Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 7, No. 1, January-February 1961

This document is the January-February 1961 issue (Vol. 7, No. 1) of the Flying Saucer Review. It serves as a compilation of articles, sighting reports, and editorial commentary regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The issue features a variety of contributions, including an analysis of 'unidentified satellites' by Gordon W. Creighton, which discusses the history of space tracking and the potential for artificial satellites of non-terrestrial origin. Dr. B. E. Finch contributes a technical discussion on 'Silicon and Gravity,' exploring the potential for silicon-based materials to act as insulators against gravity fields. Aimé Michel provides an analysis of three photographs taken in Belgium in 1955, arguing for their authenticity. Dr. Rolf Weber writes on the reluctance of the scientific community to engage with the UFO topic, suggesting that professional pride and rigid adherence to established paradigms hinder objective investigation. Ivan Brandt examines the 'Golden Mean' in the context of UFO reports, specifically addressing controversies surrounding George Adamski's photographs. J. A. Dunkin Wedd proposes a 'Diffusionist Theory' regarding space travel and the potential for extraterrestrial colonization. Horacio Gonzalez Ganteaume reports on UFO activity over Caracas, Venezuela. Lou Zinsstag presents a report on a short-wave radio enthusiast who allegedly recorded a Russian space pilot in distress. The issue also includes a 'World Round-up' section detailing various sightings in England, Scotland, South Africa, Puerto Rico, the U.S.A., Jamaica, and Australia. A report on the Wiesbaden Saucer Conference is included, noting the attendance of Dr. Hermann Oberth. The magazine concludes with a 'Mail Bag' section featuring correspondence from readers on topics such as the nature of 'space intelligences' and various sighting accounts. The publication maintains a consistent theme of advocating for serious, open-minded investigation into UFO phenomena, often challenging official government silence and mainstream scientific skepticism.