Canadian UFO Report - vol 4 no 8 - 1978

Magazine Overview

Title: CANADIAN UFO REPORT
Issue: Vol. 4, No. 8
Date: Fall, 1978
Publisher: CANADIAN UFO REPORT
Country: Canada
ISSN: 0008-5243

This issue of Canadian UFO Report, published quarterly, delves into the mysterious intersection of UFO phenomena with psychic experiences and the enigmatic Sasquatch. The cover prominently features a photograph of lights in a 'Big Dipper formation' and highlights articles exploring these themes.

Psychic Sasquatch

The editorial introduces two phenomena that, while seemingly at opposite ends of the spectrum, are explored for their potential connections: psychic gifts and the Sasquatch. It highlights Dorothy Wilkinson, a woman whose pronounced psychic magnetism allows her to capture extraordinary images on film, often with a clear UFO connection. The issue also features the Sasquatch, with accounts of large, white, monkey-like animals appearing in areas where UFOs have been reported. The editorial posits that if Sasquatch can project thoughts, they may be intrinsically linked to the psychic aspect of the UFO mystery.

Airborne Sasquatch?

This article, contributed by W.K. Allan, details an unexplained aerial display witnessed by Richard Cutting in Rutland, near Kelowna, during the summer of 1976. The display included three lights in a triangular formation moving at high speed. A solitary light was also observed perching on Mount Baldy, causing the local airport beacon to fail. Later, Cutting and his son encountered two men who reported seeing a large, white, hairy, monkey-like creature, estimated to be six to seven feet tall, and found a pile of hair. The hair, described as soft and oily, was sent for analysis and deemed unusual, belonging to the ape or monkey family. A similar report comes from Mrs. Judy Radford of Bella Bella, who saw something 'large and white' moving upright in the woods.

Another Dimension Via Film?

By Graham Conway, this article focuses on Dorothy Wilkinson of Vancouver, who has amassed 8,250 feet of color film capturing UFOs over three years. Conway discusses the images, the circumstances, and Wilkinson herself. Wilkinson, a neat and courteous person, has experienced vivid dreams and has been documenting aerial phenomena since 1975. She describes a 'gorgeous diamond' object, a 'mother ship,' and smaller objects. Her experiences include beams of light, communication, and the craft responding to her commands. The article presents several frames from her films, including pulsating objects, a 'golden ball' with radiating energy, and what appear to be 'exposure' frames showing unusual craft shapes and even a figure resembling an 'Arabian-type' character. Some frames are described as showing a domed craft, a row of marching boots, or the landing gear of a classic saucer. The projected images sometimes contain seemingly irrelevant scenes of landscapes.

Commentary on Dorothy Wilkinson's Work

This section further explores Dorothy Wilkinson's abilities, noting her psychic talents extend to psychometry, palm reading, and aura detection. She can also detect colors by warmth and experiences astral travel. The article mentions her experiences with writing appearing in her room, decipherable in various languages. It also draws a parallel to a sighting by Paul Montague's mother and aunt in Richmond, B.C., near where Wilkinson lived at the time, and notes a Dutch couple witnessed a mauve-colored light hovering over Wilkinson's house.

Close Encounter Near Ottawa

Authored by Wido Hoville and Don Donderi, this article, translated from French, recounts an incident on July 29, 1973, involving a professor (X) and his wife (H) driving near Ottawa. They observed a bright, round, bluish-white object with yellowish, glaring port-holes. As the object moved over their car, X saw three humanoid silhouettes. The object was described as being as large as a 'one-storey house.' The National Research Council (NRC) dismissed the sighting as a DC-9 aircraft, an explanation the witnesses found absurd. The incident is compared to the Betty and Barney Hill case.

Report from Poland: Critters Examine Farmer

By John Brent Musgrave, this report details an encounter on May 17, 1978, near Lublin, Poland. A 71-year-old farmer driving a horse-drawn carriage encountered four entities described as about 1.5 meters tall, wearing smooth black 'divers suits' with green complexions and slanting eyes. They communicated with a jumping motion and what sounded like speech.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the unusual and unexplained, particularly focusing on the potential overlap between UFO phenomena, psychic abilities, and cryptid encounters like Sasquatch. The editorial stance favors investigating these phenomena as potentially interconnected rather than dismissing them. The magazine presents witness testimonies and photographic evidence, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of phenomena that defy conventional explanation. The recurring theme is the blurring of lines between the physical and the psychic in unexplained aerial and creature encounters.

