UFO Quebec - No 03 - 1975 09-11

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-QUEBEC, Volume I, Number 3, dated September-October-November 1975, is a quarterly magazine of information and research on unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The cover features a striking image of a child-like alien silhouette in front of a flying saucer, with the title 'UFO - QUEBEC' and the subtitle 'informations recherches'. The issue is priced at $1.00.

Editorial

In his final editorial, Norbert Spehner notes a significant evolution in UFO research over the past two to three years. He attributes this to increased public awareness through specialized books and magazines, which have sensitized the public to the possibility of contact with other civilizations. Spehner also observes a shift in governmental and scientific attitudes, particularly in France and potentially in the United States, where the policy of discredit is being questioned due to growing public interest and the increasing number of sightings. He highlights Wido Hoville's article on 'Men in Black' as a key piece revealing the CIA's systematic policy of discrediting witnesses. Spehner expresses optimism about spectacular developments in the UFO field within the next five years, citing the multiplication of humanoid sightings and longer observation times. He also anticipates a significant wave of sightings in the coming weeks, possibly linked to Mars' proximity to Earth.

Spehner announces his departure from the editorial role due to numerous commitments and ongoing studies, entrusting the responsibility to someone else. He assures readers that the magazine will continue to be published regularly with current information. He apologizes for not being able to include all reader-submitted cases due to space limitations but promises they will be published later.

Investigations and Reports

Les Observations du 18.11.73 (Observations of November 18, 1973) by Marc Leduc: This section details a series of UFO sightings that occurred on a cold Sunday in November 1973, primarily in the Quebec region, including Joliette, Tracy, Berthier, Saint-Gérard-de-Magella, Ottawa, St-Hyacinthe, and Montreal. The main case described is the 'Tracy Case,' where four young women observed a luminous white ball, described as melon-sized and slightly yellow, moving near a power line. The object later appeared as a bright star and followed their car towards Montreal, sometimes descending close to the road. The report also mentions a mysterious figure sweeping the road, dressed in dark green or black with a cap, who seemed indifferent to the passing cars. The incident is compared to the 1961 Hill case.

La Lune Tombe Dans Le Bois! (The Moon Falls in the Woods!) by Monique Benoit: This report describes an observation on Friday, November 30, 1973, in Berthierville, Quebec. Eight witnesses, including the investigator, observed two stationary, hat-shaped objects, one red-orange and the other yellow-orange. A third, smaller object appeared and changed shape continuously. The objects appeared to approach and grow larger before one disappeared behind another, and the sequence ended with the objects extinguishing like a television screen. The witnesses, described as credible, reported no sound or smell.

UFOs Dans Le Nord Quebecois (UFOs in Northern Quebec) by Pierre Favreau: This article recounts two observations from Sainte-Dorothée, Quebec, in December 1968 and July 1969. The first involved a circular object emitting repetitive green, red, and yellow flashes, from which a smaller, luminous sphere detached and descended. The second observation involved a luminous band of light moving across the horizon, described as a long cloud. A third observation from August 1973 in St-Hyacinthe involved a serpent-like light that moved erratically before disappearing.

Enquêtes Récentes (Recent Investigations) by Philippe Blaquière: This section presents several recent UFO reports:

• Lac Mégantic (May 1, 1975): Four young witnesses observed a single, red, quadrilled circular object that moved around the city for three hours, changing location multiple times before disappearing. The object was described as having a green light rotating around it.
• Beloeil (May 5, 1975): A single witness observed two crescent-shaped objects moving side-by-side, accelerating, and changing direction.
• Marieville (May 5, 1975): A woman observed two 'half-moon' shaped objects moving rapidly towards the southeast.
• Montagne de Beloeil (May 5, 1975): Three witnesses observed two bright spheres moving erratically, immobilizing, extinguishing, and relighting. They moved in leaps, falling and then rising again.
• Ile Ste-Hélène, Montréal (June 14, 1975): A single witness observed a disc-shaped object with a luminous halo.

