Contact USA - No 05

Magazine Overview

'Contact' U.S.A., Issue 2, dated 1971, is a newsletter dedicated to documenting and exploring UFO sightings and related phenomena. The cover features a stylized map of the United States overlaid with a UFO illustration and silhouetted figures, setting a tone of national interest in the subject.

Editorial and Contributions

The editorial content expresses gratitude to contributors like Sd Taylor for mimeographing, Nola Ramsey for her sketches, and Art Davis for his 'unorthodox ideas.' The newsletter relies heavily on reader contributions, including sighting reports and 'hunches,' emphasizing their importance in understanding the subject. It highlights the need for continued membership support, noting that the number of active members is crucial for the publication's continuation. The editors encourage readers to engage with local police and media, and to volunteer as lecturers on UFO topics.

Sighting Reports

The issue is rich with detailed sighting reports from various locations across the USA:

• September 28 (Gnadenhutten): A woman reported a high-pitched whining noise similar to UFO movie sounds, but saw nothing, feeling too frightened to investigate further. This report is noted for its 'physical' effects on people after the incident, such as round bruise marks on thighs, abdomen, and upper arms, often with a pin-hole spot in the center.
• June 2nd (USA Highways): A young couple witnessed a large, pearl-like object hovering for about three hours. The object moved away rapidly.
• August 27th (Easthampton, Mass.): A couple observed a plane-like object without standard lights, traveling at rapid speed in a V pattern, making a sharp angle.
• October 6th (Kent, Ohio): Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johnson reported seeing a huge blue ball of light that paced their car, disappeared, and then reappeared, pacing them again until they reached home.
• October 6th (West Akron): Dollie Hansen saw a brilliant red object, large and moving slowly, with a brighter red light circulating around its length. It made no noise and glowed from within.
• October 8-70 (Northampton): Several youngsters observed a huge blue, flaming V-shaped object with bright red outlines and feathery effects.
• December 3rd (USA): An individual reported a military plane near an object believed to have landed, which was taking pictures and emitting clicking noises.
• December 3rd (Northampton): Reports of frightened feelings and a sense of impending great happenings were noted. One person was awakened by two huge tree-top level lights that blinked out.
• January 7-71 (Killian Rd): An object larger than a football with port-holes was seen, initially solid red, then replaced by six red circles forming a triangle.
• January 5-71 (South of Killian Rd): An amber-colored object with a hazy brightness was observed.
• October 9-70 (Camp Butler): Boy Scouts observed four silver disks with orange spots crossing the moon, moving in formation.
• December 13-70 (Killian Rd): Mrs. Vellaca reported unusual noises and bedroom disturbances.
• December 14th-16th (Location unspecified): Mrs. Vellaca experienced extreme cold, felt someone leaning over her, heard a gong-like noise, and heard walking, with an impression that whatever was present was 'NOT exactly friendly.'
• December 1st (Location unspecified): Teresa R saw a star-like object that grew larger and smaller, moving directly south, and felt a response to her wish that more people would see it.
• November 31-70 (Location unspecified): Teresa R experienced a tight band around her forehead while observing a star-like object moving erratically.
• November 29th (Between Canton and Akron): A passenger in a car saw 20 luminous blue-white disk-shaped lights moving at high speed.
• December 3rd (Uniontown area): Many people called radio station WCUE about a large star-like object, identified as Venus, which was unusually brilliant and beautiful.

Special Reports and Analysis

• Pauline Dickenson's Report (November 20-1970): Dickenson described observing a large 'bay-oplus-cloud' with vein-like structures and two bright objects. She noted that news media received numerous reports, and questioned the official explanation of residue from a rocket from Sylan Air Force Base, citing the object's movement and lack of vapor trails.
• Mrs. Ronald Calvin's Account (Spring 1960 & September 1966): Mrs. Calvin reported observing a large orange-red sphere of light hovering near her house, with a beam of light descending towards it. Over a month, she experienced various objects, odors, dizziness, and an eerie feeling. A specific incident in September 1966 involved her seeing a tall, slender, dark-haired young man in her bathroom mirror, who then vanished.

Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include direct UFO sightings, the physical and psychological effects on witnesses, and the possibility of 'contact.' The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and a belief in the importance of personal experience and intuition ('hunches'). The newsletter encourages readers to actively participate in documenting and understanding these phenomena, suggesting that 'something GREAT' might be occurring and that humanity rarely notices such events unless looking back. There's also a subtle integration of mystical or spiritual interpretations, particularly in the discussion of the December 3rd Venus sighting and its connection to religious symbolism.

This issue of "Contact" magazine, published by Contact, U.S.A., focuses on UFO research and awareness. The cover prominently displays a "MAXIMUM DANGER TRIPLE RED ALERT" warning, suggesting a period of heightened global concern related to potential extraterrestrial or catastrophic events. The magazine features a mix of personal accounts, theoretical discussions, and organizational information.

Witness Account: The Delvin Encounter

The issue details an unusual incident involving Mrs. Delvin, whose interest in UFOs was initially dismissed by her husband as a cause for concern, leading to a recommendation for psychiatric evaluation. Arthur Davis and his wife were present when Mrs. Delvin recounted her experience. They decided to use a Geiger counter to investigate. Upon approaching Mrs. Delvin's house, the Geiger counter registered an unusually high reading (500) on the stoop. Inside the house, the counter returned to normal, but stepping back outside onto the stoop caused the counter to spike again, indicating the presence of something unusual. The counter's needle then gradually decreased as if the object was moving away. Arthur Davis followed the source of the high count, which seemed to weave across the lawn. Mrs. Delvin identified a spot by her daughter's room as where she had seen a man. Later, while discussing the encounter in the living room, a brilliant flash of light on the wall caused the Geiger counter to rapidly increase its readings again, leaving Mr. Jelvin perplexed.

