Quest - Vol 1 No 5

Magazine Overview

QUEST UFO REPORT - July-August 1970 Issue

This issue of QUEST UFO REPORT, Volume One, Number Five, dated July-August 1970, is published bi-monthly from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The cover features a bold "QUEST UFO REPORT" title with "UFO" prominently displayed. A drawing depicts a man reading a newspaper with the headline "FLYING SAUCERS CLAIMED SPOTTED," and the price is listed as 50¢. Below the main title, a large circular emblem contains an image of a meditating figure, possibly Buddha, surrounded by a star-like pattern. The issue also notes that it incorporates "CAPER NEWS, AMERICAN FLYING SAUCER REVIEW & CONFIDENTIAL MIB NEWSLETTER."

Publisher and Staff

The publication is produced by QUEST-UFO REPORT, with Kurt Glemser serving as Editor and a Publisher. The Board of Directors includes Kurt Glemser, Wico Meijer (Assistant Publisher), Hermann Glemser, and Carl Nagel. Assistant Editors are Armand Laprade and R.E. Dickhoff PhD. The magazine also lists editors and assistants from various regions, including American Editors Ramona Clark, Swedish Editor E. Fredriksson, Arkansas Editor Russell F. Scott, Ohio Editors Pat Mathna, Oklahoma Editor Tony Kimery, and New York Editor William A. Lamb. Advisors include Gene Duplantier, Kenneth Larson, Richard Shaver, and Lucius Farish. John J. Robinson is the Book Review Editor.

Contents Overview

The issue features a diverse range of articles, including "Strange Oddities," "Editors Sight UFOs," "New Zealand Mystery," "UFO Rings," "Wisconsin ABSM Controversy," "UFO Flying the Jolly Roger," "Saucer Image On TV Set," "Ghosts Scare Tenants in Annapolis," "Strange Object Falls From Venezuelan Sky," "House Left To Ghosts While Family Rests," "Flying Saucer Lair Found," "Man Killed In Repeat Car Crash," "Wild Woman' Is Sought," "Well Water Makes Barren Women Fertile," "A Historical Perspective on the 'Men in Black' Legend," "Agharta," "Prophecy for the 1970's," and "Letters to the Editor."

Key Articles and Reports

Strange Oddities (by Kurt Glemser): This section touches upon various peculiar events. Richard Shaver is mentioned for his work on booklets with photos of pre-deluge scenes. Rumors of a captured, escaped bird-like creature in Pennsylvania are noted. A painting of St. Nicholas at St. Nicholas Green Orthodox Church is reported to be weeping, with condensation ruled out. The article discusses "contactees," citing Ray Palmer's view that the Adamski story is a modernization of an older tale. A "half man, half goat thing" was reported in Fort Worth, Texas. Timothy Green Beckley is editing a new magazine, "Extrasensory and Supernatural Phenomena." The 7th Congress of Scientific Ufologists is announced. A Dominican Airways DC-9 jetliner with 97 people aboard dove into the sea near the Bermuda Triangle. An unexplained odor in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is mentioned. The "Journal of Borderland Sciences" reported on the Apollo 12 mission, including a flash seen after lift-off and pulsating objects observed by astronauts. A telescopic movie film showed Apollo 12 accompanied by two or three blinking, star-like objects. KDON radio reported an unidentified object trailing Apollo 12. The UFO Informer and Saucer Magazine are ceasing publication. The article "Was God an Astronaut?" by Erich von Danken is praised. The Detroit UFO Information and Research Center is folding up.

Swedish Editor's Information: E. Fredriksson, the Swedish Editor, reports that his organization, Solza Astronomiska Forening, has established a Data-Net Ham radio network to quickly share UFO sightings. Seventeen points around the country are involved, with local Citizen's Band stations. In the Sundbyberg Solna-Stockholm area, there are 18 C-B stations.

Ohio Editor's Report: Pat Mathna, Ohio Editor, provided information about a story published in "Saucer News." Mr. Mathna also shared new information concerning the IMB (Men in Black), stating that the IMB are not an evil force, with further details to be released later.

Mysterious Plastic Pieces: Six individuals, besides the editor, have received pieces of mysterious plastic. Detailed information is promised for an upcoming book.

Cessation of Publications: The CUP Newsletter has ceased publication. CAPER NEWS, American Flying Saucer Review, and Confidential MIB Newsletter have been taken over by Quest-UFO Report.

Chain Letters: A plot to destroy the saucer field is suggested, involving chain letters promising $8,000. These letters are considered illegal, and recipients could face penalties. Several researchers, including Gray Barker, Gene Duplantier, Richard Shaver, R.E. Dickhoff, Eyewitness (Bill Moore), Sindec-UFOIC (Bonita Roman), and Saucer Magazine (Mark Bouge), received these letters.

