APRG REPORTER

Magazine Overview

Title: APRG REPORTER
Issue Date: October 1967
Volume: 6
Issue Number: 61
Publisher: Aerial Phenomena Research Group (APRG)
Editor: Robert J. Gribble

This issue of the APRG Reporter focuses on a variety of UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) sightings and incidents, presenting witness testimonies, investigative details, and expert opinions. The publication aims to provide a platform for reporting and analyzing aerial phenomena.

Key Articles and Reports

February Landing Reported to APRG

The lead story details an incident reported by Ruth E. Ford on February 6, 1967, near Deming and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Ford described a "grass-green, long cigar" with shiny windows and two small propellers, hovering near the highway. She estimated the craft was about 75 feet long and observed it for five minutes. The sighting has piqued the interest of Dr. J. Allen Hynek of Northwestern University. Ford also reported that her car experienced unusual issues after the sighting, including the alternator burning out. She expressed a desire to retrace her steps with Dr. Hynek to find the location.

Alien Missile Attacks Vehicle

This report recounts a story from Mrs. Emma Funk of Millerton, New York, concerning an incident on July 17. A village patrolman, Lewis Lindsay, investigated her claim of a softball-sized black object with a blue corona hitting her car's windshield, causing the headlights to go out, the car to stall, and Mrs. Funk to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, she found herself driving in the opposite direction. Patrolman Lindsay confirmed a cracked windshield.

Psychologist Asks Probe of UFO's

Dr. Leo R. Sprinkle, a psychologist from the University of Wyoming, called for a scientific approach to studying UFOs, arguing that they have been unfairly associated with ridicule. He believes UFO reports represent extraterrestrial aircraft conducting a systematic survey of Earth. Sprinkle stated that current explanations, such as those from the U.S. Air Force, are inefficient and lack scientific rigor.

Two Landings Reported--Aliens Sighted

This section covers two separate landing incidents. The first occurred on August 23 near Joyceville, Ontario, Canada, where Stanley Moxon, 64, reported seeing a large, disc-shaped craft with two beings in white suits and helmets. The craft reportedly took off without noise at tremendous speed. The second incident took place the same day in Hamilton County, Indiana. Thomas Edwards and Alan Stanley reported seeing a "big fiery white ball of light" that left three burned areas on a county road, arranged in a tripod formation, with the pavement slightly melted.

More Information on Virginia Landing

This article provides an in-depth follow-up to a previous report in the May 1967 issue concerning an alien craft landing at South Hill, Virginia. Cliff Crowder, a local businessman, described a sudden burst of white flame and a large, mysterious alien craft that rocketed skyward, leaving a fire on the macadam road. The town of South Hill is described as a quiet agricultural center. Crowder recounted how he saw the craft, which he described as having a shiny, metallic appearance, about half the height of a large metal storage tank, and sitting on legs. A blinding flash of white fire emanated from its bottom, and the craft disappeared. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. on April 21. Police and deputies investigated and found a burned spot on the road and a nearby wheat field. Norman Martin, a neighbor, corroborated seeing an intense burst of light around the same time. Further investigation revealed four half-inch holes in the pavement around the burned spot, forming a 12-foot square. Samples of the burned material were sent for analysis to Wright-Patterson Air Force base, but the results were inconclusive. William T. Powers, an assistant to Dr. Hynek, investigated the site and concluded that Crowder's account was credible but could not explain the phenomenon. Powers attempted to reproduce the fire with kerosene and gasoline but was unsuccessful. The article also notes minor details like burned matches found at the site and a damaged mailbox.

Alien Craft Land in Washington State

On September 5, two separate alien craft landings were reported in the Port Townsend, Washington area by at least seven people. Teenagers reported seeing a craft, described as "sort of white" and dome-shaped, land on a golf course, leaving a scorched circle. Sheriff Robert Hansen also received a report from Mrs. W.C. Brant about two strange, glowing red craft, one of which landed in the Foul Weather Bluff area.

UFO Story 'Verified by Woman Under Hypnosis'

This bulletin reports that Mrs. Emma Funk's story about an alien missile attack on her car (detailed earlier in the issue) was "verified" under hypnosis by William Donovan, president of Aerial Investigations and Research Corp., Inc. More details emerged, including the object being the size of a bowling ball with a blue corona, and that "they" turned her car around and struck her with a rod. The incident was filmed by the BBC for a future news special.

Book Reviews

• The issue includes a list of books for members, with ordering information provided. Titles include:
• "MYSTERIOUS FIRES AND LIGHTS," by Vincent H. Gaddis, covering various unusual fire and light phenomena, including UFOs and "Foo Fighters."
• "THE WARMINSTER MYSTERY," by Arthur Shuttlewood, detailing alien craft sightings in Warminster, England.
• "LET'S FACE THE FACTS ABOUT FLYING SAUCERS," by Gabriel Green.
• "FLYING SAUCERS--A CHALLENGE TO SCIENCE," by Jacques and Janine Vallee.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRG Reporter consistently features reports of UFO sightings, landings, and alleged alien encounters, often emphasizing witness testimony and the physical evidence left behind. The publication appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging scientific investigation while acknowledging the often inexplicable nature of the events. There is a clear effort to document these occurrences and present them to members, with a notable focus on cases that have garnered attention from experts like Dr. J. Allen Hynek. The editorial stance leans towards validating witness accounts and exploring potential extraterrestrial origins, while also investigating and debunking possible hoaxes or misidentifications. The inclusion of book reviews and board member information suggests an organized effort to study and disseminate information on aerial phenomena.