Canadian UFO Report - vol 1 no 7 - 1970

Magazine Overview

Title: CANADIAN UFO REPORT
Issue: Volume 1, Number 7
Date: Summer, 1970
Publisher: J.F. Magor
Country: Canada
Price: One Dollar

This issue marks a transition for Canadian UFO Report, moving to a quarterly printing schedule with a heftier magazine format, as explained in the "PLEASE NOTE" section on page 2. The editorial, "Prepare For Surprise," discusses the Apollo 13 mission and its technical failure, contrasting it with the potential for unexplained aerial phenomena. The publisher expresses a cautious optimism regarding UFOs, suggesting they are not necessarily hostile but that preparedness is wise.

Key Articles and Features

UFO Occupants Visit Hospital

This article details a significant sighting on New Year's Day, 1970, in Duncan, Vancouver Island. Miss Doreen Kendall, a practical nurse, and Mrs. Frieda Wilson, a registered nurse, working the night shift at Cowichan District Hospital, reported observing a large, bright, circular object hovering near the children's ward shortly after 5 a.m. Miss Kendall described the object as having a silvery, bowl-shaped bottom with a string of bright lights and a glass-like dome top, lit from within. She reported seeing two male-like figures inside, dressed in tight-fitting suits. The object appeared to tilt, and she observed what looked like an instrument panel. Miss Kendall felt a sense of peace during the encounter. Mrs. Wilson, who arrived slightly later, saw the object circling and moving away, describing it as a large, bright light, but did not see the occupants or the interior details as clearly, possibly due to the object's increased brightness when in motion.

Two other nurses on the floor also saw a receding bright light. The article notes that the witnesses did not initially seek publicity, but the story emerged through a friend of a nurse. The report also mentions other alleged sightings occurring around the same time in the Duncan area.

Invasion Over Prairies

This cover headline suggests a broader theme of UFO activity, though the specific content for this headline is not detailed in the provided pages. However, the issue does include other related reports.

Second Duncan Sighting

Following the hospital incident, another extraordinary sighting occurred in Duncan on the same New Year's Day morning. A truck driver, who admitted to having had a few drinks, and his wife reported seeing a huge white light, described as "as big as a house," hovering low over their property around 5 a.m. They described the light as somewhat oval or rectangular, with shafts of light extending downwards, giving it the appearance of a top. The object then moved away at incredible speed. The witness asserted that his consumption of alcohol did not affect his perception of the event.

Evening Sightings on New Year's Day

Later that evening, around 7 p.m., multiple groups witnessed strange aerial phenomena. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gillam and friends, having dinner at the Deer Lodge restaurant south of Mill Bay, observed a large ball of light moving slowly over the Saanich Peninsula. They estimated its distance and brightness, noting it was far brighter than a helicopter. Another group, including Judge George Hallett and his dinner guests, saw a huge orange-colored light passing slowly along the waterfront at Mill Bay, about half a mile away. They described it as no ordinary aircraft and not a prank. Jim and Dianna Drummond, aboard their tugboat, also witnessed a light in the sky, which they described as egg-shaped and transparent on top, with internal lights. The object reportedly dropped in altitude as it passed their boat, possibly curious about a floodlight from the house.

Other Content

The table of contents on page 3 lists several other articles, including "More Pairs of 'Men'," "'Little Green Man'," "Mysteries in Russian Sky," "Physical Effects," "Invasion of Prairies," "Strange Road Lights," "Debating Ottawa's 'Chunk'," "Flying Saucer over Romania," "Public Wants UN Study," and "Action Urged in Ottawa." These articles cover a range of UFO-related topics, from alleged encounters with beings to specific sightings and political calls for investigation.

Book Advertisement

Page 2 features an advertisement for a book titled "SCIENCE, the PUBLIC and the UFO" by Arthur Bray, described as "the best book yet on the mystery of the UFO." It provides ordering information for Bray Book Service in Ottawa, Ontario.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, particularly those involving alleged occupants and unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance, as expressed in "Prepare For Surprise," is one of cautious engagement with the UFO phenomenon. While not assuming hostility, the publication advocates for preparedness and a rational approach to understanding these events. The magazine aims to document sightings and encourage further investigation, positioning itself as a source of information on an active and evolving UFO scene.

