Saucers, Space & Science - No 26

Magazine Overview

This issue of SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE, dated June 1962 and numbered 26, is edited by Gene Duplantier and based in Toronto, Canada. The cover prominently features the headline "BRIGHT METEOR IS SPOTTED" and also highlights a "STRANGE 'FLAMING' OBJECT SEEN IN N.E. STILL A MYSTERY". The magazine delves into various UFO sightings, meteor events, and related phenomena from around the world, with a particular focus on North America.

Bright Meteor is Spotted

The issue opens with a report from New Brunswick about a bright bluish-white meteor that traversed the province, appearing to explode in mid-air with a disappearing tail of white-fire. The display was bright enough to illuminate the countryside, even in areas with less light pollution.

Strange 'Flaming' Object Seen in N.E. Still a Mystery

This article by R.A. Ferguson details a mysterious "flaming" object encountered by truck driver Hubert Howe near Boiestown, New Brunswick. Howe and three colleagues described the object as a "big blue ball of fire," emitting light similar to an electric arc welder. The flaming material fell off in blobs when mud was thrown at it, and extinguished upon hitting the wet ground. Despite earlier reports of the truck being set afire, investigators found no damage. Robert Palmer of Boiestown also reported seeing a similar object moving at what he estimated to be tree-top level.

Dr. D.J.C. Laning, a geologist, commented that the object was unlikely to be a meteor or something dropped from an aircraft, suggesting it might be related to "sophisticated alloys" used in rocketry. Radar at ROAF Station Chatham did not detect the object.

'Ball of Fire' Spotted Again

In Port Arthur, Ontario, Mark Sauerbrei reported seeing a "bright falling light" in the southwest sky. He described it as larger than a meteorite with a bright, intense yellow glare that increased in intensity before disappearing.

Meteor Fall Sparkles Sky in Southland

This section reports on a meteor fall observed in the northern sky early Saturday, noted by Dr. Clarence Cleminshaw of the Griffith Park Planetarium. Weather Bureau officials observed about 15 meteors in an hour, a higher rate than usual for a true meteor shower.

Meteorites Fall on New Mexico

A scientist and state police in New Mexico are searching for fragments of a meteorite shower. Dr. Lincoln LaPaz described it as a stony meteorite, with witnesses reporting it exploded and showered blue and orange-red fragments over a sparsely populated mountain area.

Humor by HO-MAR the Martian

A brief, humorous commentary on Russian politics.

Saucers Over Cuba

Correspondent Henry R. Gallart shares his experiences with UFOs in Cuba. He describes seeing a "great ball of fire" near the Sierra Maestra mountains in January 1960, which left a trail of multi-colored sparks. In May 1961, he witnessed another object over Santiago de Cuba, described as a hovering, rocking metallic football.

Adamski First... Glenn Second?

This section draws a parallel between Astronaut John Glenn's experience in space and George Adamski's account in his book "Inside the Space Ships." Both described seeing numerous small, bright particles in space, leading to speculation about the similarity of their observations and the implications for Adamski's claims.

The Man Who 'Visited Mars' (Concluded)

This is a continuation of a personal account of a purported trip to Mars. The narrator describes seeing red and gray-green fields, "chimneys" rising from the ground, and rivers with blue water. He describes landing on a platform and being taken inside a saucer. He recounts seeing other saucers and "people" on the planet, and later, seeing a moon and approaching Earth. He expresses fear that the being who took him might have wanted to kill him or make him forget.

Headliners

This section provides a series of brief news items:

