Saucers, Space & Science - No 63

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE
Issue: No. 63
Volume/Year: 1972
Publisher: Gene Duplantier
Country of Publication: Canada
Price: 75¢
Cover Description: The cover features a purple background with the title 'SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE 1972 no. 63' in large text. Below the title is a black and white illustration of futuristic domed structures on a landscape, with text describing it as a model of an underwater city constructed by University of Illinois students for use in the year 2000, displayed at the German Industry Pavilion in Berlin.

Contents Overview

This issue of *Saucers Space & Science* (No. 63, 1972) offers a diverse collection of articles and reports focusing on UFO phenomena, with a significant emphasis on sightings and incidents within Tennessee. The magazine also includes correspondence from readers, updates from UFO organizations, and a detailed analysis of UFO design.

Editor's Notes

The editor, Gene Duplantier, notes a relative quiet period in UFO news, with the exception of sightings in Red Deer, Alberta, in August. He expresses a preference for detailed reports over vague 'lights-in-the-sky' accounts and indicates a shift towards more personal stories and interviews, such as one with Earl Neff. The editor also highlights Brad Steiger's 'NOTEBOOK' as a source of interesting UFO stories and mentions that *SS&S* articles are being reprinted and translated by other UFO magazines globally. Peter Powell is welcomed as a sales representative in Australia.

Reader Correspondence and Reports

Canadian UFO Research Association: A letter from the association outlines its aims: membership organization, province-wide investigations and analysis of reports, and a research group studying specific UFO topics. They seek to place an article in *SS&S* to promote their group.

Strange Tape Incident: Gene Duplantier shares an incident where a complete set of Dick Miller Space Tapes was acquired. On the third reel, approximately 200 feet of tape was found ripped apart at horizontal angles, with the sender questioning if it was the work of 'higher entities'.

Coleraine Hole: Dan Farmer provides details on a mysterious hole discovered in Coleraine. Initial tests for dynamite residues were negative, and fish placed in the hole remained alive for weeks, ruling out dynamite as the cause. Farmers also reported military jets circling the area. Later, a dead animal was found in the hole, leading to further questions.

Clive Yates (Australia): Compliments the magazine for its production and the article on the Eastern UFO Symposium.

Pierre Thibeault (Quebec): Reports a UFO sighting on July 22, described as a rounded, bright orange form. Approximately 24 hours later, a blackout occurred in several regions, including Montreal, with the cause traced to the Drummondville area, where the UFO had appeared the previous day. Thibeault questions a potential relationship between the events.

Saucer Scene

French Gendarmerie Advice: A report from *The Daily Telegraph* (May 10, 1971) details advice given to French Gendarmerie Nationale to look for evidence of flying saucer landings, including taking notes, securing debris, examining insects for anomalies, measuring radioactivity, and taking photographs, especially infrared.

New Zealand Ufozine Editors: F. and P. Dickeson report that 'Mr.X' had his third visit from 'two Space Friends' after an 11-year lapse. Communication had been via notes left in his letterbox or under the door. During this visit, the 'Space Friends' expressed a grim outlook, stating they would abandon attempts to help humans due to the murder of one of their trusted 'Brothers' and the general 'badness' of human society, including political corruption and moral decay. They stated they were recalled to their 'own Sphere' and had to break off contact.

UFO Sightings and Radio Programs: The report mentions a 'good radio night' on October 29, with Alan Douglas interviewing a psychic researcher, Larry Glick discussing UFOs with Ray Fowler of NICAP, and Long John Nebel attempting to contact Harry Houdini's spirit.

TENNESSEE - A Quarter-Century of UFOs

This extensive section, compiled by George D. Fawcett, details UFO activities in Tennessee from the 1940s to the early 1970s. Fawcett, a UFO researcher, has studied over 40 UFO encounters reported in Tennessee over 24 years.

General Patterns: Tennessee's UFO problem exhibits patterns and characteristics similar to those reported globally, including landings, ground markings, photographs, chases, occupant reports, animal reactions, sounds, physiological effects, power failures, color changes, multiple witnesses, structural details (portholes, windows), reappearances, 'angel hair' falls, and electromagnetic interference.

1947 Sightings: Reports from Knoxville include a 'long cylinder' moving at high speed with sparks, and a 'big round streamlined silver-like UFO' described as the size of a pickup truck. Memphis, Chattanooga, and Hixon also reported round objects that circled, made whooshing sounds, and flew in formations.

1953 Incident: Paul Norman and his son saw a bright bluish-white UFO moving slowly over the Center Hill powerhouse and dam, pulsating and hovering.

1957 Sightings: Many residents saw a 'V-shaped UFO' with a red nose. Earlier in the year, a domed-topped UFO maneuvered at Fayetteville, and an elongated egg-shaped UFO with four occupants was encountered by a 12-year-old near Knoxville.

