Canadian UFO Report - vol 3 no 8 - 1976

Magazine Overview

Title: CANADIAN UFO REPORT
Issue: Vol. 3, No. 8
Date: Summer, 1976
Publisher: J. F. Magor
Country: Canada
ISSN: 0008 - 5243

This issue of Canadian UFO Report, an independent quarterly publication for the study of UFO mystery and related phenomena, presents a collection of intriguing cases and analyses from various parts of the world.

New Clues to UFO Mystery?

The editorial, "New Clues to UFO Mystery?", by an unnamed author, posits a connection between two recent news items: one concerning comets originating from the asteroid belt, suggesting remnants of a planetary explosion, and another about unexplained behavior of Apollo installations on the moon. The author speculates if a destroyed planet in our solar system could be the origin of these phenomena, with survivors seeking refuge in less conspicuous locations like the moon. This could potentially explain the high number of UFO sightings. The editorial concludes by questioning if an external influence arranged these news items to appear simultaneously, suggesting a possible attempt to communicate.

Strange Voice Heard After UFO Landing

This article by Graham Conway details the experience of Joseph Borda, a tobacco farmer in Mt. Pleasant, Ontario. On a Sunday afternoon, Borda saw a shiny, domed metallic object in his field. Initially thinking it was a flying saucer, he then considered it a "spraying truck." Two days later, he discovered a circular patch of crushed tobacco plants, approximately 30-40 feet in diameter, where he had seen the object. Within the circle, he found two reddish-purple, slippery, oily substances. He contacted his brother, who advised him to call the provincial police. Soil samples were sent for analysis, which showed tobacco and soil, but no radioactivity or oil. Later, three UFO investigators visited Borda's farm. While discussing the incident, they heard a voice transmission from nearby bushes, described as seemingly female, speaking an unrecognisable language, low in volume, crystal clear, and flowing, which Borda believed was "not of this world." The voice seemed to control Borda's mind, telling him to return to the house. The witnesses were profoundly impressed, talking late into the night. The article also notes that three weeks later, plant damage was still visible. The author thanks Joseph Borda and Jim Berneth for their assistance.

UFO Activity And Apparently Related Phenomena Over Puerto Rico In 1975

This report by Sebastian Robiou details a wave of unusual animal deaths in Puerto Rico during 1975, coinciding with UFO sightings. The phenomenon began in late February with reports from Moca, where fifteen cases of mysteriously dead farm animals were documented. The predator was dubbed "El Vampiro de Moca." By late March, the incidents spread to other areas. Dr. Juan A. Rivero analyzed dead animals and concluded snakes were not responsible. Senator Miguel Deynes Soto and others investigated, suspecting a maniac hiding in caves, but no arrests were made. On March 28th, veterinarian Dr. Mariano Santiago declared that the wounds were extraordinary and singular, not caused by natural agencies or known predators, and made with remarkable precision. The report notes that Puerto Rico has no dangerous animals. The "Vampiro de Moca" later appeared in the Metropolitan Area, with ten dead geese found in a circle. The article also references similar incidents in Texas, Oklahoma, and other Texan localities, as well as cases in Brazil from 1971 and 1973.

Mysterious Deaths of Farm Animals

The "Vampiro de Moca" phenomenon involved animals found dead at night, often without the owners hearing any sound. Wounds were consistently described as pairs of holes, about 1½ inch in diameter, clean, and penetrating bone and flesh. Selected organs were missing, and in some cases, necks were broken or other organs mutilated. The slaughter was selective, with nearly all animals of other species remaining unharmed, suggesting they may have been hypnotized or paralyzed. The breakdown of victims shows chickens and guineas as the most frequent, followed by ducks, goats, rabbits, geese, cows, sheep, pigs, and dogs. In several cases, witnesses reported seeing a strange creature, described as a "ball of fur with no appreciable extremities or head," running away, accompanied by an irritating chirp, humming noise, or flapping of wings. Mr. Cecilio Hernandez described a headless, hairy dog without legs running away silently. Other instances include a "bird" landing on a roof, emitting weird music, and a large bird sighted in flight. The report notes that the animal killings ceased around the same time UFO visits subsided.

