SBEDV - No 054 - 1967

Magazine Overview

Title: SBEDV Boletim
Issue: N.o 54
Date: Janeiro-Fevereiro 1967 (Edition: 15 de Nov. 1965)
Publisher: Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Sobre Discos Voadores
Location: Rio de Janeiro (GB), Brasil

This issue of the SBEDV Boletim, a publication dedicated to the study of flying saucers, presents a collection of UFO-related reports and analyses from Brazil. The content is heavily reliant on witness testimonies, photographic evidence, and hand-drawn sketches.

Editor's Desk and Editorial Stance

The "From the Editor's desk" section, though not fully detailed in the provided text, is referenced in the index. The editor, W. Buhler, appears to be actively involved in researching and compiling these cases. The editorial stance, as expressed in a quote, is critical of prejudice against UFO evidence, likening it to racial prejudice and emphasizing the importance of fighting for truth.

Featured Articles and Cases

A - Tall Spacemen seen in the South

This section details a significant UFO event from 1965 investigated by the SEOVNL research group. On February 14, 1965, near the beach of Guarani (130 km from Porto Alegre), five individuals witnessed a landed luminous vehicle. Two of the witnesses returned to their hotel and brought back more people, but the object had already ascended. However, a cautious approach revealed two "slender men, of 2 m size," examining the sand. Their clothes were dark and of one piece. The object then ascended vertically and disappeared. Traces of the men's feet were observed. Simultaneously, at 2:30 a.m., witness Nilo Domingues, 3 km away at the beach of "Atlantida," saw a similar vehicle land. He reported a strong, intense light that behaved unusually with distance. The vehicle was described as flattened with a "spotlight" at each extremity and a window-like structure. It ascended to 30 meters and disappeared, only to reappear 20-30 meters away, floating motionlessly with a less intense, multicolored light. Nilo's son and Mr. Oswaldir Chaves also witnessed this. Later, three concentric circles were found on the beach where the vehicle had been, with the inner circle (10.5 m diameter) being 10 cm deep and still warm.

B - Small sized spacemen in 1965 in Pernambuco (Garanhuns and Canhotinho)

This section reports on encounters with small spacemen in Pernambuco. One case involves reporter David da Silva of Canhotinho. The editor, along with Humberto Morais and farmer Olegario Guilherme da Rocha, met with witness Jose Camilo Filho. Filho reported that on September 10, 1965, at 8:30 am, two metallic discs, described as "like aluminium," landed 8 meters from him. Two small men, approximately 70-80 cm tall, emerged. They had tanned skin, large eyes with "Japanese features," and wore simple clothing. One man carried a 50 cm tube. The spacemen appeared frightened and retreated into the forest. Camilo described their skin as smooth, without wrinkles, and compared their size to that of his 4-year-old daughter. The spacemen's heads were noted as proportionally larger. The craft were described as having a diameter similar to a caterpillar's hind wheel (1.5 m) and a thickness of 60 cm. They ascended synchronously, and Antonio felt panic, initially thinking it was a vision or punishment from heaven.

Another report mentions Mr. Oscar Passos and Miss Lindo (Lindinalva) in the same town, who allegedly saw luminous objects around noon on the same day in October 1965.

nr. 3 "Those little men were of great learning, nevertheless they didn't mock about me.."

This article continues the account of Antonio Pau Ferro's encounter. He described the spacemen as having tanned skin and smooth features. He noted their small limbs, with feet measuring 7 cm and arms of palm's length. The older spaceman wore a bluish shirt with a colorful band and olive green trousers. The younger spaceman, who was smaller, had a larger head and eyes. They retreated into the forest, and the craft ascended. Antonio's property was small, about 6 hectares. The report also mentions that medical doctors and representatives of the armed forces, as well as journalists from "Manchete" and "O Cruzeiro," were interested in Antonio's case. The editor found Antonio to be a tanned, energetic, and strong 42-year-old man.

nr. 2 "Two spacemen and one witness, makes three running people in Canhotinho."

This section elaborates on the encounter described in section B. It details the journey to Canhotinho and the interview with Jose Camilo Filho, who was partially deaf and communicated by reading lips. Filho described the two small men and their craft. He mentioned that his friends asked questions for him. The spacemen's retreat into the forest was noted, and the craft ascended. The report also mentions that Eunice de Mendonça and Ivanilda Francisca da Silva heard a strange noise like a cicada at the time of the event. Ivanilda described it as a "strange buzz."

nr. 1 "Tall Spacemen seen in the South"

This section reiterates details from the Guarani beach sighting, emphasizing the witness Nilo Domingues' account of the flattened object with a spotlight and window-like structure. The unusual behavior of the light with distance and its multicolored, less intense appearance after ascent are highlighted. The description of the concentric circles on the beach, including their depth and warmth, is also detailed. The report mentions that houses near the site perceived something, with one lady upset by her dog's barking and another person feeling too warm.