This issue of UFO Annual, dated 1970, presents a collection of UFO sightings and related phenomena from various parts of the world, with a particular emphasis on reports originating from Russia. The magazine aims to document these events and explore potential explanations, while acknowledging the challenges in verifying such accounts.

Canadian Sightings

The issue begins with accounts from Canada. Jim Drummond and his wife, Dianna, living on a converted tugboat, witnessed a spectacular New Year's display when a giant UFO flew close to their vessel. Jim's mother, Mrs. Bea Drummond, was the first to sight the object. Jim described the object as emitting a "ray of light like a very thin neon tube" that divided into pieces. He recounted his hair standing on end due to the experience. Later, Jim Drummond had another sighting which he described as a "kid's job," suggesting it was a prank.

Mayor James Quaife of Duncan reported that he, his wife, and neighbors watched a light brighter than a star perform spectacular maneuvers, including dead stops and reversals of direction. John Vanderhoek, living near the Vancouver Island highway, reported motorists stopping to watch a "red thing in the air" that rose, fell, and changed intensity, with a white light above it, moving despite the absence of wind. Earlier sightings in December north of Duncan involved a glowing white object on top and red on the bottom. A particularly striking incident occurred above Duncan's Alexander elementary school, where a ring-shaped object was observed by a teacher, two aides, the school secretary, and two students. Mrs. Edith Beiling, one of the aides, described it as looking like a "very large heavy hula hoop" made of a shiny material.

North American and New Zealand Reports

In Alberta, Canada, Fred Yoos, a night employee, reported an unexpected visitor on July 1, 1969. He heard a clattering sound and saw a large, green, elliptical object descending, hovering about 50 feet above the ground. He observed two figures inside, who appeared to be watching him. The object was estimated to be about 20 feet long and 10 feet deep. An impression was noted in the soil where it had landed. The object then rose and flew east. This account is compared to a sighting by Miss Kendall.

Dr. James E. McDonald, a professor at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Arizona, recalled a similar report from Tucson, Arizona. A sighting in New Zealand by Mrs. Frederick Moreland on July 13, 1959, described a "saucer-shaped glow with two indented green lights" descending and hovering, emitting jets and a hum. The object had two men inside, dressed in shiny suits, with opaque helmets. The object then ascended rapidly.

Russian UFOs

The magazine dedicates a significant section to UFO activity in Russia. Felix Zigel, Doctor of Science, contributed an article titled "YES! THERE ARE FLYING SAUCERS!” SAYS RUSSIA. Several significant sightings from 1967 are highlighted.

One observation occurred in Kazakhstan, where Master of Geology and Mineralogy Nikolai Sochevanov and eight other scientific workers observed a strange, luminous, lens-shaped body moving from north to south. It reappeared, headed southeast, maintaining constant speed and height. The object was bright, with less luminous edges.

On July 26, 1965, Latvian astronomers Robert Vitolniek, Yan Melderis, and Esmeralda Vitolniek were studying noctilucent clouds at an observation station at Ogra. They noticed an unusually bright star that resolved into a lens-shaped disc, about 325 feet across, with a central sphere and three surrounding spheres. This system rotated and diminished in size, moving away from Earth. The astronomers estimated the objects were about 60 miles above the Earth.

A radiogram from the Soviet ship Izhevsk reported that on August 2, 1967, three crew members witnessed a sphere-like whitish spot moving southward. It flared up, rushed eastward at a 45-degree angle, stopped, and then repeated this procedure four times before changing shape to an egg, emitting a jet, and heading south.

Astronomers at the Mountain Astrophysical Station in the USSR received reports of a strange reddish crescent across the sky. Astronomer H. I. Potter observed a white cloud formation against a clear starry sky, which expanded, grew paler, and then dispersed, leaving a reddish nucleus that eventually disappeared. Photographs were taken. Later, astronomer Anatoli Sazanov observed an asymmetrical crescent-shaped object, yellow with a reddish tinge, flying horizontally. It covered a significant distance in half a minute and then disappeared. This object was estimated to be 12 miles away and about 500 feet across.

