Potpourri News No 192

Magazine Overview

Title: POTPOURRI NEWS
Issue Date: Tuesday, May 1, 1979
Issue Number: 192
Publisher: THE DAILY CITIZEN
Country of Publication: USA
Language: English

This issue of Potpourri News, dated May 1, 1979, presents a collection of intriguing and diverse reports, ranging from UFO phenomena and unusual animal mutilations to cryptid encounters and significant infrastructure failures.

Study of UFOs Called For

The lead article, sourced from UPI and published in The Daily Citizen, highlights the concerns of Dr. J. Allen Hynek, an astronomy professor at Northwestern University and operator of the Center for UFO Studies. Hynek expresses his bewilderment at the perceived apathy from scientists and the government regarding the UFO mystery. He reveals that his organization has received 75,000 UFO reports from 133 countries, emphasizing that "UFOs exist and persist" worldwide. Hynek, who previously directed the Air Force's Project Blue Book from 1948 to 1969, believes that significant discoveries about UFOs will only be made when the public actively demands answers, noting a growing public anxiety for definitive information.

Drugs Discovered in Mutilated Bull

This section details findings from Los Alamos laboratory workers assisting state police in investigating cattle mutilations. Dale Spall, a chemist at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, reported on the analysis of blood samples and organs from a bull found mutilated in mid-February in Torrance County, Arizona. The tests revealed the presence of chlorpromazine, a "street drug" commonly used to tranquilize schizophrenics, throughout the carcass. Additionally, a higher-than-normal level of citric acid, an "old-fashioned anti-coagulant," was detected. Spall noted that it was uncertain whether the citric acid was injected or ingested, as it can be found in plants and foods. No other unusual substances were found, and radiation levels were normal. Traces of heavy metals were also detected, but their significance could not be determined. The laboratory plans to look for similar tranquilization and drugging evidence in future mutilation cases. Information was withheld until the investigation progressed.

Magazine Says Soldiers Ate a Strange Creature

This report, sourced from the London Daily Telegraph and published in the Houston Chronicle on May 3, 1979, details a revelation from a Chinese scientific journal called "Fossils." According to the journal, soldiers in the Chinese army reported killing and consuming a creature resembling the abominable snowman, or "yeti," in the foothills of the Himalayas in 1962. The journal also mentioned at least 10 other "yeti" sightings in and around Tibet, with one occurring as recently as 1976.

Mystery Power Failure Darkens All of Israel

This article, sourced from UPI and published in the Houston Chronicle on February 5, 1979, reports on a complete electric power failure that blacked out all of Israel. The outage paralyzed the country, affecting all institutions except those with emergency generators. The cause of the disruption was not immediately determined by a spokesman for the Israel Electric Co., who did not rule out sabotage. Potential causes included a downed pylon, a major power line issue, or an explosion in a steam-pressure line at a generating station. The blackout caused massive traffic jams due to the failure of traffic lights, and emergency police efforts to manage the situation reportedly worsened the snarls.

Information, Data, Commentary and Speculation

This section appears to be an editorial or commentary piece by John F. Schuessler, with a P.O. Box address in Houston, Texas.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained phenomena, unusual events, and potential cover-ups or lack of transparency. The editorial stance, as suggested by the inclusion of Dr. Hynek's call for more UFO research and the reporting of unusual incidents like cattle mutilations and cryptid encounters, leans towards highlighting unexplained mysteries and encouraging further investigation. The inclusion of the Israel power failure adds a geopolitical and infrastructure-related event, broadening the scope of "news" beyond the paranormal.