APRO Bulletin - 1967 03 00 - March-April

Magazine Overview

Title: THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN
Issue: MARCH-APRIL 1967
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (APRO)
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the APRO Bulletin, dated March-April 1967, focuses heavily on UFO and UAO (Unidentified Aerial Object) sightings and incidents from around the world, with a particular emphasis on events in the United States, especially near White Sands, New Mexico.

Key Articles and Reports

The White Sands Incidents

The lead article details a series of alleged UAO sightings over the White Sands Proving Ground. The most recent incident mentioned occurred on the evening of March 2nd, 1967, following a series of sightings that had been ongoing. Information was gathered from contacts in the White Sands-Holloman area. A September 1, 1966, sighting involved an object resembling a huge toadstool that suddenly left the ground, leaving a stream of fire. Another incident on September 2, 1966, at 00:43 hours, involved a bright light observed on a flight path, appearing larger than Venus or Jupiter, and seen by multiple groups. Radars indicated it was moving in a circular motion. Further reports indicate frequent sightings of unidentified objects following the September 2nd incident, during a re-entry physics study mission. A March 2, 1967, incident involved objects sighted by an Apache Indian, which were then acquired by surveillance radars and flew in a circular pattern at about 20,000 feet before disappearing. These objects were described as approximately 20 in number, disc-shaped, and silvery, estimated to be traveling at 2,000 miles per hour.

Youth's Car Strikes UAO Occupant

This report details an incident on March 28, 1967, involving David Morris, a 20-year-old factory worker in Kent, Ohio. While driving home through fog, Morris saw an orangish-red glow and then a "wedge or cone-shaped" object in a wheat field. Upon stopping his car, he encountered four or five small, humanoid figures, about 3½ to four feet tall with abnormally large heads, emitting the same glow. His car struck one of the figures as it ran across the road. Morris described the figures as having stocky builds and wearing coveralls. He reported finding skid marks and damage to his car but no footprints. He did not notify authorities, fearing ridicule. He also noted an odor resembling burning electrical insulation.

Student Snaps Disc in N. M.

On March 12th, a student at New Mexico State University, while photographing land forms near Picacho Peak, spotted a round silver disk above a hill. He managed to snap a photograph before the object disappeared. The student reported an odor similar to electrical machinery or burning insulation. This sighting was one of several reported in the area in early March.

"White Sands" (Continued)

This section continues the discussion of the White Sands incidents, detailing reports from three groups of observers. The objects were described as moving in a square with spinning or weaving motion, or in a zig-zag pattern. Radars did not provide a fix due to tracking a mission. The reports were sent to the Air Force at Holloman. Further information suggests frequent sightings following the September 2nd incident, related to a re-entry physics study. The March 2, 1967, sighting involved objects seen from Mescalero Summit, flying in a circular pattern at 20,000 feet. Eyewitnesses described approximately 20 disc-shaped, silvery objects moving at high speed. Attempts to get information from the Air Force were met with redirection to the Pentagon, where no information was available. Sightings also occurred near Las Cruces and Tularosa, with reports of silvery discs with greenish glows. Students in Las Cruces reported seeing pale yellow glowing balls and a glowing object that divided into two lights. Other students sighted a large glowing object over the Organ Mountains that accelerated vertically. A campus patrolman attributed strange lights to atmospheric conditions.

Plane and UAO And Shadows In Photo

This article discusses a photograph taken in 1963 by an airline pilot in Venezuela, showing a UAO. The pilot, who wished to remain anonymous due to ridicule from fellow pilots, provided the photo to Mr. Delio Ribas. The object is described as a "flying saucer." A Captain Harry Gibson questioned its authenticity, suggesting it might be a "button" locking the window. However, a topographer and an electronics engineer substantiated the photo's details, including shadow analysis.

Fourth Unidentified Satellite Disclosed

A dispatch from Washington D.C. on January 20 announced the discovery of a fourth unidentified satellite orbiting Earth, which allegedly fell from orbit on December 30. The first three such objects were discovered in May and June 1966 and were described as "not identified with any launching or country of origin."

Luminous Oval Over Power Lines In Venezuela

On October 12, 1966, Francisco Arrieta was driving in Venezuela when he saw a strange, ovoid, pulsating object following electric wires. He heard a humming sound. The object stopped over a tower, and Arrieta took a photo. A nearby pick-up truck stalled and then started again after the object moved away. Arrieta later heard reports of repeated power failures in Cumana and Barcelona attributed to overloading on transmission lines. Skeptics suggested the photo was a result of an air bubble, but the photographic laboratory confirmed its authenticity.

Photo By Oregon Boy

On March 16th, three boys in Salem, Oregon, witnessed a metallic disc. Ron Forest, Kenneth Baker, and Ronald Baker took Polaroid pictures of the object, which appeared to be hovering and then zoomed away. The boys described it as metallic, flying high, with no lights and no sound. They expressed belief in UFO stories after this sighting.

