FLYING SAUCER DIGEST

Magazine Overview

Title: FLYING SAUCER DIGEST
Issue: No. 34
Issue Date: July, 1977
Publisher: UAPA Publications
Country: USA
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Content Summary

This issue of the Flying Saucer Digest, Issue No. 34, dated July 1977, presents a collection of UFO sighting reports from various locations in the United States and Canada. The publication is from UAPA Publications, based in Cleveland, Ohio, and is described as a non-profit publication dedicated to the study of unidentified flying objects.

UFO Sighted in Ellington, USA

The Hartford Courant reported on July 1977 that an Orchard Street man, George Polozic, spotted a red and green stationary object in the southern sky around 10 p.m. Polozic contacted the Vernon Police Department, and Lt. Emilio Pellegrini confirmed seeing two blinking lights in the sky, though he could not identify them.

UFO Sighted in Shelby, USA

The Gaffney, S.C. Ledger reported on July 15, 1977, that two young brothers, Johnny and Douglas Hayes, along with Shelby police officer Leo Shores, observed an unidentified flying object. Johnny Hayes described it as a large, strange object that hovered for about 30 minutes, changing colors (purple, red, blue, etc.) and was stationary. Officer Shores' report noted the object appeared larger than a star, was not an airplane or a star, and that no other stars were visible nearby. He speculated it could be smog and moisture reflecting light, but the object eventually disappeared.

Woman Tells of Local UFO, Niagara Falls, USA

The Niagara Falls Gazette reported on June 25, 1977, that Jane Sherman reported a "strange red glowing light" over the woods near her home. She, her daughter, and son-in-law observed what appeared to be a craft hovering for 15 minutes before disappearing easterly. The report was made to Niagara County Sheriff's deputies.

UFO Reported to Police, Monomonee Falls, USA

The Monomonee Falls News (WISC.) reported on July 14, 1977, that police received UFO reports on July 6th. Lynore I. Wiler, Pennie A. Wiler, and Linda O. Wiler reported seeing several unidentified flying objects in the sky to the north. They described the objects as aircraft-like, shaped like footballs, with windows or porthole openings. The objects hovered in definite patterns of threes and fours, moving rapidly back and forth for about two hours over the Main Street and Pilgrim Road area.

Two More Report a UFO, Pawtucket, USA

The Pawtucket Times reported on July 27, 1977, that at least two residents reported seeing a UFO. One woman, who wished to remain anonymous, described a flying object with two bright headlights. A spokesman at North Central State Airport could not verify any aircraft in the area at that time. Later that afternoon, two more Pawtucket residents reported seeing the craft in the same area.

UFOs Seen in Area, Cornwall, Canada

The Cornwall, Ontario report from July 11, 1977, details a sighting by an anonymous couple. They spotted a circular, bright yellow object flying at high speed from north to south at approximately 10:30 p.m., emphasizing it was not a falling star. Later, around 11:15, they saw two more UFOs flying in a zig-zag fashion from south to north before heading east. The witness stated, "we're not sure what they were, but it sure scared my wife."

Strange Object Seen in Teslin Lake, Canada

This report from Teslin, Canada, describes Menno Bosma and two companions sighting a strange object on the surface of Teslin Lake on a Sunday morning. The object, estimated to be 25 to 35 feet long, was darkish with black spots and moved slowly across the water, creating a swell. Bosma, a local resident, stated he had never seen anything like it. The object submerged when they approached within 100 yards.

UFO Reported Over City, Penticton, Canada

The Penticton Herald, R.C., reported on June 16, 1977, that Stan Fulton reported seeing a delta-winged (triangular-shaped) object traveling at high speed over the western part of the city. Fulton, a former WWII pilot, observed the object for about 15 seconds at an altitude of approximately 2,000 feet, noting it had lights on all three tips. This was his second such sighting, the first being over the Mediterranean Sea. The tower control at the Penticton airport reported nothing unusual.

Publication Information

The Flying Saucer Digest is published bi-monthly by UAPA Publications, P. O. Box 9399, Cleveland, Ohio 44138. Subscription prices are listed: 5 issues for $2.00 and 10 issues for $3.75 in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and elsewhere, 5 issues for $4.00 and 10 issues for $5.90. The publication welcomes comments and manuscripts, requesting a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the reporting and documentation of unidentified flying object sightings from various geographical locations. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these phenomena, as indicated by the publication's dedication to the study of UFOs and its non-profit status. The inclusion of police corroboration in some reports suggests an effort to present credible accounts. The magazine aims to collect and disseminate information on these unexplained aerial events.