Awareness - 1981 - Vol 10 No 3 - Autumn

Magazine Overview

AWARENESS, the quarterly journal of Contact (UK), Autumn 1981 issue. This publication focuses on UFO activity, with a particular emphasis on cases involving potential hostility and associated injuries or deaths.

Editorial and Announcements

The editorial team and Data Research team extend good wishes for 1982, hoping it will be more prosperous Ufologically and financially than 1981. They note increased UFO activity from the Yorkshire area and further sightings reported in the Sunday Mirror. A detailed report on the 'Adamski Incident' is promised for the next edition. This current issue features a detailed assessment of UFO death and injury cases over 30 years. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Contact (UK) is announced for Saturday, March 20th, 1982, at Summertown Church Hall in Oxford. The AGM will include a review of the UFO scene worldwide in 1981 by John Sear, a slide collection presentation, and a talk by Bernard Delair. A Data Research exhibition will also be present. The meeting commences at 2:00 p.m. for members and opens to the public at 3:00 p.m., with lectures and slide displays starting at 3:30 p.m. Admission is 60p for adults, 30p for children, and 30p for CONTACT members. The Investigator of the Year award will be presented, featuring a shield with the inscription "CONTACT UK, INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR 1981".

Articles and Features

UFOs Hostile?

This article by Sue Rees and Derek Mansell of Data Research investigates the question of whether injuries and deaths associated with UFO activity were due to hostile action or merely accidental. Prompted by a recent case in Yorkshire involving inexplicable burn marks on a body, Data Research has undertaken a thorough investigation of injury and death reports on file, covering cases from 1947 to 1978, totaling about 130 reports. The article then lists numerous specific incidents:

