THE SEARCHLIGHT

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SEARCHLIGHT
Issue: VOL. 2. NO. I
Date: November-December 1965
Publisher: INTERPLANETARY NEWS SERVICE
Editor: Timothy Green Beckley
Price: $2.00 for 12 issues

This issue of The Searchlight, a publication focused on UFOs and related phenomena, delves into several intriguing topics, including the potential connection between unidentified flying objects and the massive Northeast blackout of November 9, 1965. It also features reports on alleged radio contact with extraterrestrial visitors and explores ancient myths and underground civilizations.

Did Saucers Cause the Big Black-Out?

The lead article investigates the widespread power outage that plunged 30 million people into darkness across seven states and parts of Canada. The report posits that the blackout might have been caused by the electromagnetic effect of a UFO. Eyewitness accounts from Weldon Ross in Syracuse, New York, describe a fireball-like object near Hancock Air Port that grew in size. Other witnesses, including Robert C. Walsh, Deputy Aviation Commander, also reported seeing similar phenomena. The article notes that numerous reports from Erieau, Ontario, Canada, around the same time described a bright, candle-like object in the sky. The authors express a desire for transparency from the Federal Power Commission regarding the blackout's cause.

Radio Contact With Saucers Established

This section features Wayne S. Aho, an International New Age lecturer, who spoke about a significant event in September 1965. Aho highlighted an invitation extended by KJR Radio Moderator Lan Roberts in Seattle, Washington, to saucer pilots to appear at a specific longitude and latitude. According to the report, the crafts were seen by Roberts and 15 other individuals at the requested time and place. This event is described as a major breakthrough in communication with extraterrestrial visitors. Aho, who heads Washington Saucer Intelligence, has reportedly discussed UFO subjects with senators and congressmen, advocating for the release of vital information to the public. The article also mentions the passing of two well-known researchers: Della Le Larson and William Dudley Pelley.

From Doreal to Shaver

Authored by Cosette Willoughby, this personal account details experiences and beliefs related to UFOs and ancient civilizations. Willoughby recounts meeting a man named Claud Dodgin in Oklahoma in 1933, who was part of a group that believed in Atlantis and Lemuria. Dodgin reportedly spoke of a dark planet in our solar system inhabited by giant creatures who came to Earth and were driven underground by ancient wise ones. Willoughby connects Dodgin to the name 'Doreal' and suggests that individuals in contact with him might become controlled. The author also shares personal paranormal experiences, including encounters with spirits and a tall, gaunt creature in a black coat, as well as sightings of flying saucers and strange lights near her home in New Mexico.

Shaver Says

This regular feature includes questions and answers with Richard S. Shaver. In this installment, Shaver addresses questions about fear for his life and the presence of 'Dero' caverns. He asserts that he has overcome his fear and discusses the concept of Deros and Teros as beings engaged in constant warfare, linking them to ancient myths and the idea of 'Hell' being underground. Shaver suggests that deaths of prominent figures like Kennedy and Hammorskjold may be engineered by mental control from these caverns.

Liyobaa Cave Entrance

Written by Assistant Editor John J. Robinson, this article describes the entrance to a place called 'Liyobaa' or 'The Cavern of Death' in the province of Zapoteca. The entrance, sealed off by Spanish conquistadores and Catholic priests, was located in an eight-chamber building. The priests reportedly used the subsurface chambers for secret, holy ceremonies, including human sacrifices and the entombment of former kings. The article details an expedition by Catholic priests into this subterranean area, where they encountered disturbing remains and strange phenomena before sealing the entrance permanently.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, potential extraterrestrial influence on terrestrial events (like the blackout), ancient civilizations, and the paranormal. The editorial stance, as reflected in the articles, appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, with a critical eye towards official explanations and a willingness to explore alternative theories, including those rooted in ancient myths and alleged contact with non-human intelligence. The publication seems to champion the idea that there is more to reality than what is officially presented, encouraging readers to consider unconventional possibilities.