APRO Bulletin - 1965 09 00 - September-October

Magazine Overview

Title: THE A. P. R. O. BULLETIN
Issue Date: September-October, 1965
Publisher: THE AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of The A. P. R. O. Bulletin, published by the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), focuses on numerous reports of Unidentified Aerial Objects (UAOs) from around the globe during July, August, and September of 1965. The publication aims to investigate and understand the mystery of these phenomena.

Key Articles and Reports

UAO Pursues Police This lead story details a significant sighting on September 3, 1965, involving Chief Deputy Sheriff B. E. McCoy and Deputy Sheriff Bob Goode in Angleton, Texas. While on patrol, they observed a brilliant purple glow that became a round, bright light, followed by a smaller, less powerful blue light. The object made a 90-degree turn, facing them, and then moved rapidly towards their location. McCoy described the object as having a rectangular purple light and a blue light on its right, both appearing to be about 40-50 feet in height. Goode initially dismissed it as oil field lights but later conceded it was not. The object's rapid movement and proximity caused Goode to panic and drive away at high speed. Notably, after the incident, Goode discovered that a sore finger, bitten by a pet alligator earlier, had healed completely with no swelling or pain.

The Buenos Aires Sighting A Reuters News Agency report from July 18, 1965, describes an object photographed in Buenos Aires on July 16th. Cameramen from two newspapers captured images where a second object appeared on the photograph. The principal object was a short line of light, and the second appeared as a point of light, or twin nuclei. These objects were significantly brighter than stars and hovered over the city for about 25 minutes. Time exposures of 70, 80, and 100 seconds were used. Local police and news offices were inundated with calls reporting the sighting.

The July "Beginning" This section provides a brief overview of numerous UAO sightings reported in July 1965:

• Sunnyvale, California: On July 8th, two police officers observed a "brilliant white object" for 10 minutes. They described it as moving "faster than anything I'd ever seen before," making sharp turns and pulsating from dim to bright.
• San Jose, Costa Rica: On July 12th, ten individuals reported a "moon-like" object hovering over a beach for 15 minutes.
• Silver Spring, Maryland: On July 13th, a doctor spotted a dirigible-shaped object that dashed across the sky in 15 seconds and vanished.

UAO On Argentine Border River On July 17th, six people on a beach near Colonia, Uruguay, saw a cigar-shaped object over the Rio Plata. The object was described as reddish, about 10 meters above the river, and moved upward, leaving a trail of white vapor.

TV Newsman Snaps UAO Photos On August 2, 1965, photographer Robert Campbell in Bells, Texas, photographed an unconventional aerial object. He and Police Chief Pete McCollum observed a blue-white light object hovering at a 45-degree elevation for about 2.5 hours. The photographs revealed a misty, glowing object with traces of vapor. Other observers in the area also reported sightings.

Calif. Man Snaps UAO Photo This article discusses photographs taken by Rex Heflin on August 3rd near El Toro Marine Base in Santa Ana, California. Heflin estimated the object to be 30 feet in diameter and 8 feet thick, with a beam of light at its bottom center. He reported no sound but did experience radio interference. The photographs were later labeled a hoax by the Pentagon, citing issues with focus and size estimation, suggesting the object was only 1 to 3 feet in diameter and 15 to 20 feet above the ground. APRO is investigating the authenticity of the photos.

The Portuguese UAOs On July 12, 1965, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Fernandez of Motosinhos, Portugal, observed a strange object described as a "Cardinal's hat" with a round brim and a brilliant orange top, hovering near their home. The object emitted a red, flickering light. Later, on July 9th, personnel at Santa Maria Airport in the Azores observed a cylinder-shaped object. Electromagnetic clocks at the airport reportedly stopped while the object was overhead. The object's altitude was estimated at 21,000 feet.

The Warminster Phenomena This section details unusual occurrences in Warminster, England, starting on Christmas Day, 1964. These include strange noises described as "weird crackling" and "high-pitched whine," and physical effects such as being "hurled against the churchyard wall." On September 7, 1965, over a hundred people reported a "tremendous explosion" followed by a 200-foot-high orange mushroom of smoke. Residents also reported rooms being flooded with orange light. Military authorities could not explain the blast. Arthur Shuttlewood, an editor, documented these events. A photograph of a "thing" resembling a man's hat was reportedly taken by Gordon Faulkner on August 29th.

UAO Photo (Continued) This continuation discusses the investigation of UFO incidents, noting that the Air Force's Project Bluebook classification is often based on limited information. It suggests that inter-service rivalry might contribute to a lack of cooperation in UFO investigations.