Similitude avec Octobre 1973 dans l'Est Américain (Similarity with October 1973 in Eastern America): This section compares UFO sighting data from Quebec in November 1973 with data from the southeastern US in October 1973 and global ground traces from 1973. The graphs show a similar wave of activity in both regions during these months.

Other Sections

Sommaire (Table of Contents): Lists the articles and their page numbers, including an editorial, various investigation reports, and articles on topics like 'The Moon Falls in the Woods,' 'UFOs in Northern Quebec,' and 'Men in Black Identified?'

Réseau UFO Québec: Provides contact information for investigators across Quebec for reporting UFO sightings.

Canadian UFO Report: Introduces a complementary English-language quarterly magazine focusing on UFOs in Canada.

References: Lists sources cited in the articles, including books and other UFO publications.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings and investigations conducted by its team. There is a strong emphasis on presenting factual reports and encouraging public participation in UFO research. The editorial stance suggests a belief in the reality of UFO phenomena and a critical view of past governmental attempts to discredit sightings. The publication aims to provide a platform for serious UFO research and to inform the public about ongoing developments in the field, particularly within Quebec and Canada.

This issue of UFO-QUEBEC, Volume I, No. 3, dated 1966, focuses on international UFO reports and investigations. The cover story, "L'UFO DE BALA LAKE," details a significant encounter involving military personnel and unexplained phenomena. The magazine also includes articles on the Robertson Panel Report, the possibility of extraterrestrial life on Mars, and the scientific approach to studying UFOs.

The UFO of Bala Lake

The main article recounts an incident near Bala Lake, England, in the summer of 1966. The witness, identified as Jim Kent, was a reserve soldier with the British Army's "Flash Unit." During an investigation of an "airplane on fire" report, Kent and approximately 30 other soldiers experienced severe disruptions. Their convoy, consisting of six vehicles, including a jeep and a rescue vehicle, encountered engine failures when approaching the suspected crash site. The jeep's engine stopped repeatedly, as did the engines of subsequent trucks. The situation escalated when the soldiers attempted to advance on foot, experiencing a sudden loss of will and feeling "nailed to the spot." They also attempted to contact another unit on the other side of the valley via radio, but communication failed. The incident was declared "secret," and the witness later learned of a farmer reporting the disappearance of 37 sheep during the same week.

The article further details the unusual phenomena observed, including a "strange sound" like a "humming with pulsations" followed by an "insoluble light" of yellow-orange color. This light traveled erratically for over an hour, causing panic among the soldiers who began using the term "flying saucer." The report notes that while the soldiers perceived the light's movement as lasting only minutes, it was visible for much longer. Tests for radioactivity yielded no results. The witness also mentions that the incident was declared "secret" and that the Flying Saucer Review in England had not heard of it.

The article connects this incident to broader UFO phenomena, citing other cases of physiological and electromagnetic effects on witnesses and equipment. It references "The UFO Evidence" which lists 35 cases worldwide divided into physiological effects, physical effects, and traces.

The Robertson Panel Report

This section discusses the declassification of the "Robertson" or "Durant" report by the American CIA in December 1974. The report, originally from 1953, was a response to the overwhelming number of UFO reports that had congested military communication channels. The Pentagon feared that a potential enemy could create a false wave of UFO sightings to mask an attack. The CIA was asked to help manage the situation. The article criticizes the policy of ridicule and degradation employed by various government agencies to discredit UFO witnesses and suppress publicity.

The report itself is described as comprising 24 pages of the main body, with sections A, B, and C. Section A is the "Final Report of the Commission," Section C lists the personnel involved, and Section B contains the submitted evidence. The CIA declassified the main report and Tabs A and C, but a portion of Tab B remained classified as it belonged to another government agency. The article notes that the CIA returned the money order for the report, as fees under $4 were waived.

