CUFORG - Vol 2 No 13 - 1983 03

Magazine Overview

Title: Cambridge U.F.O. Research Group Newsletter
Issue: Volume II, Issue No. 13
Date: March, 1983

This issue of the Cambridge U.F.O. Research Group Newsletter focuses heavily on the aftermath of UFO encounters, particularly the severe health consequences experienced by individuals and the alleged government cover-up surrounding such events. It also includes reports of recent sightings and information about a UFO-related belief system.

Guest Speaker: Canadian Raelian Movement

At the January meeting, the guest speaker was Mr. Paul Couvrette, a member of the "Canadian Raelian Movement." He shared the story behind their organization, detailed in their book "Space Aliens Took Me To Their Planet." According to this narrative, space aliens known as the Elohims embarked on an expedition to find a suitable planet for creating human life and landed on Earth. They then scientifically created humans in laboratories. This information was allegedly given to Claude Vorilhon, a French journalist whom the aliens elected to meet, bestowing upon him the name Rael, meaning "Messenger." Rael was entrusted with a worldwide message of peace, love, and fraternity. The Elohims have decided not to interfere with human evolution but have provided Rael with a meditation technique to help humanity open their minds. Mr. Couvrette noted that there are approximately 3,500 members of this group in Canada, with most located in Quebec. The newsletter presents this as an interesting alternative viewpoint.

Public Engagements and Presentations

The newsletter mentions several public engagement activities. The author spoke to the Preston Kiwanis group on UFOs in January, noting a surprisingly strong interest from an older audience. A talk on UFOs was scheduled for the Guelph Sertoma Club in April, expected to draw a mixed-age audience. Additionally, Don Tesky and Dave Stiller presented on UFOs at the Suddaby School in Kitchener in February to an adult neighborhood group.

The Cash/Landrum CE IV Case: Victims Suffer as U.S. Holds Back Info

A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to the "Betty Cash & Vickie Landrum" case, a CE IV encounter that occurred on December 29, 1980, on a deserted Texas road. The article, by Lucille de Saint-Andre, highlights the victims' deteriorating health and a $10 million damage claim filed against Bergstrom U.S. Air Force Base near Austin, Texas. The incident involved a large, diamond-shaped UFO emitting red and orange flames, described as being the size of a city water tank and hovering at tree-top level. Betty Cash, who was driving, felt intense heat, and the boy, Colby Landrum (Vickie's grandson), was terrified.

Following the encounter, Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and Colby Landrum began suffering severe physical, emotional, and economic damages. Doctors are reportedly struggling to diagnose and treat their conditions, which are suspected to be due to radiation poisoning. The victims hope that their lawsuit, filed under the Freedom of Information Act, will lead to the release of government documents that could help determine the nature of their illness. The article details numerous symptoms experienced by the victims, including severe headaches, nausea, swollen neck, red blotches, swollen earlobes and eyelids, vision problems, and hair loss. Betty Cash's diagnosis reads, "Radiation damage. Type and dosage unknown. Prognosis: Unknown at this time."

John Schuessler, a McDonnell Douglas space engineer and Deputy Director of the Mutual UFO Network, is quoted as being involved in the investigation. He emphasizes that the victims are not hoaxers and that the case is significant. He also notes the presence of approximately 23 military-type helicopters near the UFO, which disappeared along with the object. The article suggests that the government is withholding information about these helicopters and the incident.

Update Nov/80 Pinebush Rd., Cambridge CE IV Case

This section details a separate CE IV case involving a woman named Jean in Cambridge, Canada. In June 1980, Jean was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In November 1980, after a UFO encounter, she developed a wide array of symptoms, including skin lesions, sickness, nausea, vomiting, tooth problems, significant weight loss, loss of appetite, stomach pains, diarrhea, sleeplessness, severe headaches, loss of energy, and an unbearable ringing in her ears that affected her eyesight and ability to sleep. She also experienced swollen eyes, a blister, dizzy spells, hair loss, numbness, and facial paralysis. These problems occur intermittently, lasting from 5 to 8 hours. The article notes that when Jean became very sick, McMaster Hospital put her on drugs that were later found to be harmful. She was later hospitalized at University Hospital in London, where doctors took her off the drugs and conducted more tests. The London Hospital inquired why the Hamilton Hospital had prescribed harmful drugs, but received no cooperation.

