APRO Bulletin - 1982 03 00 - Vol 30 No 3

Magazine Overview

This issue of THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN, Volume 30, Number 3, published in April 1982, focuses on UFO research and reports. The cover prominently features the headline "1980 BRAZILIAN ABDUCTION" and a related illustration, alongside a mention of the "WALTON CASE STILL COOKS."

Renewal Notice

The bulletin begins with a renewal notice for APRO members, detailing the fees for different regions: U.S. ($15.00), Canada and Mexico ($16.00), Overseas Surface Mail ($18.00), and Overseas Airmail ($21.00). It urges members to renew promptly to avoid additional costs associated with a second notice.

UFOhio Symposium Papers

A list of papers presented at the APRO UFOhio Symposium is provided, with prices for obtaining copies from APRO Headquarters. These include:

1. "Old Magic and New" by Robert F. Creegan, Ph.D. ($2.25)
2. "The Roswell Investigation, Update and Conclusions" by William L. Moore ($3.50)
3. "The Interrupted Journey Continued" by Betty Hill ($2.25)
4. "UFO Activity and Human Consciousness" by R. Leo Sprinkle, Ph.D. ($2.75)
5. "The Night Surgeons" by Peter A. Jordan ($3.00)
6. "E.T.H.-Completing The Jigsaw" by L.J. Lorenzen ($2.00)
7. "UFO-The Cosmic Watergate" by Stanton T. Friedman ($2.75)

Additionally, presentations by Lt. Colonel Lawrence Coyne ("My Encounter") and Dr. Peter Van Arsdale ("Sociological Aspects of UFO Research") are to be offered once transcripts are available.

1980 Brazilian Abduction

The main article details an abduction case involving three men: Elias Seixas de Matos (truck driver), Guaraci Fernandes de Sousa (photographer), and Elias's cousin, Alterto Seixas Vierra. The incident occurred on September 25, 1980, in Brazil. The men reported their truck's headlights blinking, a feeling of "cold liquid" on Elias's neck, and a voice in his head. They then witnessed a blue ray descend and touch the truck's hood. They described a fiery red object, estimated to be about one meter high and six meters long, emitting white flashes. Elias filmed the object, capturing a fiery circle and four white flashes. During hypnosis, Elias described being in an egg-shaped object, encountering a tall being with lilac eyes, and seeing spheres of various colors outside a window. The case is noted for electromagnetic effects, non-consumption of fuel, and physical evidence.

Walton Case Still Cooks

Coral Lorenzen addresses an article by Jeff Wells in OMNI magazine that she characterizes as a "stylistic (tabloid-type) hatchet-job" and "yellow-journalistic yowling," attempting to label the Travis Walton case a hoax through innuendo. Lorenzen defends the case, stating that careful research has turned up evidence strongly indicating Walton was telling the truth, and criticizes Wells for jumping to conclusions and being biased.

UFO Freedom of Information Week

This section reports on "National UFO Freedom of Information Week" in October 1981. It highlights a press conference led by lawyer Peter Gersten, who appealed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the National Security Agency for withholding UFO-related documents. Gersten also discussed a new suit against the Air Force concerning UFO sightings over military bases. The article mentions Gersten's previous success in obtaining UFO documents from the CIA and lists other notable attendees at the press conference, including Dr. Bruce Maccabee, Stephen Bruce Eichner, Stanton T. Friedman, and William L. Moore.

Astronomical Data

Lee Emery provides astronomical data for April and May 1982, detailing the rising and setting times of planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), prominent stars (Arcturus, Sirius, Procyon, Rigel, Betelgeuse, Aldeberan, Capella), and moon phases for both months. It also notes meteor showers, including the Lyrids in April and the Eta Aquarids in May.

Theory: UFO Forecaster

Gary Lambert, a UFO forecaster, discusses his belief in predictable UFO flaps, citing his accurate prediction of a flap in 1978 and predicting another for the fall and winter of 1983. He suggests that UFO sightings are not random but selected by "UFO occupants" to convey messages about future events and dangers, such as food shortages.

A WWII Case

Bill Leet recounts an encounter in November 1944 while piloting a B-17 near Salzburg, Austria. His crew spotted a perfect circle-shaped object with an amber light that stayed alongside their plane for about 45 minutes before disappearing instantly.

Press Reports

This section compiles various UFO sighting reports from around the world:

• Argentina (October 31, 1981): Pilots of two commercial flights reported seeing a "bright, round, huge object" with a smaller bright object inside.
• Atlantic Ocean (Date Unknown): Andrew Snyder, a radar operator on the USS Belknap, reported four planes in formation moving at incredible speeds, which then halted and disappeared in a blast of orange, reddish light.
• Canada (February 1981): Marlene Ribucan reported a huge object, shaped like a "747 or a big shark," descending slowly, followed by a searchlight-like beam.
• Canada (July 22 - September 4 & 6, 1981): Stan Haywood reported a "flashing in the sky," a "stainless steel circular object with a disc on top," and a "real bright star" that was flying low.
• Canada (September 16, 1981): Mel Coons reported seeing three "big, red moons" that moved at incredible speeds and vanished.
• Canada (October 14, 1981): Carol Luxton and Olef Solmonson reported two moving white lights that resembled "a radio transmitter being dragged across the sky."
• England (September 10, 1981): Denise Bishop reported a "spaceship" shaped like a crab with pastel-colored lights, which emitted a lime green beam that left a mark on her hand.
• England (November 12, 1981): David Crewe reported a bright circular object traveling at high speed.
• England (November 13, 1981): Mrs. Alma Metcalfe reported a bright light with radiating spikes, from which smaller versions detached.
• Scotland (October 20, 1981): Kathleen Gillespie reported a red light that changed to bright white and shot off at high speed.
• Scotland (October 21, 1981): Jim Kerr reported a large, round object described as bright orange with a white streak.
• United States (Alabama, October 14, 1981): Jeff Wydner reported a football-field-sized object hovering over the highway.
• United States (California, September 15 & 17, 1981): Jerry and Lori Morgan reported a gray metallic craft with a pink and blue aura, and a Kentfield family reported a large object making an "earthquake" noise.
• United States (California, November 2-3, 1981): Joe Johns reported an elliptical shape of white light that descended and then darted back up.
• United States (Illinois, November 6, 1981): Leroy Guy, Jr. and Phyliss Marks reported a "large white light that had red and blue running lights on the side."
• United States (November 17-18, 1981): Policemen reported a bright object with a rotating red light hovering at high altitudes.
• United States (Maine, October 14 & 24, 1981): Malcolm Salisbury, Jr. spotted an object that looked like a mini-comet, and police reported a similar flying object.
• United States (Vermont, November 10, 1981): Joseph Cofelice reported two lights that hovered, approached his car, and departed with a grinding noise.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO encounters, investigations into specific cases like the Brazilian Abduction and the Travis Walton case, and the ongoing efforts to obtain government information on UFOs. The editorial stance, particularly from Coral Lorenzen, is one of diligent investigation and a defense against debunking efforts, emphasizing the need for thorough research to understand the phenomenon. The publication also provides practical information for enthusiasts, such as astronomical data and symposium paper availability. The overall tone is serious and dedicated to the pursuit of UFO research.