Topside - Issue 32

Magazine Overview

Title: TOPSIDE
Issue: NUMBER 32
Date: SUMMER AND FALL, 1969.
Publisher: OTTAWA NEW SCIENCES CLUB
Country: Canada
Language: English

This issue of Topside, a publication of the Ottawa New Sciences Club, delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, spirituality, and cosmic philosophy. It features personal accounts, messages from extraterrestrial and spiritual sources, and discussions on important contemporary issues.

The Return of the Venusian Spaceship X-12!

Authored by Arthur H. Matthews, this section details a significant event: the return of the Venusian spaceship X-12. Matthews recounts his prior experiences with the X-12 and his Venusian friends, Frank and Frances, particularly his attempts to communicate via the Tesla Scope, which were previously marred by mysterious static interference attributed to negative forces. Frances announces that they will make further attempts to communicate, requesting positive Light Rays from Earth people to cleanse the communication instrument. She states that the X-12 will land on April 15th, emphasizing the need for secrecy to avoid personal confrontation with unprepared individuals and to prevent harm.

Matthews describes his anticipation and vigil leading up to the landing. On April 15th, the X-12 lands silently in his meadow. Frank and Frances emerge, wearing silver-grey space suits. Frank addresses a personal problem Matthews was facing regarding a loved one, offering comfort and advice. He also discusses plans for a new workshop for Matthews' scientific work on Tesla devices.

Frances then delivers a message titled "The Good Life," focusing on the "Pleasantness of Disposition." She explains that a pleasant attitude, a smile, and kind words have the power to dispel negativity and anger, acting as a positive radiation of Light. She asserts that cultivating pleasantness is a "Golden Key" to a happy and healthy life, capable of warding off diseases caused by mental depression and anxiety. She outlines six steps to develop this disposition: practicing smiling, making pleasant remarks and compliments, supplementing with acts of thoughtfulness, responding to criticism with a smile, adopting an optimistic attitude, and accepting life's setbacks philosophically.

Following Frances' message, Frank discusses the concept of gravity. He explains that it comprises two parts: centrifugal force and the planet's natural attraction. He warns that removing gravity would cause Earth's atmosphere, water, and buildings to fly off into space, and that humans are not physiologically equipped to survive without it. He suggests that while gravity cannot be overcome, its force can be managed through applied Thought, a power he believes Earth people can learn to use through perfect faith.

The X-12 Sighted in New Brunswick, Canada!

This section reports on an incident involving Arthur Matthews where his car was damaged by stones thrown by a speeding car. While attempting to get his window replaced, he heard a report of a large spaceship landing in New Brunswick. Investigating, he found that the descriptions of the landed spacecraft by witnesses at Gagetown matched those of the X-12, leading him to believe his accident was orchestrated by his space friends to confirm their presence.

Reproduced Copies of Topside No. 29

An announcement regarding the availability of reproduced copies of Topside No. 29, which contained Arthur Matthews' account of "The Landings of the Venusian Spaceship X-12 at Lac Beauport, Quebec." Due to high demand, the original copies were exhausted, and the Ruby Focus of Magnificent Consummation, Inc., reproduced 1,000 copies to meet requests.

Intervention and Non-Intervention

Written by Ronald W.J. Anstee, this article addresses the often misunderstood terms "intervention" and "non-intervention" within the UFO community. Anstee posits several fundamental truths: humanity is not alone in the universe, we are subject to greater forces, our actions affect them, and their actions can affect us. He emphasizes that universal laws have existed for billions of years and that transgressing these boundaries will result in consequences. He argues that while some believe higher intelligences will not interfere, there must be a point beyond which evil forces cannot proceed, implying that intervention may become necessary if humanity continues on a destructive path.

Anstee uses an analogy of a child playing with fire to illustrate that sometimes, direct experience (like getting burned) is necessary for learning. He suggests that humanity's atomic "toys" have already caused harm, and the real danger is the destruction of Earth itself. He believes that higher intelligences are watching and will not allow humanity to tread a path of destruction.

