SBI Report - No 07 - Vol 1 No 07

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SBI REPORT
Issue: Volume 1, No. 7
Date: September 1979
Publisher: Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc.
Tagline: WE ARE NOT ALONE...

This issue of The SBI Report, a publication of the Scientific Bureau of Investigation (SBI), delves into the possibility of advanced aerial craft, often referred to as UFOs or flying saucers, and challenges the prevailing skepticism, particularly from governmental agencies like the U.S. Air Force. The magazine presents a collection of articles, features, and departments that explore various facets of this phenomenon, from engineering innovations to historical accounts and theories of suppression.

Articles

Straight Talk by Pete Mazzola (Page 3)

Pete Mazzola opens the issue by directly confronting the U.S. Air Force's long-held assertion that UFOs are inconceivable and incapable of flight due to aerodynamic limitations. He points to the Air Force's own experiments, such as the AVRO-built VZ-9 saucer-shaped craft in the 1950s, as potentially being a diversionary tactic. Mazzola suggests that the public was led to believe these were secret military aircraft to avoid panic and to buy time for studying real UFOs. He questions the Air Force's extensive publicity of the VZ-9's testing, its slow progress, and the lack of contemporary news coverage, implying that the VZ-9 might have been a scapegoat to mask the study of actual UFOs. The article also touches upon the alleged seizure of a crashed UFO in the Southwest in 1953 and the subsequent secret testing by the Air Force, though this remains unproven.

Fighting For You by James Fillow (Page 9)

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Features

A Special Report (Page 11)

This section appears to be a compilation of various individuals and projects working on or investigating disc-shaped craft. It includes:

• John Searl: An English engineer who has been working for nearly 30 years on a disc-shaped craft powered by electrical magnets and a 'gyro' flywheel. His small proto-type model reportedly lifted off the ground and hovered. He is currently raising funds to build a 30-foot diameter craft capable of high-speed travel.
• Frank Andrasevitz: A California-based engineer constructing a disc-shaped craft called "Andra-Jet." This two-passenger proto-type, powered by a diesel engine, is air-cushioned and designed to reach speeds of 250 m.p.h., with a fuel capacity for long-distance travel. It is intended for sale to the public at $20,000.
• Disco-Jet: A California corporation building a disc-shaped craft for public sale, advertised as the first vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle at a reasonable cost. It will be powered by eight Wankel engines and constructed of fiberglass, with claims of being noiseless.
• GEPAN (French Government UFO Study Program): This program concludes that some UFOs are extraterrestrial. French scientists have built and tested scale models of disc-shaped craft, observing an anticipated glow from airflow and illuminated electrodes resembling windows. They believe UFO propulsion is feasible, utilizing principles of electrodynamics and magnetichydrodynamics (MHD), a process discovered by Dr. Richard Rosa.
• Artifacts: Sixteen artifacts, dating from 400-1200 A.D., found in Central and South America are described. These 1-2.5 inch long objects with delta wings and 3-piece tails bear a resemblance to the U.S. space shuttle and suggest the possibility of advanced flying objects conceived by mankind at that time, potentially alien-type craft.
• William Clendenon: A researcher from the Alabama Space and Rocket Center (ASRC) has been working on building a "flying saucer" since 1961. His craft is designed for atmospheric and underwater flight, with vertical takeoff, hovering capabilities, and the ability to generate enough electrical power to become invisible and fly noiselessly.

Confidential (Page 17)

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Departments

Grapevine (Page 19)

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Reader Feedback (Page 21)

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Spotlight (Page 25)

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Staff and Publication Information

The magazine lists its editorial staff, including Peter Mazzola as editor, James Fillow as associate editor, Peter Spangler as managing editor, and Elaine Mazzola and Margaret Fillow as editorial assistants. It also credits Maj. Coleman Von Keviczky as Director of I.C.U.F.O.N., Marc Brinkerhoff and Dennis Lipp as artists, Harry Jay as translator, and Pete Mazzola for cover lay-out. The publication is copyrighted 1979 by the Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc., located at 23 MacArthur Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10312. It is stated to be a non-profit corporation, established under Delaware law, and a federally recognized scientific and educational tax-exempt organization dedicated to solving the enigma of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). The report is printed monthly in the U.S.A.

Additional Content

Manuscripts and Photos (Page 2): The SBI accepts manuscripts and photos for evaluation but is not responsible for loss or damage. Contributors are advised to keep duplicate copies and to include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of materials. Manuscripts should be sent to the Scientific Bureau of Investigation at their Staten Island address.

