UFO Newsclipping Service - 1976 04-05 - no 84-85

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, numbered 84-85 and dated April/May 1976, is a compilation of various UFO and humanoid sighting reports from across the United States. Published by the UFO Research Committee, it serves as a research tool for the study of unexplained aerial phenomena.

Reports of Humanoid Beings

A significant report details an incident near Nashville, Tennessee, where a woman reported seeing two mysterious beings described as "humanoids" with "large feet and no necks." These beings allegedly shined a blue light at her. Investigator Mario DeSario of the Center For UFO Studies at Northwestern University was assigned to the case. He planned to examine the scene for any physical imprints. Local authorities, including Deputy John Gronewald and Sheriff Tom Hale, speculated the woman might have seen "coon hunters," but DeSario indicated his investigation would be routine.

Whirring Object Seen In Sky Over Morton

By John F. Morrison of The Bulletin Staff, this article describes a sighting in Morton, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Eight children at the Michael G. Stroill residence reported seeing a "whirring, circular object" hovering in the sky. Steve Strolli, 13, described it as looking like "two domes pressed together," with white running lights and a flashing red light on top. The object reportedly hovered, swayed, spun, and descended before disappearing. A woman motorist also reported a similar object on Baltimore Pike. Police dispatcher and cousins Kurt Weng (17) and Linda Weng (16) confirmed the description. The object emitted a "whirring" sound and was visible for about five minutes.

UFO Sighted In East Hanover

John F. Russell Jr. of Denville reported a UFO sighting to East Hanover Police. He drew a picture of the object, which was described as large and egg-shaped. It was observed at about 2:30 a.m. and appeared to have "fire coming out on all sides." The object moved away, passed the tree line, and then returned. The report notes that several other UFO sightings had been reported in the area around the Boonton reservoir.

UFO Sighting in Alzada Area

This report from the Ekalaka Eagle (Montana) details sightings in the Boyes and Broadus areas. Dan Lansing of Alzada spotted "red and green flashing lights" followed by a bright white light that lit up the countryside. He estimated the light to be one to one and a half miles away and 150 to 200 feet from the ground. He later saw a similar red light head north. Witnesses Davis and Roy Richards reported seeing an object with two lights, "one on top of the other," described as huge and possibly two miles away. Patrolman Dick Blankenship investigated and saw a "half-moon shaped object fluttering overhead like fluorescent lights with changing colors." He observed it until it went out of sight. Truck drivers with CBs also reported sightings of three objects at a time. Blankenship reported the objects to the UFO Reporting Center for Phenomena research at Seattle, noting they seemed to "zig zag across the sky and move close to the ground and higher over the hills."

UFO Sightings Reported In Talladega Over Weekend

By Madge McGee, this article covers multiple sightings in Talladega, Alabama. Residents of Westend reported a "round, grey object moving slowly at tree-top level." Two patrolmen also reportedly saw the object, though Police Chief Joe Sparks declined to comment. Another resident spotted a similar object on the south side of town. The explanation offered for similar sightings in the Gadsden area was tests at the Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville, involving gases that could take on different colors and shapes. The article also recounts a sighting by the children of Faria Parker, who saw a "large smoky-blue object" hover over their yard. The object was described as "pancake shaped" and extended "rods" as if preparing to land, and flashed "blue lights." Mrs. Parker also saw the object, which blinked red and white lights as it disappeared. Jackie Hallmark described an "oblong shaped" object "pulsating blue" that shaded to bright orange and "just disintegrated" from one end.

College Students Spot UFO from High Street

Several college students in Bellingham, Washington, reported seeing a UFO on High Street. Sara Cram described it as orange, moving slowly, and seeming to "look for something." It traveled about 500 feet off the ground and reportedly dropped two flares before zooming off. The Blaine Air Force Station reported no UFO sightings.

Deeson Residents Report Sighting 'Saucer' Object

Residents of Deeson, Mississippi, reported being alarmed by a "flying saucer" around 3 a.m. Dogs reportedly barked, and residents saw "a round thing, as big as a large room, with white, red and green flashing lights." The object hovered near a home for nearly 20 minutes. One resident fired a shotgun at the craft. The object was described as not being a helicopter.

UFO Spotted in San Clemente

An anonymous caller reported seeing a UFO hovering above the ocean near Catalina Island. Police were informed, but there was no further information. The object was described as hovering motionless with changing lights, too low for a plane and stationary for a boat.

