UFO Newsclipping Service - 1975 10 - no 78

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. Newsclipping Service, dated October 1975, is a compilation of UFO reports gathered by the UFO Research Committee. It features a variety of eyewitness accounts, news articles, and official statements regarding unidentified flying objects and related phenomena.

Key Articles and Reports

Greer Boys Report UFO Flyover

Mike Campbell and Brian Mosteller, two 12-year-old boys from Greer, reported seeing a UFO hovering over their neighborhood. Both boys expressed newfound belief in UFOs after the experience, with Campbell stating he never believed in them before.

Ontario Farmer Sees 'Man from Space'

Robert Suffern, a 27-year-old carpenter from near Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, claims to have seen a darkened, saucer-shaped spaceship and a figure described as a 'man from space' near his farm. He described the figure as having a globe-type helmet and a silvery-grey suit, with disproportionately wide shoulders. The spaceship was approximately 12-14 feet in diameter and made no noise. Suffern reported the object ascended vertically and disappeared.

Crowds Gather in Back Yards to Watch UFOs

In Quincy, Illinois, about 18 residents of the Cheshire Hills subdivision gathered to observe several unidentified flying objects. Witnesses described four disc-like shapes flashing red, yellow, and green, followed by three more in a straight line. The objects were observed for about an hour, with one witness describing a cone-shaped object with distinct color divisions.

Farmington Police Officers Witness Early Morning UFOs

Five Dakota County police officers and two Minnesota State Troopers reported observing unidentified flying objects near Farmington, Minnesota, on September 12, 1975. The incident began around 4:05 a.m. and lasted for about an hour and a half. The objects were described as bright, stationary lights that moved in circular and up-and-down motions. The FAA was notified but initially reported no radar activity. Later, they confirmed some activity in the area. A third object, orange-white and bullet-shaped, streaked across the sky before all objects disappeared.

UFO Seen Off Pt. Allen

A group of seven people fishing off the pier at Port Allen, Hawaii, reported seeing a bell-shaped UFO that hovered for a few minutes before fading away. Witnesses described it as having lighter sides and a dark center.

Mysterious Lights Over Gulf Thursday May Have Been UFOs

Residents near Holmes Beach, Florida, reported seeing a mysterious string of six brilliant white lights hovering over the Gulf for at least 15 minutes. The lights were described as stationary and illuminating the area brightly. While some speculated about flares or training flights, the intensity and duration of the lights remained unexplained.

Excitement Over Lights Seen in Sky (Quincy, Illinois)

Reports of unexplained lights in the northwestern skies over Quincy, Illinois, excited local UFO students and involved law enforcement. Joe Brill of Mutual UFO Network ruled out weather balloons. Similar excitement was reported over a 'hovering light' near Palmyra, Missouri, which was later identified as a planet.

Strange Light Sighted (Erie, Pennsylvania)

Police and residents in suburban Delaware County, Pennsylvania, reported seeing a strange, glowing light that appeared to spin, rotate, and move in a circular motion. The light was described as bright with flares and was observed by scores of people.

Flashes Seen in Skies Over Bay Area

Residents in the San Francisco Bay Area reported mysterious flashing lights. Officials speculated the glow might be from periodic gas burn-offs at a refinery or a transformer arcing, reflecting off low-lying storm clouds.

UFO Report Brings Additional Sightings

This section compiles several brief reports of UFO sightings from Eloy, Arizona, and Hollister, California. These include a large blue light seen over Eloy by two teenaged boys, a star-like object moving sideways reported by Diana Montijo, and a sighting of a luminous cigar-shaped object by two women traveling on I-10. In Hollister, residents reported seeing a red, white, and green light flickering above trees, and a second bright object moving at high speed.

UFOs Coming Closer

Reports of UFO sightings continue to surface in the Free Lance newspaper. While some sightings are explained as stars, planets, or aircraft, others remain difficult to explain. Henry Sumaya reported seeing an unidentified object with flashing red, green, and white lights and a roaring sound. Other witnesses also reported similar phenomena.

