UFO Chronicle - Vol 1 No 5 - 1970

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO CHRONICLE
Issue: No. 5
Date: January 1st, 1970
Publisher: H.E.Hill
Country: England
Price: 50 CENTS / 2/6 U.K.

This issue of the UFO CHRONICLE, dated January 1st, 1970, begins with an editorial from the publisher, H.E.Hill, apologizing for publication delays and announcing a revised schedule for quarterly issues: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. The editorial also notes the discontinuation of the 'In Orbit' section to make more room for information and announces an upcoming article by Paul Braczyk. The magazine is actively seeking exchanges with other publications and aims to share significant information with its readers.

Special Announcement

A significant announcement is made regarding a special issue titled "The Great Wave of 67," to be published in February. This issue is described as a substantial report on UFO sightings over the United Kingdom in 1967, covering nearly 770 reports and intended to be a unique research source for the UK. Copies can be obtained by sending 7/6 or $1.00 to the address at the bottom of page 3.

Editorial Stance and Content

The magazine positions itself as leaving speculation to the reader, offering an objective look at the World UFO Scene. It is available for 10/- or $2.00 per year.

The issue features a list of representatives across various countries, including Finland, Canada, USA (NE, SE, NW, SW, NC, SC), and implies a global network for information gathering.

Featured Articles and Sections

"UNUSUAL FLIGHT PATTERNS OF THE 1897 UFO" by Kenneth Lloyd Larson

This article examines historical UFO reports from 1897, comparing them to the capabilities of dirigibles of the era. Larson concludes that the objects involved must have had a much higher velocity than contemporary aircraft. He draws a parallel to the velocity estimate made by pilot Kenneth Arnold in 1947 when sighting nine discs over Mt. Rainier, Washington. Arnold estimated speeds around 1,700 mph, later revised to 1,300 mph. The article also mentions sightings in 1947 by Captain E.J. Smith and co-pilot Stevens near Boise, Idaho, and a photograph taken by U.S. Coastguardsman Frank Ryman over Seattle. It references Ted Bloecher's book "The UFO Wave of 1947" and notes that Boecher documented at least 800 sightings in America during June and July 1947. A specific incident on April 23, 1897, describes a farmer finding a newspaper from October 5th, 1896, that had fluttered down from a passing disc.

Tiptoe Through the Theories

This section provides a summary of various UFO theories:

• Extraterrestrial: The most popular explanation, suggesting visits from advanced civilizations on other worlds. Specific claims include origins from Mars (insects), Venus (carnivorous reptiles), or peaceful representatives from various planets (George Adamski).
• Natural Phenomena: Includes temperature inversions, optical effects, misinterpreted celestial objects, and phenomena like "kugelblitz" plasma or swamp gas.
• Terrestrial Origin: Focuses on the Hollow Earth Theory, proposing ancient civilizations living within the Earth. It also mentions theories of UFOs being "Earth-built flying machines" created by ex-German scientists, or secret German devices. Another theory suggests UFOs are advanced US secret weapons or propaganda from the CIA.
• Other Dimensions: Proposes that saucers originate from a fourth dimension, existing on a higher vibratory level. Variations include alternate realities that periodically merge with ours, or time travelers from the future using disc-shaped time machines.
• Un-natural Phenomena: Mentions the Wassilko-Serecki Theory, suggesting UFOs are living space entities that feed on energy and enter Earth's atmosphere when hungry. Trevor Janes' book "They Live In The Sky" is cited for photographs of supposed space animals.
• Spiritualistic Origins: Illustrated through "Oahspean conclusions," where a spiritual control guided John Ballou Nembrough to write a book claiming saucers are "angel messengers of the Whole called Jehovih."

Advertisements and Publication Listings

The magazine includes several advertisements and listings for other UFO-related publications:

• COS-MOS: Interested in saucer landings and contacts, offering bulletins and a membership fee.
• N.Z. Scientific Space Research: Publishes a quarterly magazine called "Spaceview."
• The Paraphysical Laboratory: Produces "The Journal of Paraphysics."
• "U.F.O.'s Unlimited": A newsletter edited by Jesse Glass.
• PERPETUAL MOTION JOURNAL: A quarterly journal edited by Irvin R. Barrows.
• "Flying Saucer Review": An international UFO bi-monthly.
• "Saucer News": A quarterly magazine edited by James W. Moseley.
• "The Factor Analysis of UFO Related Attitudes and Points of View About UFOs": A booklet by Drs Saunders and Arsdale.
• Sindec Model No.1 S Detector: A portable UFO detector.
• "Challenge": A magazine held by The Bradford Central Library.
• "UFO Manual For Investigators and Researchers": A manual being produced by Anthony Pace and Roger Stanway.
• "Strange Effects From UFOs": A publication from NICAP.
• "UFO Percipients": A special issue from Flying Saucer Review.
• "PUFOIC Fact Sheet No.1.": Discusses the University of Colorado Study on UFOs.
• Index to back issues of NICAF'S UFO Investigator and Ruppelt's book.
• Diffraction Grating: Offered for sale.
• Index of all UFO-related articles in Fate for 1968.
• UFO Newspaper Clipping Service: For the United States.
• "The Men In Black" by Kurt Glemser.
• THE ALL NEW AMERICAN FLYING SAUCER REVIE: A new magazine with color photographs.
• FLYING SAUCER FACTS: A new quarterly UFO magazine.

The Year of 1950 Sightings

Pages 8, 9, and 10 provide an extensive list of UFO sightings reported during the year 1950. This list includes the date, location (city, state, country), and a code or designation associated with each sighting. The entries cover a wide geographical range and appear to be compiled from various sources, likely newspaper reports.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the historical documentation of UFO sightings, the exploration of various theoretical explanations for UFO phenomena, and the promotion of other UFO-related publications. The editorial stance is to present information objectively, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also actively engaging with the UFO community through the exchange of information and the listing of relevant resources. The emphasis is on providing a comprehensive overview of UFO-related activities and research.

