SBEDV - No 024-25 - 1962

Magazine Overview

This issue of the SBEDV exchange Bulletin, numbered 24/25 and dated December 1961 to March 1962, focuses on UFO (Flying Saucer) reports and related information, with a strong emphasis on Brazilian cases and international collaboration in UFO research. The editor is W. Buhler, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The bulletin also includes information from CIPEx-Centro de Investigação e Pesquisa Exobiológica.

Key Articles and Reports

Report 1: Hélio Aguiar Case

This section details a report originally published in "O Cruzeiro" magazine in June 1959, concerning Hélio Aguiar, a 32-year-old clerk from Salvador, Bahia. Aguiar reported an encounter with a flying saucer on April 24, 1959. While riding a motorcycle lent by Captain Leib Leibovitch, Aguiar saw a speck in the sky that grew into a flat disc. He managed to take three photographs (1-c, 1-d, 1-e) with his Flexaret camera. The object displayed hemispheres and dark symbols on its underside. It then turned in a loop, showing its upper side, which had a cupula and parallel tubes. During the third photograph, Aguiar felt pressure on his head and an urge to write a message: "Atomic (explosions) experiences for warfer should cease definitely. The balance of the Universe is at stake. We are watching and ready to interfere." This message, written in a new handwriting, was apparently executed by Aguiar himself (1-h). He also reported a fourth picture of the saucer as a small ball in the sky, which he did not remember taking. The film processing revealed a "hard" and "bulky grain," but no discrepancies were found in the sun's position. Graphologists opined that the handwriting showed emotional stress. Aguiar also reportedly engaged in hypnosis and thought transmission attempts with friends.

Picture nr. 2: Rev. Lionel Browning Sighting

This section reproduces page 2 from the "Australian Flying Saucer Review" (February 1961), detailing a sighting by Rev. Lionel Browning, an Anglican minister and Tasmanian Secretary of the World Council of Churches. On October 4, 1960, at 6:10 PM, he and his wife observed a silent, cigar-shaped airborne craft for two minutes. The object had four vertical bands and a moving device on its bow. They saw a large, dull-grey object about 300 feet long, which paused before five or six smaller discs (about 30 feet across) emerged from clouds above and behind it, moving at terrific speed. The mother ship and smaller craft then reversed course and disappeared. Browning believed that authorities knew more than they were prepared to reveal to avoid panic. The report notes a similarity between this sighting and George Adamski's photographs of a "mothership releasing scouts."

MERINT Radiotelegraph Procedure

Pages 1 and 3 feature the MERINT Radiotelegraph Procedure, designed for early warning defense of the North American continent. It provides instructions on what to report (hostile, suspicious, or unidentified airborne and waterborne objects), how to send the message (via various radio stations), and the format of the message itself. The procedure emphasizes reporting objects immediately and seeking acknowledgment of receipt. It lists specific categories like guided missiles, surface warships, aircraft, submarines, and unidentified flying objects.

Report nr. 3: Revd. William B. Gill Sighting

Reproduced from "Flying Saucer Review" (November-December 1960), this report concerns Revd. William B. Gill of the Anglisan Mission in South East Papua. On June 26-27, 1969, he reported seeing a "Flying Saucer" hovering over his Mission Station with men on it, who waved to him. This report caused a sensation, especially as it was corroborated by at least 38 Papuan witnesses. Drawings made independently by these witnesses, despite some detail differences, agreed on essential aspects, suggesting a genuine phenomenon.

Report nr. 4: George Hunt Williamson's Desert Center Sighting

This section reproduces page 5 from "Flying Saucer Review" (November-December 1960), detailing a sketch by Professor George Hunt Williamson of a cigar-shaped "mother" ship seen in November 1952 at Desert Center, California. The ship discharged a small round saucer, later identified by George Adamski as a "scout." Williamson and five other witnesses saw a meeting between G. Adamski and a man who had stepped out of the "scout." The report notes the similarity to Adamski's earlier photographs and Rev. Browning's sighting, reinforcing the credibility of contact cases.

