Canadian UFO Report - vol 4 no 2 - 1976-77

Magazine Overview

Title: CANADIAN UFO REPORT
Issue: Vol. 4, No. 2
Date: Winter 1976-77
Publisher: Canadian UFO Report
Country: Canada
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Editorial and Staff

The magazine is edited and published by John Magor. George Potts serves as the Photo Analyst, and Daniel Radford is the Field Agent. Lesley Footner, Brian James, and Ted Zemek are credited as artists. D. H. Potts manages Advertising & Circulation.

Lead Article: "Don't Take Me To Your Leader"

This editorial piece speculates on the nature of potential extraterrestrial visitors. It draws a parallel between the intelligence and behavior of young humans and the possibility that the UFO occupants we encounter might be the 'juvenile and mischievous' elements of their civilizations, rather than their wisest leaders. The author suggests that these visitors might engage in 'car-chasing antics' as a form of fun. The editorial concludes by pondering whether an alien would ever ask to be taken to a leader, implying they might realize they have nothing to talk about, or that such a request might be unnecessary if advanced beings handle the 'heavy thinking' remotely.

Feature Articles and Reports:

Time Lost in 'Playground of Gods'

This article details an experience by Frank Slotta of Edgewater, B.C., in July 1975. While driving his wife home, he and his family witnessed a hovering object near a power station. Slotta later returned to the site and observed the object more closely. He described it as a "double-shaped deal about 40 feet wide," with rectangular windows on top and lights shining from the rim below. He noted three orangey beams illuminating the area, making pine needles visible. The object's top section was half as wide as the bottom and had a window that seemed to hypnotize him, with shadows of figures visible inside. Slotta experienced a time distortion, feeling only minutes had passed when over an hour had elapsed. He also noted a rhythmic swishing sound. Upon investigation, he found no physical trace but theorized the object might have been drawing electricity from a nearby power-line pole. The witness's lingering fascination with the object's window and the figures within is highlighted.

Why The Sick Or Dead?

This report from the Yukon focuses on a UFO sighting by ambulance attendants Tom Banks and Ken Schofield on December 26, 1976. The object was described as a bright, white, stationary star that rapidly descended and moved erratically. It exhibited unusual speed, color, and maneuverability, including instant reversal of course. The UFO 'buzzed' the ambulance, interfering with its electrical system and causing the beacon to fail when activated. The object paced the ambulance and flashed a bright light back. It was observed near Champagne and later reappeared on the return trip to Whitehorse. The report notes a recurring theme of UFOs showing interest in hospitals and graveyards. The incident was one of several in a recent flurry of activity in the region.

'Meteor' Again?

This brief report, dated October 19, 1974, from Pine Falls, Manitoba, describes a sighting by eight witnesses. The object was initially thought to be a plane descending rapidly. As it got lower, it was identified as a flying saucer. It hovered slowly at about 100 feet above ground before accelerating at 'terrific speed' and disappearing, changing colors through silver, red, orange, yellow, and blue. A clergyman reported seeing a similar object over Lake Winnipeg. The incident is noted for its similarity to a sighting from two years prior.

Suspected Landing

Reported by Paul Norman from Australia, this incident occurred in September near Mildura, Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. Bert White, along with two younger individuals, witnessed an object that initially appeared to be the lights of a car. The object then rose, hovered, and disappeared. Three days later, the witnesses, along with the property owner and others, found a circle of depressed and discolored stubble in the paddock where the object had been seen. The circle was 71 feet in diameter, and samples taken from it showed no scientific anomalies, though ants were observed to avoid the area. The observers delayed reporting due to fear of ridicule.

Huge Globe Sucks Up Water

This report by Jun-Ichi Takanashi from Japan details an experience of Mr. Masaaki Kudou in Hokkaido in July 1973. While working as a night guard at a lumberyard, Kudou observed a light that expanded rapidly into a globe-like object. The object descended near a cement factory and emitted intermittent green light rays. It then descended over a bay, extended a transparent tube, and appeared to suck up water. A faint, cicada-like sound was heard. The object then sucked the glowing balls (four or five in all) into its main body and departed at high speed. The experience lasted about 11-12 minutes and left the witness feeling numb and anxious. The report compares this incident to two other cases where UFOs allegedly sucked water using a pipe-like instrument.

