SBEDV - No 030 - 1963

Magazine Overview

This issue of the SBEDV Boletim Informativo, numbered 28/30 and dated August 1962/February 1963, is published by the Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Sobre Discos Voadores (SBEDV) and edited by W. Buhler. It is presented as a substantial edition with more voluminous material than usual, aiming to keep enthusiasts informed about significant developments in the study of flying saucers (Discos Voadores - D.V.). The publication also notes its affiliation with CIPEX-Centro de Investigação e Pesquisa Exobiológica.

Introduction

The introductory section addresses the controversial nature of the 'Flying Saucer' topic, acknowledging that some view it as fantasy while others link it to religious preconceptions. However, with humanity's advancements in technology and the prospect of space exploration, the idea of other advanced civilizations visiting Earth becomes more plausible. The introduction highlights that certain responsible circles view this phenomenon with complex sentiments. It also explains that while SBEDV was founded in 1957, its bulletins have not always circulated regularly due to external factors, hence the increased volume of this edition.

Correspondence with a Senator

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to a letter dated August 9, 1962, addressed to U.S. Senator Mayne Morese. The letter, written by an unnamed medical professional (likely W. Buhler, given his role as editor), expresses concern about the secrecy surrounding UFO investigations by official agencies. The author references a New York Times article and press reports about senators inquiring about military contingents in countries like Mexico and their potential collision with American Embassies in South America, particularly in the context of the military coup in Peru and requests for aid from Argentina's Frondizi. The writer believes that official agencies classify UFOs as 'unidentified aerial objects' and may be using military aid to other countries as a means to maintain silence on the subject. The author hopes the Senator will champion the cause of truth and freedom, drawing a parallel to the past suppression of information about oil in Brazil, which eventually came to light. The letter emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding and reduced suspicion for a more tranquil and happy era, prioritizing human relations over technology.

"Intelligence" in Flying Saucer Research (D.V. or UFOs)

This section delves into the dual meaning of the word "intelligence" – as the capacity to propose solutions and as "espionage." It notes that some American UFO research societies use "intelligence" in the espionage sense as a registered trademark. The text points out that two major U.S. secret agencies, the Technical Intelligence Center of the Air Force (ATIC) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), classify UFOs under espionage laws. The author speculates that elaborate stories about space "animals," Deros, Teros, and Hollywood satires about UFOs are part of an artificial ridicule campaign organized over the past 15 years to isolate the problem of UFOs from the general public, benefiting a ruling minority incapable of addressing the issue. This, it is argued, constitutes the "coldest war," the war of secrecy and lies, waged against UFOs. The text suggests that leaders selected for their aggressive tendencies, driven by fear or ambition, use propaganda and economic power to control the masses, directing them as a "Big Brother" would his flock. Fear and avarice are seen as corrupting normal human conduct, leading to organized lies, a phenomenon that may have occurred in Neanderthal times and continues today with "well-groomed Chiefs" in their "bunkers." The "curtain of secrecy" and lies are presented as tools used by "pseudo-leaders" to achieve their goals, akin to the Inquisition in the Middle Ages or the pretext of patriotism used to maintain racial privileges. In contrast, truly "intelligent" individuals recognize the UFO problem as the most important of the last 2000 years and actively research and disseminate information about it.

The text also references various organizations and documents related to UFO research, including CSI (N.Y.), IIUFO (Oklahoma), OSSIB (Clifton, N.Y.), and WSI (Maj. Wayne S. Aho). It clarifies that Brigadeiro Aldo Vieira Rosa, president of the Space Committee, was mistakenly cited in newspapers in 1958 as participating in a secret colloquium on UFOs in São Paulo. The section also cites specific instructions and regulations, such as PRNG Instruction 3820.2 and JANAP 146(B), which appear to govern the dissemination of information about UFOs, suggesting that the public should only be informed if the object can be explained as a common phenomenon like a meteor or atmospheric reflection; otherwise, it should be stated that the case is under study by the Air Force's Technical and Intelligence Service.

It is lamented that Major Kehoe of NICAP-Washington did not analyze an artifact from a UFO contact due to economic reasons. The text also notes that concrete fragments of UFOs that fell in Brazil in Campinas (1954) and Ubatuba (1957) have not had their spectrographic analysis widely disseminated by the press. The publication expresses understanding for organizations like IBAC in São Paulo, which consider UFO research to be "confidential," but questions why the book "Discos Voadores" by E. Faria publishes the results of analyses of tin fragments found in Campinas, performed by a NICAP physicist in Washington, who seemingly was not permitted to testify about it.

