SBEDV - No 066-68 - 1969

Magazine Overview

This issue of the "Boletim" from the Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Sobre Discos Voadores (SBEDV), dated May 1, 1969, covers the period of January to June 1969. It is identified as bulletin number 66-68 and is published in Brazil. The magazine focuses on UFO (Disco Voador - DV) sightings and alleged extraterrestrial encounters, presenting a collection of photographic evidence, witness accounts, and investigative details.

Generalidades (General Information)

Explanatory Texts for Figures (A1)

The bulletin begins with detailed explanations of the figures presented throughout the issue. Figure 1a-6 discusses a photograph taken by Claucy Pinheiro Moledo near Itapuca rock in Niterói, Brazil. The photo, taken in June 1968, captured a luminous point in the water that was later analyzed. Initial analysis suggested it was not a submerged rock, indicating a potential unidentified luminous object. The text also mentions two bathers pointing towards the phenomenon.

Further analysis involved comparing photos taken at different tides to rule out natural explanations. The object's location was triangulated, and subsequent low-tide photos confirmed that no natural formation existed at that spot, strengthening the hypothesis of an unidentified luminous object, possibly a submerged or semi-submerged UFO.

Another account describes an event witnessed by a group of about 20 people in Jardim de Ingá. They observed a rectangular object with approximately 20 spotlights descending from about 300 meters, illuminating the water. This maneuver was repeated multiple times, with the object sometimes appearing to descend and then reappear. The object was described as having four lights of different colors (red, yellow, blue, and green) when viewed from above.

Figures 7-12 refer to a photograph from the "Sierra Central" in the Peruvian Andes. Peruvian ufologist Carlos Paz Garcia noted two faint ellipses in the sky above the mountains in one of the photos. These were sketched and are presented in the bulletin, with the question posed whether they relate to DV activities, referencing a book by Leonard G. Cramp.

Figures 14-16 detail research into interference caused by a DV on radio receivers. The protagonist, Sr. Donaldo, and his friend Sr. Giglio, are shown in front of transmission and reception equipment. A piece of magnetic tape containing the recorded interference sound is included for reproduction, with instructions on how to play it.

Figures 17-21 describe an encounter involving Dona Maria Cintra (item B-3). The sequence includes her filling a water bottle at a sanatorium, with a nurse, Mário Sanches, personifying the visitor. Drawings depict the vehicle, a bottle, and a cup. Sr. Sanches also sketched impressions left on the ground and a drawing of the DV as seen by a patient.

Figures 22-24 relate to the experience of Turíbio Pereira (item B-4). Photos show his machine and a landed craft. Drawings illustrate the sequence of men entering the craft, a weapon, and a earth-moving machine.

Figures 25-30 cover the experience of Daíldo (item B-5), involving a substation and extraterrestrial activity. A drawing by Daíldo depicts the scene, including a crew member on the bank and the office area.

Figure 31 features Sr. Antonio Luiz Adriano from Leme, São Paulo, discussing robots at CESP installations.

Figures 32-39 recount the adventure of Tiago Machado in Pirassununga, São Paulo, who provided cigarettes to extraterrestrial crew members (item B-7). The figures include photos of the landing site, the craft's tripod marks, a drawing of the craft and a being, and a "composite sketch" of the visitor.

Figures 40-42 relate to an incident in Botucatu where a craft landed near a hospital (item B-8). Drawings by Sr. Rimes show the hospital, landing site, and flight path. Other drawings focus on the landing marks left by the tripod and a ladder.

Figures 43-46 describe an encounter involving the family of Sr. Caetano Sérgio dos Santos in Caconde, São Paulo (item B-9). They hosted an extraterrestrial "engine" for a night, during which a hole was made in the roof.

Figures 47-50 are linked to a photograph of a DV taken in Itapeva, São Paulo, by photographer Ibraim Fonseca de Rodrigues (item B-10). The figures include the photographer at the location, his sketches of the craft, and an enlarged view of the photograph.

