APRO Bulletin - 1983 03 00 - Vol 31 No 4

Magazine Overview

Title: the apro bulletin
Issue: VOL. 31, NO.4
Date: Published March, 1983
Publisher: THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the APRO Bulletin focuses on a collection of UFO sightings and radar trackings, primarily from the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a significant section dedicated to "Objects Over Guatemala." The publication also includes reports on electrical phenomena associated with sightings, a discussion of the Cash-Landrum case, and updates on APRO staff.

Objects Over Guatemala

The lead article, "Objects Over Guatemala," by Bob Gribble, presents several accounts from Guatemala. One report details Cirilo de Jesus Reyna Reyes observing hat-shaped objects with many lights. Andres Encarmacion Perez reported four objects making a loud buzzing noise and flying very fast, causing a radio to stop playing. News correspondent Oscar Figueroa Valente investigated these sightings, noting that natives in Chiquirichapa and Palestina de los Altos had previously seen unidentified aerial objects.

UFO Claimed Cause of Fire (Londres, Argentina)

An incident on August 13, 1982, in Londres, Argentina, is reported where a fire may have been caused by a UFO. Two police officers witnessed a strange object, estimated at 50 meters in diameter, moving at a height of 7 meters and illuminating the ground. The object's passage caused a wind of 150 kph, unusual for the area. Laboratory analysis is reportedly being conducted on bluish, glassy fragments that fell during the incident.

UFOs-Pilot Sightings and Radar Trackings (Part One)

This extensive section, also by Bob Gribble, details numerous UFO encounters and radar observations:

• September 22, 1977: Three UFOs were tracked on radar over Omaha, Nebraska, at 3 p.m. Radar controllers described the objects as appearing suddenly and being 'weird.'
• October 26, 1977: A pilot and passenger flying near Abilene and Dallas, Texas, spotted a bright red stationary sphere. As they approached, navigation instruments became erratic, and the sphere then executed a high-speed vertical climb and vanished. An Air Force T-38 crew in the same area also observed the object.
• November 18, 1977: A bright white light moving at high speed paced a small aircraft between Vichy and Troy, Missouri, causing a transponder to stop working.
• December 8, 1977: Two large, brilliant circular lights maneuvered around a commuter aircraft near Oxnard, California. The objects were also tracked by radar controllers, who described them as moving at incredible speeds and evading the radar beam.
• December 17, 1977: Radar facilities in Colorado and South Dakota tracked two unknown objects moving at speeds exceeding 1000 mph. One object made a close pass at an aircraft, and one radar station malfunctioned.
• February 5, 1978: A company airplane observed a V-formation of 10 large, bright whitish-orange lights pacing their aircraft northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon.
• February 19, 1978: Two radar operators tracked a large UFO over Minnesota moving at fantastic speed, demonstrating instantaneous vertical movement and evading radar.

Cause of Fire (Continued)

This section continues the report on the Londres, Argentina incident, detailing the object's size (estimated 50 meters in diameter), movement, and illumination. It mentions witness accounts of a yellow and orange light and the effect of the light on the ground. The report also notes that specialized task forces are investigating the site for residues, radioactivity, fragments, or landing marks.

Transition

This section notes a difficult period for APRO in early 1983, marked by the passing of Edith Hammond, a long-time member and supporter, and Christine Panter, a former Office Manager who succumbed to cancer.

New Membership Secretary

Maxine McCoy has been appointed the new Membership Secretary for APRO, taking over duties previously handled by Madeleine Cooper. The article acknowledges Mrs. Cooper's long service from 1969 to 1981.

An Exception

This brief editorial notes that while TV is often considered a "wasteland of drivel," there are occasional exceptions, such as a CBS Network Evening News report about the "Big Ear" radio telescope near Ohio State University, which was reportedly being threatened by a golf course development. Junior high students were attempting to save the telescope. An interview mentioned an intelligent signal from outer space that was suddenly discontinued.

Cash-Landrum Update

By Coral E. Lorenzen, this update revisits the Cash-Landrum case from December 29, 1980, near Dayton, Texas. Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and her grandson Colby reported a brilliantly lit object hovering over the roadway, followed by terrifying physical effects including burns and swelling, attributed to radiation exposure. APRO's stance is that the object was a malfunctioning U.S. experimental aircraft, not a UFO, despite the witnesses' beliefs.

Object Over Restricted Military Area - 1975

This report details an incident at Loring AFB, Maine, in October 1975, where Steve Eichner, a B-52 crew chief, observed a red-orange object hovering over a nuclear weapons storage area. The object reappeared over an airstrip and was pursued by an F-4 aircraft at speeds exceeding 1,200 mph. Eichner stated it was not a helicopter, as officials later claimed.

