APCIC - Vol 06 No 05 - 1981

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NEWS
Issue: Volume 6, No. 5
Date: May 1981
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENON CLIPPING INFORMATION CENTER
Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Key Articles and Features

UFO Researcher Robert D. Barry Discusses Sightings and Biblical Connections

The issue features an extensive interview with Robert D. Barry, director of the 20th Century U.F.O. Bureau, who has investigated UFOs for 24 years. Barry shares details of recent UFO sightings in western Pennsylvania, including an incident on New Year's Day 1981 involving a brilliant circular object that caused an explosion and damage, and subsequent sightings of silvery circular objects near Mount Union in January 1981. He also discusses a 1967 incident during the Six Day War between Israel and Egypt, where UFOs reportedly intervened on Israel's behalf, destroying Egyptian tanks with 'fireballs.' Barry draws parallels to descriptions in the tenth chapter of Ezekiel, interpreting the 'wheels' as cherubim or angels. He also mentions two engagements between the Russians and 'flying wheels,' one destroying a factory making atomic shells and another destroying a battery. Barry suggests that while some UFOs might be extraterrestrial, others could be supernatural manifestations, particularly in the context of biblical prophecies concerning the battle of Armageddon.

"Was it a UFO? Some think so" - Gresham, Oregon

This article from The Outlook (March 31, 1981) reports on Terry Kohlstrand, a Gresham realtor, who claims to have seen two glowing lights rapidly approaching his home on Wednesday night. He described them as solid orange lights, about three or four times the size of the largest star in the sky, which hovered over his financee's house without making any sound. One light disappeared after five to seven minutes, while the other remained for two more minutes before vanishing. Kohlstrand and his financee, Cindi Barrett, believe UFOs come from other civilizations and mean no harm. Local authorities and the National Weather Bureau could not provide explanations.

"Ridgefield man sights UFO?" - Woodland, Washington

Reported in the Lewis Rivers News (March 25, 1981), this piece details a sighting by Donald Atkin of Ridgefield, Washington, on March 17th. Atkin, a CB radio operator, witnessed bright orange lights and an eerie whining noise from an object that descended quickly to the Columbia River. While speculations included a flare for an illegal drug deal, the incident attracted the attention of the Center for UFO Studies. This was the second sighting near Ridgefield in six months, following a report on October 5, 1980, of a triangular craft hovering over train tracks.

"Mysterious orange lights common sight in Yoncalla" - Roseburg, Oregon

This article from the Oregon News Review (March 21, 1981) focuses on Grandma Taylor, a 74-year-old resident of Yoncalla, Oregon, who claims to have seen 'orange lights' or 'balls of light' for the past three years. She describes them as resembling wheels, about 20 times the size of a star, and displaying rainbow colors. She states they appear about an hour before sunset and can hover for several hours. Grandma Taylor also claims to have been burned by rays from these lights and was once knocked off her porch. She believes these lights are not from other planets but are not animal life either.

"Not a helicopter, not a meteor - was it a UFO?" - Thousand Oaks, California

Published in the Thousand Oaks News Chronicle (March 31, 1981), this article recounts a sighting by a Newbury Park woman on Saturday night. She described a bright, silver, round object that made a sudden downward drop, illuminating the neighborhood. The object appeared to split into two parts, moving in different directions before fading. Deputies had received similar calls, but could not identify the object. The Navy installation at Point Mugu and the Griffith Park Observatory had no reports of aircraft activity or meteorites, leading a planetarium spokesman to suggest it might be a UFO. The article also provides contact information for the Unidentified Flying Object Report Center.

"Another 'Visit' By UFOs" - Asheville, N.C.

This article from the Asheville Times (April 14, 1981) discusses the theory that 'mysterious red lights' seen on Sunday night might have been alien craft observing Earth's latest venture into space, coinciding with a shuttle launch. It notes that modern UFO sightings began in the late 1940s and believers often seek correlations with significant events. While acknowledging the possibility of intelligent life elsewhere, the article points out the lack of verifiable physical evidence for alien visitations and suggests natural phenomena could explain the red glow.

