Searchlight - Vol 3 No 07

Magazine Overview

Title: SEARCHLIGHT
Issue: VOL. 3 NO. 2
Date: January 1968 (estimated based on content)
Publisher: Timothy Green Beckley
Country: USA

This issue of SEARCHLIGHT, a publication focused on UFOs, space contacts, and related phenomena, features several key articles and reports. The main cover story, "THE ELUSIVE SPACE PEOPLE," by an anonymous author, explores the apparent cessation of contact with the benevolent beings previously described by George Adamski. Other significant content includes an analysis of worldwide earthquake patterns and their potential link to UFO activity by John A. Keel, an exclusive report on a third contact experience by John Reeves, and a resolution passed by UFOlogists regarding Dr. Condon's UFO project.

The Elusive Space People

The lead article, written by a staunch reader of the New Zealand publication SPACEVIEW, addresses the perplexing question of where and why the 'space people' have seemingly withdrawn. The author posits that these beings, who were once inspirations through George Adamski's books, have deliberately ended their "get acquainted" program. This decision is attributed to humanity's failure to act on the initial advice and a recognition that the time was ripe for a redirection of earthly thinking away from negative channels. The author suggests that the space people opted for a more subtle method of communication, one that would not violate the divine law of non-intervention.

The article notes that while worldwide landings and contact reports have not ceased, the occupants rarely resemble the spiritually motivated beings Adamski described. When contacts do occur, the occupants are less communicative and less eager to reveal their home planets compared to the early days of Adamski's encounters.

It is suggested that the space people may have recognized that contacts of the Adamski type hindered the flying saucer cause more than they helped. The author reflects on the dissension George Adamski's emergence caused within the UFO research community, leading to a split between believers and skeptics. The article argues that the minority group of Adamski believers should unite and present a more "respectable" movement, as science will eventually vindicate the truth if Adamski was indeed truthful.

A contributing factor to the apparent failure of new contacts is speculated to be the ideological shift in George Adamski's later years, where his despatches reportedly changed, incorporating hypnosis and contradicting some of his earlier fundamental views. This shift, possibly due to illness or pressure from psychic groups, left the space people "sorely disappointed."

Exclusive: Did Adamski Meet the Space People Earlier Than Currently Believed?

This section presents information from Jerold E. Baker, one of the original witnesses to the Adamski desert contact. Baker claims the contact was pre-planned, with a tape-recorded account in Adamski's possession days before the event. He also states that a telephone message was placed by Adamski to George Williamson, confirming the time and place of the meeting. Furthermore, Baker asserts that plaster-of-paris, used to make casts of footprints, was purchased prior to the trip, implying the entire event was orchestrated as a "communication through psychic means."
The article notes that the Adamski legend remains unproven but presents evidence that tends to discredit hoaxes like the Straith letter and vindicates much of what George Adamski wrote in his books.

World-Wide Earthquake Patterns / John A. Keel

John A. Keel's article explores a potential link between UFO activity and shifts in the Earth's crust, noting a correlation between increased UFO sightings and seismic events. The article highlights instances such as the Alaskan quake in March 1964, a series of shocks in Venezuela in July 1967, and intense UFO activity near the San Andreas Fault in California during December 1967.

Keel questions whether UFOs can anticipate quakes or if the current broad intensity of UFO activity makes sightings in earthquake areas coincidental. He points out that earthquake activity is more widespread than reported, with over 1,000 recordable shocks annually, though only a few are disastrous.

The article presents historical data on major earthquakes, indicating that December is the peak month, followed by March, May, and August. It notes a "buildup" of quakes in December 1967, concentrated on the Pacific Ocean's major earthquake fault, suggesting a potential major shift in the Pacific crust that could seriously affect California. The author expresses concern that seismologists are monitoring the situation but not warning the public about the impending risks, particularly if a severe shock occurs in Chile or elsewhere along the Pacific fault.