Other Sections and Content

EM PORTUGUES (In Portuguese)

This section includes "Retrospeto" and "Intercambio," featuring "Ciência Cósmica de G. Adamski" and "Cartas do Padre Reyna," along with "Notícias úteis" (Useful News).

Editorial Commentary

The editor provides commentary on the role of astronauts, government control over information, and the silence of astronomers. He criticizes scientists like Menzel and Prof. Hynek for attempting to explain away UFO phenomena with conventional explanations like marsh gas. The editor also touches upon the potential for prejudice against UFO evidence and draws a parallel to fighting racial prejudice, citing Pope John XXIII's reception of George Adamski as an example of rejecting racism.

Index

The index lists various articles by number and title, categorized by letters A through H. These include reports on "Tall Spacemen," "Small Spacemen," "The stained washing," "Mogi-Guaçu sightings," "FS around Rio," "FS phenomena related to the Field of Force," and "Strange biol. effects of a lightning."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Recurring themes in this issue include detailed witness testimonies of UFO sightings and encounters with extraterrestrial beings, particularly "small spacemen." The publication emphasizes the reality of these phenomena and criticizes the lack of open investigation by scientific and governmental bodies. The editor's stance is one of advocating for the truth and challenging conventional explanations that dismiss UFO reports. There is a strong undercurrent of belief in the genuine nature of these events and a frustration with what is perceived as a "silence group" that attempts to suppress information. The issue highlights the importance of individual witness accounts and the challenges faced by independent researchers.

This issue of CIPEX e GENA, identified as nr. 4 and part of Volume 7, is dated October 6th, 1966. The primary cover story is titled "The stained washing". The magazine is published by CIPEX e GENA and appears to be from Brazil, with original content in Portuguese.

The Stained Washing (nr. 4)

The article details an incident at Mr. Olegario's farm, "Frexeira da Santa Icteria," where linen from women washing clothes in a creek was found stained with blue, grey, pink, and red spots. This occurred in 1958 when the women reported "raining blood" on their washing. A chemist, Dr. Ernani Ebecken de Araujo, suggested the possibility of an aniline dye falling from the air, which, reacting with soap, could have caused the color changes. However, the origin of these aniline grains remained unknown.

"#3 small sized, one tall spaceman" (nr. 5)

This section reports on an event in Agua Branca, Pernambuco, Brazil, on February 25th, 1966, between 10:15 and 10:35 AM. The witnesses were sisters Maria Marlúce da Silva (20) and Maria Marlucy da Silva (17), along with their parents. The incident occurred near the "Aguas Brancas" sugar factory. The sisters and their guest, Ofelia Versoa, were walking home when they observed lights in the middle of the road. They initially thought it was a broken-down jeep but soon realized it was a "dish or cup" turned downward with lights. They then saw three small persons, about 9 years old, with "strange large headgears," seemingly talking. More unsettling was a tall figure, over 2 meters, whose upper part was luminous and had a brilliant "thing" on its head that changed colors. Marluce stated she saw no face but felt the figure was looking at her. While Marlucy and Ofelia panicked and hid, Marluce approached further. Later, convincing the others to move, they saw the object again in a depression near a creek. The object, described as a "disk," was seen to land and later "went into hiding." The report notes the girls' home was clean and they were well-liked, leading to their account being readily believed. The object was later seen flying into the air and disappearing.

Mogy-Guaçu Sightings (nr. 6)

This section compiles several sightings from Mogy-Guaçu, Brazil, primarily in October 1965. Police officer João Otaviano Ribeiro Neto reported an experience with a "Flying Saucer" that was "not yet officialized by Governments." He and others observed a luminous, orange-colored object accompanying their car for about 20 minutes, floating at tree-top level.

Dr. Oswaldo Rangel Cardoso also reported his car being accompanied by a flying saucer during a road trip.

Jaime Bueno, owner of a fish restaurant, recounted being awakened by an intense light from a luminous body, described as twice the size of an airplane, about 20 meters above the ground. They observed it from a distance, noting an aluminum-like body with "buttons." The object rose fast and silently.

