Quest - Vol 3 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: QUEST UFO REPORT
Issue: VOL. THREE NO. ONE (WHOLE NO. 14)
Date: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER, 1971
Publisher: GALAXY PRESS
Country: Canada
Price: 50¢

This issue is the Second Anniversary Issue of QUEST UFO REPORT, published bi-monthly by GALAXY PRESS in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The opinions expressed are those of the author. The magazine features a mix of UFO reports, historical mysteries, and paranormal accounts.

Cover Story: The Mysterious Flying Light

The cover prominently features illustrations and newspaper clippings related to airship sightings in 1896. One article, "The Apparition of the Air," details accounts from Oaklanders who described the airship's frame as being like a bird's body. Another article, "Strange Craft of the Sky," reports on Sacramento men who described the airship and claimed to have seen its occupants. The main cover image is a drawing of a mysterious airship that hovered over St. Mary's College in Oakland and then headed towards San Francisco, noted as being similar to previous descriptions.

Articles and Features

The Headless Valley

This extensive article by Kurt Glamser investigates the mysterious "Headless Valley" in Canada's North West Territory, an area known for its sinister history. The article details numerous disappearances and deaths that have occurred in the valley since the early 1900s, including prospectors, hunters, and a photographer. It mentions specific incidents from 1960 to 1970, such as the deaths of Alex Mieskonen, Orville Webb, Thomas Pappas, Dean Rossworm, and John Richardson in March 1960, and the crash of pilot Angus Blake MacKenzie in January 1962. The article also lists two publications for further reading: "The Dangerous River" and "Par Pasturan" by R.M. Patterson. The RCMP HQ in Ottawa provided information on disappearances in the Nahanni region between 1960 and 1970.

Artist's Model Proved To Be A Ghost

Authored by Michael Hervey, this piece explores stories of ghosts that are not malevolent, but rather helpful or even artistic. It recounts instances of ghosts assisting sailors, comforting orphans, and even aiding in solving crimes. One story involves a ghost that seemingly helped an artist complete a mural, and another describes a ghost that appeared to help locate a murderer.

Letters to the Editor

This section includes correspondence from readers. One letter from the Department of the Navy acknowledges an inquiry about the Navy's investigation into the loss of "Flight 19" in December 1945, offering to provide a record for a fee. Another letter from the Naval Safety Center confirms the loss of "Flight 19" and provides a brief outline of the circumstances, noting it was an authorized advanced overwater navigational training flight.

The Loss of Flight 19

This article details the disappearance of Flight 19, consisting of five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, on December 5, 1945. The flight departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for an advanced overwater navigational training flight. The planes became lost east of Florida, experiencing compass malfunctions. Radio contact was lost, and despite extensive search efforts, no trace of the aircraft or crew was ever found. The article also mentions the loss of a search aircraft, a PBM patrol plane, which disappeared during the search operations.

The "GULF MASTER" Incident

This report details the loss of the tug "GULF MASTER" near White Islets, Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, on January 11, 1967. The tug, towing a log boom, encountered severe weather. After a passing aircraft sighted debris and a survivor, a helicopter rescue was initiated. The survivor, the mate, died in the hospital. The master, engineer, and two deckhands were presumed drowned. Despite a prolonged search, the wreck was not found.

Departments and News

• Letters to the Editor: Contains correspondence regarding UFO investigations and historical incidents.
• News Shorts: Brief news items, including "Clash On Stage Halts Witch Act," "Joe The Ghost Puts A Hex On The BBC," "Ghost So Regular He Makes Census," and "New Probe Into UFO Mysteries."
• The Damned: A section likely featuring unusual or unexplained cases.
• News: Includes articles like "Lightning Kills Three," "Visit From creature sonas Family Packing," "Don't Haunt The Pianist," and "Ten Top Saucer Zines."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The QUEST UFO REPORT appears to focus on unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, paranormal events, and mysterious disappearances. The magazine presents historical accounts and investigations, often with a tone that suggests skepticism towards official explanations or a desire to explore alternative theories. The inclusion of ghost stories alongside UFO reports indicates a broad interest in the unexplained. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into phenomena that defy conventional understanding, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond the mundane.

Title: QUEST-UFO REPORT
Issue: SEPT.-OCT., 1971
Volume: VOL. 10
Date: September-October, 1971

This issue of QUEST-UFO REPORT delves into a variety of paranormal and unexplained phenomena, including ghost sightings, UFO encounters, witchcraft, and mysterious creature reports from around the world.

Featured Articles

Ghost Encounters

A Ghost Spoke to Me at Funeral, Says Ivor:
This article from the DAILY EXPRESS (May 3, 1971) recounts the experience of 42-year-old Ivor Potter, who claims to have spoken with a solid ghost at a funeral in Poundstock Parish Church, Cornwall. He described the ghost as answering him and being tangible.

