Data Net - No 40 - 1970

Magazine Overview

Title: DATA-NET
Issue: Vol. IV, No. 10
Date: October 1970
Publisher: DATA-NET (The UFO Amateur Radio Network)
Type: Magazine Issue

Content Summary

This issue of DATA-NET, the official publication of the UFO Amateur Radio Network, is Volume IV, Number 10, dated October 1970. The magazine is published monthly by the Control Station, WB6RPL, Michel M. Jaffe, and membership is $4.00 per year. The publication's policy is to prove the existence of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and to answer fundamental questions about their nature, origin, and purpose.

The issue features a detailed table of contents, including sections on announcements, the editor's desk, DATA-NET communication centers, landing reports, sighting report chronologies, UFO events, and various other topics such as astronomy and opinions.

Key Sections and Articles:

• Announcements: A $25.00 reward is offered for an authentic photograph of a flying saucer, open to members only. The "SHOP & SWAP" section allows members to list items for sale, trade, or wanted FREE of charge. DATA-NET also requests UFO-related information, including news clippings, articles, and reports.
• UFO Library: Books on UFOs are available for loan to members.
• Research Service: Members can request research on technical UFO questions, free of charge.
• Magnetic UFO Detector: Copies of "The Saucer Seeker" by W9AUT, which includes plans for building a UFO detector, are available to members. Permanent magnets for this device are also sold for $2.00.
• The Editor's Desk: This section highlights several interesting items, including:
• A "Science American" magazine article (September 1970) discussing a mosaic of colored squares from infrared reflections of land and water surfaces, acquired by satellite Nimbus 3. It speculates if this technology relates to reports of colored lights on flying saucers.
• Another "Science American" article (March 1970) on neuropsychology, exploring the brain's functional organization and its relation to behavior disorders. It also touches upon "Bio-Feedback Training" (BFT) as a method for controlling senses and improving mental and physical health.
• A "Look" magazine article (October 1970) on "Brain Waves - Wave of the Future," discussing EEG, Zen meditation, and BFT for overcoming anxiety, improving memory, and managing health issues. It poses hypothetical scenarios of mind expansion and electrical stimulation of brain waves.
• A reference to "Cave of the Ancients" by Lobsang Rampa, describing a "De Groof generator" for measuring electrical impulses (auras).
• A "Scientific American" article (May 1970) on memory improvement, suggesting that associating words with visuals and self-talk can enhance recall.
• A discussion on "Negative Viscosity" from a "Scientific American" article (July 1970), explaining fluid dynamics and resistance to shear, and its potential relevance to puzzling UFO behavior.
• Marginal Notes from: "SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS" (PART IV): This section critiques the Condon Report, pointing out alleged inaccuracies and questionable interpretations of evidence, such as the "flying flapjack" and the selection of "poverty" cases. It also discusses the limitations of atmospheric phenomena explanations for UFO sightings and suggests an alternative explanation for the absence of sonic booms (object control over atmospheric gases).
• Chronologies and Reports: The issue contains extensive lists of UFO sightings, including:
• "1897 'AIRSHIP' - MIDWEST CHRONOLOGY" compiled by J.J. Clark.
• "SIGHTING REPORT CHRONOLOGY 1964 - 1968" compiled by J.J. Clark and Jerry Johnson.
• "SIGHTING REPORT MAP JULY 1970" showing the distribution of sightings.
• "SIGHTING REPORT REFERENCE CHRONOLOGY JULY 1970" providing details of sightings from that month.
• "LANDING REPORTS - by Frater Jacobus" detailing landings in Montana, Utah, and New Mexico.
• Network Schedule: Details the radio communication schedule for DATA-NET, including frequencies and times for various control and net operations.
• DATA-NET COMMUNICATION CENTERS: A list of members and their call signs serving as communication centers across various locations in the USA and Canada.

Key Individuals and Organizations:

The issue mentions several individuals involved in UFO research and amateur radio, including Michel M. Jaffe (Control-Director-Publisher), Mrs. Josephine J. Clark (Editor-Secretary-Printer), Tom Thompson (Alternate Control), Jerold R. Johnson (Assistant Control), Mark J. Richardson (Research Editor), Walt Andrus (Director of Midwest UFO Network), and various regional directors and contributors. Organizations like MUFON and the 3-M UFO Club are also noted.

Themes and Stance:

The overarching theme is the investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena through amateur radio networks and detailed reporting. DATA-NET's stance is firm in its belief that UFOs exist and are a subject worthy of serious scientific inquiry, actively seeking evidence to support this conviction. The publication aims to provide a platform for sharing information and fostering a community of researchers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of DATA-NET are the systematic collection and dissemination of UFO sighting data, the utilization of amateur radio for communication and coordination among researchers, and a critical examination of official explanations and scientific studies concerning UFOs. The editorial stance is one of active investigation and advocacy for the reality of UFOs, encouraging members to contribute their findings and participate in the network's activities. There is a clear emphasis on providing detailed chronologies and reports, suggesting a belief that patterns and evidence emerge from comprehensive data collection. The critique of the Condon Report highlights a distrust of official, potentially dismissive, scientific approaches to the UFO phenomenon.

