DATA-NET

Magazine Overview

Title: DATA-NET

Issue: Vol. IV, No. 18

Date: November 1970

Publisher: DATA-NET (The UFO Amateur Radio Network)

Country: USA

Language: English

Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the DATA-NET REPORT, the official publication of the UFO Amateur Radio Network, is dated November 1970. It is published monthly by the Control Station, WB6RPL, Michel M. Jaffe, and is copyrighted 1970 by Michel M. Jaffe. Membership is $4.00 per year. The publication is dedicated to proving that unidentified flying objects exist and aims to answer fundamental questions about their nature, origin, and purpose.

Table of Contents

The issue features a comprehensive table of contents, including:

• Announcements
• The Editor's Desk
• Network Schedule
• DATA-NET Communication Centers
• CQ...de VASRON
• Landing Reports
• Sighting Report Map (August 1970)
• Sighting Report Reference Chronology (August 1970)
• Clipping the News: UFO Events
• Skyquakes and Falls
• Monsters, Yeti, Big Foot, Etc.
• UFO Comments and Opinions
• Government Reports
• Miscellaneous
• Space Scientists Say UFOs Should Be Studied
• Local Opinion Survey On UFOs
• Shop & Swap

Key Personnel and Organization

The publication is controlled by Michel M. Jaffe (WB6RPL), who serves as Control/Director/Publisher. Other key personnel include Mrs. Josephine J. Clark (Editor/Secretary/Printer), Tom Thompson (Alternate Control), Jerold R. Johnson (Assistant Control), and Mark J. Richardson (Research Editor). The network operates under the name DATA-NET and is associated with the UFO Amateur Radio Network.

Announcements and Services

DATA-NET offers several services to its members. A reward of $25.00 is offered for an authentic photograph of a flying saucer. Items for sale, wanted, or trade can be listed for free in the Shop & Swap section. Members can submit UFO-related information, and confidential requests are honored. A UFO Library is available from the Control Station, and a Research Service is offered for technical questions, both free to members. Additionally, a 'Saucer Seeker' magnetic UFO detector is available, along with plans and parts lists.

Stanton T. Friedman's Lectures

Nuclear physicist Stanton T. Friedman is scheduled to give lectures in November 1970 across the United States and Canada. His schedule includes stops in Marietta, Ohio; Athens, Ohio; Williamsburg, Kentucky; and Henderson, Kentucky. Friedman is a proponent of the theory that Earth is being visited by intelligently controlled extraterrestrial vehicles and urges scientists to take the subject of flying saucers seriously. He also offers copies of his article "Flying Saucer Energetics" and the 'Griffith Observer' for a small fee.

Midwest UFO Network Schedule

The Midwest UFO Network announces its November schedule, with transmissions on 3.975 MHZ at 2000 hours (Wisconsin time) / 0200 GMT on November 6 and 25. Ronald M. Anderson (WA9PAM) is the Net Control.

The Editor's Desk: Tektites and UFOs

This section delves into the subject of tektites, natural glass fragments formed under intense heat. The origin of tektites is debated, with theories ranging from natural catastrophes to ancient nuclear experiments or extraterrestrial intervention. Expert Virgil E. Barnes suggests cataclysmic events melted the Earth's surface, splashing material into space. Tektites vary in color and composition, with different types found in Tasmania, Australia, and the Philippines. Dr. Barnes believes a comet's nucleus colliding with Earth is a likely source, noting correlations with moon-like craters. He also suggests that only material ejected high into space could re-melt and form the diverse shapes of tektites. Nuclear explosions are also mentioned as a possible cause for tektite formation.

UFOIC Australia and Tektite Sources

W. E. Moser of UFOIC, Australia, notes that the shape of tektites can indicate their origin. The article lists several sources for acquiring tektite samples, including Natural Science Establishment Inc. in New York and California, and UFOIC in Australia.

Network Schedule and Communication Centers

The issue details the DATA-NET network schedule, with transmissions on Thursdays at 0300 GIT on 7.268 (LSB) and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM PST. It also lists DATA-NET Communication Centers across the USA and Canada, along with their call signs and locations.

