UFO MAGAZINE NEWS BULLETIN

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO MAGAZINE NEWS BULLETIN
Issue: 14
Date: Spring 1977
Publisher: UFO MAGAZINE NEWS BULLETIN
Country: USA
Language: English

Content Summary

This issue of UFO Magazine News Bulletin focuses on the upcoming Fourteenth Annual National UFO Conference in San Francisco, scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 1977. The conference, which has been held annually since 1964, is described as a gathering for ufologists to share information and ideas, with a policy of open participation. The "closed session" is highlighted as an opportunity for personal exchange of information, featuring presentations on various aspects of the UFO phenomenon. Several researchers and speakers are tentatively listed, including Allen Greenfield, R.F. Haines, Curt Sutherly, Gray Barker, John Musgrave, Rick Hilberg, and Bob Easley. The event is sponsored by California UFO Research.

A Capsule Commentary on 30 Years of Sky Watching

Robert S. Easley reflects on the 30 years since Kenneth Arnold's famous 1947 sighting. He notes the myriad of explanations proposed for UFOs, ranging from secret military aircraft to psychic emanations, and the involvement of government agencies like the Air Force, CIA, and FBI. Easley points out the diverse backgrounds of UFO observers and the conflicting conclusions drawn from pseudo-scientific studies. He questions the credibility of information and the difficulty for scientists to discern truth.

UFOs Spotted in California Mini-Flap (March 21-22, 1977)

This section details several sightings in California. Sheriff's deputies reported two large objects over San Joaquin County. Los Angeles County helicopter patrolmen spotted two bright, orange-cast lights in the Whittier Hills area. Security personnel at March Air Force Base and law enforcement officers across Riverside, Ventura, and other areas reported seeing mysterious lights. CHP officers described one UFO as a "bright light with a vapor trail." Extensive checks with government agencies found no scheduled missile launchings or aircraft test activities that could explain these reports.

And Meanwhile in Ohio...

Two women in South Euclid, Ohio, reported observing a strange object hovering in the western sky on March 22, 1977. Rose Melega and Dorothy Barkan described the object as bright, blinking, stationary, and huge compared to stars. It increased in brightness, then dimmed, and later dropped lower. Mrs. Melega described it as a disc-shaped object with an antenna on top, ruling out it being a star or planet.

Domed Saucer Sighted in Idaho (December 30, 1976)

A woman and her four children reported sighting a saucer-shaped object with a bright dome while driving in Idaho. The object had a white dome light and gave off a pale green light. It approached their car quickly and silently before ascending and heading towards Spokane. Later, they observed about eight blinking lights similar to those on the rim of the object.

Around And About The Saucer World

Rick R. Hilberg expresses anticipation for the upcoming National UFO Conference in San Francisco, noting it coincides with the thirtieth anniversary of Ken Arnold's sighting. He mentions the efforts to ensure a successful gathering and the enthusiasm from "Middle Ufologists" looking for leadership. He also notes that Laura Mundo's newsletter will be published less frequently.

Notes from the Saucer's Cup

Robert S. Easley shares information from a clipping by researcher Robert Schiller about a massive, cylindrical object lying beneath the earth's surface near Ellesmere Island, which is reportedly causing a distortion in the earth's magnetic field.

Other Mentions and Reports

• Laura Mundo's Message: Laura Mundo urges readers to write President Carter regarding the release of UFO information.
• Guillermo Jaimes Gonzalez: A contactee presented a report on a flying saucer model at an International Congress on UFO Phenomena in Acapulco.
• Astronomers' Survey: A survey of American Astronomical Society members indicated that 80% feel UFOs deserve further scientific study, and 62 had seen or recorded related events.
• Government Disclosures: A U.S. News & World Report column suggests the government might make "unsettling disclosures" about UFOs.
• Dr. Wilbur Franklin Lecture: Dr. Franklin discussed paraphysics and parapsychology, suggesting UFOs might be psychic emanations and that intelligent extraterrestrial life is likely.
• Bermuda Triangle Study: The US and Soviet Union will cooperate on a study of the Bermuda Triangle.
• "Star Trek" Movie: Production for the "Star Trek" movie was slated to begin in late 1977 or early 1978.
• Bigfoot Protection: Oregon State Representative Ted Kulongoski introduced a resolution to prohibit the "harassing, annoying or intimidating" of Bigfoot.
• Ramses II Mummy: The mummy of Ramses II was plagued by fungus and insects but was treated with radiation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings, conferences, and research efforts. There's an underlying theme of seeking answers to the UFO mystery and a critical view of government secrecy regarding the phenomenon. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a desire for greater transparency from official sources. The publication also touches on related fringe topics like Bigfoot and ancient mysteries, reflecting a broad interest in the unexplained.