The newsletter then draws striking similarities between Jean's symptoms and those reported in the Cash/Landrum CE IV case, suggesting a common cause, possibly radiation exposure. The medical effects listed for the Cash/Landrum case are presented, including erythema, swollen eyes, stomach pains, diarrhea, anorexia, photophthalmia, vision impairment, and hair loss. The article explains that the electromagnetic spectrum, including X-rays and gamma rays, can cause such effects, and the degree of illness depends on the type and energy of the radiation. It is stated that Jean has not read any UFO material, reinforcing the idea that her symptoms are directly related to the encounter.

Sightings

Two recent sightings are reported:

1. January 28, 1983: Rick Ament of the Cambridge Daily Reporter received a call from Ludwick and Doris Sandaj of Cambridge, who reported seeing a huge, glowing, ball-shaped object in the eastern sky. The object was stationary for most of its 45-minute duration, moving slowly down before vanishing. Cliff Cunningham, the group's astronomer, suggested it was an optical or atmospheric phenomenon, possibly the sun reflecting off a high cloud or rays of the sun visible before sunrise, given the timing and location. The sighting is classified as an identified atmospheric phenomenon.
2. January 27, 1983: Mrs. Bonds reported seeing a yellowish-orange light in the northwest sky around 11:30 PM. The light was the size of a street lamp, at a 30° elevation, and appeared as a round light at a low altitude. It did not move and was silent. The sky was clear, with a nearly full moon. The newsletter suggests that ice crystals in the atmosphere might have reflected the moon, creating an atmospheric mirage. This sighting is classified as possibly identified.

Cartoons

The issue includes several cartoons:

• A "Frank and Ernest" cartoon depicting a planet asking another planet if "People" is contagious.
• A "Herman" cartoon showing an elephant in a room with a caption about being known about for years and locked up twice.
• A "Far Side" cartoon by Gary Larson showing a UFO with a sign "EAT" and a figure saying "Say... I could go for something."
• Another "Herman" cartoon with a stop sign and a figure saying "We can't stand here all day. It must have jammed."
• A "Far Side" cartoon depicting a UFO landing on Earth with the caption "Welcome to planet Earth. Is your mother home?"

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently highlights cases where UFO encounters are linked to severe, unexplained medical conditions, suggesting a potential link to radiation or other unknown phenomena. There is a strong undercurrent of criticism towards government secrecy and alleged cover-ups regarding UFO incidents, particularly in the context of the Cash/Landrum case. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting evidence and witness accounts while questioning official explanations and advocating for transparency from authorities. The inclusion of diverse sightings and the Raelian movement suggests an interest in a broad spectrum of UFO-related topics, from direct encounters to belief systems and scientific explanations.

This issue of the Cambridge Daily Reporter, dated Friday, January 28, 1983, features a prominent cover story titled "Nocturnal light seen in morning sky." The newspaper covers local news and includes reports on UFO and unexplained phenomena sightings investigated by the Cambridge UFO Research Group.

Nocturnal Light Seen in Morning Sky

The main article details a sighting by Ludwik Sandaj on January 28, 1983, at approximately 6:45 a.m. in Cambridge, Ontario. Sandaj observed a glowing, amber, round object in the eastern sky for 45 minutes. He described it as stationary for most of the time, then slowly descending and appearing to have fire shooting from it. His wife, Doris, also witnessed the object, describing it as huge and about the size of the sun. They were surprised by its brightness for that time of morning. Sandaj mentioned his dog did not react, and he forgot to take a photo. The object vanished from the sky around 7:30 a.m.

Bonnie Wheeler, president of the Cambridge UFO Research Group, when informed of the sighting, classified it as a "nocturnal light," which she stated can usually be investigated by telephone. She consulted with the group's astronomer, Cliff Cunningham of Kitchener, who suggested the sighting was an optical atmospheric phenomenon. Cunningham cited coincidences with the rising sun, the time, and the object's size. He explained that the sun rose at 7:44 a.m. that morning, and the observed light could have been sunlight reflecting off a high cloud or rays becoming visible before sunrise. The Waterloo-Wellington Airport reported no unusual sightings, and neither it nor Hamilton Airport are equipped with radar. Andy Taylor from the airport weather office noted that the full moon, yellowish in color, was low on the horizon in the northwest at 6:45 a.m., suggesting it could have been mistaken for the moon.

Cambridge UFO Research Group Reports

The issue also includes detailed reports from the Cambridge UFO Research Group, with interviews conducted on March 29, 1983, concerning sightings from 1982.

