UFO Research Newsletter - 1972 10 11 - Vol 02 No 07

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO RESEARCH NEWSLETTER, Vol. II, No. 7, published monthly by UFO Research Associates (UFOR) in Washington, D.C., covers the period of October-November 1972. It reports on a wide array of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings and related phenomena from June through November 1972, spanning multiple states in the U.S. and several foreign countries.

North Vietnam Sighting Adds to Summer Reports

The lead story details a significant sighting over Hanoi, North Vietnam, on September 29, 1972. A spherical, luminous, orange object was observed by Jean Thoraval, an Agence France-Presse writer, and others. The object's presence triggered an air-raid alert, and three surface-to-air missiles were launched, which appeared to miss their target. This incident is presented as part of a larger collection of summer reports.

The article highlights that these summer reports involved UFOs causing various effects, including electromagnetic interference, TV set malfunctions, power blackouts, and unusual interactions with vehicles and personnel. Witnesses came from diverse backgrounds, including pilots, police officers, dispatchers, and journalists.

Object Stalls Car

An incident near Waukesha, Wisconsin, around August 21, 1972, involved Greg V. Faltersack, whose car suddenly suffered complete electrical failure, with the engine dying and the radiator boiling. He observed a large orange disc hovering over treetops, approximately 20-30 feet in diameter. The object emitted a 'beep, beep' sound, ascended, and disappeared. Although the car could be restarted, its lights, horn, and radio remained non-functional. Deputy Sheriffs confirmed blown fuses and overheating. Faltersack was visibly shaken.

Texas Sighting

In Texas, on August 5, 1972, near Evant, Wesley Ray and the M.T. Smith family witnessed a bright flash of light and a saucer with blue, pink, and red lights hovering near their home for about five minutes before moving west. Shortly after midnight on August 6, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lowden saw what appeared to be the same object traveling parallel to their car.

UFO Program Downgrades Subject (A Review)

This section reviews a new British television series titled 'UFO,' which is being syndicated in the U.S. The author expresses skepticism, calling it 'science fiction (fantasy is more like it)' and criticizing its premise of a defense organization (SHADO) directing spaceships against UFOs. The review details plot points from the first two episodes, involving organ transplants from UFO victims and a pilot being blackmailed into joining SHADO. The author concludes that the show 'obviously downgrades the UFO subject' and is 'lousy entertainment,' advising readers not to watch it.

Summer Reports Continue (Continued from page 1)

A UFO and a Power Blackout

On September 10, 1972, Melanie Jacobs in Canton, Missouri, saw a UFO with flickering red, white, and blue lights at tree-top level. The object appeared to be going to land. Simultaneously, a power blackout occurred in nearby Quincy, lasting 32 minutes, with its cause undetermined. Earlier, on August 12, Mrs. Anna May Cummings and Markay Tolen viewed a circular object with flashing red and green lights and white lights over Gallatin, Missouri.

Policemen See Object Change Shape

In August, three policemen near Arkansas City, Kansas, reported seeing a huge, bright, round UFO with light rays. The object then appeared as a large, glowing circle, with twinkling red lights, and its shape changed from roundish to triangular. Police Officers Larry Henry and E.J. Bernard in Randolph, Kansas, saw a triangular-shaped UFO with a pointed front and a blue flame. The object appeared to shy away when the police car's red lights were turned on, but moved toward them when the lights were turned off. In Plainville, Kansas, on August 16, Jay Mongeau and Mike Saindon observed 14 to 20 UFOs with flashing red and green lights moving erratically. Henry Guerrero and Rob Apsley near Garden City, Kansas, observed a bright amber light traveling at 50-60 m.p.h., with Guerrero expressing disbelief. A policeman near Dighton, Kansas, saw a UFO pace his car at about 50 m.p.h.

Saucer Emits Light Beam

Mrs. Jane Roberts in Lambertville, New Jersey, on August 16, saw a large saucer-shaped UFO directing a beam of light toward the ground, with directional lights and a forward-moving machine face. It was glowing white and emitted rays of light. In Prosser, Washington, on August 10, Ray Milne and others saw a silver UFO with a bright flame behind it traveling at over 800 m.p.h. In Merced, California, on August 2, fire department, highway patrol, and police dispatchers reported seeing a UFO that climbed and leveled off twice.

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Lebanon, Indiana Sighting

A woman in Lebanon, Indiana, reported a malfunctioning TV set on August 1, 1972, followed by seeing a hovering UFO outside. The couple watched the object for about 45 minutes before it 'turned and flashed away at high speed' with three bright orange-red lights, appearing to have 'bat-like' wings.

Top Aerospace Writer Sees UFO

Peter Reich, an award-winning aerospace writer for Chicago Today, reported seeing a blinking red light over Lake Michigan on July 19, 1972. He described it as moving at 'incredibly high speed,' suddenly stopping, reversing course sharply, and flying along a downward curve before blinking out. Reich stated he had never seen any object behave so contrary to the laws of physics.

