Saucer Scoop - vol 3 no 01

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: Vol. 3, No. 1
Date: April Issue (1968)
Publisher: SAUCER SCOOP
Country: USA
Price: $3.00

This issue of SAUCER SCOOP, dated April 1968, is a monthly publication focused on unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It features a collection of reports, news, and commentary from the UFO research community.

Scoop Snoops!!

The "Scoop Snoops" section highlights recent developments and rumors in the UFO field. It notes personnel changes at the University of Colorado's UFO project, with Dr. Roy Craig taking over and Drs. D. A. Saunders and N.E. Levine no longer on staff. The Condon Committee's report is expected by September 30th, but it is unclear when the public will receive it. The section also mentions carvings of 'human beings' with strange heads found in the Sahara Desert, dated to 6,000 BC, and a new 'YETI' story from San Jose. Fawcett statistics for 1967 are presented, including 9 power failures, 27 occupant reports, 35 pilot chases, 89 landings, and 62 photos taken. Otto Binder's "Our Space Age" featured SAUCER SCOOP sightings, with data supplied by West Coast Director Kenneth Larson. A "Full Course of Instruction in UFO's" is offered at Wesleyan University. The section concludes with a note on producing sound with flames and a rumor about Maj. Quintanilla being replaced.

Editorial Comments

The editor shares her experience of filming a television series hosted by Dr. Frank E. Stranges in Chicago. She describes it as a "tremendous experience" and a fantastic opportunity to reach millions with the "TRUTH of the 'saucer' enigma." The first program featured Lt. Col. Harry Strand, Base Commander of the Air National Guard from Inkster, Michigan, who is commended for his courage in discussing his experiences with UFOs. The editor also mentions meeting Mr. Brad Steiger and his wife, Marilyn, in Chicago. The program was filmed in color at WMAQ-TV Channel 5. The editor believes this series offers ufology a chance to present its findings, challenging those who have tried to "cover up" information for 20 years. Dr. Stranges is quoted as believing it's time to "stop glorifying 'organizations' and to start giving the individual investigator and researcher the opportunity to voice their own opinions." The editor expresses gratitude to all involved in the production.

UFO Sightings and Reports

Livingstone, Ontario, Canada (November 5, 1967): Terry Goodmurphy and Steven Grexton reported seeing an orange glow that took definite shape, hovered, and then ascended rapidly. The incident is linked to the death of a horse named Susie, found with a cut neck, while another horse, Fury, also had a cut on its neck.

Camarillo, California, USA (January 15, 1968): Universal Pictures inadvertently filmed a UFO during the production of "A Man Called Gannon." Director James Goldstone and his staff were surprised to see an unidentified object sweep across the screen. The object was verified as not being dirt or an artificial mark, and it disappeared from view behind actor Tony Franciosa's head before reappearing and exiting the screen. The occurrence was reported to Colonel Herb Wurth of the Air Force's "Project Blue Book."

New York, USA (Date not specified, but likely late 1967/early 1968): A woman reported that her car was stopped by alien beings who communicated with her, even predicting a friend's death in an auto accident, which later proved true. Investigators from EPIC described the event as similar to "Interrupted Journey."

New York, USA (December 21, 1967): An Ithaca-area woman told William Donovan of the Aerial Investigation and Research Corp. that her car was pulled off the road by a round disc. She heard a chorus of voices and saw a large disc hovering at the height of a telephone pole, illuminating her car with a blood-red color. The object was described as domed-elliptical with square red and green windows. The voices reportedly told her son he would not remember the event.

Pennsylvania, USA (January 27, 1968): Four residents driving near Cannonsburg reported seeing a saucer-shaped object, about 1,000 feet up, with flashing green, white, and red lights. The object streaked across the highway, hovered, and was joined by another similar craft. One then headed north, while the other shot up into the atmosphere.

Greece (July 7, 1967): Two eerie, luminous objects were sighted over Eleia, moving brilliantly, noiselessly, and swiftly. An hour earlier, a similar object was seen moving at great speed from south to north near Pyrgos.

Salonica, Greece (July 9, 1967): Demetrius Hadjinikolaou claimed to have seen an enormous flying saucer, described as an upside-down hat with a diameter of 50 meters, moving slowly and silently from Mikra Airport towards Hostiati.

UFO Victory and Publications

"UFO VICTORY" is introduced as a new research organization and bi-monthly bulletin, with the editor having 8 years of research experience. The editor is also offering a soft-cover book, "VICTORY MATHEMATICS," priced at $2.50, which concerns significant UFO reports from the past 70 years of American history. The bulletin price is also $2.50 for 6 issues yearly.

