UFO Magazine - vol 2 number 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO MAGAZINE Combined with Saucer Album
Issue: Volume 2 Number 2
Date: Winter 1964-65

This issue of UFO Magazine, published quarterly by UFO Magazine Publications, with Rick Hilberg as editor and publisher, focuses on the burgeoning field of UFOlogy and upcoming events. The cover prominently features an illustration of a flying saucer and highlights the "Oradell, New Jersey UFO of 1962" and "THE CONGRESS CONCEPT" by Allen Greenfield.

From the Editor

The editorial section looks ahead to 1965, anticipating potential UFO 'flaps' and Congressional investigations. The editor expresses pride in sponsoring the "Congress of Scientific UFOlogists," emphasizing its role as a gathering for serious investigators, free from "crackpot elements." Information for the Congress is provided: Congress 1965, 3403 West 119th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44111. The editor also recommends two other publications: "The UFO SIGHTER," edited by Allen Greenfield, described as a quarterly publication with unusual features on saucers and the unknown (subscription: $1 for a year, address: 2875 Sequoyah Drive N.W., Atlanta 5, Georgia), and "CONTROVERSIAL PHENOMENA BULLETIN," published by Armand Laprade and Joe Ferriere, featuring offbeat articles on UFOs and monsters (subscription: $2 for a year, address: 48 Great Brook Valley Avenue, Worcester 5, Massachusetts). Fletcher King of West Hollywood, Florida, is awarded a free year's subscription for submitting articles and clippings.

Letters

J. Goddard from Middlesex, England, writes about Allen Greenfield's article on UFOs and earthquakes, expressing interest in the connection between 'leys' (ancient monument alignments) and 'orthoteny,' citing the Great Isosceles Triangle of England as evidence. The magazine office offers copies of issue #235 containing Greenfield's article for 25¢.

An advertisement for "INTERPLANETARY NEWS SERVICE" by the International Flying Saucer Organization is included, describing their new publication as exciting and offering a broad view of the UFO enigma. Membership is $2, including a membership card and a six-issue subscription. Mail should be sent to Timothy Green Beckley, 3 Courtland Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Fletcher King from West Hollywood, Florida, reports seeing two UFOs west of Miramar on the night of August 1st. He describes them as different from previously seen craft, noting red and green lights. The objects were observed over Pembroke Pines West and Hallandale Blvd. until 11:40 PM.

Articles Needed

An announcement states that the current issue is shorter than anticipated due to a lack of material. The magazine emphasizes that only one in five submitted articles are published and encourages readers to submit their work, offering five dollars for the best article in the next issue.

"THE CONGRESS CONCEPT" by Allen Greenfield

Allen Greenfield details his vision for a serious UFOlogist convention, free from "crackpot elements." He recounts the planning and organization of the first "Congress of Scientific UFOlogists," held in Cleveland, Ohio, in June 1964. Greenfield discusses the initial skepticism and apathy he faced when proposing the idea, but notes support from Rick Hilberg and the Cleveland UFOlogy Project. He explains the choice of Cleveland as the location, citing it as the most active center of serious UFOlogy in the country with fair media coverage. The article details efforts to generate interest, including a nationwide conference call and advertising in UFO periodicals. The board meeting for the American UFO Committee in Chicago in February 1964 is mentioned, where the Congress date was moved to June to attract attendees from the East. Greenfield addresses the challenge of avoiding commercialism and "fringe" elements while keeping the event interesting. He describes the success of the main session, with the hall filled and many standing, despite minor issues with air conditioning and microphones. The article notes that concessions selling UFO magazines and photos were the only commercial venture. Plans for a bigger Congress in 1965 are mentioned, with Cleveland again being considered the "capital" of the UFO world. Greenfield reiterates his belief in the importance of such gatherings for exchanging ideas, improving press coverage, increasing public interest, and boosting morale within the UFOlogy community.

"The Comella Touch" by Allen Greenfield

In this piece, Allen Greenfield expresses reservations about the writings of Tom Comella (also referred to as Peter Kor). Greenfield finds Comella's abstract ideas and high-sounding phrases to be intellectually stimulating but ultimately lacking substance or practical value for UFOlogy. He criticizes Comella's apparent focus on "non-physical" explanations for UFOs, questioning the usefulness of such discussions. Greenfield suggests that Comella's views are either poorly communicated or inherently vague, leading to a lack of "discussion value." He concludes with a dismissive "Ho-humm," indicating a lack of enthusiasm for Comella's contributions to the field.

DON'T MISS: "Saucers, Space & Science" 1965 YEARBOOK

This section advertises the "Saucers, Space & Science" 1965 YEARBOOK, featuring stories from the first 10 out-of-print issues. It highlights articles on a saucer landing in Galt, Ontario, a Canadian doctor's death ray, saucer kidnappings, and the opinions of George H. Williamson, Wilbert B. Smith, and Wm.C. Lamb. It also promises previously unpublished photographs. The yearbook can be obtained for 75¢ by sending payment to Gene Duplantier, 17 Shetland St., Willowdale, Ontario, Canada.

SAUCER ALBUM: A collection of saucers as seen by the press.

This section presents several newspaper clippings about UFO sightings:

• Bright Object in Sky Spotted in E. Linn (Lebanon, Oregon): Five residents reported seeing an unidentified flying object that appeared as a bright star, moving slowly and bobbing. The sheriff's office investigated but found nothing unusual.
• Object Is Reported In Sky (Arkansas City, Kansas): A motorist reported a red ball in the sky that moved northerly and then disappeared. The police department discussed the sighting but had no official report.
• Silly Saucer (Springfield, Ohio): This article discusses the skepticism surrounding UFO sightings, using the example of Buddy Hubbard, an 18-year-old from Hamilton, who claimed to have seen a flying saucer. The article notes the Air Force's stance and the public's reluctance to take such claims seriously, despite efforts to investigate.
• Baltimore, Maryland Sighting: A half-moon shaped UFO with white lights and a green light was seen on November 10, 1961. The Pentagon stated it had no aircraft in the area.

UFO ANSWERS SOS SIGNAL IN CALIFORNIA!

Four residents of Pescadero, California, reported seeing a UFO on November 2, 1964. They signaled the object with a flashlight, and it reportedly descended, settled near trees, and then ascended at extreme speed. The witnesses described the object as a bright light, initially the size of a half-dollar, which later appeared as large as a football.

Advertisement

An advertisement for the American UFO Committee (AMUFO) is included, promoting its bi-monthly publication, the "UFO REVIEW." AMUFO is described as an active group in investigation and public information work and a sponsor of Congress '65. The membership fee is $2 yearly. Contact information for AMUFO is 2875 Sequoyah Drive N.W., Atlanta 5, Georgia. The magazine also provides its own address: UFO Magazine, 3403 West 119th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44111.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the organization and promotion of serious UFOlogy, exemplified by the "Congress Concept." There is a clear editorial stance favoring rigorous investigation and the exclusion of sensationalism or "crackpot" elements from the field. The magazine actively promotes other UFO publications and encourages reader participation through article submissions. The inclusion of various sighting reports, presented as news items from local press, suggests an effort to document and disseminate information about UFO phenomena. The tone is generally informative and advocacy-oriented, aiming to legitimize and advance the study of UFOs.