Space Craft Digest - 1958 Fall Issue

Magazine Overview

Title: SPACE CRAFT Digest
Issue: FALL ISSUE 1958
Publisher: PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY
Date: Fall 1958

This issue of SPACE CRAFT Digest delves into the subject of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and explores theories of electrical flight, while strongly criticizing the US Air Force's approach to these phenomena. The editorial expresses incredulity that the Air Force continues to deny or obfuscate UFO reports, suggesting that their "rocket propelled 'space' program has failed" and that the focus should shift to electrical propulsion.

Editorial Stance and Critique of Air Force

The editorial lambasts the US Air Force for its "obtuse prevarications" and "cover-up" regarding UFOs, arguing that these denials are a disservice to American taxpayers. It posits that the current military spending on rockets and jets is a "tragic JOKE" and that the nation risks bankruptcy by not embracing the potential of electrical flight. The editor calls for the Air Force to admit that "some one" is violating US airspace at will and to reassess their approach before other nations, particularly the Communists, master electrical flight. The issue asserts that solving the "flying saucer" enigma will propel humanity into a true space age.

Oregon's Space-Craft Visitor

The magazine reports on a "sonic-boom" incident in Oregon, where a Portland-based F-102 jet was suspected of breaking the sound barrier. However, the report also notes that residents sighted strange lights and a "blinking flying object" over Salem the same night. The article questions the official explanation, suggesting it might be a "handy" explanation used by the Air Force for a cover-up. It quotes news stories from the Salem, Oregon, Statesman and the Oregonian, detailing sightings of a rectangular-shaped object hovering in the western skies.

UFO Sightings Across the US and Portugal

Several other UFO sightings are detailed:

• Two Hunters See Eerie Sky Lights: Two deer hunters in Eastern Oregon reported seeing strange white and red lights that seemed to pace their car and then illuminated the ground before disappearing.
• Police Chiefs See 'Sky Light': In Marion County, police chiefs in Stayton and Mill City reported seeing similar unidentified objects, described as a "sky light" and a "clear bright blue point of light."
• Big Fiery Object Seen in Early Morning Sky: An Associated Press report describes a large, fiery object seen in Eastern Washington that was "as bright as lighting, too bright for a shooting star." It was reportedly seen from Spokane to Pasco and Prosser.
• Saucers Over Portugal: Sr. Marciano Alves of Lisbon reports on a sighting by four Portuguese Air Force jet pilots who observed four glowing saucers emerging from a cigar-shaped "mother" ship. Alves also recounts a story from an engineering student friend who described a detailed encounter with a flying saucer, including its interior and a journey to a planet resembling Mars.

Air Force's Position and "Cover-Up"

The issue includes a Department of Defense Fact Sheet from November 5, 1957, stating that after 10 years of investigation, the Air Force had discovered "no evidence to confirm the existence of so-called 'FLYING SAUCERS'." The report indicated that 84% of sightings were explained as natural phenomena, balloons, or aircraft, with only 21 cases remaining "unknown." However, SPACE-CRAFT Digest vehemently disputes this, charging the Air Force with "outright falsehood" and a deliberate "cover-up." It highlights that Dr. J. Allen Hynek, the Chief Scientific Consultant, is on the public payroll to produce a "public whitewash."

"Trip to Mars" Account

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a first-person account, allegedly from a Canadian newspaper, titled "TRIP TO MARS." The narrator describes being taken aboard a UFO by a being who strapped a black plate to his chest. He recounts a journey that included a visit to a planet resembling Mars, with red fields and straight rivers, and a brief stop near the moon. The experience is described as frightening, with the narrator suspecting the "thing" was intended to make him forget.

Other Reports and Themes

• Big Green Flash: A blue-green light was observed over the English channel, described as unlike any known meteorological phenomenon.
• 13th U.S. Satellite Shot Fails: A report on the failure of America's 13th satellite launch, the Beacon Balloon.
• Intelligence Digest: This section includes a report from a former intelligence officer claiming the USSR has operational "electrical flight" capabilities, including a spaceship that stayed aloft for three weeks. It also mentions the USSR helping China build rocket and missile bases and the development of new artillery by Bofors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential of electrical flight as a superior mode of propulsion, the alleged cover-up of UFO phenomena by the US government and military, and the perceived waste of taxpayer money on conventional aerospace programs. The editorial stance is highly critical of official explanations and strongly advocates for the reality of UFOs and the urgent need to investigate and understand electrical flight technology, which the magazine believes is already mastered by other entities.

