SBI Report - No 14 - Vol 2 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SBI REPORT
Issue: VOL.2 NO.2
Date: April 1980
Publisher: SCIENTIFIC BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, INC.
Focus: UFO investigations, evidence, and analysis.

Straight Talk

This section, likely an editorial or introductory piece, sets the tone for the magazine, emphasizing the SBI's commitment to improving communication between the public and UFO organizations, enhancing investigation methods, and seeking documented evidence of UFO existence. It highlights the SBI's practice of analyzing strange developments in media related to UFO phenomena and seeking answers.

Project Blue Book and Government Statements

The magazine critically examines the US Air Force's stance on UFOs, particularly referencing the conclusion of Project Blue Book and a similar statement appearing at the end of the television programs "PROJECT UFO" and "BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 1980." The SBI questions why the Air Force would conclude its study in 1969 with no evidence of extraterrestrial visitation or threat to national security, especially when this statement is also applied to a science fiction program. The publication suggests this might be an attempt to mislead the public or a sign of government concern that science fiction closely resembles UFO realities.

The SBI also notes receiving correspondence from DELVAL-UFO, an organization based in Pennsylvania, and re-prints a letter from Lynn Volpe that expresses similar concerns about these official statements, indicating that the SBI is not alone in its thinking.

The New Zealand UFO Sighting

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a UFO photographic case from Motunau, New Zealand, which occurred on October 27, 1979, and came to light in January 1980. The case involves a brilliant, sparkling diamond-like UFO captured on color slide. The photos were taken by Lou Blackburn, a friend of June and Norman Neilson, who were photographing their new fishing boat.

Initially, the film processing yielded disappointing results, with some shots being too dark or improperly exposed. However, upon re-examination of the slides with a viewer and projector, a cluster of blue-white lights was discovered in the sky on one of the slides. The Neilsons took the slide to the PRESS OFFICE in Christchurch, where a black and white copy was made and printed, though it was later found to be printed back-to-front and showed only an indistinct blur.

The SBI, through XENOLOG MAGAZINE, obtained a black and white negative of the color slide. Enlargements revealed exciting possibilities, prompting editors to contact the slide owners. The location, Motunau, is described as being 98 kms north of Christchurch on the east coast, an area characterized by large limestone deposits.

Analysis of the Photograph

Close scrutiny of the photograph revealed what appeared to be multiple lights, possibly eight on the top row and six underneath, with more in between. While most lights were blue-white, two lower left lights had a cream tinge. A purplish hazy spot was also noted. The magazine speculates on the craft's shape, suggesting it might be as drawn in an accompanying illustration.

The article emphasizes the authenticity of the photograph, stating that both editors were former professional photographers with the ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE Photographic Section. After careful scrutiny, the color slide is deemed "GENUINE" and its authenticity "UNQUESTIONABLE." It is described as a "genuine photo taken of a UFO under existing cloud formation when the sun had risen a few degrees above the horizon."

Other Content and Departments

The magazine also lists various departments and contributors:

• CONTENTS: Includes "STRAIGHT TALK" by Pete Mazzola, "FIGHTING FOR YOU" by Jim Fillow, "SPECIAL REPORT" by Antonio Huneeus, and "CONFIDENTIAL" by Colman Von Keviczky.
• Departments: GRAPEVINE (Marty Cannon), READER FEEDBACK (Thomas Herberg), SPOTLIGHT (Dorothy Soultanokis).
• Staff and Officers: The issue lists the Board of Officers and Staff of the Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc., including International Directors Peter Mazzola and James Fillow, Director of Research Dr. Marvin Weinstein, and various other roles like Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Legal Consultant, Office Manager, Artists, and Translators.
• Subscription Information: Details on enrollment dues for the SBI REPORT are provided, with different rates for the United States, Canada & Mexico, other countries, subscription only, and students/senior citizens.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO evidence, investigation, and skepticism towards official government explanations. The SBI Report positions itself as an organization dedicated to uncovering the truth about UFOs, challenging official narratives, and providing documented evidence. The editorial stance is one of critical inquiry, urging the public to question official statements and to contribute their own findings and ideas to the collective effort of understanding the UFO phenomenon. The magazine actively solicits manuscripts, photos, and artifact analyses, offering its services free of charge to the owner/finder for UFO-related items.

This issue of the EDEN BULLETIN, dated April 1980, is published by Eden Press from Careywood, Idaho. The cover prominently features the topic of BIGFOOT, suggesting a connection between this cryptid and UFO phenomena. The publication also includes a letter from a reader, Mrs. Lynn Volpe, and a special offer for various UFO-related publications and services.

