UFOIC Newsletter - No 36 July-August 1972

Magazine Overview

Title: U.F.O.I.C. NEWSLETTER
Issue: No. 36
Date: July/August 1972
Publisher: U.F.O.I.C.
Type: Bi-Monthly Publication

This issue of the U.F.O.I.C. Newsletter provides a comprehensive look at UFO activity, scientific speculation, and reported sightings. It features updates on organizational meetings, new publications, and a detailed exploration of UFO activity patterns.

Editorial Content

Editorial

The editorial section notes the disappointment of Dr. Duggin's absence from a recent public meeting but expresses hope for a future talk. It highlights an interesting presentation by Assistant Secretary John Blattman on "People who have Disappeared." The presence of media representatives, including Sue Corrigan from the Daily Telegraph and Roger Climpson from Channel 7, is seen as a positive step towards gaining more publicity, with hopes for a TV documentary on UFOs.

A significant announcement is the National Enquirer's offer of a $50,000 reward for proof that Unidentified Flying Objects are not a natural phenomenon, with a deadline of January 1, 1973, for submissions.

Upcoming meeting dates are announced: a social meeting on September 2nd at the Commonwealth Club and a public meeting on October 3rd at Adyar Hall, featuring a talk by Dr. Duggin on "The Earth's Resources Technology Satellite." Members are also informed that the November meeting location might change.

"ONCE AGAIN AN OPPORTUNITY HAS ARRIVED FOR US TO DELVE INTO THE ENIGMA OF U.F.O. ACTIVITY PATTERNS"

This article by Frank W.H. Wilks, President & Secretary of U.F.O.R.P.A., discusses the increased UFO activity in Eastern Australia and New Zealand since mid-1971, comparing it to the 1966-1967 FLAP. Wilks explores potential reasons for these recurring patterns, noting coincidences with the 26-monthly MARS-EARTH oppositions, the Apollo 14 Moon shot, and the MARS probe. He also touches upon the theory that space probes and A-bomb explosions might increase UFO activity, citing reports of UFOs observed during white sands nuclear tests. The article mentions that astronauts have reported strange sightings during space flights.

A 5-year cycle is proposed for UFO activity, with 1972 identified as a FLAP year. This cycle is further complicated by coinciding events like the Apollo 15 Moon shot, the Jupiter Tour, and French Nuclear-tests. The opposition of Jupiter on June 24th, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting, is also noted.

Wilks also points out that fires, earthquakes, and other natural occurrences show increased activity at 5-year intervals. He mentions that the UFO FLAP coincided with a change in the Sun's polarity (11-year cycle) and that Mars' opposition cycle (less than 12 years) also aligns with some observations.

Letter from Noel Wheeler

Noel Wheeler writes from Cowra, N.S.W., thanking the newsletter for well wishes on his move. He suggests that unprecedented publicity might arise from Tom House's remarks on Unidentified Radio Signals, proposing that messages or emissions might be from malfunctioning satellites. Wheeler suggests analyzing TV-1 interference for "subliminal" inserts, geometrical block diagram-graph messages, and horizontal "Snow" in bars. He proposes magnifying sections of TV-1 to search for symbols or letters, drawing an analogy to the movie "Blow Up." He finds patterns in dots and blobs, similar to computer punch cards, and notes that TV-1 interference seems independent of BBC-TV satellite re-transmissions to Australia.

Regarding Frank Wilks' article on places with "BURRA" in their name, Wheeler suggests Burrenjuck Dam and Wyangala Dam as potential UFO visit sites, noting Forbes, NSW, was visited in May '67.

