Saucers, Space & Science - No 48

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE
Issue: no. 48
Volume: 1967
Date: Summer 1967

This issue of Saucers Space & Science, published in Summer 1967, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and related investigations, with a particular emphasis on Canadian reports. The magazine features a prominent photograph of a UFO on its cover, accompanied by the title and issue details. The editor is Gene Duplantier, located in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada.

World-Wide UFO Reports Prompt Concern at United Nations

An article by John A. Keel reports that UN Secretary General U Thant has expressed personal concern over the increasing number of UFO reports worldwide. U Thant reportedly held private conferences in 1966 with leading American UFO authorities, including Dr. J. Allen Hynek (U.S. Air Force consultant), author John G. Fuller, and civilian investigator Gordon Evans. While full details of these discussions remain undisclosed, a UN group within the Outer Space Committee has been quietly studying thousands of UFO reports from various countries. Although UN officials publicly remain silent on the issue, a "secretariat news" organ circulated to UN employees in September 1966 featured UFO pictures and a discussion. The article also mentions a sighting of a "bright cushion-shaped object" over the UN building on November 22, 1966, witnessed by UN employees.

Mysterious Objects Sighted in Argentina

Reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina, indicate that visitors from outer space may have visited South America. UFO watchers in Argentina, southern Brazil, and Paraguay reported seeing entire squadrons of mysterious objects. Argentinian watchers reported squadrons flying at speeds up to 3,700 miles per hour, while in Paraguay, six objects flying noiselessly disrupted airport communications.

Flying Saucer Report Killed, Says Scientist

According to Robert Reguly, an Arizona scientist, Dr. James MacDonald, a senior physicist at the University of Arizona, claims the CIA persuaded the U.S. government 14 years prior to debunk flying saucers. MacDonald stated the CIA acted in the interest of national security, fearing saucers might be developed by a hostile foreign power. Although this theory was reportedly discarded, the CIA's proposal to "reduce public interest in flying saucers" continued. MacDonald, who had access to a secret Air Force report, called for a full congressional inquiry, criticizing the Air Force's handling of UFOs in Project Blue Book as "superficial" and "incompetent." Major Hector Quintanilla, in charge of Project Blue Book, disputed MacDonald's views, stating that no reported UFO had indicated a threat to national security.

UFO Talk Grounded in House

In Ottawa, Canada, the government was questioned about reports of unidentified flying objects sighted in eastern Manitoba. Ed Schreyer (NDP-Springfield) stated that some sightings were made by RCMP officers and asked if the U.S. special investigation branch had been invited to investigate. The subject was cut off by the Speaker without a government reply.

Editor's Notes

The editor notes that the issue reflects a significant "UFO flap" in Canada, with six pages dedicated to detailed sightings. He offers to provide more information on specific sightings if readers send a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The editor also mentions that his Toronto radio station, CHUM 1050, features him on "THE BRIAN SKINNER SHOW" every Thursday, discussing UFOs. He encourages UFO publication editors to exchange issues with Brian Skinner, who is interested in flying saucers and has sighted them on four occasions.

Cover Photo: Young Man Succeeds in Photographing a UFO

A young man from Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, photographed a flying saucer on Wednesday night. The object, described as the size of a family dwelling or an ordinary cottage, was seen hovering for 20 seconds before disappearing. The observer took two photos, and a neighbor reportedly heard a whizzing sound.

Saw 6-Legged Object Land, Boy, 12, Says

A 12-year-old boy, Brian Dorscht of Kitchener, Ontario, reported seeing a dark object with flashing green and white lights, about five feet tall and three feet in diameter, land on a lawn. Six legs appeared as it descended. After the object left, police found six two-inch circular imprints in a circle, with another imprint in the center. Later, Brian, his mother, and sisters saw a triangular-shaped object with flashing lights fly over the same area. Mrs. Frederick Rolufs also reported seeing three objects fly in a perfect triangle formation.

Toronto TV Station Has UFO Show

A CFTO-TV show called TALKBACK featured Jack Hunter (SS&S associate), Dr. Harry Leith, and Gordon Lore discussing UFOs. The show presented survey results from viewer opinions on various UFO-related questions, including belief in extraterrestrial life, the origin of flying saucers, and whether beings from outer space would be hostile.

