SBEDV - No 042-44 - 1965

Magazine Overview

This document is the Boletim SBEDV (Brazilian Society for Studies on Flying Saucers), issue numbers 42 to 44, covering the period from January to June 1965. The editor is W. Buhler, and the publication is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cover prominently features the title "OUTROS MUNDOS outras humanidades" by HUGO ROCHA, suggesting a focus on extraterrestrial or alternative realities. The issue includes a collection of images, sketches, and reports related to UFO sightings and research.

Key Articles and Reports

The Itapirito F. S. Research (Page 3-4)

This section details an investigation into a curious event that occurred on September 17, 1962, in Itapirito, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The witness, identified as J.A.A., a 29-year-old married man, reported a terrifying experience at his aunt's house. At approximately 1:30 AM, after hearing a hissing sound outside, he felt a shadow enter his room, causing him to become completely immobilized, unable to shout, move, or even open his eyes. He described profuse sweating and a pounding heart. J.A.A. explained the term "vulto" (shadow/figure) as something that came towards him like a body and lay above him, immobilizing him. The hissing sound then moved across the roof of the house, room by room, before returning to J.A.A.'s room for a second, shorter immobilization. Afterward, the sound moved away to the street. The witness's wife later confirmed that J.A.A. was visibly changed, more nervous, and paler for several days following the event. The report also discusses hypotheses regarding strong electromagnetic fields and attempts at mental contact.

Second Report: Luiz Gonzaga do Carmo Incident (Page 4-5)

This report details an experience that occurred on August 30, 1962, involving Luiz Gonzaga do Carmo, who was 28 at the time. While standing on a street corner with two friends in Minas Gerais, they heard a hissing sound and saw a luminous disk-shaped saucer. Luiz described it as having a metallic, aluminum appearance, approximately 3 to 4 meters in diameter, with a balcony-like structure and a cupola. It was floating about 30 to 40 meters above the ground. Simultaneously, Geraldo Liberato da Silva, one of the friends, noticed a strange, small man (1.2m to 1.3m tall) walking down the street towards them. The man had a large head, long legs, a short, sturdy body, and wore a suit that looked like leather. He moved with a fast step and suddenly vanished after about 10 meters. Geraldo drew a sketch of the man and the saucer. Luiz later experienced a headache for a month following the event. The report raises questions about the connection between the strange man and the saucer, and whether the immobilization experienced by J.A.A. in the first report was related to a similar event involving a "spaceman."

Description to Figures on Page 2 (Page 6)

This section provides explanations for various images presented in the magazine:

• Nr. 6: A reproduction of a cave painting from Brazil, possibly 8,000 to 12,000 years old, depicting the moon and sun.
• Nr. 7, 8, 9: Possible representations of a "snake moon," a mother ship, and flying saucers.
• Nr. 10: A photograph of Ufologist Aime Michel, published by the French revue "Planete."
• Nr. 11 & 12: Images related to "Mars proximity and peaks of F.S. sightings" and Mars "canals," copied from a German bulletin.
• Nr. 13: A Ranger 8 photograph of the lunar surface showing parallel rills described as "freeways."
• Nr. 14: A photograph of Brazilian Ufologist Hugo Brant Aleixo.
• Nr. 15: A photo of Hernani, Consul Alberto Perego, and Mario Prudente Aquino.
• Nr. 16: An image of a discussion about politics at a U.S. university, including Mc George Bundy, highlighting the difficulty of discussing ufology publicly due to espionage laws.

Lucy Mc Ginnis's Commentary (Page 6-7)

Lucy Mc Ginnis offers a perspective on judging others and the challenges faced by politicians and the "silence group" regarding extraterrestrial phenomena. She suggests that pressure from space might be influencing Earth's situation and criticizes the current human approach to concepts like freedom and democracy, especially in light of atomic weapons and plans for space exploration that ignore potential inhabitants.

C. A. Honey's S. P. Newsletter (Page 7)

This excerpt from C. A. Honey's newsletter discusses his association with Mr. Adamski, suggesting a connection that transcends this lifetime. He calls for a coordinated effort in flying saucer research globally, mentioning Denmark (H. Petersen) and English groups, and possibly France. He also advocates for interviewing and publishing contact cases, questioning why research into "man of space" is ridiculed when humanity is venturing into space.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin strongly advocates for serious investigation into UFO phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and research findings. There's an underlying theme of government secrecy and potential cover-ups, particularly concerning public discussion of ufology in the USA. The publication seems to encourage international cooperation in research and challenges the ridicule often directed at UFO witnesses and contactees. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry into the possibility of extraterrestrial life and technology, urging a more unified and less dismissive approach to the subject.