Weltraumbote - No 30-31 - 1958

Magazine Overview

The "WELTRAUMBOTE" (Nr. 30/31, Mai/Juni 1958) is an independent magazine dedicated to disseminating information about unidentified flying objects (UFOs), combating atomic energy, and preparing for a new spiritual era. It is published bi-monthly and edited by J. Heinrich Ragaz in Zurich, Switzerland. The cover price is Fr. 1.60 in Switzerland and Austria, Ö. Sch. 10.- in Austria, and DM 1.60 in Germany.

Key Articles and Reports

Flying Disk Over Trinidad

This issue features a report on an incident that occurred on January 16, 1958, during an excursion of the Brazilian Navy's school ship "Almirante Saldanha." Professional photographer Almiro Baraúna managed to capture five photographs of a "flying disk" that repeatedly crossed the island of Trinidad and performed several aerial maneuvers. Calculations suggested its speed was between 20,000 and 40,000 km/h. The object was visible for about 30 seconds to all officers and crew. The film was developed on board, and the Navy acknowledged the authenticity of the photos. However, the Navy remained silent on the matter, with the article suggesting they know the objects are not of earthly origin due to their speed and maneuverability, and that they cannot confirm their origin or intentions.

Flieger als Zeugen (Pilots as Witnesses)

This section presents accounts from individuals who claim to have witnessed UFOs. The first testimony is from Robert Visarius, a former Luftwaffe officer who was injured in the war. He recounts an incident in 1943 near Kassel, Germany, while operating a radar device (FuMG). He detected an object approximately 38 km away that initially hovered and then moved at extreme speed. He estimated its altitude to be around 18,000 meters, ruling out conventional aircraft or weather balloons. His observation was dismissed by his superiors as fantasy.

Visarius further elaborates on his experience in a letter dated September 1, 1957. He explains the German radar system used at the time and how his device was integrated with searchlights and other systems. He describes a later observation on a moonless night in October 1943, where he spotted a silvery object in the sky. His radar detected it at a distance of about 40 km, but the elevation angle suggested an altitude of over 20 km. He attempted to alert other units, but the object moved away with incredible speed. He notes that his commander believed him, but the explanation of a weather balloon did not fit the object's speed. He also mentions being assigned a more significant task involving four FuMGs near Leipzig later.

Visarius also recounts an experience on August 31, 1954, at 9:15 PM, where he and his wife observed an orange, luminous object descend from the sky like a shooting star. The object suddenly curved, changed its luminosity, and hovered. He described it as having a downward-pointing flame-like light and observed it for nearly two minutes through an 8x magnifying night glass, noting its screen-like shape and diffuse bluish light that turned into a bright red glow as it ascended with uncanny speed, leaving a peculiar light trail.

Emanuel von Cihlar: Mein zweites Erlebnis mit dem ausserirdischen Wesen (My Second Encounter with the Extraterrestrial Being)

This article by Emanuel von Cihlar details an experience on June 5, 1955, near the "Hochwechsel" mountain massif in Austria. He describes being in a secluded, natural setting when he encountered a transparent, soap-like object. Upon touching it, he felt a strange sensation and heard a voice within him, which he interpreted as a message from an extraterrestrial being. The message conveyed that they were friends of humanity, concerned about human wars and destruction, and had observed Earth. They stated that if the danger of destruction increased, they had made preparations to intervene without endangering human or animal life. The being explained that their purpose was to bring joy, happiness, and well-being to the entire race, and that they found their duty fulfilling. The message also expressed dismay at human conflict and the misuse of discoveries for war. The being concluded by urging Visarius to trust them and stating that they were friends who would continue to come.

Der Fall Lebœuf (The Lebœuf Case)

This section reports on an incident that occurred on September 28, 1954, in Chabeuil, France. Frau Lucette Lebœuf-Salin was visiting her grandfather when her dog, Dolly, became agitated near a cornfield. She then saw a figure standing motionless, which she initially mistook for a scarecrow. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was a human-like being, about 1.10 meters tall, encased in a transparent suit resembling a diver's suit. The being's face was described as "almost human," with calm, intelligent, and expressive eyes. Its head was covered with a dark mass, and its arms were not visible. The witness was captivated by the being's eyes. The entity then began to hop towards her.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The "Weltraumbote" consistently promotes the idea of extraterrestrial visitation and intelligence. The magazine appears to be a platform for sharing personal testimonies, photographic evidence, and radar data related to UFO sightings. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of investigating and publicizing these phenomena, often framing them as evidence of non-human intelligence with advanced technology. There is a strong undercurrent of concern about humanity's destructive tendencies, particularly regarding warfare and atomic energy, contrasting it with a perceived more harmonious approach from extraterrestrial visitors. The magazine aims to inform the public and foster a greater understanding of these unexplained events, positioning itself as a source of truth against what it implies is widespread skepticism or suppression of information.

