Searchlight - Vol 1 No 10

Magazine Overview

THE SEARCHLIGHT

**A Monthly Report "A SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH THROUGH RESEARCH AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR EARTH."

Editor: Timothy Green Beckley

Assistant Editor: John J. Robinson

Volume: I

Issue: NO. IO

Date: Tuesday, April 6, 1965

Price: 12 Issues $2.00

Editor Has Busy Time

Your Editor, Timothy Green Beckley, has been actively engaged in promoting the UFO topic. He has been traveling through New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, with plans for trips to Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He is also involved with Edward J. Babcock Jr., Director of the New Jersey Association on Aerial Phenomena, in attempting to organize a flying saucer convention on the East Coast. While specific plans are not yet finalized, work is progressing. Potential speakers include James W. Moseley, August C. Roberts, Mike Campione, and a representative from UNDERSTANDING Inc.

In addition to his editorial duties, Beckley has written an article titled "SAUCERS CHASE JAPENESE AIRLINER" for the August edition of FATE MAGAZINE. He has also given lectures and is scheduled to appear on radio shows, including the WOR Amazing Randi program, alongside Jim Moseley.

Mr. Moseley has purchased the INTER PLANETARY NEWS SERVICE REPORT, which will now be combined with his publication. Beckley intends to focus more on editing THE SEARCHLIGHT and publishing UFO books, believing this is where the future of saucer literature lies.

The magazine solicits news clippings and personal experiences from readers to aid their research and emphasizes that book purchases help support their investigations.

More Landings in New Jersey

Following a noted landing at Glassboro in September, New Jersey has experienced another wave of possible UFO landings. On June 24th, Mrs. Lorraine Moore of Vincetown reported being chased by a glowing object with antennas, windows, and a red light while driving home. The object maintained pace with her car for nearly two miles.

Adding credibility to these reports, a young boy named Harry Reci from Hampton Lakes discovered a series of strange depressions in the ground. Investigators from the Red Lion State Police Barracks found a circular imprint, approximately 16 feet in diameter, composed of concentric circles with a strange crusty consistency. No tracks were found leading to or from the imprint. A geiger counter registered negative results. Mike J. Campione noted that the surrounding area was so solidly packed that his two-ton automobile could not make an indentation, contradicting the idea of a tractor-caused depression.

A little girl claims to have seen many similar disfigurations in the woods. Editor Beckley and Special Investigator Babcock are planning an exploratory mission into the Hampton Lakes area to search for these markings. They humorously note that should they be abducted by aliens, Assistant Editor John Robinson would take over their work.

The Watchers

This article by J.P. Farrell explores the possibility of Earth being under constant observation by extraterrestrial inhabitants. It details a sighting in Rome where an object made a roaring sound and appeared to hover at 6,000 feet before soaring vertically with a milky white smoke exhaust. The object was visible on radar for 36 minutes and was described as cigar-shaped, silver on one side and red on the other. It traveled northwest and at one point appeared to approach the earth as close as 1,000 feet. Witnesses included an associate press correspondent and the US Ambassador to Italy.

Another sighting in Italy involved an object described as a luminous silver pear-shaped object or an inverted sawed-off cone, which performed gyrations and scorched a grove of popular trees.

In New Mexico, a brilliant greenish-white light was seen, leaving a luminous trail and melting into a cloud formation. Experts from the University of Meteorics stated it was not a meteorite or fireball, noting an odd grating sound. The object was described as "something of peculiar and unusual."

Reports also mention interference with aircraft radio channels and TV sets being out of focus due to the object, while amateur radio operators picked up numerous stations.

In Eire (Ireland), a brilliant disc was seen, trailing colored streaks. The "Vancouver News-Herald" suggests these sightings are valid and may originate from another astral body or dimension. The article speculates that these objects might be flown by beings with advanced, 'harder' brains and emotions than humans.

The phenomenon of "Angel Hair" is also discussed, a glass-like filament that dissolves when touched by hand but can be gathered by inanimate objects. The US Air Force has examined samples, but no public reports have been made.

More Saucers?

This section compiles reports from various sources, including the Berlingske Times (Danish).

