Saucers, Space & Science - Revisited

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Saucers Space & Science Revisited" is a compilation of articles and personal accounts related to UFOs, meteors, and unexplained phenomena, likely drawing from past publications given the "Revisited" subtitle and the editorial note about reviewing back issues. The magazine is published by Palmer Publications and features a mix of investigative reports, eyewitness testimonies, and speculative pieces.

Canadian Meteor Crater Locations

The lead article discusses the discovery and identification of meteor impact craters in Canada. Following the U.S. Mariner and Orbiter missions revealing cratered surfaces on Mars and the Moon, the article explores Earth's own impact sites. It highlights a dozen craters of possible meteoric origin in Canada, identified by 'shock formation.' A significant event mentioned is a gigantic meteor crash long ago that is said to have produced a 300-mile-wide crater in Hudson Bay. The article notes that 75 million meteors hit Earth daily, but most burn up in the atmosphere. It lists prominent impact craters, including Pilot Lake, Nicholson Lake, Carswell Lake, Deep Bay, West Hawk Lake, Brent, Holleford, Manicouagan Lake, W. Clearwater Lake, E. Clearwater Lake, Lac Couture, and the Chubb Crater. A recent event on August 20th involved a sizeable meteor flaming to earth near Prince George, B.C., with seismographs registering impact shocks. A witness, Lloyd Bowden, estimated the object weighed between two and 20 tons. The article also mentions an aerial view of the Chubb crater and a meteor incident in Australia on September 28, 1969, and another in Oklahoma on January 4, 1970.

The Silver Thread

This section details a peculiar incident in Caldwell, N.J., involving a mysterious 'silver thread' or wire suspended in the sky over the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Smith. The thread was visible intermittently, appearing rigid and silver when sunlight struck it, and was observed to hang at varying heights. Despite investigations by neighbors and the Caldwell police, its origin and end remained unknown. A follow-up by John A. Keel and Dr. Berthold Schwarz confirmed the thread's visibility throughout August 1970. It was noted that the object could not have been a kite or balloon due to its stationary nature. On August 31, 1970, after a loud thunderclap, the thread fell to the ground. A specimen was collected and, according to the police, proved to be nylon fishline, though it differed from standard kite store offerings, being more like a fiber from a plastic broom and translucent.

Our Space Age by Otto Binder

This piece introduces a syndicated daily newspaper feature by Otto Binder, which is planned for reproduction in single-sheet form, bound volumes, and an annual YEARBOOK by Palmer Publications. The article presents panels from this forthcoming series, illustrating various UFO-related scenarios and advice for reporting sightings. The panels depict UFO pursuits, sightings in the Pacific, potential alien encounters, and a narrative about a couple, the Hills, who were allegedly abducted and examined aboard a UFO. The stories are presented as documented accounts, often referencing John Fuller's book "The Interrupted Journey."

Monster Sightings in Alabama Caves

Written by Peter and Paul Blechinger, as told to Norman Weis, this article recounts frightening experiences in Alabama caves, particularly near Huntsville. Farmers reported losing over 150 head of cattle in three years, leading to an investigation involving the sheriff and deputies. Nighttime sightings of saucers or discs landing on hilltops and flat land were reported. During an attempt to catch the culprits, guards found that bullets had no effect on the beings. These beings were described as about 4-feet tall, weighing around 400 lbs, with great strength, covered in hair, and capable of killing and dragging cattle over fences. Investigators entering the caves saw pairs of eyes staring from the darkness. The article notes the unbearable stench of cattle carcasses and suggests that a strong light was the only protection. The beings' footprints were unusual, about eight inches long with toe marks but wider than expected. The article draws parallels to other reports of strange beings like Bigfoot and Sasquatch worldwide.

True Experiences by Walter Howard

Walter Howard shares several personal accounts of unexplained phenomena. The first involves a walk on an old dirt road in West Virginia where he and his companion, Pete, witnessed several lights in the sky, one resembling a lantern and another a bright flame. Pete became frightened and fled, while Howard continued, hearing jabbering voices. Another incident recounts a voice calling out to him and two companions in a cleared meadow in West Virginia. A third experience involves Howard and his cousin encountering a dog that seemed to pass through them, followed by news of a fatal gunfight at a dance they were warned away from. The article also includes a report from neighbors who saw a "green dragon" with fire coming out of its nose and mouth. Finally, Howard's wife, Joan, adds a communication from her contact, "Osiris," about a "big beast of Saturn" seen on Earth highways, possibly related to low-level saucer activities.

