SBEDV - No 039-41 - 1964

Magazine Overview

This issue of the Boletim from the Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Sobre Discos Voadores (SBEDV) covers the period from June to December 1964. The publication, edited by W. Buhler in Rio de Janeiro, focuses on UFO sightings, alleged alien contacts, and related phenomena, drawing information from various international sources.

Key Articles and Reports

Cover Story: Saint-Rémy-des-Monts Sighting

The cover prominently features a headline in French detailing an event in Saint-Rémy-des-Monts, France, where inhabitants reportedly followed the luminous trails of a strange, luminous object moving in the sky. Accompanying images include newspaper clippings from 'The News' (Washington D.C.) about UFOs haunting the skies and 'France-Soir' reporting on the French sighting.

Explanations of Figures

Several numbered figures are explained, referencing clippings and photographs related to UFOs. These include:

• Figure 1: A clipping from 'The Little Listening Post' about UFOs over Washington D.C., mentioning a "3 ball landing gear."
• Figure 2 & 3: Images and descriptions related to G. Adamski's telescope and photos of a spacecraft with a "3 ball landing gear."
• Figure 4: A sketch from 'Time' magazine depicting "monsters of space."
• Figure 5: A photograph of the Editor with Major Hans Peterson, discussing UFOs and 'REPORT FROM EUROPE'.
• Figure 6: Depicts the flight course of a F.S. related to a book on Martian apparitions.
• Figure 7: Features Herb Brettschneider, a UFO enthusiast from Vienna.
• Figure 8: Relates to a drawing by Fernando Sampaio of OIOANI, detailing an account from Neli Brochado da Silva in Porto Alegre, Brazil, about meeting three men who invited her to see their "FLYING SAUCER."

News at the Flying Saucer Front (Editor's Desk)

This section discusses the evolving relationship between humanity and other planets, noting how the UFO phenomenon, initially popularized by Kenneth Arnold in 1947, gained further attention through G. Adamski's book. The editor touches upon government secrecy surrounding UFOs, the founding of NICAP in 1957, and its relationship with the US Congress. The article critiques NICAP's director, Major Keyhoe, for allegedly withholding information about UFO landings and for his skepticism towards contactees, suggesting this might be a political stance to avoid further societal upheaval or perceived threats to government.

The editor also contrasts the "evangelistic" approach of some groups with the perceived "vacuum hungry powers" of Earth, comparing governmental secrecy on UFOs to embezzlement. The piece questions the focus on communism and suggests that a broader understanding of humanity, perhaps cosmic, might not be a loss of liberty.

Specific Reports and Sightings

• South African Patriotism: The article questions Hertzog's stance on TV in South Africa, suggesting it's to prevent information that could change the "free form of government" or lead to "destruction of White South Africa."
• Space Racism: Dr. Michael from NASA is quoted suggesting that proving the existence of an intelligent space race would upset the Defense Department, fearing obsolescence.
• Democratic Governments and UFOs: The editor draws a parallel between the secrecy of democratic governments regarding UFOs and the embezzlement of funds by a treasurer.
• Washington F.S. Sighting: A sighting on March 28, 1964, in Washington is mentioned, involving a "silvery object with a THREE BALL LANDING GEAR."
• G. Adamski's Experience: A reader comments on Adamski's experiences, suggesting his "Cosmic Philosophy" might explain his eagerness to proclaim his encounters.

UFO Societies of the World

This section highlights various UFO organizations and reports:

• Dr. Gribble's Nicap Reporter: Mentioned as a leading reporter on UFO events in North America, with a report of a UFO landing in Ireland in 1922.
• Socorro, New Mexico: Police officer Zamora reported seeing an "egg shaped" UFO with two small persons in white overalls nearby.
• Albuquerque, New Mexico: Apolinar (Paul) Villa claims multiple sightings and contacts.
• Montana: A report quotes the Sentinel about contacts with an UFO crew involving a child witness.
• Chile: A mineralogist reported seeing a large machine land, with tall red-skinned men emerging.
• Antwerp: A report mentions G. Adamski filming a "small mothership" that exhibited complex flight maneuvers.
• New Zealand: Reports from "Spaceview" describe a wave of "cigar-shaped flying objects" in 1909, including sightings of boat-shaped objects with fans and lights.
• London's F.S. Review: This bulletin is praised, with contents including reports on the Socorro sighting, UFOs and the sea, mysterious photographs, and a Brazilian sighting.

F. Saucer Movement in 1964 - Brazil

This section compiles various Brazilian UFO reports:

• Campinas (S.P.): Two luminous balls with a "blue ring" were observed.
• São Paulo: Five flying "headlights" were reported.
• Ouro Preto: Students observed a "cigarformed object" with openings, making evolutions.
• Silveira: A F.S. reportedly landed in the middle of the town, with witnesses Frederico Beuttenmueller and others involved in the investigation.
• Venancio Gonçalves Sobrinho's Sighting: A detailed account of a cone-shaped, lead-colored object landing near his house in Venancio, with witnesses observing air turbulence and revolving parts.
• Zamora and Pilot's Observation: Mentions "strange lettering" observed on an object that landed near Socorro, New Mexico.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings across different continents, the role of contactees in disseminating information, and the perceived reluctance of governments and official organizations to openly acknowledge and investigate these phenomena. The editorial stance appears critical of secrecy and supportive of open investigation, while also expressing a nuanced view on the implications of extraterrestrial contact for humanity's development and societal structures. There is a consistent effort to document and analyze reports, often referencing other publications and societies in the field of ufology.