Letter from Mrs. Lynn Volpe

The issue begins with a letter from Mrs. Lynn Volpe, who addresses the perceived foolishness of public discourse on UFOs. She references Lt. Col. Jesse Marcel and his testimony regarding a piece of fragmentation from an alleged crashed UFO in New Mexico in 1948, noting that astrophysicist Stanton Friedman included this in his documentary. Volpe also mentions serious UFO debates at the United Nations concerning a potential global threat posed by UFOs. She requests that a message be removed from a television program, deeming it out of place.

Special Offer

Following the letter, a 'SPECIAL OFFER!' section lists several publications available for purchase:

1. EDEN BULLETIN: Published quarterly by Eden Press, Box 34, Careywood, Idaho 83809, USA, for $8.00 per year.
2. Orgone Energy by Jerome Eden: Available from Exposition Press, 900 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville, N.Y. 11801, hardcover, for $7.50 plus 75¢ postage.
3. Planet in Trouble by Jerome Eden: Also from Exposition Press, hardcover, for $7.50 plus 75¢ postage.
4. The Journal of Orgonomy: Published twice a year from Box 565 Ansonia Station, New York, N.Y., 10023, for a subscription of $10.00.

Additionally, a 'UFO/FORTEAN RESEARCH AND RARE BOOK AND MAGAZINE SERVICE' from Rome, Ohio, offers a large selection of UFO material. For a $2.00 postage and handling fee, customers receive a Visual UFO Catalog, a 24-page UFO Research Newsletter, and a special report titled 'UFOS AND OTHER CRAFT' by Dick Benson. This service also offers a Page Research Library Newsletter.

Can You Look at Facts Without Running Away?

This main article, likely authored or promoted by Jerome Eden, editor-publisher of EDEN BULLETIN, discusses the vital UFO research of the late Dr. Wilhelm Reich. Eden is credited as the first UFOlogist to present documentary proof linking nationwide cattle mutilations and UFOs. The article highlights that the latest EDEN BULLETIN offers evidence connecting Bigfoot and UFOs.

Several prominent figures in the UFO community offer testimonials for Eden and his publication:

• Major Colman S. Vonkeviczky (Director, ICUFON) calls Eden "The first true voice in USA's UFO darkness!"
• Pete Mazzola (International Director, THE SBI) praises Eden for putting the UFO phenomenon in perspective and warning the public of a future global threat.
• Leonard Stringfield encourages Eden to "Keep up your straightforward work."
• The Earl of Clancarty states that Eden's "work deserves serious consideration."
• Dr. Elsworth F. Baker (co-worker of Dr. Reich and President of The American College of Orgonomy) deems EDEN BULLETIN "very important work."

The article urges readers who have the courage to face facts to read EDEN BULLETIN. It specifically mentions that the April 1980 issue focuses on Bigfoot and its documented connection with UFOs and cattle mutilations. The subscription rates are provided: $2.25 for the April 1980 issue, $8.00 for a one-year subscription (four issues) via surface mail, and $13.00 per year for foreign air mail.

A Special Report: UFOlogie Contact (France)

This section, authored by Antonio Huneeus, SBI Translation/Latin Amer. Rep., introduces a special report based on UFO documents obtained from France. This issue contains a translated synopsis from over 50 pages of French research documentation, likely from the publication 'UFOLOGIE CONTACT' (May 1979, N°2) by Circulaires GEPAN.

Introduction to French UFO Research

The introduction explains that the author received a package of official UFO documents from GEPAN (Study Group of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), established on May 1, 1977, and part of the French space agency, CNES. The documents were distributed as a special issue by the Paris-based private UFO group, SPEPSE, headed by Thierry Pinvidic. The author thanks Pinvidic for sharing this information.

It is noted that GEPAN is not France's first official UFO group; the Study Group of Mysterious Celestial Objects (SEMOC) existed from 1954 to 1966. The Air Force's Office of Prospective and Studies continues to record UFO sightings for national defense. The Gendarmerie Nationale has also been investigating UFO sightings for over a decade, and is described as a professional law enforcement and security agency under the Ministry of Defense, known for its serious and well-documented inquiries.

Official French Stance on UFOs

The article highlights France's official openness to UFO research. In 1974, Minister of Defense Robert Galley made an unprecedented statement acknowledging military interest in UFOs and the need for an open-minded attitude. Claude Poher, a Ph.D. in astrophysics, conducted significant statistical UFO research and obtained official permission to receive Gendarmerie reports. GEPAN was established under Poher's direction in 1977, later succeeded by Alain Esterle.

GEPAN is presented as having a more open-minded attitude than the old U.S. Air Force UFO probes, which were perceived as trying to mislead the public. French space scientists are focused on improving the technical quality of UFO research. France is congratulated for being the only nation publicly admitting to conducting UFO research, thereby conceding that UFOs are a real phenomenon.