Enigmatic Cases

Two specific cases are highlighted. The first involves Mr. Hector Vega Rosado, who found two goats dead with two round holes each, and later ten dead and seven wounded goats. Radiation specialist Luis R. Urbina reported abnormally high Geiger scale readings at the Vega farm, though later readings by Mildred Caban and the author were normal. The second case concerns Mr. Buenaventura Bello, whose ten pet geese and three chicks were found dead, each with two clean wounds arranged in pairs. A missing goose was found decapitated with a very clean cut. Mr. Bello's dog also exhibited fear of the patio. The report mentions that the animal killings and UFO reports ceased simultaneously.

Report From Brazil

Prospectors Please Note

This section by Irene Granchi details UFO sightings in Valenca, Brazil. Nelson Ricardo de Souza, an electronics technician, reported seeing three blue spots and a red light moving in a circling flight. He also noted frequent UFO sightings in the region. Carlow Furtado, a student, recalled a UFO incident in 1968. Joao Braz Chaves described a large, wheel-shaped object descending from the sky towards his house in late 1972, which then lifted and spun away. His daughter Marcia described it as a large, shiny chrome cap of a car wheel. The Chaves family also observes little lights, like candlelight, along the mountain slopes. The report mentions a "mae de ouro" [mother of gold], a golden ball of light associated with mineral deposits. An item from "O Dia" newspaper describes a "flying saucer" incident in August 1974, where a driver stopped his car due to a strange object resembling a June balloon with lanterns.

Report From U.S.A.

Humanoid Capture Case

This article by Hayden C. Hewes discusses a case similar to the Travis Walton abduction. Staff Sgt. Charles L. Moody reported being taken aboard a strange, disc-shaped craft near Alamogordo, New Mexico, in August 1975. He described the object as metallic gray, 40-50 feet across, with three globes. He heard a high-pitched voice and saw shadowy figures. He felt numb and remembered two beings gliding toward him. After knocking one down, the lights went out, and he awoke on a slab-like table with an alien studying him. Moody described the alien as about five feet tall, frail, with a large head, dark eyes, thin lips, and wearing a tight white suit. The alien reportedly said his people would make themselves known to mankind within three years. The article notes that Jim Lorenzen of APRO reported similar experiences, with both men rendered unconscious and studied by aliens. It also references a 1969 study by Hal Crawford illustrating "Type I" UFO occupants, characterized by a disproportionately large head, large eyes, and varied facial features, whose behavior includes collecting biological specimens and maintaining their aircraft.

Report From Belgium

Humanoid At Vilvorde

This article, translated from the Belgian bimonthly Inforespace, describes an incident in Vilvorde. A witness, V.M., woke up around 2 a.m. to a noise and a greenish light filtering through his window curtain. He saw a small being, less than two meters tall, dressed in a shining green uniform with a transparent helmet and a rectangular sack on its back. The being had a belt with a vivid red, bright box attached. The witness compared the uniform material to metallic paint used on jalopies. The being's hands were comparable to human hands. The article notes that the time of secretive appearances seems to be over, with more sightings and occupants being sighted in Belgium.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently explores the unexplained, focusing on UFO sightings, humanoid encounters, and associated phenomena like animal mutilations. The magazine maintains a stance of open inquiry, presenting detailed witness accounts and investigative findings without definitive conclusions, often posing questions to the reader. There is a recurring theme of potential extraterrestrial intelligence attempting to communicate or interact with humanity, as suggested by the editorial and the Moody incident. The publication also highlights the challenges in investigating such phenomena and the need for further study. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious consideration and documentation of UFO-related events, encouraging readers to engage with the mystery.

This issue of CUFOR, dated September 1976, delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, featuring a mix of eyewitness accounts, scientific speculation, and critical analysis of the field. The cover story, "UFOs Over The Maritimes," by Gregory M. Kanon, highlights numerous sightings from the Canadian region. The issue also includes "The Greatest Maneuver" by Ernst Berger, detailing complex aerial phenomena observed in Austria, and "You and Me" by Brinsley Le Poer Trench, which touches upon predictions of alien landings and the possibility of extraterrestrial presence on Earth. Additionally, Arthur Bray offers a critical perspective on UFO writing in "A Word to the Wise," and the article "Are UFOs Moon Based?" explores the potential for lunar bases.

