Saucers, Space & Science - No 55

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE
Issue: no. 55
Volume: 1969
Publisher: Gene Duplantier
Country: Canada
Price: 60¢

This issue of Saucers Space & Science, dated 1969, is a quarterly publication focused on UFO phenomena, produced by Gene Duplantier. It features a mix of witness accounts, editorial commentary, and reports on investigations into unusual events.

Guest Editorial: Could We Be Wrong?

Editor Gene Duplantier questions whether the strict adherence to scientific explanations by some organizations might be hindering the investigation of UFOs. He suggests that a materialistic approach may cause researchers to overlook valid information. While acknowledging the scientific approach, he notes that despite publicity, little progress has been made in understanding UFOs. He posits that if UFOs are interplanetary, their technology and mental capabilities would be far beyond current human understanding, appearing almost supernatural but being a more advanced form of physical understanding.

Editor's Notes

Gene Duplantier apologizes for the amount of material that could not be included in this issue due to page limitations, promising it will appear in the next. He encourages readers to share the magazine with other UFO enthusiasts and to subscribe, emphasizing that a saucerzine can never have too many readers.

Mail Box

Several readers contribute their thoughts:

• Brian Cannon from Winnipeg, Manitoba, reports on the analysis of 'angel hair,' which was found to be a rayon fiber coated with a gummy material. He also inquires about the status of the Mayo Clinic report on Michalak.
• Kevin J. Collins, Editor of UFO Phenomenon, praises SS&S as a vital Canadian magazine.
• John A. Keel from New York expresses interest in 'objects from outer space' made of glass and silicon, noting that while lenses in satellites might survive re-entry, it's unlikely. He commends the magazine's coverage of Canadian flaps and suggests that statistical breakdowns of flaps could provide quantitative evidence.
• Conrad Hunter, Editor of UFO Digest, ranks SS&S among the top ten UFO magazines globally due to its focus on one locale and use of illustrations.
• A. Pigeon from Shawinigan, Quebec, appreciates SS&S as a national magazine and hopes it will continue to report specifically on Canadian cases in detail.

This 'N That

This section compiles various UFO-related news and reports:

• Canada's National Research Council is collecting UFO reports, receiving 10-20 per month. Dr. Peter M. Millman acknowledges that some sightings cannot be explained by science. The NRC investigated the Stephen Michalak case, finding the material to be 95% silver coated with pitch, slightly radioactive.
• Jim McPherson reports on Jacques-Yves Cousteau's activities in Peru's Lake Titicaca, with local speculation that he is searching for evidence of UFOs vanishing into the lake.
• John Reid, MP for Kenora-Rainy River, states that unexplained UFO sightings over Pelican Lake, Ontario, should be made public if the government has knowledge.
• A big radio telescope near Lake Traverse in Algonquin Park, Ontario, detected 'mysterious signals from outer space' on March 8, 1968, potentially originating up to 200 light years away.
• An USAF investigation in Williams Lake, B.C., involved a brightly lighted object near an airstrip that appeared to spot observers before taking off.
• EPIC's UFO SKYWATCH reports the discovery of huge caves near Cuzco, Peru, believed to be hangars for 'flying saucers' and the work of intelligent beings.
• A Canadian couple reported a UFO that hovered near their car, 'vacuumed the soil,' and took off, leaving burn marks on the car.
• The case in Niteroi, South America, where two men were found dead, was attributed to poison administered by thieves, not UFO occupants.

The Far North

This article details UFO sightings in Canada's northern regions, coinciding with a large influx of visitors to the Yukon.

• In December 1968, Mt. Nansen employees near Carmacks saw an object hover over their vehicle, perform maneuvers, and disappear.
• Another driver on the same road reported seeing a light that vanished.
• Frequent sightings of lights have been reported in the Mt. Nansen road area.
• On January 20, 1969, Erik Marsboll reported seeing two blue objects resembling 45-gallon drums, followed by four objects in a line that merged into a single blue light and disappeared. The objects emitted beams of light.
• Joanne Romeo of Whitehorse reported a UFO following her car for 20 miles, emitting a bright white light, and then disappearing.

