous like lava or sponge.

Los Angeles, California (October 7): Police officer Joseph Glaridge photographed an unidentified flying object from a helicopter. It was described as a circular balloon, about a foot in diameter and 5 ft. long, with shiny aluminum sheets hanging from it. Two other objects were believed to be higher up and out of sight.

THE EARTH IS YOUR SPACESHIP - BY Nat Dring

This section reviews a book by Nat Dring, a geologist who proposes that humans originated from another planet. The book suggests Cro-Magnon man had superior development and posits that Earth's rotation changed due to the Moon, causing a deluge. It predicts Earth's potential destruction by Halley's Comet in 1986 and suggests extraterrestrial 'cousins' might be observing us.

Mail Order

Information is provided for ordering the book 'THE EARTH IS YOUR SPACESHIP' in hardcover ($2.95) and paperback ($1.89) from SPACE AGE PRESS.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Saucer Scoop include a wide array of UFO sightings from various locations, descriptions of unusual aerial objects, and reports of potential alien encounters. The magazine actively solicits and publishes reader reports, acting as a clearinghouse for UFO data. There is a strong undercurrent of questioning the official narrative and exploring alternative explanations, including the possibility of psychological operations or manufactured contacts ('PSYWAR II'). The editorial stance appears to be open-minded, encouraging investigation into all aspects of the UFO phenomenon, regardless of affiliation, and presenting multiple viewpoints. The publication also highlights the potential for extraterrestrial influence on human history and future events.

This issue of Saucer Scoop, identified as Number 4, is a publication focused on UFO phenomena, investigations, and related topics. It includes an open letter, investigative reports, and letters to the editor, covering a range of subjects from alleged government cover-ups to scientific studies of space phenomena.

Open Letter to All UFO Researchers by John A. Keel

John A. Keel's open letter introduces the 'Men in Black' (MIB) as the intelligence arm of a large, possibly hostile group. Their primary objective is to dissuade individuals who have been contacted by other groups from continuing these contacts. The MIB employ stern warnings and threats, which can escalate to deliberate attempts on the 'contactee's' life, such as near auto collisions or staged gas leaks. Those who are not deterred are subjected to 'brainwashing' techniques, often involving drugs or hypnotic methods, resulting in amnesia, nausea, and a black eye upon release. Some 'contactees' who persist in contact with other groups eventually disappear, sometimes becoming involved in elaborate legal frameups. Keel notes that many 'silent contactees' have no trouble with the MIB, as they are not important to the genetic experiments conducted by UFO groups. The MIB are also described as professional terrorists who harass UFO researchers to suppress evidence and suppress information that might reveal too much truth. They also interview witnesses to determine if they are potential 'contactees' or involved in genetic experimentation without their knowledge.

Keel states that certain UFO groups attempting large-scale contact pose a threat to the MIB's group, necessitating an escalation of MIB activities. He likens this to 'escalation' in Vietnam, with at least twelve UFO groups caught up in this conflict, all risking discovery. As discovery risks multiply, MIB activities must increase proportionally. No UFO groups currently desire open contact. Keel describes the situation as a 'vicious merry-go-round' where contacts are made and suppressed on a large scale, with information being gained and lost rapidly. He points out the irony that law enforcement and government agencies do not associate black cars, kidnappers, amnesia victims, and black eyes with UFO phenomena. Newspapers also tend to ignore these cases, especially when children are involved. Keel concludes that the responsibility falls on private civilian investigators to collect and collate details, as official agencies are unwilling or unable to cope. He urges a shift in attention from UFO vehicles to their occupants, stating the menace is on the ground and spreading like a disease. The office welcomes reports concerning MIB and related happenings, promising confidentiality and the establishment of a central investigating body to collate reports and take action.

International Dateline: Colorado!!!!! by Robert Stiff

Robert Stiff reports on the UFO-connected slaughter of a horse in Alamosa, Colorado, framing it as a case of government cover-up. He criticizes the 'hush-hush Top Secret' treatment of UFO reports. Initially, information about indentations, circular depressions, and high radioactivity was released, but the Air Force later offered an 'official explanation' that lightning killed the horse. However, an official autopsy report ruled out nature as the culprit, noting the 'unexplainable' absence of organs and fluid. Stiff argues that lightning cannot strip a body of skin, dismember it, wrap flesh in skin, coat it with a substance that burns human flesh, and leave behind exhaust marks and circles with high radioactivity. He also recounts a news release stating the original autopsy doctor had 'made a mistake' regarding the absence of organs and fluids. Stiff dismisses this, asserting that in a witnessed autopsy, such mistakes are impossible, especially concerning organs as large as those in a horse. He calls this a denial and a fraud.

