Saucer Scoop - vol 4 no 04

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: VOL. 4 NO. 4, JUNE ISSUE - 1969
Date: July 1969
Publisher: SAUCER SCOOP
Country: USA
Price: $4.00 / $6.00 overseas

This issue of SAUCER SCOOP, dated July 1969, is primarily focused on the "Mental Rape Syndrome" and numerous UFO sightings reported in early 1969. It also includes articles on scientific speculation about extraterrestrial life, religious interpretations of UFO phenomena, and methods for defending against psychic attacks.

Key Articles and Features

Mental Rape Syndrome

The editorial comments highlight the "Mental Rape Syndrome" as the central theme, describing it as an insidious phenomenon where individuals experience mental invasion and loss of control. Symptoms include telepathic messages, direct contact, physical distress, mental anguish, and a feeling of being a "robot." The article cites a case where a woman was driven to set herself on fire by such voices. Conversely, some "good side-effects" are mentioned, such as a reported cure from a liver disease and an increase in intellectual processes and IQ in witnesses of certain incidents.

UFO Sightings Reports

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a chronological listing of UFO sightings from January to March 1969, with brief descriptions of the objects and locations. These include:

• January 1969: Reports from Winter Haven, FL (glowing object), Riverton, WY (object following motorist), Crescent City, CA (object changing colors), Cook, MN (egg-shaped object), New Smyrna Beach, FL (four colored objects), Keokuk, IA (object hovering over a dam), Barnwell, SC (objects fading), Oil City, PA (large white object), Klamath Falls, OR (green fireball), Gastonia, NC (bright object with strange noises), Charleston, SC (flat red object), Bradford, PA (object revolving), Jerseyville, IL (round object landing and rising), Hattiesburg, MS (large ball-like object), and New Richmond, WI (search for landed UFO).
• March 1969: A sighting by pilot Herman Slater near Phoenix, AZ, involving 14 to 20 "white, opaque" UFOs flying at high speed and in formation. Another report from Lincoln, NE, describes a flying saucer-shaped object landing, with a man inside observed by Herb Lancaster.
• March 24, 1969: In El Dorado, KS, Steve Gladfelter reported that "strange lights" deflected his car's steering.
• May 3-4, 1969: A large UFO emitting blue, green, orange, and yellow light was seen over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, described as "twice the size of a full moon."
• May 12, 1969: A UFO beaming a dazzling ray of light was reported near Lake Zurich, IL, described as saucer-shaped with a concave indentation and a large light.
• June 1, 1969: A "strange cigar-shaped object" was reported near Charleston, WV, described as a white thing that floated down and reappeared.
• June 9, 1969: A "huge ball of fire" was seen circling a church steeple in Monroe County, WV, which then shot upward at incredible speed.

International and Scientific Reports

• Soviet Cosmonaut Jesus: A report from the Soviet newspaper Izvestia suggests that Christ was a cosmonaut and the Star of Bethlehem was a spaceship, proposing the term "Cosmonaut Jesus Christ."
• Life on Mars Possible: A United Nations report based on Soviet scientists' conclusions states that life is impossible on the moon but possible on Mars and Venus, citing the lack of natural agents for movement of matter on the moon as a barrier to active life.
• Apollo 8 Harassed by UFOs: An article claims that the Apollo 8 astronauts were subjected to terrifying encounters with disc-shaped UFOs, experiencing intolerable noise, blinding lights, and physical/mental torment that affected the spacecraft's systems.

Defense from Psychic Attack

Steve McNallen provides a guide on "Defense from Psychic Attack," linking the occult and UFO fields. He assumes that invisible entities involved in UFO phenomena are similar to those labeled as 'occult.' The article offers nine rules for those under psychic attack, focusing on physical well-being, avoiding solitude, and using methods like sunlight exposure and hot baths. It suggests that for more severe harassment, prayer, exorcism by a priest, or aid from an occultist might be necessary. McNallen urges researchers to share this information to help understand the growing threat.