Summary of the Present State of Secrecy About UFO's

This section discusses the "intrigue and secrecy" surrounding UFO events, lamenting that the world press has largely focused on ridicule. It highlights documented UFO events suggesting an interplanetary or interstellar origin, yet the press has often ignored them. The document mentions that military agencies may be hiding weaknesses in their ability to control these crafts, citing reports of UFOs chasing missiles and patrolling areas. The USA Air Force officially states no evidence of interplanetary spaceships has been found, while the USA Navy orders MERINT charts to be posted. The report also touches upon the "spionage law" potentially used to suppress information about UFOs and mentions the role of organizations like NICAP in trying to uncover the truth.

Miscellaneous: Letters and Other Bulletins

This section includes various short items:

• SBEDV thanks contributors and publications for mentions.
• A plea for reasoned discussion and avoiding judgment.
• A note on astronauts being under strict control of the "silent" airforce, unlike civilian contactees.
• Reports on authorities rapidly running short of answers regarding UFOs.
• A mention of a planetary alignment in February 1962.
• A discussion on the necessity of publishing contactee statements to allow for independent judgment.
• A report on a contactee's latest experience and anticipation of better sightings.
• An account of George Adamski's visit to Japan.
• Maharishi Mahesh's proposal for solving conflicts by focusing on individual efforts rather than governments.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of UFO sightings with photographic and testimonial evidence, the challenges of obtaining credible information due to government secrecy and media ridicule, and the importance of civilian research in uncovering the truth about UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be in favor of open disclosure and the publication of "contact cases," supporting those who advocate for transparency in UFO research. There is a critical view of official denials and a belief that authorities possess more information than they disclose. The MERINT procedure highlights a practical, defense-oriented approach to UFO reporting.

This document, titled "1961 Flying Saucer statistics (contin. to Bull. nr. 22/23 'til the end of the year)", is a statistical compilation of reported UFO sightings primarily from Brazil in 1961. It is published by CIPEX and GENA, with an issue identifier of 22/23 for the year 1961. The content is presented in English, derived from a Portuguese source.

Statistical Compilation of Sightings

The core of the document is a table detailing 32 individual flying saucer sightings. Each entry includes:

• nr: A sequential number for the sighting.
• date: The date of the sighting.
• hour: The time of the sighting, including specific times and general periods like 'night'.
• witnesses: Information about the witnesses, categorized as 'COM' (community/town), 'aut.' (authorities), 'st.' (state), and 'local'.
• Description: A detailed account of the observed phenomenon, including the object's shape, color, luminosity, speed, behavior (hovering, ascending, descending, evolutions), sound, and any trails left behind.
• Reference: A source or reference for the sighting, often indicating a publication or organization.

Notable sightings include:

• August 7-9, 1961 (Rio): Reports of luminous objects with fast speed, shedding particles, causing explosions, and leaving luminous trails.
• September 2, 1961 (São Paulo): An intensely luminous object at 5000m, changing color, and stopping for 15 minutes.
• September 19, 1961 (São Luis): A hovering object making evolutions and moving away at fast speed.
• September 22, 1961 (São Luis): A long object with evolutions leaving a white trail, noted as being "different from jets."
• September 30, 1961 (São Luis): An object with brilliant trails and curious evolutions, where airforce attempts to establish contact failed.
• October 17, 1961 (Maceió): An object in horizontal flight that stopped and departed rapidly.
• October 19, 1961 (Joinville): Thousands witnessed 'acrobatic' evolutions of a flying saucer at low altitude, casting shadows.
• December 13, 1961 (Salvador): A missile-shaped object, 10m long, leaving a fiery trail, seen by the entire population.
• December 15, 1961 (Rio): A round object with powerful floodlights, seen silently for several minutes.
• December 27, 1961 (Rio): A brilliant silent object changing direction.

