The Research Magazine's Look-See May 1964

Magazine Overview

This issue of THE RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK-SEE, published irregularly by UUA PUBLICATION in May 1964, focuses on UFO-related news and discussions within the UFOlogy community.

News and Reports

Crater Mystery Strikes in U.S.

The magazine reports on a UFO incident in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on April 6, 1964, where unidentified objects reportedly crashed from the sky, with one leaving a two-foot crater. An earlier report from January 17th mentions an object that crashed and burned a lawn in Benbrook, Texas, which scientists ruled out as a meteorite. The source for the Baton Rouge incident is cited as the Ft. Worth, Texas, Morning Star Telegram and other sources.

New Radio Tape to be Aired

A new, hour-long documentary tape about the UFO story, produced by Station WBT in Charlotte, N.C., is announced. This tape features interviews with Riley Crabb, head of the Borderland Sciences Research Associates (BSRA), and Bryant Reeves, co-author of FLYING SAUCER PILGRIMAGE. The tape is scheduled for rebroadcast at the Congress of Scientific UFOlogists on June 20th. WIS of Columbia, S.C., has already rebroadcast it. Stations interested in rebroadcasting can contact Look-See for information. The script was written by Joseph Myers.

Phone Barrage Continues

A persistent barrage of unexplained phone calls to various UFOlogists is reported, with Ricky Hilberg and Dale Rettig of the American UFO Committee (AMUFO) being among the recent recipients. The callers claim to represent various organizations and appear to use New York City as their calling-point, making calls at all hours.

News Notes

Results from the 1964 UFOlogy Leader Poll are being compiled from around the world. Readers are encouraged to submit their forms if they haven't already. The publication's address is provided: Look-See, 2875 Sequoyah Drive, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, 30327, U. S. A.

Excerpts from UUA 1964 UFOlogy Leader Survey

This section presents selected comments from the UUA 1964 UFOlogy Leader Survey, chosen for their relevance to the membership:

• On Look-See: George D. Fawcett, Director of Public Relations for the Two-State UFO Study Group for Adults, believes the publication is a step in the right direction but suggests expanding it to include reports from all groups six times a year.
• Unity in UFology: Eugene R. Steinberg, Director of the Aerial Phenomena Investigation Committee, states that it is improper for a group to ally with another without membership consent or a guarantee of mutual benefit.
• UFO Investigations: David Halperin, Director of the New Jersey Association of Aerial Phenomena, emphasizes the need for improved quality in UFO investigations, criticizing current efforts as lacking confidence and comparing civilian investigators to children throwing mudpies.
• Look-See (2): Keith Jenkins, Secretary-Treasurer of the Flying Saucer Research Organization, attributes the irregular publication of Look-See to the failure of member-groups to participate. He suggests that collecting a file of sightings would strengthen the publication's credibility.
• Unity If UFology (2): George W. Earley, President of NICAP * Conn., expresses doubt about the effectiveness of certain alliances, suggesting that if resources were directed towards NICAP, greater progress could be made.
• Does Censorship Exist?: Wayne Marcaccini, Director of the Canadian Research Organization of Aerial Phenomena, asserts that censorship exists in the United States but not in Canada, attributing the American viewpoint to ignorance on the subject.
• Unity in UFology (3): Allen Greenfield, Editorial Director of the American UFO Committee, stresses the importance of a unified effort in UFOlogy for progress to be made.

The UUA notes that while it does not necessarily concur with all statements, they merit serious attention. Dots (....) indicate that comments were excerpted from various parts of the survey form.

Look-See's Third Summer

Hilberg to Edit LS Second Summer in Row

Ricky Hilberg, Executive Director of the American UFO Committee and Chairman of the UUA Projects Committee, will edit Look-See for the second consecutive summer. Allen Greenfield will resume editorship in the fall.

Committee Chairman Wanted

The post of General Committee Chairman for the United UFOlogical Association is vacant. The constitution provides for a General Committee to coordinate UUA committees. Interested UUA members can apply to the Newspaper Committee.

Congress Date Approaches

Final arrangements are being made for the Congress of Scientific UFOlogists, with the main session scheduled for Saturday evening, June 20, 1964, at the Cleveland Central Y.M.C.A.

Glowing Monster Just a Butane Tank, But Others???

A report from Portales, New Mexico, describes a "new epidemic of strange sightings." The Air Force has released a statement addressing this. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, an Air Force contract scientist, was sent to Socorro, N.M., to investigate. A recent report of a 12-foot glowing white object hovering just above the ground in Portales was identified by police as a "freshly painted butane tank." The magazine notes that it has not been receiving legitimate sighting reports from this area.

AF Lists 15 Unknowns for '63

In Washington, D.C., the Air Force (AF) announced that after investigating over 8,000 UFO reports in 16 years, it has found no evidence that UFOs pose a threat to security. Over this period, 7.7% of cases (over 600 reports) remained unidentified after investigation. For 1963, the AF lists 382 cases, with 15 still unidentified. The report suggests that private groups may have documented considerably more cases.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, investigations, and the organizational aspects of UFOlogy. There's a focus on reporting recent events, disseminating information through media like radio tapes, and addressing the challenges within the UFOlogy community, such as participation and the quality of investigations. The magazine also touches upon the potential for censorship and the need for unity among researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting news and survey feedback, encouraging participation, and highlighting the ongoing mystery of UFOs while acknowledging the efforts of various organizations.