NICAP Reporter - Vol 3 No 03 - 12 1964 - No 27

Magazine Overview

Title: N. I. C. A. P. REPORTER
Issue: No. 27
Volume: Vol. 3
Date: December 1964
Publisher: National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER presents a collection of reports on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and aerial phenomena, primarily from 1964, with one historical account from 1922. The publication aims to document and investigate such occurrences, featuring firsthand accounts from witnesses across various locations in the USA and Ireland.

Key Reports and Incidents

Ireland, 1922

A strange story from County Donegal, Irish Republic, recounts an incident from April 1922. A civil war veteran reported that gorse bushes and grass around an old cave entrance were scorched and burnt. He was awakened by a whirring noise and observed an object firing jets of flame, forcing defenders to withdraw. The object, described as circular, bright, and appearing to be made of aluminium, was seen ascending into the sky in the dawn light. The witness, Mr. Lawrence Bradley, vouches for the scorched undergrowth as evidence.

Pescadero, California, USA, November 2, 1964

Four residents of Pescadero, California, reported a flying object that made a white light bright enough to illuminate Butano Canyon. The object hovered over Rudolph W. Huizen's home, blinked its lights in response to a flashlight signal, and then dived towards them before disappearing over a hill. Huizen, initially skeptical of UFO reports, stated he would no longer laugh at such claims. Sheriff's Deputies William Ganley and George Rist interviewed Huizen and his guests, Duane and Diane Myers, and their wives, Henny and Diana, and were convinced of their sincerity. The object was described as looking like a "big piece of crystal" and later as "about as big as a football" when it settled over trees.

South Gate, California, USA, October 21, 1964

A South Gate resident reported hearing a "low, loud groan" and seeing a disc-shaped object flying from south to north. The object appeared round, possibly with two white and two red lights whirling. The sound grew higher and fainter as it approached, then returned. The incident occurred around 12:13 a.m.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, September 15, 1964

Authorities reported that "unidentified flying objects" seen were caused by light refraction over a haze cover. However, numerous sightings were reported across south Louisiana, including Baton Rouge. James Warren reported an object moving at treetop level with red and green blinking lights. Airport tower personnel also reported seeing at least two unidentified objects at midnight. The first call came in at 10:40 p.m., with objects spotted east of Ryan Airport.

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, September 14, 1964

Mrs. Marie Stallcup reported seeing a strange object, described as a "salad plate," crossing the sky towards the southeast after being awakened by a droning noise. The object, which seemed very close, was spinning, had depth and thickness, and emitted rays of light. It was observed for about 15 minutes.

Near New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, September 14, 1964

State Representative Charles G. Smither reported seeing a shapeless, absolutely-still object over Lake Pontchartrain. He described it as a metal object with no tail or wings. Later that night, numerous Louisianians reported seeing unidentified flying objects moving slowly across the sky with flashing red and green lights.

Near Brunswick, Missouri, USA, September 14, 1964

A mother and her 10-year-old son reported seeing an orange object descending slowly from the sky, moving parallel to their car for five miles. The object then rose rapidly and shot north like a bullet. Later, the same object reappeared, descending at high speed, but stopped and moved east. The object was described as a "falling star" or "spaceship" and caused considerable fear.

Near Ulysses, Kansas, USA, September 11, 1964

Mrs. Karen Campbell reported encountering a circular object, about four feet high and a little farther across than a highway lane, moving at tremendous speed. It made a noise like rushing wind, had no motor sound, and was a dull copper color with no visible lights. It had an oval bubble on top and a centerpiece on the underside. The object banked sharply to avoid colliding with her car.

Nine Mile, Montana, USA, August 23, 1964

Louis J. Moses reported an object, estimated at 20-30 feet in diameter, appearing bright and illuminating the surroundings. It ascended like a whirl wind or spinning top with a black tail, cracking and popping. It reached a height and appeared like a full moon, and was followed for 16 miles into Missoula before shooting over a mountain like a bullet, leaving a vapor trail.

New Freeport, Pennsylvania, USA, August 15, 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bissett, along with four other witnesses, reported a disc-shaped object appearing about a half-mile away. The object had a luminous red color, moved parallel with the ground, and had a hollowed-out space on top. It appeared three times during the night.

Yakima, Washington, USA, August 12, 1964

A large, fiery, glowing object was reported in the western sky, glaring red like a fireball as it passed westward. Airport control tower attendants received calls of inquiry.

Binghamton, New York, USA, July 29, 1964

A prominent businessman described an aerial phenomenon that appeared to be followed by an airplane. The object was large, bright at the ends with a faint glow in the middle, and moved at a good clip. He noted it did not look like an airplane. The second craft, an airplane, had blinking red lights and a faint sound.

Binghamton, New York, USA, July 29, 1964

Phillip Budine reported seeing a yellowish object moving rapidly from east to southwest through his telescope, which he could not explain.

Twin Cities UFOs - Air Force Determination

The Air Force conducted a survey regarding UFO sightings in the Triple Cities area and concluded that the objects were not spaceships or spacemen, implying a "pooh-pooh" attitude towards the reports.

The Stranger in the Photograph

Jim Templeton reported a photograph taken on a marsh beside the Solway Firth that appeared to show a "spaceman" in a white padded suit and helmet in the background, near his daughter Elizabeth and the Chapel Cross atomic station. Police and Ministry of Defence experts found the image puzzling, with no obvious explanation.

Felling, Northumberland, England

Reports of flashes, loud buzzing noises, "little green men," and egg-shaped flying objects were circulating. Investigations by the Tyneside Unidentified Flying Objects Society suggested a connection between the lights and buzzing sounds, with investigators finding that many sensible people heard the noise.

Hobbs, New Mexico, USA, June 2, 1964

An eight-year-old boy, Charles Keith Davis, suffered second-degree burns from a mysterious flying object. His grandmother described hearing a "whooshing" sound and seeing the boy covered in black with his hair on fire. The burns were attributed to "intense heat or flames." Police and doctors found no clues as to the cause, and no ashes or scorched marks were found in the area.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER consistently presents a wide array of UFO sightings and incidents, emphasizing witness testimony and detailed descriptions of object characteristics, behavior, and perceived effects. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious investigation into these phenomena, providing a platform for reports that might otherwise be dismissed. The inclusion of a quote from the U.S. Air Force suggests an awareness of official positions on the matter, while the detailed reporting of numerous sightings implies a belief in the significance of the subject. Recurring themes include the physical appearance and movement of unidentified objects, unusual sounds and lights, and the impact of these encounters on witnesses, ranging from fear to a re-evaluation of beliefs.