Saucer Institute of Research - Annual Report - 1965

Magazine Overview

This document is a year-end report for 1965 detailing UFO activity. It provides statistics on reported sightings, discusses new classifications, highlights geographical areas of interest, and notes the increased media and public attention to the subject.

UFO Activity in 1965

The report states that in the physical year 1965, approximately 2400 UFO reports were received. Of these, about 650 were classified as 'unknowns' or true Unidentified Flying Objects. The remaining 1750 reports included over 500 misidentifications of known objects, particularly airplanes in July and August, as well as hoaxes, hallucinations, and serial phenomena.

Several aspects of UFO activity in 1965 were noted as different from previous major 'flaps':

1. New Classifications: Two new categories for UFO classification were introduced: 'Top-shaped objects' and 'Multi-colored flashing lights.'
2. Object Duration: The objects were observed for longer periods than in previous years.
3. Concentration: There was more evidence of centralized concentration, with Oklahoma identified as a main point of interest.
4. Frequency: More of the same type of UFO were seen by a larger number of people.
5. Proximity: The saucers reportedly came closer to the Earth than in other years.
6. Documentation: More reliable pictures, drawings, and photographs were available, with seven known photographs mentioned.
7. Public Interest: Public interest in UFOs increased.
8. Explanations: There were more 'explanations' provided by the Air Force.

Media and Public Reaction

The report highlights a significant increase in press interest in UFOs during 1965, surpassing levels seen since 1957. This increased coverage was evidenced by more articles and photographs published on the subject. The document also suggests that more 'non-believers' were converted to belief in UFOs in 1965 than in any other year.

Visual Data

Page two of the report includes visual aids:

• World Map: A map of the world showing 'PATH OF SIGHTINGS' and 'PATH OF SEGMENT,' suggesting global UFO activity.
• Oklahoma Map: A map of Oklahoma highlighting twelve locations: Enid, El Reno, Chickasha, Miami, Tulsa, McAlester, Wınnıewood, Purcell, Norman, Tuttle, Edmond, and Oklahoma City.
• Graph: A line graph titled 'UFO REPORTS' plotting the 'NUMBER OF REPORTS' against 'YEAR' from 1947 to 1965. Different colored lines represent 'NUM.-2400 REPORTS, USAF,' 'NUMBER OF REPORTS, CIVILIAN AGENCIES,' 'NUMBER OF KNOWNS, USAF,' and 'NUMBER OF REPORTS, UNKNOWN, CIVILIAN GROUPS.' The graph shows peaks in activity around 1952-1953 and smaller fluctuations in subsequent years.

Related Publications

Page three lists articles and new books related to flying saucers published around 1965-1966:

Articles:

• 'U. S. Air Force Censorship of the UFO Sightings' by Maj. Donald Keyhoe in TRUE Magazine, January 1965.
• 'Flying Saucers' in SCIENCE DIGEST Magazine, June 1965.
• 'A New Look at Flying Saucer Mysteries' by Jaques Vallno in TRUE Magazine, September 1965.
• 'I Know the Secret of Flying Saucers' in TRUE Magazine, January 1966.
• 'Why I Believe in Flying Saucers' by Mackinlay Kantor in POPULAR SCIENCE Magazine, January 1966.

New Books:

• 'ANATOMY OF A PHENOMENON' by Jaques Vallee, published by Henry Regnery, Chicago, priced at $4.95.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The report focuses on the statistical analysis and categorization of UFO sightings, emphasizing the increase in reports and public interest in 1965. It presents a neutral stance, reporting data and observations without overt speculation, though the inclusion of 'Air Force explanations' and the discussion of 'non-believers converted' suggest an underlying engagement with the phenomenon's credibility and public perception. The document aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the year's UFO activity based on available data and media coverage.