UFO Chronicle - Vol 1 No 6 - 1970

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Chronicle Quarterly
Issue: No. 6
Date: April 1970
Publisher: H.E.Hill, 26 Churchside, Vigo Village, Meopham, Kent, England.
Price: 2/6 (UK), 50cents a copy

This issue of the UFO Chronicle Quarterly, number 6, dated April 1970, provides a comprehensive look at UFO-related news, publications, and events.

Editorial

The editorial section, written by Gordon Emery, begins with an apology for the delay in publication due to work and a family birth. He announces that the special "Great Wave of 67" feature will be included in the next issue. Emery then discusses the "Great Wave of 67" reports, citing an analysis of 766 reports from 1967. He notes that two significant periods of media coverage occurred in October 1967, but suggests that the high number of reports made before and after these dates indicates that publicity may not be the sole cause. He contrasts these findings with the Ministry of Defence's reported figure of only 362 reports for 1967, implying that the magazine's files contain a more comprehensive record.

The editorial also includes a list of international representatives for the magazine, covering countries such as Finland, Canada, and various regions of the USA. It concludes by stating that the magazine is printed and published by H.E.Hill.

"Cosmic Wind Of Change"

This article, attributed to J. Graham Cowell (Editor – Perception), explores a philosophical perspective on humanity's place in the universe and the potential impact of extraterrestrial encounters. Cowell suggests that in the coming decade, humanity will experience a "subtle cosmic change" driven by encounters with alien beings, challenging adaptability and leading to a realization of human achievement. He posits that the innate human desire for exploration and truth will be further fueled by interplanetary travel, potentially shedding light on human destiny. The article notes the current "sorry state" of the world but observes a growing "spiritual awareness." It criticizes conformity and narrow-mindedness, suggesting that such attitudes hinder progress and are challenged by the UFO phenomenon. Cowell concludes that a mind open to all possibilities, without prejudice, represents the "mind of the future."

A Fossil From Another World and Another Time

This article, written by Buffard Ratliff, Executive Director of NUIC, details the discovery of what is claimed to be the fossilized remains of an alien spacecraft and its occupants. The craft, found in Kentucky, is estimated to be 400 million years old. Inside, four humanoid beings, described as similar to humans but only three inches tall, and three apelike beings were found. Ratliff references a contactee report from Louisiana describing similar small creatures and an article in Argosy magazine, which he believes is misleading by suggesting the beings are of Earth origin. He speculates that the beings could be from a distant world, possibly using Mars or Jupiter as a base, and that their mission on Earth is ongoing. The article also mentions a personal sighting experience where alien spacecraft occupants communicated that they were from Mars and their craft dated back to the Palaeozoic era. The author notes that geologists confirm the age of the fossil, a time when human-like or ape-like beings did not exist on Earth. The crash is theorized to have resulted from a fight among the crew or a propulsion system failure, with Earth's gravity pulling the craft into a body of water in Kentucky, where it was preserved.

The section also highlights the expansion of NICAP-GB, which is now producing the NICAP Journal.

Info Sources

This section provides a list of various UFO-related publications and resources available to readers. It includes details on books such as "A Reference Book Of UFO Sounds," "Science and the UFO," "Classified Directory Of Spontaneous Phenomena 1968," "Statistical Analysis of 579 Lunar Anomalies," and "The Great Wave Of 67." Information on the "UFO Register," a bi-annual report on genuine sightings, is also provided, along with details on publications like "White Sands Incident," "To Men Of Earth," and "The Aliens." Contact information, including addresses and prices, is given for each listed item.

Satellite Re-entries

This section presents a detailed table listing satellite re-entries. It includes the name of the object, the date of decay, the time in GMT of re-entry, the location of re-entry (latitude and longitude), and the ballistic coefficient. The data covers a period from December 1969 to February 1970, listing various payloads, rocket bodies, and debris from different satellite programs, including Cosmos, Titan, Intelsat, and others.

Book Reviews

This section reviews three new UFO paperbacks from Belmont Books, New York:

• "Menace Of The Saucers" by Eando Binder: The reviewer acknowledges Binder's skill in incorporating authentic sightings into a fictional plot but suggests it's not a top priority for reading.
• "Flying Saucers Are Watching Us" by Otto Binder: This book is described as a well-documented discussion of theories explaining the UFO mystery. The main criticism is the lack of an index.
• "Flying Saucers: Hoax Or Reality?" by L.J. Stanton: This book is praised for its no-nonsense approach to modern UFOs, covering the post-war period well, though it occasionally misses specific dates and years for sightings. Like the previous book, it suffers from a lack of an index, making it less useful for experienced researchers.

Dateline

The "Dateline" section lists upcoming UFO-related events and meetings scheduled for April, May, and June 1970. These include talks, meetings, and skywatch events organized by various UFO groups such as BUFORA, SIGAF, SVUAPIG, DIGAP, and SHUFOIG across different locations in the UK, including London, Bristol, Manchester, and Watford. It also mentions a Western Regional Conference and a National Skywatch Day.

Browsers

This section acts as a bibliography, listing articles from various magazines related to UFOs. It provides the magazine name, issue date, article title, and author. Magazines covered include "AGA MAGAZINE," "TRUE MAGAZINE," and "ALE MAGAZINE," with articles on topics ranging from specific sightings and theories to government censorship and the nature of UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the analysis of UFO sighting data, the potential impact of extraterrestrial contact on humanity, and the review of UFO-related literature. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, aiming to present information and analysis while encouraging readers to form their own conclusions. There is a clear effort to distinguish between genuine reports and those potentially influenced by media coverage. The magazine also serves as a hub for the UFO community, listing various organizations, events, and publications.

This document comprises several pages (11-15) from a publication titled "UK SIGHTINGS" and "CONTINENTAL SIGHTINGS" and "NORTH AMERICAN SIGHTINGS" and "SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE SIGHTINGS", focusing on UFO reports from late 1969 and early 1970. The content is primarily a compilation of dated sightings, each with a DiS (Data-Interception Service) or DRS (Data-Report Service) code, location, and a brief description of the observed phenomena and witness accounts. The latter pages also list various UFO research organizations and their publications.

Sightings Reports

Page 11: UK SIGHTINGS

• March 9th, 1970, Cork, Eire: Four men observed a large, white light appearing in the sky around 23:15. Described as a smaller version of the moon with glowing outer edges and a dullish blue middle, it hovered at an estimated height of 400-600 feet before moving backwards towards the Togher direction and disappearing.
• February 20th, 1970, Billericay, Essex: Mr. Julian Giles saw a bright white light surrounded by a halo in the sky at 20:00. He watched it for five minutes before it disappeared behind trees. His wife also observed the light moving slowly and noted its unusual nature.
• February 13th, 1970, Portsmouth, Hampshire: R. Beavan reported several stationary "yellowish" lights in the southern sky around 21:30. Approximately 6 to 10 lights were observed, neither moving nor varying in intensity, grouped together but not in a specific geometric pattern. They appeared sharply defined at an angle of 35-40 degrees above the horizon. Mr. Beavan, an amateur astronomer, ruled out known phenomena. As he moved, the lights gradually disappeared.
• February 11th, 1970, London: Mr. Arthur Hayward noticed two bright lights, one above the other, low in the sky almost due west around 7:45 AM. They remained stationary before moving rapidly towards the south-west. The lights were occasionally obscured by cloud before disappearing from view.

Page 12: CONTINENTAL SIGHTINGS

• November 25th, 1969, Koekelberg, Belgium: An oval-shaped object was seen in a cloudy sky, described as a black metallic object and appearing motionless.
• September 24th, 1969, Zellik, Belgium: Dr. Camille Creus observed a noiseless and luminous object, shaped like a Delta wing, appearing from the northern horizon. It stopped above his house, displaying a mixture of blue and white color. A second, similar object appeared and then both disappeared.
• September 26th, Calella, Spain: Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Astridge observed a shining metal object in the cloudless sky for nearly two hours. It was stationary and appeared very high up. As dusk fell, the object glowed brilliantly white, then turned a vivid ruby red, and streaked across the sky at high speed, disappearing rapidly.

