APRO Bulletin - 1967 09 00 - September-October

Magazine Overview

This issue of The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, dated September-October, 1967, is the official publication of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO). It is dedicated to the scientific and educational investigation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The magazine features a variety of articles, including detailed reports on specific sightings, organizational updates, and research findings.

Key Articles and Features

"Monster" Report from Sweden

This section details an encounter experienced by two teenagers, Erik and Inga, in Middle Sweden on August 23, 1967. They reported seeing a reddish glow that descended and appeared to be observing them. Later, they encountered a small, dark creature, approximately 130 centimeters tall, with a disproportionately large head and piercing eyes. The creature held a protuberance consisting of a tube attached to a box-like apparatus. The report includes descriptions of strange footprints and apple halves with unusual marks found near the encounter site. The accompanying comments by Mr. Schalin suggest a similarity to the Kelly-Hopkinsville case and conclude that a flying craft must have landed and an occupant was investigating.

Landing At Tucson

This article describes an incident on October 9th near Tucson, Arizona, where a 14-year-old boy, Richard, witnessed an object ascend straight up and disappear within 12 seconds. The object was estimated to be about 8 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide, cylindrical, and metallic, reflecting sunlight but not images. The boy rode to within 35 feet of the object before it ascended. The report notes that the witnesses requested anonymity.

The Snippy Case

This article revisits the case of Snippy, a three-year-old Appaloosa gelding found dead on September 8, 1967, near Alamosa, Colorado. The horse was found lying on its left side, with its head and flesh missing from the neck up. The wound was described as clean, as if made by a surgeon's knife, going all around the neck to the bone. The article debunks erroneous reports, such as Snippy running in a circle, and highlights the lack of tracks around the body. It also mentions strange dark spots found in the area that tested negative for radiation, and unusual marks on apple halves found near the bushes. The case remains unexplained, with the article concluding that the death was highly peculiar and not satisfactorily explained.

The South American Tour

Coral Lorenzen recounts a whirlwind tour of Mexico and South America in August 1967 with her son Larry and Mr. Lorenzen. They met with APRO representatives in Mexico City, Lima (Peru), Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The tour involved discussions about UFO visitations, organizing APRO chapters, and gathering information on UFO cases. They encountered unusual experiences, including a UAO sighting in Peru and a close encounter with a craft in Argentina. The tour also included social events and interactions with local members and officials.

"Occupants" - Continued

This section addresses an error in a previous publication regarding the date of the Socorro landing, correcting it to April 24, 1964. It also discusses the upcoming final stages of a new book by Mrs. Lorenzen, which will focus on previously unpublished UFO material, including close-range sightings and landings.

Brazilian UFO Meeting

APRO's Brazilian Representative, Dr. Olavo T. Fontes, was quoted by UPI regarding UFO activity, stating that outer space vehicles are charting water plants and power plants, and have conducted geographic reconnaissance of the United States and South America from 1947 to 1959. This information aligns with Mrs. Lorenzen's book, "The Great Flying Saucer Hoax."

Pilots Sight UAO Over Pyrenees

On September 10, 1967, the crew of a Douglas DC6 en route from Majorca to Britain sighted a cone-shaped UAO flying at high speed over the Pyrenees. The object was estimated to be 100 feet in height and 80 feet wide, appearing metallic. It was observed to slow down, turn towards the airliner, and then disappear. The estimated speed was around 3,500 miles per hour.

Strange Golden Object Over Greece

Several sightings of a strange object over Greece are reported. On September 4, a flying disc resembling a hat was seen over Thessaloniki. On October 3, a triangular-shaped, golden object that appeared to change form was observed. On October 4, a similar object was seen over Alexandroupolis, seeming to fall to the ground, but searches yielded no results.

UAO Dives Into Sea At Nova Scotia

On October 4, 1967, several individuals in Nova Scotia observed a row of lights descending into the water, leaving a patch of yellowish foam. Subsequent reports indicated multiple witnesses. A search by Navy divers found no indication of anything.

Object Photographed In San Luis Valley

Two young men from Pueblo, Colorado, may have photographed a UFO in the San Luis Valley on October 14, 1967. They described a brilliant, white diffused light on the ground, which moved around. They took two photographs of the object.

