APRO Bulletin - 1967 11 00 - November-December

Magazine Overview

Title: THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN
Issue: NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1967
Publisher: THE AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, dated November-December 1967, focuses heavily on an increase in reported UFO landings and related phenomena across the globe. It also covers the Soviet Union's burgeoning interest in UFO research and features several detailed accounts of sightings and encounters.

Landings on Increase

The cover story, "LANDINGS ON INCREASE," highlights a global trend in UFO landing reports. The issue previews two related articles: "Russ Start UFO Probe" and "'Snippy' Still Not Dead Issue."

Russ Start UFO Probe

This section details the newly announced Soviet report on UFOs and their undertaking of a scientific study. Correspondence between APRO and the Soviet Academy of Sciences dating back to 1959 is mentioned. In November 1967, Soviet Air Force Major General Profiry Stolyarov announced an official commission to investigate UFOs. Later, Dr. Feliks Zigel, an astronomy professor at the Moscow Aviation Institute, released findings from Soviet scientists about sightings of "luminous orange-colored" "Flying saucers" over Russia. Zigel called for a global investigation, stating it was a "problem of prime importance" requiring "global research" and systematic instrumental study from observatories to obtain photographs and spectra. He reported that a team of Soviet scientists had studied over 200 sighting reports, including those in the Ukraine, Crimea, and Caucauses in July, September, and October 1967. The typical object described was an orange-colored crescent with horns throwing off "jets" and sometimes sparks.

"Snippy" Still Not Dead Issue

This article revisits the case of "Snippy," an Appaloosa gelding found dead on September 9, 1967, in Alamosa, Colorado, with its flesh removed. The veterinarian claimed to have found two bullets in the horse's carcass, concluding it died of gunshot wounds. The article questions whether the bullets entered the body before or after death and notes the lack of explanation for the condition of the horse's head and neck. It also mentions another incident in November 1966 where an animal was found dead under strange circumstances near a UFO sighting, which APRO was investigating.

E-M Case at Tucson

A Tucson couple reported experiencing an electromagnetic effect on their 1960 Dodge near Gates' Pass on Christmas Eve. While driving, they saw a red blob of light descend and pass over their car, causing the engine, lights, and radio to stop dead. The phenomena lasted only seconds, and after the object disappeared, the car's systems returned to normal.

Landings (Continued)

This section continues the theme of increased landings with specific case details:

• Karl Barlow's Lorry Incident (England): On November 6, 1967, near Fordingbridge, England, lorry driver Karl Barlow reported a strange object above trees. The object approached, causing his lorry's lights and radio to fail. It descended, emitting a high-pitched whine, and extended a tube-like attachment to collect grass and leaves from the roadside. Barlow described the main object as "eggshaped" with an "out of this world green color." A white saucer-shaped form was visible underneath. A white Jaguar car also experienced engine and light failure when it encountered the UFO.
• Brazilian Landing (Rio de Janeiro): On November 24, 1967, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, radio technician Ugo Battaglia and his helper Carlos Alberto do Nascimento witnessed a brilliant metallic disc-shaped object land among trees. Three white-clad men, described as having lead-like arms and wearing miner-style hats with amber lights, emerged and walked around the object. The object hovered, then took off. Carlos reported the men walked knee-deep in the high grass. Battaglia experienced a severe headache afterward, while Carlos was greatly frightened.
• Nebraska Landing (Ashland): Patrolman H. L. Schirmer reported seeing a UAO on the highway on December 3, 1967. He described it as bright aluminum, appearing as two saucers fastened lip-to-lip, with lights along the rim. The object rose, emitted a loud "twanging" noise, and then a beam of light before vanishing. Schirmer underwent a lie detector test which he and the Police Chief claimed exonerated him. Radiation counts at the site registered 8 microroentgens.

Russ Probe (Continued)

This section continues the report on the Soviet UFO Commission, detailing types of sighting reports such as flaming discs preceded by crescents and flanked by star-like objects. Soviet scientists reportedly concluded these objects could not be man-made and were not artificial satellites or rockets. An example cited is a 1965 observation of a disc-shaped object with three balls, estimated at 100 meters in diameter, which emitted a greenish-pearly glow before fading.

June Sighting of Occupants in Canada

On June 13, 1967, Carmen Cuneo of Caledonia, Ontario, Canada, reported seeing two strange crafts: a 36-foot cigar-shaped object with windows and a boom-like aerial, and a 15-foot diameter saucer. Three small men wearing hats with amber lights were seen moving under the cigar-shaped object. The objects hovered for 20 minutes before departing southwest. Cuneo later found a large gouge in the ground and an oily residue on burdock leaves.

