Quest - Vol 2 No 5

Magazine Overview

Title: QUEST UFO REPORT
Issue: VOLUME TWO NUMBER FIVE
Date: MAR.-APR., 1971
Publisher: GALAXY PRESS
Country: Canada
Price: 50¢

This issue of QUEST UFO REPORT, published bi-monthly by GALAXY PRESS from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, UFO reports, and paranormal events. The magazine is priced at 50 cents per copy, with subscriptions costing $3.00 per year. The publication is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts unless they are accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope, and it reserves the right to publish letters sent to them. Material may be reprinted with proper credit.

Board of Directors and Staff

The magazine is overseen by a Board of Directors including Publisher Kurt Glemser, Assistant Publishers Hermann Glemser and Carl Nagel, and Editor Kurt Glemser. A team of Assistant Editors, including Armand Laprade and R.E. Dickhoff, PhD, along with an Editorial Assistant Linda Hallman, support the publication. Regional editors cover America, East Coast, West Coast, Australia, Denmark, Mexico, Panama, Sweden, New York, and Ohio. John J. Robinson serves as Book Review Editor, and advisors include Gene Duplantier, Lucius Farish, and Richard S. Shaver.

Contents and Featured Articles

The issue incorporates 'SPACECRAFT REVIEW' and features a diverse table of contents:

• Strange Oddities by Kurt Glemser: This article notes an increase in UFO sightings and mentions predictions of a 'flap level' in the spring of 1971. It also touches upon UFO radar detection centers and a reported electromagnetic field disrupter device. The author also addresses issues with postage for replies to letters and discusses a documentary on modern witchcraft, 'Witchcraft 70,' which he found sensational and focused on devil worship.
• Do You Believe In Miracles? by Michael Hervey: This piece explores instances of stigmata, supernatural occurrences, and unexplained phenomena, including a young man in Italy developing stigmata, and historical accounts from Reverend Cotton Mather regarding 'masa persecution' in Salem, Massachusetts. It also details the case of Francesco Santoni, labeled the 'Friday Miracle Boy,' and the phenomenon in Sorso, Sardinia.
• It Came From Out of the Sea by Armand Laprade: The author recounts a personal experience of hearing a news report about a 'monster' in Scituate, Rhode Island, which was later identified as a shark. He questions whether the event was a genuine sighting or a cover-up.
• UFOs: Dreams, Hallucinations and Images by Ramona Clark: This article examines the connection between dreams, hallucinations, and UFO sightings, particularly among the younger generation and the 'hippie sub-culture.' It describes various stages of these experiences, including sensations of pressure, paralysis, and auditory or visual phenomena.
• Natural Satellites by Kurt Glemser: This article discusses the discovery and tracking of potential natural satellites orbiting Earth, citing reports from Frank Edwards, Lt. Col. O'Mara, and Dr. Clyde Tombaugh. It mentions objects identified as natural satellites orbiting between Mars and Earth, and others orbiting the Moon.
• Nessie Alive, Experts Say; Car Door Slamming Bugs It: This news brief reports that American scientists believe the Loch Ness Monster is alive and well, with sightings doubling in 1970. It suggests that noise from a hydroelectric power plant under construction might be affecting the creature's behavior. The Loch Ness Phenomena Investigation Bureau is mentioned as actively searching for Nessie. Dr. Roy P. Mackal, a University of Chicago biochemist and the Bureau's scientific director, suggests the creature might be a family of giant eels or a non-air breathing animal.
• 'Aunt Betsy Still Haunts A 228-year-old Maryland House by Mitsi Pierce and Carol Hertle: This article recounts the experiences of Mrs. Theodore Wellens at Clifton, an old house in Montgomery County, Maryland, which is reportedly haunted by a ghost named Aunt Betsy. The article describes unexplained phenomena, including a ghostly form appearing in a photograph and the reluctance of animals to approach the house.
• Flying Saucers Back In News: This brief section notes that flying saucers are back in the news, with a mention of a Monday morning newscast on November 16, 1970.

Other Content

The issue also includes advertisements for 'SAUCERS SPACE & SCIENCE' magazine and 'THE SENTINEL' journal, both offering subscriptions. Information on purchasing back issues of QUEST-UFO REPORT is also provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the unexplained, including UFO sightings, alleged paranormal events like stigmata and hauntings, and cryptozoological mysteries such as the Loch Ness Monster. The magazine appears to present these topics with a degree of seriousness, encouraging readers to consider the evidence and possibilities. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into phenomena that challenge conventional understanding, while also acknowledging the need for critical evaluation, as seen in the discussion of psychosomatic explanations for stigmata and the identification of a sea monster as a shark.

Title: QUEST-UFO REPORT
Issue: MAR. - APR., 1971
Volume: 11
Publisher: Paradice International
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of QUEST-UFO REPORT delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, ranging from ghostly encounters to alleged extraterrestrial visitations and mysterious disappearances.

Aunt Betsy's Ghost

The issue opens with an account of a reported ghost named Aunt Betsy, whose alleged pranks, such as tripping a relative and causing a persistent light in a barn, are detailed. The story highlights the efforts of subsequent tenants to counteract these occurrences. Mrs. Wellens, who lived at the property, recounts hearing music and mentions that the house was too much for her to handle alone after her husband's death.

UFO Sighting at Cholla Bay

Albert Formiller of Phoenix recounts an experience while fishing in Cholla Bay, Mexico. He observed a round, saucer-shaped object in the sky that stopped and hovered. The object then emitted a searchlight that illuminated a large area on the water. Formiller noted the object was silent and that a cloud formed around it, which did not appear to be caused by exhaust. The light was visible for about 20 minutes before the object moved west.

Abominable Snowman and Sea Creatures

Reports from Sicily mention residents of a village on Mount Etna seeing footprints resembling those of an abominable snowman. Separately, a report from London details scientists' findings about a family of large, predatory sea creatures in Loch Morar, Scotland, described as having "eel or snake-like head and neck" and capable of high speed.

Sasquatch Protection Ordinance

In Skamania County, Washington, commissioners have passed an ordinance making it illegal to kill Sasquatch (or "Bigfoot"), imposing a $10,000 fine. This law was enacted after a series of reported sightings and aims to protect both residents and the elusive creature.

Mysterious Lights and Sightings

An account from Oklahoma City describes a bright light, possibly from a meteor, flashing across the sky. In New York, boxer Muhammad Ali and others reported seeing a bright light, which Ali believed to be a "mother ship," though sources suggested it might have been Venus or a rocket. Dr. Franklin Branley from the Hayden Planetarium explains such sightings as potential atmospheric distortions.

The Bermuda Triangle

The issue revisits the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, noting that six planes, two cutters, and three smaller boats have been combing the area following the disappearance of a light plane and a cabin cruiser. The article lists several historical disappearances in the region, including naval planes, passenger aircraft, and boats.

Book Reviews and Letters

The latter part of the magazine features advertisements for various UFO-related books and publications, including works by Frank Edwards, Michael Hervey, and others. It also includes letters from readers, such as one from R. E. Dickhoff, Ph.D., who quotes a passage about "mystery clouds" being used as sanctuaries for UFOs. Another letter discusses a pyramid-like structure found in New Zealand, questioning its origin.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, paranormal phenomena (ghosts), and cryptids (sea creatures, Sasquatch). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various reports and accounts without definitive conclusions, encouraging reader engagement through letters and book recommendations. The magazine aims to compile diverse reports on UFOs and related mysteries from various sources.