A Close Look at Lunar Mysteries

This section explores lunar anomalies, such as transient phenomena, changing surface features, and unexplained lights. Astronomers have observed bright lights, disappearing craters, domes, spires, and geometric figures on the moon. The Gates Planetarium and Observatory in Denver has a special telescope to monitor these events. The article discusses the findings from the Ranger and Lunar Orbiter spacecraft, which photographed anomalous activities like disappearing craters and areas of red glows. It also details the proposed landing sites for NASA's Apollo missions, noting that many are chosen for their proximity to areas of scientific curiosity and anomalous activity.

Specific lunar anomalies mentioned include:

• Mare Cognitum: Disappearing craters.
• Mare Tranquillitatis: Bright points and greenish tint.
• Alphonsus: Red glows, obscurations, and escaping gasses.
• Copernicus: Bright lights on the central peak and floor.
• Marius: A variable crater.
• Hyginus area: Active with tints and dark streaks.
• Boscovich: Illuminations.
• Agrippa: 'Mist clouds' and bright points.
• Tycho: Obscured by 'mists', objects reported moving.
• Marius hills: Curious 'domes', variable craters.
• Reiner: Covered by a white 'patch'.
• Schroeter's valley: Famous for red glows.
• Aristarchus: Red glows and 'white flashes'.
• Hyginus Rill: Tints and dark streaks.
• Manilius: Varies in shape.

The article references Dr. Wernher von Braun and Frank Edwards, and notes that budget cuts and the Apollo 13 incident have impacted the lunar program. NASA plans four more moon landings, with landing sites chosen based on terrain variety and scientific curiosity.

Landing Reports

Compiled by Frater Jacobus, this section provides a list of UFO landing reports from various locations in Oklahoma, including Anadarko, Enid, Tulsa, Lamar, Woodward, and Ulysses, with dates ranging from 1906 to 1964.

Sighting Report Map and Chronology (August 1970)

A map displays UFO sighting totals by state for August 1970, with Arizona reporting the highest number (9). A total of 30 sightings are reported for the United States, with additional reports from Hawaii, England, Denmark, France, and Belgium. The Sighting Report Reference Chronology for August 1970 details specific sightings, including descriptions of object actions (hovered, flew over, maneuvered, landed), locations, dates, times, and witnesses.

Clipping the News: UFO Events

This section compiles news clippings about UFO events from July and August 1970:

• June 20, 1970 (Broken Hill, Australia): A zig-zagging object changing color was observed.
• July 20, 1970 (Ballarat, Australia): An oval UFO glowing blue was sighted.
• July 21, 1970 (Watertown & Garden City, USA): A large, red, glowing object hovered.
• July 26, 1970 (Chiltern, Australia): An object described as a 'white spotlight' was seen.
• July 27, 1970 (Bromley Cross, England): An object exhibited changing speed.
• August 9, 1970 (Saint-More, France): A UFO performed evolutions, and a landing with ground marks was reported.
• August 12, 1970 (Rainham, England): A red glowing object with white lights hovered before ascending.
• August 13, 1970 (Haderslev, Denmark): A police constable photographed a luminous object during an event involving intense light and vehicle malfunction.
• August 16, 1970 (Lemoore, California, USA): Multiple citizens reported a bright object moving northwestward, emitting sparks.
• August 16, 1970 (Luton, England): Two schoolboys and their mother observed a slow-moving 'star' that changed course.
• August 17, 1970 (Columbia, Missouri, USA): A large, round, ball of fire-like object with a rope-like appendage was observed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of DATA-NET are UFO sightings, the scientific investigation of anomalous aerial phenomena, and the potential connection between these phenomena and extraterrestrial activity. The editorial stance, as stated in the 'POLICY' section, is that sufficient evidence exists to prove that unidentified flying objects are real, and the publication aims to uncover their nature, origin, and purpose. The issue highlights the growing interest in UFOs among the public and the scientific community, as evidenced by the lectures of Stanton T. Friedman and the ongoing research into tektites and lunar anomalies. The publication encourages active participation from its members through reporting sightings and submitting information.