Joe the Ghost Puts a Hex on the BBC:
Reported by the DAILY MIRROR (April 20, 1971), this piece details an incident where a BBC reporter's interview about a ghost named 'Joe' in a London home was erased when played back inside the house but was clear when played outside. The Batchelor family, residents of the house, claim 'Joe' is so at home they intend to include him on their census form.

Ghost So Regular He Makes Census:
From the KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD (April 21, 1971), this article follows up on the 'Joe the Ghost' story, noting that the Batchelors consider the ghost a resident and intend to list him on the British census, facing a fine if they fail to declare all residents.

Don't Haunt the Pianist:
This report from THE SUN (Melbourne, Australia, June 8, 1971) describes pianist Stephen McIntrye's unsettling experience during a 1968 concert where discordant notes were heard by the audience but not captured on tape, leading to speculation of a haunting.

UFO and Creature Sightings

Clash on Stage Halts Witch Act:
Reported by the WESTERN DAILY PRESS (April 15, 1971), this incident occurred at a Bournemouth nightclub where warlock Alex Sanders was performing. Director Bill Todd interrupted the act, resulting in Todd sustaining head and wrist wounds from a sword. Sanders, a self-proclaimed white witch, stated that the audience was warned not to interfere and that 'terrific forces' were present.

Couple Claim Attack by UFOs:
This article from the PERTH, Tuesday (April 14, 1971) features Geoff and Toni Richards, who claim two unidentified flying objects attacked their car on a highway in Western Australia. They described the objects as lights that raced up to their car at high speed and changed color.

Visit from Creature Sends Family Packing:
From the SOUTHWEST TIMES RECORD (May 4, 1971), this AP report details Bobby Ford's account of being attacked by a large, hairy creature in Texarkana, Arkansas. The creature allegedly came through a hole in the window, and Ford's brother fired at it. Residents of a nearby community had reported seeing a similar creature years prior.

New Probe into UFO Mysteries:
Written by Robert Chapman for the SUNDAY EXPRESS (May 16, 1971), this piece announces a new inquiry into UFO sightings at Warminster, Wilts, involving two research groups using cameras and detection apparatus. The article also mentions a report of a tadpole-like object discovered in a photograph taken at Cradle Hill.

Notable Figures and Publications

Dr. James E. McDonald Dies:
This report from the UFO RESEARCH NEWSLETTER (June, 1971) announces the death of Dr. James E. McDonald, a senior physicist at the University of Arizona's Institute of Atmospheric Physics, who was instrumental in convincing the scientific community to study UFOs. He was found dead from a gunshot wound.

• News Shorts:
• A five-year-old boy, Jimmy Rutley, went missing from his Manitoba home, and a Dutch clairvoyant's advice proved unhelpful in finding him.
• An Ibo soothsayer in Nigeria has accurately predicted soccer pool outcomes, causing turmoil for betting companies.
• The article notes a pattern of women in Mrs. Rosemary Stacey's family losing their husbands at age 28.

Ten Top Saucer Zines:
A list of ten UFO magazines recommended by readers is provided, including 'Alternate Horisons Newsletter', 'Canadian UFO Report', 'Flying Saucer Review (Britain)', and 'Quest-UFO Report' itself.

The Damned:
By Dennis Stamey, this section discusses an increase in lightning-related deaths, possibly starting in late 1970, and mentions a report of a woman fatally struck by lightning and three schoolboys killed while playing soccer.

Book Reviews and Advertisements

Saucers, Space & Science:
This section advertises Canada's own flying saucer magazine, 'Saucers, Space & Science', now in its 14th year. It offers subscriptions and lists special features. Several book advertisements are also present:

• *On the Trail of the Flying Saucers* by Timothy Green Beckley ($2.50)
• *The Truth About the Men in Black* by Ramona Clark ($2.00)
• *They Walk Among Us* by Alex Saunders and Kurt Glemser ($2.00)
• *UFOs-Realm of the Fantastic* by Dennis Stamey ($2.00)
• *UFOs: The Unknown Factor* by Erich Aggen, Jr. ($2.00)
• *The UFO and the Bible* by M.K. Jessup ($4.95)

U.F.O. Detector:
An advertisement for a 'U.F.O. Detector' that responds to magnetic fields, offering membership in the 'U.F.O. Patrol' for $10.00.

Aerial Research Systems:
An advertisement for Aerial Research Systems, offering literature and units for UFO research.

Merseyside UFO Bulletin:
An advertisement for the Merseyside UFO Bulletin.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The QUEST-UFO REPORT consistently focuses on unexplained phenomena, particularly UFO sightings and paranormal events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting reports and accounts from various sources without necessarily offering definitive explanations. The magazine aims to inform its readers about the latest developments and ongoing research in the UFO and paranormal fields, as evidenced by the inclusion of news shorts, book reviews, and listings of other relevant publications.