Notiziario UFO - 1973 03 No 51

Magazine Overview

This issue of NOTIZIARIO UFO, issue number 51 from March 1973, is published by the Centro Unico Nazionale (CUN) in Italy. It serves as a technical review for the study and scientific analysis of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related issues.

CUN Activities: Regulations for Sections

The magazine details the regulations for the relationship between the CUN and its local sections. Key points include:

• Codification of Relationships: The regulations formalize the interaction between the CUN and its sections, superseding previous agreements.
• Section Definition: A section must consist of at least 5 registered CUN members residing in the same region, who formally accept the regulations. Other collaborators can join, but the section coordinator is responsible for any transgressions.
• Communication: Changes to the regulations will be communicated via the Notiziario UFO or by ordinary mail. Sections must acknowledge receipt of mailed communications.
• Support for Sections: Sections will receive official CUN letterhead, membership forms, informational materials (lists of people, publications), stamps, and back issues of the Notiziario.
• Reporting Requirements: Sections must submit monthly reports to the CUN, including lists of members, bibliographic material, and any relevant activity (photocopies, articles).
• Financing: Reimbursement for expenses will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with full reimbursement for investigations initiated by the CUN.
• International Correspondence: Sections cannot correspond with foreign entities without the approval of the CUN Directive Council. All received foreign material must be shared with the CUN.
• Internal Regulations: Sections are free to establish their own internal regulations and programs, provided they do not contradict the main CUN regulations or statutes.

UFO in the World

Case Type 1 in Argentina

This section features an interview with Gilberto Gregorio Cossioli, recorded on October 14, 1972, detailing his experience on October 4, 1972, in Burzaco, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Cossioli recounts being awakened by his dog and seeing a bright light. He lost consciousness and awoke in a small, metallic room with no doors or windows. The room had polygonal tubes on the walls and a bright, silver ceiling with fluorescent lights. He described beings approximately 2.30 meters tall and very thin (about 20 cm wide), with rigid faces and strong gazes. They wore olive-green uniforms resembling diving suits. Cossioli was made to sit on a circular, adjustable bench. One being took a small blood sample using a suction device. He noted the beings' inexpressive faces, suggesting they might be wearing masks. Communication was established verbally, with one being telling him, "Stay calm, nothing will happen to you." He observed piled stones on the floor and was given one by a being after asking. He was told the stone was not radioactive. Upon holding the stone, he found himself back home, standing and calm, with the stone in hand. He believes the stone is terrestrial, possibly pyrite. He also mentions experiencing dizziness for a few days afterward and that his police dog became frightened.

Dozens of Flying Discs Sighted in Missouri

An article from the daily "Libertà" on March 25, 1973, reports on sightings of dozens of UFOs over Piedmont, Missouri. Local residents described the objects as fast-moving, indefinable shapes with halos of multi-colored flashing lights. The "International UFO Bureau" in Oklahoma City suggested it might be a "mining expedition" from space. Witnesses described intense lights in red, green, yellow, and blinding white. A photo taken by a local basketball coach appeared to show a semisphere surrounded by lights.

Search for Fragments of a 'Flying Saucer' that Crashed in 1897

Another report from March 30, 1973, details ongoing searches near Aurora, Texas, for fragments of a "flying saucer" that allegedly crashed 76 years prior. While some suspect an April Fool's joke, the International UFO Bureau is investigating. Old Dallas and Fort Worth newspapers from 1897 reportedly described the saucer's appearance, crash, and the funeral of its extraterrestrial pilot. The story claims only a few remains were recovered, suggesting the pilot was not human. The location of the impact was near "Judge Proctor's windmill," though it's suggested the judge never owned a windmill and the story might have originated as a prank.

Logroño, June 22, 1972: A Luminous Phenomenon

An account from Logroño describes a young student's experience on June 22, 1972. Around 2 AM, a luminous, ovoid aerial artifact, about 30x40 cm and brilliant like aluminum, entered his room through a closed window and hovered about two meters from the floor. The object remained for five minutes, during which the student's radio emitted a strange, ascending tone. The artifact emitted a five-centimeter beam of light that contracted when it passed over the radio and microphone. The object then exited through the window, and the light beam extinguished. The student managed to record the strange sounds on a tape recorder.

Belgian UFO Sightings: July 4, 1972

Reports compiled by SOBEPS detail unusual aerial observations in Belgium on the evening of Tuesday, July 4, 1972. Multiple witnesses reported seeing luminous white points, some in triangular formations, moving silently. Sightings included:

• Faymonville (near Malmédy): A 5,000-meter altitude, bright white luminous object, described as a "large car headlight," observed for 6 minutes moving southeast to west.
• Dison: A group of 44 young explorers and others observed three white luminous points in a triangular formation moving silently from southeast to northwest at a very high altitude.
• Lamone-Villette: The same group later observed an identical phenomenon on July 8, where the object turned red and gained altitude after an airplane crossed its path.
• Grâce-Hollogne: Three individuals observed three white luminous points in a triangle moving slowly at an estimated altitude of 2,000-3,000 meters.
• Flawinne: A witness observed a formation of three whitish luminous points in a triangle moving slowly from east to west.
• Spy: A couple observed a similar formation moving from east to west, with each point appearing to rotate and be surrounded by blue sparks.
• Ath: An SNCB driver saw three luminous discs in a triangle formation moving from east-southeast to west-northwest.
• Ellezelles: A farmer witnessed brief, bluish-white light projections descending from a luminous, stationary "cloud" in the sky, forming arcs that touched the ground in three points around him. This phenomenon repeated for 30 seconds and was confirmed by a neighbor.

SOBEPS is conducting detailed studies and has not yet concluded that the objects were extraterrestrial, but notes the phenomenon could not be confused with known aircraft or natural phenomena. They thank the Belgian press for their collaboration.

New Book by A. Hynek

An article by Bruce Murray of CalTech reviews J. Allen Hynek's book, "The UFO Experience: A Scientific Inquiry." Murray praises the book's logical discourse and sees it as a significant confirmation of a growing scientific process in UFO research. He criticizes the "neo-obscurantist" methods of investigation and the "Condon Commission," particularly quoting Condon's dismissive statement about UFOs not being worthy of scientific consideration unless their existence can be proven. Murray argues that the scientific establishment, represented by figures like Condon, maintains a "rational structure of knowledge" that resists new ideas. The article suggests that aeronautics commissions should screen chairmen for repressed desires or paranoid syndromes to ensure objective analysis of UFO evidence. It concludes that while the UFO issue is a challenge, it requires researchers to confront it openly and with adequate funding, urging scientists to document and study the phenomenon rather than dismiss it.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently emphasizes a scientific and investigative approach to UFO phenomena. It highlights the importance of rigorous data collection, regulation, and analysis, as seen in the CUN's section guidelines and the detailed reporting of sightings. There's a clear critique of dismissive attitudes towards UFO research, particularly referencing the Condon Commission. The magazine promotes the idea that UFOs are a serious subject worthy of scientific inquiry, encouraging researchers to overcome biases and conformism. The editorial stance is one of promoting serious, documented investigation and challenging established scientific skepticism.