Ohio UFO Notebook - No 24 - 2003

Magazine Overview

Title: Ohio UFO Notebook
Issue: #24
Volume/Year: 2003
Publisher: The Mutual UFO Network of Ohio, Inc.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the Ohio UFO Notebook features a prominent article titled "The Day After Aztec: Revelations From Beyond the Grave" by Karl T. Pflock, which delves into the controversial Aztec, New Mexico, flying saucer crash of 1948. The magazine also includes a table of contents listing various articles on UFO sightings, research, and related topics from different authors and organizations.

The Day After Aztec: Revelations From Beyond the Grave

Karl T. Pflock's article begins by recounting how, in 1998, he was given access to a handwritten testament from a key player in the Aztec crash case of 1948. This document, according to Pflock, aims to clarify the mystery surrounding the event, though it also deepens it in other aspects. Pflock expresses frustration over his source's demand for anonymity but hopes that by publishing the material, others with confirmatory information will come forward.

The article then provides historical context, describing the optimistic atmosphere in America in mid-1949, a period of economic recovery and burgeoning suburban life, with the Cold War casting a shadow. It highlights the public's interest in various speculative ventures, including flying saucers.

Pflock revisits the Roswell incident of 1947, noting its initial announcement and subsequent debunking as a weather balloon, but also acknowledging the persistent belief that it was a genuine alien craft recovery. He then transitions to other crashed saucer stories circulating in 1949, leading into the Aztec case.

An FBI memorandum from August 8, 1949, is cited, detailing a phone call from an announcer who relayed a story from two prospectors in Death Valley. These prospectors claimed to have witnessed a large circular object crash, followed by two small, heavily clothed figures emerging and disappearing. The object was described as twenty-four feet in diameter and seven feet thick, made of a material identified as principally calcium, iridescent, and radioactive, with small green wires.

The narrative then introduces Silas Mason Newton, an oilman and associate of author Frank Scully. Newton, described as a genius in oil-finding technology, was involved in promoting ventures in Rangely, Colorado. The article details Newton's use of a "doodlebug" device that supposedly detected microwaves radiated by petroleum deposits.

Newton also had an associate named Leo A. GeBauer, who claimed his own "doodlebug" could detect underground oil and water by magnetic means and even measure a person's health. GeBauer boasted impressive credentials, including multiple degrees and alleged work on a secret government magnetics project during WWII. GeBauer and wealthy industrialist Herman Flader formed a partnership, Colorado Geophysics, Incorporated, with Flader investing heavily in GeBauer's devices.

Through George T. Koehler, Newton met Flader. After an initial "detect off," Newton reportedly acknowledged GeBauer's device was superior. GeBauer and Newton claimed to have used GeBauer's device to discover vast petroleum deposits on Newton Oil's properties. By October 1949, Flader had invested over $231,000 in these ventures.

In early August 1949, GeBauer was sent to Aztec, New Mexico, to investigate oil properties. Later, Newton, GeBauer, Frank Scully and his wife, and Sharon Chillison had dinner in North Hollywood, where Newton revealed that scientists had been called in to examine a grounded flying saucer near Aztec. Scully, sensing a major story, sought to meet one of these scientists.

In September 1949, Scully, along with Hollywood cameraman Pevernell Marley and GeBauer, embarked on a Mojave expedition. GeBauer, presented as a top geophysicist, recounted the Aztec saucer story. He claimed Air Force tracking stations detected the craft's entry into the atmosphere on March 25, 1948, and an Air Force team located the fallen craft near Aztec. The saucer was described as 99.9 feet in diameter, undamaged except for a small hole in a viewport. Its crew consisted of 16 'little men,' 36 to 42 inches tall, well-proportioned, with skin charred a dark chocolate color, wearing identical dark blue uniforms.

GeBauer speculated the crew were from Venus, not Mars, due to their size. He claimed the saucer had no fuel and traveled by manipulating magnetic lines of force at potentially faster-than-light speeds. It was constructed of a light, strong, aluminum-colored metal. The craft was dismantled and taken to a government testing laboratory, while the crew were studied by the Air Force medical division, found to be normal humans with perfect teeth.

The article mentions other discovered saucers: a second one, 72 feet in diameter, with 16 men; a third, 36 feet in diameter, with two dead occupants; and a fourth, which appeared abandoned but then suddenly took off with several little men boarding it.

GeBauer claimed to have taken artifacts from the Aztec ship, including a "magnetic radio," gears, and metal disks, for research. Scully was shown these items. Scully then persuaded Newton and GeBauer to let him publish the story, first mentioning it in his Variety column "Scully's Scrapbook" on October 12, 1949, followed by other columns and a book, "Behind the Flying Saucers," published in September 1950.

The article also touches upon George Koehler's story and a lecture by "Scientist X" at Denver University. Silas Newton reportedly showed Bruce Cabot a "magnetic radio" allegedly recovered near Aztec, claiming several saucers had crashed and that he possessed pieces of metal and cloth from dead crew members. Newton also suggested Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was making a film about flying saucers.

