The APRO Bulletin

Magazine Overview

Title: The APRO Bulletin
Issue: Vol. 29, No. 1
Date: July, 1980
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, INC.
Document Type: Magazine Issue

UFOHIO '81 Invitation

The issue begins with an invitation to UFOHIO '81, scheduled for June 5, 6, and 7th, at the Marriott Inn-Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. The program's theme is "The Case For Aliens," aiming to develop a theoretical model or scenario that encompasses various aspects of the UFO mystery. Several questions are posed to be addressed, including the quantity of extraterrestrial visitations, the age of crashed disc reports, the motives behind cattle mutilations, and the increase in abduction cases. Further details were to be published later. The Marriott offered a block of rooms at special rates for APRO Members and referrals. A registration form is included.

The Scottish Landing Case

This article details an alleged encounter on November 9, 1979, in West Lothian, Scotland, involving a forester named Robert Taylor. Taylor reported seeing a large, rounded, dark grey object, estimated to be twenty feet in diameter, hovering silently. Two smaller objects, similar in texture, emerged and attached themselves to his trouser legs, causing him to feel suffocated by an acrid smell and lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, the objects were gone. Strange holes were found in the ground at the site. Taylor's trousers showed tears where the objects had attached. The article references the Journal of Transient Aerial Phenomena and includes drawings of the UFO and the ground marks.

UFOs Inspire Well Drilling?

This section reports on Pat McGuire, a farmer in Laramie, Wyoming, who claims his farm has been visited by humanoid beings in multi-colored UFOs for seven years. McGuire believes a compulsion to dig a well in 1971 led him to tap into an underground river, enabling him to irrigate 5,100 acres. He describes the UFOs as large, fast, and capable of amazing speed. He began working with Dr. Leo Sprinkle, a para-psychologist, on these experiences. Dr. Richard F. Fleck, a photographer, and reporter Greg Bean also visited the farm and observed a strange light.

Press Reports

This section compiles several UFO sighting reports from various locations:

• California (April 29, 1980): A sheriff's deputy reported an "oval-shaped" white object emitting a wavy white light.
• Idaho (June 13, 1980): An Idaho Nuclear Engineering Laboratory employee witnessed a cigar-shaped object with a solid tail, appearing to disintegrate.
• Louisiana (June 17, 1977): Dale Schexnaider reported seeing a disc-shaped craft with a bubble-like top emitting deep-blue rays of light, creating a "force field."
• Michigan (June 17, 1980): Melanie Doan reported seeing three egg-shaped flying objects with red and blue-green lights that kept pace with her car.
• Minnesota (April 17, 1980): Duane Weiner observed a glowing orange sphere that rotated and spewed tiny bits of matter.
• Argentina (June 14, 1980): A married couple and friends witnessed a "giant circle" descend and disappear, followed by another object emitting luminous white flashes.

Lost Airman Probe Continues

This brief report states that in Australia, a vice-president of the Victorian UFO Research Society, Paul Norman, will investigate the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich, who reported a strange object hovering above him on October 21, 1978. The recording of Valentich's last conversation revealed engine coughing, bright lights, and a metallic sound.

Strange Beings Near Jerez de la Frontera (Province of Cadiz), Spain, in 1960

This article recounts an incident from May 1960, where Don Miguel Timermans Ceballos, a teacher, encountered two red-clad humanoid beings on a highway near Jerez de la Frontera. The beings were described as tall, robot-like, with stiff arms, and one had a black boot. They disappeared suddenly.

Book Review: Direct Encounters

This review discusses the book "Direct Encounters" by Judith and Alan Gansberg, which focuses on UFO abductees. The reviewer notes that the book gives abductees a voice and explores their experiences and outlooks. It also touches on the media's handling of UFO reports. The review points out some faults, including the misnaming of 'ufology' as 'UFOology,' misspelling of names, factual errors, and confusion between abductees and contactees.

The Gurdon Light Phenomenon

This section describes the Gurdon Light, a mysterious light phenomenon observed by college students in Arkansas since the mid-1950s. Legend attributes it to the lantern of a railroad foreman murdered in 1931. A recent study led by Dr. Charles Leming, a physics professor, observed a light that blinked, glowed orange, and moved erratically. The phenomenon was visible before the interstate was built, ruling out car headlights as a cause.

UFO Prophecies: Mirage or Mirror?

Authored by R. Leo Sprinkle, Ph.D., this article explores the history of UFO controversy and prophecy. Sprinkle questions whether UFO prophecies represent a program of "Cosmic Consciousness Conditioning." He delves into whether these prophecies are physical or psychic, and if they represent future, impossible, or possible events. The article examines various books and theories related to prophecy, Earth changes, and UFO phenomena, suggesting that UFO prophecies might reflect humanity's doubts and anxieties or serve a larger purpose in conditioning belief systems.

"Sound" Ideas

This section reviews various audio recordings related to UFO research available for purchase. It lists Dolby-enhanced cassettes from the "UFO '79" convention, a series titled "Project Blue Book: Eyewitness Accounts of UFOs" from Visual Education Associates, and a double-LP album "Factual Eyewitness Testimony of UFO Encounters." It also mentions cassettes from the Mutual UFO Network's annual symposium.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed accounts of UFO sightings and encounters, investigations into specific cases like the Scottish Landing Case and the Gurdon Light, and discussions on the broader implications of UFO phenomena, such as prophecies and potential alien motives. The APRO Bulletin maintains a stance of serious inquiry into UFO reports, presenting evidence and witness testimonies while also critically reviewing related literature and theories. The editorial content encourages continued research and investigation into these unexplained events.