APRO Bulletin - 1970 11 00 - November-December

Magazine Overview

The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, published by the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization Inc. (A.P.R.O.), is a bi-monthly publication. This issue, dated November-December 1970, covers a range of UFO-related topics, including detailed incident reports, theoretical discussions, and photographic evidence.

Object Over Gulf of California

This section details an incident that occurred on November 5, 1970, at Cholla Bay, Mexico. Mr. Albert Formiller, a retired policeman, reported seeing a greyish-white, oval object with a dark tube, emitting a beam of light. The object appeared cloudlike and rolled slowly. The beam illuminated the water and a rocky headland. Later, a white glow appeared, and the object turned, revealing a green glow. Supporting witness testimony comes from Norman Norris, who described the object as a white, oval-shaped light with a hazy, dark-colored rim. The estimated actual size was 30 feet in diameter. APRO is continuing its investigation into this case.

Object Over Illinois Farm

This report describes an incident on October 5, 1970, near Walsh, Illinois. A witness observed a red, fuzzy, circular light beam with fog around it, which appeared to be a searchlight. A third beam of light was then focused directly on the witness. The sighting lasted about two to three minutes.

Mass Sightings In Brazil

On November 24, 1970, a series of UFO sightings occurred across three states in Brazil. The initial report came from Ludovico Granchi in Itacuruca, State of Rio. Shortly after, his mother, Mrs. Irene Granchi, APRO's Field Investigator in Rio de Janeiro, received calls about similar sightings. These events included a blackout in Belo Horizonte and pronounced interference on a TV set. The objects were generally described as domed with a beam projecting upward, similar to a mercury vapor lamp, and about the size of the moon.

AIAA Releases UFO Statement

This article summarizes the statement published by the AIAA UFO Subcommittee in November 1970. The subcommittee acknowledged the existence of a UFO problem but did not endorse the extraterrestrial hypothesis (ETH). They criticized the National Academy of Sciences' statement that ETH is 'the least probable' explanation and found no scientific basis for such probability assessments. The subcommittee noted a 'small residue of well-documented but unexplainable cases' and suggested that a phenomenon with 30% unexplained incidents warrants further study. They rejected the idea that nothing of scientific value would come from UFO research and expressed 'disenchantment' with the ETH due to a lack of scientific basis. They recommended a 'continuing, moderate level effort with emphasis on improved data collection by objective means and on high-quality scientific analysis.' They also suggested that government agencies consider UFO proposals without bias and that USAF UFO files be handed over to a civilian agency.

UFOs and the Hollow Earth Theory

Dr. John S. Derr, a Research Scientist, addresses the theory that the Earth is hollow and contains an advanced civilization. He presents evidence to refute this theory, including satellite imagery showing no polar openings, the Earth's reduced moment of inertia (0.3306) indicating mass concentration at the center, and seismic data demonstrating that compressional waves travel through the Earth's interior. Derr concludes that the hollow Earth theory is an impossibility.

Object Photographed In Alabama

This section reports on a UFO sighting on October 6, 1970, in Decatur, Alabama, which resulted in a photograph of a night-flying UFO. Mrs. Dennis Billings saw a lighted object, and her husband took a photograph. The object was described as a dark mass behind lights, with lights of various colors around its edge. The article also recounts a previous sighting by the Billings in September 1966.

UFO Phenomena in Puerto Rico

This section summarizes two investigations by APRO's Representative in Puerto Rico, Sebastian Robiou L. The first incident involved two Cessna 150 aircraft near Tortuguero on April 6, 1967, where pilots observed an 'oval, not round,' dull-white object that moved erratically. The second incident occurred on December 31, 1968, near Vega Baja, where witnesses saw a stationary white, round object with a human-like figure before it. The object then emitted a blue-green light and rose. Another incident on August 18, 1968, near Ramey AFB, involved security policemen observing a UFO rising from the ocean, described as circular or sphere-like with bright lights.

Press Reports

This section compiles brief press reports on UFO sightings from various sources. These include a report from England's Ministry of Defense investigating a 'fried egg' shaped UFO, a photo of two saucer-shaped objects in the sky in Ottawa, Canada, a sighting by Ron Swiderski in Chicago, and a report of a UFO seen by Mohammed Ali (Cassius Clay) in New York City.

More On Magnetic Models of Matter

Dr. James A. Harder discusses the concept of magnetic charge and its potential implications for UFO propulsion. He references Professor Julian Schwinger's postulate of magnetic charge and explores how magnetic conductors might work. Harder speculates on the Apache Junction artifact and the possibility of magnetically charged particles interacting with matter.

Book Review: UFOs and Diamagnetism

This review discusses Eugene H. Burt's book, which proposes a theory of inverted magnetic fields generated by positive charges to explain UFO characteristics like rapid accelerations and intense light emissions. The theory also attempts to explain diamagnetism and the Earth's magnetic field. The review notes that the book is technical but understandable to UFO enthusiasts and that the author criticizes scientists for rejecting unexplained observations.

UFO Photographed Over Superstition Mountains

This report describes a photograph taken in March 1968 near Apacheland, Arizona, of an object described as a stubby cigar with no wings or tail. The object was in sight for 5 seconds and was followed by a sound like 'Whoomp.' The photograph was checked for internal reflections and found to be normal.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings from various locations, the scientific investigation of UFO phenomena, and theoretical discussions about the nature and origin of UFOs. The APRO Bulletin consistently advocates for continued research, objective data collection, and open publication of findings, while also critically examining various hypotheses and theories related to UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging detailed reporting and analysis of UFO incidents.