The film "The Flying Saucer" by Mikel Conrad was released in January 1950. Newton's conversation with Cabot led to an FBI and Air Force investigation. Meanwhile, in Denver, Newton told George Koehler about crash-landed saucer stories, including one near the Arizona-New Mexico border involving dead crewmen about three feet tall. These stories, involving descriptions of saucers, magnetic devices, and artifacts, meshed with tales told to Scully and Cabot.

Koehler's story was sensationalized in the Wyandotte Echo, claiming he had obtained artifacts from a radar site and that numerous saucers were being studied. Newton, GeBauer, and Koehler were reportedly telling different versions of their stories, adapted to their audience.

A Denver University student suggested Koehler speak to a basic science class. However, Newton insisted on giving an anonymous, off-the-record lecture on March 8, 1950, presenting the Aztec story with its mathematical systems, Venusians, and little men. Koehler quickly escorted Newton away after the lecture to prevent questions.

Other Articles and Sections

The magazine includes a "Table of Contents" listing various articles such as "The Day After Aztec: Revelations From Beyond the Grave" (20 pages), "1980 - A Sampler of Northern Ohio UFO Cases" (4 pages), "A New Line of Research" (3 pages), and shorter pieces like "UFO Pursuit In Southern Cordoba," "Musical UFOs?", "UFO Sightings Over Seville Continue," "UFOs Haunt Missile Crew," "Groom Lake, NV Radio Interference," "Seven UFOs – Niles, Ohio," "UFO Sighting - 1954," "UFOs on the Internet," "Spanish Ufology," "Toledo, Ohio - 1978," and "Flying Saucers Aren't Fantasy." On the right side of the table of contents, there are articles like "'Angel Hair' On My Lawn," "Cylinder Shape Object Observed," "White Lights Circle Vehicle at Caesar's Creek State Park," "Same Time Next Year Syndrome," "Vermont - Extremely Huge Object Flew Over Lake," "Bits & Pieces," "Log Like Object - 1975," "Miniature UFOs and Other Things," and "Louisville, Ohio."

An advertisement for Arcturus Books, Inc. is also present, offering new and used books, videos, and periodicals on UFOs and anomalous subjects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alleged crashed alien craft, the investigation of these phenomena, and the potential for government cover-ups. The editorial stance, as suggested by the content, appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting detailed accounts of alleged incidents and the historical context surrounding them. The focus on the Aztec crash and the detailed narrative provided by Karl T. Pflock indicate a deep dive into a significant, albeit controversial, case within ufology.

This issue of "The Day After Aztec: Revelations From Beyond The Grave" (Issue 9, Volume 1, dated September 1952) delves into the intricate and fraudulent career of Silas Newton, a figure who masterfully blended UFO lore with elaborate con games. The publication meticulously details how Newton, alongside his associate George GeBauer (known as "Doctor Gee"), exploited public fascination with flying saucers to promote their dubious oil-detection and leasing schemes.

The "Scientist X" Lecture and Its Aftermath

The narrative begins with Newton's "Scientist X" lecture in Denver, which, despite his insistence on confidentiality, was leaked to the press. This event quickly became a topic of public discussion, causing embarrassment to Denver University. The Denver Post identified "X" as Newton, and OSI agents soon became involved, interviewing Koehler and others, though notably not Newton himself, according to Newton's account.

Frank Scully's Book and the Exploitation of UFOs

Six months later, Frank Scully's book, which opened with an account of the "Scientist X" lecture, was released. Despite being panned by critics, the book achieved significant popular success. Newton was promoted as a visionary entrepreneur, and GeBauer became "Doctor Gee." Scully, Newton, and GeBauer leveraged the book's success for interviews and promotions, with Newton and Scully eventually becoming involved with flying saucer contactees like George Adamski.

J. P. Cahn's Exposé and the Unraveling of the Scam

The September 1952 issue of *True* magazine featured an exposé by investigative reporter J. P. Cahn, which detailed the Newton-GeBauer operation. Cahn's four-month investigation revealed that Newton and GeBauer were long-time confidence men using the flying saucer gimmick and Scully to promote their oil-detection and related con games. They had defrauded numerous investors, including Herman Flader. This led to their arrest by Colorado authorities on fraud charges. Both were convicted on December 29, 1953.

The Careers of Newton and GeBauer Post-Conviction

Koehler relocated to San Francisco after the legal troubles began. Scully maintained his belief in his friends' honor until his death in 1964. Newton and GeBauer were placed on probation and ordered to pay restitution to Flader, though Newton reportedly avoided this. GeBauer, described as Igor to Newton's Frankenstein, had a history of pro-Nazi and anti-democratic sentiments, leading to an FBI investigation in 1941 and his dismissal from a civilian radio operator job. After his conviction, GeBauer continued to face legal issues with real estate deals in Phoenix before moving to Colorado in 1967, where he died in 1982.

