Saucer Smear - Vol 58 No 11 - 2011

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SMEAR
Issue: Vol. 58, No. 11
Date: November 20th, 2011 (Whole Number 446)
Publisher: SAUCER & UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of Saucer Smear, dedicated to ufological journalism, features a mix of UFO case reports, commentary on related phenomena, and personal anecdotes. The editor, James V. Roseley, J.S., appeals for donations, noting the publication's long run and the editor's own aging.

Editor's Note: Plea for Cash

The editor begins with a plea for donations, acknowledging the practice of other publications like "The Paracast" to ask for financial support. He humorously notes that he won't mention his own aging or financial struggles, but asks readers to send donations if they see a "Dreaded X" on their envelope. He references Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Happy Days Are Here Again" quote in the context of the Great Depression, contrasting it with the present. Checks should be made out to the editor personally.

The editor also thanks his contributing editors, Vince Ditchkus and Dr. Caris Roth, and acknowledges the use of a cartoon by ufologist Matt Graeber, who is reportedly upset with the publication for unexplained reasons. The issue briefly revisits the case of Emma Woods, a New Zealand UFO abductee, and her feud with American researcher Dr. David Jacobs, noting that Saucer Smear's coverage of this is concluded.

Malcolm Brenner's 'Wet Goddess'

A prominent headline announces a story about Malcolm Brenner's book, "Wet Goddess," described as a fiction-based-on-fact account of a 60-year-old former Florida resident's alleged 9-month sexual affair with a dolphin named Dolly in 1970. The article notes that the story has nothing to do with UFOs and may not qualify as a Fortean event, but is unique. It mentions the book is available on Amazon for $16.95 and that Florida only recently passed a law banning bestiality.

Doreen Kendall and Frieda Wilson UFO Incident

This section details a "classic" ufological incident involving two Canadian nurses, Doreen Kendall and Frieda Wilson, at Cowichan District Hospital on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on January 1st, 1970. Nurse Kendall reported seeing a large, circular, silvery object hovering about sixty feet away. She described its bottom as silvery, like metal, shaped like a bowl, with a string of bright lights like a necklace. The top was a dome made of glass, through which she could see inside. Kendall observed two masculine masked figures within the craft, described as fine, tall men dressed in tight-fitting suits, with bare hands. She noted their human-like flesh. The craft tilted towards her, revealing an instrument panel with illuminated dials. Kendall felt no fear, only curiosity. She watched for about five minutes before calling Nurse Wilson, who only caught a brief glimpse as the object moved away. Two other nurses also saw the object from a distance. The article suggests Kendall might have been in a benign hypnotic trance. While there were other UFO events in the area, only Kendall provided a detailed account of the entities. Kendall was unusually quiet for about a week afterward, and the incident received little media coverage.

Lou Farish Obituary and Billy Meier

The magazine notes the terminal cancer diagnosis of long-time ufologist Lou (Lucius) Farish, who published the "UFO Newsclipping Service" and ran the Ozark UFO conference. The editor expresses regret for not having attended the conference and explains that correspondence with Farish ceased due to differing views on ufology, particularly Farish's strong support for Billy Meier, whom the editor could not take seriously.

Einstein and Faster-Than-Light Particles

This section discusses a recent finding in physics where a subatomic particle was clocked traveling slightly faster than the speed of light, challenging Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity. The finding, though a minuscule excess speed, has shaken the scientific world, and further tests are pending. The editor recalls meeting Einstein once at Princeton.

Steven Bassett's Disclosure Petition

Information is provided on Steven Bassett's Paradigm Research Group's Disclosure Petition on the White House website, which has achieved the necessary 5,000 signatures for consideration. The petition urges the President to formally acknowledge an extraterrestrial presence and release relevant files.

William Knell's Legal Troubles

This piece reports on William Knell, a fringe UFO figure, facing recent complaints from ufologists regarding the alleged theft of copyrighted videos. His legal troubles include child neglect convictions, leading to a probation period during which he is prohibited from conducting any business on the Net.

Remote Viewing and Joseph McMoneagle

The lead article in the October 2011 MUFON Journal, "Views About Remote Viewing," by Janice Currie, is discussed. It features "psychic spymaster" Joseph McMoneagle, author of several books on the subject, alongside other figures like Ed Dames and Ingo Swann. The article notes that the U.S. Government's "Remote Viewing" efforts ran from 1978 to 1995, initiated due to Cold War intelligence about Russian experiments. The editor expresses skepticism about the reliability of the information gained through remote viewing, finding it potentially useless due to its ambiguity regarding timeframes. McMoneagle's assertion that there are three alien species on Earth and that human languages reflect DNA is mentioned, as are tunnel connections between universe areas for information transmission. The editor concludes that MUFON should focus on more tangible topics.

James Randi and Skepticism

This section criticizes James Randi, calling him a hypocrite and intellectual fraud. It references an article from the Sun Sentinel about the true identity of an artist, Jose Alvarez (also known as Deyvi Pena), who was arrested under the name "John Doe" at Randi's home. The article questions how much Randi knew about Alvarez's identity, potentially jeopardizing Randi's reputation.