Sighting 1: Helmeted Heads (March 1982)

This report details three instances where a woman referred to as 'Mary' saw a head shape in her bathroom window while taking a bath around 11:00 p.m. The window was frosted glass and had no curtains. The first sighting occurred three weeks before another event, and the subsequent two happened a few nights later, with the third instance involving two heads. Mary described the heads as normal head size, with a silver helmet reaching partway down the face, no visible facial features, and a very pointed chin. She thought the head seemed illuminated. Don Tesky and the interviewer recreated the event, concluding that if a 'being' were standing on the ground at that height, it would need to be at least 6'5" tall. Mary became so frightened that she no longer takes her bath until her husband returns home at midnight.

Sighting 2: Pulsating Object (March 1982)

This report describes a sighting by Mary in March 1982, around 1:30 a.m., while snow was on the ground. She observed a large, bright, pulsating object in a vacant field behind her house. The object was described as an inverted conical shape with pulsating green and red lights around the bottom. The colors at the top were yellow, middle orange, and bottom darker orange, with the colors progressively darkening downwards. The object was beside a maple tree, estimated to be 15'-17' in height and 12' in width, and located about 200 yards away. It was on the ground and did not move, with lights continuously pulsating. Mary searched for binoculars but couldn't find them and debated waking her husband but felt prevented by an invisible force. After about 20 minutes of observation, the object had disappeared. The area was semi-rural, with Speed River across the road and a vacant lot belonging to a developer behind her house.

Sighting 3: Zig-Zagging Objects (July 1982)

This report details a sighting by Mary and her daughter on July, 1982, at 10:30 p.m. While waiting for a pizza delivery, they observed four bright objects zig-zagging in the northwest sky, about two miles away and 20 degrees above the horizon. The objects were moving in different directions. Using binoculars, Mary described them as flat, disc shapes, grey in color, with flashing red, white, and blue lights along the bottom. The size was estimated as a silver dollar held at arm's length. The pizza delivery man also witnessed the display. The objects did not fly in formation but maneuvered all over the sky. They watched for half an hour, during which the lights remained visible. Mary's son-in-law, a couple of miles away, was also observing the objects.

The Time Dilation Fun Hand-Book

This section is a brief, speculative piece about time dilation and interstellar travel. The author recounts a brainstorming session with his wife for an ad campaign that was hampered by broken equipment. He then references Terrence (Terry) Dickinson and his work on 'The Zeta Reticuli Incident' (Astronomy magazine, '76), which involved a map of potential space journeys to six stars. The author humorously notes that Dickinson forgot to mention time dilation's effect on future communications, suggesting that news beamed back from such a flight would be very old. The piece concludes with a lighthearted remark about interstellar flight and Terry's enthusiasm.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and unexplained aerial phenomena, with a focus on local reports from Cambridge, Ontario. The Cambridge UFO Research Group is presented as an investigative body, offering explanations that range from atmospheric phenomena to 'nocturnal lights.' The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting these events and providing potential rational explanations, while also acknowledging the mystery and intrigue surrounding them, as seen in the concluding sentence of the 'Mary' sighting reports: "Mary wondered if there was any connection with seeing the heads and then shortly after, seeing the object in the field. We wondered too."

This issue of the Cambridge U.F.O. Research Group publication, dated February 22, 1983, features a cover headline "Is There A UFO in Your Future?" by Kenneth W. Behrendt. The magazine includes articles discussing UFO propulsion, an upcoming UFO symposium, and advertisements for related publications.

Article: "Is There A UFO in Your Future?" by Kenneth W. Behrendt

Kenneth W. Behrendt, a self-proclaimed UFO propulsion specialist, presents his "no nonsense, 'nuts and bolts' approach" to understanding UFOs. He argues that the propulsion technology of UFOs, while complex, is potentially duplicable by Earth with sufficient research funding. Behrendt dismisses theories involving time travel or parallel universes, advocating for the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH) as the most viable path to understanding UFOs.

He posits that the survival of the human race may depend on advancements in ufology, predicting it will become the premier science on the planet. Behrendt outlines three core assumptions for his theory:

1. UFOs are solid, material vehicles transporting intelligent humanoid life-forms.
2. Extraterrestrial technology allows UFOs and their crews to become completely or partially massless.
3. Once massless, UFOs can ionize the surrounding air and use plasmadynamics to move at extremely high velocities without aerodynamic drag.

