NJAAP Bulletin - 1962 12 - Vol 1 No 7

Magazine Overview

Title: The N.J.A.A.P. Bulletin
Issue Date: December, 1962
Volume: Vol. 1 No. 7
Publisher: The New Jersey Association on Aerial Phenomena (N.J.A.A.P.)
Description: This issue of the N.J.A.A.P. Bulletin, a non-profitmaking society founded in July 1961, covers a range of UFO-related topics, including recent sightings, historical accounts, and an analysis of media coverage.

Angel Hair Covers Plant?

This article reports on an incident in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 18, 1962, where a white, sticky material fell over the Utah Power & Light Co. Gadsby Plant. The substance, described as balls, sheets, and threads, some 60-70 feet long, disintegrated when stretched. Approximately 50 employees witnessed the event. Peter Beloz, a transmission engineer, described it as "big blobs of this stuff." Dr. Grant Wynn of the State Health Department had no immediate explanation.

UFO Causes Increase in Background Radiation

On November 1, 1962, in Woburn, Massachusetts, Charles F. Kirk reported sighting a "streamlined egg-shaped" object, "golden orange in color," hovering for 8-9 minutes. The object, estimated to be 40 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 15 feet high at an altitude of 2,000 feet, produced a band of light around a building. Kirk noted a "flat underneath" with a "black band" and a "projection or periscope." He heard a "clicking" sound at 15-second intervals. Later that evening, a geiger counter check by Mr. L.C. Anstery revealed a slight increase in background radiation.

UFO Responsible for Sonic Boom?

In San Diego, California, on November 15, 1962, Mrs. John Brown reported a glowing, disc-shaped object over the San Diego River bed. Concurrently, residents complained of "window rattling," which police attributed to a sonic boom. The Navy and Air Force stated no aircraft were in the area.

Ground Observers Report UFO in Skydiving Area

On Sunday, November 25, 1962, in East Orwell, Ohio, skydiver Kurt Warren was in the air. Ground spotters observed a "shining object" near the plane before he jumped, but neither Warren nor those in the plane saw it. The object was described as "delta-shaped, glowing," and "the size of a small cargo plane." It hovered for about five minutes before disappearing in a blinding flash of white light. Flight schedules confirmed no aircraft were permitted in the area during jumping runs.

Evaluation of a Typical Air Force Program - Meet the Authors

This article, written by Peter Grykien, a member of the N.J.A.A.P. Board of Directors, reviews a television program titled "Meet the Authors" that evaluated a book by Air Force Lt. Col. Lawrence J. Tacker, "The Air Force and Flying Saucers." The program featured an interviewer, Walter Kiernan, and a panel including Dr. John Ubell, Willey Ley (psychiatrist), and Lt. Col. Tacker. Grykien expresses dissatisfaction, stating the panel seemed to consist of "definite non-believers." He notes the program focused on the Arnold sighting of 1947, with Dr. Menzel suggesting it was a mirage, an explanation accepted by the Air Force. Tacker is quoted as saying the "UFO age is at an end" and a "fad." Grykien questions why the Air Force would chase a fad and scramble jets. He also mentions Kiernan's own sighting of a glowing, cigar-shaped object that he did not report, believing strange objects are too common. The psychiatrist suggested UFO sightings are hallucinations or mirages, and Tacker proposed radar UFOs are temperature inversions. Willey Ley admitted interplanetary spacecraft are a possibility but questioned radar detection. Grykien argues that UFOs could enter the atmosphere undetected, especially over Russia, and points to Russia's satellite detection failures. He criticizes the Air Force's low percentage of unsolved reports, suggesting it's due to easy dismissals. Grykien concludes the program "made a joke of the UFO situation" and was likely censored, calling for open discussion.

