Saucer Smear - Vol 45 No 01 - 1998

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SMEAR
Issue: Volume 45, No. 1
Date: January 10th, 1998
Publisher: SAUCER & UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Editor: James W. Moseley

This issue of "Saucer Smear" is a non-scheduled newsletter dedicated to ufological journalism. The cover story, written by editor James W. Moseley, exposes the use of a clay sculpture as fake alien photos on the back cover of the book "UFO Crash Secrets at Wright/Patterson Air Force Base". The book, originally ghost-written by Gray Barker and republished by Timothy Green Beckley, included material by Beckley and an article by Antonio Huneeus about alleged alien photos from the Roswell crash case. Moseley reveals that the "alien" was a sculpture by Canadian artist Linda Corriveau, displayed in Montreal between 1978 and 1981.

"Smear" Editor Exposes Fake Alien Photos

James W. Moseley details how a clay sculpture by Linda Corriveau, which was part of an exhibition in Montreal, Canada, was misrepresented as an alien in Timothy Green Beckley's book "UFO Crash Secrets at Wright/Patterson Air Force Base". The book claimed the photos were of Soviet recoveries from a "flying disc" crash site. Corriveau, who considered the sculpture "the man of my dreams", was surprised and confused by its use. Antonio Huneeus, International Coordinator for MUFON, confirmed that the photos were of a Montreal dummy and criticized Beckley for rushing the story and hyping it. Huneeus had previously published three versions of the affair, with the one in Moseley's book being the most sensationalized. He later clarified the case in an article for FATE Magazine. The issue also mentions Bob Guccione's alleged payment for photos of an "alien" dummy.

More Madness on the Internet

The magazine discusses a claim by the American Computer Company (ACC) that Bell Laboratories received transistor technology secrets from a crashed saucer, possibly the Roswell incident. Gretchen Condon has written to the Nobel Foundation questioning the inventors' prize, and ACC alleges that Bell Labs overlooked a device called a Transcap (T-CAP) with revolutionary capabilities. Art Bell and Jack Shulman of ACC are mentioned in connection with these claims, which Moseley suspects might be a stock market scam.

Miscellaneous Ravings

"Saucer Smear" praises "Fortean Times" as the best UFO magazine, highlighting its article on Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP). The magazine recounts an EVP experiment from 1976 involving psychic researchers Stewart Robb and Marilyn, where an unknown English voice was heard. The issue also covers a strange narrative from "The New Herald" zine about a murder in Puerto Rico where a vial containing a fetus resembling a Grey alien and a chupacabras was found; this was later deemed a hoax intended to discredit UFO research.

John Ford Case

The case of John Ford, former court officer and president of the Long Island UFO Network, is presented. Ford was imprisoned on charges of plotting to kill public officials he believed were obstructing his investigation into alleged saucer crashes. He has since been found incompetent to stand trial due to insanity and transferred to a psychiatric center.

Tidbits of Trash

This section provides several brief news items:

• Lt. Col. Philip J. Corso and his son Philip Jr. are being sued by Neil Russell of Simon & Schuster over the promotion of Corso's book "The Day After Roswell".
• Arthur Shuttlewood, who popularized UFO sightings in Warminster, England, has died at 80. He believed Warminster attracted UFOs due to its location near ancient holy sites.
• George King, an English ufologist and founder of the Aetherius Society, died at 77. He claimed UFO contacts since 1954.
• A book review mentions "UFO 1947-1997: Fifty Years of the UFO Phenomenon" by Dennis Stacy and Hilary Evans.

Roswell UFO Encounter '97

The Roswell UFO Encounter '97 was honored by the New Mexico Tourism Association as the Best Public Event of the Year. Stan Crosby accepted the award, and the event was recognized as the Top International/National Media Event of the State. The 1998 event is scheduled for July 4-6.

Quantum Teleportation

An article discusses the accomplishment of quantum teleportation in an Austrian laboratory, where scientists destroyed light bits in one place and created perfect replicas elsewhere. This phenomenon, once called "spooky" by Albert Einstein, is believed to be a precursor to teleportation of atoms and potentially humans in the future.

Karl Pflock and the CIA

Karl Pflock obtained a letter from the CIA stating they could not locate any reference to his association with the agency since March 31, 1972. The magazine notes that if Pflock has rejoined the CIA, the letter could be untrue or a fake.

President Clinton and UFOs

According to Webb Hubbell's book, President Clinton expressed interest in finding out who killed John Kennedy and the truth about UFOs.

Law Students Offended by Cartoon

Law students in Albuquerque, N.M., were offended by a newspaper cartoon that depicted a space alien thanking affirmative action for law school admission, considering it "racially derogatory".

MUFON Journal

The MUFON Journal's December 1997 issue features an article titled "The Holographic Universe and the UFO Phenomenon", which is described as an expanded version of "Smear" editor's views.

Book Reviews and Such

Erich Aggen's zine "C-Com" is mentioned for its comments on alleged extraterrestrial alphabets. The review expresses skepticism about the George Adamski case and the UMMO case. A book by Mario Pazzaglini, Ph.D., titled "Symbolic Messages: An Introduction to a Study of 'Alien' Writing", is highly praised for its objective approach to analyzing "automatic writing" and alien symbols, including Jesse Marcel Jr.'s recollection of symbols from the Roswell crash.

Letters to Ye Olde Editor

Betty Hill writes about her experience with lie detector testing for the Leeza Gibbons TV program, stating she received a high score for truthfulness. She notes that while lie detector tests are accepted in many states, abductees tested by trained operators have reportedly failed.

Kindly Old Phil Klass Writes

Phil Klass thanks Moseley for mentioning his book "The REAL Roswell Crashed-Saucer Coverup" and asserts it contains hard evidence of a cover-up. He suggests Bill Moore could shed more light on the MJ-12 papers by releasing alleged photos he claimed to have seen.

Ruth Yeager Writes

Ruth Yeager believes "Saucer Smear" helps ufologists stay grounded and thanks Moseley for keeping Gray Barker's name alive.

Chris Roth Writes

Chris Roth expresses his belief in the "ultraterrestrial hypothesis" due to the lack of physical proof from UFO encounters.

Warren Gammel Writes

Warren Gammel praises "Saucer Smear" as informative, entertaining, and fun to read, placing it at the top of his reading list.

Holly Massey Writes

Holly Massey agrees with Moseley's position on UFOs and shares her experiences of two UFO sightings and other phenomena.

John Vanaken Writes

John Vanaken suggests that a peculiar stimulus triggers UFO mythology, calling its nature a "big fucking mystery".

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "Saucer Smear" revolve around the critical examination and debunking of UFO evidence, particularly alleged photographs and physical artifacts. The editorial stance, as espoused by James W. Moseley, is one of skepticism towards sensational claims and a commitment to uncovering the truth, even if it means exposing hoaxes within the UFO community itself. There is a strong emphasis on journalistic integrity and a desire to keep ufology grounded. The magazine also touches upon broader scientific advancements like quantum teleportation and the ongoing mysteries of unexplained phenomena like EVP, while maintaining a critical eye on potential disinformation and scams within the field.