Article: Witness' sketch of humanoid

This section describes a detailed account from a witness (V.M.) who observed a humanoid figure in his garden at night. The humanoid was described as wearing a uniform and gloves, with a round, black head. An encircling light illuminated the scene. The being carried an instrument, referred to as a "detector," which was moved over a pile of leaves. The witness noted the humanoid moved with difficulty and had a dark complexion, with no visible nose or mouth, but small, pointed ears. Its eyes were large, oval, and yellowish with black pupils and red veins, circled by a green edge. The humanoid made a "V" sign with its fingers before climbing a wall with straight legs and disappearing over the top. Following this, a circular object, about five meters in diameter, appeared and hovered, making a noise like a cricket.

Article: UFO appearing above wall

This article describes a UFO sighting from the perspective of witness M.V. The object was phosphorescent orange with a transparent dome emitting greenish light, and a claret red lower half with three horizontal lights (blue, yellow, red) that flashed in sequence. Sparks were visible around its circumference. Inside the dome, a humanoid figure was seen bathed in sea-green light. An emblem was visible on the orange section. The object then rose vertically, maintaining its horizontal position, and shot towards the sky, leaving a glowing trail. The witness experienced no fear and received no verbal or telepathic messages. The following day, no tracks or unusual marks were found at the site.

Additional Information

This section provides follow-up information on the sighting described previously. An investigation by SOBEPS revealed no unusual findings at the property, and the gardener confirmed no strange marks. Letters distributed to the district seeking other witnesses yielded no results. The report also notes this was not the witness' first sighting; a previous encounter involved a strange object seen over the water at Westende.

Article: The Greatest Maneuver

This article, by Ernst Berger, details a series of sightings investigated by him and his team in Austria. The primary witnesses were Alois and Sabina A. The report focuses on phenomena they called the "drop" (a milky white oval object) and a "disk" (dark red-orange). A key event described is the "greatest maneuver" in early June, where the "drop" extended an eastern appendage, and red dashes shot out, resembling "Morse code" or "light advertisement." This "neon tube" phenomenon, with variable length dashes, ended abruptly. The article also draws a parallel to a similar sighting by Jim Drummond in Canada. The witnesses reported that dogs in the neighborhood became agitated during the sightings, barking incessantly. The "drop" was particularly disturbing to their dog, Max.

Article: Dance At The Horizon

This section continues the account of the A. couple's observations. After the "drop" and "disk" became quiet, a white point of light appeared, which grew larger and resembled an "upside down tank." This object formed a sharp ellipse with a small cupola. From the cupola, points of light traveled towards the horizon, causing a sector of the horizon to light up with "balls" that performed jerky, apparently senseless movements, described as "dancing spheres." This maneuver lasted for about five hours. The article also mentions a "rotating cross" object observed later, described as ruby red.

Article: You and Me

Brinsley Le Poer Trench discusses the possibility of open landings by "ufonauts" and mentions a prediction by Dutch psychic Peter Hurkos about UFOs landing within months after a Californian earthquake. Trench suggests that advanced alien civilizations might be contacting humanity, possibly by planting ideas for inventions. He references Dr. Hermann Oberth's belief that humanity has been helped in its scientific advancements by "people of other worlds." The article also touches upon George Adamski's claims of contact with Venusians and his descriptions of advanced technology like "Laser Hologram Projection Systems," which Trench argues vindicate Adamski despite controversy. The article also mentions other sightings of Adamski-type craft.

Article: UFOs Over The Maritimes

This article by Gregory M. Kanon details numerous UFO sightings reported in the Maritimes region of Canada. It includes historical accounts from 1887 of a fiery object near Cape Race, Nova Scotia, and more recent reports from 1947, 1952, 1965, 1967, and 1974. Specific incidents include a "rocket-shaped object" with a flaming tail, a large silver disc executing a vertical climb, a glowing red disc eluding interceptors, a "loudly hissing object" leaving circular holes in a field, and an object landing near Quinan, Nova Scotia, before taking off in a burst of flames. The article notes that Maritimers have often been dismissed by authorities as "seeing things," but emphasizes their persistence in reporting these phenomena. It also details a 1974 sighting by Robert Hagell in Truro, N.S., involving a bright red light that became erratic and descended to the ground, and another sighting in Cape Breton by Alfred Vernon and his daughter Karen, involving a rapidly falling lighted object.

Article: A Word to the Wise

Arthur Bray offers a critical assessment of ufology literature, arguing for higher standards in research and writing. He identifies four "cardinal sins": lack of citations or references, lack of an index, sensationalism, and over-reliance on newspaper reports. Bray stresses the importance of providing verifiable facts and original sources to ensure credibility and allow for independent checking. He argues that sloppy writing often reflects sloppy research and that the urge to publish quickly, or for financial gain, can lead to inaccurate or misleading accounts. Bray calls for ufologists to improve their scholarship to gain more respect and credibility.

