THE WEEKLY RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK-SEE

Magazine Overview

Title: THE WEEKLY RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK-SEE
Issue: Number 2
Volume: 7
Date: January 30, 1963
Publisher: UUA PUBLICATION

This issue of The Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See focuses on organizational developments within UFO research groups and reports on a significant UFO sighting.

HILBERG OFFERS PLAN

Ricky Hilberg of the United Saucer Council of Ohio proposes the inclusion of an International Ufological Year (IUY) within a special sub-division of the new United UFOlogical Association (UUA). This sub-division would draw representatives from both the Alliance and NARL Divisions of the UUA. The article details the establishment of these sub-divisions and lists the appointed chairmen for the (Alliance) Project Committee (Ricky Hilberg) and the (Alliance) International Coordinating Committee (Ed Babcock Jr.). It emphasizes the importance of member-group participation in these sub-divisions.

AMERICAN UFOLOGISTS HOLD CONFERENCE

A coast-to-coast telephone conference was held on December 28, 1962, involving leaders from UUA member-groups, including the Editor. The primary subject of discussion was UFO group unity, with plans for future similar calls.

NEWS NOTES

Mr. George D. Fawcett of the Mass. and Rhode Island Two-State UFO Study Group for Adults is provided with a full address for correspondence: A Warren Avenue, Woburn, Mass.

BULLETIN: CALIFORNIA TOWNS SEE UFO

On December 14, 1962, an unidentified flying object was reported in at least four central California communities, including Salinas, Greenfield, King City, and Soledad. Reports from witnesses, including several police officers, described the object as a high-flying fiery ball that moved erratically, changing directions, colors, and speeds, and sometimes hovering at an estimated altitude of 10,000 feet. The object was described as being larger than a star but smaller than the moon. The Air Force at Hamilton A.F. Base reported no radar contact with the object. Civilian aircraft in the area reported nothing unusual other than heavy meteorite activity. The first report came from a police officer in Greenfield, with confirmations from officers in King City, Montery, and Soledad. The sightings occurred between approximately 4:27 A.M. and 7:46 A.M. The source of the report is The Sacramento Bee, with a note sent to ROAP by J.L. Black.

Constitution of the United UFOlogical Association

The document includes the constitution of the United UFOlogical Association. Key articles define:

• Article I: The name of the organization is the United Ufological Association, with two divisions: the International UFO Information Exchange Alliance and the National Aerophenomena Research League. Either division may withdraw at any time.
• Article II: The organization shall have no over-all leader.
• Article III: Each division shall have several sub-divisions. Each sub-division will have an elected president or appointed chairman. Sub-divisions under the Alliance Division include: The International Coordinating Committee, The Newspaper Committee, The General Committee, Court, and The Project Committee. Sub-divisions under the NARL Division include: The Tape Library, The Groundwatching Team & Filter Center, The General Committee, The Publicity Committee, and The Court.

The constitution was ratified by Allen Greenfield on December 15, 1962, and Ala a on December 22, 1962.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to be a research-oriented publication focused on UFO phenomena, with an emphasis on organizational structure and member participation within UFO research groups. The editorial stance seems to be in favor of unity and coordinated efforts among different UFO organizations, as highlighted by the IUY proposal and the conference on group unity. The reporting of UFO sightings is factual and includes details from official sources like police and the Air Force, alongside witness accounts. The inclusion of the UUA constitution suggests a focus on the formalization and development of UFO research bodies.