Spacecrafter - 1959 08 - August - INCOMPLETE

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SPACECRAFTER
Issue: August, 1959
Publisher: Spacecraft Research Association
Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of The Spacecrafter, published by the Spacecraft Research Association, a non-profit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, focuses on a variety of topics related to UFOs, space exploration, and esoteric subjects. The cover features a drawing of the Earth with a UFO, a crescent moon, and stars, along with the association's name and location.

Directory of Officers

The magazine begins with a directory of the officers of the Spacecraft Research Association, listing names, titles, and addresses. Key figures include Russell Cloud (President), Jack Myers (Vice President), Dorothy Miller (Recording Secretary), Hildegarde Rondeau (Corresponding Secretary), and Franky G. Miller (Editor).

Table of Contents

• The Table of Contents outlines the various articles and features in this issue, including:
• Book Review Scheduled for August Meeting
• Williamson Returns for Third Engagement
• Flying Saucers and America's Destiny
• Executive Board Meeting Held Sunday
• International Flying Saucer Weekend
• Message From Etheria
• Northern California Spacecraft Convention Sept. 5 and 6
• AFSCA Convention a Huge Success
• Capt. Ruppelt Revising His UFO Book?
• Dr. Kelsey Speaks at July Meeting
• Was This Planned?
• Peardrop Shaped UFO Over Welsh Town
• Spangler Talks to Group
• News In Brief
• Adepts Can Good Thoughts Have Paved Their Paths?
• Moon Base May Cost $20 Billion
• Buck Nelson's Spacecraft Convention Highlights
• Miller-Kreml Nuptials at Unity Center
• Expect Less From Others
• Something New About Saucers
• Spacecraft Sightings
• Green Spaceships over Ethiopia
• Library News

Flying Saucers and America's Destiny

This article is a reprint from a talk given by Riley Crabb, Editor and Director of "Round Robin," at the AFSCA Convention in Los Angeles. It suggests that America has a prominent place in the future destiny of the planet, particularly after a potential cataclysm. The piece discusses planetary rhythms and cycles, proposing that civilizations rise and fall based on these cosmic waves. It posits that humanity is in a transition from a negative to a positive period and that cataclysm (Nature's work) differs from catastrophe (human-caused disaster). The advice given is to stay in tune with Nature and the universal Consciousness. A quote from a 'space Visitor, Des'ka,' suggests that 'Catastrophe can be avoided by Christ-like thinking.'

The Earth's Shifting Crust and Polar Movement

This section delves into the theory of the 'Polar Flip,' or more accurately, the movement of the Earth's crust. It references a book by Professors Charles H. Hapgood and James H. Campbell titled "The Earth's Shifting Crust." The article discusses evidence such as fossil remains of domesticated animals and tropical plants found in the Arctic, contradicting the idea that the poles have always been in their current locations. It highlights research from 1957 at the South Pole indicating the ice cap is only about 10,000 years old. The theory suggests that around 10,000 years ago, the North American continent moved away from the North Polar zone, and the Antarctic continent moved into the South Polar zone simultaneously. The article explains that the weight of ice can cause the Earth's crust to shift, potentially moving continents thousands of miles. A diagram illustrates the concept of polar movement, showing the previous and current North Pole locations and the potential future movement of the Earth's crust, which could place Southern California closer to the equator.

Special Report on International Flying Saucer Contact Weekend

This report details the first International Flying Saucer Contact Weekend, held May 16-18, 1959. Participants worldwide, including in Britain, Denmark, and Japan, engaged in skywatching and attempted contact with spacecraft. In Britain, 50,000 enthusiasts participated, with some claiming telepathic contact. In Denmark, groups reported seeing bell-shaped UFOs and a green and orange UFO. Japan reported telepathic communication with 'space people' and sightings of red-orange saucers. The report notes that the Manchester Flying Saucer Research Society also had parties out, with one member reporting a UFO.

Message From Etheria

This section contains a telepathic communication from 'Etherian Brothers' to 'Brother Earthians.' The message urges humanity to awaken to the Law of Love and warns that a civilization based on fear and distrust cannot last. It speaks of impending 'upheavals on Planet Earth' due to humanity's negative actions and the revolt of 'Mother Nature.' The message emphasizes the importance of sowing seeds of kindness, truth, and love, warning that negativity will lead to a poor harvest. It also suggests that evacuation of the planet for a few years might become necessary. The communication concludes with a blessing and an invitation to live in the Light and Love of the Creator.