Figure 51 is a humorous drawing by artist AL from Correio da Manhã, satirizing human "egocentrism" in labeling differences as monstrous.

Figures 52 and 53 discuss photographs taken by the "Orbiter II" for NASA, showing "strange towers" and formations on the Moon, which the author suggests could be interpreted as domes, comparing them to terrestrial structures.

Figure 54 highlights the growing media interest in UFOs, noting that the newspaper "Última Hora" in São Paulo has begun investigating the subject.

Society News (A2)

The SBEDV held an extraordinary assembly on December 29, 1968, confirming the existing board of directors for an additional two years with minor modifications. Despite a small membership and financial challenges in printing the bulletin, members have been active. Activities include compiling a collection of 35 volumes of past bulletins, extensive travel for research across Brazil, and maintaining national and international correspondence with researchers and specialized societies.

The society also emphasizes the importance of a correct attitude towards DV occupants, referencing guidance provided by member Carlos A. Rocha. His advice, disseminated during carnival festivities, was shared via radio and TV.

Newspapers are increasingly collaborating with the SBEDV. "O DIA" and "A NOTÍCIA" in Rio, and "ÚLTIMA HORA" in São Paulo are noted for their coverage. The bulletin expresses gratitude to "O DIA" and "O JORNAL" for publishing its informative bulletin and to "DIÁRIO DE NOTÍCIAS" for an interview with a society member. The latter also published a report by Carlos Neto on astronauts who have seen and photographed DVs in space.

Contacts with Extraterrestrials (B)

B3 - Extraterrestrial Woman Asks for Water, in Lins, São Paulo

This section details a significant event that occurred on the night of August 24-25, 1968, in Lins, São Paulo. The witness, Dona Maria José Cintra, recounted her experience four months later. While working the night shift at the Serafim Ferreira Sanatorium, she heard a noise resembling a car braking outside. Upon investigation, she saw a woman in the dim light of the early morning. The visitor, who was about 1.60m tall, spoke in a language not easily understood. She presented a vessel, about 20 cm long, with engraved ornaments. Dona Maria, assuming she wanted water, offered to fill her bottle at the sanatorium's automatic water dispenser. The visitor then extended a small cup. The scene was later recreated for a photograph (figure 17) with nurse Sr. Mário Sanches personifying the visitor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the detailed documentation and investigation of UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial encounters in Brazil. The SBEDV actively collects photographic evidence, witness testimonies, and conducts field research. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these phenomena, aiming to present findings to the public and engage with media outlets. There is a clear effort to differentiate between factual reporting and speculation, and to provide explanations for the presented evidence, while also acknowledging the unexplained nature of many events. The inclusion of a magnetic tape with recorded interference suggests a commitment to exploring various aspects of UFO phenomena, including potential technological or electromagnetic effects. The comparison to NASA's interpretations of lunar features also indicates a broader perspective on potential extraterrestrial activity, both on Earth and beyond. The society also emphasizes the importance of proper conduct when encountering potential extraterrestrial visitors.

This issue of CIPEX e GENA, identified as number 73-X, published with a price of 75, focuses on UFO sightings and encounters primarily in Brazil during the 1960s. The magazine presents detailed accounts from various witnesses, supported by research and photographic evidence.

Key Articles and Testimonies

Dna. Maria's Encounter

The issue begins with the account of Dna. Maria, who reported an encounter at a Sanatório. A strange visitor, described as a woman, arrived in a semi-circular, luminous object that hovered about 60-70 cm above the ground. The object then ascended with 'soft crackles.' Dna. Maria was deeply disturbed, experiencing involuntary urination and profuse sweating. Her account was initially met with disbelief by the administrator and his wife, but the physical evidence, including shoe prints and a patch of scorched grass, convinced them to involve military authorities.