September Landing in Conn.

Larry Fawcett reported a landing near Winsted, Connecticut, on September 20, 1967. Mrs. Charles Pasko observed a peachy-pink glow in the woods. Three days later, a forest ranger and Mr. Pasko found a tear-drop shaped depressed area, approximately 35 feet in diameter, which was burned. Four triangular imprints were found within the area. The ranger, who had prior experience with UFOs, suggested a UFO had landed there.

"Two Witnesses to Brazilian Landing"

This article details the Rio de Janeiro landing further, with Ugo Battaglia and Carlos Alberto do Nascimento witnessing a metallic disc land. They observed three figures emerge, described as wearing white coveralls and having lead-like arms. The object hovered and then departed. The article notes that the grass was high, but the figures only walked knee-deep in it. Carlos was frightened, while Battaglia experienced a headache.

Landed UAO Reported In Nebraska

This section elaborates on the Ashland, Nebraska sighting by Patrolman H. L. Schirmer on December 3, 1967. The object, described as bright aluminum and shaped like two saucers joined together, caused electrical disturbances in cattle yards. It emitted a "twanging" noise and a beam of light before ascending rapidly. The object was estimated to be 26 feet wide and 10-15 feet high. Schirmer's flashlight malfunctioned during the sighting, and a 30-minute period of his time was unaccounted for.

Report On European UFO Convention

The "Seventh World Convention of Ufologists" in Mainz, Germany, from November 3-6, 1967, is discussed. APRO's Swiss correspondent, Dr. Kurt Kauffman, attended. The convention reportedly gave considerable weight to claims by figures like Adamski and Dr. Stranges. Professor Oberth was quoted as saying that extraterrestrial explanations for UFOs were not proven but seemed more likely than other explanations, suggesting the possibility of other realities beyond human sensory perception.

Global Scene - Argentina - 1967

Reports from Argentina in the fall of 1967 include a glowing object over Cordoba (Sept 4), power failure in Tucuman (Sept 5), a disc over Cordoba (Sept 7), a luminous object over Mar del Plata that dived into the sea (Sept 17), and a soundless object with yellow and orange lights over Mar del Plata (Oct 21). On November 1, policemen observed a disc-shaped object giving off green rays over Empalme de Villa Constitucion. On November 3, Carlos Spini and a helper saw a luminous, saucer-shaped object land near San Jeronimo. On December 14, a disc with multicolored lights hovered over Cordoba, coinciding with a power failure and communication disruption. In December, Mr. Jorge Clerici and family reported a large glowing object following their car.

Colombia

Two photos of a flying saucer were taken in Bogota on November 9, 1967, showing an object hovering over a building, emitting intense light. Many residents of Santa Cruz also reported UFOs during the week of November 10.

Latest on Brazilian Sightings

Recent Brazilian sightings include Geraldo Barqueira's account from June 7, 1967, where a blinking red light caused his car's engine and headlights to fail. The object, described as round and about 5 meters in diameter, had five faces resembling cats visible in its windows. Three witnesses in Itajuba on September 24, 1967, observed three spherical opaque objects maneuvering near a weapons factory.

Britain

An incident from July 20, 1967, involved Mr. Clive Menadue observing a "sparkling mist" that later developed red and blue lights, eventually forming a solid, metallic-looking "saucer" with a reddish glow at the bottom. The object emitted a jet-like noise.

Global Scene (Continued)

• Britain (Continued): A sighting on October 21st at Churchdown, England, described a brilliant white "cross" object. On October 23rd, police officers chased a "diffused light, star-spangled" object that was joined by another similar object before both vanished. Wing Commander Eric Cox sketched seven bright lights seen in South England on October 25th.
• Britain (Continued): A report from October 26th describes a young boy watching an RAF Lightning jet chase a mushroom-shaped object over Winchester. Angus Brooks reported seeing a "fire trail" object descend near Weymouth on October 26th, which appeared to be translucent and changed color with the sky.
• Eastern Europe: Sightings are increasing in Bulgaria, Russia, and Yugoslavia. In Sochi, Russia (Oct 3), a sickle-shaped object was seen. In Sofia, Bulgaria (Oct 31), a "huge, luminous unidentified flying object" resembling a parachute with a dark disc was reported. Russia announced on November 14 that it had "five authenticated sightings of UFOs" in recent months, with a commission of 18 scientists, astronomers, and Air Force officers in Moscow alone.
• Peru - 1967: Three UAOs described as silver and flying in a triangular formation were seen in Aplao on November 3rd. On November 4th, a luminous white disc with blue and red sparks was observed in Arequipa.
• Southeast Asia: Guests at a diplomatic party in Laos observed an unidentified flying object on November 9th, which some thought might be fireworks or debris from a space vehicle.
• Venezuela - 1967: A disc-shaped glowing red object was seen over Caracas on November 6th, causing drivers to stop. In Valencia on November 13th, an object maneuvered over the area.