1. 21.6.47: Maury Island, Washington State, USA. Harold Dahl reported 6 doughnut/tyre-like objects, a dog killed, percipient injured, entities seen, radio static, and boat damage.
2. 23.7.47: Morris Town, Tenn., USA. John Janssen saw 2 discs, experienced prickly sensation, and an aeroplane was suspended.
3. 14.8.47: Nr. Carnia, Italy. R.L. Johannis saw a luminous object and 2 entities, 3" tall, and was dazed.
4. 9.4.50: Ammarillo, Texas, USA. 2 witnesses reported a flattened disc that was scorched.
5. 22.4.50: Nr. Lufkin, Texas, USA. 1 witness saw a disc, experienced face burns, and the object chased a car.
6. 19.6.51: Sonderborg, Denmark. Jas. Matiszewski saw 1 object, was paralysed, and saw 4 entities.
7. 13.12.51: Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. 1 witness reported a controlled fireball at night; a water tank collapsed, and 4 died.
8. ?.3.52: Korea. A strange cloud vanished after a plane entered it, and many animals died.
9. 24.7.52: River Serchio, Nr. Vico, Italy. Carlo Rossi saw a domed disc at night and experienced electric shock; 1 entity seen inside the UFO.
10. 9.8.52: Nr. W. Palm Beach, Florida, USA. S. Desvergers saw 1 half dome which was scorched.
11. 12.9.52: Nr. Flatwoods, W. Virginia, USA. Kathleen May reported a disc or ball, flesh swelling, saw a 10ft. dragon man, dogs were scared, and odours were present.
12. ?.?.52: Windsor, Ontario, Canada. 1 witness saw 1 object and was paralyzed; a burnt ground area was noted.
13. 14.4.53: Saint Symphoriel, France. 1 witness saw a huge ball of fire and experienced headaches.
14. 3.9.53: Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Several witnesses saw 1 object, and injuries to trees were reported.
15. 2.7.54: Nr. Nickel-Mine, Ontario, Canada. Emmio la Sarza saw 1 sphere, was temporarily paralyzed, and grass was scorched.
16. 4.7.54: Nailsea, Somerset, UK. D. Parslow and others reported shock, temporary paralysis, ovens burnt out, windows splintered, and searing heat.
17. 10.9.54: Quarouble, France. M. Dewilde saw 1 elongated oval object, was temporarily paralyzed, saw 2 entities 3ft. tall, and dented railway sleepers.
18. 26.9.54: Chabeuil, France. Mme Le Boeur saw 1 disc, noted high temperature, and a 12ft. circle on the ground.
19. 28.9.54: Bouzais, France. Mr. Mercier saw 1 luminous mass, was paralyzed, and saw 3 humanoids.
20. 29.9.54: Vienne, France. 1 witness saw 1 saucer and was temporarily paralyzed; 1 entity was seen.
21. 30.9.54: Marcilly Vielle, France. 7 witnesses saw 1 object and were temporarily paralyzed.
22. ?.54: Faremontiers, France. 2 witnesses saw 1 mushroom shape which emitted a ray, and were temporarily paralysed.
23. ?.11.54: Aubusson, France. Aime Boussard saw an object emitting a ray and was temporarily paralyzed, with turf dug up.
24. 16.10.54: Thin-le-Montier, France. 1 witness saw 1 object and suffered skin disease.
25. 20.10.54: Moselle, France. 1 witness saw 1 luminous body in the evening, was paralyzed, and the car motor stopped.
26. 21.10.54: Charente Maritime, France. 2 witnesses saw 1 domed disc, experienced prickly heat, and the car engine and lights failed.
27. 22.10.54: Marysville, Ohio, USA. 65 witnesses saw 1 cigar shaped object at 3.15 p.m., experienced skin disease, and angel hair was reported.
28. 28.11.54: Petare, Venezuela. Gonzales Ponce saw 1 sphere at 2.00 a.m. and scratches were reported, with 3 hairy dwarfs seen.
29. 16.12.54: San Carlos, Venezuela. Jesús Paz saw 1 disc at night, was injured, and saw 1 small hairy man.
30. ?.?.54: Australia. W.C. Hall saw 6 domed discs over a sheep flock and was temporarily paralyzed; mutations were questioned.
31. 22.7.55: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. 1 witness saw 1 pear shaped object at 5.30 p.m. and skin was burnt.
32. 3.8.55: Dawson, Georgia, USA. 1 witness saw 1 strange hairy object, 6ft. tall, which attacked and left a jeep immobile.
33. 6.8.55: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. A witness saw 1 oval object at 1.00 a.m., experienced eye irritation, and a dog was excited.
