NICAP Reporter - Vol 4 No 01 - 10 1965 - No 37

Magazine Overview

Title: N. I. C. A. P. REPORTER
Issue: No. 37
Volume: Vol. 4 No. 1
Date: October 1965
Publisher: National Investigations Commission on Aerial Phenomena
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the N.I.C.A.P. Reporter, dated October 1965, presents a collection of recent reports on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) from various locations worldwide, alongside official statements and personal testimonies. The cover features a quote from the U.S. Air Force stating that no unidentified aerial phenomena has given any indication of threat to national security.

Article Summaries

FLYING OBJECTS? SCRUB 'EM, AIR FORCE URGES

This article reports on the U.S. Air Force's stance on flying objects, based on investigations by "Project Blue Book." Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., a physicist in charge of the project, stated that out of over 9,000 reported UFOs, there is nothing to indicate they are extraterrestrial in nature. The report originated from The Tribune in Salt Lake City, Utah, dated August 29, 1965.

JESUIT SAW 'UFOS' IN ARGENTINA

Father Benito Reyna, S.J., a Jesuit priest-astronomer and professor of mathematics at Salvador University in Buenos Aires, claims to have seen unidentified flying objects in Argentine skies. He described them as predominantly white, yellow, red, and blue hues. He observed them on two successive nights in San Miguel and speculated that the UFOs might have been following the Echo II satellite to study its characteristics. The report also mentions an Argentine photographer, Hugo Taboada, who claimed to have obtained a picture of a flying object, and sightings reported by the Argentine naval base on the Orkney Islands in July.

'FLYING-OBJECT' ENCOUNTER REPORTED EAST OF KENT, WASHINGTON

Fran Bingaman reports on a harrowing experience of Mrs. A.W. Brundage, who stated her car stopped dead on the road near Kent, Washington, on the night of July 2. She described a shining, orange, glowing object hovering a few inches above her car's hood, spinning slowly. She felt terrified and numb. The object hovered for what seemed like forever, but she later estimated about two minutes, before disappearing with a "whistling swish." Her car lights and radio, which had been off, came back on, and her car motor, which had died, eventually started after three tries. Her wrist watch was also two minutes slow. The car itself showed no damage, but the battery was dead the next morning.

FLYING OBJECT SITS, CHEESE IT

A young Peruvian worker, Prospero Alva, reported seeing a flying object with a flashing green light land in a parking lot in Lima, Peru. He described it as a huge piece of "Swiss cheese" with a revolving turret and an arm that looked like "rolled up barbed wire." The object then disappeared into the night sky.

UFO SPOTTED NEAR RURAL SHADE, TEXAS

William Howell of Rural Shade, Texas, reported seeing a bright, bluish light object that seemed to head directly for his car around 11:15 p.m. on a Monday night. The object emitted a light that bathed his car in a blue haze before speeding off to the southwest. Howell noted that if it were a meteor, it should have made a noise, but he heard nothing.

THIRTY UFOS REPORTED OVER WARREN AIR FORCE BASE

A newspaper in Greenville, South Carolina, reported that a man at Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, claimed to have seen about 30 craft hovering over the air base. Four people working at the base, including a navigation officer, reportedly saw the huge, cylinder-shaped objects. Some objects were said to have landed, and then flew toward the sun at tremendous speed. Cheyenne police and the Wyoming Highway Patrol received no calls, but an Air Force spokesman stated the reports were "under investigation."

MYSTERIOUS CRAFT 'NO MIRAGE, SAYS AIR FORCE LOOKOUT

An experienced Air Force weather observer in Oklahoma City reported seeing an unidentified flying object over Norman on a Sunday night that "was no mirage." Using binoculars and a telescope, he observed the object following an orbital path and described it as looking like "Saturn with a flat top and flat bottom," estimating it to be "at least twice the size of a Boeing 707." He emphasized the clarity of the image, stating it was "a distinct image--as clear as a person's face."

RUSSIAN SCOFFS AT FLYING OBJECTS

President Mstislav Keldysh of the Soviet Academy of Sciences reportedly ridiculed recent reports of flying object sightings, stating, "I don't believe in this science fiction."

MEXICAN'S REPORT FLYING OBJECT

Local residents in Mexico City reported a glowing "flying object" hanging motionless over the city at about 300 feet for two minutes before flying off at high speed. The airport commander ordered control tower men to keep watch for flying objects, with one tower man suggesting the sightings might be weather observation balloons.

UFO ON GOLF COURSE DISAPPEARS WHEN APPROACHED

Three young women in Grand Forks reported seeing a strange object on the Lincoln Park golf course that looked like a "gorgeous" harvest moon. Described as circular and transparent, it blinked black and white and had figures inside. The object disappeared when they drove closer to investigate. Three men who were also watching reported hearing a bang and a noise before the object "blew up kind of."

RADAR SPOTS UFO IN WYNNEWOOD, OKLAHOMA AREA

Night Policeman Louis Sikes and his wife reported a bright object with red, white, and blue lights hovering near Wynnewood for about 45 minutes. The object was tracked by radar at Tinker Field in Oklahoma City and Carswell Air Base in Fort Worth, Texas, at an altitude of 8,000 feet. An airliner in the vicinity did not see the object.

FARM WORKER "SEES" BEINGS FROM OUTER SPACE--BUT THEY FLEE

In Caracas, Venezuela, a farm labourer reported that three strange beings from outer space landed on his corn patch. They fled when approached, and the object they arrived in left a 40-yard circular scorch mark on the corn plot.

MYSTERY OBJECT BUZZES COUPLE

In Ambleside, England, a couple reported being buzzed by a mysterious, cigar-shaped object described as "glowing fiery red with sparks and making a horrible noise." The incident led to a search of the area by mountain rescue teams and the RAF. Cattle in the area were reportedly restless.

CHASES 'THING'--VETERAN SHAMOKIN, PENNSYLVANIA PILOT SIGHTS UFO

Ray Hoffman, a veteran aircraft pilot from Shamokin, Pennsylvania, reported spotting a mysterious flying object while flying between Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. He described it as a bright light, large in size, and not resembling any aircraft. He attempted to close the gap but the object sped off at a speed estimated to be three times faster than his plane could travel. Hoffman stated he was convinced it was not a reflection or a conventional aircraft.

39-INCH 'UFO' PILOT SPOKE SPANISH!

The Argentine magazine Atlantida reported that shopkeeper Felipe Martinez claimed a 39-inch-tall flying object pilot told him his people would make "full contact with mankind on December 3." This follows a series of UFO stories from South America, with the Argentine National Observatory reportedly stating, "There are no such things as flying objects."

FRIDAY THE 13th BRINGS FORTH MONSTER-OUS STORY

Two girls in Renton, Washington, reported an experience in a bean field involving three strange persons "not of human breed" with white-domed heads and protruding eyes. They described the individuals as being between 5'2" and 5'5" tall, with white tops on their heads and large pores.

COLORFUL UFOS OVER CHILE

A Santiago message reported UFOs in a wide range of colors (red, orange, violet, green) roaming Chilean skies. Some landed, including a strange apparatus in Belluco that gave off a dazzling violet light. A businessman reported an orange, rhomboid-shaped object traveling about 1,000 ft. above the ground, and an object that touched down on a beach near Chanaral gave off a reddish light.

WHERE FLYING OBJECTS DROP IN FOR EVENING 'HOVER PARTIES'

An Argentine newspaper reported a story about a flying object base in the Cordoba Hills, where several UFOs reportedly gather almost every evening and hover a short distance from the ground.

SQUADRON OF 18 UFOS

Five people in northern Brazil's Parana State reported spotting a squadron of 18 flying objects. Initially, two girls saw four objects, and then 14 more were seen in formation.

Notes to Members

This section details upcoming events, such as a meeting of Seattle area members on October 1st. It clarifies that N.I.C.A.P. does not have husband and wife or family memberships. It also thanks various radio and television personalities for featuring the director of N.I.C.A.P. on their programs. A significant personal account is shared by Mr. Sid Padrick, who claims to have been invited aboard a "three-room space vehicle" by a nine-man crew after hearing a humming sound near La Selva Beach, California, on January 30, 1965. He described the object as "fifty feet across and 30 feet tall." He was given a brief ride and shown a "navigation craft." Mr. Padrick's experience is being detailed in talks to audiences in California. The section also provides information on N.I.C.A.P. memberships and encourages donations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread reporting of UFO sightings across the globe, the official skepticism from entities like the U.S. Air Force regarding extraterrestrial origins, and the detailed testimonies of witnesses who have experienced close encounters. The editorial stance of the N.I.C.A.P. Reporter appears to be one of documenting these reports and personal accounts, providing a platform for information that challenges conventional explanations, while also acknowledging official investigations and statements. The publication emphasizes its role in educating the public about Unidentified Flying Objects.