CNAE - National Commission for Space Activities

This section reports on a visit by SBEDV members to the National Commission for Space Activities (CNAE) on December 4, 1962. Brigadier Aldo Vieira Rosa, president of the commission, presented plans for the current year, including a "moonwatch" program focused on observing meteorites of high luminosity and searching for fragments of extraterrestrial origin. The CNAE has a budget of 4 million cruzeiros for 1963 for this purpose. The bulletin notes that SBEDV's recent Bulletin No. 25/27 also addressed similar activities and the potential origin of fragments, executed by SBEDV members without official financial support.

The text lists the members of the "Permanent Commission" of CNAE, including Comd. Botelho Machado, Maj. Lincoln Eduardo de Souza Bittencourt, Cel Sergio Sobral, Dr. Pedro Tomaz Brin, Dr. Luiz Gonzag Bevilaqua, Cel Almir Mauricio, and Brig. Aldo Weber Vieira Rosa. It also names the extraordinary council members for Space Studies: Dr. Artur Moses, Dr. Lelio Gama, Bernardo Keisel, and Dr. Silvio Froes de Abreu. The section also mentions that Ten. Cel. Av. Sergio Sobral de Oliveira was made available to the National Council of Research.

The Case of the Abduction in Diamantina (August 1962)

This is a detailed account of a reported abduction case that occurred near Diamantina, Brazil. The incident was reported by local newspapers, including Diário de Minas and Última Hora, on August 26 and 28, 1962. According to the reports, a 12-year-old boy named R.M.A. encountered two spherical objects, approximately 40 cm in diameter, in front of his house. When his father, Rivalino Maffra, approached the objects, he was enveloped by a strong vortex of air and dust, and subsequently disappeared. The police investigated the case, and psychological tests were conducted on the boy. SBEDV sent representatives to Diamantina twice to investigate the case. The boy, who was an orphan, was placed in a state institute by the judge, possibly for his protection. The controversy and public curiosity surrounding the event are noted as having contributed to the diffusion of the strange occurrence.

Francisco Prata, a friend of Rivalino, stated that Rivalino had a habit of hunting on Sundays and that his hat, tobacco, pocketknife, and wallet were found at home, suggesting an unexpected departure. An air rifle belonging to the boy was also found in the abandoned house. Pio Miranda, the driver who took the boy and authorities to the scene, confirmed seeing a 1.5m diameter wheel on the ground, marked by gourds, which was believed to be related to the vortex. The boy, when interviewed in December, maintained his account and even drew the spherical objects, describing them as black and striped black and white, with a small 'tail,' which collided automatically when his father approached, causing a brief disturbance of dust and a chiado (hissing sound).

It is noted that flying saucers were observed in the skies over Diamantina two days before Rivalino Maffra's disappearance. The article suggests that the spherical objects might have been tele-guided discs that established a powerful gravitational field around Rivalino, leading to his rapid transport towards a spaceship in the upper atmosphere.

Other Cases in Diamantina

This section presents additional UFO-related incidents in the Diamantina region:

1. Gouvea (August 1962): The newspaper "O Jornal" reported a UFO sighting over Gouvea, near Diamantina. The object, described as emitting strange luminosity, flew towards Montes Claros and was also reportedly seen in Brasília de Minas. A local priest allegedly stated that the disc had hovered over the church before disappearing at high speed.
2. Near Diamantina (September 1962): The sister-in-law of Pio Miranda reported seeing a luminous object ascend rapidly into the sky near the city's train station between September 20-24, 1962. This event occurred about 15 days after the Rivalino Maffra case.
3. Montes Claros (October/November 1958): While serving as a police sergeant, Pio Miranda and his colleagues witnessed a dark, silent, luminous object hovering at a relatively short distance. They also observed a blue-white, disc-shaped object ascending obliquely towards the city of Coração de Jesus. The incident was reported to the Aeronautics.
4. Serro (1955): Chico Prata reported that two workers found a fused area in the Serra do Itambe, municipality of Serro Frio. On a plateau 150 meters away, they discovered a 50-meter diameter circle with polished stone and vegetation, a fact confirmed by the informant. Technicians from Belo Horizonte reportedly visited the site to collect metals and information.
5. Serro Frio (1961): Chico Prata also recounted an incident where a white "vessel" was observed hovering in the air for two to three minutes before ascending vertically and rapidly. This occurred while a woman was delivering lunch to 15 workers.
6. Near Extração: Chico Prata mentioned a case near Extração, an older mining area for diamonds. He spoke with Mr. Antonio Bernardes Lopes, a merchant, who reported that seven years prior, a man named M.E. (then 50 years old) experienced something related to the phenomenon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alleged abductions, and the perceived secrecy and obfuscation by government agencies and intelligence services regarding these phenomena. The SBEDV, through its publication, appears to advocate for greater transparency and open research into UFOs, challenging the official narrative and encouraging public awareness. The editorial stance is one of critical inquiry, aiming to present evidence and perspectives that counter the prevailing skepticism or deliberate suppression of information. The publication emphasizes the importance of truth and the right of citizens to be informed about matters of national and potentially global significance, such as extraterrestrial contact.

