UFO Newsclipping Service - 1975 02 - no 70

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. Newsclipping Service, dated February 1975, is a compilation of various reports and articles concerning unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena. The service is provided by the UFO Research Committee and is intended for research purposes only.

Elkton People Seeing Strange Lights at Night

This article, by Lowell Anderson, editor, details several sightings of strange lights in Elkton, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holland reported seeing a yellow glow illuminating a hillside. Shirley Trowbridge recalled seeing lights in pairs (one green, one red) over several years, which would pulsate and vibrate when stopped. She also experienced her television set malfunctioning during one sighting. Don Hawkinson reported seeing strange lights that he believed might be weather or communication satellites due to their lack of maneuverability or sudden disappearance.

Unidentified Flying Object Reported Seen In Area (Jay, Oklahoma)

This report from the Delaware County Journal (January 2, 1975) describes a sighting by George Williams. He observed a disc-shaped UFO hovering above the ground near his home on December 19th. The object was described as having yellow, blue, and red colors, with its underside lighted. It was in sight for about a minute before disappearing.

Blue fuzzy Folks watched UFO (New Bern, North Carolina)

This article from the Sun Journal (January 16, 1975) discusses a large, blue, fuzzy ball seen in the sky over Craven and surrounding counties. Initial reports suggested it was caused by a NASA rocket, but the phenomenon grew larger and then disappeared. An FAA official had no official report and suggested it could be a barium rocket or weather balloon. Col. Steve Furimsky, a retired Marine pilot, estimated the object to be at an altitude of 200,000 to 300,000 feet. Cherry Point Marine Base also received numerous calls, with the Aerology Department identifying it as gases from a missile shot. The Wallops Island Flight Center received hundreds of calls.

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO...

This column by Walter E. Orthwein discusses the "Piedmont Lights" phenomenon in Piedmont, Missouri, from 1973. Dr. Harley Rutledge, chairman of physics at Southeast Missouri State University, heads a scientific study called "Project Identification" to investigate these phenomena. The objects are described as incomprehensible, defying the laws of physics, and maneuvering at impossible angles at high speeds. The study is funded by a university grant and contributions.

UFO sighted Over "Area Last Night" (Curwensville, Pennsylvania)

By George Rosston, Progress Staff Writer, this article details James Loddo's sighting of a "funny sunset" and a "gleaming light." Loddo described the object as white, flashing red and green, stationary for a time, then moving across the sky and dropping behind the horizon. He observed it for about 45 minutes and felt it was larger than a star and had a "long, cigar shape."

UFO sighted here Saturday (Walla Walla, Washington)

This report from the Union Bulletin describes an object seen by Royce Lockart. The object, initially shaped like a parachute, turned into a ball, landed, and then darted back into the air. Lockart described it as brown and white, several hundred feet in the air, and it rose back into the air and headed south.

Lights may be static

This brief report suggests that flashing blue lights seen over the Narrows were likely static electricity discharges from high-power transmission lines, referred to as a "corona effect."

UFO Visits Glendora Grove, Hums Into Sky

This report from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune (January 6, 1975) details a sighting by Lisa Ramirez and her 13-year-old son. They saw an extremely bright object hovering over an orange grove, emitting white, red, and green lights. The object took off straight up after a couple of minutes, making a humming sound.

UFO Sighted Near Marshall

This article from The Mountain Echo (December 26, 1974) describes a sighting by Carroll and Lisa Breckenridge. They observed two brightly lighted, orange-red, low dome-shaped objects with a white light band moving soundlessly low in the sky. The objects flashed to brilliant pale green and then blackness before reappearing.

Police get two reports of UFOs (Albany, Oregon)

This report from the Albany Democrat-Herald (December 23, 1974) details two separate sightings: one of a white sphere with red sparks hovering and disappearing, and another of a large, fiery object with blue and white sparks.

Mt. Airy Man Authors First UFO Book Of 75

This article introduces George D. Fawcett, author of "Quarter Century Studies of UFOs in Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee." Fawcett, an investigator and researcher for 30 years, has appeared on various media and founded several UFO study groups. His book covers findings from 1944-1974.

Author Risks Bankruptcy With Challenge on UFOs

This article discusses Philip J. Klass, senior avionics editor of Aviation and Space Technology magazine, who challenges the existence of manned unidentified flying objects. Klass offers to return the purchase price of his book, "UFOs Explained," if proof of extraterrestrial spacecraft visiting Earth is provided during his lifetime.

County Residents Spot 'UFOs'

This report from the St. Augustine Record describes three residents seeing two strange objects with glowing lights hover and land near their homes. Deputies investigated but found nothing, suggesting the objects might have been planes landing at the nearby airport.