Canadian Sightings

Marilyn Coulis and friends in Elliot Lake, Ontario, observed an orange disc emitting a humming sound with intermittent beeping on July 17, 1972. On July 4, hundreds of citizens, including Doug Hamilton, saw a cylinder-shaped UFO for over two hours over Geraldton, Ontario, appearing to fly against the wind and shimmering. A man in Scarboro, Ontario, watched an object hover over Toronto on June 11, 1972, before it dimmed, turned sharply left, and disappeared.

English and New Zealand Sightings

Mr. and Mrs. William Laws in Leamington, England, reported seeing a red, green, and silver UFO with a fantail on June 29, 1972, with a flashing light. In Palmerston North, New Zealand, on June 10, Gregory Key and a friend observed three spinning silver objects traveling in a line at an estimated altitude of 1,500 to 2,000 feet.

Delphos Case Continues to Puzzle

This section revisits the Delphos, Kansas, case of November 2, 1971. Dr. Robert F. Creegan, investigating the case, reported that a Midwest radiation laboratory found the ring soil left by the UFO had not been subjected to ionizing radiation, suggesting bio-luminescence. Photographs of the case are with the Johnson family. Studies are also being conducted on numbness experienced by individuals who touched the soil, with one volunteer showing no objective effects. The soil's resistance to water and a white fibrous substance remain mysteries, with no conclusive evidence for an extraterrestrial explanation yet.

Radar-Trackings Spotlight Maryland Reports

UFOs tracked on radar in Maryland during late 1971 and early 1972 are highlighted, with investigations by Odyssey. A circular, pinkish-red metallic UFO, about 60 feet in diameter, resembling a 'Mexican cowboy hat,' was seen near Glen Burnie on November 4, 1971, hovering at an estimated altitude of 300-400 feet. It had revolving windows and four white lights. On December 13, 1971, Ronald T. Fisher saw a large orange ball moving up and down near Carmichael, which blinked out when a plane flew overhead and reappeared later. Dover officials later reported detecting something on radar that they could not identify. The Maryland Academy of Science confirmed no stars or planets could account for the sightings, and aircraft were ruled out.

UFO 'Explodes,' Then Ascends

On December 16, 1971, Mrs. Dianne Hall and her children in Baltimore observed a solid, black object with lighted portholes and pulsating lights. It hovered, moved toward observers, swerved, and then appeared to 'explode' with a vapor emission and an orange-yellow glow. The object then climbed skyward at tremendous speed and disappeared. Witnesses estimated its size and altitude. Friendship control tower operators reported no aircraft and gave a 'no comment' regarding radar blips. Radiation readings were negative.

'Hamburger' Sighted

Mrs. Eve Rinehart and James Sheet saw an object shaped like a 'hamburger or a yo-yo' near Glenelg on January 6, 1972. It had a glow of white light, stationary for five minutes, then displayed flashing red and blue lights from the bottom and blinking green lights on top. It moved south rapidly and vanished. It was estimated to be at an altitude of about 5,000 feet.

Enquirer Panel Notes

Dr. Robert F. Creegan reports on the National Enquirer's UFO reward panel's activities. On September 14, 1972, a fighter plane chased a UFO tracked on radar in South Florida. Enquirer journalists investigated, and findings were given to the panel. The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization is studying the case. A field instrumentation project in the Pacific Northwest is ongoing, headed by Dr. J. Allen Hynek and David Akers. The panel also plans to interview witnesses from 115 Canadian reports.

Fort Beaufort Sighting Details Revealed

More details emerged about a June 26, 1972, sighting near Fort Beaufort, South Africa, where two policemen and a farmer shot at a UFO. The barrel-shaped object with flames changed colors and shot flames all around. The farmer, Bernadus Smit, reported being scared and that the object looked dangerous. After shooting at it, they heard a 'thud,' suggesting a hit. The object moved off at a terrific pace through the trees without burning them. A farm worker pointed out three holes in the ground, suggesting a landing.

Australian Astronomers Study Evidence of Emerging Life

Australian astronomers have detected a spectral pattern from 30,000 light years away that could indicate a chemical turmoil leading to the creation of life. This cosmic chemical eruption was detected by a spectrometer at Monash University, revealing a gaseous cloud made of 'building blocks' for amino acids. The evidence suggests that 'creation could be a regular happening' over vast cosmic timescales.

Sighting Capsules

Brief reports include a cylinder-shaped UFO emitting three smaller discs near Tucson, Arizona, on June 15, 1972. On June 20, 1972, near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, witnesses saw a 'ball of fire' that lit up the sky and ground, with possible explanations including meteor or space junk reentry.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and diversity of UFO sightings globally, the physical and electromagnetic effects attributed to UFOs, and the ongoing efforts by researchers and organizations to investigate and document these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious reporting and investigation of UFO incidents, while also maintaining a critical perspective on media portrayals of the subject, as seen in the review of the 'UFO' television series. The newsletter emphasizes the collection of witness accounts, official reports, and scientific analysis, while acknowledging the persistent mysteries surrounding many cases.