Contact USA - No 02

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'Contact' magazine, Volume I, Issue 2, dated June 13th, presents a collection of UFO sightings and related phenomena primarily from the USA. The cover boldly states 'Contact' and 'U.S.A.', featuring a map of the United States overlaid with silhouetted figures and a depiction of a UFO emitting rays. The magazine's editorial stance, as expressed in the introductory pages, is to encourage readers to share their UFO experiences, regardless of how 'far out' they may seem, and to explore the para-normal results of these encounters.

Editorial and Reader Engagement

The editorial message emphasizes the importance of reader contributions. The publication expresses a desire to hear about all types of encounters, whether they involved solid objects, light ships, voices, unusual pictures, or physical reactions. The editors assure readers that no experience will be dismissed and invite them to share their stories, suggesting that readers might discover they are not as alone in their experiences as they thought. They are particularly interested in exceptional experiences where UFOs are involved and the reader's opinion on what happened.

The magazine also addresses a group that inclined to place UFO phenomena in a 'Demonic' class due to negative results. While acknowledging that they have encountered some drastically negative reactions, the overall picture, in their research over the past ten years, has been the opposite. They posit that UFO encounters bring out the 'REAL YOU' and are catalytic in nature, not inherently evil. They are seeking stories that highlight these exceptional experiences and invite readers to share their perspectives.

Sighting Reports: Local

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to local sighting reports, cataloged by date:

• May 16th: Ralph Phillips, en route from California to Ohio, noted a large lavender halo around the sun, which persisted throughout the day.
• May 15th/16th: A letter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, described an explosion-like light that turned the sky golden and left a 'W' in the sky. This 'W' was also observed by the magazine's staff on Saturday night, May 16th.
• May 18th, 11 PM: Radio station WOIO received reports of a bright white light dancing in the sky over Massillon for approximately twenty minutes. The object hovered, made up and down motions, and vanished without sound. Similar reports came from the Canton area.
• May 18th, 11 PM: Calls from the Suffield area reported a large, bright white star dancing in the sky, with some observers noting a slender thread of light. The object diminished and vanished.
• May 22nd, 10:00 PM: A greyish silver object was observed travelling slowly from north to southeast, with a 'scopop' effect and possible portholes. No sound was heard, but numerous contrails were visible.
• June 2nd-3:15 PM: Multiple people reported hearing voices on TV predicting additional earthquakes, specifically one very soon in China. Shortly after, China was reported to have experienced a severe quake.
• June 6th, 12:45 PM: A young couple near Yellow Creek road reported a peculiar feeling and difficulty controlling their car. They then saw a lightning-like flash forming a right-angle arch in a clear sky, which remained for several minutes. The radio experienced intense interference.
• June 6th, 12:30-45 PM: Four boys travelling on Yellow Creek road reported encountering 'something.' Their car slowed inexplicably, the radio became filled with static, and they experienced goose-bumps, hair-raising sensations, and discomfort, with one boy developing a severe headache. They then saw a lightning flash form a perfect square in the sky, which disappeared, after which the radio returned to normal.
• June 6th, 10:50 PM: A brilliant orange-red, top-shaped object was sighted falling like a stone in the northeast, described as being as large as a beach ball or basketball.
• June 6th, 11 PM: A huge oscillating orange-red, top-shaped object was observed hovering over the wooded area between Chart Rd and Stoolos Corners. The object was estimated to be about thirty feet in diameter and a hundred feet above treetop level. Reports from the area mentioned light-headedness, giddiness, severe headaches, nausea, and spots before the eyes. Some reports indicated red rays coming from the object.
• June 6th, 10:30 PM: A large, brilliant star was observed near the tip of the moon, expanding, contracting, and changing color from white to yellow, orange, and red. Some felt it drew closer to the moon, then retreated.
• June 7th, 10:30 PM: A pure gold ball, the size of a street light, emerged from behind the moon, proceeded east with no sound, then crossed Route 8 at Clarkins and doubled back west.

Additional Sightings

• April 30, 10 PM: A 'comet shaped' object with a brilliant white body and huge tail was sighted going from south to west, then north-east, before suddenly descending and illuminating everything.
• May 4th, 8 PM: Several members of a Boy Scout Troop in Northampton observed a huge gold-colored mushroom-shaped cloud formation. At the Oak Park Trailer site, observers saw the cloud alter and change shape rapidly, from mushroom to circular to oblong, before melting away. The cloud was illuminated from within.
• May 6, 10 PM: A huge quarter-sized light was reported in the west, dimming and becoming brilliant multiple times before vanishing. Callers compared its size to the moon, stating it was not a plane.
• May 6th (dusk): From Kenmore district, a large bright star was reported over the horizon to the west, as large as an orange held at arm's length.
• May 6th, 4:15 PM: Two large, silver cigar-shaped objects were observed travelling low on the horizon from south to NNW, with no noise. One moved slowly, the other rapidly.
• May 19th, 0300 (aboard Navy ship in mid-Pacific): A large bright star was observed in the NW. It then dropped or dove into the sea about thirty feet from the ship, leaving a trail of steam and churning water. The light became a swirling swastika. The following day, code and language picked up were unrecognized, but the voice was described as lovely and musical.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the diversity of UFO sightings, the physical and psychological effects experienced by witnesses, and the ongoing research into the nature and implications of these phenomena. The magazine actively solicits reader participation, positioning itself as a platform for sharing and analyzing UFO-related experiences. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging the exploration of the para-normal aspects of UFO encounters while cautioning against premature categorization, such as labeling them as purely 'demonic'. The publication aims to provide a valuable and important perspective on the subject by collating and presenting these diverse accounts.

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Contact Information

Contact information is provided for UFORD, Box 25, Sebring, Ohio 44672, for those wanting a UFO newsletter. Additionally, for those in the area, contact is suggested for meetings described as 'highly interesting and provocative'. Another address is listed for 'CONTACT, U.S.A.' at 548 W Steeles Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223, with a handwritten address for Joseph L. Ferriere in Woonsocket, R. 2.