SBI Report - No 42

Magazine Overview

This issue of the SBI REPORT, Volume 6, Issue 42, published in 1984 by the Scientific Bureau of Investigation, Inc., focuses on the government's alleged coverup of UFO experiences, highlighted by the book 'Clear Intent' by Lawrence Fawcett and Barry Greenwood. The cover also teases stories about UFOs over Argentina and a UFO incident at a U.S. nuclear weapons base.

Contents

The issue features an editorial by James R. Leming titled 'Why am I afraid to cooperate?', discussing the lack of cooperation among UFO investigators. It includes articles on UFOs over Argentina by Juan Manual Quiros, investigation tips by Charles J. Wilhelm, and a piece on extraterrestrial intelligence (ETL) by Lindy Whitehurst. Lawrence Fawcett and Barry Greenwood detail a UFO sighting at Loring Air Force Base, while Antonio Huneeus discusses UFOs in Uruguay. Terrance F. Crooker examines UFO photography, Robert Gribble reports on UFO sightings, Roy Davis explores breaking into other worlds, and Allen H. Greenfield discusses the real issues in the UFO field. Pete Mazzola provides a Director's Report.

Editorial: Why am I afraid to cooperate?

James R. Leming's editorial expresses a hope that the piece will encourage UFO investigators to overcome their reluctance to cooperate. He argues that collaboration could prevent hoaxes and lead to a greater understanding of UFO phenomena. Leming acknowledges the legal sensitivities involved in obtaining government information but stresses the need for hundreds of agents and researchers to collect and evaluate data. He uses the 'Crash/Retrieval' research as an example of what could be achieved through cooperation. Leming questions the drive for individual recognition in solving the UFO enigma, suggesting that shared credit would be sufficient. He challenges readers to consider why cooperation is difficult and asks them to submit reasons for not sharing data, aiming to foster unity within the field. He warns against remaining in the same position regarding UFO information in the future.

UFO Sightings Over Argentina

Juan Manual Quiros reports on numerous strange aerial objects observed in Argentina in 1983, across cities like Santa Fe, Rosario, and Buenos Aires. Witnesses described 'big halos' of white and orange, and 'enormous horseshoes' with smaller objects, moving at speeds significantly faster than military jets. The National Meteorological Service and airports have not openly reported these sightings. Quiros explores various explanations, including lenticular clouds, globular rays, meteorites, space debris, artificial satellites, the planet Venus, and secret military planes, finding them all unlikely. He highlights a specific sighting at Nahuel Huapi Lake on February 4, 1983, where a shining light ascended from the lake, captured on film by a tourist, but appearing out of focus due to its extreme velocity.

Argentina-cont'd.

The article continues to discuss the high speed of the objects, estimated at 10,000 km/h, and their presence over the Andes region. It mentions a local legend of a 'monster' in Nahuel Huapi Lake and describes 'cigarette'-like objects with illuminated sections observed in 1972. The author notes that while thousands of sightings have occurred over 12 years, only a few photographs have reached researchers due to fear of ridicule. A Brazilian ufologist, A.J. Geveard, determined that UFO activity over southwestern Brazil was intensive in 1983, with nearly 20,000 cases studied that year, particularly around Campo Grande.

UFOs warn of atomic disaster

This section reports on a claim by a government official that UFOs are warning Earth about the danger of nuclear war. Gordon Creighton, a former intelligence officer, brought this news to the House of Lords in England, citing a recent UFO landing near a secret air base in Suffolk. The implication is that aliens are trying to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. A member of England's Select Committee on Defense expressed outrage that such information hasn't been released.

Investigation Tips

Charles J. Wilhelm provides guidance for aspiring UFO investigators, emphasizing that preparation begins at home. Key aspects include knowing necessary equipment, ensuring safety, and the importance of teamwork. He advises investigators to be excited but not confused, and to prioritize safety above all else. Proper equipment, maximum utility, and minimum weight are crucial. The article details the importance of choosing the right backpack, focusing on comfort, efficiency, and fit, and suggests specific models like the Ketty Mountaineer Pack or Explorer Frame Pack. Packing the backpack correctly, with heavy items high and close to the body, is also stressed. Clothing and footwear should be strong, lightweight, warm, and protective, with an emphasis on avoiding shorts and short-sleeved shirts due to safety hazards. Keeping warm and dry requires ventilation, achieved by space for air circulation and the use of genuine net underwear. The importance of insulation thickness and windproof, water-repellent outer layers is also discussed. Foot care is highlighted, with advice on wearing proper socks and breaking in boots. The article concludes by stressing the need for basic first-aid knowledge and a well-equipped first-aid kit, and encourages investigators to seek proper procedures from the SBI.

