Data Net - No 48 - 1971

Magazine Overview

DATA-NET, Vol. V No. 6, published in June 1971, is the official publication of The UFO Amateur Radio Network. The magazine is dedicated to investigating the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and aims to answer fundamental questions about their nature, origin, and purpose. The issue is primarily composed of reports, analyses, and news related to UFO sightings and research.

Table of Contents and Key Sections

The issue's table of contents lists several key sections:

• Announcements: Includes a reward for authentic UFO photographs and information on shop & swap services, research library access, and a technical research service for members.
• Services and Publications News: Mentions the near out-of-print status of the National Amateur Astronomers' 1969 publication "SCIENCE & THE UFO," a documentation of a UFO panel discussion. It also announces the availability of "The AUSTRALIAN UFO REVIEW #10" and the formation of the "CALIFORNIA UFO RESEARCH INSTITUTE."
• Research in Progress: This section features detailed analysis of UFO landing traces, with a summary of information from a file of 291 reports collected up to April 1, 1971. The analysis, compiled by Ted Phillips, uses a coding system developed by Dr. Jacques Vallee, with minor additions. The coding system includes categories like "object on the ground," "occupant seen," "electromagnetic effects," and "animal reaction."
• UFO Report from Australia: Details a sighting by Tolz Heinz on December 30, 1966, involving six star-like, flashing objects observed between Oberon and Goulburn, New South Wales.
• Illinois UFO Sighting: Reports a sighting by 14-year-old Bill Schuster on June 11, 1969, in Elmhurst, Illinois. He photographed a round, orange-red object detected by a "Saucer Seeker" device.
• Sighting Report Distribution: Provides statistical data on the distribution of UFO sightings by country and by year, with the United States having the highest number of reports. It also includes data on the estimated diameter of UFOs and the distance of witnesses to the UFO.
• Distribution by Month: A bar graph illustrates the monthly distribution of UFO sightings, with October showing the highest frequency.

Analysis of UFO Characteristics and Sightings

The "Research in Progress" section offers a comprehensive breakdown of UFO landing trace cases. It details various characteristics observed at landing sites, such as objects seen landing and ascending, tripod gear, traces left on water, oily or stained traces, traces on paved roads, "footprints," burned or scorched areas, depressed areas, and dehydrated vegetation. The data indicates that "Site area described as depressed" (76 cases) and "Site area described as burned or scorched" (64 cases) are the most frequently reported phenomena associated with landing traces.

The issue also presents statistical data on the physical characteristics of observed UFOs. For objects seen at a site or in the general area, "Sound reported" accounts for 21%, "Whistling sound reported" for 18%, "Vertical ascent" for 9%, "Fiery exhaust" for 6%, "Object described as metallic" for 14%, "Portholes or windows" for 7%, "Heat" for 6%, "EM effects" for 4%, "Animal reaction" for 8%, and "Witness, physical effects" for 10%.

Regarding the estimated diameter of UFOs, the data shows a significant concentration in the 11°-20° (27 cases) and 21°-30° (20 cases) ranges, followed by 1°-10° (18 cases) and 41°-50° (4 cases).

Occupant reports are also included, with 6% of cases reporting occupants. Among these, "One" occupant was reported in 38% of occupant cases, "Two" in 25%, "Three" in 14%, "Four" in 7%, and "Five" in 11%. The duration of sightings varied, with 57% lasting 10 minutes, and shorter durations (1-7 minutes) accounting for the remaining sightings.

Historical and Theoretical Context

The issue touches upon historical UFO-related events and theories. The Tunguska event of June 30, 1908, is discussed, with Willy Ley expressing skepticism about the crashed spaceship theory based on the time factor. The magazine also features a quote from Erich von Daniken's "Chariots of the Gods?", where he argues for the existence of extraterrestrial visitation in the past, urging investigators to consider ancient texts and translations with a "space outlook."

Organization and Network Information

DATA-NET headquarters has been transferred to the Ben Lomond address for convenience. The publication provides contact information for its Control-Director, Michel M. Jaffe, and Editor-Publisher, Mrs. Josephine J. Clark. It also lists communication center schedules, including a network schedule on Wednesday evenings and daily activity on specific radio frequencies for different locations like St. Louis and Puerto Rico.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of DATA-NET are the systematic collection and analysis of UFO sighting data, the detailed examination of physical evidence and characteristics of UFOs and their effects, and the exploration of historical and theoretical aspects of extraterrestrial visitation. The editorial stance, as stated in the "POLICY" section, is that sufficient evidence exists to prove the reality of UFOs, and the network's goal is to understand their nature and origin. The magazine actively encourages reader contributions and emphasizes a commitment to scientific investigation, even when dealing with unconventional subjects.