Clevcon 68

Announcing the 5th Annual "Congress of Scientific Ufologists Convention" to be held June 21-23 in Cleveland, Ohio, co-sponsored by the United Aerial Phenomena Agency (UAPA) and the Cleveland Aerial Phenomena Investigations Club (CAPIC). Over 30 organizations are expected to attend. The event will feature slides, lectures, movies, and personalities from the UFO field.

Other News and Notes

U.S. Asks Soviet Help on UFO Project: Dr. Edward Condon, director of an Air Force-financed UFO investigation, appealed to Soviet scientists for cooperation. The appeal was relayed by the National Academy of Sciences, but no answer has been received yet.

UFO Firings Called No Threat to Probe: Two staff members, David R. Saunders and Norman Levine, were fired from the University of Colorado group due to "incompetence." Project coordinator Robert J. Low stated this would not retard the project.

Scoopnote: The publication thanks new friends overseas from Mexico, Chile, Brazil, and Argentina, whose reports will appear in future issues.

UFO Car Chases (1967) and UFO Photos Taken

This section provides extensive lists of UFO car chases reported in 1967 (49 incidents) and UFO photos taken in various locations from January to September. The data is compiled by George Fawcett.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include ongoing government and scientific investigations into UFOs (Condon Committee, Project Blue Book), international sightings, the personal experiences of witnesses, and the promotion of independent research and information sharing. The editorial stance, as expressed by Dr. Stranges and the editor, emphasizes the importance of individual investigators and the need to present the "truth" about the UFO enigma, moving beyond solely relying on "organizations."

This issue of "Saucer Scoop" from March, published in the USA, focuses on a variety of UFO-related topics, including personal accounts, historical incidents, and speculative theories. The cover headline, "WHAT PRICE SILENCE?" by Brad Steiger, sets a tone of intrigue and potential danger associated with UFO research.

Article: "WHAT PRICE SILENCE?" by Brad Steiger

Brad Steiger recounts a disturbing experience involving a traveling salesman friend who is a skeptic of UFOs. The friend calls Steiger from a town experiencing a "saucer flap," where locals, including police, accept UFO sightings as commonplace. The friend initially dismisses it as a joke but becomes intrigued after interviewing townspeople and farmers, noting the high intelligence of the witnesses. He stays to investigate further, but Steiger becomes concerned for his friend's safety. The friend is later revealed to have been in town for nearly a week, and after obtaining a metal specimen from a farmer who saw a UFO land, he is confronted by two men who demand the specimen, implying serious consequences if he refuses, citing the good of his family, country, and world.

Article: "THE LITTLE GREEN MEN" (Reprint from SPACE LINK)

This section reprints a story from Luumaki, Finland, in 1965, concerning an encounter with a small, man-like being. The eye-witnesses, referred to as A and B, describe a being about 3 feet tall with a carrot-red face and green, skin-tight apparel. The being tottered at first but then walked with firm steps before disappearing. The comment by Lionel Beer notes the similarity to folklore and the witnesses' delayed recall, questioning if hypnotic influence affects witnesses.

Article: "INTERNATIONAL DATELINE" by Robert Stiff

Robert Stiff, Director of the International UFO Bureau (IUFOB), announces the launch of "UFO ANALYSIS REPORT," a bi-monthly magazine resulting from a merger between IUFOB and "SAUCER SCOOP." He explains that this merger aims to present all sides of the UFO question and produce better results through joint efforts. A free copy of the "UFO ANALYSIS REPORT" is offered to those writing to the IUFOB. The section also includes a "DANISH REPORT" from Willy Olsen, detailing a sighting on October 25, 1957, where a 'mothership' with two yellow 'saucers' was observed, and the car's interior light mysteriously turned on and off.

Article: "UFO'S SECRET TEST VEHICLES?" by Ronald Jos. Pelger

This article examines two incidents: Lonnie Zamora's 1964 sighting in Socorro, New Mexico, of a "gee-shaped" object with two humanoid figures, and Eddie Laxton's 1966 encounter with a torpedo-shaped object near the Texas-Oklahoma border. The author questions whether these UFOs are secret US devices, possibly test vehicles, given their proximity to government bases like White Sands Proving Grounds and Sheppard Air Force Base. The article suggests that the government might be experimenting with gravitational field propulsion theories.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

This section features correspondence from readers. Mrs. R. J. Mailloux praises the publication, Michael Clark notes his uncle's newfound belief in UFOs, and Gary Lesley commends the factual accuracy of the articles. Several readers, including A. Vezina, R. E. Dickhoff PhD, A. Greenfield, A. Laprade, A. Capparella, and F. E. Stranges, provide positive feedback on specific "Saucer Scoop" articles. Kurt Glemser contributes historical UFO sighting data, including a 1461 AD sighting in Arras, France, and reports from 1917 (Fatima), 1931-1935 (Mt. Everest), and WWI ("White Cavalry"). J. W. thanks the writers for their contributions.