Stiff further discusses a statement by another vet from Colorado University who found 'nothing unusual' about the horse's death, which Stiff labels a tactic by debunkers to deny specific items out of context. He questions how a razor-sharp incision could be from a mountain lion and how a huge indentation could be from a bird. He expresses disgust at the government's deliberate distortion and confusion of matters to keep the truth unknown. Stiff announces that the International UFO Bureau, acting as the Special Investigations Division of Saucer Scoop, plans to send an investigative team to Colorado to disclose facts and information. He and editor Joan Whritenour believe UFOs pose a threat to human life, drawing a parallel to the agony of humans subjected to similar information-gathering means as the animal experienced. He questions the government's right to hide facts that could prevent needless slaughter by 'UN-emotional beings'.

Did UFO Do Snippy in (Or- Did Snip get Snoopy?)

This article details the mysterious demise of Snippy the horse in Alamosa, Colorado, linking it to UFOs. It mentions reports of orange-red, ring-shaped objects flying faster than jets, and an amateur painter in southwest Colorado being visited by a man claiming to be 'not of this universe'. Reports of UFO sightings in the San Luis Valley are common, including sightings of eight UFOs, a football-shaped object, and a cigar-shaped craft. The autopsy on Snippy revealed empty abdominal, brain, and spinal cavities, with the pathologist stating it was 'definitely NOT killed by lightning'. The flesh had been stripped from the horse's neck and head, leaving only bones. Circular exhaust marks and indentations were found in the area. Samples taken from the horse and an object found by Mrs. Lewis showed abnormal radiation. A scoopnote adds that the carcass was not unduly decomposed, nor was it smelly, and vultures did not attack it, which is considered abnormal for the region. A plastic bag containing a 'greenish fluid' was also found.

Experts Study Radio Signals from Space

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology physicist, Alan H. Barrett, reported on mysterious radio signals coming from space that possess properties characteristic of messages from other worlds. These signals are intense, sharply tuned, issue from restricted regions, and have electric and magnetic fields in an orderly array. While not claiming the radiation is interstellar signalling, Barrett views the observation as 'suggestive'. The signals, generated by hydroxyl radicals, are not well accounted for by standard theory, but scientists suggest they are precisely what would be required to carry intelligible messages economically over vast interstellar distances. Barrett was part of the group that discovered hydroxyl radicals in space in 1963, paving the way for increased observation and speculation about a potential interstellar communications network.

?????GARLIC FOR MARS?????

A scientist, plant physiologist Sanford M. Siegel of the University of Hawaii, reported new evidence suggesting the possibility of life on other planets or the transplantation of life from Earth. He raised garden beans and cucumbers in atmospheres with as little as one percent oxygen. Onion and garlic seeds germinated in atmospheres containing 50 percent or more of ammonia gas, a component thought to be present in planets like Jupiter. Some plants showed increased resistance to cold in nearly oxygen-free atmospheres. The article concludes that while the leap from green plants to 'little green men with antennae' is large, there may be more surprises awaiting us in outer space than current technology dreams of.

The Universal Language Keys

This section presents a list of 26 'keys' or concepts, labeled A through Z, with associated terms and phrases. These keys appear to be a system for understanding or translating concepts, possibly related to UFOs or consciousness, with terms like 'motion', 'energy', 'action', 'progression', 'change', 'response proclivity', 'effect', 'power', 'activity', and 'creativity'.

Gravity Breakthrough

Joseph Weber, a University of Maryland scientist, is using a ton-and-a-half aluminum cylinder as an antenna to search for gravitational waves believed to be streaming from space. He may have already detected them. The cylinder is designed to respond to the passage of gravitational waves, similar to how radio and television antennas respond to electromagnetic waves. Weber's design allows even the feeble force of a gravitational wave to make the cylinder vibrate, with these vibrations magnified and recorded on a chart. He has observed occasional large peaks that he believes may record the arrival of powerful gravitational waves, possibly generated by cosmic events like the collapse of a giant star. Plans are underway to set up another detector near Chicago, and simultaneous strong vibrations at both sites would rule out other causes.

