APCIC - Vol 09 No 11 - 1984

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NEWS
Issue: Volume 9, No. 11
Date: November 1984
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENON CLIPPING INFORMATION CENTER
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

This issue of UFO NEWS focuses on the persistent government secrecy surrounding UFO phenomena, framing it as a 'cosmic Watergate.' It argues that despite official denials, U.S. military and intelligence agencies have been actively involved in studying UFOs since 1947, contradicting the public narrative that such investigations ceased with Project Bluebook.

Government Coverup and Secrecy

Hal McKenzie's article, "What are UFOs? Gov't knows but isn't telling," asserts that the public should demand an end to this secrecy. He points to thousands of released documents under the Freedom of Information Act as evidence of deep government involvement. McKenzie criticizes the media for largely accepting the Air Force's explanation that UFO reports are merely misidentifications or natural phenomena, leading to a situation where responsible UFO research is often ridiculed or dismissed.

The article draws a parallel to the 'yellow rain' coverup, where the government initially denied evidence of toxic weapons used by communist states, citing a lack of proof. This denial, McKenzie suggests, was politically motivated to avoid embarrassing the Soviet Union during a period of détente. He posits that UFO secrecy is also politically driven, possibly due to national security concerns or a desire to maintain a military edge over adversaries by keeping UFO propulsion technology secret.

J. Antonio Huneeus, in "It's high time gov't opened Pandora's Box on UFO data," echoes the call for transparency. He notes the release of over 4,000 classified UFO reports, questioning why agencies continue to withhold documents on national security grounds if UFOs are not significant. Huneeus highlights the work of Citizens Against UFO Secrecy (CAUS) in retrieving government records.

Key UFO Cases and Encounters

The issue presents several compelling UFO cases:

• Teheran Dogfight (1976): A UFO engaged in a 'dogfight' with two F-4 Phantom jets over Teheran.
• SAC Base Invasions (Fall 1975): Unknown objects were observed hovering over sensitive U.S. Air Force bases, including Loring, Malmstrom, and Wurtsmith, for several nights.
• Early UFO Activity (circa 1949): Reports of 'unidentified aircraft,' 'flying discs,' and 'balls of fire' near sensitive government installations like Los Alamos and White Sands Proving Grounds were considered top secret by the FBI.
• Bentwaters Incident: This case, similar to the movie 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' reportedly involved a UFO and is said to be on film but hushed up in a government vault. Former air force security policeman Larry Warren described witnessing a 'brown circular thing' on the ground, a red light, and a silent 'ship' in Rendlesham Forest.
• Californian Encounter (early 1970s): A Californian, in a hypnotic trance, recalled meeting humanoids with webbed features.
• Spanish Air Force Base Encounter: Three guards heard a high-pitched whistling noise and saw a burst of light, leading them to confront a 10-foot-tall creature bathed in green light.
• Spanish Woman's Encounter: A woman encountered two tall beings with strange tunics and unusual facial features while walking on a mountain path.
• British Engineer's Aboard UFO Experience: A British engineer, identified as HM, was flagged down for water and subsequently invited aboard a circular UFO, where he saw four beings.
• La Center, Washington Sighting: A woman reported seeing a circular white light with flashing blue lights hovering over her home for over an hour.
• Spanish Amateur Astronomer Photos: Ricardo Rodrigo Lora allegedly captured four amazing shots of two UFOs, one large and one small, merging and changing color.

UFO Investigation Groups

The issue features the reformation of Skyscan, a Worcester-based UFO investigation group. Led by Derek Lawrence, Skyscan aims to explain sightings by examining them as potential man-made phenomena first. If an explanation cannot be found, they delve deeper. The group uses computers to store case data and contracts with aviation authorities, weather stations, and space project specialists. Skyscan emphasizes that most sightings can be explained, but a hard core of mystery cases requires extensive investigation. They also focus on informing the public and connecting individuals who have had similar experiences. Skyscan believes that 1984-85 marks the beginning of a new cycle of increased UFO sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that governments, particularly the U.S. government, are actively concealing information about UFOs and potential extraterrestrial contact. It criticizes the official stance of skepticism and highlights evidence suggesting a deliberate coverup. The editorial stance supports the work of UFO researchers and private investigation groups, advocating for greater transparency and public access to information. The recurring theme is that UFOs are a significant phenomenon that the public has a right to know about, and that political motivations are behind the ongoing secrecy.

