Contact USA - No 04 - 1970

Magazine Overview

'Contact' U.S.A., Volume 1, Issue 2, dated September 1970, is a magazine dedicated to documenting and exploring reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and anomalous aerial phenomena within the United States. The cover features a stylized illustration of a flying saucer over a map of the U.S., with the title 'Contact' prominently displayed.

Sighting Reports

The majority of the magazine is filled with detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings, primarily from the Akron, Ohio area and surrounding regions, but also extending to other states. These reports span from May 1970 to August 1970, with a particular focus on September 1970.

May 15-9:20 PM, Barberton, Ohio: A young man reported a good-cherry-red UFO that he watched for ten minutes. It blinked and pulsated, and he noted that his phone service was knocked out during the sighting.

September 1st, 9:30-45 PM, Northampton: Bill Teagle observed beams of vertical light, about six inches in diameter, in a vacant field and yards. These beams descended and vanished rhythmically, swiftly, and silently.

September 1st, 9:00 PM, Northampton: Mrs. John Pinter observed a bright white object weaving through clouds. It was stationary, then moved west, then south, weaving in and out of stars, disappearing and reappearing. It was described as a steady glowing white object, similar in brightness and size to the largest evening star.

September 5th, 10:40 PM, Ascot Theatre, Northampton: Carol Teagle and Steve Randolph witnessed a diamond-shaped colored object fall from above the screen at the outdoor theatre. It seemed to explode into three smaller balls of light, estimated to be about 1/3 the size of a thumbnail held at arm's length.

September 7th, 7:40 PM, Canal Fulton: Hola Ramsey was alerted by a neighbor to a silvery gourd-shaped object in the sky, moving faster than a jet from NW to east. As it continued, it became more circular than gourd-shaped. Viewers estimated its length at about 2 1/2 feet, very high, moving very fast, leaving no contrail and making no sound.

September 14th, 10:50 PM, Tallmadge: Fred Hartline and a friend observed a medium-bright star that altered in color and weaved in and out of other stars, finally moving to the southwest. It moved sometimes slowly, sometimes faster, and not in a steady course.

September 19th, 9:30 PM, Barberton, Ohio: Shirley Cradlebaugh saw a big, bright red light circling, blinking on and off, resembling no airplane, and about the size of a large orange.

September 21st, 6:00 PM, Akron: Irene and Joe Bralik observed what appeared to be 'fuzzy writing' in the sky that formed the number '10' with a crescent moon over the zero. This was considered significant due to a prior prophecy about the number ten.

September 21st, 8:00 PM, Goodyear Heights: Arlene Kidd observed two objects, about the size of a bushel basket, with an 'X' inside a circle, ringed with little lights, stationary to the east.

September 21st, 9:20 PM, Kent, Ohio: Edith and Norman Johnson observed three bright red pulsating lights, which grew in size and were joined by two more, moving in a ferris wheel fashion. They were described as large and discernible, with no sound.

September 21st, 9:30 PM, Northampton: Carol Teagle observed a sea-green light descend earthward, explode into fragments like fireworks, with a brilliant white center edged in seagreen.

September 21st, 10:00 PM, Stow area: An unidentified man observed two fireballs or meteors that stopped mid-air, became stationary, and assumed the shape of a disk or elongated oval, still brilliant red. A disconnected circular ring was observed around it, which seemed to be a platform. Within the ring, a row of vari-colored lights revolved.

August 9th, 5:30 PM, Berlin, Ohio: Betty Brown and her son Tim noticed heavy traffic and people looking upward. They observed a round, silvery object, estimated at 10'-12', moving horizontally at about 20 mph, rotating counter-clockwise. It suddenly moved, changed direction, and descended, appearing to lose size as it fell behind a dam.

August 21st, 5 PM, Dresden, Ohio: A rocket-shaped UFO was sighted going very fast in a northerly direction, with no contrail or sound.

August 25th, 9:30 PM, Killian Rd: Six bright objects, dim at first, were viewed in a perfect line. They traveled slowly, then made a sharp turn. Observers felt they were definitely not aircraft.

August 26th, 9 PM, Cuyahoga Falls: A beam of light was observed descending, containing what appeared to be a robed person about four feet tall. The object itself was estimated to be about four feet in diameter.

August 20th, 10 PM, Northampton: A large green fireball, the size of a basketball, was seen hurtling across the sky from NW to SE, with no sound. It was described as 'fantastically beautiful'.

August 30th, 10:00 PM, Northampton: Another beam of light was reported, again with a figure about four feet tall, apparently robed or in a white gown.

