UFO Research Newsletter - 1973 03 04 - Vol 02 No 12

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Research Newsletter, Vol. II, No. 12, published monthly by UFO Research Associates (UFOR) in Washington, D.C., covers the period of March-April 1973. The editor is Gordon I.R. Lore, Jr., and the business manager is Martha D. Hall. The cover headline focuses on British scientists attempting to contact an 'Alien Probe'.

British Scientists Attempting to Contact "Alien Probe"

The lead article details the possibility that mysterious radio signals picked up by European astronomers between 1928 and 1932 were attempts by an alien space probe to communicate. Scottish astronomer Duncan Lunan has reportedly decoded these signals, which he believes indicate an object orbiting Earth at lunar distance. Lunan deduced that variations in echo delay times could represent an intelligent signal. He mapped these delays and found they formed a constellation map, specifically the constellation of Bootes, pointing to a star 103 light years away. The British Interplanetary Society (BIS), with prominent astronomers among its members, is attempting to contact this probe using powerful radio transmitters. The New Scientist is set to publish Lunan's findings. Professor Ronald N. Bracewell of Stanford University noted that Lunan's findings are 'very suggestive' but require confirmation. Anthony Lawton of E.M.I. stated the chances of such echo delays forming star maps by chance are 10,000 to one. Kenneth Gatland, BIS' vice president, found the findings 'utterly astounding' and suggested messages could have been sent thousands of years ago.

NASA has denied tracking the probe, stating they only track their own spacecraft.

Uganda President Reportedly Saw UFO

President Idi Amin of Uganda reportedly saw a UFO that splashed into Lake Victoria and then took off. Radio Uganda reported this as a 'good omen'. Details were scarce, but if true, it would be the first time a head of state admitted seeing a UFO. The Ugandan embassy was checking the report.

The Yakima Reservation Case

This section details ongoing sporadic research into UFO sightings on the 2,800-square-mile Yakima Indian Reservation in central Washington state since August of the previous year. Interesting photographs have been taken by Forestry Supervisor Vogel and engineer David W. Akers. Sightings include those by local Indians, tribal police, and female fire tower operators. Gigantic UFOs have been reported descending into the Yakima-Ellensburg canyon. Plans are underway for synchronized observations using radio contact, motion picture cameras, and automatic recording instruments, including radiation detectors and magnetometers. The research aims to study possible reactions of UFOs to stimuli. Access to the area is controlled by the Yakima tribe.

Worldwide 1970-1971 Sighting Roundup

This section compiles numerous sighting reports from 1970 and 1971 across five foreign countries:

• New Zealand: On April 15, 1971, forest rangers Roger Morel and Robin D. Hay saw a UFO shaped like an inverted ice cream cone with revolving colored lights near Taupo. The object was described as having a hazy green body with a metallic sheen. Three days later, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hall also reported seeing a similar UFO near Taupo, described as 'about the size of a full moon'.
• England: Roger Cruickshank reported seeing a glowing saucer with a dome, about the size of three buses, in Walthamstow on March 17, 1971. On December 14, 1970, Henry Dalzell and his son saw five round glowing balls in a cross formation over Wantage. A week earlier, on December 7, 1970, a dome-shaped, silver-gray object about 20 feet in diameter was reported near Brightwalton, emitting a whistling sound and ascending at high speed. On December 5 and 6, 1970, three men reported a 'whitish, glowing, round light' over Coventry and Ryton-on-Dunsmore. On November 21-22, 1970, a 'pulsating' UFO with an orange-yellow nucleus was seen over East London.

Five UFOs Form Cross

This section continues the English sightings, detailing the five glowing balls seen by Henry Dalzell and his son, which split into formations. It also covers the Brightwalton sighting of a dome-shaped object.

"Pulsating" Object Over East London

This subsection elaborates on the East London sighting from November 21-22, 1970, describing the object's oval, orange-yellow nucleus and its pulsating nature.

