ANOMALY

Magazine Overview

Title: ANOMALY
Issue: #47
Date: Fall 1971
Publisher: SPECIALIZED RESEARCH
Country: USA

This issue of ANOMALY, a newsletter focused on unexplained phenomena and fringe topics, features a prominent report on a "wolfman" sighting in Lawton, Oklahoma, and an in-depth discussion of astrophysicist Fred Hoyle's controversial theories about alien intelligence controlling human society. The magazine also includes a collection of brief news items detailing various strange occurrences and incidents from around the world.

Causes Heart Attack: Witnesses See 'Wolfman' Running Loose in Lawton

The lead story details a series of sightings in Lawton, Oklahoma, of a creature described as "tall, with a lot of hair all over his face, and dressed in an indescribable manner." The creature was seen on its hands and feet, attempting to drink water from a pond. One witness, Donald Childs, suffered a heart attack as a result of the sighting. Police officer Clancy Williams reported that Childs described the creature as "ape-like." Other witnesses noted that the creature appeared to be wearing pants that were too small. The sightings began on a Friday night, with reports of something resembling an ape wearing a mask running down the street, hiding behind bushes, and dodging cars. A police officer, Harry Ezell, recounted a witness's account of seeing the creature perched on a railing before jumping off. The creature was described as running on all fours, similar to a monkey or ape, with a "horribly distorted face as if it had been in a fire." Soldiers from Ft. Sill also reported seeing something matching the description. Police attempted to find footprints but found the ground too hard. Maj. Clarence Hill, commander of the police patrol division, alerted patrols to watch for the "wolfman."

Xenophobia: Gov't Hides Facts To Head Off Panic

This section features an article by Ed Monk reporting on the views of famed British astrophysicist Fred Hoyle. Hoyle stated in a special press conference in London that alien intelligences, originating from another universe, have been present on Earth since the beginning of time and control nearly everything humans do. He believes a large part of the scientific establishment is convinced of this, but the information is suppressed due to fear of public panic. Hoyle explained that this intelligence is likely three-dimensional, possibly with a fourth and fifth dimension, and operates under different laws of chemistry and physics. He described them as "pure thought" and free of physical restrictions, capable of appearing anywhere at any time and in any form, such as a tiger, a person, a gas, or a cloud. Hoyle cited the example of dozens of ships following something on sonar traveling at 250 knots and 20,000 feet deep in the sea, which he believes is evidence of this alien presence. He asserted that governments hide this information because they fear it would lead people to no longer listen to governments if they knew they were being controlled. Hoyle suggested that information would be released "a little at a time" to the public.

New Books of Special Interest

• The magazine includes a section reviewing several books:
• INVISIBLE RESIDENTS by Ivan T. Sanderson (1970): Described as a superb examination of the Bermuda "Triangle" mystery.
• ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND YEARS OF MAN'S UNKNOWN HISTORY by Robert Charroux (1970): Characterized as "stuff and nonsense" in the style of popular authors, but often fascinating.
• PROGRAMMING AND METAPROGRAMMING IN THE HUMAN BIOCOMPUTER by Dr. John C. Lilly (1970): A study exploring ways to control and program the human mind, recommended for students of the contactee phenomenon.
• THE AQUARIAN REVELATIONS by Brad Steiger (1971): A study of UFO contactees and their apocalyptic messages.
• MINDS THROUGH SPACE AND TIME by Brad Steiger and Loring G. Williams (1971): Presents case histories of hypnotic regression and out-of-body experiences.
• HE SLEW THE DREAMER by Wm. Bradford Huie (1970): A book investigating James Earl Ray and concluding he murdered Martin Luther King, noting Ray's association with UFO buffs.

The National Observer: May 24, 1971

This section reprints an article from The National Observer about memorable practical jokes pulled by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the early 1950s. These included taking cars apart and reassembling them on buildings, and inflating weather balloons with water. One elaborate prank involved students in a vintage black limousine wearing gas masks and using a cane with chewing gum to pay tolls. Another involved a fake chemical smoke attack on a man in Boston. The article notes that such pranks are less common today as contemporary students are more serious.

Miscellaneous News Items

• The issue also contains several brief news reports on unusual events:
• Herculean Theft: A bulldozer weighing about 25 tons disappeared from the property of J. T. Evanick Co. Inc. in Scranton, Pa.
• Mystery Bulldozer Levels Structure: In Indianapolis, Ind., a bulldozer reportedly demolished a 50-by-50-foot brick building belonging to Roosevelt Williamson in about an hour.
• 500-pound cannon stolen in Centralia: A 500-pound Civil War cannon barrel was stolen from a memorial in Centralia, Ill. Authorities are investigating a possible connection to vandalism at a nearby vacant house.
• COPPER WIRE STOLEN FROM HUMBOLDT FARM: Approximately 1,400 feet of copper wire was stolen from a farm in Humboldt, Ill.
• In New York: A two-foot, tawny-haired monkey was sighted on a city subway line.
• White-Skinned, Red-Bearded Indians Found: The National Indian Foundation reported finding a tribe of about 500 light-skinned, red-bearded Indians, called the Assurini, in the Amazon jungle.
• Engine Stolen: A switching engine was stolen from Crystal Lake, Ill., and driven to Lake Geneva, Wis., where it crashed into a standing train.
• Monster's Prey a Real Doormaker: In Fouke, Ark., Bobby Ford reported being attacked by a large, hairy animal with fire-red eyes.
• Empty Yacht Found Drifting in Atlantic: Bjorn Christian Lohr's yacht, the "Frilo," was found drifting empty in the Atlantic after he departed on a solo crossing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of ANOMALY are the unexplained, the paranormal, and the potentially hidden truths about reality, including alien intelligence and government cover-ups. The editorial stance, as indicated by the selection of articles and the publication's focus, is one of skepticism towards official explanations and an openness to exploring unconventional theories and phenomena. The inclusion of book reviews and reprints from other publications suggests an effort to provide a broad overview of topics of interest to readers concerned with the unusual and the unexplained. The magazine's distribution method (free, irregular intervals) and the editor's contact information (John A. Keel) also point to a dedicated, perhaps niche, readership.