Pulsating Light Brightened Area

On Easter Sunday, 1967, Mr. and Mrs. John Dick and Mrs. W. Buhr reported seeing a black object with a bright pink light and flashing lights near Altona, Manitoba. The object hovered, moved away, and vanished. Another witness, Menno Giesbrecht, saw a light that appeared to be going down like a meteorite.

Flying Saucer Chases Plane

An airliner flying from Piura, Peru, to Lima was reportedly joined by two dart-shaped objects emanating changing colors. The UFOs allegedly left at high speed when the plane was 30 km from Lima, causing distress to passengers and crew.

Canadian Reports

This section compiles numerous UFO sightings from across Canada:

• Climax, Saskatchewan (February 12, 1967): Teenagers witnessed a large, bright orange, saucer-shaped ball of light.
• Prince George, British Columbia (March 2, 1967): A mushroom-shaped, bright object with an orange light was observed for 20 minutes.
• Aldergrove, British Columbia (March 2, 1967): A disc-shaped object with alternating blue and red glows was seen moving, jumping, and then hovering before disappearing.
• Port McNeill, British Columbia (March 8, 1967): An object appeared as a star, then became oval-shaped with white and blue lights, disappearing and reappearing multiple times.
• Plevna, Ontario (March 5, 1967): Two young men reported seeing strange lights near a farm, observing an object moving up and down, hovering, and moving around.

Power Failure Covers Wide Area

A power failure affected Waterloo and the Eastern Townships, attributed to a failure at a sub-station in Magog. Reports of a UFO from the Narrows area were not substantiated.

Strange Object in Sky at Wasaga

Bud Steinhoff of Wasaga reportedly photographed a white object with splashes of red and blue at the top and bottom. He was reportedly bothered by the incident and had the photo in a bank vault.

'Helmet, Saucer' Spotted Flying Over City

In Hamilton, Ontario, a 15-year-old boy reported seeing an object shaped like a World War I helmet, about 300 feet wide, hovering over highway 403. Two other boys saw an elongated, saucer-shaped object moving slowly over a new building. The downtown saucer moved back and forth, maintaining an altitude of about 200 feet, and then vanished, belching blue exhaust. Both reports mentioned red flashing lights on top.

Reports Seeing UFO

A Dyer's Bay resident and a neighbor reported seeing a bright moving object with several lights, about 8 feet long, hovering and moving swiftly. Another neighbor's family reported seeing a similar object on March 15.

C.N.T. Find No Trace of UFOs

Canadian National Telecommunications reported that routine examinations of microwave sites in response to UFO reports found no unusual equipment issues or marks in the snow. A further report from a crew working on the Liard Dam project mentioned observing an object in the sky.

UFO's Puzzle Russians

An article from Moscow reports that a Soviet scientist, identified as F. Zigel, believes flying saucers may exist. Soviet radar has detected unidentified flying objects for 20 years, but their nature remains puzzling. Zigel offered five possible explanations: invention, optical illusions, secret military apparatus, unknown natural phenomena, or spaceships from an advanced civilization. He called for a thorough scientific exploration.

AFSCA Book Lists

The magazine includes extensive book lists from the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America (AFSCA), offering a wide range of publications on UFOs, contactee experiences, and "New Age" topics. These lists include titles such as "Flying Saucers Have Landed," "The Flying Saucer Conspiracy," and "The Sky People," along with prices and ordering information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and increasing number of UFO sightings globally, particularly in Canada, and the growing concern and investigation by official bodies like the UN and scientific communities. There is a clear editorial stance supporting the serious study of UFO phenomena, evidenced by the detailed reporting of sightings, the inclusion of scientific and expert opinions (even critical ones), and the promotion of UFO-related literature through AFSCA. The magazine aims to document and disseminate information about UFOs, encouraging public awareness and further investigation, while also highlighting the skepticism and debunking efforts encountered.

Title: SS&S
Issue: Summer 1967
Document Type: Magazine Issue
Publisher: SS&S
Country: Canada
Original Language: English

Content Summary

This issue of SS&S magazine, published in the Summer of 1967, is primarily dedicated to cataloging and reporting numerous UFO sightings that occurred across Canada and the United States during March, April, and May of 1967. The magazine presents these accounts in a concise, news-report style, often citing local newspapers and sources for each incident.