Three Quebec Residents Witness UFO at 6-Ft. Range!

This report details a close-range UFO sighting on September 3, 1969, near Chapeau, Quebec. Pauline Oulette, Bob McLaughlin, and John Stott witnessed a large object with red and white lights at a distance of approximately six feet. A smaller craft later detached from the main object. The smaller craft was described as green and silver with a whirring noise and a 3-ft. antenna. The article notes that UFOs were reportedly sighted in the area on multiple dates in May, June, and July of 1969.

The Confirmed Message from Nikola Tesla

This section presents a message attributed to Nikola Tesla, expressing encouragement for the growing interest in Cosmic Philosophy and gratitude to New Age groups and workers promoting it. The message thanks those who responded with "radiations of Light" to dispel destructive "blue and red rays" from a "diabolical machine" created by dark forces. It calls for continued decrees to support the Tesla Scope communication instrument and impart knowledge during a critical period, warning of potential political plans that could lead to a "cataclysmic war." The message urges prayers and decrees for peace and the averting of nuclear war, stating that safeguarding Earth and other planets from a "solar tragedy" is possible through emanations of Light.

It references the successful moon mission of American astronauts, claiming that "forces of darkness" planned harm, but were thwarted by "Light radiations" creating a protective force field. A warning is issued about a potential threat to the next space mission, urging increased security. The message predicts an unusual experience for astronauts on a future mission, hinting at a "clue to the Mystery of Life in the Universe." It also expresses concern for Edward Kennedy, who is described as a victim of "forces of darkness" and "political conniving," and asks for prayers to guide him to take the "right steps" to vindicate himself, noting his potential to serve humanity well.

Finally, the message calls for greater unity and cooperation among UFO and New Age groups, urging them to set an example of unified effort and "goodfellowship" as pioneers of the "coming Golden Age." It quotes the Bible: "Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father Who is in Heaven." It stresses the need to avoid "petty jealousies" and "empire building" and to be tolerant of different approaches, extending goodwill and the "helping hand."

Flying Saucers of the Lord

Topside highlights a book titled "Flying Saucers of the Lord" by David F. McConnell. The author, a retired engineer and former lawyer, has analyzed the Bible and extracted references to celestial events that he interprets as flying saucers. The book correlates biblical texts with evidence and presents the conclusion that flying saucers mentioned in the Bible are vehicles of the Lord and His angels. The book is priced at $1.00 and is recommended as a reference for UFO students and enthusiasts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Topside include the ongoing interaction between humanity and extraterrestrial visitors (specifically the X-12), the importance of spiritual development and positive energy, and the potential for cosmic intervention in human affairs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards UFO phenomena, a belief in spiritual truths and higher intelligences, and a concern for humanity's spiritual and physical well-being. The publication actively promotes the idea of a "Golden Age" and encourages cooperation among like-minded groups. There is a clear emphasis on the power of thought, faith, and positive emanations as forces for good, capable of counteracting negativity and influencing events.

This document is the first issue of 'U.F.O. Profiles', a publication dedicated to exploring UFO phenomena. The issue is numbered 'No. 1' and appears to be part of a series, with the volume indicated as '10'. The primary focus of this issue is a tribute to Gene Duplantier, a prominent Canadian UFO researcher and editor.

Gene Duplantier: A Canadian UFO Pioneer

The issue highlights Gene Duplantier's significant contributions to the UFO field in Canada. He is described as the editor of the first Canadian UFO quarterly, 'Saucers, Space and Science', which is recognized as an authentic historical record of UFO sightings. Duplantier is also a UFO lecturer, writer, television and radio interviewee, and UFO artist. His personal attribute of providing publicity and friendly help to UFO groups and individuals is emphasized. The publication expresses gratitude for his assistance in referring inquiries about the group and its founder, the late Wilbert B. Smith.