International ORO Letter No. 3

This section details an encounter where three individuals witnessed a "brilliant flash of light" and a disc-shaped craft (approx. 90 ft. in diameter) from which "entities" descended via a shaft of light. The entities communicated telepathically, and the report mentions the possibility of "AMORPHOUS" life forms, defined as "entities, living by means of crisotelic ascending neural evolution."

Organizations and Contacts

The magazine lists its information outlet address, subscription rates, and details the "BOARD OF DIRECTORS," "PHOTOGRAPHIC LABS," and "RESEARCH LABS" with numerous names and locations. It also mentions "ADVISORY PANEL" members. A new outlet for UFO detection instruments and news, SINDEC/UFOIC, is introduced, along with its publication "FLYING SAUCER BULLETIN."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the pervasive nature of UFO phenomena, the psychological and physical effects on witnesses (particularly the "Mental Rape Syndrome"), and the growing involvement of the occult in UFO research. The editorial stance appears to be one of urgency and concern, emphasizing the need for knowledge and resistance against perceived alien threats. The magazine promotes itself as an "information outlet" and encourages readers to submit their own UFO-related incidents. There is a clear emphasis on informing the public, with the motto "AN INFORMED PUBLIC WILL NOT PANIC."

This issue of FLORIDA REPORTS, dated June 1969, focuses on UFO sightings and incidents primarily within Florida, with additional reports from other locations. The publication acts as a clearinghouse for UFO information, collecting and disseminating reports from various sources, including witness testimonies, local groups, and other publications. The magazine emphasizes a policy of free exchange of information and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of UFO phenomena.

Brooksville Area Report

SCOOP DIRECTOR for the BROOKSVILLE AREA, Mrs. Eula Lewis, reports a landing that occurred on May 27, 1969, at approximately 9:00 PM in a lake area behind the home of contactee John Reeves. Two adult observers and one child witnessed a very bright moving light, seemingly hand-held and maneuvered by a small person dressed in dark, possibly green, coveralls on the opposite side of the small lake. The 'person' was described as short, perhaps 4 to 5 ft. tall. A brilliant orange light then began 'beaming down,' forming an UMBRELLA SHAPE approximately 12 ft in diameter, about 500 ft away. The light flashed directly at the observers, causing a blinding glare. This activity continued for about 45 minutes. One observer, initially ignoring the event, became curious and circled the lake. As the 'little person' moved towards the bush area, the light turned fiery red and hazy, and the entity disappeared.

Upon investigation of the site, the witnesses found 'DOG-BONE' (figure 8) type footprints, a quantity of GREENISH-WHITE ash-like residue, and a small piece of aluminum-like metal. A 12-inch depression was noted where the ground was disturbed, with two small holes about the size of a quarter, 6 inches apart. Broken bushes and trampled grass indicated evidence of burning. The ground in the bushy area appeared 'scraped' for a distance of 6 feet. Mrs. Lewis reported a very high radiation count on her first visit, which dissipated within 24 hours. The metal fragment also showed slight signs of radiation and was non-magnetic. Alcoa foil markers were placed at the spot. On a subsequent visit, the foil nearest the lake was burned to an orange-yellow color and appeared to have pin-holes. A new supply of ash was present, and the area gave off an acrid, burning odor, described by one observer as smelling like sulphur. A report of 'beeping sounds' from another resident in the same time slot was also received.

Additionally, two individuals walking in the woods nearby reported being 'followed by something - a heavy-walking something' that kept out of sight and had a smell described as 'LIKE THE HAIR ON A WET DOG!'. Further reports of another landing 16 miles from Brooksville, showing similar characteristics, were under investigation.

Sarasota Area Report

Mrs. June Barthlomew, SAUCER SCOOP BRANCH Director for the Sarasota area, reported that her group had been active, logging many UFO reports and holding public meetings. They correlated data from various sources, emphasizing a policy of free information exchange. The latest report concerns a family of four fishing in the Ten Thousand Lakes area on June 9, 1969. Around 6 AM, they spotted a saucer-shaped object with a 'bubble-like' dome, described as 'zipping' in and out of islands and around a channel marker. Researchers noted that this marker area reportedly carries its own 'energy'. A follow-up investigation and story on their experience were promised for the next issue. A park ranger in the area also mentioned seeing strange objects but declined further comment, stating, 'I think it is a UFO BUT people laugh at me.'

