APRG Reporter - Vol 6 No 07 - No 67 - 04 1968

Magazine Overview

Title: APRG REPORTER
Issue: Vol. 6 No. 7, Issue No. 67
Date: April 1968
Publisher: Aerial Phenomena Research Group (APRG)
Editor: Robert J. Gribble

This issue of the APRG Reporter delves into a variety of UFO sightings and related phenomena reported across North America and Argentina, alongside discussions on scientific perspectives and new book releases concerning UFOs and their potential connection to biblical narratives.

UFO Sightings and Power Failures

The lead article, "UFO SIGHTING FOLLOWS STRANGE POWER FAILURE" by Eric Bender, reports on an incident in London, Ontario, Canada, on March 3rd. The motors of mysterious flying objects are suspected of interfering with the power supply to 200 homes, causing an outage that lasted until 9:45 p.m. Three brightly lighted, disc-shaped objects were seen flying in formation shortly after the power went out.

Another report, "ALIEN CRAFT STOPS CAR, WITNESS PARALYZED!", details an experience in Syracuse, New York, on March 3rd. Nick Sgouris, a General Electric employee, saw a cigar-shaped craft with blinking lights that caused his car to almost stop despite his foot being on the accelerator. He felt unable to move, describing a strange feeling of paralysis.

In Fayetteville, Indiana, a motorist, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed to have communicated briefly with an alien craft on March 3rd by manipulating his car's headlight switch. He observed an orange ball-shaped craft dip, dive, and circle, which then burst into two objects after he flashed his headlights.

Police Officer's Encounter and Investigation

"POLICE OFFICER SPOTS ALIEN CRAFT; OCCUPANT TALKED TO HIM!" recounts an event on December 3, 1967, in Ashland, Nebraska. Police Officer Herb Schirmer encountered an elliptical craft, approximately 20 feet long and 14 feet thick, with lighted portholes. The craft hovered soundlessly, emitted a ray from its bottom, and then ascended rapidly. Later, Schirmer and Chief of Police William Wlaschin were interviewed by the Condon UFO team at the University of Colorado. Under hypnosis, Schirmer described a white, fuzzy human-like figure approaching him from the craft. He stated that communication occurred without a clear method, and he had the impression the craft was from Venus or Jupiter, with a base on one of these planets, but originating from a nearby galaxy. The alien reportedly told Schirmer they would contact him again. Schirmer also reported being hit by a beam of light and prevented from using his car radio or drawing his revolver.

Mysterious Sonic Events in Warminster, England

Bruce Sandham's article, "KILLER THAT STRUCK FROM THE SKY," details a series of mysterious sonic events in Warminster, England, between December 1964 and June 1965. These events, referred to as "the Things," began on Christmas Day, 1964, with frightening noises and vibrations that shook houses. In February 1965, a similar phenomenon occurred, causing a flock of pigeons to fall dead from the sky. The sounds were described as a high-pitched hum, a shrill screech, and a bone-crushing pressure. The assaults were particularly severe on animals, with field mice found dead and singed, and pets becoming ill. The article questions whether these sound waves had a natural cause or were something else, and notes that Warminster has had a high number of corroborated UFO sightings.

Scientific Perspectives on UFOs

Physicist and engineer Paul Santorini, known for his work in radar and weaponry, stated in a lecture to the Greek Astronautical Society that flying objects are no longer a joke. He attributed the New York blackout of 1965 and other unexplained power failures to UFO activity. Santorini cited three factors for the world's secrecy over UFOs: the military's unwillingness to admit a lack of defense against an alien force, civil authorities' fear of panic, and churches' opposition due to the impact on creation doctrine. He argued that by accepting UFO existence as fact, he has stirred up national debate.

Dr. Kenneth Kellermann, a government space scientist, suggested that newly detected mysterious signals from outer space might be "galactic navigational beacons" used by advanced civilizations. He also proposed they could be communications signals between inhabited planets. Kellermann disclosed plans for a government-sponsored radio telescope experiment to pinpoint the nature of these signals.

International UFO Reports

"THE ARGENTINE SCENE," by Oscar A. Galindez, documents several incidents in Argentina. On September 11, 1967, a landing was reported in Villa Constitucion, Santa Fe, where an illuminated orange object remained for four hours, leaving scorched grass and dead cows. On November 3, 1967, a saucer-shaped craft with blue lights landed near Centeno, Santa Fe. On December 14, 1967, a huge, glowing disc-shaped object flew low over Cordoba, causing communications disruptions and a power failure. On January 23, 1968, a luminous object landed in Termas de Copahue, Neuquen, for four hours, leaving a burned area and causing power failures. Another power failure in Concepcion del Uruguay, Entre Rios, on the following day coincided with the sighting of a glowing craft. On February 1st, residents of Pueblo Ledesma, Jujuy, observed a bright blue and orange object.

Miscellaneous reports include sightings in McArthur, Ohio (two large alien craft); Hoquiam, Washington (brilliant light jamming radio/TV); Silverville, Pennsylvania (round, disc-shaped craft); Wellston, Ohio (silvery, disc-shaped craft); Conrad, Montana (brilliant light near missile site); Odessa-Wilbur, Washington (large flying object landing); Chalk River, British Columbia, Canada (huge bright light); Millington, Michigan (alien craft with red lights); and widespread sightings of glowing objects across the United States.

New Book Reviews

The issue features reviews of three books: "THE BIBLE AND FLYING SAUCERS" by Barry H. Downing, which explores the possibility that biblical phenomena could be UFOs; "MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE UFO" by Stephen Michalak; and "UFO--HO HOI, CARTOONS FOR FLYING SAUCER LOVERS" by Joseph Farris.

Wellington, Texas: UFO Playground?

An article on Wellington, Texas, describes it as a town with numerous UFO confrontations, though fear of harassment keeps many observers silent. Sightings include a cigar-shaped craft over a wheat field in March 1967, and a lighted craft chasing a family. Several farmers reported odd lights and landings. Carroll Wayne Watts reported meeting six "men" from Mars who took him for a ride in their craft. Dr. J. Allen Hynek of Northwestern University finds the Wellington sightings fit a pattern, though he has reservations about Watts's story.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRG Reporter consistently presents accounts of UFO sightings, alien encounters, and unexplained aerial phenomena, often linking them to power disruptions, physical traces, and witness testimonies. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of documenting these events seriously, providing a platform for witnesses and researchers. There's an underlying theme of government secrecy and the potential for advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. The inclusion of scientific perspectives, such as those from Dr. Kellermann and Paul Santorini, alongside more speculative interpretations like Barry H. Downing's biblical connections, suggests an open-minded approach to the subject matter, aiming to explore various facets of the UFO phenomenon.