Toronto woman has "space contact" by Joan Howard

This article details Joan Howard's experiences with extraterrestrial contact, which began in July 1968. Initially uninterested in UFOs, she experienced what she describes as an astral trip to a barren terrain with a military base and people in space suits. She had a conversation with an individual who appeared to be an officer, discussing ethics, politics, and religion. This contact continued, with a voice guiding her to use a "power" and later introducing her to her "intellectual friend." This contact has shown her spacecraft, land vehicles, and the interiors of spaceships. He has also encouraged her to study physics and astronomy. She describes a "Mind Machine" used to contact and "pick up" minds, and mentions that her contact's people use telepathy and ESP. She notes that there are two groups in their universe: "cold-blooded fanatics" and "good guys." Her contact has shown her aerial photographs of North American cities, implying the use of the "Mind Machine" by both sides. She believes they have a base in our solar system and that their writing is similar to that of ancient MU. Her contact is described as having black hair, white-golden skin, and slightly slanting eyes.

Would you believe? By Armand Laprade

This article recounts a visit by a Navaho Indian, Oge Make, to the Paiute Indians in 1949, seeking information about legendary mystery ships of Death Valley. The Paiute chief spoke of "Hav-Musuvs," beings who arrived in huge rowing-ships and built cities in caverns. He described how the climate changed, turning the valley into a desert, and how the Hav-Musuvs then began using "flying canoes" which evolved into larger, silent ships. The chief spoke of the mystery of the valley, suggesting that its secrets are well-hidden and protected from outsiders. The article concludes with a quote from the chief: "Tomesha hides its secrets well, even in winter... It is still forbidden...Tomesha, Land of The Flaming Earth!"

STRANGE STORY OF SUSAN "X" (Conclusion)

This is a continuation of Susan "X's" story, detailing further encounters. After an incident where a man stepped in front of her car and then vanished, Susan and her friends Tom and Paul had another strange experience. While driving, the mystery man reappeared in their car, and they were transported to an alien planet. They were told they would be returned safely and were questioned about human life. The mystery man, described as about 5'11" tall with dark hair and light skin, reappeared later during a picnic. Susan also mentions a dog barking and thinking of a "little man in a pie plate." The article notes that Tom disappeared about five years prior, and his whereabouts are unknown.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and unexplained aerial phenomena, often presented as personal testimonies or investigative reports. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry, presenting these accounts without definitive judgment but encouraging readers to consider the possibilities. The editorial note suggests a commitment to revisiting and preserving past accounts of these phenomena, indicating a focus on historical ufology and the enduring nature of these mysteries.

This issue of STRANGE INCIDENT, dated by its content to the early 1970s (referencing events from 1959, 1967, 1968, and 1969, with a 1971 publication mentioned), focuses on various unexplained aerial phenomena and encounters, primarily from Sweden and Canada. The cover story details a significant incident in Sweden, while other articles explore sightings near Canadian nuclear facilities, a Danish encounter, and broader themes of human-machine integration.

STRANGE INCIDENT: Mariannelund, Sweden, 1959

The lead article recounts an event that occurred on one of the last days in October 1959, in Mariannelund, Sweden. Mr. Gideon Johansson, chief engineer at AB Brusafors-Hallefors, was on duty during a power blackout when he and his son Rolf witnessed an extraordinarily strong light above the Folkets Hus building. Initially mistaking it for a crashing airplane, they soon realized the object was silent and appeared to be a helicopter. After hovering motionlessly, it moved as if to land in the garden, struck a maple tree, and then descended to about one meter above the street, rocking like a boat.

Mr. Johansson approached the object, described as a 'space vehicle,' which emanated a white light from a window resembling a car's windscreen. Inside, he saw two humanoid beings with high foreheads, large beautiful eyes, no external ears, long narrow noses, small mouths, and weakly-shaped lower jaws. They were about the size of 14-year-olds and wore white uniform-like clothes with wide black belts. One of the beings began working on something in the cockpit. Mr. Johansson waved, and the being on the right widened its eyes. A mental image of a brown landscape with cacti and arch-shaped buildings appeared in Johansson's mind. The craft then moved forward, stopped at a street crossing, and disappeared instantly, leaving a current of air. As a result of the encounter, Mr. Johansson suffered swelling of all glands, which eventually healed. A section of the power line was found glazed with a black substance, with no explanation. The object's material resembled armor-plate, and the large window was riveted on with long, pointed rivets. The humanoids' uniforms were described as neat and of 19th-century cut.