"THE ENIGMA OF U.F.O. ACTIVITY PATTERNS" (Continued)

This section continues the discussion on UFO activity patterns. It reiterates the 5-year cycle, linking it to the Kenneth Arnold sighting in 1947 and subsequent years. The author notes that June 24th is also the date of death for many UFO investigators. Astronomical and geological cycles were investigated but yielded no correlation with the UFO cycle. However, information on Jupiter's opposition (June 24, 1972, with a cycle of less than 12 years) and the Sun's polarity change (11-year cycle, last in 1969) are provided. The article also mentions that fires and earthquakes occur with increased activity at 5-year intervals.

Frank W.H. Wilks, President & Secretary of UFO Research Projects of Australasia, provides his contact information.

TARRAVILLE U.F.O. ASSOCIATION REPORT, VIC.

This report details a sighting by a retired electrical contractor, Mr. N., and his wife near Yarram, Victoria. While driving east on the South Gippsland Highway, they observed a curious orange object resembling a railway carriage, pacing their car. The object later appeared directly in front of them, described as a large glowing object shaped like a half-orange, slightly dished, with a flickering glow. It was low enough to be grounded but was estimated to be four or five hundred yards into a paddock. When Mr. N. stopped the car, the object rose rapidly and vanished. The local police and R.A.A.F. were involved in the investigation, but no physical evidence was found.

RIO DE JANEIRO Sighting

Eight UFOs interrupted a soccer match in Campos, Brazil, on July 26, 1972, emitting an orange-colored light. The Brazilian news agency reported numerous witnesses describing the noiseless craft. On the same night, authorities in Vitoria, Brazil, also received numerous calls about strange lights over the city.

"WE ARE NOT THE FIRST RIDDLES OF ANCIENT SCIENCE"

This section introduces a book by Andrew Tomas, titled "We are not the first." The book explores the theory that present-day scientific facts were known in Antiquity (c2500 B.C. onwards) and were lost, only to be rediscovered later. Tomas suggests that an unknown civilization in time or space might have left a cultural legacy to ancient peoples.

SIGHTING REPORTED FROM WALGETT AREA - JULY, 1972

This report describes a sighting by a couple driving from Walgett to Coonamble on June 14, 1972. They observed an object in the sky, estimated to be 5-6 miles distant and 60 degrees to the vertical. The object was longer than a plane, resembling a rocket, and moved in a Northerly/North-westerly direction. They took a photograph (Frame No. 13) with a 233X Kodak Instamatic, but the clarity was obliterated. Approximately 10 minutes later, near Coonamble, they saw an identical object. About 6-7 minutes later, after passing Coonamble, they saw a jet plane, noting its distinct shape and exhaust stream. The report mentions that the film was sent for printing and that a sketch of the object was on the original letter.

Sighting from Toongabbie West

On April 29, 1972, at approximately 8:55 p.m., a round orange-white light was observed traveling fast in a straight line from W. to S., descending. It completed a quarter circle from W. to S., dimmed, and disappeared. Reports of this sighting appeared in the papers the following day.

Sighting from Earlwood

On April 26, 1972, a star-like object was seen, with noticeable pulsations of light, golden to fringe rays of red and purply blue. It changed from a star shape to a white globe with red top and bottom tails, and then moved very slowly westward.

Sighting from Carramar

A young man from Carramar reported seeing a white-ish elongated shape, like a star, on May 28, 1972, at 6:25 p.m. It was seen high in the sky near Sirius, 30-90 degrees above the West horizon, traveling NNW. The sighting lasted approximately 30 seconds before it disappeared behind clouds. The object zig-zagged and dimmed and brightened alternately.

Sighting from Ipswich, Qld.

A man driving to work at 2:15 a.m. on July 19, 1972, saw people with strange helmet-like objects over their heads and a large silver, cigar-shaped object in a nearby paddock. He was too frightened to do anything but speed away.

Sighting from Cronulla

In July, sightings were reported over Double Bay, Narrabeen, Cremorne, and Bexley, according to the Daily Telegraph. One report from a girl described mist approaching a car she was in with her boyfriend. They drove away quickly after hearing a whirring sound, and she felt she may have seen a spaceman. There were also sightings over Botany on the same night.

