SPACE - No 21 - 1958 09

Magazine Overview

Title: S. P. A. C. E. (Saucer Phenomena and Celestial Enigma)
Publisher: Published Monthly from Coral Gables, Florida by Norbert F. Gariety.
Issue Date: September 1958, Bulletin No. 21.
Character: This magazine focuses on UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and their potential implications, often presenting anecdotal evidence and speculative theories.

Cover Story: Skyquakes and Saucers

The lead story, "SKY QUAKES ARE BACK -- SO ARE SAUCERS," highlights the recurring connection between UFO reports and mysterious atmospheric events. Several recent examples are presented:

• Blast Shakes Girl's Camp: In Harvard, Massachusetts, an unidentified object reportedly landed in Bare Hill pond, causing an explosion that shook a nearby Girl Scout camp. Military authorities investigated, recovering metal particles for study. An Army explosives team found no evidence of an explosion, and artillery was more than ten miles away.
• Boom Jolts Area at Salt Lake City: In Utah, an explosion described as a sonic boom from a jet plane was reported. However, residents also saw what they thought was a black missile pursued by two jet planes. Military sources denied a missile had been fired, and the adjutant general confirmed the explosion was a jet plane cracking the sound barrier, with other information classified.

Eastern Airlines Mechanics Sight UFOs

An account from A. P. Grams, an Eastern Airlines mechanic at Miami International Airport, describes seeing dozens of UFOs in operation on August 25, 1958. He noted they were highly illuminated when near the sun and changed to a darker color as they flew away. He and others observed them at tremendous speeds, with no comparative value for size or distance. The next day, a similar display occurred with fewer objects. Grams noted that from his viewpoint at the airport, the objects appeared round, while his wife, viewing from 11 miles away in North Miami, saw them as elliptical.

Rocking "Boom" Over Louisiana

A mysterious "boom" thundered over southeast and central Louisiana, with no definitive cause identified. While some suspected a jet plane crash or sonic boom, Air Force sources could not confirm any aircraft in the vicinity. The event was heard and felt in multiple communities, shattering windows in Alexandria. Sheriffs' departments and police were inundated with calls.

Senator Kuchel's Statement on UFO Investigations

Senator Thomas H. Kuchel, in a letter to Max Miller of SAUCERS, stated that the Air Force investigates UFO reports and utilizes outside experts. He assured that Senate members would insist that government officials take the possibility of invasion by outer space aircraft seriously. He also noted that approximately 4,000 weather and upper-air-research balloons are released daily in the U.S., accounting for many "flying saucer" reports.

Air Force Headquarters Admits 13 UFOs Per Day

A report from Air Force Headquarters indicates that U.S. interceptors have not caught UFOs, but officials believe Russian planes may be "spoofing" DEW line Radar with electronic devices to create fake images, possibly accounting for some of the 13 unidentified flying objects sighted daily. The Strategic Air Command (SAC) can distinguish between UFO blips and earthmade aircraft, and the admission of this capability was cleared by top defense officials. The article speculates that if SAC identified objects as non-hostile, secrecy should end. It also mentions a case where SAC bombers were scrambled for strange objects flying in formation toward the U.S., but were recalled by code signals when identified as not Soviet planes. These mysterious formations remain unexplained.

U.S. Seeks Controls by Brain Waves

This section details U.S. Armed Forces research into amplifying and controlling "brain waves" for long-range communication and influencing objects. Projects involve scientists who believe brain waves are akin to radar. The Army's arsenal and ballistic missile center at Redstone, Alabama, is exploring brain wave amplification for communication between space ships. Dr. J. B. Rhine of Duke University's parapsychological laboratory is mentioned for his work on humans influencing dice games. Dr. H. J. Rand's laboratory is developing instruments using electrical potential changes in heartbeats to warn surgeons. Col. William Bowers of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research stated his staff has an "open mind" on transmitting messages and energy from the brain over long distances.

