SBEDV - No 005 - 1958

Magazine Overview

This issue of the BOLETIM INFORMATIVO (Informative Bulletin) of the SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE ESTUDOS SOBRE DISCOS VOADORES (Brazilian Society for the Study of Flying Saucers), identified as Nº. 5, was issued on September 1, 1958. Published by CIPEX in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, it focuses on the society's activities, recent UFO reports, and expert opinions.

Society Elections and Structure

The bulletin announces the results of the society's board election, held in accordance with its statutes. The new board includes Dr. Jose Augusto Costa Junior as President, Dr. Paulo Manzo as 1st Vice-President, and Dr. Walter Buhler as 2nd Vice-President. Other elected officials include secretaries, treasurers, and a fiscal council. The society's statutes are being revised to accommodate interested individuals, establishing three membership categories: CONTRIBUINTE (contributor), who can vote and be voted for; CORRESPONDENTE (correspondent), who receives the bulletin and can vote and be voted for; and INFORMANTE (informant), who provides information but cannot vote or be voted for. The monthly membership fee was set at 50,00.

The society holds weekly meetings every Tuesday at 8:30 PM at Avenida Almirante Barroso, 78, 13th floor, at the Clube Inapiarios. The bulletin expresses gratitude to Dr. Luiz Bandeira, President of Clube Inapiarios, for his support.

Interview with Lullo Duncan de Lima Rodrigues

This issue features an interview with Lullo Duncan de Lima Rodrigues, described as a prestigious figure in social and cultural circles, a certified accountant, and former mathematics professor. Rodrigues discusses his interest in UFOs, which began with the belief that they were natural or subjective luminous phenomena, possibly astral materializations, with communication occurring telepathically. His conviction solidified after a personal experience in August 1952, when he was transferred to IAPI. A colleague recounted an incident where, on a road in Porto Alegre, he witnessed a gathering of cars and a bright light. Upon investigation, he saw a flying saucer, over 60 meters in diameter, moving and then ascending. The occupants of the saucer seemed to seek interaction with the spectators. Rodrigues also notes that UFO sightings are common in the Gaúcha region, with an estimated 4 out of 10 people having seen these craft. Impressed by this narrative, he began researching UFOs, reading George Adamski's book "DISCOS VOADORES" and finding public declarations from six witnesses that further cemented his belief in extraterrestrial spacecraft. He concludes that UFOs are extraterrestrial craft on a peaceful mission beneficial to humanity.

When asked if he had personally seen a UFO, Rodrigues stated he had not seen luminous points or interplanetary craft, though he frequently observes the sky, finding the spectacle captivating.

Lecture by Professor G. H. Williamson

The society hosted a lecture by archaeologist Professor G. H. Williamson, an American scientist and author of books such as "The Saucer Speaks" and "Other Tongues, Other Flesh." The lecture, delivered in English and translated, focused on factual accounts.

Key points from Williamson's lecture include:

1. George Adamski's Encounter (1952): Williamson recounted Adamski's alleged encounter in Arizona with a man from Venus. A cigar-shaped craft reportedly released a smaller disk, which was filmed. The film, however, was later found to be blank. A US Air Force pilot reportedly claimed that the approach and landing of celestial craft had been filmed.
2. Telepathic Contact: Williamson claims to have had contact with UFO occupants through a radio amateur friend. Approximately fifteen people participated in this experience, receiving messages from above via a directional antenna. Disks were sometimes seen above the antenna. The rapid responses to questions, even before transmission, suggested advanced electronic capabilities, possibly capturing thoughts.
3. Invitation to Work for the US Government: The fifteen participants were invited to work for the US government. However, the seemingly strenuous work reportedly led to the premature cardiac death of one radio amateur. Williamson suggests the US government's intense interest in these events indicates their significance.
4. Archaeological Evidence: Williamson's archaeological research in Peru suggests pre-Inca contact with UFOs, described as "gods from space in fiery wheels." These encounters reportedly occurred before catastrophes like the Great Flood. He noted that UFOs revisit previously sighted locations, as evidenced by inscriptions. This was illustrated with slides of ancient structures and rock carvings. Enigmatic lines on the ground, extending for miles, were interpreted as potential flight paths for high-altitude craft, possibly used as guides since conventional aircraft were not yet prevalent.
5. New Era and Potential Conflict: Williamson links the reappearance of UFOs to the dawn of a new era, potentially leading to unforeseen consequences for the solar system, possibly more severe than an atomic war, which could reduce humanity to a primitive state.
6. Extraterrestrial Identity: Williamson reported that when asked about the difference between UFO occupants and Earthlings, the response was that they could be called "MAN" (in the higher sense), seeking the "Human" (animal man) on Earth. They find humans more developed and similar, making them useful for approximation and communication.

Williamson's concluding remark was: "Even if something reported about the disk does not exactly correspond to the truth, it will emerge, sooner or later, in any case."

