APRG REPORTER

Magazine Overview

Title: APRG REPORTER
Issue Date: August 1967
Volume: Vol. 5 No. 11
Issue Number: No. 59
Publisher: Aerial Phenomena Research Group (APRG)
Editor: Robert J. Gribble

This issue of the APRG Reporter focuses on the growing international concern over UFO phenomena, particularly highlighting the United Nations' involvement and various witness accounts from across the United States and Canada.

UFO Reports Prompt Concern at United Nations

The lead article details how UN Secretary General U Thant has become personally concerned with the increase in UFO reports worldwide. During 1966, U Thant held private conferences with leading American UFO authorities, including Dr. J. Allen Hynek, author John G. Fuller, and engineer Gordon Evans. While the full details of these meetings remain undisclosed, a small UN group, the Outer Space Committee, has been quietly studying thousands of reports from reliable observers. Delegates, especially from African nations, are reportedly alarmed by the appearances of unidentified circular craft, with some privately suspecting 'spy craft' from the US or Soviet Union. Publicly, UN officials remain silent, but interest is high. The 'Secretariat News' devoted several pages to UFOs, and UFO photo analyst Ralph Rankow addressed UN employees. On November 22, 1966, a large group of UN employees, including members of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, witnessed a 'bright cushion-shaped object' hovering over the East River near the UN building before it disappeared southward.

Strange Sounds, Sights Disturb Peaceful Valley

This section reports on unusual occurrences in Hanaford Valley, Washington, despite an alleged 'muzzle' on residents by 'THEY,' possibly Civil Defense workers. Residents reported persistent 'beep-beep' sounds and sightings of colored alien craft. Initially met with ridicule, the sounds were investigated, and authorities claimed a bird was the culprit, though residents found the explanation unsatisfactory. The 'beep-beep' sound has been heard near high power lines, and people have attempted to track its source without success. Sightings of alien craft maneuvering erratically over farm fields have also been reported. One craft was observed to be dull in color but brightened as it sped away, while another report mentioned pulsating lights and synchronized 'beep-beeps.' Activity near power lines in the Mendota area has also interfered with television reception.

Alien Craft Buzzes Girl

On May 5, an alien craft reportedly 'buzzed' the Highway 51 area east of Portage, Wisconsin. Judy Gray, 16, described the craft as 'big as two semi-trailers put together' and visible over marshland for several minutes. She witnessed it swoop low over a passing car and speed off into the darkness. The craft was described as shaped like a winged cone with flames shooting from swept-back wings. It hovered within 200 feet, emitting super-heated air that Judy could feel, and its wingtip lights were intensely bright, momentarily blinding her.

Minnesota Man Claims 'Voice Contact' With Alien Spacecraft

Glen Miller of Alexandria, Minnesota, claims a chance conversation with occupants of an alien spacecraft in March. While fishing alone, he observed a large, noiseless, shallow bowl-shaped object hovering about 100 feet above him. A slight hum and a 'queer feeling' accompanied the object. A strange light beamed down, and Miller reported an unusual increase in fish biting. After the light turned off, a small door opened, and a voice greeted him. Miller engaged in a conversation, and a tube was lowered to collect fish. The occupants asked about his previous residences, and before departing, expressed interest in seeing Iowa.

Canadian Government Keeping Open Mind on UFO's

Canadian Defense Minister Paul Hellyer stated that UFO reports are sent to the national defense department's operations center and, if necessary, to the National Research Council. He emphasized that Canada is 'keeping an open mind' on the question, neither confirming nor dismissing the existence of UFOs. On June 3, Hellyer attended the opening of a spacecraft landing pad in St. Paul, Alberta, and encouraged Canadians to maintain an open mind, suggesting that advanced extraterrestrial civilizations might possess interplanetary travel capabilities. In Ottawa, Dr. William Barry, an associate professor of psychology, reported sighting a UFO described as a 'disc-shape.' J.P. Lecours described a craft as looking 'like sheets of paper fluttering back and forth irregularly.'

Considerable Alien Activity in Montana

APRG's 1967 Distribution Map indicates significant spacecraft activity over Montana during the first four months of the year, with sightings reported across the state, including high and low-level flights and landings. One theory suggests this activity might be related to the US Air Force installing Minuteman II missiles and their warheads in the area, with aliens potentially observing and recording these installations. On March 25, alien craft were reported throughout Montana, including near Belt and Malmstrom Air Force Base. Airmen reported sightings of bright objects with orange lights. A sabotage alert team located another object directly over the base. Sheriff's deputies investigating a UFO report near Belt Hill found broken twigs and branches, noting the freshness of the breaks and the absence of cattle.

Further investigation in Montana revealed commonplace sightings around Terry, with craft seen hovering and landing in the Badlands near the Yellowstone River. These landings occur at night, and the terrain is difficult to access. Unusual tripod-like tracks have been found in fresh snow on the Terry side of the Yellowstone River.

Six Shots Fired at Alien Object

On July 18, security guard Jack Hill fired six shots from his service revolver at an alien craft near Wilmington, California. He described the craft as sweeping within 50 feet of the ground, approximately 30 feet deep and 80 feet long, surrounded by a blue-green glow. After Hill fired, the craft's lights went out, and it flew away. He recovered four slugs that had bounced off the object.

