APRO Bulletin - 1980 08 00 - Vol 29 No 2

Magazine Overview

This issue of The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, dated August 1980, Volume 29, Number 2, focuses on a series of UFO sightings in California, dubbed a 'mini flap,' and includes a unique case from Majorca, Spain. It also explores UFO prophecies and personal experiences with abductions and contact.

Mini Flap in California

The main article, by Jerrald Blankenship, details a series of UFO sightings in San Bernardino County, California, on August 2 and 3, 1980. The sightings involved multiple witnesses, including two Air Force air traffic controllers and an employee of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

On the evening of August 3, near Norton Air Force Base, two air traffic controllers observed an object about 60 feet away from the control tower. The object was described as balloon-like, about two to three feet high and one foot thick, with flat sides. It appeared metallic, with crinkles like a pie tin, and reflected maintenance area flood lights. It made no noise and had no lights, though small dots were observed on one of its flat sides. The object descended to about 10 feet, crossed a taxiway, and moved toward taxiway four, passing over and behind a taxiing C-141 transport before heading northeast. The controllers estimated its speed at 10 to 20 miles per hour, faster than the wind could carry a balloon.

Simultaneously, residents of Fairview Valley and Lucerne Valley, about 30 miles northeast, also reported seeing strange objects. Mrs. C.H. and her husband described an object moving northward at high speed, resembling a large bullet or shell, about three to four feet long and silver in color, with large knobs along the sides near the bottom. It moved in a straight line and disappeared into the sky without a downward arc.

Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Blanch, along with Mrs. Blanch's parents, witnessed an object coming over the San Bernardino Mountains at fantastic speed, moving northeasterly and traversing two-thirds of the horizon in three seconds. They described it as an oval object, gray in color, with a bright silver-blue flame coming from the rear. There were no other lights or sound. After passing overhead, the flame extinguished, and the object shot up at a 45-degree angle.

Residents in the Highland, Mountain Shadows, and Big Bear areas also reported similar objects flying in a straight line about 200 to 300 feet high, leading to about six calls to the sheriff's department.

An additional sighting occurred in Upland, California, on the evening of August 2. Mr. Jim Janesick, an electronics engineer, and his aunt, Mrs. Maxine Fancher, along with other family members, saw a rectangular object emitting a very bright white light with black lines. Mr. Janesick also saw a rectangular object, but described it as emitting a strong red light, comparable in intensity to a laser beam. He recalled seeing black lines, and later noted the similarity to a drawing of the object seen over Norton. Mrs. Fancher initially described it as a light around her feet, which then pulled away. Mr. Janesick, initially a skeptic, stated his opinion was changing towards belief. The family dog, Rascal, was reportedly upset for several days afterward.

Captain Phillip Ratliff, the public information officer at Norton, confirmed the object did not appear on any electronic guidance systems. The FAA stated the object was not picked up on radar. Captain Ratliff also mentioned being stationed at Keesler Air Force Base during the Hickson and Parker abduction case.

The Spanish Count Who Ran Over a "Living Thing"

This report, by Ignacio Darnaude Rojas-Marcos and translated by Richard W. Heiden, details an incident on the Island of Majorca, Spain, between August 22 and 30, 1977. The witness, a Spanish aristocrat who wishes to remain anonymous, was driving his Renault R-12 at about 70 km/h on a straight road when he noticed a "living thing" standing in the middle of the road in full sunlight.

The object was described as somewhat taller than a champagne bottle, about 35 cm (14 inches) in height and with a diameter at the base of approximately 15 cm (6 inches). It was stylized, with a wide foot that narrowed towards the top, resembling a bowling pin. It was milky white, translucent, with soft edges, and appeared to be plastic. It emitted no light or smoke and cast no shadow. The witness did not notice any head, extremities, or humanoid/animal features.

The Count experienced an intense sensation that the object was alive and felt a guilt complex about potentially running it over. He concentrated on avoiding it, managing to pass over it without feeling any impact or hearing any noise, as if it had no body. After passing, he saw the object lying horizontally in the road. He returned to the site and found a round wet stain about 15 cm in diameter, with no noticeable color.