UFOs in Whitehorse

This section details several UFO sightings in the Whitehorse area:

• On March 5, residents reported seeing two very high and bright lights, described as yellowish-green and connected by a bluish-red line. An unconfirmed report mentioned the University of Alaska firing a rocket for atmospheric research.
• Walter Collins and others observed a large, 'saucer-shaped object' hovering for 30 minutes, with a smaller object emerging from its bottom and being sucked back up.
• On March 12, the CBC reported sightings of large white balls trailed by a red streak.
• In mid-February, Fred Cook reported similar UFOs on the road to Clinton Creek.
• On March 4, a fast-moving ball, possibly a meteorite, was sighted near Watson Lake, impacting about 25 miles up the Ross River road.
• Robert Webb reported a 'long, tubular shape with a fin at the back' UFO seen frequently around Yellowknife in January.
• Edward Heron reported a UFO that appeared from nowhere, passed him, turned around, and disappeared. It had running lights and later appeared festooned with lights.
• Two truckers saw a similar UFO near Fort Providence, which hovered over their truck before swiping at them and taking off.
• A UFO was also sighted above a mining site near Yellowknife on December 31.

UFOs Over Fort Providence and Fort Resolution

• On December 18, 1968, unidentified UFOs were seen over Fort Providence and Fort Resolution areas. Motorists reported seeing an object along the Providence-Rae road. School principal Al Goller viewed it through a telescope, describing it as a reddish ball changing color, with apparent craters or spots and flaring.
• In mid-February, John Pandell and family in Grande Prairie estimated a sighting in the Dawson Creek area, describing a bright light varying from orange to blue.
• On 8 days, a round red UFO was sighted over Beaverlodge by an RCMP constable and others.
• Observers in Grande Prairie spotted four UFOs in a row, bright orange.
• Valleyview experienced UFO activity on January 21, with a silent, red, round object visible for 45 minutes, seen by RCMP officers and others. Reports also came from Pouce Coupe, where a farmer found tracks in the snow from a craft over 6 feet long.
• Bill Hayduk is investigating reports from Barrhead, including an oval-shaped craft hovering and then moving rapidly toward a car. The object's dimensions were estimated at 15'x15'.
• Dean Earnshaw reported two sightings in Barrhead, one involving a flare dropped from the craft.

UFOs Move Into Southern Alberta

This section details UFO sightings in Alberta:

• On January 23, Charles Bennett and Tom Thompson reported a brilliant silver object near Carstairs, described as a round dome with a platform ring and tubing. It moved at about 20 mph and emitted a stream of greyish-black smoke.
• Between January 30 and February 3, Lloyd Fox reported a round, dome-shaped UFO with a slightly curved bottom and silver-gray color.
• John Pearse reported a 'dish turned upside down' spouting colored flames. An employee of his saw a UFO with two figures in a compartment.
• Bill Hayduk notes that four sightings in the past three months report a similar type of UFO, possibly searching for something or on a research mission in Alberta.
• On November 10, 1968, a UFO followed four people toward the Alberta border. Six hunters saw a UFO in the Porcupine Hills area west of Claresholm.
• On November 15, UFOs were sighted near Valleyview and Beaverlodge.

Would You Believe?

This section presents a collection of unusual and unexplained events:

• In April 1964, ladies' stockings in New York developed runs, attributed by the Department of Air Pollution Control to nitrogen dioxide gas.
• In May 1965, girls in Toronto experienced holes appearing in their nylons, also attributed to air pollution.
• In January 1964, Mrs. Rosalie Leonard in Wilmington, Delaware, reported her clothes vanishing, leaving only ashes.
• Two days later, Donald C. Hume in Delaware also experienced his clothes disintegrating.
• Two high school students in Delaware also found their clothes had disintegrated.
• An investigation by Joseph Kilby of the State Board of Health found no common link among the victims, leaving scientists puzzled.
• In April 1954, Mrs. Dolly Kaminsky of Toledo, Ohio, had her broom disintegrate into bits after a slight 'PUFF'.
• In 1880, two men in East Kent, Ontario, heard a loud noise and saw stones and boulders shoot upwards from the ground, with no apparent cause.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features reports of UFO sightings, often with detailed witness accounts and descriptions of the objects. There is a clear interest in investigating these phenomena, even when they defy conventional scientific explanation. The editorial stance, as expressed by Gene Duplantier, suggests an openness to possibilities beyond strict scientific materialism, while still valuing scientific inquiry. The publication aims to document and share these reports, particularly those from Canada, with its readership. The recurring theme is the persistent presence of unexplained aerial phenomena and the human drive to understand them, even when faced with skepticism or lack of definitive answers.