This issue of "UFOs" (Volume 3128, October 9, 1984) delves into a variety of UFO sightings and related phenomena, presenting witness testimonies, investigative efforts, and questioning government transparency. The cover story, "Devastation blamed on crash of alien craft," by J. Antonio Huneeus, highlights a scientist's conclusion that a massive Russian explosion was caused by an alien spaceship crash. The magazine features articles from various publications, including the "September 4 Globe," "Bridgeport Post," "Stoke on Trent Evening Sentinel," "Philadelphia Inquirer," "Atlanta Constitution," and "Thetford Watton Times."

Rendlesham Forest Incident

J. Antonio Huneeus reports on the "beyond description" encounter of former Air Force security policeman Larry Warren in Rendlesham Forest, England. Warren described a triangular craft, approximately 15 feet high and 25 feet across the base, with a rough surface, no doors or windows, and landing legs. He reported seeing three small beings in silvery suits and a fourth levitating. The incident involved over 200 on-duty personnel and high-ranking officers. An official Air Force report described the object as metallic, triangular, two to three meters across the base and two meters high, illuminated by a white light, with a pulsating red light on top and blue lights underneath. The report also noted three depressions found the next day and elevated radiation readings. The government is accused of keeping the bulk of the incident under wraps, though other military witnesses have confirmed Warren's account.

Yorkminster Cathedral Fire

The "September 4 Globe" reports on a suspected UFO attack that nearly destroyed England's Yorkminster Cathedral. Two independent witnesses, Bill Whitehead and Eddie Acaster, testified to seeing a fast-moving, zeppelin-shaped object over the cathedral seconds before the blaze. They described it as glowing molten orange, leaving a white vapor trail, and emitting a straight, silent bolt of orange-colored flame. The fire was initially attributed to lightning or arson, but 18 other witnesses have since reported seeing a similar phenomenon. York fire chief Alan Stow stated they "can't afford to rule anything out."

The Great Tunguska Explosion

An article from the "Examiner" discusses the conclusion of scientist Nikolai Vassilev that the Great Tunguska explosion in Russia was caused by an alien spaceship crash. Vassilev, who led an expedition from the University of Tomsk, found no support for the comet or meteorite theory, citing the object's angle and speed of impact. The explosion, which occurred on June 30, 1908, flattened trees over 830 square miles and was estimated to be equal to a 35-megaton bomb.

Researching UFOs: A 31-Year Pursuit

By Richard Weizel in the "Bridgeport Post," this article profiles Lt. George Lesnick, a Fairfield Police Department investigator who has spent 31 years researching UFOs. Lesnick has interviewed thousands of people who claim to have seen flying, boomerang-shaped objects and huge V-shaped ships. He is investigating the "Westchester Boomerang Mystery," a series of UFO reports from upstate New York. Lesnick believes that while 90 percent of sightings can be explained, the remaining 10 percent remain a mystery. He leans towards the extra-terrestrial theory and believes the government knows more than it reveals. Lesnick, along with science teacher Philip Imbrogno, has worked together for eight years and presented their findings at a UFO conference in Brewster, N.Y. Lesnick emphasizes that the witnesses he interviews are credible, including judges, doctors, scientists, and police officers.

Personal Encounters and Witness Accounts

Several articles feature personal accounts from ordinary people. Monique O'Driscoll describes her sighting of a large, boomerang-shaped object with pulsating lights over a reservoir in N.Y. Irene Lunn recounts seeing a silent, triangular-shaped object with a spotlight. Bob Pozzuoli captured a multiple sighting on videotape in Brewster, N.Y., showing red and white objects hovering and changing colors. Dennis Sant, a deputy clerk, describes a large, almost L-shaped object hovering over his yard. Patrolman Frank Nolfi reported seeing six objects hovering, stopping, and reversing in Fairfield, Connecticut, an event Lesnick also witnessed. Steve Parry, a cinema boss, reported seeing a static, orange object with no solid outline hovering near his home.