Mutilation, UFO 'Linked'

Terrence Mitchell, a UFO lecturer, discussed alleged links between reported UFO phenomena and cattle mutilations since 1897. He cited a story from 1897 about an 'airship' stealing a cow and described evidence of surgical removal of animal parts and complete blood drainage in mutilation cases. Mitchell suggested aircraft were used in these incidents, but the motive remains a mystery. He also mentioned the Red Water Disease theory as a possible explanation for blood loss.

This is a UFO (honest)

This article discusses sightings in the Durango, Colorado area, noting that strange, unexplainable objects have been sighted for over 15 years. Wade Folsom, a gentleman farmer, reported seeing a parabolic-dome-shaped craft land on his property on Christmas Eve 1960. The article also mentions a jelly bean-shaped craft sighted near Dove Creek.

Follows car near Foymount

Brenda Smith, a 15-year-old from Foymount, Ontario, Canada, reported seeing a 'straight light in the sky, bright red, then flashing, then bright again' that followed her car. The object made no noise and was observed to slow down when her car slowed and speed up when her car sped up.

Was It A U. F. O. ?

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sleep of Pickering, Ontario, Canada, reported seeing a large object hovering over hydro lines. They described it as having different colored flashing lights and observed it moving in a westerly direction towards Toronto.

Teenager, sister see bright light in field

Judy Bishop, 17, from Uxbridge, Canada, reported seeing a bright light hovering above a field near her home. The object made no noise and was observed by her and her sister, Debbie. The family dog reacted to the light.

UFO is filmed from garden

Jeffrey Dodney of Dagenham, England, reported seeing a large, glowing orange object, which he believes was an alien spy craft, and filmed it with his cine camera.

Rumors rife, facts few on 20 missing UFO followers

This article details an investigation into a group called Human Individual Metamorphosis (HIM), led by a couple known as 'The Two.' Approximately 20 people reportedly followed them to a secret camp in Colorado, believing they would be transported to a new life. Police investigations found no evidence of fraud, and the group's whereabouts remain uncertain.

Benicia Citizens See UFOs In The Heavens

Residents of Benicia, California, reported seeing two red, glowing balls hovering in the sky before speeding off. Police officers confirmed the sighting.

UFO study gets respect

This article discusses Dr. J. Allen Hynek's work in studying UFO sightings. It highlights that many sightings are misidentifications of planets, stars, or aircraft, but a significant percentage remain unexplained. Dr. Hynek emphasizes the importance of studying these unexplained phenomena despite the challenges and the presence of 'kooks' in the field.

UFO Central Calls / August 1975 & September 1975

These sections provide listings of UFO reports received by the Center for UFO Studies, categorized by date, location, type of sighting (Nocturnal Lights, Close Encounter, Daylight Discs), and number of witnesses. Many reports are marked as being investigated.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings across diverse geographical locations, the variety of reported object characteristics, and the involvement of law enforcement and civilian investigators. There is a consistent effort to document these events, with a notable emphasis on witness credibility and the scientific approach to understanding these phenomena, as exemplified by the work of Dr. J. Allen Hynek. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, acknowledging both the mundane explanations and the persistent mystery surrounding a portion of the reported sightings.

This issue of The Post Mercury, dated September 4, 1975, focuses heavily on UFO phenomena and related mysteries, with a prominent cover story about a potential UFO landing site near Valentia, Canada. The magazine also includes reports on Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and other unexplained occurrences from around the world.

UFO Landing Site Near Valentia?

The lead article details the discovery of a strange marshland formation near Valentia, Canada, described as an almost perfect circle about 35 feet in diameter, with swirling, flattened, and scorched marsh grass. The formation was found by a member of the Laverne Hood family. The article speculates that this could be evidence of a UFO landing or hovering. The grass, when examined, showed signs of intense heat up to several inches from the ground. Three members of the Hood family also reported seeing a strange, circular object with flashing lights in the sky in the same area about a month prior. The article notes that similar findings have been reported in other parts of the world, including the United States and Italy, and mentions that The National Enquirer has published numerous articles on UFOs.

Soil-sample test shows no radioactivity or oil

This section reports on a substance taken by the OPP from a tobacco field in Mount Pleasant, the scene of an alleged UFO object in his fields. Douglas Lucas, director of the Forensic Science Centre in Toronto, stated that the analysis report showed the substance was not radioactive nor did it contain oil. The substance was comprised of tobacco and soil. Staff-Sgt. Bud Soroka of the Brantford OPP detachment noted that the sample looked like a sponge but was firmer and purplish in color. He also mentioned that farmers had told him that the 30-foot area of crushed and burnt tobacco was characteristic of lightning damage, but that lightning typically does not cause such damage in a large patch.

South American Report

This section compiles recent UFO activity from South America, with reports translated by Jane Thomas from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Three Students in Rio Stated a UFO Persecuted Them

Three young students in Rio de Janeiro claim to have been "persecuted" by a flying disc while returning by bicycle from school at 10:00 pm on a highway near the Itaperuna district. The event was confirmed by a local farmer and photographed by an amateur. The youths reported seeing a "strong luminosity" followed by "strange objects in grazing flight," causing them to take refuge under a bridge. A farmer, Boechat Buri, also claimed to have seen the luminosity and heard the students' screams.

A UFO Sitting on Top of a Hill in Chile Caused a Commotion and Escaped

In Antofagasta, Chile, an unidentified flying object was seen by residents past midnight. The UFO was described as cigarette-shaped with predominant orange flashes. Taxi drivers and residents reported that the UFO stopped on a hill, emitting a "chemical" smell that caused watering eyes and pain in the nose. The area was illuminated with a yellow-reddish color. The object then moved in a straight line towards the Pacific Ocean.

Several People Saw a UFO in Nechochea Less Than a Week After Another Similar Apparition

In Necochea, Argentina, several people witnessed an ovoidal object emitting strong multicolored flashes. The object was visible for a few seconds. This sighting occurred less than a week after a similar object had been suspended in space for over three hours.

A Luminous Object Was Seen at Nechocea and Was Very Strange

In Necochea, Argentina, an unidentified flying object emitting variable luminous flashes (red, green, and white) remained suspended over the sky for an unusual lapse of time: three hours. The strange luminous signal was sighted at midnight. Reporters and local personnel witnessed the object zigzagging at incredible speed before disappearing into space.

Photographs Taken of Two UFOs Are Published in France

A photograph published by the newspaper "France Soir" reportedly "demonstrates" the existence of UFOs. The photo, taken by policeman Michel Lourent, shows two luminous spheres. Another photograph taken by a gendarme in November of the previous year, in a nearby location, was not published for fear of not being taken seriously. Lourent's photos are described as remarkably clear and add new data to investigations on UFOs.

There is Talk of a Possible Base of Flying Discs in the Northern Part of Chile

Journalistic speculations suggest that the northern part of Chile might be a "base of operations for UFOs." "Las Ultimas Noticias" department of journalistic investigations determined that the area is a "key to extraterrestrial topographers." The newspaper also mentions that French scientist Aimé Michel demonstrated that there are no isolated appearances of such flying machines. The report notes that a UFO seen over Antofagasta emitted odors similar to tear gas, causing illnesses.

Scientific Investigation in Lobería

This section discusses ongoing interest in UFOs, with a report on an investigation in Lobería, Argentina. In October 1973, a flying disc was sighted, and subsequently, two large circles were found on the ground, believed to be related to the landing. A delegation from Necochea studied the area, took photographs, and collected earth samples, which were sent for analysis. The alleged UFO was sighted by local residents José Luis Arrate and Luis Nilo Montalivet. The investigation commission included members from Necochea, the Aero Club Lobería, the Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Fishing Club.

An UFO Persecuted a Chilean Couple

In Antofagasta, Chile, Ricardo Villanueva and his wife Margarita Ardiles reported being pursued by a flying disc. They described it as a "flying disc" that settled intensely bright, about 30 meters from their pickup truck. The object, described as a "large fire ball enormously luminous" with predominant orange color, followed them at incredible speed before ascending and disappearing.

'We saw flying saucer' say Caversham boys

Two schoolboys in Caversham, England, claim to have spotted a "flying saucer" in the night sky. The object was described as oblong-shaped and silvery. This was the second reported UFO sighting in Berkshire that week. A Wokingham woman also claimed to have seen a bell-shaped object hovering for about five minutes.

UFO Report From Boys

Two boys from Bacchus Marsh, Australia, reported seeing an unidentified flying object that appeared as a flash of light which grew larger and larger until it was bigger than an aeroplane, then disappeared.

Another Sheep Man About Ready to Fold

This article from The Hamilton Herald-News discusses Leon Broughton, a sheep farmer in Hamilton, Texas, who is losing sheep under mysterious circumstances. The sheep are found completely reduced to skeletons, with no flesh left and the bones intact. Broughton suspects a predator but cannot identify one capable of consuming so much meat. He has lost 16 sheep in this manner over three months. His theories include large packs of coyotes, lynx, bobcats, or eagles, but he wonders how a single predator could accomplish this. He is seeking help to solve the mystery and avoid going out of the sheep business.

Local teacher's Nessie pics are top secret

Exciting new photographs of the Loch Ness Monster, taken by an Annan schoolteacher, Mr. Alan Wilkins, have been sent to a laboratory in the United States for processing. Wilkins, a 42-year-old classics teacher, reported seeing "large objects which have been called humps" sticking out of the water in varying sizes and shapes, moving at various speeds. He claims to have had four sightings and that the second time allowed him ample time to take photographs. The "top secret" photos are being processed by a laboratory that handles American space project pictures.

Mystery gas hits residents

Several persons in Port Colborne, Canada, became ill after a nauseous gas drifted through the community. Witnesses reported seeing a cloud cross residential yards, and the provincial police detachment observed the cloud float out over Lake Erie. The origin of the gas was under investigation.

Bigfoot' moved to Marin?

Musician Joseph M. Speck of San Rafael believes he saw a Bigfoot in Samuel P. Taylor State Park, California. He described hearing a "weird" noise and seeing a large, black, possibly hairy creature about horse-sized, which quickly faded into the brush. Speck took film of the sighting, which was sent to Wolpert Productions for examination. The article notes that Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is often reported in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, with descriptions of a humanoid figure standing 6½ to 9 feet tall, weighing 300 to 800 pounds, and having footprints up to 24 inches long.

Did three youths see a Sasquatch?

Three youths from Tacoma, Washington, reported seeing a creature resembling a Sasquatch while bear hunting south of Rimrock Lake. They described the animal as being between eight and nine feet tall, with black hair and human features, standing upright and shying away from their flashlight beam. After firing their rifles to frighten it, the creature growled and screamed. The youths abandoned their camp and fled. A search by the sheriff's deputy and the Game Department found no evidence of Bigfoot.

Voices of Sea Killed Crew, Russian Says

A report from Moscow suggests that infrasonic oscillations, or "voices of the sea," caused by ocean storms, may be responsible for the deaths of the entire crew of the cargo ship Urang Medan in February 1948. The bodies were found contorted in horror but bore no trace of violence. The newspaper suggests that resonance induced by infrasound can cause heart beats to expand to the point of arterial rupture, leading to death.

Hairy Monster Moves South?

Reports from Indianola, Oklahoma, suggest that a "hairy monster" has been reported in northeastern Oklahoma. A search party was organized after citizens reported hearing noises and seeing animals making a funny noise. The monster was described as a "huge, hairy hulk, resembling a monster."

It has 3 toes, walks at night and is mystery

In Farmville, North Carolina, searchers are investigating the mystery of a "three-toed monster." Footprints measuring 19 inches and bearing three toes were found in a garden. Other mysterious happenings include dogs being frightened and large limbs broken from trees. Deputy Larry Harris believes the prints are real, while others suspect a prank. The article notes that the area is heavily wooded, making it easy for something to hide.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and encounters, the mystery surrounding Bigfoot and other cryptids like the Loch Ness Monster, and unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards these subjects, presenting various reports and eyewitness accounts with a degree of seriousness, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and the need for further investigation. The magazine seems to aim at informing readers about the latest developments and ongoing mysteries in the realm of the unexplained.