Man with Gills Aim of Scientists

Space scientists are considering breeding humans or animals capable of breathing water or gas. Dr. Blaine Levendahl, a zoologist from the University of California, Los Angeles, suggested that creatures might have gills or lungs that could be filled with water and converted back to air. The idea is to speed up evolution to create such beings.

Bomber Shield Being Tested

Sylvania Electric Products is testing an invisible "electronic shield" for the Air Force's B-58 Hustler bomber. This system provides an electromagnetic shield to protect against electronically guided weapons and radar.

Catholic Position on Extra-Terrestrials

The Roman Catholic Church formed a committee to study the church's duties toward extraterrestrial beings, considering if they need salvation. Historical theological discussions date back to the 15th century. Joseph Pohle summarized possible positions, including Jesus appearing to all inhabitants of the universe or only on Earth. Fr. Celestine Testore implied other creatures on planets might need Christianity brought to them, citing Jesus' words about other sheep. Fr. Francis J. Connell suggested extraterrestrials might be in a state of grace and not need salvation.

Protestant Views on Extraterrestrials

An article from the Christian Herald by John W. McKelvey is excerpted, suggesting that beings in outer space could be closer to God and possess remarkable character and virtues. It references the Book of Job and Bernard de Fontenelle's argument for multiple worlds, stating that God's glory would be greater with more worlds created.

Stars Whispers Bombarding the Earth

The U.S. Navy is planning a $60 million radio telescope near Green Bank, West Virginia, to probe mysteries of the universe. This instrument will pick up radio signals from billions of miles away and could help determine if the universe is curved or flat, or if it ends. It may also support or weaken the exploding-universe theory. The article notes that radio astronomy is progressing rapidly, with military interest in using radio telescopes for bouncing signals off the moon, which are difficult to jam.

Ice Crashes Through Roof

A 70-pound cake of ice fell through the roof of a home in Madison Township, New Jersey, baffling authorities. The ice crashed through the attic and landed on the kitchen table, splintering chairs. The family had been sitting in one of the chairs moments before. Similar incidents of ice falling from the sky, sometimes with unusual odors or containing frogs, are cited from historical records in England, Canada, Ohio, India, Texas, and Cumberland.

Spooks Invade Man's Photos

In London, T. L. Taylor, an electrical engineer, claims his photographs taken inside Winchester Cathedral captured 13 figures dressed in medieval costume in the choir stalls, despite the stalls appearing empty when he took the pictures. The South Staffordshire Metaphysical Society is investigating the case.

New Saucer Flap Predicted by Ewing

Bob Ewing, editor of THE NEW ERA, predicts a new peak in UFO sightings starting in August and continuing for five months. He believes "Venusians" plan to fly worldwide to show they are living beings and to teach a better way of life, emphasizing peace and respect for others' rights.

Editorial Viewpoint: The Right to Know

A stolen editorial from Missiles and Rockets emphasizes the vital importance of the right to know the truth and how taxpayers' money is being spent for the conduct of a democratic government.

Dr. Wernher Von Braun's Space Prediction

Dr. Wernher Von Braun is quoted as being convinced that man will be in space within five years and on the moon within 10 to 15 years.

Strange Signals from Radio Operators

Claims are made by ham radio operators of receiving strange, unexplainable signals. An account is given of a plane crew from Ransa airlines seeing a strange glowing object that maneuvered around their plane and vanished at incredible speed. Simultaneously, strange messages were received on the P.A.A. system at Maiquetia International Airport, which technicians found to be the weirdest they had ever heard.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the unexplained, particularly UFO phenomena, and often questions official explanations or lack thereof. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards unconventional theories and a belief that UFOs are real and significant. There's a recurring theme of government secrecy and a call for transparency. The magazine also touches upon broader scientific and philosophical questions, including the nature of consciousness, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and theological implications. The editor encourages readers to submit clippings and information, indicating a desire to compile and disseminate UFO-related news and theories.