Article: "A Buddhist Viewpoint on UFO'S" (Scoopnote furnished by The Sungma Tenzing Lama Dickhoff)

This piece discusses an article from "Buddhist World" by Bhadanta Bhikkhu Kassapa, offering a Buddhist perspective on UFOs. The author agrees that Buddhism acknowledges other worlds and beings ('Devas,' 'Sakkavala') but questions if the photographed objects are solely 'Devas.' The possibility that 'Flying Saucers' or 'Space Ships' might originate from other continents or worlds mentioned in Buddhist texts, such as 'Naga's' in the 'Under-World,' is explored. The article suggests that these beings or phenomena could be 'Devas' observing us or advanced 'space-ships.' However, it concludes that worrying about UFOs does not aid in attaining Nibbana.

Article: "New Theology For Space?" by Mary Ann Simmons

Mary Ann Simmons explores the theological questions raised by space exploration, referencing Soviet cosmonaut Gherman S. Titov's statement about not seeing God in space. The article discusses theories about heaven's location, including spiritual states or other planets like Saturn. It highlights the pressing theological questions concerning encounters with intelligent beings on other planets, as posed by Rev. Paul Hartford and Rev. John W. Thomas. The piece suggests that space exploration is part of God's plan and that humanity must consider its behavior on other planets, drawing a parallel to historical conquests. It concludes that space theology is currently speculative but will require answers as space exploration progresses.

Article: "EDGAR CAYCE:: THE REAPPEARANCE OF LOST ATLANTIS" by Kenneth Larson

Kenneth Larson discusses the mystic Edgar Cayce and his predictions, particularly his 1940 prediction that the ancient continent of Atlantis would reappear around 1968-1969 in the Florida and Bahamas area. Cayce's readings suggested Atlantis existed from 15,000 to 10,000 B.C. and influenced structures like the Egyptian pyramids. The article mentions Cayce's readings about laser-like crystals used by Atlanteans for power. It also notes that recent research shows land shrinkages in areas near Florida, aligning with Cayce's predictions.

Article: "DO UFO'S HAVE SOME RELATIONSHIP to these predictions of Cayce con- cerning the reappearance of the Lost Atlantis?"

This article by George D. Fawcett explores the potential link between UFO activity and Cayce's Atlantis predictions. Florida is noted as having a high rate of UFO sightings, which have involved various phenomena like pacing cars, landings, and electromagnetic interference. The article mentions specific incidents, including two reddish-yellow UFOs following a plane in 1966 and a bluish-white UFO tracked in 1965. It also references two cases from 1945 where military plane formations disappeared over the Atlantic near the Bahamas and Ft. Lauderdale. The author proposes that these planes might have been influenced by remnants of Atlantean technology under the ocean. The article questions if Florida UFOs are aware of Atlantis's potential reappearance and links Cayce's predictions to the 1968 appearance of the asteroid ICARUS, referencing a biblical prophecy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mystery and potential implications of UFO sightings, extraterrestrial encounters, and ancient civilizations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and theories without necessarily endorsing them, while also acknowledging the skepticism and the potential dangers involved in such research. The magazine aims to inform its readers by covering a wide range of topics, from personal testimonies and historical cases to speculative connections between UFOs, ancient myths, and theological questions.

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: 21
Volume: Jr. Edition
Date: Spring 1968
Publisher: David McKay, Inc.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of SAUCER SCOOP features an article titled "THE LITTLE MEN ENCOUNTERS" by Kurt Glemser, who also serves as the Editor. The publication is presented as a Jr. Edition, with the Director noted as U.F.O. (Jr. Edition) and Director of CAPIC's Jr. Chapter. The content focuses on UFO and humanoid sightings, with a significant portion dedicated to statistical analysis and case reports.

"The Little Men Encounters" by Kurt Glemser

Kurt Glemser's report, submitted to SIUFO, compiles forty cases of "little men" encounters, highlighting similarities and drawing conclusions. Glemser notes that 17.5% of these encounters are violent towards humans. The statistics indicate that violent cases occur more frequently in Venezuela and Brazil (57.1%) and France (28.6%) compared to the USA (14.3%). Out of the forty cases reviewed, 17 were in North America, 11 in South America, 10 in Europe, 1 in Asia, and 1 in Australia, with no cases reported from Africa.

The report further details that hairy dwarfs were exclusively reported in Venezuela and were associated with violent behavior and disk-shaped crafts. Overall, 95% of "little men" land in disk-shaped crafts, with only 5% using cigar-shaped UFOs. In two specific cases, humans were attacked, and the "little men" defended themselves with rays. Approximately 25% of the "little men" are described as not friendly.

