Tellus - 1962 05 vol 2 No 5

Magazine Overview

Title: Tellus
Issue: Nr 5
Volume: Årgång 2
Date: Maj 1962
Publisher: M. I. S.
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Price: 1 kr.

This issue of "Tellus" magazine, dated May 1962, delves into a variety of topics including astrology, extraterrestrial phenomena, alternative medicine, and unconventional scientific theories.

Articles

Känd astrolog om Flygande Tefat (Renowned Astrolog on Flying Saucers)

This article features an interview with the well-known Danish astrologer Paul B. Kastrup, originally published in "Hemmets Journal" No. 5, 1962. Kastrup discusses predictions of a global catastrophe in February 1962 due to an unusual planetary alignment. He asserts that extraterrestrial beings exist on other planets and are sending "flying saucers" to Earth. According to Kastrup, these beings are concerned about humanity's development of a new type of hydrogen bomb, which could cause a chain reaction that would destroy the entire planet. He believes that if these extraterrestrials learn that the bomb is under construction, they will intervene, not solely for humanity's sake, but to prevent a disruption in the balance of the universe. The article suggests that extraterrestrials have been monitoring Earth and will act when their human contacts become aware of the bomb's development.

Rune S. Persson comments on Kastrup's theory, noting that it has become a common explanation for the control of flying saucers over Earth. He finds the theory interesting, especially coming from a renowned astrologer.

Biologisk Läkekonst (Biological Medicine)

This section, written by Dr. L.-E. Essén, continues a discussion on biological medicine. It highlights the genius of Goethe, who is described as a natural scientist who applied his understanding to his personality and pioneered a new form of research, representing the "original research for a truly biological way of thinking." Goethe's research into plants and their metamorphosis is presented as a groundbreaking scientific achievement, though it was not fully appreciated by his contemporaries, including Newton. The article contrasts Goethe's biological approach with Newton's mechanistic and static methods, particularly in the study of light and color. Essén argues that Goethe's biological research methods, while different from Newton's, were equally valid. The text further discusses how modern molecular chemistry, with its breakthroughs, has revolutionized therapeutic thinking, impacting fields like agriculture, which is closely linked to health issues. It mentions the chemist Leibniz and his understanding of compensating for mineral depletion in soil through synthetic substances, a method rooted in a purely mechanistic and chemical perspective, distinct from a biological one.

Mikroatomer på Jorden (Micro-atoms on Earth)

This article explores the concept of "micro-atoms" as the fundamental building blocks of phenomena like light, heat, and electricity. It posits that the sun emits micro-atoms in the form of light. When light hits a dark object, it is absorbed as heat, while it is reflected by luminous objects. Variations in the speed of these micro-atoms are perceived as colors. The article explains that burning coal releases heat due to free oxygen atoms in the atmosphere containing more micro-atoms than can be held when bound in molecules. This principle is applied in power plants to generate electricity. Electricity itself is described as the flow of micro-atoms. The article further suggests that the reactions of atoms and molecules are determined by the number of free micro-atoms. Good conductors of electricity allow a greater number of micro-atoms to pass through. When electricity passes through a light bulb, micro-atoms gain speed and are emitted as light or heat. Heat is described as stationary micro-atoms reflected by bright surfaces, while dark surfaces absorb them. The article also touches upon how heating a solid, like iron, increases the number of micro-atoms between iron atoms, weakening their attraction and causing the substance to become liquid. Conversely, when water freezes, the number of micro-atoms decreases, strengthening the attractive force of water molecules.

Hans Lauritzen contributes a section on the application of micro-atoms. He states that energy extracted from hydrogen and other atoms releases large quantities of micro-atoms as heat and light. Light is characterized by a specific speed of micro-atoms, with slight differences perceived as high and low sounds. In a telephone, sound micro-atoms are converted to electricity and back to sound. A new car model from the U.S. reportedly uses the "noise" produced by the engine to generate electrical power. Plants are described as having the ability to separate carbon dioxide into oxygen and carbon, using the latter for growth. The released oxygen contains more micro-atoms, which plants then use in their processes, drawing from the micro-atoms in sunlight. Plants can generate energy for their own needs by combining carbon and oxygen. Animals obtain energy by consuming plants, combining the oxygen from the air with the carbon from plants. Thus, oxygen is presented as the source of all organic energy. The article concludes that a better understanding of atoms and molecules, their reactions, and the fundamental rules of life can lead to advancements in technology, particularly in atomic science.