Key UFO Sightings and Reports:

• March 27, 1967 (Victoria, Canada): Artist Ina Uhthoff reported seeing five green lights above a strong red light. Similar reports came from Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Photographer Ross Kenward captured an image near Vancouver International Airport. Authorities initially identified the object as the planet Venus.
• March 29, 1967 (Victoria, Canada): Residents reported mysterious illuminated objects, with the army, navy, and air force unable to provide explanations. Colored and white flares were observed, and Venus was ruled out.
• April 1, 1967 (Laurel Street, Canada): Youths reported an orange disc, about three feet in diameter, hovering at about 60 feet before ejecting an orange flame and speeding away. This sighting was noted for its documentation.
• April 3, 1967 (Malton, Canada): A flashing red and white UFO was reported by many people. Toronto International Airport acknowledged an object but deemed it not a danger. It was later identified by CAPIC as an American Airlines plane, though this didn't explain other sightings in Ontario and Quebec.
• April 4, 1967 (Saint John, N.B., Canada): Sheila Tonner described a round, brightly lit object that changed colors (reddish, white, green) and was stationary before sinking in the sky.
• April 5, 1967 (Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada): A bright light, initially pink then green, appeared as a ball and disappeared. Mr. Donald McDonald described it as a firecracker trail.
• April 5, 1967 (Port Arthur, Canada): Mrs. Dorothy Bennet saw a glowing horizontal cross with reddish lights, too large and bright to be a star, which moved westward.
• April 5, 1967 (Ebenezer, Sask., Canada): Mrs. O. Fandrey and her son Douglas observed an object that appeared star-like, then developed orange and red lights, trailing flames. It moved erratically and affected TV reception.
• April 5, 1967 (Yarmouth area, Canada): Irvin Nickerson and Mrs. Margaret Purdy reported seeing objects resembling flying saucers.
• April 5, 1967 (Ottawa, Canada): A blue and white flaming object with a long tail was sighted. Airport officials suggested it might be a meteor.
• April 5, 1967 (North Bay and Haileybury, Ont., Canada): A "ball of light" was seen moving south, then abruptly turning east and disappearing.
• April 5, 1967 (Waterford, Canada): Reports of an object with flashing red, blue, green, pink, and black lights were received; Toronto International Airport suggested it was likely a meteor.
• April 7, 1967 (Edmonton, Canada): The International Airport traced a UFO on radar for two hours. A pilot reported seeing flashes of light. A resident also saw a reddish-glowing object above the city.
• April 7, 1967 (Mountjoy Twp., Canada): A 13-year-old girl reported a greenish-yellow object with flashing red lights hovering above trees, appearing and disappearing, and spinning without sound.
• April 8, 1967 (London, Canada): Two boys reported seeing over 30 UFOs in flight, described as strings with knots, and waves of UFOs in V formations with white, bright lights.
• April 10, 1967 (Edmonton, Canada): Three youths saw an object with orange, red, and blue lights, visible for about 50 seconds.
• April 7, 1967 (Parry Sound, Canada): Mr. and Mrs. Todd sighted a greenish glowing object like a star moving from south to north.
• April 12, 1967 (Don Mills, Canada): Leo Zonnekyn sketched his impressions of a UFO, and many others reported an object that night.
• April 12, 1967 (Southern Ontario, Canada): Harry Toop described a bluish-white ball of fire with a long bright tail and sparks, travelling westerly and slowly.
• April 12, 1967 (Silver Creek, Canada): Harley McKay and his wife saw a spherical object, brighter than a star, moving eastward, then disappearing. Later, it accelerated rapidly towards the north.
• April 12, 1967 (Lowville-Kilbride-Campbellville area, Canada): A woman and her daughter saw a turquoise blue object, about as big as a washtub, flying slowly and visible for over a minute. It was described as global and made no noise.
• April 12, 1967 (Chomedy High School, Canada): A teacher and students saw a light on the dark part of the moon. A lady also saw a pronounced reddish-brown color develop and fade on the moon's edge.
• April 12, 1967 (Scarboro, Canada): 18 girl guides were amazed by flashing lights on UFOs that moved up and down like elevators and banked. They sped off when an airplane approached.
• April 12, 1967 (Richmond Hill, Canada): Girls leaving a meeting sighted UFOs that undulated and flashed red, white, blue, and green lights. One object came within five yards of the building.
• April 2, 1967 (Wynyard, Sask., Canada): Mike Pereduda reported a brilliantly white object, the size of a softball, travelling extremely slowly from west to east, swinging side to side. It disappeared when he moved from his line of sight.