UFOs - October - U.S.A.

• Washoe Lake, Nevada (Oct 4): Six persons reported a large, brightly lit, pulsating object hovering near the lake.
• Petaluma, Calif. (Oct 13): An orange globular object was seen falling, then stopping and hovering before heading northwest.
• Wolf Lake, Indiana (Oct 19): Witnesses reported three bright white lights arranged horizontally, which then moved and displayed red lights.
• Fairmount, Minnesota (Oct 19): Observers reported a "rocket-like" object trailing fire, making a noise like a jet, and exploding before disappearing.
• Fort Worth, Texas (date not specified): Bright blue-white lights flew across the sky, making a noise similar to jet aircraft.
• Bethel Park, Pa. (Oct 21): Eight yellowish objects were sighted moving in a southwest direction at high speed, visible only with the naked eye.
• Springfield, Missouri (Oct 21): A soundless object, described as airplane-like with rows of windows, hovered at low altitude.
• Miami, Oklahoma (Oct 21): A retired professor of psychology and his son observed a huge, elongated oval object at tree-top level, which was soundless.
• Beaumont, Texas (Oct 21): Many viewed a spectacular fiery object, described as orange or bluish, visible for 15-20 seconds.

UFOs - November - U.S.A.

• Wells, Nevada (Nov 2): A pilot observed three solid-looking, white round objects (or oval) below his plane, estimated at 30 feet in diameter, at an altitude of 5,000 feet.
• Canon City, Colorado (Nov 3): Eldon W. Arthur and his wife saw an oblong object with bright lights on its side moving from north to south at high altitude.
• Green Bay, Wisconsin (Nov 4): Police and the Coast Guard reported a ball of flashing lights flying at about 300 feet over the water.
• Winona, Minnesota (Nov 17): Kenneth Malenke observed a gray, metallic-looking, circular object with a canopy-like projection, hovering over a former packing plant.

Two New Books

The issue highlights two new books: "Uninvited Visitors" by Ivan Sanderson, praised for its theorizing and treatment of the Flatwoods incident, and "Science, the Public and the UFO" by Arthur Bray, noted as the first Canadian book on UFOs focusing on Canadian sightings and psychological barriers.

Correction!

A correction is noted for the September-October 1967 Bulletin, changing the headline on the Hydro Station sighting to "UAO Over Hydro Station Near Port Elgin, Ontario."

Menzel to Write New Book

Dr. Donald H. Menzel, a known antagonist of UFO research, sent a letter to Mrs. Lorenzen praising her book "The Great Flying Saucer Hoax" (revised as "Flying Saucers"). Menzel stated he is preparing to write his final book on UFOs, which may contain surprises.

More On The 'Occupants'

A letter from Aime Michel, author of "Flying Saucers and the Straight Line Mystery," calls Mrs. Lorenzen's book about Occupants "the best book ever published until now in the UAO field." Michel also commented positively on Mr. Lorenzen's chapter on censorship.

The Lorenzen's New Book

The Lorenzens' new book, "UFOs Over the Americas," is announced for release in May, published by Signet. It will be a soft cover book featuring new, unpublished cases from the Western Hemisphere.

STOP PRESS!

A television program on February 10, 1968, announced that Russia had logged more UFO sightings in the first 10 days of February than in all of 1967 and was seeking US aid in determining the nature of the objects.

The Mailing Problem

APRO is experiencing growth with over 3500 members and subscribers, leading to efforts to streamline the Bulletin mailing process. The use of a bulk mailing permit is explained, noting that while it saves costs, it slows delivery. Overseas and distant members receive issues via airmail.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the increasing number of UFO landing reports, the growing official interest in UFO research (notably from the Soviet Union), and detailed accounts of occupant sightings and physical evidence left behind. The editorial stance, as represented by the APRO Bulletin, is one of serious scientific inquiry into UFO phenomena, documenting sightings, investigating cases, and encouraging global cooperation among researchers. There is a clear emphasis on presenting factual reports and evidence, while also acknowledging the more speculative aspects of the subject, such as potential extra-dimensional origins.