This issue of UFO Nachrichten, dated February 1958 and published by Flying Saucer Review, presents a compilation of global UFO sightings and related phenomena. The cover story, "Sie fingen einen Raummenschen!" (They caught a space man!), highlights a historical account from the 13th century, suggesting an early encounter with an extraterrestrial being.

Historical Account: The Captured 'Space Man'

The article "Sie fingen einen Raummenschen!" delves into a historical event allegedly occurring in the commune of Cloena during the 13th century. Based on a manuscript titled "Speculum Regale" (King's Mirror), it describes how a 'space man' was apprehended. According to the text, an anchor was thrown from a hovering 'ship' in the sky, and a man descended to free it. He was captured by the townspeople but released by the bishop, who warned of dire consequences. The ship then departed.

Chabeuil, France Sighting

A significant report details an encounter experienced by Mme. Lebœuf near Chabeuil, France. She describes a saucer-shaped machine, approximately 4 meters in diameter, landing in a cornfield. The craft was dark, dirty grey, and matt. After landing, it rose slowly and horizontally, then tilted to a vertical position before disappearing with a high-pitched whistle. Mme. Lebœuf was found in a bush, traumatized and unable to speak. Investigations at the landing site revealed bent corn stalks, scraped acacia trees, a flattened hawthorn hedge, and a 3-meter impression on the ground with a 15 cm hole.

International UFO Reports

The magazine features a wide array of UFO sightings from various countries:

• Austria: Franz Mayerhofer and his sister Berta observed a silent, disc-shaped object over Mondsee.
• Poland: Reports include a bright, round 'saucer' near Krakow and sightings near Poznan.
• Kuwait: George and Betty Diamond witnessed a bright, mushroom-shaped object.
• United Kingdom: Multiple sightings are reported, including a 'red fireball' over Brecon Beacons, a 'delta-shaped' object near Cowbridge, and a 'bluish-white front with an orange flame sword' on the Isle of Man. A truck driver and crew also observed a green-glowing UFO.
• South Africa: Thirty residents of Coalbrook observed a UFO for two hours.
• Canada: Jack Stephenson reported a landing incident near Galt, Ontario, involving a round object with a dome, leaving behind burnt ground and broken branches.
• United States: Sightings include a UFO near Gaydon, England (reported by an Air Force officer), and a farmer in Virginia encountering a 'long grey flying apparatus'.
• Japan: Numerous reports from cities like Choshi, Ichinoseki, Kumamoto, Yokohama, and Osaka describe various objects, including 'flying saucers', 'spindles', and 'fiery-red objects', some accompanied by metallic debris or unusual phenomena.

Physical Traces and Characteristics

Several reports detail physical evidence left at landing sites, such as flattened vegetation, ground impressions, and even metallic debris. The objects are described with diverse shapes (saucer, spindle, cigar, anchor, bell, roll) and colors (grey, green, red, orange, blue, white). Some accounts mention unusual sounds, electromagnetic interference, and rapid, silent movements.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently highlights witness testimonies, physical evidence, and the international nature of UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of these events, presenting them as significant occurrences worthy of public attention. The recurring theme is the presence of unidentified aerial objects exhibiting advanced technology and sometimes interacting with the environment or witnesses in ways that defy conventional explanation. The magazine aims to inform its readers about the latest developments and reports in the field of UFO research.

This issue of "«Untertassen» und Fatima" (Flying Saucers and Fatima) from 1958, published by Rascher-Verlag in Switzerland, explores the intriguing parallels between the Marian apparitions at Fatima and contemporary UFO sightings. The magazine delves into the possibility that these phenomena might be related, suggesting that UFOs could be vehicles used by angelic or highly evolved beings.

Fatima and UFOs

The issue begins with a review of Fred Stone's article in "Australian Saucer Review," which examines the Fatima apparitions of 1916/17. Stone concludes that the message of Fatima contains a warning about an impending tragedy and offers a path to salvation through turning to God. The magazine highlights the beautiful narrative of the "Angel of Peace" appearing to children in 1916, describing a magnificent white cloud of human form and a youth of otherworldly beauty. This angelic visitation is compared to the characteristics of "flying saucers," noting similarities in the light, the voice, and the atmospheric changes.

