Saucers vol 2 no 3

Magazine Overview

'SAUCERS' Vol. II, No. 3, published in September 1954, is a 25¢ per copy issue from Flying Saucers International, a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California. The magazine is entering its second year of publication and its third year as an organization. Max B. Miller serves as the Editor.

Cover Story

The cover features a photograph taken by John W. Wagner of Alhambra, California, at Puddingstone Dam in Pomona, California, on March 14, 1954. The caption notes that Wagner did not see the object when he took the picture. The main headline highlights this "Flying Saucer Photograph."

Contents

• The issue's contents include:
• "Flying Saucer Photograph" by John W. Wagner (Page 1)
• "Editorial" (Page 2)
• "The Mount Kilimanjaro Incident" (Page 4)
• "Membership" (Page 6)
• "My Experience With The Lie Detector" by Daniel W. Fry (Page 6)
• "The Dean Comes Out Of The Silences" by Frank Scully (Page 9)
• "A Test For Veracity" by Orfeo Angelucci (Page 10)
• "Miscellany" (Page 11)
• "Book Reviews" (Page 12)

Editorial

The editorial discusses the significant developments in the field of flying saucers since the "World's First Flying Saucer Convention" in August 1953. It highlights two other conventions held in 1954: the "World's First Interplanetary Spacecraft Convention" at Giant Rock, California, organized by George W. Van Tassel, and the "First Annual International Flying Saucer Convention" in Los Angeles, organized by Saucer Research Foundation. The editorial lists prominent participants at these events, including Daniel W. Fry, Orfeo Angelucci, Frank Scully, George H. Williamson, Truman Bethurum, and others. It also mentions the challenges of organizing such events and expresses congratulations to those who organized them.

The editorial also announces a poll for readers to determine their preferences regarding flying saucer personalities, authors, books, and magazines. Readers are asked to send in their opinions by September 30th, 1954, with the results to be published in the next issue. The editorial notes that this issue is the sixth for 'SAUCERS' and marks the beginning of its second year of publication, with the first issue appearing in June 1953. It references Donald E. Keyhoe's book "FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE" and the public's interest in individuals claiming contact with saucerian entities. The editors apologize for being unable to keep up with correspondence due to time constraints.

The Mount Kilimanjaro Incident

This section details an incident that occurred on February 19, 1951, near Nairobi, Kenya. A Lodestar aircraft with nine passengers and a crew of two took off and at 7:20 a.m., the radio officer alerted Captain J. Bicknell to a bright object resembling a white star, hovering motionless about 10,000 feet above Mount Kilimanjaro. The object was observed for three minutes before passengers were informed. One passenger used powerful fieldglasses to study the object, while the radio officer contacted Eastleigh airport. The object was described as a dull silver color with vertical dark bands, having a distinct outline and appearing to be over 200 feet long and bullet-shaped. It was estimated to be moving at an incredible speed of 1,000,000 m.p.h. during a three-minute period of observed movement, leaving no vapor trail. The incident is noted as being reprinted from the May 1953 issue of "THE AUSTRALIAN FLYING SAUCER MAGAZINE."

An editor's note following the incident report expresses skepticism. It mentions that while East African Airways may possess affidavits from witnesses, the photographs taken were not available. The note suggests that upon developing, the photographs showed no phenomena, with rumors indicating the chemist may have intentionally obscured spots, thinking they were a negative fault. The case is described as one of the most puzzling and enigmatic unexplained saucer sightings recorded in the Australian Flying Saucer Bureau's files.

Membership

Flying Saucers International offers membership with different tiers. A two-color membership is available, and life membership costs $25. Subscriptions to 'SAUCERS' are separate. The organization also seeks representatives, with an entrance fee of 50¢ and no dues. Active representatives are required to send in clippings and sightings, and receive 'SAUCERS' free. Inactive representatives must subscribe. Membership buttons, designed by Bud Pecaro, are also offered for 25¢ each.