"Sight a UFO-type light" - Hazleton, Pennsylvania

From the Standard Speaker (April 11, 1981), this report describes a couple in Freeland, PA, who saw a steady, 'cream' and red colored light in the southeast sky. They described it as an oval shape, about 50 feet wide, which moved slowly eastward before disappearing. The husband, initially a skeptic, expressed uncertainty about UFOs after the experience.

"UFO in China is linked to pilot's disappearance" - Weekly World News

This article connects a UFO sighting over China with the disappearance of Australian pilot Frederick Valentich in October 1978. Cha Leping, head of China's official UFO investigating committee, states that a UFO identical to the one described by Valentich was sighted over China two days after his disappearance. The article recounts Valentich's last radio transmission, describing a large, metallic object with a 'green light' and 'metallic light on the outside.' Skeptics suggest a crash, but many experts and Valentich's father believe he was abducted by a UFO.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO News revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, witness testimonies, and the search for explanations. There's a clear interest in linking UFO sightings to significant events, both historical and contemporary, and exploring potential extraterrestrial or even supernatural origins. The magazine appears to present a wide range of accounts, from detailed investigations and expert opinions to anecdotal reports from ordinary citizens. While some articles lean towards skepticism or suggest conventional explanations, the overall tone suggests an open-mindedness towards the UFO phenomenon and its potential implications, particularly in the context of scientific and religious inquiry.

Title: VICIOUS UFO ATTACKS JET: TORTURES PILOT
Issue: MAY 1981
Publisher: MODERN PEOPLE, FRANKLIN PARK ILL.

This issue of Modern People delves into the unsettling world of UFO sightings and encounters, with a prominent cover story detailing a pilot's traumatic experience and a collection of other reported incidents from various locations.

Vicious UFO Attacks Jet: Tortures Pilot

The lead article by Y.S. Durfield recounts the harrowing experience of Dieter Spangler, a 31-year-old Boeing 707 pilot for German Airlines. Spangler claims that several months prior, while on a night flight from New York to Frankfurt, he encountered a massive, 300-foot, red-orange flying saucer that 'tortured' him and his crew. Frankfurt Approach Control confirmed a 'positive radar lock-on' of a mysterious object. Spangler described the UFO as a brilliant red-orange light, like an explosion, filling the sky behind him. His co-pilot, Hans Muller, flight engineer Peter Lochmann, and stewardess Christa Hanisch, all confirmed the UFO was 'trying to ram us!' Ground observers also reported the object glowing a brilliant molten red. The craft was described as smooth, devoid of distinguishing features, and followed Spangler's every evasive maneuver. Spangler stated the experience was 'eerie, ominous' and that the UFO 'just disappeared. Poof! It vanished into thin air.'

Following the incident, Spangler attempted to file a report with civil air authorities but was rebuffed. He faced ridicule from friends, who made 'Man from Mars' jokes, leading to harassment and self-doubt. He began experiencing recurring headaches, tension, and nightmares, questioning if the UFO had planted post-hypnotic suggestions. He described waking up trembling, dreaming of the UFO descending upon him. Dr. Adrian Selwick, a psychiatrist and UFO researcher, has been helping Spangler. Selwick notes that even routine sightings can lead to anxieties bordering on paranoia and emphasizes the unreasonable harassment Spangler endured. Spangler's wife, Sylvia, believes the UFO was an 'interplanetary spaceship from another world,' a conclusion that Spangler admits cannot be proven.

UFO Sighted in Sturbridge

An unidentified flying object, brightly lighted and moving at high speed, was reported over Cedar Lake in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Two 15-year-old girls, Penny Ferraro and Michelle Perrault, reported seeing a round or oval-shaped object with lights on the top and middle, which moved upward at a sharp angle and high speed before disappearing west. Deputy Chief Stanley Parzych interviewed the girls, who drew a diagram of the object.

