NICAP Reporter - Vol 2 No 06 - 03 1964 - No 18

Magazine Overview

The N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER, Vol. 2 No. 6, published in March 1964, is the official monthly bulletin of the National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena. The cover features a quote from the U.S. Air Force Office of Aerial Phenomena stating that 'no unidentified aerial phenomena has given any indication of threat to national security.'

News About Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), Possible Related Incidents and Subjects

UFO Author, International Evangelist, Arrested Dr. Frank E. Stranges, an International Evangelist and author of two books on UFOs, was convicted in California for operating a 'mail order diploma mill.' He was issuing doctor of divinity degrees for $25.00 each. Stranges was fined $200.00 and spent a night in jail. He is now seeking $2,000.00 in donations to cover legal expenses.

Astronomers Spot Celestial Body On November 2nd, Indiana University astronomers in Bloomington spotted a fast-moving celestial body in the constellation Pisces. It was too dim to be seen with the naked eye and was moving much faster than Earth, suggesting it might be a comet or asteroid.

By Jupiter! Boy, 15, Reports Mystery Masses Near That Planet Alan Powell, a 15-year-old amateur astronomer from Kirkland, reported seeing three mysterious masses near the planet Jupiter. He described them as 'looking somewhat like nebulae' and observed them moving around the planet through his telescope.

Mysterious Lights Seen in Local Skies Twice in the past two months, local police have searched for mysterious lights categorized as UFOs. The report notes that UFOs persist despite Air Force condemnation and public apathy.

Intelligent Beings Exist on Millions of Planets in Milky Way An article from January 23rd discusses the high probability of intelligent beings existing on millions of planets in the Milky Way. A 30-year, $10,000,000 program involving 20 technical personnel is proposed to detect radio signals from other races.

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Two-Way Conversations Dr. Lloyd Motz of Columbia University's Rutherford Observatory stated that most scientists assume life exists beyond the solar system, estimating about three planets per star could harbor intelligent life. He suggested Venus and Mars could support intelligent life under altered conditions.

Oregon Couple Reports Mysterious Mishap Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Saxon of Agate Beach, Oregon, reported that while driving on Highway 99 near Tacoma, something fell from the sky, hitting their car and shattering the windshield. They speculated it might have been meteorite fragments or something from an airplane.

Metallic Object--Flaming Mystery Hits in Benbrook In Benbrook, Texas, an erratic, flaming phenomenon fell from the sky, described as definitely not a meteorite. It hovered over a house before bursting into flames and setting fire to a lawn. Particles of a brittle, metallic-type material were found. Oscar Monnig, an authority on meteorites, noted that the object's characteristics (lightweight, charred, smelling of sulfur, metallic, and flaming) were contrary to ordinary meteorites.

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Sees 'Flying Compact' in Morning Sky Mrs. Wayne Elliott of Grand Rapids, Michigan, described an object she saw on Monday morning as 'about the size of a compact.' It glittered in the sun, appeared suspended, then moved rapidly off to the southeast, looking like a 'pancake.'

UFO Arrives Here? Blanche Pritchett of Carson City, Nevada, reported seeing a 'disc-shaped object, tremendous' in size, hovering southwest of town with a brilliant shaft of light. The object emitted an 'odd bluish-green color with a golden cast' and a 'vibratory hum.' A local radio station went off the air during the sighting.

A Flying Object Shocked Bread Carter Jim Davidson, a bread carter from Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia, reported seeing a glowing orange object, 8-ft. to 12-ft. long, with red tail fins. It moved with him for two miles before accelerating up a hill and descending. Two other breadcarters in the area also saw a red glow.

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Objects Are Seen in Buffalo Skies Two unidentified flying objects were reported in Buffalo, Wyoming, described as large, sphere-shaped with two lights (red and blue/green) at each end, which appeared to rotate slowly.

Mystery Lights Seen at Roscoe Mrs. Cornelius Ostrum of Roscoe reported seeing four to nine yellow and green flashing lights in a straight line, which formed a circle and then disappeared in a southwestern direction. No sound was heard.

Anybody's Guess--Mystery Lights, Objects Seen Near Joliet Mrs. Mary Hashisaki of Joliet reported seeing long cigar-shaped objects moving through the skies, initially three, then five, then 16 or 17 circling before moving away. They appeared to be two miles away and about a mile and a half high. Joe Israel, a science teacher, suggested they might be helicopters.

Mystery Objects Over Huddersfield, England James L. Brooke of Huddersfield, England, saw two strange circular objects, apparently attached, shining brightly and moving in a straight line eastward. He noted they were not traveling very fast.

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Flying Objects Again Reported in Area Reports of unidentified flying objects were made over the weekend in Walsh county, North Dakota. Several 'objects' were seen flying in formation and moving slowly westward. One object appeared to be 'tumbling' through the air.

Sight Object in Sky Fred Johnson of Eureka, Montana, saw a lighted object streaking across the sky, leaving a brownish-blue trail. It stopped in the southeast and remained stationary for the rest of the evening.

'Objects' Crash in West Germany Two mysterious unmanned 'flying objects,' presumably launched from a U.S. military base, crashed in western Bavaria, Germany. One plunged to earth in flames near Limbach, and another came down in a wooded area near Dillingen. U.S. Army helicopters arrived at the scene, and the area was sealed off.

Fiery Object Lights Sky Several persons in the Lewiston-Clarkston area reported seeing a brightly burning object float slowly across the sky, disintegrate, and fall. It was described as glowing orange, about 50 feet long, shaped like a cylinder, and floating rather than flying at high speed.

Fireball Streaks Over Area A brilliant ball of fire streaked across the sky above Hobbs, New Mexico, at 8:43 a.m. It was described as 'fairly small,' traveling west, with a 'long bright tail.'

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Fireball Seen by S F People The Federal Aviation Agency is investigating reports from three Santa Fe, New Mexico residents who saw a fireball streak toward earth. FAA officials saw a reflection of the fireball in the control tower glass, indicating its brightness.

Mysterious Crash is Reported Virgil Nowell, a Muleshoe, Texas farmer, reported seeing a plane explode over his farm. Police and authorities, including pilots from Cannon Air Force Base, searched for wreckage. Reports of a flaming object streaking across eastern New Mexico and Texas were received.

Fireball Seen by S F People Federal Aviation Agency is checking reports from three Santa Fe area residents about a fireball streaking to earth. FAA officials noted a reflection in the control tower glass, indicating the object's brightness.

N.I.C.A.P. Reporter Information The final page provides subscription details for the N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER, noting it is a non-profit organization serving the public through education since 1955.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the reporting of numerous UFO sightings and mysterious aerial phenomena from various locations. The publication appears to be dedicated to documenting these events, despite official skepticism or condemnation, as indicated by the mention of Air Force dismissal and public apathy. The editorial stance seems to be one of open reporting and investigation of these unexplained occurrences, providing a platform for witness accounts and preliminary findings.