'Something' Silver Over Rio

This report from Brazil, by Irene Granchi, describes a triangular, metallic-looking object observed throughout Rio de Janeiro on November 14, 1974. The sighting lasted over three hours in the mid-afternoon. The object was initially described as a "little white fluff" by one witness before a more distinct, metallic, triangular object was seen. The object was observed by military personnel as well. The Air Ministry reportedly contradicted reports that it was a 'probe balloon'. Sketches by a sergeant and a student are included, depicting the object with lights and a transparent section.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the detailed observation of UFOs, their physical characteristics (shape, size, lights, behavior), and the impact on witnesses, including time distortion and psychological effects. The magazine consistently presents witness accounts with a degree of seriousness, often including investigator's notes and comparisons to other cases. There's an underlying implication that these phenomena are real and warrant serious study, despite potential ridicule. The editorial stance, particularly in the lead article, suggests a cautious approach to interpreting alien intelligence, positing that current encounters might involve less advanced or more 'juvenile' beings rather than the ultimate leaders of alien civilizations. The magazine also highlights the recurring theme of UFOs showing interest in specific locations like power stations and potentially affecting electrical systems.

Title: The UFO Investigator
Issue: Vol. 3, No. 9
Date: September 1976
Publisher: CUFOR
Country: Canada
Price: $1.50

This issue of The UFO Investigator focuses on the multifaceted nature of UFO phenomena, exploring personal experiences, investigative roles, and the potential connections between UFOs and other unexplained events.

UFO To Heaven by Gregory M. Kanon

This article discusses the sensational story of "Bo" and "Peep," self-proclaimed space beings who attracted followers with promises of UFOing to a "higher kingdom." People from various walks of life left their possessions and jobs to join the couple for their communal "metamorphosis." Joan Culpepper, a psychic, recounts her initial meeting with Bo and Peep, noting their human-like appearance and her psychic certainty that they were not celestials, but rather individuals whose ego level had crystallized to the point of believing their own pronouncements.

The Interpretive Dilemma (Second of three parts) by P.M.H. Edwards, Ph.D.

Dr. Edwards discusses the tendency for ufology to intersect with religion and psychiatry, suggesting that some UFO incidents display strange psychological traits or even quasi-demonic overtones. He proposes focusing on the puzzling matter of 'Apparitions,' drawing parallels between reported visions of 'gods,' 'angels,' and the 'Blessed Virgin Mary' in various cultures and locations. He references the book 'Fatima Prophecy' and categorizes witnesses of apparitions into four groups based on whether they saw and/or heard the phenomenon. Dr. Edwards also compares these categories to those in his previous article on UFOs and ESP and notes the biblical account of St. Paul's conversion. He highlights the significance of the locations of these supra-normal events often falling along 'orthotenic corridors' identified by Aime Michel, which also correlate with UFO trajectories and landing sites. The article also touches upon the connection between UFO incidents and psychics displaying abnormal powers, and the potential dangers of trance healings and meditation.

You and Me by Brinsley Le Poer Trench

Continuing his speculation from a previous article, Brinsley Le Poer Trench explores the possibility that humanity is being groomed by extra-terrestrial intelligences. He posits that some ufonauts may not live on planets but inhabit giant space ships, potentially as large as the moon, which could be hollow. Trench suggests that a primary function of these advanced beings might be to seed other worlds and assist in planetary development, drawing a parallel to the Genesis story of the Sons of God mating with the daughters of men. He notes a reversal in recent times, with documented cases of human males being abducted for intercourse with female aliens, citing the case of Antonio Villas Boas. Trench speculates on the motives behind these actions, including procreation, scientific research, or exhibition.

The UFO Investigator As Counselor And Healer by John Brent Musgrave

John Brent Musgrave emphasizes that UFO field investigators play a crucial role beyond data collection, acting as counselors and healers for individuals who have experienced potentially traumatic UFO events. He stresses the importance of paying attention to the percipient's well-being, as a lack of such attention can heighten anxiety. Musgrave notes that UFO research is unique in that major contributions come from 'amateurs,' making training and supervision vital. He recounts a case where a witness's report led to her being deluged with attention, causing her to move away, highlighting the need for investigators to protect percipients' privacy. The article suggests that the interaction between investigator and percipient can sometimes be subsumed under a healer-patient dynamic, where the percipient seeks not only understanding but also 'cure' for their experience. Musgrave also touches upon the possibility that some abnormal behaviors, psychoses, and neuroses might be generated by 'real' UFO incidents.

