SBEDV - No 006 - 1958

Magazine Overview

This document is the sixth issue of the "Boletim Informativo" (Informative Bulletin) from the "SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE ESTUDOS SOBRE DISCOS VOADORES" (Brazilian Society for Studies on Flying Saucers). It was issued on November 1st, 1958, and is a bi-monthly publication. The bulletin is directed according to the statutes by the 2nd Vice-President.

Editorial Content

Introduction and Appreciation

The bulletin begins by acknowledging the positive reception of its previous issues, noting that readers find the investigations into UFOs to be engaging and a welcome distraction from daily concerns. The editors express sincere gratitude to all who have provided support and stimulus. They also take the opportunity to remind members of the Society's statutes regarding membership categories: Contribuinte (Contributor), who can vote and be voted for, pays a joining fee and monthly dues; Correspondente (Correspondent), who receives the bulletin and has voting rights; and Informante (Informant), who provides free information but does not have voting rights. The monthly fee for members is set at 50.00, and all members are entitled to a subscription to the bulletin. Due to increased printing costs, the Society may not be able to distribute the bulletin as widely as before. A tear-off section is included for individuals interested in subscribing.

Movement of Flying Saucers in Brazil (February-August 1958)

This section presents the first summary of flying saucer movements over Brazilian territory since the bulletin came under its current responsibility. The data is compiled from news provided by "Lux Jornal." During the period from February to August 1958, a total of 56 sightings were reported across various Brazilian states. Bahia reported the highest number of sightings (9), followed by São Paulo (6), Ceará (5), and Mato Grosso (4).

Other News on Flying Saucers in Brazil

Flying Saucer in Ceará: A report from "O Jornal" on August 16, 1958, details a curious case in Ceará where a flying saucer reportedly communicated with the District Attorney of Pacatuba. While listening to the radio on his farm, the prosecutor saw a luminous object approaching rapidly from a nearby mountain. Frightened, he retreated into his house. When he and his wife returned, the object was closer and flying at meteor speed. The prosecutor attempted to signal the object with his car's headlights, and surprisingly, the saucer, which was overhead, began to blink in response. The object then executed a rapid 360º curve and disappeared in the direction of the southeast with the same speed it arrived.

The Ubatuba Flying Saucer - São Paulo: The bulletin mentions that in response to previous reports in Boletim Informativo No. 5, a letter is being sent to Colonel Zerbini for further clarification on events related to the Ubatuba incident.

The Flying Saucer of Ilha de Trindade

Following a journalistic report on the Ilha de Trindade incident, "O Jornal" sought the opinions of legal experts. Professor Benjamim de Morais opined that no crime against national security had occurred, as there was insufficient data to classify it as an external security issue, and the origin of the flying saucers (whether from other countries or planets) was unknown. The Society's stance, however, is that flying saucers are of extraterrestrial origin and their occupants have peaceful intentions. Professor Stevenson suggested that the newspaper published the report for the relevant purpose of informing the public.

Major Donald E. Keyhoe's Book and U.S. Air Force Involvement

The bulletin references the book "FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE" by Major Donald E. Keyhoe, translated into Portuguese as "A VERDADE SOBRE OS DISCOS VOADORES" (The Truth About Flying Saucers). A letter from Albert M. Chop, a specialist in Flying Saucers from the U.S. Air Force's Press Service in Washington D.C., dated January 26, 1953, is included. In this letter, Chop states that Major Keyhoe is a credible reporter and that the U.S. Air Force has cooperated with him during investigations into unidentified flying objects. He confirms that the U.S. Air Force and its inquiry commission, Project "Bluebook," are aware of Major Keyhoe's conclusion that flying saucers originate from another planet, and that the U.S. Air Force has never denied this possibility. While some believe these are natural phenomena, the apparently directed evolutions suggest an interplanetary explanation.

Public Disclosure of UFO Information

Interview with Dr. Walter Buhler: In a radio interview on September 12th, Dr. Walter Buhler discussed the case of Professor João de Freitas Guimarães allegedly traveling in a flying saucer. Buhler affirmed the truth of the account, noting that Professor Guimarães's character is beyond reproach. He also mentioned that Colonel Coqueiro of the Brazilian Aeronautics had examined a drawing of the saucer and confirmed that the Air Force archives contain a photograph of a saucer observed in Porto-Alegre, similar to the drawing. The reason these photographs are not publicly released is attributed to a generalized logic, as there is officially no information available. It is suggested that the behavior of the saucer occupants, who bypass governmental authorities, might be considered disrespectful. The bulletin questions why these preferences are made.

UFOs in the United States: The bulletin notes the controversy between the Senate and the U.S. Air Force regarding the latter's alleged concealment of information about flying saucers. Commander Aurifebus Simões is cited as stating that American pilots who reveal observations of flying saucers are fined and imprisoned. Simões is described as knowledgeable about the subject and highly credible from an official standpoint.