Larry Bryant's Police Visit

UFO activist Larry Bryant received an unexplained visit from local police. Bryant, who persistently requests Freedom of Information materials about flying saucers, made a formal complaint after a police officer and a man in black fatigues visited his home, inquiring about his welfare based on a "friend's" request. Bryant later admitted to "over-reacting" to the situation.

The Attack of the Psychic Glass

The editor shares a personal experience from 1975 or 1976 in Fairview, N.J., involving a sudden, unbelievably loud crash of breaking glass. He found only one broken drinking glass on the floor, with a significant portion missing. The cause was never determined. He notes that his daughter Elizabeth remembers the incident identically but claims she was alone in the apartment, raising questions about the fallibility of human memory.

More on the Cash-Landrum Case

Researcher Curt Collins continues to investigate the Cash-Landrum case. New information from a 1991 newspaper suggests the craft was a "top-secret project, WASP-2," possibly an experimental nuclear-powered craft abandoned after 1982 due to radiation issues. Other callers claimed military involvement and helicopters flying that night. Dr. Brian McClelland, who examined Betty Cash, stated that military personnel described the craft as an experimental nuclear-powered personnel carrier called WASP-2. Collins also found information on Army Special Forces Task Force 158, suggesting that the numerous helicopters involved in the incident were part of a secret training operation for night flight, possibly for a hostage rescue mission.

The "Dream Team" and Roswell

Investigators Kevin Randle, Don Schmitt, and Tom Carey have formed "The Dream Team" to re-investigate the Roswell incident. They aim to uncover new answers and will co-author a book. Notably absent from this group are Stanton Friedman and Bill Moore. The article mentions that Randle and Schmitt had a past falling out over research techniques, which they have since resolved.

Vince Ditchkus on Cash-Landrum and NERVA

Contributing Editor Vince Ditchkus writes that the theory explaining the Cash-Landrum case by a terrestrial U.S. experimental nuclear aircraft makes sense. He references Annie Jacobson's "Area 51" history, detailing the NERVA program's scuttling in 1973 due to environmental concerns about using nuclear-powered rockets on Earth. Ditchkus suggests the Cash-Landrum craft could be a byproduct of the NERVA program, designed for terrestrial use, and blames the "powers that be" for not owning up to responsibility for the deployment of such a dangerous technology.

Robert Sheaffer's Skepticism

Skeptic Robert Sheaffer thanks the magazine for reviewing his book "Psychic Vibrations," expressing surprise that the text was liked but the cartoons were not. He finds the cartoons very funny and clever. He also humorously asks if Budd Hopkins flipping him "The Bird" makes him part of the "Aviary."

Curt Collins on Tom Adams and UFO Trips

Researcher Curt Collins provides an update on Tom Adams, who was featured in a 2010 documentary, "High Strange New Mexico." Adams, a researcher from Paris, Texas, has compiled a list of UFO phenomena in New Mexico and recounts an alien contact instance at Holloman Air Force Base. Collins also expresses interest in a facsimile edition of the editor's notes from a 1953-54 UFO trip.

Timothy Green Beckley on Blue Oyster Cult and Al Bielek

Timothy Green Beckley notes that the editor was immortalized in a Blue Oyster Cult song, "E.T.I.," with lyrics referencing "Saucer News." He also reports the death of Al Bielek, who claimed to be the sole survivor of the Philadelphia Experiment, in Mexico. Beckley recalls giving Bielek his first public platform at a UFO/Conspiracy Conference in Phoenix.

Paris Flammonde on Jackie Gleason and Stewart Robb

Paris Flammonde writes about Jackie Gleason's intense interest in FS/UFO material and the occult, noting his extensive library. Flammonde also recalls knowing Stewart Robb, a medium, from the late 1940s and attending his "seances" in New York City, characterizing him as "the only entirely good man I ever met, among thousands."

Ray Palm on Government Testing and Chicago Pile-1

Ray Palm discusses the testing of government projects near populated areas, citing the Manhattan Project's construction of the first nuclear reactor (Chicago Pile-1) beneath the bleachers of Stagg Field at the University of Chicago in 1942, before it was moved to Argonne. He quotes Compton's coded message to Conant: "The Italian navigator (Fermi) has just landed in the new world."

Denis Corey on Budd Hopkins

Non-subscriber Denis Corey comments on the death of Budd Hopkins, congratulating him on a long career in ufology with self-made credentials, despite lacking formal training in hypnosis, psychology, or psychiatry. Corey notes that Hopkins was not open-minded with detractors and could be vicious towards those who disagreed with him.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and government secrecy surrounding these phenomena. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards certain figures and claims, particularly James Randi and Billy Meier, while also presenting detailed accounts of specific cases like Cash-Landrum and the Canadian nurse sighting. The editor's personal anecdotes and opinions are woven throughout, offering a unique and sometimes critical perspective on the field of ufology. The publication appears to be a platform for disseminating information and fostering discussion within the UFO community, often highlighting lesser-known cases and theories.