"A nice little man... I will never forget his face.." (nr. 7)

This part details further experiences related to Mogi-Guaçu, focusing on Mrs. Lucia and her grandson Dario. Mrs. Lucia reported that a flying saucer had been accompanying her husband, Mr. Dario's, car frequently at night. She also observed FS acrobacies over their house. On one occasion, an orange-colored light approached their house at tree-top level. A fine aroma was detected, which Mr. Dario also noted when FS were near. A small man, about 1.2 meters tall, wearing a white shirt and dark brown trousers, emerged from a luminous cone structure. He collected branches from a nearby shrub and took them to the saucer. Mrs. Lucia described him as having a "foleate, grey coat, speckled with white spots." She could not see his face clearly but found him pleasant. The man walked among grazing cattle without them reacting. Later, Mrs. Lucia and Dario saw two other luminous objects accompanying the main one, projecting a luminous ray that hit a pillar, displaying a picture of a man with concentrated features. This was followed by an explosion, a flash, and the farm's lights going out. The air shock wave reportedly destroyed the lamps' "asbestochemise."

Another incident involved Mr. Dario observing a "bluish cupula" opening slowly, with a luminous platform extending 500 meters, from which luminous points swarmed out. The cupula then closed.

Salvador, Dario's son, and a farm foreman observed two small figures, about 1.2 to 1.3 meters tall, gesticulating vividly on a lower plane. The figures were described as quick-tempered or nervous, and their clothing was possibly white and of one piece.

Five Spacemen (also of small size) examine the backyard of a factory (nr. 8)

This case from Mogi-Guaçu involves 17-year-old Aparecida Correa da Silva. She and her cousin Neide saw a green light land in the yard of the "Armasil" storehouse. Three men, approximately 1.1 meters tall, emerged, collected something, and quickly re-entered their machine when someone approached. The machine then rose vertically and disappeared.

Comment (on nr. 6-9)

The "Comment" section discusses the "FS flap" from August to October 1965, involving different "races" in São Paulo and Pernambuco. It suggests cooperation between these races on a peaceful level, possibly part of a larger master plan. The editor speculates about the possibility of extraterrestrial systems outside our solar system being involved and suggests that these encounters might be designed to spark human curiosity.

A case of Intimidation of a FS Witness ? (F-nr. 9)

This section details the case of João de Oliveira, who worked in a stockroom in Cruzeiro. After publicly speaking about a contact with a 70 cm human being and an extraterrestrial artifact, he was allegedly intimidated. The news paper "Folha de São Paulo" initially reported the story but later contradicted it, stating João had invented it to increase the fame of the factory's journal. The article mentions that Dr. Olavo Fontes, a renowned ufologist, was involved in the investigation.

The issue also includes a brief mention of a "Cruzeiro Affair" where people saw a luminous body above hills for 15 minutes. It touches upon the US Airforce's UFO policy and the efforts of NICAP to influence it. The comment also notes the ongoing deformation of ufology and its lack of respectability in the public eye, citing contact cases that are not considered "peak cases" and involve elements like "espiritism, money making and death."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, witness testimonies, and the investigation of these phenomena in Brazil. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO reports, encouraging the pooling of knowledge and a willingness to consider "unconventional" questions about potential extraterrestrial civilizations. There is a clear effort to document and analyze these events, even when they involve unusual or seemingly unbelievable accounts. The magazine also expresses concern about the public perception and potential manipulation of UFO information.

This issue of "EDIÇÃO EM LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA" focuses on UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings, primarily from Brazil, with some reports from Austria. The magazine presents a collection of testimonies, observations, and research findings related to these phenomena. The primary language of the publication is Portuguese.

Key Articles and Reports

nr. 10 - FS on the Gavea and Marisco rock seen by Medical Doctors

This report details two sightings near the "Lourenço Jorge" hospital on Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. The first incident occurred on the night of March 4/5, 1966, when Dr. Ivan, relaxing on the beach, saw a luminous spheric object, estimated to be 12 to 15 meters in size, below the top of the Marisco rock. The object emitted a blue light, with points of light visible in its center that turned on and off. This phenomenon lasted for two hours before the object ascended and descended at the horizon. Fourteen hospital personnel and several townspeople witnessed this event.

The second sighting took place two weeks later, between midnight and 30 minutes after. Dr. Ivan and another witness saw a star-like object that approached, became bigger and red, then stopped over the Marisco rock. It then ascended to the height of the Gavea rock and floated horizontally, exhibiting a pendular movement. A "saturn-like" structure was observed, with two luminous points emitting beams of light down to the object. The object swung for approximately 45 seconds before the points touched its periphery and submerged or disappeared, after which the FS ascended vertically and vanished.

Comments on the Rio Sightings

The "Comments" section poses questions about the nature of the luminous points, speculating if they were manned scouts, telemetered disks, or part of a refueling maneuver. It questions the purpose of the swinging motion and the interaction between the points and the FS.

nr. 11 - "Late at night a FS knocks on the door."

This report, from the Rio daily "O Dia" dated March 30, 1966, describes a sighting by Jonas Franco, a 23-year-old clerk living in Jacarepaguá, Rio. At 2 am, while undressing, Jonas heard insistent knocking at his door. Upon opening it, he found no one there but saw a dark, seemingly round object floating about 30 meters above the roof of a nearby house. Part of the object lit up with a vivid red color, revealing a cupula. Jonas was immobilized by shock but then ran to his friend's house. Upon returning, the object was gone. A policeman reportedly saw Jonas in terror and took him to the hospital. The report notes that the FS had been seen elsewhere in Rio around the same time and questions whether the knocking was a deliberate act or an incident.

nr. 12 - "Truly, a 'heavenly' Ballet"

This article describes an observation by museum preparator Mielke and his wife on March 17, 1966, from their balcony in the Rio suburb of "Encantado". They observed four starlike bodies dancing in the night sky over the "Quintino Bocaiúva" water pump station. The bodies were bluish, sometimes intense, sometimes darker, and occasionally orange. They moved erratically, stopped, formed a straight line, and moved away together. The spectacle lasted 10 minutes.

nr. 13 - FS with fiery tail (from our southern corresp. Adilon Batista de Azevedo)

This report from Carazinho, Rio Grande do Sul, details a sighting on May 30, 1966, by Adilon Batista and his colleague Jorge M. Marcondes. While returning home from night school, they saw a luminous spot at the horizon, which they initially thought was a power transformer catching fire. The object ascended, approached them, passing 300 meters above, and flew in circles, leaving a fiery trail and emitting dull red bubbles. The event lasted from 10:58 pm to 11:01 pm.

nr. 14 - Strange effect of a lightning upon the central nervous system.

This report from São Paulo, Brazil, by correspondent Mrs. Spuller-Wagner, recounts an experience from 1930. During a tempest, while near her radio, she heard a hissing sound and saw a wandering luminous band, feeling paralyzed. She later learned a lightning strike had hit the house. Years later, during a summer day, she saw a luminous ball come out from a cloud during a tempest and felt a strong pressure pushing her to the ground, experiencing a loss of sensibility. Others in the street and her brother-in-law also reported similar experiences. The report connects this to a ball lightning event between two clouds.

Phenomena related to the "Field of Force of the F.S."

This section compiles several brief reports and excerpts:

• nr. 1 (F.S. Review, London, Dec. 1960): Discusses an extraordinary halo of light surrounding a machine and its occupants, possibly due to a field of ionized air from a high electrical charge.
• nr. 2 (G. Adamski, Special Report, March 27, 1962): Describes a Saturn trip where the ship and its occupants glowed with delicate, alive colors, suggesting they were charged with power.
• nr. 3 (NIGAP Reporter, Feb. 1966): Reports a UFO covering a road, causing a pickup truck's engine and lights to fail, leading to an accident. The object was described as a huge light, mixture of red and white, with something shaped like a man inside.
• nr. 4 (Herb Brettschneider letter, April 27, 1966): Details a saucer landing near Ganserndorf, Austria. Two beings were observed approaching the witnesses. The object's intense luminosity decreased when approached on foot. The beings were described as dark-clothed and seemed to float.

Further Reports

• nr. 5 (From the same letter): Describes an encounter in a restaurant where a man disappeared and reappeared, with a smell of ozone.
• nr. 6 (From the same letter): Reports observing three disks flying in, followed by a bell-shaped disk landing, with a person walking in front of it.
• nr. 7 (The Sun, April 12, 1966, Australia): A driver reported car headlights being pulled to the right and illuminating a fence, with a column of colored light rising from the ground at high speed.
• nr. 8 (F.S.R., May-June 1966): Mentions a "Madrid Landing" where a door opened, the thing flew off, and vanished like a light. Two mechanics working nearby moved away when approached.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO/UAP sightings, witness testimonies, and the scientific or pseudo-scientific investigation of these phenomena. The magazine appears to be a proponent of UFO research, providing a platform for various reports and encouraging further investigation. The editorial stance seems to be one of open-mindedness and a desire to understand these unexplained events, while also highlighting the efforts of researchers and organizations like SHEDV. There is a clear emphasis on documenting sightings and analyzing their potential implications.

The magazine also touches upon the challenges faced by researchers, such as intimidation of witnesses, and promotes a systematic approach to investigation, as exemplified by the work of Prof. Hulvio Brant Aleixo. The publication seems to aim at informing the public and fostering a serious study of UFOs, distinguishing itself from sensationalism by focusing on detailed reports and analysis.

This issue of 'Notícias Úteis' (Useful News), published by CIPEX and GENA, dated October 1966, focuses on UFO (OVNI) phenomena, research, and related literature. The publication appears to be a Brazilian periodical, as indicated by the contact information for CIPEx-Centro de Investigação e Pesquisa Exobiológica in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

UFO Sightings and Observations

The issue details several UFO sightings and observations. One account describes how diplomats visiting an observatory were astonished by UFOs, with one sighting occurring at 23:20. The report mentions that the UFOs were visible through a telescope and crossed the illuminated disk of the satellite. The excitement was such that they wanted to report it to agencies, but this was reportedly not permitted, with the explanation that "there are so many ignorants who sustain 'if I don't see it, I don't believe it.'"

New solar explosions were also noted at the observatory by its constructor, Luis Ferro. These explosions were described as being superior to 50 volumes of Earth in size, with some measuring 200,000 kilometers.

A letter dated 20/9/66 describes an event on August 20, 1966, at 19:10, where two UFOs appeared near Adhara, in the direction of the 'Corvo' constellation. One was at 22º 12h 40m and the other at 30º 13h 35m, moving from northwest to southeast. They passed by Messler 83 with a duration of about 5 seconds and took one minute to travel from 'Corvo' to the zenith. Their bluish color was more intense than Venus. A chemist present exclaimed about the optical illusion.

Another sighting occurred on September 13, 1966, at 22:00, near Bela Vista (40 km from Buenos Aires), Argentina. A visitor with red and green reflexes was observed moving from north to south. It flew over Ezeiza, made a complete and wide turn, and continued almost to the horizon at about 10º, before heading west. The owner of Adhara, Sr. Luis Ferro, confirmed observing a similar object around 21:00 that day, which took a direction towards Sagittarius for about 4 minutes before its light extinguished. He added that many people had called, asking about the object, and the most important call was from the National Armada control.

UFO Literature and Publications

The magazine promotes the bimonthly magazine "Ufo Contact," published by the organization Igap, edited by Maj. Hans Peteresen in Dinamarca. The annual subscription cost is US$3.5 by sea mail or US$5 by air mail. The first volume reportedly features a color reproduction of the gold medal awarded to George Adamski by Pope John XXIII. The "Notícias Úteis" bulletin reproduces a reduced black and white image of this medal (fig. nr. 62) from the "Contact" publication (October 1966).

SHEDV is working to facilitate the Portuguese edition of George Adamski's second book, "Inside the Spaceships," which is out of print in English. SHEDV has received the necessary instructions and conditions for the rights in Brazil but lacks the means and welcomes suggestions.

UFO Technology

A new UFO detector, the "Ufo-escopio," manufactured by Swiss electronic engineer R.P. Perrinjaquet (P.O. Box 16, Cointrin 1216, Geneva, Switzerland), is featured. This improved apparatus is more sensitive for indicating the approach of a UFO and costs US$10 when sent by air mail.

Book Review

The book "Os Humanoides" (The Humanoids) is mentioned. It discusses landings and the occupants of UFOs. The book costs US$1.75 (12s0d) and can be ordered from "Flying Saucer Review" Special, 49a Kongs Grove, Peckham, London, S.E. 15, England. The reviewer recommends the book, noting that their friend Gordon Creigh is involved in its production.

In Memoriam

The passing of Georg Neidhart, a well-known ufologist from Munich, Germany, is reported. Although he had some differing views on ufology, he was always welcoming and allowed discussions about UFOs at his workshop. He had previously enabled a talk to the Munich public about UFOs at the "Deutsche Museum."

Contact Information

Contact details for CIPEx-Centro de Investigação e Pesquisa Exobiológica are provided: Caixa Postal 24.555, Agência Uberaba, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, CEP 81.570-971, and email: [email protected].

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, UFO technology, and UFO literature. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement with UFO research, promoting publications and new technologies, while also acknowledging the passing of prominent figures in the field. There is a clear effort to disseminate information about UFOs to a Portuguese-speaking audience, particularly in Brazil.