Northern California Spacecraft Convention

This article announces the Second Northern California Spacecraft Convention, scheduled for September 5 and 6, 1959, at the Alameda County Fair Grounds in Pleasanton, California. The event will feature speakers like George King and Otis Carr, with Major Wayne S. Aho as Master of Ceremonies. Information on attending and contacting the organizers is provided.

Neva Dell Hunter to be in Phoenix

This brief notice mentions that Neva Dell Hunter will be coming to Phoenix around the first of September, and anyone interested in a reading can contact Dorothy Miller.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of The Spacecrafter include the investigation of UFOs and spacecraft, the potential destiny of humanity and Earth, esoteric and mystical beliefs, and the importance of consciousness and love. The magazine appears to promote a worldview that integrates scientific theories (like polar shifts) with paranormal phenomena and spiritual messages, encouraging readers to explore these subjects and support related projects. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena and a belief in higher consciousness and universal laws, particularly the Law of Love, as guiding principles for human existence.

Title: THE SPACECRAFTER
Issue Date: August, 1959
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of The Spacecrafter, published in August 1959, focuses heavily on the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America (AFSCA) National Convention held in Los Angeles on July 11-12. The magazine reports on the convention's success, its themes, speakers, and significant events, alongside other UFO-related news and philosophical articles.

AFSCA Convention: A Huge Success

The lead article, "AFSCA CONVENTION A HUGE SUCCESS" by Pat French and Joanne Lacy, details the first National Convention of AFSCA. The event, held at the Hotel Statler-Hilton in Los Angeles, significantly exceeded expectations, with an estimated attendance of 2,000 people, double the anticipated 1,000. The convention's theme was "World Peace Through Constructive Action," with the primary goal of educating the public about the existence and nature of UFOs, emphasizing that they are interplanetary, intelligently manned, and benevolent visitors seeking to help Earth.

A notable coincidence occurred on July 11, the first day of the convention, when crews and passengers from five trans-Pacific planes reported sightings of UFOs between Hawaii and San Francisco. This news was widely publicized, including a two-inch headline in the Los Angeles Herald Express, which the article suggests was anticipated by some through prior messages from space people.

The convention featured 45 speakers, including authors and contactees from the United States, Canada, and England, utilizing seven lecture rooms. The attendance was so large that city firemen had to remove unseated individuals from the lecture halls at one point.

An "outstanding feature" was Larry Boren's "New Age Symphony," an animated light and music program. Boren reportedly received the device, which transforms music vibrations into animated colors, from a group from the Planet Venus, with its chief purpose being healing through color therapy.

George King, founder of the Aetherius Society of London, was a popular speaker. His 10 o'clock lecture included a transmission from "Mars Sector 6." King, a lifelong student of metaphysics, acts as a channel for the "Interplanetary Parliament" to bring peace and harmony to the world and was on an extended lecture tour across the United States.

Another speaker, 14-year-old William Suthers, drew a large crowd with his message concerning "New Age children." He spoke with the maturity of a seasoned public speaker.

The article lists numerous other lecturers present, including Carl A. Anderson, Orfeo Angelucci, Bessie Arthur, Truman Bethurum, Lee Childers, Dan Fry, Gabriel Green, Dr. John Hopkins, and many others. It also notes attendees from Phoenix, such as Russell Cloud and Frances Cloud.

Capt. Ruppelt Revising His UFO Book?

According to NICAP, there are rumors from Washington that Capt. Edward J. Ruppelt has been pressured to debunk his 1956 book, "Report on Unidentified Flying Objects." Major Donald E. Keyhoe stated that Ruppelt had initially intended to write the book truthfully, even if it went against the "Air Force party line." The book was based on Ruppelt's experiences as head of Project Blue Book. Keyhoe asserts the book is a "true record," confirmed by several Air Force officers who worked on the project, and that NICAP possesses proof of important disclosures.

