Extraterrestres, Les - Series 1 - No 15 - aout 197

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'Les Extraterrestres', a bi-monthly international review, dated August 15, 1971, focuses on a significant UFO sighting in Ohio, USA, and delves into the international implications of UFO research, particularly concerning the United Nations.

UFO Sighting in Ohio

The lead story details an event on January 22nd in central Ohio where dozens of residents, including two police officers, reported seeing an unidentified object flying at low altitude. Sergeant Jim Robertson and patrol agent Harvey Calahan were on duty when they first spotted the object. Robertson described it as flying northeast at low altitude, while Calahan observed it with bright, flashing lights. Robertson initially thought it might be a jet attempting a forced landing but changed his mind when the object continued its course.

Captain J.L. Warner of the sheriff's office in Norwalk confirmed receiving numerous reports from credible witnesses that evening. He emphasized that the witnesses were sane and in their right minds, and that the unusual nature of the sighting prompted them to report it to the police. He noted that the witnesses did not know each other and were in different locations when they saw the object.

Richard Williams, an 18-year-old welder, provided a detailed account. He saw the object stop mid-air about 100 feet above him, describing it as a "gigantic football" with a dome on top and a tail underneath. He estimated its size to be three-quarters the size of a Boeing 747 and noted it made no sound. It hovered for about five minutes before seeming to circle him. Williams also mentioned that he made some headlight signals, and after a period of stillness, the object appeared to circle him.

Dorothy Goble, a 18-year-old from Tiro, Ohio, described the object as a "funny flying school bus" with a square shape and powerful red and yellow lights at its extremities. She estimated it was 200 to 300 feet above them and appeared to circle before moving away. She stated it did not flee or turn off its lights.

John Nester, 20, initially mistook the object for a large helicopter but later realized its unusual nature. He placed it about 300 feet high with powerful lights, moving very slowly. He admitted to previously not believing in UFOs but changed his mind after seeing this "fantastic cigar-shaped thing." He ruled out it being an airplane due to its shape and slow movement.

Other witnesses, including Vickie Reed (16) and Rose Schaffer, corroborated the sightings. Some witnesses, including Sergeant Robertson and Agent Calahan, reported seeing two military jets pursuing the UFO shortly after their initial sightings.

However, Keith Muir, head of the FAA center in Cleveland, stated in a letter to Captain Warner that there were no military operations at low altitude on the evening of January 22nd. The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base also denied any such operations. A spokesperson from the Rayton, Ohio Air Base stated they knew nothing about jets chasing a UFO and that they were certainly not from their base.

Captain Warner expressed frustration, stating his efforts to identify the object had reached a dead end and hoped the article would lead to an explanation.

International UFO Research and the United Nations

The magazine also features an article by Colman Von Keviczky, director of intercontinental UFO research. He claims that since June 30, 1965, the UN Secretary-General U-Thant has been in possession of a serious warning about the threat posed by unidentified flying objects. Von Keviczky asserts that a "super-human civilization" is manifesting itself through organized reconnaissance operations on Earth. He urges humanity to be vigilant and take precautionary measures.

Von Keviczky criticizes the UN for doing little to prepare for a potential conflict with extraterrestrial civilizations. He notes that while some preliminary steps have been taken, such as establishing committees to deal with potential space visitors, only a small part of his warning has been taken seriously. He suggests that these extraterrestrial civilizations might be preparing for a landing and urges U-Thant to organize a committee to oversee UFO studies and surveillance.

The article mentions that U-Thant was presented with photographs and studies of UFO observations worldwide. It provides a biography of Colman Von Keviczky, a Hungarian-American with military and scientific qualifications, who served in the Hungarian Royal Army and later in the US Army. He also worked in the UN's public information department for over 15 years before leaving in 1966. The article suggests his departure from the UN was related to his UFO activities.

Von Keviczky's strategic and tactical study of UFO operations led to 24 nations signing the Mayence resolution in 1967, which declared UFOs as foreign spacecraft from interplanetary powers. The Mayence report included proposals from Von Keviczky's memorandum to U-Thant, forming a basis for an international space treaty.

Von Keviczky's memorandum emphasized the need for scientific exploration of space to ensure the safety of Earth and its inhabitants, and to avoid any bellicose actions against space beings. He proposed that peaceful extraterrestrial beings, their spacecraft, and objects within Earth's atmosphere should be under the permanent protection and jurisdiction of the UN General Assembly.

He further warned of a growing invasion of UFOs, particularly in 1957, noting that car engines, radio communications, and aircraft compasses would fail when UFOs appeared. He dismissed the idea that these were advanced supersonic aircraft, arguing that if the US and Russia possessed such technology, they would not be investing heavily in space exploration. He highlighted evidence of increased UFO activity, landings in remote areas, landing traces, and burnt earth from UFO takeoffs.

Von Keviczky concludes by stating that the world has been warned that an intelligent civilization from outer space is visiting Earth. He stresses the urgency for the UN to establish a defense system and a welcoming protocol for friendly visitors, fearing that it might be too late otherwise.

G.E.O.S. Opens in Paris

The magazine also announces the opening of a new location for G.E.O.S. France in Paris. The center, named "Les Extraterrestres," is located at 6 avenue Maurice Ravel, Paris 12e, and is described as being in a "very high standing" and "very vast" space, made available by the Centre International de Séjour de Paris. The announcement serves as a call to action for Paris residents to visit and participate in activities, starting September 1, 1971.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue strongly emphasizes the potential threat posed by unidentified aerial phenomena and advocates for a proactive stance from international bodies like the United Nations. It highlights the importance of witness testimony, particularly from credible sources like police officers, while also acknowledging the need for official investigations and potential defense strategies. The magazine appears to support the idea of extraterrestrial visitation and the need for humanity to prepare for it, both defensively and diplomatically. The opening of the G.E.O.S. Paris center suggests a commitment to fostering a community and furthering research in the field.