Tellus - 1962 01-02 vol 2 No 1-2

Magazine Overview

This issue of Tellus magazine, volume 2, number 1-2, dated January-February 1962, is published by M. I. S. and edited by S.E. Svensson. The cover headline is "Människen från den andra stjärnan" (The Human from the Other Star), and the price is 2 Kr.

Contents

The issue features a table of contents with several articles:

• "Människen från den andra stjärnan" (The Human from the Other Star)
• "Biologisk läkekonst" (Biological Healing Art)
• "Tefetsprojekt kasseras" (Flying Saucer Projects are Rejected)
• "Definitioner av flygende tefat" (Definitions of Flying Saucers)
• "Dominick Lucchesis upplevelse" (Dominick Lucchesi's Experience)
• "Presskonferens med tefetsfolk" (Press Conference with Flying Saucer People)

Människen från den andra stjärnan (The Human from the Other Star)

This article presents accounts of encounters with beings from other planets. Elina shares stories about "planetarians" who can become invisible by altering their frequency and can read thoughts. She claims these beings influence world leaders to avoid nuclear war. The article then details the experiences of Reinhold Smidt, a businessman from Hollywood. Smidt claims he traveled with friends from Saturn to the North Pole in 1 hour and 15 minutes. He describes the North Pole as having melted into a large sea due to American atomic bomb experiments, with prehistoric animals thawed out. He also reports seeing Soviet submarines establishing launch bases for atomic rockets on the seabed. Upon returning to America, he informed the Ministry of Defense, but was not believed and was sent to a psychiatric hospital. Later, the American Navy announced the destruction of a hundred Soviet rocket launch bases in the Arctic. Smidt also recounts a trip to Europe in a flying saucer, witnessing a large Soviet atomic bomb depot explode. In Egypt, they landed near the Gizeh pyramid and entered a hall containing a large, luminous flying saucer. He was then shown sites in the Soviet Union where Russian atomic bombs had exploded, capable of destroying five cities in the United States. Smidt suggests that planetarians warned against atomic bombs, stating that anyone launching one would be hit by it. The article notes that President Eisenhower's visit to the area after a conference with Khrushchev was surprising and made even staunch UFO believers skeptical.

The article also introduces Helga Schrider from Frankfurt, who is 21 years old. She recounts an experience where she felt an overwhelming sensation and saw a flying saucer with two men and a woman inside. She later had a vision of Jesus, who told her to be a fisher of humanity. Helga claims to have first seen a flying saucer at age twelve with her mother. She also describes a period of severe illness where she lost faith, but a friend encouraged her to see a movie, "The Fisherman from Galilee," which led to a spiritual awakening.

Dominick Lucchesis upplevelse (Dominick Lucchesi's Experience)

This section seems to be a continuation of the narrative involving Helga Schrider and Mr. Andersson. Mr. Andersson, an American, claims to frequently see flying saucers and mentions "Kumar, the man from Venus." Kumar wears a miniature flying saucer as a pendant and carries a stone for protection against evil forces. Andersson recounts an incident where detectives tried to stop him from talking about Kumar, but he held up the stone, causing them to retreat. This stone apparently transformed Helga into a "Venusian." She describes holding the stone, feeling a tremor, and dropping it as it burned her hand. Mr. Andersson then touched her, and she felt a tremor again. He told her that Kumar was with her and that she was married to him in a past life on Venus, where they were very happy. The audience reacted with disbelief, considering it theater.

Presskonferens med tefetsfolk (Press Conference with Flying Saucer People)

This section discusses a congress where a visitor from Venus made a surprising claim: "There is a remedy for cancer – horsetail. Furthermore, cancer arises when one drinks tea after eating meat." The participants were threatened by the "planetarians" if they wrote unfavorably about them. The author expresses that they have rarely encountered people with such a "blooming fantasy" and questions whether the readers believe in "humans from the other star."

This section also includes a translation note: "(Translation from German: Rune S. Persson)"

MOSCOW: Siberian Meteorite

A separate report from Moscow, attributed to the "Sydsvenske Dagbladet," states that the meteorite which fell in Siberia in 1908 has caused a significant increase in tree growth, with trunks growing up to 20 times larger in circumference due to the meteorite's substance.

