BIGFOOT BULLETIN

Magazine Overview

Title: BIGFOOT BULLETIN
Issue Date: July 31, 1970
Issue Number: No. 19
Publisher: George F. Haas
Country of Publication: USA
Language: English

This issue of the Bigfoot Bulletin focuses on ongoing research, expeditions, and reported sightings of Bigfoot and related phenomena. It features news from various locations, including California, South America, and Oregon, and includes contributions from researchers and eyewitnesses.

Large Expedition to Northern California

The lead story details a planned month-long expedition to Northern California by approximately 15 to 20 UCLA students and graduate students, including doctoral candidates in anthropology and geography. The group aims to search for evidence of Bigfoot, potentially in the Orleans/Bluff Creek area and below Wildwood in Trinity County. They have submitted a proposal for financial backing to the L.S.B. Leakey Foundation in Los Angeles. If independent support is not secured, the students will fund the expedition themselves. Their planned routine includes scouting for tracks, hair, feces, and bones, using nighttime lures with cameras or observers, and establishing a base camp. They intend to use high-quality photographic equipment. Inquiries should be directed to Ken Krasney, with tentative dates set for August 22 to September 22, 1970.

Bigfoot in Patagonia?

Michael K. Johnson of Louisville, Kentucky, writes about a sighting of two creatures in South America, based on a report from Robert Silverberg's book, 'The Auk, The Dodo and the Oryx'. The book mentions an expedition shortly after WWI where an explorer sighted 'two bears walking upright with faces like men' in Patagonia, and found enormous piles of dung. The exact location was not specified, but Johnson believes it was in Patagonia, possibly related to the giant ground sloth.

Personal Announcement

Jack E. Sullivan of Milwaukie, Oregon, requests that the following be published: He has been researching microscopic pictures of hair samples analyzed for Mr. Thomas Slick years ago. He is seeking anyone who wishes to forward microscopic hair samples to him for comparison, potentially with an expert, and to return them with a report.

Two Feasible Schemes for Hunters of Bigfoot/Sasquatch

Professor Boris Porshnev from the U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences in Moscow proposes two strategies for Bigfoot hunters:

1. Winter Survival: The species has difficulty surviving winter, naturally seeking caves or deserted buildings in autumn. Hunters could potentially set up uninhabited tents with automatic locking gadgets.
2. Recording Calls: Due to scarcity and dispersion, Bigfoot may use specific calls late in the evenings and early mornings to find mates. Recording these calls, differentiating and reinforcing them, and broadcasting them could attract a specimen for photography with telephoto lenses or incapacitation with paralyzing agents via flying syringes.

A Report from Southern California

Donald K. Allen of San Bernardino reports on an incident from the summer of 1965 involving Jim and Jan Gorrell, employees of the Continental Telephone Co. While picnicking near Deep Creek at the foot of the San Gorgonio Mountains, they observed a 'big black mass' about 9-10 feet in height with dark brown or black hair, walking upright. The creature appeared curious and followed them to their car. Their descriptions were identical. It had arms longer than a man's, a large head, and a short, thick neck. It made no noise and seemed merely curious, not aggressive. The couple was very scared.

Recent Publications of Interest

This section lists several recent articles and publications related to Bigfoot:

• "My Experiences With Bigfoot" by Art Reda in FATE Magazine (August 1970).
• "Protect Bigfoot' Campaign Starts" by Kelley Powers in the TIMES STANDARD (July 25, 1970).
• "Awful Creatures of the Night" by John Keel in the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE.
• "Friendly Sasquatch Gave His Name" by Rick Anderson in the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER (June 29, 1970), detailing a Seattle woman's claim of telepathic contact.

Two Teenagers Report Shooting at Bigfoot Near The Dalles, Oregon

Mrs. John T. Davidson sent in clippings about an incident near The Dalles, Oregon, on or about July 1st. Two teenage boys reported seeing a Bigfoot-like creature on a cliff, gibbering, about 40 feet away. They shot 12 rounds from a 12-gauge shotgun, then ran downhill and fired another 13 rounds as it followed. Sheriff's deputies investigated but found no physical evidence, discounting the story. During the investigation, the body of a man missing for two weeks was found, believed to be a suicide.

The Morgan Expedition

Information on the Morgan Expedition is limited, but UPI dispatches indicate they are back in Florida preparing for a "second phase" aimed at capture. They reported "fantastic" results from their initial expedition and found tracks. George Harrison of National Wildlife magazine is reportedly 85 percent convinced a manlike primate roams the Pacific Northwest.

Does Bigfoot Pound Rocks?

The editor is soliciting reports from readers about any instances of Bigfoot pounding rocks together as a signal. Details are requested for a future article.

The Klam-Ity Kourier Articles

Two articles from The Klam-Ity Kourier (Willow Creek, California) are included:

• July 1, 1970: Discusses Jim McClarin's efforts to gather information about Bigfoot sightings in Butte, Tehama, Siskiyou, and Shasta counties. He is compiling data for computer analysis to find patterns and hopes to lobby California Legislators for legal protection for Bigfoot. He is seeking contact with anyone who has seen evidence or the creature itself.
• July 15, 1970: Reports on Jim McClarin distributing petitions requesting Humboldt and Trinity Counties to enact ordinances prohibiting the slaying of Bigfoot, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Petitions are available at various local businesses.

News and Notes

• Archie Buckley and his brother spent a week in the Stuart Gap area of the Trinity National Forest, finding suspected Bigfoot beds and dung.
• Kent Hylton of Portland, Oregon, and a friend searched an area 30 miles east of Portland without results.
• Jack E. Sullivan visited Jim McClarin in Willow Creek and searched the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and Mt. Adams areas without finding definite tracks.
• John Dana of El Cajon, California, reported no Bigfoot activity in Trinity County or the Paradise area for a year.

Book Sales

Dick Grover offers copies of John Green's books, 'On The Track of the Sasquatch' and 'The Year of the Sasquatch', for $3.15 each, postpaid.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the ongoing efforts to document and understand Bigfoot through expeditions, research, and eyewitness accounts. There is a clear emphasis on gathering data, seeking scientific validation (e.g., L.S.B. Leakey Foundation, microscopic analysis), and advocating for the protection of the creature. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and a desire to legitimize the study of Bigfoot, as evidenced by the lobbying for protective laws and the solicitation of detailed reports from readers. The inclusion of scientific perspectives, like Professor Porshnev's schemes, and the reporting of expedition results suggest a commitment to advancing the field of Bigfoot research.