UAO Flap Over Europe

This section details various UFO sightings in Europe during the preceding months:

• Britain: A power outage coincided with a rose-colored oval-shaped object over Arbroath, Scotland. A gleaming silver disc was seen over Okehampton, Devon. Strange aerial activity was reported over Belfast, Ireland, with explanations for American refueling operations being dismissed.
• France: Two children reported being approached by two small men dressed in black, who then entered a metallic disc-shaped object and ascended rapidly.
• States: Numerous sightings are reported across the US, including:
• Toledo, Ohio: A disc-shaped craft with lights was observed hovering and moving.
• Barron, Wisconsin: A strange object was seen alongside Highway 53, described as metallic with a glimmery effect and capable of rising rapidly.
• Wichita, Kansas: An 11-year-old boy reported seeing a disc-shaped craft with windows and a cupola land in a field of sunflowers.
• Winsted, Connecticut: Two teenage girls observed an egg-shaped object and two small figures.
• Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania: Psychiatrist Richard Blasband and his wife saw a large, illuminated disc-shaped object that followed their car.
• Tipp City, Ohio: Two high school seniors encountered a UFO that moved in a zig-zag pattern.
• Fittstown, Oklahoma: A disc-shaped object with lights and windows was observed hovering over a garden.
• Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin: Two young sisters spotted an oval-shaped object that changed color and emitted a buzzing sound.
• Denver, Colorado: Three bright red-orange circles were seen flying in a triangular formation.
• Oelwein, Iowa: Two police officers and three residents spotted a huge object described as brighter than an airliner, emitting blue rays.
• Shenandoah Heights, Tennessee: A disc-shaped object with a dome and portholes was seen.
• Dubuque, Iowa: Children reported seeing a silver-colored egg-shaped object with red lights and poles.
• Georgia: Multiple sightings of ice-blue blobs and yellow rectangular objects were reported.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings, landings, and encounters with non-human entities. There is a consistent focus on presenting factual reports, often with witness testimonies and photographic evidence where available. The APRO Bulletin maintains a stance of serious investigation into UFO phenomena, aiming to provide a platform for research and information dissemination. The editorial emphasizes the organization's longevity, financial stability, and dedication to solving the UFO mystery. There is also an underlying suggestion of government secrecy or lack of transparency regarding UFOs, as indicated by the discussion of "The Occupants" and the mention of Project Blue Book.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings, landings, and encounters with non-human entities. There is a consistent focus on presenting factual reports, often with witness testimonies and photographic evidence where available. The APRO Bulletin maintains a stance of serious investigation into UFO phenomena, aiming to provide a platform for research and information dissemination. The editorial emphasizes the organization's longevity, financial stability, and dedication to solving the UFO mystery. There is also an underlying suggestion of government secrecy or lack of transparency regarding UFOs, as indicated by the discussion of "The Occupants" and the mention of Project Blue Book.

Title: THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN
Issue: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1967
Publisher: APRO
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN, dated September-October 1967, focuses on a variety of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) and Unidentified Aerial Object (UAO) sightings and encounters reported from different parts of the world, with a significant emphasis on North and South America.

Bouncing "Occupants" in Western State

The issue begins with a confidential report from a "Western State" in the USA, involving campers who witnessed a strange glowing object on a mountainside accompanied by small, "dancing lights." Upon closer examination with binoculars, these lights were found to have tiny human forms below them, giving the impression they were being propelled through the air by a device with a light in the head area. Two such sightings occurred during the week of October 22-28, 1967.

Possible Landing in Wisconsin

On August 12, 1967, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miedtke of Brookfield, Wisconsin, reported a sighting while camping. They observed a half-moon-shaped object near their camper, emitting a white beam of light that extended to a milk house. The object shone with a light similar to a "fluorescent light tube." The couple noted that their dog ceased barking and that all usual night sounds disappeared. For two and a half hours, they peeked out the window, hearing the distinct sound of heavy footsteps on gravel outside, repeated three times. By dawn, the object was gone, and normal sounds returned. Relatives living nearby also reported their dogs being agitated at the same time, though no visual confirmation was made.

Object Photographed In Canada

This section details several Canadian sightings from the "flap" in the fall of 1967. One significant case involves Russell Hill, a lookout at Raspberry Ridge, Alberta. On September 18, Hill heard a strange, pulsating sound and saw a green light from an object hovering south of his station. His radio and lights failed when he tried to contact Ranger Hi Baker. The object's light turned brilliant white, and it ascended rapidly into the air. Later, on October 7, Hill observed a 75-foot diameter, saucer-shaped object with a pulsating green light around its rim and a greenish light rotating inside. The object displayed porthole-like indentations and a reddish, "pitted" outer surface. It hovered about 500 feet from his cabin, and no sound accompanied it. The object then ascended at high speed, trailing exhaust that resembled "acetylene cutting torches."

On July 3, 1967, Warren Smith of Calgary, Alberta, photographed what is described by the Royal Canadian Air Force as the "best unidentified flying object photo in their files." The color photo shows a saucer-shaped object with a red dome and bluish exhaust. Additionally, a housewife from High River, Alberta, Mrs. Nora Tibbs, reported that on October 12, her car stalled, and her radio and lights failed. She then saw a brilliant light, which turned out to be a dark, oval-shaped object with a dome, circling her car at about 1,000 feet altitude before departing at high speed. She described the experience as terrifying, leaving her with a "right-to-the-bone actual chill."