Newton, a survivor, continued to insist his crashed-saucer story was true until his death in 1972. He sometimes lectured on esoteric topics, including one in 1969 titled "Some Implications of Space Ships and Space Command." His confidence games, dating back to at least 1928, were characterized by his ability to exploit people's desires and fears, facilitated by his genuine golf prowess and Yale education.

Newton's History of Financial Schemes

In the late 1920s, Newton was a successful securities and real estate broker in New York, specializing in oil and gas properties. He faced numerous legal troubles for questionable dealings with investors, leading to four arrests in the 1930s and an SEC investigation in 1939. Newton's method involved hustling new investors to pay off existing creditors, thus avoiding convictions except for the Flader case.

The Aztec Incident: A Deliberate Hoax

William L. Moore's research indicated that even at age 83 in 1970, Newton was under indictment for grand theft. At his death in 1972, over 140 claims were outstanding against his estate, totaling more than $1,350,000. The article questions why Newton would involve himself with flying saucers, a topic that could undermine victim confidence. It suggests that Newton may have known about real crashed saucers and exploited the truth, or that he and his associates were part of a disinformation effort to discredit UFO stories and keep the lid on Roswell. However, no convincing proof supports these theories, and researchers like William Jones and Rebecca Minshall found no evidence of a saucer crash at Aztec in 1948.

The Anonymous Source and Newton's Journal

The author introduces a frustratingly anonymous source who contacted him after reading his work on the Florida scoutmaster case and his newspaper piece on the Aztec incident. This source claimed to possess a document in Silas Newton's own hand revealing the truth about Aztec and more. After several meetings and telephone conversations, the author was shown 27 pages of a journal written by Newton in his final years (1970-1972). The handwriting was compared to Newton's holographic will, confirming its authenticity.

Key Elements of Newton's Account

Newton's journal reveals his belief that flying saucers were alien spaceships, stemming from a 1947 sighting. This interest fueled his use of UFOs in his oil-fraud schemes. He admitted the Aztec saucer tale was a hoax invented to give his pitch a "big secret feel." Newton also claimed to have called the FBI regarding the Death Valley prospectors story and had GeBauer contact the press. His goal was to create an aura of mystery and government cover-up around landed saucers and their technology, believing contradictions only enhanced the mystery.

Newton viewed others as "sheep to be fleeced" but took pride in his dishonest vocation. He considered the Aztec scam one of his masterpieces. He also shared his opinions of his associates: GeBauer was useful but untrustworthy, and Scully was a good writer who was happy to believe Newton's stories.

Government Involvement and Encouragement

Significantly, Newton recounted a visit in 1950 from two men claiming to be from a secret U.S. government entity. They questioned him intensely about his story but ultimately encouraged him to continue, stating they and "the people they worked for would look out for me and for Leo." Newton interpreted this as the government wanting to hide something and using his game to do so. He believed their encouragement was evidenced by the federal authorities not prosecuting him in the Flader case. After his 1953 conviction, he met with the same two men, who expressed regret but assured him he could overcome the legal outcome. They again urged him to stick to his saucer story, which he agreed to do, seeing opportunities for further games with figures like Adamski.

Conclusion and Call for Information

The author concludes by questioning the veracity of Newton's claims and whether the government used him to discredit UFO evidence or if it was a psychological warfare experiment. He admits he has not reached any conclusions and urges readers with any relevant information to contact him. The article acknowledges debts to numerous researchers and journalists who contributed to the investigation of the Newton case and the Aztec incident.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around deception, fraud, and the exploitation of public interest in UFOs for personal gain. The editorial stance is critical of Silas Newton's manipulative tactics and highlights the investigative journalism that exposed his schemes. The article also touches upon the complexities of government involvement and disinformation in the UFO field, leaving open questions about the true nature of Newton's interactions with alleged federal agents. The overall tone suggests a deep dive into a historical case where the lines between genuine belief, elaborate hoax, and criminal enterprise were heavily blurred.

This document appears to be a collection of articles and references related to UFO phenomena, possibly from a magazine issue titled "THE DAY AFTER AZTEC: REVELATIONS FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE." The content spans historical accounts, personal investigations, and contemporary reports from different geographical locations.

Content Breakdown

References and Historical Accounts:

The initial pages list a comprehensive bibliography of books and articles related to UFOs, with a strong focus on the Aztec, New Mexico UFO incident. Key publications cited include:

• Works by W. L. Moore Publications detailing the Aztec 'Saucer' Crash Story and related research files.
• "UFOs Out West" by James W. Moseley.
• "Shockingly Close to the Truth! Confessions of a Grave-Robbing Ufologist" by Karl T. Pflock.
• Documents related to Silas Mason Newton, including his holographic last will and testament and a "journal."
• Newspaper articles from the Albuquerque Journal by Bill Papich concerning the Aztec UFO event.
• "The F.B.I. Files: The FBI's UFO Top Secrets Exposed" by Nicholas Redfern.
• "UFO Dynamics: Psychiatric and Psychic Aspects of the UFO Syndrome" by Berthold E. Schwarz.
• Works by Frank Scully, including "Behind the Flying Saucers" and related condensations and papers.
• "UFO Crash at Aztec: A Well-Kept Secret" by William S. Steinman and Wendelle C. Stevens.
• A "Time" magazine article titled "Vistors from Venus."
• An article by Wade Williams about Mikel Conrad.
• A "Wyandotte Echo" article about a "Flying Saucer from Venus Came to Earth by Accident."