Title: SS&S
Issue: No. 55
Volume: 1969
Date: 1969
Publisher: SS&S
Country: Canada
Language: English

This issue of SS&S magazine delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, featuring personal accounts, sighting reports, and analytical articles.

Toronto woman has "space contact"

By Joan Howard

The cover story details the experience of a Toronto woman who claims to have had "space contact" starting in July 1968. Initially uninterested in UFOs, her first contact was a shock, described as an astral trip to a military base where she met beings in space suits. She engaged in conversations about ethics, politics, and religion. She became aware of a ray working on her physical body, particularly her head, which she was told to relax into. Her "intellectual friend" from this trip became her contact, showing her the universe, spacecraft, and their technology. He also encouraged her to study physics and astronomy. She describes a "Mind Machine" capable of contacting and processing minds, used by her contact to locate life in space. The contact communicates through telepathy, and she sees him working and studying. She also mentions hearing their music, including a beautiful symphony and a unique jazz. The contact reveals two groups in his world: "cold-blooded fanatics" with superior science and "good guys" who are the opposite. He has shown her aerial photographs of North American cities, implying the use of the Mind Machine by both groups. She believes they have a base in the solar system, possibly originating from outside the galaxy. Her contact is described as having black hair, white-golden skin, and slightly slanting eyes. She notes that her contact uses telepaths and ESP-ers for special jobs and that their language and writing are related to ancient MU.

FOUR UFOS HUM

This short report details an incident on March 12, 1969, where Bill Dorota of Fort William, Ontario, saw four lights streaking over his head. The objects hummed loudly, headed towards Lake Superior, and vanished behind houses.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A SILENT CONTACTEE

By Hans Lauritzen

This article outlines a pattern observed in "silent contacts." A typical case involves a person walking alone who hears a voice in their head, experiences missing time (about 30 minutes), and may see globes or disc-shaped objects. Afterward, the person's behavior changes, they become suggestible, and their emotions are intensified. They may experience a psychic breakdown due to contradictory opinions and feel they lack free will. The contactee becomes sensitive to electricity and may experience pain in their neck and the back of their head. The author advises investigators to ask contactees about their feelings and experiences, assuring them that thousands have had similar experiences.

THE CASE FOR THOSE MYSTERY METEORS

By John A. Keel

John A. Keel argues against the "meteor" explanation for UFO sightings, citing the case of Cpl. Clifford Fairbank at Trenton, Ont., who scorned the explanation. He discusses a case in Wooler, Ont., where poltergeist manifestations began after two family members saw an object, leading to the disappearance of cats and the death of a horse. Keel suggests that these events, along with others like the Nebraska and northeast "meteors," fit into larger patterns. He emphasizes the importance of collecting and examining all reports to understand the "Big Picture" and the build-up of "flap" conditions. Keel mentions a government agency that allegedly predicted a "flap" in 1952 and questions why ufologists have been slow to make similar discoveries. He posits that the government's anti-UFO stance in 1953 might stem from their inability to explain the phenomenon, leading civilians who stumble upon the "secret" to drop the subject. He notes that newspaper clippings are insufficient and that important cases are often difficult to print.

An amazing tale from Goias

(Special report from SS&S Associate in Brazil, Jader U. Pereira)

This report details an incident on August 13, 1967, involving Inacio de Souza, a 41-year-old farm manager in Goias, Brazil. While returning home with his wife, they encountered a landed, basin-shaped object, 35 meters in diameter. Three strangers, described as nude or wearing faded yellow, tightly-meshed clothing, approached them. Inacio shot one of the beings, and a beam of green light hit him, causing him to fall. His wife defended him, and the beings fled to the craft, which took off vertically. Inacio suffered nausea and numbness, and a doctor diagnosed his condition as leukemia, estimating he had two months to live. He died within 60 days, experiencing weight loss, yellow blotches, and pain.

NEW HAMPSHIRE "UFO CAPTIVE" DIES

This short report announces the death of Barney Hill, a Portsmouth, N.H., postal worker who claimed he and his wife were taken captive aboard a flying saucer in 1961. He died at age 46 from a cerebral hemorrhage. The story of his experience was told in the book "The Interrupted Journey."