UFO STUDY 'DEAD' in Canada

This section reports that UFO spotting in Canada has significantly declined, with University of Toronto officials admitting their study had not progressed due to a lack of physical evidence. Dr. Rod Tennyson, director of the UFO project, stated that the team had not considered a case in the past year. Out of hundreds of reported sightings, only six serious cases were found. Forestry experts investigated a case where a landing UFO was said to have scorched the earth, but results were negative. Specimens of 'space grass' were identified as radar chaff. Despite the apparent demise of the U of T study, Dr. Peter Millman of the National Research Council continues to maintain the 'Non-Meteoritic Sighting File' for UFO reports.

Are UFOs spying on our nuclear projects?

This article explores a correlation between UFO movements and the locations of Canadian nuclear projects. Sightings are noted near Deep River, Douglas Point, Chalk River, and Pinawa in Manitoba. Reports include incidents at Beausejour, Ste. Anne, Steinbach, and the Stephen Michalak case at Falcon Lake. The article mentions previous reports from the NORTHWEST ANGLE FOREST RESERVE.

• Specific incidents detailed include:
• Leo Chaput on Ile aux Allumettes, Chapeau, reporting UFOs that left burned circles.
• Thirteen people, including police officers, saw a bright light at Petawawa, which disappeared towards Pembroke.
• Constable W. McQuirters witnessed a UFO around the same time Leo Chaput had visitors in Chapeau.
• A UFO was observed in the Black Bay Road area of Petawawa.
• UFOs were seen at Deep River and Chalk River in February.
• Constables T. Ward and W. Flegg witnessed a UFO at 6 a.m.
• Pauline Oulette, Robert McLaughlin, and John Stott witnessed a UFO for half an hour near Chapeau, described with red and white lights. A smaller craft later emerged from the larger one.
• John Stott described the smaller craft as making a whirring noise, being green and silver, with a 3-foot antenna.

Other Canadian Sightings

• Further reports from Canada include:
• Raynard Ackert of Holyrood experienced a sudden stillness and wind while on his farm, with debris flying around him.
• A reporter for the Kincardine News described a large white conical object in the sky.
• Residents of the Kincardine area were awakened by two loud booms, and a large object was seen hovering.
• Ron and Alf Collins saw a large red object hurling to the ground near Kincardine.
• A UFO was reported near Harriston, remaining stationary before moving west, appearing to have an appendage.
• Bob Thompson and Judy Storgaid saw a star-like object plummet and stop, flashing red pulses.

The article concludes by suggesting that the increased reports near nuclear stations warrant attention, as UFOs are noted to surveil reservoirs, atomic sites, rocket launching facilities, and military depots.

THE BROWN MOUNTAIN LIGHTS VISITED AGAIN

This article describes recurring sightings of lights on Brown Mountain in North Carolina, first observed in April 1967. The lights appear as a 'glittering city' and are visible from Jonas Ridge. Witnesses have observed clusters of amber and green lights, some appearing to form patterns or resemble runway lights. The mountain is described as bare rock and forest, half-owned by a private individual and half by the U.S. Government. Scientists have investigated but found nothing. The lights are seen only from specific vantage points and are accepted by locals as a phenomenon.

Something Fishy: Control Study No. 3

By John A. Keel, this article examines potential patterns in UFO sightings and power failures, noting a tendency for them to accumulate around the 10th and 21st of the month, peaking mid-week. To test for significance, Keel compares these patterns with world fishing records. While fishing is seasonal and expected to peak on weekends, the data showed a distribution similar to UFO reports, with the 21st being a focal point for both. Keel suggests that 'luck' and the laws of chance might be dominant factors in both UFO observations and fishing records.