Florida UFO Study Group Reports

The FLORIDA UFO STUDY GROUP, founded by George Fawcett, has received numerous reports from Florida cities including Orlando, DeLand, Melbourne, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Medulla, Pompano Beach, Miami, Lakeland, and Englewood. Specific incidents noted include:

• Oct. 8, 1969 - Pompano Beach: Huge red UFO casts fiery light on houses.
• Oct. 8, 1968 - Medulla: UFO with occupants seen by multiple eye-witnesses.
• Oct. 13, 1968 - Lakeland: Exploding UFO leaves crater.
• Oct. 20, 1968 - Miami: UFO satellites and Angel Hair.
• Nov. 26, 1968 - Melbourne: UFO with 'protrusions' reported by pilots.
• Nov. 1968 - Deland: UFO stops electric clocks and wrist watches.
• Dec. 2, 1968 - Englewood: Coastguard received UFO report from Gulf Fishermen.
• Dec. 11, 1968 - Melbourne and Valkaria: Orange-tinted UFO reported by Institute.
• Jan. 5, 1969 - Jacksonville: UFOs precede power failures.
• Feb. 28, 1969 - Orlando: Eastern Air Lines ferry takes evasive action with UFO.

Key West Incident - Further Remarks

Investigator John A. Keel provides follow-up details on an incident reported in June SCOOP, initially investigated by Ramona Clark of CAPER NEWS. The incident, involving two witnesses (George, 18, and Jane, 16, names changed), occurred around 11:15 PM on January 1, 1969, while they were in George's station wagon parked behind a Food Fair Supermarket. They heard a hollow, deep penetrating sound and experienced a rain of small, needle-like pieces hitting the windshield and roof. They then felt a sense of warmth, weightlessness, and an uncontrollable force pulling them upwards. They lost all sense of volition, their eyes drawn to a brilliant silver-hued object in space. They felt they were penetrating millions of miles into outer distance, looking through what appeared to be a dense cloud or force field. This experience was described as eerie and uncanny but not harmful. A tapering funnel of light issued from the object, encompassing the car. The sound, force field, ray, and beam then dissipated. They felt a 'deep freeze' chill and an inability to let go of each other's hands. Upon exiting the car, they saw and heard nothing. George stated that upon first hearing the sound, he tried to start the car, but it refused to turn over. An inspection of the station wagon revealed small pittings on the windshield and front roof caused by the 'hail'. Both George and Jane's hands showed effects of their attempts to clasp and unclasp, with cuts on George's right thumb tip and Jane's left thumb. Jane was described as being in an 'out of this world state' the day after, appearing pale and in a trance-like state.

Lt. Terry Jones of the Sheriff's department inquired if the objects recalled by George and Jane had been mentioned to Mr. A. Jane recalled four 'grayish' objects on a nearby dime store roof, though only two were visible later. George recalled four 'fire plug-looking' objects, two with helmet-like upper portions and flaring pyramid bases. These objects were gone when Mr. A. visited the area with the couple on January 5th.

Mr. A. revisited George on May 3, 1969. George appeared unwilling to talk, with a 'knowing and far away look.' He had improved significantly in school, particularly in electronics and math, and was recommended for a scholarship. His mother reported that Jane, previously an 'E and F' student, was now receiving 'A's and 'B's. George seemed slightly stunned, and his relations with his family had disintegrated, primarily because they were against him marrying Jane. George had experienced an unprecedented fear of the dark since the incident, and Jane was also afraid of being alone at night and of darkness. George was pleased that Jane had become more middle-class and conventional.

An addendum by Investigator Mr. A. on May 11, 1969, states he was visited by George, his mother, father, and aunt. George expressed extreme fear of the dark. His mother corroborated this, stating he crawled into bed with her due to fear. Mr. A. also reported that George's mother mentioned a local doctor dismissing the experience as 'impossible'. However, a middle-aged couple present stated the experience was true, having witnessed a hazy beam of light directed towards the supermarket area at the same time. Two civilian Navy employees with them were perturbed and wanted to leave. This testimony, though hearsay, is presented as possible corroboration.

