Data Net - No 44 - 1971

Magazine Overview

Title: DATA-NET
Issue: Vol. V, No. 2 (February 1971)
Publisher: DATA-NET (The UFO Amateur Radio Network)
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of DATA-NET, the official publication of the UFO Amateur Radio Network, focuses on UFO reports, scientific discussions, and the network's activities. It is published monthly by the Control Station, WB6RPL, Michel M. Jaffe, and is copyrighted 1971.

Key Personnel and Organization

The publication is overseen by Michel M. Jaffe as Control/Director, with Mrs. Josephine J. Clark serving as Editor/Secretary. Other key personnel include "Tom" Thompson (Alternate Control), Jerold R. Johnson (Assistant Control), and Mark J. Richardson (Research Editor). The network's policy is that sufficient evidence has been presented to prove that unidentified flying objects exist.

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. The "Shop & Swap" section is available for free listings for members. Members also have free access to the UFO Library and a Research Service for technical questions. Additionally, a 'Magnetic UFO Detector' called "The Saucer Seeker" is available, along with plans and parts for building it.

Feature Articles and Reports

Bulletin! - by Mike Jaffe

This section details a lunch meeting with Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Frater Jacobus, Frater I. Magnus, and Professor Hastings. Discussions covered the UFO subject in general, the Ted Seriós case, and the Betty and Barney Hill case. Dr. Hynek, a former Air Force consultant on UFOs, shared insights into cases still pending investigation. Plans were discussed for a special report of 40-50 pages with illustrations. The meeting concluded with a plan to meet again and engage in on-the-air activity. Dr. Hynek's knowledge and sense of humor were noted.

On-the-Air Report - SK-ATAL

This report details an on-the-air DATA-NET meeting on January 13, 1971, where Mike Jaffe contacted W6LQP, Gene, who shared an incident from North Dakota in 1962-1963 involving a landed object that left imprints and high radiation readings. Gene's sister also reported an object following her car. Dr. Hynek inquired about details for Herbert Strentz at the University of North Dakota. Mike explained DATA-NET's open-minded approach to UFOs. Bob from Hobbs, New Mexico, checked in and discussed sightings, including a 'black object with flames' that caused burns in 1964. The report also mentions a sighting by K5QFI of Houston, Texas, in Canada in 1967, which was corroborated by a local newspaper report about two boys who saw a similar object.

The Major Tells All - by W600, George Farmer

This humorous piece, attributed to Major Acidulous Catastrophe, describes Professor Totterpast's trip to the moon via a 'Flying Raft Magnetron' powered by a magnetic steam engine. It humorously explains concepts like 'Cosmic Sap' and the raft's propulsion using polarity manipulation. The report also touches upon the Coast Guard's lack of comment on the matter.

The News Leaks Out: Eminent Physicist Spends Weekend in Outer Space

This section reports on Professor Totterpast's alleged encounter with a cigar-shaped craft that landed in his backyard. He was invited to visit the Moon, Mars, and Saturn. He claims the Navy is not based on the Moon and describes magnetic vortexes. The report notes that he was clad only in a white nightgown during his travels.

African UFO Reports

• Submitted by VK2SK, Carl van Vlierden, this section details several sightings from Africa:
• October 9, 1970 (Hillcrest, South Africa): Miss Annette van Vlierden saw a bright red light on a dome-shaped object in an overcast sky.
• August 11, 1970 (Pinetown and New Germany, South Africa): Witnesses reported a bright object hovering overhead, confirmed by the Pinetown police.
• October 9, 1970 (Hillcrest, South Africa): Mr. Les Noble observed a bright orange object approaching from the south, projecting light from underneath.
• October 11, 1970 (Durban North, South Africa): Mr. J. Solomon and Miss Dianne Vincent spotted an orange light, the size of a street light, traveling from the north.
• October 18, 1970 (Reef & Louis Trichard, South Africa): Thousands witnessed a brilliant, fiery object streak across the sky and disintegrate into seven parts.
• October 24, 1970 (Mount Pleasant, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia): Mr. & Mrs. Essom observed three UFOs in formation moving from north to south.

Follow-Up Report on Tasmanian UFO from the Sea

Submitted by VK2SK, Sam Kaufman, this report details Mr. H. C. Glatte's account of seeing an object emerge from the sea and rise into the air. Glatte believes it was a guided missile, not a flying saucer. He was interviewed by a RAAF officer and emphasized his opinion that the object was not 'ours.' Additional information from Mr. Glatte describes an unusual cloud formation resembling a huge candle, with an object climbing vertically within it.

Sighting Report Reference Chronology (November 1970)

This section provides a chronological list of UFO sightings reported in November 1970, including details on date, location, description, witnesses, and DATA-NET report numbers. Locations span across the USA, Norway, Australia, Mexico, England, France, and North Carolina.

The Origin of "Little Green Men"

Dr. Jacques Vallee received a note from a reader suggesting that the phrase "Little Green Men" originated from a comic strip called "Ick, Ick, from Mars" published around 1900. The strip depicted a spindly, green, large-headed creature with an antenna, who spoke English and interacted with children.

