APCIC - Vol 08 No 04 - 1983

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NEWS
Issue Date: April 1983
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENON CLIPPING INFORMATION CENTER
Volume: 8, No. 4

This issue of UFO NEWS, published by the A.P.C.I.C., presents a collection of recent UFO sightings and related phenomena from various locations, alongside discussions on the scientific and governmental aspects of UFO research.

Key Articles and Reports

Did a UFO pass by West Beach?

This article from the WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES (Oak Harbor, Wash.) dated February 23, 1983, details a sighting by Norma Karnes and her husband. They reported a brilliant, pulsating, radiating light, described as a deep rose red, moving fast and silently across the sky. A neighbor also witnessed the light. The Whidbey Island Naval Air Station stated there were no naval flight operations that night, and no one at the base reported seeing anything unusual. The Island County Sheriff's Department had received no other UFO reports.

Are we getting closer to identifying UFOs?

Published in the MT. KISCO, N.Y. PATENT TRADER on March 28, 1983, this piece discusses the perplexity surrounding lights sighted over Northern Westchester. Descriptions varied, including 'a string of lights,' 'an awful big light,' and 'colored lights.' Speculation ranged from Venus and weather balloons to secret defense operations, Martians, or even 'something in the water.' The article notes a shift in descriptions from 'cigar-shaped' to identifying specific brands of cigars, suggesting progress in UFO identification.

E.T. returns? Boys spot UFO above Ayer High

A front-page story from the MILPITAS, CAL. POST (February 28, 1983) reports two boys, aged 12 and 13, spotting a UFO on February 3rd. They described a large white diamond-shaped light with blue and red outer edges flying over the former Ayer High School campus. The object moved slowly before shooting northward, leaving a tail of light.

Aliens stalking U.S. Air Force base

This EXAMINER article (March 29, 1983) reports on a close encounter by four women executives near a top-secret Air Force base in New Hampshire. The women described a huge, brightly lighted UFO hovering close to their car. The incident is linked to an earlier UFO flyover at Pease AFB. Air Force spokesmen remained tight-lipped, and UFO investigators were denied access to secret files, suggesting a government cover-up.

Witches get earth ship-shape

Reports from TUXTEPEC, Mexico (SUNDAY STAR, March 6, 1983, and KENOSHA NEWS, March 6, 1983) detail plans by Mexican witches to build the first UFO airport in Latin America. Antonio Vazquez, leader of Mexico's witches, stated that the airport, a 90-foot diameter concrete circle, would be ready for the arrival of space visitors, signifying a year of direct communication with extraterrestrials. The conference attendees included occultists from several countries.

E.T., come on down (again)

This SUNDAY STAR article (March 20, 1983) features Dr. J. Allen Hynek, astronomer and head of the Center for UFO Studies. Hynek discusses a case involving a farmer who claimed to have followed alien figures to a barn where a fight had occurred, with the figures described as similar to E.T. He emphasizes the need for funding to properly investigate such cases, citing the vast number of reports his center receives and the high cost of analysis.

UFO men cannot talk hot air

The DERBYS HIRE TIMES (March 4, 1983) reports on UFO investigators in the UK who initially suspected a hot air balloon might explain a sighting in Brassingon. However, the balloonist confirmed he was not in the area at the time, leaving the case open. The Nottingham UFO Investigation Society notes that typically about two percent of sightings have no rational explanation.

UFOs could be pilots at play

An article from the MT. KISCO, N.Y. PATENT TRADER (April 1, 1983) suggests that some UFO sightings might be single-engine planes flown in precise formation by skilled pilots, creating an illusion of a large craft. Malcolm Sheahan of the FAA believes these pilots are good at creating the illusion of a huge craft with multi-colored lights that stops with no sound.

UFOs fly over the lough

This BELFAST NEWS LETTER report (March 29, 1983) details sightings of strange flashing lights and a rugby-ball-shaped craft over Lough Neagh. Witnesses described red lights swarming and a large round light flashing colors. The Army denied knowledge of any military activity, stating it could not have been a military helicopter.

Stranger in the sky

The HARLOW STAR (March 17, 1983) reports Giles Boeree seeing an irregular sausage-shaped object with flashing lights moving quickly across the horizon. He informed the Ministry of Defence, which expressed interest but was not surprised.

UFO is 'big ball of fire' over village

The NORTHAMPTON CHRONICLE + ECHO (March 25, 1983) features Mrs. Margery Baxter's fascination with a 'big ball of fire' UFO that has been hovering over Hanslope village. She described it as bright, balloon-shaped, and glowing, first seeing it two years prior. The object is soundless and glowing.

'Saucer-shape object' riddle

From the ERITH OBSERVER + KENTISH TIMES (March 3, 1983), Mrs. Rosemary Miller reported a close encounter with a saucer-shaped object with circular lights, described as khaki-colored, hovering and moving across the sky. She declared she had actually seen her first spaceship.