Letters to the Editor

Colman Vonkeviczky writes to Joan, expressing his belief that he should be the most authorized person in the UN-UFO affair. He claims his repeated memorandum to the Secretary General on Feb. 1, 1966, led to his 'instant removal' from the Secretariat. He states that his global UFO analysis and Space Law proposal were valued by the Secretary General and the Cabinet, resulting in a decision to organize an analytic group under his supervision. However, he alleges that the USA government torpedoed the international research, ordered his layoff, and established a 'national Colorado Project' to quiet the UN Cabinet. He recounts a conversation with Mr. John Robinson and his assistant, where he stated that Professor Dr. J. E. McDonald would not ruin his reputation by not explaining the truth. Robinson reportedly corrected him, stating that U Thant did not compare his statement with the war in Vietnam but rather that UFOs are a significant problem facing the UN. Vonkeviczky believes his understanding of the 'cabinet letter' was misunderstood, particularly the word 'inaccurate'. He identifies himself as the head speaker of the 7th International World Congress of UFO Researchers, issuing 'Project G', and has been invited to several European cities to inform authorized bodies about the project.

Guide Lines for Space Contact

This section, attributed to Myron of the Astar Command, provides guidelines for space contact. It advises against initiating contact, stating that Space People can contact individuals at any time and place. It emphasizes spiritual preparation, not through orthodox religion, but through conscious attunement to the highest and most beautiful within oneself, and engaging in work that brings upliftment, peace, and inner joy. Individuals are to live each day in Service to the Creator, as Space People know them by their works and aura. It also advises living each day as if it were the last, collecting mental baggage, and gathering dreams and desires of service to God and man. Negation breeds fear and doubt, and spiritual understanding is key to all UFO activity. The Earth is described as a battleground where Forces of Evil employ ships of great size and beauty, similar to Christ Forces. Unprepared Earthlings seeking contact are warned to do so without knowledge of how to set up a positive Force Field. Negative Forces can and do abduct people and animals, using samples for 'hideous purposes'. A scoopnote indicates that DSRA is an old and well-established organization and one of the first in the field.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes themes of government secrecy and cover-ups regarding UFO phenomena, particularly through the actions of the 'Men in Black' (MIB). There is a clear stance that UFOs and their occupants pose a potential threat to humanity, and that knowledge of the truth is being deliberately withheld from the public. The publication promotes the idea that private investigators and researchers are essential for uncovering and disseminating this suppressed information. The editorial stance is one of urgency and a call to action, urging collaboration among researchers to 'do something about the situation' and to counter the forces that seek to keep the truth hidden. There's also an undercurrent of concern about the financial viability of UFO publications and the influence of 'powers that be' in silencing such endeavors.

This document is a collection of articles and reprinted material from "The Stars and Stripes," focusing on the topic of flying saucers and UFOs. The primary question posed to readers and military personnel is whether they believe in their existence. The issue includes personal opinions, eyewitness accounts, and discussions of scientific and governmental involvement with the phenomenon. The publication date appears to be around September 1967, based on references to events and publications.

Belief in Flying Saucers: A Public Opinion Poll

The main feature is a compilation of responses to the question, "Do you believe in Flying Saucers?" from various individuals, including military personnel stationed around the world.

• Cpl. Richard O'Regan from Futema, Okinawa, expresses a firm "Yes," finding it "ridiculous to think that only our planet is capable of sustaining life or building ships that could fly from one planet to another."
• Airman 1.C. R. F. Alexander from Clark AFB, states, "In a way, yes. But I don't know why any other form of intelligent life would want to watch us - unless maybe they like the looks of our women."
• Airman 1.C. Paul H. Bird from Tachikawa AFB, suggests, "I think they ought to spend a little more money and look into this further."
• Lt. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Commander, 13th Air Force, offers a more skeptical official perspective: "I don't believe there are any flying saucers that come from space to visit the earth. The U.S. Air Force has examined every possibility and they have not been able to find any concrete evidence at all - that flying saucers exist."
• Airman 2.C. Dill Fender from Clark AB, believes, "I think there are flying saucers from other planets and possibly from our own planets that our government is working on, or the Russians are working on, that we don't know about."
• Pfc. David B. Shetterly from Ft. Buckner, Okinawa, recounts a personal sighting in Indiana during the summer of 1965: "The object moved irregularly and then got so bright we could hardly look at it and disappeared in thin air."
• Airman 1.C. James E. Blair from Anderson AFB-Guam, expresses a cautious stance: "I wouldn't say I don't believe in them. However, I don't think I would go aboard one of them if I did see one and was asked."
• Seaman Michael L. Beuilacqua from Naval Communication Station Guam, notes a "credibility gap," stating, "No one has yet proved conclusively that they don't exist."
• Miss Janice Osthus, Special Services, Korea, takes an open-minded approach: "I have to be open-minded about the whole thing. There are many reasons other intelligent beings might want to investigate earth."
• Spec.4 Robert McGarvey from Korea, is a "die-hard" skeptic, humorously stating, "I'm from Missouri - Show me a flying saucer and I'll believe it."

