APRG Reporter - Vol 6 No 08 - No 68 - 05 1968

Magazine Overview

Title: APRG REPORTER
Issue: Vol. 6 No. 8, Issue No. 68
Date: May 1968
Editor: Robert J. Gribble
Publisher: Aerial Phenomena Research Group (APRG)
Subscription: $4.00 per year (U.S., Canada, Mexico), $4.50 (other countries).

Editors Note

The editors note that UFO activity over the North American Continent has reached its lowest point since the Kenneth Arnold sighting in 1947. This quiet period has resulted in a serious shortage of publishable material, disrupting the publishing schedule and reducing the number of printed pages. The editors express hope that the period of inactivity on the part of UFOs will end soon.

Featured Articles and Reports

Youth Claims Beam from UFO Burned Arm

A 13-year-old youth from Wilson, Ohio, named Gregory Wells, claims he was knocked to the ground and burned by a beam from a hovering alien craft on March 19. The incident occurred at his home along Route 145. He was returning from his grandparents' home with a bucket of water when the craft hovered over a tree. A beam shot from the craft, knocking him down and setting his jacket on fire. His mother used the water to extinguish the flames. The boy's sweatshirt also had a hole burned in it, and his jacket was 90 percent destroyed. He reported seeing a similar craft on March 17.

UFO Burns Reappear

Steve Michalak, a 51-year-old mechanic from River Heights, Manitoba, Canada, reports suffering the third attack of recurring burns. He claims he was burned by an alien craft in the spring of 1967. Doctors have been unable to explain the pattern of burns reappearing on his chest. He also experiences a rash on his legs and arms, dizziness, and black-outs. The symptoms reappeared in January and February. Michalak described walking up to a large alien craft that emitted a bright light and a whistling sound, and experiencing heat that burned through his shirt. This case, along with other sightings, will be included in a report to the National Science Academy in September, to be released by the end of the year.

Alien Craft Escorts Oklahoma Resident

Mrs. Robert Finley and her daughter, Lawman, reported being "escorted" for five miles by a UFO near Healdton, Oklahoma, on March 1. While driving home from Ardmore, they noticed a strange object cross the highway. The craft then circled and followed their vehicle north towards Healdton. Mrs. Finley described the craft as round with a brilliant light that blinked, flying barely above the treetops. She stated, "It definitely was not an airplane." She was scared during the encounter.

"UFO Followed Me," Says Canadian Man

John Kryschuk, a 32-year-old farmer from Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada, reported a frightening experience on April 3. A large alien craft, described as roughly the shape of a flying object, about 40 feet in diameter and 30 feet high, with many colored lights and a loud buzzing noise, followed his truck for four miles. The craft hovered about 400 feet above the highway, illuminating it so brightly that Kryschuk did not need his headlights. He also reported seeing three other strange objects the following evening with friends. Numerous other UFO sightings have been reported in eastern Manitoba.

Police Chief Chases Alien Craft

Childress, Texas Chief of Police Alvis Maddox reported chasing an alien craft for about 15 miles on March 2, estimating its speed at 125 to 150 mph. Maddox described seeing a large, single white light moving fast. He theorized it could be a plane with an unauthorized light used to stir up residents. He attempted to chase the object, reaching speeds of 105 mph, but the light went off and disappeared. Deputy Sheriff George Hooten also attempted to give chase.

Kansas Residents Sight UFO

Three residents of Hill City, Kansas—Mr. and Mrs. Louis Legere and Mrs. Ruth Rutherford—witnessed an object on March 12 that they could only explain as a UFO. They described it as two lights the color of fire in a brick furnace that moved with the speed of a bullet. At one point, the object lowered itself between power lines and trees, illuminating a shale bank. No signs of disturbance were found at the supposed landing location the next day. The object reappeared when Louis Legere wished for it to return and then extinguished its lights as it settled into a draw.

Light Formation Seen Over Washington State

Michael Smith, 15, of Bellingham, Washington, and his parents witnessed a "V" formation of lights on May 5. The objects appeared brighter than stars and cleared the sky within seconds.

Michigan Woman Reports UFOs

Mrs. Edmund Miller and her nine-year-old son saw two roundish, bright red-orange objects flying in formation on April 1 near Chelsea, Michigan. The objects descended to treetop level, then went straight up and disappeared behind trees.

Five Youths Sight Flying Object

Five youths in Homestead, Florida, described a dull silver UFO with a pointed top on April 24. Sandy Haynes observed small portholes on the bottom side. During the sighting, television channel-6 experienced fading and loud static.

New Books Section

The magazine includes a section listing new books related to UFOs:

• "THE FLYING SAUCER VISION" by John Michell (176 pages, $3.00)
• "UNINVITED VISITORS: A BIOLOGIST LOOKS AT UFOs" by Ivan T. Sanderson (256 pages, $6.95)
• "MYSTERIES OF THE SKIES; "UFOS IN PERSPECTIVE" by Gordon I.R. Lore, Jr. and Harold H. Deneault, Jr. (237 pages, $5.95)
• "DOCUMENT 96: A RATIONALE FOR FLYING SAUCERS" by Frank Martin Chase (123 pages, $5.00)

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRG Reporter consistently focuses on UFO sightings and encounters, presenting witness testimonies and official reports. The magazine's stance appears to be one of serious investigation into these phenomena, providing a platform for reporting and discussion. The editorial note highlights the challenge of maintaining publication schedules during periods of low UFO activity, indicating a dedication to covering the subject matter despite its fluctuations. The publication is a non-profit organization supporting the public interest in UFO sightings since 1955.