Are Flying Saucers Peaceful? Commander Simões reportedly considers these contacts to be peaceful. An anecdote is shared about a metal effigy in the shape of a coin, allegedly dropped from a saucer occupant's pocket during a conversation with an American government official. The bulletin questions the aggressiveness of beings who descend and converse with a nation that has attempted to hunt and shoot them down.

Photographic Evidence: Commander Simões allegedly told a lawyer about a secret photograph showing American authorities and saucer occupants in front of a craft, possibly at a Washington or New York airport.

Should Governments Disclose UFO Information?

This issue is being addressed by various countries. In the United States, a commission of scientists, including Thorton Pago (John Hopkins University) and Luis W. Alvarez (University of California), concluded in 1953 that the public should be informed that there is no hostile power behind the UFOs. However, this commission's findings, based on U.S. Air Force material, have not yet been released.

Another report from "UFO INFORMER" mentions that Joao Hazen, an agent of the U.S. secret service (CIA), filmed a documentary about a flying saucer, while other agents attempted to silence the reporter.

A case involving Mr. Smith, who reportedly entered a flying saucer in November of the previous year, is also cited. Government agents allegedly interned Smith in a sanatorium to prevent further disclosure of his experience, thereby diminishing its credibility due to his supposed mental state. Smith is reportedly suing the American government for damages caused by this procedure.

Planet Venus, Ionized Air Bubbles, or Flying Saucer?

Newspapers often report sightings of objects in the sky with characteristics similar to unidentified aerial objects or flying saucers. These are frequently explained as either Planet Venus or ionized air bubbles. The bulletin warns that if an inexperienced aviator approaches such an object, mistaking it for Venus or an air bubble when it is actually a flying saucer, the consequences could be severe, as our aircraft lack protective magnetic fields against these craft. The danger is amplified if a flying saucer approaches our aircraft to study their technology, which has reportedly happened with fatal results.

Flying Saucer Conspiracy (D. Keyhoe)

According to D. Keyhoe's book, on November 23, 1953, an airplane pursuing a flying saucer over the Komrose Air Base in Michigan, USA, was observed on radar to merge with the UFO. The aircraft subsequently disappeared, with the implication that it was taken to other planets by the saucer. A letter from George Adamski recounts a similar event, where an aircraft returned to base without its pilots and completely empty of fuel after an extended flight, with no refueling having occurred.

Adamski's explanation for this phenomenon is as follows:

1. The aircraft remained under the control of the flying saucers for some time, during which the pilots of both craft engaged in a conversation that exceeded the planned training duration.
2. After the regulated time expired, the pilots naturally had to explain to their superiors why they had violated regulations and returned without fuel after flying for 3 hours beyond the scheduled time.
3. Naturally, in addition to disciplinary punishment, the explanation would be difficult and have unpredictable consequences. Therefore, Adamski presumes they preferred to transfer to other planets.
4. Finally, Adamski explains that the aircraft could maintain itself without fuel and return to base due to the influence of the magnetic force used by the flying saucers.

Cosmic Science and Round Table

This section will continue in the next issue.

Radio Copacabana Lectures

Every Sunday at 8:30 PM, on Radio Copacabana, their friend Luis Paulo Pastorino is giving interesting lectures on Flying Saucers.

Society's Interests

The Society is interested in contacting individuals or entities specialized in the examination and analysis of photographs, as well as the physical and chemical examination of metals.

Recommended Reading

In response to frequent inquiries about books on flying saucers, the bulletin lists the following publications in Portuguese:

1. *Discos Voadores* by George Adamski (translated by Editora Globo).
2. *Contato com os Discos Voadores* (Contact with Flying Saucers) by Dino Kraspedon.
3. *Num Disco Visitei Outro Planeta* (On a Saucer I Visited Another Planet) by Antônio Rossi.
4. *A Ronda dos Discos Voadores* (The Round of the Flying Saucers) by João Martins.
5. *O Mistério dos Discos Voadores* (The Mystery of Flying Saucers) by Luis Glauco Torres (published in "O Jornal" on various dates in July and August).
6. *A Verdade sobre os Discos Voadores* (The Truth About Flying Saucers) by Donald Keyhoe (translated by Carmela Patti Salgado).

Correspondence Addresses

Correspondence for the Society should be addressed to:

• Dr. José Augusto Costa Júnior, Rua Voluntarios da Patria, 115, c/1 - Botafogo.
• Dr. Paulo Manzo, Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 20 ap s/102 - Santa Teresa.
• Dr. Walter Buhler, Rua Joaquim Nabuco, 158, apt 210 - Copacabana.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the "Boletim Informativo" marks the last of 1958. The Society extends its sincere Christmas and New Year wishes for 1959, hoping for greater understanding and tranquility in the world. The recurring themes are the reporting and analysis of UFO sightings in Brazil and internationally, the investigation into the nature and origin of these phenomena, and the role of government secrecy and public disclosure. The editorial stance consistently supports the hypothesis of extraterrestrial origin for flying saucers and views their occupants as having peaceful intentions, while also acknowledging the potential dangers and the need for responsible information dissemination.