Searchlight - Vol 3 No 09

Magazine Overview

Title: SEARCHLIGHT
Issue: VOL. 3. NO. 6
Date: June 1969
Publisher: Timothy Green Beckley
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of SEARCHLIGHT, edited by Timothy Green Beckley, focuses on the enigmatic 'Space People' and their apparent withdrawal from public interaction, alongside articles on seismic activity and UFOs, and a report on the Condon Committee.

The Elusive Space People

The lead article, "THE ELUSIVE SPACE PEOPLE," written anonymously by a reader of the New Zealand publication SPACEVIEW, explores the disappearance of the benevolent beings who, according to George Adamski, were once a source of inspiration. The author posits that these 'space people' have not vanished but have deliberately ended their public "get acquainted" program. This decision is attributed to humanity's failure to act on the advice given and the realization that such direct contact was hindering the broader UFO cause. The article emphasizes that while global UFO sightings may not have decreased, the occupants rarely resemble the 'spiritually motivated space brothers' described by Adamski. The author suggests that communication was intended to be subtle, not a massive demonstration, and that Adamski was chosen as a medium to spread their message through word of mouth and written word, which he did with great success through his books and world tours.

Despite Adamski's success, the article notes a lack of a clear successor, leaving many believers with unanswered questions. It also touches upon a perceived ideological shift in Adamski's later years, with some attributing it to illness or pressure from psychic groups, while others defend his earlier work. The author concludes that if Adamski was truthful during his initial decade of contact, the space people must have been disappointed with his later years.

Adamski's Earlier Contact?

A section titled "EXCLUSIVE! DID ADAMSKI MEET THE SPACE PEOPLE EARLIER THAN CURRENTLY BELIEVED?" presents evidence from Jerold E. Baker, one of the original witnesses to Adamski's desert contact. Baker claims the contact was pre-planned, with a tape-recorded account and a telephone call from Adamski to George Williamson confirming the rendezvous. Evidence suggests that materials for plaster casts of footprints were acquired beforehand, and the 'communication' was through 'psychic means'. The article suggests this evidence might discredit some claims while vindicating much of Adamski's earlier writings.

World-Wide Earthquake Patterns

John A. Keel's article, "WORLD-WIDE EARTHQUAKE PATTERNS," investigates a potential link between UFO activity and seismic shifts. Keel notes a remarkable coincidence of 'flying saucer' sightings preceding or accompanying major earthquakes in Alaska, Venezuela, and along the San Andreas Fault. While acknowledging that UFOs are seen in many areas, he questions if they are able to anticipate quakes or if the intense UFO activity is purely coincidental with earthquake-prone regions. The article highlights that earthquake activity is more widespread than reported and that a study of historical data reveals a pattern of major earthquakes occurring at specific times of the year, with December, March, May, and August being peak months. The buildup of quakes in December 1967, particularly along the Pacific Ocean's major fault, is presented as a potential precursor to a major shift affecting California, possibly in February or March, following the pattern of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the earlier Chilean quake.

John Reeves Reports Third Contact

A "NEWS FLASH!" reports on "EXCLUSIVE! JOHN REEVES REPORTS THIRD CONTACT." On April 29, 1968, John Reeves of Brooksville, Florida, reported a strange noise leading him to a robot-type creature he had previously encountered. The creature, described as about five feet tall with a tank on its back and wearing a diver's outfit, communicated via gestures and left footprints in the sand before disappearing into the woods. The following night, a member of Bob Short's SOLAR SPACE FOUNDATION claimed to have seen a solid, black, round UFO, approximately 60 feet wide, with no lights, accompanied by a strange odor.

Dr. Condon's UFO Project Controversy

An article addresses a "vicious attack" by John G. Fuller in LOOK magazine on the University of Colorado's UFO Project, headed by Dr. Edward U. Condon. In response, 35 Flying Saucer Organizations, representing the Congress of Scientific UFOlogists, gathered in Cleveland and adopted a resolution. They recognized Dr. Condon as a distinguished scholar and American, acknowledging his contribution to UFOlogy and stating he had been subjected to unfair personal vilification. The resolution expressed hope for continued cooperation and transparency in the project's investigation, noting that Major Donald Keyhoe of NICAP felt slighted by the project's scope.

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

News Shorts & Weird Creature

News Shorts reports on the Congress of Scientific UFOlogists in Cleveland, attended by about 800 fans, with guest speakers including Gray Barker, Jim Moseley, and Timothy Green Beckley. Future congresses are planned for Charleston, West Virginia. It also mentions upcoming books by Capt. Robert Loftin and Albert K. Bender, the launch of a new magazine called BEYOND, a new UFO book titled "MYSTERIES OF THE SKIES," and changes in the publication of PROBE MAGAZINE and SAUCER, SPACE & SCIENCE.

Weird Creature recounts an unusual experience by Cosette Willoughy in New Mexico, where she and her husband encountered a large, dark, hairy creature devouring something in the middle of the road, which then leaped away and disappeared. Similar creatures had reportedly been seen in the area.

Book Reviews and Advertisements

The issue includes an advertisement for Timothy Green Beckley's book, "THE SHAVER MYSTERY & THE INNER EARTH," featuring a review from FATE MAGAZINE that describes it as a blend of fact and speculation on underground civilizations and the hollow earth mystery, including material from Richard Shaver. The book is priced at $5.00 and available autographed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of SEARCHLIGHT revolve around the mystery of UFO occupants, the legacy of contactees like George Adamski, and the potential for scientific investigation into UFO phenomena. The magazine also highlights the perceived connection between UFOs and natural disasters like earthquakes, and the ongoing controversies within the UFO research community. The editorial stance, as indicated by Timothy Green Beckley and the publication's content, appears to favor a serious, scientific approach to UFOlogy while acknowledging the more speculative and anecdotal aspects of the field. There is a clear endorsement of the idea that UFOs and their occupants are real, but the nature and purpose of their presence remain subjects of ongoing investigation and debate.