UFO Newsclipping Service - 1976 11-12 - no 91-92

Magazine Overview

This issue of U.F.O. Newsclipping Service, numbered 91-92 and dated November-December 1976, is a compilation of UFO reports and related discussions from various locations across the United States. The publication aims to document and analyze sightings, featuring eyewitness accounts, expert opinions, and photographic evidence where available. The cover headline prominently features "UFOs reported over nuclear plants," indicating a significant focus on sightings near sensitive facilities.

UFOs Reported Over Nuclear Plants

The lead article details sightings in Suffern, N.Y., where lawyer Warren Berbit and others reported seeing objects shaped like "two enormous upside-down soup bowls" with red-orange rays. These objects hovered near the Ramapo mountain range, close to nuclear plants in Stony Point, Tomkins Cove, and Haverstraw. While some scientists, like Dr. William Donn, suggest these sightings are often misidentified natural phenomena or celestial bodies, Berbit, with an engineering background, insists the objects were not natural. Dan Cetrone theorizes that UFOs are drawn to the area by the nuclear plants and appear in a cycle peaking every 61 months. Reports in Rockland County peaked around the end of August, with police officers in Stony Point attesting to multiple sightings.

UFO Seen in Skies of Gaston

This section reports on sightings in Gastonia, N.C., where Mrs. H.L. Amor described an object with a central light and "long legs lighted up." She observed it over several nights, noting its movement from the southeast to the east and then south. The object reportedly had white lights that blinked on and off. The article includes an artist's rendering of a UFO based on descriptions.

More Objects Spotted in Skies Over Gaston

This article from The Gazette in Gastonia, N.C., discusses the growing number of UFO reports in the area. It features the experience of Kermit Hull, a photographer who initially disbelieved but later witnessed and photographed a "glowing, white oval" object for over two hours. Hull's photograph, taken with a 30-second time exposure, shows a glowing ring of light. The National Weather Service and Federal Aviation Administration could not provide an explanation for the sighting.

Editorial

The editorial announces that this combined November-December issue (Nos. 91 & 92) brings the publication officially on schedule. It wishes readers happy holidays and a happy new year, noting that billing will resume normally in January 1977.

Astronomer Cites 'Phenomena' to Explain Mystery Sky Lights

Dr. Phillip Lu, a resident astronomer at Western Connecticut State College, attributes mysterious green and red lights seen in the sky to "natural physical phenomena." He explains that bright stars and planets can appear to have flickering colored lights due to diffraction through water vapor in the atmosphere, acting like prisms. He notes that such reports are common in late August and September and often involve familiar celestial bodies like Arcturus.

Maybe That UFO Was Venus

This article explores the possibility that some UFO sightings, particularly those in Gaston County, might be Venus. Allan Hendry, director of the Center of UFO Studies, suggests Venus as a possible explanation due to its visibility in the western sky for extended periods and its potential to appear with a halo. Jim Lynn, a ufologist, agrees, noting that Venus is particularly bright in the fall and can appear as a small crescent moon through a telescope. Other explanations considered include weather balloons and gas company helicopters.

Those UFO Stories Keep Coming

This piece from The Gazette highlights a sighting by Maria Bingham, who described a "soft, glowing light" with a ladder-like structure and a rotating light. The object reportedly turned orange, shot flames, and disappeared upward. Bingham's boyfriend, initially a skeptic, became a believer after witnessing the event.

UFO Sighters: 'We Know What We Saw'

This article from the Passaic, N.J., Herald-News recounts a sighting by brothers Maurice and Joseph Leonardo in Caldwell, N.J. They reported seeing four UFOs in a cluster near the Big Dipper, described as flashing red, white, green, and blue lights, followed by a bright orange light. Allan Hendry of the Center for UFO Studies suggests the lights might be refracted starlight due to atmospheric turbulence, though the orange light and its movements warrant further investigation.

Hueneme Officer Sees UFOs?

Bob Johnson, a senior patrol officer in Port Hueneme, Calif., reported seeing eight objects flying in formation, described as red lights that grew to the size of an airplane, with flashing green and white lights. He believes they were not airplanes due to their formation and the size of the lights. The objects were seen heading towards the coast and then northeast. A sergeant initially dismissed the sighting but later saw green and white lights disappearing over the rooftops.

Scientists Study UFO Landing Here

This article from the El Paso Times details the investigation by the Center for UFO Studies into a reported UFO landing site near El Paso, Texas. Two boys reported a "flattened out object" hovering and then shooting off. Soil samples and photographs were taken from the site, which reportedly showed a burned area.

