Quest - Vol 2 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: QUEST. UFO REPORT
Issue: VOL. TWO NO. THREE (WHOLE NUMBER EIGHT)
Date: Bi-monthly, 1970
Publisher: GALAXY PRESS
Country: Canada
Price: 50 cents

This special issue of QUEST-UFO REPORT is dedicated to a wide array of unexplained phenomena, ranging from alleged encounters with cryptids and supernatural beings to UFO sightings and mysterious events.

Contents and Key Articles

Strange Oddities

This section, authored by Kurt Glemser, begins with a report from Panama where a ship caught fire after a close encounter with a circular aircraft that appeared to lose control. The article also notes the folding of several UFO organizations and publications, including NESRG and CUP Newsletter.

Bagged By A Sasquatch

Written by John Hopp, this article details the alleged experience of Albert Ostman, a retired lumberman from British Columbia, Canada. In 1924, Ostman claimed he was kidnapped by a family of four Sasquatch while camping near Toba Inlet. He described their physical characteristics, their primitive behavior, and his eventual escape. The article suggests the Sasquatch were more human-like than ape-like and communicated with grunts and strange sounds.

Werewolves And Vampires: Fact Or Fable?

Reprinted from Spacecraft Review and authored by Dennis Stamey, this article explores the reality of werewolf and vampire phenomena. It references the work of psychoanalyst Nandor Fodor and discusses historical accounts and beliefs from various cultures, including Europe, Africa, and even a Portuguese sailor tried for murder and draining blood in 1867. The article also mentions Peter Kurten, the infamous German murderer, who described himself as a vampire. It touches upon contemporary cases, such as an incident in Chicago in 1899 and the case of Clarita Villaneuva in Manila in 1951, who was allegedly attacked by a creature leaving teeth marks.

Behold...the Venus Garuda

This is the third and final part of a series by R.E. Dickhoff, PH.D. It discusses the concept of 'spacemenap' and relates it to biblical accounts, particularly Ezekiel's vision of four living creatures and a man hovering in a mothership. The author also references Episcopal Bishop James Pike's suggestion that the virgin birth could be a mythological presentation of paradox. The article connects these ideas to the Garuda legends, suggesting they might represent extraterrestrial visitors or advanced technology.

Mountain Evidence

This section reports on an Anglo-Nepalese climbing team's encounter on the South Face of Annapurna, Nepal, where they allegedly sighted a Yeti. Englishman Don Whillans described seeing black objects and hearing a squawking sound, followed by large tracks. The article also mentions a report of the Italian team sighting a Yeti. Additionally, it discusses the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the Khmer population from Anghor Tom and Anghor Vat in Cambodia, and the ruins of Tiahuanaca, suggesting spacecraft might be responsible for lifting populations off the planet.

Exploding Piano Mystery

This brief report details an incident in Lowestoft, England, where Mrs. Rosa Tegerdine's upright piano exploded while she was playing it. Police were investigating similar 'mystery bangs' in the area.

Sasquatch Story Investigated

This article from The Advance (Agassis, B.C., Canada) recounts an investigation by Deputy Sheriff Russell Figg into a sighting by three girls in Carlisle, Washington, USA. The girls claimed a seven-foot-tall creature with silver-tipped hair chased their car. Figg found large footprints leading to a lean-to where he discovered cow skulls. John Green, a known Sasquatch researcher, was also summoned to the scene.

400,000 Flock to See Image of Christ That Appeared on Screen Door

This report from the Arkansas Gazette describes an image of Christ that appeared on a screen door in Port Neches, Texas, in 1969. The phenomenon attracted an estimated 400,000 visitors, with the article quoting Rev. Slater D. Neal of Bethel Temple, who stated that people from various backgrounds, including Black Panthers, Communists, atheists, and nudists, came to see the image.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of the unexplained, the intersection of myth and potential reality, and the questioning of conventional scientific and historical narratives. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance towards phenomena that fall outside mainstream understanding, presenting various accounts and theories without necessarily endorsing them as absolute fact. The editorial stance seems to be one of encouraging serious study of subjects often dismissed as fantasy, suggesting that there may be more to these phenomena than meets the eye.

Title: QUEST-UFO REPORT
Issue: SPECIAL ISSUE
Date: July 1970 (specific dates vary by article)
Publisher: QUEST-UFO REPORT
Country: USA
Language: English

This special issue of QUEST-UFO REPORT delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, ranging from religious visions and cryptid sightings to psychic abilities and alleged occult practices. The content is a compilation of reports from various sources, including newspapers and other UFO publications.