Dr. Kelsey Speaks at July Meeting

Dorothy Miller reports that Dr. Don Kelsey, minister of the Phoenix Church of Divine Truth, addressed the Forum Division of S.R.A. on July 17 in Phoenix. Dr. Kelsey, knowledgeable in metaphysical and occult sciences, gave a well-received address. The meeting also included a brief business session presided over by Dorothy Miller due to the absence of the President and Vice President.

Was This Planned?

This article, likely by the editor, discusses a meeting at Gabriel Green's home on July 4, attended by figures like Dan Fry and Orfeo Angelucci. Attendees had received information from "space people" about a sighting that would coincide with the AFSCA Convention to generate publicity. On July 11, the "Los Angeles Evening Mirror News" ran a headline: "MYSTERY SKY OBJECTS SIGHTED OVER PACIFIC." The article notes the information was initially meager.

Orpha Romine contributed an article from "The Arizona Republic" about a Pan American Airways pilot, Capt. George Wilson, who spotted a mysterious bright object traveling at "inconceivable speed" over the Pacific. Wilson, a 19-year veteran pilot, stated he had never believed in such objects before but was now a believer. He described seeing an intensely bright white light followed by four smaller lights while flying from San Francisco to Honolulu, approximately 1,000 miles east of Honolulu. The object appeared at 20,000 feet, about 1,000 feet above his aircraft. His co-pilot and flight engineer also witnessed the event. The object maintained its course for about 10 seconds before making a sharp, inconceivable right turn and disappearing. Wilson reported the incident to air force officers.

Four other pilots also reported seeing similar bright lights, including Capt. Lloyd Moffatt of Canadian Pacific Airways and First Officer Erwin Zedwick of Slick Airways. Moffatt affirmed the reality of the lights, stating he had never seen anything like it in his life and that four pilots witnessed it simultaneously. An air force spokesman confirmed pilots were interrogated and that reports would be classified as "unexplainable natural phenomena." The spokesman noted variations in pilot accounts, with some suggesting meteors, but stated no Air Force planes were in the area.

Peardrop Shaped UFO Over Welsh Town

This section, reprinted from "Flying Saucer Review," describes a sighting in Pwilheli, Carnarvonshire, on the night of June 5. A large crowd observed a pinkish vermillion-coloured object moving eastwards in a clear sky. Seen through glasses, it was shaped like a peardrop and appeared brilliantly lit. It was first seen directly over the town shortly after 8 p.m. A coastguard reported receiving several calls about it, and the Met office at Valley, Anglesey, could not identify it.

The editor poses the question: "Are the saucers coming nearer?" noting the increasing frequency and geographical spread of sighting reports, suggesting the "whole operation seems more intense."

Spangler Talks to Group

Dorothy Miller reports on an unofficial social gathering of S.R.A. members on August 1. Attendees included Russell Cloud, who reviewed speakers and events from the AFSCA Convention, and Marshall (Bud) Spangler, who discussed his years of research into UFOs. Bud and his wife, Hazel, were temporarily in Phoenix.

News in Brief

This section compiles various short news items, often with a speculative or unusual slant:

• Marine Exploration: Oceanographers complain about neglect in the Sputnik age, urging a 10-year study costing $3/4 million to find food and minerals, claiming these problems are more urgent than SPACE.
• Deep Sea Probes: The Navy plans deep-ever tests with a 50-ft TANK to explore trenches 7 miles down in the Pacific.
• Pacific Discovery: Col U reports a 1500-mile layer of glassy white ash in the Pacific bed, attributed to a "momentous but unexplained event."
• Submarine Activity: Red submarines will conduct charting missions globally.
• Water Supply: New techniques promise to purify brackish water and de-salt ocean water for less than $1 per 1,000 gallons.
• Junior Naturalists Assn: Founded in England in 1956 for 8-15 year olds, studying nature and conducting field trips.
• Longevity: Research indicates animals and people are living longer, prompting questions about Earth's vibrations.
• "MALUCISIN" Drug: A new drug for breeding control works by reabsorption of embryos.
• Pesticides: A bill (HR 5737) seeks more money to study pesticide effects on wildlife, noting a decline in bird populations blamed on contaminated insects.
• Missile Program Overcharge: The GAO discovered a $30 million overcharge on a Missile Contract Program.
• Missile Scientists' Critique: Two Missile Scientists criticized the entire Missile Program at Cal Tech, calling it "the swan song of a dying civilization."
• World Series Analogy: Drew Pearson suggests the world is in the "9th Inning of a World Series" for global dominance, indicating a significant event is near.
• Ray Technology: Mention of a ray that absorbs dust and drives away pests.
• Dream Study: The U of Chi Sleep Lab studies dreams using electrodes to record impulses and compare them with dream recall.
• Esoteric Beliefs: The "end of an age" is discussed, with Earth undergoing an "INITIATION" and moving from "Planetary Law" to "COSMIC LAW."
• Metaphysical Departments: Major concerns, including the Pentagon, are developing metaphysical departments.
• Aura Photography: A Dr. in a D.C. Medical School photographs and studies the auras of mediums.
• Cathedral Apparition: An electrical engineer in London photographed a cathedral altar and choir loft, with the second picture showing 13 figures in the stalls.
• Health Protection: A bill in Congress seeks to tie liberal health protection to Social Security.
• Aging Population: The number of "over-65s" is rapidly increasing.
• Population Growth: "Explosion Population" is attributed more to people living longer than to births.
• Senior Discounts: A movie house offers "Golden Age" cards for seniors at half price.
• Atom Smasher: Ike calls for a huge atom smasher at Stanford U, costing $100 million, to reveal new secrets of matter.
• Car Accidents: "4 out of 5 car accidents now said to be due to breaking the law."
• Future Airliners: A Boeing V Pres forecasts airliners that will send passengers over coaxial phone cable and reassemble them.
• Dollar Devaluation Rumor: A radio rumor suggests the U.S. may devalue the dollar, though Treasury officials deny it.
• Foreign Aid: Public is expected to demand a showdown on foreign aid.
• Atomic Radiation: It will take 10 generations to establish facts about atomic radiation.
• Fall-Out Concern: Renewed concern about nuclear "fall-out" is noted, with effects on wildlife and humans.
• Crime and Vandalism: Mentions of vandalism, crime, rape, and "Free Airwaves" jammed with sex and murder.
• Juvenile Crime: "53% of Major Crimes in U.S. are committed by Juveniles!" Juvenile arrests are up 25%.
• Youth Conservation Program: Sen. Humphrey proposes a program costing $375 million.
• Vigilantes: Suggestion of volunteer vigilantes patrolling streets.
• Paris Cabbies: Analyze and blame radio/TV shows for crime techniques.
• Cost of Delinquency: A Chi Prof estimates one delinquent costs the public $25,000.
• Hospital Employment: One million people are employed in U.S. Hospitals.
• Cancer Research: A bill proposes $500 million for Cancer Research.
• Food Chemicals: A health magazine states 750 chemicals are put in foods, 250 of which are untested for cumulative effect.
• Polio Vaccine: Polio vaccine is now available in cherry-flavored liquid.

Adepts - Can Good Thoughts Have Paved Their Paths?

This article by Betty Eilers discusses the concept of "Adepts" and their connection to the growth of humanity across planets. It references an 1899 book that suggests Adepts can cognize events on other planets. The article critiques modern "civilization" as enslavement to custom and comfort, drawing parallels to Rome's downfall. It criticizes human attributes like lust for power and blood, contrasting them with the "Compassionate Ones" who see "ALL LIFE IS ONE." The author emphasizes that love and cooperation are solutions to problems born of selfishness and greed. The piece touches on karma, responsibility, and the destructive nature of man-made devices like hydrogen bombs. It concludes with a call to work for peace and harmony by recognizing the oneness of all life.

Expect Less From Others

By George Matthew Adams, this article suggests that many friendships fail due to excessive expectations. Adams advises that expecting less from others can lead to better relationships and personal enrichment. He emphasizes the value of a true, solitary friend as an irreplaceable investment. The article also applies this principle to child-rearing and education, suggesting that lower expectations might yield better results. It uses Theodore Roosevelt's development as an example of unpredictable human potential, urging against selling people "short."

Something New About Saucers

Reprinted from the "Long Island Daily Press," this piece discusses a theory by French scientist Dr. Marcel Pages, who claims to have discovered a way to build a saucer capable of unlimited cosmic speed. His theory posits that gravity is not an attraction but a repulsion of the cosmos, which can be overcome by a rotating electric field. His proposed saucer design is round and flat with a central cabin, similar to reported UFO sightings. The article concludes that Earth may be catching up to visitors operating unidentified objects.