Photographing UFOs: A Scientific Endeavor

An article titled "PHOTOGRAPHING UFOs ALI OF SUM AIDE" discusses efforts to obtain photographic evidence of UFOs. The Springfield Science Museum is collaborating with a Boston laboratory specializing in science photography and optical technology. Richard Hoagland, assistant curator, explains that they are the only museum in the world assisting in this project. They are using a special photographic film with a tremendous latitude (100 million to one) that can produce detailed photographs of phenomena like nuclear fireballs or craters. This film can be used in ordinary cameras and is sensitive enough to capture faint details. The goal is to obtain a photograph or series of photographs of an object witnessed by at least two persons other than the photographer. The article also mentions a note from Mr. George Earley of Bloomfield, Conn., who is working with Hoagland and hopes to get photographic evidence.

UFO Reports and Incidents

Another section, "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BY GEORGE FAWCETT," details UFO sightings in Florida. It mentions numerous sightings over various locations in Florida since August, with a particularly detailed account from Sanford on September 28. Four adult eyewitnesses reported a "weird object" that was round, about 38 feet in diameter, with a dozen flashing lights, flying at tree-top level. It was observed for about 5 minutes, gave off bright lights, and moved slowly eastward towards the Atlantic Ocean. The report notes that "Flying Saucer reports were in large numbers worldwide in recent months and over 80 reports have been logged in Florida alone since January 1 of this year."

A "SCOOP SPECIAL REPORT" section includes quotes that are compared to the circumstances surrounding the deaths of astronauts. One quote describes a plane disintegrating in mid-air, while another, attributed to the death of Captain Thomas Mantell (who was chasing Venus), and Astronaut Clifton C. Williams, describes a plane plunging to earth and disintegrating. The report questions whether these incidents are related to UFOs or other phenomena, hinting at a cover-up or unexplained circumstances, and suggests that the Navy has also lost planes over northern Florida.

Scoop Snoops II: Bulletins and Observations

"SCOOP SNOOPS II" provides a bulletin from the "Scoop War Department" stating that the U.S.S. Fremont recently fired at a UFO that was tracked by radar and sonar, coming within 50 yards of the vessel. It suggests the UFO may have been underwater. The section also mentions "telephone troubles," "mailitis," and "scaring off of staff" among UFO researchers, hinting at possible harassment. It notes that recent denials of UFO existence are common, especially after tragedies. A specific case is mentioned where a crescent-shaped object photographed in Ohio revealed three lights, but observers only saw an object, not three lights, suggesting the camera captured more than the human eye could see. The lights were triangular in shape.

Another report describes a "giant" figure, about 7 feet tall, seen taking enormous strides across a lake in Oregon, carrying what appeared to be a man. Other reports mention "man-animals" and a "damnedest" whistling scream. The descriptions are said to match a "classic" type: hairy, huge, and horrible.

Publications and Resources

Several publications and resources related to UFOs and the paranormal are advertised:

• Library of Congress: An annotated bibliography of world literature on unidentified flying objects (1947-66) is mentioned, sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and supplementing a University of Colorado study.
• Bible Prophecy: A pamphlet titled "WHAT DO FLYING SAUCERS MEAN IN TERMS OF BIBLE PROPHECY? ??ARE THE LATTER DAYS HERE??" is offered for 25 cents.
• T. Lobsang Rampa: An author of books on Ancient Wisdom and Occult Mysteries is featured, with his voice now available on sound recordings, including "Tibetan Temple Bells." His work discusses prayer and occult reasons for power. Price: $5.95.
• The Midwestern UFO Reporter: Advertised as "THE ONLY UFO NEWSPAPER," sample copies are 20 cents.
• The New Cosmic Star: A monthly newspaper reporting on Psychic Phenomena, E*S*P*, Metaphysics, and New Age Philosophies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the belief in flying saucers and UFOs, the nature of evidence, scientific investigation, and potential government secrecy or cover-ups. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various viewpoints from skepticism to firm belief, and highlighting ongoing efforts to gather evidence, particularly photographic. The inclusion of personal anecdotes, official statements, and reports of sightings suggests an effort to cover the breadth of the UFO phenomenon as perceived by the public and military at the time. The connection to biblical prophecy and the mention of potential harassment of researchers indicate a broader interest in the unexplained and its implications.