Possible UFO Sighted Here (Roscommon, Michigan)

This report from the Roscommon Herald News (December 26, 1974) details a sighting by Pamela Lockwood of a multi-colored unidentified flying object rising out of the woods and shooting off towards U.S. 27 at high speed.

UFO Sighted Over Lake County

This article from the Lake County Star reports on a sighting by Mrs. James Williams of a large object, approximately 360 yards long and 50 feet wide, that landed in a wooded area and then rose into the atmosphere.

UFO? Lights Dart Through Sky In Saybrook

This report from the Geneva Free Press (January 3, 1975) describes a Saybrook youth and other children seeing a white circle of light moving rapidly across the sky, followed by other objects flying in formation.

Meteor (or UFO) Seen in WW Area

This report from the Walla Walla Union Bulletin (December 31, 1974) mentions sightings of strange lights in the Walla Walla Valley. One witness described a ball of red, green, and yellow light moving at high speed, while another reported a white blinking light.

Arizona-based body to study reports of Ontario UFOs

This article from The Toronto Star (December 13, 1974) discusses an Arizona-based organization, APRO, investigating UFO sightings in Ontario. Robert Hudek, a biology teacher and APRO "spotter," stated that while many sightings are debunked, others lack satisfactory explanations.

UFO 'buzzes' truck of Taber area couple

This article from The Taber Times (December 4, 1974) details an experience of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Marose, who reported their truck was "buzzed" by a spherical object with colored lights. The object followed their truck at high speed but did not affect its operation or make any noise.

UFO Sighted In Clinton County

This article from the Union Banner (January 8, 1975) features two accounts: Debbie Jannett reported seeing a large, orange-yellow object that followed her car, and Mrs. Ralph Kleine reported seeing a large silver object that followed her car and was observed by two state policemen.

UFO Central Calls/January 1975

This section provides a listing of UFO reports received by the Center for UFO Studies in January 1975, including date, location, number of witnesses, and type of sighting (e.g., Nocturnal Lights, Close Encounter, Daylight Disc).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different regions, the variety of descriptions for the objects (shapes, colors, behaviors), and the persistent lack of definitive explanations for many of these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these reports for research, acknowledging the skepticism many people face when reporting such experiences, and highlighting the ongoing scientific and public interest in UFOs. There is an emphasis on the need for further investigation and the potential significance of these events.

This document is a collection of newspaper clippings, primarily from Canadian and some UK sources, dated from late 1974 to early 1975. The central theme revolves around numerous reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena, including alleged cattle mutilations and sightings of mysterious lights and objects.

Key Articles and Reports

"More Evidence Sighting Friday Wasn't Explainable" (Post Mercury, Lindsay, Ont., Nov. 28, 1974): This article details a UFO sighting over Lindsay, Ontario, on a Friday night. Multiple witnesses, including a photographer, reported seeing a brilliantly lit object that was silent and moved in an unusual manner. Alex Corso of Aerial Research Phenomena, Toronto, noted that the description paralleled other UFO sightings globally. Skeptics' explanations, such as low-flying jets or helicopters, were countered by the lack of sound and the unusual flight characteristics. The article also mentions a light plane crash near Head Lake, which was mistakenly associated with the UFO sighting due to timing.

"What was it asks residents?" (Truro, N.S. News, Nov. 30, 1974): This clipping reports on a sighting in Truro, Nova Scotia, where at least five people, including an RCMP constable, witnessed a glowing, rapidly-moving object. Ardella Morrison described it as a "burst of light" with a yellowish center and a greenish-blue tail, moving horizontally at low altitude.

"Boys Claim Seeing UFO" (Coquitlam, B.C. Enterprise, Jan. 8, 1975): Three boys from Coquitlam, British Columbia, reported seeing a small, round, unidentified flying object on January 2nd. They described it stopping for about five minutes east of Eale Mountain before disappearing. A University of B.C. physics professor suggested it might have been a plane or helicopter, but the boys doubted this due to the object's ability to stop.

"DID A UFO LAND HERE?" (Central Western Australia Daily, Orange, N.S.W., Dec. 14, 1974): Two farmers in Forbes district discovered what they believe to be a "flying saucer nest" – a circular area of flattened saffron thistles on their property. The thistles were knocked over in a precise manner, with no signs of burning. UFO authorities were asked to inspect the site.

"Fiery UFO seen over Capital" (Natal Witness, South Africa, Dec. 5, 1974): Several reports from the capital city described sightings of flying objects, ranging from "flying watermelons" to "airborne native huts." One witness described a large, fast-travelling object that was not an orange glow but more like an ordinary light bulb.