UFOs Cut Off TVs, Phones in Amazing Attack on Town

This report from Lantana, Florida, details an incident in La Vernia, Texas, where two triangular-shaped spacecraft allegedly knocked out television reception, set off false fire alarms, and ruined telephone communications. The event was witnessed by at least 30 people. Fire Chief Paul Mattke stated, 'I'm not saying they're visitors from other planets, but I have never seen anything like it before.'

V-Shaped UFOs Spotted in Moonlight in Vermont

Linda Kingsbury and Lucy Slothower reported seeing a V-shaped object, described as bigger and wider than a 747, full of lights, emitting a steady hum, and flying at about 4,000 feet in Windsor, Vermont. Ms. Sothower described noticing a star that seemed to be moving and coming right at them. The object was described as an enormous craft, shaped like a triangle, with a grid system and lights outlining its structure. The witnesses, employees of Vermont Public Radio, reported the sighting to UFO centers.

A UFO Over Bethesda?

Mike M. Ahlers reports on Martin Buxbaum of Bethesda, Maryland, who claims to have seen an unusual object with the wingspan of a 747 flying low. The object was accented by square windows and two 'cherry red' exhaust lights. It made no sound and flew north-to-south. Buxbaum, a poetry book author and freelance writer, estimated its altitude at 1000 feet and speed at 100 mph. He believes it was 'man made' and possibly an experimental aircraft being tested at night. He noted the absence of standard aircraft lights. Buxbaum drew a sketch of the object. The Center for UFO Studies in Evanston, Illinois, was contacted; researchers believe a March 8 sighting in Adelphi might have been an advertising plane, but had no immediate explanation for Buxbaum's sighting. Dr. Jay Allen Hynek, director of the center, stated that only about one out of ten sightings are truly puzzling.

UFO Probers Claim Sightings

Jack Pyle writes about Dan and Aileen Edwards, a Seattle couple investigating UFOs and alleged 'abductions.' They believe that incidents of 'road hypnosis,' where drivers lose time and memory, might actually be alien abductions. Dan, a hypnotist, helps individuals recall being taken aboard spaceships. The Edwardses work with the UFO Reporting Center in Seattle and the UFO Contact Center in Burien. They have investigated over 50 cases. One reported incident involved six flying saucers sighted over a store in Seattle, with witnesses seeing 'Sasquatch-like' beings inside. The article also mentions cases of people being abducted and returned miles away, sometimes with their cars. Aileen Edwards describes aliens with large eyes, grayish-white skin, four feet tall, with no ears and a slit for a mouth. Some aliens are described as looking human, while others are 'bizarre' with octopus tentacles. She notes that abductions have increased rapidly in recent years and lists symptoms like missing time, unusual skin abnormalities, and unusual dreams as indicators.

UFO Probers Cont.

This continuation details more accounts from UFO investigators. One woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, recounts being abducted multiple times, starting in 1967. She describes aliens who stood 4 feet 8 inches, with disproportionately large heads, big eyes, and a slit for a mouth. She claims they showed her incomprehensible things and symbols, and performed a physical exam on her, leaving a scar shaped like a star. She also mentions seeing 'machinery' and being given a 'complete physical examination' with a tube-like device. She realized she had been kidnapped only after being hypnotized. The story also mentions a sighting in Scotland of a bright green, pear-shaped object by Jim and Audrey Lewis, who reported it to the police.

News in Brief

This section contains several short UFO-related news items:

• Sturbridge, MA: An unidentified flying object was sighted over Cedar Lake.
• La Vernia, TX: UFOs reportedly caused television and phone disruptions.
• Windsor, VT: V-shaped UFOs were spotted.
• Bethesda, MD: Martin Buxbaum reported a large, silent object.
• Scotland: Jim and Audrey Lewis reported a bright green, pear-shaped UFO.
• St. Helens, OR: An 'orange glowing ball of light' was sighted plunging into the Columbia River.
• Rochdale, UK: Six UFO sightings were reported, including a ball-shaped object with a glowing tail.
• Hartlepool, UK: Dozens reported seeing a large green ball with a fiery trail.