Turíbio Pereira's Experience

Turíbio Pereira, a 42-year-old tractor operator from Lins, SP, recounted an experience from October 2, 1968. While working, he encountered three small beings, approximately 1.5 meters tall, wearing blue, radiant tunics. One of the beings used a weapon that emitted a light beam, immobilizing Pereira. He described the beings as having fine features, dark hair, and wearing sandals. He also noted their unusual vocalizations and the strange movement of their clothing. The incident resulted in a significant weight loss for Pereira.

Daildo de Oliveira's Confrontation

Daildo de Oliveira, a night watchman at a CESP substation in Baurú, reported an encounter on July 23, 1968. He observed two beings in white suits and bow ties near the substation. The beings questioned him about the facility's ownership and operation. They had thin noses, dark eyes that appeared glassy, and long, thin hands. They left in a white vehicle. Later, while investigating a noise, Daildo encountered three beings, one of whom he physically fought. This being wore a tight, 'aluminized' suit and used a weapon that emitted a light beam. The encounter left Daildo disoriented and physically affected.

Antonio Luiz Adriano's Interrogation

Antonio Luiz Adriano, a 15-year employee at a CESP substation in Leme, reported an encounter on November 21, 1968. Two individuals in white suits and bow ties, described as having a 'wax doll' complexion and fine features, blocked his path. They questioned him intensely about the substation's operations and ownership, speaking with a peculiar, raspy voice that seemed out of sync with their lip movements. They left in a white DKW automobile.

Tiago Machado's Close Encounter

Tiago Machado, a 19-year-old from Pirassununga, reported an encounter on February 6, 1969. He observed a luminous, grey object approximately 10 meters in diameter, supported by a tripod. Two beings emerged, described as wearing tight, 'aluminized' suits and having yellowish skin with dark, unblinking eyes. They communicated with Tiago through a series of sounds and gestures. Tiago offered them a pack of cigarettes, which they accepted. The beings then left in their vehicle, which ascended rapidly. Tiago was subsequently affected by a beam of light and lost consciousness, later found by a friend and taken to a hospital.

Botucatu Sighting

On July 1, 1968, three boys in Botucatu witnessed a grey, luminous object, about 10 meters in diameter, supported by a tripod. The object ascended vertically, leaving a white cloud trail. Researchers Nigel Rimes and Guilherme Wirz investigated the site and found conical impressions in the ground, consistent with tripod landing gear.

Other Cases

The issue also briefly mentions other incidents, including an attorney and a farmer who saw a UFO land and take off rapidly, and a school bus reportedly followed by a low-flying UFO.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, encounters with non-human entities, and the physical evidence left behind. The magazine adopts a serious and investigative stance, presenting witness testimonies and attempting to corroborate them with physical findings and expert analysis. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, documenting cases that suggest the presence of advanced technology and unknown beings.

This issue of "Boletim" (Volume X, Issue X-83, dated 1969) from the publisher SBEDV, published in Brazil, focuses on UFO (UAP) sightings and related phenomena. The content is primarily in Portuguese and covers events from the 1960s.

Article 1: The Caconde Case

The issue details the experience of Sr. Caetano Sergio dos Santos, who on May 17, 1968, at 5:00 AM, discovered a metallic cylindrical object in his yard. He described it as approximately 17cm long and 15cm in diameter, with a gray, smooth, matte surface that resisted scratching. He noted a small dent (about 5mm) on the damp earth where the object rested. The object had transparent bases revealing scales. Sr. Caetano struggled to lift it, estimating its weight to be equivalent to a large car part. He spent about an hour and a half examining it. Later that night, his wife reported a strong buzzing sound and a bright light emanating from inside the house. She described a 15-20 minute spectacle before she was forced to leave with their children due to a strong buzzing and a bluish light. The object was no longer present when Sr. Caetano returned home, but a hole was found in the roof tiles above the shower area.