Buck Nelson's Spacecraft Convention Highlights

This section reports on Buck Nelson's Spacecraft Convention held in Mountain View, Mo., on June 27-28. Attendees camped out and listened to speakers. George King, chairman of the Aetherius Society, spoke about his communications with "Masters of other planets" and urged abandoning atomic bomb tests. He described how space people are helping humanity, such as maintaining satellites, charging mountains as power centers, alleviating radioactivity, and preparing for a "forthcoming Avatar."

Jim Velasquez (Ethe) spoke about his psychic experiences with the "Lords of the Light of Etheria" and pleaded with contactees to "clean up their ranks." He also discussed music he has received corresponding to color vibratory rates.

The Mitchell sisters from St. Louis spoke about Earth's lagging spiritual progress, with their talks being mimeographed and available for purchase. The article lists other speakers including Fanny Lowery, Sherman Lowery, Bessie Arthur, Truman Bethurum, and others.

Miller-Kreml Nuptials at Unity Center

A brief announcement about the upcoming wedding of Susan Miller and Milton Kreml in Phoenix.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of The Spacecrafter are UFO sightings and conventions, interplanetary communication, and New Age philosophy. There is a strong emphasis on the reality and benevolence of extraterrestrial visitors, with a focus on promoting world peace and spiritual progress. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that is open to unconventional ideas, including metaphysical concepts, psychic phenomena, and alternative scientific theories, while also reporting on UFO events and related organizations. The editorial stance seems to be one of informing the public about these topics and encouraging a broader perspective on humanity's place in the universe.

Title: THE SPACECRAFTER
Issue Date: August, 1959
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of The Spacecrafter focuses on recent "SPACECRAFT SIGHTINGS," detailing several specific incidents and discussing a broader trend of increasing UFO reports globally.

Spacecraft Sightings

June 19, 10 p.m.

Dorothy Miller, observing from her home on Missouri Avenue near Black Canyon Highway, reported seeing an enormous round object drop swiftly and silently from the zenith. The object maintained a white color, and an exhaust or trail streamed behind it for a considerable distance. The object pulsed, exhibiting a wavelike color change. It was last seen over South Mountains, where the city lights reflected upward, and it silently vanished.

July 2

Pat French, from her home at 1402 East Earll Drive, witnessed a spectacular display. Initially mistaking a moving light for Venus, she realized it was past midnight and Venus had already set. As she watched, the object grew in size to approximately twice that of Venus. Over a five-minute period, the light's color shifted from brilliant white to orange, then to blue-green, before returning to white.

July 14, 10:50 p.m.

Joanne Lacy and Pat French were scanning the sky when a jet plane appeared. After observing the jet, they noticed other portions of the sky. Pat French remarked on seeing "two of them," though only one object had been visible moments before. The object in front of the jet did not blink and appeared as a single light. The observers mentally requested a sign if it were a spacecraft. Immediately, the object blazed up to about three times its original size. Both objects continued across the sky, maintaining their distance apart, until they disappeared into the clouds.

South Mountains Activity

Pat French and Franky Miller have been observing activity in the South Mountains area for some time, noting that many saucers are visible almost nightly. These objects are most easily seen around the location of the T.V. and radio towers in South Mountains.

Global Sightings Trend

The editor notes that according to various "saucerzines" received, the rate of UFO sightings is rapidly increasing worldwide. This leads to the question of whether this is another significant "flap" similar to the one in November 1957, which seemed to lack an apparent cause, or if there is another underlying purpose for the increasing numbers of sightings.

Green Spaceship Over Ethiopia

A spherical-shaped, greenish object was reported over Yergalem, the main town of Sidamo Province in southern Ethiopia, at noon. The object reportedly flew with a swaying motion several times over the town. This report is sourced from the Mombasa Times, Kenya, and is reprinted from "Flying Saucer Review."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the reporting and analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically "spacecraft sightings." The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these events, noting the global increase in sightings and posing questions about their cause and significance. The magazine aims to document these occurrences and stimulate discussion about their potential implications, referencing past events and sources like "Flying Saucer Review" and "Mombasa Times."