Analysis and Conclusions

The magazine discusses the widespread nature of UFO observations across the globe and the difficulty in dismissing the phenomenon. It acknowledges the existence of publicity seekers but stresses the scientific obligation to distinguish between true and false reports. The article critiques Donald Menzel's explanation of flying saucers as optical phenomena, arguing that it does not adequately explain concrete observations. The "plasma" hypothesis, linking UFOs to ball lightning, is also examined but found lacking, as ball lightning is associated with thunderstorms, while UFOs appear regardless of weather conditions.

The issue notes that UFOs often appear as bright discs with a metallic tinge during the day. Assistant Professor Vyacheslav Zaitsev observed a flying saucer above Bologoye in 1964, which slid under a TU-104 aircraft, made a turn, and flew parallel to it. The object had a bulging core resembling a cabin. UFO movements are described as peculiar, with hovering capabilities and incredible speeds. The shapes of flying discs can vary, appearing flattened, cigar-shaped, or spherical, and sometimes changing shape.

The belief in the reality of UFOs is supported by their visibility to the naked eye, their appearance on photographic plates, and their detection by radar screens.

"Little Green Man"

A case from Terrace, British Columbia, is detailed involving a young boy who reported encountering an odd-looking "man" about his own height (under four feet). The boy described the creature as a "little green man" with a green tone to his flesh and "bare feet." The man "jabbered" in an unknown tongue and produced a substance from a "belt" which he squashed into a patty and handed to the boy. The boy's teacher noted that the substance was yellowish, flecked with green, about one-eighth of an inch thick, and felt hard. The teacher also observed the substance shrink after the boy picked it up. The teacher believed the boy was not overly imaginative, and the substance was not a familiar material.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the global prevalence of UFO sightings, the variety of object shapes and behaviors reported, and the presence of alleged occupants. The magazine adopts a stance of documenting these phenomena with a degree of seriousness, while acknowledging the need for scientific scrutiny and the challenges posed by hoaxes and misidentifications. The editorial stance appears to be that the UFO phenomenon is real and warrants further investigation, rather than being easily dismissed as mere optical illusions or psychological aberrations. The issue emphasizes the importance of collecting and analyzing reports from credible witnesses, including scientists and military personnel.

This issue of CANADIAN UFO REPORT, Volume 1, Number 6, dated 1967, features an in-depth article titled "Physical Effects - What To Look For" by Brian C. Cannon. The magazine focuses on the tangible evidence left behind by unidentified flying objects, moving beyond mere sightings of lights to examine the physical impacts and traces reported globally.

Physical Effects - What To Look For

Brian C. Cannon's lead article argues that UFOs are becoming more overt in their examination of Earth, prompting independent university studies and Congressional hearings. He notes that while people are seeing bright lights, they are also describing solid airborne vehicles that cause electrical malfunctions in cars and drop unusual materials like foil-like strips and gossamer threads. The article emphasizes that a significant indication in recent years is that UFOs have been landing frequently worldwide.

Cannon highlights the difficulty in assessing UFO effects on automobiles without visible signs or magnetic anomalies. He dismisses common associations like 'space grass' and 'angel hair' as not being definitive evidence of extraterrestrial hardware, with the exception of Ubatuba, Brazil's magnesium. The core of the article focuses on the undeniable evidence of landing sites: areas of scorched or impressed soil, usually in a definite circular pattern. Cannon estimates that over 1,000 such landings have occurred in the past 15 years, citing Dr. Jacques Vallee's documentation of 200 cases in 1954 alone.

Several specific cases are detailed:

• Queensland, Australia (1966): Farmer George Pedley witnessed a large saucer-shaped object rise from reeds, leaving a flattened circular area where it had been. The grass outside the circle was clipped.
• Canada (since 1967): The article notes Canada's share of landings, particularly since 1967. The Falcon Lake incident and two 1969 cases near Pembroke, Ontario, involving four impressions, are mentioned.
• Beausejour, Manitoba (May 31, 1967): Mrs. Wayne Inkpen reported a large white light approaching her home. The next morning, her husband found a 25-foot circle of peaty soil smoldering in the field, with higher-than-normal radiation readings.
• Ngatea, New Zealand (September 4, 1969): B. G. O'Neil found a round area of dead growth, about 60 feet in diameter, on his property. Initially attributed to a 'saprophytic fungus' by the D.S.I.R., a horticulturalist named J. Stuart-Menzies found this conclusion 'unrealistic.' Investigations revealed positive Geiger counter results, and the plants were found to be vaporized and cooked from the inside out, suggesting high-frequency radiation.
• Te Kuiti, North Island, New Zealand (October 15): Another circle, 15 feet in diameter, was found on Charles Blackmoore's farm. The dead weed was burnt and flattened in a spiral pattern. A peculiar odor was present, and Blackmoore suffered a continuous headache. His ducks and frogs disappeared, and the lake's water became undrinkable for cows.