Southern B.C. sees UFO action too!

This section compiles several UFO sighting reports from Southern British Columbia, Canada:

• Grindrod: On November 22, 1968, Mrs. Stanley Karpowich and her children saw an object with two square windows and a bright light. Their neighbor's dogs became quiet, and their own dogs showed fear.
• Enderby/Grindrod: A month prior, a man claimed to spot an object in the sky.
• Grindrod: Mrs. Emma Davies reported seeing an unusual object around 10:00 p.m. three years prior, which caused severe vibrations and stucco to fall from her house. She had a similar experience a year ago with an object like the moon.
• Prince George Radar Base: On December 22, 1968, a UFO was detected climbing sharply over the radar base, tracked near Hixon and Quesnel. Audio equipment picked up a "tingling sound," and a spokesman indicated it was "certain there was some sort of life aboard."
• Quesnel: A resident reported a UFO swinging low, appearing to be made of two parts, and estimated to be 3,000 feet in the air with a strange red light. A student described it making a "sort of a HO" sound.
• Prince George: Ed Sandbach and his sons reported a flying saucer hovering motionless over a TV tower, with pulsating purple and green lights.

SAUCERS VISIT B.C. INTERIOR

This section reports on several sightings in British Columbia:

• Jan. 22, 1969: Two white lights, about 100 feet apart, were sighted traveling in a northerly direction at a 45-degree downward angle. Six other sightings were made in the preceding seven months.
• Rutland: An object flying between 3,000 to 4,000 feet altitude, noiseless, went up to 600 m.p.h., slowed to a standstill, and then climbed vertically. A photographer saw a UFO that went straight up and then down, remaining stationary.
• Fraser Lake: On January 5, Mrs. Anna Engleson and her husband saw a revolving UFO at a 45-degree angle to the horizon, with red and blue-green lights turning rapidly. It remained stationary for half an hour.
• Price George: On January 1, Walter Webster saw a bright orange object with a round body and a square tail, with fire coming from the tail. It was observed above a pulp mill.

FISHERMAN SEES QUIVERING UFO

Douglas McQuarrie observed a mysterious light through binoculars from his fishing boat on January 1, 1969. The object consisted of numerous tiny lights quivering in space, moving slowly and fading. It was first seen at 7:04 p.m. and faded at 7:20 p.m.

FIREBALL LIGHTS SKY

Tom Shelley of New Westminster saw a light descend vertically at high speed on January 23. It was about 45 degrees above the horizon, got larger, and was blue-white, expanding into a large ball of light before going out near the horizon.

A LOOK AT BOOKS

This section provides reviews and descriptions of several books related to UFOs and related phenomena:

• WARNINGS FROM FLYING FRIENDS by Arthur Shuttlewood: Discusses UFO reports from Warminster, England, with religious convictions.
• "UFOs? Yes!" by David R. Saunders and R. Roger Harkins: An illustrated report on the 1967 flap in England.
• SEQUEL TO SCORITON: New information on Ernest Bryant's contact.
• FLYING SAUCERS by Dr. Carl Jung: Available in paperback.
• UFO AND THE BIBLE by M.K. Jessup: Swedish edition available.
• THE COMPLETE PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY of FLYING SAUCERS by T.M. Wright: To be published in 1970.
• THE TOPSTONE by Ken L. Larson: Explores the engineering of the Great Pyramid and its relation to UFO sites.
• BEHOLD, THE VENUS GARUDA: An English translation of a book discussing winged and other space aliens observing Earth.
• ENCOUNTERS WITH ALIENS by George Earley.
• DOCUMENT 7th ANNUAL UFO CONGRESS IN MAINZ, 1967: Published by Deutsche UFO/IFO-Studiengesellschaft.
• OPERATION TROJAN HORSE by John A. Keel: Scheduled for release.
• PHENOMENOLOGY: A book about ghosts, ESP, and lost cities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around personal contact experiences, detailed UFO sighting reports from various geographical locations, and critical examination of conventional explanations for UFO phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that UFOs are a genuine and significant phenomenon, encouraging readers to collect and share information to build a comprehensive understanding. There is a clear skepticism towards simplistic explanations like "meteors" and an emphasis on the need for thorough investigation and a "Big Picture" perspective. The publication also highlights books and other magazines related to ufology, serving as a resource for interested readers.