Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 19, No. 5, September-October 1973

This issue of Flying Saucer Review (Vol. 19, No. 5, September-October 1973) serves as a compilation of reports, research, and editorial commentary regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and related psychical events. The editorial, 'Beyond the Pale,' addresses the magazine's controversial decision to cover both UFOs and paranormal topics like the Loch Ness Monster, arguing that these phenomena may share underlying connections. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the research of Uri Geller, detailing his alleged psychical abilities, including metal bending and telepathy, and his interactions with researchers like Dr. Andrija Puharich. The magazine also features a detailed report by F. W. Holiday on an alleged UFO landing and exorcism at Loch Ness, involving a witness named Jan-Ove Sundberg. Another major case study focuses on Ventura Maceiras, a 73-year-old gaucho in Tres Arroyos, Argentina, who reported contact with extraterrestrial beings and claimed to have received a cure for cancer. The issue includes statistical analysis by Arnold Davidson on the frequency of UFO sightings by month, suggesting patterns in reporting. Additionally, the 'Mail Bag' section provides a forum for readers to discuss technical aspects of UFO photography and the intersection of science and parapsychology. The magazine also includes advertisements for books on Forteana and UFOs, and provides updates on the publication's own administrative challenges, including printing delays and price increases due to rising costs.