Behrendt elaborates on the "anti-mass field" concept, suggesting it absorbs mass-energy to make the craft and crew massless, thus negating gravity and inertial forces. He explains that this field, generated by devices termed "anti-mass field generators" (hypothesized as toroidal structures), can penetrate vehicle roofs and affect occupants' mass. He notes that prolonged exposure to these fields is not biologically hazardous.

The plasmadynamic mode of propulsion is described as using the craft's anti-mass field to ionize surrounding air into a plasma. This plasma, when manipulated by crossed magnetic and electric fields within the UFO's hull (generated by "drive coils" and "capacitor plates"), creates thrust and allows for rapid movement. This process is responsible for the characteristic glows observed around nocturnal UFOs, attributed to "cyclotron radiation" emitted by the plasma particles.

In space, plasmadynamically driven UFOs would need to expel mass for thrust, but their near-massless state would allow them to accelerate to velocities far exceeding the speed of light, drastically reducing interstellar travel times. Behrendt concludes by urging readers to accept the ETH, believing it is the key to unlocking UFO reality and ushering in a "New Age" for humanity.

1983 SBI UFO Symposium Announcement

The magazine announces the "UFOs: Past, Present and Future" Symposium, hosted by the SBI (Scientific Bureau of Investigation) of Northern New York, to be held from August 12-14, 1983, at the Ramada Inn in Albany, New York. Peter Mazzola, editor of "The SBI Report," will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The event will feature various sessions, workshops, films, and displays, including an SBI-constructed UFO and alien occupant replica. Speakers are requested to volunteer their expertise, with abstracts due by April 30, 1983. The symposium program is structured into five individual sessions, with Friday evening dedicated to registration and informal gatherings. Individual session tickets are $6.00, with a "special package price" of $25.00 for the entire symposium. Hotel rooms are available at a group rate of $32.00 per day for single occupancy and $37.00 for double occupancy. Information is provided for advance ticket purchases and hotel reservations.

Other Content

The issue includes two cartoons by "HERMAN." The first depicts a character paying $20.00 for "UFO RIDES," with the caption "Ignorance of the law is no excuse, buddy!" The second cartoon shows an alien parent telling their child, "Dad, a guy at school said we all came from humans."

Two advertisements for UFO-related publications are featured: "THE SBI REPORT," a 20-page bi-monthly magazine costing $20.00 per year, and "Would You Believe-?", an 8.5x11 photo-offset printed magazine published four times a year for $3.00 per issue (overseas $5.75), focusing on material from the 1950s and 60s aimed at younger UFO enthusiasts and collectors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme is the exploration of advanced, potentially extraterrestrial, UFO propulsion technology, presented through a scientific and materialistic lens. The publication strongly advocates for the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH) as the most rational explanation for UFO phenomena. There is a clear editorial stance promoting ufology as a crucial field for humanity's future survival and advancement, positioning ufologists as pioneers deserving of future recognition. The issue also serves to promote the SBI's UFO symposium and related publications, encouraging engagement within the UFO community.

This issue of The RESEARCHER, dated November 1982, focuses on UFO phenomena with several detailed reports and reviews.

Close Encounters Near Bradford, Pennsylvania

The lead story details an ongoing investigation into a sighting in McKean County, Pennsylvania, on December 6, 1982. A 24-year-old resident working on an oil well observed a strange object descend to an altitude of 150 feet, appearing as a half-circle of intense white light. The object moved in a zig-zag fashion and stopped within 60 feet of the witness's truck at an altitude of 50 feet. A generator operating in a nearby shack shut off when the object emitted an intense beam of light, and then restarted when the beam was retracted. The witness, frightened, drove away with his lights off, but the object followed, ascending to approximately 2000 feet. The craft then emitted another beam of light that swept the ground, as if searching. A second object appeared, and the two signaled each other with beams of light before the new object exited. The original object then approached the truck again, and the witness heard static from his radio and observed his antenna vibrating, with the truck shaking and emitting an "electrical" or "crunching" sound. The witness later returned with a friend and saw the object at a distance, hearing the crunching sound again.

Other Sightings and Events

Two sightings occurred in nearby Potter County two days later, on December 8th. Three residents of Genesee watched a multicolored object hovering. Later that evening, a man and his children in Coudersport observed a strange craft making a U-turn at an altitude of 500 feet, described as sting ray-shaped, approximately 70 feet wide, with red and white lights.