Biologisk Läkekonst (Biological Healing Art)

This section summarizes a lecture given by Dr. L.E. Essén at MIS on November 13, 1961. Dr. Essén argues that biological healing art must incorporate knowledge from medicine but also complement it with experiences derived from a biological way of thinking. He discusses the perceived opposition between biological and conventional technical medical methods, suggesting it's not a true opposition but rather a drive towards a holistic view. Technical aspects of medicine are seen as needing to be supplemented by a biological perspective.

The article traces this dichotomy back to ancient Greece, mentioning two schools of medicine on the island of Kos. One school favored natural remedies like herbs, sun, air, and water, while the other was influenced by the burgeoning natural sciences. The text highlights the contributions of prominent Greek physicians, including Hippocrates, who engaged in anatomical studies.

Tefetsprojekt kasseras (Flying Saucer Projects are Rejected)

This short section mentions Otis Tecarr, known for "free energy," who is serving a prison sentence in Oklahoma City for selling unregistered shares worth a quarter of a million dollars. His failed attempt to demonstrate a flying saucer some time ago caused many believers to lose faith in his project. The article questions whether Carr was a victim of ruthless people or ahead of his time, suggesting that a "silencing group" may have prevented his "free energy" from competing with commercial fuel companies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Tellus are extraterrestrial contact, UFO phenomena, and alternative approaches to health and science. The magazine appears to present these topics with a degree of openness, featuring personal testimonies and speculative accounts alongside more grounded discussions on biological healing. While some narratives are presented as factual claims (e.g., Smidt's travels, Schrider's visions), the inclusion of skepticism from within the UFO community (e.g., regarding Smidt's story) and the questioning tone at the end of the "Press Conference" section suggest a nuanced editorial stance that encourages readers to consider the possibilities while maintaining a critical perspective. The magazine seems to cater to an audience interested in the unexplained and unconventional ideas.

This issue of Tellus magazine, dated 1961, focuses on UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and related scientific and anecdotal accounts. The cover headline, "Hur man identifierar FLYGANDE TEFAT" (How to identify FLYING SAUCERS), suggests a theme of demystifying or categorizing unexplained aerial phenomena.

Extraterrestrial Bacteria from Meteorite

On page 11, a report from New York dated April 6, 1961, details how scientists at the Institute in New York are cultivating small bacteria. These bacteria, described as being between 8 and 16 millionths of an inch long, are claimed to have originated from another world. They were found inside a meteorite that fell near Murray, Kentucky, in 1950. The bacteria are reportedly unlike any terrestrial organisms known to science.

US Flying Saucer Project Cancelled

Also on page 11, a report from Washington dated December 27, 1961, announces the cancellation of the US Army and Air Force's "flying saucer project" at the end of the year. The project, which had been allocated $7.5 million, aimed to build a type of flying saucer for transporting troops over waterways and difficult terrain. The allocated funds were depleted, and no new funding was sought.

Poetry

A short poem by A. Crane is included on page 11, reflecting on the vastness of the universe and the search for understanding its mysteries.

Can Anyone Explain This?

Page 12 presents a curious case titled "Kan någon förklara detta?" (Can anyone explain this?). In 1959, the U.S. Weather Bureau launched a weather balloon equipped with a radio transmitter, designed to burst at an altitude of 25 km and descend via parachute. Remarkably, the balloon and its transmitter were found two years later, on September 13, 1961, on the roof of a postal worker's barracks near Karachi, Pakistan. The source is cited as "Fate Magazine, USA."

Identifying Flying Saucers

Pages 13, 14, and 15 offer a guide on how to identify flying saucers, compiled by Tellus without input from Project Blue Book. The guide aims to reduce time-consuming correspondence with the air force.