Article: MISSING PLANET

This article discusses the theory that the asteroid belt is the remnant of a giant planet that exploded between Mars and Jupiter. It references a news story citing Dr. Thomas Van Flandern of the U.S. Naval Observatory, who suggests that comet orbits indicate the origin of a planet that existed up to about six million years ago. The article also mentions M.W. Overden's earlier theory of a giant planet in that region and touches upon the possibility that the planet's destruction might have been caused by an intelligence powerful enough to conceive and build such a device. The mystery of how such a large planet could have exploded remains.

Article: Are UFOs Moon Based?

This article explores the possibility of the moon serving as a base for extraterrestrial visitors. It references previous issues that discussed potential polar, satellite, underwater, and underground bases, but highlights the moon as holding the most apparent evidence. The article cites a New York Times dispatch about a "mysterious force" on the moon affecting an Apollo scientific station, causing it to repeatedly go dead and then return to life. Engineers at the Johnson Space Center are investigating this phenomenon, which appears to be linked to lunar temperature changes.

Article: "LENS FLARE" CLASSIC & OTHER LIGHT IMAGE CASES

This section discusses a photograph that appeared to show an "UFO invasion" over the U.S. Capitol. The photo, taken in 1952, was analyzed by Capt. Edward J. Ruppelt and later by Colman VonKeviczky. However, cracks in the photo's authenticity emerged when readers John Keel and Rod Dyke suggested the phenomenon might be a "lens flare" reflecting the Capitol's balcony lamps. The article notes that after its publication, the photo was carried in other publications, and VonKeviczky released a "military analysis" of the Washington flap using the photo as a focal point.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of CUFOR include detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings and humanoid encounters, often emphasizing the strangeness and unusual maneuvers of the objects. There is a consistent focus on the Canadian Maritimes as a region with a high incidence of UFO reports. The magazine also explores more speculative topics, such as the existence of a missing planet and potential extraterrestrial bases on the moon. A significant editorial stance is the critical evaluation of ufological research and writing, advocating for greater rigor, factual accuracy, and proper citation. The issue also reflects a skepticism towards official dismissals of UFO reports, suggesting a pattern of downplaying or denying phenomena.

Title: Canadian UFO Report
Issue: Vol. 3, No. 8
Date: April, 1976
Publisher: ICUFON
Country: Canada
Language: English

This issue of Canadian UFO Report delves into the phenomenon of lens flares being mistaken for unidentified flying objects (UFOs), with a primary focus on a re-analysis of a famous photograph taken over Washington D.C. in 1952.

A Re-Analysis: The Washington D.C. Case

The lead article, authored by Maj. [Ret.] Colman S. VonKeviczky and copyrighted by ICUFON, revisits a color photograph taken during a 1952 incident over the U.S. Capitol. The photo initially showed 19 objects in a trapezoid formation, leading to the alerting of USAF interceptor squadrons. The photographer had requested anonymity, stating the picture was taken on July 19/20, 1952.

ICUFON and DUIST e.V. research staffs had previously analyzed the photograph, considering the photographer's reliability and checking meteorological reports. The 'crafts'' twin light effect initially ruled out lens flare speculation, as it was expected to appear in various forms. However, Rod B. Dyke of the UFO Research Committee in Seattle, Washington, pointed out that two pairs of balcony lamps in the photograph, in their tilted position, bore a similarity to four of the 'crafts' within the formation.

This finding prompted a re-analysis, which concluded that the incident was an instance of an unusual lens flare. The article clarifies that while the original analysis was based on verified historical facts, the re-analysis highlights the misidentification. The report notes that operations above the White House and governmental establishments were confirmed, as detailed in Captain Edward J. Ruppelt's book, 'The Report On Unidentified Flying Objects.'

Understanding Lens Flare

The article defines lens flare as the depiction of diagonally projected, nonexistent second images on a negative, caused by intense light sources (sun, moon, stars, electric lights) being photographed through optical lenses. The appearance of these 'unwanted' images depends on the camera's optical system. Uncoated lenses may produce a 'ghost image' with a large halo, while blue-coated lenses can create more concrete, object-like images. These lens flare images are often described as three-dimensional and vary in form based on the distance between the light source and the center of the negative.

