SPACE - No 62 - 1962 02

Magazine Overview

Title: SPACE
Issue: Bulletin No. 62
Date: February 1962
Publisher: Norbert F. Gariety, Editor and Publisher, from Coral Gables, Florida.

This issue of SPACE magazine, published monthly, focuses on UFO phenomena, political commentary, and scientific discussions. The editor, Norbert F. Gariety, addresses criticism regarding his strong Anti-American and Anti-Communist stance, which he believes has led to attacks from other UFO publications. He defends his position by equating Fascism, Nazism, Socialism, and Communism as all being forms of national dictatorships originating from the extreme left.

Editor's Defense and Subscriber Feedback

The editor, Norbert F. Gariety, begins by acknowledging an attack from Jim Mosely of SAUCER NEWS, who equated Gariety's movement with right-wing extremism and Fascism. Gariety views this criticism as a sign of having "arrived" and "hurt" the anti-anti-communists. He asserts that Fascism is national socialism, and that conservative forces oppose Fascism, Socialism, and Communism as dictatorships.

Following this, the magazine presents feedback from subscribers who appreciate the publication's format and its active stance against what they term the "Social Cancer" of Communism. Comments highlight the magazine's "HEALTHY publication" status and its role in encouraging active opposition to Communism.

UFO News and Sightings

The issue notes that UFO news is scarce, with well-documented sightings being rare. Reports from the past two months have largely been attributed to meteors. However, the magazine presents several interesting cases:

Twin Girls' Telepathy

An article from Starkville, Mississippi, details tests conducted by a Mississippi State University psychologist on 12-year-old twin girls, Sherry and Terry Young. The tests reportedly indicated their ability to communicate thoughts to each other beyond chance, a phenomenon studied by Dr. J. B. Rhine.

Cincinnati Fireball

A report from Cincinnati, Ohio, describes a fireball sighted on January 3, 1962. It was oval-shaped, glowed brightly with a green rim and white inside, had a jet trail, and suddenly went out without falling in a downward arc.

Strange Procession of Lights over Central Japan

On November 1, 1961, Tadashi Watanabe, an 18-year-old student in Japan, reported observing a procession of five groups of lights (14 lights in total) moving steadily from east to southeast. The lights were orange, clearly outlined, and appeared attached to unseen objects. The procession made a U-shaped turn and moved towards the constellation Orion. Men at the Komaki Air Defense Base also reportedly sighted the lights.

England: Obstinate Witness

A commentator from the Staffordshire Advertiser reported seeing a small silvery object moving steadily across the sky over Stafford on September 26, 1961. The object glinted and vanished into the blue. The witness was certain it was not a plane but equally certain it was not a flying saucer, attributing his certainty to "indoctrination or brain-washing."

Australia: What the Corporal Saw

The Melbourne SUN reported that Corporal John W. Smith of the Royal Australian Air Force saw a flying flat disc hover for about five minutes over Laverton air base on September 9, 1961. The disc emitted a dull amber light, spun, and then ascended rapidly. It reappeared, spun more quickly, and ascended again. Aircraftsman Malcolm Stirling also witnessed the event.

Hertfordshire Explosion

The London Evening Standard reported on November 8, 1961, that Hertfordshire police were investigating an explosion in the sky. Reports described a burning object passing overhead and exploding near Hertford.

Scientific Discussions and Theories

Debunking Life Seed Space Trip

Dr. Carl Sagan of the University of California, Berkeley, reported at an American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting that the theory of life traveling through space to seed planets (panspermia hypothesis) is no longer plausible. He cited the size of microorganisms, their ability to withstand radiation, and the vastness of space as reasons against it. Sagan argued that only specific types of stars could propel microorganisms, and even then, survival in space's conditions (cold, vacuum, radiation) and the improbability of hitting a target make the theory unlikely.

Radar Mystery Solved

Scientists have reportedly solved the mystery of "angels," strange radar images that have plagued operators for twenty years. Investigations confirm that these are flights of migrating birds, not an electronic phenomenon.

Political and Social Commentary

Wake Up America

This section discusses current UFO report trends and turns to foreign reports for reliability. It highlights a discrepancy in a photo of Vienna, Austria, and then presents the Japanese sighting. The editor also expresses his views on "Anti-Anti-Communists" and the importance of patriotism.

Foreign Aid and Socialism Critique

The editor questions the extent of foreign aid provided by the USA to countries that have progressed slowly despite thousands of years of civilization. He warns of potential economic collapse and takeover by a "Russian Communist Conspiracy." This leads into a critique of government-operated health systems, citing the British National Health Service. Dr. E. Lloyd Dawe, a British physician, is quoted extensively, describing the inefficiencies, increased costs, and lack of patient choice within the system. The article warns that similar socialization in the U.S. could lead to higher taxes and bureaucratic burdens.

Magic Flourishing in Egypt

An article describes the prevalence of "black magic" and superstitious practices in Egypt, despite official skepticism. It details the operations of imposters in Cairo and the village of Aghour Alward, known as the "capital" of magic arts, where villagers offer secret formulas and amulets for a fee.

Group Hails Plane Designed in 1842

An article from the National Geographic Society reports that a British inventor, William Samuel Henson, applied for a patent on an "entirely rational" aircraft in 1842, sixty years before the Wright brothers. The British Parliament did not fund the project, which involved a steam-powered monoplane called the "Ariel."

Toilet Paper Clarification

A letter from Waveney Girvan of the BRITISH FLYING SAUCER REVIEW clarifies that not all hotels in England are socialized, and therefore not all toilet paper rolls are stamped "GOVERNMENT PROPERTY."

New Terms and Definitions

"Super-Patriot"

The issue introduces the term "SUPER-PATRIOT," with General Walker defining it as someone who has led platoons and died in the assault.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation and reporting of UFO sightings, a strong Anti-Communist and patriotic editorial stance, and critiques of government overreach and socialist policies. The editor, Norbert F. Gariety, consistently promotes a conservative, pro-American viewpoint, viewing Communism and Socialism as detrimental ideologies. The magazine also explores paranormal phenomena like telepathy and delves into scientific theories, often with a skeptical eye towards established scientific consensus when it conflicts with his worldview. The editorial stance is clearly one of questioning official narratives and promoting a particular ideological perspective alongside UFO reporting.