This issue of "CIPEX e GENA" (likely a publication focused on UFOs and exobiology) from 1962 presents a collection of reports and articles related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and potential extraterrestrial encounters. The content spans various locations, primarily Brazil, but also includes incidents from France, New Zealand, Australia, and Italy. The magazine appears to be a compilation of news, witness accounts, and research findings.

Key Articles and Reports

Reports from Brazil:

• Jiquitinhonha, Brazil: A family and their grandchildren reported seeing a luminous red ball that approached them, followed them, and then landed. The object was described as round, 2-3 meters in diameter, with a rotating cupola, emitting sparks and a hissing sound. When landed, it had four wheels.
• Diamantina, Brazil: A professor and her son observed large, oval, metallic green globes, described as discs, maintaining a constant distance even when changing direction.
• Brazil (General): A farmer reported being involuntarily taken inside a disc by 1.5-meter tall occupants wearing metallic, scale-like suits.
• Brazil (South Zone): A luminous, guided object, about 50 cm long, was seen entering an apartment through a window and traversing rooms.
• Cresciuma-Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil: Two workers witnessed two landed discs and six occupants in tight-fitting clothes who departed with a hissing sound.
• Ceres, Brazil: Seven occupants were seen at the door of a giant disc (140m diameter, 100m high) floating 6m above the ground. The disc stopped a truck's engine, forcing its occupants to witness the event.
• Mindurim, Minas Gerais, Brazil: Three people observed men of large stature wearing red suits.
• Bahia Blanca, Brazil: A truck driver and his brother saw two luminous objects resembling a train car or bus. The next day, the ground where they landed showed signs of scorching and charred insects.
• Bahia Blanca, Brazil: UFOs were observed flying over the city, with one photographed.
• Córdoba, Brazil: The director of a historical museum and others saw seven UFOs land on a mountainside.
• Exeuza International Airport: Pilots and ground personnel observed a UFO, while others were landed on a runway.

International Reports:

• France: A strange, non-conventional apparatus was seen performing aerial maneuvers, followed by three smaller objects.
• New Zealand: 38 witnesses observed four occupants on the deck of a floating disc, their busts illuminated, waving amicably.
• Australia: A priest and his wife saw a cigar-shaped mothership.
• Australia: A father and son observed occupants working on a disc during the night.
• Italy: A tailor encountered a disc from which two small occupants emerged and transmitted a message.

Other Content:

• Scientific and Religious Perspectives: The issue includes quotes from scientists like G. Beadle and S. Hutner, and philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, discussing the relationship between science and religion, and the mystery of creation.
• UFO Research Organizations: Mentions of organizations like CIPEX, GENA, SBEDV, OEA, CODOVNI, SIRJA, APRO, and international publications such as "Flying Saucer Review" and "Cosmic Science."
• Literature Index: A list of recommended books and publications on UFOs for interested readers.
• Editorial Stance: The editorial section, referencing "Flying Saucer Review," suggests that some UFO contacts are genuine and that governments (specifically the US and UK) are aware of this reality but are hesitant to disclose it due to potential public panic. It posits the possibility of visitation by advanced extraterrestrial civilizations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and diversity of UFO sightings across different regions, the physical characteristics and behaviors of reported UFOs, and the potential for extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance, as expressed through the quote from "Flying Saucer Review," leans towards the acceptance of UFO reality and the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, while acknowledging the cautious approach of governments. The publication seems to advocate for continued investigation and open-mindedness regarding these phenomena, bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and the unexplained.