PB Gardens Neighbors Claim UFO Sighting Here

Two residents of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, reported seeing three unidentified flying objects on the night of September 23. The objects were described as bright, moving in a curved pattern at high speed, and were photographed with an open shutter, showing bright objects. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department stated they do not keep track of UFO sightings.

UFO Watched In West Sky

This report covers sightings in Lakewood and Dover Township, N.J. Patrolman Thomas Graef and Lt. William Ford observed a UFO that changed colors and hovered. Military authorities at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and McGuire Air Force Base could not identify the object. Thomas Wilson, a UFO buff and Dover Township Police Public Relations Officer, suggested it might be a pulsar, though Lt. Ford noted the object appeared different from stars and was not visible later that night.

UFO sightings reported in central Iowa skies

Gary Graber of MUFON reports on approximately 30 Iowans who have seen strange lights in the sky between September 16 and October 10. Some cases suggest phenomena beyond ordinary explanations. Sightings included a "flashing object," a "low silver object," and objects described as round with flashing lights. Graber emphasizes that these witnesses are "not kooks" but ordinary citizens who have seen something they cannot readily explain.

Objects Sighted Over Lakeside

The Lakeside Police Department and Coos County Sheriff's Office confirmed sightings of three flashing objects over Lakeside, Washington. The objects were described as round with white, red, and green lights, and a flashing blue light, approximately 40 feet long and 15 feet tall. They were also described as humming and making a noise like Saturn rockets. The objects were reported to the UFO reporting center in Seattle.

Strange lights over Eastside

Coos Bay Police reported a strange blinking ball of light in the sky over Eastside, Oregon, on October 20. The 761st Radar Squadron in Hauser reported nothing unusual. Sgt. Chuck Knight also observed the light, noting that numerous people in the Bay Area apparently saw it.

Boy Sees UFO Near Belpre

Danny Parr, 14, of Mullinville, Kansas, reported seeing a red light that grew closer and appeared to be about 200 feet overhead. He described the object as round, about 12 feet long and ten feet high, with blue, yellow, and red colors. He noted that it made no noise.

UFO expert studies night flights over state

This article profiles Ted Phillips Jr., an expert on physical trace UFO landings and an investigator for the Center for UFO Studies. Phillips has investigated over 450 reported landing sites and believes in UFOs. He discusses the center's goal to encourage scientific interest in UFO phenomena and mentions that Missouri has a high number of reported sightings. He also describes common characteristics of alleged humanoids associated with UFOs, noting their small stature, spindly bodies, and enlarged heads.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent reporting of unidentified flying objects and lights in the sky across various regions of the United States. There's a clear emphasis on eyewitness accounts, often from credible sources like police officers and professionals, contrasted with attempts at scientific or natural explanations. The publication seems to lean towards documenting these events seriously, providing platforms for both believers and skeptics, while also highlighting the investigative efforts of organizations like the Center for UFO Studies. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting the phenomena and the ongoing debate surrounding them without definitively concluding on the nature of the objects, while also acknowledging the scientific community's role in understanding such events.

This issue of the Sun-Herald, dated October 4, 1976, features a prominent cover story detailing the "Pecha UFO Incident." The article focuses on an investigation conducted by a team from the Aerial Phenomenon Research Organization (APRO) into a sighting that occurred on September 10, 1976.

Pecha UFO Incident Investigation

The main article reports on a team of investigators, led by Dr. James Harter, a professor of engineering at UC Berkeley and research director for APRO, who gathered firsthand accounts of a UFO sighting at the Bill Pecha, Jr. home near Colusa, California. The incident took place around 1 AM on Friday, September 10th.

The APRO team included Brad Sparks, Tom Bowden, Mark Uriarte, and Dale N. Rettig. Dr. Harter explained that APRO is one of the oldest aerial phenomenon research organizations, with a global network of representatives and scientific consultants. He highlighted Mr. Pecha's ability to describe the event and draw the UFO, despite his fear, as a key reason for the investigation's interest.

Other witnesses who provided testimony to the investigators included Mr. and Mrs. Pecha, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. "Slim" Davis (who live nearby), Les and Gayle Arant, and Patrolman Bill Wheeler of the Colusa Police Department.

Mrs. Pecha recounted receiving numerous calls and letters from people expressing doubt about their sighting, but affirmed, "But Bill knows what he saw and so do I. It was frightening."

