Tellus - 1962 04 vol 2 No 4

Magazine Overview

Title: Tellus
Issue: No. 4, Volume 2
Date: March-April 1962
Publisher: M. I. S.
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Price: 1 kr.

This issue of Tellus magazine, dated March-April 1962, features a cover story on "Biometric Analysis" and includes a table of contents with diverse articles ranging from space exploration and UFOs to cosmology and biological healing.

Biometrisk Analys (Biometric Analysis)

The lead article, "Biometrisk Analys," by Dr. L.-E. Essén, details the use of the "Aura Biometer," invented by Dr. W. W. Benhem. This device analyzes radiation patterns, and has been applied to original photographs of UFOs taken by George Adamski. The analysis of these photographs, particularly those provided by Desmond Leslie, suggests that some of the objects are indeed extraterrestrial spacecraft. The article explains that the Aura Biometer can detect and analyze energy layers, potentially revealing the nature of any given object or physical manifestation. It also suggests that some energy streams might travel faster than light. The analysis of various flying saucer photographs indicated the presence of iron and magnetism in many of them, leading to the conclusion that these objects are likely spacecraft controlled by intelligent life.

Vad Händer i Rymden? (What's Happening in Space?)

This section, written by Rune S. Persson, outlines the space plans of the USA and USSR for the period 1962-1970. It notes that while the USSR has achieved significant milestones, the USA is rapidly catching up. Key US plans include lunar landings with Ranger and Surveyor, probes to Venus and possibly Mars, the development of the Mercury project, and manned flights around the moon with Apollo. The article also highlights the successful launch of the Saturn rocket and John Glenn's orbital flight as major US achievements. It speculates that the Soviets might reach the moon before 1970 but acknowledges US technological superiority in certain areas.

Mystisk Rymdsatellit (Mysterious Space Satellite)

Authored by Hans Lauritzen, this article discusses the growing conviction among scientists that a satellite is orbiting Earth which is neither Russian nor American in origin, but possibly from another world. Professor Ronald H. Bracewell of Stanford University suggests this satellite might be a probe sent by advanced beings for archaeological and anthropological study. While Bracewell is skeptical about communicating with such civilizations via radio telescopes, he proposes that sending interstellar probes or a series of satellites might be a more effective method for them to gather information. He suggests that humans could potentially interact with these advanced civilizations by sending data-laden probes.

Mikroatomer i Universum (Microatoms in the Universe)

Also by Hans Lauritzen, this article explores the concept of microatoms, which are described as particles that travel at the speed of light when at high velocity and are equivalent to heat when stationary. The article posits that microatoms attract each other, eventually forming hydrogen atoms, which then combine to create larger structures that can lead to explosions and the formation of new elements, ultimately creating stars. The cycle is described as a continuous process of formation and emission.

Solfläckar och Kärnvapenprov (Sunspots and Nuclear Weapons Tests)

This report from Stockholm (dated Feb 23, 1962) discusses significant solar activity observed by scientists at the Saltsjöbaden Observatory. It references a study by civil engineers Sven Svantesson and the late Olof Stýrén, which indicated a statistical correlation between nuclear weapons tests and solar activity, as well as meteorological and seismic disturbances between 1954 and 1959. The article warns that nuclear tests conducted in October of the previous year could lead to abnormal solar activity and a higher frequency of severe weather events and seismic disturbances from December 1961 to February 1962.

Biologisk Läkekonst (Biological Healing Art)

Written by Dr. L.-E. Essén, this section delves into the vast and complex field of modern medicine and pharmaceuticals. It highlights the historical figure Paracelsus, describing him as a physician who represented both a direct impulse for modern chemotherapy and ancient wisdom. The article emphasizes Paracelsus's belief that a doctor must undergo nature's examination to truly understand healing. The ideas of Paracelsus are presented as a significant, albeit often unacknowledged, spiritual impulse that has been carried forward by modern thinkers.

Other Mentions and Incidents

• The magazine mentions a legal case involving Reinhold O. Schmidt, who claimed to have been aboard a spaceship and was accused of grand theft. Mrs. Eve Newcomb testified that Schmidt defrauded her of $5,000.
• A report from Stockholm indicates that a UFO research society is seeking a state grant of 10,000 kr to intensify its activities, citing historical accounts of flying saucers.
• An anecdote describes a mechanic who claimed to have invented a motor powered by magnetic force, capable of propelling a ship and operating for ten years without fuel.
• Professor Otto Lutz is quoted stating that the Soviet Union expects to complete an atomic engine for spacecraft by 1964, with the USA aiming for 1965.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Tellus magazine exhibits a strong interest in the unexplained and the frontiers of science. The editorial stance appears to be open to speculative theories, particularly concerning UFOs and extraterrestrial life, as evidenced by the detailed analysis of biometric data applied to UFO photographs. There is also a clear focus on scientific progress, both in space exploration and in alternative fields like biological healing. The magazine seems to encourage research into phenomena that lie beyond conventional scientific understanding, as indicated by its promotion of the Archer's Court Research Group and its publications. The inclusion of topics like microatoms and the potential link between solar activity and human actions (nuclear tests) suggests a broad scope of inquiry into the workings of the universe and humanity's place within it.