This issue of UFO REPORT, dated July-August 1970, with volume Vol. 1, No. 4, is published by Flying Saucer Review from the United Kingdom. The cover headline is 'CLIPPING THE NEWS,' and the price was 2s 6d. The magazine primarily focuses on compiling recent UFO sightings and related phenomena from around the world, with a strong emphasis on events occurring in July 1970.

SAUCER NESTS & GROUND MARKS

An article details the discovery of a mysterious crater in Coleraine, Quebec, Canada, approximately 25 feet long and 50 feet deep. This crater was filled with water, and the surrounding vegetation within a 100-foot radius was dead, with trees tilting towards the sun. The earth around the crater was splashed uniformly. In the same asbestos region, several persons had reported seeing luminous UFOs in the sky in the week prior to June 13, 1970.

UFO EVENTS

The magazine presents a chronological list of UFO sightings and encounters:

• July 1970, Cottage Grove, Oregon: Wallace Juskowiak, 15, and his companions witnessed a crescent-shaped object hovering above trees for about 35 seconds before descending from view. The object made no noise. Further investigation revealed other similar sightings in the area.
• July 1969, Cottage Grove, Oregon: Mary Krantz and her siblings observed a global-shaped, red UFO for 10 minutes. It was about half a mile away, moved slowly (10-15 mph), emitted no odor, made no noise, and left no vapor trail.
• Undated, Cottage Grove, Oregon: Another teenager and his brother reported a football-shaped object flying over power lines at 9 pm. It was described as solid, about 60 feet long and 20 feet wide, emitting a glow that lit up the trees, and made no noise.
• Undated, Cottage Grove, Oregon: Mrs. Virginia Graham saw a football-shaped object flying at about 2,000 feet, traveling three times faster than her car. The sky was clear, and no sound was made.
• July 4, 1970, Kent, England: Four UFOs were observed in a cross formation, later changing to a diamond shape, moving at high speed (about 2,000 feet above the English Channel) shortly after midnight. The objects disappeared quickly but reappeared. No noise accompanied them, and the experience was described as 'eerie.' Several other reports from the area corroborated this sighting.
• July 5, 1970, Kagerup, N. Sjaelland, Denmark: Engineer J. Nielsen and his fiancee saw three or four-edged lights in the southeast, described as intense like 'helium lamps.' The object was heard to make a sound similar to a 'centrifugal compressor.' It was described as 'as big as the Concorde,' with pointed horizontal lights, a pointed 'snout,' and a brownish body.
• July 11, 1970, Belgrade, Yugoslavia: Residents reported a red flying disc moving at high speed (400-600 km/hr). A Yugoslavian airline pilot described it as an elongated sphere with flames rising vertically. A photograph was taken.
• Prior to July 15, 1970, East London, South Africa: Mrs. H. Boshoff and Mrs. H. Hayes reported a blue-green wedge-shaped object, about the size of a large car, traveling at high speed. It appeared to be landing on the road, but then emitted a large orange ball of flame from its rear and disappeared. The experience was terrifying, and the car nearly went off the road. Mrs. Boshoff had previously seen a similar climbing object.
• July 18, 1970, Westerham, England: Three residents reported seeing a large red 'fireball' in the sky.
• July 20, 1970, Bismarck, North Dakota: Brother Placid Gross reported seeing a 'beautiful thing' with a silver-blue color, moving very fast, leaving a streak of light.
• July 21, 1970, Watertown, South Dakota: A farmer reported a large, red glowing object hovering about 350-400 feet above Lake Pelican for several minutes. Several cars stopped to watch.
• July 22, 1970, LaPorte City-Vinton area, Iowa: Several persons reported a bright orange and purple light hovering high in the sky.
• July 22, 1970, Beverly Hills, Michigan: Mrs. Fred W. Tieman reported a strange object like a huge bird moving slowly and silently to the northeast.
• July 24, 1970, Cork & Dunkettle, England: A 'ball of fire, trailing off into a streak of black smoke' was seen. Later, a UFO described as a 'glowing orange colored, oval machine with several feelers' was reported hovering over Dunkettle.
• July 28, 1970, Exeter, England: Four pinkish colored UFOs were reported moving slowly across the sky from southeast to east, making no sound. They moved too slowly for aircraft, and some appeared to dim and split into smaller lights.
• July 30, 1970, Kearsley, England: A glowing object, alternately red and white, flew low and at a steady speed without noise. A driver attempted to follow it in his car but lost sight of it.
• July 31, 1970, Beloit, Wisconsin: Several reports of UFOs followed a newspaper article about a couple observing an object emitting an orange light.

