Saucers, Space & Science - No 18

Magazine Overview

This issue of SAUCERS, SPACE & SCIENCE, Number 18, dated December 1960, is edited by Gene Duplantier and published in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The cover prominently features the headline "FLYING SAUCERS ACTIVE NEAR SUDBURY, ONT.", accompanied by a map illustrating the location.

Flying Saucers Active Near Sudbury, Ont.

This lead article, by Ronald R. Ellis, details a sighting by Gerald Boileau and his family in the Sudbury district in August 1959. Boileau described a bright light that rose over bushland, moved slowly towards their farm, and then hovered at an estimated altitude of two-thousand feet. The light changed color from white to multi-colored, predominantly rose-colored, and illuminated the landscape below. The craft emitted a low hum. After about five minutes, it accelerated rapidly towards North Bay. Boileau was questioned by an Air Force official but denied suggestions that it could have been the moon or searchlights, stating, "I know what it was NOT but I do NOT know what it was!"

The article also mentions previous sightings in the same area, including one where the craft came down as though to land, and another where a hermit trapper-woodsman fired a shot at a saucer.

Spacemen Talked to Khrushchev

This section reports on a statement by William Mayhew, a spokesman for the British Flying Saucer Society, who claimed that "Cosmic Masters" informed them that earth men would not be allowed to land on other planets without permission. Mayhew, a lawyer, and 700 other members of the Society claimed to have established contact with a spokesman on Mars through George King, who entered a yogi trance. The message, directed at world leaders, warned of conflict between 1963 and 1964 if suspicion and boasting about weapons continued. Delegates believed that President Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Khrushchev had been approached by spacemen.

Many Moons Gone Due to Collisions

This article presents the conclusion of Dr. P.F. Sabaneyev of the Soviet Academy of Sciences, who suggests that Earth once had many moons that collided with the current moon, creating its craters. His experiments involved dropping objects onto a plastic surface simulating the moon's surface. He concluded that lunar craters were formed by the impact of dense, homogenous, circular masses, with occasional oblique falls. The falls were primarily due to the moon's gravitation, with velocities not exceeding 24 kilometers per second. The clustering of craters suggests that these masses were common in space before being attracted by the moon.

It May Be Over Our Heads in Space

By B.A. Tobin, this is a dialogue between "Earth" and "Tau Ceti," representing an extraterrestrial intelligence. "Earth" inquires about communication with other beings, and Tau Ceti reveals they have been waiting three million years for humanity to develop the ability to communicate. Tau Ceti states they have no war, disease, crime, or dishonesty, and live in a state of mutual giving and happiness. They do not understand concepts like births and deaths, as their population remains constant and they have always lived. They derive power from magnetic fields and find nuclear power a "messy toy." They express that concepts like anger, tension, and greed are unknown to them, and that humanity's current state is "sick." They suggest that it will be a few million more years before humanity is ready for communication.

What Is the Shaver Mystery?

By Suzanne R. Stebbing, this article explores the beliefs and claims associated with Richard S. Shaver. The information was largely disseminated through Gray Barker's book, "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers." People like Albert K. Bender, Gray Barker, and Ray Palmer emphasize the Shaver Mystery's role in solving the UFO enigma. Shaver's beliefs include the origin of some saucers from space, while others are said to be from underground dwellers or are "projections" designed to mislead observers. He claimed that "saucer people" have no friendly intentions and possess a valuable treasure hidden within the earth. Shaver suggested that these beings have contacted governments and are using humans as instruments, with less knowledge being safer for humanity. The author contrasts these ideas with the more benevolent messages reported by other contactees. The article also suggests studying the Bible as history and investigating polar areas, particularly Antarctica, referencing Admiral Byrd's alleged discovery of fertile land beyond the polar region.