The report's index includes topics such as the history of conferences, recommendations, indications of danger, reporting systems, residues of extraterrestrial origin, specific observations (like Tremonton, Utah), potential dangers, geographical locations of unexplained observations, instrumentation for data collection, radar interference problems, cosmic rays, educational programs, private UFO investigation groups, and the increase in the number of observations.

Analysis of the Robertson Report

After reviewing 23 UFO cases, the Commission concluded that most could be explained reasonably. However, one member, Officer Fournet, who had investigated for the Project Blue Book for 15 months, argued that only one explanation was valid: extraterrestrial intervention. His arguments were not dismissed, as he was an aeronautical engineer qualified to give such an opinion. The report also mentions Charles Fort's writings about strange aerial phenomena seen for centuries, noting that a single explanation had not been found. The Commission unanimously concluded that UFOs posed no hostile threat. Examples of "foo-fighters" from World War II, described as light "balls" that appeared to be guided, were discussed. The report classified these objects as "unidentified" but "non-dangerous."

Specific Cases and Observations

Tremonton Utah UFO Observation: This case was presented due to its high quality, involving a 1600-image film examined by experts. The experts concluded the objects were not birds, balloons, or planes, but luminous, circular, blue-white objects. However, the Commission rejected this conclusion.

Geographical Locations of Unexplained Observations: A map showed a concentration of UFOs around the strategic area of the Los Alamos Atomic Center, along with other significant clusters.

Mars and UFOs?

This article explores the potential connection between Mars and UFOs. It references Giovanni Schiaparelli's 1877 announcement of Martian canals and the discovery of Mars's two moons. American astronomer Percival Lowell suggested Mars was inhabited by a superior civilization facing climatic difficulties, leading to the construction of irrigation canals. While Mariner space probes confirmed the existence of canals, the possibility of life on Mars remains debated. The article notes that ufologists have studied the correlation between Earth's proximity to Mars and UFO activity, finding significant links in years like 1950, 1952, 1954, and 1956. A 1973 study also indicated a link between UFO waves and Mars's closest approach to Earth. A farmer named Gary Wilcox reported an encounter with two four-foot-tall beings from an egg-shaped craft in 1964, who claimed to visit Earth every 2-3 years. Mysterious light flashes observed on Mars in 1937, 1951, and 1954, followed by a cloud formation in 1954, led a Russian scientist to suggest a Martian atomic experiment. The article discusses the environmental conditions on Mars, including its thin atmosphere, lack of magnetic field, extreme temperatures, and the potential for life to exist underground. The upcoming Viking space mission is expected to provide definitive answers.

Are We Alone?

This section discusses the vastness of the universe and the probability of other intelligent civilizations. It estimates billions of stars in our galaxy and trillions of solar systems, with a significant percentage potentially hosting life. The article mentions Project Ozma, an early attempt to contact extraterrestrial intelligence via radio telescopes, which yielded no conclusive results. It highlights the scientific efforts to detect extraterrestrial signals and the philosophical implications of contact. The author questions whether contact has already been established, suggesting that if extraterrestrials are superior, they might ignore humanity due to its aggressive behavior or consider Earth a cosmic laboratory.

Information Section

Ottawa: The Canadian Council Rejects Film Project on UFOs: This article details the rejection of a funding request for a project called "Projet Contact" by the Canadian Council. The project aimed to obtain filmed evidence of UFO activity. The Council stated that the project was too "scientific" for its mandate, which focuses on Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The author expresses frustration, believing the subject matter itself was the reason for the rejection, despite the project's structured approach.

"The Outer Space Connection" Film: A documentary film is announced, exploring the connection between modern scientific principles (cryogenics, hibernation, Kirlian photography) and the probable arrival of extraterrestrials in the past who taught ancient civilizations. The film is described as scientific, well-produced, and accessible to everyone.

Betty and Barney Hill Case: The NBC network is set to air a film based on the 1961 abduction of Betty and Barney Hill by "humanoids." The film is based on the book "The Interrupted Journey" and is noted for its faithful depiction of the events and characters.