Further details from the Fatima events of September 13, 1917, are presented, where the sun's light dimmed significantly, and a priest described a spherical light phenomenon. The article posits that these UFOs might be utilized by angels, not as a demotion of angels, but as a means for highly evolved beings to interact with humanity without causing undue fear. It speculates that various levels of the celestial hierarchy, including angels and advanced space beings, might have been involved.

UFO Investigations and Witness Accounts

Albert Chop, former head of the US Air Force's press service and involved with Project Bluebook, is quoted stating his long-held conviction that "flying saucers" are interplanetary and that Earth is being observed by extraterrestrial beings. His view is presented as significant due to his access to classified information.

The magazine also discusses the work of the private commission CICOANI in Brazil, which published a summary of Brazilian UFO sightings from 1957. Major Keyhoe of NICAP is mentioned for his efforts to work with a Senate committee to reveal information about UFOs, believing that eyewitness testimony could prove their reality.

George Adamski's experience is recounted, where he received a letter from the State Department's Cultural Exchange Committee, seemingly confirming UFO evidence. However, it is later revealed that neither the committee nor the signatory, R. E. Straith, existed, suggesting a deliberate attempt to ensnare Adamski into publicizing the letter.

Reinhold Schmidt, a contactee, shares his experience of being subjected to psychiatric evaluation after reporting unusual events. Despite passing all tests, he was institutionalized, only to be released later. The article notes that the Air Force showed significant interest in his story, contradicting the initial psychiatric dismissal.

Scientific and Societal Perspectives

Senator Barry Goldwater expresses his strong interest in UFOs, drawing from his extensive experience in the Air Force. Several other senators and representatives are also noted to have privately acknowledged the importance of these phenomena.

Frank H. Bartholomew of United Press describes the "Fail Safe" system of the US Strategic Air Command, which includes protocols for recalling nuclear-armed aircraft in case of false alarms, such as those caused by meteors or unidentified objects. The article highlights that such recalls have occurred multiple times.

Reports from various newspapers suggest that 1958 might bring significant progress in UFO investigations and potential contact with "planetarians." The article mentions astronomers in Toulouse observing an object at high altitude.

Atomic Energy and its Implications

The issue touches upon the dangers of atomic energy, citing a report by US Congressman Chester E. Holifield, who warns about the growing problem of radioactive fallout. The report emphasizes that the creation of radioactivity is the same whether from a bomb or a power plant, and it is uncontrollable.

It is mentioned that one of the two airmen who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima was convicted for a criminal act, while the other lives in a monastery, tormented by guilt. Einstein is quoted as calling the atomic bomb a "mistake of science."

Atmospheric Disturbances and the Concept of Magic

The sinking of the sailing ship "Pamir" is attributed partly to excessive sail area during a storm, but also to an unprecedented and abnormal hurricane. A sailor is mentioned to have secretly predicted the storm two hours in advance.

The magazine discusses the concept of magic, contrasting its common equation with superstition. Professor A. Köberle is presented as an exception, advocating for a broader understanding of magic as a connection to all of creation. The article suggests that modern humans, having become detached from nature through a technical worldview, are now rediscovering these deeper, holistic perspectives.

Esoteric and Spiritual Insights

The issue includes an esoteric writing that describes the potential for humans to witness the ethereal realms and the power of thoughts and feelings. It also mentions the discovery of a new lizard species in Borneo with a third eye, capable of sensing approaching beings.

Drawing from scientific research, the article discusses the possibility that humans once possessed a "pineal eye" (third eye), with the pineal gland being its remnant. It suggests that nature adapts organs based on new living conditions and that unused organs atrophy.

Saint Joseph of Copertino, known for his levitation abilities, is mentioned as a potential patron saint for space travelers.

Michael Faraday's method of solving complex problems by letting them sink into his subconscious is highlighted, emphasizing the vastness of the subconscious mind and its connection to ancestral memory and supernatural forces.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently explores the intersection of the unexplained, the spiritual, and the scientific. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, seeking to connect seemingly disparate phenomena like religious apparitions and UFO sightings. There is a clear interest in challenging conventional explanations and exploring alternative interpretations of reality, including the potential for extraterrestrial intelligence and the re-emergence of spiritual or 'magical' perspectives in a technologically advanced world. The magazine encourages readers to consider these possibilities without dismissing them outright, viewing indifference and mockery as mere reactions to being confronted with the unknown.

