SBEDV - No 048-50 - 1966

Magazine Overview

This issue of the SBEDV Boletim (Society for Brazilian Studies on Flying Saucers) covers reports from January to June 1966, with an edition date of March 25, 1966. It features a variety of articles on UFO sightings, encounters, and related phenomena, with a strong focus on cases from Brazil. The publication is in Portuguese and English, indicating an international exchange.

The One Eyed Space Man from Belo Horizonte

This article details a sensational UFO event that occurred on January 22, 1966, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The Editor and Dr. Mario Prudente Aquino visited the site after reports of a craft landing in the backyard of a house in the 'Sagrada Familia' district. They interviewed the witnesses, including Ronaldo (11 years old) and his parents, and Fernando (14 years old). The boys described a luminous sphere, approximately 12 to 15 meters high, floating above a tree. Two luminous bands descended from the sphere, and a slender, two-meter-tall man with a transparent helmet and a single dark eye emerged. He moved slowly towards the ground and sat near a cistern. The man wore a brown, leathery suit, high boots with triangular cramps, and possibly a copper-colored box on his back. The children drew similar sketches of the event. The spaceman later re-entered the sphere, which then ascended vertically and later moved away on an inclined course. The report also mentions the work of Professor Ulvio Brant Aleixo, a local UFO researcher.

Report nr. 1: Fernando and Ronaldo's Encounter

This report, likely a precursor to a more detailed account in a future bulletin, describes an incident involving brothers Fernando (11) and Ronaldo (9) on July 28, 1963. While cleaning a coffee filter, they encountered a luminous sphere. A spaceman, described as about 70 cm tall, descended via luminous bands. He had a transparent helmet, a single eye, and wore a suit with boots that left deep impressions. The spaceman examined tomato plants and then returned to the sphere, which departed. The boys' reactions ranged from curiosity to fear. Fernando, showing remarkable composure, even threw a brick at the spaceman's helmet, which he later explained was to test its durability.

Muscular Rigidity in F.S. Contacts

Dr. Afonso Sankott, a physician and anatomy teacher, discusses the phenomenon of body rigidity or trembling experienced by some UFO witnesses. He hypothesizes that this may be a temporary dysfunction of the central nervous system, possibly induced by unknown rays, similar to Parkinson's syndrome. He outlines the anatomical components involved in maintaining normal muscular tone and suggests that a physiological stimulus could disrupt this system, leading to stiffness or trembling.

Other Reports and Cases

The bulletin includes summaries of several other UFO-related reports:

• Report 1 (continued): A 7-meter-long arrow-shaped object was observed by priest Humberto Flores da Cunha and Senhor Orestes Duarte in Lagoa vermelha, Rio Grande do Sul.
• Report 2: Antonio Pau Ferro, a farmer from São João, Pernambuco, reported seeing two luminous white round objects descend, with two small men emerging. He described their language as similar to Japanese.
• Report 3: Jose Camilo Filho, a mechanic from Canhotinho, Pernambuco, witnessed two strange men and a capsule-like object under banana trees.
• Report 4: Willy Aureli reported that fur merchant Jose Burjack observed a luminous red disc-shaped object accompanying his boat on the Araguaia river.

About Contacts and Contactees

This section, written by the Editor, discusses the nature of UFO phenomena and contactee experiences. It argues for a purely objective approach to Ufology, separating it from psychism and speculative theories. The Editor distinguishes between 'evangelistic' contactees, like George Adamski, who report encounters with human-like beings from our solar system, and those who report encounters with more 'atypical' and potentially hostile entities from outside the solar system.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, encounters with non-human beings, and the physical and psychological effects on witnesses. The editorial stance favors a scientific and objective investigation of UFO phenomena, advocating for the separation of Ufology from purely psychic or spiritual interpretations. The publication aims to present factual reports and encourage further research into the concrete aspects of these encounters.

This issue of CIPEX e GENA, identified as number 21 and likely from January 1966, is a publication focused on UFO phenomena, with a particular emphasis on reports and research originating from Brazil. The magazine aims to inform and engage its readership, encouraging collaboration and the sharing of sightings and experiences.

