APCIC - Vol 03 No 04 - 1978

Magazine Overview

This issue of the AERIAL PHENOMENON CLIPPING INFORMATION CENTER, dated April 1978, Volume Three-No. 4, is a compilation of newspaper clippings detailing numerous UFO sightings and related phenomena. The publication is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and serves as a clipping service for information on aerial phenomena.

Cover Story: Philadelphia Sightings

The cover story, "You might have your doubts, but Phila people saw something," by Kay Williams, details recent reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) hovering in the skies around New Philadelphia, Ohio, during March 1978. At least eight persons reported sightings on two occasions: March 1 and March 6, both around 8 p.m. The locations mentioned include County Rd. 24 (Oldtown Valley Rd.) south of New Philadelphia, the Barnhill area, and east on County Rds. 86 and 34 and Pleasant Valley.

Mrs. Wilma Bair, who saw a UFO on March 6, described it as a luminous, brilliant green, perfectly round object with a curved tail, estimated at 40 feet in diameter. She stated it was gone in a flash with no sound. On the same night, Gregg Leggett reported seeing a UFO on County Rd. 68 near Barnhill, hovering about 1000 to 2000 feet above the ground, with white, green, and red lights. Reserve Sheriff Deputy Joe Leggett and a state trooper also reported seeing strange lights in the sky in the same vicinity.

Further reports from New Philadelphia include Mrs. Richard Wyatt and her son seeing a huge, triangular-shaped object with red and green lights on March 1. The object stayed still for about two minutes, making no noise. Neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Spring also reported seeing the UFO.

The article notes that many people are reluctant to report sightings for fear of not being taken seriously, but local law enforcement officers generally take reports seriously. Sheriff Lou Clark stated that while they report sightings, he cannot guarantee what is done about them. The article also mentions that recent movies like "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and the TV series "Project UFO" might encourage people's imaginations, but for the residents of New Philadelphia who saw these objects, there is no doubt.

International and Domestic UFO Reports

This issue includes a wide array of UFO sightings from various locations:

• Australia: A report mentions "Hairy apemen 8ft tall" encountered by Aussie cops, dealing with underground UFO cities near Katoomba, Atlantean caverns under Perth, and mysterious tunnels beneath the Nullarbor Plain.
• Japan: A wire service story from Tokyo indicates Japanese police were swamped with calls reporting UFO sightings after the movie "Close Encounters of a Third Kind" opened.
• Monterey, California: Salinas police and fire units searched a five square-mile area after reports of a mysterious flying object, described as a large green ball or four large green lights, that appeared to have landed or crashed.
• Bronte, Canada: Two youths reported seeing an oval-shaped object of glowing white with a cone beneath and flanking shapes of orange and white, hovering over Lake Ontario. This was the second sighting in the Bronte area in two months. Tom Grey, an expert from Mississauga, stated that the number of sightings over the western end of Lake Ontario is increasing.
• Lapeer, Michigan: An unidentified flying object was seen hovering over North Branch, described as something with flashing lights.
• Somers Point, New Jersey: Sergeant Albert Tappeiner reported seeing two bright white lights, possibly 100 feet apart, hovering about 1,000 feet above the earth, described as an elliptical shape between the lights. This was part of a "flap" of sightings in the area.
• Sarasota, Florida: Several residents reported a strange light hovering in the sky, described as having a bright blue center and a "tremendous yellow tail," or appearing bright green.
• Huntley, Illinois: A UFO was sighted over the Huntley Grade School.
• Pocatello, Idaho: A "weird red light" was seen by a number of people, described as egg-shaped and red, or a reddish light bigger than a star. KSEI radio received about 15 calls, and Western Airlines' Pocatello Municipal Airport office received five to 10 calls.
• Seattle, Washington: Eve Shaw is seeking information about a blinding, white light seen in the sky over Shaw Island, described as an oblong object, oval-shaped on top and flat on the bottom, with a bright light in the center.
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Nearly 30 reports of unidentified flying objects were logged during an experiment aimed at bringing more objectivity to UFO reports. Glenn A. Ricci and Claire Gallery reported seeing a massive disc-shaped object settle about 2,000 feet over Highland Reservoir, emitting a low humming sound. Paul Oles from Buhl Planetarium also observed a peculiar bright light in the sky.
• Ubly, Michigan: An Austin Township woman reported seeing a large round blue light blinking on and off over a neighbor's barn.

