Canadian UFO Report - vol 3 no 5 - 1975

Magazine Overview

Title: CANADIAN UFO REPORT
Issue: Vol. 3 No. 5 (Whole No. 21)
Date: 1975
Publisher: John Magor
Country: Canada
ISSN: 0008-5243
Price: $5.00 a year

This issue of Canadian UFO Report, an independent quarterly publication dedicated to the study of UFOs and related phenomena, delves into a variety of intriguing cases and speculations. The cover features a photograph of a "Flying Top" object over Victoria, British Columbia, and the issue explores the potential connection between UFO visitors and terrestrial creatures like Sasquatch and Bigfoot.

Editorial and Contents

The editorial, "Our Visitors May Have a Problem," by the implied editor (likely John Magor), raises the question of whether UFO visitors have a project involving animal-like creatures or if it's merely a coincidence that such reports are surfacing. The editor notes the long history of Sasquatch-like phenomena and speculates that visitors might be experimenting with or testing Earth's atmosphere, possibly due to pollution. The issue includes a wide range of articles, including reports from South America, Manitoba, Alberta, and Iceland, as well as discussions on "Eerie Blackness," "Long-Eared Bigfoot," and "Civilizations of Jupiter?"

Key Articles and Reports

"Another Gargoyle and Bell-Jar" (William Bosak's Encounter)

This section details an extraordinary encounter by William Bosak, a 70-year-old dairy farmer from Frederic, Wisconsin. Bosak reported seeing a strange being inside a transparent, six-foot-across enclosure hovering over a road. The occupant, described as slender and about six feet tall, had his hands up in a gesture of surrender or non-aggression, with eyes showing intense fright. The being's appearance was unusual, with reddish-brown fur-like skin, calf-like ears sticking out three inches, and a flat face. Bosak noted that the creature's neck was moderate, unlike the Sasquatch type. As Bosak's car passed, the object seemed to surge forward with a "swish," and the interior of his car became unusually dark, suggesting a possible electromagnetic effect or power surge. Bosak's hesitation to report the incident stemmed from the fear of not being believed, but the details align with other reported cases of "bell-jar" enclosures.

"Bell-Jars and Gargoyles" and Related Cases

The article connects Bosak's experience to previous reports, including Mrs. Reafa Heitfield's sighting in Cincinnati of a creature resembling a ponderous ape in a glass-like enclosure, and a photo taken by the Wymans in Idaho that appeared to show a similar enclosure with a monkey-like creature. The "bell-jar" device is presented as a potential "instant incubator" for experimental beings, raising the question of whether visitors are creating or studying beings of human-like intelligence, or even if this relates to the origin of man.

Sasquatch and Bigfoot Connections

Speculation inevitably leads to the subject of Sasquatch or Bigfoot. While Sasquatch observers often focus on wild mountain areas, ufologists suggest a connection between sightings of these creatures and UFO phenomena. The issue highlights reports from northwest Manitoba, near The Pas, where motorists encountered large, hairy, upright creatures. These sightings, described by witnesses like June Johnson and Don Jones, involved beings possibly eight feet tall, covered in dark hair, with flat faces and long arms. Another report details Allan Skrumeda and Alan Pfeil's encounter with a creature described as a man-like figure, three times the size of an average man, with a flat face and intense, beady eyes. The discovery of large, human-shaped footprints by Bob Uchtmann further supports the presence of such creatures in unlikely areas. The article notes that these creatures' ears were described as sticking straight up, similar to Bosak's description of the occupant's ears.

"Eerie Blackness" and Swedish Sighting

This section links Bosak's experience of unusual darkness in his car to a report from Sweden. A motorist there described a "completely blue-black" darkness surrounding his car, as if from a dense, floating mass of smoke, which absorbed all light, even from the headlights. The Swedish witness also reported his car being pushed by an "unnatural force." The similarity of these details strengthens the credibility of Bosak's account.

"Long-Eared Bigfoot"

This article contrasts the typical description of Bigfoot (tall, hairy, flat-faced, short or no neck, four-toed) with a description from a 1924 Oregonian reprint in Bigfoot News. This older report mentions creatures with ears about four inches long, sticking straight up, and four toes. This detail about long, upright ears is compared to William Bosak's description of the occupant's ears, suggesting a potential link between different types of creature sightings.