Structure of GEPAN

The summary details GEPAN's structure, which consists of seven groups:

1. Quick Intervention: Alerted by the Gendarmerie, which conducts preliminary investigations.
2. Trace Detection: Investigates close encounters of the second kind where physical evidence is left behind, collecting samples for specialized laboratories. This group aims to intervene within 24-48 hours of a presumed landing.
3. Radar Alert: Checks for radar detection of UFOs, including military, civil aeronautics, and meteorological radars, analyzing radar echoes and speed.
4. Experts: Analyze reports received by GEPAN, reviewing an average of 100-200 reports per month.
5. National Files: Computerizes sightings classified as unknown to create a national UFO sightings file, cross-referenced by about 30 criteria.
6. Statistical Analysis: Composed of statisticians, mathematicians, and computer scientists who analyze national files to identify patterns and properties of the UFO phenomenon.
7. Simovni: An innovative group focused on improving ufological research quality. They developed an optical device (a simulator) to help witnesses reconstruct sightings by adjusting slides representing forms, dimensions, and colors over the observed landscape.

Scientific Council and Consultants

GEPAN's Director, Dr. Alain Esterle, explains that the group has full-time staff and part-time collaboration from CNES officials and researchers. A Scientific Council, composed of high-level scientists in various fields (astronomy, physics, meteorology, etc.), supervises GEPAN's activities. The Council meets annually to review GEPAN's report, endorse its methodology, and recommend that GEPAN's mission be adequately funded. They also advise close monitoring of publication releases and require consultation prior to any publication.

Types of Files

A report on GEPAN's 1977 activities indicates approximately 15,000 cases were filed, with about a third reported in French territory. Incoming reports range from 100-200 per month, estimating over 18,000 cases by 1980. The files are categorized as:

1. Official File: Over a thousand cases (in 1977) from the Ministry of Defense (Gendarmerie and Armed Forces), Civil Aviation, Air Force, and National Navy.
2. Private Files: Obtained from private sources, letters, and newspaper clippings (about 10,000 cases in 1977).
3. Specialized Journals: Over 3,000 cases from specialized UFO groups.
4. Specialized Literature: About 1,000 cases selected from principal books on the subject.
5. Computerized File: Consists of all previously mentioned cases, initiated by Claude Poher in 1971.
6. French UFOCAT File: Approximately 4,000 additional cases from France, given to Claude Poher in 1972 from Dr. David Saunders' catalog.

GEPAN clarifies that it does not possess any 'secret dossiers,' and unpublished reports are due to their sheer volume.

Classification of Sightings

Similar to the U.S. Air Force's approach, GEPAN uses four categories to differentiate phenomena:

• Type A: Completely identified phenomena (e.g., balloons, helicopters, satellites).
• Type B: Phenomena not identifiable with certainty but assimilable to known phenomena (e.g., balloons, airplanes, meteorites).
• Type C: Phenomena that could not be identified due to unclear or insufficient reports from the witness.
• Type D: Phenomena that experts could not identify despite complete and precise reports.

Unidentified (Type D) cases are further classified using Dr. Hynek's terminology: nocturnal lights, daylight discs, instrumental observations, and close encounters (first, second, third kind).

Statistics for 1978

GEPAN released conclusions for 354 sightings documented by the Gendarmerie:

• Type A: -4%
• Type B: -37%
• Type C: -34%
• Type D: -25%

Of the 89 Type D incidents, the breakdown is:

• Nocturnal lights: -42%
• Daylight discs: -4%
• Instrumental observations (radar): -1%
• Close encounters of the first kind: -21%
• Close encounters of the second kind (CE2K): -28%
• Close encounters of the third kind (CE3K): -4%

A final classification of Type D observations was based on witness credibility:

• High credibility: 23%
• Medium credibility: 67%
• Weak credibility: 10%

The document concludes that among the unclassified sightings, a fourth belong to witnesses with high credibility.

GEPAN's percentage of unknowns is noted as higher than that of the U.S. Air Force (even during Project Bluebook under Captain Ruppelt) and some private UFO organizations like CUFOS.

Spectrographic Device

GEPAN has developed another optical device, a spectrograph manufactured by Jobin-Lyon, to improve ufological research quality. This device, adaptable to camera lenses, disperses light to measure the emission spectra of luminous sources, allowing amateurs to collect scientific data.

Collaboration with Private UFO Groups

GEPAN endeavors to establish working relationships with private UFO groups, as it is not a military project subject to secrecy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The EDEN BULLETIN consistently promotes the work of Jerome Eden and Dr. Wilhelm Reich, advocating for serious UFO research and presenting connections between seemingly disparate phenomena like Bigfoot and UFOs. The publication appears to support a more open-minded and thorough approach to investigating UFOs, contrasting it with perceived less rigorous or more secretive government efforts, particularly those of the U.S. Air Force in the past. The inclusion of GEPAN's detailed structure and statistics indicates a focus on official, scientific investigation into UFOs, while also highlighting the importance of private research and collaboration.