Audio-Visual Presentation: The author, Claude Mac Duff, offers audio-visual presentations on ufology, which have been well-received. He has created new presentations focusing on contemporary UFO events and Quebec cases, available for organizations interested in hosting information evenings.

Les Hommes en Noir Identifies?

This section features a letter from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in response to a request for the Robertson Panel Report. The letter, signed by Robert S. Young, confirms the declassification of the report and its associated tabs, with the exception of a portion of Tab B. The CIA states that the report is available and free of charge, returning the money order. The letter expresses hope for future communication.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena from a scientific and investigative perspective, often highlighting military involvement and government secrecy. There is a clear interest in documenting eyewitness accounts and analyzing physical evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO subject, encouraging scientific study and public reporting, while also acknowledging the skepticism and challenges faced by researchers. The magazine aims to inform its readers about significant UFO events, reports, and the broader implications of potential extraterrestrial contact.

Title: UFO-QUEBEC
Volume: I
Issue: 3
Date: October 1973 (inferred from page numbers and context)
Publisher: UFO-QUEBEC
Country: Canada
Language: French

This issue of UFO-QUEBEC delves into the complex and often controversial subject of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), focusing on alleged government cover-ups, disinformation campaigns, and the analysis of photographic evidence.

Proposed UFO Education and Discredit Program

The magazine details a proposal from a 'Commission d'Etude' (Study Commission) that recommended a two-pronged approach to UFO phenomena: an 'Education' program and a 'Discredit' (Debunking) program. The Education program aimed to positively identify known objects (balloons, planes, meteors, etc.) to the public. The Discredit program's goal was to reduce public interest in UFOs, which were seen as provoking strong psychological reactions. This was to be achieved through mass media, with an emphasis on presenting initially mysterious cases that would later be explained. The commission suggested involving individuals with advertising and mass influence experience, and even utilizing amateur astronomers to 'transmit the message'. Dr. Joseph Allen Hynek, an astronomer present at these meetings, suggested that amateur astronomers could be used to "transmit the message" and that a sky surveillance program could be easily and inexpensively conducted by existing astronomical organizations to potentially photograph UFOs.

• The report also listed several astronomical observation programs and their directors, including:
• Harvard University (Meteor Patrol) - Whipple
• Yerkes Observatory (Aurora-Asteroids) - Meinel, Kuiper, Morgan
• Alaska University (Aurora Borealis) - Elvey
• Dominion Observatory Ottawa (Meteorites) - MILLMAN
• Palomar Observatory Sky Map - Minkowski
• Lick Observatory (Sky Map) - Shane

A note from the author mentions that the file of Canadian UFO observations is located in Ottawa at the Department of Meteorites, currently under McNamara's direction. These observations are referred to as "non-meteoritic" because the department is primarily interested in meteorites, with UFOs being a "secondary product."

Furthermore, the magazine highlights a suggestion to closely monitor private UFO research organizations, citing A.P.R.O. (Aerial Phenomena Research Organization) in Wisconsin in 1953. These organizations were to be watched due to their potential influence on the masses, especially if large-scale sightings occurred, and their "apparent irresponsibility" and potential use for "subversive ends" were to be considered.

The report also anticipated an increase in UFO sightings during the summer of 1953.

Men in Black and the CIA

The issue strongly implicates the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the UFO phenomenon for over 21 years. It suggests that the CIA has employed numerous methods to dissuade sincere witnesses from reporting their observations. The article posits that the 'Men in Black' (MIB) phenomenon, where individuals threaten witnesses who have photographed UFOs or possessed physical evidence, is easily conceivable as part of a CIA operation. These MIB allegedly make evidence disappear and may even orchestrate cases, like those attributed to Adamski or Menger, to create confusion and discredit the UFO subject. This strategy, according to the author, allows the agency to justify its disinformation policy and reduce serious public engagement with UFOs.

The author concludes this section by expressing hope that the "Middle Ages" of the UFO subject are over.