1960 Incidents: A 13-year-old reported a UFO shaped like two pie plates. Oily circles with blackish substance were found in Memphis and Martin. In Chattanooga, a 'ball of fire' object was observed.

1961 Incident: A bright triangular UFO was seen over Nashville, prompting jets to be scrambled, but they could not reach its altitude.

1964 Incident: A round, lighted UFO was observed hovering over a barn near Greeneville. Threads of 'angel hair' like substance were found, a light pole was down, and the power was off. A bull calf was later found missing.

1966 Sightings: Renewed sightings occurred in six Tennessee towns, including Fayetteville and Knoxville.

1967 Incident: A disc-shaped object with a dome, portholes, and a 'prism' was seen in Shenandoah Heights.

1968 Sightings: Kingsport experienced numerous sightings. McMinn County police reported a UFO that moved in three directions. Knoxville residents saw something hover over the city. Memphis students saw an oval-shaped UFO with red and green lights.

1969 Incident: A red, round object was observed near Viking Mountain, with a white object dropping from it.

1970 Sightings: Greeneville reported many UFOs. A housewife and her daughter saw an unusual light resembling two inverted saucers. A bright yellow UFO with a fan-like tail was seen near Bristol. A white UFO followed telephone wires and circled a car. A strange gray, green, and orange UFO was reported. A cigar-shaped UFO descended above a furniture company. Gary Graham captured a cigar-shaped UFO on film.

1971 Incident: Two women near Kingston observed a 'saucer-like' phenomenon with flashing lights.

Recommendations: George Fawcett suggests that agencies like NASA and the National Science Foundation, possibly through the United Nations, should actively participate in clarifying the UFO problem, and the work of independent organizations should be incorporated into future studies.

The Mathematical Design of the Mount Rainier Saucer

Kenneth Larson analyzes the mathematical basis of the Mount Rainier saucer sighting from June 24, 1947. The design is based on the golden section, known to the ancient Greeks, incorporating proportions of 5 to 8 units derived from a circle, triangle, square, and arc. This mathematical pattern is suggested to be the basis for other reported American and Canadian saucer sightings. Larson speculates that these saucers may have originated due to the design of the Great Pyramid and buried records of past civilizations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent reporting of UFO phenomena across various locations and time periods, the detailed descriptions of UFO characteristics (shape, color, behavior), and the attempts to find scientific or mathematical explanations for these observations. The editorial stance, as expressed by Gene Duplantier, favors detailed, factual reports and personal accounts over vague sightings, indicating a desire to move beyond simple 'lights in the sky' narratives towards more in-depth investigations and interviews. The magazine also promotes a global network for UFO information exchange and encourages participation from official agencies alongside independent researchers.

This issue of SS&S (Saucer, Space & Science) magazine, identified as No. 63 and dated 1972, features a prominent article on Woody Derenberger's claims of contact with extraterrestrial beings he calls 'Lanulosians'. The magazine also includes interviews with UFO researchers and discussions on various UFO-related phenomena and publications.

Woody Derenberger's 'Lanulosians'

The lead article details an interview with Woody Derenberger, an Ohio contactee, who appeared on the Alan Douglas show on radio WKYC in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 18, 1971. Derenberger recounts his first contact with a spaceman named Indrid Cold on a rainy night in southern Ohio in 1966. He claims this was the beginning of a series of contacts with visitors from 'Lanulos'.

Derenberger asserts that his accounts are true and that three other individuals have had similar contacts. He explains that contact is made through mental telepathy, a technique taught to him by the spacepeople to facilitate communication, not for mind-reading. He believes 95% of people who claim to have seen flying saucers are mistaken, but about 5% might have genuine UFO accounts.

Regarding Lanulos, Derenberger states there are many such worlds, and spacepeople call them by different names. He claims the astronauts have seen artifacts and spacecraft on the moon, with photographic evidence, which the spacepeople told him about. The Lanulosians are reportedly studying Earth's way of life, seeking to help, and are interested in trading minerals. They could teach new forms of metallurgy and how to make 'Trilon', the material used in their spacecraft. Their goal is to establish world trade, not to save humanity. They possess a democratic government and an Inter-Galactic Council, and have had no wars, living for 125 to 175 years.

Derenberger mentions that Lanulosians investigated Earth in 1947, but similar investigations occurred much earlier, possibly in Biblical times. He confirms the existence of Atlantis, located in the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt. Their beliefs include a God, and that everyone is God's child. Jesus Christ is acknowledged as having been from Earth, but they have no record of him on their world. They believe their ancestors originated from Earth and have written records of Lanulos dating back 10,000 years, written in Lanulosian.