J. W. Keelys Fantastiska Motor (J. W. Keely's Fantastic Motor)

This article recounts the story of John Worrel Keely, a remarkable but largely forgotten inventor from Philadelphia in the late 19th century. Keely claimed to have harnessed forces similar to those associated with "flying saucers." He theorized that "matter's corpuscles" (atoms and molecules) could be "subdivided" by radiation, which he called "certain kinds of vibrations." In November 1877, Keely demonstrated a novel "air-cooled-vibrating-water-motor" to twelve businessmen. Despite his inventions, Keely faced skepticism and financial difficulties. He had read works by writers like H.G. Wells and Jonathan Swift, which may have influenced his thinking. Keely began investigating "magnetic currents from pole to pole" and later developed a machine powered by a mysterious force, unknown to the science and mechanics of the 1880s. Newspapers and orthodox scientists ridiculed his claims. When he received support from a Mrs. Moore, her friends were reportedly issued a court order to prevent her from investing in Keely's discoveries.

Keely used a cosmic force that could start a motor when he played a specific tone on his violin. This harmonic tone was soon drowned out by the "cacophonous tones" from the press and orthodox science. However, in England, some businessmen, including the wealthy Baranto Brothers, shared Keely's vision. Major Richard Seaver, an engineer commissioned by a Londoner, traveled to South Africa to investigate Keely's work. In Seaver's presence, Keely played his violin, and the motor started, its speed increasing until the bench it was mounted on began to shake. Keely also claimed to have invented a method to counteract gravity, involving three glass cylinders containing metal balls, which could levitate when connected to a "sympathetic transmitter." He applied this discovery to a model airship in 1889-1890, twenty years before the first airplane flight across the English Channel. Keely's later years were marked by financial struggles and the loss of his supporter, Mrs. Moore, leading to his death in the winter of 1898.

A Mechanic's Claimed Invention

In November 1950, a mechanic employed by British Road Services reportedly invented a motor that operated on magnetic force. This motor was said to generate electricity and compress air with a force of approximately 150 kg per square inch. The mechanic claimed it could be assembled in a week and could power a ship. It was described as silent, starting with a 12-volt battery, and having unlimited capacity, requiring only oil and water. The mechanic stated it could run for ten years. During World War II, he had presented a magnetic bomb to the British War Department, which was effective within a range of several kilometers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine "Tellus" consistently explores topics on the fringes of conventional science and belief. This issue highlights a strong interest in UFO phenomena, with a focus on astrological interpretations and potential extraterrestrial involvement. The concept of "micro-atoms" as a unifying principle for various physical forces suggests a search for underlying, perhaps esoteric, explanations for natural phenomena. The inclusion of articles on biological medicine and the work of inventors like J. W. Keely indicates an openness to alternative theories and a critique of established scientific paradigms. The editorial stance appears to favor a more holistic and speculative approach to understanding the universe, often drawing connections between seemingly disparate fields like astrology, physics, and biology.

This issue of Tellus magazine, identified by its issue number '11', features articles primarily in Swedish, exploring the intersection of UFO phenomena and Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP). The cover date is implied to be September, as the magazine announces a break during the summer months and a return in September. The publisher is indicated as 'Red.', likely referring to the editorial staff.

Article 1: Keely's Motor and a Mysterious Workshop

The first section details a peculiar workshop belonging to someone named Keely. It describes a high, charred box that represented everything left by a "stocked generation." Mrs. Moore's son, Clarence Bloomfield Moore, is mentioned as having rented Keely's house after his tragic death. While searching the cellar, Clarence discovered an old air compressor motor with pipes and iron tubes. He reportedly called the original owner a "swindler." However, former shareholders of Keely's company stated that Keely made no secret of the old motor in the cellar and that they knew about it "long ago." They witnessed the motor tearing apart "thick ropes," breaking "iron bars," and shooting "bullets through a twelve-inch plank."