This issue of "Ufology" (Issue 19) delves into the organized investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly focusing on efforts in France and broader international perspectives. It covers the period from the late 1940s through the late 1970s, highlighting governmental and private sector involvement, declassified reports, and specific case studies.

UFO Groups Operating in France

The issue begins by detailing a significant event on September 12, 1978, when Director Claude Poher of GEPAN (Groupe d'Études des Phénomènes Aérospatiaux Non-identifiés) convened a conference at the CNES headquarters in Toulouse. This meeting brought together representatives from approximately 40 private UFO organizations. The goal was to discuss GEPAN's investigative techniques and methodologies, with an offer extended to train members of these recognized private groups. Both Directors Poher and Esterle emphasized the importance of this collaboration to improve the quality of UFO research and align it with high scientific standards. A report from the Scientific Council authorized the release of GEPAN's methodology to officially recognized private groups, allowing them to provide recommendations. This cooperative effort was further exemplified by the reprinting and distribution of related documents in a special issue of "Ufologie Contact," the bulletin of the Paris-based UFO group SPEPSE.

A Global Approach

Director Esterle's paper, "Towards a Scientific Approach," is discussed, focusing on the role of physics in understanding the UFO mystery. He posits that scientific reflection requires considering both the concrete, rational world and the world of thoughts and theories. Theoretical reflection should be based on advanced physics and elemental particle models to understand the universe's limits and open new interpretations of unidentified phenomena. Esterle concludes that only a "global approach" can solve this mystery, rooted in a rational framework that leads to a better comprehension of "unidentified aereospatial pheromenons."

Critique of Ufology and Oberg

Page 20 critiques Jim Oberg's essay "Ufology: Science or Charade?" The author suggests that Oberg's reliance on Dr. Hynek and his dismissal of other ufologists as "crackpots" would be less convincing if Oberg had examined GEPAN's work, which demonstrates scientific rigor, training, and technical improvements like the Simovni and spectrograph. The article implies Oberg might not be able to read French, thus missing crucial evidence.

ICUFON and the "Galactic Powers' Exploratory Farthbound Operation"

Maj. (Ret.) Colman S. VonKEVICZKY, Director of ICUFON Inc., delivered a speech on January 29, 1980, to the British House of Lords' UFO Committee. He presented ICUFON's 28 years of military, scientific, and technological research on the UFO problem, which he termed the "GALACTIC POWERS' EXPLORATORY FARTHBOUND OPERATION." VonKEVICZKY stated that governments have confronted UFO activity as a "sinister operation" due to a lack of communication and understanding of their origins, violating international law and security. He referenced the 1967 Mainz UFO Resolution, which called for united international research into the extraterrestrial origin of UFOs. He noted that as space-faring powers realized UFO activity concentrated on energy sources and strategic locations, they responded by alerting military forces and developing sophisticated arsenals, rather than seeking peaceful contact.

The "Silent" War and Media Control

VonKEVICZKY argues that governments have engaged in a "silent offensive-defense armed confrontation" and deployed a task force of scientists to pacify public anxiety. He criticizes the "WAIT AND SEE" policy and the evasion of UFO evidence by governments. He highlights the news media's role in control, suppression, misinformation, and sensationalism, characterizing UFOlogy as the "idiot child of the news media and some scientists." He asserts that the responsibility for the UFO problem has been entrusted to the "SOLE HANDS OF THE NATIONS' MILITARY FORCES AND THEIR MILITARY SCIENTISTS."

Declassification and Military Response

Since 1978, major powers have begun declassifying classic UFO cases, which the author interprets as internal disapproval of armed confrontation with "Galactic Forces" due to their superior science and technology. This declassification opens the door for nations to address the problem. The issue details "THE FIRST VERIFIED EXTRATERRESTRIAL ASSAULT AGAINST MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS" on February 25, 1942, involving a reconnaissance by a "Galactic Wing Force" along the US Pacific coast, met with defensive fire from the 37th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade. The Los Angeles Times documented this event, showing disc-shaped crafts. Despite low speed and altitude, no bombs were dropped, and no planes were shot down. Gen. George C. Marshall's "SECRET" report to President F.D. Roosevelt verified the photograph, calling the crafts "MYSTERIOUS OBJECTS."

