APRO Bulletin - 1982 10 00 - Vol 30 No 10

Magazine Overview

The APRO Bulletin, Volume 30, Number 10, published in October 1982, is a 8-page issue from the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, Inc. The cover prominently features the headline "MORE ON THE CATTLE MUTILATIONS" and an illustration of a UFO, indicating a primary focus on this controversial topic.

Cattle Mutilations and Government Involvement

The issue delves into the ongoing mystery of cattle mutilations, presenting the theory of George C. Erianne, a private investigator who has been researching the phenomenon since 1975. Erianne concludes that the U.S. Government is responsible for these mutilations, suggesting it is part of a germ warfare study. He posits that government agencies could easily raise cattle in controlled conditions to avoid attention, and by picking cattle at random across various states, they can conduct their activities discreetly. The article notes that the reproductive systems and physiological similarities between beef/dairy cows and humans are relevant to this theory. Erianne claims to have received death threats and been followed due to his investigation, having approached the cases with journalists as if pursuing a homicide investigation, ultimately eliminating all theories but government involvement.

The article contrasts Erianne's findings with those of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and an FBI agent in northern New Mexico, both of whom concluded that predators were responsible for the mutilations. Erianne's theory suggests that helicopters were used to transport tranquilized animals for organ removal and blood draining for testing, with carcasses then dropped to monitor deterioration rates. This would explain sightings of unmarked helicopters, bloodless carcasses, and those with broken bones from being dropped. The presence of hydraulic fluid and refueling trucks at some sites further supports his theory. The article also touches upon the idea that zealous patriots, scientists, and bureaucrats fired in 1970 might be involved, funded clandestinely.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

Colorado Family Observes Object

Mike and Sue Hopkins of Elizabeth, Colorado, reported a sighting on May 27, 1982, of a large, flattened bell-shaped object with three bright lights. The object approached their home, passed between trees, and banked, revealing five lights in a sequence of red, yellow, red, yellow, red. They estimated its altitude between 20 and 50 feet and noted a jet-like sound. Their sons later drew pictures of the object, with the oldest, Brian (13), drawing the object as depicted on the cover. The object's sound was described as similar to a jet but not very loud, and the red and yellow lights were only visible when it banked.

The UFO "Stash"

This section details an incident involving individuals in Tucson who were investigating a claim of an alleged storage place of a UFO and alien bodies near San Diego, California. An individual in Los Angeles had mailed letters to researchers describing the location. Three individuals, including one referred to as "Mr. Big," drove to San Diego to investigate a warehouse with "UFO" in large letters, which turned out to be an Upholstery Factory Outlet store. The author suggests this was a practical joke, though "Mr. Big" remained convinced it could be a cover-up.

Night Lights - Strange Effect

On August 12, 1981, in Anderson, Indiana, Rupert and Reba Pring were attempting to photograph a meteor shower when their camera captured images of strange lights. Mr. Pring noticed unusual lights and experienced a sensation described as a "hot, wet blanket" and a magnetic force. The lights moved around the car and then disappeared at high speed. The color pictures showed unusual light tracings.

Object, Entity Seen by Boys

On December 29, 1981, in Onsted, Michigan, two boys playing in a snow fort encountered a lighted flying object and a small, human-like figure about 3 to 4 feet high. The figure had a diamond-shaped face, green wrinkled skin, and no legs. The boys described the object as saucer-shaped with red lights from the bottom and green lights from the top, with a series of blue, green, and red lights blinking on and off. One boy experienced recurrent nightmares after the incident.

Objects on Radar Viewed by Police

On February 20, 1982, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Betty O'Neal and sheriff's deputies observed multiple objects with red, blue, orange, and green lights. These objects moved together and were larger than airplanes. The FAA confirmed that two unidentified objects were sighted on their radar at an hour when no scheduled air traffic was expected.

Australian A. F. UFO Report Files

This section, written by Bill Chalker, APRO Representative for Australia, discusses the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) UFO files. For nearly 30 years, the RAAF has been the official examiner of UFO reports in Australia. A civilian researcher was allowed a detailed review of these files, with the restriction of preserving confidentiality. The RAAF's examination of reports suggests that "nothing that has arisen from that 3 or 4 percent of unexplained cases gives any firm support for the belief that interlopers from other places in this world or outside it have been visiting us." However, provocative events remain.

#### USN Officer Observation

On October 25, 1973, a USN Lieutenant Commander observed a "long black, airborne object" near North West Cape, Western Australia, estimating its altitude at 700 meters. The object accelerated at unbelievable speed and disappeared. This sighting was confirmed by USN Fire Captain Bill, who described a large black object, initially mistaken for a cloud formation, that was stationary with a revolving or pulsating halo before accelerating away at tremendous speed. The object was estimated to be 30 feet in diameter and hovering at 1000 feet.

#### Early 1940s Sightings

During the summer of 1942, an RAAF pilot flying patrol off the Tasman Peninsula observed a "singular airfoil of glistening bronze colour" emerge from a cloud bank. The object, estimated to be 150 feet long and 50 feet in diameter, had a dome that reflected sunlight. It flew parallel to the plane before accelerating away at high speed. In February 1944, a Beaufort bomber crew flying over Bass Strait observed a "dark shadow" alongside their plane for 18-20 minutes, during which all radio and direction-finding instruments failed. The object then accelerated away at approximately three times the bomber's speed. The pilot reported being laughed at by his superiors, a reaction noted as extraordinary given the number of military planes that went missing in Bass Strait during the war.

#### 1950s Brought Changes

In the early 1950s, both the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and the RAAF examined UFO reports. In 1954, Victoria experienced a major UFO wave, with the DCA actively soliciting reports until the RAAF took over. UFO files were classified "SECRET" due to the sensitivities of the period, including the Petrov affair. An incident on August 31, 1954, involving a Naval Sea Fury aircraft near Goulburn, NSW, and two strange lights, was confirmed on radar and reportedly subject to a heavy security ban.

Press Reports

This section compiles various brief UFO sighting reports from across the United States:

• January 4, 1982, Hillsborough, North Carolina: Antionette Woods and her husband observed a diamond-shaped object with four bright lights, hovering about 1,000 feet up, which moved west and disappeared.
• January 31, 1982, Simpsonville, South Carolina: Camelia DeGraw and others saw a large, bright light, bigger than the moon, which approached, made no sound, and disappeared sideways.
• February 2, 1982, Windsor, Vermont: Police Sgt. Richard Polland spotted a "Bright, yellow cylindrical object" that shrunk down to the size of a star and sped away. Later, two bright lights were observed maneuvering and interacting.
• March 3, 1982, Big Spring, Arkansas: Police and hospital nurses observed a glowing object with flashing lights hovering for 45 minutes, described as white with green and white lights.
• May 9, 1982, Laporte, Colorado: Eddie and Dorothy Robinson saw a silver object with a "pod-shaped bottom" in a meadow, which took off with a sound like a propeller-driven airplane.
• June 9, 1982, Eugene, Oregon: Twyla Sauers and her husband saw two "bright vivid orange lights" moving slowly across the sky.
• June 15, 1982, Olympia, Washington: Dennis Bailey and Tracy Schey observed an object with two large lights and many smaller flashing lights, described as square and humming.

Ancient Chinese UFOs

A Chinese scholar, Ke Yang, stated that things resembling today's UFOs were mentioned in Chinese books as long as 364 years ago, citing passages from Ming and Ching dynasty books.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of the APRO Bulletin include the persistent mystery of cattle mutilations, with a strong focus on the theory of government involvement. Numerous UFO sightings from different eras and locations are presented, highlighting the diversity of reported phenomena. The issue also touches upon the challenges of official investigations, particularly those conducted by military bodies like the RAAF, and the difficulties in obtaining clear, unbiased information. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, while critically examining official explanations and theories, including those involving government cover-ups and potential military exercises gone awry. The publication aims to present a comprehensive overview of UFO-related events and research to its members and subscribers.