Newsman Photographs UAO On September 30, 1965, Ken Skinner, a photographer for the Norwich (Connecticut) Bulletin, photographed a UAO. He described the object as seeming to change color (red, green, blue, orange, grey) and appearing much larger than a star. It moved across the face of the moon, creating an eclipse-like effect. The photograph was examined and considered authentic.

UAO Over Canberra Airport On July 15th, air traffic control officers and aircraft observers at Canberra Airport, Australia, spotted a mysterious glowing object hovering at about 5,000 feet for 40 minutes. The object became visible when the sun glinted on it and disappeared when an Air Force plane was sent to identify it. The sighting occurred shortly before a nearby tracking station was scheduled to pick up signals from the U.S. Mariner space probe.

Beginning... (Continued) This section continues the July sightings, including:

• Wayland, Massachusetts: 20 residents reported a round, silver-white UFO hovering and dancing in the sky.
• Hingham, Massachusetts: Residents saw a circular, luminous object with "four arms" hovering for nearly an hour.
• Barquisimeto, Venezuela: A round-shaped object emitting multicolored lights hovered and then headed southeast at high speed, leaving a comet-like trail.
• Congonhas, Brazil: Airport control tower personnel observed a luminous object flying at "incredible speed."
• Columbia River Basin, Washington: Several people reported orange-glowing objects flying at low altitude.
• Helsinki, Finland: Two night workers observed a glowing disc-shaped object hovering for fifteen minutes, emitting a searchlight.
• Ubeda, Spain: Reliable sources reported two disc-shaped objects over Ubeda.
• Brooks, Dallas, and Salem, Oregon: Residents reported fast-flying, arcwelding-blue lights.
• Caracas, Venezuela: A disc-shaped, silvery object was observed for several minutes before veering sharply upward.
• Terceira Island, Azores: A luminous object was seen moving north to south.
• Diamante, Argentina: A disc-shaped object with red, yellow, and green lights hovered for 10 minutes.
• Andalusia, Spain: Two bright, plate-like objects crossed the skies swiftly.
• Rivera and Vichadero (Uruguay/Brazil border): Families saw a luminous object whose colors changed from blue to green to orange, hovering for ten minutes.
• Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Many residents watched a luminous plate-shaped object crossing the sky.
• Lima, Peru: An employee observed a round object, shaped like a tank, with lights and a rotating turret, on the ground.
• Alicante, Spain: A businessman saw two saucer-shaped objects traveling north.
• Chincheros, Peru: Numerous inhabitants watched a luminous disc performing varied maneuvers for about an hour.
• Maracaibo, Venezuela: Three luminous circles of light were observed and tracked on radar, appearing elongated with a bulge.
• Cumana, Venezuela: People leaving a movie theater saw a luminous object flying at high speed, described as a "flying saucer" wrapped in flames.
• Vila de Beluca, Chile: A strange object landed, emitting a purple light and making a loud noise.
• Sintra, Portugal: A "flying saucer" was reported hovering over an Air Base.
• Benton City, Washington: Two teenagers sighted an unidentified object.
• Tegucigalpa, Honduras: A peasant saw a disc-shaped object giving off colored lights and moving at high speed.
• Ocotepeque, Guatemala/El Salvador border: Field workers reported seeing a flying object of the same description.
• Sydney, Nebraska: Residents reported seeing four white objects in a diamond-shaped formation, with a red object entering the formation.
• Portland and Spokane, Oregon/Washington: Residents reported "brightly colored objects" flashing across the sky, with one described as a bright green, dinner-plate sized object descending like a fireball.
• Seattle, Washington: Earl Gross and 11 others watched objects flashing red and blue lights.
• Spokane County, Washington: A Deputy Sheriff reported observing oblong, bluish-white objects with red overtones.
• Australia: A family was awakened by dogs and saw a disc-shaped object hovering over their farmyard.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the widespread nature of UAO sightings across different continents and the challenges in investigating these phenomena. The publication highlights the variety of object shapes, colors, and behaviors reported by witnesses. A significant concern addressed is the potential for public panic if definitive proof of extraterrestrial visitation were revealed, contrasting it with the public's reaction to the atomic bomb. The editorial stance suggests that while censorship might have been justifiable in the past, there is a growing acceptance of considering the UAO mystery. The bulletin also touches upon the possibility of inter-service rivalry hindering investigations and emphasizes the need for careful and thoughtful consideration of UAO incidents. The publication encourages readers to submit UFO information from their areas, indicating a commitment to ongoing research and data collection.