A sighting in Clarion, Pennsylvania, on October 28, 1982, involved several residents observing a bright yellowish-white light that appeared to be three times the size of a bright planet. The object then moved towards Clarion, with witnesses hearing an engine start up, described as a "low deep roar." As it passed overhead, it was seen to be a boomerang or V-shaped craft with a definite outline and no tail. Observers saw seven to fifteen small lights around the object, varying in color from yellow and white to red and bluish green.

A UFO Summit meeting of all organizations was held on July 5, 1982, in Toronto, Canada, with Joan Jeffers representing The RESEARCHER.

Book Reviews

UFO Crash/Retrievals: Amassing the Evidence: Status Report III

This review discusses Leonard H. Stringfield's latest publication, which details his efforts to uncover information about crashed and retrieved spacecraft. The booklet presents 12 first-person reports, 15 second-hand reports, and another dozen that could hold water. It also covers alleged secret government operations and provides a bibliography. The reviewer notes that while the material consists of indistinct pieces of a puzzle, Stringfield's dedication to preserving anonymity and his tireless pursuit of witnesses and documents are commendable. The review highlights the Roswell incident as a key case, with Moore and Friedman's investigation suggesting the official weather-device explanation was a cover-up.

Are We Alone?

This review of Robert T. Rood and James S. Trefil's book examines the Drake equation and the three schools of thought regarding extraterrestrial intelligence. The book discusses the difficulties in assigning values to the equation's terms and explores the conditions necessary for life to develop. It also defends the authors' views and presents a plan for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). The review notes that the book raises more questions than it answers and is likely to provoke debate.

Extraterrestrials: Where are They?

This review of an edited volume discusses a 1979 conference that investigated the implications of the failure to observe extraterrestrials. The book reprints 17 papers that tend to refute or question the existence of extraterrestrial life, covering topics such as terraforming, the origin of life, UFO lore, and interstellar propulsion systems. The reviewer notes the book's diverse subjects and the credentials of its authors.

The Astronomy of Birr Castle

This book by Patrick Moore recounts the history of the Birr Castle telescopes, including the 72-inch Newtonian reflector, and provides a biography of the third and fourth Earls of Rosse.

Be Stars

This volume contains papers from an I.A.U. symposium on Class B stars with emission lines.

Extragalactic Radio Sources

This collection of papers from an I.A.U. symposium covers various extragalactic radio sources, including QSOs and Seyfert galaxies.

Megalithic Science

This book analyzes the possible uses of ancient standing-stone circles and structures, including Stonehenge, in north-west Europe.

Regions of Recent Star Formation

This volume presents papers from a conference on the dynamics and photochemistry of neutral clouds near H II regions.

Extragalactic Adventure

This book by Jean Heidmann recounts the history of the universe and forecasts its future for a general reader.

Canadian Flying Saucer Now Gathers Dust in U.S.

This article reports on the Avrocar, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built by A. V. Roe (Canada) Limited for the U.S. Army. The top-secret vehicle, designed to operate on a cushion of air, proved to have stability limitations at higher altitudes and further flight tests were not planned. The project was taken over by the U.S. government in 1954. The article also mentions other unconventional aircraft for vertical takeoff and landing, such as the Bell X-144 and the Hawker P-1127.

VTOL Commuter

This section describes the Moller Corporation's research and development program for tomorrow's commuter aircraft, leading to the creation of the XM-4, a low-cost, safe, and easy-to-fly VTOL vehicle that can hover or take off and land vertically. Specifications for the XM-4 are provided, and interested parties are directed to contact Dr. P. S. Moller.

Daily Express Article: Riddle of UFO at the palace

This brief report from London mentions that officials are refusing to comment on reports of a flying saucer landing on the lawns at Stockholm's royal palace. A guardsman reportedly spotted a brilliantly lit UFO with a tail fin and possible windows, which landed and then flew away.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, investigations, and the scientific study of anomalous phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on presenting detailed accounts of sightings, while also acknowledging the challenges and uncertainties in the field. The book reviews reflect a critical yet open-minded approach to the subject, with a preference for evidence-based analysis over pure speculation. The editorial stance appears to favor rigorous investigation and a cautious, scientific approach to understanding UFO phenomena, as exemplified by the Common Ground magazine's philosophy.

Title: The RESEARCHER
Issue: Volume 4 Number 2
Issue Date: March 10, 1982
Publisher: Pennsylvania Center for UFO Research
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The RESEARCHER, a quarterly publication from the Pennsylvania Center for UFO Research, focuses on a significant UFO sighting that occurred in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.