Historical UFO Cases and Characteristics

The document extensively lists various UFO sightings and characteristics, citing official reports and testimonies:

• 1944 "Foo-Fighters": Described as "THIRD UNIDENTIFIABLE BELLIGERENT" "THE FLOATING MYSTERY BALLS," believed to be a Nazi secret weapon. A photograph of one such object over Austria is presented.
• Pentagon Report Summary: The report confirms the phenomenon is real and not fictitious. It details numerous sightings:
• March 28, 1974, Cincinnati, Ohio: Dome-shaped craft.
• April 3, 1974, Shimonosheki, Japan: Disc-shaped craft.
• May 7, 1952, Barra da Tijuca, Brazil: Round-shaped object, approximately 65 meters in diameter, with a "particular structural build up," analyzed as "unearthly origin."
• May 23, 1971, St. Lorenzen, Austria: Disc-shaped craft with a flat dome, approximately 25-30 meters in diameter.
• Operating Characteristics: Extreme rate of climb and maneuverability, with zig-zag trajectories. Evidence from Silver Springs, MD (February 26, 1965), shows a craft with retracting landing gear and a moving center mechanism, indicating intelligent control.
• Metallic/Light Reflecting Surface: Many objects are described as metallic or light-reflecting. Examples include a craft in Belotic, Yugoslavia (July 17, 1974), and a crashed UFO analyzed in Kingman, Arizona (May 21, 1953), described as "dull silvery METAL like brushed aluminum."
• Shape: Objects are often described as disc-shaped, dome-shaped, torpedo-shaped, circular, elliptical, or shield-shaped with flat bottoms and domed tops.
• Formation Flights: Reports detail formations varying from three to nine objects, including squadrons and wings. An extraordinary claim mentions 447 crafts in wing force clusters on August 12th and 13th, 1883, reported by the Zacatecas Observatory.
• Speed: Level flight speeds are estimated to be normally above 300 knots, with examples of speedy flights at low altitudes.

"The Undeclared War"

Following the 1952 Washington D.C. UFO flap, President Harry S. Truman and his Chief of Staff, Gen. Omar N. Bradley, "SUB ROSA" declared war against UFO Forces, viewing their reconnaissance as a threat to national security. This led to the issuance of JANAP 146 in 1952 and its extension through MERINT TEAMWORK and NATO. A declassified CIA memorandum confirms a "WORLD WIDE REPORTING SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTITUTED AND MAJOR AIR FORCE BASES HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO MAKE INTERCEPTIONS OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBEJCTS."

Military Interceptions and Confrontations

Capt. Edward J. Ruppelt revealed that in the summer of 1952, a U.S. Air Force F-86 jet interceptor shot at a flying saucer. U.S. General Benjamin Chidlaw testified in 1955 about numerous reports of flying saucers and the serious risks involved in attempting to intercept them, noting lost men and planes. Military textbooks mention Soviet anti-aircraft batteries firing on UFOs over the Kuril Islands in 1957, with no hits made. General Marshall reported that 1430 rounds of ammunition were expended without downing any planes.

Visitors and Saviors vs. Potential Threat

The issue contrasts the view of UFOs as "peaceful visitors" or "saviors" with the perspective of a "potential threat." It questions how extraterrestrial forces could neglect to contact official representations for decades and not offer solutions to global problems. The article criticizes the selection of "CONTACTEES" for communication, citing the example of "MYSTIC BARBER" Andy Sinatra. It argues that illegal aerial vehicle intrusions affect national security, making armed action against UFO Forces legal under international law, citing the downing of a U.S. U-2 reconnaissance plane by the USSR in May 1960.

UFOs Affecting National Security

Despite Project Blue Book's stated conclusion that no UFO report indicated a threat to national security, a confidential military memorandum from October 20, 1969, stated that "REPORTS OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS WHICH COULD AFFECT NATIONAL SECURITY ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH JANAP 146 OR AIR FORCE MANUAL 55-11, AND ARE NOT PART OF THE PROJECT BLUE BOOK SYSTEM."

Specific Incidents and Analysis

• October 12-19, 1973: A "Grand Maneuver" of UFO Forces over the East Central USA, including a massive flap over Alabama. Four pictures of an alien creature were taken by a Chief of Police in Falkville, but the incident was debunked as a hoax, and the policeman was forced to resign. The location was noted as being close to the Redstone Arsenal.
• August 21, 1955 (Sutton Farm Case): A U.S. Military Academies textbook describes disembarked "homo cosmicus" wearing "BULETTPROOF DRESS." The creatures were described as three and a half feet tall with large round heads and long arms, and were resistant to bullets.
• Crashed UFOs: Leonard Stringfield is cited as reporting eight crashed or shot-down Galactic Spacecrafts and about 25 crew corpses reportedly deep frozen in custody of the Pentagon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, with similar physical characteristics to the Suttons' observation.
• Strategic Control: ICUFON's analysis suggests UFOs control military hardware shipments across the Mediterranean, focusing on strategic keypoints like Skagerrak-Kattegat, Gibraltar, and Suez.
• October-November 1975: Missile bases, ammunition depots, and other top security installations in the northern USA were reportedly surveyed by UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the systematic investigation of UFO phenomena, the tension between governmental secrecy and public disclosure, the military's role in UFO encounters, and the ongoing debate about whether UFOs represent a threat or a potential source of advanced knowledge. The editorial stance appears to advocate for a serious, scientific, and open investigation of UFOs, critical of media sensationalism and governmental obfuscation. It strongly implies that UFOs are real, technologically advanced, and pose a significant, though often unacknowledged, factor in global security and human civilization's future. The emphasis on "global approach" and "rationalism" suggests a desire for a more comprehensive and less fearful understanding of the phenomenon.

