UFO Newsclipping Service - 1975 07 - no 75

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated July 1975, is a compilation of various UFO sighting reports from across the United States. The service is provided by the UFO Research Committee for research purposes only.

Key Articles and Reports

Russell Women Blinded by UFO (Kansas)

Mrs. Fredrick Boxberger and her aunt, Kathryn Black, of Russell, Kansas, reported a terrifying experience early Saturday morning. While driving near Larned, they were nearly blinded by a dazzling bright, funnel-shaped object that moved from west to east. The object was described as being as big or larger than their car and came so close it appeared it would hit their vehicle. Mrs. Boxberger stated, "Our eyes hurt and were 'blurry' all day." After the object moved directly over their car, their air-conditioner stopped working. They described the object as moving straight up and disappearing instantly.

UFOs Anyone? (Oregon)

Gene Leach, a paper delivery boy from Mt. Angel, Oregon, reported seeing four flying saucers around 4:30 a.m. on a Monday morning. He observed three in an arrow-like formation with another flying separately. The objects emitted a white light and made no noise.

UFOs Also Spotted By FAA Exec Here (Florida)

Ed Gillette, assistant chief of the Federal Aviation Administration's radar flight control tower at NAS Sherman Field in Pensacola, Florida, reported seeing an unidentified flying object on Sunday evening. He described it as a bright light moving at tremendous speed across the sky in a direct eastern line of flight. He watched it for 30-40 seconds. Gillette initially thought it was a satellite but noted it left behind a small trail of light, unlike a satellite's appearance. He compared the light to a "blowtorch light" rather than a pinpoint. He also noted the trail of light lasted too long for a jet afterburner. He observed a straight easterly line of flight at tremendous speed.

Pilot Chased UFO (New Jersey)

Police in Parsippany, New Jersey, reported that a pilot spotted an unidentified flying object near Caldwell-Wright Airport on July 4th. The pilot chased the object briefly before it disappeared. Investigators believe this object might be the same one reported by other witnesses in the area. Ernest Jahn, an investigator for the National Investigations Committee for Aerial Phenomena, hopes these new witnesses will encourage others to come forward.

Two Kinstonians Report Strange Objects In Sky (North Carolina)

This article from the Daily Free Press in Kinston, North Carolina, details two separate sightings. Susan Bethune and her family reported seeing a "real bright object" in the northwestern skies around 10:30 p.m. on a Monday. They described it as a large object in space with sunlight reflecting off it, which seemed to be coming down slowly before disappearing. Another report describes two gray, cigar-shaped objects sighted at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday by an observer at the Westhaven pool, northwest of Kinston. This observer also reported seeing two UFOs flying next to a jet, with one speeding up and veering off.

Possible UFO Follows Girl (Oregon)

Mary Ann Blanchett of Coombs Canyon Road, Oregon, reported to the State Police that a large, orange "thing" followed her home and was outside her residence. State police investigated, but the officer did not comment on whether he saw the object. Miss Blanchett suggested it "could have been a plane or something."

'Flying object' checked (North Carolina)

This report from The Greensboro Record details an investigation into a "flying saucer" type UFO sighting near Muir's Chapel Road. Dr. Arlan K. Andrews, a field investigator, and amateur UFO investigator Ray Collins are looking into the account given by three "very reliable people" – a businessman, his wife, and a girl staying with them. They reported seeing an object descend from a cloud, hover, and then disappear. The witnesses described it as "disc shaped" and giving off a "pearl-off white-glow." Andrews estimated the UFO could have been as much as 50 feet across. Collins confirmed there were no aircraft landing or taking off at the regional airport during the time of the sighting. They have located a possible landing site where the grass was "depressed by something heavy."

Strange Flying Object Reported Near Findlay Written Off As Mirage (Ohio)

Several people in the Findlay, Ohio area reported seeing something descend from the clouds on a Sunday afternoon. While some described it as an airplane, others, like Mrs. Linda McQuistion, described an object with "six small but brilliant lights" that came straight down. She noted the lights disappeared two at a time, followed by a "brilliant orange flash" at ground level. No sound was heard, and no trace was found after a ground search. The incident was written off as a "mirage."

Huge Circle Of Pink Light, Man, Son See UFO Above Corn Field (Florida)

Selvin Cray reported that he and his four-year-old son saw a "big light" south of Live Oak, Florida. The source was a perfect circle glowing bright pink, about a quarter-mile diagonally up in the sky. The object descended to just above the cornstalks, appearing to be at least 200 feet in diameter. Cray described the glow as so bright it looked like the trees were on fire. The object moved slowly, hovered, and then dimmed and disappeared. Cray noted an unusual quiet that night, with no wind and no noise from animals.