Analyzations (Page 2): The SBI offers free testing of any photographs, artifacts, soil, liquid, or metal samples exclusively related to UFO phenomena. All investigation and documentation of UFO reports are also provided at no cost to the reporting individual. Anyone wishing to have a UFO-related item analyzed or to report an occurrence can contact the SBI via mail or phone. All investigations are handled with confidentiality.

UFO-Style Airship (Page 10): An illustration depicts a "UFO-style airship" designed by Malcolm Wren, featuring massive windows for passengers, envisioned as a "flying jumbo of the future." Another image shows the U.S. Air Force "VZ-9" built by AVRO in 1955.

The "Straight Talk" Article's Continuation (Pages 4-9):

• Page 4: Discusses John Searl's project and Frank Andrasevitz's "Andra-Jet," along with the French GEPAN study and ancient artifacts.
• Page 5: Continues the discussion on the VZ-9, its testing, and the possibility of it being a diversion.
• Page 6: Details John Searl's project, Frank Andrasevitz's "Andra-Jet," Disco-Jet, and the French GEPAN study's findings on MHD and electrodynamics.
• Page 7: Further elaborates on the French study's MHD process, discusses various UFO shapes, and introduces William Clendenon's "flying saucer" project. It also mentions artifacts found in Central and South America.
• Page 8: Explores witness statements about craft sizes and characteristics, recounts an attempt by Jim Fillow to attend a meeting with AVRO, and explains how UFO sightings might be misinterpreted as optical illusions or rapid disappearances, comparing them to the visibility of high-speed missiles.
• Page 9: Concludes that the U.S. Air Force's assumptions about disc-shaped crafts are false, citing individuals capable of building and flying such craft. It questions why governments and scientific communities hinder such developments, suggesting potential motives like control of technology or pre-warning from alien pilots. The article emphasizes the constant encounter with "suppression" of UFO-related facts and artifacts, questioning why faster, more economical transportation is being impeded.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the existence and potential of advanced aerial craft (UFOs/flying saucers), the engineering efforts to replicate or develop such technology, and the persistent belief in government suppression of information and technology related to UFOs. The editorial stance is clearly pro-UFO existence and critical of official denials and secrecy. The SBI positions itself as an organization actively investigating and seeking solutions to the UFO enigma, offering its services for analysis and documentation without cost to the public. The publication advocates for the possibility of extraterrestrial technology and questions the motives behind the alleged withholding of such knowledge from the public.

Title: FIGHTING FOR YOU!
Issue: Vol.1, Issue 1
Date: September 1979
Publisher: Central Jersey

This issue of 'Fighting For You!' features a prominent article by Jim Fillow titled 'UFOS - FACT OR FICTION,' which was originally published in the monthly magazine 'Central Jersey.' The publication urges readers to write to the publisher, John J. Turi, to request a more comprehensive, expanded version of Fillow's article.

UFOS - FACT OR FICTION by Jim Fillow

The article begins by posing fundamental questions about UFOs: What are they? Why are they here? Where do they come from? It then details the United States Air Force's extensive, twenty-two-year investigation into UFO phenomena, spanning projects like Sign, Grudge, Twinkle, Stork, Pounce, and Bluebook. Despite countless man-hours and millions of dollars, the Air Force concluded in 1969 that UFOs posed no threat to national security and effectively ceased its investigative efforts.

The report credits Kenneth Arnold, a private pilot from Idaho, with inspiring the initial Air Force investigations. On June 24, 1947, Arnold sighted nine gleaming discs near Mount Rainier, Washington, describing them as 'saucer-like.' This description led to the coining of the term 'flying saucer,' which the article suggests unfortunately imbued the concept with an aura of fantasy and invited ridicule, hindering serious investigation.

Jim Fillow, identified as an investigator, lecturer, researcher, and writer on UFOs, and a leading Ufologist on the East Coast, is presented with a biographical sketch. The article outlines a system developed by major research organizations for accurate identification of UFO reports, categorizing them into:

• Nocturnal Lights (NL): Reports of unidentified lights in the night sky, constituting the majority of 'noise' or 'static' in Ufology (seventy-five percent).
• Daylight Discs (DD): Clearly seen non-conventional airborne craft viewed at a distance greater than five hundred feet.
• Radar Visuals (RV): Objects seen by witnesses and simultaneously confirmed by radar as unknown flying matter.
• Close Encounters of the First Kind (CE-I): Sightings of UFOs at a distance of 500 feet or less.
• Close Encounters of the Second Kind (CE-II): Physical evidence of UFOs seen landing or hovering.
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (CE-III): Reports of occupants sighted inside UFOs, with ideas for special effects in films largely drawn from UFO study case histories.
• Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind (CE-IV): Overt interference in the form of abductions or assaults on human beings by UFO occupants.