ETL: New Discoveries. New Hope

Lindy Whitehurst discusses the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life (ETL) through space probes and astronomical observations. Despite vast amounts of data collected by missions like Ranger, Mariner, and Voyager, no direct evidence of life has been found. The article touches upon the philosophical debate of whether Earth is unique in harboring life. It highlights the discovery of rings of solid matter around stars like Vega and Fomalhaut by the InfraRed Astronomy Satellite (IRAS), suggesting the potential for planetary systems. The search for intelligent signals from other stars, including projects like SETI, is also mentioned. The article discusses the characteristics of stars likely to host planets, emphasizing stable lifespans and appropriate distances for liquid water. It also touches upon the challenges posed by binary star systems and variable stars. The search is currently concentrated on stars most like our own that offer a reasonable chance for life as we know it.

UFOs Buzz American Atomic Weapons Base

Lawrence Fawcett and Barry Greenwood report on an incident at Loring Air Force Base, Maine, on September 27, 1975, where Staff Sgt. Danny K. Lewis spotted an unidentified aircraft. The object, described as a reddish-orange, hovered near the munitions storage area, prompting a major alert. The following night, Sgt. Steven Eichner and his B-52 bomber crew witnessed a similar red and orange object that hovered and then disappeared. The object was described as having blending colors and waves of heat rising from it. The base was put on high alert. The next day, an Army National Guard helicopter searched the area without success. The article also recounts a strange experience of two young men, David Stephens and Glen Gray, whose car reportedly turned itself and drove them to Tripp Lake, where they encountered a large cigar-shaped object with red, green, and blue lights.

UFOs in Uruguay: Over 200 UFO Sightings Studied

This article, translated from 'El Comercio' by Antonia Huneeus, details a special commission of the Uruguayan Air Force that analyzed UFO sightings using parameters such as hoaxes, psychological illusions, and conventional/unconventional phenomena. Over twenty-five years, the commission studied more than two hundred sightings, noting a steady increase over the decades, particularly in July and October. Statistics reveal that 80% of sightings occur between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., with 43% described as luminous 'spots' and 40% as luminous 'shapes'. The commission analyzed four specific cases: a 'close encounter of the 3rd kind' attributed to St. Elmo's fire; a luminous ring-shaped object linked to a U.S. scientific experiment; 'silvery objects' identified as nylon threads; and a luminous form emitting sparks, which left 'obscure points' and was classified as potentially 'astronomical' or 'atmospheric' phenomena, though rated 79.5% likely to be an actual UFO.

PHOTOGRA

Terrance F. Crooker discusses the difficulty in verifying the authenticity of UFO photographs. He notes that many photos are faked, analyzed, or computer-enhanced, and even experts cannot definitively identify the physical object shown. Crooker advises researchers to obtain original negatives or slides for better analysis. He demonstrates how easily UFO photos can be faked by presenting several examples he created himself, including one made by tossing a paper plate in front of the camera.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mystery of UFOs, the alleged government secrecy and coverup surrounding the phenomenon, and the challenges faced by investigators. There is a strong emphasis on the need for cooperation and proper investigative techniques within the UFO community. The editorial stance, particularly from James R. Leming, advocates for collaboration and transparency, suggesting that a lack of trust and individualistic pursuits hinder progress in understanding UFOs. The issue also touches upon the broader implications of UFOs, including potential warnings about nuclear war and the scientific search for extraterrestrial life.

This issue of PHY & UFO'S, identified as issue number 11, delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon. It includes a demonstration of how to create convincing UFO photographs, a collection of recent UFO sighting reports, and theoretical discussions on other dimensions and the nature of reality. The magazine also features updates on the Scientific Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and its activities.

