THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN - MARCH, 1959

The March 1959 issue of The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, published by the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, serves as a compilation of reports and analysis regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The document details several specific sighting incidents, including a report by Jim Dobbs Jr. in Hobbs, New Mexico, involving a glowing, egg-shaped object and radio interference. Another significant report concerns Pfc Bernard G. Irwin, who experienced a 24-hour period of unconsciousness in Utah after investigating what he believed to be a plane crash. The bulletin also covers a sighting by American Airlines pilot Peter Gillian, who reported being tracked by three saucer-shaped objects between New Jersey and Detroit, an event the Air Force attributed to the reflection of the constellation Orion. A major feature of this issue is the second part of a series by Dr. Olavo D. Fontes titled 'Shadow of the Unknown,' which documents a series of incidents near Ponta Poran, Brazil, where UAPs reportedly chased vehicles and demonstrated intelligent, coordinated behavior. The bulletin also discusses the mysterious disappearances of several families in the United States, suggesting a potential, though unproven, link to UAP activity. Throughout the publication, the editor, Coral E. Lorenzen, emphasizes the need for scientific rigor in investigating these phenomena and criticizes the U.S. Air Force's handling of pilot reports, noting that many pilots feel discouraged from reporting sightings due to fear of ridicule or professional repercussions. The document concludes with a 'World Roundup' section, summarizing international sightings, including reports from England and Greece, and reiterates the organization's commitment to solving the mystery of unidentified objects.