Book Reviews

The issue includes a section on "Hardcover Books" and "Paperback Books," listing titles and authors related to UFOs and ancient mysteries. Some of the listed books include:

• "The Secret of Atlantis" by Otto Muck
• "The Stones of Atlantis" by Dr. David Zink
• "In Search of Ancient Astronomies" edited by Dr. E.C. Krupp
• "Abominable Snowmen: Legend Come to Life" by Ivan T. Sanderson
• "The Walton Experience" by Travis Walton
• "Weird America" by Jim Brandon
• "Outer Space Creatures Are on Earth Now" by Chris Doulos
• "UFO Encounters" (reprints from Golden Press)

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

The publication consistently reports on UFO sightings, presenting witness accounts and details of the objects observed. The recurring themes include the variety of shapes and colors of UFOs, their unusual flight characteristics (silent movement, rapid acceleration, hovering), and the skepticism or belief of witnesses and authorities. The A.P.C.I.C. itself appears to be a neutral information-gathering entity, compiling reports from various sources. The inclusion of book reviews suggests an interest in the broader context of ancient mysteries and extraterrestrial theories. The publication also notes the cyclical nature of UFO sightings, with 1978 predicted to be a significant year, following a pattern observed in 1973.

Tom Grey, a Mississauga UFO expert, is quoted as saying that the widespread sightings are not a hoax and that the phenomenon is increasing. The publication also touches upon the potential influence of popular culture on UFO reports, as seen with the "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" movie in Japan.

Subscription information for the A.P.C.I.C. Clipping Service is provided, indicating that news releases are published monthly. The publication aims to provide information to those interested in the subject, especially after the government's formal UFO investigation (Project Blue Book) was abandoned in 1969.

This issue of the "South Lyon, Mich. - Herald" dated February 15, 1978, focuses on "Some close encounters of local kind reported," detailing numerous sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) across various regions of the United States.

Local Encounters in Michigan

The lead story by Chris Golembiewski highlights sightings in southeastern Livingston County, Michigan, particularly in Green Oak and Brighton Townships. Tom Beauchamp, a former Air Force aircraft mechanic, provided detailed descriptions and diagrams of a large, oval craft he observed on February 9th, estimating its size to be "at least the size of three 747 jets." He noted its boomerang shape and intense light from the center fuselage area, stating it was unlike any American aircraft he had seen. Other residents also reported seeing the object.

Further reports from Michigan include a sighting near Island Lake, where residents described a "huge" lighted oval object. Another account from Monteagle, Tennessee, though primarily about a fatal truck accident involving a fundamentalist sect, mentions Peter Thomas, the group's leader, who had a dream warning of death that included a flying saucer.

Sightings Across the US

Beyond Michigan, the magazine covers a range of UFO reports:

• Wisconsin: In Oconto Falls, Edward Erickson reported seeing stationary lights blinking in the sky, which turned into a rotating bright white light as the object ascended. In Rhinelander, Richard Hazelquist reported an object with a red top and flashing bottom colors. Another report from Rhinelander mentioned pulsating yellow lights.
• Illinois: Steve Story of Skokie reported seeing a UFO above an A&P parking lot in Winnetka, described as having square windows and white lights that later turned red. A similar sighting was reported in Wilmette.
• California: In Salinas, a request was made to Fort Ord for a demonstration of green army flares to explain sightings of four large green lights. In Costa Mesa, four residents reported seeing a reddish-orange cylindrical object moving silently.
• New Jersey: Reports from Rockaway Township described bright red and blue lights that turned off and on, and an object that moved slowly and then shot across Route 80.
• Pennsylvania: Two women in Meadville reported seeing a bright light that hovered and was shaped like a boomerang.
• New Mexico: A resident reported watching a UFO with brilliant blue spokes hovering at a low altitude.
• West Virginia: Rollin Garrett reported a mysterious, eerily lighted object that hovered over his home for nearly two hours.
• Canada: Jacques Lavoie and Richard Huot claimed a terrifying close encounter near Lake Baskatong, Montreal, and photographed a bright, glowing object.