Creating UFO Photos: A Practical Demonstration

The article "PHY & UFO'S" on pages 10-12 demonstrates how to create photographic evidence of UFOs, emphasizing that these are not real sightings but rather photographic techniques. Photo 2 illustrates a multi-able exposure of an ordinary flashlight turned on and off in a dark room. Photo 3 shows a 'paper plate' tossed into the sky, angled to reflect minimal sunlight, resulting in a dark UFO appearance. Photo 4 details using a flashlight held at varying distances from the camera lens, with the shutter held open and the light moved to create multiple images. Photos 5 and 6 are combinations of these techniques, including shots of the moon, created by sandwiching negatives in the darkroom. The author stresses that the purpose is not to teach people to make fake photos and claim they are real, as this hinders genuine ufological research.

Reports Of UFOs

Pages 13-14 and 18-19 present a compilation of UFO sighting reports received by the UFO Reporting Center, directed by Robert Gribble. These reports span from November 1983 to March 1984 and cover various locations across the United States:

• November 19, 1983 (Tompkins Cove, New York): A square-shaped object with four brilliant white lights was observed stationary over power lines, followed a car, and emitted a humming sound.
• December 12, 1983 (Cedarburg, Wisconsin): A brilliant white light descended, stopped overhead as a large, wok-shaped object with lighted openings, and caused car windows to fog up.
• December 20, 1983 (Riverside, California): A small sphere (6-8 inches) with protruding pegs approached a car, pulsating red to silver, before moving away.
• December 26, 1983 (Omaha, Nebraska): A square object with an X-pattern of white lights on its underside was seen descending between buildings and ascending out of sight.
• December 27, 1983 (Indianapolis, Indiana): A small disc-shaped object with eight bright green lights landed in an open field and then disappeared.
• January 4, 1984 (Crescent, Iowa): A bright light with a red glint made an angular high-speed descent, stopped, performed sharp turns, and then climbed vertically.
• January 7, 1984 (Edenton, North Carolina): A father and son observed a meteor-like object maneuvering at high altitude with complex aerial displays for 50 minutes.
• January 8, 1984 (Framingham, Massachusetts): A narrow shaft of green light entered a witness's eye from a window, accompanied by a whirring sound and the outline of a 'being'.
• January 9, 1984 (Capron, Indiana): A large object made a high-speed vertical descent, followed by a white-light object maneuvering around a truck.
• January 9, 1984 (Mojave, California): A Volkswagen camper drove under a submarine-shaped object.
• January 9, 1984 (Hawthorne, New Jersey): A strange object with lights descended, followed by a parabolic radar antenna-shaped object that increased speed when the witness's car stopped.
• January 21, 1984 (Jasper, New York): A gold, oval-shaped object paced a car, landing and ascending multiple times.
• January 22, 1984 (Toledo, Ohio): The cabin crew of a United Airlines flight observed a blurry bright red object moving from northeast to southwest.
• January 22, 1984 (Waycross, Georgia): A large object approached a car at treetop level, crossed a road, and performed maneuvers, including an L-shaped light pattern on its underside.
• January 22, 1984 (Arnold, Missouri): A circular object with brilliant white lights and a white corona paced a car after the driver made an evasive turn.
• January 22, 1984 (Huntington, West Virginia): A large brilliant ball of orange light was observed stationary, then moved west at high speed.
• January 27, 1984 (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania): Two boys observed a large circular object with lights around the edge hovering over houses before ascending.
• January 27, 1984 (Valley Center, California): Four witnesses observed five large, stationary white lights in a diamond formation, with smaller lights appearing later.
• January 28, 1984 (Flemington, New Jersey): A young couple sighted an orange ball descending and appearing to land, followed by a bright object ascending from the same ridge.
• January 30, 1984 (Miami, Florida): Nine men on an oil platform observed a bright orange object descending, stopping, and revealing a chrome dome-shaped object with flashing lights.
• February 7, 1984 (Atco, New Jersey): A witness awoke to a loud humming sound and saw his room illuminated.
• February 19, 1984 (Everette, Washington): A silvery-green, egg-shaped object moved toward a car, bouncing and passing over it.
• February 23, 1984 (Whitmore Lake, Michigan): A huge circular object with white lights on the underside passed directly over a car, emitting a humming sound.
• March 11, 1984 (Wolcott, Connecticut): A mother and daughter observed a large cylindrical-shaped object hovering near their window.
• March 25, 1984 (Santa Monica, California): A motorist reported a bright red ball of light maneuvering around her car with a bouncing motion.