34. 12.5.56: Lakewood, California, USA. Several witnesses saw 1 circular object at 3.30 a.m., and 1 witness experienced temporary blindness.
35. 2.10.56: Nr. Oregon, USA. Paul Lowery saw 1 glaring white light at 9.30 p.m., experienced temporary blindness, and a patrol car ran off the road.
36. 6.11.57: Itaipr military fort, Brazil. 2 witnesses saw 1 large disc, which burned and caused a power failure.
37. 6.11.57: Nr. Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. Many witnesses saw 1 circular object in the evening, which burned and emitted blue rays.
38. 26.10.58: N. of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2 witnesses saw 1 egg shaped object at 10.30 p.m., experienced light facial burns, and the car ignition failed.
39. 1.59: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, UK. Leonard Hewing saw 1 round object at 5.15 p.m., was paralyzed, and saw 4 entities (very tall).
40. 1.4.59: Between Washington State & Orting, USA. Several witnesses saw 2 yellow/orange balls at 7.44 p.m.; airmen were killed when a plane disintegrated and crashed.
41. 4.11.59: Ermington, Devon, UK. Mrs. G. saw 1 orange/red ball during the day and was examined; 6 humanoids in UFO were reported.
42. 11.6.61: Sevilla, Spain. Jose G. Darn saw 1 double saucer at 11.00 p.m., experienced prickly sensation, and insects were oddly quiet.
43. 22.8.63: N. Coast of Norway. Helge Mikalsen saw 2 domed saucers at 6.30 p.m., was temporarily paralyzed, and observed a green ray directed at the witness.
44. 28.4.64: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Sharon Stull and 2 others saw 1 egg shape at 12.30 a.m., which grew at an abnormally fast rate afterwards.
45. 25.12.64: Knock Camp, Nr. Heytesbury, UK. Many witnesses reported tremendous noise and pressure early a.m.
46. 15.3.65: Nr. Fort Myers, Florida, USA. James Flynn saw 1 circular object at 1.30 a.m., was injured, and trees and grass were burnt.
47. 7.9.65: Nr. Reservoir, Warminster, UK. William Hill saw a pressured object at 8.15 p.m., and the car engine failed.
48. 28.9.65: Warminster, UK. A. Shuttlewood saw 1 cigar shaped object at 3.42 p.m. and experienced temporary local paralysis.
49. 28.4.66: Nr. Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, UK. 2 witnesses saw 2 spheres at 5.00 a.m., experienced breathing difficulties, and birds were upset.
50. 28.9.66: Warminster, UK. A. Shuttlewood saw 1 huge cigar shaped object at 3.42 p.m. and experienced temporary local paralysis.
51. 13.2.67: Nr. Ashington, Northumberland, UK. 1 witness saw 1 ball like object at 10.55 p.m., experienced prickly feeling, and static on radio.
52. 7.5.67: Nr. Canterbury, Kent, UK. Mr. G. Samson saw 1 cigar shaped object at 2.00 a.m. and noted it was very hot.
53. 20.5.67: Nr. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Michalak saw 2 domed discs midday, noted scorching, and a circle of ground was burnt.
54. 11.7.67: Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, UK. 2 witnesses saw 1 crescent shaped object and their eyes watered.
55. 13.8.67: Santa Maria, Brazil. 2 witnesses saw 1 object which hit with ray, and 3 small entities were seen.
56. 29.8.67: Cussae, France. 2 witnesses saw a sphere, eyes of one witness watered, and dogs and cattle were excited.
57. 25.10.67: North of Hook, Hampshire, UK. 1 witness saw 1 saturn-like object at 4.30 a.m., experienced temporary nervous degeneration, and engine & lights failure, radio static.
58. 27.10.67: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UK. 1 witness saw 1 spinning top at 7.15 p.m. and experienced great cold.
59. ?.10.67: Lytchett-Minster, Dorset, UK. Several witnesses saw 1 cigar shaped object, and 1 witness vomited; car engine failed.
60. 3.12.67: Nr. Ashland, Nebraska, USA. Shirmer saw 1 saucer at 2.30 a.m., was temporarily paralyzed, and saw 1 entity 4 or 5ft. tall.
61. early.1.68: Nr. Whitehorse, Alaska, USA. 2 witnesses saw 1 saucer early morn., felt heat, and engine failure occurred.
62. 1.2.68: Terceira Island, Azores. 1 witness saw 1 oval with a "Tower" at ? a.m., became senseless, and saw 4 entities on UFO.
63. 25.2.68: Carmel Chemical Plant, San Lorenzo, Argentina. 1 witness saw 1 saucer at 10.45 a.m., and experienced temporary skin discolouration.
