Topside - Issue 19 - 1966 Winter

Magazine Overview

Title: TOPSIDE
Publisher: THE OTTAWA NEW SCIENCES CLUB
Issue: Number 19
Date: Winter, 1966

This issue of TOPSIDE, published by The Ottawa New Sciences Club, delves into a variety of topics centered around New Age philosophies, scientific investigations, and warnings about societal control. The publication aims to explore the truth concerning the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of humanity.

The New Year - And the New Age Philosophy

The editorial for 1966 wishes readers a happy and successful year, posing questions about the world's direction and the pursuit of peace. It references messages purportedly from 'Space Brothers' which outline three conditions for achieving unity, harmony, and peaceful co-existence: One World Government, one common language, and one Cosmic Faith. The article highlights the United Nations Organization as a significant human endeavor towards this goal, quoting historian Arthur J. Toynbee on the necessity of World Government for the survival of the human race in the atomic age, and Pope John XXIII's vision of the UN as a 'Public Authority of the World Community'.

The 'Space Brothers' predict that English will become the world tongue within this century, a sentiment echoed by Sir Leon Gotz, New Zealand High Commissioner. The article notes that a significant portion of the world's population already uses English as a common tongue, and even the Soviet Union is experimenting with teaching English to primary school children and adults.

The editorial encourages readers to play an active role in fostering better spiritual conditions on Earth by living up to their ideals and spreading spiritual truths. It suggests that sharing literature like TOPSIDE is a subtle yet effective way to pass on knowledge and make 1966 a productive year for all.

The Scientific Approach of the U.S.A.

This section introduces the Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects (IIOUFO), described as one of the largest and most scientific UFO research organizations in the world. Founded in August 1958, IIOUFO has over 5,000 members and correspondents across the United States and 28 foreign countries. Its mission is to scientifically investigate UFOs to determine if they pose a threat to Earth's security or are alien interplanetary vehicles. The IIOUFO program involves detection, investigation, reporting, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of information. Membership is free and open to all interested individuals. The organization's Board of Directors stated that their investigations over eight years have shown no evidence of UFOs being a threat or interplanetary spaceships.

The article lists the impressive Scientific Panel of IIOUFO, comprising experts in fields such as astrogology, geology, mining engineering, psychology, and plant physiology. Photo analysis is conducted at Wright-Patterson AFB and Eastman-Kodak. Mr. Hayden Hewes, a Board Director, recounts conceiving the idea for the organization in 1957 and its official formation nine months later. He mentions a special authorization from the Pentagon in September 1964 to access AF files on over 9,000 UFO reports since 1947, which led to IIOUFO becoming the fastest-growing UFO organization. The Interplanetary Intelligence Report, IIOUFO's publication, began in May 1965 and is available bi-monthly by subscription. The Ottawa New Sciences Club receives this report on an exchange basis and highly recommends it.

Book Review: "We Are Not Alone"

Geoffrey Moppett reviews Walter Sullivan's book, "We Are Not Alone" (McGraw-Hill Book Company), subtitled "The Search for Intelligent Life on Other Worlds". Sullivan, Science Editor for The New York Times, is praised for his clear writing and thorough research. The book explores the scientific search for extraterrestrial life, focusing on detecting radio emissions from distant stars. It also suggests re-examining myths and legends for indications of past visits by intelligent beings. The review quotes Sagan's dismissal of UFO 'flying saucer' episodes as lacking reliable reports, a statement the reviewer questions. The book touches upon the 'respectability' of the UFO subject and draws material from a 1961 conference on 'Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life'. It discusses possibilities like life spores being carried by light pressure and the potential for life on Mars to exist underground, independent of sunlight. The reviewer concludes that the book inspires excitement and a sense of responsibility regarding the use of human intelligence.

Scientists Believe Life on Mars!

This short piece reports on scientists at the NASA Research Centre in Ames, U.S.A., who have isolated components of Mars' atmosphere and observed the development of compounds, termed 'manna from heaven'. When exposed to ultra-violet radiation, these components develop into organisms, including glucose and other food material. This suggests that living organisms below the Martian surface could potentially survive and thrive without sunlight.

A Serious Warning

This section issues a strong warning about a potential plot to manipulate the human mind for power, building on a previous editorial titled "The Battle for Man's Mind". The information, purportedly from an established U.S. scientist and extracted from "Aqua Pura" by Mr. R. Fulton, alleges that water fluoridation is a "Nazi Atrocity".

Charles Elliott Perkins, an industrial chemist who worked with German I.G. Farben after World War II, is quoted as stating that in the 1930s, Hitler and the German Nazis devised a plan for mass control through mass medication of drinking water supplies. This plan aimed to control populations, reduce them through induced sterility, and make them submissive. Sodium fluoride was a key component. The article dismisses the common excuse of reducing tooth decay as a pretext, arguing that the real reason for water fluoridation is to reduce the masses' resistance to domination and loss of liberty.

