APRO Bulletin - 1981 11 00 - Vol 29 No 11

Magazine Overview

Title: the apro bulletin
Issue: Vol. 29, No. 11
Date: November, 1981
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, INC.
Country: USA
Price: $15 per year (U.S.)

This issue of the APRO Bulletin features a variety of articles on UFO phenomena, investigations, and theories. It includes a renewal notice for APRO membership and a list of available symposium papers. The cover story details a significant sighting by fishing crews off the coast of Spain, known as the Huelva Object.

UFOhio Symposium Papers

A list of papers presented at the APRO UFOhio Symposium is provided, with titles, authors, and prices for ordering copies. These papers cover topics such as the Roswell investigation, human consciousness and UFO activity, and the nature of alien encounters. Presentations by Lt. Colonel Lawrence Coyne and Dr. Peter Van Arsdale on their respective experiences and research are also noted as forthcoming.

A Great Big Thanks!

This section expresses gratitude to members who contributed financially to APRO during a past crisis, stating the organization is now stable. It also lists the names of individuals who received a thank-you letter.

Huelva Object Sighting

"FISHING CREWS OBSERVE OBJECT" reports on a unique case investigated by GEIFO in Cadiz, Spain. On March 25, 1981, the fishing boat Moguer 5 and six other boats observed a conical-shaped object hovering over the water near Ayamonte. The object, estimated to be 170 feet tall and 140 feet in diameter, had two rows of yellowish lights and caused a swirl of water. It made no sound and did not affect the boat's equipment. The sighting lasted 20 minutes before the object rose vertically and disappeared.

"Boo-Boo" - Alien Hypnotism Theory

This article, continued from page one, explores the idea that aliens might be using hypnotism to implant false memories or images into abductees' minds. The author questions why aliens would not implant a suggestion to reject other hypnotists, suggesting they enjoy watching humans be deceived. The piece contrasts ancient perceptions of aliens as gods with modern descriptions of grey, four-foot-tall beings. It also touches on the unreliability of eyewitness accounts and the possibility of mental manipulation, referencing Ted Serios's ability to project images onto film.

Radio and Television Interference from UFOs

By Jan E. Herr, this article discusses the presence of radio frequency interference (RFI) reported in UFO sightings. It highlights the lack of detailed information in many reports and emphasizes the need for precise data, such as peak frequency and strength of interference. APRO has prepared a list of 21 questions for investigators to gather comprehensive information on RFI cases, covering instrument details, affected frequencies, signal behavior, and correlations with object behavior.

AD PLANE IFOs

By Wayne LaPorte, this article addresses the common misidentification of advertising planes as UFOs. It details the operation of an ad plane, a Cessna 150 equipped with a lighted sign array, flown by pilot Tommy Futch. The article explains how the plane's slow speed, high angle of attack, and the lighted sign can lead witnesses to perceive it as a blimp or a UFO. It advises investigators to interview ad plane pilots and check flight logs to resolve such cases.

Comments on the New Zealand UFO Film

By Jon Beckjord, this piece offers a cameraman's perspective on the 1978 New Zealand UFO film. Beckjord discusses the camera equipment used and analyzes the film's focus, comparing sharp focus images of potential squid boats with unfocused images. He critiques Bob Sheaffer's analysis, suggesting that the film does not show multiple lights but rather a single, blurry object, and questions the interpretation of "radar angels."

UFOS: TIME TRAVELERS FROM EARTH'S FUTURE?

By Diane Tessman, this speculative article proposes that UFO occupants might be future humans traveling back in time. The author points to the advanced technology and psychic abilities displayed by UFO occupants as evidence supporting this theory. She suggests that humanity's future survival might depend on intervention from future citizens. The article also discusses the potential for humans to develop latent psychic abilities and the role of holistic medicine.

APRO - THE PACESETTER OF UFOLOGY

This historical overview celebrates APRO's 30 years as a pioneering UFO research organization, founded in 1952. It highlights APRO's early efforts to gather international data, its critical stance on the Air Force Project, and its initiation of the Field Investigator Network system, later adopted by MUFON and CUFOS. The article mentions APRO's role in the late 1960s during the Condon Committee era and its continued work despite the disengagement of the U.S. Government from UFO investigations. It acknowledges the contributions of its staff and volunteers and expresses optimism for future research.

Press Reports

• This section compiles brief reports of recent UFO sightings:
• Arkansas, June 21, 1981: Bob Eason reported his car's headlights behaving erratically, accompanied by a strange light on a hill.
• Maine, June 28-29, 1981: Carol Palmer saw a football-shaped object, and later, green and white flares were observed by multiple people.
• Wisconsin, July 20, 1981: Chrystal Jackson and her son saw a red-orange object over a potato field.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently explores the investigative and analytical aspects of UFO phenomena. There is a strong emphasis on debunking misidentifications and providing rational explanations for sightings, as seen in the "AD PLANE IFOs" article. However, the publication also entertains more speculative theories, such as the time travel hypothesis and the role of hypnotism in shaping witness accounts. APRO positions itself as a dedicated, long-standing research organization, committed to understanding the UFO phenomenon through rigorous investigation and open-minded inquiry, while also acknowledging the limitations of current human knowledge.