Space Craft Digest - 1958 Summer Issue

Magazine Overview

Title: SPACE CRAFT Digest
Issue: Summer Issue 1958
Publisher: PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY
Cover Headline: Theories of Electrical Flight

This issue of SPACE CRAFT Digest delves into theories of electrical flight and UFO phenomena, presenting a critical perspective on military involvement in space exploration and advocating for civilian control. It features reports of alleged extraterrestrial encounters and scientific discussions on the nature of the universe and space travel.

Editorial: Military Bungles and Civilian Control

The editorial strongly criticizes the military's approach to space research, citing warnings from distinguished scientists like Drs. C. C. Furnas, Lee A. Dubridge, and W. H. Pickering. These experts advised Congress against allowing the armed services to dominate space research or establish military bases on the moon, deeming such projects 'useless.' The editorial argues that the military's 'inept handling' of UFO sightings and their use of 'SECRET' to cover 'boondoggles' necessitate civilian intervention. It highlights the atomic bomb decision as a 'propaganda mistake that shall live in infamy' and stresses the need to remove the space program from military control to prevent the country's bankruptcy.

Birmingham Woman Meets Spacemen

This section recounts an alleged encounter by Mrs. Cynthis Appleton of Birmingham, England, on November 18, 1957. She described a man appearing like a 'TV picture on a screen,' who communicated telepathically and calmed her. The man wore a silvery garment and spoke without audible words. He explained they needed something from Earth found at the bottom of the sea and demonstrated a method of movement different from 'going up.' A TV screen appeared between his fingers, showing a circular spaceship with observers. He identified it as the 'MASTER CRAFT' and stated they lived in peace, promising to return in January. Mrs. Appleton later noted a scorched area where the visitor had stood. On January 7, 1958, two figures appeared, communicating in English, and stated they came from 'Ghanas Vahn on VENUS,' explaining her previous blackout was due to their preparation for contact.

Fiery Sky Object Seen Across NW

This report from the Associated Press details sightings of a 'greenish-blue object showering a trail of sparks' across the Pacific Northwest skies on a Tuesday night. Reports came from Everett, Washington, where the object was bright enough to light up a home's roof, and from Aberdeen, Washington, where it traveled south to north. Witnesses in Rainier, Oregon, observed it moving east to west. The object was not sighted by officers at Paine Air Force Base.

From SAUCERS: Gigantic Spinning Object

A logging crew near Coos Bay, Oregon, reported a gigantic spinning object hovering 30 feet above spar trees for about 15 minutes. The object had a top half spinning one way, a bottom half another, and a row of portholes around the middle emitting flames. The magazine questions whether UFOs are mechanical, suggesting the spinning appearance might be vapor.

GREEN BALL OVER SCOTLAND

Two men driving near Oban, Scotland, on January 9, saw a large fiery ball resembling the moon traveling east over the sea, sending sparks. The car's headlights turned a greenish color, and the light reflected over the district.

Military and UFOs: A Critical Look

This section criticizes the military's handling of UFO information, questioning the reliability of statements about the 'SPUTNIK I' and the BOMARK missile. It suggests that 'SECRET' is often used to cover expensive military projects and calls for truthful answers regarding military capabilities and UFOs.

British Can't Handle Rock As Druids Did

This brief report describes the engineering challenges faced by the British in attempting to re-erect a 24-ton stone at Stonehenge, a feat accomplished by ancient Britons without modern technology.

Reds Develop Scope

A report from Moscow states the Soviet Union is developing radio telescopes that will enable scientists to see 10 times farther into outer space.

14 SCOTS HAVE BRUSH WITH UFO

A Scottish National newspaper reported fourteen people in Edinburgh saw a green-glowing flying saucer less than 60 feet behind their lorry. An Air Ministry official stated it was not a plane or weather balloon and was baffling. Edinburgh police took the sighting seriously.

NICAP's Warning Against Bombing the Moon

NICAP's public warning about the dangers of bombing the moon, especially if it were occupied, is believed to have influenced the White House to ban an H-bomb shot. The President's Scientific Advisory Committee acknowledged the possibility of life-supporting particles on the moon and the need for caution to avoid contamination. References to the 'hidden side of the moon' and potential enemy bases there are noted.

Scientist Says Ships in Space

Dr. H. Faust, a research meteorologist, stated that intelligent creatures likely possess spacecraft and that a trillion earthlike planets could be populated, with a billion supporting intelligent beings.

Rocket Engineers Sight UFOs

Four veteran rocket company engineers reported sighting a large cigar-shaped UFO, accompanied by two smaller disc-shaped objects, traveling southwest at high speed (estimated 5000 mph) and climbing to 30,000 feet. The objects shone like stainless steel and produced no sound or exhaust.

Look to Your Sources, Gentlemen: The Einstein Equation

This section challenges the common attribution of the E=MC² equation solely to Einstein, citing Hansenohrl's 1904 publication in 'Annalen der Physik' as predating Einstein's 1905 publication. It criticizes US science writers for groupthink and suggests that political thought sometimes permeates pure science.