The article highlights the case of Betty and Barney Hill of Portsmith, New Hampshire, as an example of a CE-IV classification. On September 19, 1961, they encountered a UFO, which left them shaken and confused, with inexplicable scuff marks on Barney's shoes and mysterious circles on their car trunk. They experienced a loss of almost two hours of their time. Medical assistance and psychotherapy, including regression, revealed identical accounts of an encounter with intelligent humanoids who questioned and physically examined them aboard an alien craft. The psychiatrist concluded they were not psychotic and believed their accounts to be the truth. The case is detailed in John Fuller's book, 'The Interrupted Journey.' The article notes that since the 1960s, abduction reports have increased dramatically worldwide.

A SPECIAL REPORT: The UFO Mystery

This section features reports from Vincent Mangiamele (Chief Investigator in Minnesota) and Charles Taylor (Chief Investigator in Westchester County-New York), detailing specific UFO incidents.

Deputy Val Johnson Incident (August 28, 1979)

Vincent Mangiamele investigated a UFO encounter site in northwestern Minnesota. Deputy Val Johnson reported that a brilliantly lighted object swept down on his deputy sheriff's car, damaging the vehicle and rendering him unconscious. The incident occurred on August 28th. Upon arrival, Mangiamele found Alan Hendry, an investigator for the Center of UFO Studies (CUFOS), already documenting the case. Hendry is the author of several books on UFO investigation.

Deputy Johnson, though sustaining a mild case of 'welder's blindness,' was in good condition. The clues at the scene included two bent antennas, a shattered windshield, broken headlamps, and a small dent in the hood of the patrol car. Mangiamele noted the absence of damage to the rim of the headlamps and that the bent antennas showed no paint marks or scraped bugs. Johnson's wristwatch and the car's electric clock both stopped for 14 minutes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Grand Forks Air Force Base reported no aircraft in the area at the time.

Sheriff Dennis Brekke vouched for Johnson's character. Johnson himself expressed his difficulty in reconciling the logical nature of his work with the illogical events he experienced. The report details the encounter: a white light beam, resembling a helicopter searchlight, hovered above the ground. It then moved at supersonic speed, striking the officer's eyes and causing unconsciousness for 39 minutes. Upon awakening, he found the windshield shattered and his watch and car clock stopped. The mystery is compounded by the 99-foot-long, perfectly straight skid marks, despite the car traveling at only 49 m.p.h. The report poses numerous questions about the incident, with plans for Johnson to undergo PSE testing and hypnosis.

Officer William O'Shaughnessy Incident (August 1, 1979)

Vincent Mangiamele also investigated a report involving Police Officer William O'Shaughnessy in Westchester County, New York. O'Shaughnessy, initially a skeptic, became convinced that 'we are not alone' after encountering a gigantic UFO with a pulsating white light. The UFO buzzed his police cruiser twice.

The encounter occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the Lewistown border. O'Shaughnessy observed an object larger than a luxury-type car, shaped like a donut with a white glow. It moved rapidly from north to south, stopped, hovered for several seconds, and then made a right-angle turn westward. His police radio became inoperable, but a nearby telephone booth worked. The object then reappeared and headed directly at his car, stopping 100 feet above it. O'Shaughnessy saw the UFO make another right-angle turn and disappear north towards Pound Ridge Reservoir. He stated it was not a helicopter or small plane. Six other witnesses reportedly observed the same object. Airport radar technicians at Westchester Airport found no record of the object.

Notably, no other UFO groups or organizations investigated this case, except for The SBI. Mangiamele, along with International Directors Pete Mazzola and Jim Fillow, investigated further, interviewing additional witnesses. They split into teams to cover different areas.

La Manna Family Incident (August 1, 1979)

Pete and Jim investigated a report concerning the same object Officer O'Shaughnessy observed, which may have landed moments before. They visited Al and Cindy La Manna in Pound Ridge. Cindy La Manna reported seeing a green glowing glob, about 3 feet in diameter, near her living room window, which induced a trance-like state. She recalled events similar to those described by Betty Andreasson. Al La Manna also experienced a strange sensation and resistance when attempting to go to his car. They heard a humming transformer generator and saw an old refrigerator glowing bright white.