News Camera Man Sees UFO

A Minneapolis newsreel cameraman and former Navy pilot, Joseph E. Sullivan, reported sighting three disc-shaped objects on February 25th. He and his family observed the objects moving across the horizon, making a banked turn, with one object glowing red like molten iron. Sullivan, initially skeptical, was convinced after his wife and children confirmed his observations. He estimated the objects to be about 60 feet in diameter, 30 feet apart, traveling at 200 mph at 1,000 feet, and disappearing in about seven seconds.

Strange Object Near Denver In 1965

This report, submitted by Mrs. Lee Trenholm, describes an incident on September 1965, near Golden, Colorado. A counselor at the Lookout Mountain School for Boys smelled ozone and saw a translucent, bright white rectangle of light with red V-shaped lights. The object was estimated to be 8 to 10 feet high by 25 feet across. It made a shrill whistling sound and took off. No marks were found in the field. The weather was clear, and a radio operator reported unusual military aircraft activity that night.

The Moline Sighting And Film

Dr. Allen Utke investigated a sighting in Moline, Illinois, on March 9, 1967, by William Fisher, a police patrolman. Fisher saw a brilliant yellow object, described as football-shaped, moving erratically at high speed. He estimated its size and altitude. The object became thinner and less brilliant as it moved away. Winds were generally from the WNW, counter to the object's direction. Fisher's 8mm movie camera captured some footage, and a photograph is included. Fisher was cooperative, and APRO plans to obtain a copy of the film.

UAO Near WPAFB

On March 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Smith reported a round, brightly-lit object over their rural home near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. They watched it circle for three-fourths of an hour. The object had a bright white light that sometimes turned red and had a halo. It emitted a high-pitched whine. The Smiths' car lights went out during the sighting. They had previously reported a similar UFO sighting about four months prior.

Strange "Hash" Signal In April

On April 17th, ham operators worldwide heard an unusual, pulsating "hash" or "white noise" signal. This signal was described as similar to sun spot activity but more constant. It was heard throughout the U.S. and England. The report speculates that this could be related to a Russian space shot designed to disrupt communication.

Straight Lines On Moon Surface

This brief report mentions NASA's release of new photographs from the Lunar Orbiter III spaceship, showing distinct, straight lines across the floor of a large crater near the moon's equator. NASA declined to comment on this feature.

Three Photos In Louisiana

Encounters with a strange "vacuum-cleaner-sounding" object north of Baton Rouge on January 12th and 13th resulted in two photographs. A Louisiana gentleman reported seeing an object approaching, which he photographed. The next morning, he noticed an unusually large number of dead fish along the river bank. He later heard a sound like a million crows and saw a similar object hovering, which he photographed again. The object appeared to change shape and then ascended rapidly.

The North Dade Affair

This report details an alleged landing or near-landing incident adjacent to North Dade Elementary School in Opalocka, Florida, on April 7th. Two teachers and a group of elementary school children observed an object hovering above a pine tree. Mrs. Virginia Martin described it as oval-shaped and hovering. Bob Apfal called it a "flying saucer" and claimed he and his students had seen metallic-appearing UFOs on the previous day. AF investigators interviewed the teachers. Another witness reported seeing an oval object with red lights over trees near Crestview Elementary School.

Two From Sweden

K. Gosta Rehn, APRO's Representative, forwarded two reports from Sweden. On March 4th, Erik Soderstrom and his family saw "two big, monstrous objects" hovering over their farmyard. The main object was described as disc-shaped, dark grey, about 30-40 meters in diameter, and soundless. A smaller object accompanied it. The objects floated north across a river and accelerated rapidly. The smaller craft later returned, performed a tight turn, and disappeared. The Soderstroms denied explanations involving "smokey clouds" or "corona discharge."

Girl Reconnoitered By Disc

On March 22nd, Ann-Lis Danielsson, age 22, was driving in Tjuvkil, Sweden, when she saw a greenish light. She observed a disc, about 15 meters in diameter, hovering at an altitude of about 400 meters. It emitted intense greenish light and a whining sound. The object circled her car, sinking and rising alternately, and pursued her for about 2 kilometers. She stated the object appeared to be "intelligently controlled."

Greek Scientist Backs UFO-Connected Blackout Theory

Physicist and engineer Paul Santorini speculated that UFOs might have caused the New York blackout and other blackouts. He cited his research and experience, suggesting that flying saucer crews might be surveying Earth. He also postulated that military authorities are unwilling to admit the existence of an alien force.