Information on UFO Groups and Publications in the United Stated and Overseas

This section provides a directory of UFO research organizations and their publications, including contact information and subscription rates. Notable organizations listed are:

• Research Organization of Aerial Phenomena: Allen Greenfield, Director (Pub: THE ROAP BULLETIN)
• United Federal Observers Research Committee: Robert Miller, Director (Pub: UFORC REPORTER)
• S.P.A.C.E.: Norbert Gariety, Editor
• NICAP REPORTER: Robert Gribble, Editor
• N.I.C.A.P.: Donald Keyhoe, Director (Pub: THE UFO INVESTIGATOR)
• Correspondence Organisation for the Research on Aerial Phenomena: Thomas Roark, Director (Pub: COSMIC RESEARCHER)
• SAUCER NEWS: James Moseley, Editor
• SAUCERIAN BULLETIN: Gray Barker, Editor
• Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO): Mrs. Coral Lorenzen, Director (Pub: THE APRO BULLETIN)
• Interplanetary News Service: Timothy Beckley, Director (Pub: I.N.S. REPORT)
• Civilian Research Interplanetary Flying Objects: Leonard Stringfield, Director (Pub: C.R.I.F.O. ORBIT - defunct)
• SAUCERS, SPACE, & SCIENCE: Gene Duplantier, Editor
• D.I.G.A.P.: Harry Bunting, Pres. (Pub: SPACE BULLETIN)
• L.U.F.O.R.O.: (Pub: LUFORO BULLETIN)
• Flying Saucers International: Max B. Miller, Director (Pub: SAUCERS - defunct)
• F.S.R.O.: Ralph Mastroberte
• FLYING SAUCER REVIEW: Brinsley le Poeur Trench, Editor

The N.J.A.A.P. expresses gratitude for cooperation and notes that this list is prepared due to reader requests.

Detailed Information on Some Publications

This section provides more in-depth reviews of several UFO publications:

• THE R.O.A.P. BULLETIN: Started in summer 1961, published monthly (except May, July, Nov.), 10 pages, illustrations. Policy of open-mindedness with serious investigation. Plans for an international exchange alliance.
• THE N.I.C.A.P. REPORTER: Headed by Robert J. Gribble, issued monthly, 8 pages, strictly UFO reports, mimeographed.
• THE SAUCERIAN BULLETIN: Republished by Gray Barker, latest issue dated Oct 31st, 32 pages, covered various aspects but lacked UFO sightings.
• THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN: Highly recognized group, publishes a bimonthly Bulletin, 8 pages, offset printed. Worth $3.50 for membership.
• SPACE BULLETIN: Published bimonthly by the Direct Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena, covers UFO sightings in England, well-written articles, usually 18 pages, mimeographed.
• SAUCERS, SPACE, AND SCIENCE: Issued bimonthly, 16 pages, covers all aspects. December issue to be offset printed. Celebrating 5th year.
• THE L.U.F.O.R.O. BULLETIN: Founded 3.5 years ago, issued 16 publications, covers sightings, book reviews, special reports. 22 pages, bi-monthly.
• THE FLYING SAUCER REVIEW: Issued bimonthly, 34 pages, covers all aspects in detail, offset printed, policy of openmindedness. Worth $4.00.
• S.P.A.C.E.: Issued monthly, 8 pages, mostly UFO sightings, offset printed.
• THE UFORC REPORTER: Issued bimonthly, 6 pages, mimeographed, covers UFO sightings, life on other worlds.
• THE COSMIC RESEARCHER: Issued bimonthly, latest issue 18 pages, mimeographed, open-minded.
• THE I.N.S. REPORT: Issued bimonthly, 18 pages, mimeographed, open-minded.

