Saucer Scoop - vol 1 no 09

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: Vol. I, No. 9
Date: December 1966
Publisher: The Saucer Scoop
Country: USA
Price: 25 CENTS (Yearly: $3.00)

This issue of SAUCER SCOOP presents a collection of recent UFO sightings from across the United States, alongside an editorial statement and a detailed historical analysis of the 1942 Los Angeles UFO incident.

Editorial

The editorial section announces a significant change for SAUCER SCOOP: as of November 5, 1966, the editors have severed all ties with IIOUFO. Hayden Hewes, the Director of IIOUFO, has also resigned. The editors state that due to IIOUFO's re-organization and policy changes, they can no longer support certain past practices. Their primary focus will now be on making SAUCER SCOOP the most informative monthly magazine available. They clarify that SAUCER SCOOP was never officially part of IIOUFO, with the only connection being that Joan Whritenour and Jean Chapman were members of the group. They express regret for friends who sent sightings to IIOUFO that were never published, noting that such information may have appeared in SAUCER SCOOP instead. The editors express hope for continued support from their readership and pledge to provide the latest news with the help of Exchange Organizations and Report Coordinators.

Recent Sightings

The magazine features numerous recent UFO sighting reports from various locations:

• Snoqualmie Pass, Washington (March 26): Gale A. Peck reported an object that approached a Cessna 170 airplane with blinding speed, stopped abruptly, and then took off. The object was photographed.
• Charleston, West Virginia (August 15): Three teenage boys reported a mysterious domed object hovering over their car, causing their radio to buzz and their engine to die, leading to near hysteria.
• Durand, Wisconsin (September 7): Mrs. Ed A. Bruns and her two boys reported an unusual object with revolving blue, white, and green lights hovered 2-3 feet above the ground for about 30 seconds before leaving at astonishing speed.
• Chippewa County, Wisconsin (September 7): Several residents, police officers, and citizens reported an unidentified flying object described as 'egg-shaped' with flashing red and green lights, visible between 9 and 10:30 PM.
• Richmond, Virginia (September 24): Reports of three mysterious lights hovering over the suburban area kept police busy. Patrolman John G. Pace investigated and saw all three objects.
• Benton Harbor, Michigan (September 24): Eight persons claimed to have seen 'red, and blue, and green flashing lights - or object' in the sky several hours before the Wallops Island experiment.
• Bridgeport, Connecticut (September 27): Several Fairfield residents reported an unidentified flying object of oblong shape with a smooth surface, no wings or rotors, that ascended rapidly.
• Catonsville, Maryland (August 1): Dr. Vasil Uzunoglu, a physicist, reported seeing a large UFO estimated at 4,000 MPH, and at another time, it hung motionless. He described it as house-sized with bright red and green lights.
• New Port Richey, Florida (October 1): Edward Kersey and his wife spotted an object with all red lights that 'went around in circles' with no noise and was very low-level.
• Lake Worrell, Florida (October 3): John Byran, a former law enforcement officer, spotted an object carrying red, blue, and white lights that moved 'crazily, up and down and every which way.'
• Seminole, Florida (October 3): A very low object, approximately the size of a full moon, was observed for a short time.
• Rushville, Indiana (October 7): About 20 persons reported watching a UFO hovering over the Elks club golf course, described as saucer-shaped with a dome on top, emitting a brilliant white light and blinking red lights.
• Oakland, California (October 15): Bernard Zick saw an aluminum-colored object about half a mile away, estimated to be 600-700 feet high, resembling a derby hat, with a light appearing on its underside before it disappeared rapidly.
• Auburn, Washington (October 17): Gary Lesley reported a minor flap of sightings in Oregon and the local area, including 'stump-like' creatures and a large orange light emitting a noise like a spinning top.

The Los Angeles UFO's (By Kenneth Larson)

This article delves into the events of February 25, 1942, when several unidentified flying objects were sighted over Los Angeles during a period of heightened alert following the Pearl Harbor attack. Anti-aircraft guns fired extensively, and searchlights focused on the objects, creating a 'phenomenal show' that lasted until morning. The city was blacked out, and fragments of shells fell on homes. Despite the military's insistence that unidentified aircraft were sighted, the article raises several questions:

• No bombs were dropped, and no airplanes were shot down, which would be expected in an air raid.
• Newspaper photographs depicted a round, white object unlike conventional aircraft, caught in searchlight beams.
• The objects were reported to have moved slowly.
• Post-war Japanese records did not contain any account of an air-raid on that date.

