CAUS BULLETIN

Magazine Overview

Title: CAUS Bulletin
Issue: #4
Date: June 1986
Editors: L. Fawcett & B. Greenwood

This issue of the CAUS Bulletin leads with a somber report on the passing of Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a pivotal figure in UFO research, who died on April 27, 1986. The bulletin then details a significant UFO and military encounter in Brazil during May 1986, alongside other UFO-related news and research requests.

Dr. J. Allen Hynek (1910-1986)

The bulletin pays tribute to Dr. J. Allen Hynek, an astronomer and former Air Force consultant for Project Blue Book, who succumbed to a malignant brain tumor in Arizona. Hynek is credited with bringing respectability to the UFO field, especially during times when government and media scrutiny was intense. The article highlights his scientific approach, emphasizing his open mind and his effort to gather evidence to reach logical conclusions about UFOs. Despite the elusive nature of the evidence, Hynek respected eyewitnesses, gathering information that appeared in his books and articles. His recognition that genuine scientific knowledge could be extracted from UFO reports is presented as his greatest lesson. The bulletin notes that Hynek's eventual endorsement of CAUS's position on government cover-ups of UFOs was a significant boost, validating their pursuit of evidence. The article concludes with a poetic reference to Hynek's birth year coinciding with Halley's Comet and his passing in 1986, suggesting a cosmic journey.

UFO/Military Encounter in Brazil

The issue reports on a major UFO wave occurring in Brazil as it goes to press. The primary incident involves Ozires Silva, head of a state oil company, who was preparing to land his Xingu aircraft at an air force base near Sao Paulo on May 19th. He observed three colored lights, described as darting ping pong balls, which appeared on radar. Silva pursued the objects, and the Brazilian Defense Center dispatched three F-5E jet fighters. The fighters pursued the UFOs for 30 minutes toward Sao Paulo, reporting speeds between 160 and 990 MPH. One pilot reported being surrounded by 13 colored lights, with 10 additional objects joining the initial three. The closest the jets came to the UFOs was four miles.

After the F-5Es ran low on fuel, three supersonic Mirage-3 fighters, armed with Sidewinder and Matra 530 missiles, took over the pursuit. These fighters detected the objects on radar but did not achieve visual contact.

Air Force Minister Octavio Moreira Lima stated on May 22nd that the event required technical information and that there were no immediate explanations. The President of Brazil, Jose Sarney, was reportedly informed and expressed interest and curiosity.

Additional sightings were reported on May 21st, including a dark, cigar-shaped object seen near the Fortaleza air base. On May 22nd, a freelance cameraman filmed a glowing, round object near Maringa, in the state of Parana. The Brazilian Air Force has established a panel to investigate these sightings.

Notes

The 'Notes' section covers several points:

• Petaluma Sighting: The bulletin is aware of a major sighting in Petaluma, California, involving a huge, orange, X-shaped UFO seen by numerous witnesses, including police, during the week of May 19th. The involvement of jet aircraft is uncertain, with a promise of a full report in the next issue.
• Foo-Fighters Research: The publication seeks assistance from anyone who has conducted research on the 'Foo-Fighter' phenomenon of World War 2. They aim to uncover early intelligence reports and require more detailed individual sightings.
• UFO Data Base: Subscribers with home computers are directed to a UFO data base run by Dale Goudie in S. Seattle, Washington. The computer network number is 206-722-5738, and Mr. Goudie can be reached at 206-721-5035.
• Exchange Network: CAUS has expanded its exchange network to include several international publications: UFOLOGIA (Brazil), COMPUTER UFO NEWSLETTER (Italy), AUSTRALIAN INTERN. UFO/FLYING SAUCER RESEARCH (Australia), and SIXTH QUARK JOURNAL (New Jersey).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the legacy of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the ongoing investigation into UFO phenomena, particularly military encounters. The editorial stance, as implied by the tribute to Hynek and the reporting of the Brazilian incident, is one of serious inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, advocating for scientific investigation and questioning potential government obfuscation. The bulletin actively seeks information from its readership and collaborates with other UFO research organizations, indicating a community-focused and investigative approach.