NICAP Reporter - Vol 2 No 02 - 11 1963 - No 14

Magazine Overview

Title: N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER
Issue Date: November 1963
Volume: 2
Issue Number: 14

This issue of the N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER, published by the National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena, presents a collection of reports on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and related incidents, primarily from July and November 1963. The publication aims to document and disseminate information on these events.

Reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and Possible Related Incidents

Wide Area Sightings and Bright Objects

The issue begins with reports from the Portales, New Mexico area, describing a bright, green-colored object seen on a Thursday morning. Witnesses described it as round with a flaming tail, approximately 300 to 400 feet long, and moving at high speed. The object was visible for only about three seconds. Rudy Burdine described the tail as shaped like a welder's flame and the color of an acetylene torch. No noise was heard. A similar object was reportedly sighted in Roswell, New Mexico, by a youth who described it as six feet long, cigar-shaped, and green and on fire, flying at about one thousand feet.

Special Reports from Alamogordo, New Mexico

Two special reports from Alamogordo detail sightings on the night of July 11, 1963. Mrs. B.G. reported that her 17-year-old son and friends witnessed lights in the sky, some stationary and some moving silently. Around 9 o'clock, the sky lit up, and a fireball appeared overhead, exploding and leaving a trail of light. She noted seeing many strange sights since moving to the area in June.

J.P., an optical technician with twelve years of experience at Holloman Air Force Base, reported seeing a bright, round object with a light trail, resembling a missile, flying slowly in a cloudless sky from south to north. He described it as clear and illuminated by a flash of light, unlike any missile firing he had seen.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Sighting

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Hoch reported a sighting on a Thursday night. An object, initially appearing to be a satellite, changed course at a sharp angle over Albuquerque and sailed south, visible for about 20 minutes. Hoch, an engineer and former fighter pilot, did not believe it was an aircraft or satellite, and Mrs. Hoch questioned if it belonged to the U.S. Air Force.

Whitefish, Montana Sighting

Arnie Amundson reported seeing a bright, umbrella-shaped object in the sky over highway 93 near Whitefish. The object swayed back and forth and proceeded above the highway towards Whitefish, moving at a speed matching Amundson's truck. He could not get closer to it.

Fremont Area, Nebraska Sightings

Eight people in the Scribner-Snyder area reported seeing an unidentified flying object on a Wednesday night. Mrs. Chris Blumm stated that two locations, nearly 18 miles apart, reported the same phenomenon. Mrs. Leonard Duerst and Victor Adams described the object as shaped like an ice cream cone, three to four feet long, blue, and with smoke trailing behind. It was not traveling very fast or high, estimated at an altitude of 50-100 feet. The group at the church described it as a ball of fire, the color of a lightbulb, flashing but not blue. The object made no noise.

North Park, Nebraska Sighting

Floyd Weber saw a flying object that appeared to be about a foot in diameter and three feet long, flying northward in a horizontal position. Flames appeared to be shooting from its rear, and it seemed to disintegrate a few blocks north of his house.

Hastings, Nebraska Sighting

On July 17, 1963, H.E.H. reported seeing a fireball while playing golf. The object was east of them, about 25 degrees above the horizon, and continued northwesterly, burning out about 10 degrees above the horizon. It appeared larger and brighter than a typical falling star and burned brightly for about 10 seconds.

Grand Island, Nebraska Sighting

D.E.L. reported seeing a circular, flat object shooting flames from its rear while painting his home. The object came from the southeast and traveled northwest, appearing low from the earth.

Ravenna, Nebraska Sighting

Lawrence Lade witnessed a very large ball of fire passing through the sky while returning home from Cairo on July 18th. His father also saw the object, which appeared further west of Ravenna.

Kentucky Air National Guard Investigation

The Kentucky Air National Guard investigated reports from a Fern Creek woman who claimed four boys saw flying objects and a man in a space suit. The boys stated the man pointed a black object at them, causing red spots on their bodies. The Guard found nothing.

