The Spaceviewer Vol 1 No 03

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SPACE VIEWER
Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 3
Date: October 1958
Publisher: U.F.O. STUDY CLUB
Location: Kansas City, Missouri

This issue of The Space Viewer, a publication of the U.F.O. Study Club, announces the growth of its mailing list to over 500 recipients and reiterates the organization's purpose: to assimilate information and serve as a public forum on unidentified flying objects.

Upcoming Events and Speakers

The main event highlighted is the October 12, 1958 meeting at Drexel Hall, featuring Otis T. Carr. Carr is described as a spaceship designer and inventor of free-energy systems, with his company being OTC Enterprises, Inc. He plans to reveal details about his near-future space plans, including a trip to the Moon. Carr claims to have been researching free energy for twenty years and believes he can build a "saucer" capable of reaching the Moon. He has set a goal of December 1959 for this trip, with Major Wayne S. Aho as his sole companion. Carr anticipates finding bases established by extraterrestrial beings on the Moon and emphasizes that he holds no secrets, believing such information should be public for safety. He also mentions having already built six test models of his "saucer" craft.

The meeting is open to the public, with a donation requested: $1.00 for club members, 25¢ for juniors, $1.50 for non-members, and 50¢ for junior non-members (ages 12-17). The publication notes that speakers often incur significant expenses on lecture tours and that the club freely shares information.

Past Meeting: The Mitchell Sisters

The September 7, 1958 meeting featured the Mitchell Sisters, whose presentation was highly acclaimed. They recounted their experiences and contacts with space beings, including Helen's alleged ride in a "saucer" and her adventures aboard a "Meired" or mother craft. The audience was captivated by their talk and the knowledge they shared concerning space craft and "space people." The sisters claim to maintain regular communication with their "contacts."

Due to the strong audience reception, there is a demand for copies of the Mitchell Sisters' talk. The Club has arranged to have 200 copies mimeographed for distribution at the October 12 meeting, available for 50¢ each. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the sisters as a token of gratitude. For out-of-towners unable to attend, copies can be requested by mail with 50¢ and a self-addressed, stamped envelope sent to Paul M. Wheeler, President of the Club.

Betty and Helen Mitchell are also reportedly working on a book titled "Among the Saucers," which is expected to be published soon.

Sightings and Encounters

The magazine reports several recent sightings:

• While sitting on the back patio, Betty pointed out a light moving northwest overhead. The group observed it turn north in a wide arc and disappear without any sound or vapor trail.
• Paul and Luella Wheeler and Helen M. witnessed a green flash over a house peak, and another fireball-type phenomenon was seen in the south.
• Later that night, the editor and his wife observed an object for about 15 minutes. It glowed brightly, then dimmed, and remained stationary in the sky. This area is usually clear of such phenomena, with only dim stars visible on clear nights.
• On Sunday, September 7, Hayes Walker, Jr., reported an object appearing and traveling very fast over his home before turning north and disappearing. He described the object as much larger than the jet aircraft that pass over his home from the nearby Grandview Air Base. Walker, who has been interested in aerial phenomena for nearly two years, described the object as round, silvery, silent, and traveling at a tremendous speed.

The Club notes that it has received numerous calls from individuals not connected with the club since its inception in February 1957, particularly after meetings. The publication poses the question of whether this is a coincidence.

Are We Being Watched From Outer Space?

This section delves into the possibility of privacy invasion from outer space. The Mitchell sisters recount an experience aboard a "Meired" craft where equipment allegedly removed vibrations around their home, allowing them to observe their mother, sister, and children moving about. The editor also shares an anecdote where he typed a letter to Helen M., X'd out a paragraph, and Helen later responded by stating what the X'd-out paragraph had said, implying a form of telepathic or mechanical observation.

The article questions whether privacy is being violated beyond control and suggests that while some evidence might not indicate arbitrary actions, they could be constructive or illustrative. It concludes with a cautious note to "check what we say to the children" and to "Mother, too," and to "Pray for understanding."

Library and Publications

The Club's lending library is progressing, with Chairman Neal Pinkerton working on policies and acquiring books. Donations are accepted at meetings. The publication lists several books and periodicals available or of interest to members:

• BOOKS:
• "Flying Saucer Pilgrimage" by Helen and Bryant Reeve.
• "You Do Take It With You" by R. DeWitt Miller.
• PERIODICALS:
• "Proceedings" by George Van Tassle.
• "Flying Saucers From Other Worlds" by Ray Palmer.
• "Cosmic Science" by George Adamski.
• "The Listening Post" by Clara John.
• REPEAT:
• "The UFO Investigator" by Major Donald E. Keyhoe, associated with NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena). The article urges support for NICAP's efforts to release officially secret UFO information.

Membership and Club News

Membership details are provided: $2.00/year for seniors (18+) and $1.00/year for juniors (12-17). Members receive discounts on speaker donations and library use, as well as the monthly club news via The Space Viewer. For this year only, non-members on the mailing list are receiving The Space Viewer to encourage broader acquaintance with the Club.

WHB Listeners Heard "Jerron Criswell Predicts"

A prediction broadcast by Jerron Criswell on September 2nd is mentioned, foretelling a new series of sightings that will convince America of the existence of "flying saucers." The prediction states that authorities who have been silent will speak out, confirming that "flying saucers' do exist" and that "science fiction stories of yesterday are the facts of today."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, the potential for space travel, and the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry and information sharing, encouraging public awareness and discussion of UFO phenomena. There is a strong emphasis on the U.F.O. Study Club as a forum for these discussions and a resource for related literature. The publication also touches upon the idea of being "watched from outer space" and the implications for privacy, while maintaining a generally positive outlook on the potential for constructive interaction with extraterrestrial visitors, as suggested by the tagline "FLYING SAUCERS ARE FRIENDLY."