CCUFORB Central Coast UFO Research Bureau Report

On July 4, 1972, the Gosford UFO Group reported an interesting sighting. A very bright light, high in the sky on a clear night, appeared like a street light from a distance, with no sound. It had a flame-orange color and pulsated. Initially moving northwards, it appeared to get into difficulties eastwards, making an erratic zig-zag flight before correcting itself southwards at a 30-degree angle. It then exploded, and four large pieces of glowing debris were seen falling vertically towards the earth. The object was initially the size of a golf ball at arm's length, then the size of an orange after the explosion. The speed was likened to a helicopter. Three groups of neighbors witnessed the event, and the local radio station also received reports. A search of the area where the debris fell yielded nothing, and the object remains unidentified.

Extracts from "LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT"

On June 14, 1968, at Dax (Landes), Mr. J.L. G. and his wife L. were driving near their home when they saw a red light flashing on and off about 100 yards in front of the car. They then saw a dark mass with the red light on top, which seemed vaporous and stood on the road without any visible support. The car passed through this mass without any adverse effects, and they continued home. They did not tell anyone except Mr. G's father.

"THE SUN HERALD" Article Extract: LIFE ON MARS AFTER ALL?

An article condensed from The Sun Herald (July 30, 1972) reports that scientists are excited by Mariner 9's discoveries on Mars, suggesting the 'Red Planet' may be like Earth. Mariner 9 has revealed a world of varied relief, high winds, extreme temperatures, water vapor clouds, towering volcanoes, chasms deeper than the Grand Canyon, glacial terraces, moon-like craters, and meandering "riverbeds." Four major geological provinces have been identified: a volcanic province (featuring Nix Olympica), a province with canyons and delta-like regions, a heavily cratered region similar to the moon, and a spectacular expanse of stair-step terraces and deep grooves radiating from the south polar region. Scientists believe glaciers may have formed these features. The north polar region is expected to be similar, indicating Mars has had ice ages and is now in a warmer period. The south polar ice cap is partly frozen water, not just carbon dioxide. Dr. Bruce Murray notes that Mars has two types of polar frost (water and carbon dioxide), a phenomenon unlike Earth. The planet's gravitational pull variations suggest large stresses on its crust. While no signs of life have been seen, scientists state nothing excludes it. The U.S. plans to land Viking life-detection robots in 1976, and the Soviet Union may attempt landings as early as next year.

New Members and Notices

New Members

Information is provided on how to join the U.F.O.I.C. by contacting Mr. Moser or attending meetings.

Notice: SYDNEY SCIENTIFIC FILM SOCIETY

A general meeting is announced for Monday, August 28th, at the Wallace Theatre, University of Sydney, featuring several films.

Country Members

Country members are urged to send in newspaper clippings and sighting reports to the General Secretary.

Old Newsletters

Members are asked to send in old newsletters, particularly those before No. 26, to the Librarian, Mr. Ken McGuffin, for photocopying to complete the library's set.

Committee Meetings

Committee meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Help Needed

More helpers are needed for the Committee, and interested individuals are encouraged to contact Mr. Moser.

Overseas Magazines

A list of available overseas magazines, including Spacelink, Quest Canada, UFO Report Canada, and FS Review UK, is provided, with prices and contact information for the General Secretary.

Library

The Library is now located at 2 Iredale Street, Newtown, N.S.W. 2042. Members with overdue books are asked to return them immediately. Books returned by post should be packed securely.

Edward Jones expresses appreciation for the Newsletter.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the cyclical nature of UFO activity, the potential for life on other planets (specifically Mars), the search for scientific knowledge in ancient civilizations, and the importance of detailed, well-documented sighting reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging research, publicity, and the sharing of information within the UFO community. There is a clear emphasis on scientific investigation, with references to astronomical data, space missions, and geological findings, alongside the collection and analysis of eyewitness accounts.