Article 2: The Itapeva Photograph

This section discusses a photograph taken by professional photographer Ibraim Rodrigues da Fonseca in Itapeva, Brazil, on July 4, 1968, between 00:00 and 01:00 AM. While he had his window open due to the heat, he noticed a "star larger than the others" that seemed to be increasing in size. He grabbed his 6x6 camera and went to investigate. He encountered Sr. Joaquim de tal, who accompanied him. Near a plateau, a luminous object "lit up." Sr. Ibraim estimated the object's diameter to be 7 to 8 meters, about 10 meters away, though the observers' location was estimated to be 14-20 meters away and about 3 meters below the plateau. The object was described as disc-shaped on top and bottom, with a dark band across the lower section. It emitted a low hum but no heat or smell. Ibraim took two photographs with a "Flexarette" camera, setting the focus to "infinity" and exposure to 1/25 or 1/8 second. After he moved away, the object ascended rapidly, surrounded by a halo of light, and disappeared. The negatives were reportedly lost eight days later.

Article 3: Radio Interference in Maricá

This case involves Sr. Donaldo Figueira Rodrigues, a radio amateur in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On March 27, 1968, at 4:30 PM, after a two-hour radio transmission, his receiver picked up strong interference that made it impossible to hear other stations. He initially suspected a nearby electric motor, but his own 110 HP motor was off, and another motor 2 km away also stopped functioning at 4:00 PM. He ruled out interference from Niterói due to the distance. The interference was described as a sound with varying tone and intensity, repeating periodically. Donaldo managed to record a segment of this interference on a portable Phillips recorder. The interference persisted for about an hour after the object, described as having the "conformation of an artificial satellite" and moving rapidly, disappeared behind the roof of his pottery factory.

Further technical analysis by Sr. Mário Giglio revealed that the interference affected all six bands of Donaldo's DELTA mod. 309 receiver and persisted even when the sensitivity control was turned down. The audio signal was estimated to be between 300 and 800 Hz. Similar interference was also heard on a portable transistorized receiver. The analysis suggests the interference may not have entered through the antenna but possibly directly into the receiver's intermediate frequency (FI) channel or audio circuits.

Article 4: Discussion of Various UAP Aspects

This section delves into several related topics:

• Humanoid Aspects and Pigmentation: The article discusses the possibility of extraterrestrial beings having yellow skin or yellow blood elements instead of red blood cells, relating hemoglobin to chlorophyll and the potential for different atmospheric pressures on other planets affecting oxygen transport.
• Classifications of UAP Encounters: The authors propose a classification of UAP encounters into three groups (A: Giants, B: Humanoids, C: Humans) based on reported heights and characteristics, listing numerous cases from Brazil.
• Research Methodology: The authors critique the research methods used in some UAP investigations, emphasizing the need for separate interviews and a structured research plan.
• Philosophical and Scientific Stance: The article touches upon the reluctance of science to fully embrace UAP phenomena, drawing parallels to historical resistance to new scientific ideas, such as those of Copernicus and Galileo. It also discusses the potential for space exploration to challenge human-centric views of creation.
• Potential for Contact: The authors suggest that extraterrestrials might be attempting to "pacify" Earth" and advocate for a more open approach to studying UAP phenomena and potential contact.
• Specific Case Details: Brief mentions are made of other cases, including a witness in Caconde seeing an unidentified object with varied lights, and a journalist in Fortaleza reporting a "fireball" with unusual movement.
• Optical Effects and Paralysis Rays: The issue explores optical effects, such as the "disappearance" of a pilot near a craft, and the potential for "paralysis rays" emitted by UAP occupants, citing a case where a witness experienced tingling and muscle hardening.
• Locomotion of Occupants: The article discusses how UAP occupants might descend and ascend using energy beams or magnetic locomotion, referencing cases from Mexico and Brazil.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting of UAP sightings, the analysis of physical evidence and witness testimonies, and the exploration of scientific and philosophical implications of UAP phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UAP events, encouraging serious research and compilation of data, while also acknowledging the challenges and skepticism faced by researchers in the field. The publication advocates for a more integrated approach to understanding potential extraterrestrial civilizations and their interactions with Earth.

This issue of the Boletim do GEOANI, identified as E 15 and part of volume 93, is dated May 15, 1969. It is published by GEOANI (Grupo de Estudos de Objetos Aéreos Não Identificados) from Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The magazine is in Portuguese.