My Experience With The Lie Detector

By Daniel W. Fry

Daniel W. Fry recounts his experience with a lie detector test. He explains that the instrument is technically called a Polygraph, but his experience involved little with the actual device. He was asked to submit to a Polygraph test at a convention announced by William Gilroy of the Saucer Research Foundation. Fry agreed, provided the operator was unbiased, which he deemed a difficult requirement. He notes that a Polygraph test's value depends on the operator's unbiased interpretation of the subject's physiological reactions. At a press conference, Chris Gugas, who had experience with Polygraphs, was suggested for a test. Fry found Gugas to be prejudiced. Despite this, Paul Coates announced in his column that Fry had agreed to a test on his television program.

Fry describes arriving at the studio and signing a legal release. He was familiar with the Polygraph's mechanical and electrical aspects, noting it used pressure pickups for breathing and heartbeat, and a galvanometer for blood pressure. He explains that the operator asked questions about his past life, which Fry suspected would be used on the show. To establish a control, Fry gave both truthful and false answers to these questions, wanting to see if the operator could distinguish them. He concluded that the operator could not.

During the television program, a detective read Fry's answers, presenting them as facts discovered through independent investigation. Fry points out several inaccuracies, such as his wife's birthplace and the location of his wedding. He states that the program's primary aim is entertainment and that, in that context, no harm was done.

"The Dean" Comes Out Of The Silences

By Frank Scully

Frank Scully addresses why he hasn't written another book on flying saucers. He mentions his previous commitments, including a book on "Blessed Mother Goose," a collection of his "Variety" columns, and a book on "The Power of Positive and Negative Thinking." He describes the smog and overwhelming number of "true confessions" books as contributing factors to his delay. Scully feels that much of the current research is "old hat" compared to his earlier work on "Behind The Flying Saucers," which dealt with grounded saucers and dead crews. He observes that current research often focuses on live crews and ships, with many witnesses, and some accounts stretching credulity.

Scully believes the core issue remains the Pentagonians versus the Saucerians and who is telling the truth. He asserts that nothing has been disproved and that the Air Force has shifted its stance from classifying believers as liars to acknowledging the reality of UFOs. He estimates that at least ten percent of sightings cannot be explained by experts, and this ten percent is crucial. Scully intends to pursue the course of "convicting a man out of his own mouth," acknowledging that he is judgment-proof and any legal challenge would be a moral victory.

A Test For Veracity

By Orfeo Angelucci

Orfeo Angelucci expresses his willingness to undergo a "lie detector" test to verify his experiences with Space Visitors. He states that while he has been asked repeatedly, he has never personally believed it would yield conclusive proof. He emphasizes that any test must be public and involve an expert on his side for every expert on the opposing side. Angelucci proposes an extensive, well-announced program involving radio, television, and newspapers to conduct the test until a decision is reached. He is willing to participate alone. However, he refuses to submit to a "truth serum" test, deeming it inhumane.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on eyewitness accounts of flying saucer sightings, the investigation of these phenomena, and the perceived secrecy surrounding them by government and military entities. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards official explanations and a belief that UFOs are real and of extraterrestrial origin. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging reader participation through polls and letters, while also acknowledging the challenges of proving the existence of UFOs and the potential for bias in investigations. The magazine promotes a community of believers and researchers, providing a platform for their experiences and theories.

Title: SAUCERS
Issue: Vol. II, No. 4
Date: July 1954
Publisher: Flying Saucers International
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of SAUCERS magazine focuses on the veracity of claims related to 'Space Visitors' and presents a detailed sighting report, alongside book reviews and miscellaneous news.

A Test for Veracity

The opening section, "A TEST FOR VERACITY," discusses the author's stance on undergoing a lie detector test. The author expresses reluctance to use anesthetics like Sodium Pentathol for such a test, viewing it as bordering on the sacrilegious unless for dire emergencies. The author emphasizes a personal commitment to undergoing the lie detector test and welcomes panel discussions on the topic. The author states they speak only for themselves regarding contacts with 'Space Visitors,' respecting the autonomy of others in their missions, which are carried out in ways that command respect and admiration. The author believes that conscientious people aware of extraterrestrial visitors will soon perceive a new phase emerging, a sentiment that many already feel.