Between 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., the La Mannas observed a white-glowing object ascend from a wooded area and travel at high speed towards the direction where O'Shaughnessy later saw the object. The La Manna residence and the officer's sighting location are 3-5 miles apart. Despite heavy rain washing away evidence, subsequent events included their pool being drained of 300 gallons of water, their well going dry, a sudden development of a grassy area on their property, and a state of tranquil peace felt by anyone entering the pond or pool. Animals avoided the pond for three days, and animal sounds were absent. One of the La Manna children had recurring dreams about seeing a spaceship. Soil, vegetation, and water samples yielded no abnormal results. Even after an all-day rainstorm, the swimming pool remained low. They also checked the power generator and found no abnormal radiation. The La Mannas' story was found to be without flaws.

Pick of the Paperbacks

This section reviews several books related to UFO phenomena:

• THE GREAT LAKES "UFO BASE" REPORT: This book features over 40 photos of UFOs submerging beneath Lake Ontario, described as a proven UFO base. It is by scientific researchers Tom Grey and Malcolm Williams.
• THE COMING OF THE SAUCERS by Kenneth Arnold & Ray Palmer: This is described as the original flying saucer book, written by Kenneth Arnold, whose sighting coined the term 'flying saucer.' It also covers the Maury Island incident, in which two Air Force Intelligence men lost their lives.
• THE NIGHT MUTILATORS by Gene Duplantier: This book details the horrifying story of cattle mutilations and their connection to UFOs, reporting that in over five years, animals in 38 states have been found butchered with blood drained, and UFOs were reportedly seen in the area before or after these incidents.

CONFIDENTIAL: The UFO Mystery by Bill McLaughlin

This article, originally published in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin (February 1975), discusses the involvement of law enforcement agencies with UFO reports. It highlights that police officers have frequently experienced UFO sightings themselves. Examples include a Delaware State Police helicopter crew chasing a UFO, deputies in Adams County, Ohio, reporting a hovering UFO, a Tulsa police sergeant confirming a large, hovering object, police in Culpeper, Virginia, sighting three UFOs, and the famous Exeter, New Hampshire sighting involving two officers.

The article notes that UFO sightings are not unique to the US, with police in France, Italy, England, Canada, and Australia also involved. Despite years of ridicule, the scientific world is beginning to acknowledge that 'something real is going on.' The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin itself published an article by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, head of the Center for UFO Studies, raising questions about why the FBI was discussing UFOs in 1975 and what they might know.

UFO Central

The Center for UFO Studies operates a toll-free telephone service called UFO CENTRAL, available 21 hours a day, 7 days a week. Law enforcement officials can use this service to report UFO sightings. The information gathered is used for handling and study. The toll-free number is distributed to police chiefs and sheriffs nationwide, but it is stressed that the number should not be given to citizens reporting UFOs; only law enforcement agencies should place the call. This cooperation helps the Center receive pre-screened UFO reports.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the persistent mystery of UFOs and the ongoing efforts to investigate and understand these phenomena. The publication appears to advocate for serious investigation into UFO reports, challenging the skepticism and ridicule that has often surrounded the topic. There is a clear emphasis on credible witness accounts, particularly those from law enforcement officers, and the importance of systematic investigation. The editorial stance supports the idea that UFOs are a real phenomenon worthy of scientific and official attention, encouraging readers to engage with the subject and support further research.

Title: GRAPEVINE
Issue: 19
Date: August 12, 1979
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Grapevine Reports

This section of the magazine, authored by Marty Cannon, presents a series of datelined reports on UFO-related incidents and investigations from around the world.

Wellington, New Zealand Astronomer J. Edgar Hotchkiss expressed dissatisfaction with a response from the White House regarding a UFO sighting film he sent to President Carter. Hotchkiss, who had also included a technical analysis and urged a full investigation, felt his submission was treated as a mere "form letter" and was particularly annoyed that his film and data were not returned, suspecting they were simply filed away.

Guetersloh, West Germany A three-day conference on aliens concluded without agreement on the meaning of the UFO enigma. Biologist and UFO enthusiast Wieland Stolze noted a "sharp difference of view" among scientific colleagues regarding whether aliens have visited Earth. He observed that astronomers are particularly difficult to convince and that most agree more proof is needed, which will only come from responsible investigation of UFO incidents.