Loch Ness Monster and Mexican Sea Creature: The Loch Ness monster is reported to have been sighted again, described as a "huge humped, vicious beast." A clipping from the Cleveland Press describes a 35-ton sea creature washed up on a beach in Tecoluta, Mexico, with a serpent-like body, 30 feet long and 18 feet wide, covered in armor, and possessing a 10-foot tusk.

Editors Sight UFOs: On March 13, 1970, at 11 p.m., Kurt Glemser sighted an orange-red, star-like UFO near his home, traveling extremely slow and disappearing behind buildings. The object's path was a straight line, and its light was steady and did not flicker.

Wisconsin ABSM Controversy: Naturalist Ivan T. Sanderson and zoologist Dr. Bernard Heuvalmans announced findings of a preserved specimen of an abominable snowman (ABSM), described as a six-foot adult human-like male, possibly Neanderthal, designated Homo pongiodes. The specimen, preserved in ice, was examined by Sanderson and Heuvalmans. Dr. John Napier of the Smithsonian organized a team to investigate. It was later reported that the specimen was a hoax, a model made by a California company purchased by Frank Hansen for $3000. The Smithsonian ceased investigating. However, Hansen insists he is not the owner but acts on the owner's advice. U.S. customs officials seized the exhibit when Hansen took it into Canada, but he was able to retrieve it after appealing to a senator. Hansen has a three-year contract and plans to return the exhibit in December. Sanderson and Dr. Heuvalmans maintain it was a real body.

UFO Flying the Jolly Roger: In Razabazua, Quebec, Ivan McConnell reported seeing an object above his car, described as an eight-foot diameter, cone-shaped UFO sporting the Jolly Roger, flying east at terrific speed and making no sound. It was mostly white with a skeleton figure and skull and crossbones on the side.

Saucer Image On TV: In Cornwall, England, Mrs. A. Ross and two friends reported that the TV picture distorted and showed the perfect shape of a flying saucer. The image remained even after changing channels and was still present when the set was examined. The dealer replaced the set, and the image vanished.

Ghosts Scare Tenants in Annapolis: A family in St. Catherines, Ontario, reported strange occurrences in their second-floor apartment, including footsteps, a chandelier moving erratically, and lights turning on and off. Tenants believe the house is haunted, possibly by a sailor who died in a card game centuries ago. The phenomena occur when an 11-year-old boy is present. Police and other departments investigated but found no evidence of criminal activity.

Strange Object Falls From Venezuelan Sky: On July 22, 1969, a strange object shaped like a human kidney fell in the Los Llanos area, Venezuela. It was composed of solid gray material and appeared to be a protective harness or armor-plate. Farmer Hilario Aponte, who found the object, died mysteriously the day after handing it over to government officials.

Flying Saucer Lair Found: The Air Force stated on August 19, 1949, that wreckage of two battered aircraft found in a Maryland barn might be prototypes of flying saucers. The craft, discovered near Glen Burnie, were described as having helicopter-like features and saucer-like devices. Jonathan E. Caldwell, the inventor, disappeared around 1941. An Air Force officer suggested that improved models of these planes might be responsible for flying saucer reports. An aircraft mechanic stated Caldwell was ahead of his time in developing these planes.

Man Killed In Repeat Car Crash: On an Alabama highway, two cars driven by the same drivers crashed head-on on a Sunday in December 1967. Fifteen months later, on another Sunday, the same two cars and drivers collided again on the same highway. The uninjured driver, Sammy Brown Jr., described the event as real scary. The second car crashed head-on into Brown's car, and the driver of the other car was identified as Francis H. Patterson, the same man involved in the previous accident. The driver of the other car was killed in the second accident.

Wild Woman' Is Sought: In Town Creek, Alabama, haunting screams and hysterical crying led over 200 people to search for a mysterious "wild woman" in the mountain area. Police Chief Vernon Waldrop reported finding the woman's footprints, and National Guardsmen found blankets, suggesting she might be sleeping outdoors.

Well Water Makes Barren Women Fertile: Dr. Rupert Dorrer of the District Hospital in Frasdorf, Bavaria, stated that water from Klaus's well has a considerable effect on women's fertility. The farm has a history of being a "lucky farm," and it is noted that one of Klaus's ancestors was killed for witchcraft in 1793.

A Historical Perspective on the "Men in Black" Legend: This article provides a historical overview of the "Men in Black" phenomenon.

Agharta: This section likely discusses the legendary subterranean kingdom of Agharta.

Prophecy for the 1970's: This article likely explores predictions and prophecies for the upcoming decade.

Letters to the Editor: This section contains correspondence from readers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of QUEST UFO REPORT revolve around unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, mysterious creatures, paranormal events, and historical legends. The magazine appears to present a wide array of reported incidents and theories without necessarily endorsing them, often citing sources and encouraging further investigation. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the unexplained, providing a platform for various accounts and perspectives within the UFO and paranormal communities. The inclusion of multiple incorporated publications suggests a broad scope of coverage within the field.