Congress on 'Encounters'

A second International UFO Congress was scheduled for London in May, organized by the British UFO Research Association. The congress aimed to discuss close encounters, including the case of a Livingston man who claimed to have been abducted by 'round little creatures' from a 'round shiny spacecraft.' Experts were to discuss 'encounters of the third kind.' The article mentions unexplained 'dents' in the ground where the man claimed he was attacked.

Meteorite Shock

Reports of a large meteorite blazing across the sky were received in Tayside and Fife, Scotland. The Met. Office at R.A.F. Leuchars confirmed it was likely a meteorite, and a spokesman for the British U.F.O. Society in London stated it was unlikely to be a 'visitor from space.'

U.F.O. over Hartlepool

Dozens of people in Hartlepool reported seeing an unidentified flying object described as a 'big green ball with a trail which turned orange.' The object was seen moving extremely quickly.

Group To Probe State UFO Case

A nonprofit international organization, the Mutual Unidentified Flying Object Network (MUFON) from Sequin, Texas, expressed interest in an alleged UFO sighting in Windsor, Vermont. Two Vermont Public Radio employees reported seeing a V-shaped object. Walter Andrus, director of MUFON, stated that 80-90% of reports are identified flying objects (IFOs), but the remaining 10-20% become 'real, unexplained flying objects.' MUFON investigators check with airports and air bases and use telephone interviews and, if necessary, in-person interviews. They collect raw facts and scientific data, using computer enhancement for pictures and hypnotic regression for cases of unexplained time loss.

36 Citings of Mysterious Saucer-Shaped Craft

This article from Issaquah, Washington, reports over 36 sightings of UFOs on a Monday morning. Callers described a saucer-shaped object hovering over the city, some as large as a Boeing 747, while others reported it moving erratically or disappearing. Federal UFO investigators were expected to arrive. Mayor Herb Herrington proclaimed April 1st as UFO Day in Issaquah and expressed a desire for aliens to 'get involved in the city.'

Taken for a ride

This story by Bob Todd details the experience of F. B. Moore, a 53-year-old recluse living south of Molalla, Oregon. Moore claims that on the night of March 29, while checking on his goats, he saw a large, bright metal object land in his front yard. He described a 'funny glow' and a ladder descending. A 'man' emerged, stating their 'ship' had a minor repair. Moore was then invited aboard with his dog, Jethro, and they were taken on a tour above mountains and possibly other planets or moons. Upon returning, Moore noticed his dog's bad eye had cleared up, and his arthritis had disappeared. He believes the beings were scientists on an expedition.

Molalla hermit sites UFO

This continuation of F. B. Moore's story details his experience. He describes being taken on a tour over Cougar Lake and what he believed to be Bend, then heading 'almost straight up in the air.' He describes a desolate landscape resembling the moon. He and Jethro were brought back home. Moore asked the beings where they came from, and they replied they were on an expedition to explore other planets and solar systems. They collected dirt samples. Moore notes that his dog's bad eye cleared up, and his arthritis improved after the encounter.

I Saw a UFO, says wife of policeman

Mrs. Joy Wood of Barnoldswick, UK, reported seeing a bright object low in the sky, described as white with red and blue rings and a tail of fire. She noted it was moving fast. A spokesman at Manchester Airport confirmed numerous UFO reports in the area that night, suggesting it could have been a meteorite shower or aircraft movement, but acknowledged that some reports were puzzling.