Derenberger states he possesses two artifacts, but one was stolen, and he keeps the other for therapeutic use. He also had a fossilized red tooth from a Lanulosian animal called a 'Stenorchus'. He claims to have had no adverse effects from space travel, with his last trip occurring four days prior to the interview (October 13).

He explains that he shares his story to prepare others, believing that if people accepted his claims without question, they might be considered crazy. Derenberger also mentions a man attempting to raise $50,000 to manipulate weather until people believe in flying saucers and spacepeople. He asserts this man is not one of the Lanulosians.

Regarding government knowledge, Derenberger believes they are aware of spacepeople but fear public panic due to the technologically superior race and the unknown. He disagrees with the notion of public panic, suggesting the government would be more concerned about their jobs. He notes that government officials at Cape Kennedy acknowledged his story, with 'Lanulos' being replaced by 'Orlon' in their records. He cannot introduce people to the spacepeople, as they choose their own contacts.

Stanton T. Friedman Interview

Wilf Bennett's article features Stanton T. Friedman, an American nuclear and space expert, who believes Earth is being visited by intelligently-controlled vehicles from outside Earth. Friedman, with 14 years of experience in advanced nuclear and space systems for the U.S. government, cites numerous sightings by technically trained observers as evidence.

He suggests that given the rapid technological advancements, it's plausible for civilizations created millions of years prior to ours to send emissaries. Friedman describes the occupants not as 'little green men' but as 'humanoid' creatures with grey skin, slitted eyes, long arms and legs. When asked why they don't establish contact, he speculates that Earth might be a colony, a prize, or that the aliens might be aware of an impending catastrophe or seeking a new home from a dying star.

Friedman attributes the reluctance of many to accept UFO reality to human ego, which views Earth as the center of the universe. The article credits The Province, Vancouver, B.C., October 1971.

Earl Neff Interview

An interview with Earl Neff, a UFO lecturer from Cleveland, Ohio, conducted on October 16, 1971, before he traveled to Barrie, Ontario, covers several UFOlogical topics.

Neff states that Major Keyhoe's book was scheduled for August but delayed until January. He agrees with Keyhoe's extra-terrestrial hypothesis for UFOs, believing they are probes or observation devices from an advanced civilization conducting a long survey of Earth for an undetermined reason.

Neff dismisses the idea that UFOs are purely paraphysical-psychic manifestations, arguing that physical evidence, like the 'ping' of a bullet hitting an object, indicates a tangible reality. He suggests UFOs might have multiple origins, with some experiences being visual and others psychical.

Regarding the United Nations solving the UFO mystery, Neff is skeptical, believing it would take longer than his lifetime. He references a prediction by Jeane Dixon that by the year 2000, UFOs would be commonplace, like airplanes.

Neff expresses concern about potential developments if the UFO mystery is solved, particularly regarding the implications for humanity. He mentions Major Colman Vonkeviczky, who believes the situation warrants serious concern and advocates for a friendly approach rather than a 'shoot-down' order.

Neff discusses the Merint Report, a document detailing procedures for identifying and reporting unidentified objects, including UFOs. He notes that even Albert Einstein advised against shooting down unidentified aircraft. He also mentions a piece of unknown metal that fell after an incident involving 52 monitor-type scanning devices over Washington D.C.

Neff expresses disappointment that the Apollo astronauts did not find evidence of alien visitations on the moon. He recounts a television personality's query about findings from Apollo 15 and his own feeling that astronauts are highly indoctrinated. He shares a news item about a geyser erupting on the moon in March 1971, suggesting subsurface water. He also mentions an incident where a broadcaster, Mr. Kaltenborn, was allegedly censored mid-sentence while discussing something important related to the moon flight.

Neff is skeptical about the 'city street layouts' in the crater Gassendi on the moon, leaning towards it being fantasy, though he acknowledges the possibility of intelligent beings. He recalls an interview with George Van Tassel about a photograph of a moon city, which he found questionable.

He discusses the slowdown in U.S. funding for space exploration, noting Frank Edwards' prediction of contact with an actual spacecraft and person within five years, possibly by an astronaut. Neff also reveals that during an experimental shot at Cape Kennedy, four UFOs followed the capsule for one orbit, indicating concern from these entities.

Neff states that 50% of Woody Derenberger's story checks out, suggesting Derenberger may have elaborated too much but possibly had an original experience. He is unsure of George Hunt Williamson's whereabouts but believes he is alive.

Neff describes a three-dimensional map seen by Betty Hill during hypnosis, which depicted trade routes and places frequented by extraterrestrials. He likens it to a laser beam exhibit he heard about in Akron, Ohio.