Siskiyou UFO Sighting Stories Under Study

This article discusses the work of UFO investigators Tom Gates and Pau Cerny, who are studying sightings in the Oregon-California border region. They have gained the confidence of 14 people who have sighted strange objects. The investigators are part of a network reporting to Northwestern University's Center for UFO Studies. They are sorting out explainable phenomena from credible sightings. The article mentions a 1973 sighting where a craft reportedly "sucked up the water in a pond." Gates and Cerny themselves reported a sighting of a large orange glow of light near Alturas, which rose over a ridge, had a "glowing center inside the square shape," and then disappeared. They are also investigating a story of an abduction. They are consulting with Jacques Vallee, a computer scientist and UFO author.

Glowing Objects In Buttes

Five "yellow glowing objects" were reported flying together near the Sutter Buttes area in California. The objects were reportedly seen by a Yuba City police officer and a Sutter County sheriff's deputy. The California Highway Patrol and Beale Air Force Base were contacted. Beale Air Force Base stated they "no longer have any interest in UFO's" unless they pose a threat to installation security.

Schirmer's Memory Restored: UFO Encounter

This multi-page feature details the experience of former police patrolman Herb Schirmer. In 1967, he reported seeing a "flying saucer" and later encountered "grey-skinned beings." His memory of a 25-minute gap in his radio log was restored through hypnosis, conducted by UCLA scientists. Schirmer described being taken aboard a craft, interacting with the beings, and being shown a TV-like screen depicting a star system and a map. He was told the craft landed to extract power and that they had been observing Earth for a long time. Schirmer drew detailed sketches of the craft's interior and power plant. He found comfort in a Bible quote from Ezekiel. The article notes that Schirmer was interviewed by the Condon Committee and that Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle found him "sincere and telling the truth as he saw it."

X-AFO Spots UFL

A retired Air Force officer, Harold Spangler, spotted a "UFL - Unidentified Flying Light" over his Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, home. He described it as a "pulsating light moving at what Spangler estimated was enormous speed." There was no discernible shape. Spangler, a former pilot, assumed it was a jet until it moved with incredible speed and emitted no sound. The air traffic control center reported no sightings.

Strange Object Spotted

This report from Reading, Pennsylvania, describes a "cigar-shaped light" seen by Mrs. Ray Shaak and her neighbors over Strausstown. The object reportedly gave off red sparks when airplanes flew nearby. The airport control tower reported no unusual activity.

UFO sighting reported 7 months later, Auburn

Several residents of Auburn, Kentucky, reported seeing an "unidentified flying object" around 11 p.m. on July 30. Sam Cunigan, operator of Auburn Electric Inc., described a "bright red light" that appeared to be about three feet in size and traveling east at 80-100 m.p.h. without sound. He thought it might be an emergency flare but realized it was too large. Cunigan contacted other witnesses, including policeman Larry Brewer and serviceman Garry Coles. Brewer reported seeing a light that "appeared to explode, made a left turn and started north with what appeared to be a small cloud of light-orange exhaust around it." Other witnesses, including Roy Thompson, Jerry Thomas, Maxie Rittenberry, George Earl Lockhart, and Lillian Lee, also reported seeing the light or experiencing radio silence.

Light In Sky Poses Question

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Andrews reported seeing a "bright white light" hovering above the water near Hood Canal Bridge, Washington. They initially thought it was a radio tower beacon but then observed it move north and gain altitude rapidly. Mrs. Andrews described the light as changing course abruptly and moving "very fast, faster than any satellite or plane I've ever seen." She noted that when it moved, it looked like it began to glow with a reddish light. They also mentioned Clara Lee Urdall, a toll taker, who also saw a similar light.

Local Women See UFO Over Raleigh

Mrs. Edith Jackson and her daughter, Dianne Taylor, reported seeing a "large, brilliantly lit and spinning object" in the sky over Raleigh, North Carolina. They learned that co-worker Charlene Grady had sighted a similar object in Goldsboro the previous November. Grady described her sighting as two objects larger than stars, one of which descended and hovered above trees before rejoining the other. She described the object as "brightly lit with a weird kind of light soft of dancing around the edge, spinning, with a red light on top."