Several examples are presented with photographic evidence:

• No. 2 (Toronto, Ont.): A disc-shaped UFO with a dome and signalling light, photographed on October 26, 1968, by Charles Luttor. The analysis indicates the diagonal axis of the 'craft' points toward the light source, and the 'craft' and the moon's centers are equidistant from the negative's diagonal center.
• No. 3: A photograph of a camera lens, illustrating the optical component responsible for lens flares.
• No. 4 (Dolomites, Italy): A photograph credited to Ilse Meussling & DUIST e.V.
• No. 5 (Sicily Island, Italy): A photograph credited to Rosa Viattrini & DUIST e.V.
• No. 6 (Cerro de Pasco, Peru): A photograph credited to Carlos Paz Garcia of IPRI-ICUFON, showing a 'craft' whose diagonal axis and center are related to the negative's center and light source.
• No. 7 (Pocono Mtns., Pennsylvania): A photograph credited to Clarence W. Stackhouse, ICUFON.
• No. 8 (Luttor photos): A frame from the Luttor photographs, showing a street lamp.
• No. 10: A frame from Luttor photos showing a 'signalling light.'
• No. 11 (Hamilton, Ohio): A photograph of a steel plant, identified as a lens flare.
• No. 12 ('Flying saucer' over New York): A photograph identified as a lens flare of a street lamp.
• No. 13 (USSR news shot): A news photograph identified as a lens flare of street lamps.

The article also references other publications and cases where lens flares were identified, including:

• Wilkins: Flying Saucers On The Attack: UFOs hovering over the Armco Steel Corporation Furnace Plant at Hamilton, Ohio, identified as lens flares from strong light sources.
• Leslie and Adamski: Flying Saucers Have Landed: A 'flying saucer' over New York, identified as a lens flare.
• Look and other Publications (July, 1965): A photograph of a generator plant's wind-reel against the sun, identified as a typical lens flare UFO.
• George Stephens (May 25, 1975): A 'Flying Top' photographed over Victoria, B.C., identified as a lens flare of a street lamp.

The 'Washington D.C. - A Lens Flare Classic' section further analyzes the photograph, noting the diagonal projection of the capitol's lamp row on the balcony as a key clue. It also points out that the various diagonal lengths between light sources do not cause deformation, and the twin light flare's axes are horizontal, not coinciding with the negative image's diagonal.

Other Articles and Features

For Your Bookshelf:

• Apparition Phenomenon Manifest at Zeitun, Cairo, Egypt: A review of a booklet by Page Research Library, featuring accounts of miraculous appearances and mysterious lights associated with the Blessed Mother.
• Des soucoupes volantes aux OVNI and La recherche des OVNI, la verite sur les soucoupes volantes: Reviews of two French books published in Belgium, indicating a lively interest in the UFO mystery in that country.

Letters:

• Patricia Spencer (Wolfville, N.S.): Recounts a personal experience at age 11 involving a strange, egg-shaped object with pulsating lights that landed and then disappeared without a trace.
• John Squance (Victoria, B.C.): Connects UFOs to ancient Egyptian beliefs and the theory that plates revealed to Joseph Smith were brought from South America, suggesting UFOs act as vehicles for 'great masters.'
• P.M.H. Edwards (Victoria, B.C.): Discusses parallels between UFO sightings and religious apparitions, including cases of healing and incomprehensible speech, and suggests Kirlian photography might be relevant.
• Colman VonKeviczky (Jackson Heights, N.Y.): Comments on a photograph from a previous issue, suggesting a folded camera strap might be the cause of 'shadows.'
• Mrs. Jones: Responds to VonKeviczky, asserting the 'shadows' were not a camera strap.

Spot News:

• Instant Vanishing Act: An RCMP constable in north-central B.C. witnessed a vehicle with flashing lights that performed an instant vanishing act.
• 'A WILD MAN IN WALDOBORO': A reprinted article from 1955 describes the capture of a small, hairy, human-like creature.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the critical examination of UFO reports, particularly the tendency for misidentification due to photographic artifacts like lens flares. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards sensational claims, advocating for rigorous scientific analysis and a rational explanation for phenomena. The magazine encourages readers to be discerning and to consider optical and environmental factors when evaluating UFO sightings. There is also an underlying interest in the broader implications of UFOs, including their potential connection to historical events and spiritual beliefs, as evidenced by the reader letters.