Canadian UFO Report - vol 4 no 1 - 1976

Magazine Overview

Title: CANADIAN UFO REPORT
Issue: Vol. 4, No. 1
Date: Fall, 1976
Publisher: The New Rapier Press Ltd.
Country: Canada
ISSN: 0008 - 5243

Editorial: Mission Accomplished - with Courtesy

The editorial reflects on the momentous landing of Viking 1 on Mars and the success of NASA. It highlights the resourcefulness and optimism of the organization. The editor, John Magor, shares a personal experience of writing to NASA for a Mars photo, which was promptly sent free of charge, demonstrating the organization's courtesy. This experience is framed as a small excursion into space.

Contents

The issue features a variety of articles and reports, including:

• More Mystery in Wisconsin
• Two Interviews
• Photo Sighting
• Action in Sacred Valley
• Strange Craft Examine Towers
• Another "Interrupted Journey"
• Inforespace Photos
• Mars Photo
• The Interpretive Dilemma
• You and Me
• Strange Visitors in Manitoba
• UFOs, Gods & Bermuda Triangle
• UFOs: Fact or Figment?
• For Your Bookshelf
• Spot News
• Letters

More Mystery in Wisconsin

This section details unusual occurrences in the Frederic, Wisconsin area. It revisits previous reports of aerial activity and unexplained tracks. The main focus is on a discovery by Bruce and Joyce Dou on their property in Polk County: a 22-foot diameter ring of sterile ground. The article describes the ring's characteristics, including a rim of sterile soil and sparse growth within, contrasting with the lush vegetation outside. Soil samples show differences, with sterile soil samples exhibiting a strong, unpleasant odor and significantly slower seed germination compared to regular soil. The article also mentions a previous sighting by William Bosak and Mrs. Ruth Christiansen.

Strange Visitors in Manitoba

This article recounts an experience of Anne and Pete E. of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, who reported seeing a strangely dressed person at their door in November 1975. The visitor, described as having a lined face, a small puckered mouth, and a pointed chin, carried a white staff. Upon Pete's examination, he noticed four other similar figures on the lawn and street. These figures were described as having deformed looks, arthritic claws for hands, and bent legs, resembling "over-sized gnomes." They were observed floating and moving with a strange gait. The couple felt no threat but noted the visitors' unusual communication methods and physical characteristics. The police officer investigating the report did not file a formal report, leading the couple to believe their account was not taken seriously.

Report from Alberta: UFO with Base & One That Heard

This section presents two interviews. The first is with Grace Thomson of Strathmore, Alberta, who reported seeing a bright, star-like object on a spring night in 1976. The object hovered over a house, emitted a strong light that hurt her eyes, and then departed rapidly. Thomson described the object as being about 60-65 feet long, with windows and a black object underneath. She noted the absence of sound and exhaust. The second part of this section is attributed to an interview by W. K. Allen, with thanks to Mrs. Nellie Harwood, detailing an experience where a witness heard a sound and saw a disc-like object with an orange halo. The object flew towards a lake and submerged, causing the water to turn orange.

Report from Ontario: Photo Sighting

This article details a UFO photograph taken by two high school students in St. Catharines, Ontario, on March 24, 1976. The students reported hearing a high-pitched noise and seeing a metallic object about 30 feet in diameter hovering in the air. The photograph, when enlarged, revealed a depression on top of the object containing structures resembling an "occupant" and an "instrument" with an antenna. Investigators of Project S.U.M. examined the original negative and found it to be authentic, with no signs of tampering. The analysis suggests the object was within 50 feet of the camera, contradicting the initial focus setting. The article includes photographic data and extra notes from the investigation.

Report from Peru: Action in the Incas' Sacred Valley

This article by Zizi Ghenea, reprinted from Inforespace, describes UFO phenomena observed near the Laguna de Huaypo in Peru's Sacred Valley. The area is noted for frequent UFO sightings, particularly at night. The article details an incident on August 3, 1975, where two engineers witnessed a luminous orange-red beam directed from the lake towards a mountain, illuminating a globe-shaped object. This was followed by a second similar event. The beams were described as "solid" or "coherent" light, with variations in color and intensity. The witnesses noted that the beams contracted and expanded, and that ducks reacted to the beams. Another incident from April 1972 describes a silvery-blue disc diving into the lake. A 1967 sighting recounts a discoidal object emerging from the water. The article suggests the region may be a site for underwater UFOs.

