NICAP Reporter - Vol 2 No 09 - 06 1964 - No 21

Magazine Overview

Title: N. I. C. A. P. REPORTER
Issue: Vol. 2 No. 9, Issue No. 21
Date: June 1964
Publisher: National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena

This issue of the N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER provides a comprehensive look at UFO phenomena in June 1964, featuring official statements, scientific speculation, and numerous eyewitness accounts from various locations.

UFO's Pose No Threat: Air Force Report

The lead story highlights a U.S. Air Force statement that after investigating over 8,000 reported unidentified flying objects in 16 years, no evidence has been found to suggest they pose a threat to national security or are alien interplanetary vehicles under intelligent control. This report, part of the 'Project Blue Book' study, indicates that 7.7 percent of the 8,128 reported cases from 1947 through 1963 remain unidentified. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, director of the Dearborn Observatory at Northwestern University, was sent to Socorro, New Mexico, to investigate a recent epidemic of sightings.

Life on Other Planets, Researcher Claims

Dr. Bernard M. Oliver, vice president of research and development at Hewlett-Packard Co., expressed his belief that "Man is not alone in the universe" and that contact with other life is possible with current technology. Speaking at an Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEEE) conference, he theorized that life is common and that significant contact has not occurred due to a lack of concerted effort. He suggested such contact would profoundly impact world culture. Prof. Obed Haycock of the University of Utah Upper Air Research Laboratory was also recognized at the conference.

Apolinar A. Villa, Jr.'s Encounters

Apolinar A. Villa, Jr., a mechanic from Albuquerque, New Mexico, claims to have seen UFOs five times and spoken with their occupants twice. He described the occupants as superior in physical qualities and knowledge, expecting a renewal of volcanic activity and a catastrophic war between Russia and China. Villa's first sighting was on the west coast, and he reported that two UFOs hovered over his home, with one incident resulting in his home burning for disciplinary reasons. He also described a large UFO near Lindrith and another near Peralta. Villa attributes his subsequent misfortunes, including his home burning and bankruptcy, to his efforts to profit from the knowledge gained from the 'starmen,' who he said are interested in New Mexico due to a magnetic fault.

Santa Fe Police Chief Warns Public

Following a report of an elementary school student being burned while viewing an egg-shaped object, Santa Fe Police Chief A.B. Martinez issued a warning for everyone, especially youngsters, to stay away from mysterious objects, advising caution and respect until more information is available.

New Mexico UFO Still Unexplained

The Air Force had not yet explained an unidentified flying object spotted on April 24 near Socorro, New Mexico, by policeman Lonnie Zamora. Col. Gordon Furbish of the Armed Forces Press Branch stated that initial investigation had not indicated what the object was.

Definite Pattern in UFO Sightings Seen by Tucsonian

Mrs. Coral Lorenzen, director of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, observed that UFO sightings were forming a straight line pattern, similar to those reported in France in 1954 and Brazil in 1960. Her husband, L.J. Lorenzen, identified a line of sightings in New Mexico and another intersecting line. This pattern, first noted by French mathematician Aime Michel and later by Olavo T. Fontes in Brazil, is suggested to be for navigational convenience, representing the shortest airline distance between two points. A consultant astronomer noted that the Socorro incident involved less burned vegetation than expected from rocket propulsion, and that UFOs often are not detected by radar.

Camas Prairie Sightings

Residents of Cottonwood, Idaho, reported seeing a strange object in the heavens over Camas Prairie, described as oblong with blinking red lights, cigar-shaped, or capable of changing shape. Mrs. Margaret Neeley, assistant manager of KORT, witnessed a mysterious light hovering over the U.S. Air Force Radar Station. The object was described as changing positions and darting rapidly. Radar personnel at Cottonwood also observed the object, though its nature remained unconfirmed. Local sheriffs also reported seeing a similar object, described as a "street light, only bigger."

Object with Green Glow Sat on Parma Farm

Kenneth Arnold, known for his UFO sightings, reported an incident where a pulsating, irradiant, unidentified object with a green glow landed on a Parma farm yard. The object reportedly scared animals and woke the couple at 3:30 a.m. Arnold suggested that such sightings come in batches and that people are often afraid to report them. He reiterated his belief that there might be flying objects, despite his initial skepticism.

Las Vegas Mystery Jolt

An unexplained jolt shook houses and caused cups to rattle in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 29, 1964. The event, described as sounding like a thunderbolt or a sonic boom, remained a mystery to officials and residents.

Mysterious Dome-Shaped Object Near Baker, California

Three members of a Fontana, California family reported seeing a mysterious dome-shaped object near Baker, California. Described as smooth and brownish, it was observed for several minutes before disappearing, leaving a large depression in the ground.

Canyon Ferry, Montana Landing

An investigation was underway into reports of an unidentified flying object landing and disappearing on the shore of Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana. Residents reported seeing a bright object hover, touch the ground, and then disappear, leaving four indentations in the ground arranged in a square, with a scorched area in the center. The object was described as round with a phosphorescent glow. The incident was initially reported by ll-year-old Linda Davis and her friends.

Montana 'UFO' Determined a Hoax

Washington (AP) reported that the Air Force determined a recent rash of flying object stories in Montana to be a hoax perpetrated by children. However, parents of the children involved, including Mrs. Bert Davis and Harold Rust, disputed the Air Force's conclusion, asserting their children's accounts were truthful and that the Air Force questioned them extensively.

Newark Valley Farmer's Encounter

A Newark Valley, New York, dairy farmer, Gary Wilcox, reported that 'space men' visited his farm and he talked with them for two hours. The object was described as egg-shaped, 20 feet long and 16 feet wide, made of aluminum with metallic characteristics. Two beings, about four feet tall, with dull-faced hoods, spoke with Wilcox, expressing interest in fertilizer and soils, and discussing changes in the atmosphere. They claimed to travel from Mars and visit Earth every two years. Wilcox was told that earthlings cannot withstand radiation for space travel.

Epping, England Sighting

Three local youngsters in Epping, England, claimed to have seen a flying object land in a field at the Ivy Chimneys Riding School. Pauline Abbott reported hearing a squelching noise and seeing the object take off. She found deep, indented marks in the field, described as about eight feet across with radiating lines and 'cup' marks. Other witnesses described the object as flat, white, shiny, silent, and having a dome on top.

Monte Maiz, Argentina Encounter

Truck driver Eugenio Douglas reported an encounter with a luminous object and three tall beings near Monte Maiz, Argentina. The beings came out of the object, and Douglas drove into a ditch to escape. He was pursued by a blinding red light from the craft, and a gas was emitted that temporarily blinded him. Doctors were unable to find the cause of the burns.

Glendive, Montana Sighting

A hunting party near Glendive, Montana, observed a strange lighted object that at times turned pitch darkness into moonlight. The object hovered nearly stationary and then moved at speeds estimated at thousands of miles per hour. It was described as oval-shaped and brilliant when approaching. The object moved up and down and side to side without a discernible pattern.

N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER Subscription Information

The issue concludes with subscription information for the N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER, detailing yearly rates for U.S., possessions, Canada, and Mexico, as well as international rates. It also outlines a policy for subscribers to receive a one-month subscription extension for submitting non-duplicated newspaper clippings about UFO reports.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the ongoing investigation and reporting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), the U.S. government's official stance on their non-threatening nature, and the exploration of possibilities regarding extraterrestrial life and contact. The publication appears to be a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public through education on UFO phenomena since 1955. The editorial stance is one of reporting and investigating UFO claims, presenting both official statements and eyewitness accounts, and exploring scientific and speculative theories surrounding the topic.