Saucer Smear - Vol 37 No 02 - 1990

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SMEAR
Issue: Volume 37, No. 2
Date: February 10th, 1990
Publisher: SAUCER AND UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Editor and Supreme Commander: James W. Moseley

This issue of Saucer Smear is a non-scheduled newsletter dedicated to ufological journalism. It addresses the "X" designation on mailing lists, indicating subscribers who may be out of touch or deceased. It also announces a contest for the best answer to the question: "How many ufologists does it take to screw in a light bulb???", with the prize being a free lifetime subscription.

The Candy Jones Era Passes On

The newsletter pays tribute to Candy Jones, widow of radio host Long John Nebel, who passed away from cancer. Candy Jones was a co-host with her husband on his radio show and continued hosting after his death. She had a diverse career prior to marrying Nebel, including modeling, writing, lecturing, and running a modeling school. The editor recalls her kindness and her curiosity about UFOs, noting that while she was not a believer, she was open-minded. The piece also touches on her husband's overbearing nature and their separation.

Miscellaneous Ravings

Miami Beach Convention

Information is provided about the forthcoming 27th annual National UFO Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, scheduled for May 11-13, 1990. Dr. Dan Overlade will not be attending due to his death. New speakers include Dr. Berthold Schwarz, a psychiatrist researching psychic phenomena and UFOs.

Gulf Breeze Incident

The cover story focuses on the "Inside Story" of the Gulf Breeze Incident, featuring Ed & Francis Walters and a dozen experts. The incident is described as a significant UFO wave with hundreds of witnesses and dramatic experiences, including photos and encounters. The conference will pay particular attention to Ed Walters' experiences and his book, "The Gulf Breeze Sightings".

Willy Smith Controversy

There is a discussion regarding Willy Smith's claims about his professorship at the University of Valencia. The newsletter presents evidence from "American Men & Women of Science" that seems to contradict his claims of being a department chairman. The editor suggests Smith might be "playing games".

Ed Walters' Book

Ed Walters' book, "The Gulf Breeze Sightings", co-authored with his wife Frances, is announced as available. The publication faced opposition from Willy Smith, Phil Klass, and Dan Overall, who allegedly supplied the publisher with negative claims.

TREAT II Conference

The TREAT II conference on abductions is mentioned. The editor was invited but did not attend. Notably, abductionists Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins were not invited due to a clash with the organizer, Dr. Rima Laibow, who is described as an abductee herself. The conference had fewer attendees than expected.

John Merrell vs. Noreen Renier

A legal battle between John Merrell and psychic Noreen Renier is detailed, involving allegations of libel and counter-suits for fraud.

Long Island U.F.O. Network

A new group, the Long Island U.F.O. Network, is introduced, specializing in sensational cases. They reportedly have evidence of a military attempt to recover a landed UFO, including 48 pictures that have not been released.

Monty Cantsin

Monty Cantsin, a contactee from Long Island, is featured. He is scheduled to speak at a UFO convention in Trenton, New Jersey, and will be showing slides of landed spacecraft.

"Flying Saucer Digest" Retirement

Robert Easley is retiring as editor of "Flying Saucer Digest" after 27 years. His parting statement expresses doubt about solving the UFO mystery but acknowledges the enjoyment of the pursuit.

Wayne Aho's Death

UFO contactee Wayne Aho has died at the age of 74.

Jean Sider's Book

Jean Sider has published a book in French titled "Ultra Top Secret", covering UFO problems in the United States, including cattle mutilations and abductions.

Letters to the Editor

Hilary Evans

Hilary Evans from England questions the eminence of "Pete Tate", a British UFO researcher, who allegedly dismissed Jenny Randles, a published author and UFO journal editor, as a "cardboard imitation ufologist".

Ian Mrzyglod

Ian Mrzyglod, also from England, expresses surprise at "Pete Tate's" language and his apparent disagreement with Jenny Randles.

Bill English

Bill English discusses his past emotional speech at a MUFON conference regarding Bill Moore and the Roswell Incident. He acknowledges Moore and Stanton Friedman's work on Roswell but remains undecided on the MJ-12 scenario. He requests to be added to the "Saucer Smear" mailing list for its humor.

Betty Hill

Betty Hill, a famed contactee/abductee, writes about UFO sightings in New Hampshire, noting that most occur in cold weather and that planes do not fly at night due to lack of equipment and dangerous terrain. She describes a type of UFO called the "Crazy Plane" that dives at vehicles.

Don Keating

Bigfoot researcher Don Keating distances himself from Fred Twigger (Mark Francis) and criticizes him for his alleged role in the arrest of Erik Beckjord.

Jerry Lucci

Jerry Lucci shares information from an informant named "OSTRICH", who claims to have been present at the Roswell recovery operation and describes the recovered bodies as over 6 feet tall, blond-haired, blue-eyed, and wearing Nazi SS garb. OSTRICH suggests this was part of a cover-up involving "Little Men, Big Heads, Silver Suits".

Mark Opsasnick

Mark Opsasnick questions if "Beckjord is GASHAWK?" and refers to the "Bill Moore secret agent bird-brain name-game".

Gashawk

Gashawk compares himself to Galileo, suggesting his ideas about Bigfoot and UFOs will be accepted in the future. He also comments on Willy Smith's "Saucer Smear" photo and suggests Smith is playing games.

Monty Cantsin

Monty Cantsin expresses strong opinions about American jails being converted into concentration camps for aliens and discusses a struggle between the U.S. government and aliens for control of Puerto Rico.

Tim Cridland

Tim Cridland shares a crude joke about alien abduction and human mutilation, which the editor deems unsuitable for publication.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Saucer Smear maintains a critical and often skeptical stance towards many UFO claims, while still providing a platform for discussion and debate within the ufology community. The editor, James W. Moseley, injects humor and personal opinions throughout the newsletter. There is a clear interest in debunking or questioning sensational claims, as seen in the scrutiny of Willy Smith's credentials and the rejection of Tim Cridland's joke. However, the publication also covers significant events like the Gulf Breeze Incident and upcoming conferences, indicating a commitment to reporting on the UFO phenomenon. The recurring theme of personal anecdotes and the inclusion of letters from readers highlight a community-focused approach. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, tempered with a healthy dose of skepticism and a penchant for amusement.