Special Section: The Clock Message

This section focuses on a report from a Cuyahoga Falls woman regarding a 'clock-faced object' sighted two months prior (July 21st). This sighting had generated significant comment, particularly among Native Americans. Chief Lightfoot-Talking Eagle was consulted and provided an interpretation based on Indian legend. He stated that the 'four faces of the clock message' was given by a spirit years ago, and the messenger said, 'Keep watch for the Four Faces of the Clock. That will be the time.' The numbers seen were 12-6-3-9. The interpretation considers both the common calendar (twelfth month, sixth day) and a 'Calendar of the Spirit Universe,' where New Year's Day is February 5th, 1971. This calendar marks the beginning of 'year ten' and the 'first cycle of the Calander of Time Sternal,' entering the tenth year of the second thousand years.

On the Road Column

Phillip Waterhouse's column addresses the issue of 'screw-balls' or individuals who present fake material within the UFO community. He advises readers to ignore such individuals and not to let them bother them, suggesting that they often try to discredit genuine experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the sheer volume and variety of UFO sightings, the consistent reporting of unusual lights and objects, and the occasional mention of electromagnetic effects. The editorial stance, as expressed in the closing remarks of the September 21st reports, is one of active data collection and analysis. The editors emphasize the importance of every report, no matter how insignificant it may seem, in building a comprehensive picture and uncovering a potential pattern or meaning behind these phenomena. They encourage readers to continue submitting their observations.

This issue of UFOlogy magazine, dated Tuesday, September 29, 1970, contains a collection of sighting reports, personal accounts, and discussions related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and potential extraterrestrial activity.

Sighting Reports and Personal Accounts

The issue begins with a personal observation from September 29, 1970, describing a large, white cloud formation that maintained a star-like shape for a significant period. Following this is an account of a UFO that disappeared suddenly. Another report details two fireballs seen near Northampton on August 31, 1970, described as basketball-sized and moving at high speed without sound.

A letter from Ralph Phillips highlights a 'flap' of UFO activity in Prescott, Arizona, mentioning hundreds of sightings and a report of a gigantic Mother Ship landing on the Hopi Indian Reservation, with a mission linked to Hopi prophecies of destruction. Phillips also contributes excerpts regarding increased risks of lung cancer and leukemia from radioactive ground fill in Colorado and contamination at the ACC Nevada test site.

• Further sighting reports include:
• A UFO observed pacing a bus in Massachusetts, described as 150 feet long and 30 feet high, paralleling the highway at an altitude of about 500 feet.
• A bright, star-like object seen in Jacks Lake, Canada, which transformed into boomerang-shaped orange lights, accompanied by a message about changing ancestry.
• A maze-type phenomena observed in Los Angeles, colored white, blue, red, and green.
• A large cigar-shaped object with a red flame seen in the San Fernando Valley.
• A sighting by Thor Heyerdahl of a UFO for ten minutes in the Caribbean Sea, witnessed by multiple parties.
• A report from Los Angeles-Van Nuys of approximately 40 small, lighted objects flying in a diamond formation at high speed, which would vanish and reappear.

Organization and Communication for UFOlogists

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the organization of a CB (Citizens Band) radio net for UFOlogists. The author, who identifies as having 30 years of military service and 25 years of involvement in UFOlogy, aims to create a network for sharing sighting reports. This section details various types of UFOs, referred to as 'Skycraft,' including small and large versions, and a 'Command Carrier.' These craft are described as having specific insignia and capabilities, such as speeds up to 18,500 MPH.

The author outlines a system for reporting sightings, including specific call signs ('Control Maroon') and frequencies (27.085 MHz on channel 11). The 'Good Guys' (Sky Patrol) are said to identify themselves with colored light beams (red-green-maroon or red-green-white), while the 'Bad Guys' are referred to as 'DRUX vehicles.' Instructions are given on how to report, including aiming beams and relaying messages. The author also warns against flying between Skycraft and the ground.

Other Mentions

There are mentions of potential health risks associated with radioactive contamination and a reference to a 'seek and destroy operation' over the Mission Control Center in Houston, Texas, attributed to the 'Sky Patrol.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, the potential for extraterrestrial intelligence, the importance of communication and organization among UFO enthusiasts, and a degree of skepticism towards official explanations (e.g., the Condon report). The editorial stance appears to be one of active investigation and information sharing within the UFOlogy community, encouraging readers to participate and report their observations. There is also an underlying concern about hidden information and the need for transparency regarding UFO phenomena and related government activities.