Strange encounter: A VISIT WITH A FLYING SAUCER IN DENMARK

Reprinted from SUFOI REPORTER #4, this account details an encounter on April 27th, 1969, near Slagelse, Denmark. Mr. NN, driving his car, felt he was being watched. He then saw an intensely shining white circle approach at high speed. The object stopped close to his car, causing his motor to lose power and lights to switch off. The 'flying saucer' was estimated to be about 9 meters wide and 6 meters high, with a shining grey-green color. Three legs extended from the underside, and a thick, cylindrical tube with a square opening appeared. Four beings, about 90 cm high, with flattened faces and slit-like mouths, emerged. They wore green-shining costumes with dark stripes and carried slender lanterns. They surrounded the car, and a cable with a square screen and a white lighted lens extended from the object. The beings returned to the craft, and it disappeared quickly to the southwest. The encounter was accompanied by a humming sound, like a high-voltage system.

SCORCHED HOLES AND LITTLE MEN IN IOWA FIELDS

Written by Brad Steiger, this article details reports from a lineman in Iowa who noticed 'burnt circles' near a power line. Farm families stated they had seen UFOs hovering and landing in nearby pastures. Glenn McWane, a UFO investigator, visited the farm and found numerous scorched circles, some with impressions of landing devices. The S.H. family reported 'odd things' occurring for two years, including red objects streaking across the horizon and landing silently. In the spring of 1969, the S.H. children saw a round, red object hover and land, leaving a burned spot and landing gear impressions.

An edited transcript reveals an encounter where a boy approached a 'little man' who emerged from a 'big ball.' The entity was described as wearing a yellowish-brown helmet and a tight-fitting white space suit, with long arms and feet like 'two prongs.' The boy noted the entity's head was pale green, bald, with big eyes and slit-like mouth and nose. The entity showed no expression and then returned to the 'shiny ball,' which took off. McWane noted that UFOs often landed on the S.H. farm after 5:00 p.m. He felt the farm was used as an informal landing base and suggested UFOs might enter our dimension through 'doorways.' He concluded that the farm's location, with wooded areas and a river, would be ideal for secretive activities.

STRANGE THINGS HAPPENED ON THE Night of the meteorite

This article reports on a fireball sighted across the northeastern United States, Quebec, and Ontario on July 2, 1968. Three pilots reported seeing the flaming object, believing it to be a meteor. Reports of an unidentified object 'as big as a house' falling near St. Alphonse, Quebec, led to fears of invasion by 'little men.' An egg-shaped rock found in a burned patch of grass was guarded by a farmer until federal authorities could analyze it. It was later determined that the 'nude little men' reports were likely due to two boys running away from home, and the rock was ordinary sedimentary rock with fossils. A ham radio operator was suspected of misinterpreting police radio messages about runaway children, leading to the Martian rumor. A flaming object was also seen in Woodstock, Ontario, and a private plane searched the Innerkip area for a burning aircraft. Fred Coulthard's sons in Wooler, Ontario, reported seeing a flying saucer with invisible beings that smelled like roses, accompanied by poltergeist activity such as smashed windows and thrown objects. The article attributes the 'flying saucer' sightings to the meteor.

ANDROIDS

This section discusses the trends of mechanizing humans and humanizing machines, suggesting that the ultimate outcome will be the merging of man and machine. It introduces 'Roberta,' a robot manufactured by U.S. Magical Productions, described as a perfect figure with an attractive body and soft voice, capable of household chores when fed a programmed tape. The article posits that more advanced versions are being developed. It also touches upon the concept of 'cyborgs' (half-human, half-mechanical creatures) and quotes Dr. John C. Lily on the potential for human species to establish communication with non-human, alien, or marine species within the next decade or two. The 'Steel and Science News' is cited regarding the 'man-machine' trend, noting computers' ability to learn, remember, reason, and adapt.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, particularly UFO sightings and alleged encounters with non-human entities. There is a consistent focus on detailed eyewitness accounts, often involving physical evidence or unusual effects on the environment and witnesses. The magazine appears to present these accounts with a degree of seriousness, exploring potential explanations and implications, such as surveillance of sensitive sites and the future of human-machine integration. The editorial stance leans towards documenting and investigating these phenomena, while also acknowledging skepticism and scientific inquiry, as seen in the 'UFO STUDY 'DEAD'' section and the discussion of chance in the 'Something Fishy' article. The publication seems to cater to an audience interested in the more mysterious and speculative aspects of UFOlogy and future technology.