This issue of U.F.O. Magazine, identified by its various issue numbers (Magazine #1-7) and the publisher Ideal House, presents a collection of alarming reports and analyses concerning unidentified aerial phenomena (UFOs) and their implications for global security. The content spans incidents from the 1970s and early 1980s, highlighting alleged military encounters, technological superiority of unknown forces, and government secrecy.

Documented Incidents and Reports The magazine details several significant incidents:

• Alleged Helicopter Assaults: Areas were reportedly assaulted by 'UNIDENTIFIED HELICOPTERS', leading to declassified inter-office briefings and investigations that were allegedly silenced.
• Iran Incident (September 19, 1976): A declassified telegram from the U.S. Ambassador in Iran reports an F-4 interceptor being assaulted by a disc-shaped craft. The pilot's weapons control panel malfunctioned, and communication was lost, indicating a potential paralysis of the plane's electronics system by an unknown force.
• Sardinia Island Incident (1974): Missiles launched from a NATO base over the Mediterranean were reportedly annihilated by a 'ray-gun happy' disc-shaped craft hovering above the sea.
• Binn, Korea Incident (Fall 1974): An oval-shaped metallic disc reportedly destroyed a Hawk missile launcher with a beam-light shot, melting it like lead toys.
• NORAD Detections: A recent admission from the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado indicates that their sophisticated sensors detect daily about 800-900 objects with flight characteristics unlike satellites or usual ballistic trajectories. The magazine extrapolates this to suggest that approximately 3.5 objects of extra-terrestrial origin violate global airspace every hour.
• Space Arms Race: Following the moon landing in 1969, the superpowers have allegedly increased strategic arms for space defense, possibly in response to UFOs rather than each other, raising concerns about a potential space world war.
• Government Warnings: The issue cites a warning from Lord Kimberley in the House of Lords in January 1979, stating that 'WAR IN SPACE' is nearly a fact. This is corroborated by a statement from Michael A.G. Mishoud of the U.S. State Department in June 1978, who warned that 'ALIENS FROM OTHER SOLAR SYSTEMS ARE A POTENTIAL THREAT TO US'.
• Florida Sighting (April 3, 1980): The SBI received over 50 calls about a UFO sighting, which was later identified as retro-rockets from a NASA research satellite. The article questions the lack of public media announcement for the satellite's launch and the simultaneous Russian rocket launch.

Analysis and Concerns The magazine expresses alarm over the perceived armed insufficiency of Earth's defenses when compared to the scientific and technological supremacy of interstellar forces. It suggests that a global conspiracy exists to suppress and distort information about UFOs, involving major governments, scientific establishments, and the media (including the Associated Press, The New York Times, and OMNI Magazine).

The issue raises concerns about the hazardous risk of cover-ups and secrecy, which could trigger fatal misunderstandings, potentially leading to a global conflict. It questions the motives behind the massive build-up of strategic arms by superpowers, suggesting it might be directed towards unknown aerial objects rather than conventional threats.

Proposals and Initiatives ICUFON (International Committee for UFO Research) has been working for three decades to bring the UFO problem to the attention of the United Nations and governments. They propose:

• Lifting Military Secrecy: Removing secrecy specifically on the UFO level would open perspectives for solutions without compromising national military security.
• World Authority for Spatial Affairs (WASA): A voluntary alliance of nations to establish an international space security and scientific establishment, governed by associated nations and comprising military forces, the scientific community, and UFO research pioneers.
• Project WASA: This initiative aims for global control of UFO operations, expert analysis, communication with exploring UFO forces, and education about Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (ETI).

Book Reviews and Related Content

• Major Colman S. VonKeviczky's Books: The issue extensively reviews VonKeviczky's 'Green Memorandum' and 'Blue Memorandum', highlighting them as significant works that expose a global conspiracy and the seriousness of the UFO problem. The 'Blue Memorandum' is praised for its factual documentation and photographs, which allegedly swamp opposition and reveal the deceit perpetrated by official sources.
• Thermo-Skyships: An article discusses a British company, Thermo-Skyships, Ltd., developing vertical take-off and landing vehicles shaped like flying saucers, intended for commuter transport.
• SBI Activities: The Scientific Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is active in lecturing, documenting UFO cases (176 separate cases are mentioned), analyzing UFO photographs, and potentially writing for UFO periodicals. They have also reportedly obtained samples from a crashed UFO site in Bolivia for analysis by Dr. Marvin Weinstein.
• 'That's Incredible' Program: The magazine notes a Michigan police encounter with the film crew of ABC's program 'That's Incredible', suggesting it will feature an incredible sighting.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The recurring themes in this issue are the pervasive nature of UFO phenomena, the perceived technological superiority of extraterrestrial visitors, the alleged global cover-up by governments and military organizations, and the urgent need for international cooperation and transparency to address this issue. The editorial stance is one of alarm and advocacy for action, urging readers and authorities to acknowledge the reality and significance of UFOs and to move beyond secrecy and denial. The magazine positions itself as a source of critical information and a proponent of serious study into the UFO phenomenon, as exemplified by its promotion of Major VonKeviczky's work and the proposed WASA initiative.