The incident occurred shortly after a power outage that lasted about nine minutes. Pecha was so frightened by the event that he drove into town with his lights off. He stated that the "thing," about 50 feet off the ground, seemed to follow him for a distance before disappearing.

Les and Gayle Arant reported seeing the UFO traveling from west to east within 30 seconds of its first sighting, noting it had a "white light underneath it" and that the night had been crystal clear prior to the event.

Patrolman Bill Wheeler took Pecha's report after it was relayed from the sheriff's office dispatcher. Wheeler described Pecha, whom he knew as reliable and placid, as "very, very upset by what he had seen."

Mrs. Davis mentioned a strange phenomenon at their home: a pear tree that had blossomed in the spring and produced a crop, then started blossoming again the day after the UFO sighting. A lilac bush also began blossoming again.

Pecha had driven to the Arant home and called the police department from there. Patrolman Wheeler also told the Sun-Herald that he could "feel the electricity on him" while taking Pecha's report.

Previously, Pecha had described the object as looking like "a huge inverted cup and saucer with the outer brim spinning clockwise and an inner disc spinning counter-clockwise." He also reported a sensation of all the hair on his body being pulled up.

Dr. Harter, who had testified before a House committee investigating UFOs in 1968, stated, "we feel that in some ways these things exist." He noted that many cases are as strange as this one and recalled an incident where police officers were told a sighting was "probably the result of a refraction of some shafts of light below the horizon."

Dr. Harter mentioned that thousands of UFO sightings occur globally, but perhaps only one out of ten or twenty are reported. He added that most sightings happen between 2 and 3 AM when it is quiet.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Pecha expressed gratitude for the APRO team's visit, hoping it would help end the skepticism they had encountered. Pecha concluded, "It was a nightmarish experience I'll never forget. I didn't believe in UFOs before, but I do now. You'd have to see it to believe it, but so help me what I saw and felt outside our house is the truth."

Line on a Saucer

This section reports on an incident where Florida Power and Light Co. workers were called to fix a high-tension wire on the Duval-Nassau county line. Some local residents had reported the event as a plane crash or UFO sighting. One woman described seeing a "weird, hot, pink sphere about the size of a moon," while another reported her car turning pink as an orb followed it. Nassau Deputy Bill Anno stated that it was a simple power line down, possibly due to fatigue or weather, but acknowledged the burning aluminum wire could have caused concern if it had reached other lines. The downed line caused a traffic blockage for about two hours.

Other UFO Sightings

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

• Colusa, California (Sun Herald, Oct. 4, 1976): This is the main article detailing the Pecha incident.
• Jacksonville, Florida (Times-Union, Oct. 14, 1976): No specific incident is detailed, but the dateline suggests coverage of UFOs in the area.
• Newport, Washington (Miner, Nov. 11, 1976): Mr. and Mrs. Poly Lear reported seeing a "big bright disc" that glowed alternately fiery red and white for about 40 minutes on November 3rd. They described it as "definitely not a plane" and moving slowly.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on UFO sightings and investigations, presenting witness testimonies and the efforts of organizations like APRO to document and understand these phenomena. The editorial stance seems to be one of presenting the accounts seriously, while also acknowledging the need for investigation and the skepticism that often surrounds such reports. The inclusion of multiple sighting reports from different locations suggests a broad interest in the topic of unidentified flying objects.

This issue of "UFO's: Controversy Goes On" explores the persistent and widespread phenomenon of unidentified flying objects through a collection of news reports and personal accounts from various locations. The magazine highlights the ongoing debate and differing perspectives on UFO sightings, ranging from skeptical scientific explanations to fervent belief in extraterrestrial visitation.

Key Articles and Reports

"UFO's: Controversy Goes On" (Cover Story)

The cover story introduces the enduring mystery of UFOs, presenting a narrative of a "white-blue light" witnessed by Ralph and Shirley Workman in Woodland Heights. The object hovered, paused, and then moved directly over their heads. The report emphasizes the importance of noting details like time, location, soil samples, witnesses, and emotional feelings when documenting sightings. It also includes perspectives from a skeptical pilot, John Komarnitzky, who attributes some sightings to balloons or atmospheric phenomena, and Bud Raiter, an Air Traffic Controller who believes in UFOs. The article references Dr. J. Allen Hynek's study of UFOs, noting the lack of definitive proof for any single theory, including those involving earth technology, enemy weapons, or psychic phenomena. It also touches upon theories of 'three-dimensional projections' and 'Satan's supernatural deception,' referencing historical accounts from Hindu writings, Egyptian records, and Christopher Columbus.