Hot-Spot Reported in Colorado

Alien spacecraft are reportedly spooking residents in western Montrose and San Miguel counties, Colorado, with about 50 sightings reported since early April. The majority of reports come from Dry Creek Basin. The activity began on April 6 when John Cloud, 18, was followed home by a 'deep orange, 30 feet thick and 100 feet long' craft. His car's lights went out, and the engine backfired. The heat generated by the craft was intense. An investigator from Dr. Edward Condon's staff at Colorado University, James Wadsworth, noted that the pattern of sightings establishes itself around power lines and uranium/vanadium mines. He stated the reports are valid and come from reliable people, with shapes varying from discs to cones to masses of light.

Similar activity is occurring in south-central Colorado. Stephen Hardwicke, a senior at Adams State College, described a 'brilliant orange-red pulsating cigar-shaped mass of light' seen multiple times. He reported a craft resting on a canyon floor and hovering over terrain before disappearing. On May 14, while driving near Splashland, he saw a brilliant craft about 100 yards off the road. His car's two rear tires blew out suddenly, despite being new, within 100 yards of the craft.

Huge Disc Caught in Spotlight Beam

On May 26, Pat Coyle and Bill Beeston observed a bright white light over Everett, Washington, compared to a fluorescent tube. An advertising spotlight operating in the sky caught the UFO in its beam, causing it to slow down, hover, and dim its light. The spotlight's beam outlined the object as disc-shaped, estimated at 25 to 30 feet wide with a 10 to 15-foot dome. The craft then traveled east, gained altitude, hovered again, and accelerated away.

Is Outer Space Calling?

This section details unusual telephone incidents occurring nationwide in relation to UFO sightings. From January to April 1967, UFO witnesses in West Virginia received phone calls with steady 'beep-beep' sounds. Others, including police using radios, reported strange, undecipherable voices cutting in on channels while alien craft were being observed. These voices were described as sounding like 'speeded up phonograph records' or speaking Spanish/Puerto Rican very fast. Similar voices were picked up on CB radios in Minnesota and New Jersey, with one claiming to be a spaceman. Telephone companies could monitor but not trace these calls. UFOs have frequently been sighted around the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Lilly in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, causing TV interference. Mrs. Lilly's daughter reported hearing a voice in an unknown language on the phone during a sighting, and their car has also experienced stalling.

NICAP Pushes "Phony" UFO Picture

Major Donald Keyhoe, Director of NICAP, described his organization as the largest and most factual UFO research group. However, the article criticizes NICAP for presenting the famous 'Fogl Photo' as authentic on a Seattle television program. The photo, taken by Radio Officer Z.T. Fogl in December 1957, was declared a 'hoax' by Fogl himself in 1966. Fogl stated the purpose of faking the picture was to show how easily people can be fooled and that many people profit from the UFO business using faked evidence.

Alien Craft Swarm Over Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area has been a hot-spot of UFO activity for several months, with hundreds of reports. Information suggests at least 2000 people have seen UFOs, but photographs have not shown specific shapes. Two reports involve observers seeing or hearing strange people possibly connected with alien craft. Mr. and Mrs. George Russell reported seeing a person with glowing eyes in the dark. Another couple reported being awakened by barking dogs and seeing a huge white light and hearing a droning noise.

Six More Landings Reported

Six additional alien object landings are reported in the US. On April 20, near Victoria, Virginia, a glowing object was observed, leaving three perfectly round depressions with clockwise whirls. On May 1, a bright red object descended near Powers, Michigan, turning green. On May 7, a motorist near Julian, California, observed a dark plate-like craft with silver discs, approximately 2 feet long and 1½ feet wide, with spinning elements. Two craft were seen flying side-by-side, leaving a white streak. On May 13, in Mason County, West Virginia, two objects with blinding lights were seen on a hill. On June 16, near Victoria, Virginia, a brilliant white light and constant roar were observed, leaving nine 'tracks' on the tar road. Mrs. Doris Simon, also near Victoria, reported a brilliant white light and her TV going black, with two horseshoe-shaped markings found in the tar road the next morning.

Animals Tune In On Sounds Made By Alien Craft

Mrs. Merel Spence and her son Johnny reported a vivid sighting of an alien craft near their farm home in Walters, Oklahoma. Their dogs, cows, and coyotes reportedly reacted with sounds of protest. The craft, outlined with red lights, hovered silently. The theory is that the craft emitted a high-pitched sound painful to animals but inaudible to humans. The animals' distress ceased only after the craft moved east and hovered again before disappearing. The Spences were shaken by the experience.

Notes to Members

To reduce overhead, membership cards and 'clipping' credit slips will no longer be sent. Members will receive a one-month extension of their membership for each clipping submitted, but without formal acknowledgment.

APRG Board of Associate Directors

Lists the members of the APRG Board of Associate Directors, including their roles (Investigations, Aeronautics, Correlation, Public Information, Physics, Photography, Librarian, Electronics, Secretary).

APRG Reporter Publication Details

APRG Reporter is the official monthly publication of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group, located at 5108 South Findlay Street, Seattle, Washington 98118. Membership fees are $3.50 per year in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and $4.00 for other countries. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Robert J. Gribble, Director APRG. Members receive a one-month membership extension for each newspaper clipping sent to APRG with name, date, and publication details. APRG is a non-profit organization founded on January 1, 1955, and its officers receive no remuneration.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the increasing global awareness and concern regarding UFO phenomena, the detailed reporting of numerous sightings and encounters across various locations, and the exploration of potential government involvement or knowledge. The publication consistently presents witness accounts, physical evidence, and associated phenomena like unusual sounds and electromagnetic effects. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of UFO reports, while also critically examining claims and potential hoaxes, as seen in the NICAP article. The publication aims to inform its members and the public about the ongoing UFO mystery.