Saucer News Non-Scheduled Newsletter - No 27

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER NEWS
Issue: NON-SCHEDULED NEWSLETTER #27
Date: August 5, 1966

This issue of Saucer News focuses on two accounts of UFO encounters that suggest potential hostility from the UFOs involved. The newsletter explicitly cautions readers not to generalize these characteristics to all UFOs, noting that most reports do not indicate concern from the UFO pilots. It also states that certain identifying details have been removed at the request of the witnesses to ensure their anonymity, and this information is held in confidential files.

Case 1: The Grapevine Encounter (February 7, 1965)

The newsletter recounts an unusual UFO encounter experienced by a salesman in his mid-30s while driving on a deserted road in the southwestern United States. The salesman was nearly blinded by an intensely glowing object, described as football-shaped and approximately 30 feet in diameter, which appeared about 25 feet above his car. The object seemed to be attempting to force the motorist off the road. After dodging the object for several minutes, the UFO made a rapid, close approach. The driver swerved to avoid a collision, running into a ditch. It took him nearly an hour to extricate his car and return to the road. He then heard a loud hissing sound, indicating the UFO had returned. The witness broke into a cold sweat, believing the flying saucer was about to crash into his car. He slowed down and jumped out, rolling away as the UFO began ramming the moving car, ultimately forcing it off the road and into a tree, wrecking it beyond repair.

The aftermath of this incident is described as equally fantastic. Several days later, when the salesman retrieved his car and had it towed to a junk yard, the junk dealer called him in a state of hysteria, demanding the car be removed immediately. The dealer stated, "I can't have that car on my lot. Not after what happened last night." The newsletter notes that further details have not yet been received despite repeated requests to the witness.

Case 2: Airline Pilot Concerns (July 17, 1963)

Saucer News reports that airline pilots are becoming increasingly fearful of UFO encounters during flights, with one particularly interesting case cited as a reason for this growing apprehension. On July 17, 1963, a female passenger on a Convair 880 four-engine jet airliner, en route to a major city, spotted a brilliantly glowing object speeding towards the right side of the aircraft. Looking through her window, she saw the object flying on an apparent collision course with the plane. It was late at night, and few passengers were aware of the potential danger.

The informant, who was wearing her seatbelt, might have been thrown from her seat had she not been secured, as the jet, traveling at 615 miles per hour, made a sharp turn to avoid the UFO, which was rapidly closing in. Just as a collision seemed imminent, the UFO swerved at a fantastic rate of speed and disappeared into the night sky.

After the plane landed, the woman questioned the pilot about the near-disaster. The pilot remarked that he would not dare risk telling the airline about the incident. He added cryptically, "If I could tell you some of the experiences my buddies have had, you'd never fly again."

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

The primary theme of this issue is the potential for UFOs to exhibit hostile behavior towards humans and vehicles, and the growing concern this is causing among professional pilots. The newsletter emphasizes that these are specific cases and not representative of the majority of UFO reports, which are often neutral in nature. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting unusual phenomena while maintaining a degree of caution and encouraging anonymity for witnesses who fear repercussions. The inclusion of a note to "Bob" at the end suggests an ongoing, informal communication channel or a personal addendum to the published material.