Witness Accounts and Official Responses

Many witnesses expressed certainty that the objects were not conventional aircraft, citing their speed, maneuverability, and unusual lights. Some individuals, like Tom Beauchamp, expressed frustration with authorities, stating that the CIA, FBI, and state police in Detroit "didn't want to hear about it." State police in Livingston County initially suggested explanations like unusually busy air traffic or experimental aircraft but later seemed to attribute some sightings to conventional aircraft.

Photographic Evidence and Analysis

Some reports included attempts at photographic evidence. Jacques Lavoie and Richard Huot claimed to have photographed their encounter, producing prints that showed a blurred, oval-shaped white object. Allan Hendry of the Center for UFO Studies in Evanston commented on the difficulty of distinguishing UFO reports from misidentified aircraft, emphasizing the importance of accurate observation and how objects disappear.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Recurring themes include the unusual lights, shapes (oval, boomerang, cylindrical), and silent, high-speed maneuvers of the observed objects. Many witnesses were initially skeptical but became convinced by their experiences. The magazine appears to present these reports factually, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also noting the lack of definitive explanations from official sources and the challenges faced by witnesses in reporting their experiences. The editorial stance seems to be one of documenting these phenomena and the public's reaction to them, without necessarily endorsing any specific interpretation.

This issue of The News-Herald, dated March 9, 1978, features multiple reports of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) across various locations, with a prominent focus on sightings in Port Huron, Michigan, and Socorro, Texas.

Port Huron Residents Report UFOs

The lead article by John F. Brown details several UFO sightings in the Port Huron area around dusk on Wednesday. Multiple individuals reported seeing a UFO over Port Huron towards the Sarnia area. Area radio reports suggested the Selfridge Air National Guard Base had scrambled a plane when a UFO was confirmed by radar, but Col. Donald "Digger" O'Dell, a public information officer, denied this, stating they were on a training mission with six planes but did not investigate any UFOs.

An unnamed police officer admitted to seeing "something" in the west, describing it as a bright light that was not a star. He expressed a newfound belief that "something isn't out there."

Phyllis Wright and her daughter, Tammy, reported seeing a bright white light with red and green lights on the side and a tail, described as a "giant firecracker," which disappeared quickly. Tammy, a police cadet, felt something was different but heard nothing.

Glowing UFO Causes Buzz In Socorro

This section, from the El Paso Times dated March 9, 1978, details sightings in Socorro, Texas. Three teachers driving home from a school open house reported seeing a glowing spacecraft. Mrs. Laura Hinojo described it as round and orange with a greenish-blue spark, which descended and then ascended. Mrs. Sandra Edman saw a similar object towards the north, described as cigar-shaped and hanging over a cotton field before disappearing straight up. Mrs. Virginia Urey saw what looked like a big round ball, possibly elongated due to her perspective.

Frank Urey, husband of Virginia, reported seeing a long orange light that shot straight up. Officials at Fort Bliss could not provide an explanation, and Lt. Col. Vince Carafano confirmed no missile firings took place.

UFOs Leave a Wide Trail of Sightings Over State

This article from The Detroit News, dated March 7, 1978, covers a night of widespread UFO sightings. The object was described as a bright, glowing, light green disc or ball with a triangular red tail, traveling between 80 and 120 mph. Sightings occurred along the Detroit River, crossing into Macomb County, over Lake St. Clair, and heading south towards Lake Erie and Windsor. Two airplane pilots approaching Detroit City Airport reported seeing what looked like a meteor, but noted it was moving "awful slow for a meteor."

UFO Reported Near Meadville

From the Franklin, PA News Herald, dated March 9, 1978, this report details a UFO sighted by four people north of Meadville. Lillian Hineman and her daughter described the object as shaped like a boomerang with three windows and intense lights, which hovered and then disappeared. Dianna Montgomery and her son reported a similar object described as X-shaped and bright.

Guard's Convinced Light Was From UFO

This article from the West Palm Beach, FLA. Times, dated March 1, 1978, features Edgar Norman, a security guard at Boca Lago, who reported seeing a strange circle of bright lights on patrol. He described the lights as approximately eight to 10 on the outside edge, which blacked out the stars. Another guard, Sam Gaboff, nearly missed seeing the lights.

UFO Group Asks Residents Report All Area Sightings

An article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, dated March 3, 1978, discusses an experiment by the Irwin-based Westmoreland County UFO Study Group. Following a sighting in the Pittsburgh area, the group is asking residents to report any similar sightings from that night to compare descriptions and avoid media influence.

Bob Cowell, director of the study group, explained that UFO reports fluctuate, with peaks usually occurring in July, August, and October. He noted that the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" had not prompted a sharp increase in reports, contrary to expectations. Paul Oles from Buhl Planetarium mentioned that their UFO reports usually increase with Venus appearances or meteor showers, and that callers are often referred to the Westmoreland County UFO Study Group.

Good Buddies Get Close Encounter

This report from the Hamilton, Ont. Spectator, dated February 16, 1978, describes an unidentified flying object reported circling in Gage Park for about three hours. Linda Rizzo and Jim Lyons reported seeing a circular object with flashing yellow, red, green, orange, and white lights. The object disappeared in a south-easterly direction. The control tower at Mount Hope airport had no reports of unusual sightings.

County Residents Report Sightings of Strange Object

From the Roseburg, Ore. News Review, dated February 27, 1978, this article covers sightings of an object that arced northward through the night sky, changing colors. Officials could not identify it, suggesting it might be a meteor or "space garbage." The object reportedly exploded or burned up before hitting the ground.

UFOs Reported in Macomb

This article from the Portsmouth, N.H. Herald, dated March 8, 1978, details multiple UFO sightings in the Macomb County area on a Monday night. Reports varied, with descriptions including triangular and green objects, a doughnut-shaped object, and a turquoise light. Some sightings were reported in Canadian cities as well. Scientists suggested the objects might have been meteors.

This Close Encounter's No Film Fantasy to Its Victim

This column by Bob Hill from the Courier-Journal, dated March 10, 1978, recounts a "close encounter of the third kind" experienced by a 20-year-old Oldham County man named Jeff. Under hypnosis, Jeff described being abducted into an alien spaceship and examined by machines. The Center for Unidentified Flying Objects Studies listed this as one of only three such encounters nationwide in 1977.

Area UFO Sightings Follow TV Report

From the Monroe, La. News-Star, dated February 21, 1978, this brief report notes a rash of UFO sightings in the Ruston area following a television show about UFOs. Reports described an object with "10 or 12 red lights."

UFO Sighting Makes City Woman Believer

This article from the Rhinelander, Wis. News, dated February 20, 1978, describes how Harold and Shirley Peters became believers after seeing a bright orange object speeding across the sky near St. Joseph's Catholic Church. They described it as about 10 feet in diameter and eight feet high, moving too fast to determine its altitude.

UFO Sighting

This report from Elm Grove, Wisc., dated March 23, 1978, mentions that Shinners Publications received reports of an unusual unidentified flying object sighted near the WTMJ radio towers. Several cars reportedly stopped to observe it.

Welland UFO Still a Mystery

An article from The Toronto Sun, dated April 6, 1978, discusses sightings of a cylindrical UFO over Welland. Seven people reported seeing a blackish-grey object with square, flashing red lights. Investigators have not been able to explain the sightings.

Girls Close Look at 'UFO'

This article from The Toronto Sun, dated April 4, 1978, features two 12-year-old girls, Teetsia Blokzyl and Lorraine Velkers, who reported seeing a large, blackish-grey cylindrical object with square red lights circling overhead near their homes. At least three other people reported similar sightings. The girls described a strange noise coming from the craft.

