UFO Magazine - vol 4 number 6

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO MAGAZINE
Issue: Volume 4 Number 6
Date: Summer 1967
Publisher: UFO Magazine Publications
Price: 50¢

This issue of UFO Magazine, dated Summer 1967, focuses on historical UFO phenomena and events, with a prominent feature on the "Lubbock Lights" and a question about "SAUCERS CRASH IN TEXAS TWENTY YEARS AGO?" The cover displays two photographic sequences of the Lubbock Lights, taken on August 31, 1951.

Editorial

The editorial section, written by Editors Rick R. Hilberg and Janie L. Ransom, reflects on the recent UFO Congress held in New York, which was organized by James W. Moseley of SAUCER NEWS. Unlike previous years where Hilberg was a key organizer, this year he attended as a delegate. The New York Congress reportedly drew an estimated six thousand attendees to its open sessions, a figure claimed to be higher than any previous UFO convention in the country. Speakers included John Keel and a guest brought by Long John Nebel. The editorial notes that the "closed sessions" were less successful than in previous years, with the New York group showing less interest in them. A committee, including Hilberg, has been formed to ensure the "delegates only" sessions receive more importance in the future.

The editorial also includes a clipping from the New York Daily News by William Rice, which describes the "circus-like atmosphere" of the '67 Congress. The article highlights that the Saucer and Unexplained Celestial Events Research Society (Saucers) was publicizing the event, which was essentially a three-day convention organized by their magazine, described as a "profit-seeking organization." The cost to attend lectures was $2. The press conference included a waiter named Joe Landman, who claimed to have seen a UFO 15 years prior, and Howard Menger, who claimed to have visited Venus. The article humorously notes the departure of Joe Landman after Louis Abolafia, a "consultant" and "Love Candidate for the Presidency of the United States," was mentioned.

A Look Back

Written by Associate Editor Karl Gawell, this section explores the historical awareness of "unnatural objects" from early human history. It references legends like the "Book of Dyzan" from India, which describes a civilization that used a "huge shining metal vessel" and a "great shining lance" that caused destruction. Another ancient account discussed is from the prophet Ezekiel, describing "living creatures" and "wheels" with multiple faces and wings, interpreted as early sightings attributed to the spiritual or divine.

Gawell notes that many early sightings are vague, but others from the nineteenth century are well-documented. He recounts a letter published in "Knowledge" on December 28, 1883, detailing a sighting of "enormous luminous wheels" on the surface of the sea in the Persian Gulf in May 1880. These wheels, estimated to be 500-600 yards in diameter, were seen whirling around the British India Company's steamer Panta. The phenomenon was also observed by Captain Avern and Mr. Manning, third officer.

The section also mentions Sir David Brewster's 1845-51 report of finding a nail embedded in a rock from Kingoodie Quarry in Northern Britain, dating back to the Paleocene Epoch (60 million years ago). The author suggests that these accounts of unnatural phenomena, from cattle being lifted by alien spacecraft to ancient legends, support the idea that Earth has been visited by advanced alien civilizations.

1947 SAUCER LANDING IN TEXAS ??????

This section details a report from the Bryan (Texas) Daily Eagle on July 8, 1947, concerning the "mysterious case of the flying disks." "Evidence" presented to a skeptical Texas jury included the "remains" of two disks. One disk was reportedly found by Norman Hargrave, a jeweler, floating near the beach at Trinity Bay near Houston. Hargrave initially described the object in detail, including an inscribed message indicating military significance, but later claimed it was a "joke." However, the Houston Chronicle conducted an investigation and found "mysterious facts" that lent credence to the tale. The inscribed message read: "Military secret of the United States of America, Army Air Forces M4339658. Anyone damaging or revealing description or whereabouts of this missle subject to prosecution by the U.S. Government. Call collect at once, LD 446, Army Air Forces Depot, Spokane, Wash."

The Chronicle telephoned Spokane, but the commanding officer would neither confirm nor deny the existence of the missile. A second flying disk was reported found by Bob Scott, a farmer near Hillsboro, Texas, who initially kept it secret until Sunday. Local officials investigated the field where the disk reportedly fell. The article notes that over 50 Texans reported seeing flying saucers in the preceding ten days and encourages readers to investigate further.

Twenty Years of Saucers: A Look Through the Camera

• This page features several images related to UFO sightings:
• Kenneth Arnold: Pictured with a diagram, identified as the person who "spotted them" (referring to the Arnold sighting).
• Captain Mantell: Pictured, noted as having "died chasing one in 1948."
• Pilot E.J. Smith: Pictured with a woman, described as "describes what he saw."
• A small image of a disc-shaped UFO with a question mark below it.

Texas landings continued

This continuation from page 6 reiterates the report from the Bryan (Texas) Daily Eagle about the flying disks. It mentions the Chronicle's attempt to confirm the missile's existence with Spokane, which was met with a non-committal response. The report of the second disk found near Hillsboro is also repeated. The section concludes by stating that over 50 Texans had reported seeing mysterious objects in the last ten days and urges readers to conduct their own investigations.

Around and About the Saucer World

Written by Rick Hilberg, this column begins with the twentieth anniversary of the Arnold sighting on June 24. Hilberg recounts receiving news of the death of Frank Edwards, a prominent UFO researcher, the previous evening. He expresses the shock and grief felt by the UFO community, likening Edwards' passing to a part of himself dying. Hilberg quotes Gray Barker, who stated that "Frank would not want us to stop the search for truth-not one second." The column also informs readers that UFO MAGAZINE is now back on a quarterly printed schedule due to positive reader response and expresses hope for longer and higher quality future issues.

Hilberg concludes by inviting serious saucer researchers to a gathering in Cleveland in July to formulate concrete plans for improving the quality and scope of UFO investigation in the Midwest.

Publication Information

UFO MAGAZINE is published quarterly by UFO Magazine Publications, P.O. Box 2708, Cleveland, Ohio 44111. The subscription cost is $2.00 yearly in the U.S. and Canada, and $3.00 elsewhere. The magazine also invites manuscripts for publication and pays $5.00 for accepted articles. The editors are Rick R. Hilberg and Janie L. Ransom, with Edward Biebel and Karl Gawell as Associate Editors. The magazine is printed in the U.S.A.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the historical investigation of UFO phenomena, from ancient legends to modern sightings. There is a strong emphasis on documenting and analyzing past events, such as the Lubbock Lights and the 1947 Texas incidents. The editorial stance is one of continued pursuit of truth in UFO research, acknowledging the passing of key figures like Frank Edwards while urging the community to press forward. The magazine also promotes active participation and collaboration among researchers, as evidenced by the planned gathering in Cleveland. The publication positions itself as a platform for sharing information, historical accounts, and encouraging further investigation into the "saucer mystery."