APRO Bulletin - 1959 11 00 - November

Magazine Overview

Title: THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN
Issue: November, 1959
Publisher: The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (A.P.R.O.)
Country of Publication: USA
Language: English

Key Articles and Reports

Priest Watches Hovering UAO For Three Hours This cover story details the observations of Reverend Father W. B. Gill of the Boianai Anglican Mission in Papua, New Guinea. Over several months in 1959, Father Gill, along with medical assistants and natives, documented numerous Unidentified Aerial Object (UAO) sightings. Peter Norris, APRO's Special Australian Representative and a lawyer, presented a documented report of these events. The sightings included large, manned craft with superstructures and smaller, remote-controlled discs. Observed behaviors included hovering, pendulum swinging, and tremendous spurts of speed. On June 27th, a manned UAO was seen crossing Boianai Bay in less than a second. Corroborative witnesses totaled 38, with 27 providing signed statements. The report highlights the objectivity of the witnesses and the advanced nature of the craft, suggesting they are non-terrestrial.

APRO Studies Soil Samples From Eastern Landings This section reports on two incidents yielding physical evidence. The first occurred in July when Robert Ward of Jane Lew, West Virginia, experienced a high-pitched sound and a glow outside his home. The next morning, he found a 25-foot oval area where the grass was withered and had died. The soil from this area had a vile odor when wet, unlike the normal soil. The second incident involved W. E. Ogden, a postman in Wallingford, Kentucky, on September 7, 1959. Ogden witnessed a blue glowing object hovering above trees, which then ascended rapidly and made a right-angle turn. A smoke ring was left behind, which disintegrated. The following Sunday, a burned band was found on the property, approximately 8-9 inches wide and 12 feet in diameter, with a strong sulfurous odor. U.S. Air Force agents arrived, photographed the area, and took soil samples.

Texas Plane Crash Unexplained This brief report notes the crash of a Braniff Airways plane on September 30, 1959, about 70 miles southeast of Waco, Texas. Witnesses reported the plane came apart in the air, streaking across the sky like a comet and producing a second blast and brilliant flash. Investigators found the shattered plane had not burned. The incident is linked to a series of recent airplane crashes, mysterious falls of ice from the sky, and an increase in UAO sightings.

Editorial The editorial addresses the response to a previous APRO Bulletin article, "Top Secret Report Unveiled," noting sparse comment but praise for the Brazilian representative, Dr. Fontes. It discusses the Itaipu Fortress incident and the lack of media attention due to its sensational nature, attributing this to Brazilian and U.S. military authorities. The editorial contrasts the 'hostile' Itaipu incident with the 'friendly' Gill sighting, explaining that both were thoroughly investigated and documented. It theorizes that the occupants of the discs may be curious, leading to experimental behavior like mimicking gestures in the Gill case, while the Itaipu incident involved a direct military objective. The editorial also maps out areas of UAO concentration in the United States since 1952, including the Ohio River Valley, Texas, Florida, the New Mexico-Colorado area, and Washington and Oregon, noting their industrial and military significance.

Priest Watches... (Continued) This section continues the detailed account of the Boianai sightings, including specific dates and times. It describes various objects, including a "mother" ship and smaller discs, and the appearance of figures on the craft. The witnesses engaged in a wave-and-wave exchange with the figures. The report notes the objects' ability to hover, change color, and move at high speeds. It also mentions a terrific explosion near the Mission House and subsequent UFO activity over several nights.

Ice Falls This section reports on two instances of ice falling from the sky. The first occurred in Toccoa, Georgia, where a piece of ice landed in a garden. Arrangements were made to send it to the Smithsonian Institution. The second incident involved ice chunks found near a garage in Sopeley Township, Ohio, after a thudding sound was heard.

Two Couples Sight UAO in Ohio This report details a sighting by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Momchilov and Mr. and Mrs. Indoes in LeRoy, Ohio, on September 25, 1959. They observed a gray, disc-shaped object with a golden-white light that rotated counter-clockwise while hovering and moved clockwise when in motion. The object was estimated to be fifteen to twenty feet in diameter.

Brazilian Destroyer Tracked by UAO Authored by Dr. Olavo T. Fontes, this article recounts two incidents involving the Brazilian Navy. The first involved the destroyer "Bauru" tracking an unknown submarine and later a UFO that maneuvered over the ships of Task Force 12 near the Abrolhos Rocks on June 27, 1959. The UFO was described as a luminous sphere, changing colors from red to orange to bluish-green, and was tracked by radar. The second incident occurred on July 10, 1959, when a Brazilian Army sergeant and others witnessed a round-shaped object emitting red light, which hovered and then moved away rapidly.

East Coast Balloon Stirs Comment On October 28th, observers along the East Coast reported a glittering, brilliant spherical object, initially thought to be a "flying saucer." However, an APRO member identified it as a balloon, explaining that the surrounding bright spots of light were refractions from the balloon's surface.

This One Really Was Venus A Honolulu article reported a "shiny, disc-like object" sighted moving over the Pacific. The Weather Bureau was initially at a loss to explain it. However, a physicist working at a meteorological station in Hawaii determined the object to be Venus, providing precise astronomical data.

Avro "Saucer" This section discusses the Avrocar, a prototype flying saucer developed with a $10 million investment. It describes its operation based on the Coanda Effect and its projected cruising speed of 200 m.p.h., noting a loud, high-pitched whining roar when in operation.

Recent Sightings This section compiles several brief reports of UAO sightings from various locations: * Copenhagen, Denmark (July 8, 1959): Two bird-watchers photographed a saucer-shaped object. * Brisbane, Australia (July 8, 1959): Four professional men saw a round patch of light, a mixture of yellow, red, and green, travelling at high speed. * Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (July 13, 1959): Three astronomers followed a lighted circular object emitting green rays. * Auckland, New Zealand (August 2, 1959): A woman saw a greenish light illuminating the ground. * Wanganui, New Zealand (October 31, 1959): A flying object accompanied motorists for approximately 60 miles. * Invercargill, New Zealand (November 3, 1959): Two businessmen saw a large, unusual, flying object, estimated to be 40 feet long, that accelerated rapidly.

Objects Continue Visits to WSPG Range This report notes continued UAO interest in the White Sands Proving Ground-Holloman AFB Integrated Range. Mrs. Lorenzen spotted a peculiar, elongated, red and white object hovering southwest of Orogrande on November 7, 1959.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRO Bulletin consistently focuses on the scientific investigation of Unidentified Aerial Objects (UAOs). The editorial stance emphasizes the importance of objective reporting, thorough investigation, and the presentation of factual evidence, even when dealing with controversial or unusual phenomena. The publication aims to provide members with detailed accounts of sightings, physical evidence, and witness testimony, while also addressing potential cover-ups and the skepticism surrounding the UAO subject. There is a clear effort to distinguish between genuine sightings and hoaxes or misidentifications, as seen in the Venus explanation and the balloon analysis. The bulletin also highlights the international scope of UAO activity and the need for global cooperation in research.

Themes: UFO Sightings, Physical Evidence, Witness Testimony, Government Secrecy, International Reports, Scientific Investigation.
Tags: UAO, Flying Saucer, APRO, New Guinea, Brazil, USA, Witness, Evidence, Investigation, Military, Landing, Object Characteristics, Sightings.