The Crashed Spitzbergen Saucer by Arthur Bray

Arthur Bray investigates the well-known story of a supposed saucer crash on Spitzbergen in 1952. After writing to the Norwegian Department of Defence, he received a reply from the Norsk UFO Centre, which indicated that the case, originating from the German newspaper Stuttgarter Tageblatt, likely involved fictitious names and details. Bray states that no major Norwegian newspaper reported on the event, and the sum total of evidence for a crash is nil, leading him to consider the case a hoax unless further evidence emerges.

Matching Cases

This section presents several instances of matching details in UFO reports, suggesting commonalities in the technology or devices used by visitors from other worlds. It highlights the similarity of certain details in widely separate cases, despite overall differences.

Rotating Ladders

Two cases are presented: one from Gastonia, N.C., where a witness described a 'soft, glowing light' with a ladder-like structure on top that rotated, and another from Vancouver Island, Canada, where a large reddish light hovered overhead with a similar rotating ladder-like structure.

Flying Spheres

Jim Auburn of Brooklyn, N.Y., provides a case of a spherical object seen over England's Berkshire Downs in December 1970, which was 20 feet in diameter and had a fuzzy halo. Another report, from David Swanner, describes a whitish sphere with a pale glow that landed on three polished legs.

Spider Legs

Two illustrations depict UFOs with spidery appendages. One is a sketch by Bill Pecha, Jr., of an object seen in Colusa, California, described as a 'huge glowing thing' with two things about eight feet long hanging down and curling underneath. The other is a drawing from Gastonia, N.C., showing an object with a central light and 'a lot of long legs lighted up.'

Green Rays

A report from Japan describes a witness observing a strange pulsating light that descended with a spiral motion and emitted intermittent green light rays. Another account, relayed by Walter Cronkite, details a radar operator at a Caribbean missile site noticing the quiet night sky turn bright green, followed by the sighting of a huge cylindrical craft hovering above.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the intersection of UFO phenomena with psychological, religious, and even spiritual aspects of human experience. There's a recurring emphasis on the importance of thorough research, ethical considerations for investigators, and the potential for UFO encounters to have profound impacts on individuals. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry, presenting various theories and accounts while encouraging critical evaluation and further investigation into the complex nature of UFOs and related phenomena.

This issue of Canadian UFO Report, dated September 1976 (though some content references later dates), delves into a variety of UFO phenomena, including witness accounts, theoretical discussions, and reader contributions. The magazine explores the possibility of UFOs influencing Earth's weather, the ongoing mystery of cattle mutilations, and the nature of UFOs themselves.

Spot News

The "Spot News" section presents several brief reports of UFO sightings and encounters:

• Colusa, California: A dog was reportedly affected by a green light beam from a UFO, becoming frozen in mid-air before the light retracted and the dog was dropped.
• Gastonia, North Carolina: A witness described seeing a green light beam that bent and lay flat on the water between the shore and a beacon, illuminating a wharf.
• Tasmania: M. Wood reported seeing a screen-like projection with distorted music, a yellow light source, and a large figure in profile.
• Dunn, North Carolina: Shirley Ann McCrimon reported seeing a small, 'bottle-sized man' who emitted a bright yellow light. A footprint found at the scene was measured at 2.5 inches long and 1 inch wide, similar to other footprints found nearby. An 8-year-old boy had previously reported seeing a similar little man dressed in blue.
• Vancouver Island, B.C.: Lois Smith and Gary Oyen reported a mystifying sound-and-light performance involving a loud crackling noise and a light that changed from red to gold to gold-white.

Cattle Mutilation Report Criticized

This section highlights the ongoing concern of Sheriff Tex Graves in Sterling, Colorado, regarding cattle mutilations. He is frustrated that officials, including the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the FBI, have not taken the issue seriously, despite evidence suggesting the mutilations are not the work of natural predators. The report notes a new twist where patches of skin are being taken.

Are UFOs Changing Our Weather?

This article by Franklin R. Ruehl, Jr., Ph.D., explores the provocative theory that UFOs might be involved in altering Earth's climate. The author posits that extraterrestrial intelligences, possessing advanced technology, could be manipulating atmospheric conditions for various purposes, including making Earth habitable for themselves or as a form of subtle invasion.