'Strange Lights' Sighted in Streator

Streator police department received numerous calls about "strange lights" in the sky, with many callers inquiring about UFO reports. The lights were reportedly seen in the northeast part of the sky between 8 and 10 p.m. Sunday.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently highlights the public's fascination and concern regarding UFO sightings and potential extraterrestrial contact. The reports span various geographic locations within the US, suggesting a widespread phenomenon. The recurring themes include sightings of unusual aerial objects with distinct characteristics (shape, color, movement, lights), encounters with non-human entities (humanoids), and the alleged suppression of information by governments. The UFO Research Committee, as the publisher, appears to be dedicated to collecting and disseminating these accounts for research purposes, aiming to provide evidence and encourage further investigation into these unexplained events. The editorial stance is one of documenting these reports without necessarily endorsing them as definitive proof of extraterrestrial visitation, but rather as phenomena worthy of study and public awareness.

This issue of The Alliance, Ohio REVIEW, dated April 14, 1976, focuses on a significant surge in UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) reports across the United States and South America. The cover story, "Area Has Rash of UFO Reports," details numerous sightings of strange lights and formations over Alliance, Ohio, and surrounding areas on Tuesday evening. The reports involved multiple witnesses, varying descriptions of object formations, and estimates of height and speed, with no sound reported. The Tri-County UFO Study Group, led by James Rastetter, received over 100 calls regarding these sightings.

UFO Over Brunswick

The article "UFO over Brunswick" by Bill Cauley highlights a series of UFO sightings in the Brunswick, Maryland area, primarily communicated through Citizen's Band (CB) radio channels. Witnesses, including members of the Smoketown CB Club, reported seeing bright objects in the sky. One incident involved approximately 14 people gathering near the Potomac River to observe an object that hovered close to the ground before taking off. Further reports indicated the object moved towards Sugarloaf Mountain and then returned to Brunswick. The National Investigating Committee for Aerial Phenomenon (NICAP), a non-profit organization, has begun an investigation into these sightings.

Robert Jacobs and John Jacobs, members of the Smoketown CB Club, provided detailed accounts of sightings on March 15th and early March 16th. They described a bright object that hovered over the Potomac River, moved erratically, and then disappeared. The investigation by NICAP, led by Regional Investigator Dr. Wallace Garthright, aims to collect and analyze information on these events.

Spring Sightings

A brief report from Memphis, Tennessee, notes that spring often brings an increase in UFO sightings. One early morning call described a large 'kite-like' object with a strange sound, though police found no supporting evidence.

UFOs Visiting Brunswick?

This section reiterates the reports from the Brunswick, Maryland area, detailing sightings on March 15th and 16th. Witnesses described bright objects, some with unusual movements. The investigation by NICAP is mentioned, with Dr. Garthright seeking information from the public.

UFO Over Bexar

An article from the San Antonio, Texas EXPRESS-NEWS, dated April 2, 1976, titled "UFO Over Bexar," features an account from Mrs. Delle Dennis, who reported seeing a large, bright, oblong object with a smaller one underneath hovering in the sky for about half an hour. The object displayed flashing lights and a steady beam between the two parts. She initially mistook it for a star but became convinced it was an unidentified flying object.

Red, White, Blue Patriotic UFOs Over City

This report from Clovis, New Mexico, describes hundreds of residents and police officers claiming to have seen up to 30 cigar-shaped flying objects displaying red, white, and blue lights, resembling a 'Bicentennial tribute.' Police lines were jammed with calls, and officers also reported sightings. The article also touches upon a newer breed of UFOlogists who propose 'subjective phenomena' or projections of imagination as explanations, contrasting with the traditional 'spaceship from other worlds' theory. UFO investigator Allen Greenfield is mentioned for his book linking UFOs and ancient magic.

Students Sight UFO

Several youngsters in Easton, Maryland, reported seeing an unidentified flying object on February 24th. They described it as a bright object hovering over trees.

Flash of Light Reported in Sky

This brief report from Madison, Wisconsin, mentions a bright flash of light followed by an explosion reported by several people in northern Dane County and Columbia County on Tuesday night. Police could not explain the source.

UFO Sighting Baffle Residents of Goodridge

An article from the Oklee, Minnesota HERALD details sightings in the Goodridge area. Scott Pahlen and Carolyn Dahlen reported seeing a strange object with bright, flashing yellow lights that sped away when their car's lights were turned off. Another sighting involved red and white flashing lights. Gerald Sjulestad reported a bright light that sped off. Erling Dahlen described a strange red and white object moving at high speed. Three girls reported seeing an orange, saucer-shaped object with flashing lights that caused their car's engine to stall.

Area Troopers Chase UFO

This report from High Springs, Florida, describes sheriff's deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers chasing an unidentified flying object flashing blue, green, red, and white lights. Witnesses described it as hovering and having a glass dome.

Couple Say It's a UFO

A report from Margate, New Jersey, features Mr. and Mrs. Michael Soble who claim to have seen an oblong, pulsating light moving rapidly across the sky. They contacted NAFEC, and officials confirmed only one light plane was in the area at the time, which they did not believe matched their sighting.

'UBO' Sighting Reported On Red Oak-Nashville Hwy.

This report from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, describes an 'Unidentified Bouncing Object' (UBO) seen between Nashville and Red Oak. Mrs. Lou Fisher and Mrs. Annie Mae Ross reported seeing an object with wheels and red lights that bounced across the road and disappeared.

Flashing Lights, Again

A brief item from Miami Beach, Florida, mentions a councilman proposing to amend zoning codes to allow businesses to install flashing night lights to improve the city's tourist image.

This UFO Even Has Brand Name

This article from Scranton, Pennsylvania, details an incident where a glowing cylinder, possibly a commercial product, was found in a pond after being seen by witnesses. The object was described as having iridescent liquid and crystals. It was theorized to be a prank or equipment from a balloon.

UFO probe continues

This section from The News, Frederick, Maryland, discusses an ongoing investigation into UFO sightings, including a report from Loudoun County, Virginia. Dr. Garthright is seeking information about potential landing sites.

'Red Ball' UFO stirs 'buzz'

This report from Lansing, Michigan, describes multiple witnesses, including police helicopter crew, seeing a large red light, described as a 'red ball of fire,' hovering and then plummeting earthward. The object was estimated to be the size of a weather balloon and made no sound.

UFO here?

This brief report from Manteca, California, mentions a seventh-grade student and other witnesses seeing a reddish-orange, cigar-shaped object in the night sky.

Some doubt UFO visit, but cows believe

This article from Eugene, Oregon, recounts the experience of farmer Ernie Pacheco, who reported seeing a huge, rectangular-shaped UFO hovering over his dairy farm. He described it as having layers of windows and being silent. The incident reportedly spooked his cows and affected milk production. Despite some inconsistencies in his account and his known history of drinking, his employer vouched for his sincerity.

Farmer 'spots' UFO

This brief report from Monroe, Oregon, reiterates Ernie Pacheco's sighting of a glowing, saucer-shaped object hovering over his barn.

Costa Bonita, "apeadero" de los platos voladores

This is a translated article from Argentina (Mayoría newspaper, Feb. 26, 1976) detailing an encounter with a flying saucer near Costa Bonita. Witnesses described a luminous, round object hovering over the sea, emitting jets of light. The owner of a local motel mentioned that such appearances are common in the area.

Gente seria asegura en Caracas que los OVNIS andan merodeando

This is a translated report from Caracas, Venezuela (Mayoría newspaper, March 17, 1976), stating that two unidentified flying objects were detected by radar at Simón Bolívar airport. The objects reportedly disappeared at supersonic speed.

Plato volador

This translated report from Fortaleza, Brazil (ANSA), describes a boy who, after disappearing for two days, claimed to have been burned by the light of a 'flying disc.' Residents of neighboring cities reported seeing unidentified objects crossing the sky.

Center for UFO Studies Listings

This section provides a listing of UFO reports from the Center for UFO Studies for February, March, and April 1976. It categorizes sightings as Close Encounters (CE) or Daylight Discs (DD) and includes dates, times, number of witnesses, and locations.

What Was It They Saw From LO?

This report from Marysville, California, details four unidentified flying objects seen by three Sutter County residents, including a sheriff's deputy. The objects were described as red-orange and glowing, moving in a triangular formation before one streaked northward and all disappeared.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings, the variety of descriptions provided by witnesses, and the ongoing efforts by various organizations and individuals to investigate these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these reports and investigations factually, without necessarily endorsing any particular explanation, while acknowledging the public's interest and the need for further study. The inclusion of translated reports from South America broadens the scope of the UFO phenomenon discussed.

This issue of "Flying Saucers" magazine, dated April 10, 1976, features a cover story titled "Three U.F.Os hovered over the lake" by Paul Tapp, alongside a report on a "FLYING OBJECT CAUSES NEAR-CRASH FOR OFFICER." The magazine compiles numerous eyewitness accounts of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena from various locations, including Tasmania, Canada, England, South Africa, Sweden, and Brazil.