"Lights in the Sky Were Meteors"

On Sunday past midnight, many people in Denmark were frightened by a half-dozen "fire-balls" crossing the sky. The newspaper attributed this to meteors, a theory supported by astronomical observer Axel V. Nielsen, who suggested they could be fireballs originating from disintegration. He expressed interest in reliable information to calculate height and direction.

"An Eyewitness Account"

A Danish eyewitness described a formation of 12 to 14 unknown bodies with long fire tails moving from South-Southeast toward North-Northwest without sound. Two of the bodies briefly separated before rejoining the formation. The objects maintained a constant height and moved in a controlled manner, unlike typical meteors. The eyewitness expressed a desire to hear from others who may have witnessed similar phenomena.

"It Was Not Meteors"

This report addresses doubts about the "fire-balls" being meteors, suggesting an American satellite burned up over Denmark on the night of April 5, 1965. People reported seeing half a dozen fireballs passing from horizon to horizon for about 45 seconds. Observer Axel V. Nielsen, who did not witness the event, still believed they were meteors, citing the daily occurrence of meteors burning up in the atmosphere. However, witnesses, including a newspaper artist named Otto C., were convinced they were not meteors, stating they had never seen anything like it.

Subscription Information:

THE SEARCHLIGHT is an official I.N.S. publication issued monthly at 3 Courtland Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. A 12-issue subscription is $2. Back issues, except #1, are available for 20¢ each. Readers are encouraged to purchase reading material through the group to support their investigations.

Antarctica: Land of Beauty and Mystery

This section discusses the unusual geography of Antarctica, with reports of deep, iceless valleys resembling Sahara fragments. Dr. Edmund A. Schonfield of Clark University describes these valleys, suggesting they were gouged out by glaciers that have long since disappeared. No snow or ice accumulates in these areas, making them as dry as any desert.

More significantly, two Argentine bases confirmed reports from British and Chilean scientists about an unusual celestial body observed over Antarctica on July 3, 1965. The object, photographed by the Argentine Navy, was shaped like a double-convex lens and colored red and green. It moved eastward at changing speeds before disappearing. An earlier report from a British Antarctic base mentioned the object causing geomagnetic instruments to go wild.

The article speculates that UFOs might have a base in Antarctica or originate from a "HIDDEN LAND" within our planet.

Here We Go Again

This section highlights a recent surge in reports of unexplained objects in the skies, with some comparing it to the larger "1952 flap." Several reports are detailed:

• July 11: A UFO observed over a Texas weather station interfered with electric power, hovered, and then disappeared rapidly. It was reported nationwide on TV and radio.
• July 11: A UFO was observed over Lisbon, Portugal, causing radio interference and electromagnetic disturbances. It was described as orange-red with green rays, cylindrical in shape, and estimated to be 24,000 feet up. An official release suggested it was a balloon, but the article questions this.
• July 12: Thousands of residents in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland reported a huge object traveling across the sky. The Official Air Force release stated it was a balloon, which the magazine questions given the number of witnesses.
• July 17: UFOs returned to Buenos Aires, described as disk-shaped, white, and photographed. The article notes that other sightings continue to come in, coinciding with the Mariner 4's transmission of Mars pictures, and concludes with a statement of bewilderment: "You explain it we can't."

Flying Saucer Books

Advertisements are included for two books by Dr. Robert Ernst Dickhoff:

• AGHARTA: Explores the story of UFOs in ancient times and the theory of tunnels encircling the earth, built by a pre-glacial civilization. Price: $3.25.
• THE HOMECOMING OF THE MARTIANS: An encyclopedic work on Flying Saucers, available after being out of print. Price: $3.25.

Orders are to be sent to Timothy Green Beckley at 3 Courtland St., New Brunswick, N.J.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of The Searchlight are the prevalence of UFO sightings across various locations (New Jersey, Italy, New Mexico, Antarctica, Portugal, and multiple US states), the persistent mystery surrounding these phenomena, and the active role of the editor and his associates in investigating and reporting on them. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging reader participation and the sharing of experiences, while also promoting literature on the subject. There is a clear skepticism towards official explanations when they seem to contradict witness accounts, as seen in the discussion of the July 12th sighting. The magazine positions itself as a source for uncovering truths through research and fostering a deeper understanding of unexplained events.