Unusual flying object spotted by residents (Pennsylvania)

This report from Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, details a sighting by four residents of a large, black, "stick-like" object moving with "incredible speed." Roger Snyder described it as resembling a "big black stick" that seemed to fall out of the sky. The object was seen moving with incredible speed, then reappeared, circled, and disappeared north of Shippensburg. The report also mentions a pilot who saw the craft and noted it was "strung with dazzling white lights and topped with a long red light."

UFO sighted; deputies called out (North Carolina)

Don Hall of Level Cross, North Carolina, reported that he and his family were awakened by a "beeping, whistling, roaring and humming sound" that passed over their home. They saw an oval object about the size of a house trailer, with faded bluish-green lights. The object moved towards the Ararat River and settled behind trees. Three sheriff's deputies and UFO investigator George Fawcett of Mount Airy investigated but found nothing amiss. Fawcett noted an increase in UFO sighting reports.

Medford's ULO shows up again on skyline south of Roxy Ann (Oregon)

This report from the Medford Mail Tribune indicates a recurring sighting of an "unidentified landed object" (ULO) on the skyline south of Roxy Ann. Witnesses describe it as a "light on a pogo stick," unusually large, and white or bluish-white. A skeptical reporter verified the size and color. Explanations considered include spot lighting deer or bright outdoor lights from houses, but the timing and duration of the sightings make these unlikely.

Weekend 'saucer' spottings reported (New Jersey)

This article from The Herald-News in New Jersey compiles several "flying saucer" sightings reported over sections of North Jersey. These include a sighting by a teenage couple in Mountain Lakes, a pilot's sighting near Caldwell-Wright Airport, and reports in Fair Lawn, Nutley, Fort Lee, Parsippany-Troy Hills, and Paterson. Notably, police dispatchers in Parsippany reported a disruption of their radio equipment during one of the sightings.

UFO Reported By Motorists (Oklahoma)

A couple near Olustee, Oklahoma, reported sighting an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) as large as a house trailer. They observed two lights, one small and one large, moving in the same general direction. Mike James, a dispatcher, took notes on the sighting. Another witness, Mike Jenkins, was also mentioned.

UFO sightings reported (Pennsylvania)

This report from the Waynesboro Record-Herald states that an unidentified flying object has been seen by several residents of the Penn Line Trailer Court for two consecutive nights. Witnesses described the object as appearing to move up and down, as well as parallel with the ground, and having different colored lights around the edge, with the upper portion being red and the lower portion green.

Sedonans Eye the Skies (Arizona)

This article from the Flagstaff Daily Sun details multiple appearances of an unidentified flying object (UFO) in Sedona, Arizona, skies over the past month. The Beardsley family reported hearing a "very loud humming sound" and seeing a "tremendous" white light. They described the object as looking like a baton with colored lights. One encounter involved the object sending out a beam of white light that swept the area. After this, Mrs. Beardsley's phone was dead for half an hour.

'It wasn't a plane or star ...' (Pennsylvania)

This report from the Doylestown Daily Intelligencer describes a bright white shining object seen over the barn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindberg. They watched it for about half an hour as it moved westward, appearing brighter than a star and having colored lights. Lindberg, president of the Bucks Disc Grinding Company and a member of the Society for the Investigation of the Unexplained, stated this was the first time he had seen anything he could say was unexplained. A similar sighting was reported the previous year in Perkasie.

UFO Central Calls - June 1975 (Center for UFO Studies)

This section provides a listing of UFO reports received by the Center for UFO Studies from cooperating law enforcement agencies nationwide for June 1975. It includes the date, location, number of witnesses, type of sighting (NL, CE, DD), and follow-up status. Locations range from Lubbock, TX, to Hinsdale, IL.

Meteor. (Nature, Vol. 40, p. 174)

This is a brief historical note from 1889 describing a "shooting-star" that appeared partially obscured by clouds. It was described as bright as a first-magnitude star, visible for about 30 seconds, and left no trail. The object was noted to be below the clouds.

UFO Spotted Sunday Night (Illinois)

This report from the Jacksonville Courier states that three persons, including a city policeman, spotted a bright white light in the western sky moving at high speed on a Sunday night. The object was visible only a short time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across the United States in July 1975, the variety of descriptions provided by witnesses, and the attempts by various individuals and organizations to investigate these phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on witness testimony, with many reports highlighting the reliability and sincerity of the observers, even when their accounts are unusual. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these reports, acknowledging the public's interest and the ongoing mystery surrounding UFOs, while also noting official skepticism or lack of explanation in some cases. The inclusion of the "Center for UFO Studies" listing suggests a commitment to systematic data collection and analysis within the UFO research community.

This issue of the Dufferin-Leader, dated May 29, 1975, is primarily focused on UFO sightings, with the cover headline "UFO sightings every day occurance" and the identifier "C-204". The magazine reports on a significant increase in UFO sightings in the Carman area and surrounding regions.