Hundreds spot massive UFO

An EXAMINER article (April 19, 1983) describes a massive, triangular-shaped UFO seen over Great Britain for an hour by hundreds of witnesses, including police and schoolchildren. Detectives described it as much bigger than a plane, with a large cluster of lights at the front and a triangular group of lights following. The UFO Research Association noted it was a 'gigantic, solid structure.'

UFOs ALIENS CAUSING OUR WEIRD WEATHER

This article from GLOBE (March 29, 1983) speculates that aliens seeking a new home on Earth might be causing bizarre weather trends through fiendish weather experiments. Dr. William Worrall suggests aliens could be responsible, while Louis Dillie of the Tesla Society believes the Russians may have built a 'weather machine.' Other UFO authorities suggest that the sheer number of UFOs traveling at high speeds could be disrupting the atmosphere.

An even closer encounter

This MICHIGAN CITY, IND. NEW DISPATCH article (March 2, 1983) discusses a report of a man and his two sons seeing three alien-type beings resembling E.T. The incident occurred near Michigan City, and the father contacted the White House. Dr. Hynek, quoted in the article, stated the individuals were extremely disturbed by the encounter.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO NEWS include the prevalence of UFO sightings across different regions, the consistent descriptions of aerial objects (saucer-shaped, lights, etc.), and the frequent lack of official explanation or acknowledgment from authorities. There is a strong emphasis on the scientific investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly through the work of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and his Center for UFO Studies, and the challenges of obtaining funding for such research. The publication also explores more speculative theories, such as alien involvement in weather patterns and the possibility of advanced aircraft creating UFO illusions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry into UFO reports, encouraging witness accounts and scientific analysis while acknowledging the skepticism and difficulties in obtaining concrete evidence or official cooperation.

Title: WEEKLY WORLD NEWS
Issue Date: April 19, 1983
Cover Headline: SEEDS OF THE GODS

This issue of Weekly World News features a sensational cover story about mysterious seeds allegedly delivered to Earth by space aliens. The article, written by Susan Jimison, details the claims of Mexican botanists and peasants regarding these seeds and their potential to solve global hunger.

Seeds of the Gods: A Gift from Aliens?

The main article, "SEEDS OF THE GODS," reports that a handful of mysterious, large, hard, and unique seeds have been given to Earth by space aliens. Scientists believe these seeds could potentially eliminate world hunger forever. The precious extraterrestrial gift is currently in the possession of top Mexican botanists who have planted them, hoping to harvest them within a few months.

Professor Antonio Vasquez Alba of Oriental, Mexico, who is leading the scientific team, described the seeds as unlike anything they have ever seen, representing a "whole new form of life."

According to the report, the 100 pea-sized miracle seeds were brought to Professor Vasquez several months prior by two peasants, Jose Miguel (22) and Geraldo Diaz (57), from the mountainous state of Puebla, south of Mexico City. These farmers claim their cargo came from an extraterrestrial mercy mission sent to aid mankind.

Vasquez recounted that the men appeared stunned and described an encounter with tall, humanoid aliens who spoke to them in their language. The aliens reportedly appeared after a fierce wind and lightning, emerging from a circular spaceship with tripod landing legs. They approached the frightened men and gave them the packet of seeds.

The aliens explained that they were distributing these miracle seeds to isolated regions worldwide where climate and soil conditions made farming difficult. They stated that the seeds would grow anywhere and provide food continuously for five years after reaching maturity.

Scientific Analysis and Hope

Professor Vasquez told The NEWS that the aliens were "gentle and soft-voiced" and that their mission was to "help eliminate hunger."

These mysterious kernels have undergone careful analysis by botanists from the National Botanical Institute. They appear to be fertile and capable of thriving in an earthly environment. Vasquez stated, "We tried to disprove the peasants' story but we can't."

The seeds have been planted under varying soil conditions in a top-secret location and are being monitored. "We have every reason to believe that these seeds are what they appear to be – a new life-giving contribution to man's survival from friendly space aliens," Vasquez said.

He expressed frustration that scientists have only begun to tap this new source of knowledge and wished for the aliens to return to teach them more and expand their understanding. Vasquez concluded that humanity's debt to these "extraterrestrial friends is enormous" and that this "loving gift from the stars may well save millions of lives."

The article is accompanied by a photograph of a Mexican researcher taking photos of the seeds, with a caption noting that botanists believe the alien gift is a "whole new life form."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly leans into themes of extraterrestrial visitation, alien benevolence, and the potential for advanced alien technology or biology to solve critical human problems, specifically world hunger. The editorial stance appears to be one of credulity and excitement regarding these claims, presenting the story as factual and hopeful. The publication's focus on sensational, extraordinary claims is evident in the headline and the narrative's embrace of the miraculous.