64. 1.7.68: San Lorenzo, Argentina. 1 witness saw 1 saucer at 4.00 a.m., experienced temporary immobilization & fear, and saw 2 entities 3m. tall.
65. 15.7.68: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Mrs. Swinard reported 1 object and temporary abduction.
66. 17.7.68: Sao Paulo State, Brazil. 1 witness saw 1 globular light at 11.00 p.m., was immobilised & shocked, and saw 2 greenish entities.
67. 23.7.68: Sao Paulo, Brazil. 1 witness saw 1 object at 1.00 a.m., was paralyzed, and saw 3 entities.
68. 23.7.68: El Sauce, Argentina. 1 witness saw 1 spinning top at 1.20 a.m., with facial burns.
69. 26.7.68: Buenos Aires, Argentina. 5 witnesses saw 1 oval (flat) at 2.05 a.m., experienced temporary immobilization, and saw 3 entities over 2m. tall.
70. 19.12.68: Nr. Parral, Chile. 1 witness saw 1 saucer and experienced temporary immobilization.
71. 16.1.69: Nr. Childers, Queensland, Australia. 4 witnesses saw 1 hatshape object at 4.30 a.m., experienced fear, hair stood on end, noted ground marks, and saw 3 huge entities.
72. 6.2.69: Sao Paulo, Brazil. Machado and several witnesses saw 1 domed saucer at 7.00 a.m., experienced temporary paralysis, and saw 2 entities 1.45m. tall.
73. 11.3.69: Sao Paulo, Brazil. 1 witness saw a globular light and experienced temporary paralysis; the car engine failed.
74. early.3.69: Minas Gerais, Brazil. Several witnesses saw 1 saucer and experienced temporarily upset vision; police fired guns.
75. ?.5.69: Minas Gerais, Brazil. 1 witness saw 1 concrete mixer like object at 3.00 a.m.
76. 11.9.69: Sevilla, Spain. 1 witness saw 1 round object at 6.00 p.m., experienced breathing hindered, and a strange odour.
77. 26.11.69: East Ham, Essex, UK. 1 witness saw 1 cigar shaped object early morn. and experienced temporary paralysis.
78. 30.8.70: Rio-de-Janeiro, Brazil. de Freitas saw 1 object at 9.30 p.m., experienced temporary blindness, and noted suffocating heat and very dry ground.
79. 3.9.70: Creuse, France. 8 witnesses saw 1 sphere at 3.57 a.m., and their eyes prickled.
80. 5.10.70: Quebec, Canada. 1 witness saw 1 moon like ball at 9.00 a.m., and hair changed colour.
81. 29.10.70: Nr. Kristiansand, Norway. Salvesen saw 1 domed disc at 4.30 p.m., experienced facial palsy, and the windscreen was smashed.
82. 29.10.70: Nr. Kristiansand, Norway. 1 witness saw 1 domed disc at 4.30 p.m., experienced eyes hurt, and watches were magnetized.
83. 2.8.71: Nr. Ohrid, Yugoslavia. 3 witnesses saw 1 pseudo plane at 00.05 a.m. and were partly immobilised.
84. 2.8.71: Nr. Ohrid, Yugoslavia. Several witnesses saw 1 huge light at midnight and were partly immobilised.
85. 9.8.71: Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK. 1 witness saw 1 disc at 1.00 a.m., which caused a lump on the neck and emitted a ray.
86. 18.8.71: Nr. Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK. 2 witnesses saw 2 objects and experienced it becoming very cold.
87. 2.11.71: Kansas, USA. Ron Johnson saw 1 object at 7.00 p.m., was paralyzed, and a ground circle was noted.
88. 21.1.72: Nr. Narvik, Norway. 7 witnesses saw 1 large & 3 small ovals at 6.06 p.m., and their eyes were inflamed.
89. 3.1.72: Blount Island, Florida, USA. Norman Chastary saw 1 domed object, experienced temporary paralysis, an overpowering stench, and an entity (5ft.) was seen.
90. 1.5.72: Tatui, Brazil. Many witnesses saw 1 luminous object at 7.30 p.m., and experienced eye ache.
91. 26.8.72: Cordoba, Argentina. Attildo Bramelli saw 1 train like object at 4.00 a.m., and was possibly tele-ported.
92. 30.8.72: Wisconsin, USA. Tom saw 1 egg shape object at night, experienced eyes & ears affected, and a dog was excited.
93. 3.11.72: Villa Naverra, Dominican Republic. Several witnesses saw 1 object, were temporarily paralyzed, and the building vibrated.
94. ?.11.72: Nr. Zamora, California, USA. Judy Kendall reported ?several humanoids, was abducted, and medically tested.
95. late .72: Andersontown, Belfast, N. Ireland. Mrs. Hamilton saw 1 ball of light, was abducted, and reported several entities described as "perfect humans" of both sexes.