Title: INTELLIGENCE DIGEST
Issue: cont'd (Issue 18)
Date: November 3rd (1958)
Publisher: SPACE CRAFT DIGEST
Country: USA

This issue of Intelligence Digest presents a collection of articles and reports touching upon a variety of unconventional subjects, including advanced technology, occult phenomena, astronomical observations, and alternative scientific theories.

Key Articles and Reports

British Magnetic Catapult and 'The Mole'

The issue begins with a report from England about a British scientist working on a magnetic catapult. It also details a Portland electronics company's involvement in bidding for sub-contracts for 'THE MOLE,' described as an atomic disintegration device designed to burrow through the earth to a target. This device is linked to the occult concept of an 'Atlantean Mole' that supposedly burrowed tunnels under the ocean.

Occultism and Astral Projection

The magazine discusses the role of occultism, stating that even with a scientific background, the occult should not be ignored. It presents a rumor about a secret US project involving 'adepts' skilled in 'astral projection' to gather intelligence, supposedly initiated because 'the enemy' was using similar methods. The article references Count Korzypski, who allegedly used this method to gain an advantage in World War I. The concept of astral travel and clairvoyant abilities being used by police forces is also mentioned, highlighting the potential of individuals with ESP.

UFO Sighting Over Phoenix, Arizona

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to a UFO sighting over Phoenix, Arizona, photographed in color on March 24th, 1957, by Agnes Sanborn. The article describes the object as a 'highly charged, whirling' UFO causing cloud formation, hovering about 30 feet above a housing development. The photographs are praised as some of the best examples of UFO imagery, and meteorologists are cited as confirming it could not be a natural cloud formation.

Moon Eruption and Soviet Astronomy

A report from Moscow details a Soviet scientist's observation of an eruption in the moon's Alphonse crater on November 3rd. Dr. N. A. Kozyrev of the Crimean Astrophysics Laboratory witnessed a nearly double light intensity, suggesting the moon is not a dead celestial body and shares processes similar to Earth. The findings are commented on by Dr. A. A. Mikhailov of the Soviet Academy of Sciences.

Danish Air Force and UFO Reports

Captain H. C. Peterson of the Danish Air Force writes, seeking permission to quote from the magazine for a new Danish UFO publication. He leads an organization called SUFOI, which has handled approximately 120 UFO reports. The magazine's comment notes the irony that while various international air forces report UFOs, the US Air Force seems unable to see them, though a Pentagon major admits to observing phenomena causing radar returns.

Other UFO Sightings and Incidents

Additional reports include a sighting by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lemon in Lebanon, Oregon, of a 'fiery ball' UFO. Another incident involves pilot Carlos Alejo Rodriguez in Uruguay who encountered a bright, silvery, 'top shaped' UFO that generated intense heat.

Goethean Science and Levity

The issue explores Goethean Science, inspired by Goethe and Rudolph Steiner, focusing on the concept of 'levity' or 'negative gravity.' This theory posits that the universe is organized by principles of measure and number, and that forces beyond three-dimensional space shape living things. The concept of 'levitational intensity' and 'plane of levity' is introduced as a new way to understand natural phenomena, suggesting that plants growing upwards are an example of levitation.

Controversial Monguzzi UFO Pictures

This section addresses the controversial Monguzzi UFO pictures, which were claimed to be of a saucer on the ground. However, the article notes that a similar photograph was sold to a French magazine in 1952, and it was discovered that the saucer was made of painted cardboard and the spaceman of clay. Despite this, the author suggests that the background in the pictures might not be pebbles but a lava formation, and that the 'out of the blue' accusation of fakery might be unfounded.

