Awareness - 1967 - International News Letter No 2

Magazine Overview

This document is a newsletter, specifically "News Letter No. 2" from the "INTERNATIONAL SKY SCOUTS," dated August 1967. It is published from London, United Kingdom, and is written in English. The newsletter is addressed to Committee Members and details the organization's activities, membership growth, and significant UFO events.

Membership and Growth

The newsletter reports a significant increase in membership since the first issue in April, with the number of Sky Scouts having more than quadrupled to over 45,000. The organization is aiming to reach a target of one million Sky Scouts within a year. The headquarters of the International Sky Scouts (ISS) is located in Yokohama, Japan, where Yusuke J. Matsumura and his colleagues have established the largest contingent of sky scouts.

International Flying Saucer Sighting Day

A major focus of this issue is the "International Flying Saucer Sighting Day" held on June 24th. This date was chosen to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kenneth Arnold's famous sighting of nine gleaming discs in 1947. The event was described as a "tremendous success," with reports of flying saucers seen by thousands of people worldwide. Over 45,000 sky scouts in 23 countries participated by inviting the "Sky People" to appear. The newsletter clarifies that the intention was an invitation, not a demand, for the saucers to appear.

Reports from the Sighting Day

Several specific incidents are highlighted:

• Paraguay: Six UFOs flying at great speed disrupted communications at the International Airport in Asuncion, with people observing the spaceships from the ground.
• Argentina: Professor Ricardo A. Frondizi, an ISS Committee Member, reported that a young man accurately predicted the appearance of spaceships on June 24th. These were said to emanate from UFO bases in Matto Grosso, Brazil, and Nazca, Peru, flying over various Argentine provinces. This prediction was reportedly fulfilled, with saucers appearing in squadrons from the north-east and north-west.
• England: Over 40 groups of sky scouts organized watches. Despite rain, some groups reported sightings, including a bright object at Didcot, Berkshire, another bright light over Halifax, Yorkshire, and five discs observed for over three hours at Alderly Edge, near Manchester, which changed color from white to orange. Three young men in Epping, Essex, photographed a fiery cigar-shaped craft and brilliant discs.
• Japan: Mr. Matsumura reported considerable UFO activity, with at least 80 sightings of various types.

Activity Since June 24th

The newsletter also covers UFO activity occurring after the designated sighting day:

• England: Press reports indicated 100 people claimed to see a silvery disc land at Clifton, Nottingham.
• England: On July 8th, thousands watched a large spaceship over Yorkshire, with many photographs taken.
• Europe: On July 18th, UFO activity was reported across Europe, including Strasbourg, Deal in Kent, Nantes, Orly Airport (France), and Charleroi (Belgium), with green lights observed. The newsletter questions the official explanation of a Russian satellite breaking up, suggesting it might have coincided with UFO activity.

Organization and Emblem

The British Sky Scouts have adopted a new emblem: a winged Sun Disc, symbolizing both a flying saucer and winged thought, representing a new age of awareness and widening horizons. There is a suggestion that this emblem be adopted internationally.

Educational Work

A key objective of the ISS is to educate the public, particularly youth, about flying saucers. The organization believes young people will be instrumental in making open contact with the "Sky People" in the future. Teachers in England have shown interest in the subject, with one requesting a suggested study course on UFOs for inclusion in school curricula. Study courses are being developed, and a list of recommended books and magazines is available.

Sky Scout Activities and Publications

Activities in various member countries will be covered in future newsletters. Several countries are launching their own Sky Scout magazines. In Japan, CBA INTERNATIONAL, led by Yusuke J. Matsumura, publishes "The Flying Saucer News" in Japanese, which includes significant information about the ISS and UFO photographs. A special 100th edition, a 600-page deluxe issue with over 200 photographs, is forthcoming.

The British Sky Scouts' national newsletter, previously called 'Enigma,' has been redesigned and will be published as 'AWARENESS,' edited by ISS Committee Member Jimmy Goddard.

South Africa has released the first issue of its quarterly journal, 'Skywatch,' which features an editorial stating that interstellar travel and communication are the next step in human evolution, aiming for greater unity.

Committee Members and Resignations

The newsletter lists new ISS Committee Members from Denmark, Norway, Rhodesia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. It also announces the resignation of Gordon W. Creighton as Chairman of the International Sky Scouts Association (U.K.). He is succeeded by Johan H. Quanyer, author of 'One World One Truth,' who is described as an excellent public speaker and organizer.

Recommended Books and Magazines

A section provides a list of recommended books, including titles by Brinsley Le Poer Trench and Johan H. Quanyer, as well as other books of interest such as "The Report on Identified Flying Objects" by Edward J. Ruppelt and "We are not Alone" by Walter Sullivan. Recommended magazines include "The Flying Saucer News (Japanese)" and "The Flying Saucer Review." An LP record titled 'From Worlds Afar' by Mpllie Thompson is also listed.

Call for Reports

Committee Members are urged to send monthly reports of sky scout and UFO activities to the International Chairman to keep everyone informed of the global situation. The newsletter concludes with greetings to sky scouts around the world.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this newsletter are the growth and international scope of the International Sky Scouts organization, the widespread reporting of UFO activity, particularly around the "International Flying Saucer Sighting Day," and the emphasis on educating the younger generation about UFOs and potential future contact with extraterrestrial beings. The editorial stance is one of enthusiastic belief in UFOs and the importance of the ISS's mission, encouraging global cooperation and open-mindedness towards the phenomenon and the possibility of interstellar communication.