This issue of QUEST-UFO REPORT, dated July-August 1970, is a compilation of articles, letters, and advertisements related to UFO phenomena and related topics. The magazine aims to provide information and perspectives on unexplained aerial phenomena, historical mysteries, and future predictions.

Articles

A Historical Perspective on the "Men In Black" Legend by Allen H. Greenfield

This article explores the historical origins of the "Men in Black" (MIB) phenomenon. Greenfield suggests that the MIB legend may have roots extending back into centuries, possibly linked to demons and the devil. He references works like Eric Maple's "The Domain of Devils" and Charles Williams' "Witchcraft" to support the idea of earlier encounters with figures described as "men in black." The article also touches upon the potential connection to indigenous beliefs, referencing Cotton Mather's mention of a "Black Man" among Native Americans.

Agharte: The Book by Robert Ernest Dickhoff, PhD

This is the third and final part of a serialized excerpt from Dickhoff's book "Agharte." The section discusses the mystery surrounding the Angkorean civilization and the Khmers who built the temples of Angkor, questioning why they abandoned their city without a trace. It explores possible explanations, including the idea of suboceanic tunnels and the resemblance between feathered serpent gods like Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and the god Ashur in Assyria or Babylon. The author posits that these similarities might point to a shared symbolic understanding or even a connection through tunnels.

Prophecy for the 1970s by Russell J. Fornwalt

Fornwalt presents predictions for the 1970s, focusing on space exploration and societal changes. He foresees increased human activity in space, including potential landings on Mars and the establishment of lunar habitats. By the end of the decade, hundreds of people might be living and working on the Moon. The article also predicts a "convincing incident" after 1975 that will remove all doubt about the existence of extraterrestrial life. Furthermore, it suggests a future scientific discovery confirming reincarnation ("Lian has lived before") and a shift towards spirituality over organized religion. Politically, a conservative trend with higher taxes and potential government-controlled birth control is anticipated.

"Representative of the true government of this solar system" by John L. Hullet

Hullet discusses messages purportedly received from an entity identifying itself as "44," claiming to be a representative of the "true government of this solar system." These messages were reportedly heard by thousands, including a city mayor, over the phone for several weeks. The article questions whether these messages are genuine or a hoax, contrasting them with the Air Force's findings that a vast majority of sightings are explainable.

"Mystery Letters" by Jeff Allen

Allen responds to an offer to merge his publication "CAPER Wewe" with "Quest-UFO Report." He shares his experience receiving "mystery letters" and traces their origin to a "subversive group" intent on harassing serious UFO students and researchers.

Back Issues and Publications

The magazine includes a comprehensive list of back issues for "UFO REPORT" and "QUEST," detailing the articles and authors featured in each. It also lists and advertises several UFO-related publications and books:

• OUTERMOST: A compilation of UFO material, including a directory of UFO publications and clubs, and a listing of magazines with UFO articles. It features ideas from various writers and articles by Richard S. Shaver.
• THE KANSAS NEWSLETTER: A monthly publication offering a sensible approach to UFOs, aiming for accurate accounts and communication with extraterrestrial beings.
• SPACECRAFT REVIEW: A 20-page newsletter covering UFO sightings worldwide, with special articles on vanishing aircraft, contact stories, and the relationship between UFOs and the Nazis.
• Saucers, Space & Science: A publication in its 13th year, featuring photographs, illustrations, and special features.
• UFO REPORT #1, #2, #3, #4: These back issues cover a range of topics including NASA's Mars probes, hollow earth theories, MIB cases, psychic phenomena, and more.
• QUEST #1, #2, #3: These back issues feature articles on topics like "Strange Hunt," "The Thresher Mystery," "The Tungusky Incident," and "Do Aliens Masquerade as Humans?"
• THE MEN IN BLACK (Second Printing) by Kurt Glemser: A book detailing MIB cases, the Bender mystery, and other related topics.
• FLYING SAUCERS FROM THE FOURTH DIMENSION by Kurt Glemser: A book exploring the possibility of UFOs originating from the 4-D, covering topics like psychic phenomena and teleportation.
• UFO REPORT-1969 Edited by Kurt Glemser: An annual publication with a comprehensive catalog of UFO books and news stories.

Advertisements

Advertisements include a magnetic field detector from AERIAL RESEARCH SYSTEMS and a call for fortean clippings and reports by the METEOR RESEARCH SOCIETY.

Letters to the Editor

Letters from Brad Steiger, Timothy Green Beckley, John W. Hopp, Jeff Allen, and John L. Hullet are included. They offer congratulations on the magazine's quality, share their own experiences, and discuss various UFO-related topics, including the "44" messages and the "mystery letters."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the historical investigation of UFO-related phenomena like the "Men in Black," the exploration of future possibilities through prophecy and speculation, and the promotion of UFO literature and research. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, encouraging readers to engage with diverse perspectives and contributing to the growing body of UFO research. There is a clear emphasis on providing a platform for various viewpoints, from historical analysis to futuristic predictions and personal accounts.