This issue of WELTRAUMBOTE (likely a publication focused on UFOs and related phenomena) from an unspecified date in 1958, identified by issue number 29 and volume 12/13, presents a critical examination of UFOs, psychological interpretations, and spiritual perspectives. The cover prominently features a list of "WICHTIGSTE DEUTSCHE UFO-LITERATUR" (Most Important German UFO Literature), indicating a focus on resources available to German-speaking readers.

Analysis of UFO Phenomena and Psychological Interpretations

The issue begins with a critique of Carl Gustav Jung's psychological approach to UFOs. The author expresses skepticism towards Jung's conclusion that UFOs are not "photogenic" and argues that Jung dismisses empirical evidence, such as radar sightings, photographs, and eyewitness accounts, in favor of interpreting UFOs as a "myth, visionary face, legend, rumor, or collective vision." The text highlights Jung's reliance on his patients' dreams and other neurological patients' accounts of round shapes and UFOs as the primary basis for his theory, which the author finds unconvincing.

Several UFO sightings are recounted to counter Jung's purely psychological interpretation. One case involves a pilot and 44 passengers who witnessed a fiery, greenish-white, luminous, round object on a flight to Puerto Rico in 1954. Another incident describes a near-collision with a UFO that resulted in injuries to passengers. A friend's experience in Guatemala, where he observed a UFO for an hour in broad daylight, is also mentioned, emphasizing the awe-inspiring nature of the phenomenon that prevented him from taking a photograph.

The article argues that UFO behavior is not consistent with known physical laws, describing movements as erratic, non-linear, and characterized by rapid accelerations and changes in direction that would be impossible for earthly beings to withstand. It suggests that UFOs exhibit characteristics that indicate willfulness and psychological motivation, possibly even aggression or defense.

Spiritual and Existential Perspectives

The issue also explores spiritual and existential dimensions related to UFOs and humanity's future. It introduces the concept of a "synchronistic phenomenon," suggesting that the increased visibility of UFOs coincides with humanity's growing anxieties and fantasies about space travel and existential threats. The text posits that UFOs might be real, physical manifestations of unknown entities from space, whose presence is becoming more apparent as human consciousness turns towards the heavens.

In contrast to Jung's psychological focus, the article presents a spiritual viewpoint, referencing Orfeo Angelucci, whose mystical experiences with UFOs are contrasted with Jung's dismissal. The author quotes Ramakrischna and Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of childlike simplicity and love as pathways to divine enlightenment and the overcoming of ego-driven intellect.

Book Reviews and Literature

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to reviewing and listing important German UFO literature. A review of Albert Svensson's book "Die Schicksalsstunde. Ist die Weltkatastrophe noch abwendbar?" (The Hour of Destiny. Is the World Catastrophe Still Avertable?) is featured. This book, compiled from the thoughts of scientists and philosophers, warns of impending catastrophes if humanity's intellectual development is not accompanied by spiritual growth. It calls for a new way of life, increased ethical and religious activity, and the overcoming of violence and selfishness.

The issue also lists numerous UFO-related books available for purchase, including works by Donald E. Keyhoe, Leslie/Adamski, Daniel Fry, Dr. Wilhelm Martin, Dr. Gilbert Holloway, Edgar Sievers, Carl A. Anderson, Hermann Grettler, Hermann Grettler, and Ashtar. Information is provided on their content, publishers, prices, and availability.

Events and Announcements

Announcements for UFO study groups in Zurich and Basel are included, detailing their meeting schedules and locations. A lecture by Prof. Georg Neidhart in Munich is also advertised. The "6. Weltkongress der Universellen Wahrheit" (6th World Congress of Universal Truth), an international esoteric conference in Berlin, is announced, along with participation fees and contact information.

Other Content

An advertisement for Otto Harzemoser's mineral blood and nerve salt, now distributed by Dr. med. Sonderer & Co., is present. A "STELLENGESUCH" (Job Wanted) section seeks employment for a young man near Zurich who has lost his job and wishes to avoid working for the war industry, offering skills in heliography and willingness to undertake various tasks.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the critical examination of UFO phenomena, the debate between psychological and empirical interpretations, the spiritual and existential implications of UFOs, and the promotion of specific German UFO literature and related events. The editorial stance appears to favor empirical evidence and spiritual insights over purely psychological explanations, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding UFOs and humanity's place in the cosmos. There is a strong emphasis on the need for spiritual development to avert potential catastrophes and achieve a higher state of consciousness.