The Spaceviewer - Vol 1 No 08

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SPACEVIEWER
Issue: Vol. 1, No. 8
Date: February, 1959
Publisher: U.F.O. Study Club, Kansas City, Mo.
Editor: Dwight Bockman

This issue of THE SPACEVIEWER, a publication of the U.F.O. Study Club, focuses on lectures, scientific articles, and reports related to UFOs and space exploration.

Dan Martin Speaks February 8

The lead article announces a lecture by Dan M. Martin, a 60-year-old Detroit man, to be held on February 8th at Drexel Hall. Mr. Martin claims to have received "unorthodox information" for over 20 years. He recounts his first contact with a space craft in August 1955 and a subsequent experience on June 11, 1956, where he spent seven hours aboard a large space ship as a guest and attended a lecture by the ship's master. He states that these experiences have caused him to completely readjust his mode of living and thinking. Mr. Martin has written three books: "The Watcher," "Seven Hours Aboard A Space Ship," and "Seal of Daniel Broken." The club encourages members to bring friends and offers donations of $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for juniors (12-17).

K. C. Star Gives Space Maps

The U.F.O. Study Club received five copies of a space map from "This Week" magazine, which is soon to be part of the Sunday Star. The map is described as excellent, printed in color, and accompanied by an explanatory booklet titled "Key Guide to Outer Space." The club expresses its appreciation to The Star for this contribution.

Of Scientific Interest

This section highlights recent news articles that resonate with the club's interests. One article from the January 6 Kansas City Times, written by Arthur J. Snider, discusses a new refrigeration and heating principle called thermoelectricity. The principle, known for years, relies on the generation of electric current when two dissimilar metals (semiconductors) are joined and heated. When water is placed on the junction, it can freeze if the current flows in one direction and melt if reversed. The article notes the principle's potential to "keep cold foods cold on dinner plates and hot focês hot." The writer draws a parallel to an experience related by Lee Childers at the Buck Nelson convention, where he spoke of a dining hall on the moon with a rotating table that maintained food temperatures and kept vegetables properly conditioned.

Comparisons and Inventors

The magazine poses the question, "Where do we go from here? Utopia next stop?" It then references an item from the December 13 Times about Otis T. Carr, president of O. T. C. Enterprises, Inc., who filed an application for a license to pilot a space craft with the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Oklahoma City. Mr. Carr had previously stated his intention to build a space craft and travel to the moon in December of that year. The section also mentions a self-educated inventor in Los Angeles who developed a device to prevent plane collisions but fled to a hobo camp after failing to sell his idea. Now, the government plans to spend $5 million developing this invention, illustrating that "patience always pays."

Sister Team Provides Variety in Lecture

Helen and Betty Mitchell of Florissant, Missouri, delivered a lecture on January 11, presenting an extensive report on a city on Mars called Vrss. Using colored diagrams, they illustrated the city's layout, including the palace, residential sections, and government installations. They noted a section with 12 buildings, each representing a planet of the solar system, with Earth being unrepresented. The lecture concluded with a message from "space people": "Peace be with you, beloved. In the light of mind evolveness one chooses to serve, and in so doing turns the forces of love in this attraction towards him. When searching is difficult it proves advancement, for adversaries must work strongly to prevent evolvement. Let darkness fade to the nothingness it is, not potential or manifesting as is the light which takes its place. Peace be with you." Mimeographed copies of their lecture are available for 50 cents each through Mr. Paul Wheeler.

Claims U. S. Has Captured Flying Saucer

This article, attributed to John Lester and presented without a dateline or source, reports that the United States Air Force has captured at least one, and possibly two, flying saucers. A "top Washington official," who remained unidentified, stated that France has at least two, England one, and Russia one, with a possibility of Brazil having another. The article suggests that the Air Force's "original anxiety" to "get a UFO by any possible means" and their efforts to duplicate such craft lend credence to the rumor. It is mentioned that the Air Force saucer has been undergoing tests and experiments at Wright Patterson Base in Dayton, Ohio, but has not matched the speeds or maneuverability of sighted UFOs. The article also references public statements by William Lear, a proponent of saucer-type craft capable of speeds up to 10,000 miles per hour. Authority for the report on England's flying saucer is attributed to Lord Louis Montbatten. The article notes that a wire service story from London indicated the Soviet Union plans to build a jet-powered saucer.

It is also reported that a special Senate sub-committee, headed by Sen. John N. McClellan, has been investigating "The UFO Problem" for 18 months. This investigation is expected to commence after a congressional body studies the government's guided missiles program, a study reportedly sparked by a feud between Wernher Von Braun and Secretary of Defense Neil McElroy.

UFO Investigations Bureau

David A. Lopez, director of the UFO Investigations Bureau Civilian Intelligence in Saginaw, Michigan, is organizing an agency to gather accurate information on UFO sightings. Interested individuals can write for report blanks, with membership fees at $3.00 per year.

Library News

Mr. Neal Pinkerton, the club librarian, organized a display of the UFO library at the last meeting. He intends to continue this at future meetings and offers assistance with reading problems. The club is seeking donations of UFO books or funds for new acquisitions. Mr. Pinkerton can be contacted for donations or to order other UFO books.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alleged alien contact, space travel, and scientific advancements that could be related to UFO technology. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting various reports and lectures without explicit skepticism, while also encouraging scientific investigation and the sharing of information within the club community. The publication actively promotes lectures and discussions, fostering a sense of community among UFO enthusiasts.