News Briefs & Notices

This section compiles several brief reports of UFO sightings:

• Lincolnshire, England (August 31, 1962): Mr. E.I. Toone saw four or five disc-shaped UFOs maneuvering at high speed, noting their amazing speed and maneuverability.
• Lincolnshire, England (September 14, 1962): Mr. Toone reported a round, whitish, slightly transparent object moving swiftly and zig-zagging.
• Glenview, Illinois (September 12, 1962): David Dierks, age 14, saw a bright, metallic object make a 90-degree turn and speed out of sight at approximately 50 mph and 500 feet altitude.
• Helena, Montana (October 2, 1962): UFOs were reported in two areas, linked to a sighting near Larson AFB. Reports included a tear-drop-shaped object and two distinct objects resembling flares.
• Saginaw, Michigan (October 16, 1962): Multiple sightings by Mrs. Elnora Cramer and Mrs. Rollie Cramer included a red object moving at high speed, two round red objects, a bright red disc flashing at high speed, and a blue disc.

U.S. Perfects Anti-UFO Ray?

This article discusses the development of a new kind of LASER (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) at the General Electric Research Laboratory. Developed by Dr. Robert N. Hall and associates, this device produces a sharply beamed infrared radiation pattern. It has been used to drill through diamond. The article notes that the projection distance of a LASER light ray depends on the atmosphere, with a vacuum allowing for projection over millions of miles. It raises the possibility of LASER light rays causing malfunctions in spacecraft and suggests it could be an "anti-UFO ray."

The Newspapers Have Their Say

Flying Saucers Are Still A Big Mystery by Peter J. Bridge

This article discusses the ongoing presence of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or "flying saucers," despite not making headlines as regularly as in previous years. The author notes that these vari-colored, vari-shaped "things" have been sighted for at least 15 years, with their mysterious nature defying satisfactory explanation despite exhaustive research. Theories range from headlight beams to spaceships from other planets. Common descriptions include glowing objects that travel at variable speeds, hover, and change direction rapidly, often disappearing instantly.

The article recounts the prominence of the "flying saucer" story starting on June 24, 1947, with Kenneth Arnold's sighting of nine disc-shaped objects near Mt. Rainier, Washington. Arnold dubbed them "flying saucers." Thousands of similar objects have been seen since, with some being authentic, others hoaxes, and many explained as weather balloons, blimps, or aircraft. However, about 20% of sightings remain unsolved.

A prevalent theory suggests these objects are a supersecret U.S. weapon, gaining credence due to government secrecy. Proponents argue that if they were Russian or foreign weapons, the U.S. would be informed. Weather phenomena, such as temperature inversions, are also blamed. The article also mentions the "Buck Rogerish" idea that saucers are visiting spaceships from other planets, a theory that has not been disproved. The author concludes that whether real or imagined, flying saucers appear regularly, but their origin, mission, and nature remain unexplained.

A History of Unidentified Flying Objects

This is the first part of a series by the N.J.A.A.P. Staff, analyzing the history of UFOs. The introduction describes the "flying saucer" story as strange and mysterious, filled with contradictions and ambiguity. It notes that in the past 15 years, hundreds of experienced airmen have reported "saucers" as real, and the official attitude has shifted three times. The pursuit of UFOs has reportedly led to tragedy, with three airmen killed attempting interceptions, and their cases remain unexplained.

The article states that the age of the "flying saucer" is unknown, with some researchers believing sightings date back to A.D. 1290 or even pre-Roman times, though certainty is limited. The modern phase began in the winter of 1944-45 with "foo fighters" encountered by allied airmen over Europe and the Far East. These objects were sometimes fired upon but disappeared at high speeds. In the summer of 1947, these were suggested to be secret weapons, but Allied Intelligence found no explanation, with pilots later branded as suffering from fatigue or optical illusions.

The "Great Flying Saucer Scare" began on June 24, 1947, when Kenneth Arnold, a businessman and pilot, sighted nine metallic disc-shaped objects near Mt. Rainier, Washington, calculating their speed at about 1,200 m.p.h. Arnold's account gained nationwide coverage, popularizing the term "flying saucer."