Psychic Physics: A New Force Field?

This article explores the concept of a 'new force field' neglected by Western universities, questioning how the human body's electrical system would react outside Earth's native force field. It suggests that the development of new cells, brain function, and the nervous system are affected by electromagnetic and electrostatic fields. The author posits that a stable force-field situation is necessary for human passengers in space capsules and that instruments might be more reliable than human passengers at this stage of knowledge.

Our Military Bungles On

This section reiterates the editorial's point about military inefficiency, citing reports on the US space program. John Hagen stated a manned satellite could be launched within two or three years, and a half-ton satellite in another year or two. Bing. Gen H.A. Boushay suggested a man could be on the moon in 8 years, and Scientist Krafft Ehricke proposed a manned space station in 5 years. The section criticizes these 'crash programs' for wasting taxpayer money and for potentially jeopardizing peace if satellites are mistaken for enemy missiles.

The State Intentionally Deceives

Quoting Albert Einstein's autobiography, this section suggests that citizens are intentionally deceived by 'powers that be,' including the military and bureaucracy, regarding UFO facts. Einstein's early skepticism towards authority and his impression that youth is deceived by state lies are highlighted.

House Probers Check Suppression of Scientist's Cancer Hazard Paper

House investigators are examining claims that a government scientist's paper on cancer hazards in consumer goods was suppressed. Rep. Moss is investigating a restriction placed on medical information by Secretary Folsom concerning cancer specialist William C. Heuper's paper.

How-The Saucers Fly----part two

This section continues a discussion on UFO propulsion, referencing the 'ETHER VORTEX THEORY' and agreeing that rocket propulsion using chemical fuels is becoming obsolete. It suggests that atomic energy requires conversion to heat, making it heavy and unsuitable for space ships. The author, C.F. Krafft, proposes his 'ETHER VORTEX THEORY' involving 'SUPER MATTER' which, upon disintegration, produces positive ions and not electrically neutral molecules. This 'super-matter' is presented as a potential source of energy for space craft propulsion, explaining UFO characteristics.

Books to Read: The Dramatic Universe

A review of J. G. Bennett's 'The Dramatic Universe' discusses the limitations of current scientific understanding and proposes a 'method of progressive approximation' based on 'WHOLES' rather than abstract fragments. It introduces concepts like 'HYLE' (a substratum of existence) and 'HYPARXIS' (reconciling time and eternity) as frameworks for understanding the universe. The review suggests that these concepts offer explanations for phenomena like magnetic fields and gravitation.

The Nature of Man's Electrical System and Force Fields

This article explores the fundamental fields of the universe: Electro-static (E), electro-magnetic (H), ODIC (life force), and INTELLIGENCE FIELD (I). It references S.W. Tromp's work on psychic physics and radionics, noting that animal cells are sensitive to magnetic intensity changes. The text questions what happens to the human body when thrust into a strange field situation, citing experiments showing retarded growth and increased testicle size in mice under constant magnetic fields. It also touches on the development of cancers and the potential for spacemen to return with altered physiology.

Two Ringed Planets in the Solar System ..Earth and Saturn?

This brief note mentions that International Geophysical Year scientists and observers have known about a strong electrical girdle around the Earth for over a hundred years, hinting at a connection to Saturn.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the critique of military control over scientific endeavors, particularly in space exploration, and the promotion of alternative theories of physics and propulsion, such as 'electrical flight' and 'super-matter.' The magazine adopts a stance of skepticism towards established scientific and governmental narratives, advocating for transparency and civilian oversight. There is a strong emphasis on the potential for new discoveries that challenge conventional understanding, particularly in the realms of UFOs, physics, and the nature of consciousness.

This issue of SPACE-CRAFT DIGEST, published by the PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY, explores a range of topics including Earth's electrical phenomena, geological theories, ancient civilizations, spiritual practices, and UFO sightings. The cover headline poses the question, "IS THE EARTH RINGED-like Saturn?", introducing an article by w. gordon allen that discusses the Equatorial Electrojet and its potential connection to planetary electrical systems.

The Equatorial Electrojet and Earth's Electrical Nature

The article by w. gordon allen details the Equatorial Electrojet, a powerful electrical current flowing around the Earth's magnetic equator, estimated to be thousands of amperes. This current appears to follow sunlight patterns, reversing direction twice daily. The concentration of this current is noted to be in a narrow equatorial band. The magazine also mentions other electrical currents in the polar regions associated with the Northern Lights and the phenomenon of Gegenschein, a faint glow visible in the tropics, which is linked to the "arch of the firmament" in ancient writings. This ring system is proposed as the cause of clockwise vortices in the Northern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Southern, mirroring the flattening of Earth's poles, which is even more pronounced in Saturn.

The editor poses a provocative question: why were these facts known to "sensitives" and claimed "spacial entities" before conventional scientists discovered them? This suggests a belief that ancient or extraterrestrial knowledge predates modern scientific discovery, and that the International Geophysical Year (IGY) is confirming long-held beliefs.