The author suggests that the objects were UFOs, and the war hysteria led people to assume they were Japanese aircraft. The article notes that the description aligns with other UFO descriptions, and the lack of noise from the objects further supports this theory.

UFO SCOPE Bulletin

The issue also introduces a new UFO bulletin titled 'UFO SCOPE,' edited by Kenneth Larson of Los Angeles. The bulletin focuses on UFO report sites and mathematical designs of land areas coordinated with these sites, covering reports from 1896 to the present. It includes contemporary and ancient reports, American history, and data related to the Great Pyramid and Nile Delta.

The Wanaque 'Flap'

This section details a series of UFO reports from the Wanaque Reservoir area. Mrs. Dot Lamy and her family reported sightings starting on September 30th, describing a large, brilliant object resembling a football with rotating lights that blinked and seemed to be surrounded by 'fog.' Subsequent sightings were also observed. A newspaper report from October 12th confirms that the USAF was due to probe these reports, with a spokesman indicating a full-scale investigation. Police officers and dozens of other individuals reported seeing a saucer-shaped object, with one officer describing a bright light, about the size of a car, that lit up the area and moved with extreme speed, making exact, square turns.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of numerous contemporary UFO sightings across the United States and a deep dive into a historical UFO event. The editorial stance clearly indicates a move towards independent publication, focusing on providing informative UFO news without affiliation to other organizations. The magazine emphasizes witness testimony and aims to present the latest information as quickly as possible, relying on contributions from readers and exchange publications.

Title: SAUCER SCOOP
Issue: Vol. 1, No. 5
Date: November 1966
Publisher: SAUCER SCOOP
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of SAUCER SCOOP focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena, primarily from October 1966, with a mix of domestic and international reports. It also includes a section on UFO-related literature and an editorial note.

New Jersey Sightings

East Paterson, N.J. (October 13) Three youths reported seeing a UFO on Wednesday night at 8:05 and 8:30 PM, and again at 8:45 PM. The object was described as a "bright, white cigar with a hump on it" and made no sound. The report was sourced from the Morning Call.

Pompton and Wanaque Cops Discuss UFO's on TV (October 13) Police in Pompton and Wanaque discussed whether bright objects seen over Pompton Lakes and the Wanaque Reservoir were UFOs or natural phenomena. Pompton policeman Sgt. Bob Gordon stated, "After what I saw Monday night, I believe they come from outer space."

Ringwood Residents Spot UFO Hovering Over Reservoir (October 14) Eight Ringwood residents reported observing a saucer-shaped UFO over the Wanaque Reservoir for a full hour between 8 and 9 PM. Using high-powered binoculars, they noted the object changed colors from red to green and back to red. Descriptions included a "saucer-shaped object with no wings that repeatedly changed colors," that "moved around and took off," and that "seemed like the bottom of a saucer turned upward" or like a "derby hat." This report was from the PATERSON EVENING NEWS.

Saucer Buffs Crown Wanaque, Claim Sighting (October 14) Rumors circulated that Wanaque was considering placing parking meters around its reservoir, a popular spot for UFO enthusiasts. For the fourth consecutive night, over 100 people gathered, hoping to spot unidentified flying objects. Calls to McGuire AFB in New Jersey and Steward AFB in Newburgh, N.Y., were met with denials from Air Force officials who stated they had no planes in the area and no knowledge of any sightings.

UFO Returns to Reservoir (October 17) Hundreds of spectators, including Mayor Harry T. Wolfe, gathered at the Wanaque Reservoir to watch a skywatching event. Mayor Wolfe reported seeing a red object "hovering over the resevoir last night" that "sort of zig-zagged all over the place." Cars were parked all around the reservoir. Air Force officials were reportedly reluctant to investigate sightings unless a formal report was filed, and neither the Mayor nor local police had informed the AF due to previous dismissiveness.

Cops Who Saw UFO Assail Air Force Policy Two police officers who witnessed a UFO over Wanaque Reservoir criticized the Air Force's policy in a television interview. Sgt. Ben Thompson stated, "They didn't believe us last time, so we didn't bother to call them." He added that six helicopters and several planes appeared minutes later. Despite this, a high Air Force official at the Pentagon denied any official knowledge of the incident.

