Saucers, Space & Science - No 27

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE
Issue: Number 27
Date: August 1962
Editor: Gene Duplantier

This issue of SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE delves into a variety of phenomena, from startling meteor sightings to speculative theories about extraterrestrial life, spacecraft propulsion, and the potential revival of prehistoric organisms.

METEOR PANICS BALL FANS!

The lead story details a massive fireball that streaked across Vancouver at 10:43 p.m. on a Monday, causing widespread alarm. Dr. R. M. Petrie of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory tentatively identified it as a giant meteor. Hundreds of calls flooded The Province newspaper, with witnesses describing it as a 'flying airliner,' 'burning satellite,' 'off-course rocket,' and 'a comet.' The phenomenon interrupted a baseball game at Capilano Stadium, sending players and spectators fleeing. Eyewitnesses noted it appeared to break up and burn out, with descriptions ranging from two sections to multiple pieces. Traffic in downtown Vancouver jammed as drivers stopped to observe the event. A U.S. customs official at Blaine, John Lium, stated it "had all the appearances of being powered" and passed overhead at about 400 feet without a sound, suggesting it was not a meteor. The fireball was reportedly seen over a vast area, potentially stretching to Alberta.

GIGANTIC MYSTERY OBJECT CAST SERIE: GLOW IN SKY

Thousands in British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington witnessed the fireball's trail. An excited policeman reported an airliner burning in the sky. The Vancouver Sun reported on the event, with one witness describing it as the highest fly ball of the night, shedding green, purple, and orange debris. Portland players and the Mountie shortstop, Jose Valdivielso, mistook it for a falling airplane and sought shelter. The event caused a panic among the 660 spectators. Portland first-base-man Tony Bartirome described it arcing from first to third base side, disappearing and reappearing. Mountie manager Jack McKeon recounted the chaotic scene of players clearing the bench. A Toronto Daily Star report mentioned a mysterious light seen in Toronto's sky, described as a white, silvery ball with a bluish-white trail and orange tinge, lasting about three or four seconds. It was noted that this light did not appear to be related to the rocket that launched Scott Carpenter into space.

CHRIST SPACEMAN

This section presents a controversial theory by V.K. Zaitsev, a Leningrad University lecturer, who suggested Jesus Christ was a spaceman from another world. This theory was published by Leningrad Pravda primarily to ridicule Zaitsev, claiming the Holy Trinity was actually the crew of a spaceship.

I GRAVITY VS GROWTH

By Rev. Guy J. Cyr, S.M.

This article explores the relationship between gravity and growth. Einstein's theory is cited, suggesting that processes on the sun take longer due to its greater gravitational pull. The author posits that extraterrestrial organisms would vary proportionally to their gravitational fields. Recent scientific discoveries by Dr. L.D. Steel and Dr. Charles C. Wunder are discussed, which found that animals subjected to stronger gravitational fields grew slower, were smaller, consumed more oxygen, and their growth rate varied inversely with gravitational strength. The author concludes that 'little men' might be real and originate from planets with high gravity or dense atmospheres, or even from deep within the Earth. The article also suggests that beings claiming to be thousands of years old might be from high-gravity environments where life spans are naturally longer.

Bacteria VS Radioactivity

Dr. A.W. Anderson at Oregon State University found that the bacterium *Micrococcus radiodurans* could survive doses of 300 roentgens, far exceeding the fatal dosage for mice and humans (650 roentgens). This finding challenges the notion that life is impossible on celestial bodies with high radiation.

III 'Bridge' on the Moon

This piece revisits John J. O'Neil's 1953 sighting of a 'Twelve-mile bridge' on the Moon, confirmed by astronomers like Dr. H.P. Wilkins and Patrick Moore. The author addresses skeptics' doubts by proposing that O'Neill saw a large cigar-shaped 'Mother Ship,' and Wilkins saw two end-to-end, explaining the 'bridge' appearance and associated 'tunnels' and 'convex ridges.'

LAKE LIGHTS ARE MYSTERY

Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth N. Black reported an encounter with mysterious 'unidentified flashing lights' sighted off Erie, Pennsylvania, by the ship Ojibwa. The lights were seen by several persons, and the ship observed them moving away as they approached. Black attributed them to unusual atmospheric conditions causing refracted lights on the lake.

