APCIC - Vol 03 No 09 - 1978

Magazine Overview

This document is the September 1978 issue, Volume Three-No.9, of the AERIAL PHENOMENON CLIPPING INFORMATION CENTER newsletter. Published monthly, it serves as a clearinghouse for UFO-related news and reports from various sources, including newspapers and direct correspondence. The center is located at P.O. Box 9073, Cleveland, Ohio 44137.

Key Articles and Reports

UFO sighted over North Shore (Two Harbors, Minn. News, August 2, 1978)

This article details reports of strange lights and objects sighted in the sky over the North Shore area. The Lake County Sheriff's office received a call about a strange falling star in Finland, and another report described a bright green glowing object darting across the sky and plunging towards the earth. Other individuals reported seeing bright lights, which they attributed to meteor showers. The article also mentions reports from the Biwabik-Gilbert area of glowings, multi-colored UFOs, which were reported to the Wisconsin State Director of MUFON.

Eugene Lundholm, a MUFON field investigator, was contacted regarding a sighting and evidence of a craft landing in the woods between Brimson and Two Harbors four years prior. He found impact evidence and a powdery substance, which scientists analyzed as a mixture of magnesium and calcium, not native to the area but found at reported UFO landing sites. Lundholm noted a rash of sightings in northeastern Minnesota in 1974-75 and suggested it might be happening again.

Funny lights in the sky leave him laughing (The Lexington Leader, July 28, 1978)

This piece focuses on Phil Crawford, assistant chief of Blue Grass Field's control tower, who deals with UFO callers. While he maintains a skeptical but serious demeanor, he acknowledges that callers are convinced of what they saw. The article recounts a March incident where the control tower received numerous sightings of a hovering ball of light, monitored by radar. Crawford states the airport has a policy of notifying police if a UFO is a threat to property or life, otherwise, they provide numbers for research centers like the Phenomena Research Center in Seattle and the Center for UFO Studies in Evanston.

UFO Sightings Reported in N.C. (News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C., August 29, 1978)

Two flying saucer sightings were reported in North Carolina. Colon Grandy Jr. described a disc-shaped aircraft with orange lights moving soundlessly about 200 feet off the ground. His report was passed to the Center for UFO Studies, which planned to investigate. A second incident involved Lisa Potter and Ray Eudy seeing an object over the Cabarrus County courthouse.

Woman reports car was carried by UFO (St. Clair, Mo. Chronicle, August 2, 1978)

Mrs. Clora Winscher reported that her car was lifted from Highway 50 in Union, Missouri, by brilliant lights and carried eastward. She described a brilliant white light and a hard crash at the rear of her car, with no other vehicle in sight. The rear of her vehicle was lifted, and she had no control. The car sustained indentations on the trunk lid without damage to the bumper or other parts. Four other persons, including members of the Union mayor's family, also reported seeing a bright light in the sky. The Union police contacted Scott Air Force Base for an investigation.

UFO sightings in East County not spaceships (Daily Californian, El Cajon, Calif., August 17, 1978)

Robert Garis of the Center for UFO Studies suggested that UFO sightings in East County might be related to military flares launched in the Borrego Desert, with about 150 reports received. La Mesa police considered pranksters sending heated bags aloft as a possible explanation for about 60 reports. Sgt. Wayne Beatty noted that two officers also saw an object moving north to south. The article also mentions a report from Yorktown, N.Y., where Albert Lee described a delta-shaped object with numerous lights traveling at high speed.

Eerie night glow brings 'close encounter' visions (East St. Louis Journal, August 7, 1978)

This report links a glow from burning liquid gas near a train derailment in Collinsville to possible UFO sightings, potentially influenced by the movie 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind.' Mark Hawkins reported seeing a large orange circle of light that seemed to land and disappear. A Collinsville woman also reported her husband saw a bright light resembling a spaceship.

More UFO Reports (Washington, Mo. Citizen, August 29, 1978)

This article compiles several UFO sightings in Missouri. Reports include a large, bright, round light seen by Mr. and Mrs. George McMillan near Steelville, and sightings by Union Mayor Bill Stieffermann's wife and children of an unusually large white light. Kathy Lowe and her sister Jan Palmer reported seeing a bright, flat silver object circling north Union. Velma Clines of Beaufort described an "orange-red ball" coming from the east. An unnamed man in his 20s reported seeing a "ferris-wheel-type object."