Sighting Report Map (November 1970)

A map illustrating the locations of UFO sightings reported in November 1970, with a total of 42 sightings recorded: 15 in the United States, 2 in Australia, 2 in France, 1 in New Zealand, 1 in Norway, and 20 in the United Kingdom.

Clipping the News: UFO Events

• This section presents brief summaries of UFO events reported in various publications:
• July 24, 1969 (Paris, France): A yellow ball was viewed through a telescope passing in front of the moon.
• April 2, 1970 (Barneville-sur-Mer, France): A red-orange luminous object descended slowly toward the WNW and disappeared at the horizon.
• April 15, 1970 (Yerres, France): A number of disc-shaped objects were observed passing in front of the moon.
• June 24, 1970 (Hinton, West Virginia, USA): Two couples reported stopping their car to watch a blinding, brilliant orange light with shafts of lighter light suddenly appear in the night sky.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings from a global perspective, the role of amateur radio operators in gathering and disseminating information, and the scientific inquiry into the nature of UFOs. DATA-NET maintains an open-minded stance, seeking evidence and answers without foregone conclusions, and encourages participation from its members and the public. The publication also includes a touch of humor, particularly in the 'Major Tells All' section, and highlights the international nature of the UFO phenomenon.

Title: UFO Report
Issue: 20
Volume: 2
Date: December 1970
Publisher: DATA-NET
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of UFO Report, dated December 1970, presents a compilation of various UFO sightings and related phenomena reported from around the world, with a focus on incidents occurring in late 1970. The publication appears to be a newsletter or journal from the DATA-NET organization, which also operates The UFO Amateur Radio Network.

Sightings and Reports

December 8, 1970 - Whitmore Reans, United Kingdom Brian Banks reported seeing a strange, reddish-yellow object hovering high above Mollneux football field. The object was observed to disappear and reappear on several occasions.

December 13, 1970 - Anchorage, Alaska, USA More than a dozen observers, including three city policemen, reported seeing five bright red lights flying in a formation at an estimated altitude of 2000° over the southern end of town. There was no sound, and FAA radar only detected normal airline traffic. A Weather Bureau forecaster ruled out an inversion layer.

December 20, 1970 - Seattle, Washington, USA Earl N. Baunsgard and other East Side residents reported a mysterious object streaking across the sky, "trailing sparks." Baunsgard described it as traveling horizontally and slowly, looking like it was breaking up over Lake Washington. Dr. Paul W. Hodge of the University of Washington's Astronomy Department noted that while it resembled rare meteor events, it was below cloud level and visible when stars were not, suggesting it might have been man-made.

December 22, 1970 - Newport, Washington, USA James F. King observed two objects in the sky between Newport and Blanchard. He described numerous multicolored round lights surrounding the two main objects.

December 22, 1970 - Kenyon, Minnesota, USA Police officer Merland Halvorson watched a UFO for about an hour. The object resembled a bright farm security light and moved slowly across the sky, eventually dissolving as the sun rose. Deputy Sheriff Walt Nelson reported a similar sighting in Dennison, Minnesota.

December 23, 1970 - Medford, Oregon, USA A "spectacular" display of light in the sky was attributed to a missile launched by Vandenberg AFB. Witnesses described it as brightening the entire sky, creating a fog or mist, and appearing like an airport beacon before disappearing.

December 24, 1970 - Alemogordo, New Mexico, USA High school students John Larsh, Phillip Neale, and Walter Sellars submitted photographs of a UFO pair taken on Christmas Eve. Using a time exposure with a Pentax camera on a tripod, the images showed two lights apparently moving in close formation, estimated to be about 300° away. Hjalmar Bowlby also reported similar sightings.

December 18, 1970 - Stanford Avenue, USA Mrs. William Dillon reported a sighting of an aerial phenomenon she described as unlike anything she had observed before. Her UFO appeared at an estimated altitude of 6,000°, resembled a large, extremely bright light, and moved slowly from the south, following the mountains before fading out to the north. She observed it for about 15 minutes.

December 24, 1970 - Alemogordo, New Mexico, USA Jerry Mozer sent in UFO photographs taken on Christmas Eve that show an apparent moving light making an abrupt change of course, resulting in a "buttonhook" effect on the film.

DATA-NET Information

The issue includes information about DATA-NET, described as "A comprehensive UFO news report." It provides subscription details: $4.00 per year for domestic subscriptions and $5.00 per year for foreign subscriptions. Back issues and sample copies are available for $0.35 each. Membership and subscription inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Josephine J. Clark, Editor, at 7900 Harvard Dr., Ben Lomond, Calif. 95005.

DATA-NET is also identified as "The UFO Amateur Radio Network," located at 624 Farley Street, Mountain View, Calif. 94040. The publication is sent via Third Class Mail with "Return Postage Guaranteed."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the documentation of unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious reporting and cataloging of UFO sightings, providing details of witness accounts, locations, dates, and any available photographic or physical evidence. While some reports are explained as conventional phenomena (missiles, aircraft), the majority of the detailed accounts are presented as unexplained, suggesting a focus on the mysterious aspects of UFO encounters. The inclusion of subscription information for DATA-NET and its amateur radio network affiliation indicates an effort to build a community of researchers and enthusiasts in the field of ufology.