APRO Bulletin - 1975 07 00 - Vol 24 No 1

Magazine Overview

The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, Volume 24, No. 1, July 1975, is the official copyrighted publication of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, Inc. (APRO), based in Tucson, Arizona. The organization is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Key Articles and Reports

UFO Illuminates Lake This section details a sighting on February 26, 1975, by two men near Lake Sorell in Tasmania. One witness, a former Royal Australian Air Force tail gunner, described three UFOs, two large and one smaller, approaching from the northeast. The objects were described as having red, pulsing lights in the center and other red to orange lights around the circumference. One object approached to about 1,000 yards away and 500 feet above the lake, estimated to be no less than 200 feet in diameter. A "monstrous light" was directed down towards the lake, described as half the diameter of the UFO and intensely bright, comparable to a welding torch. The spill of light illuminated a distance of 1.5 miles around the lake. The report includes a sketch of the sighting by Brian James and notes that another sighting occurred on March 14, 1975, involving a football-shaped object near Lake Sorell.

Interesting 1973 Case This report describes a sighting on October 22, 1973, in Key West, Florida, by a witness, Mr. F. P., a Senior Sales Representative, and his sister. They observed a series of five UFOs, each appearing at ten-minute intervals from the west. The objects were described as wing-shaped, similar in configuration and size to a 747 aircraft but without fuselage or tail assembly, or like a boomerang. They moved in level flight, silently, and without any visible emissions like rotation, fluttering, smoke, vapor, odor, blinking lights, or vibration. The leading edge appeared illuminated from within with a diffused soft-blue light. The witness emphasized the complete lack of sound.

Apparent Landing In New Mexico Reported by Patti Morris, this incident occurred on the night of June 14, 1975, near Lordsburg, New Mexico. Witnesses Rick Campbell and Steve Mentor saw a large, orange object fall slowly at a 70-degree angle into an unpopulated area five miles west of Glen Acres. There was no explosion or noise, but an orange glow with radiating orange shafts of light was observed. A neighbor, Mr. Roper, also witnessed the glow. The event lasted about 30-35 minutes before the glow faded. A search party, including law enforcement and volunteers, was organized but found no debris. The FAA refused to comment. The report notes the stillness and lack of wildlife in the search area, and that the object did not behave like a meteor. The estimated location is 5 miles west of Lordsburg.

Let's Eliminate The Plague Written by R. Michael Rasmussen, this article addresses the problem of "noise" in UFO study, which refers to misidentified natural or man-made phenomena that confuse case files. Rasmussen emphasizes the importance of eliminating these "identifieds" to focus on truly unexplained aerial unknowns. He suggests that investigators must be familiar with conventional phenomena to properly analyze reports. The article provides a brief overview of common misidentifications: * Planets and Stars: Can appear to dance or follow vehicles due to atmospheric effects and vehicle movement. * Meteors: Characterized by brief duration (a few seconds) and a straight, unaltering path. * Satellites: Appear in low orbits, catch the sun's glare, and travel steadily from horizon to horizon without hovering. * Balloons: High-altitude balloons can create various shapes and movements due to the sun's reflection and wind. * Aircraft: Viewing angles and sun reflections can obscure wings, and engine sounds can be muffled, leading to reports of silent propulsion. Aircraft banking on circular paths can appear to make sharp turns. * Illusions: Includes sky reflections, mirages, searchlights on clouds, and jet contrails, which often lack solid appearance and change shape erratically. * Other: Bird flocks, windblown debris, missiles, and fireworks can also be mistaken for UFOs. Rasmussen concludes that by eliminating this "plague," the solution to the UFO puzzle will be found sooner.

Uri: A Journal of the Mystery of Uri Geller This section includes a commentary by Harold A. Cahn, Ph.D., on Andrija Puharich's book "Uri." Cahn discusses the book's argument that advanced beings are in contact with Uri Geller and manifest through paranormal events. He expresses admiration for Puharich's work but notes the unorthodox nature of the claims, suggesting a potential paradigm shift in understanding life and consciousness.

Book Review: UFO Bibliography This review covers "UFO Bibliography" by R. Michael Rasmussen. The reviewer, J. F. Herr, praises the bibliography for its comprehensive, annotated listings of over 160 books on UFOs and ancient astronauts. It provides details on author, title, publisher, year, page count, and price for each edition. The reviewer notes that while some annotations are brief, most are adequate, and considers it an indispensable reference source, especially since Lynn Catoe's similar work is out of print.

French Language UFO Journal Information is provided about "UFO-QUEBEC," a new French-language UFO journal published by Wido Hoville, an APRO Field Investigator from Quebec, Canada.

Follow-up A follow-up report indicates that a whitish residue found at a sighting site in St. Cyrille, Quebec, was identified as low-grade limestone. The report also includes correspondence suggesting that UFOs and humanoids might have encountered quarries previously.

"UFO Report" Update This section thanks listeners for their response to the "UFO Report" radio show and announces that APRO has signed with a national syndicate, Creative Radio Shows, to handle requests for audition tapes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRO Bulletin consistently focuses on detailed reporting of UFO sightings, emphasizing the need for rigorous analysis and the elimination of misidentifications. The editorial stance promotes a scientific approach to UFO research, encouraging investigators to be thorough and knowledgeable about conventional phenomena. The publication serves as a platform for sharing eyewitness accounts, research findings, and relevant literature within the UFO community.