• Mirage (Hägring): Often mistaken for UFOs, these can cause a terrible noise and shatter shop windows.
• Hallucination (Hallucination): Characterized by shifting colors from silver to light red to dazzling blue, accompanied by a mysterious humming sound. The ground may remain scorched for weeks after the phenomenon.
• Planet Venus: Frequently mistaken for rockets or flying saucers. The guide warns to avoid it for personal safety.
• Skyhook Balloon: Described as being about 300 to 500 feet wide, traveling at fantastic speeds, and often seen in formation. They sometimes release smaller balloons. Scientists reportedly deny their existence.
• Weather Inversions (Väderleksinversioner): Caused by the meeting of warm and cold air, these are characterized by their solidity when flown through by aircraft. Little is known about them, and flight crews are advised to consult air force experts.
• Soap Bubble (Såpbubbla): These objects reportedly emit various items like foil, paper, and large blocks of ice, which dissolve before they can be examined. Human-like figures have reportedly been observed inside them.
• Jet Plane (Jetplan): These are tangible and rarely mistaken for interplanetary craft. Jet planes can change shape, become transparent, materialize, and dematerialize. Their size varies greatly.
• Spiderweb (Spindelnät): Appearing as rapidly moving discs, these objects are reportedly responsible for much trouble for air force pilots. They are said to dive towards planets and frighten pilots, often changing course just before a collision.

The section also includes a note about astronomers in California studying an exploding star with a brightness of perhaps one billion suns, an event that occurred 800 million years ago.

Dominick Lucchesi's Experience

Pages 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 recount the experience of Dominick D. Lucchesi from Clarksburg, Virginia, USA. Lucchesi claims to have had contact with the crew of a spacecraft. He describes the interior of the craft, including a circular control room with instruments that resembled a rectangular oscilloscope. He met two male beings who invited him to sit with them. Subsequently, a female being entered, dressed in a grey overall. She spoke perfect English with a neutral accent. Lucchesi asked if it was a spaceship, to which she replied, "we travel in the sky." When asked why they contacted humans, her explanation was complex, involving their sensitive receivers detecting an electrical tone attuned to their transmission apparatus.

Lucchesi then engaged in a "press conference" with the extraterrestrials, asking them a series of questions. Key exchanges include:

• Propulsion: They described their propulsion as an "electro-dynamic turbine," which they believed humans would not understand.
• Government Craft: They stated that Earth governments have craft only in external form, and that their own underlying principles are simple and impractical.
• Bases on Earth: They claimed to have bases in Antarctica and South America, and bases wherever they are.
• Governmental Intentions: They indicated they have no government as humans understand it and would "intrude if necessary."
• Politics: They stated they are not involved in human politics and do not favor communism or free societies.
• Human Flaws: They believe humans do not think correctly, accepting ideas emotionally. They cited low environmental and educational standards and suggested that those in education are not necessarily more intelligent in terms of holistic understanding.
• Increasing Knowledge: They recommended being taught telepathically by someone who understands it and developing memory channels.
• Belief: They stated that belief should not hinder logical, spiritual, and material development.
• Living Among Humans: They confirmed they have lived among humans before.
• Physical Form: Their physical bodies are similar to humans, with minor differences due to the journey.
• Changes: Changes are caused by the disintegration of matter whose particles carry various charges unknown to human science, not solely by cosmic radiation.
• Life Goal: Their main goal is to strive forward and help development progress.
• Love: They do not experience "love" as humans do, but have a "soul union" where they mentally unite their souls with stimulating and developable souls.

The account is noted as being "Continued in next issue."

Astronomical Discovery

Page 10 features a report about R. Minkowski at the Mount Wilson and Palomar observatories announcing the discovery of a new distant galaxy cluster. This cluster was previously known as a strong source of radio radiation, similar to the radio object Cygnus A, which consists of two colliding galaxies. The radiation source was optically very faint, with a magnitude of 20.5. The cluster contains about 60 galaxies fainter than magnitude 21, located approximately 3.5 billion light-years away.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Tellus are the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs), the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and the intersection of these topics with science and human understanding. The magazine presents a mix of scientific reports (like the extraterrestrial bacteria and astronomical discoveries), official project cancellations (US flying saucer project), practical guides (identifying UFOs), and personal testimonies (Dominick Lucchesi's encounter). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and theories without definitive judgment, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond conventional explanations. The inclusion of a poem and the detailed personal encounter suggest a blend of factual reporting and a more speculative, perhaps even philosophical, approach to the subject matter.