UFO EVENTS FROM THE PAST

The magazine also includes a section on historical UFO cases:

• November 3, 1953, London, England: A huge, glowing, metallic object was tracked by two army radar crews at about 60,000 feet. Two RAF officers in a jet plane observed it passing overhead at 'tremendous speed.'
• December 25, 1953, Laredo, Texas: A 'greenish' meteorite or fireball was reported, causing a 'terrific concussion' that broke windows. Witnesses reported explosions and a deep rumbling. The light was so intense it blinded a hunter 40 miles away.
• March 23, 1954, Hazleton, Pennsylvania: Michael Kurlitz and his wife claimed to have seen four 'flying discs' near an airliner.
• July 21, 1954, Ontario, Oregon: An Air Force jet climbed to 20,000 feet in pursuit of a UFO between Oregon and Idaho, but was unable to get close. The object appeared to be drifting slowly.
• March 9, 1956, Van Nuys & Los Angeles, California: Police received numerous calls about a flying saucer skipping through the sky.
• Before April 30, 1957, English Channel: An RAF radar station spotted a UFO moving so swiftly that two jet fighters could not intercept it.
• November 3, 1957, Levelland, Texas: A brilliant red egg-shaped object was seen by at least five people. Many people in West Texas and New Mexico reported mysterious cigar-like objects. An object was seen sitting in the road, causing a car's engine to die and headlights to fail. Other witnesses reported similar objects and engine problems.
• November 2, 1957, Midland, Texas: A 'large object of bluish color flying west and very low' was reported.
• November 2, 1957, Clovis, Texas: A 'streak of light like a fire ball' moving southeast was seen.
• November 4, 1957, Alamogordo, New Mexico: An engineer reported a flying object that caused his car radio to fade and his engine to die. Ten automobiles stopped. The object was described as light-colored and egg-shaped, making a shallow dive and then a pass across the highway. The witness felt a 'heat wave' but heard no sound.
• November 4, 1957, Kansas City, Kansas: A strange craft, described as looking like a dirigible with part of its frame exposed, was seen.
• November 4 or 5, 1957, Willis, Kansas: Glenn Northcutt and five others watched a 'brilliant, mysterious light' that looked like a magnified planet Venus.
• November 5, 1957, Gulf of Mexico: The U.S. Coast Guard cutter 'Sebago' reported contacting a strange object by radar. The object appeared as a 'brilliant planet,' moving at speeds from 240 to 900 mph, changing direction frequently, and sometimes appearing stationary. The Air Force alerted its radar network to watch for this object.

SKYFLASHES, FALLS, MOON, PLANETS & ASTRONOMY, MISCELLANEOUS

• August 16, 1970, Honolulu, Hawaii: A mysterious green flash was seen southwest of Honolulu. NASA confirmed it was not re-entry of American space junk, and a Coast Guard spokesman speculated it was an exploding meteor.
• August 28, 1970, Amarillo, Texas: An 80-pound chunk of metal was found on a farm, similar to other metal slabs found in Kansas and Oklahoma.
• August 16, 1970: Scientists planned a 'Moonwatch' to study moonquakes and strange flows on the lunar surface, focusing on the Fra Mauro and Aristarchis areas.
• July 19, 1970, England: An article in the Communist Party's paper 'Socialist Industry' discussed the theory that ancient wonders were created or inspired by extraterrestrial beings. Evidence cited included a 5,000-year-old rock drawing in the Sahara resembling an 'Asian Priest with a pumpkin on his head,' and the massive stone slabs at Baalbek, Lebanon, believed to be 'calling cards' from spacemen.

UFO COMMENTS & OPINIONS

• August 6, 1970, Johnson City, Tennessee: Dr. Herald K. Ginnings, a mathematics professor, stated his conviction that UFOs exist and has photographs as proof. He discussed historical names for UFOs (flying skyboats, luminous shields) and their varied shapes and behaviors, noting a correlation between UFO sightings and major power failures or electrical system stalls.
• August 22, 1970, Brighton, England: Soviet scientist Vitali Ginzburg called for international cooperation to search for intelligent life in outer space, suggesting large radio and optical telescopes. He estimated a possible distance of 100 light years. Anthony Hewish, who discovered space signals in 1967, called such an effort 'stupid at the moment.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the sheer volume and variety of UFO sightings reported globally, the detailed descriptions of object characteristics (shape, color, behavior, speed, altitude), and the frequent mention of electromagnetic effects on vehicles and power systems. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent reporting and compilation of these phenomena, presenting witness accounts and historical data without overt skepticism or sensationalism, but rather as a collection of evidence for ongoing investigation. The inclusion of 'UFO Events from the Past' suggests a commitment to documenting the history of the phenomenon. The 'Clipping the News' format emphasizes the magazine's role as a collector and disseminator of UFO-related information from various sources.