New England UFO Newsletter - No 02 - Vol 01 No 02 - 1976 10

Magazine Overview

This document is the October 1976 issue, Volume 1, Number 2, of the 'new england UFO study group NEWSLETTER'. Founded in 1957, the group publishes this newsletter to share information and reports related to UFO phenomena. The cover headline highlights 'SIGHTING REPORTS FROM NEW ENGLAND'.

Sighting Reports from New England

The newsletter details several UFO sightings from the New England area. In late June, a member reported seeing a UFO off Nantaskot Beach. On August 5th, a couple witnessed a UFO in the Blue Hill area of Massachusetts. While many UFO reports were attributed to advertising planes, a large balloon seen by hundreds in Massachusetts did not generate UFO reports. In Winston, Connecticut, during August, 13 campers and their counselor reported a close encounter with a UFO described as car-sized and about 30 feet away. It emitted a humming sound, like speaker feedback, and disappeared within seconds. Additionally, a woman from Rehoboth reported seeing a UFO on the night of September 21, 1976.

Sighting Report from Ohio

A potential UFO landing was reported in Ohio during August. Police officers investigated imprints found in a corn field, noting they were pressed 2 inches into the soil. The imprints formed a perfectly symmetrical triangle, and approximately 27 square feet of corn within the triangle were mashed down.

General UFO Information

An article in the Enquirer, quoting Dr. Saunders, suggests that UFO activity peaks every 61 months. Dr. Saunders, formerly of the Condon Committee, is conducting a computer study indicating a distinct pattern of peak activity every five years and one month, with these peaks moving globally from west to east in leaps of 1,500 to 2,000 miles. According to George Fawcett, founder of the New England UFO Study Group, the Air Force is preparing to release a censored version of their Blue Book UFO investigations to the National Archives in the near future. An uncensored version might be released in about 50 years. The newsletter also notes a new television program called "In Search Of," which airs on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM on channel 6 and covers unexplained topics, including UFOs.

Tid Bits from The Bermuda Triangle

From the desk of the Occult Historian, Andrew J. Galligan, this section delves into the history of Bermuda and a notable account related to the Bermuda Triangle. The island was discovered by Juan de Bermudez in 1515 and settled in 1609 after the ship Sea Venture ran aground. In the logbook of the Sea Venture, kept by Captain Sir George Somers, the first credible details of a possible UFO were recorded. Somers described a brilliant light that hovered over the ship as it entered the area now known as The Triangle, and then vanished. This account is said to have inspired Shakespeare's work, "The Tempest."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter focuses on disseminating UFO sighting reports and related information to its members and the public. It presents anecdotal evidence from various locations, including New England and Ohio, and touches upon historical accounts and potential patterns in UFO activity. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, with a particular interest in UFOs and their historical context, as evidenced by the inclusion of the Bermuda Triangle section. The group also seems to be tracking official investigations and media coverage related to UFOs.