"UFOs Leave Science Fiction Realm, Become Fact for New York Watchers"

This report from the New York Times details sightings in Suffern, NY, where lawyer Warren Berbit described objects shaped like "upside-down soup bowls." The objects displayed red-orange rays and silvery metallic bodies. Berbit, along with police, businessmen, and school teachers, reported seeing strange objects. Some speculate these are extraterrestrial probes observing power plants, with several UFOs reported over Stony Point near the Indian Point nuclear reactors. Dr. William Donn, head of the Atmospheric Science Program at Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, expresses skepticism, suggesting most sightings are likely airplanes, helicopters, or bright stars, though he acknowledges the possibility of real UFOs. Dan Cetrone of Rockland County believes the objects are extraterrestrial and preparing for contact, theorizing they are drawn by nuclear plants and appear in a cycle peaking every 61 months. Reports in Rockland County peaked at about 100 during a three-week period in August. Police have confirmed nine UFO sightings at Stony Point, with officers describing objects that appeared as stars but showed rotating red or green lights through a telescope.

"Youth Sees Alien Object over Lake View"

This article recounts the experience of 12-year-old Richie Britt and his father, Richard Britt, in Lake View. Richie described an incredibly fast object with green, red, and light blue lights that revolved and then hovered near their porch. He was particularly scared by a "pale white" creature with smooth skin, dark eyes, and claw-like hands seen in a window of the object. The incident left Richie hysterical, requiring a doctor's visit and an injection. The report notes that a patch of ground where the object was seen showed no frost despite a heavy frost elsewhere, and Richie's dog howled that night. Dr. James Twombley confirmed Richie's hysteria but could not verify the sighting. Police Officer Kermit Page also responded but saw nothing. Pastor John Wilkinson spoke with Richie and found him sincere. The incident did not appear to have a permanent effect on the boy, though he now looks up at the night sky more often.

"UFO watchers claim sightings in Biddeford, Saco"

This report from Biddeford, Maine, details multiple sightings. A citizen's band radio operator reported a white object with a bright light over Biddeford City Hall, and also saw three UFOs in formation near Trudeau's Motel and Restaurant in Saco. Saco police received one report of a UFO "cornered in the woods." Roger Courtois of Saco described seeing multiple UFOs with red, green, and blue lights, some of which disappeared quickly. He emphasized that it was not a hoax and that a group of people were watching and taking pictures.

"Flying Billboard Triggers Flood of UFO Reports"

This article from Stockton, California, explains that a "UFO" flying over the city is actually a modified Cessna 150 carrying an electronic billboard. Pilot Jim Hamilton and his partner Dave Navone have been advertising local businesses with this flying billboard, resulting in nearly 150 UFO reports called into the Stockton Metropolitan Airport tower and other agencies. The Stockton Police Department received numerous calls, with reports being heavier when the plane advertises over North Stockton. The National UFO Reporting Center has received thirty reports. Robert Gribble, director of the center, noted that the "pattern of lights" used by the billboard astounds people, and some have been so startled they almost drove off the freeway.

"Youth claims seeing 2 green men from UFO"

This report from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, features Mark Ziegelbauer, a 15-year-old who claims to have seen an unidentified flying object land on a farm and two "green men" briefly emerge before disappearing. Mark described the object as cigar-shaped and moving fast. He also noted multi-colored lights. A UFO Education Center representative spoke with the Ziegelbauers and showed them photos. Separately, Mik Thompson reported seeing an unidentified flying object in the Dotyville area that looked like a meteor but was not.

"Police report UFOS"

This article from Bellingham, Massachusetts, describes police officers and residents witnessing a curiously lit object in the sky around 2:45 a.m. The object, described as a "star, but it kept changing to different colors, red, blue, green," was observed for about an hour. Airport radar at Logan Airport picked up the object, but no further information was available. Police officers viewed the object through field glasses and could only distinguish a brightly lit object that rapidly changed colors.

"Object sighted in Ipswich"

An unidentified flying object was reported by Esther Logan in Ipswich. Officer Charles Cooper also observed the object, describing it as brighter than nearby stars but appearing to be at a similar distance. The object was in the western sky and moved in a northerly direction. Cooper speculated it might have been a satellite, noting the lack of flashing lights or unusual noises typically associated with UFO sightings.

