Saucer Scoop - Vol 1 No 07

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: Vol. I, No. 7
Date: October 1966
Publisher: SAUCER SCOOP
Price: 25 cents per issue, $3.00 per year

This issue of SAUCER SCOOP is dedicated to reporting recent UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings, primarily from August 1966, with some earlier reports from March and April. The magazine emphasizes its role as a UFO Information Outlet, aiming to make sighting data available to the public.

Recent Sightings

The "Recent Sightings" section, with information courtesy of U.A.P.R.O. International H.Q. in Auburn, Washington, details several observations of UFOs over bodies of water in Washington State during 1966.

• March 22, 8 PM - Tacoma: A bright flashing red light hovered, then darted off towards north over Puget Sound.
• March 23, 8 PM - Tacoma: A similar or same object was seen performing the same maneuvers over Puget Sound.
• April 2, 2 PM - Forks: An object, changing from blue to white to red-ish orange, described as saucer-shaped with portholes, appeared to dart from NE to west and back again over the San Juan Straight.
• April 4, 10 PM - Seattle-Tacoma: A large bright glowing ball of light was seen splitting into three lights and then flying in parollel formation. A similar formation was seen over Victoria, BC, about 20 minutes earlier, described by fifty persons flying SW toward Tacoma. The formation was seen coming from the NE direction in Tacoma, over the San Juan Strait and Puget Sound.
• April 6, 1 AM - Seattle: A red steady light was seen flying eastward at about 8,000 ft. It dropped a "particle" after changing to white and disappearing into SE. The object had been seen over Puget Sound hovering.

A note indicates that there were a total of 10 observations of objects very near bodies of water in 1966, and that more UFOs have been seen over water in Washington that year, usually hovering. Thanks are extended to Gary Lesley for these observations.

Cherryplains, N.Y. Sighting (May 13, 1966)

Mr. Hubert Jandrow reported a sighting that occurred at the same time a huge fireball passed over and exploded. While plowing a field before dusk, he saw an object coming toward him. It made a slight whoosing noise and was very low (about 1,000 - 1,500 ft. up), moving slowly (about 100 mph or less). It paused in mid-air, puffed out a bluish-white cloud of vapor, and then shot off on a 45-degree angle. The object was brownish-black, with yellowish-bluish flames spewing from 8-inch square ports. It was cigar-shaped with slated vents. The blue lighted vapor remained visible for 5 minutes, and the object left a vapor trail. Other witnesses were present but unknown to Mr. Jandrow. The source is Vernon A. Bauer.

Mission, Texas Sighting (August 1, 1966)

This report, courtesy of Gary Pinnoll, Director of S I R and IIOUFO State Director, details a sighting by Ciro Ochoa. On Monday, August 1, an object described as a small moon, about the same color as the moon, appeared to be rising. On Tuesday, August 2, another object landed, but was too far to walk to. This object was in sight for about five seconds, had a red tail and a red shaft of light going from the object to the ground. It was described as a "red circle" and seemed to explode upon hitting the ground, with fragments seen. Mr. Pinnell is continuing the investigation.

Washington D.C. / Maryland Sighting (August 1, 1966)

Policemen in Alexandria, Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince George Counties, Maryland, reported seeing strange objects flying overhead, described as bright, multi-colored lights. A group of Prince George and Maryland police watched six or eight objects hovering in the direction of Baltimore. They described the objects as having no definite shape but changing colors from blue to green to red. One policeman stated, "Don't try and tell me it was swamp gas I saw last night." The Federal Aviation Agency reported no objects on radar. Hundreds of civilians and policemen witnessed the event. The source is S I R.

Brooksville, Fla. Sighting (August 2, 1966)

Mrs. Eula Lewis reported seeing an object going straight down towards ground level near the John Reeves' landing area site. On the same night, between 8:15 PM and 8:30 PM, four unknown, unconventional craft were seen. One went south to north, and three went west to east. One object was blinking. At 9:00 PM, a reddish-golden colored object with a flat, straight trajectory, shooting sparks, and described as a "whiteish light at head" was seen. A few minutes later, another "flash" was seen going NE to SW, reddish-orange in color. Mrs. Lewis is a member of IIOUFO.