UAO Near AFB In Nevada

An APRO member in Nevada interviewed witnesses of a UFO incident at Fallon Air Force Base on February 28th. An airman saw a red ball object moving at great speed, which stopped, held its position, and then proceeded in a skipping pattern. The object was described as a black spot surrounded by glowing red rings. The airmen were frightened and agreed not to tell anyone, fearing disbelief.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRO Bulletin consistently emphasizes the importance of firsthand, close-range observations as the best evidence for UFO phenomena, deeming them "irrefutable and inaccessible to the common objections of astronomers and others." The publication actively collects and disseminates reports from members and the public, encouraging detailed accounts and photographic evidence. There is a clear editorial stance against dismissing sightings and a focus on investigating and documenting these events. The issue also touches upon themes of government secrecy regarding UFOs and the potential for advanced alien technology, as seen in the Russian UFO probe speculation and the Greek scientist's theories. The organization actively seeks information and encourages member participation through its various representatives and reporting channels.

This issue of THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN, dated March-April 1967, is Volume 11 and focuses on numerous UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings reported from around the world during that period. The cover headline highlights a "Puerto Rican Photo Resembles Strauch Photo," indicating a significant visual report.

Puerto Rican Photo Resembles Strauch Photo

The lead story details an observation by Miguel Angel Lopez and his friend Manuel Perez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on March 14, 1967. They photographed a UAO (Unidentified Aerial Object) that they described as "orange, with a darker color on the borders," moving slower than a commercial jet and appearing solid and bright. The object reportedly ascended at great speed. The boy, Mike, was initially nervous and later identified his photographs as matching the "flying saucers" shown in LOOK magazine. Sebastian Robiou L. of Mayaguez investigated the case, securing some of the negatives and statements.

Sightings Still On Upswing

This section presents a collection of recent UFO reports from various locations, suggesting an increase in sightings, possibly due to heightened public interest and more efficient reporting through APRO's expanded membership.

Pierre, South Dakota

On March 5, 1967, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carter Jr. and their three children had an encounter near Pierre. They observed a lighted object that approached their car, bathing the area in light bright enough to drive without lights. They reported hearing a humming sound and feeling a numbness for about five minutes before the object disappeared rapidly.

Bartlett, Illinois

On March 7, 1967, Mrs. Lucille Drzonek and her family witnessed an object that appeared to be a falling star, then a round disc with blinking red lights. It descended into a wooded area, casting a red glare. Later, it reappeared as a brilliant white object with two white beams of light, hovering very close to their home before ascending and disappearing.

Madrid, Spain

On March 8, 1967, thousands in Madrid observed a bright object northwest of the city at dusk, which followed a slow ellipsoidal trajectory. Air Investigation Centers and the Special Station "Robledo de Chavela" confirmed observing the object and hearing motor sounds.

Lima, Peru

In Lima, Peru, hundreds witnessed fifteen round, bright, and silvery objects moving in a general south-to-north path, at times dipping to low altitudes and appearing to whirl.

Dareton, Australia

On March 10, 1967, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wilshire and their family, along with Mrs. Wilshire's parents, saw a dark grey, oval-shaped object hovering above the road near Dareton. It was described as "like a rugby ball" with a high dome. Hector Coe estimated its altitude at no more than 90 feet and its speed, when it shot away, between 200 and 300 miles per hour. A haze was noted around the object.

Port MacNeil, British Columbia, Canada

On March 12, 1967, D. L. Siemens, a school teacher, and his wife observed a large bright light that appeared to have an oval shape and was moving towards the horizon.

Montevideo, Uruguay

On March 17, 1967, the Antares Astronomical Observatory announced they had secured colored photographs of a large unidentified aerial object and three smaller ones. The object was described as oval-shaped with a saw-toothed rim, a dark-colored dome, a clear white edge, and a violet light, hovering at about 18,000 feet.

Appleton, Wisconsin

On March 22, 1967, Carl Rohde observed a glowing orange UFO shortly after five objects were seen moving in single file. Frank Goddard of Appleton also reported a sighting, noting one of the five UFOs briefly moved out of line to circle the others.

Caracas, Venezuela

On April 3, 1967, six schoolboys reported seeing luminous objects swooping down a hill, leaving a luminous trail.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

On April 6, 1967, an unidentified radar blip was tracked for two hours at Edmonton's International Airport. A pilot reported seeing unidentified light flashes, though RCAF officials at Namao denied any sighting.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

On April 7, 1967, the U. S. Navy confirmed a report of a UFO chase involving a flight instructor and student pilot off Tortuguero on April 6. The object was described as dull white, metallic, and oval, about 60 feet long, and it outmaneuvered the pursuing aircraft.

UFO Over Ascension Island

This section details a sighting on February 16, 1967, by a military pilot flying out of Ascension Field. The pilot reported a "definitely pulsating light" that changed color. Radar tracked the object, which appeared to be losing altitude rapidly and then went into free fall. The pilot did not believe it was a balloon, noting its speed in free fall was unusual. A telemetered mission was in progress at the time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the global nature of UFO sightings, the variety of object descriptions, and the involvement of witnesses from various backgrounds, including civilians, pilots, and military personnel. The bulletin appears to be dedicated to collecting and disseminating such reports, with a focus on photographic and radar evidence. The editorial stance is one of serious investigation and reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging readers to forward any UFO clippings they encounter.