Ufological Illusions - Part III, Aircraft

This article by G.E. Ambler continues a series, likely examining misidentifications of aircraft as UFOs.

White Saucer Incident

Authored by Pedro R. Moreno, this piece details a specific 'White Saucer Incident'.

Selected UFO Reports

Compiled by D.N. Mansell, this section presents a selection of UFO reports.

Advertisements

Pages 23-26 contain advertisements.

The Contact (UK) Directory

This section lists the key personnel of Contact (UK), including:

• National Chairman: J. Sear, 6 Sterling Close, Kidlington, Oxon.
• Hon. Secretary: J. Loveridge, 3 Maltfield Rd., Headington, Oxford.
• Hon. Treasurer: D.M. Mansell, 48 Crown Rd., Wheatley, Oxford.
• Hon. Membership Secretary: Mrs. S. Robb, 28 Lodden Ave., Berinsfield, Ox.
• Investigations Co-Ordinator: Mrs. P. Fenton, c/o 48 Crown Rd., Wheatley.
• Research Enqs. & Editor: G.E. Ambler, c/o 48 Crown Rd., Wheatley.
• Senior Research Officer: D.N. Mansell, 48 Crown Rd., Wheatley.
• Librarian: J.B. Delair, 19 Cumnor Rd., Wooton, Boars Hill, Oxon.

Copyright and Disclaimer

The journal states that opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor or staff, and contributors are solely responsible for factual accuracy. Material is copyright CONTACT (UK) 1981, and reproduction requires prior permission, except for review purposes.

Advertising Rates

Advertising rates are provided: £15 per page (4 issues), £7.50 per page (2 issues), £10 per half page (4 issues), £5 per quarter page, and lineage at 50p per line (12 words).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly focusing on potential hostility and the compilation of detailed incident reports. The journal maintains a stance of serious inquiry into UFOs, evidenced by the extensive data collection and analysis presented by Data Research. The editorial also highlights the importance of the annual meeting for members to connect and discuss findings, underscoring the collaborative nature of the organization's efforts in the field of ufology.

This issue of "Awareness" magazine, identified as Volume 9, Number 4, from 1979, focuses on UFO phenomena, the 'Men in Black' (MIBs), and the potential for misidentification of aerial objects. The content is primarily in English and originates from the UK, with data extracted from the Master Catalogue of Contact International UK.

UFO Cases and Injuries

The magazine presents a list of UFO cases, detailing specific sightings with dates, locations, and witness accounts. A significant portion of the analysis focuses on the types of injuries inflicted during these encounters. The issue highlights that the maximum number of reported injuries occurred in 1954 and 1973, with the years 1977 and 1978 showing a surge in 'active' cases. Specific injury types are broken down, with 33 cases of paralysis, 16 involving eyesight defects, and others including burns, hair standing on end, and vomiting. The evidence points towards radiation-induced injuries rather than conventional wounds, and paralysis is also attributed to shock from landing events.

In 30 cases, entities were observed by witnesses. The variety of craft shapes is considerable, and the report notes that many other simultaneous effects occurred, such as engine failure, watches stopping, and radio interference. The magazine also mentions that many deaths have resulted from 'Close Encounters,' with several airmen killed and approximately 20-30 deaths since 1896 attributed to injuries from craft and entities.

'Men in Black' and Government Involvement

The article "Best Evidence and The Men in Black" by Brian Burden explores the phenomenon of MIBs. It posits that these individuals are likely government agents, possibly linked to the CIA, involved in domestic operations and potentially suppressing information. The Kensair incident in 1961, where employees were threatened into silence about a USAF Globemaster and oriental-looking beings, is presented as an example of a clandestine operation with a 'silencing' element. The article draws a parallel between these MIB encounters and the JFK assassination, suggesting that individuals in dark suits were present at Dealey Plaza and during the autopsy, potentially linked to a botched CIA operation or an attempt to control the narrative. The author references David Lifton's book "Best Evidence" and the Congressional investigation into the assassinations of President Kennedy and Martin Luther King.