East Coast H.Q. Reports (August 3, 1966)

Numerous reports were received at East Coast H.Q. IIOUFO in St. Petersburg, Florida. A long-distance call from Wallace McNeil reported seeing 8 objects, two of them satellite type. Radio station WLCY also received reports. Sightings of various descriptions were reported around 8:30 PM from many different locations, seemingly going in several different directions.

Redington Shores, Tampa, Florida Sighting (August 3, 1966)

Eight PM reports included an object in Redington Shores, Tampa, Florida. The object was described as a "red and green object" with all colors and a tail, going from S to N. It broke up into pieces, which were brighter and whiter, and then went E. The object, same location, was seen with same patterns, general vicinity as SE, going northeast, one object with tail, patterned or "quoted" as being "without a shooting star". "Greenish-yellow lights" were seen going from E to W, from Galt City (east of Tampa). Another object was seen going W to E. The report stated that the object was either not seen or disappeared. The report also mentioned that the one object or similar one was spotted again, off again, manuevers. At 11:30 PM the same night, one object, dull whitish-blue in color, traveling fast, and brighter than a satellite, going E to W. Other reports came in to confirm this sighting. At 12:00 PM, reports of an extremely bright and large object, "big as two Echo satellites put together", going from W to NE.

Brooksville, Florida Sighting (August 3, 1966)

Mrs. Ralph reported that she and her husband, Ralph, visited a Mr. John Reeves near the area of his March 2, 1965 "contact". They saw a bright, golden, yellow light, very low level, going S to N towards "Saucerland" area. It went out, and then about five minutes later, came back on. They went to them to the area in front of Mr. Reeves' home (10:15 PM) and then out again! Then Off and on once more! They flashed a green signal light at the "object", and it went out again for the last time. The on again, off again object was seen in exactly the same spot each time. Then another satellite went over, and a few minutes later they saw another "Gideon flash"! It shot level and the front disintegrated in two pieces. There were other witnesses to this by that time.

Brooksville, Florida Sighting (August 3, 1966)

Mrs. Marilind Stanley, IIOUFO member, reported seeing a "red-orange" light in the sky. The object was described as "playing around" lazily, like a spider coming down its "web". It then suddenly turned up and away towards Brooksville (east). Another "Gideon flash" was reported on Aug. 5, at 10:00 PM going S to N in the direction of "Saucerland".

St. Pete, Florida Sighting (August 4, 1966)

Reports from the St. Petersburg Times mentioned police heard a noise running about 11 PM then observed an object high in the sky, overhead. It looked like two ice cream cones placed together, end to end. One was red and light on one of the points and a white light on the other. They said it was still hovering over-head about 12:45 AM.

St. Petersburg, Florida Sighting (August 4, 1966)

This event was witnessed by Janice, Debbie Stevenson, and Karen Partington. The object was first spotted around twenty minutes to eight in the evening, appearing as a silvery-bluish object behind a tree. It then moved upwards, turned around, and circled back, following the girls. Its colors changed to an orangish-redish-golden hue. The girls ran home, and two of them glanced back to see the object "blink out and disappear". The object seemed to glow, casting an orangish-red glow on the ground. Others, including Ronald Whritenour, also saw it. It was last seen heading North at a low level, alternatingly going on and off. A similar object was spotted later in New Port Richey. The source is Joan Whritenour, Director, East Coast H.Q. IIOUFO.

New Jersey Sighting (August 8, 1966)

Under the headline "AREA HUNDREDS SEE UFO GLOW, EXPLODE," hundreds of residents reported a UFO appearing in the skies around 10:40 PM in the North Haledon area. UFO viewers described a bright red fireball that hovered, then exploded with an intense white flash and a loud boom. The source is the Morning Call, Paterson, N.J.

New Port Richey, Fla. Sighting (August 13, 1966)

Wallace McNeil reported seeing a bright, white object coming at tremendous speed from the Northeast. A jet appeared and seemed to give chase, but the object suddenly stopped dead and went rapidly back towards its original direction.