Several specific cases are detailed:

• October 27, 1954 (Les-Janquerets-de-Livet, France): A farmer witnessed a cigar-shaped craft land, and two creatures, 3 ft. tall, were observed.
• November 14, 1954 (Isola, Italy): A farmer saw an elongated object land, from which three small creatures emerged. They uttered unintelligible sounds, took the farmer's rabbits, and departed.
• September 30, 1954 (Marcily-sur-Vienne, France): Laborers observed a round UFO on the ground with a small humanoid nearby.
• September 17, 1954 (Cenon, France): A man encountered a craft and a small humanoid who approached him, placed a hand on his shoulder, spoke in an unknown tongue, and then returned to the craft.
• August 23, 1954 (Thonon, France): An aluminum UFO was seen to land, and two small creatures were observed making animal noises.
• August 1947 (Carnia, Italy): A round UFO landed, and two small humanoids stood beside it, knocking the observer on his back with a vapor.
• December 19, 1954 (Valencia, Venezuela): Jose Purra encountered six small humanoids near a factory who were loading boulders into their waiting craft.
• December 10, 1954 (Trans-Andian Highway, Venezuela): Two hunters were attacked by four small creatures. These creatures were described as tough, with a rifle breaking over one of them. Similar encounters with tough-bodied "little men" were reported by truck drivers in Caracas.
• December 16, 1957 (Old Saybrook, Conn., USA): Mrs. Mary Starr, a teacher, was awakened by bright lights and saw a brightly lit, cigar-shaped object with three men inside, each three to four feet tall. The object rose vertically and vanished.
• September 10, 1954 (Quoubles, France): The dogs of a metal worker barked at an enormous object on the railroad tracks. He found two small men, and when he tried to stop them from leaving, a beam from the object paralyzed him.
• May 7, 1955 (Bahia Blanca, Argentina): An engineer saw a round UFO land near a highway. He entered the craft and found three small, dead men inside, each less than four feet tall. The craft was gone when he returned.
• December 16, 1954 (San Carlos, Venezuela): Jesus Paz was found unconscious after his friends heard him scream. They saw a small man hurry towards a bright object hovering in the air. Paz had deep scratches.

Book Review: "Identified Flying Objects"

The issue includes a review of the book "Identified Flying Objects" by Robert Loftin, published by David McKay, Inc. in Spring 1968. The book is described as a comprehensive survey of flying saucer sightings from 1860 to the present, detailing descriptions of sightings, accounts of unexplained cases, and hoaxes. Loftin, a UFO EARLY WARNING NETWORK COORDINATOR for the University of Colorado Project, worked with UFO organizations to analyze sightings. The book covers sightings in the United States and abroad, with special attention given to a rash of sightings in 1965 around Hartshorne, Oklahoma. The review notes that the book serves as an excellent introduction to the phenomenon for newcomers. Robert Loftin is identified as a retired Army Intelligence Officer and former Security Officer for a major bank. He has also spearheaded the organization of the Oklahoma State Section of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), with his investigations covering parts of Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The book's price is listed as $5.95, with photos by August C. Roberts.

UFO Organizations and Information

The magazine provides contact information and details for several UFO-related organizations:

• P.U.F.O.I.C. (Public UFO Information Center): Described as one of the best-informed UFO bureaus in the US, it answers specific questions about flying saucers. A Class A Membership costs 75 cents and includes five issues of "FLYING SAUCER OBSERVER." A main suboffice is located in New Hampton, N.H.
• THE NEW COSMIC STAR: A monthly publication covering psychic phenomena, ESP, hypnotism, astrology, UFOs, and more. A 1-year subscription costs $5.00, and a 2-year subscription costs $8.00. A special offer provides a $2.00 discount on a 1-year subscription or $3.00 on a 2-year subscription when mentioning "SAUCER SCOOP."
• CAPRO (Canadian Aerial Phenomena Research Organization): This organization merged with the Canadian Aerial Phenomena Investigations Committee (CAPIC). CAPRO has offices in Toronto, Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Membership costs $4.00 per annum and includes a membership card, twelve issues of their publication, and supplementary notices.
• UFOIC (The Unidentified Flying Object Investigation Committee): A research organization accepting worldwide memberships for $1.00 per year, which includes a monthly newsletter. Their address is in McMurray, Pennsylvania.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around "little men" encounters, UFO sightings, and the statistical analysis of such phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of UFO-related events, as evidenced by the detailed case reports and the inclusion of information on various research organizations. The review of Robert Loftin's book further reinforces the magazine's commitment to exploring the UFO phenomenon comprehensively. The magazine aims to inform readers about the latest news and events in psychic phenomena and UFOs, encouraging engagement with these topics through various organizations and publications.