UFOIC Newsletter - No 16

Magazine Overview

This is issue No. 16 of the U.F.O.I.C. Newsletter, a bi-monthly publication from Sydney, Australia, dated October 1967. The price is 20 cents, with a yearly membership fee of $1. It is registered in Australia for transmission by post as a periodical.

World Scene

U.S.S.R. Recent reports from Moscow indicate that the U.S.S.R. is initiating flying saucer research. Over the past twenty years, Soviet radar has registered numerous UFOs, leading to a scientific investigation. A book titled "Inhabited Cosmos," edited by Professors Konstantinov and Zigel, is in preparation. This book will extensively cover the possibility of extraterrestrial origins for UFOs and spaceships, as well as hoaxes, optical illusions, secret earth devices, and unknown natural phenomena.

U.S.A. On March 28, 1967, David Morris of Munro Falls, Ohio, reported an encounter at 2:20 a.m. While driving home, he noticed an orange glow and later saw a cone-shaped object approximately twenty feet tall with a fifteen-foot base. On the road ahead, he observed four or five figures, described as humanoid, about 3.5 feet tall with oversized heads, emitting an orange-red glow. While braking to avoid a collision, his car struck one of the figures. Fearing an attack, he accelerated and left the scene. Later, he returned with a friend but found no trace of the figures. His car sustained damage to the chrome trim and visible scratches. He described the object as translucent, silent, with no visible doors or windows, and emitting no odors. His friend noted the skid marks. Morris stated he had never experienced anything like it before and was convinced they were not earthly creatures.

Canada On May 20, 1967, Steve Michalak, a fifty-year-old prospector, reported an incident near Falcon Lake, Manitoba. While prospecting, he observed two red objects approaching. One landed about fifteen feet above the ground, while the other gained speed and disappeared. The landed object remained for about half an hour, and a door opened, revealing a lighted interior with flashing red, green, and blue lights. Michalak, wearing welding glasses, approached the object, which emitted a high-pitched whining sound and an odor like burnt generator motor. He touched the stainless steel-like surface with a rubber-coated glove, which melted. The object then moved counter-clockwise, and a hot blast blew him sideways, burning his shirt and causing second and third-degree burns to his face and chest. Michalak returned home, sought medical attention, and reported being burned by a jet plane exhaust. He experienced nausea, dizzy spells, and lost 22 pounds. Investigators from A.P.R.O. found him to be a reliable and stable person. Michalak is convinced the craft was not earthly.

New Zealand On May 4, 1967, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Rika of Hamilton City observed an object while outside their home. Mr. Rika first saw it as a falling star or meteorite, but it stopped, swerved sharply to the right, and continued east at a slower rate. They followed it to the front garden and saw it again, maintaining altitude and speed. After watching for five to seven minutes, the object appeared over the road to the southeast and then faded from sight. They believe it made a sharp turn and increased speed to disappear so rapidly. They described the object as a short, cylindrical light, shaped like a cross between a rugby ball and a vacuum cleaner, appearing solid and alight. It made no noise. The Rikas were convinced it was not a commercial aircraft or meteor, as confirmed by checking with the N.A.C. and R.N.Z.A.F. regarding late flights.

Social Notes

The last social event was attended by about 36 members, who enjoyed a talk by Mr. R. Tambligton on historical UFO evidence. New photographs taken by Air-force staff, deemed genuine, were also shown. Lively discussion followed, and an excellent supper was provided.

Newcastle Branch

Following a visit by U.F.O.I.C. committee members to Newcastle on July 27th, a new society, the Newcastle U.F.O.I.C., has been formed. It will be autonomous but initially, its members will be associates of the Sydney UFOIC. Sydney executives will provide lectures and support. Miss Rosemary Pendlebury is the current president, and Mrs. A. Robinson is the secretary. The next Newcastle meeting is scheduled for October 5th, marking the society's official inauguration. The next social evening is on November 3rd, featuring a talk by Mr. W. Dutton on "Radionics" or "World beyond the Atom."

Library Update

The U.F.O.I.C. library is now complete, and books are available to members for a four-week period with a 20-cent surcharge. Postal requests require 25 cents in stamps or postal notes, addressed to the Librarian, Mr. M. Duggan, at Springwood, NSW. A comprehensive list of available titles is provided, covering various UFO-related topics, astronomy, and related subjects. The list includes works by authors such as G. Adamski, Keyhoe, Vallee, and Ruppelt, with symbols indicating direct UFO relevance, related interest, or general scientific content. Pocket-book editions are also noted.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on reporting eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings and encounters, emphasizing the need for scientific investigation and the potential for extraterrestrial origins. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and witness testimonies while acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes, illusions, and natural phenomena. The formation of local branches and the provision of a library suggest an effort to build a community and disseminate information within the UFO research field.