This issue of the DATA-NET REPORT, published by The UFO Amateur Radio Network, focuses on UFO sightings and related information from August to October 1970. The report compiles numerous witness accounts from various locations, including the USA, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, England, South Africa, and Rhodesia. It also includes sections on government reports, scientific theories, and public opinion surveys concerning UFOs.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The bulk of the report details specific UFO sightings, providing dates, locations, and descriptions of the objects and events. These accounts often describe unusual shapes, colors, and behaviors, including rapid movements, sudden disappearances, and color changes.

Key incidents include:

• August 19, 1970, Hinckley, England: Two boys observed a dark, oval-shaped object that darted off to the southeast.
• August 20, 1970, Lemoore, Calif., USA: A circular, saucer-shaped object emitted a grey stream and vanished; a similar object was later seen.
• August 20, 1970, Flemish Ardenne, Belgium: A large object moved irregularly with a sparkling light.
• August 24, 1970, Exbjerg & Ringkobing, Denmark: Triangular and round lighted objects were reported, with the Air Force suggesting weather balloons.
• August 31, 1970, Champaign, Illinois, USA: A bright light split into red and white components, with the red light descending.
• September 2, 1970, Monaro Vale, N.S.W., Australia: An object changed color from red to orange and zoomed away.
• September 8, 1970, Leeton, N.S.W., Australia: A spaceship-like object was reported hovering.
• September 8, 1970, Barmedman, N.S.W., Australia: A strange light followed a car, appearing as a spaceship.
• September 8, 1970, Millicent, N.S.W., Australia: An object glowed white and red, moved parallel to the ground, and then shot upwards.
• September 9, 1970, Narrandera, N.S.W., Australia: An object changed color from orange to red with blue light, moving at high speed.
• September 17, 1970, Bulawayo, Rhodesia: A brilliant green and white light crossed the sky at high speed and appeared to explode, with some reports of fragments causing fires.
• October 6, 1970, Rolla, Missouri, USA: A moon-shaped object with a phosphorescent glow descended rapidly and approached within 50 feet of the ground before ascending at a high angle.
• October 9, 1970, Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada: A string of bright lights was observed moving in a northerly direction, with lights blinking out and lighting up sequentially.

Government Reports and Scientific Theories

The report touches upon government involvement and scientific perspectives. An Air Force Academy notebook advised cadets to keep an open mind on UFOs, acknowledging the possibility of alien visitors. It also mentions that the phenomenon could be psychological but doubts this due to reliable witnesses. A group of British scientists from Oxford University proposed a theory that electromagnetic fields in the Crab Nebula travel at twice the speed of light, potentially challenging Einstein's calculations.

Public Opinion and Surveys

Stanton T. Friedman, a nuclear physicist, contributes an article discussing a public survey on UFOs conducted in Manhattan Beach, California. The survey indicated that a significant portion of attendees believed in UFOs, that the government might be withholding information, and that UFOs could be extraterrestrial. The results are compared with a larger survey conducted in Pittsburgh, showing similar trends. Friedman notes that UFO sightings are widespread but generally unreported and suggests the need for larger, more comprehensive sociological studies.

Miscellaneous Reports

Other sections include a report on a "skyquake" and "skyflash" in Arkansas, a "mystery blast" with burning debris falling in North Carolina, and a mention of "Monsters, Yeti, Big Foot, etc.," detailing mysterious footprints found in Western Australia. There is also a note about a team planning to use an infrared camera to photograph the Loch Ness monster.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and diversity of UFO sightings, the potential for extraterrestrial visitation, and the ongoing debate about the scientific study of UFOs. The publication appears to advocate for a more open and serious investigation into the phenomenon, challenging skepticism and government secrecy. The editorial stance supports the idea that UFOs are a subject worthy of scientific curiosity and rigorous research, as evidenced by the inclusion of expert opinions and survey data that challenge prevailing disbelief.