UFOs Are Back; A Nice Diversion

This piece notes the resurgence of UFO sightings in the Eastern United States, with a symposium held in Brewster, N.Y., attracting 700 people. Witnesses described objects as V-shaped, about the size of a football field, and noiseless, with brilliant lights. The article suggests that while a rational explanation is likely, UFOs currently offer a "nice diversion from politics."

Strange Tales Coming to Light

Reports from the Stobs area near Hawick, Scotland, detail sightings of "strange lights" and possible unidentified flying objects. Locals have formed groups to conduct vigils, preferring to remain anonymous for fear of being labeled cranks. Witnesses described hovering white lights and objects that appeared to move in a way that made the horizon seem to move. A farmer reported seeing two pairs of bright white lights in a square formation. Investigations by R.A.F. Pitreavie found no operations in the area at the times of the sightings.

UFO Club Ready for Take-Off

Peter Edmunds has restarted the East of England UFO Society in Mundford. The three-year-old club is working on a project about Stonehenge, with Edmunds theorizing it was a building base for UFOs. He claims to have photographed a UFO himself and believes the society's research, collected from its seven members, will eventually be put on a computer.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistence of UFO sightings despite official skepticism, the perceived government cover-up of information, and the credibility of ordinary citizens as witnesses. The editorial stance, particularly evident in J. Antonio Huneeus's concluding remarks, advocates for greater government transparency regarding UFO phenomena, suggesting that such knowledge is a right for the citizens of a free society and could contribute to a broader understanding of humanity's place in the universe. The articles collectively suggest that UFOs are not merely the stuff of "old hat" or cranks, but a persistent and intriguing mystery that warrants serious investigation.

Title: OMNI MONTHLY
Issue: SEP 1984
Date: September 1984
Publisher: OMNI MONTHLY
Country: USA
Language: English
ISSN: 1381

This issue of Omni Monthly focuses on the positive impacts of UFO encounters on human lives, featuring expert opinions and anecdotal evidence. It also touches upon government secrecy surrounding UFO phenomena and presents reports of sightings and alleged incidents.

People's Lives Have Been Improved by Contact With UFOs

This lead article, by Charles Montgomery, highlights the transformative effects of UFO encounters on individuals. UFO expert Brad Steiger is quoted as saying that people have experienced healed illnesses, gained extraordinary knowledge, and found renewed religious faith.

Steiger shares two cases from his extensive files:

1. Danish Man with Hepatitis: A middle-aged Danish man, severely ill with hepatitis that had swollen his liver and left him weak, was out walking when he spotted two large, yellow, globe-shaped UFOs about 300 feet away. As he approached, the craft hovered, and an alien appeared, speaking in a high-pitched male voice. The alien told him, "Don't fear. I've come to help you and mankind. You are to speak of our coming. You will soon be rejuvenated and have more powers than you ever realized." After the alien and craft disappeared, the man suffered severe headaches, which later subsided into a "kind of ecstasy." Upon medical examination, doctors found his liver had returned to normal size, and blood tests showed it functioned normally, leading his doctor to declare it a miracle.

2. Argentine Farmer: Steiger also recounts the case of an illiterate 73-year-old Argentine farmer who had contact with a UFO and a crew member. The farmer, who had previously been unable to read, began discussing philosophy, theology, and astronomy with an advanced understanding. An investigator noted that his theories were correct and his knowledge far advanced. This farmer, like the Danish man, was told he would be "cured."

Henry Morton, another UFO investigator, is mentioned as having a similar experience with a North Carolina businessman who was taken aboard a UFO, examined, and released. Morton stated that such encounters give people a "whole new insight into life."