This issue of "Reader Feedback" (Issue 39) from the "Independent-Journal" dated April 28, 1979, and other dated articles from various publications, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and related phenomena reported across the United States. The magazine appears to be a compilation of news clippings and reader submissions concerning unidentified flying objects.

UFO Sightings Reported

The issue begins with a report from Upland, California, where an Upland woman reported seeing a circular object with bleeping lights hovering over a department store on February 10, 1980. The object then darted toward the San Bernardino Freeway and Cal Poly before disappearing. Another report from Greenbrae, California, dated April 28, 1979, details residents seeing a rotating, intermittently lit, round or oval object moving slowly in the sky. Claudette Josephson described it as being about the size of a large house.

Cranford Cop Tells of UFO Encounter

A report from The Star-Ledger on March 31, 1980, details a Cranford, New Jersey, patrolman, Ronald Coles, who reported seeing four bright spheres in the sky on patrol. He described them as 'white train lights' and initially thought they were parachutes. He also noted a car with three people yelling about seeing a UFO.

UFO Flickers, Flits Away

An article from the Island Reporter, Sanibel Island, Florida, dated March 30, 1979, describes an unidentified flying object seen by a resident and Sanibel Police. The object was a round disc with lights, hovering over the gulf. Police observed it for about eight minutes as it moved slowly southward and disappeared. It appeared to pulsate and change colors.

Close Encounter' in Kake

An article by Craig Medred in the Empire Staff Reporter section details a UFO sighting near Kake, Alaska, on Thursday evening. Marvin Kadake, head of Kake's volunteer search and rescue squad, spotted a bright orange ball moving at a rapid pace, which then slowed and hovered over the town. Residents observed the object, described as a 'big ball of fire' with bright objects on top. It hovered for about 10 minutes before making an abrupt 90-degree turn and heading toward Baranof Island, blinking on and off.

Woman Says She Saw Object in Western Sky

A report from Bradford, Pennsylvania, dated April 28, 1979, mentions a woman near Redmond, Oregon, who saw a bright light in the western sky. Don and Edith Winters also reported seeing an object that looked like a 'big wheel' with colored lights coming from it, which they watched until it disappeared.

Reports of Two UFO Sightings Being Probed

This article from Bradford, Pennsylvania, dated April 28, 1979, discusses two UFO reports being investigated by Joan Jeffers of the Pennsylvania Center for UFO Research. One involved a woman on Route 6 seeing what she believed were headlights, which turned out to be a noiseless object with colored lights. The second involved two white lights seen hovering, with colored lights appearing later, illuminating a rectangular object that then moved away.

UFO Research Unit Hunts Things That Go Swoosh in the Night

An Associated Press article discusses John Lutz, Maryland director of Odyssey Research, who investigates UFO reports. Lutz believes UFOs are a great mystery and that they are here for experimentation. He notes that the faster investigators get to witnesses, the more accurate the story. Odyssey Research has checked about 480 claims in Maryland since 1970. The article also mentions a February 1976 sighting of a triangular cloud with a 'blip' on airport radar, and a February 1978 incident where a pilot crashed after reporting an unidentified object.

Mysterious Aircraft Seen Over Ranch

A report from Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated April 10, 1979, details a New Mexico State Policeman, Gabe Valdez, who saw an 'unidentified flying aircraft' near Dulce. A Jicarilla Apache police matron also reported the craft hovering over the Manuel Gomez ranch. Valdez described it as having red and green lights and no noise. The craft reportedly ascended straight up. The incident is thought to be connected with cattle mutilations in the area.

Local UFO Sightings Report 'Large Objects'

An article from Pioneer, Big Rapids, Michigan, dated March 6, 1979, reports on sightings in the Mecosta County area. Deputy Joel Vincent reported seeing a bright light that grew larger and brighter, changing colors, and appearing to be a 'tea saucer' the size of a football field. Sheriff Gerald Weis also reported seeing a large, low-flying plane with an odd arrangement of lights. Hans Schmidt, who collects local UFO reports for the Air Force, noted a slight increase in local sightings and stated that none of the reported objects matched Air Force planes.

UFO Sighted in Davison

An article from Index, Davison, Michigan, dated March 14, 1979, reports that three people saw a strange, huge object in the sky on March 6. Witnesses described it as having lights and covering the entire width of a city street. Two witnesses saw a triangle of lights in the object's front side. The object made no noise and was observed moving toward Flint.