And in Tasmania

This brief report mentions a case from King Island, Tasmania, dated April 14, 1976, involving a "solid" light beam and "broken shafts" of light, similar to phenomena noted in other UFO reports. A duck shooter had an unnerving experience in the early hours of Saturday morning while waiting for dawn in a remote area.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings, photographic evidence analysis, and investigations into unexplained aerial phenomena. The magazine maintains a stance of seeking to solve the mystery of unidentified flying objects, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and weeding out misinterpretations and hoaxes. The editorial highlights the importance of courtesy and resourcefulness in scientific endeavors, drawing a parallel between space exploration and UFO research.

This issue of *Flying Saucer Review*, dated September-October 1975, with Volume 21, Number 5, and a cover price of 35p, delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon. The main cover headline is "You and Me" by Brinsley Le Poer Trench, who also serves as the editor.

Reports from Around the World

Brazil: Strange Craft Examine Towers

An account from Brazil, originally reported in the Barra do Pirai newspaper *Centro-Sul*, details an incident witnessed by Jorge Pedroso de Lima and Carlos Alberto Hoqueira. While repairing a microwave tower in Vassouras, they observed a bright, indefinite shaped object emitting orangy light. The object's flight caused all lights in and around the tower to go out. The object, described as spinning and comparable in size to the moon, kept a half-way distance from the towers and maintained a height above the ground. It was soundless, and its true size was estimated to be that of a car or helicopter. The report also mentions previous incidents at the Barra do Pirai tower where lights in the sky caused tower lights to go out, leading to panic about prowlers.

France: Another "Interrupted Journey"

Jean Bastide reports on the experience of Miss Helene Giuliana, a twenty-year-old civil servant from Hostun, France. While driving on Route Nationale 531, her car experienced an unexplained reduction in speed, engine failure, and the headlights went out. She saw a luminous mass of orange colour on the road. After the object disappeared, her car started perfectly, but the journey home took 2 hours and 30 minutes instead of the usual 30 minutes, with Miss Giuliana having no memory of the intervening two hours.

Japan: Dossier Photos From Inforespace

This section presents photos taken by Yoshiaki Kato, a student from Tokyo, on September 19, 1973, of a UFO near the Tokyo tower. His mother and friends also witnessed the event. The photos, taken with a 30-second exposure, revealed clear, sharp outlined UFOs. The Tokyo tower, built in 1957, is 333 meters high with two observation platforms. The article notes that due to a lack of further precision, the dimensions and altitude of the objects could not be estimated.

Thematic Articles

The Interpretive Dilemma (Part 1)

By P.M.H. Edwards, Ph.D., this article begins a three-part series exploring the interpretive challenges in ufology. Edwards posits that much ufological literature is conjecture, but the phenomenon itself is real. He highlights two key facts: UFOs affect people's psychic or mental processes, and UFO visits have occurred sporadically throughout centuries, often misinterpreted as divine activity. He emphasizes the importance of objective assessment and suggests that UFOs may be deliberately or accidentally influencing human affairs. The article also touches on the potential for UFOs to influence the subconscious mind and the role of electromagnetic (EM) force-fields in these effects.

The UFO Mystery and Submersible Activity

This section discusses two accounts of submersible UFO activity, one involving Raymond Fernandez and Juan Garcia who encountered a UFO that saved them from a Cuban patrol boat and reportedly entered an underwater base. Another case involves Herbert Schirmer, a policeman in Ashland, Nebraska, who reported contact with UFO occupants from a nearby galaxy with bases on Venus and Earth, including one off the coast of Florida. The insignia worn by these occupants is described as a snake with wings, possibly linked to Quetzalcoatl.

UFOs: Fact or Figment?

Written by Robert Rickerd of the National Research Council, this article examines the scientific community's approach to UFOs. It discusses the Falconbridge radar and visual sightings of unidentified objects in November 1975, which remained unexplained. The article debunks the "doughnut shaped burns" in soil as evidence of UFO landings, identifying them as 'Fairy Ring' mushrooms. However, it acknowledges that multiple sightings, especially by aircrew, remain difficult to discount, and the American Institute of Astronautics and Aeronautics has published baffling cases for study.

