UFO Chronicle - Vol 1 No 3 - 1969

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Chronicle
Issue: Vol.1. No. 3.
Date: June 1st, 1969
Publisher: H.E.Hill, Kent, England.
Price: 50 CENTS, 2/6 U.K.

This issue of UFO Chronicle focuses on providing factual information regarding UFO phenomena and related scientific inquiries, distinguishing itself from speculative content.

Guest Article: Moon River by Paul Braczyk

The lead article, "Moon River" by Paul Braczyk, explores the geological features of the lunar landscape, specifically the 'rilles' which appear as meandering river beds under certain lighting conditions. The article references Dr. Donald H. Menzel's contention that these are cracks in the surface, and contrasts it with W.H. Pickering's 1903 theory that they were grooves capable of transporting water. Recent interest has been renewed due to Lunar Orbiter photos. Dr. Stanton J. Peale is cited as supporting the water-course theory, stating that 'Sinuous rilles offer the least ambigous of all evidence for water on the moon.' The article discusses the possibility of liquid water existing beneath the moon's surface, protected from the vacuum, and being released by geological events. It posits that this water, combined with the moon's low gravity, could have transported lunar material, leaving behind the observed river beds after evaporation.

References

• The article includes references to:
• "A Field Guide To The Stars and Planets" by Donald H. Menzel.
• "There Is Life On Mars" by Earl Nelson.
• "Sky and Telescope", American Astronomers Report.

Representatives

A list of representatives for UFO Chronicle is provided for various regions, including Finland, Canada, USA (NE, SE, SU, NC), and the UK.

Information Sources and Other Publications

• Page 2 features a section listing various UFO research organizations and their publications:
• COS MOS: Interested in Saucer Landings and Contacts, offers Six News Bulletins.
• Canadian Aerial Phenomena Research Organisation: Publishes the "CAPRO Bulletin".
• Society for the Investigation of U.F.O. Phenomena: Produces the bi-monthly "S.I.U.F.O.P. Newsletter", edited by A.M. Elliott.
• John Magor: Edits the "Canadian UFO Report", a bi-monthly publication.
• Ottawa New Sciences Club: Produces the quarterly "Topside", which includes material on Nikola Tesla.
• "UFOLOG": A monthly information sheet for British coverage of UFO reports and news.

UFO Chronicle itself is described as leaving speculation to the reader, offering value for money with regular copies available for 10/- or $2.00 per year.

Info Sources (Page 5)

This section lists various resources for UFO enthusiasts:
1. A 36-page pamphlet "Aids To Identification Of Flying Objects" from the US Government Printing Office.
2. A Super 8 Colour Movie film titled "Life Form From Outer Space".
3. The Library of Congress UFO Bibliography.
4. British Museum Library holds copies of "Spacelink Vol.5 No.1.

• Advertisements are also present for:
• Flying Saucer Fact Investigation Society: Announcing a meeting and lecture, and offering the magazine "Flying Saucers Are Fact".
• The UFO Analysis and Research Bulletin: A new publication available for exchange or subscription.
• The Interplanetary Space Travel Research Group (United Kingdom): Announcing the first National Space & Ufo Convention at Woburn Abbey on August 17th, 1969.

World Union of Flying Saucer Clubs

Established on March 15th, 1968, the World Union of Flying Saucer Clubs (WUFSC) comprises 23 regular and 16 associate member organizations. Its purposes include facilitating information exchange, broadening awareness, organizing international conventions, promoting respect for the subject, and advertising related publications and clubs. Membership application forms can be obtained from the International Secretary in Los Angeles, USA. The page lists five regular members and seven associate members, detailing their names, addresses, and roles.

Queries

• This section addresses reader inquiries:
• NORAD Sighting Query in No.2: Details the confirmation of three orbiting UFOs by NASA in 1966, detected by Dr. Carlos Estrada, and a 1962 sighting at Kotzebue, Alaska, classified as Unidentified.
• Old Scottish Sightings: Duncan Hogg is seeking information on old Scottish sightings.
• Sightings of 1967: The author is compiling a study of UK sightings from 1967, having cataloged 721 reports, and requests unpublished details from readers.

The magazine also includes a general call for information from readers, stating "If there is ever any difficult to find INFORMATION required particularly by any of our readers just write in and let us know..." The editor mentions being "stuck myself for any information anyone may have on the report that the Hammarskjold crash involved UFOs."