The article then explores a potential link between UFOs and atomic energy. It notes that since 1954, countries like Canada have been experimenting with nuclear power. Several reported UFO ground contacts, including Falcon Lake, Beausejour, and Ngatea, involved detected radiation. The author speculates that UFOs might be using atomic energy and seeking areas with uranium or thorium deposits, pointing out that Canada, New Zealand, and Brazil (a hotspot for UFO activity) have significant deposits of these elements.

The magazine also touches upon Soviet interest in UFOs. A study by Valdimir Mekhedov suggests the Tungusky blast left residual radioactivity, and the Tungusky body may have been an artificial flying craft. The Soviet Union is establishing an 'unofficial body' called the UFO section of the All-Union Cosmonautics Committee, led by Air Force Major General Porfiri Stolyarov, to organize the collection of reliable UFO information.

Technical Drawings and Further Cases

Page 4 presents a half-sectional drawing of a 'Flying Saucer U.F.O.' submitted by an anonymous reader, described as having a 'structural-intermittently' design with features like 'vacuum light-intermittently,' 'prism-intermittently,' and intake/discharge fans. Mechanical experts are invited to comment.

Pages 7-9 detail numerous UFO sightings across Canada in 1967, part of what is described as a 'quiet invasion':

• May 26: Stan Wolowiec and Peter Charne of Winnipeg saw a cigar-shaped object, about 100 feet long, with a 15-degree bend.
• May 31: Mrs. Wayne Inkpen of Beausejour, Manitoba, witnessed an airborne light that left a 25-foot circle of smoldering soil with radiation readings.
• July 3: Warren Smith and companions near Nanton, Alberta, photographed a shiny, disc-shaped craft about 25 feet in diameter at 2,000 feet.
• July 17: Mrs. M. M. McPhail saw two 'hurricane lamp' fireballs over Winnipeg, one discharging a smaller light.
• July 26: B. Ballantyne and others in Moose Lake, Manitoba, observed a large oval-shaped white object emitting colored rays.
• August 5: Farmer Edgar Schielke of Duhamel, Alberta, found seven circular imprints, 31-35 feet in diameter, on his property.
• September 5: Evan Evanson of Taber, Alberta, saw a large green object resembling two flattened bells, which made a 'beep-beep' signal before disappearing, causing his truck engine to stall.
• September 18: Two men near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, spotted a bright cigar-shaped UFO with a sharply defined tail and four window-like openings.
• September 18: Russell Hill, a forestry lookout near Calgary, Alberta, witnessed a saucer-shaped object that caused his radio and lights to malfunction temporarily.
• October 13: A CNR train crew was followed by a cone-like object with flashing lights and a glowing circle underneath, hovering over Mirror, Alberta, for two hours.
• October 22: Five UFOs were spotted over Charleswood, Manitoba, by 19 witnesses, with some swooping close to the ground. The objects were described as brilliant red lights.
• October 22: The same five objects were observed over Carman, Manitoba, by doctors and citizens.
• October 22: Mysterious lights were seen over Saskatchewan, southwest of Humboldt, visible intermittently for half an hour.

Soviet UFO Research and the Tungusky Event

Page 6 discusses a study by Valdimir Mekhedov from the Nuclear Research at Dubna, suggesting the Tungusky blast left considerable residual radioactivity and that the Tungusky body might have been an artificial flying craft. The article posits that if confirmed, this would pose new questions about extraterrestrial visitors and their purpose, urging a calm, scientific, and international approach to UFO study.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes the importance of physical evidence in UFO research, moving beyond anecdotal sightings to focus on landing traces, electromagnetic effects, and potential radiation. There is a clear editorial stance favoring a scientific, objective, and international approach to understanding the UFO phenomenon. The publication seems to be a platform for reporting detailed case histories, particularly from Canada, and exploring speculative but scientifically grounded hypotheses, such as the link between UFOs and atomic energy or extraterrestrial technology. The inclusion of technical drawings and detailed witness accounts underscores a commitment to rigorous investigation.