UFOs, Gods, and the Bermuda Triangle: The Intimate Connection

Stuart W. Greenwood explores a potential connection between UFOs, ancient astronauts, and the Bermuda Triangle. He considers the possibility that ancient astronauts from Venus established underwater bases off Florida, which are now used by submersible UFOs. The article links Quetzalcoatl, the ancient Mexican god, to Venus and speculates that the 'Plumed Serpent' or 'Water-bird-serpent' may refer to the appearance of the land mass near these underwater bases.

Strange Visitors in Manitoba Skies

This article by Gregory M. Kanon details several UFO sightings in Manitoba, Canada, during the spring of 1975. These include a luminous red mass passing overhead, a large saucer-shaped object flying eerily, and a bright light causing dogs to howl. A significant incident involved a UFO landing briefly in a farmer's field, with subsequent Geiger counter readings showing four times normal radiation. Another report describes a burned patch with distinct tripod markings discovered in a beet field.

You and Me

Brinsley Le Poer Trench's article speculates on the idea of 'space people' planting ideas in human minds for new inventions, suggesting that humanity might be part of a breeding experiment. He references Nikola Tesla's ability to visualize inventions and discusses the possibility of a mutant race born after World War II due to disturbed genes from the atomic bomb, citing children born around 1964 with exceptionally high IQs. Trench suggests that the ultimate goal might be to transform humanity into a race of 'super-men'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the global nature of UFO sightings, the potential for UFOs to influence human consciousness and psychic abilities, the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence interacting with humanity, and the ongoing scientific investigation and interpretation of these phenomena. The magazine maintains an open-minded yet critical stance, presenting various reports and theories while encouraging further research and discussion. There is a clear emphasis on the need to move beyond simple explanations and to explore deeper connections between UFO phenomena, ancient history, and human psychology.

Title: Canadian UFO Report
Issue: Vol. 3, No. 8
Date: July 1976
Publisher: Canadian UFO Report
Country: Canada
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of Canadian UFO Report delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, with a strong emphasis on pilot sightings, scientific inquiry, and the potential for government secrecy. It highlights numerous incidents involving commercial aircraft and their crews, discusses the importance of scientific investigation, and reviews relevant books and ongoing research.

Pilot Sightings and Flight Safety

The issue opens by presenting a series of widely publicized UFO cases involving airline crews and passengers. These incidents, occurring between 1948 and 1957, detail encounters with unidentified objects that necessitated evasive maneuvers, sometimes resulting in injuries. Examples include an Eastern Airlines DC-3 avoiding a 'brilliant object' near Montgomery, Alabama; a Pioneer Airlines flight forced to take evasive action from a 'green fireball'; an American Airlines DC-6 diving to avoid a 'gleaming light' near Philadelphia; a United Airlines flight forced into a sudden climb by a bright red light over Long Beach, California; and a Pan American flight being pulled into a sudden climb by a 'brilliant light' east of Jacksonville, Florida. Other notable cases include a TWA Constellation flight being put into a dive to avoid a 'big red and green light' near Amarillo, Texas, and a Dallas-Los Angeles flight being forced into a dive by its pilot to avoid a strange 'object' east of El Paso.

The article posits that there may be important areas of atmospheric optics, radio wave propagation, and atmospheric electricity where science lacks answers. It suggests that legitimizing the study of UFOs is crucial for flight safety, as these phenomena, whether 'real' or not, could cause involuntary reactions that pose dangers to aircraft occupants. The author expresses hope that UFOs will regain public acceptance, allowing observers to report sightings without fear of ridicule.

Scientific Investigation and Repositories

The report notes that corporate policy and ridicule have historically suppressed UFO reports. It highlights the National Research Council in Canada as a repository for 'Non-Meteoritic Sightings,' inheriting the Armed Forces' file when the military withdrew from UFO investigations. This file is open to the public and expanded without special staff, with the Council investigating only reports showing promise of new scientific information.

In the United States, Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a former UFO consultant to the U.S. Air Force, heads the Centre for UFO Studies at Northfield, Illinois. Dr. Hynek, an astronomer and Chairman of the Lindheimer Astronomical Research Centre, believes science is key to understanding the UFO enigma and has gathered engineers and scientists to assist. The Centre has no government affiliations, relying on private industry for technical facilities and public donations for funding.