Northern Ohio UFO Cases by Rick Hilberg:

This section details several UFO sightings personally investigated by Rick Hilberg in Northern Ohio during 1980. The incidents include:

• March 2nd: A Cleveland man observed a silvery, fast-moving oval object that passed a high-flying aircraft and then disappeared or changed direction rapidly.
• March 9th: A Painsville resident reported a lighted, cigar-shaped object with a bulge, rose-colored with a grayish tint, hovering and then making drifting movements. Later, a second identical object appeared briefly.
• April 3rd: A woman in Cleveland observed a bright, silvery disk-shaped object hovering over railroad tracks and power lines, estimated to be at an altitude of 180 feet and 30-40 feet in diameter. It then rose straight up at high speed.
• September 9th: Three airfreight company employees near Cleveland Hopkins Airport saw four roundish, disk-shaped, off-white objects moving swiftly. The objects formed a square, then a triangle, with one object performing rapid maneuvers.
• October 3rd: A Lorain man reported a large, silent, disk-shaped object with a pinkish light on top and blinking white lights on the bottom, appearing at an extremely low altitude. It moved at high speed, stopped, moved again, and disappeared.
• November 19th: A Lakewood couple observed a number of round, "dull-colored" lights in a flattened V formation heading southeast. The lights were estimated to be traveling much faster than jet airliners and made no noise.
• November 26th: A man in Parma saw two extremely bright points of light with a small red-colored object "orbiting" them in a counterclockwise path at high speed.

A New Line of Research by Wendy A. Connors:

This article, dedicated to Albert K. Bender, explores the theme of paranoia in ufology. Wendy A. Connors, a ufological historian, recounts her personal experiences with what she suspects is governmental or alien interference. She describes her mail being tampered with and delayed, and her phone lines experiencing persistent technical issues. A technician discovered an unauthorized fourth phone line connected to her house, which was subsequently removed. Despite the removal, the problems recurred, leading to further investigation by a supervisor and the installation of a special seal on the junction box. Connors concludes by wondering if Albert K. Bender's concerns about such interference might have been valid.

UFO Pursuit In Southern Cordoba:

This report details a UFO sighting in the southern Cordoba province of Argentina on September 7th. A family traveling by pickup truck observed a "very intense red light in the sky" with flashes of great brightness and an arch of light. The object appeared to be heading towards them before changing course and moving towards the hills. The article notes that this region has a history of anomalous nocturnal manifestations and that UFO phenomena have intensified in the area, listing numerous communities within the province.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this document are UFO sightings, investigations into these phenomena, and the potential for government secrecy or interference. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO reports, presenting witness accounts and research findings without overt skepticism, but also acknowledging the complexities and potential for paranoia within the ufological community, as highlighted by Wendy A. Connors' personal account. The emphasis on detailed descriptions of objects and their behaviors suggests a commitment to documenting evidence within the field of ufology.

This issue of the MUFON UFO Network for Ohio Newsletter, from Summer 2002, focuses on a variety of UFO sightings and related phenomena, with a particular emphasis on unusual auditory aspects and military encounters. The publication includes reports compiled by Donnie Blessing, MUFON State Section Director for Ohio, and translations by Scott Corrales.

Musical UFOs?

The newsletter opens with a section titled "Musical UFOs?" which presents two reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC). The first report, from Columbus, Ohio, dated September 6, 2002, describes hearing music and seeing flashing red, white, and yellow lights from an object flying near the house. The sound had a musical quality, unlike a radio, and the lights appeared to be inside the bedroom. The second report, from Marble Cliff, Ohio, also dated September 6, 2002, details a similar experience where witnesses heard musical notes and saw a bright light hovering above the river. The light changed colors from white to red and then to yellow, accompanied by a low humming musical sound. The object then departed rapidly.

UFO Sightings Over Seville Continue

This section, sourced from José Manuel García Bautista and Rafael Cabello, dated July 23, 2002, details a startling amount of UFO activity in the province of Seville, Spain. It highlights a new event near Aznalcollar where a driver, L.L.R., encountered a bluish-white light on the road. Initially mistaking it for a motorcycle, the driver realized it was an object when he was about 20 meters away. The object did not react to his high beams, and the driver narrowly avoided a collision. The object was described as having no intentions of braking. Upon exiting the car to check for damage, the driver found nothing on the road, but his car hood showed signs of contact, with a strange 'thick water' substance that vanished upon touching. The car's battery also had trouble working the next day. The report includes a reconstruction of the eyewitness's encounter with a small spherical UFO.