Ufological Illusions: Aircraft Misidentification

Part III of "Ufological Illusions" by G. E. Ambler addresses the possibility of confusing UFOs with aircraft, meteors, and satellites. The article emphasizes that a large number of wrongly reported UFO cases involve aircraft, particularly night sightings. It details how various aircraft, including commercial airliners, military jets, and reconnaissance planes, can be misidentified due to their lighting systems (steady, flashing, stroboscopic), shapes, and the effects of sunlight or atmospheric conditions. Specific examples are given of how aircraft lights, wing shapes, and engine intakes can lead to misinterpretations. The article provides several case studies from 1979 (Warrington, Foulney Island, Banbury) where sightings are suggested to be possible aircraft misidentifications, explaining how landing lights, stroboscopic systems, and the curvature of the Earth can contribute to these illusions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena with government secrecy and the potential for misinterpretation of evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, seeking to differentiate genuine unexplained events from misidentified natural phenomena or terrestrial activities, while also acknowledging the possibility of covert government operations. The focus on detailed case studies, analysis of injuries, and explanations for misidentification suggests an effort to provide a comprehensive and analytical approach to the subject matter.

Title: CONTACT
Issue: 24
Volume: 10
Date: 1982

This issue of CONTACT magazine, published by Contact International in the United Kingdom, delves into various unexplained phenomena, with a significant focus on UFO sightings and misidentifications. The content spans reports from 1980 and 1981, alongside information on related publications and a conference on the Holocaust and Genocide.

Article: White Saucer Incident

Authored by Pedro R. Moreno, this section details a peculiar encounter on July 12, 1981. Robert Gomez, a "Movac" truck driver, and his partner were traveling to Alice, Texas, on farm road 665 when they observed a saucer-shaped object emerge from rain clouds. The object, described as bright white and round with a dome, reportedly hovered stationary for approximately two minutes at a height of about 200 feet above their truck, appearing to observe them. The most unusual aspect of the sighting, according to Gomez, was that his 14-wheeler truck's wheels were spinning furiously yet the vehicle remained motionless. Mobility returned only after the object disappeared into the clouds. Upon reaching the company yard, Gomez and the maintenance man discovered that the truck's load of fresh water barrels had evaporated, leaving behind about 50 lbs. of high-pressure steam. They concluded that extreme heat must have caused the evaporation. Gomez felt compelled to report the incident to the UFO Investigation Bureau, local authorities, and the news media, despite the potential for ridicule from his colleagues, especially since his partner had dozed off and could not corroborate the story.

Article: Planetary Misidentifications - Update

Following up on a previous discussion of planet Venus in Part I of the series, this update addresses a surge in misidentifications. The article explains that Venus, a very bright object visible in the evening sky low in the South West, becomes progressively brighter each month from October to December. This celestial phenomenon is likely responsible for a considerable number of sightings that are mistakenly reported as UFOs.

Selected UFO Reports

This section, compiled by D. N. Mansell and investigated by Clive Morris, presents a series of UFO sightings from early 1980:

• January 1, 1980, 3:45 PM, Guisborough, Cleveland: Witnesses reported a cigar-shaped object with a white and silver flash at the front, flying silently and horizontally for 10-15 minutes.
• January 1, 1980, 12:03 AM, Guisborough, Cleveland: During New Year's celebrations, witnesses saw a round, reddish-orange object, the size of a full moon, with triangular shapes emanating from its sides. It emitted a drone-like sound and vanished after about 25 seconds.
• January 3, 1980, 7:10 PM, Elba TWP, MI, USA: A woman driving on the 1721 Expressway observed a large triangle-shaped object flying west at low altitude. It had white windows on the bottom and made a loud rumbling or howling noise. The witness was convinced it was not an aircraft, and several other people in Elba heard a rumbling noise.
• January 6, 1980, evening, Orris, California, USA: A witness driving home was followed by what he described as a giant spacecraft. The object, round and emitting a bright light, stopped when he stopped and followed his movements. It approached him directly before rising up at the last second and disappearing in fog.
• January 19, 1980, 10:40 PM, Chapel Hill, NC, USA: Several students reported seeing an unusual object flying towards their homes. It was described as wide at the bottom, narrowing towards the top like a vase or megaphone, with a large light on the bottom, a row of lights on the side, and more lights on top. The object was silent and its lights did not blink. Police investigated but did not believe the students.
• January 26, 1980, 4:20 PM, Guisborough, Cleveland: A husband and wife observed an orange-colored light in the sky that was cigar-shaped. As they watched, it began to move slowly north and disappeared.
• January 26, 1980, 9:40 PM, Adelaide Hills, Australia: Witnesses saw a cone-shaped object over the South Eastern Freeway, which was pale yellow in color and had bright lights within.
• February 7, 1980, between 9:30 PM & 10:00 PM, Dudley Park, Adelaide, Australia: Although no object was seen, a family heard an unusual noise, which caused their dog to become alert and shake for 10-15 minutes.
• February 7, 1980, 11:30 AM, Adelaide Hills, Australia: A witness saw three round or oval-shaped objects travelling quite fast, with no sound.
• February 2, 1980, 8:05 PM, Unionville, USA: A young man witnessed a "frisbee" shaped object hovering, about the size of a pea held at arm's length. It had multi-coloured lights and dematerialised.
• February 13, 1980, 11:10 PM, Torrens Park, Australia: A young woman bank officer saw a sphere-shaped object, white in color, flashing spontaneously and moving from approximately 100 degrees above the ground to about 50 degrees before disappearing north.

These reports are credited to UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE (Arkansas, USA) and AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL UFO FLYING SAUCER RESEARCH.

Advertisements and Publications

The magazine includes advertisements for various books and magazines related to UFOs and other unusual topics:

• Lost Knowledge: Reproductions of a lecture by William Wynn Westcott on "Ever-Burning Lamps" (1885) are available for 40p. A monograph by David Medina, "God's Weapon," exploring ancient electronic and radionic technology, is available for £1.10. Both are available from David Medina at a London address.

• UFOS & Space Age Publications: A comprehensive list of books on UFOs, alien contact, and related subjects is provided, with prices ranging from £1.10 to £8.95. Notable titles include works by D. Scott Rogo, Robert Emenegger, John Keel, and Jenny Randles.

• Bargain List: A selection of books and magazines on UFOs and related topics are offered at discounted prices, including titles like "Aliens on Earth," "UFOs Over the Southern Hemisphere," and "Gold of the Gods."

• Lionel Beer: Orders for books and magazines can be sent to Lionel Beer in London.

• UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE: This service is described as the best regular newsclipping service for UFOs, Bigfoot, and related topics, providing up-to-date reports from around the world in translated form. Subscribers receive a 20-page photo-offset report monthly. Subscription information can be obtained by sending a SAE to their Arkansas, USA address.

Other Publications Mentioned

• LANTERN: A quarterly journal of East Anglian oddities, edited by Ivan Bunn, is available for 85p per year.
• FORTEAN TIMES: THE JOURNAL OF STRANGE PHENOMENA: Edited by Bob Rickard, this journal is praised for its fascinating and little-known oddities and anomalies.

International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide

Information is provided for an International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide to be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, from June 20th-24th, 1982, preceded by a workshop on June 17th. The workshop topics and leaders are listed, covering areas such as Jewish-Gentile relationships, genocide, the role of law, media performance, psychological issues, and artistic responses to the Holocaust.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, the analysis of potential misidentifications (particularly of celestial bodies like Venus), and the cataloging of unusual phenomena. The magazine appears to maintain an open but analytical stance, presenting witness accounts and investigative findings while also offering possible explanations for some sightings. The inclusion of a wide range of UFO-related publications and services suggests a dedication to providing resources for enthusiasts in the field. The juxtaposition of UFO reports with information on the Holocaust and Genocide conference indicates a broader interest in significant historical and societal events, possibly exploring themes of human experience and unexplained phenomena across different domains.