Saucers, Space & Science - No 52

Magazine Overview

This issue of SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE, number 52, from Summer 1968, is edited by Gene Duplantier and published from Willowdale, Ontario, Canada. The cover prominently features the headline "REPORT FROM CANADA" and includes a sketch of a flying object with noted dimensions and characteristics.

Editor's Notes

In his "Editor's notes," Gene Duplantier reflects on the "visual age" and the magazine's effort to provide a better visual approach to UFO stories through sketches and photos. He mentions that the magazine is adopting a trend seen in some U.S. ufozines towards illustrated, offset publications. Duplantier also addresses the volume of mail received, stating that while they strive to reply to every letter, it's not always immediate due to the workload of producing the publication. He discusses a reader's suggestion to rename the magazine "The Last Frontier," but expresses a preference for maintaining the established identity of the publication. He also thanks anonymous donors for contributing books to their library.

Duplantier briefly revisits the "Shag Harbor, N.S., incident" from issue #49, noting that unofficial sources suggest it was a "stray" missile, an explanation he deems "utterly ridiculous."

The "COVER STORY: 'REPORT FROM CANADA'" is introduced as a new column starting in the Fall issue of Saucer News, written by the editor. This section details a UFO sighting that occurred on April 3rd, 1968, near Beausejour, Manitoba. The object, described as about 400 feet above the highway, emitted a loud humming noise and had seven bands of colored lights. After being observed for 10 minutes, it followed the witness's truck for four miles before speeding away.

Mail Box

The "MAIL BOX" section features correspondence from readers. One letter from the Chief of Information, U.S. Air Force, clarifies that they cannot provide copies of the Airman magazine article on UFOs, directing queries to the Office of Information. Other readers express strong positive feedback on the magazine's new format and content, with one suggesting a membership option. The editor responds to this suggestion, noting that while they have considered it, time constraints make it difficult to implement.

Canadian Reports

The magazine presents a series of UFO sightings from across Canada:

• 3-PLATE-SHAPED UFOs SIGHTED: A Cavan Township family reported three yellow objects in a V-formation, estimated to be traveling at 450 mph and a mile high, disappearing after 30 seconds.
• UFO BEEPS ON RECORD: Mrs. G.C. Marshall of Midnapore, Alberta, recorded a strange regular beeping noise associated with a UFO sighting in the Bragg Creek area, witnessed by at least eight people. Other forest rangers have also reported hearing similar noises.
• OVAL-SHAPED, GREEN UFO MAKES LANDING: G. Lovatt and another person witnessed an object, about 75 feet in diameter, appear to land in the bush near Balsam Creek, Ontario. It pulsated and moved smoothly, lower than a meteor. A NORAD spokesman reported no radar anomalies.
• Stratford Incident: A photo was received of an object described as made of metal, 20 to 30 feet across, flying very quickly in Queen's Park, Stratford. The witness, who initially didn't believe in flying saucers, saw it with two friends.
• NELSON FAMILY SEES FOUR UFOS: The Nelson family reported four UFOs hovering above the CBC tower for nearly an hour on January 5, 1968. Descriptions varied, with one being saucer-shaped with a deep red dome and brilliant white underside, changing from green to blue at the rim. Another appeared to have flames coming from the top. Strange white clouds also appeared and disappeared.
• RECTANGULAR UFO SEEN BY FARMER: Ronald Hale of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, saw a huge rectangular object, described as much bigger than a DC 8, emitting black smoke. It took off at a 45-degree angle and was followed by a car. Friends also spotted a similar object near Moon Lake.
• FLEET OF UFOS SPOTTED OVER HOSPITAL: A fleet of "somethings," described as two off-white lights, appeared near Milton District Hospital on March 3, 1968. A third light briefly approached before the others disappeared.
• KITCHENER MAN PHOTOGRAPHS UFOs: An unidentified man photographed lights in a peculiar formation moving in various directions for about 30 minutes.
• UFO KIDNAPPING ALERTED: An incident in Thompson, Manitoba, between June 15-30, 1967, involved an object described as large and cigarette-pack shaped, revolving counter-clockwise. During the sighting, an 8-year-old girl was reportedly lifted into the air by a "wind" before being grabbed by a boy. The event was witnessed by several people.
• HOVERING LIGHT DISTURBS DOGS: Joseph Thomas, Jr. reported a bright orange light hovering in the northeastern sky on April 5th, which later moved south. This sighting caused considerable interference on his transistor radio.
• RED-DOMED UFO SEEN BY FAMILY: A housewife, her husband, and son in Parson, B.C., observed a UFO for over four hours on December 30, 1967. It was described as saucer-shaped with a red dome, white underside, and a green-to-blue rim. It moved in a staircase pattern and changed from horizontal to vertical.
• UFO OBSERVED NEAR POWER POLE: Mrs. Laurence Heggs of Bengough, Saskatchewan, saw a UFO on February 19th that moved over a power pole, dropped close to the ground, and made a loud, shrill sound. The object was aluminum-colored and disturbed local cattle and dogs.
• THIS UFO IS DIFFERENT!: Fred Passmore of Dundas, Ontario, described an orange and black object, shaped like a box kite but not square, seen on April 7th. He noted its unusual shape and that it was seen during his sons' air cadet training flight. The object was five or six-sided, with a coffin-like shape.
• FLYING SAUCER LANDS ON GEORGIAN BAY: A woman and her family vacationing in Parry Sound, Ontario, saw a fiery glow that turned out to be a craft with red, yellow, and green lights. It appeared about three inches long in perspective and moved quickly with a circular motion.
• MYSTERIOUS LIGHT HOVERS OVER FARM: Three men near Medicine Hat, Alberta, observed a hovering brilliant white light on April 18th, which emitted a loud, eerie sound. The light appeared to revolve and illuminated the sky.
• RCMP OFFICERS WANT UFO DETAILS AT 3 A.M: A woman in Burnaby, B.C., reported seeing a "bright pink light" hovering over houses. RCMP officers later took statements at 3 a.m., stating they were following "orders from Ottawa."
• CHARLESWOOD MYSTERY: An incident involving over 17 witnesses in the Westdale area, Manitoba, on October 22-23, included sightings of red lights that moved at great speed and changed shape. The event involved a salesman and saleswoman who observed pulsating lights that formed a triangle and moved in a geometrically perfect manner, eventually taking off northwest. The next morning, a pile of stones and unusual footprints were found, along with evidence of strong magnetism affecting nearby objects and people.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings across Canada, the variety of reported object shapes, colors, and behaviors, and the inclusion of witness testimonies. The magazine emphasizes visual documentation through sketches and photos. The editorial stance, as expressed by Gene Duplantier, is to present unusual UFO stories and provide a visual approach to understanding these phenomena, while also acknowledging the challenges of producing such a publication.

This issue of SS&S (Saucers, Space & Science) magazine, dated Summer 1968, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and related phenomena, particularly in the Maritime provinces of Canada. The cover prominently features a diagram of a flying saucer and the headline "UFOS INVADE MARITIMES."

UFO Sightings Across Canada and the US

The magazine presents a collection of UFO reports from various locations.

Saskatchewan and Manitoba

On April 28th, near Beaver Flat, Saskatchewan, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhard Sell reported seeing two UFOs circling the sky. One object disappeared north, while the other remained and then also departed. The objects were described as about the size of a pingpong ball, with one turning orange.

Roy Cardwell, a CNR night operator in Davidson, Saskatchewan, reported seeing a large, red object on April 17th that changed color through blueish, tangerine, and finally gold with an iridescent glow. Police Chief E.H. Gray also witnessed this object.

In Ste. Anne, Manitoba, a woman reported a house-sized UFO with strange lights and a buzzing noise in mid-April. The object rose into the air and disappeared. Near Blumenort, Manitoba, on April 13th, a young lady reported a strange light illuminating her room, but saw nothing outside.

Maritime Provinces (Nova Scotia, PEI)

The issue highlights a concentration of UFO activity in the Maritime provinces during Spring and Summer 1968.

Near Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, four people at a drive-in theatre observed a bright object overhead for nearly an hour and a half on May 8th. It moved at varying speeds before abruptly changing course and disappearing rapidly, leaving vapor trails.