International Cooperation and Space Exploration

The issue highlights international efforts and interest in space. It mentions the election of the Brazilian Minister, Geraldo de Carvalho Silos, as President of the 'Committee for the Peaceful Use of Cosmic Space' in New York. He was tasked with convening a 'World Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Use of Outer Space' in 1967. Additionally, a delegation from the 'Inst. Tecn. da Aeronautica de São Jose dos Campos' participated in the 6th 'International Symposium of Space Sciences' in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 4th Air Zone also established a working group and a 'Commission for Astronautical Studies,' offering scholarships for postgraduate courses.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

Several UFO sightings and alleged encounters are detailed:

• A report from Mr. Gribble's UFO Reporter mentions a contact case involving UFO occupants in La Selva Beach, California.
• A livrinho "azul" by Prof. Flavio Pereira proposes the creation of a 'Scientific Advisory Board for the Presidency of the Republic' to address space issues and their societal implications.
• Mme. Klaine Ackermann, a UFO researcher from Paris and head of magnetic recording for the French UFO research society 'GEPA,' visited Rio. She confirmed experiences and contacts reported by G. Adamski and also recounted a similar contact with small-statured occupants observed in a Paris suburb.
• A color photograph of a UFO was taken on July 30, 1962, at 14:00 by Pierre Andre Leuthold on a beach near Alicante, Spain.
• The UFO-scope, a device developed by the 'Grupo de Estudos de Objetos espaciais,' is presented. It indicates changes in magnetic fields, often associated with UFO proximity. The device is manufactured by 'Perrim Comp.' in Switzerland and costs US$ 10, including airmail shipping.
• A UFO was reportedly observed over Congonhas airport in São Paulo, registered by radar and photographed.
• A UFO was photographed over Osasco.
• Two boys in Belo Horizonte (Sagrada Familia neighborhood) witnessed a UFO in their backyard, describing the occupant as bald, with a single eye, and wearing a transparent helmet.
• A UFO and its occupant type were witnessed in Itabirito.
• Antonio Pau Ferro witnessed a UFO landing with small-statured occupants in Pernambuco.
• A spacecraft with two small-statured occupants was seen landing in Valensole, France.
• A drawing of a UFO craft by Jader Pereira was observed by a vicar in Lagoa Vermelha, Rio Grande do Sul.

Tribute to Ruppert Kiener

The magazine includes a tribute to Ruppert Kiener, who passed away in São Paulo on February 16th. Kiener was a UFO enthusiast, a collaborator with SBEDV, and a talented painter who created a colorful album of ufological phenomena and 60 large canvases depicting UFO appearances. The tribute expresses gratitude for his hospitality and insightful discussions.

SBEDV's Principles and Activities

The Sociedade Brasileira de Estudo sobre Discos Voadores (SBEDV) outlines its interests and operational principles. The society is interested in contacts with UFOs and offers assistance to those who report such experiences. It welcomes cooperation from all individuals, regardless of race, creed, or political ideology. Furthermore, SBEDV proposes to provide assistance to Brazilian authorities when requested, provided it does not violate its own Decalogue or statutes. The society also aims to investigate UFO contact cases immediately 'in loco' through 'Corresponding Members' in other cities, with instructions provided by the editor.

Technical and Artistic Contributions

The issue features numerous illustrations and photographs related to UFO reports. These include drawings by Antonio Vilas Boas, Jader Pereira, and others, as well as photographic evidence. The magazine also references anatomical diagrams and manual drawings related to an article by Dr. Afonso Sankott.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien contact, international cooperation in space exploration, and the promotion of ufological research in Brazil. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a desire to document and share information about UFO phenomena, encouraging public participation and collaboration with scientific and governmental bodies. The quote from Max Miller, "Nothing subsists but the truth, and he who deliberately hides it from others incurs a grave error," encapsulates the magazine's commitment to uncovering and disseminating information on the subject.