Saucers, Space & Science - No 04

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'The Galt Saucer' magazine, dated May 1958, is presented by Gene Duplantier, Editor, with Homer Schaefer serving as the Area Reporter. The publication aims to present unvarnished accounts of UFO events, emphasizing accuracy through personal investigation and verification.

Contents

The issue features articles on 'The Galt Saucer', a 'Latest Report on The Galt Saucer', a 'Field Inspection Report', 'April Events', 'The Ingersoll Saucers', 'Russia Explodes Bombs Over U.S.', 'Blue Spaceman Grounded', 'Washington's Biggest Secret', 'Canadian Moon', and 'Shirley Bay and Wilbur J. Smith'. It also lists 'Magazines of Interest' and 'Acknowledgements'.

PART I: THE GALT SAUCER ON JULY 30th, 1957

This section details the sighting by 15-year-old Jack Stephens near Galt, Ontario. On July 30, 1957, around 10:30 a.m., Stephens saw a bright, humming object descend into a gully. He observed the aluminum-colored object, described as having a dome and a spinning wide body with portholes, for 45 minutes. Bushes were cut off where the object landed, and the ground showed three huge, toe-marked indentations. The prints were approximately 18 inches long, and markings similar to maple leaf veins were present. When Jack touched a print, his hand turned a purple color. The saucer was estimated to be about 1.2 feet high.

PART II: THE LATEST REPORT ON THE GALT SAUCER

This part focuses on the scientific investigation of the Galt landing site by Mr. S. J. Hartman, who runs a chemical ground-analysis laboratory in Galt. Hartman and his associates collected samples and conducted tests. Key findings include:

1. Radiation: Soil samples from the three-toed print showed a blue-purple radiation attracted to the north, while soil fractions of an inch away showed no effects.
2. Soil Pressure: An instrument pressed into the soil went in 4 inches in the print area, compared to 1 inch outside, suggesting the soil was less compressed than expected, described as 'moon-dust'.
3. Soil Composition: Sealed soil samples divided into fine and coarse particles. A thin layer of earth at the top glowed when near a light, and water was present.
4. Germination Tests: Grain samples grown in the affected soil were healthier and sturdier than those elsewhere.
5. Ants and Spiders: Ants in the scorched area were larger, and a tiny spider placed in a jar with the affected earth grew to about 10 times its usual size.
6. Electrical Tests: Nails placed in a jar of earth from the print, connected to a galvanic meter, showed a strong electrical current, indicating unusual properties.

Mr. Hartman demonstrated this equipment on Kitchener T.V. Further tests for continuity and magnetic current were inconclusive, with the conclusion being 'POLARITY IS ELUSIVE, COULD NOT FIX POLARITY'.

The article also mentions an idea that saucers might seek pure water, noting that Galt's water comes from artesian wells and the area is on a watershed. Mr. Hartman has observed unusual activity along the Grand River.

FIELD INSPECTION REPORT ON GALT WATER

A report from the Ontario Water Resources Commission revealed that Galt's public utilities have five wells supplying Grade A water. Notably, the water in the little lake near the saucer landing spot was found to be absolutely pure. At the new Blair Road well, inspectors found 1.1 parts per 1,000 of fluoride, an amount typically found in fluoridation systems, while other wells had no or very little fluoride.

Other Sightings and Incidents

• April 19, 1958: H. E. Albrecht reported a 'saucer-like' object seen over a village near New Dundee, so high a jet plane passed under it.
• May 16, 1958: The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory reported sightings of Russia's Sputnik III, with some observers noting faint objects possibly related to the satellite or its rocket.
• April 16, 1958: Wilbren Heslenga and Adrian Keet reported seeing mysterious, glowing, 'cornered' objects in the sky near Ingersoll. One object landed briefly before ascending rapidly.
• December 1957: The Clark family in Ingersoll photographed a noiseless, round black object moving slowly in the sky.
• April 13, 1958: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Davidson of Kitchener witnessed a bright object with about 20 spokes, resembling a wheel, which dimmed and brightened before vanishing.
• April 22, 1958: Harry J. Sturdevant of Trenton, N.J., claimed injuries from seeing a cigar-shaped object that emitted a nauseating smell. His claim for workman's compensation was denied.
• April 20, 1958: A flaming object, identified as a Russian missile, was seen over Atlanta, Ga., after exploding off the New York coast.
• April 2, 1958: Mr. Allan Pollock of Richvale, Ont., saw a bright, cold-bluish light, shaped like a thermos bottle, move horizontally and disappear.
• April 5, 1958: David Pollock, 12, saw a 'swishing' object described as 'saucer-shaped' and whirling, with flames coming from it, while at a boy scout camp.
• April 7, 1958: A flashing light was seen between Peterboro and Hamilton, with the Malton Airport control tower reporting a meteor-like object.
• April 8, 1958: W.J. Ferguson of Winnipeg reported an orange-colored object shaped like two spherical objects with a connecting link, moving too fast for a jet and too slow for a meteor.
• April 8, 1958: John Lauer and family saw a bright object plunge earthward, leaving a trail of smoke, while driving on the Guelph-Breslau highway.
• April 8, 1958: A resident of Breslau reported seeing a bright object traveling about 50 feet high that seemed to drop behind a garage.
• Evening of April 8, 1958: Mrs. Joachim Materna of Kitchener saw a bright, fireball-like object with no solid form, emitting a smoky trail, moving from southeast to northwest.

BLUE SPACEMAN GROUNDED

In Bad Axe, Michigan, Jerry Sprague, Don Weiss, and Leroy Schultz were released on condition they stop 'playing space man'. They had been reported by motorists as a man dressed in a blue cape, boots, and helmet, bounding in front of cars.

WASHINGTON'S BIGGEST SECRET

The U.S. has reportedly discovered a way to destroy the power of atom and H-bombs in mid-air using a Neutron Rocket that fires millions of neutrons into the plane carrying the bomb, neutralizing it. President Eisenhower reportedly congratulated the scientists involved.

COPENHAGEN SIGHTING

A woman reported seeing a large, black, low-flying object emitting strong light over Broager South Jutland, with twenty others reporting a large triangular shape in the sky.

Canadian Moon Top Secret

Reports indicated that Canadian scientists were planning to launch a radio-equipped plastic globe satellite, weighing about 2 lbs, from Fort Churchill. The project, involving an oxygen-hydrogen gun and a Redstone missile, was reportedly under supervision at Valcartier, Quebec. However, the Minister of Defense, Hon. George Pearkes, and Prime Minister John Diefenbaker denied the report, stating there was no truth to it.

SATELLITE REPORT LIKE FLYING SAUCER YARNS

This section discusses a past incident where a Transport Department officer, Wilbur B. Smith, became a flying saucer enthusiast and established a UFO sighting station. While he reported a high percentage of sightings as real, the project reportedly caused government embarrassment and was eventually disbanded, with Mr. Smith losing government sponsorship.

Magazines of Interest on Newsstands

A list of magazines featuring UFO-related articles is provided, including 'True or False', 'True Space Secrets', 'Enigma of the Sky', and 'I Met The Messenger From Mars'.

T.C.A. CRASH STILL RIDDLE

A brief mention of a Trans Canada Air Lines plane crash into Mount Slesse, B.C., in December 1956, for which a board of inquiry could not determine the cause.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, landings, and alleged extraterrestrial phenomena, presenting them as factual events requiring investigation. There is a strong emphasis on witness testimony and scientific analysis, as seen in the detailed reporting of the Galt saucer incident. The publication also touches upon government secrecy and potential cover-ups, as well as technological advancements and their possible connection to UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging readers to share their own experiences.