The report further explores potential explanations for Mrs. Delvin's experience, including the possibility of wide peripheral vision allowing her to see a person with a different light wavelength, which she then 'erased' by looking directly. The friend who suggested this also mentioned Moire Patterns used in psychiatry to explain visual phenomena. The author acknowledges that Mrs. Delvin saw something and the Geiger counter reacted, noting that similar reports were being received, suggesting a forming pattern.

'Rules for Contact' with UFOs and Occupants

Authored by Garl Gamorel, this section provides a detailed protocol for individuals encountering UFOs, particularly during nighttime landings. It advises observers to remain still, observe the craft's descent, and follow specific hand gestures to protect themselves from potential electrical discharges. The rules suggest that if the craft is approximately 36 feet in diameter, it might be part of a 'Skycraft Patroll'. The protocol outlines how to interact with the craft's occupants, including a handshake that involves checking the 'heart beat' and potentially programming the observer's brain for communication and memory retention. It warns against broadcasting the contact experience widely and notes the possibility of awakening on the ground with no memory of the encounter if the 'Capt.' deems the person not a friend.

Report from Ralph Phillips: Maximum Danger Triple Red Alert

This section, attributed to Ralph Phillips, declares an "extreme MAXIMUM DANGER TRIPLE RED ALERT." It lists a series of preceding events, including nuclear bomb detonations (1-megaton, 6-megaton, 2 1/2 megaton, and 4.3 megaton) in China, Russia, and Nevada, a supernova event (Sirius Super-Nova), and a tragedy in Pakistan. It also highlights the "Inferior Conjunction of 4 planets and our moon" on Christmas morning 1970, described as the first such event in 1,977 years. The report warns that within the coming days, extreme danger may involve severe weather, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves, electromagnetic disturbances affecting communications, adverse reactions in animals and humans (leading to riots, assassinations, murders), and further disruption of the Van Allen Radiation Belt. The Inferior Conjunction involved Mars, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Earth, and Earth's Moon, and was expected to lead to increased UFO activity.

Contact, U.S.A. Organization and Membership

The magazine includes information about Contact, U.S.A., describing it as a non-profit organization dedicated to worldwide UFO research and promoting universal friendship and truth. It features a message from the International Chairman, The Hon. Brinsley Le Poer Trench, who discusses the growing interest in space exploration and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The aims of Contact, U.S.A. are to examine UFO evidence and foster understanding of visitors from other worlds. Membership is open to supporters, and members receive a newsletter. The annual subscription in the U.S.A. is $5.00. An application form is provided.

International Sky Scouts

Another section introduces the International Sky Scouts, an initiative aimed at investigating UFO sightings globally. It encourages the public and Sky Scouts to report UFO sightings immediately to the Research Officer, Brian Gill, and send cuttings of reports to the association. The objectives of Sky Scouts include fostering mutual friendship and realizing the existence of extraterrestrial life, with an interest in exchanging information. The section notes that spacecraft have been visiting Earth for thousands of years, with numerous sightings recorded worldwide by various professionals. It defines UFOs as unidentified flying objects that are neither man-made nor natural phenomena.

Other UFO Groups

A list of other UFO groups is provided for readers who wish to correspond with them, including ANOMAL, Allied Saucers Association, A PRO, Eyewitness (Bill Moore), Flying Saucer Center of PR, SUFOI, U FORD, and I UFOR. Contact details and brief descriptions are given for some.

Master Speaks

The final section, titled "MASTER SPEAKS," appears to be a spiritual or philosophical piece, possibly unrelated to the UFO theme, describing a 'Master' calling to the 'young in heart' and 'untried.' It speaks of a search for 'birthright,' a journey through various landscapes, and a transformation into 'Sons of Freedom.' The text uses metaphorical language, referring to 'SUNS reflection' in eyes and 'love that smoldered' in hearts, culminating in a message of unity, awareness, and transformation where 'son transforms to SUN.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, potential extraterrestrial contact, and a sense of impending danger or significant global events. The magazine adopts a stance of serious investigation into UFO phenomena, providing detailed protocols for potential contact and reporting on scientific and anecdotal evidence. There's a strong emphasis on the formation of patterns from accumulated reports, suggesting a belief in an unfolding larger truth. The inclusion of the 'Red Alert' and the 'Rules for Contact' indicates a proactive and cautionary approach to the subject matter. The spiritual undertones in the 'Master Speaks' section suggest a broader interest in consciousness and universal truths beyond just the physical phenomena of UFOs.

This document is a scanned image of a letter, not a magazine issue. It contains correspondence details rather than editorial content.

Letter Content

The letter originates from CONTACT, U.S.A., with the sender's address listed as 548 W Steeles Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223. The envelope features a postmark from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and a postage stamp depicting Dwight D. Eisenhower with the text 'RHOWER-USA'.

The letter is addressed to Earl Neff at 11309 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma, Ohio. The closing sentiment of the letter is "Thank you, Bless YOU".

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

As this is a personal letter and not a magazine issue, there are no recurring themes or editorial stances to report.