Saucers Hover Over Whitby

This article from The Sunday Sun, dated March 26, 1978, details a sighting by truck driver Richard Davis, who reported a bright object hovering, surrounded by smaller objects. His wife, friends, a radio station announcer, and local police also reportedly saw the object. Whitby police did not file a report, stating it would need to be more spectacular than just lights in the sky.

UFO Sighted In This Area

From the Marinette Eagle-Star, dated March 4, 1978, Edward Erickson reported seeing what he believed to be an unidentified flying object near the town of Gillett. His wife observed stationary lights blinking in the sky, and later saw a bright white light. The object reportedly moved off to the southwest.

Youngster's UFO Sighting

This article from the Morgantown, W.Va. Post, dated February 19, 1978, reports on a sighting by 12-year-old Larry Costilow, who photographed an object near his home. The object was described as larger than a helicopter, moving downward and traveling south. The report was turned over to the UFO reporting center of Phenomena Research in Seattle.

Object Reported Flying Over Lincoln Again Sunday

From the Lincoln Star, dated February 20, 1978, this report details multiple sightings of a low-flying object with flashing red, green, and blue lights reported to the Nebraska State Patrol. A small craft was seen taking off from Lincoln to Wayne, and another resident reported seeing the object.

UFO Encores For Boys

This article from the Mt. Kisco, N.Y. Trader, dated March 2, 1978, describes four young boys near the Bedford-Pound Ridge border who reported seeing an orange object, which was later seen closer and brighter. They wrote to the Unidentified Flying Objects Search Committee. The boys were convinced they saw something unusual, and their father stated they were not story-tellers.

Four Report UFO Sightings

This report from the Monroe, Mich. News, dated March 9, 1978, covers UFO sightings in the Monroe and Newport areas. Four residents reported seeing large, unidentified flying objects with multi-colored lights. Descriptions included a bluish-green disc and a large object with multi-colored lights. Some reports mentioned the objects moved in an easterly direction and stopped as if turned off.

See UFO

This article from the Paterson, N.J. Evening News, dated March 14, 1978, discusses friends of a couple from Milwaukee who were prompted to think hard about UFOs after Harold and Shirley Peters sighted a "bright orange shaped canister" in the sky. The object moved fast, hovered, and was described as shaped like a canister vacuum cleaner.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this collection of articles is the widespread reporting of unidentified flying objects in early 1978 across North America. The articles present various eyewitness accounts, ranging from detailed descriptions of shape, color, and behavior to more vague observations of lights. While some reports are met with skepticism or attributed to natural phenomena like meteors, others are treated with more seriousness, with organizations dedicated to investigating UFOs being mentioned. The general stance appears to be one of reporting the phenomena as observed by the public, with a degree of open-mindedness, while acknowledging the lack of definitive explanations from official sources like the Air Force. The influence of popular culture, such as the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," is also noted as a potential factor in public interest, though not necessarily in the number of reported sightings.

Title: MODERN PEOPLE
Issue Date: March 5, 1978
Publisher: Franklin Park, Ill.
Country: USA

This issue of MODERN PEOPLE focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena, featuring a mix of personal accounts, investigative reports, and public opinion surveys from early 1978.

Elderly Seattle Farm Woman's Eerie Encounter

The lead story details a startling experience of an elderly woman near Seattle, Washington, who reported seeing a large, brightly lit UFO hover over her farm for more than three minutes. She described the object as a huge mass with a yellowish-gold light that descended towards the field. The UFO moved silently and then ascended rapidly, moving northwest. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, described the experience as "scary" and unlike anything she had seen before, despite her lifelong familiarity with the sky. UFO investigator Robert Gribble of Phenomena Research in Seattle stated that the description fits a known UFO pattern, defying gravity and emitting a faint electrical hum.