Future Topics

The magazine previews future content, including information on 'RAUM und GEGENRAUM' (space and counter space) and a theory of 'levity,' as well as a development of the editor's 'FOUR FIELD' conception of the entirety.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the intersection of science and the unexplained, particularly UFO phenomena, and the exploration of alternative scientific and philosophical concepts like occultism and Goethean Science. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and critical of conventional, dogmatic scientific thinking, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond established paradigms. There is a strong emphasis on the idea that 'our type of thinking will lose this vital conflict to come,' suggesting a sense of urgency regarding the acceptance of new ideas to address future challenges, particularly in the context of a potential 'race for space.'

Title: SPACE-CRAFT DIGEST
Issue: 32
Publisher: SPACE-CRAFT DIGEST
Country: USA
Language: English
Date: Undetermined

This issue of SPACE-CRAFT DIGEST, dated in the 1960s, explores the intersection of folklore, psychic phenomena, and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

The Field of Elementals and Irish Fairies

The lead article, "THE FIELD OF ELEMENTALS----indicating that there is SPACE-LIFE from 'Beyond Three Dimensions'", suggests that entities, referred to as 'Elementals' and 'Fairies', are real and have been photographed, though these images have allegedly been suppressed. The article highlights a peculiar situation in Limerick, Ireland, where the extension of Shannon's International Airport runway was halted due to the presence of a fairy fort on Trade's Hill. Ambrose McInerney, the contractor, reported that his Irish workmen refused to disturb the fort, citing local beliefs that fairy forts are important community centers for fairies where they hold parties. Farmer Frank Fahy recounted a story of a man who died after taking stones from a fairy fort to build a wall. The article posits that these 'elementals' are descendants of Atlantis and are 'REAL'.

Psychic Phenomena and 'NORMUS'

The magazine questions the nature of superstition, suggesting that behind many psychic phenomena, there is a basis of truth. It presents a "thought-camera" picture of a fairy named NORMUS, who allegedly inhabits the garden of Lord Dowding (former Air Marshall of England) and requested his picture be taken. NORMUS, described as a little ectoplasmic entity, expressed dissatisfaction with the photograph but acknowledged that "very real things do happen to people in certain parts of the world." The article argues that the psychic backgrounds of superstitions, often dismissed by scientists, should not be discounted.

The Amoeba and UFOs

Another feature introduces "THE AMOEBA," described as an invisible flying animal photographed with infra-red film by Trevor James, author of the book "They Live in the Sky." Using infra-red film and an ESP method, James captured six successive photos of this airborne creature, which reportedly has its own light source. James has also photographed a flock of these creatures and suggests their presence in the atmosphere, previously unknown to science, could account for many UFO reports.

Review of "Space-Craft From Beyond Three Dimensions"

The issue includes a review of W. Gordon Allen's book, "Space-Craft From Beyond Three Dimensions." Allen, a graduate electrical engineer, former U.S. Naval radio-radar officer, and owner of radio stations, reportedly seeks to prove the existence of UFOs with an "UNPRECEDENTED number of pictures." His investigations over seven years suggest that "extra-terrestial" entities are using electrical space-craft propulsion and are "all around us." The review highlights Allen's assertion that the ruling powers have suppressed knowledge of UFOs for thousands of years, calling it the "MOST INCREDIBLE CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY!" The book is presented as a challenge to conventional 20th-century physics and atomic theory, attempting to reconcile Western scientific knowledge with UFO phenomena. Chapter headings listed include "TOWARD NEW DIMENSIONS OF THOUGHT," "COSMIC-MIND RECEIVERS AFTER NEWTON," "ATOMIC THEORIES AND PRE-HISTORIC CATASTROPHY," "FROM COLD-WATCH to MOON-WATCH (Space craft in our skies)," and "SOME EXTRA-TERRESTIAL VISI-TATIONS."

The review notes that the first edition of Allen's book is nearly sold out and provides ordering information through Exposition Press Inc. in New York.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reality of non-human intelligences (fairies, elementals, extra-terrestrials), the potential for photographic evidence of these phenomena, and the idea that conventional science and authorities are either unaware of or actively suppressing information about UFOs and related subjects. The editorial stance appears to be one that supports the investigation of these phenomena, challenging skeptical viewpoints and suggesting that folklore and psychic experiences may hold valid truths overlooked by mainstream science.