South America

This section reports on sightings from the South American continent, following numerous reports from Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay on June 24. The reports include:

Lawyer Reports UAO "Chase"

Mrs. Irene Granchi translated a condensed version of a sighting by Dr. Jonil Feydit Vieira, a lawyer in Brazil. On August 3, 1967, while driving near Fragoso, Vieira and his driver, da Silva, observed two lights that multiplied and displayed a "fanciful, fairy-like display." The lights changed from yellow to bright blue and then disappeared, only to reappear as two yellow and greenish-blue lights before vanishing again. The object then moved ahead of their jeep, appearing disc-shaped. They felt they were being watched, and the object would occasionally fade from sight. They experienced a feeling of communication and became anxious. Later, they spotted two extremely bright beams of light, yellow and blue, and noticed they were perspiring freely. Vieira then spotted an immense bright blue dome with yellow and blue lights at each end. The object moved in their direction, then disappeared. Upon arriving at their camp, a similar object reappeared, sporting a brilliant yellow light and a red one, coming from behind a hill without sound. It moved in a wide sweep, blinking lights at both ends.

"Creatures" Invading Bedrooms

One of many instances reported in Caracas, Venezuela, during early August 1967. Mr. Pedro Riera was awakened by his bed shaking and saw a small man, about 3 feet tall, with a huge head and covered in a shimmering coverall suit, standing at the foot of his bed. The creature "flew" out the window. Riera found a half-circle area on the ground in front of his residence with scuff marks and small footprints made of reddish dust.

Plane Buzzed by UAO

On the night of August 6, 1967, Captain Samuel Sanguaza of the Bolivian Air Force and his crew observed an unconventional aerial object for 15 minutes while flying the La Paz-Lima-Miami route. The object, described as a bright light about the size of a truck headlight, changed color from red to orange to blue. It maneuvered around the aircraft, occasionally bobbing up and down. After the control tower confirmed no other air traffic, the object zipped off into the sky.

More Invaders

Ricardo Hurtado and Antonia Piedra reported hearing a strange noise "like horses galloping" in their Caracas apartment on the night of August 23, and saw two small beings leaving hurriedly. On August 26, Marine Pfc. Esteban D. Cova was accosted by a small being about 3 feet tall, covered in a hairy or wiry material, who asked him to come along for company. Cova fainted and later reported the incident to his commandante.

Occupant Seen at Caracas

On August 3, Mr. and Mrs. de S. were sleeping in their car in suburban Caracas when they observed a disc-shaped object hovering over a palm tree. A smaller, "lightbulb-shaped" object descended from it, and a small creature, about three feet tall, emerged. The creature glowed, picked up stones, and then re-entered the craft. Neighbors reported seeing a luminous disc over their house that night. The de S.s noted that tree leaves moved as if in a breeze, despite no wind.

"Flying Dwarf" Spotted

On August 26, Mr. Saki Macharechi, in Barracas, Venezuela, reported seeing a "flying dwarf" near a bridge. The being, described as a little man, landed near the bridge, about 9 feet from Macharechi's car, before flying off.

Occupant in Ontario

Stanley Moxon of Toronto reported an incident on August 23 near Joyceville, Ontario. He saw a green light in a field, investigated, and observed a huge metallic disc sitting on or just above the ground. Two "persons" about four feet tall, wearing white suits and helmets, appeared startled by his lights and "flew" back into the saucer, which then departed at high speed.

UAO Over Hydro Station

On September 11, in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada, multiple witnesses observed a saucer-shaped object passing over a Hydro station, appearing to drop something into a lake. The object was reportedly seen searching the area for the next five nights.

UAO Tails Truck

On October 28, Don Letkeman was driving a transport trailer near Sterling, Alberta, when he observed a brilliant red light following him. The object, at about 500 feet altitude, changed to a pale green with a halo effect and appeared to draw closer. It continued to follow the truck until Letkeman reached Deighton.

Doctor Suffers Heart Seizure After Visit by "Martian"

Dr. Luis Sanchez Vega, a general practitioner in Caracas, Venezuela, allegedly experienced a heart attack after being confronted by a small alien being (less than four feet) in his office on August 7, 1967. The alien reportedly requested a physical examination, stating it was not from Earth and had an abnormally high temperature. Its physical characteristics included a large, round head, large, round eyes, no ears, a slit-like mouth, and ten teeth. The alien explained its origin from another planet and mentioned a cataclysmic change on Earth 9,000 years ago.

Oklahoma Section Headed By Robert E. Loftin

Captain Robert E. Loftin, retired author of "Identified Flying Saucers," has organized the Oklahoma State Section of APRO. The section aims to increase public awareness of the UFO problem and recruit new members, with an open meeting planned for January 17.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO/UAO sightings and "occupant" encounters, suggesting a global increase in such phenomena during 1967. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and reporting of these events, presenting witness testimonies and details of incidents without overt skepticism, aiming to inform the public about the ongoing UFO mystery. The inclusion of detailed case studies from various locations underscores the bulletin's commitment to documenting these phenomena comprehensively.