Title: Flying Saucer Review
Issue: Vol. 14, No. 6
Date: November-December 1968
Publisher: Flying Saucer Review
Country: United Kingdom
Price: 3s. 6d.

This issue of Flying Saucer Review delves into several intriguing UFO cases, with a prominent focus on a sighting over Romania and a continuation of the investigation into the 'chunk of hardware' found in Ottawa.

Flying Saucer Over Romania

The lead article, "Flying Saucer Over Romania," by Florin Gheorghita, an engineer, details a spectacular UFO sighting and photographic event that occurred on August 18, 1968, near the Romanian town of Cluj. The article, translated by Gordon Creighton, presents photographs taken by a technician identified as E.B., who was with his lady friend Z.M. and two other friends. While in the forest of Baciu, they observed a large, round, metallic object flying silently over the trees. E.B. managed to capture several photographs of the object as it moved, changed direction, and accelerated rapidly upwards.

E.B. described the object as having a metallic gleam, making no sound, and constantly changing its position and direction. The object was estimated to be over 30 meters in diameter. The photographs were analyzed by experts, including a photographer-reporter in Cluj and a specialist in Bucharest, who confirmed the absence of hoax. Technical experts also analyzed the film and found no sign of trickery. The article notes the object's unusual aerodynamics and raises questions about whether such space-craft are teleguided or crewed.

Comparisons are drawn to similar UFO photographs taken in California near Santa Ana in August 1965 by Rex Heflin, highlighting an astonishing similarity in construction, proportions, and metallic features, despite the time and distance difference.

Another Vancouver Is. Sighting

This section recounts a sighting by Miss M. J. Footner of Victoria, British Columbia, during the early 1960s. While walking her dog, she observed a bright dot of light that grew larger and larger over Little Saanich Mountain. She initially thought it was Sputnik but was amazed as it became stationary, silver, and shining, with twinkling lights along its side. She described it as a wingless plane or dirigible, with no sound and no gondolas. The object suddenly veered at a right angle and disappeared over the trees. Miss Footner estimated the cigar-shaped object to be about 100 feet in length and 25-30 feet in circumference. Her friend, Miss Audrey Winderburn, also reported seeing a similar craft.

UFO Sightings in Saskatchewan

Two reports detail UFO sightings in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Report No. 2 (October 24, 1967): Four teenagers driving near Lumsden reported an object hovering to their north-east, described as a "flying saucer." Initially joking, they soon realized it was an unknown glowing object over the prairie. They described it as about 40 feet wide, 10 feet high, and lens-shaped, with a brilliant red color and a darker band. Frightened, they accelerated to Lumsden, and the object moved eastward. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) interviewed the group. Cpl. Parsons, dispatched to the area, observed a brilliant red light with flashing white lights approximately 1300 feet away, which ascended at a 45-degree angle into cloud cover. The Regina weather office reported 100% cloud cover and no aircraft on radar.

Uninterviewed Persons Report: A red object, initially mistaken for the moon, was sighted by two girls at Holdfast on October 24th. The Lumsden sighting was also confirmed by a couple living near Pense. On October 25th, a 12-year-old girl from Strasbourg reported three silver discs flying over the town, which streaked away towards the lake and Lumsden.

Humboldt, Saskatchewan Sighting

This report details a sighting by "S." and "F." near Humboldt, Saskatchewan. The object appeared as three lights, one brilliant red and two orangish-amber, with the center light moving up and down. No sound was audible. The lights followed S.'s truck for approximately three car lengths, maintaining a distance of about three car lengths. The object did not leave a dust trail on the dirt road. Later, sparks were observed jumping from fields, and a dark object, the size of a railroad locomotive, was seen moving north.

Debate Over Ottawa's "Chunk" Continues

This section revisits the ongoing mystery of the "chunk of hardware" discovered in 1960 on the shore of the St. Lawrence River near Les Ecureils, Quebec. The Ottawa New Sciences group has been investigating its identity. In September, Arthur Matthews was allowed to test the chunk with his Tesla Bridge, concluding it was a "man-made form of iron." The article quotes a letter from the Secretary to Dr. Peter Millman of the National Research Council, which addresses questions raised by the investigators.