Foreign Reports

Spain - Special Report Strange metallic spheres, averaging 10-20cm in diameter, have fallen on several Spanish towns and villages. Authorities are unable to explain them, and no planes or aircraft were visible at the time of the incidents. The Resident-Director for Spain, Mr. Rojas-Marcos, reported that Spanish Government officials have taken the spheres to a university in Seville for analysis. The only official information suggests the objects appear to be "almost pure Titanium." Officials attempted to label them as "American or Russian space trash," but this was met with disbelief from scientists. The objects are hollow, appearing as two halves soldered together, and their composition makes American or Soviet manufacture unlikely. There are no visible connecting points for antennas or devices that would indicate they were part of a space probe. The report notes that a new UFO description has been received from several countries: two round globes connected by a pole, usually glowing and emitting blue sparks. Readers are asked to contact the Foreign Office of SAUCER SCOOP with any information on this description.

Argentina - September 1966 Pilot Carlos Flores reported an encounter with a UFO while flying 65 passengers from San Luis to Buenos Aires. The object, described as huge and red, was oval-shaped and moved up and down, following the airplane. Red and white lights were seen flashing intermittently. The aircraft was flying at 1,000 meters when the craft was first sighted at 5:10 PM. Passengers also saw the object but did not panic. The UFO followed the airplane to Buenos Aires Airport and was observed by the control tower crew, passengers, and ground crew. Commander Flores, a pilot for Argentine Airways, stated, "The UFO was really chasing our plane and the passengers were not afraid when they saw it," and confirmed it was not a meteor or weather balloon.

UFO Bookshelf

This section lists numerous articles from various publications between January and October 1966 that discuss flying saucers and UFOs. Publications include Popular Science, Real Magazine, Life magazine, The New Yorker, The National Insider, Science Digest, National Free Press, McCalls, National Enquirer, U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek, and Aviation Week. The source for this list is NICAP Reporter, Robert Gribble, Director.

Editor's Note

The editor welcomes David D. Graham, Editor of INFINITY NEWSLETTER, and expresses admiration for his thought-provoking and informative articles. The editor shares a quote about the mistake of regarding all other paths to Truth as false and without merit, emphasizing the importance of remaining open to further enlightenment. The note concludes with a quote: "REMEMBER A RUT IS A GRAVE WITH BOTH ENDS KICKED OUT! DON'T BE GUILTY OF GETTING YOURSELF INTO A RUT THAT PREVENTS FURTHER KNOWLEDGE FROM COMING YOUR WAY."

Announcements

ComSEP is now available in a smaller, digest form with more pages and material. Writers include Richard Shaver, Ronald Calais, Huey Beasley, Steve Erdmann, and Rev. Cyr. ComSEP pays for documented material. Details can be obtained from Victor Pence.

Operation Skytrace

The objective of Operation Skytrace is to acquire the necessary coordinates of UFO sightings to accurately plot flight patterns and potentially prove intelligent control. Participants will be assigned code names and given procedures for reporting sightings via a telephone network. Key information relayed will include the exact time of the initial sighting and the direction the UFO took when it disappeared. Participants will need a map of the Continental US and a small pocket compass. Further details can be obtained from James E. Mellowdew.

Letters to the Editor

Several letters are included:

• Joe Greenwell expresses enjoyment of the publication and mentions a sighting he sent in.
• Kenneth Larson praises the publication and mentions receiving a letter from Otto Binder.
• An unnamed writer apologizes for spelling errors, stating that a perfect letter from them would be forged.
• Andrew Ruiz thanks the publication for its articles and mentions his family's appreciation.
• Jim Moseley inquires about Hayden, who has not responded regarding a Congress matter.
• A letter from "DEAR CONFUSED!!!" states that someone resigned and poses a riddle.
• A request is made for friends of Augie Roberts to send good wishes as he is to undergo surgery on November 15th.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings, the perceived lack of transparency or cooperation from official bodies like the Air Force, and the promotion of public interest and research into the UFO phenomenon. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and skepticism towards official denials, encouraging readers to share information and engage in the study of UFOs. The editor's note also promotes intellectual openness and continuous learning.