Staff and Publication Details

The editorial staff includes Diane Enion as Editor, Paul G. Johnson as Associate Editor, and Robert Cowell for Investigations. Other contributors are listed for Artist, Creature Investigations, Photography/Trace, Contributing Editor, and Secretary roles, including Daniel and Terri Bailey, John Stolfer, George and Patty McKain, Barbara Albert, David P. Crone, Al Lotis, Harwood Dorman, Joan Jeffers, and Barbara A. Tobias. The publication is available quarterly for $3.00 per year in the U.S. or Canada. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Center. The Center's address is 287 Colony Drive, Irwin, PA 15642, with a telephone number of 412-863-3874.

Close Encounter in Coraopolis

The main article, "CLOSE ENCOUNTER IN CORAOPOLIS," details an incident that occurred on Wednesday, March 10, 1982. Two boys, aged 19 and 17, were at the Cornell Educational Center in Coraopolis when they observed unusual aerial phenomena. The sighting is noted as being similar to others reported in the Regent Square section of Pittsburgh on November 8, 1981, which was covered in Volume 4, Number 1 of The RESEARCHER.

At approximately 6:30 pm, the boys were near the Cornell Educational Center, a large, square-shaped building housing grades 1-12, situated on a hill overlooking a wooded valley called Wildcat Hollow. While walking around the building's drive, one of the boys noticed it was 7:00 pm.

As they reached the parking lot at the rear of the building, they observed a bright craft rise quickly from Wildcat Hollow to the northeast. The object, described as triangular-shaped with a bright white light at each apex, hovered directly overhead at an altitude of about 75 feet. The lights were steady but appeared to blink or increase in intensity. The craft also featured banks of multi-colored lights (yellow, red, blue, green) mounted vertically and horizontally on its bottom, blinking in no discernible pattern. Due to its brightness, the boys had difficulty visualizing the entire craft, but the older boy thought it had a greyish metal framework. They estimated its size to be comparable to a large dump truck.

The 19-year-old witness described the object initially as a bright light emerging from Wildcat Hollow. He was confused until it approached and hovered above them. He described standing in awe, noting that the craft made absolutely no noise. He was not afraid and motioned for it to land, but instead, it blinked its lights and accelerated away over the school building, still silently. However, after the craft disappeared, both witnesses heard a loud roaring sound originating from its general direction.

Subsequently, the boys observed two more triangular-shaped objects over Wildcat Hollow, moving from North to South, which also passed slowly over the school at a low altitude.

For the next hour to an hour and a half, the boys continued to survey the skies from the parking lot area. During this time, they periodically observed a series of similar-shaped objects moving at a distance, apparently without noise. They lost count but agreed that they saw approximately 12 to 15 objects that night. They also claimed to have seen several more at a greater distance as they descended Maple Street Hill on their way home.

The Center was notified of the sighting the following afternoon. The FAA at Greater Pitt was contacted due to the proximity of the objects to the airport, but they reported no unusual radar activity, suggesting the objects might have been too low to detect. Despite the number of observed objects in an urban area, the Center did not receive many additional reports, with the two teenage boys being the only witnesses.

The article speculates that the first three objects observed might fit the UFO category, while the distant craft seen over the next 1.5 hours could have been usual commercial airliners. However, it questions the possibility of UFOs maneuvering over a populated city for an extended period without being reported to the police or media.

Diagrams and Maps

The issue includes two diagrams: one illustrating the "UNDERSIDE OF CORAOPOLIS CRAFT" with labels for "Banks of multi-colored lights," "Bright white Lights," and "Greyish-metal," and another "MAP OF AREA (Not to scale)" showing the relative positions of the "OHIO RIVER," "Wildcat Hollow," the "PARKING LOT," and the "School," with indications of where "CRAFT 2&3" and "CRAFT 1" were observed.

The Far Side Comics

This issue also features several comic strips from Gary Larson's "The Far Side," including themes related to aliens, space, and unusual creatures, as well as a "BEN WICKS" comic strip.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the reporting and analysis of UFO sightings, particularly those involving unusual craft shapes and behaviors. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of such phenomena, while also acknowledging the need for rational explanations where possible. The publication encourages readers to submit material related to UFOs and other related subjects, emphasizing that the opinions expressed within the articles are not necessarily those of the publishing organization.