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Magazine Overview

Title: The APRO Bulletin
Issue Date: June 1981
Volume: 29, No. 6
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, INC.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The APRO Bulletin presents a collection of UFO reports and analyses, focusing on unexplained aerial phenomena and the experiences of individuals who claim contact with non-human intelligence.

Possible Missile-UFO Encounter (Minnesota)

The lead article details an incident on January 23, 1981, in Morris, Minnesota, where witnesses reported seeing whitish-blue flashes followed by a sonic boom. The phenomenon sparked an investigation, with initial theories suggesting a meteor. However, the investigation took a turn when an Air Force friend revealed that two Air Force planes had crashed on the same evening, one in North Carolina and one north of Omaha, Nebraska. The crash sites were found to be aligned with the assumed trajectory of the aerial phenomenon. A spokesman for McDonnell Douglas stated that the downed plane was an F4 Phantom, but its wreckage was so fragmented that no piece was larger than a cigarette. However, a witness with a military background claimed to have seen the back half of a wing with a Sidewinder missile still attached. The article questions why McDonnell Douglas would be conducting a post-maintenance flight with armed missiles at night. The incident also gained attention when residents of Ottertail County, listening to police scanners, heard a deputy report an object hovering in the sky, approached by two other objects with red and white flashing lights. A flash, like a missile, was seen to disembark from one object and head towards the hovering one, followed by a bright flash and a secondary flash. The hovering object then began to fall, emitting sparks, before heading northwest and disappearing. The county has refused to confirm the event. The article speculates on possible explanations, including a meteor that the Air Force might have shot down, a secret weapon test, or a simulated target during extensive military maneuvers. It also posits the possibility that the hovering object was a UFO, and the Air Force attempted to destroy it to mask the event as a meteor.

Encounter of a Flying Saucer with an Automobile (Brazil)

This section details an incident reported by Galba José Cordeiro de Albuquerque from Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil, on December 3, 1975, at 9:30 p.m., a few kilometers past Garanhuns on the road to Caruaru. While driving his Volkswagen, Sr. Galba saw a light on the road that he initially thought was another car. The light was too bright, causing him to lower his headlights, and then it 'cut out.' As he drove down a hill, he saw the light again, approaching at the 'edge of the highway.' He described the object as ovoid with a transparent dome on top and an opaque lower part, with two beacons of light and a halo of blue light around it. The object's vertical diameter was estimated at about 4 meters. It stopped about 100 meters from his car and then backed up at a speed greater than his automobile. The entire observation lasted about eight minutes. Sr. Galba, who had studied flying, was convinced the craft demonstrated intelligent control and was not a terrestrial aircraft. He experienced significant nervousness when recounting the event a year later.

Objects Over England

This section compiles several sightings from August 31, 1980, near Ashborne, England. The Nottingham UFO Investigation Society concluded that 37 people across 13 locations witnessed 'totally unidentifiable flying objects.' The sightings were categorized into three groups. The first group described a pulsating object, larger than a four-bedroom house, covered in flashing red, blue, and green lights, emitting a buzz-humming sound. Another witness, John Lister, described brilliant red, green, white, and blue lights, a high tail fin, and smoke or vapor emanating from the craft. Another sighting involved a group of white, blue, and green lights surrounded by mist, flying low and making a buzzing noise. The second group described a large, dome-shaped object like a 'giant chandelier' covered with bright lights, hovering silently. The third group consisted of eight separate sightings between 12:20 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. that were not logically linked.

UFO Sightings in the USA

Several reports from various locations in the USA are presented:

