Hammond, IN: Police observe hovering lights
On November 10, 1957, at 7:00 p.m., numerous residents in Hammond, Indiana, reported an unidentified object. Police officers and a motorist experienced hovering lights, beeping noises, and radio failures.
Background
Event Details
On November 10, 1957 at 19:00, numerous people in Hammond, Indiana observed an unidentified flying object. Two police officers, Sgt. Charles J. Mauder and Officer Steve Betuslak, saw a red and white light hovering at an altitude of about 150 to 300 metres. They heard a beeping sound and noted interference on the police radio for as long as the object was visible.
Further Observations
Another witness, Jack Osborne, was driving south on Hohman Avenue with two companions when he noticed a green light on a basket-like object. His car radio failed at the same time. The object moved away rapidly as soon as anyone tried to approach.
Significance
The case occurred during the major UFO wave of November 1957 and was documented by several independent sources, including local newspapers and UFO researchers. The electromagnetic effects on radio equipment have been cited in support of the police reports.