'Friendly' UFO Sighted Over Morenci

This article from Phoenix, Arizona, reports on a boomerang-shaped UFO, larger than several football fields, sighted multiple times in the Clifton-Morenci area. Witnesses, including Joe Nevarez, a repairman for Phelps-Dodge, described it as 'V-shaped with lights all around it,' with one bright searchlight. The UFO reportedly stopped above the Phelps-Dodge Smelter smokestacks. Nevarez described the encounter as 'strange' but 'friendly,' stating it 'wasn't aggressive.' He added, 'It was a friendly UFO.' Radar technicians at Williams and Davis Monthan Air Force Base reported no unusual aerial phenomena. Some neighbors have set up UFO watches.

UFO claims

Police in France have taken photographs of a 'flying saucer' reported regularly over a village since February 10. Local people claim the UFO hangs motionlessly about 10,000 feet above the village.

UFO sighted over beach at Aberdeen

Several Aberdeen residents reported seeing an unidentified flying object, described as a 'single ball of white light,' over the beach. Graeme Sutherland saw the light high in the sky and, using binoculars, observed it accelerate and slow down. He and two friends also saw the object before it disappeared.

Second sight of 'ball in sky'

Mrs. Yeatman of Idle, Bradford, reported seeing a large yellow ball, described as looking like fire in the sky. She initially thought it was an aeroplane but later saw a report of a similar sighting.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mystery and impact of UFO sightings and potential alien encounters. There's a strong emphasis on personal accounts, often involving fear, psychological distress, and the struggle for credibility against skepticism and ridicule. The magazine presents a range of incidents, from close calls with military jets to alleged abductions and encounters with 'friendly' or 'hostile' craft. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and investigative efforts, while acknowledging that many sightings can be explained, but a significant portion remain puzzling. The inclusion of scientific perspectives, such as Dr. Hynek's comments, and investigative methods like hypnotic regression, suggests an attempt to approach the subject with a degree of seriousness, even when dealing with extraordinary claims.

This issue of GLOBE, dated April 28, 1981, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and encounters, with the cover story detailing a "CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH UFO FLEET" that left two women scarred.

Cover Story: Close Encounter with UFO Fleet Scars Two Women

The main article by Bob Borino details the harrowing experience of Betty Cash, 52, and Vickie Landrum, 56, who claim to have suffered the effects of radiation poisoning after a terrifying encounter with a 24-strong fleet of alien craft on December 29, 1980. Betty Cash has experienced agonizing headaches for over three months, developed strange lumps on her head and neck, and lost a significant amount of hair. Vickie Landrum's grandson, Colby, has started losing his eyesight, and she herself is experiencing similar vision problems. Initially hesitant to speak out for fear of ridicule, the women's story has convinced veteran UFO investigators Bill English and John Schuessler. Their investigation, supported by GLOBE's checks of military installations, found no aircraft movements that could explain the incident. The object is described as "extremely bright" and "diamond-shaped with a slight rounding at one end." Another similar diamond-shaped object was sighted in Liberty, about 40 miles away. Betty Cash has been forced to postpone plans to open a restaurant and has moved to Fairfield, Alaska, to recuperate.

Molalla Claims Abduction

Another article by Bob Todd recounts the experience of F. B. Moore, a 53-year-old recluse from Molalla, Oregon. On the night of March 29, Moore claims he was taken aboard a UFO. He describes a "big, bright light" that blinded him, followed by a "great big metal something or other" landing in his yard. A ladder descended, and Moore, along with his dog Jethro, was taken aboard. He describes a flight over mountains and lakes, and even a visit to what he believed was the moon. Upon returning, Moore found that his dog's bad eye had cleared up, and his own arthritis had disappeared. He attributes these changes to the experience.

UFO Riddle Baffles Them All

By Mike Bridgen, this section reports on a mystery flying object seen across the North-East of England. The RAF, police, and weather experts admitted they had no explanation for the "bright object" seen racing across the sky on a Wednesday night. Sightings came from various locations, with descriptions varying from a "white ball of fire" to "blue, green, orange and white flaming lights." Some reports suggested the object had landed. RAF Leeming stated they had no aircraft in the area at the time, and the Newcastle Meteorological Centre could offer no explanation, noting that meteorite showers were not due.

