UFO International - No 23

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO INTERNATIONAL
Issue: NO. 23
Date: OCTOBER, 1965
Publisher: Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America, Inc.
Price: 50c

This issue of UFO INTERNATIONAL is dedicated to the memory of George Adamski, a prominent figure in early UFO research, who passed away in April 1965. The magazine presents itself as the Official Journal of the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America, Inc. (AFSCA), headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Editorial: "HIS 'VISIT' HERE WAS UNFORGETTABLE: GABRIEL BLOWS HIS HORN"

The editorial, written by Gabriel Green, pays tribute to George Adamski, describing his "visit" to Earth as unforgettable. Adamski, who died at 74, was a well-known lecturer and teacher on space craft, extraterrestrial beings, and Cosmic Philosophy. He reportedly observed and photographed space ships from his home near Mt. Palomar, California, prior to his historic meeting with a Venusian Scout Ship and its pilot near Desert Center, California, on November 20, 1952. This event profoundly changed his life, leading him to share information about "Space People" and their mission to Earth through books and articles. Adamski died of pneumonia in a Washington, D.C. hospital. His ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery. The editorial emphasizes Adamski's humble origins and his dedication to teaching about the Universe and humanity's place within it, urging readers to expand their minds to new horizons.

The Paul Villa Saucer Photos

This section, authored by Frank Hall and Tom Newton, details the photographic evidence provided by Paul Villa, a mechanic from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Villa claims to have had telepathic contact with extraterrestrial intelligences since childhood and has had pre-arranged meetings with "Space People" specifically to photograph their craft. The article describes his first contact in 1953, where he met a 7-foot-tall spaceman and saw a metallic disc-shaped object. Villa was invited aboard the craft, describing the occupants as humanoid, refined, and possessing advanced scientific knowledge. They explained that Earth belongs to a vast galaxy and that their craft can evade radar detection. Villa was told they have bases on the Moon and that Phobos, one of Mars' moons, is hollow and artificially constructed.

Villa's first series of photographs (shown in issue #20) were taken on June 16, 1963, of a landed flying saucer estimated to be 70 feet in diameter, with 9 crew members (4 men, 5 women) ranging from 7 to 9 feet tall. These beings, some blond, some red-headed, and some with black hair, reportedly came from the Coma Berenices galaxy and spoke multiple languages telepathically. The craft had monitoring disks controlled from instrument panels, capable of picking up images and sounds. Villa took photos of the ship, which posed for him. The article notes that the ship's vents are for propulsion and are opened only within a planet's atmosphere.

Subsequent photos (pages 8-9) were taken near Volcano Mountains, west of Albuquerque, on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1965. One craft was estimated to be 300 feet in diameter with telescopic landing gear. The crewmen had light brown hair and tan skin, about 5'8" to 5'9" tall. They conversed with Villa for two hours, revealing that astronauts Edward White and James McDivitt had seen a spaceship during their GT-4 flight and that the government was withholding Mariner-4 photos because they showed Martian canal pumping stations. They also predicted that by 1966, 17 nations would have the atomic bomb. Villa stopped smoking on their advice to enhance his telepathic abilities.

Photos #4, 5, and 6 were taken near the Volcano Mountains, showing a ship resembling a Navajo Indian Shield with a cloud formation of an Indian. Photos #7 and 8 were taken near Sandia, New Mexico, where a dust storm was created, indicating control over weather conditions. The article praises Villa's photographs for their sharpness, detail, and the inclusion of his truck for scale, suggesting they are the best photographic evidence seen to date. It also addresses skepticism, noting that opposing forces often try to discredit such evidence, but professional analysis supports its authenticity.

Countian Took Pictures Of Unidentified Object (The Register)

This article from The Register reports on Rex Heflin, a county highway department investigator who photographed a flying saucer-shaped object on August 3rd. Heflin, who claims not to believe in flying saucers, described the object as circular, about 30 feet in diameter and 8 feet thick, visible for 15 seconds. It moved silently from west to east, accelerating like a jet, with a beam of white light rotating underneath. Heflin's radio was inoperative during the sighting. He submitted his pictures to a national magazine, which returned them citing controversy but calling them the best they had seen. The article notes numerous UFO reports around that time across the US and Canada.

Saucer? --Experts Guessing (Los Angeles Herald-Examiner)

This article from the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner details the investigation into Rex Heflin's photographs by Project Blue Book, Naval Intelligence, NORAD, and NICAP. An Air Force captain interviewed Heflin, suggesting explanations like kites, helicopter-carried stretchers, or hallucinations. The Air Force released a statement claiming the object was only 3 feet in diameter and 15 feet off the ground, based on newspaper photos, though they admitted uncertainty without the originals. Heflin reported that a Marine Corps Intelligence officer returned his photos and mentioned other sightings in the area. Heflin's radio reportedly went dead during the sighting but worked afterward.

Camera Catches 'Flying Saucer' (Toronto Telegram)

This report from the Toronto Telegram also covers Rex Heflin's sighting and photographs. It reiterates the object's description (30 feet diameter, 8 feet thick, visible for 15 seconds) and the beam of light. It mentions that the Air Force has historically attributed sightings to balloons, birds, or other conventional explanations, but Heflin is willing to take a lie detector test. The article notes that the object's size and distance were difficult to ascertain from newspaper photos.

'Saucers' Sighted Over 4-State Area

This brief report mentions numerous UFO sightings reported in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas on August 1st and 2nd, 1965. The Weather Bureau tracked some objects at altitudes of 6,000 to 9,000 feet, and Tinker Air Force Base radar tracked up to four objects.

More 'Flying Saucers' Reported

This brief article notes thousands of reports of mysterious phenomena across the midlands and Southwest, with the Air Force suggesting they were likely stars or planets. It also includes a report from Mrs. J. J. Kuzma of Saskatchewan, Canada, who described a silver-grey object with three layers and lighted portholes.

Mystery Flying Object Also Sighted at Paine

This article reports on an unidentified flying object sighted over Seattle, Washington, on August 9th, also seen by personnel at Paine Air Force Base. The object was described as disc-shaped and silver. While a Master Sgt. Ed Harmon initially thought it might be a balloon, others observed it for a longer period. The Air Force maintains that all UFO pictures are misrepresentations or hoaxes.

Farmer Saw "Flying Saucer" Take Off

This report from Valensole, Southern France, describes a farmer, M. Maurice Masse, who claimed to see a large, rugby ball-shaped craft with four metal legs take off from his field at dawn. He also reported seeing a small human form nearby. Tracks were found where the craft had landed.

Another Flying Saucer!

This section compiles several brief reports of flying saucer sightings from around the world:

• Argentina: A bright object sighted near Bahia Blanca was examined by an astronomer who stated it was neither a known heavenly body nor a man-made satellite.
• Polar Regions: Objects sighted near the North and South Poles might be linked to the Van Allen radiation belt.
• Azores: Weather bureau electro-magnetic clocks stopped for 45 minutes while a "cylindrical white object" was overhead at 30,000 feet.

I TALK WITH MEN WHO SAW "THAT THING"

This article by Graham Gambie from Canberra, Australia, reports on a "flying saucer mystery" in Canberra. Seven trained experts, including those from Mt. Stromlo Observatory and air traffic control, witnessed a brilliant ball of light that hung low on the horizon. Theories ranged from meteorological balloons to planets. Air traffic controller T. Lindsay and controller Tony Frodsham described the object as a luminous, spinning "steel disc" or a "metallic object glinting in the sun." They noted that it remained stationary for a significant period and that dogs in the vicinity barked intensely when it was present. The article also mentions that electromagnetic clocks have stopped and instruments have gone "haywire" during such sightings.

"Flying saucer on Sydney beach" (The Daily Telegraph, Sydney)

This article details the experience of Mr. Denis Crowe, a Sydney businessman, who claims to have seen a green, glowing object on Vaucluse beach. He described it as a disc, about 20 feet across and 9 feet high, sitting on three legs. The rim glowed greenish-blue, while the top and bottom halves were dullish silver-grey. It took off with a noise like air being released from a balloon, gathering speed rapidly and disappearing into the clouds. Crowe, a former aeronautical illustrator and Army captain, drew a sketch of the object. He noted that dogs in the area barked loudly while the object was present and became silent after it left.

'Terrific Speed' Man Sights Object in Sky

This brief report from Rochester, New York, mentions Nicholas Abraham reporting seeing a circular-shaped object moving at "terrific speed" that turned from glowing white to a bluish haze. He estimated it was visible for 35 seconds and was moving too fast to be a satellite or airplane.

Martians Watching Australia?

This article from Canberra, Australia, reports on a mysterious glowing object sighted near Canberra Airport while the U.S. Mariner space probe was photographing Mars. Experts were baffled, and air traffic control officers observed the object for 40 minutes. Its disappearance coincided with the Mariner signals being difficult to track. The article questions if this was a coincidence, especially as the Goldstone tracking station also experienced irregularities with Mariner messages.

Flying Saucer Stops Clock, Say Reports From Portugal

This report details sightings in Portugal. In Motosinhos, Manuel Fernandes and his wife saw a luminous, flattened balloon-like object that later appeared as an overturned plate. It had orange coloring, red at times, and emitted green rays. It stopped at high altitude for three minutes before speeding north. In the Azores, a "cylindrical white object" reportedly stopped electromagnetic clocks at the Weather Bureau.

Flying Saucers are Zipping Again

This section includes several brief reports:

• Argentina: A police corporal and his family reported seeing a flat, blue-colored object hovering over the northeastern province of Chaco, which then shot off with flames.
• Montevideo: About 100 people reportedly saw a luminous object changing color above a beach.
• Antarctic: Reports from Chilean, Argentine, and British bases in the Antarctic describe a strange, shiny object seen on July 3rd, maneuvering quickly and causing electromagnetic interference. Commander Mario Janh Barrera described it as "something real" and not a science-fiction thing.
• Mexico: The country is experiencing a surge in flying saucer sightings. Three university students claim they were taken to Jupiter's third moon in a saucer piloted by 7-foot-tall giants who communicated telepathically. They spoke 700 languages and warned of conquering Earth peacefully. Three high school students also reported being taken for a ride. Another group reported a saucer landing near the National Polytechnic Institute, with pictures of scorched rocks published. The army was reportedly guarding a landed saucer in a remote province.
• Seattle: An unidentified flying object was seen over Seattle and Paine Air Force Base.
• Globe-Miami Area, Arizona: Police received reports of two "red and white, long-tailed objects" sighted near Globe.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread sightings of unidentified flying objects across various continents, the photographic evidence presented by individuals like Paul Villa and Rex Heflin, and the alleged attempts by authorities to downplay or explain away these phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that supports the reality of flying saucers and extraterrestrial visitation, presenting these accounts as significant and credible. The editorial's tone is respectful towards pioneers like George Adamski, and the articles generally treat the witnesses' accounts with seriousness, even when acknowledging skepticism or official denials. The issue emphasizes the need for open minds and continued investigation into these mysteries.

"UFO INTERNATIONAL" Issue No. 23, dated August 4, 1965, is published by the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America (AFSCA) from Los Angeles, California. The magazine focuses on UFO sightings, interplanetary travel, and communication, aiming to disseminate research findings for public benefit.

Cover Story: Strange Objects in Sky

The cover prominently features the headline "STRANGE OBJECTS IN SKY" with a sub-headline "TWO SCIENTISTS' 'FLYING SAUCERS' SEEN OVER CUBA." A photograph depicts a disk-shaped object, suggesting a significant sighting or piece of evidence.

UFO Spied By Foothills Woman

This article details a sighting by a woman in the Foothills area of a bright yellow, disk-shaped object that hovered over her home. The object exhibited erratic behavior, swaying from side to side before slowly ascending and disappearing.

Buenos Aires Reports

Reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina, describe flying objects sighted over Argentina and Uruguay. The article suggests these are true spacecraft from other worlds, manned by beings similar to humans from other planets, visiting Earth to impart vital information. Six persons in Uruguay described seeing unidentified objects about 50 feet in diameter, moving at tremendous speed.

Chilean Report

This section covers reports from Chile, where flying objects were sighted. The article notes that the phenomena are being observed by scientists and that the reports are being suppressed by the media. It mentions a sighting over the second largest city in Chile, Concepcion, and another over the port city of Valparaiso.

Thousands in Tizzy Over Objects In Sky

This article, dated Wednesday, August 4, 1965, discusses widespread sightings of unidentified objects over the United States, specifically mentioning reports from the Midwest and Southwest. The objects are described as bright yellow and disk-shaped, exhibiting unusual maneuvers. The article notes that the phenomena are being investigated by the Air Force and that the public is becoming increasingly aware of these events.

Port Orchard Report

On April 20, 1965, a man in Port Orchard, Washington, reported seeing a UFO. The object hovered over his home and then shot off at high speed. The man's wife and daughter also witnessed the event. The sheriff's office investigated but found no explanation.

Fireballs Over Michigan

On Sunday night, state police reported seeing a meteor-like object over Michigan. The object was described as a bright fireball moving at high speed.

Midsummer UFO

This brief note mentions that the latest UFO reports in the Midsummer issue of "UFO International" include sightings from Argentina, Australia, and the United States, with a focus on how they are presented.

News in Brief

This section contains various short news items and announcements:

• Quantity Discount on "UFO International": A discount is offered for bulk purchases of the magazine.
• Flying Saucer Post Cards: AFSCA offers post cards to help spread information about flying saucers.
• Unit Directors Wanted: AFSCA is seeking individuals to serve as local directors to publicize the saucer subject and distribute literature.
• Zip Code Numbers Needed: Subscribers are asked to provide their Zip Code for postal compliance.
• German-Speaking Saucer Fans: Information is provided for obtaining German books on UFOs.
• Saucer Reported Over L.A. Coliseum: Eleanor Dickens reported seeing four UFOs in formation over the Los Angeles Coliseum on July 4, 1965, after fireworks. The event was not reported in the newspapers.
• More Saucer Clippings Wanted: The magazine requests clippings from newspapers that do print UFO news to combat suppression.
• Thanks and Appreciation: A long list of individuals is thanked for their contributions of saucer clippings.
• AFSCA Membership I. D. Cards: Information on obtaining AFSCA membership cards, buttons, stamps, and post cards.
• Recommendations: The section recommends "The Little Listening Post" news bulletin and "Saucers, Space & Science" quarterly.

AFSCA Subscription and Order Form

This section provides details for subscribing to "UFO International," renewing subscriptions, and ordering back issues, photo sets, and post cards. It also includes pricing and contact information for AFSCA.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the reality and significance of flying saucers, presented as genuine spacecraft from other worlds. There is a strong emphasis on the suppression of UFO information by media and government, and a call for greater public awareness. The editorial stance is one of advocacy for the UFO phenomenon, encouraging research, sharing of evidence (especially photographs), and active participation through AFSCA's initiatives. The magazine positions itself as a source of vital information for the benefit of humanity, contrasting the advanced knowledge of 'Space People' with the perceived shortcomings of Earth's leaders.