UFOs Reported in Scandia Area

Residents of the Scandia, Minnesota area reported seeing bright red lights in the configuration of an aircraft on the evening of Wednesday, March 22. Witnesses described the lights as low-flying and illuminating a large craft. Investigators suggested the sightings might be related to a flight of Army helicopters in the area that day.

Canadian Public Opinion on UFOs

A Gallup poll conducted in February 1978 reveals a significant increase in awareness and belief in UFOs among Canadians. Eighty-one percent of Canadians had heard or read about UFOs, up from 67 percent in May 1974. Forty-six percent believed UFOs are real, an increase from 36 percent four years prior. The proportion of those who claimed to have seen a UFO rose slightly from 8 percent to 10 percent. The poll also indicated that younger adults were more likely to have heard of, believe in, and have spotted UFOs.

Youngsters' UFO Sighting Met with Skepticism

In Elizabeth, New Jersey, two boys, Christian Borre (14) and Daniel Dalley (11), claimed to have seen an alien spacecraft zipping through the sky over Union County. They described the object as a huge metal mass shaped like a lopsided diamond, surrounded by brilliant orange light, which hovered for half an hour. Their report was met with skepticism from classmates and adults, though the boys insisted on the reality of their experience.

UFO Report to Sheriff's Department

A report filed with the Adams County Sheriff's Department in Wisconsin detailed a sighting by a 12-year-old boy near Lake Sherwood. The object was described as a little bigger than a golf ball, flying low and zig-zagging. Separately, a report of a "flying saucer" was made to the Sheriff's Department, though the object was later identified as stars shining through trees.

'Little Green Men' Arrest Reported

Lincoln Parish Sheriff's deputies in Louisiana humorously "arrested" three "green men" after investigating a UFO sighting report. The deputies found nothing but stars and trees, but the incident led to a playful radio exchange.

Bright Light Streaks Across Southern California

What appeared to be a meteor streaked across the sky from Los Angeles to San Diego, bursting into a brilliant yellow flash. Police switchboards were flooded with calls, and some people reported seeing falling debris, though none was recovered.

Salamanca Police Officer Photographs UFO

Salamanca Police Officer Ron Shadden photographed a mysterious flying object on Sunday night. He described the object as an extremely bright star with vivid colors visible through binoculars, appearing triangular in shape. The photographs, taken with a 35-mm Pentex K-1000 camera, were developed by the officer himself. While the negatives appeared pale, they showed a series of tiny dots when held to a light source. Officer Shadden stated that the object was unlike any aircraft he had ever seen and that he felt compelled to share the photos due to the significant public interest in UFOs. Various UFO investigative agencies viewed the photographs, with some noting that "something is there" but unable to explain it.

UFOs Over Tokyo

Multiple residents in Tokyo reported sightings of mysterious shining flying objects on Monday evening and Sunday evening. Police investigated but found no reports of plane crashes. One witness described an orange-colored object like a saucer moving up and down, while another saw two saucers piled together. The Metropolitan Police Department received emergency calls about a UFO emitting flashing light over Tokyo Bay.

UFO Contact Attempt in Tokyo

A commercial radio broadcasting company in Tokyo attempted to attract UFOs using red, white, and blue spotlights and sounds from the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." The attempt, conducted during a live radio broadcast, failed to attract any UFOs, despite the use of techniques reportedly successful in the United States.

Venus Identified as Possible UFO

The Tokyo Astronomical Observatory suggested that some UFO sightings reported in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures might be Venus. They explained that Venus, currently visible in the western sky, can appear to blink and flash due to atmospheric conditions and its low altitude, and can seem to move as air currents change.

Farmer's Wife Claims UFO Sighting

A farmer's wife in Western Australia reported seeing a dazzlingly bright silver object streak over her property at high speed. The sighting occurred shortly after the family experienced flash floods.

UFOs in Perpignan, France

A motorist in Perpignan reported seeing several UFOs, including a bright object that flashed thin dazzling threads and moved at high speed. He also witnessed two other similar objects.

UFOs in Champagne, France

Seven witnesses in the Champagne region reported seeing a UFO moving at high speed with an intense white light. The object was described as resembling a neon tube and ending in a fuseau shape, moving from east to west and surrounded by a green gleam.

