UFO MAGAZINE

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO MAGAZINE
Issue: Volume 4, Number 11
Date: Fall 1968
Publisher: UFO Magazine Publications
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of UFO Magazine focuses on recent developments in ufology, including a reported saucer landing in Iowa, the ongoing 'Men in Black' (MIB) phenomenon, and the proceedings of the 1968 Congress of Scientific Ufologists. The cover features a photograph of the National Scientific Aerial Phenomena Research Association's display at the Congress.

Key Articles and Features

MIB: The Silent Terror

This section details the alleged activities of 'Men in Black' who are described as individuals attempting to silence UFO witnesses and researchers. The article recounts a personal experience of one of the authors, Robert S. Easley, who was shot at after a UFO lecture, preceded by telephone threats and surveillance. The book 'MIB' by Robert S. Easley and Rick R. Hilberg is promoted as a factual account of these events, suggesting that no UFO witness or researcher is safe.

The Saucer Enigma

Authored by Robert W. Miller and Rick R. Hilberg, this piece offers a concise history of UFO phenomena, including previously unpublished sightings. It highlights a case involving a UFO sighting over Newark, Ohio, and the alleged pressure exerted by officials on the photographer who captured the object on film.

Saucer Album

Edited by Rick Hilberg, this section compiles detailed accounts of green fireballs, saucers, ancient monument alignments, and significant UFO 'flaps.' It promises photos, facts, and features related to UFOs.

Editorial: Progress at the Congress

The editorial reflects on the 1968 Congress of Scientific Ufologists held in Parma Heights, Ohio. It notes a shift from a passive attitude in previous congresses to a more proactive mood, with participants eager to organize and begin research. Key discussions included the need for action and suggestions for future research directions. The article mentions reports on current saucer events, including Robert Easley's experience with individuals attempting to silence him. It also notes the successful photographing of one of the 'Three Men' by James Moseley and Tim Beckley. The 1969 Congress is announced to be held in Charleston, West Virginia, under Ralph Jarrett.

UFO Radar Sightings

Written by Robert S. Easley, this article challenges the U.S. Air Force's claims that UFOs are not detected by radar and that there is no evidence of advanced technology. Drawing on information from an ex-radar technician, Easley asserts that radar UFO sightings are common and that technicians are aware of UFOs being unknown craft under intelligent control. The article describes incidents where unidentified blips were ignored unless they appeared on the coast, leading to jet intercept missions that were unsuccessful due to the objects' superior speed and maneuverability. A notable case involved an object observed over Wright Patterson AFB, detected by radar at midnight and visually confirmed as a bright starlike object, which eventually departed at over 30,000 miles per hour. The article also mentions a phenomenon involving a powerful beam that knocked out radar equipment, possibly originating from outer space.

The Hypnosis Angle

Authored by Allen H. Greenfield, this piece explores the potential of using hypnosis in UFO investigations. Greenfield suggests that many UFO cases, often described as lights in the sky, might be the result of post-hypnotic memories of broader experiences. He proposes that researchers should investigate the possibility of time lags and utilize hypnotic regression techniques. Greenfield outlines a four-step approach for investigators: obtaining assistance from qualified hypnotists, checking local laws regarding hypnosis, investigating light sightings with the possibility of hypnotic influences, and conducting hypnotic sessions when time discrepancies arise.

Photo Story of the 1968 Congress

This section includes photographs from the 1968 Congress, featuring Gray Barker discussing recent 'MIB' cases, Robert Easley and Editor Hilberg at the UFO Magazine display, and other attendees like Allen Greenfield, Allan Manak, Rick Hilberg, and Jim Moseley.

Around and About The Saucer World

This segment by Rick Hilberg presents recent UFO sighting reports:

• Iowa Landing: Bill Pokorny reported a UFO landing in his field, described as a six-foot square, box-shaped object that later transformed into an oval. Two panel-shaped objects emerged from its sides before the main object spun and departed.
• Pennsylvania Sighting: Mrs. Almer Finnerty saw a cigar-shaped object, bright orange-red, moving northerly and remaining stationary before disappearing.
• Seattle Lights: Thousands witnessed nine ruby lights soaring over Puget Sound. Pilot Rudy Malaspina described them as a military formation that executed a sharp turn and fired three rockets.

Related Publications

The issue also promotes other ufology-related publications, including SKYLOOK magazine and RMCF Publisher Magazine, and provides subscription details for UFO Magazine and its NEWS BULLETIN.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that UFOs are real phenomena, often of intelligent origin, and that official explanations are inadequate or deliberately misleading. There is a strong emphasis on the dangers faced by UFO researchers and witnesses, particularly concerning the 'MIB' phenomenon. The editorial stance is one of advocating for serious, organized research into UFOs, with a willingness to explore unconventional methods like hypnosis. The publication appears to be a platform for sharing eyewitness accounts, investigative reports, and critical analysis of official statements regarding UFOs.