According to the text, a small area in the rear of the human brain's occiput is responsible for an individual's power to resist domination. Repeated infinitesimal doses of fluorine are claimed to slowly poison and narcotize this brain tissue, making individuals submissive.

The article further claims that the Nazis seized upon this scheme of mass control through water medication. It quotes a German chemist who stated that anyone drinking artificially fluoridated water for a year or more will never be the same mentally or physically.

What is Fluorine?

Fluorine is described as a powerful cumulative poison, present in substances like 1080, insecticides, and vermin poisons. The article questions the fairness of forcing fluoridation on the public, suggesting that if people wish to take fluorides, it should be done under a doctor's supervision, with tablets being a safer, more accurate, and less costly alternative. It argues that fluorine benefits teeth only during their formative period and questions the necessity of lifelong dosing. The article emphasizes that no one guarantees the safety of fluoridation.

For those whose water is already fluoridated, the article suggests turning to Mazdaznan teachings for a cure, including an exercise to keep the pineal gland active and alert by practicing prolonged exhalation. This exercise is believed to maintain the pineal gland's contact with the intelligences of the brain cells, achieving "Divine Control".

The Mystery of the Human Brain

This section explores the current understanding of the human brain, noting that while the physical functions are well-studied, the metaphysical aspects, including consciousness, perception, and memory, remain largely unexplored. Neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield is quoted from his paper "Some Observations on the Functional Organization of the Human Brain", emphasizing the vastness of the unknown regarding the mind's machinery.

Electrode Experiments

Dr. Penfield's research involved applying electrodes to sensory areas of the brain, producing crude sensations or involuntary movements. In epileptic patients, stimulation of the temporal lobe cortex occasionally triggered psychical responses, such as hearing music or reliving past incidents with vividness greater than memory. These experiences vanished when the electrode was removed. Penfield concluded that the epileptic condition made the cortex more stimulable and that conscious experiences might be laid down as permanent patterns of nerve cell connections, akin to a continuous cinematograph film.

Another Form of Memory-Stimulation

The writer theorizes that natural electrical impulses, like those from the Aurora Borealis, can also stimulate memory. Two personal experiences are recounted: one of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer whose memory was sharpened by the Northern Lights, enabling him to recall childhood details with ease, and another of the writer herself experiencing a flood of childhood memories after witnessing the Aurora Borealis over Ottawa.

Hypnotic Regression

The question of whether the human brain holds memories of previous lives is raised, with psychic claims and retrogression experiments suggesting the possibility. However, the article questions whether such an area lies within the physical brain or a metaphysical counterpart.

Brain Damage

The section discusses the peculiar reactions of the human mind to brain damage. Psychic Peter Hurkos attributes his gift to a fractured skull, suggesting a dormant area of extra-sensory perception (ESP) that can be activated by stimulation. The article speculates that medical science might one day stimulate this ESP faculty through less violent means.

Several case studies of severe brain damage are presented: a girl who lost nine years of memory after a concussion but regained it over time; a canal boatman who survived the loss of 25% of his skull and brain matter; a man with a brain tumor creating a cavity but retaining full faculties; a baby born without a brain that lived for a month; a young girl who recovered rapidly from a crushed brain; and a boy who died with his brain virtually detached from his spinal cord. The case of a paralyzed man whose autopsy revealed only 11 ounces of water in his brain cavity is also mentioned.

A New Approach

These extraordinary cases lead to the question of what the mind thinks and acts with if not a physical brain. The article suggests the existence of an invisible, intangible metaphysical brain. It calls for a new approach in medical science and brain research, moving beyond a purely material concept to explore metaphysics, which may hold the key to solving these mysteries. The article concludes by quoting Wilder Penfield, who believes that the physical brain alone will never fully explain man or the nature of the spirit.

Prayer for an "Enemy"

A prayer translated from Dutch text, emphasizing the universality and individual nature of God, and the importance of recognizing God in oneself and in fellow-man.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of TOPSIDE include the pursuit of global unity and peace through concepts like World Government and Universal Faith, the investigation of unexplained phenomena such as UFOs, and the exploration of the profound mysteries of the human brain and consciousness. The magazine adopts a stance of open inquiry, seeking truth in various fields, including the spiritual and the scientific. It also takes a cautionary approach, issuing warnings about potential societal manipulation, particularly concerning water fluoridation, and encourages readers to investigate and take action. The overall tone is one of seeking higher understanding and advocating for individual and collective well-being.