"I Was Burned By A UFO"

This section details the experience of Steve Michalak, who claimed to have received chest burns from an unidentifiable flying object he touched near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, on May 20, 1967. He described the object as about 35 feet long, eight feet high, with a three-foot protrusion, and made of stainless steel. It emitted a glaring red light and a whirring sound. Michalak reported hearing human-like voices and presented physical evidence, including a burned undershirt and a hat with a hole. He stated the object had perfect joints and no visible welding or rivets. He also reported that Mrs. Michalak noted abnormal behavior and a strange odor about him. The report includes a follow-up investigation by Professor Ray Craig from Boulder, Colorado University, who arrived in Winnipeg to investigate. Prof. Craig found no leaves in the suspected landing area, noting the scene had changed. He also stated Michalak's story was "typical" and that the burns were healing.

Headliners

This section provides a collection of brief news items from various fields:

• Monster-sized footprints discovered in Malaysia.
• Development of a lightweight, strong fiber from boron-bearing gas.
• A lost tribe believed to be descended from the Mayans in Mexico.
• The X-15 aircraft reaching a speed of 3,614 mph with a new coating.
• Discovery of traces of Atlantis in the Aegean Sea.
• Development of holography photography at RCA Victor in Canada, potentially leading to 3-D television.
• The U.S. Air Force launching a satellite to photograph Russian military bases.
• Zenith Radio Corp. experimenting with a TV system using laser light and sound waves.
• The A.F. UFO office in Washington received a record 10,227 inquiries in 1966, with about 1060 UFO reports.
• Reports of UFOs over Long Island, N.Y.
• A description of a unique "bunny-cat" owned by Mrs. John Hicks.
• Gene Furney and Bill McLeod building a landing pad to communicate with spacemen.
• Sales figures for LOOK's Flying Saucer special issue.
• Geological activity in Portuguese Bend, California, and other areas.
• A report on a nuclear-powered Soviet bomber potentially making undetected flights over U.S. territory in 1964.
• The creation of androids by Dr. Stephen Abrahamson.
• The emergence of the lost city of Sabayil from the Caspian Sea.
• Mrs. Grace Lee receiving a visit from outer space, resulting in a meteorite tearing through her barn.
• Scientists producing "Saucers" by igniting ammonia vapor with a high-voltage spark, creating a glowing gas disc that hovers and can be tracked by radar.

New Magazines for Ufologists

This section lists various new and existing magazines and newsletters catering to UFO enthusiasts, including their editors, addresses, and subscription information. Notable publications include:

• Saucer Observer
• Saucer Grapevine
• Infinity Newsletter
• April Quarterly
• UFO Reporter
• Swedtown UFO Club
• Ifologiska Sallskapet i Stockholm
• A.O.A. INTERNATIONAL
• UFO Advertiser

It also mentions updates on prominent figures in the UFO community, such as Frank Edwards, Brad Steiger (identified as Gene Olson), Howard Menger, Truman Bethurum, Gene Duplantier, and Ronald Anstee.

UFO Book Department

This section reviews several recently published books related to UFOs:

• The Scoriton Mystery by Eileen Buckle: Details Ernest Arthur Bryant's claims of contact with three spacemen, one named Yamski, who may be George Adamski reincarnated. The review notes the seriousness of Bryant's account and the supporting photographs and illustrations.
• Flying Saucers on the Attack by Harold T. Wilkins
• Saucer Occupants by Coral Lorenzen
• They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers by Gray Barker
• UFO (new book by James Moseley)
• Why Are They Watching Us? by Allen Louis Erskine
• The Truth About Flying Saucers by Aime Michel
• The Interrupted Journey by John Fuller
• Flying Saucer Hostility by Joan Whritenour and Brad Steiger
• Behind the Flying Saucer Mystery by George Adamski
• Flying Saucers: Hoax or Reality? by L. Jerome Stanton

Book of Saucer News: Described as the latest Saucerian Publication, it contains rare articles and diverse opinions, including topics like "little men," "contactees," and scientific approaches.