The audience showed great interest, actively participating with questions.

Specific UFO Sightings and Reports

Cars Stop to Observe: An incident occurred on Via Anchieta, near São Paulo, where a mysterious object hovered half a meter above the ground, emitting intense heat. Several people witnessed it for hours, unable to approach due to the heat. The police were called, and engineers from the DER (Department of Roads and Railways) were summoned. One engineer captured an impressive photograph, and another calculated the disk's diameter at 143 meters. The object reportedly moved away when a Brazilian Air Force jet passed at a high altitude, suggesting it detected the aircraft via radar and avoided confrontation.

UFO in Cavarú - Paraíba do Sul: Reported in "Diário" of Belo Horizonte on 22/8/58. A student and her teacher observed a luminous object with a tail. A bright light entered the classroom, and an "effulgent light" focused on the student. The phenomenon was followed by a rain of "silver substance" for about 20 minutes. One student took a piece of the substance home.

UFO in Paraná: Reported in "Diário de Pernambuco" on 16/8/58. On the Curitiba-Paranaguá road, a disk-shaped object, approximately 100 meters in diameter, was seen hovering. It had rounded ends, windows that opened and closed, and large balls underneath, with a "beak" on top. A fiery substance reportedly descended from the balls, close to the ground, before the object ascended and disappeared.

Recommended Reading

The bulletin provides a list of recommended books in Portuguese on the subject of UFOs:

1. "Discos Voadores" by George Adamski (translated by Editora Globo)
2. "Contato com os Discos Voadores" by Dino Kraspedon
3. "Num Disco Visitei Outro Planeta" by Antônio Rossi
4. "A Ronda dos Discos Voadores" by Joao Martins (published in "Cruzeiro")
5. "O Mistério dos Discos Voadores" by Luis Glauco Torres (published in "O Jornal")
6. "A Verdade sobre os Discos Voadores" by Donald Keyhol (translated by Carmela Patti Salgado)

Press Support

The society expresses gratitude for the support and sympathy from various media outlets, including "O Globo," "O Jornal," and "Última Hora" in the capital, and "Diário de Pernambuco" in Recife, for their extensive reports on UFOs.

Article: "Os Índios e os Discos Voadores" (The Indians and the Flying Saucers)

This section reprints an article by Hulvio Brant Aleixo from the magazine "IATE PAMPULHA" (Belo Horizonte, June 1958). The article draws parallels between ancient indigenous accounts of mysterious "canoes" or "boats" and modern UFO sightings. It describes how indigenous tribes in the 16th century struggled to comprehend and describe large, fast, and strange vessels seen at sea, which did not fit their understanding of shipbuilding. These accounts were often met with disbelief and ridicule. The article suggests that these "witnesses" described beings with human-like forms but covered in bizarre, colorful coverings, with pale faces and strange objects. These objects could reportedly strike animals with a thunderous noise. The article posits that these descriptions might be analogous to modern UFO encounters.

It then shifts to the perspective of the indigenous council, debating the nature of these sightings. Some believed the boats came from more advanced tribes, while others concluded they originated from distant lands beyond the sea, piloted by a more advanced race. The "official science" of the tribe dismissed these ideas as fantasy, citing the vast distances and dangers of the sea. The article notes that European explorers arriving at the time were unaware of the discussions these sightings generated among the indigenous population.

Finally, the article provocatively links the 16th-century indigenous accounts to 20th-century "flying saucers," suggesting that the latter might be a misnomer or a phenomenon still misunderstood. It questions the dismissal of UFO evidence by mainstream science and proposes that if UFOs exist, they must be terrestrial in origin, perhaps an invention of a dominant tribe, rather than extraterrestrial.

Science and Space Travel

Can we exist on other planets? The bulletin addresses the question of whether intelligent life exists on other planets. It suggests that if life is created in the image of the Creator, then other beings in the "Father's house" might be similar to us. While Earth has variations in human appearance, other planets also exhibit diversity. The key is not external appearance but the divine spark within each individual.

Are space travelers similar to us? Yes, space travelers are identical to us, with a deeper understanding of themselves and the cosmos. As humanity learns to travel through space, its conception of the cosmos will expand.

Do space travelers offer help to any specific Earth society? No. They do not endorse division and believe each person is born to fulfill a destiny and acquire knowledge through life's journey. They do not show preference for any particular society.

Correspondence

Addresses for correspondence with the Society are provided for Dr. José Augusto Costa Junior, Dr. Luiz Manzo, Dr. Walter Buhler, and Me. Carlos Alberto Machado (CIPEX).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the organization and activities of the Brazilian Society for the Study of Flying Saucers, recent UFO sightings in Brazil, and the integration of expert opinions and historical accounts into the understanding of UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, presenting various perspectives from interviews, lectures, and reported sightings, while also acknowledging the skepticism of mainstream science. The society aims to inform its members and the public about UFOs, encouraging research and discussion.