Brian Cannon of Winnipeg was reportedly advised that the metal was manganese steel, possibly ladle residue from the Sorel Foundry. However, the investigators raised several points: the lipped protuberance not resembling a hole from a pipe, an electronic component identified as a transistor, and the presence of inclusions on the metal surface. They questioned how the Sorel Foundry identified the 3000-lb chunk and its companion 800-lb mass after over nine years, and how they were transported 50-60 miles upriver.

Dr. Millman, in a letter to Arthur Bray, stated that studies by Dr. Eric Smith of the Federal Mines Branch showed no evidence of extraterrestrial origin. Dr. Millman dismissed the investigators' questions as "minor points" and deplored the mystery built around the chunk. The article criticizes the government's nine-year delay in providing a simple statement of facts, thereby creating much of the mystery. The case is described as having equal chances of a continuing mystery or a mundane answer.

Early Canadian UFO Sighting

The issue briefly mentions one of the earliest recorded UFO sightings in Canada, occurring on February 9, 1913, near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Lights moving with geometrical precision were observed moving northwest, tracked over Ontario, and seen by ships in the South Atlantic.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around photographic evidence of UFOs, witness testimony, and the challenges of official investigation and disclosure. The magazine consistently presents detailed accounts of sightings and encourages rigorous analysis, while also highlighting the difficulties in obtaining clear answers from authorities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, emphasizing the importance of scientific investigation and the public's right to information, while acknowledging the persistent mystery surrounding many UFO phenomena. The "chunk of hardware" case, in particular, exemplifies the frustration with governmental silence and the prolonged nature of such investigations.

This issue of Canadian UFO Report, dated October 1968, features a prominent article titled "Action Urged In Ottawa," highlighting the efforts of Arthur Bray to push for serious government investigation into the UFO mystery. The magazine delves into the analysis of UFO photographs taken in Cluj, Romania, and discusses the broader implications of the UFO phenomenon for science and society.

Action Urged In Ottawa

The lead article focuses on Arthur Bray, a lieutenant commander in the RCN and operator of a book service, who has been actively promoting UFO research in Canada. Bray published a book, "Science, the Public and the UFO," and has made reports and submissions to government bodies, including the Senate Special Committee on Science Policy. His analysis of Ottawa's attitude reveals a lack of consistent policy and a tendency for responsibility to be passed between departments, with interest often limited to specific aspects like national security or astronomical phenomena.

Bray criticizes the National Research Council's (NRC) limited UFO investigation efforts, noting the lack of public funds and dedicated staff, which he believes prevents a comprehensive study. He points out that the NRC continues its limited activity despite the Condon Report, which he views as an indication of some clear thinking. Bray emphasizes that no single office has shown an overall interest in solving the total UFO problem. He also mentions a UFO study initiated by the University of Toronto under Dr. Gordon Patterson, which was reportedly on the verge of collapse due to a lack of cases to investigate.

Bray quotes Dr. James E. McDonald, who states that scientists have tended to ignore UFOs, and that Project Bluebook consultants have dismissed thousands of sightings. He also references Professor Frank B. Salisbury, who suggests that UFOs, like peculiarities of Mars, are best understood as products of intelligent beings. Bray concludes with several recommendations for the Canadian government:

1. Recognize UFO phenomena as scientifically significant and deserving of study.
2. Acknowledge that the mystery remains unsolved due to inadequate investigations, not non-existence.
3. Release complete factual information to build public confidence and encourage reporting.
4. Canada should lead a thorough and objective UFO study, encompassing various scientific and humanities fields.
5. Supplement this study by attempting to build a new model of the universe that allows for interstellar travel.
6. Encourage other nations to establish similar investigations.
7. Encourage the UN to coordinate national investigations and establish a global filter center to analyze sightings and patterns.

The Cluj UFO Photographs

The issue presents an analysis of three photographs of a UFO taken over the forest of Baciu, near Cluj, Romania. Specialists from the Cluj Institute of Fine Arts were consulted, and their models indicated that the object in the second picture had become luminous from within, not from external light. The article raises questions about the purpose of this luminosity and the nature of a shadow on the object, suggesting it might be a constructional detail. The luminosity effect of UFOs is discussed, noting that while often disputed, it is a key feature that leads some to deny the existence of UFOs.

