THE UFOLOGER

Magazine Overview

Title: THE UFOLOGER
Issue: Vol. 1, No. 3
Date: August 17, 1957
Type: A Monthly Saucer Magazine, Summer Vacation Issue!!!

This issue of The UFOLOGER is a shorter, 'Summer Vacation Issue' due to the regular editors, Jim Villard and Dan Washburn, being on vacation. Robert Krandell, Tech. Advisor, is filling in. He notes that the September issue will be a 'whopper' to make up for the reduced content.

News and Publications

The UFOLOGER expresses sorrow over the closure of the publication 'C. R. I. F. O. Orbit', edited by Leo Stringfield, calling it one of the best. It also notes that 'Cosmic News' has combined with 'The Saucerian Bulletin', indicating a diminishing number of UFO publications.

Exactly opposite to these items, the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena's (NICAP) publication, 'The U. F. C. Investigator', is praised as a large, 32-page paper that is 'really good'. Information for NICAP can be obtained by writing to their Washington D.C. address.

The magazine retracts a statement made in the previous issue, where it was suggested that Clara John might have an article about NICAP by Robert Sterling. This was untrue, as an article written by Mrs. John herself arrived later. The editors apologize for this 'booboo'.

Word is received that another saucer magazine, 'A. P. R. G. Reporter', may cease publication due to financial trouble. The UFOLOGER hopes they can pull through.

Upcoming Features and Literature

The October issue of 'Amazing Stories' (Science Fiction) will feature a number of UFO articles, including one by Gray Barker, and others. This magazine is expected to be on sale around the first of September. 'Fantastic Universe' is also mentioned for running more UFO stories in its next issue.

A new book titled 'The Flying Saucers' by Howard Neuberger is coming out, published by The Golden Dawn Bross.

Organizations and Contacts

The Junior Skywatch of the Americas: This group, formed in Washington D.C., is a homispheric organization encompassing North, Central, and South America, as well as Mexico. Membership is one dollar and includes a membership card, a subscription to 'The J. S. A. Newsletter', and membership in a local post. The organization aims to enhance fields like Astronomy, Ufology, and Electronics, primarily for youth. The editors of The UFOLOGER are also Assistant Directors of The J. S. A.

Contact Information:

• For 'The UFOLOGER' and saucer book orders (they can supply almost any saucer book), features, etc., write to Jim Villard at 3312 R Street, NW, Washington 7, D.C.
• For matters pertaining to the Occult and Subscriptions, write to Dan Washburn at 4301 Mass. Ave., NW, Washington 16, D.C.

Exchange Offer: The editors of 'The UFOLOGER' wish to exchange with any other publication in the same line.

Supplement No. 1: List of UFO and Occult Publications

This supplement provides a list of major publications connected with UFOs and the Occult, recommended by the editors. The list includes:

• The Saucerian Bulliten (Clarksburg, West Virginia)
• The Visitor (Belleville, Michigan)
• Fate (Evanston, Illinois)
• Cosmic News (Strongsville, Ohio)
• A. P. R. G. Reporter (Seattle, Washington)
• Saucers (Los Angeles, California)
• Flying Saucers From Other Worlds (Amherst, Wisconsin)
• S. P. A. C. E. (Coral Gables, Florida)
• UFO Investigator (Washington 6, D.C.)
• Uranus (London, England)
• Ufology News (Butler, Pennsylvania)
• Little Listening Post (Washington 11, D.C.)
• Flying Saucer Review (London, England)
• C. S. I. Newsletter (New York 25, N.Y.)
• Saucer News (Fort Lee, New Jersey)
• Satellite (New Orleans 18, Louisiana)
• UFO Newsletter (Washington 9, D.C.)
• The Flying Saucer (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• Uforum (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
• Flying Saucer Research in Japan (Yokohama, Japan)
• I. F. Newsletter (Royal Oak, Michigan)
• Infinity Newsletter (Waterbury, Connecticut)
• Light (Windsor, Queensland, Australia)
• Doubt (New York City, N.Y.)
• le Courrier Interplanetaire (Lausanne, Switzerland)
• Metaphysical Digest (Hastings, England)
• Search (Amherst, Wisconsin)
• C. S. I. (New Zealand) (Auckland, New Zealand)
• Proceedings (Yucca Valley, California)
• Perspective (Evanston, Illinois)
• UFO Critical Bulletin (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• Vimina (Detroit 2, Michigan)

The editors state that this list will be reprinted with additions as more publications come into existence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the state of UFO publications, the promotion of science fiction as a related field, and the dissemination of information through various organizations and literature. The editorial stance appears to be one of support for serious UFO investigation (e.g., NICAP) while acknowledging the challenges faced by smaller publications. There is a clear effort to connect readers with resources, including magazines, books, and organizations like The Junior Skywatch of the Americas. The inclusion of a comprehensive list of publications indicates a desire to foster a community and provide avenues for further research.