Subsequent reports in July 1947 included Fred M. Johnson observing six mysterious discs, an Air Force pilot sighting a formation of disc-shaped objects near Lake Mead, Nevada, and four Air Force officers sighting a UFO maneuvering at high speed at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Patrolmen in Portland, Oregon, reported multiple sightings of flat round discs flying at high speed, with no sound or vapor trails, estimated at 40,000 feet. In Vancouver, Washington, deputy sheriffs heard a "low humming sound" from "twenty to thirty objects." Captain ErJ. Smith of United Air Lines and his crew confirmed seeing nine strange objects. A sighting at Muroc Air Force Base (now Edwards AFB) involved "two silver objects" moving at about 300 mph at 8,000 feet.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The N.J.A.A.P. Bulletin consistently promotes an open-minded approach to UFO investigation, encouraging serious investigation and reporting. The publication features a wide range of sighting reports, historical analyses, and discussions on related phenomena like 'angel hair' and potential technological advancements (LASERs). The editorial stance appears to be one of seeking factual evidence and questioning official explanations, as seen in the critique of the Air Force program. The directory of UFO groups suggests a desire to foster a community and exchange of information within the field. Recurring themes include the mysterious nature of UFOs, the challenges in obtaining credible explanations, and the skepticism encountered from official and media sources.

Title: The N.J.A.A.P. Bulletin
Issue Date: December, 1962
Volume: 1
Issue: 11

This issue of The N.J.A.A.P. Bulletin delves into various aspects of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), featuring detailed accounts of sightings, investigations, and debates within the UFO research community.

Early UFO Sightings and Reports

The bulletin begins by recounting early UFO encounters, including a series of sightings near Muroc Air Force Base in California. Witnesses described objects moving at high speeds, seemingly against the prevailing wind, ruling out conventional explanations like weather balloons. One account details a "thin metallic object" observed for eight minutes, exhibiting diving, climbing, and oscillating movements. Another witness, a test pilot, reported seeing a strange whitish object descending from high altitude. The issue also references a photograph taken on July 7th by William H. Rhodes in Phoenix, Arizona, depicting a disc-shaped UFO with a hole or bright spot. Rhodes' photos showed the object as cigar-shaped with motion-lines, and in a second shot, it appeared heel-shaped with twin vapor tails.

Crucially, the bulletin notes that on September 23, 1947, the Chief of the Air Technical Intelligence Center signed an official report confirming the reality of UFOs, which was approved by ATIC and submitted to General Hoyt Vandenberg.

The Captain Mantell Chase

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the tragic incident involving Captain Thomas F. Mantell, Jr., on January 7, 1948, at Godman Field, Fort Knox, Kentucky. The event began with reports of a large, circular object, estimated to be 250 to 300 feet in diameter, sighted over Madisonville, Kentucky. At Godman Field, T/Sgt. Quinton A. Blackwell in the control tower observed the object. The incident drew the attention of numerous military personnel, including the commanding officer, Col. Guy F. Hix. Various descriptions were offered: Lt. Paul I. Orner thought it was parachute-shaped with a strange red light; Captain Gary W. Carter described it as "round and white"; and Lt. Col. E.G. Wood estimated its diameter at several hundred feet. Col. Hix noted a red border at the top and bottom.

Into this confusion, four P-51 fighter planes from the Kentucky Air National Guard arrived. Captain Mantell, a skilled pilot, was asked to investigate. Mantell reported the object was directly ahead and above, moving at about half his speed, and later at his speed or faster. He continued to climb despite the thin air and lack of oxygen equipment. His wingman lost sight of him between 18,000 and 20,000 feet. Mantell's last transmission was "Going to twenty thousand feet. If no closer, will abandon chase." Subsequently, his plane disintegrated about 90 miles from the field, and Mantell's body was found nearby.

The Air Force's official explanation, released in 1949, suggested Mantell blacked out from lack of oxygen and died before the crash. The object was initially identified as the planet Venus, but this was disproven by discrepancies in elevation and azimuth readings. The object remained "unidentified." The press at the time quoted the Air Corps stating Captain Mantell was killed while pursuing a flying saucer.