Some reports include investigation notes, such as 'Presently under investigation' or 'Misidentification of conventional aircraft'.

How to Break Into Other Worlds by Roy Davis

This article explores the concept of reality as a construct of collective belief and consciousness. Davis suggests that our perceived reality is solidified by our thoughts and that there are multiple dimensions and worlds beyond our current perception. He proposes practical methods to "break through" into these other levels of awareness:

1. Breathing Tempo: By consciously observing and gently altering one's breathing rhythm, a change in outlook and feeling can be achieved.
2. Conscious Sleep: Relaxing and observing the process of falling asleep can lead to "conscious sleep," where one can create dreams at will and move in and out of them, eventually applying this to dimensions.
3. Breaking Agreement with Present Reality: During waking hours, practice seeing through objects like buses, cars, and buildings, or looking into pictures and people. This practice aims to lift the veil of perceived reality.

Davis argues that our world is largely shaped by our imagination and feeling, and that UFOs might be explained by phenomena from other dimensions, disappearing because they are in a different time continuum. He emphasizes that the greatest strides in understanding will come from within the individual.

The Real Issues In The U.F.O. Field by Allen H. Greenfield

Greenfield challenges the common assumption that UFOs are necessarily "spaceships" from other planets. He suggests that UFO phenomena are more akin to archetypal and paranormal events, possibly linked to Jungian psychology and parapsychology. He proposes the "subjective theory," which posits a significant subjective factor at the heart of the UFO mystery. Greenfield critiques the limitations of official ufology, arguing that its search for truth is constrained by conservative expectations and fear of contradicting cultural norms. He points to examples like the 1976 red, white, and blue UFO wave and the 1890s airship reports, suggesting a connection between these events and contemporary UFO sightings. He also highlights the danger of a small, closed circle of individuals monopolizing public attention on UFOs, suggesting that organizing talent and connections do not equate to creativity or intelligence.

Odds & Ends

This section contains several short articles:

• The Greenhouse Effect: An EPA report suggests a warming of Earth's atmosphere, potentially making New York City's climate like Daytona Beach by 2100, but also warns of rising sea levels by the same year.
• Space Travel Will Be Routine by Year 2000: Paul Czysz of McDonnell-Douglas predicts that trans-atmospheric vehicles will make space travel as routine as air travel within 20 years.
• A Ball of Lightning: A Tass report describes a "visiting fireball" damaging a Soviet airliner.
• 1 in 4 Have 'Out-of-Body' Experiences: A study by Dr. Harvey Austrin indicates that nearly 25% of American adults have experienced leaving their bodies, with various circumstances reported, including prayer, illness, and drug influence.

People Who've Seen The Lights

This section reviews Jenny Randles' book, "The Pennine UFO Mystery." It highlights the book's focus on various flying ball sightings and introduces the case of Zigmond Adamaki, a miner found dead with a slight burn after disappearing. The review also mentions Pc Alan Godrey's alleged encounter with a UFO and examination by extraterrestrial beings, which the reviewer dismisses as a hallucination, particularly due to the inclusion of a black dog in the description.

Director's Report

Pete Mazzola, International Director of the SBI, thanks readers for their comments on the recent overhaul of the SBI REPORT. He emphasizes the publication's commitment to perfection and its open policy for publishing UFO reports, opinions, and analyses, regardless of the author's background, as long as they are meaningful and not libelous. Mazzola criticizes the competitive and selfish nature prevalent in many UFO research circles, advocating for cooperation and unity to resolve the UFO mystery. He mentions the North American UFO Federation as an organization striving for such cooperation and encourages readers to become supporting members.

SBI UFO Symposium

An announcement for the SBI-1984 Annual Symposium, to be held in New York City in September or October, listing committee members and potential locations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a critical yet open-minded approach to UFO phenomena. It distinguishes between genuine sightings and hoaxes, offering practical advice on photographic techniques while cautioning against their misuse. There's a strong emphasis on the psychological and subjective aspects of UFO experiences, with theories exploring other dimensions and the power of consciousness. The SBI, as the publishing entity, advocates for cooperation, unity, and a scientific approach within the ufology community, while also acknowledging the potential for extraterrestrial or interdimensional origins of UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging rigorous investigation and discouraging sensationalism or fraudulent claims that could impede genuine research.