Report from South America (Rio Promenade)

Reported by Irene Granchi, this section details an incident observed by Roberto Teixeira de Araujo and his wife Tania from their fourth-floor apartment in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 1-2, 1974. They witnessed three UFOs performing a synchronized flight pattern, stopping and moving in unison. The objects were described as being at least four times the size of the full moon, hovering low, and having what appeared to be four towers topped with lights. Roberto and Tania felt an "intelligent presence" handling the UFOs. Tania's sketch depicts the objects' course, which started near a peak, moved towards their building, and then repeated the pattern.

"Flying Top" over Victoria, British Columbia

This article features a photograph taken by George Stephens, a photo-finishing service manager in Victoria, B.C., on May 25, 1975, the night of a lunar eclipse. Stephens photographed a strange, top-shaped object hovering over the city. He took several shots in the area, and the object appeared on other negatives as well, though blurred. A witness, Allan Jones, also reported sighting an object that night. Stephens ruled out "lens flare" as the cause, and the white haze below the object was identified as smoke from a sawmill. The photograph is presented as potentially the first photographic evidence of a top-shaped object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mysterious nature of UFOs and the possibility of their connection to unknown terrestrial or extraterrestrial creatures. The magazine explores the idea that UFO visitors might be engaged in experiments or observations related to Earth's environment and its inhabitants, including human-like beings and ape-like creatures. There's a consistent effort to link seemingly disparate sightings and phenomena, such as the "bell-jar" encounters, Sasquatch reports, and unusual aerial objects, into a broader narrative about extraterrestrial activity. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to consider unconventional explanations and to observe these phenomena more carefully, suggesting that the visitors' actions, though subtle, hold significant meaning.

This issue of "UFO Report" (Vol. 4, No. 2, February 1975) from Contact International, published in Canada, features a collection of international UFO sightings and related research. The cover story, "Objects 'Brighter than Sun'," highlights reports from Iceland, while other articles detail sightings in Brazil and Canada. The magazine explores various theories on UFO origins, including extra-terrestrial, extra-dimensional, and hollow earth hypotheses, and includes contributions from researchers and ufologists.

Sightings and Investigations

Brazil

The issue begins with an account from Grajau, Brazil, where witnesses Tania and Roberto described a UFO with an elliptical shape and towers, emitting bright lights, that performed a dance-like maneuver for 15-20 minutes. They noted the lights dimmed when the object lowered and brightened when it lifted, suggesting a possible energy draw from power lines. In the Grajau district, there is also a missile factory, though not on the UFOs' flight path. Roberto, an economics student, found disbelief and ridicule from his peers when discussing his experience, recalling his own initial skepticism.

Further reports from Brazil include sightings in Jacarepagua and Cidade de Deus, areas known for UFO observations. On August 26, a newsreel reported sightings of 'extra-terrestrials' in Tijuca. The newspaper "O DIA" mentioned a UFO flying over Pico do Papagaio in Grajau, described as having a blue light and leaving a yellow tail, causing panic, though authorities reported nothing unusual. The town of Valenca in Rio State experiences frequent UFO occurrences, leading authorities to request action.

Canada

From Manitoba, Canada, Roy Crawford, a school teacher, reported a sighting in July 1969. While sleeping in his station wagon near Manitou-Swan Lake, he and his brother witnessed a sphere-shaped object, pale red, emitting a brilliant white light. The object hovered and directed a beam of light downwards. This sighting occurred near a large air and missile base in Minot, North Dakota.

In Oak Hammock Bog, Canada, Ken Dalman, aged 20, reported an incident on October 27, 1974. He initially mistook reflections in his tractor headlights for animal eyes. He then observed a round-shaped object with five soft green lights that slowly changed to yellow. A smaller, 'car'-like object, about three feet long with red and yellow end lights, emerged from the main object. Dalman felt the objects were remote-controlled and that the main object was about 12 feet wide.

On Vancouver Island, Kaz Grabanac, a beef-cattle farmer, reported an incident in March 1974. He was awakened by a buzzing sound and later found his cattle acting strangely. He discovered an almost complete circle of darkened grass on his property, with clusters of mushrooms around its rim. The circle was about 12 feet in diameter. Soil analysis revealed unusually high magnesium content in the ring, a property sometimes associated with UFO traces. A broken branch on a nearby tree also seemed significant.