Article 2: UFO-Contactees and ESP

This article, titled "UFO-kontekter och E.S.P." (UFO-Contactees and ESP), delves into the universe's fundamental building blocks and the possibility of life on other celestial bodies, citing recent satellite observations. It then focuses on "contact histories" and claims to have found evidence linking 47 individuals who report contact. A common thread among these individuals is that they possess ESP (Extra-Sensory Perception) to varying degrees, even if they were not aware of it initially. All of them claimed to have met "people from outer space" and described their "flying saucers." The article notes that while physical evidence was scarce, there were numerous accounts later confirmed scientifically. The author investigated whether these contacts were mere imagination or mental confusion, proposing three possibilities:

1. Pure psychic contact from the other world: A direct psychic connection.
2. Real, projected contacts with living beings: These beings might use advanced "TV instruments" to project themselves, creating a 3D experience for individuals with higher mental frequencies, making them believe the beings are personally present.
3. ESP-received signs of extraterrestrial existence: This includes "gestalt-message-intuition-thoughtography" (visualized thoughts captured in photographs).

The article suggests that those wishing to prove their existence might use subtle methods. It posits that these individuals are not necessarily "crazy" and that the consistent patterns across their stories are significant.

The author then evaluates the evidence, concluding:

1. Historical accounts: There are historical narratives, both past and present, indicating UFO presence in Earth's atmosphere. Their forms do not conform to conventional aircraft, and their propulsion methods are unknown. The evidence for their existence is both subjective and objective.
2. Contactee claims: Many contact persons claim to have received information through:
* ESP: Including telepathy, physical projection, and automatic writing.
* Psychic projection: Similar to advanced TV transmissions via "think radio."
* Verbal information: Regarding origins, life on other planets, different species, and philosophical concepts.
* Concrete evidence: Such as photographs, writings, substances, skin samples, and physical proof.
* Diagrams or drawings: Of the UFOs they saw or were aboard.

When examining the claims of contact (point 2), the article identifies several patterns:

• Contradictory information: Most information is contradictory, though some stories have later been scientifically verified.
• Inconsistent drawings: Drawings of UFOs are not uniform.
• Familiar philosophical concepts: The philosophical ideas presented are not particularly new.
• Photographs: Some are exposed, others not satisfactorily proven.
• Tricks: Some "tricks" were found to support the given narratives.

Based on these patterns, the information from contact stories can be summarized into three points:

1. Beings have contacted humans at various times, providing information.
2. Contact might occur through advanced TV technology and "think radio" to transmit information, or perhaps extraterrestrials do not wish to interact directly with Earthlings but simply make their existence known, knowing humanity is on the verge of space travel.
3. Contactees receive information through ESP and their subconscious minds.

The article then addresses the issue of photographs, suggesting that it's possible for a person to mentally "project" an image, similar to sensing a perfume's scent after the wearer has left. Sensitive individuals can capture these "thought images" and potentially transfer them to photographic plates. After studying the probabilities of the three possibilities, the author dismisses possibility 1 (pure psychic contact) due to its lack of coherence with the overall work on UFO research. Possibility 2 (projected contacts) is deemed less likely after so many years. This leaves possibility 3 (ESP-received signs). The author acknowledges that some might argue this disproves UFO existence, but states that instead, it suggests that through ESP, a high percentage of correct impressions can be achieved.

Personal experiments conducted over two years with trained, receptive individuals yielded 80% of information given and controlled within two weeks, with 17% being probable and the remaining 3% being completely incorrect. The author concludes that when this is considered alongside contact histories, contradictions increase. However, the truth can be seen if one keeps an open mind and develops their ESP, which exists in varying degrees and is not supernatural or demonic. When used wisely and with unselfish motives, it can help humanity fully.

Cartoon: Herman and the Flying Saucers

A cartoon on page 20 depicts a man named Herman sitting in a chair, holding a large net on a pole, with the caption: "Herman has come up with a way to catch flying saucers."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the potential connection between UFO sightings and the human capacity for ESP. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that encourages open-mindedness and the exploration of psychic phenomena as a means to understand UFO encounters. It presents contactee accounts and scientific inquiries, suggesting that ESP is a natural human ability that can be developed and utilized for gaining insights into the unknown, including extraterrestrial life. The editorial message, particularly from 'Red.', wishes readers a sunny summer, indicating a break in publication until September.