Obituary

The issue begins with a somber announcement of the death of Sr. Antônio Magalhães Lisboa, the president of GEOANI, in a road accident. The text notes that his passing is a significant loss to the Brazilian ufological community, as he was an active element of the GEOANI Bulletin and maintained connections with other societies. His death occurred while he was arranging a visit to Itajubá for a UFO conference and lecture.

List of Books and Magazines

This section provides a list of recently published books and magazines related to ufology. Three new editions are highlighted:

• "Discos Voadores e mistérios da aviação" by Dr. Paulo Coelho Netto (Editora Minerva, Rio de Janeiro). This book reportedly compiles extensive material from USAF documentaries.
• "Discos Voadores, imprevisíveis e conturbadores" by Felipe Machado Carrion (Educandário São Luiz, Pôrto Alegre). This is described as a documentary book of cases gathered from USAF archives and civilian research societies, including SBEDV.
• "Erinnerungen an die Zukunft" by Erich von Daeniken (Ed. Econ Dusseldorf-Alemanha). This book is a collection of enigmatic episodes from humanity's past, possibly linked to extraterrestrial entities. Currently, only a German edition is available.

Additionally, a French book is mentioned:

• "LES SOUCOUPES VOLANTES" (6 Fr. Edit. Berger-Levault). This book contains a section in favor of UFOs by Aimé Michel and another 'against' by Georges Lehr. The reviewer thanks their ufologist friend J. Veillequez for receiving this recent book from 1969.

The bulletin also references books previously cited:

• "Discos Voadores, da Utopia à Realidade" by Artur Berlet, which discusses a journey to another planet. It can be found in Guanabara bookstores or with SBEDV for NCr$ 10.00.
• "Discos Voadores" by Dr. Paulo Coelho Netto, offering a general overview of the subject's development.
• "O caso de contato de A. V. B." published in "O Cruzeiro Internacional" by Heitor Durville (pseudonym of Dr. João Martins) in 1965. The research for this case was conducted seven years earlier, in 1958, by Dr. O. Fontes and Dr. João Martins.
• "Outros Mundos, Outras Humanidades" by Hugo Rocha (Edit. Educação Nacional, Pôrto-Portugal).

Explanatory Notes on the Text

This section provides commentary and clarification on various points, often referencing specific cases or individuals:

• (+1) Nigel Rimes: An Englishman living in Brazil for four years, working as a language professor. His interest in UFOs began in 1953 after reading books by George Adamski and Leslie Desmond. He left the RAF in 1958 and visited South America in 1959. Rimes is a correspondent for F.S.R. (Flying Saucer Review) and maintains contact with Gordon Creighton.
• (+1-a) Dr. João Martins: An engineer and reporter dedicated to the study of UFOs, known for his reportage on the 'Disco da Barra da Tijuca' in 1952. The text questions why the 'Caso de Contato de A. V. B.' was published seven years after the event, why it appeared in an international edition of 'O Cruzeiro Internacional' rather than the national one, and why Dr. João Martins used the pseudonym 'Heitor Durville' in that report. The author wonders if this was a journalistic game or something more.
• (+2) Objective Phenomena: The author asserts that certain phenomena, even if not scientifically explained, are not related to parapsychology but are entirely objective. They criticize those who, out of laziness, categorize these phenomena under parapsychology.
• (+3) Cardinal Koenig: Mentioned in relation to his speech on 'religion and natural science' at a Nobel laureates' meeting in Lindau, Germany.
• (+4) Tachyon and Earthquakes: The bulletin discusses the Tachyon particle, theorized to be faster than light, and its mention in Time Magazine. It also references a report on the Galapagos earthquake, noting observations of 'lightning and flashes' during the disappearance of Fernandina Island. This is linked to piezoelectric effects, similar to observations during the Anchorage (Alaska) earthquake, where a drop in local magnetism was noted before the event. The text suggests a connection between UFO propulsion and magnetic principles, potentially explaining interest in 'earthquakes and tidal waves'.
• (+5) Secret Services and UFOs: The text discusses Senator Fullbright's criticisms of secret services like the CIA, ATIC, and DIA, suggesting they have the power to select their own 'sensors'. It posits that UFO secrecy is managed by these agencies and will likely continue unless they face public pressure due to new UFO landings. The analogy is drawn to mastodons failing to adapt to climate change, suggesting powerful organizations might also dismantle if they cannot adapt to the 'SPACE age'. The American Physical Society's effort to keep its members apolitical is also noted.
• (+6) Goethe and South America: A poem by Goethe dedicated to South America is mentioned, where he expressed enchantment with the continent's lack of castles, which he associated with feudalism and oppression in Europe.
• (+7) Professor Flávio Pereira: Described as a ufologist with significant maturity, who no longer insists on secrecy in ufology. He founded the Brazilian Association for the Study of Extraterrestrial Civilizations (Associação Brasileira de Estudo das Civilizações Extraterrenas), which is open about UFOs. The text suggests he might distance himself from 'semi-secret' societies like the American APRO. It recalls that APRO's predecessor in Brazil provided original information, possibly exclusively to UFOIC, with a note of "strictly confidential". The author notes that Professor Flávio's knowledge, gained from "specialists who directly advise the executive power of some foreign powers," could yield valuable information. An example is his 5-hour secret interview with Sr. Leclerc, who reportedly had information about a Russian film documentary on UFOs from Moscow.
• (+8) Fernando Cleto Pereira and SBEDV: The bulletin acknowledges Sr. Fernando Cleto Pereira as a ufologist since the early days of SBEDV but states they cannot participate in his prediction that FAB will support UFO studies. This is because a secret study commission has existed since 1957, as indicated in Prof. Flávio Pereira's preface to Dr. Escobar Faria's book "DV". The text suggests that officialization of this commission is unlikely. It emphasizes that the first step to prevent potential panic regarding UFOs would be the full dissemination of all known information. This is framed as the reaction of an "intelligent being" to the unknown, where healthy respect, curiosity, and humility compensate for fear.

Discussion on Space Races and Hostility

The text raises critical questions about humanity's approach to potential extraterrestrial visitors:

1. Reception of Space Races: How will humanity receive alien races that are currently viewed with hostility?
2. Leaders and Hostility Policy: Who are our leaders, and what are the reasons behind the current terrestrial policy of hostility towards UFOs?
3. Global Problem vs. Local Security: Given that the UFO problem is a "TERRESTRIAL GLOBAL... and of SUPERIOR FORCE," why is it framed as a matter of "local security, of factional terrestrial policy"?

The author suggests that a rapid study of space races would be possible if researchers committed to not attacking individuals who claim to have witnessed or experienced contact with UFO crews. A further step would be to allow cooperation from anthropologists, physiologists, psychologists, doctors, and engineers in "free research."

UFO Crew Member Locomotion and Intentions

• (+9) Professor Felipe Machado Carrion: The text quotes Professor Carrion from his book "Discos Voadores," stating that "interplanetaries are dangerous 'because they accompanied the deadly rays of (our) combat planes (in the 2nd world war), as mere spectators of a fight of beasts.'" The SBEDV interprets this "non-involvement" as respect for the "free will" of terrestrials, similar to how they respect indigenous peoples' struggles.

Summary of "Discussion" (Item B 12)

This section lists nine cases mentioned in item "B":

• B-3: An extraterrestrial woman in Lins, São Paulo, asks for water at the Serafim Ferreira sanatorium.
• B-4: A caterpillar driver in Lins surprises four landed FS crew members.
• B-5: A night-watch at an electrical power plant is attacked by an "intruder" and overwhelmed by three space-men.
• B-6: Human-like robots interview a night-watchman at an electrical power plant in Leme, São Paulo.
• B-7: Two FS crew members accept cigarettes from a witness in Pirassununga, São Paulo.
• B-8: A FS lands in front of a hospital in Botucatu.
• B-9: An extraterrestrial gadget found at a front door emits heat, noise, and light, piercing the roof, in Caconde, São Paulo.
• B-10: A story about a FS snapshot at Itapeva, São Paulo.
• B-11: A UFO interferes with radio communication of a radio-ham operator in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro. The incoming signal was a sound of varying tone and intensity, interfering with reception on all bands and also heard on a portable broadcasting receiver. Several hypotheses about the signal's nature and pathway were discussed.

