SBEDV - No 017 - 1960

Magazine Overview

This document is a bulletin from the Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Sobre Discos Voadores (Brazilian Society for the Study of Flying Saucers), published by CIPEX. It is Bulletin Informative No. 17, dated September 1, 1960, and is distributed exclusively to members. The publication is described as bimestral (bi-monthly).

Key Articles and Reports

Case Contact: Lecture by Oswaldo Guarischi

The main feature is a summary of a lecture given by Oswaldo Guarischi on June 7, 1960. Guarischi, an employee of the Customs Office, recounts an experience from the second half of September 1956. While on assignment in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, he was near the beach late at night when he observed what he initially thought was an amphibious vessel from the Brazilian fleet. The object was approximately 3 meters high and 20 meters wide, appearing to emerge from the water.

He saw two tall, slender individuals, about 1.80 to 2 meters in height, wearing metallic, uniform-like suits emerge from the object. One stayed near the craft, while the other walked towards the shore, seemingly collecting objects. Guarischi remained at a distance of about 200 meters, initially hesitant to approach due to the perceived secrecy of the vessel. When one of the figures noticed him, it began to approach. Guarischi also moved forward, but both stopped, unable to distinguish each other's features in the darkness.

Guarischi's dog, 'Leão', became frightened and ran back to the hotel. After a few minutes, Guarischi felt the presence of the second figure nearby, as if being invited. He realized this was an illusion, and the figures were still distant, seemingly indecisive, much like himself. Both figures then returned to the object. Through the open door, he could see a light inside.

The object then departed with incredible speed over the water towards the Farol (Lighthouse) hill, about 4,000 meters away. This entire maneuver, from observation to disappearance, took only 3 to 5 seconds, suggesting a speed of 3,000 to 4,000 kilometers per hour. Guarischi noted the reflection of the object on the waves, indicating a powerful, low-lying illumination not visible to the observer. He concluded that the object's speed and abrupt departure characterized it not as a common sea vessel, but as a flying saucer (Disco Voador), noting its dome-like shape and estimated diameter of 20 meters.

Guarischi's initial reaction upon returning to the hotel was met with disbelief and ridicule from engineers and others present, who accused him of being drunk.

Report by Adelmar Muniz Telles

Another account is provided by Adelmar Muniz Telles, dating back to April 1952. Telles, his wife, a sister-in-law, and a brother-in-law were traveling to a relative's residence in Engenho Novo, Rio de Janeiro, to plan a charity event. After a late meeting, they stayed overnight at a cousin's house. While en route to the train station in São Francisco Xavier, Telles' wife pointed to a rooftop and exclaimed, "Look, a flying saucer." They observed a disk-shaped object, similar to descriptions and photographs they had seen, a few meters above the building.

Approximately six other people joined them in observing the object. After about two minutes, the object ascended vertically without any noise, disappearing into the sky. Telles, an admirer of scientific subjects, was captivated by the sight. He describes the object as having a diameter of about three meters and notes that the sky was clear and starry, illuminated by the moon, which allowed for a clear observation despite it being night. He emphasizes that it was not a hallucination, as the first person to see it was a skeptic, and everyone else also witnessed and confirmed the sighting.

Telles states that the object was not a circumference but an opaque body, as he could see the stars through it if it were not. He later wrote to the magazine "O Cruzeiro" describing the event, but received no response, possibly because the topic was considered sensationalist at the time.

Book Mention: "Discos Voadores"

The bulletin also mentions the book "Discos Voadores" (Flying Saucers) by lawyer J. Escobar Faria, published by Edição Melhoramentos as part of the series "O Homem e Universo" (Man and the Universe). The book reportedly details cases of contact in Brazil and abroad. The preface is by Dr. Flavio A. Pereira, who introduces Dr. Escobar Faria as a member of the Brazilian Commission for Research into Unidentified Aerial Objects. Other individuals mentioned in relation to this book include Dr. Olavo Fontes, Comandante Aurifebus Simões, Dr. Ove Shirm, and Engineer Tomas Pedro Bum, who are described as having contact with "hermetic sectors of Military Secret Services."

Society Information and Membership

Contact Information

The bulletin provides contact details for key individuals within the society: Lullo Lucan de Lima Rodrigues (tel. 29-5156), Dr. Walter Buhler (tel. 32-7271, available 14:00-17:00), and J. Alencar (tel. 52-8982, available 1/4 to 18:00).

Membership Drive

There is a section encouraging readers to become members of the Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Sobre Discos Voadores. It details the process of filling out a form and mailing it to Sr. Alencar at Caixa Postal nº 2266, Rio de Janeiro, Est. Guanabara, Brazil. The monthly membership fee is listed as 50.00.

Membership Application Form

A blank form is included for new member applications, requesting nationality, civil status, profession, residence, and work details, along with phone numbers. It also includes fields for proposer, approval, and signature.

Meetings

Meetings of the society are held on the first useful Tuesday of each month at the previously mentioned location or another venue announced in advance.

Communication

For those wishing to communicate with the society, members can be found on Tuesdays at 20:30 at Av. Almirante Barroso nº 78, 13º floor, sede do Clube Inapiarios. Daily contacts are also available via specific phone numbers and times.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin strongly advocates for the pursuit of truth regarding UFO phenomena, as indicated by the prominent quote on the cover: "Nothing subsists beyond the truth, and he who deliberately hides it from others commits a grave error." The content focuses on eyewitness accounts and detailed case studies, suggesting a commitment to documenting and investigating UFO sightings. The society appears to be actively promoting membership and disseminating information within Brazil, aiming to legitimize the study of flying saucers.