• A Canadian satellite is being built for U.S. launch.
• A volcano is active in the South Sandwich Island group.
• A Canadian satellite plotter is developed.
• The U.S. may test a "death ray" neutron bomb.
• Gold suits may become the uniform for space-age workers.
• A mini-track station in St. John's, Newfoundland, can analyze satellite orbits.
• American and European scientists discover anti-minus XI particles.
• Six offspring of the dog Strelka are in training for cosmic flights.
• British Columbia is launching a "space-age" secondary school program.
• Sweden will build a small-scale Cape Canaveral.
• A "particularly active" sunspot is linked to a German explosion that killed 29 miners.
• British anthropologist Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey announced the discovery of a 14,000,000-year-old creature in Kenya.
• Prof. Auguste Piccard died at age 78.
• Special Canadian equipment will study mysterious energy forms in space.
• The U.S. has a powerful radar fence in the South Pacific.
• A doughnut-shaped space station is under development.
• A new free-piston engine is being developed in Ingersoll, Ontario.
• Prof. Bernard Lovell suggests Russians plan space shots towards Venus.
• A "death-ray gun" and "magic eye" were demonstrated.
• Dr. Sidney W. Fox created substances in a test tube that imitate living matter.
• Canada is manning an underground nuclear war center.
• An advanced electronic display system will plot air, ground, and nuclear detonation activity.
• A Russian architect designed a mile-high tower.
• Three Ottawa students are building a hovercraft.
• Soviet architects designed a glass-encased resort.
• James A. Chamberlain is directing a $500 million dollar Gemini project.
• High altitude rockets have shown a "heliosphere" surrounding Earth.
• Pink snow fell in Cueneo, Italy.
• Yellow rain fell in Cherkessk, Russia.
• Pinkish-yellow snow fell in the Cenza region of Russia.
• Astronauts' instant food will be on supermarket shelves.
• A 300,000-year-old stone-age man's skeleton was found in Japan.
• Snails invaded a town in Italy.
• American space researchers believe return trips to Mars could be possible by 1980-1985.

Flash Sears Utah Sky

This section details multiple sightings of a brilliant object flashing across the western skies. In Eureka, Utah, residents were convinced the object crashed nearby, citing a "blue flash and a rumbling." The phenomenon caused street lamps to go off momentarily in downtown Eureka. Reports came from Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, and even California, where a fireball was observed moving west over the Pacific. Dr. Robert R. Kadesch suggested it was a bolide or exploding meteor. Sightings were reported as far east as Nebraska and west into Nevada. Sgt. E.C. Sherwood described the explosion as sounding like a jet's sonic boom.

Book Review: The Great Flying Saucer Hoax

This review covers Coral E. Lorenzen's book, which begins with an attack by a flying saucer on a fort in South America and details the author's first UFO sighting in Wisconsin. The review mentions the examination of standard cases like Mantell, Chiles & Whitted, and Kenneth Arnold. It also discusses European and South American accounts of landings and contacts, and the author's view that saucers represent a threat to humanity. The book is priced at $4.45.

"Visiting Spacemen"

This entry describes a book by Columba, offering "incredible (but true) adventures" of the author and a new perspective on "Spacemen's miraculous powers." It includes two full-page illustrations and is available for $2.00.

Sightings Reports

This section compiles several personal UFO sighting reports:

• Kirk's Ferry, Quebec: A neighbor reported a strange large star in the north-east, giving off colored light, appearing circular and shimmering.
• Iroquois Falls, Ontario: Arnold Beaton sighted a round, orange-colored UFO over his garage, described as a "huge round 'ball'."
• City View, Ontario: Keith Rodie observed a small object with a pale yellow halo, about a foot in diameter, climbing slowly and disappearing.
• Cincinnati, Ohio: Miss Dorothy Lefler reported a variable star that appeared to be "wandering" and moving across the northern sky.
• Kitchener, Ontario: Homer Schaefer sighted and photographed a UFO, described as a dark object crossing the sky slowly, similar to previous sightings. He later saw a much larger UFO directly above him with numerous lights.

New Bulletins

This section lists various UFO-related publications and newsletters:

• SPACE REVIEW: A publication covering space age news, cosmology, and meteorology.
• COSMIC SCIENCE NEWSLETTER: Dedicated to interplanetary information, featuring articles by George Adamski.
• BROTHERS: A Japanese saucer magazine.
• SPACE BULLETIN: Information on space, UFO sightings, and related incidents.
• INTERNATIONAL PARANORMAL BULLETIN: Covers paranormal subjects, Fortean phenomena, and UFOs.
• VOICE OF UNIVERSARIUS: A research organization disseminating knowledge about the present and future state of Earth.
• LOOK-SEE: A weekly bulletin aiming to foster understanding among UFO groups.
• UFO NEWS BULLETIN: The official publication of the New Jersey Association on Aerial Phenomena.
• UFOLOGY CONDENSED: Focuses on psychic, scientific, medical, and religious findings related to UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, meteor events, and the broader implications of space exploration and potential extraterrestrial contact. The magazine appears to present a wide range of accounts, from eyewitness reports of unexplained aerial phenomena to scientific commentary and book reviews. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, providing a platform for various perspectives, including those of contactees and researchers. There is a clear interest in the scientific and technological advancements related to space, as evidenced by the "Headliners" section, alongside the more speculative aspects of UFOlogy.