Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See Vol 8 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: THE WEEKLY RESEARCH MAGAZINE'S LOOK-SEE
Issue Date: March 27, 1963
Volume: 8
Number: 3
Publisher: UUA PUBLICATION

This issue of The Weekly Research Magazine's Look-See presents a collection of reports on unusual phenomena, including UFO sightings and advancements in aircraft technology.

"Real Thing" Says Australian Farmer

This lead story details an incident on Friday, February 15th, 1963, near Melbourne, Australia. Australian Dairy Farmer Mr. Charlie Brew reported seeing an object he described as a "flying saucer or something." The object was approximately 25 feet wide and looked like a thick disc, battleship grey in color, with a band of glass or plastic around its circumference and several protrusions resembling scoops. Mr. Brew and his son were milking their cows at about 7:00 A.M. when the object descended at a slow rate of speed to a height of 75 to 100 feet. Mr. Brew stated, "I thought it was going to land," but the object suddenly shot off in a westerly direction and disappeared into a cloud. The incident caused Mr. Brew's horse and herd of cows to panic. Although Mr. Brew's son did not see the object, he heard a pulsating, whooshing sound as it revolved overhead. The entire event lasted only a matter of seconds. Mr. Brew admitted that he had previously laughed at people who claimed to see such things, but he now believes this was the "real thing." The source for this report is "The Sun" (V.F.S.R.S.).

Special Announcements

Soviet "Flying Saucer" Aircraft Tested

A report from Moscow, USSR, dated February 18th, 1963, via UPI, states that the official Army Newspaper Red Star reported that Soviet Engineers have successfully tested a "flying saucer" aircraft. This aircraft is said to have both powered and glider capabilities, can take off vertically, indicating its own power source, and lands on a cushion of air. (ROAP)

Radar Contact with Mars Established

In Pasadena, California, on February 22nd, 1963, scientists announced they had established the first radar contact with the planet Mars. This was achieved by transmitting a 25 billion watt signal to the red planet. The returning signal indicated that Mars possesses both rough and smooth surfaces, similar to Earth's terrain. (ROAP)

UFO Over McClellan Air Force Base

On January 20th, 1963, an anonymous observer reported a UFO that hovered over McClellan Air Force Base, California, for approximately 15 minutes. The object, described as saucer-shaped, then shot upwards at great speed. The source is I.N.S. (Tim Beckley).

High-Altitude UFO Sighted Over Euclid, Ohio

On February 8th, 1963, at 8:05 P.M., a science and mathematics teacher from Euclid Junior High School in Euclid, Ohio, sighted a blue-white UFO at an estimated altitude of 40-45 thousand feet. The UFO appeared to be pursued by a jet. According to the teacher, Mr. Thomas Doyle, the UFO was out-distancing the jet, leading the plane to break off pursuit. The UFO then disappeared into the haze and was not seen again. (USC of 0 -- Ricky Hilberg)

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue focuses on unexplained aerial phenomena and burgeoning aerospace technology. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events and developments with a degree of seriousness, as indicated by the detailed accounts and the inclusion of reports from various sources, including official newspapers and news agencies. The magazine seems to present these accounts as potentially significant, encouraging readers to consider them as more than mere speculation, as suggested by the headline quoting the Australian farmer's conviction about the "real thing."