Object Characteristics Summary

The compilation provides extensive details on object characteristics:

• Shape: Round, oval, dished, elongated, cigar-shaped, missile-shaped, round-shaped.
• Color: Reddish, green, orange, white, fiery, smoky, brilliant, luminous, changing colors.
• Size Estimate: Approximately 10 meters long and 2 to 3 meters large.
• Behavior: Hovering, moving, changing speed, ascending, descending, irregular courses, stopping, rapid departures, evolutions, changing direction.
• Speed Estimate: Fast speed, described as 'f. speed'.
• Altitude Estimate: Ranging from 5000 meters to 'great height' and 'low height'.
• Electromagnetic Effects: Reports of two potent searchlights and audible explosions.
• Physical Trace Evidence: Shedding luminous particles, leaving luminous or fiery trails.

International Visits and Research Context

The document also notes flying saucer visits to other South American countries: Argentina (between Villa Mercedes and San Luis on Aug. 10, 61; Mar del Plata on Oct. 26, 61; Baia Blanca on Oct. 30, 61) and Uruguay (Pocitos and Carrasco on Dec. 20, 61, where a craft accompanied an airplane for 40 minutes, constantly changing colors).

Analysis of UFO Behavior and Contact

Page 11 provides an 'Ehshortened evaluation of 32 cases', highlighting that F.S. were seen by authorities, whole towns, and pilots. It details sightings by time of day (evening, nighttime, daytime) and common colors and shapes. Behaviors noted include stopping, hovering, irregular courses, ascending/descending, and evolutions. The document mentions a case of disintegration followed by explosions and discusses F.S. behavior in relation to attempts at contact, including an airbase attempt and an airplane being accompanied.

Key Figures and Organizations

Several individuals and groups are mentioned in relation to UFO research and contact:

• Revd. Gill: His 'Bonai' visual contact case from June 1959 is mentioned with slight disappointment by Nicap.
• Prof. G.H. Williamson: Described as a guest contactee, invited for flights to observe UFO activity. He is noted for having good relationships with contactees and researchers.
• Aurifebus Simões: A pilot and researcher who hosted Prof. Williamson.
• SBEDV Rio group: A research group in Brazil.
• Nicap: A group aiming for unbiased reporting, which left the document's authors somewhat disappointed.
• David Wightman: Praised UFO research by the Air Force.
• David Jones: Apparently endorsed Mr. Wightman.
• Jose Alencar: A contactee seeking news.
• Luise Eschig & Buck Nelson: Individuals contacted by Jose Alencar.
• Ronald W.G. Anstee & Ed Sievers: Individuals who sent greetings and materials.
• Karl Veit: Author of the book "Plantenmenschen besuchen unsere Erde."
• Prof. Oberth: Mentioned in relation to contactees and information handling.

The document also references a new book, "Plantenmenschen besuchen unsere Erde" (F.S. crews visit our earth) by Ventla Verlag, described as the first ENCYCLOPEDIA of Ufology, containing extensive data and research addresses.

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

The publication, through its content and commentary, appears to be a serious, albeit sometimes critical, platform for UFO research. There's a clear interest in cataloging sightings and analyzing object behavior. The commentary on contactees and research groups suggests a nuanced view, distinguishing between those who are respected (like Williamson) and those who might be less credible (implicitly, Adamski is contrasted with the 'confidential' research group). The publication seems to advocate for unbiased, serious UFO research, as seen in the review of the 'ENCYCLOPEDIA' book and the discussion about the Air Force's confidential research. The editorial stance leans towards documenting phenomena and exploring the implications of contact, while maintaining a degree of skepticism or critical observation regarding certain claims and research methodologies. The recurring themes include detailed statistical reporting of sightings, analysis of UFO characteristics and behavior, the role of contactees, and the broader landscape of UFO research organizations and publications.