This issue of CUFOR (Canadian UFO Report), Volume 4, Number 5, dated November-December 1973, features a cover headline "Hard Choice For Witnesses" and an article by Harry Tokarz exploring the difficulties faced by individuals who report UFO sightings. The magazine also includes articles discussing various theories on UFO origins, the connection between ancient mythology and UFO phenomena, and specific case studies.

Hard Choice For Witnesses by Harry Tokarz

Tokarz highlights the challenges faced by UFO witnesses, who are often met with skepticism and ridicule. He notes that investigators struggle to provide definitive proof, leading to witnesses being dismissed as "deranged." The article details the "incontinual harassment" incurred by witnesses, including threats and attempts to ruin their livelihoods. Many witnesses, fearing reprisal, remain silent. The author emphasizes the difficulty in understanding UFOs due to the public's disbelief and the personal toll on witnesses.

The Robert Suffern Case

The article recounts the experience of Robert Suffern, a carpenter from Bracebridge, Ontario, who encountered a "darkened circular craft" and a "silver-suited, helmeted figure" on October 7, 1975. Despite providing details to researchers and the press, Suffern faced significant harassment, including unwanted visitors and threats from individuals who came to his farm. His children also faced ridicule at school due to his experience. Suffern, described as a sincere person, found the situation incredible, especially the impact on his children.

The Carmen Cuneo Case

Carmen Cuneo, a worker at Domtar Mines in Caledonia, Ontario, reported observing three stationary UFOs at close range one night. He also saw smaller disc-like objects and small beings moving around the main vehicle. After reporting the incident, Cuneo and the foreman, Merv Hannigan, were subjected to insults from management and co-workers. Cuneo also received a threatening phone call warning him to stop discussing the case, which caused him considerable anguish.

The Jeff Greenhaw Case

Jeff Greenhaw, the Police Chief of Falkville, Alabama, received a call about a spaceship landing. Upon investigation, he encountered a six-foot metallic creature. He photographed the entity, which led to a series of distressing events, including his car blowing up, his house trailer being set on fire, his wife leaving him, and his resignation under pressure. Greenhaw bitterly stated he had been harassed ever since photographing the creature.

The Herb Schirmer Case

Herb Schirmer, the youngest Police Chief in Ashland, Nebraska, encountered a massive "saucer-shaped" craft and a "glowing humanoid being" in 1967. Through regressive hypnosis conducted by Dr. Leo Sprinkle, it was revealed that Schirmer had been taken aboard the craft. This case, like others, involved harassment, including threats to his family. The article notes that the data obtained through hypnosis is difficult to validate.

The Robert Keith Gibson Case

A letter from Robert Keith Gibson of Nanaimo, B.C., describes a "crescent-shaped" object that was whitish-gray and possibly transparent, moving very fast.

The Henry Gris and William Dick Case

An excerpt from "The New Soviet Psychic Discoveries" describes an unusual crescent-shaped object moving with incredible speed, grayish in color with blurred edges, and appearing gaseous.

Too Much-Too Soon by Beatrice Zimmer

Zimmer discusses the idea that UFO encounters might be part of a program to disseminate information in a controlled manner. She suggests that percipients receive a mixture of accurate and false data, creating confusion. This controlled release of information, she posits, is to prevent humans from acquiring overwhelming data too rapidly and to manage the learning process. The article also touches upon the Betty and Barney Hill case.

UFOs From Another Dimension, Another Time, or Another Stratum? by Dr. Franklin R. Ruehl, Jr., Ph.D.

Dr. Ruehl presents three hypotheses for the origin of UFOs: metadimensional, temporal, and subterranean.

(A) Metadimensional Origins

This section discusses the idea that UFOs might be inter-dimensional shuttles, traveling between dimensions. Examples include the Brislington bell-jar case and a U.S. Air Force jet encounter over the China Sea. The concept of "black holes" as potential gateways between dimensions is also explored. Ruehl expresses skepticism about dimensions beyond the third and travel via black holes but acknowledges that this theory could explain UFOs vanishing instantly.

