Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See Vol 5 No 6

Magazine Overview

Title: THE WEEKLY RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK-SEE
Issue Date: October 8, 1962
Volume: 5
Issue: 6

This issue of The Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena reported in 1962, with a particular emphasis on incidents in New Jersey. It also includes a proposal for addressing the UFO issue and perceived censorship.

UFO Sightings and Reports

Boys Report Landing of UFO in Reservoir

On Saturday, September 15, 1962, three boys in Carlstadt, New Jersey, reported seeing a 'flying saucer' land in the Oradell Reservoir. They described it hovering over the water before landing and then taking off at great speed. The next day, they discovered two unusual tracks near the landing site: one resembling a bear track and another described as 'banana like'. No conventional aircraft were reported in the area, and the UFO reportedly made no sound except for the splashing of water upon landing. Officials were investigating the report, sourced from F.S.R.O. on September 19, 1962.

Round Object Sighted by Police: Others

On September 19, 1962, in Carlstadt, New Jersey, William Stock of Lodi, New Jersey, reported seeing a round object suspended in space overhead while checking a local quarry. The object illuminated the entire area and appeared to bob up and down and sway. Stock contacted the police, and on the following Friday morning, he and four officers witnessed the same spectacle. On September 24th, nine more individuals, including five policemen, also saw the object. Authorities were attempting to find an explanation for these occurrences, as reported by FSRO.

Clifton, New Jersey Youths Report Seeing Lights

Several teenagers in Clifton, New Jersey, reported seeing a star-like UFO on September 21, 1962. The object was observed blinking on and off overhead, illuminating the area. They noted that the light changed colors as they watched. A red light then approached the object, and as it did, the object appeared to emit a 'red blast', after which the red light disappeared. This phenomenon repeated several times, and the entire display lasted approximately half an hour, according to FSRO.

News Briefs

Tel Aviv Sighting

On May 13, 1962, Mrs. A. Woolf and other residents on Rothschild Blvd. in Tel Aviv, Israel, sighted an unidentified flying object expelling points of light from its bottom. The object was described as being a brilliant reddish-orange color. This report was sourced from UFO Nachrichten, No. 73, September 1962.

Air Force Intervention in New Hampshire

On June 14, 1962, the Air Force contacted station WMOU in Berlin, New Hampshire, requesting that they not rebroadcast a UFO sighting they had just reported. A signed statement sent to NICAP indicated that after the initial broadcast, the Air Force telephoned the station, asking them to hold off until AF representatives arrived. Subsequently, Pease AFB Investigators arrived at the station and questioned witnesses extensively. No further broadcasts of the report were made.

Three Steps to a Solution to the UFO Mystery

Allen Greenfield, Director of ROAP, outlines a three-step program to address the UFO issue and perceived censorship:

1. Pooling Resources: UFO Groups should pool their resources to sponsor public forums on the UFO issue and censorship.
2. Documentary Report: UFO Groups must unite in assembling a comprehensive documentary report on the entire UFO situation, to be distributed to educators, scientists, and politicians.
3. Government Investigation: UFO Groups should issue a joint proclamation to the U.S. Congress requesting the creation of a government-sponsored civilian UFO Investigative Organization. This organization would relieve the U.S. Air Force of its investigative responsibilities, and AF files would be turned over to this committee, which would include scientists and leading UFO researchers.

Greenfield expresses hope that this program will be brought into reality.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on reporting UFO sightings with a degree of seriousness, providing details about the objects, witness accounts, and official responses. The inclusion of the 'News Briefs' and the detailed reports from New Jersey suggest an effort to cover a range of incidents. The editorial stance, as indicated by the inclusion of Allen Greenfield's proposal, leans towards advocating for greater transparency, organized investigation, and a potential governmental role in addressing the UFO phenomenon, while also acknowledging the possibility of censorship. The magazine encourages readers to submit their own UFO reports.