Black Light Sighting

A reprint from COS-MOS describes a sighting from July 1965, about 6 miles from Clarendon, Australia. The witness saw a DARK SHADOW, which turned out to be a BEAM OF BLACK LIGHT about 6 feet across. Above, he saw 8 or 9 ORANGE COLORED LIGHTS about 5,000 ft up. He described the experience as frightening, unlike anything he had seen in WW II. The object did not move, ruling out aircraft.

Personal Notations on 'Contact' by Hans Lauritzen

Hans Lauritzen recounts his experiences, beginning with a trip to Africa in February 1966, where he contracted chronic liver hepatitis, leading to an invalide pension. In November 1967, at the 7th International UFO Congress in Mainz, Germany, he met a Swedish girl who told him he was on a 'space people' list and would be contacted. On December 7, 1967, during a UFO observation tour in Copenhagen, Denmark, he saw two great, dim, yellow globes about 100 meters away. He felt guided to walk into the woods, experiencing a telepathic conversation in Danish, where he was told to 'give and not receive' and that he was only standing there by the help of his friends. He felt a strong power developing and asked that it not be misused. He found himself on the other side of the clearing, realizing over an hour had passed. He ran to meet his friends and discovered his chronic hepatitis had been cured. He drove a friend home, breaking down and crying, 'I got the wrong thing.' Later, it was discovered that all five had been prompted to walk alone in the wood, and one was blinded by a strange BLUISH-LIGHT. They all suffered after-effects.

Lauritzen passed a medical examination where his liver condition had disappeared, functioning as a normal healthy liver. He describes the 'semi-trance' state as one where he is completely conscious, but it is recognized by its effects. Soon after the contact, he felt something spreading inside his body, accompanied by a pleasurable feeling, but later experienced extreme fear. Over months, pains developed in his chest, arms, back, neck, and backhead. He also experienced pleasurable states of mind, followed by intense fear and anxiety, leading to denial. He also experienced sorrow, depression, and desperation. He states that after the contact, he lost his 'FREE WILL' to believe and think as he wished, being forced to believe and act according to whatever he heard, leading to confusion and negative thoughts. He summarizes the experience as the most wonderful and pleasurable, yet also the most horrible and painful, in his life. He expresses gratitude to the UFOs for curing his chronic hepatitis, enabling him to resume work.

Undersea 'Masters' or Have Human 'Pets Gone Astray?

Paul Gilliland discusses the theory that man is a domesticated animal needing a master. Dr. Roger W. Wescott, chairman of anthropology at Drew University, speculates that beings from other planets (or this planet) acted as MASTERS until about 10,000 years ago, then retreated in disgust to the ocean floor or other planets because humans were 'bad students.' Wescott suggests that when humans developed material goods, they began waging wars and developing monopolism and slavery, which may have disgusted these Masters. He hypothesizes that these 'cosmic tutors' may have created an earth-like environment on the OCEAN BOTTOM to observe humanity. He notes that several sea captains have reported seeing flying saucers go into and out of the ocean, suggesting bases there. Wescott believes UFOs may be manned or controlled by these 'cosmic tutors,' who he suggests are the most intelligent of 'hominids,' followed by humans, and then the abominable snowman. He points to stories of 'Ezekiel's wheel,' 'giants,' and 'angels' as possible evidence of these 'higher beings,' and suggests that early Sumerian stories of giant fishes teaching humans might refer to manned submarines.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of FLORIDA REPORTS strongly emphasizes witness testimony and the collection of diverse UFO sightings and related phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and reporting, without suppression of data, as stated by Mrs. Barthlomew. Recurring themes include physical traces left by UFOs, unusual sensory experiences (sounds, smells, lights), psychological effects on witnesses, and the potential for extraterrestrial intelligence interacting with humanity. The magazine also highlights the importance of scientific investigation and the exchange of information between different UFO research groups. The inclusion of personal accounts, like Hans Lauritzen's, adds a dimension of subjective experience and potential spiritual or physical healing attributed to UFO encounters. The publication also promotes other UFO-related literature and organizations, acting as a hub for the UFO community.