Saucer News Interim Speed Bulletin - No 1

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Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: INTERIM SPEED BULLETIN #1
Date: March 28, 1966

This bulletin from SAUCER NEWS provides timely reports on recent UFO activity and related governmental statements.

SAUCERS INVADE MICHIGAN SKIES

The lead story details two significant UFO incidents in Michigan. On the night of March 20, 1966, over 50 people in Dexter, Michigan, witnessed mysterious glowing objects in the night sky. The objects reportedly lit up a swamp and were described as being the size of an automobile. Witnesses, including police officers, observed one object hovering, landing, and then abruptly taking off. Nearby, a group of four or five flying objects were chased by police but quickly outdistanced them. The following night, March 21, in Hillsdale, Michigan, approximately 87 coeds at Hillsdale College observed a brightly colored UFO hovering and executing rapid maneuvers over a marsh for several hours. This object was described as being shaped like a gigantic football.

The report criticizes the Air Force's explanation of these sightings as 'marsh gas,' stating that local residents were familiar with marsh gas and were certain the observed phenomena were solid craft. Drawings made separately by witnesses were remarkably similar, suggesting a consistent object type. These cases are considered 'unsolved' by responsible UFO researchers.

The article notes that even after Air Force investigators departed, UFOs continued to be sighted across the country, including in California, New Jersey, Louisiana, Ohio, and South Carolina, with reports pouring into SAUCER NEWS headquarters.

MAN SHOOTS AT UFO

On March 24, 1966, John King, 22, of Bangor, Maine, fired four shots at a glowing, cigar-shaped flying object. King reported that one of his shots might have hit the craft. In response, the UFO zoomed skyward, almost straight up, and disappeared to the North. He also reported seeing a similar object minutes later.

GOVERNMENT MAY PREPARE PUBLIC FOR POSSIBLE UFO ANNOUNCEMENT

This section reports on a speech given by Vice-President Hubert Humphrey to a joint meeting of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the American Astronautical Society. Humphrey stated, "I know that a great dream of many of you is to make contact with life - and hopefully intelligent life - perhaps on Mars, perhaps elsewhere in the universe." He urged "RENEWED DETERMINATION" and "INCREASED URGENCY" to improve global affairs.

The bulletin speculates whether this speech is a prelude to a government admission that flying saucers come from outer space, noting that UFO surveillance has increased significantly in the past two years. Close landings, previously scarce, are now frequently reported. The implications of this trend are considered significant, with expectations of important new developments in the months ahead.

Contact Information

For further information, readers are directed to write to SAUCER NEWS, P.O. Box 163, Fort Lee, N.J. 07024. The physical address is 3 Courtland Street, New Brunswick, N.J. 08901.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and unusual nature of UFO sightings, the perceived inadequacy of official explanations, and the potential for government disclosure regarding extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards official explanations and an open-minded, investigative approach to UFO phenomena, suggesting that current events point towards significant upcoming revelations in the field.