UFO Sighting Drives Dogs Into a Frenzy

This article, by Harold Lewis, reports on an incident in Italy where a UFO sighting caused unusual behavior in dogs and affected a car.

Marco Marzi, 20, and Maria Grazia Borraccini, 17, were leaving the Radio Orizonte station in Fermo when they encountered guard dogs that became ferociously aggressive and attempted to attack them. After releasing the dogs, the couple found their car would not start. While Marco was checking the engine, they spotted a strange, bright, white, and dazzling light in the sky that moved swiftly in a zig-zagging motion before disappearing toward the hills. Astonishingly, after the UFO left, the dogs calmed down, and the couple's car started immediately.

Marzi, initially a skeptic, stated, "I didn't believe in UFOs but now I do."

UFOs Spotted in Eastwood Area

This brief report from the Eastwood Kimberley Advertiser notes that sightings of UFOs in the Eastwood area earlier that week remained unconfirmed. A spokesman from the Watnall Weather Centre suggested the sightings could be meteorological balloons, carried by the wind from a releasing center in Liverpool.

'Alien Watchers Will Stop Nuclear War'

This article from the Watford & West Herts Review discusses the theories of retired diplomat Gordon Creighton, editor of the international journal Flying Saucer Review.

Creighton believes aliens are camped out on the moon to observe Earth, and their intentions may not always be friendly. He is preparing a new series of articles on UFOs based on recently obtained information.

New evidence for Creighton's theories comes from documents released by US government agencies after students took them to court under the Freedom of Information Act. These documents, totaling between 3,000 and 4,000 pages, reportedly show that missiles' electricity supply and computer controls were interfered with, immobilizing them. Creighton theorizes that aliens can disable our missiles to prevent global nuclear war, thus preserving the planet for their own purposes.

Further evidence cited includes photographs from NASA that Creighton claims prove alien activity on the moon. He also mentions a photocopy of an FBI statement alleging that three alien spacecraft crashed in New Mexico, and that US authorities have been guarding these crashed craft and their crews.

Creighton asserts that US authorities, far from dismissing UFOs, have been studying the phenomenon intensely for years while trying to make the public look foolish. He claims to have been banned from discussing his views on British television but has given interviews to Japanese television.

One interview reportedly covered an alien landing near a US Air Force base in Suffolk in December 1980. Creighton has also translated the first book on UFOs published in China, which he believes demonstrates that the UFO phenomenon is the same worldwide.

Dr. James A. Harder, a professor of civil engineering at Berkeley University, is mentioned as believing that about 30 different types of aliens, possibly from other dimensions, are studying Earth, and that US authorities are concealing this information.

Evelyn Johnson Reports Seeing UFO in North of State

This report from the MN-DIG Minneapolis Star Tribune details a sighting by Evelyn Johnson, a sheriff's dispatcher from Baudette, Minnesota.

At 4:30 a.m. on a Wednesday, Johnson looked out her bathroom window and saw a lighted, orange-white saucer-shaped object hovering in the sky to the west of her farmyard near Pitt. She watched the object for about a minute before waking her daughter. The object was gone by the time her daughter came downstairs. Johnson reported the sighting to the sheriff's office.

She could not estimate the object's height, size, or distance, but it hovered above trees beyond a clearing in her farmyard without moving. Johnson stated she had never seen a UFO before.

Other local residents reportedly told Johnson that they had seen unusual objects but were afraid to speak about them. Some family members are skeptical.

Johnson had gotten up to let her dog out, and the dog, along with coyotes, started howling, leading her to believe the coyotes were closer than usual.

Johnson, 52, has been a sheriff's dispatcher for over five years.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Omni Monthly revolve around the positive and transformative potential of UFO encounters, challenging the notion that such phenomena are solely negative or frightening. The magazine presents evidence, often citing expert opinions and declassified documents, to support the idea that UFOs and their occupants may have benevolent intentions, offering healing, knowledge, and a new perspective on life. There is a consistent undercurrent of skepticism towards official explanations and a belief that authorities are withholding information from the public. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting diverse perspectives and evidence that supports the reality and significance of these encounters.