New England UFO Newsletter - No 01 - Vol 01 No 01 - 1976 07

Magazine Overview

Title: new england UFO study group NEWSLETTER
Issue Date: July 1976
Volume: 18th Year
Publisher: new england UFO study group
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the "new england UFO study group NEWSLETTER" from July 1976 marks the beginning of a new presidential term and the planned launch of a regular newsletter. The content focuses on UFO sightings, research, and organizational activities within the UFO community.

Letter from the President

Dave Downs, newly elected president, expresses his pride and acknowledges the responsibility of leading the organization into its 18th year. He emphasizes the importance of member participation, quoting the adage, "You get out of an organization what you put into it." Downs announces the intention to start a newsletter this year, which will serve as a platform for members to share sighting reports, news articles, book reviews, and other relevant information. He encourages members to attend the next meeting.

Sighting Reports

This section details recent UFO sightings and related phenomena:

• Massachusetts Reports (1975): Joe Santangelo, Massachusetts Director for MUFON, reported 30 UFO sightings in the state for 1975. Not all reports remained unexplained.
• Humanoid Cases: Dave Webb, a MUFON humanoid expert, documented 40 UFO-related humanoid cases worldwide in 1975. He is studying over 1,000 such cases. One case occurred in Maine.
• Abduction Cases (1975): At least three abduction cases were reported in the USA during 1975. Two of these were discussed at the group's last meeting.
• Ipswich, MA Sightings: In February, a square UFO with lights at each corner was sighted by children and an adult in Ipswich. The area experienced six separate UFO sightings (likely the same object) on April 4th.
• Rehoboth, MA Sighting: On April 24th, two adults from Rehoboth reported seeing a UFO in the night sky.
• Rhode Island Sighting: A member from Rhode Island reported a daylight sighting on May 25th of a disk-shaped UFO by several adults. A picture was reportedly taken, and more details are promised for the next issue.

General UFO Information

This section provides updates on UFO research and events:

• UFO Conferences:
• A conference was held from October 17-19 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, involving NICAP, APRO, MUFON, and CUFOS.
• The Center For UFO Studies (Dr. Hynek's group) held a conference from April 30 to May 2, 1976.
• MUFON held its symposium on June 12-13.
• INFO was scheduled to hold its "Fortfest" convention in Virginia in August. Contact information for INFO is provided: P.O. Box 367, Arlington, VA 22210, (703)920-7120 (noon to 6:30 pm).
• Dr. Hynek's Activities: Dr. Hynek has resigned from the National Enquirer's Blue Ribbon Panel and is now teaching a college credit course on UFOs.
• Devil's Triangle: According to the National Enquirer, a "Devil's Triangle" exists 35 million miles from Earth. The newsletter anticipates contributions from their "triangle expert," Andrew Galligan, regarding information on disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter reflects a strong interest in empirical UFO reporting, particularly focusing on sightings and humanoid encounters. It highlights the activities of various UFO research organizations, indicating a collaborative spirit within the field. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging member participation and the sharing of information. There is a clear emphasis on documenting cases and investigating unexplained phenomena, with a particular focus on the US East Coast and the ongoing mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.