Mr. Anstee Answers the Challenge

This section features a letter from Mr. Anstee responding to questions and challenges posed by Mr. Cyr regarding the credibility of UFO reports, particularly those of George Adamski. Anstee asserts that many scientists, while not explicitly confirming Adamski's reports, are unknowingly corroborating facts Adamski presented years earlier.

Anstee cites several sources to support his claims:

• A report in "The Observer" (October 11, 1953) detailing a sighting by seven astronomers of the Norwich Astronomical Society and the British Astronomical Association of an object identical to one seen by Adamski.
• A "Daily Mail" article (February 19, 1954) about a craft sighted and photographed by two boys, which Anstee states is identical to Adamski's craft.
• Leonard G. Cramp's book "Space, Gravity, and the Flying Saucer," which allegedly contains scientific confirmation of Adamski's craft and Brian Darbishire's sighting.
• An article in the "Flying Saucer Review" (November-December 1962) by Basil van den Berg, who claims to have deciphered hieroglyphics in "Flying Saucers Have Landed" and proven them genuine.
• Comparisons to fireflies in Adamski's books, relating to radiation belts around Earth, later identified as the "Van Allen" belts.
• Adamski's report of an atmosphere on the Moon, confirmed by the Lunik II mission and reported in "Aviation Week" and "Electronics," suggesting a lunar ionosphere.
• Confirmation of water on Venus, reported by Americans Charles B. Moore, Narcy Baleonist, Malcom Ross, and Dr. Strong.
• N. Kozyrev's research from the Jjikovo Observatory, Leningrad, suggesting the existence of atmospheric conditions favorable for organic life on Mars and Venus, and explaining Mars' red color as a result of atmospheric scattering rather than surface color.

Anstee defends his sincerity, noting his extensive correspondence and support for George Adamski. He challenges Mr. Cyr to prove that the faces seen in the portholes of Adamski's scout craft are not genuine.

Scientific Findings on Venus and Mars

Further details are provided on the scientific investigations into Venus and Mars. N. Kozyrev's article in "Izvestiya" is discussed, which analyzes the "nightsky" of Venus and suggests the presence of molecular nitrogen, atomic oxygen, and formaldehyde gas, potentially formed by the oxidation of hydrocarbons. This indicates the possibility of oxygen in Venus' atmosphere, possibly maintained by plant life, alongside a significant carbon dioxide content and volcanic activity.

Kozyrev's study of Mars also suggests conditions favorable for organic life. His spectroscopic observations indicate that Mars' red color is due to atmospheric scattering of blue and violet rays, implying a denser atmosphere than previously thought, comparable to Earth's.

FATE Magazine Promotion

The issue includes promotional material for "FATE Magazine," highlighting it as a leading publication for UFO enthusiasts. It lists nine authors who wrote for FATE in 1962, including Frank Edwards, Richard K. Hall (Secretary of NICAP), and Coral Lorenzen (Editor of The A.P.R.O. Bulletin), and Dr. Hermann Oberth. The magazine is advertised as offering thoughtful, detailed coverage of Unidentified Flying Objects for $4.00 per year.

Correspondence and Directories

Two advertisements solicit participation in UFO-related correspondence and directories. One is from The Correspondence Organization for the Research of Aerial Phenomena, in association with Universal Publications and the National Aerophenomena Research League, offering a directory of UFO enthusiasts for $.15. The other is a subscription form for FATE Magazine, with an address for CLARK PUBLISHING COMPANY in Evanston, Illinois.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently presents information on UFO sightings and investigations, often with a sympathetic stance towards the reality of these phenomena and the efforts of researchers like George Adamski. It emphasizes the need for open-minded inquiry and highlights scientific findings that, directly or indirectly, support claims made by UFO witnesses and proponents. The inclusion of the Mantell case underscores the serious and sometimes tragic nature of UFO encounters. The promotion of FATE Magazine suggests an alignment with dedicated UFO publications and a desire to foster a community of interest.