Page 5 - Further Sightings and Effects

• England: Frederick Chamberlain reported seeing a pulsating object, the size of a single-decker bus, over East London. Brenda Panayioton saw an orange-yellow glow from a UFO. Mrs. Elizabeth Bunn in Dumfries, Scotland, saw a bright object approaching at high speed.
• Finland: Strange objects were reported over Finland for about 12 days in early 1971. A UFO seen on January 3 over Kuusamo emitted intense light that melted snow, leaving behind residues identified by some scientists as calcium, thallium, titanium, and sodium.

Violent Physiological Effects Noted

• Canada: A UFO sighting over Quebec and Charny on October 5, 1970, reportedly caused violent physiological effects in a female witness, including paralysis, sickness, burning eyes, and diabetes manifestation. Two policemen also observed a luminous UFO emitting a hissing sound.
• Brazil: On August 30, 1970, a guard at an Itatiaia hydroelectric complex saw a plane-like object and was blinded by a ray it emitted. Another woman in Minas Gerais experienced heat, an intense light, strange burns, vision disturbances, and partial paralysis from a blue-white ray. On September 6, 1970, policemen in Itatiaia saw a multi-colored object maneuvering over a dam.

Man Blinded by UFO

This subsection details the Brazilian sightings, including the guard blinded by a UFO ray and the woman experiencing burns and vision disturbances.

Pioneer 10 Emerges from Asteroid Belt

NASA announced on February 15, 1973, that the Pioneer 10 probe had emerged unharmed from the asteroid belt en route to Jupiter. The craft carries a message of peace intended for extraterrestrial intelligence. Scientists now believe the asteroid belt poses little danger to spacecraft. Plans for Pioneer 11's launch in April 1973 are also mentioned, with concerns about Jupiter's intense radiation belts.

UFOs Spotted in Pennsylvania

On January 25, 1973, several hundred people in Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties, Pennsylvania, reported seeing five or six brilliant, orange discs flying in formation, which broke into two groups and headed toward McKeesport.

Einstein's Theory May Become Obsolete

Dr. Mark Stull of the Stanford Radio Astronomy Institute suggests that current radio astronomy findings, particularly regarding quasars, might challenge Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. He proposes that new laws of physics might be needed and suggests the possibility of a five-dimensional time-space concept, which could potentially explain extraterrestrial visits and enable faster-than-light travel.

Object Startles Ohio Residents

On January 22, 1971, residents of the Willard-Tiro area of Ohio reported seeing a 'really huge' bat-shaped UFO, estimated to be 25-30 feet in diameter, with lights on its wings and what appeared to be exhaust engines. The object hovered over a witness's automobile. Police officers also observed the object.

Famed Sci-Fi Writer Discusses Life on Other Worlds

Poul Anderson, a science fiction writer, speculated in a speech that there could be between one and three billion worlds in our galaxy supporting life, though it might be radically different from Earth's. He discussed possibilities of life based on isomerism and theorized about potential life-supporting conditions on Jupiter.

"Phantom of Orly"

A huge UFO, estimated to be twice the size of the largest known plane, was tracked on radar at Orly International Airport, Paris, on February 15, 1956, moving at approximately 2,000 m.p.h. This was the third such tracking in less than a year.

"Saucer" Spotted in 1878

This section recounts the first known use of the word 'saucer' to describe a UFO, based on a January 25, 1878, report in the Denison (Texas) Daily News. Farmer John Martin saw an object that appeared orange, grew in size, and moved at a 'wonderful speed', described as 'about the size of a large saucer'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently reports on UFO sightings from around the world, emphasizing scientific investigation and analysis. There's a recurring theme of unusual object characteristics, unexplained phenomena, and sometimes physiological effects on witnesses. The publication appears to maintain an open-minded stance towards the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence and advanced technology, while also noting official denials or lack of investigation from agencies like NASA. The inclusion of historical sightings and scientific discussions (like the potential obsolescence of Einstein's theory) suggests a broad scope in UFO research. The editorial stance is one of reporting and encouraging further investigation into these phenomena.