APRO Bulletin - 1963 01 00 - January

Magazine Overview

Title: The A.P.R.O. Bulletin
Issue Date: January, 1963
Publisher: The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (A.P.R.O.)
Country of Publication: USA
Language: English
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, dated January 1963, focuses on recent Unidentified Aerial Object (UAO) sightings and related phenomena, with a prominent cover headline proclaiming "UAOS CAPTURE NEW SPECIMENS." The publication aims to investigate and understand the mystery of unidentified objects in the sky.

Key Articles and Reports

Variety Of Objects In Colorado Several sightings are reported from Colorado in late October 1962. Mrs. Alvie Frank described "flat, glowing objects" moving slowly in the southern San Luis Valley. Mrs. Bessie Rogers of Fort Collins saw a large, black, parachute-shaped object weaving over the mountains. Mrs. Vera Rogers reported a round, shiny object flying low over Fort Collins, emitting a whirring and popping sound. Additionally, two "parachutes" were seen descending on Grand Mesa, and another object was sighted in the same general area later that day. The FAA reported no missing aircraft, and police searches found nothing.

Ball of Fire Demolishes Entire Block On March 17, 1962, a mysterious blast in North Spokane, Washington, leveled an entire block of businesses. The explosion, heard for 20 miles, caused widespread damage and injured at least 31 people. Fire Chief W. A. Dunham could not pinpoint the blast's center. Witnesses described seeing sparks and debris falling from the sky and hearing a "loud, sucking noise" followed by a "wha-boom."

Missile, Contrail or UFO? Reports from California, Oregon, and Nevada on December 6, 1961, described a craft moving west with a long "tail." The official explanation offered was either a Thor missile launch or a vapor trail from a high-altitude aircraft.

UAO's Capture New Specimens (By Olavo T. Fontes, M.D.) Dr. Fontes presents his findings from a fifteen-year study of UAO sightings. He outlines a pattern of methodical investigation by UAOs, including geographical surveys, military reconnaissance, landings with specimen collection, and testing of defenses. He proposes a periodicity of UAO sightings approximately every 26 months, overlaid by a five-year cycle. He notes that the five-year cycle appears to involve a change in UAO behavior. The prediction of a new wave of sightings in 1962 was discussed with researcher Aime Michel.

Detailed Sighting Of Objects Over Dublin Mr. Austin Byrne investigated a sighting by Patrick Stafford, a bus driver, who described a bright, "fierce white" object, possibly bluish, flying low and fast from the Northeast. The object was described as disc-shaped, about the size of a bus, with portholes emitting a strong light. It made no sound and appeared to be about 500 feet altitude. Stafford estimated its size as approximately 10 feet high and 20 feet wide. The object emitted a "misty light" before vanishing. Other witnesses, including a bus cleaner and a conductor, corroborated the sighting.

Flying Egg In Massachusetts Charles F. Kirk of Woburn, Massachusetts, reported seeing a "streamlined egg-shaped" object hovering over Woburn on November 1, 1962. He described it as golden orange, flat on the bottom, with a projection that clicked at intervals. The object illuminated the area and produced a band of light. L. C. Anstey of the Woburn Civilian Defense noted a slight increase in background radiation.

Cone Shape Over Hamilton, New Zealand Mrs. W. J. Crompton reported seeing a "cone-shaped" object resembling a rocket in the southwestern sky over Hamilton.

"Low Glow" In California Residents near Corcoran, California, reported a strange glow on July 3, 1962. The object, described as a fiery luminous light, slowed down and hovered before rising vertically and leaving a blue and orange trail.

Disc Illuminates Area William Stock of Lodi, New Jersey, sighted a round, disc-shaped object at Sam Braen's Quarry on September 20, 1962. The object illuminated the area, bobbed up and down, and turned, revealing what appeared to be headlights before disappearing.

Twin Fire Balls In Michigan Mrs. Fred Harris of Burt, Michigan, observed two brilliant green fireballs with tails skimming just above the trees on April 27, 1962. They were traveling much faster than a plane.