Fort Smith, Arkansas Sighting (August 16, 1966)

Several thousand people, including police and newsmen, saw unusual lights in the sky over Ft. Smith. The lights were described as "four red lights, stationary but seeming to rotate like a police patrol car warning beacon," spread out like points on a square. A set of red and green lights appeared, then a white blinking light, then a steady white beam of light, all moving separately. The lights were observed for about an hour, but some saw them for up to 3 hours. Newsman John Garner broadcast his description of the lights. Little Rock Air Force Base reported no knowledge of aircraft in the area. The source is the ST. PETE INDEPENDENT.

Dunkirk, N.Y. Sighting (August 19, 1966)

Three persons, including Patrolman T. Kulig, reported seeing a mysterious lighted object falling from the sky south of the city.

Dunkirk, N.Y. Sighting (August 19, 1966)

Mrs. Elaine Kaus reported an object appearing to be flaming, with white, red, and green colors. A similar report was made by Gene Gan. Patrolman Kulig also saw the lights while on patrol. Patrol cars were sent to the south section of the city but found nothing. The source is the Buffalo Evening News.

Silver Creek Sighting (August 22, 1966)

Police investigated a report by three youths who saw a mysterious light over Cattaraugus Creek. They described a triangle of white, red, and green lights as they crossed the bridge. One youth identified himself as Thomas McGlory. The source is the Buffalo Evening News.

New Jersey UFO's (August 21, 1966)

Reports from Waldwick, Paterson, Wayne, Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, Haledon, and North Haledon mentioned numerous sightings. One report on Sunday, August 21, at 9:00 PM, described a cigar-shaped craft with no sound, passing about 1,000 ft. away. It had red and green lights at one end and "red bars" along the side that flashed. The source is UFO Investigations.

Marshalltown, Iowa Sighting (Late August 1966)

Robert Von Brandt reported that Mrs. G.L. Gilson saw a large flying object hovering over her neighbor's house, rising slowly and disappearing into the clouds. Mrs. Gilson described it as looking like a "washtub", white or silver. Mrs. Carl Norman also saw an object with bright lights on top and bottom, and fuzzy greenish lights on the bottom, approaching from the SW, hovering, and then moving NW. Mr. Von Brandt and his friends have also seen similar objects.

Special Plea from Research Director

"WANTED: A FLYING SAUCER"

Mr. A. Roy Davis, Director and owner of the A. Roy Davis Research Laboratory, located at Green Cove Springs, Fla., has collaborated with the editors of SAUCER SCOOP to initiate a program to "Prove" the existence of flying saucers. He requests readers to provide positive, physical evidence of landings or sightings. This evidence could include small objects, burnt sand, or scrapings that have been in direct contact with UFOs. These items should be sent to the editors or to Mr. Davis for complete clinical investigation. Results will be published, and names can be withheld if preferred. Mr. Davis assures that no government agency will be contacted, and all work will remain top secret until sufficient evidence is gathered to support the existence of extraterrestrial life or objects. He emphasizes the importance of collecting even the smallest shred of evidence without touching it directly, using clean containers or tools.

Announcements and Editorial Notes

• Mr. A. Roy Davis has consented to be the official Research Director for "SAUCER SCOOP" and East Coast H.Q. IIOUFO. He is an expert on magnetics, atomic fallout, survival methods, and electronics.
• Mr. August C. Roberts, a photographer and analyst, has offered his expertise for developing and analyzing UFO photographs.
• Illustrators include Mrs. Jean Chapman, Randall Vincent, and Mark Brown.
• Special Clipping Service is provided by Mildred Zimmerman.
• Beginning next month, a new feature, "Special Investigator of the Month," will be introduced.
• A new column, "Speak your Piece," will be started to invite reader opinions.
• Editors: Joan Whritenour and Jean Chapman.
• SAUCER SCOOP is published monthly at 12 issues for $3.00. Articles and drawings for publication can be sent to 6464 34th. Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida.
• The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editors; the publication aims to be a UFO Information Outlet.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of numerous UFO/UAP sightings from various locations across the United States, with a particular focus on observations over bodies of water. The magazine actively promotes the collection of evidence and the scientific investigation of these phenomena, as exemplified by the plea from A. Roy Davis. The editorial stance is one of openness and information sharing, aiming to provide data to the public and to actively pursue proof of extraterrestrial presence, rather than disproving claims. The publication positions itself as an independent information outlet, distinct from official organizations.