• Shirley, USA: A group of five people saw a bright star-like object that slowed down and appeared like a jumbo jet with halo-effect lights.
• Petworth, England: Peter Langridge and his son saw a dark object with yellow lights, described as two 50c pieces connected by inward curving panels, which appeared to be reverberating but made no audible sound. They experienced a 'loss of time' related to the event.
• Fairfield, New Jersey: Teenagers reported multiple dull orange UFOs. Later that night, Evette Abate and John Levy saw a dark, metallic grey cylinder-shaped object with spinning white lights and one red light, described as soundless and the size of a lemon. Laura and Robert Barton also saw a dark, cylinder-shaped object that lit up and appeared oval or disc-shaped with yellowish light.
• Watauga, North Carolina: Uldeene Potter and her husband observed a strange light moving slowly and silently, described as a clear, round light that flew toward a flickering red light and appeared to land.
• Detroit, Michigan: Eight sheriff's deputies reported a large, white stationary object with no noise, which took off at high speed. Citizen calls corroborated the sighting, and radar attempts to fix the object were unsuccessful.
• Murl, Kentucky: Ann Stephenson and her family reported observing mysterious white lights with a yellow tint, sometimes appearing as one or two circular lights hovering near the treeline, moving slowly and silently.
• Donna Bell: Reported seeing an unusual light with two short rays shooting down, which turned red and disappeared behind a mountain.
• Mid-October, 1980: A 16-year-old baby sitter and two children saw a 'real big star' that lifted off a mountain and moved rapidly toward their house, displaying amber and red lights on the bottom.
• October 17, 1980: A mother and two children saw a large, gold ball of light pulsating with a bluish beam behind it, flying over their car.
• October 26, 1980: Randy, Michael, and Kevin Baird saw strange lights with 1 red and 2 blue lights moving rapidly over their grandparents' home.

Objects Over England (Continued)

This section continues the reports from England, detailing a sighting by John Lister of brilliant lights approaching him, with a distinct high tail fin and smoke or vapor. Another sighting involved a couple near Mapleton who saw a group of white, blue, and green lights flying low and making a buzzing noise.

UFO Contactees: Captive Collaborators or Cosmic Citizens?

By R. Leo Sprinkle

This article explores the experiences of UFO contactees, focusing on a case involving 'Pat' McGuire, who claims to have had multiple UFO encounters, including abduction and examination, and experiences of 'loss of time.' Pat initially believed cattle mutilations were the work of 'sex cults' but later suspected 'UFOLK' (UFO-like beings) were responsible. He also experienced impressions of past lives, including being an Israeli General during the war between Israel and Egypt in 1973, and living previous lifetimes as a Jewish military officer. Pat's experiences have led him to believe that UFOLK are 'governors' of humankind. The article discusses the psychological evaluations of Pat, which found no psychiatric illness, but noted traits of being friendly, dominant, conscientious, and suspicious.

Sprinkle posits that contactees often view themselves as captives and may exhibit obsessive-compulsive behavior, acting as collaborators with unseen entities. Over time, these individuals may evolve from 'Planetary Persons' to 'Cosmic Citizens,' showing a caring concern for all humankind and developing 'Cosmic Consciousness.' The article acknowledges objections from skeptical investigators regarding the lack of objective proof for UFO abduction claims, but proposes a hypothesis that individuals who become 'witnesses' and are willing to 'go public' with their experiences may enhance their personal lives, despite the risk of social ridicule.

Letter to Peggy

This section includes a letter from Ann Canary to a woman named Peggy, who is frightened and puzzled by her UFO experiences and the feeling of being monitored. Ms. Canary, who had her own UFO encounter 14 years prior, including abduction and an out-of-the-body experience, shares her insights. She advises Peggy to keep a diary of her experiences and feelings. Canary discusses the possibility of telepathic communication or physical monitoring, noting that 'they' work differently with individuals, sometimes pursuing biological knowledge, other times mental capabilities, or interest in morality and ethical conduct. Canary expresses uncertainty about the motives of these entities but believes they are from space and are studying our world. She describes their communication as occurring through dreams and telepathic means, and feels they want her to become aware of the 'reality of our living Universe.' She reassures Peggy that she is not alone and that many others have had unique experiences that have changed their concepts of the universe. She advises Peggy to pray, meditate, keep an attitude of peace, and be careful about who she shares her experiences with.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of The APRO Bulletin consistently highlights the unexplained nature of UFO phenomena, presenting witness accounts from various countries and time periods. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and documentation of these events, without dismissing the possibility of extraterrestrial or unknown intelligence involvement. Recurring themes include the shape-shifting and varied lighting of UFOs, their silent or unusual sounds, and their apparent intelligent control. The issue also delves into the psychological and personal impact of UFO encounters on individuals, exploring concepts of abduction, contactee experiences, and the potential for profound personal transformation. The publication seems to encourage the sharing of experiences, even if they are difficult to prove, emphasizing the importance of personal belief and the search for understanding.