UFOs Haunt Missile Crew

This column by Billy Cox, from A Florida Today column dated June 27, 2001, discusses UFO encounters related to military personnel and nuclear weapons systems. It recalls intense periods for launch-control operators, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of President Kennedy. The article highlights the Disclosure Project, where individuals demanding open congressional hearings on classified UFO phenomena came forward. One notable account is from Air Force veteran Robert Salas, who reported UFOs buzzing missile silos at Malmstrom Air Force Base, causing over a dozen Minuteman nukes to shut down in March 1967. The article also mentions security forces at Loring, Wurtsmith, and Malmstrom Air Force bases being scrambled in 1975 due to UFO snooping. Nelson, a retired pharmacist and member of the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron, recalls guards being scared by objects hovering over an ICBM silo and shining lights down without noise. USAF veteran Bob Caplan describes seeing a white, intense, flat circular light at Site 9, which vanished upon approach. Gene Lamb, a deputy crew commander, recounts stories of UFOs landing near Roswell, leaving triangular patterns, and another daylight sighting. Some individuals who served in the 579th SMS experienced lasting psychological effects from their experiences.

UFOs on the Internet

Authored by Larry Hatch, with a message dated October 20, 2002, via Project 1947 List, this piece examines the prevalence of UFOs on the internet. Contrary to the common belief that UFO websites are second only to pornography in popularity, a UK service indicates that 'UFO' does not appear in the top search terms. The article presents the top 20 search words from the previous week and the all-time rankings, neither of which include 'UFO' or its variations. The author expresses surprise at this finding, given the perceived busyness of UFO topics online.

Non-Commercial Spanish Ufology Meets At Teruel

This report, sourced from Mundomisterioso.com and dated October 22, 2002, details a significant ufology event in Montalbán, Teruel province, Spain. On March 31, 1993, a luminous object resembling a "star of Bethlehem" flew over the town. Due to the area's UFO case history and open-mindedness, Montalbán became the capital of Spanish ufology for three days. The event included lectures and workshops presided over by the mayor, D. Felix Rubio, attracting numerous researchers and analysts. Key figures like Salvador Freixedo and Magdalena del Amo-Freixedo were present. Jose Manuel Moya presented a compilation on "foo-fighters" and luminous spheres, concluding that some incidents attributed to "ball lightning" were genuine small UFOs. Local ufologist Jose M. Trallero presented cases of encounters with humanoids and UFOs from Upper Aragon. The report also mentions Catalonian businessman José Ramón Martínez, who developed patents after an alien encounter, and Joan Soler, who has toured the world investigating UFOs and cattle mutilation cases. Magdalena del Amo-Freixedo shared a personal experience with an alleged non-human being. The meeting also featured a UFO film from Valencia and presentations by scholars on their recent books, including Ramon Navia's work on cattle mutilations.

UFO Sighting – 1954

Authored by Donnie Blessing, MUFON State Section Director for Ohio, this section recounts a sighting from the spring or early summer of 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio. John W. (name withheld) witnessed two silver-colored cylinders moving slowly in a northerly direction. He described them as slender, with blunt, "bullet shaped" noses and squared rear ends, lacking fins, wings, or lights. They appeared to float without visible means of support. John later attended a National UFO Conference and filed this report, expressing surprise when informed that silver cylinders are often reported. The article notes that 1954 saw numerous UFO reports in the Cincinnati and Ohio area, including round slivery objects and cigar-shaped objects with pulsating red lights. A notable incident on October 22, 1954, in Marysville, Ohio, involved a bright cigar-shaped object hovering over a school, which then departed at high speed, leaving behind an "angel hair"-like substance that was collected and sent to Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Battelle Memorial Institute.

National UFO Reporting Center Sighting Reports

Several NUFORC sighting reports are included throughout the issue:

• October 1, 1961, Toledo, Ohio: A 7-year-old boy reported seeing a dull silver metallic sphere hovering outside his bedroom window and experiencing direct, one-way communication with it. The sphere was about 18-24 inches in diameter and had a recessed panel with red dots and bright white lights.
• June 26, 2002, Mercury, Nevada: Travelers in a two-car convoy on highway 95 east of Mercury reported strong broadband radio interference with their hand-held radios, suggesting a high-power transmission originating from near Area 51. The interference indicated a transmission of at least 70 KW, far exceeding typical military radio capabilities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, with a focus on diverse sighting reports, historical accounts, and the investigation of these phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on documenting and analyzing UFO encounters, ranging from the auditory aspects of "musical UFOs" to the more concerning implications of UFO activity around military installations and nuclear weapons. The magazine also touches upon the global nature of UFO research, with reports from Spain and Argentina, and explores the challenges of researching and disseminating information about UFOs, both through traditional media and the internet. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and documentation, presenting various accounts and research findings without overt skepticism, while also acknowledging the need for scientific rigor, as seen in the analysis of Spanish ufology and the NUFORC reports.

This issue of On-Line Pravda, dated November 16, 2002, is titled "Flying Cities Aren't Fantasy" and explores various UFO sightings and anomalous phenomena. The publication is sourced from On-Line Pravda and provides a URL for further information. The content focuses on reports from Chile and other locations, delving into witness testimonies, official investigations, and theoretical explanations for UFO occurrences.

Chilean UFO Commission and Sightings

The article begins by detailing the creation of a Chilean Air Force Command Commission in late 1997 to study anomalous atmospheric phenomena. This commission was attached to the Civil Aviation Central Board and headed by Colonel Enzo Dinosera. The initiative reportedly came from ex-Chilean Air Force commander Ramon Vega, now a senator, who had personally witnessed UFOs twice.

Several specific incidents from Chile are recounted:

• 1988: The crew of a spy plane reported seeing "the lights of a city" that suddenly took off and flew away, scaring the crew.
• April 1996: Another "flying city" was seen in southern Chile.
• October 1996: Aircraft mechanic Joaquin Himenes of Santiago reported a huge UFO traveling at about 50 mph, surrounded by a green glow. It approached a landing strip, hovered, dropped down with a flashing red light, and then ascended northward, lasting 15 minutes.
• December 14, 1992: Himenes was also part of a crew flying from Punta-Arenas to Puerto-Williams when they saw an orange glowing ball, about two meters in diameter, that followed their plane. Air traffic control confirmed a radar contact, and the object followed them to Puerto-Williams before flying towards the Atlantic coast.
• "Flying Houses": The article mentions "flying houses" as strange UFO cases, including one on April 16, 1990, where a UFO overturned a house.
• Investigator Raul Hayardo's Report: Investigator Raul Hayardo reported interrogating witnesses and taking pictures of a site where a red semicircular object with white flashing lights flew very low above a building. The object lifted the building slightly, causing it to fall on its side and block the door. The Balboas family had to break planks to escape. The object then ascended, hit transmission objects, and disappeared.
• Mister Balboa's Account: Mister Balboa described the object as resembling a flaming ball and stated that his home collapsed while he was watching it. Examination of the site revealed some plants were slightly or completely burnt.

Gustave Rodrigues, an air traffic controller appointed secretary of the commission, mentioned a taped conversation between a pilot and air traffic control near Ariki airport, where communication problems occurred when a UFO approached the plane.

"Angel Hair” On My Lawn

This section, written by Rod Brock, describes a phenomenon observed in his backyard where spots of very fine, cobweb-like material appeared in the grass. The largest patch was about four inches in diameter, with many smaller patches. The material was described as gossamer, less than a millimeter fine, and fragile, disappearing upon touch. Brock notes that the material is different from spider webs in design and strength, and its location is atypical for a spider's web. He speculates it might be the gossamer web of a migratory spider. He also mentions the presence of fungi and fairy rings in the area but doesn't believe they are related.

Cylinder Shaped Object Observed

Authored by Donnie Blessing, MUFON State Section Director for Ohio, this report details an incident from late summer 1966 in Hamilton, Ohio. Mrs. Jones observed a cylinder-type object with two large, basketball-sized blue and red lights underneath each appendage. The object, about 100-200 feet above a river, appeared to be searching the area. It made a low humming sound and was black against the night sky. Mrs. Jones estimated its size to be similar to a 4-seat private airplane. The object moved slowly, unlike a conventional plane, and was visible for about 30 seconds.

White Lights Circle Vehicle at Caesar's Creek State Park

Also by Donnie Blessing, this report describes an event on October 31, 1993. Mr. and Mrs. B. Williams were driving to Caesar's Creek State Park when they noticed two bright white, ball-shaped lights, about 10 feet in diameter, above the treetops. The lights, moving northeast, kept pace with their car and trailer. They descended to about 30 feet from the ground, emitting beams that stopped short of the ground, suggesting an invisible force field. The lights circled the vehicle slowly for at least 5 minutes. Mr. Williams considered getting out to investigate but his wife was scared. The lights then shot upwards and disappeared. Mr. Williams reported no malfunction of his car. The report also notes that other campers at Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, had seen similar lights over the lake in the past.

Same Time Next Year Syndrome

Authored by Dr. Donald A. Johnson, this article presents a hypothesis about UFO encounters occurring on the same calendar day across different years. Johnson has sifted through thousands of UFO reports and observed this recurring pattern, which he nicknames the "same time next year" syndrome. He offers several speculative explanations:

1. Time Traveling Phenomenon: UFOs might wink out of one year and reappear in future years, not truly disappearing spatially or temporally.
2. Extraterrestrial Origin: Planetary orientations required for travel might cause similar events to occur annually.
3. Many Worlds Phenomenon: UFO occupants could come from parallel Earths, with constants or spatial invariants needed for inter-world travel, possibly requiring entry/exit from the "same location."
4. Psychological Phenomenon: Humans might be predisposed to react to seasonal or geomagnetic stimuli, leading to hallucinations or delusions.