UFOs in Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Gendarmes in Meyrargues received multiple testimonies of two UFOs seen on Tuesday evening. The objects were described as cylindrical, 4 meters long and 1 meter in diameter, and traveled at speeds between 50 and 100 km/h.

Strange Phenomenon at Santa Fe, Argentina

Two young men in Santa Fe reported observing a strange phenomenon: a very bright white light followed by a tall humanoid dressed in black clothes. They stated they did not see a flying saucer, only the light and the figure.

UFO Sighted in Pyrenean Country

Four witnesses in the Pyrenees mountains area reported sightings of a UFO. A pilot described an orange "ball" with a green tail that plunged towards the ground. A motorist reported a similar phenomenon, and another witness saw an elongated, flat object giving off a bluish gleam.

UFO Over Sochaczewem, Poland

Residents of the Sochaczewem area reported observing a bright, unidentified object moving at high altitude, leaving a trail of smoke and remaining visible for three to four minutes.

UFOs in Turkey

A passenger on a THY flight from Ankara to Istanbul reported seeing an UFO radiating brilliant light for four minutes, flying alongside the plane. Experts confirmed the plane was in the specified region at the time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings across different geographical locations and the varied reactions they elicit, ranging from fear and skepticism to curiosity and scientific investigation. The magazine presents a range of accounts, from personal testimonies to reports of photographic evidence and public opinion polls, suggesting a widespread interest in the phenomenon. While some articles lean towards presenting sightings as unexplained phenomena, others, like the report on Venus, offer potential conventional explanations, indicating a balanced approach to reporting on UFOs. The overall stance appears to be one of documenting these events and exploring public perception and potential scientific understanding, rather than definitively concluding on the nature of the objects sighted.

This issue of "Nos O.V.N.I. DANS NOSTRA" is dated February 15, 1978, and focuses on UFO sightings reported in France and other European countries.

UFOs in Sarthe Department, France

The publication highlights numerous UFO sightings in the Sarthe department of France during the last two months of 1977. A reader, Y.P., points out that there were "numerous sightings which would be worth quoted." Specifically, there were about ten sightings, including one landing near Asséle-Boisne, which was investigated by the Gendarmerie. One of these observations was made by nine witnesses, and another by an industrial draughtsman who created a sketch.

Flying Object Over Lake Maggiore, Italy

An article from "La Stampa" (Novara, February 17, 1978) reports a sighting over Lake Maggiore on February 16, 1978. At 6:53 a.m., a "flying object" crossed the sky, described as very bright and followed by a milk-white light trail. It emerged from behind the Mottarone mountain, crossed the lake diagonally, and disappeared behind Mt. Zena. The witnesses were the crewmen of the motorboats "Cerbiatto" and "Alpino." They initially decided not to report it to avoid ridicule but spoke up after hearing from others.

UFOs in Wales

An article from "Ouest-France" (February 17, 1978) titled "UFO-DANGER IN WALES" discusses successive sightings of over fifty "flying saucers" in a triangle formed by Swansea, Mid-Wales, and Broad-Haven. The latest sighting involved an "enormous engine shaped like a cigar, more than 6 metres in length," which flew very low, about 100 meters from a car, and seemed to be about to crash. It disappeared in a field. The British UFO Research Association is taking this testimony seriously.

UFOs Reappearing in Lorraine, France

An article from "Le Republicain Lorrain" (Nancy, France, January 11, 1978) reports that UFOs are reappearing. Mrs. Chevrier, a motorist near Troisfontaines, saw a strange luminous green and red object moving towards the forest at a moderate speed. Another testimony from Mr. Alain Masson, who was riding his moped between Vergaville and Guebling, describes three objects with white gleams. One object followed him for two kilometers, lighting him with a strong beam. This phenomenon lasted five minutes and occurred without noise.