St. Louis, Missouri A.N. Marlowe, a UFO researcher, reported that a Navy F-18 jet was involved in a brief UFO sighting. A disc-shaped object allegedly appeared on the jet's wing tip during a routine test flight shortly after takeoff and paralleled the jet's course before disappearing. Authorities declined to confirm or deny the incident, with a spokesperson commenting that "strange things happen all the time in jet plane testing."

Kensington, Maryland Senator Barry Goldwater, a pilot with a long-standing interest in aviation, joined the National Investigations Committee for Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). While he has no fixed ideas about UFOs, the senator believes the subject warrants further investigation by seriously interested individuals.

Daily News Article: "Have they got an offer!"

This article by Joseph Volz, published in the Daily News on Sunday, August 12, 1979, focuses on the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) nationwide recruitment campaign. The CIA is seeking 1,000 "special men and women" with a "spirit of adventure" and is placing ads in college newspapers and trade journals, as well as launching a broader campaign through a New York ad agency, Gaynor and Ducas.

The ad copy emphasizes the need for individuals with talents and skills, intelligence, self-reliance, and self-motivation to work in challenging situations, withstand hardship, and make on-the-spot decisions. While the ads don't explicitly state it, 600 of the positions are for clerks and secretaries, according to Lawrence G. Woodward, CIA deputy director of personnel. The agency has received approximately 4,000 to 5,000 responses in the three weeks since the ads began.

The remaining 400 jobs are for professional people, with starting salaries between $14,000 and $19,000 annually. Woodward stated a preference for individuals with graduate degrees in international relations and emphasized the importance of language skills. He also noted that many 30-year operations veterans are retiring, creating openings.

The article mentions that CIA Director Stansfield Turner had previously forced hundreds of older agents out. Despite the CIA facing criticism since 1975 revelations about plots to kill Fidel Castro and domestic programs, the interest in joining remains high. Last year, 35,000 people applied for 1,000 vacancies, even without the current nationwide ad campaign.

A call to action urges readers to "take the article seriously" and join the CIA team, reporting back regularly. A postscript humorously lists benefits including "free room and board, brainwashing and first hand information on UFOs," and a joke about bringing a priest for confessions of "assassinations."

Reader Feedback

This section features several brief reports on UFO sightings and related incidents.

Saucer Photos Destroyed (San Diego, California) Retired naval photographer Charles J. Taylor claims the U.S. Navy ordered the destruction of a "secret" file of UFO photos and negatives from the San Diego Naval Base around mid-1969. He supervised the burning of this material, believing the subject had become too "hot" for the Navy to handle due to a fear that ignorance about UFOs might lead to a scandal.

Key West "Cake Pan" (Key West, Florida) George Thibodeau, a tour guide, reported that sightseers at an old Spanish-style house once occupied by Ernest Hemingway were "astonished" by a small, brightly-lit, disc-shaped object that hovered over the courtyard in mid-1974. The object, described as resembling an "upside-down cake pan" and emitting a crimson glow, remained motionless before trembling and flying away. Thibodeau stated the incident still haunts him and remains a riddle.

Sighting Over Capitol (Washington, D.C.) A bright, whiteish-blue object was sighted at 5 A.M. on a recent March morning, startling residents. Local police identified it as a meteor, but the sighting generated calls to news media and scientists. Air Force Lt. Col. M.E. Mulligan described it as "frightening" and "too close for comfort." Some witnesses reported it breaking into two pieces and leaving a trail. Geophysicist John O'Keefe concluded it was not falling space hardware and disagreed with the meteor identification, stating, "We just don't know what it was."

Saucer Crash on Mars (Houston, Texas) Marilyn Erly, a technician who worked on NASA's Viking program, claims that on February 18, 1977, the Viking I spacecraft transmitted photos, never released, showing the wreckage of a giant, saucer-like spaceship that had crashed on Mars centuries ago. Erly believes NASA scientists "set aside" these pictures due to an "unwillingness to accept the plain truth" and insists NASA has "firm evidence" of ancient astronaut visits to Mars. The officially released pictures, however, depict a barren landscape.

Japanese "Dome" Returns (Shikoku, Japan) Farmers in western Japan have reported sightings of a dome-shaped UFO four times in the past year. Shinichi Ohtaki, a photographer for Tokyo's Aviation Journal, and other cameramen have attempted to photograph the object, which appears on clear nights and cruises in a slow, circular pattern, often shifting abruptly. The object, described as resembling an inverted children's top, emits a faint red glow. Ohtaki plans to return with high-speed film and a telephoto lens.

