SBEDV - No 071 - 1969

Magazine Overview

Title: SBEDV Boletim
Issue: Nr. 71
Volume: Novembro-Dezembro 69
Date: Edição 31/12/69
Publisher: SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE ESTUDOS SOBRE DISCOS VOADORES
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese

This issue of the SBEDV Boletim, number 71, published on December 31, 1969, marks a significant update from the previous issue (69/70) received by members. The editorial explains that the prompt release is due to a change in printing technology, adopting a more economical yet clear typographic method, and an increase in contributions from the society's members. The bulletin extends festive wishes for the upcoming holidays and the year 1970 to its readers and members, particularly within the UFO field.

Conversation with the Reader (Conversa com o Leitor)

The "Conversation with the Reader" section addresses two main points. Firstly, it explains the reason for the frequent publication of the bulletin. Secondly, and more significantly, it details a negative experience encountered by the SBEDV. This experience involved a case where an anonymous letter led to an investigation of a supposed contact with a UFO occupant. The situation escalated when the supposed witness requested financial support, which the SBEDV initially considered due to the transcendental nature of such phenomena. However, it turned out to be a fraudulent scheme, culminating in an attempted blackmail that was eventually reported to the police. The accused confessed and expressed remorse. The editorial emphasizes that this case, while involving a hoax, highlights the importance of vigilance and serves as a warning to other researchers to avoid similar pitfalls, especially when dealing with individuals seeking financial aid for their accounts.

Warning Against Disinformation Agents

The bulletin issues a strong warning about individuals who attempt to discredit serious UFO research. These individuals, described as agents of a coordinated group, aim to ridicule the SBEDV and its work. The article outlines several characteristics of these agents:

• Temporary Status: They often claim to be temporarily unemployed or passing through town, using excuses like "health treatments" to have free time for their activities.
• Vague Backgrounds: Their stories about their origins, family, or past work are confusing and difficult to verify.
• Unclear SBEDV Knowledge: They cannot clearly explain how they learned about the SBEDV.
• Modus Operandi: They are typically of average education, appear friendly, and initiate contact by claiming to have "very important" information, seeking "help" or offering to "help." They often request "absolute secrecy." Their questions and responses are often rehearsed, lacking genuine flexibility and showing obedience to "higher orders."
• Shifting Focus: Their conversations gradually steer away from the initial UFO topic towards unrelated subjects.
• Meeting Preferences: They prefer to meet in remote, less-trafficked locations for "quieter conversations."

The bulletin strongly advises independent researchers to be cautious and avoid such meetings, as these individuals are likely part of a larger, organized group, possibly international.

It is stated that this organization has many agents, including well-educated individuals, who approach researchers with deceptive and offensive proposals. The organization also employs female agents. Their primary goal is to ridicule UFO research and, through media penetration (press, TV, books), deny the existence of UFOs or portray their occupants as hostile or unintelligent. The bulletin notes that many independent researchers have ceased their independent work after being approached by these agents. Furthermore, the organization has reportedly silenced witnesses through threats, deception, or bribery, a fact confirmed by the SBEDV's "in loco" investigations.

The editorial concludes this section by stating that while the subject is serious and complex, they have contributed a small part to clarifying the issue and leave the reader to meditate on the facts without partisan bias.

UFO Reports (Alguns Relatos Sobre DV)

This section presents four detailed accounts of UFO sightings submitted by witnesses:

1. Relato nº 1 (José Renato de Souza): On June 20, 1967, in Cascadura, Rio de Janeiro, Dona Iraci observed a bright object in the sky. Upon investigation, the witness saw a brilliant object at high altitude moving west. Using a mirror to signal, the object was then seen moving east and ascending vertically at an astonishing speed, maintaining a silver color.

2. Relato nº 2 (Orlando Teixeira Fernandes): On June 9, 1958, from Praça Paris, Rio de Janeiro, three flying discs were observed flying in formation near the rooftop level of the Santos Dumont Airport passenger station. They moved slowly towards the sea, appeared to be about 30 meters in diameter, were yellow, and left a smoke trail. They ascended rapidly over the bay between Rio and Niterói, making a sharp curve, and disappeared. About 30 seconds later, they reappeared, performed aerial evolutions at high altitude, and ascended further before disappearing.

3. Relato nº 3 (M.B.da Fonseca): In late August 1967, in Rio de Janeiro (north zone), a luminous object was observed moving at high speed at an angle of approximately 30 degrees above the horizon. It then changed its trajectory by almost 90 degrees to the left. The witness's family and other onlookers observed the object, which appeared larger (circular) as it descended in altitude before disappearing behind a nearby hill.

4. Relato nº 4 (Dr. Walter Buhler): On April 20, 1969, around 9:00 PM, on Morro Novo Mundo in Rio de Janeiro, a circular object with multiple colored lights (red, green, blue, yellow, and white) was observed. The object, estimated to be about 30 meters in diameter, was at a distance of 800 to 1,500 meters and at an altitude of 700 to 1,300 meters above sea level. The lights were uniform and did not blink, ruling out the hypothesis of a balloon. The object moved slowly, then rapidly, and appeared to rotate on its vertical axis before disappearing towards Gávea.

Discussion (Discussão)

This section discusses the phenomenon of "angel hair" (fios brancos flutuantes no ar), white filaments that sometimes appear after a UFO passes. These filaments have been observed attached to electrical grids, fences, and trees. When collected, "angel hair" typically disintegrates quickly or upon contact with warm skin. Chemical analysis has been inconclusive, suggesting it might be airborne particles or elements, possibly polymerized into large molecules by catalytic effects. The bulletin notes that in one mentioned case, the substance formed at a distance from the UFO, not immediately after its passage. Hypotheses include the precipitation of atmospheric components like carbon dioxide due to decompression, or catalytic effects from UFO-emitted rays leading to the formation of "carbonic snow" or a similar phenomenon.

The authors invite more experienced researchers and those with a strong background in phenomenology to offer further hypotheses or conclusions regarding this episode. They express satisfaction in contributing another piece to the UFO puzzle.

List of Books and Magazines on UFOs (Lista de Livros e Revistas Sobre DV)

This section provides a list of UFO-related publications available in Italian:

• Books: "L'AVIAZIONE DI ALTRI PLANETI OPERA TRA NOI" by Dr. Alberto Perego. This book, with 560 pages and 150 photos, covers UFO phenomena from 1943 to 1963 and includes summaries of two previous works by the same author. It can be ordered from "L'Editoriale" in Bologna, Italy.
• Magazines:
• "CLYPEUS" from Gianni Settimo, Torino, Italy.
• "CENTRO UNICO NAZIONALE" from Roberto Pinotti, Rimini, Italy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the challenges and complexities of UFO research. The editorial stance is one of caution, vigilance, and a commitment to rigorous investigation, as evidenced by the detailed warning against disinformation agents and the careful reporting of UFO sightings. The SBEDV aims to educate its members and the public, while also protecting the integrity of UFO research from ridicule and manipulation. The issue emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences, both positive and negative, to collectively advance understanding in the field. There is a clear dedication to uncovering the truth about UFOs, even when faced with hoaxes and deliberate attempts to mislead.