Shawnee Village, Kansas Sighting

A housewife in Shawnee Village reported seeing a circular craft with a red light on top and small rotating white lights. It was heading west, stopped, the lights merged into one bright light, then descended at a 45-degree angle. It then continued west and disappeared over trees. An attendant at Fairfax Municipal Airport confirmed receiving two calls about similar lights.

Jerseyville, USA Sighting

Night police officers and workmen in Jerseyville reported seeing a strange disc spinning in the sky. They described it as having a black central body rimmed with lights and ladder-like attachments. The object moved up and down and in various directions. Police contacted Scott Field but received no information.

Harlem, Montana Sighting

Bill Hay and Bob Neeley reported a phenomenon that appeared star-like, then changed to light blue, and then more red as it sped up. Blaine Hay and Leonard Lundeen reported a similar sight traveling in the opposite direction.

Quincy, USA Incident: Exploding Pebbles

Half a dozen persons reported pebbles exploding in the parking lot of the Wonder Bowl. The pebbles came from the sky, some exploding on impact, others later. Patrolmen investigated and found pebbles on the ground and a bed of similar pebbles nearby, but offered "No comment."

Woburn, Massachusetts Sighting

Children watched a "V" formation of five yellowish-white, oval-shaped UFOs in flight. The objects moved at speeds faster than jets, made a whirring or whistling sound, and maneuvered for seconds.

Hinton-on-the Green, England Sighting

An ex-R.A.F. cadet saw an unidentified flying object shaped like an inverted dessert dish with three tiers of lights. It was at a height of about 1,800 to 2,000 feet and traveled northwest at 100 m.p.h., completely silent.

Edinburgh, Scotland Sighting

Three people claimed to have seen a silvery-grey, disc-shaped object traveling very slowly over Edinburgh. Mrs. Ruth Scott described it as not any known aircraft, with a flat base and rounded top. Ten-year-old Simon Scott confirmed it was unlike an aeroplane. Mr. J.G. Ben Oddotte described it as having no wings or fins, looking like an upside-down saucer, and making no noise. Control tower personnel at Turnhouse had no explanation.

Mystery Object Explodes in the Sea (Australia)

A giant object, glowing like the sun and traveling at tremendous speed, exploded in the sea off lit. Drummond, Australia. The blast shook a house 12 miles away. The object streaked across the property, trailing brilliant white light. It was difficult to estimate height or size due to its bright light and passing through clouds. The sound was described as a roaring and pounding of the sea. The object may have been a meteor or a guided missile, but the direction of firing was questioned.

Adelaide, Australia Sighting

Mr. Barry Morton reported seeing a red UFO in the sky, appearing four times the size of a street light, moving towards the sea. Two people also reported a strange object with square windows and a bright light.

Whales Killed by Glowing Object? (Australia)

Fifty-nine whales found on a beach near the South Australian and West Australian border showed no signs of external injury and may have died from a glowing object falling into the Great Australian Bight. The whales weighed an average of 1 1/2 tons each.

N.I.C.A.P. Information

The N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER is the official monthly bulletin of the National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena, located in Seattle, Washington. The yearly subscription is $1.00 in the U.S. and $1.75 for other countries. Subscribers receive a one-month extension for each news clipping sent to N.I.C.A.P. The organization is non-profit and has been serving the public through education since 1955. Robert J. Gribble is the Director.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread reporting of unidentified aerial phenomena across diverse geographical locations and the variety of descriptions for these objects, ranging from fiery balls to disc-shaped craft. The publication consistently presents witness accounts, often including details about the object's appearance, behavior, speed, and altitude. There is an emphasis on documenting these events, with many reports sourced from local newspapers. The editorial stance appears to be one of information gathering and dissemination, providing a platform for these reports without explicit endorsement or dismissal, though the inclusion of the U.S. Air Force quote suggests an awareness of official perspectives. The publication also highlights unusual related phenomena, such as the exploding pebbles and the possible link between a glowing object and whale deaths.