"I watched a mystery ball fall out of sky, man tells police" (England, Dec. 28, 1974): A garage proprietor in Haverfordwest, Wales, reported seeing a mysterious red fireball fall from the sky and land near a river and wood. He described it as a "ball of red fire" that gave off a red glow and was larger than any firework. Police are investigating.

"Report of UFO over Umhlanga" (Natal Daily News, South Africa, Jan. 14, 1975): An unidentified flying object, similar to one spotted twice previously, was reported hanging in the sky above the Umhlanga Rocks Drive-in. Witnesses described it as a "very bright, star-shaped object" with three or four red lights, which moved off towards the sea and returned later.

"Mystery fireball spotted No. 3" (Western Mail, Wales, Jan. 20, 1975): This article reports the third sighting of a mysterious red fireball in Wales within three weeks. Two youths reported seeing a bright red light, similar to an egg-shaped rugby ball, moving behind a hedge. Another witness described a "burning bright light" with sparks coming from it.

"What was in the sky?" (Simcoe, Ont. Reformer, Nov. 28, 1974): A family in Waterford, Ontario, reported seeing two glowing, disc-like objects hovering over the horizon. The higher object was red and green, while the smaller one was orange and red. They described the objects as having a constant glow and moving in unusual patterns.

"UFO pops North is top of the" (England, Dec. 15, 1974): This article highlights the North-East of England as a region with a high number of UFO sightings. A massive effort is underway to collect reports, with a Northern Regional Investigation department established. Various sightings are mentioned, including "dazzling discs," "cigar-shaped objects," and "star-like" phenomena.

"What hit the locksmith's car? He believes it was a UFO" (The Gazette, Montreal, Jan. 16, 1975): James Todd, a locksmith, claims he collided with a UFO on a lonely Lindsay area road. He described the object as large, about 50 to 60 feet across, and hovering near power lines. The incident occurred on the same night that other people in the Bobcaygeon area reported seeing numerous red and green flashing lights.

"Strange lights leave people wondering" (Osoyoos, B.C. Times, Nov. 21, 1974): Residents of Osoyoos, British Columbia, reported seeing strange glowing lights and unknown objects in the sky. One witness described a very large, bright object with a long tail moving from north to south at a low elevation. The object reportedly split into two pieces.

"Cattle Slayings Are Investigated" (Dallas Times Herald, Jan. 19, 1975): This report details the investigation into the mutilation-slayings of cattle in Texas, with Texas Rangers joining the effort. The killings, described as possibly ritualistic, involved the removal of sexual organs, ears, tongues, and lips from the animals. Similar slayings have been reported in at least five other states.

"Sasquatch hunt 'irks'" (The Vancouver Sun, Oct. 26, 1974): This clipping discusses the ongoing search for Sasquatch (the abominable snowman) in Canada. It mentions the frustration of hunters and the ongoing debate about the creature's existence, with a pending legal suit involving a film purportedly showing a Sasquatch.

"Monstrous Silence at Fouke" (The Arkansas Traveler, Dec. 22, 1974): This article explores the legend of the Fouke Monster, with various theories about its origin and nature. Some believe it to be a creation of moonshiners, while others suggest it was an unwanted youngster or even an extraterrestrial being.

"Scientific Rocket Launchings Clue To Local UFO Sightings" (Cape Breton Post, Sydney, N.S., Dec. 24, 1974): This article suggests that recent UFO sightings in Cape Breton may be explained by scientific rocket launches from Greenland. A bulletin describes a green streak of light turning blue-violet, which is part of a test in progress. Scientists are observing these launches to study the earth's magnetosphere.

"5,000 Odd Objects Pop Up in Desert" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Jan. 20, 1975): Thousands of tooth-shaped objects, standing upright in the Mojave Desert, have puzzled residents. The objects, described as made of clay and talc, appeared suddenly. One witness believed they were from a flying saucer that blew apart.

"Now he believes in the abominable snowman" (The Toronto Sun, Jan. 14, 1975): A Polish expedition leader claims to have seen and photographed the footprints of the yeti (abominable snowman) near Mt. Everest, convincing him of its existence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in these clippings are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and mysterious creatures like Sasquatch and the Fouke Monster. There is a clear interest in these subjects, with numerous reports from various locations. While some articles present skeptical viewpoints or offer conventional explanations, the overall tone of many clippings leans towards the possibility of genuine unexplained phenomena, often highlighting the credibility of witnesses and the inadequacy of standard explanations. The collection suggests a public fascination with the unknown and a desire to find answers to these mysteries, even if those answers are unconventional. The publication appears to be open to reporting on these phenomena, providing a platform for witness accounts and investigations.