New Light on Odd Light (Milwaukee Journal, August 6, 1978)

This piece investigates a strange light appearing nightly for at least 12 years above Paulding, Michigan. Seismologists William Wagner and Ronald Hulse believe the light might be a sign of tremors or earthquakes and plan to investigate. They suggest that such lights can occur over regions prone to earthquakes and that the area might have an underlying fault. The article also mentions local legends and reports of the light causing car stalls. Donald Davitello, an associate professor, suggests methane gas as a possible explanation, disagreeing with the radon theory.

Reading List

The newsletter includes a "Reading List" of hardcover books, paperbacks, and booklets related to UFOs and ancient mysteries. Titles include "Creatures from UFOs," "Atlantis: Fact or Fiction?," "The Search for Lost America," "War of the Chariots," "The Kabbalah Decoded," "MUFON Symposium Proceedings 1978," and "UFO Propulsion Systems, Origins, and Purposes."

Foreign Correspondents and Networks

The A.P.C.I.C. lists its foreign correspondents from Argentina, Australia, Denmark, France, Italy, Turkey, and West Germany. It also promotes the "UFO Examiner" magazine and the "UFO Communicators Network" through Page Research Library.

Subscription Information

Subscription rates for the "Aerial Phenomenon Clipping & Information Center News Releases" are $5.00 a month in the U.S. & Canada, and $6.00 a month for foreign subscriptions, including airmail. Checks or money orders should be made payable to A.P.C.I.C.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings across various geographical locations, the potential connection between unexplained aerial phenomena and geological events (earthquakes), and the promotion of resources for further research into these topics. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent collection and dissemination of information related to UFO phenomena, presenting reports from various sources, and encouraging further study, while acknowledging skepticism from some individuals and authorities.

Title: National Enquirer
Issue Date: August 29, 1978
Volume: 22
Cover Headline: Police Chief Links UFOs To Mutilation of Animals

Main Story: UFOs and Animal Mutilations in Elsberry, Missouri

The lead story details a disturbing connection between reported UFO sightings and a series of bizarre animal mutilations in Elsberry, Missouri. Police Chief Jon Livengood is quoted as saying, "It seems to me you can tie the UFOs and cow mutilations together." He noted that six cows were found dead, drained of all blood, with their eyes, ears, tongues, and reproductive organs removed with surgical precision. Farmers reported that scavengers like coyotes and buzzards refused to touch the carcasses, and police found no traces of intruders or bullet holes. Leading citizens reported seeing UFOs in the area around the time the cows were found dead. Manford Hammond, Elsberry water superintendent, described a brilliant UFO on June 18 as looking like "two saucers and would turn one on top of the other," and noted its intense brightness.

Farmer Forrest Gladney and his family reported seeing a large, glowing UFO on June 9, the day after a dead calf was found in his pasture. He described it as a "big orange light" as big as a full moon. Mrs. Gail Gilchrist, a retired Army communications specialist, witnessed a UFO on June 18 that was "flashing red, blue and green" and appeared to be communicating with other lights.

Margaret Watts, editor of the Elsberry Democrat, noted that more people were admitting to seeing things, but were afraid of ridicule. Police Chief Livengood confessed, "I think we're dealing with something we just can't comprehend!"

UFO Sightings and Incidents Across the US

St. Clair, Missouri: A storm on August 2, 1978, was accompanied by reports of "UFOS." A funnel cloud was sighted, and unexplained lights were seen. Mrs. Clora Winscher reported her car was lifted and pushed by an unseen force.

Indio, California: Two Riverside County sheriff's deputies and several residents reported seeing an unidentified flying object on Saturday night. The object had red and white lights and made no noise. It was seen to drop to tree level.

Sheffield Village, Ohio: Mrs. Loreen Little reported seeing a strange silvery object hovering across the street from her home on August 1, 1978. The incident caused her car's radio, flashlight, and defroster to go dead.

Biwabik, Minnesota: UFOs are reportedly no strangers to this area. Reports include a boomerang-shaped object with flashing lights and a "blue ball" that flew across the sky. Fire Chief Butch Maki has been taking photos of objects he believes are satellites, while others suggest meteors.

Burlington, Washington: An unidentified flying object was reported on August 3, 1978, described as a small, bright silver object moving parallel to the ground before exploding. Another resident reported seeing blue and white lights near telephone poles.

Joliet, Illinois: Reports of "clumps of light" circling the east side of Joliet were investigated. While a year prior, similar sightings were identified as an airplane with an advertising sign, airport officials stated the plane had not been flying on the nights of the recent sightings.

Coachella Valley, California: An authority on UFOs, Dr. Philip Seff, was expected to investigate a sighting of a silent, brightly lighted object. Two sheriff's deputies and local residents reported seeing an oval-shaped object with bright lights that hovered briefly over a field.

Georgetown, Texas: A 15-year-old youth claimed to have seen an eight-foot-tall, hairy creature resembling a human in a slough, with tracks and claw marks found nearby. Many believe this to be a hoax.

Mott, North Dakota: Two separate reports of a strange light in the sky were made to the Mott Police Department and the Mott Pioneer Press following a 45-second power outage. One report described a large white to orange flat-disked object, while another saw a green flying object.

St. Cloud, Minnesota: Kim Cates claimed to have seen a silvery object hovering over his grandfather's soybean fields, resulting in a 40-foot diameter circle of dead soybeans. An agronomist suggested lightning as a more probable cause.

Carmi, Illinois: Police officers and law enforcement officials reported seeing "red, green and white twinkling lights" that appeared to be stars changing colors. Allan Hendry of the Center for UFO Studies suggested these were likely celestial bodies.

La Mesa, California: Police believe a "mysterious, brilliant red light" seen in the sky was likely a prank involving a flare attached to a helium balloon.

U.S. Air Force Officers Lied About UFOs

An article by David Wright presents findings from C.R. McQuiston, co-inventor of the Psychological Stress Evaluator (PSE). McQuiston analyzed recorded interviews with three U.S. Air Force officers – Maj. Edward Lansdale, Maj. Gary Hawksworth, and Capt. Charles Wax – who denied that the government was investigating major UFO encounters. The PSE analysis indicated a pattern of deception, with McQuiston concluding that the officers were not telling the truth and that there was likely a government cover-up.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The National Enquirer consistently reports on UFO sightings and alleged encounters, often linking them to unexplained phenomena such as animal mutilations or government secrecy. The publication appears to give credence to witness accounts, even when official explanations are lacking or when scientific analysis suggests alternative causes. The editorial stance seems to be one of open investigation into these phenomena, highlighting unusual events and questioning official narratives, particularly regarding potential government cover-ups. The magazine also features reports from various local newspapers and UFO research organizations, suggesting a broad interest in the subject matter.

This document appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings from August 1978, focusing on UFO sightings and related phenomena. The primary articles detail a bizarre dognapping attempt in New Zealand and an investigation into a crop circle in Minnesota. Other articles cover UFO sightings by a Strasburg man, Coast Guardsmen, and residents in various locations, along with discussions on animal mutilations potentially linked to UFO activity.

Dognappers

This article, from the Newhall, Cal. Enterprise on August 14, 1978, reports a strange incident in New Zealand. A farmer, disturbed by his dog's barking, witnessed two humanoid beings of "slim build" carrying his dog toward a saucer-shaped airship. The farmer fired shots, causing the beings to drop the dog and flee in their craft, which then ascended into the atmosphere.

Crop Circle Investigation in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Another article from the St. Cloud Times details an investigation into a crop circle found in a bean field. Agronomist Lee Hardman, from the University of Minnesota, examined the site and theorized that a lightning strike was the cause, citing the location on a hill and the wet, conductive nature of the plants. However, a peculiar characteristic—a row of plants that died sporadically, interspersed with healthy ones—left the Cates family, who discovered the circle, unconvinced. Hardman admitted he couldn't explain this specific detail. The article notes that the university receives 15-20 such reports annually and that similar incidents have occurred in Illinois.

Lawrence Olson, a local resident, stated he had seen UFOs in the area for years, moving at terrific speeds, and had previously kept quiet due to fear of being ridiculed.

Strasburg Man Sees a UFO

This article from the Strasburg, Va. No. Virginia Daily on August 19, 1978, recounts Larry Jenkins' experience of seeing a UFO. Jenkins, who previously didn't believe in UFOs, described an object hovering above a small hollow of grass and weeds. He described it as about 18 feet long and 18 feet wide, with a round front and a blocked-off back, featuring two lights: one red and one green. The object hovered for about five minutes, then moved to hover above trees before all lights went out. It later glowed brightly, illuminating the area with a red light, and then vanished instantly. Jenkins' sister and other witnesses also saw the phenomenon. Strasburg policeman Bill Painter theorized it might have been Air Force planes grouped in a tight pattern, citing a similar report six months prior that was attributed to reconnaissance flights. Painter also mentioned that the Air Force uses the Strasburg water tower for practice bombing runs.

Close Encounters of Local Kind

This article from the Encinitas, Cal. Coast Dispatch on August 5, 1978, reports three men—Brad Roth (a research scientist), Vic Morris (a meteorologist), and their friend David (a marketing executive)—claiming to have seen two unidentified flying objects on Sunday evening. The objects were described as faint, orange, slightly elongated, and moving in a north-to-south flight. They made three passes, with one object appearing to dodge the other at high speed during the second pass. The men estimated the objects could have been moving at speeds between 5,000 to 10,000 miles per hour, or even up to 150,000 miles per hour if they circled the globe. They could not identify the objects and ruled out conventional explanations like satellites or meteorites.

Was County On Aliens' Itinerary?

This article from the Union, Mo. Tribune on August 2, 1978, compiles several reports of suspected UFO activity in Franklin and Jefferson Counties. Ruth Stieffermann reported seeing a bright light moving west. Velma Clines saw two bright orangy-red balls moving toward her home at treetop level before turning south. Wally Hesch described a bright orange-red ball of fire passing through the clouds. The most bizarre account comes from Clara E. Winscher, who reported her car being lifted off the road and vibrating violently after being hit by an intense bright light. Police found only two small dents on her trunk lid, and the material that caused them was soft. The article also mentions animal mutilations in the area, with carcasses of cows and calves found with missing parts, which some residents linked to devil cults or predators, while others suggested UFO activity.

UFO Sighting Reported by Area Coast Guardsmen

This article from the Muskegon Chronicle, Mich., on July 30, 1978, details UFO sightings reported by Coast Guardsmen. A report from St. Joseph Coast Guard Station described a long, silver, cylindrical, brightly lit object. Another report from Ludington involved two Coast Guardsmen and a civilian couple seeing a strange airborne object. Scott Richardson, officer in charge at Ludington, stated his men saw a white strobe light and white and green lights. Seaman Gary Randall from the Two Rivers, Wis., Coast Guard station also reported seeing a bright ball with lights, which flew erratically. Randall took 10 pictures of the object, which were requested by the Coast Guard District Office. The sightings were reported to NORAD, which found no space debris in the area. The article notes that UFO sightings tend to increase after well-publicized events like the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

Separating Fact From Fiction

This article from the Perryville, Mo. Perry Co. Republic on August 3, 1978, discusses UFO sightings and local beliefs. Captain Howard "Mike" Moll and his wife described seeing a large ball-like object that dropped suddenly. Marilyn McBride reported chasing orange and red pulsating lights. Jim Young, a local funeral home executive and UFO enthusiast, stated that UFO sightings have become more commonplace and less feared than in the past. He defined a "good siting" as one that follows other reports, involves a large object with pulsating colors, and shows an object changing direction at high speed. Young believes about 10 percent of UFO reports remain unexplained.

Elsberry Split On UFOs

This article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mo., on August 13, 1978, explores the UFO phenomenon in Elsberry, Missouri. A housewife reported seeing an object with reflectors that formed a "perfectly made cross" which then vanished. She noted that many people in the area were looking for lights, with some treating it as a joke and others seriously. The article mentions Marc Hill, a baseball player from Elsberry, and T-shirts advertising "U.F.O. Country." City Marshal Jon Livengood confirmed numerous UFO sightings in the area over the years. The article also discusses reports of animal mutilations, with Sheriff Cliston Hilton attributing them to natural causes like coyotes or predators, while others, like Barbara Becker, a member of the National Committee on Animal Mutilation, suggest a link to UFO activity. Veterinarian William Newberry examined some of the mutilated animals and suggested that natural causes, such as lightning strikes or predation, could explain the findings, noting the absence of buzzards around the carcasses. The article also mentions the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" being shown locally.

UFO Sighting Stirs Interest of Expert

This article from The South East Press on September 8, 1978, reports on a UFO sighting by children in Parma, Ohio. A 219-foot, odd-shaped, shiny object descended over a field, smashing a tree and spraying a silvery material that caused a young boy's hand to swell. Earl Neff, a Parma ufologist, considered it a top case, and the object's wood was sent for testing. The article notes that UFO sightings often increase after major UFO-related events.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in these articles are UFO sightings, crop circles, and unexplained animal mutilations. There is a clear division between those who attribute these phenomena to extraterrestrial or unknown causes and those who seek conventional explanations such as lightning, aircraft, or natural predators. The articles generally present the accounts of witnesses and investigators, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, though some lean towards skepticism or scientific inquiry. The presence of the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is noted as a potential factor in increased public interest and reporting of UFOs.

This issue, dated July 27, 1978, from the publication BROWNSVILLE, TY., with the identifier '29' and volume '3/28', focuses on documented UFO sightings, with a particular emphasis on reports from astronauts. The cover headline boldly states 'UFO sightings documented by the astronauts,' and the main article by Mary Joy Ragle delves into this theme.

The Scientists at Work: Unknown Objects in Space and In the Air, and What Science Is Doing about Them

The article begins by posing the question of why the public isn't aware of astronaut sightings of UFOs. It then presents quotes from prominent astronauts affirming their belief in UFOs and their extraterrestrial origins. Astronaut Gene Cernan stated in January 1973, 'I believe UFOs belong to someone else and they are from some other civilization.' Gordon Cooper, in July 1973, asserted, 'I believe UFOs, under intelligent control, have visited our planet for thousands of years.' John Young, in November 1973, commented, 'Odds are that UFOs exist.'

Table of UFO Sightings by Astronauts

A compiled list, attributed to Mr. G. Fawcett, details numerous sightings by astronauts:

• February 20, 1962: John Glenn, piloting his Mercury capsule, observed three objects following and overtaking him at varying speeds.
• May 24, 1962: Scott Carpenter (Mercury VII) reportedly photographed firefly-like objects with a hand camera, possibly a saucer.
• May 30, 1962: X15 Pilot Joe Walton photographed five disc-like objects.
• July 17, 1962: X15 Pilot Robert Whi reportedly saw a similar object.
• May 16, 1963: Gordon Cooper (Mercury IX) reported a greenish UFO with a red tail during his fifteenth orbit. He also noted other mysterious sightings over South America and Australia, including an object sighted over Perth, Australia, which was tracked by ground stations.
• October 3, 1963: Walter Shirra (Mercury) reported large glowing masses over the Indian Ocean.
• March 8, 1964: Russian cosmonauts aboard Voskhod 2 reported an unidentified object just as they entered the earth's atmosphere.
• June 3, 1964: Jim McDivitt (Gemini IV) photographed several strange objects, including a cylindrical object with arms and an egg-shaped UFO with exhaust.
• October 12, 1964: Three Russian cosmonauts aboard Voskhod 1 reported being surrounded by a formation of swiftly moving disc-shaped objects.
• December 4, 1965: Frank Borman and Jim Lovell (Gemini VIII) photographed twin oval-shaped UFOs with glowing undersides.
• July 18, 1966: John Young and Mike Collins (Gemini X) saw a large cylindrical object accompanied by two smaller, bright objects, which NASA failed to pick up on screens.
• September 12, 1966: Richard Gordon and Charles Conrad (Gemini XI) reported a yellow-orange UFO about six miles away, which dropped down and then disappeared when they tried to photograph it.
• November 11, 1966: Jim Lovell and Edwin Aldrin (Gemini XII) saw four UFOs linked in a row, described as not being stars.
• December 21, 1968: Frank Borman and Jim Lovell (Apollo VIII) reported a 'bogie,' an unidentified object ten miles up.
• July 16, 1969: Apollo XI mission reportedly had a UFO chase the spacecraft.
• November 14, 1969: Apollo XII astronauts Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, and Dick Gordon reported a UFO accompanied them to within 132,000 miles of the moon.

MUFON Reports from Wisconsin and Minnesota

Eugene Lundholm, a field investigator for MUFON, provides preliminary reports on UFO sightings that occurred in northern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota during 1975. These sightings, which occurred in September, involved objects that appeared to differ in description but were sighted within a 200-mile radius during the same period. Specific incidents include:

• September 7, 1975: A cigar-shaped, oblong object with a green, blinking light was seen moving very fast about 60 miles south of Superior, Wisconsin.
• September 15, 1975: A large, green light was sighted about 120 miles southeast of Superior by a local policeman. The object moved very fast at a 45-degree angle into the trees.
• September 15, 1975: A power blackout occurred at two power stations near the sighting location between 4 and 4:30 a.m.
• September 15, 1975: The Lake Superior District Power Company reported a power drain that indicated a foreign object on the line, but no cause was found.
• September 11, 1975: Three women near Babbitt reported a triangular-shaped object with lights hovering above cars.
• September 25, 1975: Duluth Police and County Sheriff's Department reported sightings 'all around the area.'
• September 25, 1975: Cloquet police reported an object hovering over the Diamond Match plant. The Air Force Base was contacted, and two jets were reportedly sent to investigate, with police observing aircraft circling the object.
• September 26, 1975: The Air Force Base denied sending jets, but police confirmed seeing aircraft circling the UFO.
• September 15, 1975: A saucer-shaped object, about 100 feet in diameter, was sighted near Bayfield, Wisconsin during daylight hours.

More UFO's Seen In Roundhill Area

This section reports on sightings in the Roundhill area, featuring an account from Mrs. Charles E. Caudill. On Sunday night, July 17, 1978, the Caudills and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Majors, witnessed an unidentified flying object. Pirtle Johnson also reported seeing the object. Mrs. Caudill described two objects, one smaller than the other, with the larger one appearing more orange and compact over time. She noted a strange phenomenon where an airplane appears about ten minutes after the object disappears, as if in pursuit. For three years, she has been seeing an unidentified object in the locality. The publicity from their sighting led to interviews with media outlets.

UFO's Fill Skies Above Area Town

This article from Elysburg reports on multiple UFO sightings in the Northumberland County community. Three men, who wished to remain anonymous, reported seeing three bright red UFOs with rows of twinkling lights. One object moved away at a 'fantastic' speed, while two others hovered. Another sighting involved a bright light seen by the Edward Gappa family, described as oval with white beams and blinking orange lights. The object was seen hovering for over an hour. Other reported sightings include one from December and another from January, with photographic evidence.

Some news tips better than others

This piece from The Mississauga Times details a news tip received from 15-year-old Cameron Boyes, who claimed to have photographed a UFO. Boyes was invited to the newspaper's offices, where his negatives were enlarged. He described the object making a semi-circle around a park, staying for two to three minutes with no noise and appearing very far away. However, it was later revealed that Boyes had fabricated the sighting using a VW hubcap and pencils, demonstrating the ingenuity of children.

Man sees his second UFO

Bruce Harris of Hanover claims to have seen a UFO for the second time. On Wednesday night, he and passenger Michael Allen noticed a bluish-green object moving northwest near the Walkerton-Hanover airport. They initially thought it was an aircraft but noted the light was not blinking. The object moved slowly and then disappeared. Harris had a similar sighting a year prior, which police had confirmed.

Flying object unidentified; Iowa trooper misidentified

This article from the Des Moines Register reports on a puzzling incident where Iowa Highway Patrol Trooper Robert D. Clark was credited with seeing a UFO in southern Missouri on a Monday night. Clark stated he was in Lee County, Iowa, at the time and had never seen or reported a UFO himself. The report originated from a CB radio operator who claimed a trooper named Robert Clark had reported a green light descending. The Taney County Sheriff's office confirmed receiving the call but had not made a written report. The CB operator expressed confusion, suggesting it might be a prank.

UFO baffles restaurateur

This report from The Montreal Star describes Bill Dimopoulos, a restaurateur in Repentigny, witnessing a large, bright ball hovering in the sky for about half an hour before ascending rapidly. Other customers also observed the phenomenon, describing it as a bright light that moved erratically. Police and radar operators had no explanation.

UFO seen over Marlesford

This account from the Ipswich Evening Star details a sighting by Goodchild of Marlesford, England, on June 30, 1978, at 2:25 a.m. He heard a strange noise and saw a bright green object traveling east to west at high speed, about half a mile up. The sound was described as someone tapping on a low piano note. The object vanished within seconds.

Flying saucer is cigar shaped

This report from the Erith Times mentions a sighting of a brilliantly white cigar-shaped object emitting flames over Bexley, England. Mrs. M. Fry, an investigator for Contact UK, is seeking witnesses to this and other incidents in the area. The object was described as about 400 to 500 feet long, with triangular front and back, and round portholes. Mrs. Fry also reported seeing a black metallic object with multi-colored lights over Bexleyheath.

Couple's fear of mentioning UFO sighting

An Anglesey couple, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Cornish, reported seeing a huge saucer-shaped ball of fire in the sky over the woods at dusk. The object hovered, moved backwards and forwards, and then returned. Mr. Cornish described it as being about 30 feet across, with a perfectly smooth outline and lit up the whole field. They were hesitant to report it due to fear of being labeled as imagining things. The article also mentions two other UFO sightings over Bangor: a white dome hovering above Bangor golf course and an oval object with brilliant light.

Those 'close encounters' are getting nearer home

This article from North Cheshire Herald discusses the increasing number of UFO sightings in Britain, including an account from 'Mrs. S. of Marple' dated July 5, 1977, describing a long silver craft with lumps on the side that changed color and shot out of the sky. It mentions the Manchester Aerial Phenomena Investigation Team (MAPIT) as a local UFO research group. The article also recounts a sighting by children in Reddish who saw a figure in a silver suit. It notes similar sightings of figures in Winchester and Broad Haven in 1976.

'FLYING SAUCER' SIGHTING

This Leicester Mercury report details a UFO sighting over Wigston Magna. Members of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Research Organisation (UAPROL) are investigating after a woman reported a bright orange saucer-shaped object hovering. The object was tilted at a 45-degree angle and beaming light downwards. UAPROL's Trevor Thornton stated that there have been four or five similar sightings in recent weeks, with one object reportedly landing in a garden.

BOY CAMPERS SIGHT UFO IN NIGHT SKY

This Doncaster Evening Post article describes a sighting by boy campers Leslie Hemstock and Ashley Coe. While camping, they saw four stars in formation, with one moving independently. Later, they spotted a large triangular-shaped light with bits falling off. The following night, they saw a bright star with a small grey, round object by its side, which moved at high speed. The boys were convinced they had seen UFOs.

Fairly close encounters

This Glasgow Herald article discusses a 'rash' of UFO sightings in northern Ayrshire, Scotland. It mentions three policemen spotting mysterious objects, and two others chasing an apparent UFO. The article questions whether these are over-active imaginations or genuine sightings, noting that the proximity of Prestwick Airport might explain some lights, but not all. It also speculates on a connection between UFO sightings and the World Cup, suggesting a possible link to Brazil.

Flying object follows Collie men

This Sunday Times article from Perth, Australia, reports two men who claim they were paced by an unidentified flying object while returning home to Collie. The object, described as a deep orange color and rectangular in shape, followed their vehicle and hovered when they stopped. The men were convinced it was a UFO.

Report of three more UFOS

This Evening Courier article from Halifax, England, reports three more mysterious objects sighted in the sky. Tom Taylor of Halifax saw an object similar to a star but blue, moving at varying speeds. Trevor Whitaker of the British UFO Research Association reported two other sightings and discounted a previous report as Venus. Another man reported seeing a light splitting into three over Ogden.

More close encounters

This Streatham News article details four sightings of a UFO flying over Streatham Common, possibly linked to 'landing marks' found on the common. Mr. Norman Oliver, editor of the British UFO Journal, suggests a connection. The object was described as a solid oblong shape ball of fire with an orange glow, moving in a controlled way. Children from Furzedown Secondary School also reported seeing the object, which they found frightening.

CITY FAMILY CLAIM UFO SIGHTING

This Gloucester Citizen article reports on a Gloucester carpenter, Mr. Len Parsons, and his family who believe they saw a UFO. They observed a bright light over Robinswood Hill that rose, came over their heads, and then faded. The object reappeared over Gloucester and seemed to descend before fading again. Mr. Parsons, initially skeptical, was convinced it was either a new aircraft or a UFO.

Çoban Behçet 29 yıldır uzaylılarla görüşüyor (Shepherd Behçet has been meeting with aliens for 29 years)

This article, written in Turkish, appears to be from a Turkish publication. It describes a shepherd named Behçet Öcal who claims to have been meeting with aliens for 29 years. He states that aliens have helped him draw a map of the universe and have provided him with information on human metabolism, weapons, and spacecraft. The article includes a description of the aliens as a woman with long hair and two men, and mentions that they gave him drawings. The accompanying images show diagrams of the universe and depictions of the aliens.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and documentation of UFO sightings, with a strong emphasis on astronaut accounts and reports from various geographical locations. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these accounts as credible phenomena, encouraging further investigation, and acknowledging the public's interest in the unexplained. While some articles, like the one about Cameron Boyes, highlight hoaxes, the overall tone suggests a serious consideration of UFO phenomena. The inclusion of reports from different countries and the focus on scientific investigation (e.g., MUFON, MAPIT) indicate a desire to explore the subject matter thoroughly.

