DATA-NET REPORT

Magazine Overview

Title: DATA-NET REPORT
Issue: NO. 14
Date: February 5, 1968
Publisher: DATA-NET CONTROL
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the DATA-NET REPORT, a monthly newsletter for radio amateurs interested in UFO phenomena, details a significant increase in UFO activity and offers a critical perspective on other UFO research organizations.

Editorial Stance and Membership

The DATA-NET REPORT is the official monthly newsletter of Data-Net, whose membership comprises radio amateurs seriously interested in UFO phenomena. Annual dues are $3.00. The organization emphasizes that it is not printing a magazine and does not have subscribers. All members are encouraged to conduct personal investigations and interviews for Data-Net. While Data-Net does not possess a case of physical contact with a UFO occupant, it maintains an open mind and believes that 'flying saucers' are real, manufactured, and under intelligent control. They are committed to thoroughly investigating contactee claims.

Information for the report is gathered from membership contributions, including personal investigations, interviews, research, and newspaper clippings. Data-Net also cooperates with APRO and has private sources of information. The report states that all important data printed is considered valid unless otherwise noted.

Financially, Data-Net admits to being 'broke' and appeals for donations of money, stamps, and large envelopes. The report notes a membership of 20 paid members.

UFO Activity and Data Collection

UFO activity has reportedly increased sharply, leading to a backlog of mail. Data has been received from Canada, the United States, South America, Europe, Russia, and Australia, as well as personal information from APRO and NICAP. A lengthy article from VE7BHN/WO, totaling 7,000 words, could not be included but will be forwarded to paid members upon request. The report commends APRO for devoting full time to UFO research and notes that NICAP is shifting its focus to UFO research rather than solely 'U.S. Secrecy.'

Personal Investigations and Anecdotes

The newsletter includes a humorous anecdote about a conversation regarding interstellar travel and the speed of light, where the other party suggests that a year for humans might be a minute for extraterrestrials. It also mentions a personal experience with phone tapping, with the author claiming expertise from previous work.

The Colorado Project

The 'Colorado Project,' a study of unidentified flying objects by a team at the University of Colorado, has received an additional $183,155 to extend its work through September 30. The project's operational phases are expected to finish by June 30, with a skeleton staff remaining to compile the report for the National Academy of Sciences. The project co-ordinator, Robert J. Low, humorously stated that they would investigate if a flying saucer was caught between June 30 and September 30.

Sightings and Reports

Several sighting reports are detailed:

• Castle Rock: A transparent plastic bag with birthday candles was mistaken for a UFO by witnesses, described as an egg-shaped bubble or a globe.
• Chico, California (October 26): James Davis reported an object that glowed, changed directions, and hesitated in mid-air, traveling south and then west with sparks.
• Orland, California (October 28): An unidentified flying object was observed for over an hour, joined by a second object, described as an upside-down teacup with red lights.
• Chico, California (December 12): Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sigler saw an object shaped like an inverted tea cup with red lights.
• Chico, California (December 17): Mrs. Ione Dahl and Mrs. Carl Furtado described a flat object with a rounded top, a glowing light, and blinking lights, which moved soundlessly.
• Britain (October): NICAP reports numerous 'flying crosses' sighted over Britain, described as circular with projections.
• Huntington, West Virginia (1966): Reports of disk-shaped objects with red and orange lights were sighted, traveling fast and emitting a vacuum cleaner-like sound.
• Dunbar, West Virginia: Tad Jones described a round object hovering above Interstate 64, about 20 feet in diameter, with a propeller and antennae.
• Mt. Blanca, Colorado (October 14, 1967): Two young men photographed a white, diffused light.

Critiques of UFO Organizations

The report includes a section titled 'BEHIND CLOSED DOORS' which questions the motives and practices of NICAP. It suggests NICAP might be a 'front' organization, possibly sanctioned by an unidentified agency to cast suspicion on those investigating UFO secrecy. The article criticizes NICAP for censoring debatable material and for its focus on the interplanetary spacecraft premise, while allegedly avoiding discussion of contact and occupant cases. It questions whether Major Keyhoe was influenced by a 'Mr. Redell' to adopt the interplanetary theory and speculates that Nicolas de Rochefort, a founder of NICAP and a psychological warfare expert, might have been placed there by an agency to divert attention from facts.

The article posits that NICAP might have been established to encourage the public to accept the interplanetary theory while remaining skeptical of occupant claims, potentially to delay the exposure of UFOs' true nature.

UFOs Versus Science

This section discusses recent advancements in the scientific study of the human brain, noting the complexity of neural communication and the electrochemical energy involved. It suggests that as research progresses, psychic phenomena and the supernatural may be understood as sensory functions subject to electronic detection. The report raises the possibility that UFOs might be capable of tampering with human thoughts, potentially as a method to peacefully assume control of the world.