Key Incidents and Sightings

The issue includes several reports of UFO sightings and related phenomena:

• UFO Sighting Near Wanup, 16 Miles South of Sudbury: A detailed account of the Boileau sighting.
• A Report by DeWitt Lee, Director of the Taula Sip Sighting Association, Hamilton, Ontario: Describes a sighting on August 12, 1960, of a white spot of light with fluctuating red and blue-green lights, which moved and then streaked beams of light before disappearing.
• Jet Blast Startles Residents (Lindsay, Ontario): A thunderous bang, attributed to a jet smashing the sound barrier, caused lights to dim and windows to break.
• Lone Jet Caused Boom (Winnipeg): A U.S. jet fighter may have caused a sonic boom over Winnipeg, with a shock wave reported in North Dakota.
• Fireball Might Be Down in Saskatchewan: Observatory director John Hodges reports a bright flash in the south-east sky, possibly a meteorite from the Taurid meteor shower.
• Meteorite Just Misses Couple (Melville, Sask.): A meteorite narrowly missed a couple, scattering fragments.
• Second Reporter Startled by Colossal Footprints: Hugh Whittington and Homer Schaefer report on large footprints found near Galt, Ontario, initially dismissed as a hoax but later investigated. They also mention an article about a large bird seen in 1922 and 1957.

Other Articles and Features

• To Study "Ghosts" Seen on High Flights: A report from The Edmonton Journal discusses a navy research project studying the psychological effects of the "Ganzfeld" phenomenon on pilots, leading to hallucinations.
• Rocket Will Tell Whether Mars Is Uninhabited: Two California scientists suggest that a rocket probe to Mars could reveal the presence of hostile inhabitants and provide information on Martian canals and moons.
• Look Up to Mars!: An advertisement for a booklet from The Athenaeum of Cincinnati discussing the possibility of life on Mars.
• Monstrous Dragons Snarl R.A.F. Rockets: Reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, about Komodo dragons interfering with rocket-firing practice.
• Snowman Tracked: Fresh tracks believed to be from the "abominable snowman" were found in a Himalayan Valley.
• Space Garbage" Falls on Windsor, Ont.: A Windsor member of the American Rocket Society believes flaming red fragments that fell on a street may be "space garbage."
• Say Rocket Part Fell in Transvaal: Experts are examining a metal ball found in South Africa, believed to be part of a moon rocket.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of unidentified flying objects, extraterrestrial life, and unexplained phenomena. There is a clear interest in reports of sightings, alleged communications with alien beings, and scientific or speculative theories about space and its inhabitants. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts and theories without necessarily endorsing all of them, as seen in the cautious approach to the Shaver Mystery. The publication also touches upon broader scientific and mythological topics, such as lunar formation and legendary creatures.

Title: Flying Saucer Review
Issue: Volume 6, November 1960
Publisher: Flying Saucer Review
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

This issue of Flying Saucer Review delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, featuring articles on the Avro Saucer, potential interplanetary threats, and scientific speculation about extraterrestrial life.

The Avro Saucer: A Canadian Development

The cover story focuses on the Avro Saucer, a craft developed by Avro Aircraft in Malton, Ontario, Canada. Photos of the craft are presented, with the words 'AVRO AIRCRAFT' visible on the front and 'US AIR FORCE' and 'US ARMY' on the opposite side. The craft has been under development for several years, with a model shipped to Moffet Field, California, for high-speed tests in November 1959. Wind tunnel testing was conducted, and increased interest from the USAF has led to a second engineering study program.

Sir Roy Dobson, chairman of A.V. Roe, Canada, confirmed that the project is ongoing and receiving support from both the US and Canadian governments. The article stresses the craft's Canadian origin and notes that the US hopes to purchase substantial numbers to provide infantry troops with unprecedented mobility and speed. A correction is made to misinformation in a December issue of a US saucerzine that claimed the craft had no connection with the Avro saucer.