Page 13: NORTH AMERICAN SIGHTINGS

• February 10th, 1970, San Mateo, California: Laurie Walther reported a saucer-shaped object hovering about 50 feet in the air above electrical transmitters, approximately 25 feet in diameter, with red and blue lights.
• January 29th, 1970, Deland, Florida: James K. Pendarvis and his brother Glenn reported an object about 40 feet long, shaped like one saucer inverted over another, making a whirring noise and emitting flashing colored lights.
• January 10th, 1970, Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Several people reported strange lights between 8 and 9:30 PM. Mrs. Betty Vinson described one light as a "big star" that continuously changed colors and moved slowly. Louis Pawloski and Ben Guise observed lights appearing to be about 10,000 feet high. Initially three, then six objects were seen moving across the sky in a north-northeasterly direction, with the last one disappearing suddenly.
• January 6th, 1970, Duncan, BC, Canada: Mrs. G.C. Drinnen saw a red object that hovered for a while before going straight up. It revolved counter-clockwise and dripped sparks. It had no definable shape and seemed darker on one side.

Page 14: SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE SIGHTINGS

• December 7th, 1969, Windsor, Australia: John Hurst and others observed a craft hovering about four feet off the ground, changing shape and size, with the grass flattened around it.
• November 3rd, 1969, Windsor, Australia: Trent Baker and others saw a UFO flying close to the ground, in circles, and then flying north-east and south. It appeared to land, and after the dogs approached, it took off vertically. A diamond shape was found dug into the ground with three holes in the center.
• October 5th, 1969, Fort Glanville, S.A.: Three witnesses saw a bright white object over the Gulf that formed into an oval shape and moved at jet speed. Later, a silvery blue object flashed across the sky and returned to its original position.
• September 27th, 1969, Glandore, S.A.: Mr. P. Crawley reported a blue-white crosslike object with a glowing yellow trail moving from NW to NNW. The speed was estimated as slightly slower than a satellite. The object moved a short way and then "switched off".

Page 15: UFO Publications and Organizations

This page lists various UFO-related publications and the organizations that produce them:

• "UFO News": Published by CBA International in Japan, with occasional English articles.
• "BUFORA Journal & Bulletin": Published quarterly by the British Unidentified Flying Object Research Association.
• "INFO Journal": Published quarterly by the International Fortean Organisation, edited by Paul J. Willis.
• "UFO Chronolog": A bi-monthly publication edited and published by Joseph M. Erhardt.
• "Flying Saucer Bulletin": Published bi-monthly by SINDEC in Ohio, USA, edited by Bonita Roman.
• "FSIC Bulletin": A bi-monthly publication produced by the Flying Saucer Investigating Committee of Akron, Ohio, edited by A. E. Candusso.
• "UFO News": The official publication of the Tasmanian Flying Saucer Observers Association (TFSOÁ).
• "Flying Saucer Observer": A non-profit magazine edited by Donald A. Johnson.

Page 6: UFO CHRONICLE

This section briefly mentions "UFO CHRONICLE" which provides the latest UFO information and is published quarterly at 10/- or $2.00 per year. It also includes a correspondence section with an address for "UFO Researchers" in Kent, England, and a letter addressed to P. Rogerson Esq. in Manchester.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the "Sightings" sections is the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena, often described as lights or objects with unusual characteristics. The editorial stance appears to be one of documentation and dissemination of these reports, providing codes and witness accounts without explicit judgment. The inclusion of various international sightings suggests a broad scope of interest. The latter pages indicate a community of researchers and enthusiasts actively publishing and sharing information on the UFO topic.