M.K. JESSUP AND THE ALLENDE LETTERS

This section mentions M.K. Jessup's UFO books and suggests that Gypsy Carlos Allende's letters to Jessup contained knowledge of a 'Cavern world' and outer space visitors. It promotes the availability of these letters and related materials from Riley Grabb.

SPACE CRAFT PROPULSION

By Henry Gallart

This article explores the concept of using atmospheric pressure as a source of energy for spacecraft propulsion. The author explains that pressure is a force exerted on a body, with a standard value at sea level. He suggests that flying ships, or UFOs, might utilize this principle by creating a vacuum around the craft using powerful cathodic rays. The thrust generated by atmospheric pressure is described as immense, capable of moving a 60-foot diameter craft with over 3,000 tons of force. The article also touches upon the idea that the occupants of such craft would not be affected by sudden changes due to equal and opposite reactions affecting the entire craft and its contents. The cathodic rays are also noted for their ability to penetrate matter.

FLYER WHO SAW UFOS GETS MESSAGES

John B. Lea, a commercial pilot, claims to be receiving messages via ESP or an unknown frequency, possibly from UFOs. He has seen two UFOs and is seeking information on their signaling methods, even offering to work as a traffic controller at a potential space port.

BOOK REVIEW: "THE MOON IS INHABITED"

This review discusses Columba Krebs's science-fiction fantasy book, which explores future possibilities related to space exploration and the potential for life on the Moon. The review highlights the book's conjectures and its vision of a future New Space Age.

MORE UNIDENTIFIED THINGS OBSERVED IN HIGH FLIGHTS

Joe Walker, an X-15 pilot, reported observing five or six unidentified objects of undetermined size on films taken during a high-altitude flight. These objects appeared to be disc-shaped. However, a separate report from Los Angeles (AP) suggested that similar objects filmed during an X-15 flight were actually bits of ice flaking from the rocket plane's fuel tank area.

STRANGE OBJECT REPORTED BY UK PILOT

An Irish International Airlines pilot reported seeing a strange globe-shaped object streaking under his plane at about 15,000 feet. The object was described as brown and smaller than the Viscount aircraft. It was reported to the RAF and British Air Ministry.

"FLYING SAUCER" SHOCKING

An Argentine television station reported the story of a woman rancher who saw a 'flying saucer' and two strange men resembling robots. Experts confirmed that grass in the area was singed in a circle where the object was supposedly landed.

ATTENTION: Interested in FLYING SAUCERS?

This section is an advertisement for the Interplanetary News Service, a UFO club that publishes a bi-monthly bulletin featuring articles by researchers in the field. It invites interested individuals to join and lists several prominent figures in ufology as members of its advisory board.

NEED I SAY MORE?

By Timothy Green Beckley

This article discusses the growing recognition of 'Flying Saucers' and questions why governments, other than Brazil and Mexico, have not opened their files. It presents the case of Bruno Ghibauidi, who photographed a mysterious celestial object. The author argues that UFOs are real and that skepticism is unwarranted, citing statements from figures like Sen. Barry Goldwater and William Lear, who believe UFOs are spaceships from advanced planets.

MORE ON THOSE 3 NEVADA OBJECTS

This piece revisits three objects found in the Nevada desert, which were reportedly deemed fakes by a museum curator who concluded they were made from paper-mache. However, the owner insisted they were genuine.

GIANT CREATURE FOUND ON BEACH

A fisherman in Obihiro, Japan, reported spotting a giant snake-like creature on a beach. The dead creature was described as over 45 feet long, with no eyes, nose, or mouth, and a body measuring six inches in circumference. Fishery experts stated they had never seen anything like it.

SPECULATIONS

By Rev. Guy J. Cyr, S.M.

This article speculates on the possibility of cryobiologists reviving prehistoric organisms. The author draws parallels between successful resuscitation of red corpuscles and spermatozoa with the idea of ancient creatures being deep-frozen and later revived. He cites the discovery of a large, unidentified monster on a Tasmanian beach as potential evidence. The article also suggests that some 'monsters' might be extraterrestrial in origin, brought by 'ufonauts.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the reality of UFOs and related phenomena, encouraging skepticism towards official explanations and government secrecy. There is a strong emphasis on eyewitness accounts, scientific speculation, and the potential for advanced extraterrestrial technology. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry into the unexplained, often challenging conventional scientific or governmental narratives. Recurring themes include the nature of UFO propulsion, the possibility of life beyond Earth, and the interpretation of unusual aerial phenomena.