UFO Magazine - vol 4 number 12

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO MAGAZINE
Issue: Volume 4, Number 12
Date: Winter 1968-1969

This issue of UFO Magazine focuses on various UFO phenomena and research efforts, with a prominent cover story on "Angel's Hair in Canada." The magazine aims to present factual information to the public, allowing them to draw their own conclusions about the UFO mystery.

Key Articles and Features

Angel's Hair in Canada

A report from Canada details a farmer's sighting of three gray, football-shaped objects flying in formation, connected by a white, fraying arc. The objects were observed shedding strands of "angel's hair" which fell onto power lines and trees. A 16-year-old son collected some of the material, which largely disintegrated by the next day. Scientists at the University of Manitoba are reportedly analyzing the floss-like substance.

NSAPRO: A Scientific Approach to Ufology

Edward M. Biebel, Managing Editor, introduces the National Scientific Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (NSAPRO). NSAPRO has developed a scientific method for UFO research using a triangulation system with three bases (Base Command, Red One, and Blue Two). Each base is equipped with a quadrant instrument to take azimuth readings. When a UFO is sighted, readings are taken from all three bases to calculate the object's size, altitude, and speed. The bases are also equipped with binoculars, cameras, magnetic detectors, and geiger counters. NSAPRO is also working on a parabolic reflector attached to a decibel meter to amplify and record sounds from low-altitude objects. They have created a circle of 12 lights that flash in sequence to potentially attract UFOs and are collaborating with a company to develop new measuring devices. NSAPRO is seeking to share its methods with other interested organizations and has affiliates in Great Britain.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

• Cover Photo Incident: The cover photograph was taken by P.G. Navarro of Houston, Texas, on July 14th at Hollywood bottoms, Texas. The object was seen moving at varied speeds, stopping, and then continuing its trajectory. It was photographed with a 35mm Argus C-3 camera using a time exposure of about six seconds.
• California Landing: A sighting in Vacaville, California, involved an object about 20 feet in diameter, glowing and bright red with two white lights. After about 15 minutes, the lights went out, and deputies discovered a smoldering rectangular burn spot approximately 75 feet by 5 feet.
• Hemisfair Encounter: During the Hemisfair festivities in San Antonio, Henry Ford II and other Ford executives reported seeing a "round and white" object, described as a dish, pace their company Jetstar plane at approximately 550 m.p.h. at an altitude of 40,000 feet.
• Missouri Chase: Two youths, Robert Lingle (18) and Ricky Phillips (16), reported being chased by a UFO on two consecutive nights in August near Independence, Missouri. The object was described as round with yellow or white flashing lights, appearing to be 20 to 60 feet in diameter. It would appear and disappear suddenly.
• Texas Sighting: A report from near Amarillo, Texas, describes a family hearing a siren-like sound and seeing an object with bright lights land in a pasture. The next morning, they discovered a patch of ground about 120 feet wide where the grass had been burned off.

Books from UFO Magazine

• The magazine promotes several books published by UFO Magazine:
• MIB: By Robert S. Easley and Rick R. Hilberg, detailing a campaign of terror by "men in black" against UFO witnesses and researchers.
• The Saucer Enigma: By Robert W. Miller and Rick R. Hilberg, a history of UFO phenomena with previously unpublished sightings.
• Saucer Album: Edited by Rick R. Hilberg, featuring accounts of green fireballs, saucers, and ancient monument alignments.

UFO Digest

A new publication, The UFO Digest, is announced as a "Reader's Digest" on UFOs, reprinting articles from various UFO publications and featuring original content. Subscriptions are available.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes UFO research and the dissemination of information to the public. The editorial stance, as expressed by Robert S. Easley, is to present "all facets of the UFO mystery to the public and let them decide for themselves." There is a clear emphasis on scientific investigation, as exemplified by NSAPRO's efforts, while also documenting anecdotal sightings and encounters. The publication seems to be critical of official explanations or dismissals of UFO phenomena, as suggested by the desire to confront Dr. Condon and the Air Force with concrete data.