Saucers, Space & Science - No 56

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE
Issue: no. 56
Year: 1969
Publisher: Gene Duplantier
Country of Publication: Canada
Type: Non-profit publication for UFO enthusiasts.
Established: November 1957
Frequency: Quarterly
Subscription Price: $2.00 per year
Single Copy Price: 60¢

Editor's Notes

The editor, Gene Duplantier, addresses the readers regarding the delayed issue #55, attributing it to a printers' strike. He introduces a new masthead to recognize contributors and announces a new proofreading process involving his 'Girl Friday' to improve accuracy. Duplantier also recommends several Canadian UFO publications for additional coverage, including 'Canadian UFO Report', 'CAPRO', 'Topside', 'Montreal UFO Newsletter', and the French publication 'Affa'.

Letters to the Editor

• John L. Mullet (Keesler AFB): Shares an anecdote about asking a guest at an Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association meeting if he was from another planet, receiving an affirmative mental response.
• Fred and Phyll Dickeson (Timaru, New Zealand): Report a warning received via mailbox from 'Space Friends' about the city of Damascus becoming a 'heap of ruins', suggesting trouble has started and they may be able to delay it.
• Fred A. Luck (Pointe Claire, Que.): Describes a sighting of three round, bright objects hovering in a stationary triangle pattern with red and green lights. The objects moved off at right angles and disappeared.
• Apollo 10 Mention: Gene notes that Apollo 10 was heading for the Pacific and that UFOs reportedly followed the crew on May 19, as reported by Peter Fairley to Paul Haney.
• Bonita Roman (Middletown, Ohio): Announces the first issue of 'FLYING SAUCER BULLETIN' and requests a mention in the publication. The publication offers 6 issues for $3.00.

"Would You Believe?" by Armand A. Laprade

This section compiles various unusual incidents and sightings:

• Portland, Oregon (1921): Pieces of white shining material, like polished china, fell accompanied by chunks of ice.
• Portland, Oregon (1947): A photograph in the Los Angeles Times showed Army Air Force officers examining a cylinder-like polished white china object that fell, also accompanied by chunks of ice.
• Ensenada, B.C. (1954): Manuel Careaga experienced a noise like rocks hitting his car, and found the glass spotted and melting like snow.
• Port Weller, Canada (1954): Mrs. Gary May heard a pinging sound and found blobs on her windshield. Touching one caused a sharp stinging pain and a tiny burn-like mark.
• Marysville, Ohio (1954): Two school teachers and 60 children witnessed a cigar-shaped object hover and speed off, leaving a three-mile trail of strands like Angel's hair. The material was tough, asbestos-like, and disappeared within minutes, sometimes leaving hands green.
• Colorado (April 1955): Morris Steen found a small, highly radioactive metal disc in Lake Gulch, baffling FBI agents and geologists.
• Area Unspecified (October 1955): O. L. Breitkruetz reported finding 'bright discs' in his yard, about five inches in diameter and weighing two ounces.
• Horseheads, New York (February 1955): A mysterious gray 'cobweb' blanketed an area, with fibers that looked and felt like cotton and were radioactive. Investigations yielded conflicting results regarding its origin (damaged cotton fibers, milk substance, or carpet sweeper bag contents).
• Dana, California (April 8, 1953): Mr. and Mrs. Milton Mayer encountered patches of greenish-blue snow that caused tingling, puckered mouths, and watering eyes. The snow had a phosphorescent glow.
• Cleveland, Tennessee (February 1961): Richard Burger, a piano tuner, had a golf ball in an upright piano explode in his face when he lifted it out.

The Maritimes - newest playground for UFOs?

This section reports on recent UFO activity in the Maritime provinces of Canada:

• Greenwood, Nova Scotia (November 1968): An airman witnessed a UFO moving at tremendous speed above an Argus aircraft, leaving an ionization trail.
• Minas Basin region, Nova Scotia: A solid object with lights and exhaust flames was seen hovering.
• Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (November 30, 1968): Eric Horne and Harry Smith saw a large round white object that moved erratically, sometimes at high speed, and disappeared.
• Halifax area (December 2, 1968): Frank R. Stapley and passengers saw four or five reddish-amber lights and a big red light above them moving over Prospect Highway.
• Moncton, New Brunswick (December 4, 1968): Three residents saw a circular object with orange lights over Lutes Mtn. that moved northward.
• Parrsboro area (December 10, 1968): The Eldon George family saw an unusual pale amber craft travelling northerly and zig-zagged.
• New Haven, Prince Edward Island (December 30, 1968): Rick MacPhee and neighbors saw a bright object drop straight down and land nearby, but no trace was found.
• Sandford, Nova Scotia (January 22, 1969): Allison Williams saw a bright object over the Bay of Fundy, described as a circle with alternating colors.
• Fredericton, New Brunswick: A bright red, then fading to white object was seen hovering over the Wallace Call house, described as disc-shaped, rotating, and about 2,000 feet over the house.
• Wabush and Labrador City: Residents reported UFOs, leading to increased watch at power transmission sites.