Another Canadian report comes from Green Lake, British Columbia, concerning an incident in June 1964. Bert Gammie, his mother, and his daughter Lynn witnessed a large, dull metallic object with exhaust vents and trailing hot gases. The object, described as circular and not reflecting the sun, made a whistling noise. It turned at a right angle and traveled west, appearing cigar-shaped from the side. The sighting was corroborated by a friend from Watch Lake Ranch. Bert Gammie later reported this to the RCAF and was shown photographs of UFOs by an air force officer, who warned him not to publicize the visit.

Iceland

Karl E. Vernhardsson, President of H.I.R.O.N. (Icelandic institute for research in phenomena of unknown nature), reports on several Icelandic sightings. On January 9, farmer Sighvatur Asbjarnarson witnessed a very bright lightball, described as the size of the sun but much brighter, rise from a valley, hover, and then disappear. The phenomenon lasted about three minutes and was not seen by anyone else.

On January 10, Karl E. Vernhardsson and Halldor Johannesson observed a bright lightball moving south at approximately Mach 3, with an estimated altitude of 2,000 feet. The sighting lasted only about three seconds.

On January 26, hundreds of eyewitnesses in Husavik saw an aerial phenomenon consisting of four large, bright lights, described as ball-like and seemingly individual but connected by a thread of light. They appeared WSW of the town at a distance of about 40 km and a height of about 5,000 feet, drifting slowly away over a period of about 30 minutes.

On March 4, Armann Gunnarsson reported seeing a 'fireball' coming from the south at about 6,000 feet, flying downward rapidly before changing course and flying level over mountains and disappearing. The phenomenon was noiseless and described as like a football in size, with light shining from it like from two windows. The duration was about 20-30 minutes, and airport authorities confirmed no airplanes were in the area.

UFO Theories and Research

Brinsley Le Poer Trench, President of Contact International, discusses the evolving theories on UFO origins. While the extra-terrestrial hypothesis was dominant in the past, he notes a growing consideration for extra-dimensional sources. He also mentions the more controversial hollow earth theory and suggests that UFOs might originate from beneath the Earth's surface. Trench believes all three points of origin are valid.

Dr. Franklin Ruehl Jr. addresses the diversity of UFO reports, arguing that it is consistent with a universe teeming with life and advanced civilizations. He uses the example of Jupiter's vast surface area to suggest the potential for numerous civilizations. Ruehl counters criticism based on inconsistent descriptions by pointing to the natural diversity in human appearances and the possibility of multiple planetary civilizations surveying Earth.

He also discusses the NASA announcement regarding the Pioneer 10 spacecraft's unexplained orientation changes, suggesting it might be due to space 'dust' or an unknown force. Another report details a UFO sighting by a pilot in Mexico, observed on radar by air traffic controllers, where the pilot claimed his controls became unresponsive.

A new UFO film company, "Overlords of the UFO," has been formed in Seattle, aiming to produce films on UFOs, their origins, and potential hazards to air safety. The film will also examine energy manipulations and telepathy cases.

For Your Bookshelf

The "For Your Bookshelf" section reviews "Overlords and Olympians" by Wm. Gordon Allen, noting its broad scope beyond UFO discussions into areas of scientific knowledge and its exploration of various topics.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed accounts of UFO sightings from diverse geographical locations, the investigative efforts to understand these phenomena, and the exploration of various hypotheses regarding their origin. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting witness testimonies and scientific perspectives without definitive conclusions, while encouraging further research and information sharing among UFO organizations worldwide. The magazine emphasizes the importance of substantiating evidence and challenges critics to provide more than just arguments about the diversity of reports.

Title: Canadian UFO Report
Issue: 21
Volume: 3
Date: March 1975

This issue of Canadian UFO Report presents a diverse collection of articles, book reviews, and reader contributions centered around the UFO phenomenon, with a particular focus on the theoretical propulsion systems of flying saucers and historical accounts.

Book Reviews

The issue begins with reviews of several books. "Super People (on psychic gifts)" is noted for its comprehensive introduction to para-psycho-physics, concluding that "Nothing in the universe can resist the cumulative ardour of a sufficient number of enlightened minds working together in an organized group(s)." "The Mothman Prophecies" by John Keel is praised for its masterful storytelling, detailing strange events in Mount Pleasant, West Virginia, culminating in a bridge collapse and the appearance of a creature described as having wings and a man-shaped form.