Tasmanian Reports

The main article by Paul Tapp details several incidents from Tasmania. Early last year, five boys in Fingal reported watching two U.F.Os land on the banks of the South Esk River, emitting humming noises and red/green flashes. Upon their return, they found trees in the landing area had been clipped neatly off the ground. Two fishermen at Lake Sorell observed three bright objects descend, with one systematically searching a swamp with a strong beam of light. An East Coast woman reported her car being pulled across the road by a U.F.O. on July 26, 1974, while driving between Bridgewater and Brighton. From the Poatina hills, two hunters reported an 8ft tall, black, hairy creature that runs at super-human speeds.

The Tasmanian U.F.O. Investigation Centre (T.U.F.O.I.C.) checked out 140 reports in 1975, classifying 32 as unidentified flying objects. Their tenth annual report, available in limited edition, is highlighted. John Dean, the centre's northern investigator, is credited with checking out several reports, including the Fingal incident and the Lake Sorell sighting.

International Sightings

Canada: Constable Bill Toffan, an RCMP officer in Terrace, reported seeing a vehicle with flashing lights that was not on the road but flying. He experienced a blinding flash and nearly lost control of his car. No aircraft were reported overdue in the area.

Australia: Miss Sue Gray from Windsor reported being followed by an unidentified flying object described as a reddish color with a gold glow while driving on the Burraga to Oberon Road. The object disappeared just before she reached Oberon. In Maydena, over 15 people witnessed two mysterious lights flying from east to west. The lights were described as twice the size of stars and were observed for about 25 minutes by some.

England: Jane Lindon and Anita Rice, teenagers from Bexleyheath, reported being followed by a strange flickering blue light at rooftop level that made a humming noise. They initially thought it was a street light but became convinced it was a UFO.

South Africa: Reports include two green objects seen over Port Elizabeth by Mr Claude Reddan, which settled over the city and then broke up. Mr Christopher Halfe reported a "huge oblong thing" hovering over his farm near Grahamstown. A motorist reported seeing a bright pink light moving across the sky near Radcliffe-on-Trent. In General Sampaio, Brazil, a laborer claimed to be the victim of a "beam of light projected from a flying saucer."

Sweden: Several incidents are reported from Sweden. In Tranås, Curt Ringqvist and Göte Andersson reported seeing a strange, bright, oval object with red-greyish light that moved soundlessly. In Gårdsjö, Lilly Gustafsson saw a round object fly at high speed and soundlessly over her property. In Alvaret, a red blinking ball was seen drifting high in the sky. At the lake Vikern, Allan Jansson reported seeing a round, yellow-white object on the ice, leaving behind ice crystals.

Other Reports: The issue also mentions a sighting of a "flying cigar" over Odensåker, Sweden, by Sten Olof Andersson, which he had also seen the previous year. He described it as having no wings or propellers and being soundless. A report from Malargüe, Argentina, details witnesses Juan Prieto and Isidro Burzaco observing a strange object with square or rectangular windows emitting red-greyish light.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different continents and the consistent descriptions of objects exhibiting unusual characteristics such as silent flight, high speeds, strange lights, and inexplicable behavior. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance towards these phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts and the findings of investigative organizations like T.U.F.O.I.C. and the Swedish UFO Research Center. The editorial stance encourages the reporting of such events, aiming to gather more data and potentially convince skeptics. The compilation of reports from various newspapers and the inclusion of details about investigative efforts suggest a commitment to documenting and exploring the UFO phenomenon.

This issue of The Daily Corinthian, dated March 18, 1976, focuses on the phenomenon of mysterious footprints and creature sightings, with a prominent cover story about "Strange Footprints Draw Crowds" in Corinth, Mississippi. The publication also includes reports on similar phenomena from other parts of the United States and the United Kingdom, touching upon Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and other unexplained events.

Strange Footprints Draw Crowds (Corinth, Mississippi)

The main article details the appearance of mysterious giant footprints in thinly populated areas of the Hatchie River hillsides near Corinth, Mississippi. These distinct impressions began appearing along Smith Bridge road north of U.S. 72 and have since been sighted around two churches on the southside of U.S. 72, approximately 4 to 5 miles apart. The phenomenon has drawn scores of curious residents to the area. Mrs. Martha Crum, who operates a store near the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, where some of the most pronounced prints were found, expressed a mix of amusement and slight apprehension.