Exclusive! John Reeves Reports Third Contact

This news flash details an encounter experienced by John Reeves of Brooksville, Florida, on April 29, 1968. Reeves was awakened by a strange noise and saw the shadow of a robot-type creature he had met twice before. The creature descended and remained with Reeves for a few minutes before walking off into the woods. The spaceman, described as approximately five-foot tall with a tank on its back and wearing a diver's outfit, did not speak but left tracks in the sand that disappeared in an open area.

A member of Bob Short's SOLAR SPACE FOUNDATION claims additional sightings occurred the following night, including a solid, black, round UFO observed passing directly overhead. This object was estimated to be about 60 feet wide, had no lights, and was accompanied by a strange odor.

Dr. Condon Praised by Serious Flying Saucer Researchers

This section reports on a resolution unanimously adopted by 35 Flying Saucer Organizations in Cleveland on June 21st. The resolution was passed to offset a "vicious attack" on the University of Colorado UFO Project, headed by Dr. Edward U. Condon, published in LOOK magazine. The organizations praised Dr. Condon as a distinguished scholar and American, commending his good cheer and courteous consideration. They expressed that he had been subjected to "unnecessary and unmerited burden of irresponsible personal vilification" and appreciated his intention of "full public disclosure."
The resolution hoped for continued cooperation and amicable relations between Dr. Condon and the UFOlogy community. The article mentions that the LOOK article claimed the Condon study was negatively influenced by psychologists, aiming to prove UFO believers are "odd balls." It also notes that Major Donald Keyhoe of NICAP felt that NICAP was not given sufficient involvement in the project.

Signatories to the resolution included prominent figures in the UFO community such as Gray Barker, James W. Moseley, Timothy Green Beckley, and Robert Tigrett.

News Shorts

This section provides brief updates from the UFO community:

• The Congress of Scientific UFOlogists had approximately 800 attendees in Cleveland, with guest speakers including Gray Barker, Jim Moseley, and Timothy Green Beckley.
• Next year's Congress is scheduled for Charleston, West Virginia.
• Capt. Robert Loftin's book, "IDENTIFIED FLYING SAUCERS," is to be published by David McKay Company in August.
• The Fall issue of SAUCER NEWS will feature authentic photographs of the "three men in black" taken by Timothy Green Beckley and James W. Moseley.
• Albert K. Bender is working on a second volume expanding on his "silence story."
• A new magazine called BEYOND, with contributors like Brad Steiger and Warren Smith, is set to launch.
• A new book, "MYSTERIES OF THE SKINS" by Gordon Lore and Harold H. Deneault, Jr., has been published by Prentice-Hall.
• PROBE MAGAZINE will be published in Philadelphia.
• Gene Duplantier, editor of SAUCER, SPACE & SCIENCE, reported new cases from his area in Ontario, Canada.

Weird Creature

This short piece recounts an unusual experience of Cosette Willoughly and her husband Ken in New Mexico. While driving near Anthony, they encountered a large, black, hairy creature with long hair in the middle of the road, which appeared to be devouring something before leaping away. They noted that similar creatures had been seen in the area for months.

Books Mentioned

• "THE SHAVER MYSTERY & THE INNER EARTH" by Timothy Green Beckley is reviewed, with FATE MAGAZINE describing it as a compilation of facts and speculation on alleged underground civilizations and the "hollow earth" mystery, including original material by Richard Shaver. The book is available for $5.00.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of SEARCHLIGHT revolve around the mystery of extraterrestrial contact, the evolution of UFOlogy, and the scientific investigation of UFO phenomena. The magazine appears to maintain an open yet critical stance, presenting various accounts and theories while also acknowledging the need for scientific rigor and evidence. There is a clear interest in the legacy of George Adamski and the ongoing debate surrounding his contacts. The publication also highlights the community of UFO researchers, their organizations, and their efforts to engage with scientific and governmental bodies. The editorial stance seems to favor the pursuit of truth in UFOlogy, encouraging a more unified and evidence-based approach among researchers, while also acknowledging the speculative and sometimes controversial nature of the subject matter.