Around 12:30 a.m., a couple in West Royalty, PEI, saw a red and white light moving across the sky, which stopped for a significant time before heading north, leaving a white trail.

On March 11th, near Marshalltown, Nova Scotia, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Trimper and Mrs. Claude O'Neill sighted an oval-shaped object with red, blue, and white lights hovering over the water before descending out of sight. Similar reports had come from the Culloden area previously.

On May 14th, twenty teen-agers at the North River Drive-In reported a glowing multi-colored object in the northwestern sky that gyrated and changed color.

In East Chezzetcook, Westphal, Halifax, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, a large light with red, green, and yellow lights was observed. It remained stationary for hours before moving seaward.

Near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, a middle-aged couple reported a football-shaped object with eight bright lights in the Overton area. A housewife in the same area saw a glowing light above the trees. On April 28th, a mother and son watched a UFO fly over their Yarmouth home and disappear in a vertical exit.

A strange report from a farming area near Yarmouth involved a farmer and his neighbor encountering a bright, stationary object about 1,000 feet from the ground.

Other Canadian Sightings

In Turner Valley, Alberta, a minister and his wife reported two UFOs creating radio static and emitting a strange green light. The objects were described as 40-50 feet in diameter and 10-15 feet deep, with one shooting north and the other south.

Steven Michalak, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, reported uncovering several "S"-shaped pieces of radioactive metal from a UFO landing site near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, in May 1967. Canadian Forces expressed interest in analyzing these pieces. Michalak also mentioned recurring burn marks he received from the UFO.

US Sightings

Reports from the US include a mention of a UFO in the Beausejour-Grand Beach area, with up to three sightings a week.

UFO Conference Held at Chippawa, Ontario

On June 7, 1968, the first North American UFO Symposium was sponsored by Robert Cummings. The event featured speakers like Brad Steiger, an independent UFO researcher, and Weitzel from the UFO Institute of Pittsburgh. Lee Katchen, an atmospheric physicist at NASA, discussed USAF reports and suggested UFOs might be extraterrestrial probes. The UFO Institute of Pittsburgh plans to set up instruments to monitor UFO flights. It was also announced that 13 reports from Project Grudge and Bluebook, totaling 200 pages, would be published. Rod Tennyson reported on the investigation of UAPs by seven scientists. Al Vezina showed a 16mm film of the CBC program "Through the Eyes of Tomorrow." The symposium was considered a success, with plans for a second conference in 1969. Mr. Cummings emphasized the need for the press to treat the subject with respect.

New Publications Concerning UFOs

The magazine lists several new publications:

• The Luminator: Edited by Elaine Chambers, based on UFO news from various sources. (P.O. Box 1804, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501)
• Cosmic Newsletter: To be released, based on Adamski's philosophy. (Write to Charlotte Blob, c/o Thomas H. Heiman, Alexandria, Va.)
• Phenomena: A monthly publication edited by Ormond Turner, covering UFOs, contacts, and strange occurrences. (P.O. Box 3303, Vancouver, B.C., Canada)

Books and Articles Reviewed

Several books and articles related to UFOs are mentioned and briefly reviewed:

• Otto Binder is planning a book based on his "Our Space Age" series.
• "Who Flys the Saucers?" by Riley H. Crabb discusses space contact, differences between alien types, and the "3 men in black."
• Other Borderland Sciences Research Foundation (BSRA) publications listed include "The Ethership Mystery & Its Solution," "Coming of the Guardians," and "Invisible Reality Behind Appearances."
• "The Bible & Flying Saucers" by Barry Downing.
• "Report of the UFO Wave" by Ted Bloecher.
• "The Facts on the Flying Saucer Controversy" by Howard V. Chambers.
• Dr. Robert Dickhoff's books: "Behold the Venus Garuda," "Homecoming of the Martians," "Agharta," and "Saucers of Prehistory."
• "UFOs Over the Americas" by Jim and Coral Lorenzen.
• "UFO-Ho Ho!" a book of saucer cartoons by Joseph Farris.
• "Song of Saturn" and "Book of Space Brothers" by Connie Menger and Tim Beckley.
• "The Woodrow Derenberger Story" by Saucerian.
• "The Cassiopeia Affair" by Chloe Zerwick & Harrison Brown.
• "Flying Saucers & The Three Men" by A. Bender.
• "Mysteries of the Sky" by Gordon Lore.
• "The Men in Black" by Kurt Glemser.
• "Enigma" by Bob Miller & Rick Hilberg.
• "U.F.O.S. - 20th Century's Greatest Mystery" by Mike Campione, described as a comprehensive work on UFOs.