Flying Tube in Sweden (Stockholm, Sweden) Hundreds of picnickers observed a metallic, cigar-shaped flying object over the Skanska area in August. The object, approximately 100 feet long and round with smooth surfaces, seemed to "float" without sound. Andress Larsson, who observed it for 12 minutes, stated it was "eerie" and impossible to tell what was propelling it. Swedish Air Force spokesmen confirmed no known aircraft were in the area, and authorities have not disclosed if an investigation is planned.

New Soviet Discovery (Moscow, U.S.S.R.) Oleg Gazenko, director of the Institute of Medico-Biological Problems, stated that mysterious objects have been detected in space by unmanned Soviet satellites. He emphasized that these are not "space junk" but "something else is out there." While not offering an integrated theory, Gazenko acknowledged the possibility of aliens in space. The Cosmos-1099 robot vehicle carries various sensors.

Formation Over Manila (Manila, Philippines) Following a previous UFO sighting, passengers on a jetliner landing in Manila observed a series of bright red lights in a "V"-shaped formation on March 11. Seven to nine luminous objects maintained formation while orbiting the DC-10. The objects were tracked by ground radar, and no hostile behavior was observed. The pilot was "puzzled," and some passengers became nervous as the sighting persisted.

Navy Fighter Buzzed (Naples, Italy) The U.S. Navy's F-14 Tomcat was involved in another UFO incident in the Mediterranean. The two-man crew reported being "buzzed" by a pair of oblong, bright yellow objects, an encounter similar to one that occurred weeks earlier. The F-14's crew reported that UFOs have harassed ships and aircraft of the U.S. Sixth Fleet over a dozen times in the past year, with one incident resulting in a "near collision." Navy spokesmen refused to confirm the incidents, citing "some other explanation."

UFO Plays Tag (St. Anne de Beaupre, Canada) A Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) pilot reported a UFO that interfered with his plane's radio and instruments for about 30 minutes over the St. Lawrence River in January. The yellowish, saucer-shaped object chased the pilot's Canadair F-86 Sabre jet, causing unnatural static and making cockpit gauges spin wildly. CAF officials stated there was "never any danger" and no reason to believe the saucer threatened the F-86.

The Spotlight

This section, by Dorothy Soultanokis, focuses on several items related to the SBI (presumably an organization). The issue utilizes double-sided copying to cut costs and improve presentation. Innovations include an overhauled report format and up-to-date content.

Badges The SBI experienced significant issues with a badge manufacturer in New York City due to poor quality and delays. Consequently, the SBI canceled its contract and partnered with The International Police Equipment Company in California, which assured timely shipments and included an ID card with each badge at the same price. The first order of new badges was mailed on September 3, 1979, with delivery expected in about four weeks. The SBI apologizes for the delay and asks for patience.

Investigating and Documenting Forms New forms are being introduced as replacements for the old ones. The SBI anticipates that its investigating body will have familiarized themselves with the old forms and will be able to ask relevant questions during taped sessions with witnesses.

Membership Drive The SBI has launched a membership drive, with camera-ready ads to be placed in leading magazines in December or January. To attract new members, they are offering reduced subscription rates for students and senior citizens ($3.00 per year for 12 issues of the SBI Report), requiring proof of status. A great incentive program for current members to induce new membership is also in development.

Advertising To make the Report more interesting, certain ads related to UFO phenomena will be inserted in the next monthly issue. The SBI seeks advertisements of all varieties and provides a format sample sheet for ad sizes and costs. Readers are encouraged to share this with potential advertisers.

In Memoriam Sergeant Steve Kaufman, identified as the New Jersey Police Liaison Officer to the SBI and an Honorary Consultant, and his family are extended condolences on the recent passing of Steve's father and uncle within weeks of each other. The SBI expresses its wish for the souls of the bereaved to find eternal peace.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings and related phenomena across various locations, often highlighting military encounters and alleged government secrecy or reluctance to investigate. There's a recurring theme of seeking evidence and explanations for unexplained aerial phenomena. The CIA article, while not directly about UFOs, touches upon government intelligence and recruitment, suggesting an underlying interest in information gathering and potentially unexplained events. The "Reader Feedback" section and the "Spotlight" section indicate an organization (SBI) actively involved in investigation and seeking public engagement, with a focus on UFOs and related matters, including the development of investigative tools and membership drives.