Floyd Crum, a member of Hatchie Chapel Church, recalled that the footprints were first noticed by children playing around the church on Sunday, but little attention was paid until Monday when more people came to look. Many of the original prints have been destroyed by children playing around them. One observer described the creature's movement as coming up a bank, walking through an open area, and then back onto the road. Many prints east of the church are still visible with definite outlines and toe markings. Some prints have 3 toe markings, while others have a faint fourth toe imprint. A steady stream of curiosity seekers has visited the area. The longest set of footprints leads through the Mount Pleasant cemetery, with two deep impressions noted on one gravesite. Most tracks lead off north alongside a sandy dirt road into a thick woody area, suddenly stopping with no indication of the animal veering into the woods.

Mysterious Footprints Studied (Alcorn County, Mississippi)

This article, also from The Daily Corinthian, reports on mysterious "big foot" yarns in Alcorn County, Mississippi, after a trail of tracks with 15-inch long footprints was found near the Theo Community. While some residents found it amusing, others took it seriously. The footprints were first found along Smith Bridge Road north of U.S. 72. Two Corinth men, Joe McKewen and Gene Calvary, tracked the footprints about 200 yards into the woods. Another man reportedly tracked them about a quarter-mile into the woods into a valley where they disappeared. Calvary described the prints as having 4 toes and being "pretty." McKewen, a photographer and naturalist, estimated the creature's weight to be significantly more than 200 pounds based on the depth of the prints. The article notes the growing stories and films of the "big foot" monster and mentions that some residents were upset and taking extra precautions at night.

Loch Ness Monster Investigations

Several articles cover the ongoing investigations into the Loch Ness Monster. One from The Atlanta Constitution (April 8, 1976) reports that scientists are now taking the possibility of a Loch Ness "monster" seriously. Publications from Harvard University and MIT are treating the evidence collected in 1975 and three years prior as plausible. Dr. Alfred W. Crompton of Harvard finds the evidence "extremely intriguing" and suggestive of a large aquatic animal, calling for more intensive investigations. Similar comments come from scientists at the Smithsonian Institution, Royal Ontario Museum, and the New England Aquarium. The evidence includes sonar echoes suggesting a creature 10 to 50 times larger than fish and photographs processed by computer. Dr. Roy P. Mackal suggests a plesiosaur as a likely candidate, while Dr. George R. Zug believes the "monsters" are fish.

Another report from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat (April 16, 1976) details two policemen spotting two dark-colored fins about 20 feet apart moving rapidly in Loch Ness. Sgt. Donald Nicholson and P.-c. Hamish Gray described the water between the fins as appearing "almost boiling." They flagged down a bus to verify their sighting, but by the time others arrived, nothing was visible.

The Evening Post (Leeds, England, Jan. 30, 1976) reports that electronic equipment has detected the presence of a "large amphibious mammal" in Loch Ness, with a tape recording of sound waves bouncing back from an object moving at 13 m.p.h. beneath the surface. Videomaster, a London electronics firm, presented this data, suggesting the object was at a depth of 400 feet.

The Leicester Mercury (Jan. 30, 1976) echoes this, stating that electronic equipment detected "a large amphibious mammal" and played a tape recording of sound waves from an object moving at 13 mph. David Gordon, a spokesman for Videomaster, analyzed data from January 12, suggesting an amphibious mammal moving at speed.

The Washington Post (April 9, 1976) features an article titled "Scientists to Return to Loch Ness," detailing newly published photos that scientists claim prove the existence of the monster. Dr. Harold E. Edgerton of MIT, who designed the strobe lights and underwater cameras, stated they would return to Scotland with better equipment. The scientists describe the monster as moving violently and knocking into their camera. They also mention a third instance where the beast stirred up silt, covering a camera lens. The team included Robert H. Rines, Charles W. Wyckoff, and Martin Klein. They took over 2,000 pictures, with seven showing images of a monster. The best two led them to describe a creature about 18 feet long with a neck almost as long as a giraffe's and a dappled, cow-like body. The article also mentions speculation about the creature being a large eel or a plesiosaur, and notes skepticism from some zoologists.

A separate piece from The Arkansas Traveler (March 19, 1976) discusses the "Ghost Light" phenomenon, possibly related to St. Elmo's fire or fox fire, and mentions a Mexican legend of a beheaded worker.