Duplantier's interest in UFOs began at the age of four with comic strips like 'Buck Rogers' and a childhood fascination with science fiction. This interest was rekindled in 1947 by headlines about 'flying saucers' following the Kenneth Arnold sighting. A pivotal moment for him was an alleged alien craft landing near Toronto in 1957, which he investigated and became convinced of its anomalous nature.

In November 1957, Duplantier founded 'Saucers, Space and Science' to inform the public about UFO activity in Canadian airspace. Initially produced by spirit duplicator, the publication evolved to mimeo and then photo offset processes, allowing for illustrations and a magazine-style format. Over the years, 'S,S & S' has covered various UFO-related phenomena, including "angel hair", MIB, poltergeists, and burned circles, featuring articles by notable ufologists like Wilbert B. Smith, George D. Fawcett, John A. Keel, and others. The publication is unique in being the only Canadian UFO publication listed in the U.S. Library of Congress Bibliography on UFOs and Related Subjects.

Duplantier also recounts meeting Wilbert Smith about ten years prior, who discussed UFOs for five hours and described a 'Binding Meter' he had constructed based on guidance from 'space people'.

UFO Investigations and Media Appearances

The issue details Duplantier's involvement in monitoring discs hovering near his home and in trees, which he believes were remotely-controlled devices from spaceships. In July 1967, he collaborated with disc jockey Brian Skinner to create a UFO-INFO program on Radio CHUM. This led to a one-hour UFO special program featuring taped voices of UFO figures. Duplantier has also appeared on television programs like Tom Cherington's 'HOTLINE' and Gary Kirker's 'OPEN LINE', and has given lectures with slide-show presentations. He contributes articles and artwork to UFO publications, establishing himself as a well-informed source on the Canadian UFO scene.

Duplantier expresses a pet peeve regarding the lack of co-operation between UFO groups in Canada, though he actively promotes other groups' publications and activities.

The British UFO Scene

This section, written by Carol Halford-Watkins, provides an overview of the UFO situation in Britain during her summer holiday. She notes a widespread interest and enthusiasm among UFO groups and individuals, with an increase in UFO organizations and publications. Meetings are attracting intellectuals and professionals, including scientists and professors. The Church in England is also showing interest, with ministers giving sermons on flying saucers and youth groups forming UFO Clubs. The British press is commended for its open-minded approach to reporting UFO sightings, contrasting with what is described as scant and misleading reports in some Canadian newspapers.

The article mentions articles on flying saucers by Robert Chapman in the 'Sunday Express' and continued reports of sightings of 'The Thing' at Warminster. Lectures on UFOs are being held at Caxton Hall, London, sponsored by the Hon. Brinsley Le Poer Trench of CONTACT. Air Marshall Sir Victor Goddard delivered a lecture covering UFO aspects and his personal experiences, but his remarks on the UK Government's UFO Policy were not encouraging, suggesting no defense responsibility due to no hostile acts by UFOs. He also emphasized no 'Defense Silence Policy' exists, though the author expresses doubt.

Sir Victor recounted a personal experience of 'aerial crystal gazing' that predicted a future event, which later became a reality.

UFO Conventions and Seminars in the UK

Preparations for the first National Space and UFO Convention in Great Britain, sponsored by Michael Parry and his Interplanetary Space Travel Research Group, were underway at Woburn Abbey. A Seminar on UFOs was also planned as part of the Chiddingstone Cultural Festival, with Mr. Tim Good scheduled to speak on 'UFOs and Non-Violence'. Carol Halford-Watkins was invited to fill in for Mr. Good but was unable to due to her departure from England.

She did, however, address two UFO meetings in England: one sponsored by the Cosmic Research Group of Bournemouth and another arranged by Antoni Szachowski and Nigel Stephenson at Caxton Hall, London.

Key UFO Personalities and Organizations in the UK

The issue profiles several individuals and organizations involved in UFO research in the UK:

• Antoni Szachowski: Founder-Chairman of the Anglo-Polish UFO Research Group and Global Co-ordinator for the United Nations Petition Project. His major project is a worldwide petition to establish a Global UFO Research Centre within UNESCO.
• Nigel Stephenson: Director of the National UFO Research Organization (NUFORA). NUFORA studies and presents UFO evidence, aiming for respect from intelligent people worldwide. He cites a recent report from Mr. Robin Peck of Docking, Norfolk, about a pale blue, inverted mushroom-shaped object with a golden aura that caused his watch's luminosity to decrease and its timekeeping to become erratic.
• Hon. Brinsley Le Poer Trench: UFO Author and International Chairman for CONTACT. CONTACT is described as a worldwide, non-profit-making educational movement devoted to UFO research and promoting Universal Friendship and Truth.
• Francis E. Hurley: Hon. Secretary of the Cosmic Research Group, Bournemouth. This group approaches UFO phenomena from a metaphysical viewpoint and maintains a library of UFO books and periodicals.
• Lionel Beer: Editor of 'Spacelink' and Vice-Chairman of the BUFORA Executive Committee. 'Spacelink' is described as a professionally-produced magazine with interesting articles and illustrations.
• Ronald Caswell: Director, IGAP-Great Britain. He was co-Editor with Major Hans Petersen of the magazine 'UFO Contact', which specialized in Open Letters to world leaders. The magazine, which ran for two years, featured scientific research and promoted the Philosophy of George Adamski.
• Michael Parry: President of the Interplanetary Space Travel Research Group (U.K.) and Editor of 'Interplanetary News'. He organized the National Space and UFO Convention and worked to improve the group's publication.
• Jimmy Goddard: Member of the Editorial Board of 'Awareness' and Editor of 'Link-Up'. He is described as a sincere, dedicated worker for the UFO Cause, believing in communication with space people and aiming to unify UFO groups.

Notable Incidents and Reports

• Mr. Robin Peck's sighting: An electronics engineer reported his headlights dimming and electrical circuit cutting out while driving home. He then saw a pale blue object, about 150' in diameter, shaped like an inverted mushroom with a golden aura. His watch's luminosity increased, then decreased, and its timekeeping became erratic after the sighting.
• June 'flap' in the UK: This period saw a significant increase in unexplainable UFO reports, suggesting closer approaches by UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the dedication of individuals to UFO research, the importance of communication and co-operation within the UFO community, and the presentation of evidence and personal accounts of sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of support for serious UFO investigation and a belief in the reality of the phenomena, while also acknowledging the challenges and skepticism faced by researchers. There is a clear emphasis on promoting UFO awareness and fostering a global understanding of the subject.

This issue of "Topside" (Issue 20) focuses on UFOs and related topics, featuring news from various UFO groups and an interview with a government official involved in UFO investigations.

"Link-Up" Newsletter

The issue introduces a new newsletter called "Link-Up," founded by Jimmy Goddard, with the primary goal of unifying UFO groups. The editorial emphasizes that "Link-Up" aims to foster cooperation and a free exchange of information and ideas among different UFO organizations without forcing them to conform to a single approach or lose their independence. It encourages groups to share their publications, opinions, ideas, and sighting information to contribute to this cooperative effort. The newsletter also promotes the unification of UFO and New Age groups.

An Evening with Dr. Peter M. Millman

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to an account of a discussion with Dr. Peter M. Millman, Head of the Upper Atmosphere Research Section at Canada's National Research Council, who is responsible for official UFO investigations for the Canadian Government. Dr. Millman shared his insights on various aspects of UFO phenomena.

Condon Report Discussion

Dr. Millman stated that while he had not fully studied the Condon Report, he expressed disagreement with some of its aspects based on his initial review.

Astronomical Aspects and Perceptual Problems

He highlighted the 1913 meteor display over North America, which lasted over two minutes, as a notable example of how such events could be classified as UFOs. Dr. Millman also acknowledged the role of perceptual problems in sightings, noting that even astronomers are susceptible to the same human errors as others.