The third photograph shows the craft in an almost vertical position, which the author considers logically acceptable, drawing parallels to fighter pilots' maneuvers. The analysis of a curious curvature on the rim of the object in the third photograph is also mentioned as a potential connection to the shadow in the second photograph. The conclusion is that these photographs provide remarkable proof of the real existence and scientific importance of UFOs, countering attempts to dismiss the problem.

Public Wants UN Study Of UFOs

This section reports on a public opinion poll conducted in the magazine's previous issue regarding a coordinated UN study of UFOs. Early results, particularly from Canadian and American readers, show a strong affirmative response, with replies running about 20 to 1 in favor of the idea. Many respondents expressed particular opinions, with some believing that disbelief in UFO sightings indicates foolishness and a missed opportunity to learn from advanced civilizations. Others expressed concerns about global panic if contact with UFOs became widespread, suggesting UFOs appear to be observers rather than invaders.

Some readers advocated for an international scientific UFO board of inquiry, separate from political organizations like the UN, citing the Condon Committee as an example of government interference. There is a sentiment that humanity is not ready for contact with extraterrestrial life and that the idea of Earth being the only inhabited planet is egotistical. The section includes several verbatim comments from respondents.

Letters

Several letters from readers are included:

• Zoe Szozepanek-Barclay from Victoria, B.C., recounts an unusual incident in 1967 where her garden was covered in dozens of cricket-sized metal balls and pieces of paper. She notes that her dog exhibited similar behavior prior to her husband's accident and on the night of the Duncan sighting, suggesting a possible connection to higher senses or ESP.
• Ed. comments on the Zoe Szozepanek-Barclay letter, noting the incident occurred in the "UFO invasion" year of 1967 and that the material might be a form of "angel hair." He suggests it could be a prank if the paper component is confirmed.
• Robin J. Pearson from Victoria, B.C., expresses excitement about the "Project International UFO Petition To United Nations," viewing it as a significant step for ufologists. He recalls a quote attributed to U Thant suggesting UFOs were the biggest problem facing the UN. Pearson requests 40 extra copies of the questionnaire for distribution.
• Doug Leary from Hayward, California, supports the idea of a UN study and criticizes the tendency for authorities to dismiss UFOs as army flares, stating that flares are easily distinguishable from UFOs and that many sightings occur near military bases.
• David Bailey from Scarborough, Ont., suggests that amateurs in British Columbia could organize a gridwork of detection devices, proposing a simple buzzer-based warning device. He notes that his idea was dismissed by the National Research Council due to lack of funds.
• Malcolm McKellar from Burnaby, B.C., shares a drawing and details of a six-volt detector device designed to ring a bell when a strong magnetic field approaches, suggesting it could be used for UFO detection.
• Robin J. Pearson clarifies his earlier letter, emphasizing his excitement about the UN petition and requesting 40 extra copies, hoping that anyone can complete the questionnaire, not just UFO fans.
• Ed. responds to Robin J. Pearson, confirming that the questionnaire is intended for a true sample of public opinion and welcomes help from any individuals or groups.

Regional Co-ordinators

This section lists individuals appointed as regional coordinators for the Project International UFO Petition in Canada and the U.S.A. It notes that the list is open for new volunteers and that distribution efforts aim to reach those not already connected to UFO groups to ensure a representative sample of public opinion.

Other Publications Mentioned

The back pages feature advertisements and announcements for other UFO-related publications:

• SKYLOOK: A monthly publication of the Midwest UFO Network, offering UFO reports, articles, and features.
• READY SOON!: A new publication by the editor of "Saucers, Space & Science," promising "UFO secrets."
• SPACELINK: A publication covering World UFO News & Flying Saucer Scene, including photographs, historical sections, and contact reports. It highlights a 1970 issue discussing "Mysterious Chunk of Canadian Hardware, Angel Hair" and the Woburn Abbey convention.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the need for serious, scientific investigation into UFO phenomena, the perceived lack of governmental action and transparency, and the potential for international cooperation through bodies like the United Nations. The editorial stance appears to be in favor of open inquiry, encouraging public participation, and advocating for the UFO subject to be treated with scientific rigor rather than dismissal. The magazine actively promotes the "Project International UFO Petition" as a means to achieve these goals. There is a clear emphasis on documenting evidence, analyzing sightings, and challenging official skepticism.