After the incident, the Count experienced ear buzzing diagnosed as hypertension, which lasted about five days. He has since carried a camera in his car.

UFO Prophecies: Mirage or Mirror?

This ongoing article by R. Leo Sprinkle, Ph.D., continues from the July issue. Sprinkle discusses the concept of "space brothers" and the need for humanity to rise in consciousness for inter-planetary contact. He explores the idea that these beings are interested in research and study, but also predicts the existence of warlike beings in outer space.

Sprinkle outlines several predictions for the 1980s, including a ground and space war, the discovery of the true nature of UFO occupants, and the careful selection of abductees and contactees for training for the space age. He believes that mentally strong individuals can survive contact and that abductees undergo daily training. He also predicts that obsolete space crafts will be viewed and that reincarnation is a factor for contactees. During times of war or stress, abductees may disappear to UFO bases for protection.

He also includes a quote from H.G. regarding "Operation Liftoff" and a Celestial Command that will take over the planet after great cataclysms, emphasizing right intent for passage.

Another section details the experiences of "Gloria Archer," who describes profound changes in her inner consciousness after an out-of-the-body experience, near-death experience, abduction, and mental communication with UFO personalities. Her beliefs shifted from traditional teachings to an understanding of cosmic creation. She states that she no longer has allegiance to earthly governments or structures, only to the Cosmic Christ. She believes in reincarnation and that humanity is facing a crucial evolutionary period. She also posits that the world's fuel must be water, noting a parallel with research at Sandia Laboratories.

Gloria Archer's transformed perspective includes embracing cosmic conditions, seeing creation as a manifestation of mind, and a desire for truth and understanding. She believes all are immortal souls responsible for their manifestations and strives to live by universal law and love. She sees life as interconnected and believes that unless humanity's consciousness is raised, the world will be destroyed. She also believes in a balanced Father-Mother God and that humans are unknowing participants in a living Universe with other life forms and dimensions. She has lost interest in material possessions and become a pacifist, viewing war as depleting.

She concludes that an alien invasion has already occurred on Earth, with the conquering power being neither military nor technological, but economic and spiritual, leading to a revolution in consciousness. Those contacted no longer serve old orders and fear nothing, walking among humans daily, their force being mind-governed by morality and ethics.

Method of Observations

Sprinkle describes his personal ritualistic approach to UFO research, including consulting the I CHING, which yielded hexagrams indicating conflict, change, and a powerful release of energy. He also gathered information from individuals who claim to have been abducted, examined, and monitored by UFO entities. These individuals report receiving messages from their UFO mentors, some of which include prophecies of future events.

Two men reported psychic impressions of future armed conflict between Arab and Israeli armies, and one had a premonition of Robert Kennedy's death. Another described an impression of Ted Kennedy becoming President and being wounded. Two women receive messages of scientific and religious topics, and others receive impressions of future learning centers, methods of educating humankind, and possible Earth changes.

Stormy Winterstar provides specific UFO prophecies, including a revelation of the UFO phenomenon in the 1980s, the presence of crafts on the ground, and the eventual failure of government cover-ups. She also mentions that people who have had Close Encounters will rally and come forth.

Computer Says UFOs Are Real

This brief article reports on a study by French scientist Claude Poher, who fed 1,000 UFO reports and characteristics of potential misidentifications into a computer. The computer concluded that UFOs exist and cannot be confused with other sky objects. It also found that 70% of observations were made at night, with one in ten including landings, and one in twenty involving humanoids or magnetic forces.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the unexplained phenomena of UFOs, presenting witness accounts and investigative reports. There is a clear emphasis on the credibility of witnesses, often highlighting their normal backgrounds and lack of prior ufological knowledge. The magazine also delves into the more speculative aspects of UFOs, including prophecies and the potential impact on human consciousness and evolution. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting evidence and personal testimonies while acknowledging the need for further scientific investigation. The recurring themes include the nature of UFOs, the intelligence behind them, their potential origins, and their impact on human society and individual lives. The publication also touches upon the idea of extraterrestrial contact and its implications for humanity's future.