Interplanetary Threats and Global Unity

An article titled 'THINK THIS ONS OVER!' by George Adamski discusses a conversation with General Douglas MacArthur, who reportedly predicted that future wars would be interplanetary rather than solely between nations on Earth. MacArthur believes that the development of science necessitates global unity to survive and to form a common front against potential attacks from people on other planets. He also suggested that the Soviets and democracies would adopt the best characteristics of each other, leading to a gradual dissolution of strict ideological lines and thus reducing the cause for war.

Adamski argues that disarmament at this time would endanger the weakened global economy and lead to unemployment for discharged servicemen. He proposes an alternative: a changeover of aircraft and instrument plants for the production of outer space craft, which would assure employment for everyone and foster global cooperation. He acknowledges that some intelligence from outer space is observing Earth, but notes that these entities have shown no hostility and desire to help humanity develop its own space capabilities. The primary danger, Adamski suggests, could come from hostile systems in other parts of space.

He agrees with General MacArthur that the world should organize for defense against such an attack, stating that humanity currently has no defense against such aggression. Adamski calls for a recognition of the slight variations in ideals among nations and emphasizes that individual economic security is paramount. He believes that by learning to give and take ideas and having a common interest in constructing space ships, humanity can unite for the defense of the world.

UFO Sightings and Reports

The issue includes several reports of UFO sightings:

• June 12, 1960: Wayne Petrunik, a schoolboy in Sault, Ontario, Canada, sighted a bright silver UFO moving south, which glowed and faded before vanishing.
• March 13, 1957: James Gough and a neighbor observed six oval objects crossing the moon's disk, heading southwest, near Sault, Ontario.
• April 21, 1957: A saucer was seen directly overhead, described as circular with a dome, heading southwest at high speed.
• September 26, 1960: A mysterious green-lighted object was seen over Phoenix, Arizona, which appeared to break into pieces.
• September 13, 1959: Hungarian astronomers reported seeing a sharp black dot on the moon, which grew larger, resembling a sponge, coinciding with the Soviet moon rocket's impact.
• November 10, 1960: A cave believed to have been carved out of a Vancouver Island mountain was reported.
• November 15, 1960: A fiery object was seen over Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, ruled out as a meteor or plane, and caused a severe electrical shock to an engineer.
• November 15, 1960: A bluish sphere with a red tail was observed over Cincinnati.
• November 1960: Two bright objects were seen zooming into space above Lake Ontario, startling Torontonians.

Scientific Speculation: Silicon-Based Life

An article discusses the possibility of life on other planets based on silicon instead of carbon. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have prepared new, simple silicon compounds that are analogous to carbon compounds. They speculate that within 150 years, silicon compounds might be introduced into living substances. While the existence of exclusively silicon-based 'living rocks' is considered improbable now, it is not impossible that life forms with silicon-based chemistry could exist on other planets with different atmospheric compositions.

Magazines of Interest

The issue lists several magazines and articles related to UFOs and space exploration, including:

• HUSH-HUSH (Jan. 1961) - The Flying Saucer Secrets Are Out!
• HALES (Nov. 1960) - New Evidence That There is Life in Outer Space
• LIFE (Oct. 24, 1960) - PROJ OZMA
• LIFE (Nov. 7, 1960) - NEW PORTRAIT OF OUR PLANET
• SAT-EVE-POST (Oct. 15, 1960) - Listening to the Universe, by A.C.B. Lovell
• EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN (Oct. 1960) - Editorial on Major Tacker's book on flying saucers.
• HARPERS (Sept. 1960) - Saucer article.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reality of UFOs and the potential for extraterrestrial contact or conflict. The magazine presents a stance that UFOs are a serious phenomenon worthy of investigation and that humanity should prepare for potential threats from outer space. There is an emphasis on the need for global cooperation and technological advancement in space exploration, not just for defense but also for the betterment of humanity. The editorial seems to advocate for an open mind towards the possibility of advanced extraterrestrial intelligence and the implications for human civilization.