Shift of the Poles?

This section discusses the hypothesis that the Earth is in danger of a pole shift due to ice accumulation in polar regions, a theory initially proposed by an engineer named Brown. The article references an analysis by T. Gold of the Harvard Observatory, noting the difficulty new ideas face without endorsement from established scientific groups. It also points out the association of Dr. Menzel, known for his skepticism towards UFOs, with the observatory. The article presents schematic maps illustrating drastic climate changes resulting from pole shifts, showing how Greenland and Scandinavia would have been in the tropics with the North Pole in the Pacific Ocean. The rapid freezing of Siberian mammoths is cited as evidence for potentially swift pole shifts, possibly occurring in days or hours if caused by major ice deposit instability. Walter Munk's calculations suggest that a 90-degree turn of the Earth could take 10 million to 100 million years, leading to the question of whether a large polar drift could explain geological records.

Lemurian Knowledge and Yoga

The magazine delves into the concept of Lemuria, a lost continent, and the teachings of the "MOST ANCIENT ONES." It suggests that Immanuel Swedenborg may have been a reincarnated Lemurian. The writings of these ancient beings describe a diet of grain, fruit, and milk, with killing animals considered profane. They lived in a high state of spiritual light and communicated through a form of internal, tacit speech that conveyed sentiments more fully than articulate sounds. Deceit was considered a grave crime. The article notes that their "body auras were brilliant, pearly, and even of a diamond-like luster." The knowledge of these "CELESTIAL MEN" is contrasted with modern humanity's limited understanding, suggesting that much of their wisdom is now difficult to acquire.

The "LEMURIAN YOGA SYSTEM" is presented as a means to understand reality and the nature of UFOs. It posits that the individual is part of a universal substance and that Yoga helps individuals return to their true essence. Yogis believe all manifest and unmanifest worlds originate from a single divine intelligence. Yoga is described as the most scientific means of realizing philosophical truths, with practitioners gaining tangible knowledge of the future and the unseen world. However, the practice of Yoga has declined due to idleness and corruption, with only remnants available today. The PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY aims to share this learning.

The Yoga system is based on the principle that a single law, "LIFE," governs all conditions of nature, uniting spirit and matter. It emphasizes that life is an expansion of what already exists, not a new creation, and that the soul can operate in both visible and invisible worlds. The article criticizes "scientific" individuals for focusing only on superficial appearances, failing to perceive the true nature of man as a combination of self-conscious self and five kinds of matter.

Fire Walking Ceremony in Tahiti

A significant portion of the magazine details a fire walking ceremony witnessed by the author in Tahiti, guided by a local named Tuarae. The ceremony involves walking barefoot over white-hot volcanic stones heated in an "umu" pit. The author initially expresses skepticism and fear but is persuaded to participate. The experience is described as intense, with the heat being palpable, yet the participants, including the author, emerge unharmed. Tuarae explains that the "SPIRIT of man is superior to the strongest fire" and that "Varua, the good spirits" (spirits of the ancestors) are present. The ceremony is presented as a demonstration of Lemurian mastery and a remnant of ancient knowledge, suggesting that proper radiation shielding, possibly involving fundamental oscillators, could explain the ability to withstand such heat. The article contrasts this ancient knowledge with modern Western science's inability to explain or replicate the feat.

UFOs and Other Phenomena

The issue includes a report of a plane crash in Michigan where all 47 occupants were killed. Notably, one of the victims, pilot Captain William J. Hull, had previously written articles discounting flying saucer reports but later described an encounter with an unidentified flying object near Mobile, Alabama. This is presented as an example of a pilot being convinced of UFO reality after a personal sighting.

Another section discusses observations of the lunar crater Plato, made by Patrick McIntosh using an 8-inch reflector telescope. The observations focus on changes in visibility of small craterlets and bright spots on the crater floor, suggesting a dynamic and mysterious nature to Plato. The article questions why such detailed observations are left to amateur astronomers rather than larger observatories and implies that a "secret" story about the moon is being hidden from the public.

Membership and Future Issues

The final pages promote the SPACE-CRAFT DIGEST and the PACIFIC LEMURIAN SOCIETY, encouraging readers to "ENROLL A FRIEND" to double circulation. The society promises to expand its revelations of the "LEARNING OF THE MOST ANCIENT ONE" from little-known archives. A membership application is included, offering a yearly subscription to SPACE CRAFT DIGEST for five dollars, which also includes six months of future releases from the society.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the interconnectedness of Earth's physical phenomena (electricity, geology) with ancient knowledge and spiritual understanding. There is a strong emphasis on the superiority of spiritual or ancient knowledge over conventional science, particularly concerning UFOs and phenomena that challenge current scientific paradigms. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting ancient wisdom, particularly from Lemurian sources, and questioning the limitations and secrecy of modern scientific and governmental institutions. The magazine advocates for a broader, more spiritual perspective on reality and encourages readers to explore these less conventional avenues of knowledge.