Book Review: 'The Invisible College'

The issue features a review of Jacques Vallee's book, 'The Invisible College: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered About UFO Influences on the Human Race.' Vallee, a computer expert, is known for his careful documentation of cases. The book reportedly categorizes observed objects into seven 'strangeness' categories, ranging from flickering lights to objects causing memory lapses. Vallee's personal interest lies in psychic cases and phenomena that defy current classification. The review notes Vallee's scientific background does not deter him from exploring unconventional areas, and it touches upon the nature of communication between human witnesses and UFO occupants.

Notable Cases and Investigations

The Socorro Incident

Ray Stanford's book, 'Socorro 'Saucer' in a Pentagon Pantry,' is discussed in relation to the famous 1964 landing incident near Socorro, New Mexico. The case involved a police officer, Zamora, encountering an egg-shaped vehicle with beings in white coveralls. The vehicle departed rapidly. The incident gained attention due to its proximity to White Sands proving grounds, the presence of humanoids, and the witness's reliability. Stanford's investigation reportedly uncovered metallic particles at the landing site, which he claims were part of a cover-up conspiracy. The review notes that the evidence was difficult to analyze due to alleged obstruction.

'Ape Man' Encounter

A report from The Sun-Herald, Sydney, Australia, details an encounter by George Gray, a former timber worker, with a 4-foot-tall, hairy, web-toed 'ape man' in 1968. The creature allegedly attacked Gray in his bush hut. This account was shared after learning that Rex Gilroy, director of the Mount York Natural History Museum, was compiling reports of 'Yowie-type' creatures.

Bella Bella Sighting

An account from Bella Bella, British Columbia, describes a mystifying airborne craft witnessed by Bert and Gladys Steven. The object, described as an elongated, bright metallic craft with no visible wings and outlined in red lights with a bluish-gray haze, stopped and hovered directly overhead before darting off abruptly. Alex Macdonell, a neighbor, also reported a similar sighting.

St. Catharines Ash Fall

A report from St. Catharines, Ontario, details a black cloud that appeared and dropped large pieces of ash and white stuff, filling the air with a sulphurous odor. The incident occurred on July 14th, and police collected ash samples.

Maldek and 'Missing Planet' Theory

Beatrice M. Zimmer writes about lectures from the early 1950s concerning the destruction of a planet named 'Maldek.' According to these lectures, an advanced civilization on Maldek was destroyed by a nuclear war between two principal cities, with the fallout causing illness and further conflict. This event is suggested to have caused disturbances affecting other planets in the solar system, potentially explaining frequent UFO sightings since 1947.

St. Catharines Photo Case

Ken J. Kroeker of Project SUM states that the 'St. Catharines Photo' case was a hoax. The photograph, initially believed to be real, was revealed to be a hoax using a dented Volkswagen hubcap. This case serves as a cautionary example for examining alleged UFO evidence.

Letters to the Editor

The 'Letters' section includes correspondence from various individuals. Mrs. Phyllis D. Dixon shares notes from a talk on humanoids and animals in energy cells, linking it to a remarkable incident experienced by an HNA member in Sydney, Australia. Lillias Milne describes seeing a craft with red lights and a fin-like structure, providing a sketch. A letter from Vienna mentions archaeologists finding cave drawings dating back to 200 A.D., including a figure with an antenna. John Squance comments on the 'Missing Planet' theory and its connection to UFO sightings. Staff Sgt. Charles L. Moody discusses the objective of imparting data through UFO encounters and the potential for aliens to 'make themselves known to mankind.' Beatrice M. Zimmer writes about the 'Missing Planet' theory and the potential for a 'hydrogen' bomb to have disintegrated the planet.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the persistent presence of UFO sightings, particularly those involving aviation, and the ongoing debate surrounding their scientific investigation. There is a clear editorial stance advocating for a more serious and open approach to studying UFO phenomena, free from ridicule and corporate policy that might suppress reports. The issue emphasizes the importance of credible witnesses, such as pilots, and the need for rigorous scientific methods, while also acknowledging the challenges posed by potential cover-ups and hoaxes. The publication aims to provide a platform for sharing information and fostering a deeper understanding of the UFO enigma, as evidenced by the book reviews, case reports, and letters from readers.