Bigfoot and Hairy Creature Sightings

Several articles report on Bigfoot and similar creature sightings. The San Francisco Chronicle (April 23, 1976) details an encounter by two police officers in Mill Valley, California, who heard "screaming and screeching and growling" and found a trail of blood leading to the carcass of a disemboweled deer. They glimpsed a "large, dark-colored THING" walking on its hind legs.

The Oregon Mail Tribune (April 22, 1976) features an article about a Bigfoot researcher spending time in Butte Falls, Oregon, studying recent footprints. Roy Lack, a researcher for North American Wildlife Research, made a plaster cast of a 12-inch long footprint. He notes that four confirmed sightings of footprints have occurred near Butte Falls since February. Lack estimates the creature that made the print weighed between 500 to 600 pounds, and he believes two creatures, one weighing over 1,000 pounds, have been in the area.

The Great Falls, Montana Tribune (April 24, 1976) reports on an investigation by Sheriff Capt. Keith Wolverton into sightings of a large, hair-covered creature. Two youths reportedly saw a "large, wide creature" covered in brownish-black hair near Ulm, Montana. Wolverton notes similarities to other sightings in the county and has received about 14 telephone calls from people reporting creature sightings.

The Elk Valley Times (April 15, 1976) reports on a "hairy, 8-foot 'Thing'" stalking the countryside near Flintville, Tennessee. Melvin Robertson claims to have seen the creature four times, describing it as nearly seven feet tall, weighing between 200 and 300 pounds, with long shaggy hair and long toenails. It allegedly slapped at his four-year-old stepson. Lincoln County deputies and Fayetteville police have received no reports.

The Missoulian (Montana, April 4, 1976) recounts an experience of Chris Tobias in the summer of 1974 near Stevensville, Montana, where he and his friends saw two large, hairy creatures that moved gracefully and seemed to float or glide. They were described as having squatty heads on broad shoulders and no visible necks.

The News-Democrat (Illinois, April 13, 1976) reports that county officials in Millstadt, Illinois, are seeking a "large animal," dubbed "Bigfoot," which is believed to have killed several animals. The St. Clair County animal control office has been unsuccessful in catching it, and state conservation officials and the St. Louis Zoo have refused to help.

The SEE BEE NEWS (Memphis, Tenn., April 15, 1976) reports on "Big Foot" hunters tracking a "monster" resembling the famous "Big Foot" in Shelby Forest, Tennessee. James Stevens, a self-proclaimed "King of the Big Foot Hunters," describes the monster as about 8 feet tall, weighing 300 to 500 pounds, with black hair covering its body. The monster has allegedly chased his truck and has been shot at with deer slugs without apparent effect. The searchers claim the air smells of rotten eggs and dead fish when the monster is near.

Other Phenomena

The Orlando Sentinel Star (March 22, 1976) discusses the "Ghost Light Of Oviedo" in Florida, a mysterious glowing light on a desolate stretch of State Road 13. Legends abound, with some attributing it to a spirit and others to swamp gas. Attempts to photograph it have failed, and scientific research has been inconclusive. The article mentions a documented death on the bridge and numerous other legends, including a young couple found unconscious and a boyfriend who reappeared clawed to death.

The Tennessean (April 16, 1976) reports on an incident at Mt. Pleasant, Mississippi, where 15 teen-age girls fainted at a public school. Authorities ruled out voodoo and drugs, attributing it to hysteria. Parents kept nearly a third of the students home.

The Los Angeles Times (March 14, 1976) presents a theory by Robert Semple that Earth was visited by mermaid-like creatures from outer space 5,000 years ago, leaving traces in the knowledge of the Dogon tribe near Timbuktu, West Africa, who possess advanced astrophysical knowledge.

The Arkansas Gazette (March 19, 1976) discusses the "Ghost Light" phenomenon, with a reader suggesting it might be St. Elmo's fire, a natural electrical phenomenon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained phenomena, particularly large footprints and creature sightings (Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster), and mysterious lights. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events with a degree of journalistic curiosity, presenting eyewitness accounts and scientific investigations without definitively confirming or denying the existence of the phenomena. The articles often highlight the skepticism of some authorities while also presenting the earnestness of those who believe they have witnessed something extraordinary. There's a clear interest in folklore, eyewitness testimony, and the scientific attempts to understand these mysteries.