Extra-terrestrial Intelligence

Regarding the possibility of extra-terrestrial intelligence (ETI), Dr. Millman expressed a high probability for the existence of extra-terrestrial life and intelligence. However, he stated that there is currently little to no evidence to support the claim that ETI has visited Earth.

Future of UFO Research

Dr. Millman believes that UFO studies should continue and, in light of the need for economy in public spending, suggested that any available scientific data could be gathered as a byproduct of meteoritic and atmospheric research. He implied that any significant UFO findings ("paydirt") should emerge from such broader scientific endeavors.

Ottawa's "Chunk of Metal"

In response to a question, Dr. Millman agreed to attempt to arrange for an analysis of Ottawa's famous "Chunk of Metal" in a government laboratory. Samples have been provided to him, and the group plans to follow this matter closely.

The article concludes by expressing gratitude to Dr. Millman for dedicating his time to the discussion with the laymen's group.

"The Life of Nikola Tesla" - Part 8

The editor apologizes for the delay in publishing Part 8 of "The Life of Nikola Tesla" due to absence from Canada and the volume of material in the current issue. Readers are assured that a longer chapter will appear in the next issue. The process of transcribing and editing Arthur Matthews' words for this series is described as a long and time-consuming effort.

Book Notes

• "SCIENCE, THE PUBLIC AND THE UFO" by Arthur Bray: Due to increased postal rates in Canada, the book is now priced at $6.00 (hardcover) and $3.00 (paperback). Copies can be obtained from BRAY BOOK SERVICE in Ottawa.
• "THE NEW SCIENCE" by Wilbert B. Smith: This book, which describes a "New Science" encompassing 12 dimensions communicated by space contacts, is now available for $2.50 postage paid from Mr. W. James Smith in Richmond, Ontario.

Advertisements

The magazine includes a section for advertisements, offered free to subscribers and exchangees, with the disclaimer that "Topside" does not necessarily endorse the content.

• SKYLOOK: A monthly publication offering Ufology news and views. Subscription is $3.00 per year, with sample copies at 25¢. Editor: Mrs. Norma E. Short, Stover, Mo., U.S.A.
• GALAXY RESEARCH: Offers three beautifully illustrated, 12" x 16" color reproductions of classic UFO sightings for $2.00. Located in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Other Publications and Organizations

• André Bedard of the Quebec UFO journal "AFFA" is seeking UFO sighting reports for publication.
• Mark Herbstritt offers UFO photos, books, magazines, and subscriptions related to UFO topics.
• E.P.I.C. (Extraordinary Phenomena Investigating Committee) is an organization that investigates UFO activity with open-mindedness. They conduct a weekly radio program "UFO–Skywatch" and publish a monthly magazine "UFO SKYWATCH." Membership is $3 per year.

Pearls of Wisdom from the Past

This section features quotes on various philosophical and spiritual themes:

• On Love: A quote attributed to Meister Eckhart (1260-1329 A.D.) about loving oneself and all others equally.
• On Life: A quote attributed to Wm. Walker Atkinson, discussing the Cosmic Plan, the Law of Ultimate Justice, and the interconnectedness of all things.
• On Personal Involvement: A quote from John Donne (1573-1631 A.D.) emphasizing that no man is an island and that every death diminishes humanity.
• On Truth: A quote from the 1st and 2nd Books of Esdras in the Apocrypha, stating the enduring power and triumph of Truth.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO phenomena, the organization and unification of UFO research groups, the scientific investigation of UFOs, and philosophical reflections on life, love, and truth. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry into UFOs, advocating for cooperation among researchers, and encouraging a broader scientific approach to understanding these phenomena, while also acknowledging the limitations of current evidence regarding extra-terrestrial visitation. There is a clear emphasis on the importance of information sharing and public access to data related to UFO investigations.