This issue of UFO Chronicle (Vol. 1, Issue 6), published in March 1969, is a quarterly magazine from UFO Researchers in Kent, England. It costs 10/- or $2.00 per year and provides the latest UFO information.

Contents and Articles

Object Decay Data

The magazine begins with a detailed table listing numerous objects, their decay dates, times in GMT, re-entry information (including geographical coordinates), and a 'Co-efficient'. This data spans from late September to late November, featuring a variety of payloads and rocket bodies from different countries, including 'OFS', 'Cosmos', 'Titan 3 C-4', 'Soyuz', 'Intelsat III F-5', 'ESRO', 'FTV', and 'OUI'.

UFO Meetings and Events

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to listing UFO-related meetings and events that took place from January to April 1969. These events were organized by various groups such as BUFOFA, COSMOS, SHUFOIG, SEUAFIG, and the South West Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Investigation Group. The listings include dates, times, locations (often specific libraries or community centers in the UK), and the topics of discussion, such as 'Satellite or UFO?', 'Mystery Night', 'The Hoaxers', and 'Spacemen From The Past'. Notable speakers like Arthur Shuttlewood and Raymond Drake are mentioned.

UFO Publications and Reviews

The 'Browsers' section acts as a guide to other UFO-related magazines and publications available in second-hand bookshops. It lists titles such as 'SCIENCE DIGEST', 'AVIATION WEEK & SPACE TECHNOLOGY', 'FLYING', 'NEW SCIENTIST', 'POPULAR MECHANICS', 'SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN', and 'VARIETY'. For each entry, it provides the issue date, article title, and page numbers, along with brief annotations like 'Ill, Book ex.' or 'Book rev.'.

• Additionally, the magazine reviews several other UFO periodicals:
• "Enterpriser": Edited by John Parkinson, available for 12/6 per year.
• "UFO Analysis Report": Edited by Christian Cooper, issued bi-monthly for $3.00 per year.
• "The Unexplained Celestial Phenomena Research Agency": Publishes the quarterly "UFO Spotter" for $2.00 per year.
• "Spacelink": An independent magazine costing 13/6 per year for four issues.
• "Anomaly": Edited by John A. Keel, a fascinating new magazine not available on subscription, requiring exchange magazines or a self-addressed envelope.
• "Solar Space Letter": A two-page newsletter from The Solar Space Foundation.
• "Panorama": A bi-monthly magazine from Unidentified Flying Objects Phenomena Investigation, Australia, costing $1.50 (Australian) per year.
• "Kansas Newsletter": A monthly magazine from UFO Research Associates Inc., costing $3.00 per year.

UFO Sightings Reports

The magazine features detailed reports of UFO sightings from various regions:

• United Kingdom Sightings:
• November 1, 1969, Brigs, Lincolnshire: Mr Alan D. Dickens described a small, fast-moving object with a long yellow tail.
• October 31, 1969, East Howe, Bournemouth: Three boys witnessed a white-silver ball that made sharp turns and moved irregularly at an estimated 15,000 feet.
• October 29, 1969, Carrigalee, County Cork, Eire: An object described as a silver body with a very bright, variable red light on top was observed moving northwards.
• October 7, 1969, Gravesend, Kent: An almost circular hole in altocumulus clouds revealed a bright white light, with a vertical thread of white light passing rhythmically across the cloud.
• August 11, 1969, Gravesend, Kent: An unidentifiable luminous function, described as a bar with three lights (orange at the ends, flashing white in the middle), was seen moving soundlessly across the sky.

• American Sightings:
• October 18, 1969, Stover, Missouri: Mr and Mrs Victor Smith observed a round, ball-like object with green, red, and blue lights moving in a straight line.
• October 17, 1969, Palmyra, Missouri: Wayne Beever and Mrs John Schanz saw a bright, silver object wobbling slightly and moving slowly close to the ground.
• October 15, 1969, near Auburn, Maine: A man reported seeing a bright light resembling a rocket, followed by a smoke trail.
• October 9, 1969, Denver, Colorado: An unidentifiable luminous formation, a V-shape with ten to 12 lights, made two passes over the area.

• Southern Hemisphere Sightings:
• August 17, 1969, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Julie McDonald and her brother Carl witnessed a banana-shaped object with orange lights at each end, rotating and moving slowly northwards.
• August 7, 1969, Wudinna, South Australia: Three round yellow objects were observed, merging into a triangular object, then separating.
• August 6, 1969, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Mrs Little saw a brightly illuminated oval-shaped object with a cluster of little lights, gliding northwards.
• August 1969, Adelaide, South Australia: A man and his wife sighted a UFO hovering from left to right and right to left, followed by a brilliant light flashing past their window.
• July 17, 1969, West Beach, South Australia: Four men observed a pinkish object at high altitude moving SE-NW, which stopped, rocked, moved off, doubled back, and disappeared upwards.

Other Mentions

The issue also includes a correction regarding a sighting in Addis Ababa and notes on the passing of Mert Landinebs, who published the Australian Flying Saucer Review. It also mentions the unfortunate closure of the magazine "This magazine", edited by Armani Laprede.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO Chronicle are the meticulous documentation of UFO sightings, the promotion of a standardized system for reporting UFO data (the 'Data Reduction System'), and the review and cataloging of UFO-related literature and events. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and information dissemination within the UFO community, encouraging readers to share their findings and stay informed about related publications and activities. The detailed tables and extensive listings suggest a commitment to providing comprehensive data and resources for UFO enthusiasts and researchers.