This document is an index of UFO/UAP sightings from the January-February 1971 period, published by Flying Saucer Review. It is volume 17 of the publication and provides a structured list of reported incidents, along with an address correction for correspondence.

Sighting Report Index

The core of the document is a detailed index of sightings, categorized by type and coded for easy reference. The coding system includes:

• Type 1: Landings
• Type 2: Unusual or Erratic Flight Pattern
• Type 3: Stationary or Hovering in Sky
• Type 4: Continuous Flight
• Type 5: Indefinite Objects

These types are further classified by characteristics such as:

• Class A: Pacing or investigating vehicles
• Class B: Multiple objects (objects emitted or merged)
• Class C: Physical appearance alters
• Class D: Borderline objects (because of characteristics)

Sub-classifications include optical or mechanical aids, photographs, and effects on humans, animals, or the environment. The index also notes the presence of traces (residue, marks) or occupants.

The index lists numerous sightings with the following details:

• Date: Year, month, and day.
• Location: City, region, and country.
• Day/Time: Day of the week and approximate time.
• Code: The classification code for the sighting.
• Witnesses: Names of individuals who reported the sighting.

Notable locations featured in the index include Michigan (USA), Exmouth (England), Alamogordo (New Mexico, USA), Kuusamo (Finland), Cape Corse (France), Purcell (Missouri, USA), Dumfries (Scotland), Riverside (New Jersey, USA), Pudasjarvi (Finland), Elkton (Maryland, USA), Willard (Ohio, USA), Peabody (Kansas, USA), Bredesdorp (South Africa), Horseshoe Bend (Idaho, USA), and Cuba.

Clipping the News

This section provides detailed accounts of specific UFO incidents, often presented as news clippings:

• August 30, 1970 - Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A guard, Altamirano Martino de Freitas, was reportedly blinded and paralyzed by rays from a grounded UFO after he fired at it. He was hospitalized and remained inaccessible to the press. Doctors could not explain his condition, and a psychiatric examination revealed no mental abnormalities.
• September 5, 1970 - Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil: An unidentified woman reported an intense heat and a luminous light source directed at her from a hovering object. She experienced burns, vision disturbances, and partial paralysis. The object reportedly changed color from blue-white to orange before ascending.
• September 6, 1970 - Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Police guards reported a second appearance of a UFO near the site where Altamirano Martino de Freitas was blinded. Witnesses described the object as having a form that could not be well described, emitting lights of various colors, and resembling a plane without wings with sharp edges.
• September 11, 1970 - Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina: A local photographer claimed to have seen and photographed flying saucers over the city, describing them as oval-shaped with intense gleams.
• December 6-12, 1970 - Powick, England: A couple spotted a circular orange-colored object moving slowly across the sky, resembling a catherine wheel. It changed shape and moved southeast.
• October 5, 1970 - Quebec, Quebec Pr., Canada: An unidentified woman reported seeing a luminous orange object descend very low, triple its size, and light up her house. She experienced paralysis, burning eyes, electrical jolts, and her hair turned yellow. The incident was being studied by a Quebec hospital.
• 1971 (Sighting date unknown) - Michigan, USA: Samples of traces from a burned-out patch on a farmer's field were analyzed and identified as aluminum with a high lead content. The farmer also reported a bumper crop of soybeans from the area.
• January 1971 - Exmouth, Devon, England: Three orange colored balls with smoke were seen moving in a straight line across the sky.
• January 3, 1971 - Kuusamo, Finland: A UFO projected a light so intense that it melted snow, leaving traces containing specific minerals.
• January 8, 1971 - Dumfries, Scotland: A housewife reported seeing a large, circular, pure white object with a dazzling white light that hovered for 10 minutes before disappearing.
• January 15, 1971 - Pudasjarvi, Finland: A luminous object reportedly flew for several hours over a mountain.
• January 21, 1971 - Elkton, Maryland, USA: Two objects were seen hovering over a field, one with a large cluster of flashing lights. They moved silently and disappeared.
• January 26, 1971 - Bredesdorp, South Africa: A large white object resembling a stingray fish was seen traveling in the sky.
• January 27, 1971 - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, USA: Residents reported seeing a large, bright object with flashing red, blue, and clear lights that remained stationary for over an hour.
• January 28, 1971 - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, USA: A similar object appeared again, described as round with a red light at the bottom and flashing lights around its circumference.
• January 29, 1971 - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, USA: The object reappeared, going straight up, then returning and growing larger.
• January 29, 1971 - Cuba: Two yellowish luminous balls were observed performing evolutions for about half an hour.
• February 1, 1971 - Delia, Kansas, USA: A UFO crashed, creating a loud noise and emitting a red light flash. The object burned, leaving metallic ashes. Identification tests concluded it was an aerial flare.
• February 2, 1971 - Terre Haute, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois, USA: A flaming, meteor-like object was seen streaking across the sky and crashing. No evidence was found.
• February 9, 1971 - Whangarei, Auckland, New Zealand: Five people watched a UFO for over an hour, described as showing intermittent flashing red and blue lights.
• February 16, 1971 - Malott, Washington, USA: A round UFO was reported in erratic flight, traveling up and down and fast and slow, with two white lights and no sound.
• February 17, 1971 - Vader, Washington, USA: Flashing blue lights were seen, and three shots were fired at a UFO with an orange glow around a blue light and a humming sound.
• March 2, 1971 - Euston, Victoria, Australia: Residents watched strange bright lights, followed by a green vapor trail. The lights changed from white to red and then to a fireball.
• March 2, 1971 - Grass Flat, Victoria, Australia: Four people reported a UFO that started as a red ball, split in two, and descended, taking the shape of a blue cylinder. A thin, bright-red line of light descended from the cylinder.
• March 2, 1971 - Bendigo, Victoria, Australia: Three people reported seeing "green balls" that changed color and appeared to be below the moon.
• March 3, 1971 - Auckland, New Zealand: A housewife and a friend saw an object hovering about 400 yards away. A 10-year-old also reported seeing the UFO.
• March 4, 1971 - Coolgardie, Western Australia, Australia: About 500 people saw a triangle-shaped object traveling in a westerly direction. It appeared U or V-shaped and seemed to be drifting.
• March 8, 1971 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia: A doctor and his wife sighted a cigar-shaped, incandescent white object, about two-fifths of the moon's diameter, stationary in the eastern sky.
• March 11, 1971 - Dover, New Jersey, USA: A large, red, low-flying object was viewed hovering over the apartment building and later further away. It moved slowly and stopped again before disappearing.
• March 13, 1971 - Galvin, Washington, USA: A diamond-shaped UFO with red blinking lights and a deep whine was reported flying low to the ground.
• April 6, 1971 - Westgate, Iowa, USA: Two boys reported a UFO landing on a farm, leaving a burned-out circular area with smaller circles.
• January 22, 1971 - Huron County, Ohio, USA: Numerous reports of a low-flying UFO with flashing lights were received. Witnesses described it as a "crazy flying school bus in the sky" or a "square-shaped, like a big box."
• April 28, 1964 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA: A policeman saw a UFO take off. A 10-year-old girl suffered eye, nose, and face burns after watching a UFO described as a "weird looking thing bouncing up and down."
• June 30, 1964 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA: The same girl who suffered burns was reported to be growing unusually fast and her personality had changed since the UFO incident.
• April 28, 1964 - Socorro, New Mexico, USA: A truck driver and his wife sighted two UFOs traveling at high speed.
• April 29, 1964 - Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA: A patrolman investigated a report of a strange light overhead. A round-appearing light was seen hovering directly over a building and then moved west.
• June 25, 1964 - El Paso, Texas, USA: A teenager took moving pictures of three flying saucers, one of which glowed, while the other two were dark ivory.
• December 29, 1964 - Mt. Madonna County Park, California, USA: Several men saw an object drop from the clouds and hover overhead, taking the shape of a double-sided disc. It was estimated to be larger than a jet airliner.

Data-Net Report

This section provides information about the DATA-NET report, a comprehensive UFO news report. It includes details on how to check address labels for expired memberships and information on joining or renewing subscriptions. Back issues are available, and a special report on "A Study of 100 Iberic Landings" by Vicente-Juan Ballester Olmos and Dr. Jacques Vallee is advertised.

Data-Net - The UFO Amateur Radio Network

Contact information for The UFO Amateur Radio Network is provided, including an address in Ben Lomond, California.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the cataloging and reporting of UFO/UAP sightings, with a focus on detailed descriptions of objects, their flight patterns, and witness accounts. The publication appears to be dedicated to collecting and disseminating information on unexplained aerial phenomena, presenting a factual index and news clippings of reported events. The editorial stance is one of diligent archival and reporting, providing a comprehensive record for researchers and enthusiasts.