NICAP Reporter - Vol 3 No 06 - 03 1965 - No 30

Magazine Overview

Title: N. I. C. A. P. REPORTER
Issue: Vol. 3 No. 6, Issue No. 30
Date: March 1965
Publisher: National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER, dated March 1965, presents a collection of eyewitness accounts and reports concerning unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena. The publication, produced by the National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena, features a quote from the U.S. Air Force stating that UFOs have not indicated a threat to national security.

Washington D.C. Area Sightings

The magazine details multiple sightings in the Washington D.C. area. Fourteen residents of Manassas-Nokesville reported seeing "unexplainable" things. In Manassas Park, two pulsating red globes were observed for three consecutive nights, described by 17-year-old Harold M. Lawrence as "deep reddish-orange, as big as a house, going too fast for a plane." These objects pulsated and flew in formation. In Nokesville, six teenagers witnessed a high-speed flight of a circular silver UFO with bright white lights. Observers included Joseph Purke, Robert Hawkins, and the De Wald family. On Maryland's Eastern Shore, a jet was seen chasing a bright light that disappeared and reappeared. Near Wheaton, a housewife reported seeing five high-flying discs with "pearl-like luminescence." Additionally, a civilian engineer driving on the Washington-Baltimore Parkway reported seeing four shiny disc-like objects.

Musicians Spy Odd Objects Near Kent, Washington

A group of musicians in Kent, Washington, reported seeing two strange objects moving in "crazy patterns" over the Benson Highway. William E. Bolson described the objects as looking like a "flying dumbbell" that moved back and forth and changed color from white to red and back to white. They were seen hanging over high tension wires before disappearing.

Visit Aboard a Spaceship in Watsonville, California

Sid Padrick, a 45-year-old television repairman from Watsonville, California, recounted a two-hour visit and a brief ride aboard a spacecraft. He was invited aboard by a nine-man crew, whom he described as "absolutely not hostile." The craft landed on a hillside near his home. Padrick described the ship as having at least two levels and 14 compartments. The crew wore bluish-white suits and had short dark hair. The commander, identified as "Ziena," spoke English. Padrick was told the visit was for "exploratory reasons only." He reported his experience to Major D.B. Reeder at Hamilton AFB, and the data was forwarded to the Unidentified Flying Object Center in Dayton, Ohio. Other reports from the Watsonville area include a "disc-like thing" seen by park rangers and a bright object seen over Monterey Bay by Mayor George M. Clemins.

Strange Objects Over Anchorage, Alaska

Reports from Anchorage, Alaska, describe multicolored flickering objects in the sky. An Air Force spokesman confirmed the objects were under investigation. The News-Ketchikan reported that the Air Force would not send up search planes. Another report from The Frontiersman noted that explanations for the sightings were numerous but fell short of the truth, with observers disagreeing on the objects' movements.

'Little Men' Spotted in Staunton, Virginia

A Staunton teenager, Steven Houffer, and six friends reported seeing "three little spacemen" near Brands Flats, Virginia. The figures were described as about 3 feet tall, wearing silver, skin-tight garments. Police and a photographer investigated but found no footprints. A subsequent report mentions a "glowing" aluminum barn that was investigated, during which photographer Charles Weaver was reportedly injured. Augusta County Sheriff John E. Kent and Staunton Police Chief R. Ruff Cline expressed skepticism, calling the incident a hoax.

Legal Opinion on Shooting 'Little Men'

Virginia Attorney General Robert Y. Button stated that there is apparently no state law making it a crime to shoot "little men" from outer space. This opinion was sought by a justice of the peace after the Augusta County Sheriff warned citizens against harming such potential visitors. Button noted that Virginia law typically refers to 'persons' in its criminal code, and the definition of 'person' in this context might not apply to extraterrestrial beings.

Other Sightings and Reports

Additional reports include:

• An odd, piercing white light erupting like an explosion over Tauranga, New Zealand, seen by Mr. A.J. Cresswell.
• A sighting near Williamsburg, Virginia, by two men who described a tall, aluminum-colored, cylinder-shaped object with green and yellow lights. Their vehicle motors reportedly died during the sighting.
• A 10-year-old boy in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, reported seeing a round-shaped white object with a black ring and one window.
• Three persons reported seeing unidentified flying objects over Staunton, Virginia, including a large cone-shaped object and a UFO flying slowly over the city.
• Mrs. Maria Bennett and her children in Hartford, Connecticut, saw a disc-shaped object with an aluminum luster and blue flame.
• A Waynesboro, Virginia, man claimed to have been confronted by three beings, 35-37 inches tall, who emerged from a disc-shaped vehicle. He described them as dark-colored and wearing similar clothing to the craft.
• The N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER is published by the National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena, with subscription information provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER highlights a prevalent theme of widespread UFO sightings across various locations, including the United States and New Zealand. The reports emphasize detailed eyewitness accounts, often describing unusual shapes, lights, and behaviors of the objects. Several articles touch upon the official investigations into these phenomena by entities like the U.S. Air Force, while also noting skepticism from local authorities. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of documenting these reports for public education, as indicated by its non-profit status and mission statement. The inclusion of a legal opinion on dealing with potential extraterrestrial visitors and a report of an alleged encounter with beings from outer space suggest an interest in the broader implications of UFO phenomena. The editorial stance is one of serious consideration and documentation of these events, encouraging public awareness and education.