Searchlight - Vol 3 No 06

Magazine Overview

Title: INTERPLANETARY NEWS SEARCHLIGHT
Issue: VOL. 3 - NO. 6
Date: December 1967
Publisher: SEARCHLIGHT SERVICE
Country: USA
Focus: UFO phenomena, with a special emphasis on the 'Silencers' and the harassment of witnesses.

The Silencers: An Introduction

The lead article, "THE SILENCERS," details a disturbing trend reported since the beginning of 1967, where key researchers and UFO witnesses across the country have experienced a series of strange events. These include mysterious phone calls, visits from 'Men in Black,' and harassment from individuals claiming to be government agents. The article highlights specific cases, such as Mr. Tad Jones, who witnessed a hovering sphere and received threatening notes with printing identical to one given to a UFO sighter in Ohio. Another incident involved two men in Air Force uniforms on Long Island who harassed witnesses, with one, identifying himself as 'Lt. Frank Davis,' threatening a witness with a revolver.

Further accounts include a black Cadillac deliberately attempting to run over a UFC witness on Long Island. Robert Easley, Ohio Director for I.N.S., reports being followed by a man in a black sedan and receiving numerous phone calls warning him to cease his UFO research. The article notes that similar incidents are occurring in England, with witnesses being threatened into silence, experiencing mysterious voices and sounds on telephones, and encountering imposters posing as investigators or government authorities.

The magazine presents this information as a call for readers to share their own similar experiences.

Investigator Accounts and Personal Experiences

Dr. J. Allen Hynek's Observation

A quote from Dr. J. Allen Hynek, featured in Playboy (December 1967), suggests that witnesses sometimes become highly confidential, believing their phones are tapped or that they are being regularly watched by the 'government' or 'occupants of the craft.'

Ted H. Owens's Account: Flying Saucer Intelligence Speak

Ted H. Owens, author of 'Flying Saucer Intelligence Speak,' shares his experience of being threatened. He received a deadly, printed letter from a motel near Philadelphia stating he would be killed due to his connection with 'Saucer Intelligence.' Owens, who describes himself as adept at analyzing abnormal psychology, found the letter to be professional and clearly meant. He also recounts an incident in Ft. Worth, Texas, in 1958, where he and his daughter Lornie encountered a cigar-shaped UFO, after which Easley experienced several attempts on his life. These included a car attempting to force him into concrete pillars, a gas jet turned on under his bed, and an intruder on his fire escape who he later released. These events led to him leaving the city and his business.

Owens further details attempts on his life after moving to Washington, D.C., in 1965, including a black Cadillac accelerating towards him and a negro man on a street in Philadelphia. He also describes a Philadelphia City Transit Bus veering onto the sidewalk and coming directly at him. Additionally, his briefcase containing SOTA records was stolen from a delicatessen, and a fire was deliberately set below his apartment.

John A. Keel's Statement

Researcher John A. Keel, known for his work on 'silencing' cases, addresses rumors about his involvement. He states that he is not a salaried employee of the CIA, FBI, NSA, CIC, Interpol, or the Boy Scouts, nor is his job to investigate UFOs undercover or pinpoint 'UFOlogists' for harassment. He also denies claims of visiting Venus, Mars, Jupiter, or the moon aboard a flying saucer, or that UFO powers control his mind with plans for him to run for President in 1972 with Bobby Kennedy as his running mate. Keel asserts that these rumors are ridiculous and harmful, and his lawyer is instructed to take action against anyone circulating them. He directs those curious about him to consult public records and library references, and requests photostatic copies of any anonymous documents mentioning him, urging 'ufologists' to focus on the UFO problem rather than circulating rumors.

Richard Shaver: The Shaver Mystery and the Inner Earth

Richard Shaver contributes an article discussing false phone calls that have accompanied his work investigating UFOs and 'un-normal activity.' He describes how these calls, allegedly made using a conductive ray, tip off editors and reporters that he is unstable or dangerous. Shaver connects these calls to ancient equipment located in hollow hills, used by 'master races' who built ancient structures. The article also promotes Timothy Green Beckley's book, "THE SHAVER MYSTERY & THE INNER EARTH," describing it as an amazing story of the Shaver Mystery and ancient civilizations.

Calvin Girvin: A Common Bone

Alton Bock writes about contactee Calvin Girvin, comparing his situation to that of politician George Wallace. Girvin, who claims to have taken a ride on a flying saucer, feels ignored by the establishment, similar to Wallace's perceived neglect by the Democratic Party. Girvin's 'curious friends' are from other planets, while Wallace's are from the political right wing. Bock suggests it's easier to sympathize with Girvin, whose work is in an unknown region, compared to Wallace, whose political interpretations are seen as mistaken. Girvin believes that outer space people are former colonizers of Earth checking up on humanity, and that some flying saucers may originate from 'earth-dwellers in Antarctica.' The article notes that Calvin Girvin is the author of "ABCARD A FLYING SAUCER" and that Searchlight can supply copies.

News Shorts

The "News Shorts" section includes several brief items:

• The Tennessee House of Representatives has introduced a bill to outlaw the release of objects into the night sky that could be mistaken for UFOs.
• The 1968 Congress of Scientific UFOlogists is scheduled to return to Cleveland, Ohio, following a successful event in New York.
• On August 23rd, Stanley Hoxon of Toronto reported seeing a green light on Highway 15 near Joyceville. Upon investigation, he saw a huge saucer-like craft with two 4-ft tall beings in white suits and helmets, who then flew back into the UFO. (Credit: TCPSIDE, Quebec, Canada).

Book News

This section promotes two books available from the Searchlight office: "UFO WARNING" by John Stuart and "STRANGE CASE OF DR. H.K. JESSUP," both priced at $3.95. It also mentions Timothy Green Beckley's "THE SHAVER MYSTERY & THE INNER EARTH" for $5.00.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the theme of UFO witness harassment and alleged government cover-ups. The 'Silencers' and 'Men in Black' are presented as active forces attempting to suppress information about UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of support for researchers and witnesses who are facing these challenges, encouraging them to share their stories and continue their investigations. There is a clear skepticism towards official explanations and a belief that a hidden agenda is at play to conceal the truth about UFOs. The magazine also promotes books and authors within the UFO community, reinforcing its commitment to this subject matter.