"US FIGHTER PILOTS TALK OF HAVING CHASED SCORES OF UFOs"

This investigative report reveals that Air Force fighters have been repeatedly sent to intercept UFOs, despite the Air Force's refusal to admit their existence. Former airmen, including Ed Simpson (ex-Air Force radarman), Francis C. Sullivan (retired Air Force Master Sergeant), and Kenneth Leland (Lieutenant Colonel in the Minnesota Air National Guard), claim to have tracked and chased hundreds of UFOs on radar. Simpson reported tracking UFOs that pilots could not catch even at their aircraft's limit. Sullivan recounted an incident in Japan in 1951 where a pilot chased a UFO that suddenly disappeared, and the pilot was subsequently transferred. The report suggests a "cover-up" by the Air Force and government, and notes a lack of cooperation from private UFO research organizations.

"UFO - Phantoms in chase over South Tehran"

This report from Tehran, Iran, details an incident where two jet fighters of the Imperial Iranian Air Force were chased by a brightly lit, unidentified flying object. The object was first sighted by Mehrabad Airport Control Tower officials and described as a "round body" with a circumference of about 4.5 meters. The UFO reportedly increased speed to "many times the speed of sound" and chased the Phantoms. Pilots claimed that all electronic appliances on their aircraft failed, and they lost radio control, preventing them from firing on the object. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing. The article also mentions previous UFO sightings in Iran, including one near Bushehr where people claimed to have seen a "flying object encircled by blue and purple lights" landing in a deserted spot.

"'I was taken inside the flying saucer', man claims"

This Tehran-based report features a man who claims he was "kidnaped by strange beings" and taken inside a flying saucer. He described the beings as similar in shape to Egyptian mummies. The object was reportedly about four to five meters across with a window in the side. The man was reluctant to share his story initially due to fear of ridicule but came forward after other sightings were reported.

"Strange findings, weird lights......."

This article from Valentia, Canada, describes the Hood family's sighting of a strange object with flashing lights over their home. The object darted off at rapid speed. Later, Paul and Don Hood discovered a 35-foot diameter patch of burned, swirled marshland with six grapefruit-sized depressions near a split rail fence, indicating a possible landing site. The area has since attracted curious visitors.

"OVNIS en la Otra Orilla"

This report from Montevideo, Uruguay, details sightings of two unidentified flying objects (OVNI) in Tacuarembó, Uruguay. The objects were described as funnel-shaped with a bright beam of light and colored lights emanating from windows. Witnesses could not see any "crew members." Police confirmed visible marks on the ground where the object had landed, with the grass partially burned. The object was estimated to be 13 to 15 meters in diameter and two meters high. The area, named Peralta, is noted as a site with a special attraction for these objects.

"Emergencia Aérea en Lisboa por un 'Plato Volador'"

This report from Lisbon, Portugal, describes a "flying saucer" with a large light and four smaller ones causing an aerial emergency. A Boeing 707 aircraft had to swerve to avoid a collision, and the object then disintegrated. The co-pilot was praised for his quick reaction.

"El primer 'ovnipuerto'"

This article from Paris, France, introduces the concept of the first "ovnipuerto" (UFO landing field) created in Ares. The initiative aims to provide a welcoming space for UFOs, potentially leading to a new industry for "ovnists" and hotels.

"VIERON OVNI CON SUS TRIPULANTES"

This report from Lima, Peru, details an incident where a UFO intercepted a couple traveling in a truck. Two humanoid figures, approximately 1.75 meters tall, emerged from the craft and touched the couple, causing them to feel intense heat. The wife fainted, and the husband was left speechless. The UFO was described as three meters high and twenty meters in diameter, with two windows on the sides. The couple later recovered, and police initiated a "secret" investigation.

"230 UFOS spotted every year"

This brief report from Essex, England, states that an average of 230 UFOs are spotted county-wide every year, with Essex having the second-highest number of sightings in the country. A team of investigators is seeking public help for night watches.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent nature of UFO sightings across different regions and cultures, the varied interpretations of these phenomena (from scientific skepticism to belief in extraterrestrial visitation), and the challenges in obtaining official confirmation or cooperation from authorities. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting a wide range of accounts and perspectives, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions, while also hinting at the possibility of unexplained events and potential government secrecy.

This issue of The Fortean Times, dated October 1976, presents a collection of articles detailing various unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, encounters with mysterious creatures like Bigfoot and the Yeti, and the persistent mystery of cattle mutilations. The magazine draws from reports across multiple countries, highlighting eyewitness accounts and ongoing investigations.

