Magazine Summary

THE UFOLOGER

Magazine Issue The Ufologer (Villard) 1950s

Ever wanted to host your own late-night paranormal radio show?

Across the Airwaves · Narrative Sim · Windows · $2.95

You’re on the air. Callers bring Mothman, Fresno Nightcrawlers, UFO sightings, reptilian autopsies, and whispers about AATIP and Project Blue Book. Every reply shapes how the night goes.

UFO & UAP Cryptids Paranormal Government Secrets Classified Files High Strangeness Strange Creatures
The night is long. The lines are open →

Summary

Overview

This special newsletter, 'Reports From Geneva,' explains the delay in regular issues due to the editor's involvement with the Atomic Conferences in Geneva. It reports on Utis T. Carr's plan for a Moon flight in 1959, the departure of Rose A. Cambell from MICAP, and Senator Goldwater's belief in flying saucers. The issue also touches on propaganda analysis concerning the Voice of America and mentions new book releases like 'The Pentagon Case' and 'Flying Saucers and the Straight Line Mystery.'

Magazine Overview

Title: THE UFOLOGER
Issue: Reports From Geneva
Date: November, 1958

This issue is a special 'Report From Geneva' newsletter, published in lieu of the regular issue due to the editor's unscheduled move to Geneva, Switzerland, and his involvement with the Atomic Conferences. The editor expresses hope to resume the regular publication schedule as soon as time permits.

The News

Moon Flight Plans: Utis T. Carr, President of CTC Enterprises, Inc., announced his intention to fly to the Moon on December 7, 1959, piloting his craft, the OTC-X1, with Major Wayne S. Aho as an honorary passenger. Information is available by writing to OTC Enterprises, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland.

R. E. Straith Letter: The newsletter promises a final exposé of the R. E. Straith letter in the next issue, asserting that it is not from any U.S. Government agency, with the editor claiming to have conclusive evidence.

MICAP and NICAP: Mrs. Rose A. Cambell, former assistant to Major Keyhoe and MICAP, has left the organization because Major Keyhoe allegedly refused to give equal investigation to 'contact' reports. Mrs. Cambell plans to campaign against NICAP. James Mosely, in SAUCER NEWS, controversially predicted the fall of NICAP and CSI of New York by the end of the year.

Senator Goldwater's Stance: Senator Goldwater of Arizona, a Republican, has publicly stated his belief in the reality of flying saucers.

George Hunt Williamson: The author of "Other Torgues-(ther Flesh" and "Secret Places of the Lion" has completed a British lecture tour. The editor informed him of his wife Petty's death in Lima, Peru, on August 11. Williamson will pick up his son in Indiana.

Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner's Statement: Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner, who signed a document stating saucers were not hostile, clarified that he believed saucers were a natural phenomena, not that they existed. He declined to name the panel members.

Propaganda Analysis

Voice of America Accusations: The newsletter relays a report from Radio Peiping accusing the Voice of America of broadcasting slanderous propaganda against Socialist countries. This propaganda is allegedly formulated by an 'advisory council' composed of executives from major capitalist firms like Morgan and Rockefeller. Associate Editor Dan Washburn, connected with the U.S. Information Agency (which includes the Voice of America), is expected to refute these claims.

Monitoring Radio Moscow and Peiping: The editor states that they are monitoring Radio Moscow and Peiping from Geneva and may publish transcripts.

New Books and Publications

The Pentagon Case: A new book by Colonel Victor J. Fox, "The Pentagon Case," is attracting attention and is in its second and third printings.

Atoms-For-Peace Conference: The editor attended the 2nd International Atoms-For-Peace Conference in Geneva, where he met dignitaries including Dag Hammerskjold and Lewis Strauss. Strauss reportedly called flying saucers 'BUNK!'. The editor also met Bill Dye and gathered photographs from the conference, which are expected to be published in the next issue.

Subscription Information: The price for THE UFOLOGER is now $3.00 for 6 issues and 50¢ per copy. These 'Reports from Geneva' are an extra service.

New Address: The Ufologer's new address is the United States Resident Delegation, Geneva, Switzerland. Old U.S. addresses are no longer in effect.

Argus Clipping Service: A new world-wide clipping service by Argus will be introduced next issue, providing coverage of the saucer field.

