APRO Bulletin - 1975 01 00 - January-February

Magazine Overview

This issue of THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN, Vol. 23, No. 4, dated January-February 1975, is published by the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, Inc. (APRO) from Tucson, Arizona. The cover headline focuses on 'UFOS OVER ARIZONA,' highlighting significant cases from the region and also featuring an 'Occupant Case In Wisconsin.' The publication is dedicated to the eventual solution of the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects.

Key Articles and Reports

UFOS OVER ARIZONA

This section details several significant UFO sightings. One report describes nightly UFO activity observed by personnel and families at the Childs power plant near Camp Verde, Arizona, in early January 1975. The most spectacular display occurred on January 13th, involving multiple objects. Mrs. Kathy Soulages and the Hale family witnessed an oblong object hovering above a mountain, which rotated and exhibited white, red, and green lights. A smaller, roundish, reddish object emerged from the first, and a third, pale orange object, descended toward a river island, emitting bright flashes of light. The objects were estimated to be about a mile distant. The report theorizes that UFOs might use power lines as navigational aids.

A second case involves Mr. G., a 45-year-old cement mason from Phoenix, Arizona, who reported an unusual structured object hovering about 10 feet above the ground near the San Carlos Reservoir on February 26, 1975. The object was described as approximately 50 feet wide and 35 feet high, moving slowly and silently. Mr. G. also reported a second sighting at 3:05 a.m. of a tilted, disc-shaped object, about 40-50 feet in diameter, emitting a bright light from a slit-like opening. During both sightings, fish were jumping and fishing poles were vibrating, suggesting possible unknown effects.

Huge UFOs In Eastern U.S.A.

Field Investigator Donald R. Todd presents three outstanding cases. The first involves Mr. and Mrs. T and their two daughters in Plainfield, Connecticut, who observed a round, glowing white object pacing their car on October 28, 1974. The object maintained pace with the car at approximately 45 mph and was described as being about 100 feet in the air. It was later observed to be about 50-60 feet in diameter, with a roundish, flattishly convex shape, and no discernible noise or lights.

The second case, reported by Trooper Raymond C. of the Rhode Island State Police, involves his sister-in-law, Lois P., who observed five dark gray, metallic-like discs in star formation on November 4, 1974, near New Bedford, Massachusetts. The discs were described as flattish from beneath, convex, and gigantic, each the size of a small city block. They emitted a steady hum and were seen to envelop themselves in a 'cloud' before disappearing. Three friends who witnessed the same event corroborated the sighting, with the exception of the 'cloud' envelopment.

A third report details an incident on January 5, 1975, involving two sisters and a brother near Wakefield, Rhode Island. They observed a UFO described as a double convex, oval shape, with a rim and porthole-like windows emitting reddish light. It was estimated to be twice the diameter and depth of a distant water tank. The object vanished abruptly after about four minutes.

Occupant Case In Wisconsin

Farmer William Bosak, 68, of Frederic, Wisconsin, reported a hair-raising experience on December 2, 1974. While driving home, he spotted an object on the side of the road. He described seeing a figure with arms raised inside a curved glass front. The figure was described as having hair sticking out from its head and ears protruding about three inches, shaped like a calf's ear. It was clothed in tannish-brown material, fitted like a diver's suit. Bosak stated the object itself was not lighted but reflected his headlights. He later returned to the site but found no evidence of a landing. Bosak, initially skeptical of UFOs, expressed a desire to meet the occupant again and offered to take a lie detector test to prove his sincerity.

1965 Occupant Report

This section revisits a case from August 1965 near Waverly, Iowa, involving a 'heavy flap' year. A witness, D. G., reported hearing a whining sound and seeing an unusual object descending. He then saw a being or object near a tree, described as approximately 3 to 3½ feet tall, with a bald head. The object ascended and disappeared. D. G. found a perfectly round burned area with three indentations. Attempts to report the incident to local police were met with ridicule.

Mysterious Cattle Mutilations

This report notes that during 1974, hundreds of cattle and one buck deer were found dead in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Colorado, and Minnesota, exhibiting strange mutilations such as missing ears, tongues, and sex organs. The carcasses were often described as completely devoid of blood, as if drained by a needle, with no footprints or vehicular tracks. The precise nature of the incisions led farmers and veterinarians to suggest the bodies might have been mutilated elsewhere and dropped from the air. The report mentions a similar incident involving a horse near Alamosa, Colorado, in 1965.

Submerged UFO

On November 9, 1974, three teenagers and callers reported seeing a glowing object fall into a small silt pond in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Police dismissed it as a hoax, but doubts persist due to witness testimony of fluctuating brightness and the retrieval of a railroad lantern that some believe could not have been the source of the glow.

Formation Of Eight UFOs In Argentina

In the early morning hours of December 5, 1974, residents of Zavalla, Argentina, sighted eight UFOs in perfect formation. The objects were described as round, silent, emitting yellow-white luminescence, and moving at fantastic speed. The sighting was corroborated by thousands of people in surrounding areas.

Editorial

Coral E. Lorenzen, Editor, announces that starting with the March 1975 issue, the Bulletin will become a monthly publication, increasing from six pages to nine pages per issue. This change is attributed to the growth in membership and financial support. The editorial also mentions the upcoming release of a new Field Investigator's manual, for which a nominal fee of $1.50 per copy will be charged to cover publication costs. The 'UFO ALERT' system is highlighted, encouraging people to call a collect number for close encounters. The editorial expresses gratitude to the general membership and field investigators for their support.

New Book

The issue announces the publication of 'The UFO Controversy in America' by Dr. David M. Jacobs, an APRO consultant in history. Published by Indiana University Press, the book is described as the first comprehensive, scholarly study of the UFO controversy from a positive viewpoint, utilizing previously inaccessible Air Force documents and personal interviews.

New Members

A brief history of APRO is provided, detailing its founding in 1952 by Mrs. Lorenzen and its evolution from a small operation to its current status. The article outlines the organization's growth, its move to Tucson, and Mr. Lorenzen's decision to devote full time to APRO in 1967. The current office location and the roles of various staff members, including Mrs. Kudrle (office manager) and Mrs. Cooper (membership secretary), are mentioned.

UFO Courses Offered

State University of New York at Albany is offering 'The UFO Course' conducted by Dr. Robert Creegan, an APRO Consultant. The University of California at San Diego Extension is also offering a course titled 'UFOs A Mysterious Reality' by Mr. Robert Treash.

Little Frozen Aliens

This short piece addresses a story circulated by UPI and radio stations about a dozen alien bodies being kept frozen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The story originated from Dr. Robert S. Carr, who promoted a lecture series but did not claim to have seen the aliens himself.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRO Bulletin consistently focuses on detailed reporting of UFO sightings and encounters, emphasizing witness testimony and the investigative efforts of its field staff. The publication aims to provide a platform for serious research into the UFO phenomenon, distinguishing itself from sensationalism and hoaxes. The editorial stance is one of dedicated pursuit of understanding UFOs, encouraging membership support and scientific inquiry. There is a clear emphasis on factual reporting and debunking unsubstantiated claims, as seen in the discussion of the Aztec alien story and the cattle mutilations. The organization also promotes educational initiatives related to UFO studies.