The A.P.R.O. Bulletin - May 1957

The May 1957 issue of The A.P.R.O. Bulletin serves as a compilation of reports, editorials, and book reviews concerning Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAO). The document details various sightings, including an object filmed by civilian photo-theodolite operators at Edwards Air Force Base, a sighting by Dr. J. D. Hoeft in Grand Island, Nebraska, and a report of 'little men' in Beacourt-sur-l'Ancre, France. The bulletin emphasizes the organization's commitment to serious scientific investigation, distinguishing its approach from 'contact cults' and those who accept saucer claims without evidence. It features an editorial on the financial status of APRO and the necessity of increasing membership dues. The bulletin also highlights the activities of its Director, Coral E. Lorenzen, including a lecture at the Unitarian Fellowship of Alamogordo. Significant attention is given to the scientific community's stance on UAO, citing figures like Professor J. C. Cooke and astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. The document also covers the controversy between NICAP Director Donald Keyhoe and Dr. Hugh L. Dryden regarding the existence of flying saucers. Additionally, it includes technical discussions on a proposed 'new propellant' by Gaston Burridge and reviews of books by M. K. Jessup, Max Miller, and Israel Norkin. The bulletin concludes with a section on 'Recent Sightings' from across the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia, reflecting the global nature of the phenomenon as perceived by the organization.