  • Book Reviews: Several books are briefly mentioned with the promise of full reviews in the next issue:
  • *Flying Saucer Review's World Roundup of UFO Sightings and Events* by Citadel Press ($3.75).
  • *UFOs Confidential* by John McCoy and G.H. Williamson ($3.00).
  • *The Strange Case of T. Lobsang Rampa* by Dana Howard ($1.50).
  • *Flying Saucers and the Straight Line Mystery* by Aime Michel ($4.50), described as the best saucer book of the year and a 'MUST'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the challenges of publishing during a period of relocation and international events, the ongoing investigation into UFO phenomena, and skepticism from official sources. The editorial stance appears to be one of continued dedication to reporting on UFOs, even under difficult circumstances, and a critical view of official statements and propaganda from opposing political blocs. There is a clear interest in space exploration and a belief in the importance of independent investigation into UFO reports.

We are monitoring Radio Moscow and Peiping here in Geneva, and from time to time will publish transcripts of theses.

— Dan Washburn

Key Incidents

  1. 1959-12-07Moon

    Utis T. Carr intends to personally pilot his craft, the OTC-X1, to the Moon on December 7, 1959, with Major Wayne S. Aho as honorary passenger.

  2. A discussion of the R. E. Straith letter, with the editor claiming to have conclusive evidence that it is not from a U.S. Government agency.

  3. Mrs. Rose A. Cambell has left MICAP because Major Keyhoe refused to give equal investigation to 'contact' reports, and she plans to campaign against NICAP.

  4. Arizona, USA

    Senator Goldwater, a Republican, has openly stated his belief in the reality of flying saucers.

  5. George Hunt Williamson completed a British lecture tour and was informed of his wife's death in Lima, Peru on August 11.

  6. Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner stated that his earlier AF document meant that saucers were a natural phenomena, not that they existed.

  7. The Voice of America is accused of broadcasting propaganda against Socialist countries, formulated by an 'advisory council' of capitalist representatives.

  8. A new book, 'The Pentagon Case' by Col. Victor J. Fox, is in its 2nd and 3rd printings and is popular with saucer fans.

  9. Geneva, Switzerland

    The editor attended the 2nd International Atoms-For-Peace Conference and gathered photographs, learning that Lewis Strauss believes 'flying saucers are BUNK!'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is The Ufologer issuing 'Reports From Geneva' instead of its regular issue?

The regular issue is delayed due to the editor's unscheduled move to Geneva and immersion in work concerning the Atomic Conferences being held there.

What is Utis T. Carr's plan for a Moon flight?

Utis T. Carr, President of CTC Enterprises, Inc., told the Associated Press that he intends to go to the Moon on December 7, 1959, piloting his craft OTC-X1 with one other crewman.

What is the new address for The Ufologer?

The new address for The Ufologer is the United States Resident Delegation, Geneva, Switzerland.

What is the new price for The Ufologer?

Effective immediately, THE UFOLOGER will be $3.00 per 6 issues and 50¢ per copy. This does not include the 'Reports from Geneva'.

What is Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner's stance on flying saucers?

Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner stated that his earlier document meant that saucers were a natural phenomena, not that they existed, and he refused to comment on who formed the panel.

In This Issue

People Mentioned

  • Utis T. CarrPresident of CTC Enterprises, Inc.
  • Wayne S. AhoDirector of Washington Saucer Intelligence
  • R. E. Straith
  • Rose A. Cambellformer assistant to Major Keyhoe and MICAP
  • Major Keyhoe
  • James Mosely
  • Senator GoldwaterSenator from Arizona
  • George Hunt Williamsonauthor of "Other Torgues-(ther Flesh" and "Secret Places of the Lion"
  • Ric
  • Dr. Lloyd V. BerknerChairman of the new Space Science Board, and Pres. of International Council of Scientific Unions
  • Dag HammerskjoldSecretary General of the United Nations
  • Lewis StraussChairman of the US Delegation to the Atoms-For-Peace Conference, former AEC Chairman, new Secretary of Commerce
  • +8 more

Organisations

  • CTC Enterprises, Inc.
  • Associated Press
  • Washington Saucer Intelligence
  • MICAP
  • NICAP
  • CSI of New York
  • U. S. Information Agency
  • Voice of America
  • Radio Moscow
  • Radio Peiping
  • United Nations
  • AEC
  • International Council of Scientific Unions
  • Argus
  • +3 more

Locations

  • Geneva, Switzerland
  • Moon
  • Baltimore, USA
  • Washington D.C., USA
  • Arizona, USA
  • New York, USA
  • Lima, Peru
  • Indiana, USA
  • Curpus Christi, USA
  • Los Angeles, USA

Topics & Themes

UFO SightingsSpace TravelGovernment SecrecyPropaganda AnalysisUFOflying saucersnewsletterGenevaAtomic ConferencesMoon flightCTC EnterprisesMICAPNICAPSenator GoldwaterGeorge Hunt WilliamsonDr. Lloyd V. BerknerVoice of AmericaRadio MoscowPentagon Case