Miscellany

UFO Sighting Report

On Thursday, July 1st, 1954, at 3:50 p.m., Mrs. H. V. Goodell of Los Angeles reported a sighting from a street car. She observed a "large silver-surfaced craft hovering in the southeast." The object was described as shaped like a "huge elongated egg, absolutely smooth, with no windows, cabins, or apertures showing." Its mid-section gleamed in the sun. Two fins were noted, the most distinct being toward the tail, with another below the center, both pointing backward. Mrs. Goodell estimated the craft was about a half-mile above the ground and approximately a half-mile away, possibly closer.

Following the sighting, Mrs. Goodell contacted the Pasadena Air Filter Center at the editor's suggestion. She was assured that a thorough check with official sources would be made. Subsequently, she was informed that she had seen "something of a highly restricted, classified nature" and that their source had instructed them not to make any statement about it.

Mrs. Goodell explicitly stated the object was not a "Goodyear" blimp due to differences in color, shape, the absence of 'Goodyear' markings, and its silent, rapid disappearance.

Publications and Events

The latest saucer publication mentioned is "NEXUS," published monthly by James W. Moseley for $1.00 per year. The magazine "20th Century Times" has transferred many subscriptions to "SAUCERS." It is noted, on good authority, that England's Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are "Flying Saucer Fans."

A class on disaster, desert, and mountain survival, including a Red Cross first aid course, is to be held in a local public school, contingent on sufficient response. Interested parties are directed to contact R. L. Parks at 2823 Rokeby Street, Los Angeles 39.

The issue concludes this section with a biblical quote: ST. MARK, 13:37: "And what I say unto you I say unto all, WATCH."

Book Reviews

"Flying Saucers on the Attack" by H. T. Wilkins

This 329-page illustrated book is described as a documented history of flying saucers, containing new material but becoming repetitive. Its scientific accuracy is deemed "extremely poor." Despite these criticisms, it is considered "one of the better books on flying saucers," and its author is described as "a historian doing his best."

"The White Sands Incident" by Daniel W. Fry

This book details an encounter with outer space intelligence. The contactee has a background that the "hardened skeptic cannot so easily discount." The sub-titled "A Technician Talks With a Spaceman and Rides in a Flying Saucer" recounts a rocket technician's experience at the White Sands Proving Grounds. He boards a spaceship, converses with 'Space Visitors,' and travels to New York City and back in approximately 30 minutes, traveling at about 8,000 miles per hour.

Books Available Through the Organization

• A list of books available for purchase is provided, including:
• "Flying Saucers on the Attack" by H. T. Wilkins ($3.50)
• "The White Sands Incident" by Daniel W. Fry ($1.50)
• "Aboard a Flying Saucer" by Truman Bethurun ($3.00)
• "The Saucers Speak" by Williamson & Bailey ($2.00)
• "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" by Donald Leyhoe ($3.00)
• "Flying Saucers Have Landed" by Leslie & Adamski ($3.50)
• "I Rode a Flying Saucer" by George W. Van Tassel ($1.00)
• "The Books of Charles Fort" (1125 pages on flying saucers and kindred phenomena before 1932 - $6.00)
• "Worlds in Space" by Martin Caidin (on rocketry and space travel only, not saucers; 64 illustrations - $4.95)
• "Behind the Flying Saucers" by Frank Scully ($2.95)

Subscriptions and Back Issues

Readers are encouraged to subscribe to SAUCERS to ensure regular receipt of the magazine. Subscription rates are $1.00 for 4 issues and $2.00 for 8 issues, with a 12-issue subscription costing $3.00. Back issues are available for 25 cents each, including December 1953 (Vol. I, No. 3), March 1954 (Vol. II, No. 1), and June 1954 (Vol. II, No. 2). Five copies of any one issue can be purchased for $1.00. Dealer and newsstand inquiries are invited.

All correspondence and remittances should be addressed to Flying Saucers International, P. O. Box 35034, Los Angeles 35, California.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the investigation and reporting of UFO phenomena, the personal experiences of witnesses, and the critical examination of claims related to extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, encouraging personal accounts and providing a platform for discussion, while also maintaining a critical perspective on the scientific accuracy of some published materials. The emphasis on "veracity" and the author's willingness to undergo a lie detector test suggest a commitment to establishing the truth behind UFO reports. The inclusion of biblical quotes and references to 'Space Visitors' indicates a broader, possibly spiritual or philosophical, dimension to the magazine's content.