UFO Still Up in Air

A Sunday Sun, Toronto, Ontario, Canada article from March 18, 1979, discusses Cliff Crocker's photographs of a UFO. The photographs showed a large circular white object and the object in motion. Ground Saucer Watch suggests the source was an unknown aerial object. Crocker also experienced clairvoyant and telepathic dreams after his encounters.

UFO Sightings Throughout S. C. Piedmont

This article from Westminster, South Carolina, dated March 14, 1979, reports on sightings in the Piedmont region. Ben Chastain reported seeing a red, oblong-shaped 'thing' with two lights that moved across the sky and hovered. He noted a searchlight that swept the ground. Other witnesses also reported similar sightings that night. The UFO Center classified the object as 'unknown or non-natural phenomenon'.

Auburndale Policemen Report UFO Sighting

A Ledger, Lakeland, Florida article from March 27, 1979, details Auburndale police officers Guthrie Knorr and John Knapp spotting five brightly colored, disc-shaped objects streaking through the sky. They described the objects as being in a V-formation and moving very fast without sound. Knorr now believes in the 'possibility of other life forms'.

The Spotlight

This section, dated March 8, 1979, from The Spotlight, discusses the SBI (Standardized Business Intelligence) organization. It addresses membership, new applications in publishing and investigation procedures, and the importance of active members. It outlines expectations for members, including submitting UFO cases, manuscripts, suggestions, and new members. It also welcomes new members like Randall Clement, Richard DeTaranto, and Kris Bjork, highlighting their backgrounds and contributions to UFOlogy.

'Unscientific'

This opinion piece critiques an article titled 'Belief in nonsense is growing,' defending the strong case for UFO existence and mentioning physical trace evidence. It references the 'Hynek UFO Report' and Leonard Stringfield's 'Situation Red, The UFO Seige.' The author, Kris Bjork, also discusses the difficulty of verifying UFOs due to potential alien elusiveness and the skepticism of scientists.

Ball of Fire

This short piece refers to an August '79 UFO REPORT article about a 'Ball of Fire' seen over Brussels in 1954. The author reports a similar encounter with a mysterious aerial object in June 1978, described as a brilliant white object with green lights.

Simone Mendez

This section introduces Simone Mendez, a college student and former member of APRO & MUFON, who has encountered UFOs multiple times. She is described as an experienced artist and painter who will document cases for the SBI.

UFO Spotter

This section contains reader comments and questions. One commenter questions the persistence of UFO sightings and why more scientists are taking notice. They also question the speculation about life on other planets and the purpose of radio telescopes if the possibility is dim. The commenter expresses frustration with doubt and suggests that many people have had encounters with UFOs, questioning if they are all insane or fabricating hoaxes. The commenter also mentions personal experiences with clairvoyant and telepathic dreams after UFO sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout this issue are the prevalence and variety of UFO sightings, the efforts of individuals and organizations to investigate and document these phenomena, and the ongoing debate between skepticism and belief. The editorial stance, as indicated by the content and the inclusion of various reports and opinions, is one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging the sharing of information and personal experiences. The SBI section explicitly calls for active participation and support for UFOlogy.

Title: UFO REPORT
Issue: 30
Volume: 2
Date: 1980
Publisher: Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of UFO REPORT prominently features "The Betty Andreasson Case" on its cover, accompanied by an illustration by Simone Mendez. The artwork depicts a woman looking upwards towards a hovering oval-shaped object, with a uniformed figure standing below. The issue also includes promotional material for the Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc., offering a gift certificate valued at $2.00 for new membership enrollment.

The Betty Andreasson Case

The cover story, "The Betty Andreasson Case," is visually represented by an illustration that suggests an encounter or observation involving a woman, an unidentified flying object (UFO) described as oval, and a uniformed individual, possibly security or military personnel. While the details of the case are not fully elaborated in the provided scan, the prominent display indicates it is a significant focus of this issue.

Promotional Material

Included in the issue is a "FIRST TIME OFFERED" gift certificate from the Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc., located at 23 MacArthur Avenue, Staten Island, N. Y. 10312. The certificate is presented "for: new membership enrollment" and is valued at "TWO £-oo-cents" ($2.00). The certificate is intended to be given to a friend, relative, or interested party who fills out an enrollment card. Upon receipt of the enrollment card and remittance, the referrer receives one gift certificate for every new member enrolled. This certificate can be used towards the referrer's own dues or subscription fees at renewal time. The promotional slogan is "Now is the time to Help us to grow and Pick up some ads along the way."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue appear to be UFO sightings and investigations, as evidenced by the cover story. The promotional material suggests an editorial stance focused on growing membership and engagement with the Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc., likely through the dissemination of information related to UFO phenomena.