Johnson invites readers to be his sounding board and offers to add interested individuals to his free email distribution list for a daily report of incidents occurring on the same calendar day.

Encounters with Aliens on this day...

This section provides a sample of daily reports, focusing on November 13th and November 14th.

November 13th Incidents:

• 1833 (New York, New Jersey, Ohio): Incidents involving a luminous aerial object and the fall of mysterious jelly-like substances. A woman in West Point, NY, saw a luminous object descend with a "sposh" sound and discovered a flattened, jelly-like transparent mass that sublimated by morning. Similar substances were found in Newark and Rahway, NJ. In Poland, Ohio, a luminous object hovered for an hour, described as brilliant and "pruning hook" shaped. A luminous object shaped like a square table was seen at Niagara Falls, NY.
• 1939: A building foreman heard a humming sound and saw a gray, bell-shaped object hovering over a field, with dark windows and a curtain of green light.
• 1952 (Montana): An unidentified flying object was picked up on radar near Opheim Army Base and Glasgow AFB, with visual confirmation by military personnel.
• 1957 (Maryland): A UFO exploded over the State Hospital in Crownsville, Maryland, and fragments were sent to the US Air Force.
• 1957 (South Australia): A UFO was seen high in the sky east of Port Broughton, drifting northwest.
• 1960 (France): A domed disc-shaped UFO was spotted on railroad tracks in La Londe, emitting shafts of orange light.
• 1967 (England): A man and woman encountered a heavy fog and saw a face and arm attached to a dark, conical body in their car window.
• 1967 (Holland): An EM effects UFO close encounter was reported in Arnheim.
• 1971 (California): Three men hunting in Lucerne Valley saw a yellowish-white light land, and a smaller light approach their campsite. They heard twigs snap and an unintelligible cry. Later, with an investigator, they found triangular imprints.
• 1973 (Abduction Attempt): A UFO hovered over a car, and "tall, thin, green occupants" tried to stop something dripping from it.
• 1974 (Various Locations): Close encounters occurred in Norwalk, CT; Antigo, WI; and Rockford, IL. A cattle mutilation case occurred south of Olney, Texas.
• 1975 (Mid-western and Southern US): Reports of multi-colored nocturnal lights flying in formation, including sparkling white, red, and yellow lights in Whitewater, WI; red, green, and white lights in Eau Claire, WI; and bright white lights that dimmed and reappeared in Fort Atkinson, WI. A UFO changing colors was seen in Mobile, AL, and a round silver object was seen in Orlando, FL.
• 1976 (England): A couple saw a silver-suited man near a supermarket in Chandlers Ford.
• 1978 (England): A large pulsating light buzzed four men in a car in Silverton, forcing them to stop. In Espanola, New Mexico, a mutilated cow was discovered with surgical incisions.

November 14th Incidents:

• 1953 (New Orleans): Two disc-shaped objects banked and flew over the city.
• 1953 (null): A photographer obtained a photo of a disembodied globe of light using infrared film.
• 1954 (Italy): A UFO vehicle ignition interference case occurred in Forli, where a red beam of light from a dark flying object overhead swept two tractors, causing one to stall.
• 1954 (Italy): A bright cigar-shaped object landed in a farmer's field in La Spezia, and three dwarf humanoids in metallic "diving suits" emerged. The farmer attempted to shoot them, but his gun failed, and he felt paralyzed. The dwarfs took rabbits, and the paralysis wore off when the UFO left.
• 1954 (Maryland): An electro-magnetic interference effect case occurred in Frederick.
• 1955 (Arizona): Dr. Leslie Ward saw what he thought was an airliner, and a fiery globe flipped its lights out twice in answer.
• 1957 (Illinois): An electro-magnetic interference case occurred in Tamaroa. Mrs. John Riead heard a sputtering noise and saw a bright, moon-shaped object with a tail. The event was accompanied by booms and flashes, and power was interrupted in a four-mile wide area.
• 1957 (Portugal): Several witnesses watched a big UFO send down a beam of light in Oporto.
• 1964 (Argentina): Astronomers at the Adhara Observatory watched a nocturnal light move to follow the Echo-II satellite.
• 1967 (Latvia): A luminous dome hovered low above the ground in Liepaya and shot away quickly.
• 1968 (Spain): A man driving on a highway saw a motionless human-shaped being over 6 feet tall, wearing a glowing green suit and helmet. The car engine died, and the driver's watch stopped.
• 1968 (Utah): Two hunters saw a silver ball with a hanging tube in the sky at Pelican Lake. The UFO sucked up the tube and disappeared.
• 1971 (France): A flying disc made a sharp 90-degree turn to follow a farm tractor, shot down beams of light, and then made a 180-degree turn.
• 1971 (Mississippi): A brightly lit object hovered over the ocean near a military base in Biloxi, generating over 50 phone calls.
• 1973 (North Carolina): Nine people watched a blue ovoid UFO that made trees rustle and upset dogs in Greensboro. They saw it again later, spitting out turquoise, amber, and white colors.
• 1973 (Missouri): A UFO abduction is reported to have occurred in Kirkwood.
• 1976 (England): Joyce Bowles and Edwin Pratt saw an orange glow and their car began to shudder. They then saw a glowing, orange, 15-foot-long cigar-shaped object hovering a few inches from the ground. A man in a silvery suit emerged from the craft, approached the car, and looked inside. The man had pink eyes and seemed to transmit a calming influence.
• 1978 (null): A farmer saw a dark, beige, 3m wide disc on the ground with humanoids inside.
• 1980 (null): Two students saw a flat cylindrical UFO with powerful headlights hovering over an athletic field.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the concept of "flying cities," various types of UFO sightings with detailed witness accounts, and the exploration of potential explanations for these phenomena, such as time travel and extraterrestrial origins. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into anomalous events, presenting reported cases and theoretical possibilities without definitive conclusions, encouraging reader participation and investigation.

