UFO Potpourri No 410

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO POTPOURRI
Issue: no. 410
Date: March 1997
Publisher: John F. Schuessler
Focus: UFO reports involving vehicle interference and human physiological effects.

UFO Reports Involving Vehicle Interference and Human Physiological Effects

This section presents a compilation of UFO sighting reports, primarily from the 1950s and 1960s, that detail interactions between unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and terrestrial vehicles or human physiology. The examples are drawn from Mark Rodeghier's work for CUFOS (Center for UFO Studies).

Case Studies:

• October 20, 1954: Turquenstein, France A driver encountered a luminous shape resting on the road. Upon approaching within 60 feet, the witness felt paralyzed, his hands frozen to the steering wheel, and his car motor died. As the car coasted to a stop, a sensation of heat increased. The UFO then rose and departed northeast, after which the heat sensation vanished, the witness regained mobility, and the engine restarted.

• March 30, 1955: Tucson, Arizona Andy Florio observed a "disc machine" approximately 100 feet in diameter, emitting an "electrical humming" sound and displaying bluish-green lights on top and amber lights on its rim. Florio's car experienced radio failure, dimmed lights, and slowed to 12-15 mph. The UFO swayed while hovering and directed a beam of white light at the witness, causing a burn on his elbow and bubbling the car's paint. Florio also felt heat and a tingling sensation. Post-incident inspection revealed a defective battery, a dead radio, and only three spark plugs firing.

• November 2, 1957: Levelland, Texas Two men driving on Route 116 saw a flash of light in a field, followed by an object rising and passing over their truck. Their vehicle's lights and motor failed. The object, described as "torpedo-shaped" and about 200 feet long, emitted a blue-yellow flame and white smoke. Witnesses heard a sound like thunder and felt heat. The object moved east, and their headlights then came back on.

• November 4, 1957: Orogrande, New Mexico James Stokes reported that his car began to malfunction, along with nine other vehicles, while observing an egg-shaped object approaching from the northeast. The object passed low over the cars (estimated 1500 to 3000 feet away), moved northwest, and returned for another pass. Stokes estimated the object's length at 500 feet and reported experiencing "heat" and "pressure" during the encounter. Later that day, he noticed his skin was reddened as if sunburned.

• October 26, 1958: Loch Raven Dam, Maryland Two young men observed an egg-shaped object hovering near Bridge No. 1. The object was estimated to be 100 feet long and at an altitude of 125 feet, glowing a dim white. Their car stalled about 75 to 80 feet from the bridge. After watching for about 45 seconds, the UFO flashed brilliantly white, shot straight up, and disappeared within 5 to 10 seconds. A loud noise accompanied its departure, along with an increased sensation of heat. The witnesses' skin was later found to be reddened on the side facing the object.

• April 1, 1966: Tangier, Oklahoma A 34-year-old man witnessed a green UFO flying nearby from the south, emitting a shrieking noise. The witness felt increased heat as the object passed, and his car engine stopped operating.

• August 27, 1967: Texas Creek, Colorado Three cars simultaneously experienced complete failure of their headlights and engines. All occupants observed an oval object on the ground by the road. As one driver approached, a flash of light caused him to become unconscious. The object then slowly rose into the sky. The witness affected by the light remained dazed.

• June 7, 1973: Sousas, Brazil Three individuals in a car saw a "fireball" that stopped about 50 meters away. The object, 15 feet in diameter, emitted a yellow light. The car's engine failed, and the witnesses reported feeling "prickly" and experiencing intense headaches. The object eventually left, and the car was restartable.

Energy Beam 'Wave' of Future?

This article discusses a new technology called the "Energy Beam," developed in Toledo, Ohio, by Energystics, Inc. Thomas E. Fairbairn, the inventor and vice-president of R&D for Energystics, describes the beam as a concentrated radio frequency beam generated with direct current and focused into a narrow beam surrounded by a coaxial gas flow. Its frequency is 13.56 MHz at 5 to 10 kW.

Potential Applications:

• Fairbairn foresees numerous applications for the Energy Beam, including:
• Heating in industrial and domestic settings.
• Industrial processes such as brazing, welding, hole drilling, and heat treating.
• Electrical circuitry.
• Potential uses in chemistry, pollution control, and propulsion systems.

The beam's ability to generate heat in target materials, ranging from ambient temperatures to vaporization, makes it a versatile tool. Energystics believes the Energy Beam can replace lasers and electron beams in many industrial and research applications due to its compact size, lower cost, and higher efficiency.

Combination with Lasers:

An especially interesting application being explored is the use of the Energy Beam in conjunction with lasers, rather than as a replacement. Fairbairn is experimenting with a system where the Energy Beam would modulate a large laser. He explains that current high-powered lasers require million-watt modulators. However, because the Energy Beam is significantly more efficient, a much smaller power input is needed to modulate a high-power laser. For instance, a 12 to 14 kW input from the Energy Beam could produce an output of 10 kW, representing a gain factor of approximately 25 compared to laser-only efficiency. While this combined beam technology has not yet been implemented, Fairbairn is confident it will be. Energystics holds three patents on this process, and the combination may be applicable to long-range communications and other high-power areas.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's primary focus in this issue is on the tangible effects of alleged UFO encounters, specifically how they interfere with vehicles and impact human physiology. The detailed case studies underscore a pattern of electromagnetic disruption and physical sensations experienced by witnesses. The inclusion of the article on "Energy Beam" technology suggests an interest in cutting-edge scientific and industrial advancements, possibly drawing parallels or contrasts with the unexplained phenomena discussed in the UFO reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these phenomena and related technological developments for reader consideration.