The Research Magazine's Look-See Apr 1964

Magazine Overview

This issue of THE RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK-SEE, published irregularly and released in April 1964, focuses on "SEEING THINGS" with a prominent cover headline about "STRANGE SIGHTS IN THE SKY." The publication is identified as a UUA PUBLICATION.

Strange Sights in the Sky: Oakland Sighting

The lead article details a UFO sighting in Oakland, California, on February 17, 1964. Observers over the Eastbay reported flashes and strange noises. E. Elsworth Seibert of El Cerrito described a strange light appearing low in the northern sky during a theater intermission, which seemed to explode with a shower of sparks. While initially thought to be a small plane in trouble, no plane difficulties were reported in the area. The source for this report is the Oakland, California Tribune.

Poll Indicates Leaders Trend

An article from Atlanta, Georgia, dated March 4, 1964, presents early results from a UUA leader poll on current UFOlogy thought. Key findings include:

• Group Purpose: Only 30% of responding groups focus on solving the UFO mystery, while 70% prioritize popularization and dissemination of UFO facts.
• Need for Investigation: 85% of leaders believe more extensive UFO investigations are needed.
• Information Suppression: 100% of leaders answering the question believe UFO information is suppressed, either in one form or another.
• Unity in UFOlogy: Only 30% are unqualifiedly for unity, with the remaining 70% expressing pro-unity sentiments with various qualifications.
• UUA Effectiveness: 40% give a qualified yes, 40% an absolute no, and 20% a qualified no regarding the UUA's effectiveness.
• Continuance of Look-See: 80% favor the continuation of the publication, while 20% give a qualified no. These percentages are approximate and do not include blank responses.

News Shorts

This section provides brief updates on UFO-related news:

• NICAP Report: NICAP's "blockbuster report" is about to be released and can be purchased by NICAP Members at 1536 Conn. Avenue, Washington 6, D.C.
• Swedish UFO Activity: A "late report from Sweden" indicates UFO activity remains at a high level in central and northern areas. While big city dailies tend to ignore these reports, provincial papers are featuring eye-witness accounts, leading to the conclusion that "Most Swedish people are 'wise' to the reality of saucers."
• WBT Radio Program: Station WBT of Charlotte, N.C., produced an "excellent hour-long documentary" on the UFO enigma. This program is available to UFOlogists for re-broadcast on local stations. Interested parties are advised to write to Station WBT, attention Joseph Myers, Charlotte, N.C.

Congress of Scientific UFOlogists

Under the heading "TRENCH SENDS ADDRESS AS CONGRESS PLANS PROCEED," the magazine notes that as plans for the upcoming Congress of Scientific UFOlogists progress, speakers are being secured. Hon. Brinsley Le Poer Trench, a famed British author and UFOlogist, has submitted a brief address to be read at the Congress. "In person" speakers are expected to include a professional scientist and several noted UFO investigators.

Important! Revised UUA Membership List

A comprehensive list of UUA member organizations and individual subscribers is provided. This list includes numerous international organizations from Sweden, Washington (USA), Holland, Australia, Germany, Canada, USA (various states), England, South Africa, and Colorado (USA). Notable organizations include the Swedish Flying Saucer Bureau, NICAP Washington State Subcommittee, International Paranormal Bulletin, Deutsche UFO Studiengemeinschaft, and various national and regional UFO research groups.

Individual subscribers listed are Earl J. Neff, Kenneth Larson, and George D. Fawcett.

Editors Note

The editors clarify that the UUA does not necessarily endorse the views of all its members. However, they emphasize the importance of cooperation among all UFO groups in areas such as information exchange and news gathering, regardless of their specific approach. The note also mentions that the merger of several member groups has led to a change in the listed number of member groups.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, the state of UFOlogy research as reflected in a leadership poll, and the organizational landscape of UFO research. The editorial stance, as expressed in the "Editors Note," strongly advocates for cooperation and information sharing among diverse UFO groups, highlighting a pragmatic approach to advancing the field despite differing methodologies or goals.