Huge Cigar-Shaped Machine in Wales

A "Daily Express" (London, England, February 13, 1978) report details sightings in the Welsh Triangle. After more than 50 sightings, investigators from the British UFO Research Association consider a recent one the most factual. Company directors Peter Bevan and Elvet Dyer described a "huge cigar shaped machine at least 20ft long" that flew low, without sound, and appeared to be going to crash. They were shaken, noting the object had no wings, tall fins, or cockpit.

UFO Swanning Along? in Jersey

The "Jersey Evening Post" (England, February 1, 1978) questions whether a reported UFO sighting was actually a swan. Mrs. S. V. Harvey reported seeing a silver, mushroom-shaped UFO. However, it was later revealed that a swan was seen in the area, and Mr. A. J. Raffray from the Animal's Shelter suggested the swan might have been mistaken for a UFO in the uncertain morning light.

Boys Spot UFO in Salisbury, England

The "Salisbury Journal" (England, February 2, 1978) reports that three schoolboys in Salisbury spotted a UFO. They described a white, cigar-shaped object that stayed for a while before shooting off quickly, leaving a vapour trail. The object was described as white or silver and oval or cigar-shaped.

Something Strange in the Chelmsford Sky?

The "Essex Chronicle" (Chelmsford, England, February 3, 1978) and "Sevenoaks News" (Kent, England, February 1, 1978) cover reports of strange objects and lights in the sky above Chelmsford. A young couple in Broomfield saw strange white lights. Another couple described a "remarkable sight" of a "conventional flying saucer shape" object. Investigator Bill Eden of the Essex UFO study group noted numerous calls from people reporting strange lights.

Couple Fear UFO Was a Satellite

A "Sevenoaks Chronicle" (Kent, England, February 4, 1978) article details a sighting by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jennings in Knole Park. They saw a bright light that was stationary, then moved like a Catherine wheel with sparks. They were worried it might have been a satellite that landed in Britain.

Mystery Sighting in the Night Sky (Lancaster, England)

The "Lancaster Guardian" (England, February 3, 1978) reports a sighting by Mr. Derek Morrow and Sue Baldwin over Kirkby Lonsdale. They saw a blue object that turned green and then flashed red and green alternately. They watched it for ten minutes and were convinced it was not an aircraft.

Cigar-Shaped Objects in Woolwich Sky

The "Kentish Independent" (England, February 2, 1978) reports Mr. Arthur Skingley's sighting of two cigar-shaped objects over Woolwich. One was vertical and the other horizontal. The horizontal one moved and disappeared behind an office block, while the vertical one tilted, picked up speed, and shot upwards, leaving a vapour trail.

Lights in the Sky (North Yorkshire, England)

The "Yorkshire Post" (Leeds, England, February 3, 1978) investigates UFO phenomena, focusing on a report of a round object hovering over a car in North Yorkshire. The article notes that 1977 saw a significant increase in UFO sightings in the UK, with 140 officially unexplainable occurrences. Investigator Trevor Whittaker explains the process of determining an "unexplained" sighting, emphasizing the need to discount all rational explanations. Lights in the sky are the most common UFO phenomenon, and a light that hangs stationary, moves, and then turns is considered unusual. Yorkshire accounts for about ten percent of the nation's sightings. The article also mentions a similar sighting in July 1977 and a prediction of UFO activity cycles.

Mystery of UFO Which Made Car Glow Red-Yellow (North Yorkshire, England)

Another "Yorkshire Post" (Leeds, England, February 2, 1978) article details an incident involving Mr. Paul Lewis, who was driving near Ripon. He saw a bright white light following his car, which then seemed to make the car glow reddish-yellow. The object shot off quickly. The Army Air Corps stated they had no helicopters flying at the time, and RAF Leeming could not explain the sighting.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different countries and regions, the variety of shapes and behaviors reported, and the ongoing efforts by various organizations and individuals to investigate these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious consideration and investigation of these reports, as evidenced by the involvement of UFO research groups and the detailed reporting of witness accounts. There is an acknowledgment of the difficulty in explaining many of these sightings, with a focus on the "unexplained" aspect of the phenomena.