"Le Proces de Soucoupes Volantes" (The Trial of Flying Saucers) by Claude MacDuff is highlighted for its unique approach, putting the entire UFO subject on trial. The author aims to involve readers as a Grand Jury, presenting evidence for the defense of the UFO subject. The book concludes that "The time for direct and effective action has come" for those concerned with ufological research to unite towards a common goal.

"How To Be Kidnapped by UFOlk" by Dan Clements is described as a book that, despite its humorous cartoons, offers a serious exploration of UFO encounters, presuming that "real beings from other worlds... operate strange craft that can swoop down and heist us poor humans." The book provides suggestions on "universal etiquette" for such encounters.

Other reviewed books include "Quarter Century Studies of UFOs in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee" by George D. Fawcett, which covers various UFO waves, and "The UFO Wave of 1896 and The Mystery of the Ghost Rockets" by Loren E. Gross.

Reader Contributions and Sightings

Several letters from readers share personal experiences and research.

Mrs. W. H. Cross submits a photo of a cup-shaped flying object and a centuries-old rock drawing that resembles a UFO sketch, raising questions about ancient knowledge of such craft.

A letter from Zeitoun, Egypt, discusses the "Zeitoun (Cairo) Egyptian Apparitions" that occurred from April 1968 through 1969, involving various phenomena and miraculous cures.

Dennis Pilichis expresses interest in the "land of Apparitions" and mentions research into Marian apparitions, suggesting they are "functioning environmental phenomena" and a potential divine intervention.

J. Hetherington comments on a previous article about Joseph Smith and the Mormon Bible, suggesting that the history described might involve leadership from "wiser intellects" beyond ordinary human capacity, possibly extraterrestrial.

The Vortex Drive and UFO Propulsion

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to T.B. Pawlicki's article, "The UFOs are Real: The Vortex Drive Explained." Pawlicki proposes a theory for UFO propulsion based on his conception of the physical universe as pure radiation interacting in infinite wavelengths, forming standing waves and holographic structures. He postulates that a "vortex drive" could be designed using high-speed gyroscopes with electrons accelerated to relativistic velocities in a toroidal raceway. This system, he claims, generates antigravitational thrust and accounts for observed UFO characteristics such as silent operation, rapid changes in direction, and corona discharges.

Pawlicki draws parallels between his theory and the work of Professor Eric Laithwaite, who demonstrated a device claiming to generate antigravitational thrust. He suggests that the hardware for such a craft has been available since the end of World War II, coinciding with the surge in UFO reports. The theory also explains phenomena like scorched vegetation and blasted rocks, attributed to high-frequency radiation from the engines, and suggests that polished metal is a perfect reflector of microwaves, explaining the appearance of UFOnauts in aluminized suits.

Flight 19 Incident Analysis

Stuart W. Greenwood's article on the "disorientation of Flight 19" is critically examined by a reader who points out several omitted factors. These include the failure of the Naval Air Station teletype system, the loss of radio contact due to transmitter failure, and the fact that none of the aircraft's IFF gear transmitted signals despite instructions. The reader highlights the three-hour duration of the lost flight's radio communications and the conflicting reports regarding their location and direction.

Another incident involving the loss of a Navy A-7A Corsair and a Marine Corps EA-6A Intruder off the coast of Okinawa in 1973 is also mentioned, noting the strange circumstances of their disappearance after being located by the Intruder.

Other Sightings and Phenomena

Mrs. Betty Jones reports seeing a bright yellow-orange flash in the sky that moved erratically, emitting a beam of light. She speculates that the object was performing some kind of "measuring."

William Cox shares a report from a friend about a sighting near Forster Creek, British Columbia, where an object released three smaller objects that flew above the trees before rejoining the main craft, which then departed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the reality of UFOs, the exploration of advanced propulsion systems (particularly the "Vortex Drive"), historical UFO waves, and the potential connection between UFO phenomena and ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, encouraging reader participation and presenting various theories and accounts for consideration. The magazine seems to advocate for a serious scientific approach to the UFO mystery, even when discussing speculative or unconventional ideas.