The "Magazines on the Newsstands" section lists numerous articles about UFOs appearing in various publications like Grit, Soviet Life, Sir Yearbook, Bachelor News, Saga, National Enquirer, The Canadian, Look, Mechanix Illustrated, and Police Gazette.

Otto Binder's "Our Space Age" Series

Otto Binder's syndicated daily newspaper feature, "Our Space Age," is being reproduced in single sheet form and a bound yearbook. Panels from this series, depicting UFO incidents and encounters, are included.

UFO Incidents Depicted in Comic Panels

Several comic panels illustrate specific UFO incidents:

• Special Effects: Advice on reporting UFO observations.
• Pacific Puzzle: A 1945 sighting of a silvery saucer by a Marine during WWII, which eluded combat planes.
• Same Sighting?: Reports from Syracuse, N.Y., on August 31, 1966, of multiple "doughnut" UFOs and a single "smoke ring" UFO in the same area.
• UFO Pursuit!: A 1966 incident where Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hill were pursued by a huge flying saucer near Indian Head, New Hampshire.
• Strange Saucerians!: Depicts the Barney Hill encounter where strange beings stepped out of the landed saucer.
• Aboard A UFO!: Illustrates the Barney Hill abduction and their escort aboard the saucer.
• Bio Examination!: Shows the Hills being examined by aliens aboard the saucer.
• Two Lost Hours!: Describes the Hills' experience of losing two hours of memory during their drive home.
• Memory's Return!: Details how hypnotic regression in 1964 revealed the Hills' abduction experience.

News and Miscellaneous Items

• News You Can Use: Includes bumper stickers, UFO photographs from Argentina, and offers for trading UFO newspaper clippings.
• Syndicated Series: "Strange Fate" by Cummings Productions and "UFO Info" by Gene Duplantier are being offered to radio stations.
• Lectures and Materials: A lecture by Mel Noel, flying saucer ornaments, and a sound film "The UFO Story" are advertised.
• Products: A toy flying saucer and an "Invaders UFO" plastic kit are mentioned.
• Lecturers: Hal Wilcox and Woodrow Derenberger are available for lectures on space contacts and experiences with "Indrid Cold."
• Free Information: Laura Mundo offers free flying saucer information.
• Slide Program: Earl J. Neff offers a 2-hour slide program.
• Historical Sightings: Mentions reports of "fiery flying dragons" over Prague in 1130 and 1142.

Space Age Headlines

This section covers various space-related news and scientific developments:

• The U.S. Space Agency is considering radio relay stations in orbit.
• Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov predicts the assembly of space stations and moon bases.
• Argonne National Labs have developed supermagnets.
• Langley Research Center biologists note potential changes in microorganisms due to spaceflight conditions.
• President Johnson emphasizes the need for the US to reach the moon by 1970.
• The Soviets are building a large telescope in the Caucasus.
• A new laser beam device generating intense light has been developed.
• A metal disc that reproduces motion pictures is in advanced development.
• Experiments with hibernating hamsters may lead to inducing temporary hibernation in humans for space voyages.

Space Humor

A short poem about flashing UFOs and a joke about "unidentified frying objects" are included.

Other World? / Invaders From Space?

The Saucer News Science Committee offers a free confidential news bulletin on flying saucers.

The U.F.O.R.C. Journal

The UFO Research Committee is publishing "The U.F.O.R.C. Journal," a 40-page publication with scientific reports, up-to-date sightings, and features on the "Great October Flap in England" and the "Scandinavian Flap of 1946." It is published quarterly and does not carry contactee articles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings, particularly in Canada, the ongoing research and investigation into UFO phenomena by various organizations and individuals, and the promotion of new publications and books related to the subject. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of reporting these phenomena seriously, encouraging documentation, and advocating for respectful treatment of the subject by the press, as indicated by Mr. Cummings' quote.