the apro bulletin

Magazine Overview

This issue of the apro bulletin (Volume 30, No. 7, August 1982) focuses on UFO sightings and investigations, with a prominent cover story titled "WERE THEY RESCUED BY UFOS?" by Hilary Evans. The magazine also includes a renewal notice for subscriptions, a list of available papers from the APRO UFOhio Symposium, and a preview of future content.

Renewal Notice

The bulletin informs readers that their subscription may be due for renewal, referencing a "Volume and Issue Code 30/9" on the cover. It outlines the renewal fees for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and overseas mail. Readers are encouraged to remit their dues promptly to avoid a second, more expensive notice.

UFOhio Symposium Papers

A schedule of papers presented at the APRO UFOhio Symposium is provided, with prices reflecting copying costs. Titles include "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. Presentations by Lt. Colonel Lawrence Coyne and Dr. Peter Van Arsdale are also mentioned as forthcoming.

In Future Issues

Future issues will feature a report on the "Cash-Landrum" (Texas, 1980) case, in-depth coverage of international reports, and new photo cases. Subscribers are urged to renew their membership.

Were They Rescued by UFOs?

This main article, by Hilary Evans, explores the premise that UFO sightings may have a preparatory phase, as discussed in Jean-Francois Boedec's book "Fantastiques Rencontres au bout du Monde." Evans presents two cases where UFOs appear to have intervened in potentially fatal situations.

Montana Snowmobile Rescue

On April 6, 1982, Mr. H., a snowmobiler in Montana, encountered a blue light during a severe blizzard. Believing it to be a rescue helicopter, he followed it and discovered three stranded individuals (Janet and Paul) who were suffering from hypothermia. The light then disappeared, but Mr. H. was able to guide the stranded individuals back to safety. Law enforcement officials had no knowledge of any rescue craft in the area, and it was established that no aircraft were present.

Vietnam Soldier Encounter

In 1979, a young soldier in Vietnam reported an experience where a bright blue saucer-shaped object hovered near the enemy, causing the Vietcong to flee. The object then shot away. The soldiers did not report the incident due to fear of disbelief. The witness's identity could not be fully verified, but the account is considered plausible.

Astronomical Data (August 1982)

This section, by Lee Emery, provides information on celestial events for August 1982. It details the visibility of prominent planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) and brightest stars (Vega, Arcturus, Capella, Aldebaran, Betelgeuse, Rigel, Procyon, Sirius) for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. It also notes moon phases for August.

Canary Islands Case

This case details a November 19, 1976, sighting on Grand Canary Island, where scores of witnesses, including military personnel, observed a white, noiseless object with a large halo. The object was described as having a green figure inside. A 70-page report by the Spanish Air Force concluded that the possibility of a craft of unknown origin should be considered.

Chilean Jet UFO Chase

On December 16, 1978, in Calama, Chile, a large red UFO was spotted by civilians and police. Three F5E jets from Cerro Moreno AFB were scrambled to intercept it. Pilots described the object as a brilliant, metallic triangle, stationary at 50,000 feet, and later observed it moving slowly.

German Reports: Two Versions

This section presents two related incidents from West Germany in March 1982.

Messel Incident (March 12, 1982)

Witnesses in Messel reported bright, shining, elliptical objects with glass domes. A bright green object descended behind trees, then rose, causing electrical disturbances. Four flying objects were also detected on military radar.

Darmstadt Incident (March 15, 1982)

In Darmstadt, constables investigated a report of flashing flying lights and observed a yellow-green flying disc, joined by four additional white flying discs. The objects disappeared without a trace.

Ex-Military Investigator 'Convinced'

Steve Lewis, a former military intelligence officer, stated that his 12 years of investigating UFOs for the military convinced him of the existence of intelligent, extraterrestrial beings. He alluded to information from Project Blue Book and suggested that "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" was more realistic than people believed. He noted that the Air Force theorizes bright lights may be an advanced propulsion system.

Creegan Reports Sighting

Dr. Robert F. Creegan, an APRO Consultant in Philosophy, reported sighting an unidentified lighted object in New York State.

Recurrent Sightings in Michigan

The Briar Mountain area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula has experienced frequent UFO activity since the 1970s, with numerous displays reported by employees and visitors. Sightings include a cigar-shaped craft and various lights behaving in peculiar ways.

Early Reports

Atlantic Coast (March 1951)

A destroyer's radar detected an object moving slowly, then suddenly accelerating to an estimated 3,000 mph and ascending vertically.

Americus, Georgia (August 1956)

A blinking light was observed, which stopped, turned brilliant white, then red, revealing a saucer-shaped object that moved away. The object's outline was later seen as spherical.

Press Reports

This section compiles various UFO sightings from different locations:

• South Dakota (October 20, 1981): An object shaped like a turtle shell with a searchlight was observed.
• Canada (February 1, 1982): Several people watched an object hover over pulpwood yards, described as wobbly and made of aluminum, before shooting off northwest.
• Vermont (February 8, 1982): A reporter observed a huge aircraft with blue, purple, and orange lights that hovered and then disappeared with astonishing speed.
• Michigan (February 9-13, 1982): A witness saw an object resembling an upside-down cake pan that followed her car and then dove for the ground before landing on the side road.
• Tennessee (March 1, 1974): Five small, circular objects landed among cows, with one object interacting with a cow and reportedly taking a picture of a witness, who later died of a heart attack. The cow was found dead the next morning.
• Arkansas (February 20, 1982): Six officers observed objects with flashing, colored lights, some described as diamond-shaped.
• New Hampshire (February 26, 1982): Witnesses reported seeing a pattern of lights that zoomed and disappeared, followed by a large light crossing the sky at treetop level.
• North Conway (March 22, 1982): Multiple people spotted an object described as a "flying cheese wedge" with a whitish light.
• Rhode Island (February 26, 1982): A driver saw a "glowing, glaring, powder blue light" that turned bright red and darted away.
• Wisconsin (February 26, 1982): Residents heard a whining sound and saw a "phosphorous glow of a pie pan shaped disc" with two large lights.
• Maine (March 1 & 3, 1982): Witnesses reported a bright, silent light that moved over a country club, changing directions and emitting red flashes. Another sighting involved a silent, cigar-shaped light.

For Sale: UFO ALERT Exhibit

An advertisement describes "UFO ALERT," a probing exhibit of UFO phenomena combining fantasy and science, featuring documented reports, photographs, video cassettes, and 3-D replicas. The exhibit data comes from the U.S. Air Force Project Blue Book and APRO records. It is being sold for $6,000.00 and information can be obtained from Dick Hobson.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, investigations, and potential extraterrestrial contact. The APRO Bulletin consistently presents witness accounts, military reports, and scientific analysis related to unidentified flying objects. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a dedication to understanding the UFO phenomenon, as evidenced by the organization's mission statement and the detailed reporting of various cases. There is a clear emphasis on presenting evidence and encouraging readers to consider the implications of these events, even when they challenge conventional explanations.