Saskatchewan and Manitoba get share of sightings too!

• Carman, Manitoba (December 16, 1968): Ed Weiler sighted a UFO moving fast towards Carman, then dropping to hover over a field before speeding away.
• Rose du Lac, Manitoba (February 2, 1969): A 'glowing pink' circular or oblong UFO hovered for 45 minutes, eventually turning black and then a white line before disappearing.
• Yorkton, Saskatchewan (February 3): Teenagers reported two orange and red UFOs, about 10 feet in diameter, one mile away and 150 feet above the ground.
• Eldorado, Saskatchewan (February): Mr. and Mrs. Merle Marshall saw a very bright UFO that changed color when changing direction.
• Gull Lake, Saskatchewan (February 10): Residents saw a UFO that moved erratically, at first fast, then hovered, and moved in a zig-zag pattern.
• Brokenhead, Manitoba (February 10): Five adults saw a UFO with numerous bright lights, blinking various colors, that made no noise and stopped in the air, appearing larger than the full moon.
• Webb, Saskatchewan (April 1, 1969): An unexplained phenomenon was seen as a moving bright yellow light that sped up considerably but briefly.

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CANADIAN REPORTS

• Whitehorse (March 12, 1969): The Canadian Broadcasting Co. reported UFOs or such being seen, described as large white balls trailed by a red streak.
• Atikokan, Ontario (March 11): Three residents saw a UFO that swerved to the side and vanished while being followed by a car.
• Moncton, N.B. (April 2, 1969): A red light, described as a fireball, was reported hovering, followed by light aircraft. The weather office received no reports.
• Tyndall, Manitoba (April 15, 1969): Three individuals saw a huge, bright, mysterious light in the sky that stopped, then moved along with them before disappearing.
• Portage la Prairie, Manitoba (April 27, 1969): Four members of the George Whitehurst family saw a white light moving north to south, estimated at 1,000 feet high, flashing and disappearing.
• Hammond, Ontario (April 22, 1969): A man, his wife, and son reported a 'flying saucer' that was not a helicopter, described as having a pinkish saucer shape, two huge spotlights, and many porthole-shaped windows. It hovered near high tension wires, drawing power, and then flew toward their car.
• Verdun, Quebec: Three persons witnessed a flying saucer or luminous object descend into the St. Lawrence River. The object was described as 'yellowish, with some red.' Police investigated but found no trace.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue heavily features reports of UFO sightings across Canada, with a particular focus on the Maritimes, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The descriptions of objects vary widely, from simple lights to more complex craft with physical characteristics and trace evidence. The magazine appears to present these reports without overt skepticism, allowing witness testimonies to speak for themselves. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, encouraging the sharing of information and research through its network and publications. There's an emphasis on documenting these events as they occur, with detailed dates, locations, and witness accounts.

This issue of SS&S, dated 1969, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and related phenomena, with a particular emphasis on reports from Canada and Europe. The cover story details a dramatic incident on a farm in Chapeau, Quebec, where a farmer and his family reported seeing multiple flying objects land and cause physical damage to their field.

Farm Invaded by Flying Saucers (Page 1)

The lead article recounts the experience of Leo-Paul Chaput, a farmer in Chapeau, Quebec. On May 24, 1969, the Montreal Journal reported that strange flying machines had been using his fields as a landing strip. The most striking incident occurred three weeks prior, when at 2 a.m., Chaput, his wife, and two children saw an intense light draw their attention to a field 400 feet away. Upon investigation, they encountered four objects, approximately 30 feet in diameter and 16 feet high, projecting a light so intense they had to shield their eyes. The apparition lasted 5-6 minutes, leaving the family very afraid. After the objects departed, a motor noise was heard. The next day, they discovered four burned circles, each 27 feet in diameter, with a ring around the circumference, and the grass was still burning in spots. The Chaput family has since reported seeing the visitors return several times, flying over their fields at an altitude of 500 feet, emitting an orange light. The article calls for a Federal inquiry and notes that two small singed trees within the circles are being analyzed. Chapeau is located about 100 miles northwest of Ottawa.

Astronauts Silenced on UFOs (Page 2)

Dr. Garry C. Henderson, a space research scientist, lectured at the Calgary Planetarium on April 10, 1969, claiming that American astronauts had not only sighted UFOs but had also taken photographs. However, they were instructed by NASA to say nothing about these sightings, and the pictures were locked up. Henderson attributed this secrecy to NASA's fear of ridicule and potential cuts to the space program by Congress. He also criticized the Condon report for prematurely dismissing the possibility of UFOs, making future government support for investigations harder to obtain. Henderson predicted that UFO probes would cease unless governments actively pursued more positive investigations, and he found it appalling that the U.S. government had not yet determined if UFOs existed. He urged university students to conduct their own investigations, suggesting the U.S. Air Force could provide outdated military equipment.

To the Rescue

This section details the logistical challenges faced by Dr. Henderson in reaching Calgary for his lecture. Stranded in Spokane, Washington, he was flown to Calgary by a volunteer pilot from the Calgary Flying Club, Bill Cummings, and pilot Ed Jordan, in a Bonanza plane. The flight was difficult due to foul weather, and Dr. Henderson arrived at the Planetarium at 9:30 p.m., with only two people remaining in the audience.

Her Story Original But Hard to Believe

A North Bay woman, Mrs. Le Legris, was convicted on January 23, 1969, of careless driving in connection with a fatal two-car collision. She claimed an 'unforeseen force' picked up her car and threw it into the wrong lane. Judge Anthony Falzetta noted the unusual nature of the explanation.

UFO Light Beams Force Woman to Ground

Mrs. Rut Lindstrom of Bjorkelund, Sweden, reported being frightened on December 18, 1968, by an eerie light in her front yard. She experienced a light phenomenon with strong beams physically pressing her toward the ground. Her husband, Birger, found no trace of anything unusual.

Landings on French Islands Last Summer (Page 3)

This section, attributed to Herve Matte of France, details two separate incidents. The first involves two young girls, Michele Boyer and Sylvie Bonhomme, on Noirmoutier Island, Brittany, who saw a flattened object take off quickly, switching on red and orange lights. Later, they encountered a white luminosity and heard a faint engine sound before a craft appeared, rising in front of them.

The second incident describes Yves Hamelin, a young Parisian camping in Charpy, who witnessed a similar situation alone.

Luc Fontaine's Sighting

Luc Fontaine, an agriculturist from Reunion Island, reported seeing an oval-shaped object hovering one meter above the ground on July 31, 1968. The object was about 5 meters in diameter and 2-3 meters high, with a transparent central part revealing two small, broad-shouldered figures resembling 'Bonhommes Michelin'. A blinding white light then appeared, and the object vanished. Ten days later, Protection Civile inquirers found radioactivity tracks on the ground and on Fontaine's clothes.

UFO Searches for Something

A resident of Arden, Manitoba, and his wife saw a strange flying object southeast of their home in early May 1969. The object glowed, changed colors from bright red to bluish red, and shone a light like a beacon. Mr. Frank Harder witnessed the sighting for 10-12 minutes at 3:15 a.m.

UFO Follows Car

Two couples traveling near River Hills, Manitoba, in May 1969, sighted a round UFO with lights that kept pace with their car. The UFO maintained its position relative to their vehicle, stopping when they stopped and following when they drove, for several miles, before disappearing.

Outer Space Movies (Page 4)

This section provides updates on various space-themed films. Actor Roy Thinnes is set to star in Universal's "DOPPLEGANGER." The screen rights to "THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN" have been acquired by Universal Studios, dealing with a satellite contaminated by life forms. "MAROONED," directed by John Sturges, is a large-scale production about three astronauts facing deterioration of their physiological and psychological systems. Other films mentioned include "BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES," "THE GREEN SLIME," "FIVE MILLION MILES TO EARTH," "INVASION OF THE STAR CREATURES," "WILD, WILD PLANET," "THEY CAME FROM BEYOND SPACE," "THE TERRORNAUTS," "PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES," "THE HUMAN DUPLICATORS," "MUTINY IN OUTER SPACE," "BATTLE BEYOND THE SUN," "THE EARTH DIES SCREAMING," "COUNTDOWN," "FIRST MEN IN THE MOON," and "CYBORG 2087."

UFO Inspects Truck (Page 4)

Four boys in the Taber, Alberta district, reported seeing a bright light appear over the treetops and swoop down onto the road on April 27, 1969. The object, described as a bright glare of white light with a hazy halo, seemed to be about two or three feet across and took a V-shape. It hesitated, then veered off, gaining altitude. An odd, nauseating odor was present, and a vapor trail was observed. No noise was heard from outside the truck or the radio. No unusual marks were found on the ground or trees.

Priests Claim to Have Witnessed 'Diabolical Phenomenon' in Quebec (Page 5)

Three Roman Catholic priests claim to have witnessed 'diabolical phenomena' in the home of Sylvio Saint-Onge in Acton Vale, Quebec, on January 7, 1969. They reported seeing clothing fly from a closet, a picture of the Virgin Mary repeatedly thrown to the floor despite a solid nail, a statue of the Virgin Mary fall and break, and the foot of a bed rise alone. The priests described it as a rare, diabolical phenomenon possible with divine permission. The Saint-Onges also reported that their six-year-old daughter, Guylaine, had her clothes fly about her, carrying various objects. The priests concluded there were no natural causes. Guylaine's parents, however, attributed the incidents to her vivid imagination.

Headliners (Page 5)

This section presents a collection of brief news items:

• Electron microscopes and computers have been combined to make atoms visible.
• Archaeologists are exploring moss-covered ruins northwest of Machu Picchu, Peru.
• The orbiting of nuclear weapons was outlawed by a 1967 treaty.
• A satellite tracked an automobile and an airplane.
• A new type of 'anomalous water,' four times heavier than H2O and like liquid plastic, is puzzling scientists.
• Tiago Machado, a fruit vendor in Brazil, clarified that he saw 'little red men,' not 'green men,' emerge from a flying saucer.
• A new system allows any movie film to be projected in 3-D.
• Twelve hens in Worcester Park, England, have been laying blue, green, and pink eggs.
• The Soviet Union issued a 'space-series' of stamps depicting the future of space travel, designed by cosmonaut Alexi Leonov and sci-fi artist Andrei Sokolov.
• Pan American World Airways has a waiting list of over 100 passengers for its first trip to the moon.
• A mystery underwater craft, not British nor from a NATO country, was tracking Britain's natural gas supply lines off the coast of Great Yarmouth. It came dangerously close to a diver.

Personality Profile: Susanne Stebbing (Page 6)

This profile details the life and interests of Susanne Stebbing, who became interested in flying saucers after hearing about the Kenneth Arnold affair. Her mother and sister saw a silver disc-shaped UFO in 1952. Stebbing started "LUFORO" (later BUFORA) and a book service, and joined several astronomical societies. She has worked freelance, appeared on radio and TV, and promotes UFO personalities and films. She planned a screening of NBC-TV films and suggested Britain's first UFO convention at Woburn Abbey.

Spacespots (Page 6)

• An intense blue-white fireball was seen at Chihuahua, Mexico, on February 8, 1969, and fell apart near Pueblito de Allende. Fragments recovered were of a rare type known as carbonaceous chondrites.
• The $75,000,000 Stargazer satellite experienced an apparent electrical failure on April 12, 1969, but resumed normal operation eight and a half hours later.
• Dr. Peter Goldreich suggested Jupiter's moon Io could be the source of powerful radio noise bursts.
• Dr. Wernher von Braun predicted humans would reach every planet in the solar system within the lifetime of current generations.
• Deep, pitch-black craters near the moon's north pole may have temperatures hundreds of degrees below zero.
• Lunar orbiters revealed 'mascons' (large concentrations of matter with greater density) in certain lunar regions, which affected the orbit of Apollo 8.
• A strange 'ticking star' reported on November 15, 1968, by an astronomer is seen as virtual proof of mysterious objects sweeping space like cosmic searchlights.

A Look at Books (Page 7)

This section reviews several books related to UFOs:

• "UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS" by Howard Liss: A history from Biblical times to today, exploring the origins of UFOs.
• "THE FORTREC CONSPIRACY" by Richard Garvin and Edmon Addeo: A thriller questioning whether UFOs exist and implying governments are not being truthful.
• "THE INTELLIGENT MAN'S GUIDE TO FLYING SAUCERS" by T.M. Wright: His first book on UFOs.
• "ITHACA REVISITED" by T.M. Wright and Fred Armstrong: Scheduled for release.
• "FLYING SAUCER CLASSICS": A compilation of classical UFO cases.
• "THE UFO ENIGMA" by Robert W. Miller and Rick Hilberg: Discusses UFO sightings from the 17th century to 1947 and the origin of UFOs from neighboring planets.
• "THE FLYING SAUCER STORY" by Brinsley le Poer Trench.
• "LET'S FACE THE FACTS ABOUT FLYING SAUCERS" by Gabriel Green.
• "THE UFO REPORT" by Irving Greenfield.
• "FLYING SAUCER READER" by J. David.
• "CASSIOPEIA AFFAIR" by Chloe Zerwick and Harrison Brown: About first contact with extraterrestrials through radio blips.
• "UFO LIVING CHARIOTS" by Leo Bartsch: A brochure comparing UFO topics to the Bible.

Eyewitness (Page 7)

"Eyewitness" is the bi-monthly publication of the Ohidian UFO Investigations Network, featuring Ohioian UFO reports. Subscription rates are $1.25 per year.

SAUCER MAGAZINE (Page 7)

This monthly, non-profit publication offers UFO sightings via a newspaper clipping service, along with regular articles like "Saucer Scene" and "Report From the Representatives." Subscription is $2.00 per year.

News You Can Use (Page 8)

This section provides various resources and information for UFO enthusiasts:

• British Columbians researching "Sasquatch" or "Bigfoot" are asked to contact George Haas.
• A free copy of "Infinity Newsletter" and booklist is available from David D. Graham.
• "AIDS TO IDENTIFICATION OF FLYING OBJECTS" is a catalog from the Government Printing Office, priced at 20 cents, answering 35 common questions.
• "UFO MAPS" showing UFO activity across the U.S. are available for 20 cents each or 10 maps for $1.50.
• An 8" plastic flying saucer can be obtained with 25 Beechnut gum wrappers.
• The Universal Brotherhood of Peace publishes articles on UFOs and other phenomena.
• The Environmental Sciences Services Administration has published a pamphlet with 26 color pictures of cloud types.
• Agents and homemakers are sought to sell UFO items on commission.
• A UFO clipping collection from 1947-1969 and UFO books/magazines are available for trade or sale.

UFO Chases Woman Riding Bicycle (Page 8)

In October 1957, Jeanne Chene of Oka, Quebec, reported being followed by a fuzzy disc-like object while riding her bicycle home. The object, about 4 feet in diameter, rotated fast and moved vertically. It followed her at a close range of 5-6 feet, keeping pace with her and moving over the ditch. It stopped when she stopped and remained steady. When she turned around, it followed. A group of young people also observed the bright disc, which then changed shape to an elongated ribbon, oscillated, and left at tremendous speed towards the lake. The sighting lasted 15 minutes and involved 20 witnesses.

Good UFO Reports Still Come From South America (Page 8)

Luis A. Reinoso, editor of EDOVNI BULLETIN in Rosario, Argentina, reports that UFO sightings continue in various South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.

Saucer Swindle (Page 9)

On April 19, 1969, an individual impersonating a Toronto ufologist-writer named "Mr. Zacharias" called Gray Barker, editor of SAUCER NEWS, and defrauded him of $100. The caller claimed to be a friend who had been robbed in New York City and needed money wired to pay for a hotel bill. Barker wired the money, but the telegram was made out to a different name as instructed. Barker later discovered the caller was an impersonator. The article also mentions a similar incident where Jerry Kirk visited the SAUCER NEWS office and attempted to interview someone about Carlos Allende. The investigation continues, and readers are warned to beware of suspicious requests for money.

Ivan T. Sanderson Visits Montreal (Page 9)

Ivan T. Sanderson, Director of the Society for the Investigation of the Unexplained, was a consultant for a new pavilion called "STRANGE, STRANGE WORLD PRESENTATION" at Montreal's fair. He believes UFOs are constructed by another intelligence but does not believe in little green men. He also states that pictures of UFOs taken by astronauts are in secret archives of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Invaders From Space? From Another World? (Page 9)

The Saucer News Science Committee has uncovered startling facts about flying saucers and offers a free confidential news bulletin. Readers are invited to write to SAUCER NEWS SCIENCE COMMITTEE.

UFO You Can Use (Page 10)

This page contains advertisements for UFO-related products and services:

• AERIAL RESEARCH SYSTEMS offers a UFO detector called "SENTRY" for $10.00 ppd.
• "GIGANTIC DISCOUNTS OF UFO MATERIAL" offers 25% to 50% discount on detectors, books, magazines, etc. from PARADICE RESEARCH.
• Subscriptions are available for "UFO-SKYWATCH: Monthly!" and "Skylook."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of SS&S are UFO sightings, encounters with unexplained aerial phenomena, and the potential for government secrecy surrounding these events. The magazine appears to be a proponent of UFO research, encouraging readers to submit reports and subscribe to related publications. There is a clear stance that UFOs are a serious subject worthy of investigation, often hinting at extraterrestrial origins or advanced technology beyond current human understanding. The editorial tone is one of curiosity and a desire to uncover the truth, while also cautioning readers about potential scams and misinformation within the UFO community.