the apro bulletin

Magazine Overview

Title: the apro bulletin
Issue: VOL. 24, NO. 3
Date: SEPTEMBER 1975
Publisher: Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, Inc. (A.P.R.O.)
Country: USA

This issue of The APRO Bulletin, dated September 1975, focuses on "NEW ABDUCTION CASES" and features several articles detailing unusual encounters and sightings.

New Abduction Cases

The lead article discusses the upcoming NBC television special, "The UFO Incident," based on the Betty and Barney Hill abduction case. It highlights the film's potential to bring attention to similar experiences where witnesses may not initially remember details. The article emphasizes the importance of the Hill case in hinting at an in-depth study of Earth and its inhabitants, suggesting that a representative sampling of the human population might be studied.

The bulletin then presents details of three abduction cases:

1. Case 1 (Alleged): Information was received concerning the alleged abduction of a young woman and her four children from their home, involving subsequent physical examinations by strange-looking humanoids. This case was under investigation.
2. Case 2 (December 1967): Two young men, playing "chase" in their car, found themselves on a dead-end road and crashed into a ditch. While walking for help, they encountered a strange, orangish glowing object. They experienced a complete shift in emotions from fright to sadness when the object left. The boys had a gap in their memory, with the incident occurring between midnight and 4 a.m., covering a significant distance walked.
3. Case 3 (Recent): Mr. X, a thirtyish individual, witnessed a large, dull, metal disc, approximately 50 feet in diameter, hovering about 100 feet away. The object emitted a buzzing sound and displayed a lighted area with human-shaped forms. Mr. X experienced a time lapse of 1 hour and 25 minutes between the object's arrival and departure, during which his car would not start. He later experienced unusual physical symptoms.

All three cases are noted to have occurred in sparsely populated areas, with the first and third cases involving a memory of humanoids. The witnesses in all three cases have insisted on anonymity and agreed to polygraph examinations.

Italian Photo Unexplained

This section features a photograph taken by Giuseppe Cardelli on January 18, 1974, on the Mil-Bo expressway in Italy. Cardelli described seeing a "strange shining ball" in the sky, which he photographed. NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration, after examining the photo, stated they were "at a loss to identify the object" and described it as having a "strange shape."

The object in the photo is described as appearing to give off or reflect more light than the brightest clouds and having a hexagonal or possibly octagonal shape, rather than the usual disc or cigar shape. The photo was to be turned over to Dr. James A. Harder, APRO's Research Director, for further investigation.

Lorenzens Feted in Wisconsin

Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzen, APRO's Director and Secretary-Treasurer, were honored at an open house in Barron, Wisconsin. They also gave a lecture at the Rice Lake High School Auditorium, sponsored by the Barron Business and Professional Women's Club. The event provided publicity for APRO and the UFO field.

Rhode Island Sightings

This report by Donald R. Todd details UFO sightings in Rhode Island during the week of January 13, 1975. Multiple reports described a large, round, bluish-green sphere or disc moving east, with some witnesses distinguishing it from a gas release experiment by the Wallops Island Research Station. The sightings involved objects described as stationary, moving slowly, and then abruptly moving northeast or northward at high speeds. Air traffic controllers and pilots also reported unidentified objects.

Possible California Landing

This narrative, forwarded by Ronald Messore, recounts an experience in September 1974 while moving to California. While driving east on U.S. Interstate 80 near Sacramento, the narrator's wife experienced a "terribly tense and uneasy feeling." Shortly after, the narrator observed a green and white revolving beacon of high intensity light, which then became interspersed with a brilliant blue light. The object, described as a large, round, orange-white floodlight, descended to treetop level and then to a landing site directly below. The narrator and his wife experienced extreme terror and noted that their perceptions of the object were "unmistakenly accurate."

Follow-up

A follow-up on the "Landing in Wisconsin" case from the April 1975 issue clarifies that the family involved was the Philip N. Baker family, not "Mr. Phillips." A member also raised a point about animal reactions to UFOs, suggesting that propulsion devices might disturb animals, and inquired about the inconsistency of cats not reacting while the dog did.

UFO Report 4 Progress Report

This section provides an update on the "U.F.O. Report" radio series, a joint effort by APRO and Hal Starr. The series has received encouraging response, with Darwin Lamm of Creative Radio Shows reporting sales to several stations and a special one-hour radio documentary being offered. The report emphasizes the importance of members promoting the program.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, particularly abduction experiences and sightings of unidentified objects. The APRO Bulletin consistently presents detailed case reports, including witness testimonies, photographic evidence, and investigative findings. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging members and field investigators to report all phenomena, regardless of how strange, and to consider factors like time lapse. The publication also aims to provide a balanced perspective by including both unexplained events and potential explanations, as noted by a reader's letter. The organization actively seeks to document and analyze these phenomena, engaging experts and utilizing various investigative methods.