The Year of 1948

Pages 8 and 9 provide an extensive chronological listing of UFO sightings reported in 1948. Each entry includes the date, location (city, state/province, country), and a series of coded alphanumeric references, likely corresponding to specific characteristics or sources of the sighting. The list covers sightings from January to December across various countries including the USA, Italy, United Kingdom, Philippines, Canada, Brazil, France, and Holland.

Satellite Re-Entries

Page 10 presents a table detailing satellite re-entries, including the name of the object, date of decay, time out, and location of re-entry. This data spans from February to May 1969 and includes various "Cosmos" satellites, "Titan" debris, and other payloads.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the scientific investigation of UFO phenomena, the potential for extraterrestrial life (as suggested by lunar exploration), and the cataloging of historical and contemporary UFO sightings. The editorial stance, as stated on page 2, is to provide "information not opinion," aiming for a rational approach to the subject and avoiding speculation. The magazine serves as a hub for information exchange among UFO researchers and enthusiasts, listing numerous organizations and publications dedicated to the field.

This document is an issue of "UFO CHRONICLE", Volume 1, Number 4, published quarterly. The cover headline states it "Provides the latest UFO information". The issue date is listed as September 1st, with the price being 10/- or $2.00 per year. The publisher is identified as UFO Researchers, located in Kent, England.

Dateline

The "Dateline" section lists several upcoming and past events related to UFOs and space observation. These include:

• June 10th: S.I.G.A.P. Annual meeting at Plastic Coatings Factory, Guildford, Surrey.
• June 28/9: National Sky Watch Day, with contact Edgar Hatvary (SKY) in East Bedfont, Middlesex.
• July 26th: N.S.W.B. Skywatch Day, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• August 17th: U.F.O. and Space Convention at Woburn Abbey (Adults 4/-, Children 2/6).
• August 30th: N.S.W.B. Skywatch Day, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• September 1st: U.F.O. Chronicle No.4.
• September 6th: B.U.F.O.R.A. Northern Region Conference at Cesars Wakefield Hotel, Wakefield, Yorks.
• October: F.S.A.F. Society meeting and lecture in Sheffield.

Apologies

The Editor extends apologies to readers for the late arrival of this issue, attributing the delay to personal illness and a change of job. They express a desire to return to regular publication dates and apologize for any unanswered letters.

Advert

An advertisement promotes "Perpetual Motion Journal", a quarterly magazine edited by Irwin R. Barrows, available for $1.25 per year from St. Ann, Missouri, USA.

Bro'sers

This section lists magazine issues that can be found in second-hand bookshops, categorized by publication (TIME, NEW YORK TIMES, READERS DIGEST, SATURDAY EVENING POST, U.S. NEWS & ORLD REPORTS, NEW YORKER). It provides dates, article titles, page numbers, and notes on illustrations or bibliographies.

Stop Press

Newspapers At Libraries

A reader suggests collecting discarded newspapers from local libraries to find occasional articles that might otherwise be missed.

Acknowledgements

The publication gratefully acknowledges receipt of numerous exchange publications, including "UFO Investigator", "Saucer Scoop", "UFO Sighter", "Canadian UFO Report", "Phenomena Incommus", and many others. Special thanks are given to Capt. G.L.O. Davis for UFO newspaper cuttings, Herve atte for information on the French UFO scene, Paul Braczyk and Kenneth Larson for articles, and Errki drahonke for Finnish UFO reports.

Cost of Printing Service

A press cutting service is offered at 15/- (U.K.) or $3.00 (U.S.) for ordering clippings.

Supplies of UFO Material

A wide variety of UFO books and magazines are available from Lionel Boer at Flat 15, Freshwater Court, Crawford Street, London.

1967 UFO data

The author thanks those who responded to inquiries about 1967 sightings in the United Kingdom, having catalogued 71 reports. A forthcoming report will be factual, with tabulations on geographical dispersion, object shape, time, and popular sighting days. The author is still seeking information and photographs of UFOs from 1967.