Title: HURRIYET
Issue Date: December 18, 1977
Country of Publication: Turkey
Language: Turkish (with English translation provided for the article on Behçet Öcal)

This issue of the Turkish newspaper 'Hürriyet' features two prominent articles related to unexplained phenomena. The lead story, translated into English, details the extraordinary claims of Behçet Öcal, a Turkish shepherd who asserts he has been in contact with extraterrestrial beings for 29 years. The second article, originating from the South Wales Echo in the UK, reports on mysterious aerial sightings over North Gwent.

Shepherd Behçet Has Been Contacting Space-Beings for 29 Years

The main article details an encounter that a 15-year-old village boy named Behçet Öcal had 29 years prior to the article's publication (around 1948). While pasturing sheep near Eski Gümüş town in Niğde, Turkey, Öcal stopped to rest on a plateau. Suddenly, a ball of light, described as similar to sunlight, landed nearby. From this light emerged three beings: one woman with long hair and two men who were bald. They reportedly told Öcal they meant no harm and came from other worlds, promising to appear to him often and send him pictures.

Öcal, now 44 years old, has apparently spent the intervening years drawing and compiling information under the direction of these space-beings. He has created a map of the universe, which he claims is of stunning quality, managing to fit the entire solar system within a 5 cm circle. The map reportedly includes other galaxies and systems not yet known to science. Öcal explains that the center of the universe is 'Kür', and its explosion led to the creation of the universe. He names other star systems on his map as 'Morikon', 'Hulviz', 'Cemkon', 'Lev', 'Morsanit', 'Lakit', and 'Ars'.

The article highlights the seemingly impossible feat of an uneducated shepherd creating such a detailed cosmological map. Öcal states that his map shows worlds invisible to the naked eye, only visible when placed under an instrument capable of light and color separation. He also claims to have compiled a book covering subjects from human metabolism to the structure of weapons and spaceships, all under the guidance of the space-beings. He offers his map and book for scientific investigation.

The description of the space-beings, as depicted in pictures drawn by Öcal, includes the woman with long hair, slant eyes, and a tight dress. The men are described as bald, with instruments in place of ears and knobs on their belts.

UFO Sightings Excite Gwent Skywatchers

This section reports on a series of sightings of mysterious objects in the night sky over North Gwent, UK, occurring around May 1978. A group of enthusiasts gathered in Blaina, armed with binoculars and telescopes, hoping to record more sightings of these objects, which have been appearing high in the sky and are being referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).

Reports indicate sightings in Brynmawr and Abergavenny as well, but Blaina offered the best view. The objects were described as spherical in shape and a glowing red color. They moved slowly across the sky in formation, with one object about a quarter of a mile behind another. They were visible for about half an hour before disappearing in a northerly direction towards Brynmawr.

Mr. Des Powell, one of the first observers, described the objects appearing around 9:40 p.m. and moving out of sight by 10:05 p.m. He noted that if they were aircraft, their lights would have been visible, and he expressed a skeptical interest in finding a military or other explanation.

Mr. Bill Chard, a barber from Blaina, and his group were disappointed when the objects failed to appear on one occasion. He mentioned seeing them for three consecutive nights, noting they moved too slowly to be conventional aircraft or helicopters. On a misty Friday night, the two objects were very prominent against the dark sky.

Watchers contacted the Meteorological Office at Cardiff Airport, who had no explanation for the sightings. It was suggested that the objects might be military helicopters or hot air balloons, although their slow speed was noted as unusual for such craft.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue prominently features themes of extraterrestrial contact and unidentified aerial phenomena, reflecting a growing interest in these subjects in the late 1970s. The 'Hürriyet' article presents Behçet Öcal's claims with a tone that, while relaying the extraordinary nature of his story, also suggests an openness to scientific investigation, highlighting the 'stunning quality' of his map and the 'embarrassing' yet 'interesting' nature of his cosmological knowledge. The UK report on UFO sightings in Gwent adopts a more balanced approach, presenting eyewitness accounts alongside skeptical viewpoints and official lack of explanation, indicating a journalistic effort to cover the phenomenon from multiple angles.