APRO Bulletin - 1982 05 00 - Vol 30 No 5

Magazine Overview

This issue of "the apro bulletin" (Vol. 30, No. 5), published in June 1982, focuses on UFO reports from various international locations, particularly Turkey, and includes updates on APRO activities and investigations.

Renewal Notice

A renewal notice is provided for members whose Volume and Issue Code 30/7 appears on their bulletin cover. It details the renewal fees for the U.S. ($15.00), Canada and Mexico ($16.00), Overseas Surface Mail ($18.00), and Overseas Airmail ($21.00). Members are encouraged to remit dues promptly to avoid a second notice, which incurs additional processing and mailing expenses.

UFOhio SYMPOSIUM PAPERS

APRO Headquarters is offering papers presented at the APRO UFOhio Symposium for sale. The prices range from $2.00 to $3.50, reflecting copying costs of $0.10 per page plus postage. The available papers include titles such as "Old Magic and New" by Robert F. Creegan, Ph.D., "The Roswell Investigation, Update and Conclusions" by William L. Moore, and "UFO-The Cosmic Watergate" by Stanton T. Friedman. Transcripts of presentations by Lt. Colonel Lawrence Coyne on his helicopter encounter and Dr. Peter Van Arsdale on sociological aspects of UFO research were to be offered once available.

Meeting Notice

The second annual APRO membership meeting was scheduled to be held at APRO Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, on July 2, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. The first order of business was the election of officers.

UFO Reports from Turkey

APRO Field Investigator Mr. Selman Gerceksever has compiled details of UFO sightings in Turkey over the past year and a half. The first reported incident occurred on November 28, 1980, in Istanbul, where students and teachers observed an object resembling a school desk. On January 7, 1982, the Istanbul press reported that the Kandilli Observatory sent astronomers to Aksaray due to numerous reports of strange objects in the sky, which caused TV and radio interference and discharged automobile batteries. On January 8, fishermen at Eceabat reported sighting a bright object. On January 11, a 'bright object' was observed near Aksaray county, causing traffic to be stopped on the Ankara-Adana Highway. Another report from January 15 described an egg-shaped object with yellow and green lights seen in Arpac, Havsa County, Edirne Province. The village leader described seeing an egg-shaped object after their television developed trouble. A witness named Mr. Mahir followed a similar object for 17 kilometers, estimating its speed at 120 kilometers per hour and noting yellowish smoke from its rear. A 1964 report details Mr. Ahmet Dogay's sighting of a melon-shaped object that vibrated and reflected light like a fluorescent lamp.

Reports from New Zealand

Accounts from Christchurch newspapers detail sightings in New Zealand. On June 12, 1981, a tear-drop-shaped object with white lights was observed near Wyndham by forestry workers and a pilot. The object reportedly emitted sparks and moved at high speed. On July 12, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Thew of Timaru reported seeing a brilliantly lit object with gold, red, and green lights that paced their car. In January 1982, Dan Saunders of Takapuna reported seeing a large, oval-shaped object with tripod legs and brilliant lights on a hillside near Te Kuiti.

Repeat Landings in Uruguay (Conclusion)

This section continues the report on sightings in Uruguay. Don Tonna reported that after a UFO sighting, television sets experienced issues, and a barbed wire fence was charred, with a nearby circle of grass burned away. A particularly dramatic sighting on November 18 involved a large, fiery disc that emitted an electrical shock to Don Tonna and caused his dog, Topo, to flee. The object emitted powerful flashes and intense heat. Don Tonna later suffered radiation burns. The incident also resulted in the destruction of electrical cables, a fence, generator parts, and downed and burned trees. Sadly, Topo was found dead and diagnosed with radiation poisoning. Subsequent sightings at La Aurora included a brilliant light on November 24, which caused a power outage in Salto, and another on November 28 involving multiple witnesses, including professionals who took photographs and motion pictures. On December 16, a "great flash" was seen, and unidentified flying objects were observed three times on another night, again causing power outages in Salto.

Yakima Reservation Visited Again

Investigator W.J. Vogel reports a sighting by a Yakima Indian Tribal Police Officer in February 1982. Two bright, cylindrical objects, estimated to be as large as houses, rose from behind trees near Toppenish Creek, emitting white light that illuminated the ground. They moved in an 'S' pattern up Toppenish Ridge and disappeared. The area has a history of strange phenomena and night lights.

Are You Qualified to Report Your UFO?

Coral E. Lorenzen shares her personal UFO sighting experiences to illustrate the frequency and nature of such events. She recounts five sightings: a hemisphere-shaped object in 1934, a tiny round ball of light in 1947, an object in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in 1952, a red UFO in 1973, and a tiny white ball in 1981. She emphasizes that the possibility of spotting UFOs depends on time spent outdoors, being alerted, and familiarity with misidentified objects.

Press Reports

This section compiles UFO sightings reported in the press. In Nebraska (October 19-22, 1981), multiple families reported seeing multi-colored lights and hovering lights. In Norfolk, a strange object resembling a large red star was seen. In Ohio (November 3, 1981), Marcia Stone reported lights near the horizon that moved and receded. In Pennsylvania (November 8, 1981), UFOs were reported in unusual numbers, including a low-flying formation and a triangular object with lights and a spinning red light with a blue beam. In Vermont (November 12-13, 1981), two bright orange lights were observed. In New Hampshire (November 9, 1981), a string of white lights in a 'V' pattern was sighted. In North Carolina (November 22, 1981), residents saw an unidentified object hovering over a field with flashing lights.

UFOMED

In October 1981, Dr. Richard C. Niemtzow initiated the "National Investigation of Medical Injury Associated with alleged UFO Close Encounters" (UFOMED). Medical doctors and psychiatrists are encouraged to contact Dr. Niemtzow at Travis AFB, California, to participate. APRO requests copies of any generated medical UFO reports for their files.

Reports and Investigations

APRO Headquarters initiated few investigations due to extreme weather and economic conditions but hopes to resume them. They also request members to send in UFO-related press clippings, especially for exceptional cases, to contribute to a better-informed membership.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings across diverse geographical locations, the potential for electronic interference and physical traces associated with UFOs, and the ongoing efforts of APRO to document and investigate these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO reports, encouraging member participation and the collection of detailed accounts. The inclusion of personal sighting experiences and press reports underscores the bulletin's commitment to disseminating information on UFOs.