United Kingdom Sightings

This section details several reported UFO sightings in the UK:

• June 7th, 1969, Higham Kent: A spherical white light, tennis ball sized with a red cone, moved swiftly and silently at about 100 feet altitude.
• June 12th, 1969, Clifton, Bristol: A strange wobbling light was observed at 2:45 a.m., prompting police observation.
• June 12th, 1969, Warrington Lancs: An unusual light was observed at 1:30 a.m., described as moving in a jerky motion with revolving red, white, and blue lights. Air Traffic Control was baffled.
• May 18th, 1969, Blackwater, Hants: Two brilliant golden balls of light, described as "like two big golden head-lamps", were seen moving slowly.
• May 13th, 1969, Yately, Hants: A huge glowing ball of light with a white beam was observed hovering, described as a searchlight, and moving backwards and forwards. The witness stated, "It must have been out of this world".

Continental Sightings

Reports from mainland Europe include:

• May 13, 1969, Atterbeek, Brussels: An electrical blue object, half the size of the full moon, was seen with a luminous tail.
• May 15, 1969, Schaerbeek, Brussels: A light blue luminous spherical object moved slowly to the east, observed for two minutes.
• May 13, 1969, Weert Saint George, Belgium: A circular shaped object moved at aircraft speed, appearing as a swift light with a luminous circular body.
• April 26, 1969, Woluwe Saint Pierre, Brussels: A cigar shaped object, dark blue with five portholes, was seen at high altitude, moving slowly.
• March 17, 1969, Pihtipudas, Finland: A round disc and a cigar shaped phenomena, turquoise green and brilliant, were observed, causing the car's engine to misfire and unusual TV interference.

North American Sightings

Sightings reported in North America:

• April 22nd, 1969, Ottawa, Ontario: A 30ft. diameter, saucer-shaped craft with spotlights and porthole windows was seen hovering and flying erratically, appearing to draw power from high tension wires.
• March 20th, 1969, Nr. St. Louis, Missouri: Erratic lights moving in a jerky motion were observed, with red, white, and blue lights revolving. The object disappeared with rocket-like speed.
• March 19th, 1969, Nr. Arnold, Missouri: A large object with bright lights was seen above the horizon, with horizontal lights flashing sequentially.
• March 12, 1969, Newburyport, Massachusetts: A hovering white object was observed, joined by a second steady red light object that flashed red. The second object swooped underneath the stationary one.
• May 7th, 1969, Nr Palermo, Maine: An enormous inverted pan-shaped vehicle was seen hovering above trees, rotating, with lighted rectangular windows, and emitting no sound.

South American Sightings

Reports from South America:

• February, 1969, Ancon, Peru: Hundreds of people watched a UFO for over an hour while it hovered over the beach.
• Nov. 1, 1968, Guarulhos, Brazil: A luminous, orange-coloured UFO was observed for 15 minutes at low altitude and suddenly disappeared after being picked up on radar.
• Nov. 16, 1968, San Jose, Costa Rica: Two silvery flying saucers were seen crossing the sky.
• Nov. 8, 1968, Brasilia, Brazil: A round object, described as "two overlapping plates", rotated rapidly and was lit by twinkling red and green lights. It circled the town and took off at great speed.

S.E. Asia and South Pacific

• January, 1969, Palmerston North, N.Z.: A noiseless cigar-shaped object with bright white lights at each end hovered over a paddock, moving away towards the Tararua Ranges. Another bright light was later seen flitting from the top to the bottom of the ranges.

For Sale and Wanted

This section lists UFO-related books for sale, including titles like "Flying Saucers Through The Ages" and "The Warminster Mystery". It also recommends J. Vallee's books, "Anatomy of a Phenomenon" and "Challenge to Science". A "WANTED" list includes titles such as "Flying Saucers Are Real" and "Flying Saucers Come From Another World". Information is also provided on a 9-page report from the Oklahoma Dept. of Public Safety, 1965, and minutes from U.S. House of Representatives hearings.

Advertising Rates

Advertising rates are detailed for different page block sizes and word counts.

Other Publications

Several other UFO-related magazines are listed with their editors, subscription details, and costs. These include "Lumiere Dans La Nuit" (France), "U.F.O.I.C. Newsletter" (Australia), "AOA International Newsletter" (Argentina), "Saucer Scoop" (USA), "UFO Sighter" (USA), "Link-Up" (UK), "SIGAP Bulletin" (UK), and "UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin" (USA).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the reporting of UFO sightings and related events from around the world. The magazine appears to be a compilation of reports from various sources, including other publications and direct witness accounts. The editorial stance is one of documenting these phenomena, with a clear interest in the subject matter, as evidenced by the detailed listings and the 'For Sale and Wanted' sections promoting further research and literature.