Visions and Religious Phenomena

The issue begins with a report from Lamar, Arkansas, where Mrs. James Williams stated that 300 people visited her home to witness a 'vision of Christ' that appeared on her 5-year-old daughter's dress. The vision was reportedly seen on a metal screen, and some suggested it was caused by corrosion, an explanation rejected by the witnesses. They described seeing various scenes from Christ's life, including his crucifixion and resurrection.

Italian 'Monster' Report

From Forli, Italy, a report details a hunt for a multi-legged monster, described as a dinosaur-like creature at least 15 feet long with searing breath. Antonio Samorani, a peasant, claimed to have been chased by it. Police initially skeptical, became convinced after finding large footprints. The authorities were organizing a large-scale hunt with armed police and soldiers, and over a thousand guns were to be deployed.

Cryptid Sightings: Loch Ness and Loch Morag

Reports on lake monsters continue, with a group of 25 specialists from London universities setting out to track the Loch Morag monster. This creature, first sighted in 1895, is described as huge, humped, and rough-skinned, and is considered a relative of the famous Loch Ness monster. The issue also addresses concerns about pollution in Loch Ness potentially harming or killing the monster. Douglas Drysdale, a scientist, analyzed water samples and found high pollution levels, suggesting it would reduce life in the loch. However, spokesmen for the Loch Ness Phenomena Investigation Bureau disputed this, questioning why fish hadn't died and noting recent sightings.

Psychic Powers: Gerard Croiset

The report features Gerard Croiset of Utrecht, Holland, described as a man with a 'radar brain' capable of tracing missing children and predicting events. Croiset claims an ability to perceive past, present, and future distinctly. He recounted his first 'psychic experience' at age six and views himself as an anarchist and atheist, believing all life is one. His work involves helping people through 'magnetics' or 'faith' healing, assisting police, and aiding research into extrasensory perception. He believes his gift would fade if used for personal financial gain.

Charles Fort and Coincidences

The issue references the work of Charles Fort, known for his writings on alleged pseudo-relations and coincidences. His books, including 'The Book of the Damned', are described as containing a provocative collection of occult and psychiophenomena. The article poses the question of what Fort might have thought of certain 'coincidences' related to UFO data and unexplained events.

Unexplained Aircraft Incidents

Several incidents involving aircraft are detailed, occurring in March 1969:

• Six crew members died when an American-built Lockheed Hercules CL30 transport aircraft crashed into a ploughed field at Fairford RAF Station, Gloucestershire, after veering off the runway.
• An American Air Force pilot ejected safely from his Voodoo 101 before it crashed into a field at Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, after nose-diving during a training flight.
• The pilot of a Gnat jet was killed after an unsuccessful ejection from his aircraft when it dived into a ploughed field near Kemble RAF Station, Gloucestershire.
• A Hunter jet crashed soon after take-off near Yeovilton Royal Naval Air Station, Somerset, when its engines appeared to cut out.

Fortean Animals and Phenomena

Reports include a 'bird-like creature' from Pennsylvania that was supposedly captured but escaped. Another incident from July 1969 in Fort Worth, Texas, describes a 'half-man, goat-eating thing with fur and scales' that threw a car tire at onlookers.

Black Magic and Devil Worship

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to reports of occult practices. Rev. Percy Gray, a vicar in Southwark, London, expressed alarm over the spread of black magic, detailing an incident where a child's body was taken from its coffin for a ritual. He called for a society to protect graves from ghouls. The vice-provost of Southwark Cathedral also voiced concern. Separately, city authorities in Turin, Italy, expressed alarm about spreading devil worship, leading to the removal of human remains from an abandoned cemetery.

Men in Black (MIB)

In the letters to the editor section, a debate arises regarding the existence of 'Men in Black' (MIB). Glenn B. Ricker, editor of Bioverse Magazine, dismisses MIB reports as fabricated stories, attributing their origin to George Adamski and Gray Barker. The editor of Quest-UFO Report defends the reporting of MIB sightings, stating that these are accounts from other persons and that he is merely presenting them, not fabricating them. He also defends his own maturity despite being 18 years old.

Meteorite Sightings

Charles Jones writes about seeing several amber and green meteorite-type lights in the sky, some of which appeared to be meteorites with burning tails, while others were tailless and seemed to burn at the spot. He describes one incident where two amber objects appeared to arc upward, then veer off and disappear.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of the unexplained, including UFOs, cryptids, psychic phenomena, and occult activities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness, presenting various reports and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also engaging in critical discussion, particularly in the letters to the editor section regarding the MIB phenomenon. The publication seems to aim for a broad coverage of unusual events and claims within the UFO and paranormal fields.