The article discusses two primary methods:

1. Terraforming: The concept of seeding Venus with algae to reduce carbon dioxide and increase oxygen, or using thermonuclear warheads to release water from Mars's polar caps to create a more Earth-like environment. The author suggests that the 1976 Viking probe might have been designed for such a purpose.
2. Atmospheric Pollution: The article draws parallels between human industrial pollution (like carbon dioxide increasing greenhouse effects) and potential alien actions. It specifically mentions the role of fluorocarbons and bromine compounds in depleting the ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The author suggests that even small amounts of these chemicals, released strategically by UFOs, could cause significant and lasting damage to the atmosphere, potentially leading to a new ice age or other drastic climate shifts.

The article concludes by suggesting that the reason UFOs may not land openly is that alien cosmonauts might already be controlling humanity's destiny through these atmospheric manipulations.

Following this article, a brief report by Robert Cowen in Boston notes that computer studies suggest carbon dioxide warming trends are stimulating a potential reversal of the current cooling climate, with possible amplification in polar regions and a risk of melting polar ice and raising sea levels.

For Your Bookshelf

This section reviews Brad Steiger's book "Gods of Aquarius: UFOs and the Transformation of Man." The reviewer, Hayden Hewes, discusses Steiger's thesis that UFOs are not extraterrestrial but paraphysical intelligences aiming to transform humanity. The review highlights Steiger's belief that UFOs act as a mythological symbol communicating directly to humanity's essential self, bypassing the brain to foster a more cosmic self-image and unite the species. Stanford University Professor William A. Tiller is quoted, affirming Steiger's work and the vast data supporting the thesis of extradimensional beings serving humanity's evolution.

Letters

Several letters from readers are included:

• J. Duncan (Surrey, B.C.): Encloses a clipping about a cattle mutilation case in New Mexico where a dead cow was found mutilated with surgical precision, and radiation levels at the site were twice normal. This case, if proven legitimate, could strengthen the link between UFOs and mutilations.
• Mark Moravec (Pymble, NSW, Australia): Comments on a previous article about Mother Shipton's prophecies, noting that many were forgeries admitted by an English editor, Charles Hindley. However, he points out that Mother Shipton's references to men in the air ('in white, in black, and in green') remain unexplained.
• Judy Payne (Shelton, Nebraska): Submits a drawing of a UFO she has envisioned, asking if readers have seen anything similar.
• Leslie Lee (Vernon, B.C.): Describes seeing a white ball move across the sky during a thunderstorm, appearing to draw power from lightning bolts.
• W. Ritchie Benedict (Calgary, Alberta): Responds to articles on 'bell jars' and early sightings. He shares a photograph from a 1928 Calgary oil boom era showing a cylindrical metallic object in the sky, questioning if it could be an early UFO sighting. He also proposes a new categorization of UFO phenomena into five types: Parapsychical, Natural Unknown, Unknown Man Made, Unknown Intelligent, and Hoaxes/Hallucinations.

Retraction

This section addresses a previous article by Robert Rickerd titled "UFOs: Fact or Figment?" The magazine retracts the incorrect attribution of Mr. Rickerd to the National Research Council. It clarifies that Mr. Rickerd is a freelance writer and the opinions expressed were his own, not those of the council. The publication apologizes for inadvertently adding to the misunderstanding.

Ad Briefs

Advertisements include a list of UFO organizations and publishers, services for renting mailing lists of UFO enthusiasts, and sales of UFO-related materials like maps, news, photos, slides, and tapes from Bemis Distributors. A subscription offer for "Canadian UFO Report" is also present.

Binding and Postal Information

Information is provided for binding Canadian UFO Report issues and details on postal rates, noting an increase effective March 1, 1977, which will affect renewal postage charges. It also mentions the use of wrappers instead of envelopes for mailing within North America.

Aerial Phenomenon Clipping & Information Center

This section promotes a center that covers 4000 magazines and 700 daily newspapers for UFO, monster, and related sightings, encouraging subscriptions for complete coverage.

Book Advertisement

An advertisement for the book "Our UFO Visitors" by John Magor is featured. It describes the book as a journey into the world of sky visitors, drawing material from Canadian UFO Report and other sources, and is available in hardcover for $9.95.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs), their potential impact on Earth (weather modification, invasion), and the nature of these phenomena (extraterrestrial, paraphysical, or unknown intelligence). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various theories and witness accounts for the reader to consider, while also acknowledging the need for critical analysis and retraction of errors. The magazine actively solicits reader contributions, suggesting a collaborative approach to understanding the UFO mystery.