(B) Time Dimensional Origins

Ruehl examines the hypothesis that UFOs originate from the future. He rejects this, citing the principles of relativity, stating that one cannot travel to a future that has not yet transpired and cannot return to a past that has already occurred. He explains that observing past events through light is a form of passive observation, not physical time travel.

(C) Subterranean Origins

This hypothesis suggests that UFOs emanate from hidden colonies beneath the Earth's surface, possibly linked to legends like Atlantis. The theory is supported by cases where UFOs have abruptly disappeared into the ground or water. Renowned exobiologist Ivan Sanderson is mentioned as arguing for advanced races dwelling within the Earth.

UFO's of Ancient Greece Return Today by Ronald Andersen

Andersen proposes that Greek mythology and Homeric legends are not mere fictions but historical accounts of ancient astronaut visitors who guided human culture. He argues that the "gods" were superior physical beings with advanced technology, and their descriptions often involve clouds or mist, which he likens to modern UFO phenomena.

Clouds and Mists in Mythology

The article details instances in Greek legends where gods used clouds or mist to hide their presence or transform themselves. Examples include Boreas shrouding Oreithyia, Athene hiding the Argonauts' ship, and the Muses traveling in clouds. Andersen suggests that Zeus, known as "Master of the Clouds," was likely a commander of UFOs.

UFO Reports Associated with Clouds

Andersen cites modern UFO reports involving cloud-like objects, such as the Pascagoula incident, a disc-shaped object obscured by fog, and a creature encountered in dense fog. He also mentions cases of time loss and location displacement after individuals entered clouds, suggesting a connection to UFOs.

Ancient Astronauts and Genetic Engineering

The article references Dennis Barker's work on Sanskrit cuneiform tablets, suggesting that beings from the Pleiades star system visited Earth, teaching humans and influencing their development, possibly through genetic engineering. The myth of Prometheus is interpreted as hinting at genetic manipulation.

Metamorphosis and Physicality of Gods

The article discusses the Greek gods' ability to change form (metamorphosis), citing examples like Zeus transforming into a bull and a swan. It also points to the wounding of Ares and Hephaestus's broken legs as evidence that the gods were physical beings requiring medical treatment, similar to how early humans might have explained advanced technology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the psychological impact of UFO experiences on witnesses, the challenges of public acceptance and scientific validation, and the exploration of unconventional theories regarding UFO origins. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance towards the UFO phenomenon, presenting various hypotheses and historical connections, while acknowledging the difficulties in proving such claims. The editorial stance seems to favor investigating these phenomena seriously, despite the skepticism and harassment often faced by those who report them.

This issue of Canadian UFO Report, identified as Volume 4, with a raw date of Winter-Spring and an estimated publication year of 1977, explores the multifaceted nature of UFO phenomena through a blend of mythological parallels, scientific theories, personal accounts, and speculative research. The cover headline, "The Orion Connection!", hints at a broader cosmic perspective, while the issue delves into themes of transformation, dimensional travel, and the potential influence of advanced extraterrestrial intelligences on human history and development.

Transformation and Dimensional Theory

The magazine posits that transformation and dematerialization are common capabilities of both UFOs and their occupants, used to evade pursuers. This ability has led researchers to theorize that UFOs originate from different times or dimensions. Edgar Cayce, a famous psychic, is cited as stating that intelligent energy forms could materialize into any shape. UFO researcher John Stuart recounts an experience where a creature transformed its body. The issue presents four possible explanations for UFO disappearances related to dimensional theory: other dimensions operating at higher vibration levels, the ability to condense objects to an etheric state for travel through parallel universes, the capacity to change molecular structure, or the projection of desired images into human minds.

An analogy of an airplane propeller is used to explain how objects vibrating at speeds beyond human perception might become invisible. The concept of transmigration, the passage of a spirit into a new body, is also discussed, drawing parallels to near-death experiences and astral travel. UFO reports are noted to include instances of consciousness being taken aboard UFOs during out-of-body experiences or unusual dreams. The Greek creation myth of Eurynome and Ophion is presented as a potential allegory for space travel and the origin of life, with Eurynome laying a universal egg (UFO) from which all living things came.