Electrical Phenomena During UFO Sighting

Several incidents involving electrical phenomena and UFO sightings are reported:

• August 10-15, 1982 (Green River Valley, Washington): A couple reported an object with searchlights, and high tension wires began arcing. A light illuminated the inside of a car. Patrick Clausing observed a lozenge-shaped, metallic object moving at high speed. Another couple reported a brilliant white and red light, with a brief disturbance in television reception.
• August 10, 1982 (Tacoma, Washington): A film producer's footage revealed an object about 30 feet in diameter moving at approximately 1,220 mph.
• August 10, 1982 (Glendive, Montana): Oscar Mavelten and Harry Huotari reported a huge, bright, ball-shaped light moving slowly with no sound, which was unusual as animals were also silent.
• September (?), 1982 (Bromley Common, England): Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Crawford saw a strange, huge kite-shaped flying object with a light and a dome on top, which made no noise and ascended into the clouds. Other sightings in the area included a yellowish light on a triangle-shaped object and bright white triangular lights.
• September, 1982 (South Wales): Several sightings occurred near a U.S. arms depot, including an object the size of the moon that hovered and shot off at high speed, and a glowing cottage loaf-shaped object.
• September 14, 1982 (Ennis, Texas): A couple sighted an object as large as a house with white and red flashing lights, flying at housetop level. Another witness reported a similar flash two weeks prior with no noise.
• September 17, 1982 (Aberdeen, Washington): Ralfp Flowers and Kelly Lund observed a pulsating bluish-green light. Flowers also reported a dark object in 1968 that was about 4 feet in diameter and moved at 40 mph.
• September 18, 1982 (San Angelo, Texas): Mrs. John Guess reported a bright, reddish flash followed by smoking debris that smelled like burning paper. Fire and Arson Investigator Ken Land collected debris samples, noting it was not plastic and lacked any reported noise.
• September 25, 1982 (Wenatchee, Washington): Louella Bissonnette observed two reddish-orange lights hovering, one stationary and the other moving horizontally and then downward.
• October 19, 1982 (Sandpoint, Idaho): Chip Roos and his family saw an impressive flying object with white, red, and green lights moving at approximately 1,950 mph with no sound.
• October 19, 1982 (Tiffin, Ohio): Stella Cliff saw a stationary, hazed-over arc or boomerang-shaped object that vanished after a few minutes.
• November 13, 1982 (Rockhampton, Australia): Police and residents watched four strange lights accompanied by a "weird crackling noise" dancing above them.

UFO Landing at Palace?

According to London's Daily Express, a guardsman spotted a brilliantly lit UFO on the lawn at Stockholm's royal palace. The object had a tail fin, possibly windows, no wings, and made no noise. Officials are reportedly refusing to comment.

Letters

J. R. Gillis, Field Investigator, writes to express concern about the sensationalism of abduction stories, suggesting they belong in tabloids. He questions how many other people claim to be "chosen." The editor notes that while some abductees may rationalize their experiences, APRO's involvement in the Hickson-Parker incident was as the only viable investigative organization at the time, and Hickson's current claims do not necessarily negate the genuineness of what was reported.

Eerie Silence During UFO Sighting

Oscar Mavelten and Harry Huotari reported a huge, bright, ball-shaped light moving slowly near Glendive, Montana, with absolute silence from the object and the surrounding animals. This is noted as a common characteristic of UFO sightings in rural areas.

Press Reports

Joe and Doris Graziano report on several sightings:

• September 1982 (Bromley Common, England): Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Crawford saw a large, kite-shaped object with a dome on top. Earlier sightings in the area included a triangle-shaped object with a yellowish light and bright white triangular lights.
• September 1982 (South Wales): Several sightings occurred near a U.S. arms depot, including an object the size of the moon that hovered and shot off at high speed, and a glowing cottage loaf-shaped object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different countries and the challenges in identifying these phenomena, with many reports involving radar tracking and electrical disturbances. APRO's editorial stance, particularly regarding the Cash-Landrum case, leans towards investigating potential mundane explanations, such as malfunctioning military aircraft, while acknowledging the possibility of genuine unidentified aerial phenomena. The publication also emphasizes the importance of witness testimony and the challenges of investigation, including potential cover-ups and the need for scientific analysis. The letters section highlights a debate within the readership about the focus on sensational abduction stories versus more scientifically grounded investigations.