Expert Opinions and Quotes

The magazine includes a quote from Swiss psychologist Carl G. Jung, addressed to Major Donald Keyhoe, expressing gratitude for Keyhoe's efforts to investigate UFOs. Jung states that if the US military or government is hiding the truth, it is a "psychologically the most erroneous maneuver or the most clumsy in this case, and the most stupid policy ever seen. Nothing favors a rumor or panic more than ignorance." He asserts that the public has the right to know the truth.

Dr. Hynek is also quoted from a recent statement: "The affair of the Flying Saucers is a Watergate affair on a cosmic scale."

Bibliography

• The issue lists two references:
• ALIENS FROM SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe, Doubleday Co., 1973.
• THE ROBERTSON REPORT, C.I.A. Washington, 1953.

A Possibly Hoaxed Photograph

Page 2 of the magazine presents an article titled "Une photo truquée..." (A hoaxed photo...) by Guy Tardif. It discusses a photograph of a UFO allegedly taken by Donald Cyr of Magog, Quebec, on October 20, 1971. The witness, then 13 years old, described the object as having dimensions of 25 to 45 feet in diameter and reflecting the sun.

While the negative was reportedly examined by experts who found no signs of tampering, the article notes the striking resemblance of the object in the photo to the UFO from the American television series "The Invaders." The company "Aurora Plastics" of Rexdale, Ontario, had manufactured a plastic model kit of this TV series UFO, which was sold between 1970 and 1972.

An in-depth study by the author suggests that the photograph is indeed of the Aurora model, with details matching the model's scale (1:3.75). The argument that the negative shows no tampering is explained by the fact that the "trickster" likely "staged" a scene with a scale model and then photographed it, making the photograph itself authentic, but the object depicted not a real UFO. Therefore, no manipulation of the negative itself would be necessary.

The Aurora model in question (model number 813-200) is described with specific dimensions: base diameter of 176 mm, dome diameter of 92 mm, and a total height of 46 mm. The model features half-spheres and a cockpit in the upper dome.

How to Photograph a UFO

This section, also by Guy Tardif, provides practical advice for photographing UFOs (OVNI - Objet Volant Non Identifié). It emphasizes the need for a solid tripod, a 35mm camera (preferably adjustable or semi-adjustable), a good lens (normal or telephoto), a cable release, and a light meter.

For daylight photography, the advice is similar to photographing airplanes, suggesting practice near airport runways. For night photography, the article recommends using a tripod, cable release, and a light meter. It details a process of setting the lens aperture to maximum, focusing on a subject like the moon or stars, and then adjusting exposure times based on the light meter's reading or through experimentation with different exposure durations (e.g., 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 8 seconds, etc.).

The author advises photographing subjects repeatedly on a tripod and encourages readers to contact UFO-QUEBEC immediately if they photograph any unidentified flying objects, promising full collaboration and serious consideration of their cases.

Advertisements and Other Content

• The magazine also includes advertisements, such as:
• L'Auberge: A restaurant menu at Le Château Frontenac in Quebec, offering items like "Soupe aux pois habitant," "Sandwich de salade du chef," and "Soucoupe volante" (a salad dish).
• UFO's Reported Regularly in The Times: A subscription form for the "Financial Times" newspaper, highlighting "Unparalleled Financial Opportunities."
• UFO (Société Générale de Banque / Generale Bankmaatschappij): An advertisement for a bank, using the acronym UFO to represent "Universelle, Facile, Omniprésente" (Universal, Easy, Omnipresent) and "Objet volant non identifié" (Unidentified Flying Object). It emphasizes the bank's global network for financial transactions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are government secrecy and potential disinformation regarding UFOs, the analysis of photographic evidence (including the possibility of hoaxes), and practical advice for UFO enthusiasts. The editorial stance appears critical of official secrecy and supportive of open investigation, as evidenced by the quotes from Jung and Hynek and the detailed analysis of the alleged CIA disinformation campaign. The magazine aims to inform its readers about the UFO phenomenon while encouraging critical thinking and direct investigation.