Ancient Astronauts and Greek Mythology

The issue extensively explores the theory of ancient astronauts, drawing connections between Greek mythology and purported extraterrestrial involvement in human history. It suggests that the Greek gods, with their abilities to transform and interact with humans, could be interpreted as advanced beings from other worlds. The concept of "panphila," a box of special salves for transformation, and Athene's ability to change shape are presented as mythological examples of such capabilities.

Folklore states that Prometheus, after creating man, taught him basic astronomy, mathematics, written symbols, animal husbandry, architecture, and metallurgy, skills learned from Athene. Dionysus taught grape cultivation and winemaking, Hecate revealed the art of magic potions, and Demeter provided seed corn and farming tools. Asclepius is credited with introducing medicine and surgery. Erich Von Daniken's theory that ancient astronauts programmed human memory molecules with scientific knowledge, which remains locked in our unconscious until triggered, is also discussed. The magazine highlights the "Golden Age" of ancient Greece, producing numerous influential thinkers and scientists whose theories were advanced for their time, such as Aristarchus of Samos (heliocentric model), Pythagoras (spherical Earth), Democritus (atomic theory), Hypocrates (hygiene), Anaxagoras (cosmic order), Aristotle (scientific method), and Heraclitus (relativity).

The issue speculates that if humans were hybrids produced by genetic engineering from ancient astronauts, mating with these beings could have introduced superior genes, leading to more intelligent offspring. Brad Steiger, a UFO researcher, is quoted suggesting that UFO entities might be performing genetic manipulation on humans, similar to what he theorizes occurred in ancient Greece. He describes a theory where UFOs use "psychically-constructed ploys" to extract semen from human males and deposit fertile seed into human females, either physically or through projected illusions.

Eugenic Programs and Religious Laws

The magazine proposes that the eugenic methods and religious laws introduced by "civilizing spacemen" led to rapid human civilization and the perfection of human cells. It suggests that these "improved" cells have lost natural protection and depend on artificial protection, with a failure to secure this leading to a return to natural defense mechanisms, manifesting as cancer cells. The issue questions whether UFOs are returning to check on human development or if the time for a "harvest" is at hand.

A letter from Kazmer Ujvarosy presents a theory of universal crystallization and decrystallization, with the universe originating from a "seed-crystal" that contains the blueprint of all created things. He posits that planets produce human types, and advanced civilizations assist less developed ones through eugenics. He interprets biblical and religious texts as evidence of intensive eugenic programs, including the Mosaic law's emphasis on inbreeding and Christian regulations promoting crossbreeding.

Personal Accounts and Research Projects

The issue includes a detailed report from a construction worker who experienced a bizarre accident involving a pulley and a barrel of bricks, resulting in injuries and a confused account of events. Another section features a letter from Terry Ginn of Vancouver, B.C., seeking information from anyone who witnessed unusual aerial phenomena east of Vancouver. Tom Lind describes his project to create an encyclopedia of UFO literature, a "quoting bibliography," and requests assistance from readers in donating or lending UFO-related materials.

A personal account from a twelve-year-old boy describes witnessing two bright greenish-yellow spots in the sky in the autumn of 1974, which moved mechanically and changed shape. He notes they appeared and disappeared when he wasn't looking directly at them.

Ad Briefs and Subscriptions

Several advertisements and briefs are included. "The New Science" by Wilbert B. Smith, a book on Unidentified Flying Objects and electromagnetic forces, is available. Centennial Bookbinding offers hard cover binding for Canadian UFO Report issues. U.P. Investigations Research Inc. offers a course on Ufology and investigates UFO sightings. The A.P.C.I.C. (Aerial Phenomenon Clipping & Information Center) provides a monthly clipping service of UFO and monster sightings. Information is also provided for obtaining back issues of Canadian UFO Report and subscribing to it.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the transformative nature of UFOs and potential extraterrestrial intelligence, the connection between ancient myths and modern sightings, and the idea of advanced beings influencing human evolution through genetic and intellectual means. The editorial stance appears to be open to unconventional theories, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond mainstream scientific opinion, as evidenced by the magazine's focus on speculative research and personal testimonies. The emphasis on eugenics and the concept of a cosmic "harvest" suggests a perspective that views humanity as part of a larger, possibly managed, evolutionary process.