Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See Vol 5 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: THE ALL-NEW REVISED WEEKLY RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK SEE
Issue Date: August 20, 1962
Volume: 5, Number 1

This issue of Look-See Magazine focuses on recent UFO sightings and related news, featuring reports from official sources and civilian observers.

X-15 Astronaut Sees Paper-Like Object

On July 18th, Air Force Major Robert M. White, while qualifying for his astronaut wings by piloting the X-15 rocket plane to a world record altitude of nearly 59 miles, reported a puzzling incident. He described seeing a "paper-like object" tumbling through space outside the X-15. He noted seeing two smaller "particles" first, followed by a larger object that appeared "like a piece of paper about the size of my hand." Major White admitted he had no idea what it was and stated, "We've never seen anything like this before." He speculated that cameras attached to the X-15 might not have been in position to record the object.

IBFS Reports: Jets Chase UFO Over Iowa

A report from Michael Cloyd, Director of IBFS, details an incident on June 24th in Ottumwa, Iowa. On the night of June 19th, several FAA men at the Ottumwa airport observed a white, blinking object. The following night, it appeared again and was described as turning red and white while blinking. The object was tracked at an altitude of 500 to 1,000 feet. Jets were radioed from Des Moines to intercept, but they were unable to catch the object. A third sighting occurred on Saturday night, with attempts made to photograph it. Cloyd expressed concern that the Air Force might intervene and suppress information.

News Briefs

• Trenton, New Jersey UFO Reports: On June 1st, 1962, three UFO reports emerged from the Trenton, New Jersey area. One witness, Mrs. Jessie Bilancio, reported interference with her television set, attributing it to a UFO. Another witness took a photograph of an object and reported it to the Air Force. These reports were received between 10 and 11 P.M.
• Mars Life Speculation: Some scientists suggest that the changing views observed on Mars could be due to living organisms, possibly intelligent ones, rather than just moss or lichen. This was reported by Ann Ewing in the Science News Letter of June 16, 1962.
• NICAP Appeal: In response to NICAP's request to publicize the Air Force's continued interest in UFOs, The Alliance issued a press release. This release included a statement by Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut, who indicated that hearings would be beneficial to clarify facts about flying saucers.
• NICAP Financial Need: The National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) is seeking financial aid. Contributions can be sent to NICAP at 1536 Connecticut Avenue, Washington 6, D.C.
• New Member Groups: The Alliance announced two new member groups: NBAP of Bettendorf, Iowa, USA, and VFSRS of Toorak, Victoria, Australia.
• Reader Submissions: Readers are encouraged to send their latest news to Look-See at 2875 Sequoyah Drive, N.W., Atlanta 5, Georgia.

News Hint

Look-See hints at upcoming news from a Member-Group in New Jersey, which is planning a rally involving the press, congressmen, and the general public.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings and investigations, highlighting official reports and civilian accounts. There is an emphasis on encouraging public awareness and the sharing of information, as evidenced by the NICAP appeal and the call for reader submissions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, with a critical eye towards potential government suppression of information, as suggested by the IBFS report's closing remarks.