SPACE - No 67 - 1962 07

Magazine Overview

Title: SPACE
Issue: Bulletin No. 67
Date: July 1962
Publisher: Norbert F. Gariety, Editor and Publisher
Location: Coral Gables, Florida
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of SPACE (Saucer Phenomena and Celestial Enigma) focuses on the growing acceptance of the reality of intelligent life on other planets and presents various UFO sightings and related phenomena.

Air Force Stance and the Question of Proof

The cover prominently features a quote from retired Captain Edward J. Ruppelt, questioning the U.S. Air Force's definition of 'physical evidence' for UFOs. He poses rhetorical questions about what constitutes proof, suggesting that radar detection, pilot visual confirmation, and high-speed evasions should be considered sufficient evidence, challenging the Air Force's assertion of having no physical evidence.

Scientific and Public Acknowledgement of UFOs

Dr. Leslie Kaeburn, a physician and Director of Scientific Research and Development for Mektrol Labs, Inc., is highlighted for acknowledging the reality of intelligent life on other planets. The article notes that an increasing number of reliable individuals are coming forward with such beliefs. Kaeburn distinguishes between genuine sightings and those fueled by mystics or mentally unbalanced individuals, which he believes have given saucer watching a bad name.

Notable Sightings and Incidents

Several mysterious objects and events are detailed:

• March 1950, Van Nuys, California: Eddie Coffman and neighbors witnessed a "huge pale sphere" appearing to come within 100 feet, observed through a telescope.
• February 14, 1954, near Birmingham Junior High School, USA: Residents reported a saucer dropping a "fluffy white substance" resembling spider webs, which coated surfaces and glowed, baffling analysis.
• February 5 & 6, 1960, Hollywood, California: Hundreds of witnesses observed a brilliant red light zoom low and hover, followed by a loud explosion and a "mushroom" shaped white cloud. An actress reported a peculiar "sulphur" odor.
• April 1962, Saronno-Legnano road, Italy: Iller Benazzi and three witnesses saw a strange flying machine move noiselessly, turn its headlights on them, and land briefly before departing.
• May 21, 1962, England: Capt. Gordon Pendleton of Irish International Airlines reported a strange globe-shaped machine speeding under his aircraft at approximately 600 knots.
• May 21-26, 1962, La Pampa, Argentina: An official report detailed a "flying saucer" landing, with witnesses seeing two robot-like figures emerge from the machine. Scorched ground in an 18-foot circle was confirmed.

The "Straight-Line Mystery" and Extraterrestrial Origin

A study by French observer A. Michell revealed a "straight-line mystery" where UFOs appear to travel in consistent directions across borders. Kaeburn believes these objects are extraterrestrial, reasoning that no government would risk experimenting above cities, and other world powers would fear their technology falling into enemy hands.

Government Secrecy and Public Ignorance

Kaeburn attributes public ignorance about UFOs to a split within government policy makers: one faction wants to inform the public, while the other prefers to withhold information. The article mentions that U.S. Senators Paul Douglas and Barry Goldwater have expressed interest in further investigation.

Disbelief in Celestial Rides and Remote Control

Dr. Kaeburn dismisses claims of people riding in celestial saucers, stating he completely disbelieves such accounts, though he doesn't rule out the possibility in the future. He suggests many such claims are made for financial gain. He also believes many saucers may be remotely controlled and not occupied by human beings.

Scientific Speculation on Extraterrestrial Life

Dr. F. B. Salisbury of Colorado State University considers the possibility of life on Mars "quite reasonable." Scientists have speculated about tiny "moons" revolving around Mars being artificial satellites. Kaeburn suggests reaching Mars might take 100 years, but other civilizations could exist far sooner.

Foreign Reports: Argentina and Venezuela

• Argentina: The newspaper "El Mundo" reported a truck driver's account of seeing two powerful lights, followed by a strange machine on a hillside near the River Palin. The object, described as having a domed top like a "bus," moved away rapidly when headlights were shone on it.
• Venezuela: The book "The Great Flying Saucer Hoax" recounts an incident in 1954 where Jesus Paz saw a "hairy-appearing little man" running towards a flat shiny object hovering above the ground.

"The Great Flying Saucer Hoax" Book Review

A review of Coral E. Lorenzen's book, "The Great Flying Saucer Hoax," is featured. The book is described as sobering, providing evidence that visitors have their own purposes, which may not include humanity. It suggests that UFO activity intensified after the first atomic bombs in 1947, with visitors surveying Earth. The book details incidents like cars being halted, radios interrupted, and heat weapons being used, causing severe burns.

Censorship and Suppression of UFO Information

The review highlights instances of alleged censorship and suppression of UFO information. Albert K. Bender was reportedly silenced by three men. Senator Russell's letter from 1956 indicated that publicizing certain sightings was deemed "not wise." An investigator from the APR group was denied information by an Air Force colonel and local police chief, with troops deployed to instruct residents not to discuss the matter.

Robert Gribble is quoted describing the "silent and scared" citizens of the Sumner-Orting area, experiencing censorship firsthand. Mrs. Lorenzen suggests that censorship exists at a high level, making it impossible for researchers to penetrate. Colonel Tacker is described as adhering to Air Force policy rather than acting as an investigator.

International Sightings and Developments

• Brazil: Dr. Fontes reported on orthotonic surveys of communication centers in Northeastern Brazil in 1960, suggesting a pattern of UFO mapping across the United States from mountain ranges to coastlines.
• Argentina: Further reports from Cordoba, La Pampa, La Rioja, Mendoza, and San Juan confirmed UFO sightings, including six UFOs in "perfect formation" that flew faster than jets and descended to shine a light on the ground. A study of a UFO photo and another landing with a luminous device were also noted, with samples of a wet, grayish substance collected.

Mental Telepathy and Soviet Research

An excerpt discusses the development of long-range mental telepathy, with an American graduate student at Oxford University studying its potential for intercontinental transmission. Soviet scientists are reportedly investigating telepathy, with research into electromagnetic waves emanating from the human brain.

Loch Ness Monster Investigation

Two expeditions are described as descending on Loch Ness to probe for its monster using modern electronic and photographic equipment, including underwater listening devices and a "sound curtain" to detect movement.

Other Mysteries: Vicar's Ghost and Sea Monster

The issue also includes brief reports on a haunted vicarage in Deddington, England, where maids claim the vicar's ghost winds clocks and reads books, and a report from Obihiro, Japan, about a dead "snake-like monster" over 45 feet long found on the beach.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that UFOs are real, extraterrestrial craft and that governments are actively suppressing information about them. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards official explanations and a call for greater public awareness and investigation into the phenomena. The publication encourages readers to share news clippings and actively engages with the topic of UFOs as a significant and ongoing mystery. The issue also includes a strong anti-communist sentiment, particularly in the letters section.