AERIAL PHENOMENA PERSPECTIVES

Magazine Overview

Title: AERIAL PHENOMENA PERSPECTIVES
Volume: One
Issue: Number Three
Publisher: Owlexandrian Multipublications
Date: June 1973 (issue date derived from event date)

This issue of Aerial Phenomena Perspectives, a journal from Owlexandrian Multipublications, focuses heavily on the proceedings of the Tenth National UFO Conference. The publication states it does not engage in exchanges but welcomes letters of comment and offers free copies of other publications.

Tenth National UFO Conference Held in Atlanta

The main article details the Tenth National UFO Conference, formerly known as the Congress of Scientific UFOlogists, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 21-24. The conference included national ufologists, members of the general public, and local science fiction fans.

Despite a smaller delegate turnout compared to previous years, the public session held at the Lenox Square Auditorium on Friday evening, June 22, 1973, was reportedly larger than recent conventions. This session featured nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman, preceded by a preliminary program. The preliminary program included James W. Moseley, chairman of the Permanent Organising Committee (POC), Eugene R. Steinberg, and Curt Sutherly of Caveat Emptor magazine. The audience for the public session was estimated to be over 300, with standing room only after seating was sold out.

Business Session and Key Decisions

The convention's business session occurred earlier on Friday. Attendees included James W. Moseley, Rick R. Hilberg, James Rule, Curt Sutherly, Allen Greenfield, Eugene Steinberg, and Geneva Steinberg. Gray Barker and Barbara Greenfield arrived later. Mr. Friedman also attended part of the session.

Several actions were taken during the business session:

1. Commendation for John J. Robinson: A vote unanimously commended John J. Robinson for his work on the fifth issue of the Journal of the National UFO Conference.
2. Contact with Dr. Saunders: Curt Sutherly was appointed to establish contact with Dr. Saunders regarding a project initiated the previous year.
3. Commendation Award for Allan J. Manak: A commendation award for past chairman Allan J. Manak was unanimously approved.
4. 1974 Convention Site: A bid for Philadelphia to host the 1974 convention was unanimously passed.
5. By-law Change (TITLE THREE, Section 12): This significant change stipulated that the Permanent Organising Committee would serve as the convention committee, responsible for selecting sites and conducting the annual National UFO Conference starting in 1975. The POC members could delegate day-to-day organizing tasks. This section repealed previous sections nine and ten for 1975.
6. POC Membership Change: Curt Sutherly was appointed to the POC, replacing Mr. Kevin McCray.
7. Debt Rescission: A vote was passed to rescind debts owed to previous conventions.
8. Semi-annual Meeting: A semi-annual meeting was scheduled for December 29th and 30th, 1973, at the Holiday Inn on New Hampshire Avenue in Washington, D.C. Arrangements for this meeting were still pending.

Presentations and Awards

Curt Sutherly also delivered a presentation on a UFO report and its aftermath. James Rule was noted as a witness to this presentation. The article also mentions that on Saturday afternoon, the Robert Loftin Memorial Award was presented, with Mr. Moseley in attendance.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the organizational and business aspects of ufology, as exemplified by the detailed reporting of the National UFO Conference. The magazine appears to serve as a record-keeping and communication tool for the ufological community, documenting decisions, appointments, and future plans. The editorial stance, as indicated by the publication of such detailed meeting minutes and the focus on organizational structure, suggests a commitment to the formalization and professionalization of UFO research and conferences. The mention of Owlexandrian Multipublications and the journal's role implies a desire to disseminate information within this specific field.