UFO Expert Still Claims Some Sightings Are Real

An article featuring J. Allen Hynek, director of the Center for UFO Studies, discusses the persistent nature of UFO sightings. Hynek asserts that UFOs are real, not necessarily alien in origin, but something that cannot be dismissed. He emphasizes the importance of investigating cases with multiple, independent witnesses. Hynek shares an account of an investigation in Louisiana involving a man and two girls who witnessed a "huge object with lights all around its circumference" emitting a sound that felt more than heard, and radiating "intense blue laser beams" that temporarily paralyzed them. The article also touches upon the difficulty of researching UFOs due to a lack of funding and professional treatment, comparing it to the early days of space exploration.

UFO Incident Here

By Bill Barth, this report details a federal investigation into Robin F. Whittaker's claim of being abducted by beings from outer space in Beloit, Wisconsin. Whittaker, a draftsman, alleges he was whisked away in a "shiny cylindrical spaceship," taken into orbit around the moon, and then "dissected" in an experiment. He describes small, armless, legless beings with large eyes. Whittaker claims his brain was kept alive through a parapsychological link. He was later found on a road outside of town. Police have forwarded his statement to NASA and the U.S. Air Force Task Force on Unexplained Phenomena (TFUP). The article notes that the government takes such claims seriously and investigates them.

Other Sightings and Reports

Several shorter articles report on various UFO sightings:

• Irish Independent (Dublin, April 2, 1981): Reports of a "huge, bright ball of light" seen across Ireland, described as a meteor by astronomers but with no radar confirmation.
• Coventry Evening Telegraph (April 2, 1981): A motorist reported seeing a bright light falling from the sky, possibly a meteorite.
• Yorkshire Post (London, April 2, 1981): Sightings of a bright green object falling north of Leeds, described as a "white ball of fire" that turned green.
• Sheffield Morning Telegraph (London, April 2, 1981): Numerous reports of "burning lights" across north Britain, with descriptions varying in color.
• Evening Post (Leeds, April 2, 1981): A mystery object soaring across Yorkshire skies, with many believing it landed.
• Northern Despatch (Darlington, April 2, 1981): Reports of a "flaming UFO" or "fireball" seen over Darlington and North Yorkshire.
• Express (Easton, PA, April 20, 1981): Mike Rodger reported seeing an orangish ball of light coming out of the Delaware River.
• Georgetown, S.C. Times (April 16, 1981): Doug Nelson, a former military man, encountered a "tubular sort of thing" hanging above trees that moved at high speed.
• Beaverton, Ore. Valley Times (April 8, 1981): Police and civilians reported seeing a bright, yellowish-orange object, described as being on fire, near the Sunset Highway.
• Sylvania, GA. Telephone (April 16, 1981): Thomas Oglesby reported a mysterious red light in the sky, possibly aurora borealis.
• Northampton Chronicle & Echo (London, April 13, 1981): Graham Bell, a UFO specialist, claims to have seen a "buzzing saucer" multiple times over Stockton.

Mother Earth's Flying Saucers

An article by Michael Pye explores a theory by physicist Brian Brady suggesting that UFO lights might be a product of seismic activity and underground rock-bursts, creating "earthquake lights." Brady's research indicates a correlation between UFO sightings and minor earthquakes. The theory proposes that when quartz-bearing rock breaks, it creates a phenomenon where energy forms to dissolve bonds between ions and electrons, resulting in a light-ball that can move and even grow, potentially explaining the "flying saucer" shape. The article notes that this theory is plausible and that spectacular UFO sightings are reported from California, which is split by the San Andreas Fault, a major earthquake zone.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and diversity of UFO sightings, the physical and psychological effects on witnesses, and the ongoing efforts by investigators and scientists to understand these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of taking UFO reports seriously, presenting witness accounts with a degree of credibility, and exploring both conventional and unconventional explanations, including scientific research into potential terrestrial origins of some UFO phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on the reality of the sightings, even if the origin remains a mystery.