The Spaceviewer Vol 1 No 09

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SPACEVIEWER
Issue: Vol. 1, No. 9
Date: March, 1959
Publisher: U.F.O. Study Club, Kansas City, Mo.
Editor: Dwight Bockman

This issue of The Spaceviewer, published by the U.F.O. Study Club, covers a range of topics related to unexplained phenomena, scientific findings, and societal reactions. It includes announcements for upcoming events, reports on mysterious occurrences, and commentary on skepticism and spirituality.

Professional Man Scheduled for March

The issue announces a speaking engagement by Dr. Wallace C. Halsey on Sunday, March 8, at Drexel Hall. Dr. Halsey, president of Christ Brotherhood, Inc., from Joshua Tree, California, is described as a professional engineer, scholar, and minister with extensive experience. His talk is expected to cover a wide array of subjects, including spaceships, the story of creation, the solar system, ancient structures like the pyramids and the Tower of Babel, and the potential differences in spaceships from Mars, Venus, and Saturn. A question and answer period is planned to allow attendees to gain further information. The donation for the event is set at $1.50 for nonmembers, $1.00 for members, and 50 cents for juniors (12-17). The club emphasizes its recent success and growing recognition, attributing it to member support.

Unexplained Tremors in Separated Areas

Several unexplained seismic and auditory events are reported from February 1959. On February 10, the Texas Panhandle and Southeastern New Mexico experienced a tremor. The following day, February 11, Flagstaff, Arizona, was shaken by a mysterious jolt. On February 12, three Pacific Northwest cities—Seattle, Oregon City, and Yakima—were affected by mysterious rumbling blasts. In Seattle, some individuals reported seeing a "red streak falling slowly into Puget Sound." In Flagstaff, drivers reported that their windshields became iced over both inside and outside immediately after the tremor, and the Associated Press teletype machine experienced a temporary malfunction. The Texas tremor was accompanied by two distinctive blasts and affected an area from 100 miles northeast of Amarillo to Roswell, New Mexico. Witnesses described houses swaying and reported hearing unpleasant noises, likened to trucks hitting buildings, horses galloping, and gas explosions.

Fallout Found in Wheat

A report from St. Paul, Minnesota, details findings by Minnesota scientists regarding crop radioactivity. Wheat grown in northern plains between 1956 and 1958 was found to contain more than six times the supposed tolerable limit of strontium-90, a byproduct of nuclear fallout. Out of 30 samples taken over a three-year period, the scientists noted that the average strontium-90 level in 1958 wheat crops was 1½ times the "safe limit" set by the Atomic Energy Commission, while the 1956 crop was only slightly over the limit. Commission spokesman Dr. Maurice B. Vissher expressed surprise at the high quotas and warned that the situation would likely worsen if nuclear bomb testing continued.

Stamps It, But Not Top Secret

Mr. Henry Kramkowski of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, head of the Canadian branch of the Astherius Society of England, uses a rubber stamp on his mail to express his views on radiation. The stamp reads: "Better be ACTIVE today than RADIOACTIVE tomorrow. Ban the Bomb Tests NOW."

Quote of the Month

From the March 1959 issue of Fate Magazine, Professor Hermann Oberth, described as the father of modern rocketry, is quoted as believing that "flying saucers" are piloted by supernatural beings he calls "Unaniden," who are very intelligent and have observed Earth for a long time.

Thought of Space

A short poem by Florence Maltby reflects on the significance of "inner space" in relation to outer space.

The General Should Listen

Washington reports that the Army's director of special weapons, Maj. Gen. William W. Dick, Jr., stated he does not believe in flying saucers, but qualified his statement by saying he speaks "in fear and trepidation" because his wife believes they exist.

Private Group Sponsors Hugh Lynn Cayce

Hugh Lynn Cayce is scheduled to speak in Kansas City on March 26 at Drexel Hall. He is the son of the psychic Edgar Cayce. Admission is a $1.00 donation. The article mentions books written about Edgar Cayce, including "There Is A River" by Thomas Sugrue and "The World Within" and "Many Mansions" by Dr. Gina Cerminara.

Article Identified

The article "Claims U. S. Has Captured Flying Saucer" in the February Spaceviewer was identified as being from the Jersey Journal, Jersey City, N.J., dated December 22, 1958, and contributed by Larry Lindvig.

Martin Brings Friends

Dan Martin's February lecture was well-attended, with many people staying for further questions. Al and Ruth Korinek from Detroit were noted attendees. Al gave a talk before the lecture and presented UFO slides on Saturday evening. The Korineks are described as having received communication in their own right.

Where to Find Peace

An excerpt from This Week Magazine (February 22) discusses finding security within oneself in the current era of world war and atomic age, suggesting a departure from a materialistic view and a reawakening of the spiritual world.

TV Program Proves Skepticism Doesn't Pay

Bill Robe, a contestant on the TV show "People Are Funny," learned a lesson about skepticism. Despite attempts by Dan Fry, Calvin Girvin, and Gabriel Green to convince him of the possibility of space people visitation, Robe insisted on more proof. Unknown to him, he stood to win $1,000 if he had agreed there was some possibility of UFOs being real. As Art Linkletter warned the audience against blind skepticism, a saucer reportedly glided Earthward in the background. Linkletter's closing quote was from Shakespeare: "There are stranger things in heaven and Earth than are found in your philosophies."

Sightings of Independence Youth

Mike Lyon, from Independence, Missouri, reports several UFO sightings over the past three years. His first sighting involved an orange light hovering about 400-500 feet high while he and friends were catching a pony. Later, his sister pointed out a dull blue light that moved with tremendous speed. A third sighting involved a light that would follow while the radio was on, appearing reddish-orange, and was seen near the Independence Power House. A fourth sighting was of a very high and slow object, possibly a plane. Mike also claims to have developed a form of precognition, knowing what people will say before they say it, and recently experienced a sense of déjà vu.

Ready to Flee London

Reports from London indicate that many Britons panicked after a TV announcement dramatizing a play called "Before the Sun Goes Down." The announcement suggested a spaceship with bombs was hovering over London, leading to a decision by the cabinet for evacuation. Viewers saw what they thought was a motionless satellite hanging in the night sky. TV switchboards were swamped with calls.

New Books for Sale and UFO Library

The issue lists several items available for purchase or loan from the UFO Study Club. Mimeographed copies of the Mitchell Sisters' last speech are available for 50 cents. Reinhold Schmidt's new pocket edition about his experiences, including a trip to the North Pole in a Flying Saucer, is priced at $1.35 plus postage. "Flying Saucers Are," a condensation of Buck Nelson's Convention, is 50% plus postage. The UFO Library has added "Transvaal Incident" and "UFO Confidential." A deposit of $1.00 for members or $2.50 for nonmembers is required, with the club covering one-way postage. Books can be kept for four weeks, with a daily fine thereafter.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings and experiences, scientific investigations into phenomena like fallout, the role of skepticism versus belief, and the exploration of spiritual or inner life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, while also acknowledging skepticism and providing a platform for diverse viewpoints. The club actively promotes its activities and resources, encouraging member support and participation.