SS&S offers copies of "Book of Saucer News" for $3.95 and other UFO-related books for sale.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the widespread reporting of UFO sightings across North America in the early to mid-1960s. The magazine adopts a stance of presenting these reports as factual accounts from witnesses, often with a degree of skepticism implied by the inclusion of official explanations (like Venus or meteors) or by noting the lack of official confirmation. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting these phenomena and providing a platform for ufologists, evidenced by the extensive lists of sightings, book reviews, and new magazine announcements. There is a clear interest in the details of the sightings, the characteristics of the objects, and the experiences of the witnesses, suggesting a belief in the significance of these events, even if their origin remains unexplained.

Title: SS&S
Issue: Summer 1967
Document Type: Magazine Issue
Language: English

SPACESPOTS

This section of the magazine covers a variety of astronomical and space exploration news. It reports that the Earth's magnetic field has reversed nine times in the last 4 million years and that Earth is moving towards the star Vega at about 12 miles per second. The asteroid Icarus is predicted to come within 4 million miles of Earth in the following June. Two scientists from Rice University have reportedly discovered a star and planet system forming in deep space, identified as R. MONOCERITIS.

Dr. John J. Green, director of research for Litton Systems in Canada, stated that humans will establish laboratories on the moon and a solar station on Mercury within 30 years. Fred M. Johnson, a physicist-astronomer from Pasadena, California, presented findings at a symposium at the University of California, suggesting that stellar dust in the universe is primarily chlorophyll. If true, this discovery could indicate that biological life is possible in outer space.

Photographs taken by Orbiter II have captured fine details on the lunar surface, including the trail of a rolling stone and the crater left by the Ranger VIII impact. Japanese amateur astronomer Tsutomu Seki has identified his fourth comet, which has been confirmed by the Smithsonian Institute. A space scientist estimates that six astronauts could be sent to the asteroid Eros when it passes within 14 million miles of Earth in early 1975, marking a significant interplanetary venture.

The Institute of Radiophyice & Electronics is constructing a new radio astronomy observatory near Kharkov, Ukraine, designed to detect signals from billions of light-years away. Two Smithsonian scientists have identified Martian continents at altitudes of 6 to 9 miles high. Sources indicate that the Soviet Union plans to launch a 100-ton spaceship in the coming years, contrasting with the 4-ton Gemini 10 and the planned 47-ton Apollo.

The Marshal Space Flight Center is developing a secret satellite project involving a giant mirror, approximately 2000 feet in diameter, intended to turn night into day. NASA has determined that the Earth's magnetic field extends about 3 million miles into space. Recent lunar surface photographs reveal evidence of dynamic geological processes, such as faults, vulcanization, and material sliding from crater rims.

In a rare event, two U.S. satellites reportedly collided in space but remained in orbit. An experiment labeled "S-26" studied the "wake" of Gemini XI, suggesting that orbiting bodies moving at nearly 5 miles per second create a "tunnel" through charged space gases that cannot be theoretically concealed.

UFO CONVENTIONS

This section lists several upcoming UFO conventions:

• CONGRESS OF SCIENTIFIC UFOLOGISTS: Commodore Hotel, N.Y.C., June 22-25.
• 1st SOUTHERN SPACECRAFT CON.: Clayton, Ga., July 15-16.
• BUFORA NORTHERN CONFERENCE: Central Hall, Renshaw St, Liverpool, England, November 4, 1967.
• INTERPLANETARY AGE CON.: Eatonville, Wash., July 15-17. (Write: P.O. Box 867, Eatonville, Wash. 98324).
• The BUCK NELSON CON.: Will not be held this year.
• NEW AGE FOUNDATION CON.: Triumph, Idaho, June 17-19.
• INTERNATIONAL UFO CON.: Wiesbaden, Germany, October /67. (Write: Karl L. Veit, Postfach 17185, 62 Wiesbaden-Schierstein, Germany).
• INTERPLANETARY CENTER CON.: Detroit, Mich., June 24-25.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on fringe science, astronomy, and UFO-related topics. The "SPACESPOTS" section highlights a mix of established scientific news and more speculative theories, such as the possibility of extraterrestrial life and advanced space technology. The inclusion of a comprehensive list of UFO conventions suggests an editorial stance that supports or at least acknowledges the UFO community and related research.