Anatomy

Human forms are mentioned in cases B-3, B-4, and B-5. Case B-7 describes a "humanoid" with differences in teeth, thumb, and left eye compared to humans. The yellow skin color is hypothesized to be due to the absence of red blood cells in a race living on a planet with high atmospheric pressure, where plasma acts as the "gaz-carrier." A yellow skin pigment ("xanto-plasmine") or greenish "ceruleo-plasmine" is suggested, along with "xanto-cytes" instead of "erythro-cytes" for gas transport.

The SBEDV studies mention 13 distinct races encountered, categorized into giants (3-6m), humans (70cm-2m), and humanoids.

Intentions

Robots at Leme and crews at Bauru seemed preoccupied with Earth's electrical power development. The woman in Lins, however, appeared comfortable. The text suggests that different space races with varying developmental stages are landing in the same areas, possibly cooperating for a common goal, termed "COSMIC PLANNING FOR EARTH." The Arabic ciphers on the space gadget at Caconde might support this, suggesting a possible extraterrestrial origin for Earth's Arabic numbers.

Development of the Study of Contacts

The study of contacts is deemed paramount for understanding the intentions of space entities. The bulletin laments that not all ufology bulletins convey this message, with some individuals focusing on "political?" UFO congresses.

News from France

The French Bulletin "LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT" reports that the USAF has released 800 cases of "landings," to be published starting in April. This move was reportedly influenced by the "INVISIBLE COLLEGE," and the bulletin humorously refers to university graduates employed by USAF secret services as "SAVANT CLANDESTINS."

Super Physics Gadgetry and Physiological Influences

Cases B-3, B-4, B-7, and B-8 mention influences on the human body, including nervousness, sudoresis, memory loss, involuntary micturition, and probable tachycardia. These are compared to similar cases published earlier by SBEDV. Dr. Sankott's explanation for paralysis by rays (cases B-4 and B-7) is mentioned, suggesting that in B-7, substances may have hit the skin, and light could have acted as a carrier, similar to cases where music and scents were transported by light.

Optical Effects of Space Gadgetry

In case B-3, the crew member turned invisible before entering the craft, possibly due to strong light refraction or an energy field surrounding the craft.

Locomotion by FS Crew Members

The floating of crews mentioned in case B-7 is compared to accounts by George Adamski and other Brazilian cases. The absence of heel impressions and the crew members' preoccupation with removing shoes and coats suggest that these garments might be seen as sources of energy for locomotion or defense. Floating coats in case B-4 are also noted.

Private Civilian Research Shortcoming

In Brazil, civilian researchers face significant challenges due to long travel distances to ufological sites, leading to fatigue and potential loss of mental alertness. The anxiety of returning to work on Monday also adds psychological burden.

Further Standardization of Research

A further standardization of research methods will be attempted in a future bulletin, complementing previous proposals.

Contact Information

The bulletin concludes with the contact information for CIPEx-Centro de Investigação e Pesquisa Exobiológica, including its address and email.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include obituaries of prominent ufologists, reviews of contemporary UFO literature, detailed case reports from Brazil and elsewhere, and discussions on the nature of UFOs and their occupants. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting open research and questioning secrecy within official and unofficial UFO investigation bodies. There is a clear emphasis on scientific inquiry, with references to various scientific disciplines and theories. The bulletin also highlights the challenges faced by civilian researchers and advocates for a more collaborative and transparent approach to understanding UFO phenomena.