Lunar Activity and Russian Scientists

Reports from Russian scientists suggest the possibility of active volcanoes on the moon, despite U.S. space agency findings of a pockmarked surface. Russian scientists claim their method of measuring radioactive emissions indicates the moon's interior is much hotter than previously thought, potentially impacting future lunar missions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the increasing frequency of UFO sightings, critical analysis of major UFO research organizations (particularly NICAP), the ongoing scientific investigation into UFOs, and the potential implications of UFO technology on human consciousness. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards established organizations' methodologies and a strong belief in the reality of UFOs and their intelligent control, while advocating for open-minded, thorough investigation of all aspects of the phenomenon.

This document, a scanned page from The Atlanta Journal dated October 23, 1967, details reports of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) across Georgia and a significant power outage affecting a four-state area. The page number is '-11-'.

UFO Sightings Over Georgia

The primary focus of the page is the widespread reporting of UFOs in Georgia on a Sunday. The Atlanta Journal, via UPI, reported that policemen and citizens in numerous towns witnessed "colored, glowing, whirring things" hovering in the sky. These phenomena were described as varied, including an icy blue ball, a deep yellow box with a red side, and a red object with a tail. Despite these numerous sightings, the objects did not register on radar at the Warner Robins Air Force Base.

Several specific encounters are detailed:

• Newnan Incident: Officer Dale Spradlin and Officer Gerald Mascon reported being chased for about eight miles by a steady, fluorescent-like beam of light emanating from a UFO. The object reportedly turned and followed their patrol car, gaining on them at approximately 75 miles an hour. The object then beamed a bluish light that illuminated the roadway before zooming into the sky. Three Newnan police units, along with officers from Coweta County, Talbotton, Taylor County, and LaFayette, observed the phenomenon until dawn.
• Manchester Sighting: Highway patrolman Jerry Goldin reported two different UFOs in his area. One was described as a blue ball hovering about a mile above earth, and another as a yellow and red rectangle about 100 yards above the trees. Goldin noted that these sightings scared two lovers.
• Other Georgia Sightings: Reports also came in from Americus, Macon, and Manchester describing a reddish thing with a tail that varied in color. Police in Warm Springs, Greenville, Perry, and Milledgeville also reported sightings.

UFO Sightings in Huntington, WV Area

Ron Hite reports that more than a half dozen UFO sightings were received in the Huntington, West Virginia area over two days. Most sightings occurred near Interstate 64. A woman from Milton reported seeing a blinking, yellow object hovering low in the sky, which then sailed across the sky and passed overhead. Another resident of Barboursville reported seeing a brightly-lit object on I-64. While observing the first object, a second appeared, and a cluster of three dull red lights emerged from a cloud. These lights joined the first white light and disappeared quickly. The witness noted the speed was too fast for a jet.

Other UFO Reports

• Linden Circle, WV: A 13-year-old Hupco news carrier and his friend reported seeing reddish-green lights hovering near Linden Circle.
• N/A Location: A family's television experienced scrambled colors and went black, and an unidentified object was seen in the sky. A neighbor's TV also blacked out.
• Hamlin, WV: A Kenova man reported his children saw a strange object in the sky.
• Milton, WV: A young woman saw an object about the size of a small helicopter hovering over her auto while driving on U.S. Rt. 60.
• Moscow, Idaho: Reports from January 20, 1967, relayed by W7ZC, detail sightings of an "Unidentified Flying Object" on the Moscow-Pullman Highway. Students from Graham Hall and Upham Hall observed the object hovering and changing colors from red to green and yellow. Dave Schmirler from Radio Station KRPL also reported seeing something at the same location. A Moscow telephone operator also reported seeing a bright object that faded and reappeared.

Vast Power Outage Hits Four-State Area

A separate article details a massive power failure that occurred the previous day, affecting a four-state area from Delaware to New Jersey. The outage, which began at 10:23 am, halted railroad trains, subways, and elevators, trapping thousands. It caused enormous traffic jams, particularly in Philadelphia, where police halted all vehicles. The failure also led to raw sewage being diverted into the Delaware River due to a breakdown at the Trenton, NJ sewage treatment plant, and disrupted Philadelphia's water supply. Woodbridge, NJ, experienced a water outage. The incident is compared to the great blackout of November 9, 1965. The affected grid served 48,000 square miles and a population of 20 million, extending into Virginia and the District of Columbia, though these two areas were not affected. Seven utility firms were impacted, with Public Service of New Jersey utilizing emergency generators to shorten the crisis.

Data-Net Report

The final section is a communication from Michel M. Jaffe, Data Net Control. He notes that "on-the-air" activity has been slow but that a tremendous amount of correspondence, data, radiograms, and telephone calls have been received. Some information is still being processed for the next report. He also offers to print copies of past Data-Net reports upon request, asking for postage to cover the cost.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena, presented factually through news dispatches and witness accounts. The newspaper appears to be documenting these events as reported by law enforcement and the public. The tone is informative, relaying details of sightings and their characteristics. The power outage report is presented as a significant news event, highlighting its widespread impact and comparison to previous major blackouts. The Data-Net section suggests an ongoing effort to collect and disseminate information related to such phenomena, with an emphasis on membership participation and support.