UFO Sightings in the Carman Area

The lead article details a "rash of sightings" in the Carman area during the past month. Several individuals and groups have reported observing unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Bob Diemert is a key witness, reporting multiple sightings, including one on April 10th and another on a recent Wednesday and Thursday night. On Friday night, Paul Sanders reported seeing a UFO flying west, described as being the size of a DC 3 aircraft, glowing red, and saucer-shaped with visible port holes.

A significant event was the sighting on Tuesday, May 13th, on the Ken Roth farm in the Graysville district. This sighting was officially recorded on film by a CKY television camera crew. The film sequences reportedly show the object rising, hovering, and then speeding away with a flash of light. The footage was shown nationally on the CTV network. Howard Bennett, publisher of the Dufferin Leader, along with Kerry McIntyre and Ted Storey, were near the UFO when it took off and estimated its diameter to be about 50' to 75'.

Bob Diemert, accompanied by his wife Elaine and CKY reporter Bill Kendrick, also witnessed a UFO on Saturday night. They described it as a red object flying from west to east, saucer-shaped, and hovering for about 20 minutes. Bob Diemert again estimated its size to be similar to a DC 3 aircraft.

Mrs. Marlene Maykut of Carman created an artist's conception of a UFO based on a description from Paul Sanders, who sighted a "Charley Red Star" on Friday, May 9th. This object has been sighted on multiple days in May, with the first reported sightings occurring on March 27th and April 10th.

Other reports of sightings have come from Sperling, Morden, and Miami. Many Carman residents are now spending their evenings searching the skies for further confirmed sightings.

Investigation and Analysis

Ed Marker and Ernest Seelman from the Winnipeg Museum of Man and Nature inspected the ground where the May 13th sighting occurred. They recorded a high level of radio activity with a Geiger counter, which they stated confirmed the event without a doubt.

Doug Penner, a reporter for the Dufferin-Leader, has pieced together descriptions of the mysterious object from various sightings. He notes that the object is often seen near hydro lines and transmission towers, suggesting it might be drawing power from them. He also highlights the object's speed and maneuverability, convincing him it is not an airplane, satellite, or star.

Constable Ian Nicholson of the RCMP reported seeing a red oval-shaped object to the west of Friendship Airfield, estimating it to be three or four miles away at an altitude of 1000 feet. He described it as having a white 'X' in the center. He pursued the object in his patrol car for about twelve minutes.

Related Sightings and Phenomena

The issue also includes reports of UFO sightings from other locations:

• Winkler Farm: Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hildebrand of Winkler reported a bright white light and marks in the ground after a UFO sighting three weeks prior. The marks were described as little rectangles pressed into the ground.
• Dunnville Area: Residents, including two Ontario Provincial Police officers, claimed to have seen an unidentified flying object hovering and circling near Canboro. One officer took photographs. The object was described as tricolored, changing from white to green to red.
• Iroquois: Sam Leckie reported a UFO flying west over Iroquois, then turning around and disappearing southward. He described it as a shape emitting a bluish-white light.
• Prince Edward County: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kimmett and two constables reported a UFO with green and red lights, and a bright white light shining down.
• Lake Superior: John Furtado and a companion reported seeing a banana-shaped, greyish-white object over Lake Superior.
• Campbell River Area: Mrs. Mildred Whittingham reported a strange object hovering above Forbidden Plateau. Carol Mortenson of Powell River also reported seeing a strange red light.
• Caradoc Township: A bright shining object was spotted just above tree-top level.
• Beausejour Area: More sightings were reported, with Mr. and Mrs. G. Schiller describing an object that appeared as a large red ball of light, which then turned green and headed west at high speed.

Bigfoot and Other Mysteries

Beyond UFOs, the magazine touches upon other unexplained phenomena:

• Bigfoot/Sasquatch: Several articles discuss Bigfoot sightings in Oregon and Washington. Peter Byrne, director of the Bigfoot Information Center, investigated a reported sighting of a large, gray, man-like creature in Tygh Valley, Oregon. He found a shallow footprint and noted that witnesses described the creature as gray, similar to other reports from the area. Another article mentions a "Washington Environmental Atlas" that officially recognizes Sasquatch, describing it as a large, hairy, humanlike creature.
• Aquatic Creature: A report from Florida describes sightings of a "Shadowy Giant" in the North Fork St. Lucie River, described as a mammoth-sized, brownish-grey aquatic creature. Experts suggest it could be a whale, possibly a Sperm Whale, Pilot Whale, or Beaked Whale.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the issue is the prevalence and variety of unexplained aerial phenomena. The Dufferin-Leader appears to be documenting these sightings with a degree of seriousness, providing detailed accounts from witnesses and including reports from other publications. While some official explanations are mentioned (e.g., sea sturgeon, satellites), the overall tone suggests an open-mindedness towards the possibility of genuine, unexplained events. The inclusion of Bigfoot and aquatic creature reports indicates a broader interest in mysteries and unexplained phenomena beyond just UFOs. The editorial stance seems to be one of reporting and documenting these events, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions.