Space Craft Digest - 1958 Spring Issue

Magazine Overview

Title: SPACE CRAFT Digest
Issue: Spring Issue 1958
Publisher: PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY
Date: 1958

This issue of SPACE CRAFT Digest, published by the Pacific Lemurian Society, presents a collection of articles and bulletins focused on alternative theories of propulsion, particularly "electrical flight," and UFO phenomena. It contrasts these theories with conventional rocket technology, suggesting the latter is inefficient and already outdated. The magazine also touches upon ancient civilizations, theoretical physics, and the ongoing space race.

Editorial Stance and Key Articles

Editorial: The SPACE-CRAFT DIGEST

The editorial, penned by the founder, W. Gordon Allen, outlines the magazine's core concept: that pure electrical flight in space is possible and that the U.S. is misguided in pursuing rocket-based Moon or Mars missions. It emphasizes the potential for a future discovery that could revolutionize humanity's understanding of universal principles. The editorial also reflects on the disappearance of past great civilizations, urging a study of their demise to avoid a similar fate. The Pacific Lemurian Society's mission is to rediscover and tabulate lost knowledge, particularly concerning the ancient motherland of MU. It advocates for understanding the interconnectedness of the cosmos and promotes the establishment of the Lemurian Astrophysical Center in Salem, Oregon.

Bulletin Section

This section compiles various news items and reports:

• San Antonio, Texas (Feb 18): The Air Force chief of staff of space medicine states more tests are needed to prove man's capability for space flight. However, Lt. Col. George R Steinkamp believes the barrier is technological, not physiological, and dismisses a publicized moon trip as a stunt that didn't involve gravity or high accelerations.
• Cambridge, Mass.: The U.S. Navy is experimenting with immersing mice in a liquid space-suit, finding they can withstand over 1500 G's for a minute, though the article cynically notes that gravity still poses a threat.
• Los Angeles (Feb 17): Plans are underway for a nuclear rocket capable of carrying the first man into outer space, a joint project of the Air Force and North American Aviation's Rocketdyne Division.
• Buenos Aires, Argentina: The "COMISION OBSERVAT DORA DE OBJECTOS VOLADORES NO INDENTIFICADOS" publishes a bulletin detailing UFO sightings in Argentina for 1957. One report describes an oval, aluminum-colored object observed at 2,000 meters, accompanied by six or seven other similar objects.
• Flying Saucer Review: This publication is recommended, with an upcoming article about someone who "talked to A MAN FROM ANOTHER WORLD." A separate report from Hert's, England, mentions school children seeing a glittering silver disc or ball of fire in the sky.

CONFIDENTIAL BULLETIN from NICAP

Major Donald E. Keyhoe of the National Investigations Committee (NICAP) reports on developments affecting NICAP members, including alleged Air Force pressure to censor his script on an Armstrong TV show. He claims the AF deleted sections detailing four documents that concluded flying saucers were real and were spaceships. Keyhoe also mentions an AF letter from Maj. Gen. Joe Kelly admitting UFO reports are classified "for official use only." He plans to discuss these issues on upcoming radio programs.

The Truth of the U.S. Missiles Failure

This article critiques the U.S. missile program, suggesting that the German V-2 rocket could have put a "moon" into orbit in 1943. It describes the U.S. satellite launch as a "quick and dirty" system, a "hodgepodge" of modified V-2 rockets and WAC Corporal stages. The article criticizes the Republican party for using films about the grounded Vanguard satellite to claim credit for the Explorer satellite's launch, highlighting discrepancies in the film's details.

Space Craft Bulletins - from around the planet

• UFO INVESTIGATOR: Maj. Gen. J.W. Kelly of the USAF allegedly admits the Air Forces are intentionally deceiving the American public.
• October 6th, 1957, Toledo, Oregon: Rufus B. Wood reports seeing about 20 flying objects make a complete turn over the city, with a large object descending from the clouds, turning, and flying up the coast.
• NEWSWEEK: Reports a 33% increase in "STRONTIUM 90" in human bone calcium over the past year, a substance linked to bone cancer.
• Kitchener, Ontario: Homer Schafer observed a "gigantic BRIDGE ON THE MOON" through a telescope.
• Seattle Post Intelligence: Columnist Frank Lynch reports on four photos of the moon, one showing "PLANT LIFE ON THE MOON," with flying saucers in the background.
• Seaford, New York: The James Herrmann family reported poltergeist-like activity, including objects moving on their own, leading them to abandon their home.

The Real Truth Behind the U.S.A.-U.S.S.R. Frantic Race to the Moon

This article posits that numerous observations of activity near the Moon, including bright lights and moving objects, suggest significant traffic. It dismisses the idea of the Moon being a dead planetoid, suggesting that entities might be using it as a space station. The article implies that the "frantic race to the moon" is driven by the secret knowledge that current rocket technology is obsolete and that the nation possessing the secret of "real space travel" will rule the planet.

• Stockholm, Sweden (Dec 31, 1957): A Swedish officer reported a shining object traveling on a spiral course toward the Moon, which was under examination by defense headquarters.

Open Pit Mine?

Patrick McIntosh writes about observations of bright spots in the Lunar crater Herodotus, noting that earlier observers had not seen these spots. The article suggests that "secret" archives held by U.S. and USSR observatories contain the truth about space travel, and that the nation mastering this secret will rule the planet.

Bodies Crossing the Moon

This section compiles historical observations of objects crossing the Moon's disc, dating back to 1896. These include dark round objects, intensely black objects, and vast numbers of black spherical bodies, suggesting lunar activity beyond known astronomical phenomena.

How the Saucers Fly

This article delves into theoretical physics, proposing that UFO propulsion is based on the "ETHER PUMP" concept, which utilizes a "vortex atom" rather than the conventional atomic model. It suggests that this principle, involving the manipulation of space or ether, can negate gravity. The article references the "TRENT UFO" photograph as evidence of circular acceleration chambers used in this gravitic device. It draws parallels between this theory and experimental fusion research like Britain's ZETA project, suggesting that understanding resonance is key to achieving true electrical space flight and unlimited energy.

A New Vista of the Entirety

This article critiques a diagram by Dr. I. Browning of BELL Aircraft, which attempts to map the "ENTIRETY" of the universe. The author argues that BELL's focus on machines (control machines, memory machines) is misplaced, asserting that the "MIND" should be the fundamental concept, not mechanical devices. It proposes a progression from a single nerve cell to a "COSMIC MIND" as the true receiver of fundamental truths. The article also introduces the "NUTRINO" as the elemental building block of the cosmos and discusses the concept of a "FOUR FIELD CONTINUUM" encompassing physical and mental existence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential for advanced, non-rocket-based space flight (electrical flight, ether pump theory), the existence and nature of UFOs, and the idea that conventional scientific understanding is incomplete or deliberately obscured. The Pacific Lemurian Society, as the publisher, clearly promotes a worldview that integrates esoteric knowledge with scientific inquiry, particularly concerning ancient civilizations and unconventional physics. The editorial stance is critical of mainstream scientific and governmental approaches to space exploration and UFO phenomena, suggesting a hidden agenda and a deliberate suppression of information. There is a strong emphasis on the idea that true understanding lies beyond current dogma and requires a shift in fundamental concepts, such as the nature of matter and energy.

This issue of SPACE-CRAFT DIGEST, dated April, focuses on esoteric and fringe scientific topics, with a strong emphasis on ancient civilizations, consciousness, and unexplained phenomena like UFOs. The cover prominently features 'LEMURIA The Lost Continent of the Pacific' and includes a membership application for the PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY.

The Universe and Its Shape

The issue begins with a report on physicist Dr. Winston H. Bostic, who suggests the universe might have a doughnut shape. He explains this could be due to the behavior of charged hydrogen gas, which generates magnetic fields that naturally form ring-like structures. Dr. Bostic's laboratory experiments, creating 'galaxies in a test tube,' reportedly mimic cosmic formations. The article also touches upon the idea of multiple universes and the fundamental nature of the hydrogen atom as the building block of all matter.

The 'I FIELD' and Unified Field Theory

An article discusses the concept of a 'two-field continuum' (electrostatic and electromagnetic) and introduces a third field, the 'ODIC' or 'life force field.' It posits an 'I FIELD' (intelligence field) that nerve cells can tune into, similar to how dead elements evolve into living organisms. Dr. Browning is quoted on this scheme, suggesting it applies to all existence, from humans to unknown beings. The text critiques Western science for its pre-occupation with gadgets and its failure to unify fundamental truths into an over-all conception of the 'ENTIRETY.' Einstein's attempt to develop a unified field theory is mentioned, along with the idea that mathematics might need to evolve to comprehend multi-dimensional concepts. The article suggests that intuitive development is a necessary answer, and that the 'I FIELD' might operate at extremely high frequencies, contrasting with the 'O' field (force field).

De La Warr's 'Thought Resonator' and Radionics

This section introduces De La Warr, who, with his wife, has been developing the 'Odic' or 'life-force' field. Their research is linked to theories of mitogenic radiation and the idea that living cells act as tiny radio transmitters. The 'De La Warr machine' is described as capable of diagnosing diseases by tuning into resonant frequencies emitted by radiating cells. The process involves a sensitive operator, a specimen, and a magnetic field. The article claims successful diagnoses were made from samples worldwide, demonstrating that 'distance is no barrier to thought.' It also mentions the creation of 'thought photographs.'

The Pineal Gland and Karmosis

The article 'Karmology' by W.W. Wood explores the secrets of the Pineal gland, often referred to as the 'third eye.' It suggests that the brain may be a receiver rather than the seat of thinking, with thought conducted in the aura or ODIC force field. The Pineal gland is believed to initiate thinking processes. The text describes a method of Pineal control that can broaden consciousness to encompass the subconscious, leading to memories of past lives, recalled languages, and even predictions of future events. This phenomenon is called 'KARMOSIS.'

Reality and the Principle of Uncertainty

An article digests a SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN piece on the Principle of Uncertainty, relating it to the UFO phenomenon. It questions whether UFOs are 'fireballs' or intelligently controlled objects, and criticizes the military's tendency to dismiss them as 'unreal.' The Principle of Uncertainty is presented as a cornerstone of modern physics, disturbing to philosophers but a fruitful answer to questions about indeterminacy. The article highlights the paradox of light behaving as both waves and particles, and suggests that the Hindu concept of 'REALITY' being an illusion might be more accurate.

Ancient Civilizations and UFOs

Several sections focus on ancient civilizations and their potential connection to UFOs and advanced knowledge. The 'Highway of the Sun' by Victor von Hagen details the rediscovery of the Inca road system, built by descendents of Lemurians. George Hunt Williamson discusses ancient cities in South America and the possibility that these ancients possessed knowledge of electrical space-flight and had indicators visible from space. The PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY is presented as dedicated to accumulating and preserving the lost knowledge of 'Motherland MU' (Lemuria), which they believe predates current civilization and influenced cultures worldwide. They claim the Lemurians had advanced knowledge of natural forces and multi-leveled minds.

UFO Sightings and Reports

The issue includes several UFO sighting reports: a 'Fireball Seen Over Longview' where a plane dipped to avoid an object; a 'Pink UFO' reported by Australian astronomers; a 'Cigar-Shaped Object Over Japan' photographed by Mr. Shinichi Takeda; a 'Mystery Ship Over London' described as cigar-shaped and fast; and reports from Louisiana and Mexico detailing objects emitting light rays, causing car fires, and exhibiting unusual color changes and disappearance.

Scientific and Esoteric Concepts

Professor Cyrill Stanukovich is mentioned for his work on 'photonic rockets' for super-cosmic speeds. Agasha is quoted predicting a 'Golden Age of Peace' in 1965, with increased exploration of the 'other world' and 'strange things' observed in the sky. Japanese scientists are reportedly studying a metal object from outer space. Agasha also refers to the 'ghost' of the atom, or 'anim,' as the etheric counterpart to the physical atom.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the limitations of conventional scientific understanding, the existence of phenomena beyond current human perception (such as 'I FIELDS,' 'ODIC fields,' and other energy levels), the advanced knowledge of ancient civilizations (Lemuria, Incas), and the ongoing mystery of UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for the investigation of these phenomena, criticizing the narrow-mindedness of mainstream science and religion, and promoting the idea that a broader, more intuitive understanding of the cosmos is necessary. The publication strongly supports the concept of an 'ENTIRETY' encompassing more than what is currently accepted by materialist science.