Silver Ball Seen In Ontario On October 1, 1962, various residents of Thamesville, Ontario, Canada, spotted a silver ball-shaped object hovering in the sky. Jet contrails were observed in its vicinity.

Minister Observes Yellow Object Reverend W. S. Mowery reported seeing a large, bright yellow light cross the highway near Dayton, Ohio, on August 17, 1962. The object appeared to be a flat, dark shape above the light and moved at high speed.

Monitoring And Scanning Discs (Continued) This section continues a report on UFO incidents. It references a case from August 12, 1953, over Rapid City, South Dakota, involving two F-84 jet pilots and an evasive light, which was deemed "unknown - the best" but prevented from reaching the public. It also details a 1950 report from Amarillo, Texas, about two boys, David and Charles Lightfoot, who claimed to have touched a flying saucer that landed near them. The object was described as blue-gray, about knee-high, and had a spinning top section.

Washington D.C. Flap (July-August 1952) The issue references the significant series of UFO sightings over Washington D.C. in July and August 1952, during which UFOs performed gyrations for hours. Professor Charles A. Maney notes the unprecedented nature of these occurrences. The report mentions that while the Air Force investigated, the Civil Aeronautics Authority also wrote a formal report, and numerous writers studied the events, but the "complete story has never fully been told."

Flying Discs Over Barcelos, Amazonas Reports from the Rio de Janeiro daily, A NOITE, describe a sequel to a previous incident involving a diamond prospector. The population of Barcelos was concerned by rumors of a flying disc sighting. Three plantation workers reported seeing a huge, silvery disc-shaped object giving off sparks of fire. The object took off vertically with a tremendous noise. The Mayor initially jailed the workers, but a police corporal concluded a flying object had been sighted. The report links the sightings to the disappearance of 17 chickens, 6 pigs, and 2 cows from the town.

At Vila Conceicao: Soccer Referee Kidnapped By Flying Discs On September 18, 1962, a radio message from Vila Conceicao, Amazonas, reported the appearance of a flying disc near the Padauri river. This disc is believed to be the same one involved in the Barcelos incidents. During a soccer game, the referee, Mr. Telemaco Xavier, made controversial decisions. Later that night, he mysteriously disappeared. His whistle was found near a clearing. A plantation worker reported seeing a glowing object land, from which three men emerged and kidnapped a person walking alone. The object then took off vertically. The remote location and communication limitations in Vila Conceicao suggest potential government censorship.

Children Frightened By "Sky Ghost" A strange elliptical-shaped object has been hovering stationary above the Fleetwood Elementary School in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, since 1959. It reappeared on November 23, 1962, and was observed by school children and at least one adult. The object, about 6 feet in diameter, was seen shining with a bluish light. When stones were thrown at it, they fell on the school annex roof in the opposite direction. One witness, Miles White, experienced a "buzzing in the head" and fell asleep during a movie afterward.

Tailor Talks To Saucer Man Mario Zuccula, a tailor from Cerbaia, Italy, reported an encounter on April 11, 1962, where a metallic cylinder detached from a whitish object and landed. Two small men emerged and told him that "humanity will soon receive a message" and that they would return "at the end of the fourth moon" to deliver it. The encounter occurred near a cemetery, and Zuccula felt a "cold gust of air."

UFO In Gravel Pit A mystery object landed in a gravel pit near Seattle, Washington, on December 19, 1962. Welder John Liedtke reported seeing sparks and a large ball of fire. The State Highway Patrol confirmed a perfectly round hole, 15 feet across, in the mud where the object landed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The A.P.R.O. Bulletin consistently reports on UFO sightings, often emphasizing detailed eyewitness accounts and physical evidence. The publication appears to maintain a stance of serious investigation into these phenomena, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial or unknown aerial phenomena. The articles frequently highlight instances where official explanations are lacking or seem insufficient, suggesting a degree of skepticism towards conventional explanations and hinting at potential government secrecy or cover-ups. The recurring themes include the physical characteristics of UFOs, their behavior, potential interactions with humans, and the search for definitive proof. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, presenting cases for the reader's consideration and analysis.