UFOs and Extraterrestrial Encounters

The issue features several reports of UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial encounters. In Viedma, Argentina, a luminous body with red and green flashes was observed and reported by meteorologists and a control tower operator. A Peruvian couple from Carabaya claimed a face-to-face encounter with extraterrestrial beings who descended from a craft, shining powerful flashlights at them and touching them, causing the wife to faint. Strange traces were reportedly found at the landing site.

An aerial emergency occurred in Lisbon, Portugal, when a 'flying disc' with multiple lights blinded the crew of a Boeing 707, causing the copilot to veer sharply to avoid a collision. The object reportedly veered left and disintegrated.

Mexico reported sightings of 12 UFOs in Chiapas, with at least six drivers experiencing their cars failing to start for 15 minutes. Hundreds more UFOs were seen over Southern California.

In Tacuarembó, Uruguay, two UFOs were sighted, described as an upturned funnel emitting a brilliant beam of light and colored lights. Witnesses could not see any 'crew' despite observing the objects from a short distance, and one reportedly landed for several minutes, leaving marks and partially burned grass.

Santander, Spain, saw a circular flying disc, approximately 15 meters in diameter, remain stationary over a camping site for five minutes, emitting bluish flashes before disappearing. In Ares, France, the first 'UFOport,' a designated landing place for UFOs, was inaugurated.

Mysterious Creatures: Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and Yeti

The magazine also delves into reports of cryptids. In Whitehall, USA, police are investigating sightings of a large, unidentified creature described as seven to eight feet tall, very hairy, with pink or red eyes, and afraid of light. Descriptions vary, but it's noted to walk upright and make sounds like a pig squeal or a woman's scream. Footprints much wider and three times the length of a man's were found.

South Pulaski County, USA, is reportedly home to a 'monster' that nibbles on autos. Mrs. Henry Lee's car was found with wiring pulled loose, headlights disconnected, and chrome trim gnawed on, with three-toed footprints noted. The creature reportedly likes wiring and chrome.

Pennsylvania Bigfoot hunters, Charles Jones and his son, arrived in the Lakeland area to hunt for the creature, intending to donate any findings to the Smithsonian. They are confident Bigfoot lurks in the area and have hunted large game worldwide.

Tracks resembling those of a Sasquatch in the Umpqua hills, Oregon, were examined by a wildlife biologist who stated they looked like bear tracks, but noted it must have been a 'good sized one.' The tracks led to and from an old apple orchard, reinforcing the bear theory for the biologist.

Tips for American climbers ascending Mount Everest regarding the Yeti are provided, advising that the creature is lazy, prefers handouts, dislikes cameras, and that females are easily jealous and temperamental. The Yeti is regarded as a sacred figure in Nepalese culture.

Cattle Mutilations

The persistent issue of cattle mutilations is addressed, with Sheriff Tex Graves of Sterling, Colorado, contending that predators cannot explain the nature of the injuries. He highlights cases where tongues, ears, and eyes were missing, and heads were submerged. Graves is disturbed by the lack of official attention and the tendency to dismiss the problem. Last year, Colorado recorded 203 cases, but the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has received only four reports this year. While the CBI and Colorado State University laboratory tests suggest natural causes and predator activity, local sheriffs like Graves remain unconvinced, pointing to unusual details like patches of skin being taken and glands removed.

In Wyoming, a high number of mutilation cases have also been reported, with most attributed to other animals. However, some officials still believe human culprits or other explanations are possible.

Other Phenomena

A sonar search for the Loch Ness Monster, sponsored by The New York Times and the Academy of Applied Sciences, has reportedly detected a 'fuzzy outline' of an object resembling a prehistoric dinosaur at the bottom of the lake. The head sonar expert described it as something that 'certainly bears further investigation.'

An article also discusses Erich von Daniken's theories on ancient astronauts, presenting challenges and criticisms from Ronald Story, who argues that archaeologists have offered more plausible explanations for human development. Story disputes von Daniken's credentials and claims he misleads readers.

Finally, an article explores George H. Leonard's conviction that NASA photographs of the moon reveal evidence of intelligent occupation, including 'mechanical rigs,' 'tracks of vehicles,' 'high rise spires,' and 'X-drones.' Leonard believes the government is deliberately concealing this information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the unexplained, the mysterious, and the potentially extraterrestrial. The magazine appears to present a wide range of reports and eyewitness accounts without necessarily endorsing any single theory, but rather documenting phenomena that defy conventional explanation. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, providing a platform for diverse reports from around the world, from alleged alien encounters and creature sightings to the perplexing case of cattle mutilations and the enduring mystery of the Loch Ness Monster.