Midwestern Monsters and Humanoids

Brad Steiger reports on a startling incident in Iowa City, Iowa, during the summer of 1971. A nurse reported seeing a man in a shining, form-fitting suit suspended in a cage-like apparatus leading into the sky. The being was described as thick-chested with proportionately thicker arms and legs. Despite initial skepticism, the incident was investigated and corroborated by a newspaper delivery boy and a laundry delivery man who also glimpsed the UFOnaut.

The article also touches upon recurring reports of mysterious cat-like creatures in Iowa, which leave tracks and cause livestock deaths, often attributed to mountain lions by conservation officials.

Monster Sightings in Alabama Caves

Peter and Paul Blechinger, as told to Norman Weis, recount a series of incidents in Alabama involving cattle losses. Farmers estimated losses of over 150 head of cattle in three years. Investigations revealed that the culprits were beings described as about 4-feet tall, weighing about 400 lbs, with great strength and covered in hair. These beings were able to kill cattle and drag them into caves. Bullets had no effect on them. Their footprints were described as unusual, about eight inches long with toe marks, but wider than expected for a human, more like an animal's.

The beings were followed into caves by the sheriff and deputies, who saw pairs of eyes staring from the darkness. The caves contained numerous cattle carcasses and a strong stench. The article draws parallels to other reports of strange beings worldwide, such as the Abominable Snowman, Sasquatch, and Bigfoot.

What They're Doing & Saying

This section provides brief updates on various UFO-related activities and individuals:

• Helicopters were observed surveilling the Borderland Science offices in Vista, California.
• Gary Elvers of Logansport, Indiana, is setting up a UFO Museum.
• A chapter on ICUFON is mentioned in Henry Durrant's new book, 'The Black Book of UFOs'.
• John Keel reported a strange light near Brown Mountain, N.C.
• Guillermo Aldunati lectured on UFOs in Hamburg, N.Y.
• Michael Hervey has made numerous TV and radio appearances for his book 'UFOs Over the Southern Hemisphere'.
• Rick Hilberg has taken over editorship of Phenomenology.
• Norm Weis considers SS&S his number one choice of saucerzines.
• Laura Mundo reports that Apollo 15 astronauts saw a mysterious light while docking their spacecraft.
• Quest-UFO Report readers selected SS&S as a top ten UFOzine.
• Albert Onori joined a seance development research club.
• In a poll by Ed Harris, SS&S ranked second.
• Earl Neff visited Barrie, Ontario, for lectures.
• Michael Mann and his wife visited the editor.
• Henry McKay is starting a second year of a UFO course.

Book and Pamphlet Reviews

The magazine reviews several UFO-related publications:

• FLYING SAUCER UP-DAY by Laura Mundo: A 62-page booklet detailing early UFO research, meetings, and personal contacts with spacepeople. Illustrated, priced at $2.
• DOOMSDAY COMING UP? by Laura Mundo: Discusses accelerating sunspots and reasons for spacepeople's arrival, priced at $2.
• BIOGRAPHICAL CHECKLIST OF UFO BOOKS by Norman Brennan: A 100-page guide to UFO books in English, priced at $4.
• GENESIS TO ETERNITY by Joan Howard: A book compiled from dictated articles from space intelligences, covering human origin and development, priced at $3.
• FLYING SAUCER ENERGETICS by Stanton T. Friedman: A 10,000-word paper presented at ENERGY 1970, explaining reasons for UFO belief and 'Earth Excursion Modules', priced at 50 cents.
• UFOS-MYTH AND MYSTERY by Stanton T. Friedman: A 14,000-word paper covering UFO myths and mysteries, including the Condon report and scientific polls, priced at $1.
• UFO MANUAL by Michael Campione: Condenses over 20 years of research and experiments, priced at $1.50 (US), $2.50 (overseas).
• OUR HAUNTED PLANET by John Keel: Available in paperback for 75 cents.
• NOT OF THIS WORLD by Peter Kolosimo: Similar to Erich Von Daniken's material, priced at $5.95.
• UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS by Gene and Clare Gurney.
• VISITORS FROM LANULOS by Vantage Press: Priced at $3.95.

Additionally, a bibliographical checklist of UFO books in English, compiled by Norman Brennan, is available for $3.00. Kurt Glemser's QUEST/UFO REPORT is a bi-monthly publication for $3 for 6 issues.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around extraterrestrial contact, UFO sightings, and the investigation of unexplained phenomena. The magazine appears to present a platform for contactees and researchers to share their experiences and theories, often with a belief in the reality of UFOs and the presence of non-human intelligence. While some articles express skepticism or offer alternative explanations, the overall tone leans towards exploring the possibility of alien visitation and its implications for humanity. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into UFOlogy and related subjects, providing a space for diverse viewpoints within the field.