THE SEARCHLIGHT

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SEARCHLIGHT
Issue: Vol. L, No. 9
Date: Undetermined, but context suggests the early 1970s based on the content and price.
Publisher: The Searchlight
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The Searchlight delves into unconventional theories about the Sun, Earth's atmosphere, and the nature of light and gravity, alongside reports of UFO sightings and discussions on government secrecy.

A Cold Magnetic Body

Charles Marcoux proposes that the Sun is not a hot gaseous body as commonly believed, but rather a "cold magnetic body." He argues that the reverse conditions of summer (warmth, brighter light) and winter (cold, duller light) when the Earth is farther and closer to the Sun, respectively, contradict scientific understanding if the Sun were a heat source. Marcoux suggests the Sun's cold magnetic nature causes life to "hibernate" and that it is the source of "death, and not life." He posits that the Sun's radiations cause diseases, pollutions, and ultimately old age and death, leading ancient races to seek refuge underground.

Marcoux also offers a unique interpretation of biblical passages. He suggests that "heaven" refers to the Earth's atmosphere, the "firmament," where birds fly. He believes birds possess an uncanny ability to detect vibrations from "spirits or demons" and flying saucers, allowing them to avoid accidents. He reinterprets Genesis 1:19, stating that the "greater light" (Sun) and "lesser light" (Moon) were created on the fourth day, but verse 19 implies that evening and morning constitute the "day light," suggesting that darkness is the "greater light" and our perceived "Sun light" is not as beneficial as Mother Earth's own emanations.

He further speculates that stars are not distant celestial bodies but are located only a few hundred miles above Earth, acting as "windows of heaven" through which light shines. He describes an observation of a silvery saucer that appeared to pass through a layer, glowing reddish as it did so, likening its light to that seen from some saucers.

Earth's Water Bubble and Radiation Protection

According to biblical accounts, the Earth was initially surrounded by a "bubble of water" that protected it from solar radiation. This bubble broke, causing rains and bringing radiation, disease, and death. The article suggests that water is the only means to get rid of radiation, and this ancient water bubble served as a natural protector. The Earth is described as having been 7/8 land and 1/8 water, spinning like a top, with one side in continuous night and the other in continuous day, a system that purified the planet.

The lotus blossom is presented as a symbol for Mother Earth, Lemuria, and the Orient, with a drawing illustrating the Earth as a sphere divided into parts, surrounded by a water bubble.

Shaver Says: UFO Secrecy and FBI Encounters

In a regular feature, Richard S. Shaver answers reader questions. He addresses why the U.S. Air Force withholds information on flying saucers, attributing it to a combination of factors:

• Mental Control: Individual mental control and the "cavern ray" suppress information.
• Ridicule and Social Pressure: Airmen who report saucers are often ridiculed by superiors and peers, leading them to suppress their experiences to avoid jeopardizing their careers.
• Lack of Credibility: Reporters and others have consistently made jokes about UFO sightings, creating an environment where anyone reporting such events is not taken seriously.

Shaver recounts an experience where he was interviewed by the FBI about saucers. He was hesitant to share information, as he was not assured of confidential reception and suspected the FBI might use his statements against him, perhaps in a sanity hearing. He felt the FBI agent was not adept at interviewing and that the agency lacked an "intelligent Intelligence service," being overly sheltered from genuine contacts and mentally "blocked" or sabotaged, preventing them from inquiring intelligently into subjects like telepathic agents and flying saucers.

A New Theory: Light in Space

Victor Pence proposes a new theory regarding the speed of light. He notes that while the speed of light is generally accepted as 186,240 miles per second, Navy reports suggest radar beams bounced off the moon recorded speeds exceeding 240,000 miles per second. Pence argues that light speed is not absolute and can vary, just as gravity is found to be unreliable in different parts of the world. He suggests that if 100 different tests were performed, each would show a different speed.

Drawing inspiration from Herbert W. Armstrong's writings, Pence speculates about areas in space completely empty of stars, suggesting these might be places where sinful people or angels were destroyed. He posits that after a battle against God, the Devil and his followers were banished to Earth, entering a "space time dimension" and thus aging like humans but on a smaller scale, existing as spirits.

He further elaborates on the universe, stating that our solar system is separate from the rest of the universe. In a perfect universe, without sin, gravity would not be necessary as spirits could levitate. Gravity, he explains, is a condition for sinners on Earth, requiring machines like planes and rockets to overcome.

Flap Continues: UFO Sightings Worldwide

This section reports numerous recent UFO sightings from around the world, encouraging readers to report their own experiences.

• January 23: A round-shaped white object with a whistling sound was observed in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
• January 25: A hovering object in Manchester, New Hampshire, caused interference with TVs, radios, and electric power.
• March 4: A 30-foot saucer and a robot-like being were reported in Brookville, Florida, with accompanying depressions and footprints.
• March 14: A bright yellow, cone-shaped object with multiple windows was seen in Fort Myers, Florida, and the witness was knocked unconscious.
• March 31: In Burke, Idaho, trees were twisted off, linked to a brilliant object seen the previous night.
• March 31: A brilliant UFO exploded mid-air over British Columbia, Alberta, and parts of the northwestern U.S., leaving a sulphur smell and causing fires.
• April 4: 12 to 14 unknown bodies with fiery tails were observed in Denmark, flying in a guided formation.
• April 15: A white mass with blue and green tinges and a long exhaust was seen in Elgin, Illinois.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Searchlight consistently explores themes of alternative science, esoteric interpretations of religious texts, and the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects. The magazine appears to champion a perspective that challenges mainstream scientific and governmental narratives, encouraging readers to question established beliefs and seek "truth through research and a better understanding of our Earth." The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards official explanations and an openness to unconventional theories, particularly those related to extraterrestrial phenomena and hidden knowledge. The inclusion of "Shaver Says" suggests a focus on personal testimonies and insider accounts, while the "Flap Continues" section highlights the ongoing nature of UFO reports, reinforcing the magazine's commitment to documenting these events.