This issue of Filer's Files, identified as #47 2002 and dated November 20, 2002, focuses on a collection of UFO sighting reports from various years and locations. The cover headline highlights a "Vermont - Extremely Huge Object Flew Over Lake" incident. The publication includes themes such as EM interference effects, farm tractors, cylindrical UFOs, balls of light (BOLs), and humanoid reports without abduction attempts.

UFO Reports and Analysis

1990 Cylinder and Blimp Sightings

The issue begins with two reports from 1990. The first describes a brilliant, one-meter long cylinder-shaped UFO observed flying silently and slowly at low altitude over a microwave transmission center. The second report details a reddish-orange blimp sighted in Montpellier, France, at an estimated one-kilometer altitude, which turned yellow when it accelerated eastward.

Vermont - Extremely Huge Object Flew Over Lake (November 2, 2002)

This prominent report details an encounter in Grand Isle, USA, where five people sighted an extremely large, dome-shaped object with greenish lights on the bottom flying low over Lake Champlain. The object circled the house, disappeared, reappeared, and skimmed a tree at about fifty feet. It then hovered, emitted a yellow-white beam of light onto the lake, and moved close to the witness on a deck, eventually ascending rapidly and passing over. Several lights were also seen hovering over bushes near the house.

"Has a 'Theory' of Ufology ever Been Developed?"

This editorial piece reflects on the definition of a scientific theory, contrasting it with hypotheses. The author, Steve Rissing, is cited from a Columbus Dispatch column. The piece concludes that the study of UFOs has not yet developed far enough to establish a scientific theory.

Log-Like Object – 1975

Reported by Donnie Blessing, MUFON State Section Director for Ohio, this account features witness Kim, a registered nurse, who saw a bright red, log-like object on a bare hillside near Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The object appeared to slide or glide down the hillside and cross the road in front of her car without sound. It was described as being as long as the two-lane highway and about the width of a queen-size mattress. The object submerged into the Big Sandy River and hovered briefly before disappearing.

Miniature UFOs and Other Things

This section introduces reports of smaller UFOs. It mentions a report taken by Warren B. Nicholson in the mid-1970s about "little airplanes" that could be held in one hand, which initially seemed unbelievable but was later corroborated by a similar report in the A.P.R.O. Bulletin.

#### Canadian Rockies Sighting (Summer 1973)

Larry Hatch shares a message about a sighting in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. A witness named Glen described observing a miniature oil platform-like object, about 2 feet by 2.5 feet by 2 feet high, with smoke, lights, and devices working on it, hovering near their campsite.

#### Norwegian Mini-Aircraft (July 1965)

Ole Jonny Brænne reports a sighting from Holsenøy, Norway. A woman observed a yellow sharp light above a neighbor's flagpole, which took on the shape of a mini-aircraft with a pilot inside. The pilot was described as a slight boy with large dark eyes, wearing a helmet. The object, about 3-4 meters in size, hovered intensely before accelerating vertically and disappearing towards Håvøysund. The witness experienced a paralyzing feeling and shimmering eyes.

National UFO Reporting Center Sighting Report (September 19, 2002)

A report from Louisville, Ohio, describes an unknown aircraft seen at low altitude, trailed by a helicopter. The witness, trained in air defense, heard a loud rotary wing aircraft and observed exterior lights moving east-southeast at approximately 200 feet. A large dark shape, possibly the unknown aircraft, was also seen.

Filer's Files Internet Address and MUFON Information

The issue concludes with contact information for Filer's Files, promoting books, DVDs, and a newsletter, and provides the address and website for MUFON of Ohio.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the documentation and presentation of diverse UFO sighting reports, ranging from large, unexplained craft to smaller, more unusual objects. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and reporting, encouraging the sharing of such phenomena while acknowledging the speculative nature of the subject, as highlighted in the "Too Often True" quote about speculation preceding investigation. The publication also touches upon the challenges of organizing ufologists in the digital age.