APCIC - Vol 11 No 10 - 1986

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NEWS
Issue: Volume 11, No. 10
Date: October 1986
Publisher: AERIAL PHENOMENON CLIPPING INFORMATION CENTER
Country: USA

This issue of UFO NEWS delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, featuring a cover story on the destruction of Atlantis by nuclear missiles, alongside numerous eyewitness accounts of sightings from different parts of the world.

Atlantis Destroyed by Nuclear Missiles

The lead article, sourced from WEEKLY WORLD NEWS (August 26, 1986), presents a theory by Soviet astrophysicist Dr. Anatoly Rubenis. He posits that the advanced civilization of Atlantis, which he believes was an alien outpost, was destroyed by nuclear missiles launched by aliens approximately 40,000 years ago. This attack, intended to erase all traces of their presence, created a radioactive shroud that wiped out many prehistoric species. Rubenis bases his theory on 27 years of research into planetary evolution, noting a cataclysmic environmental change on Earth around that time, marked by a significant rise in radiation levels.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The magazine compiles several recent UFO sighting reports:

• Grass Valley, California (August 1986): Residents reported a silent, colorful flying object, described as a bluish-green light with a large tail, seen just before dawn. U.S. air defense officials had no explanation, and no re-entering satellites or missile launches were reported in the area.
• Banksons Lake, Michigan (August 2, 1986): John Long and his fishing buddy Richard Jandura reported seeing a massive, silent spacecraft, about the size of Wings Stadium, with a bright front light and red side lights. The encounter left their eyes watering and burning for days. The sighting is being investigated by MUFON, with Shirley Coyne of MUFON Michigan calling it a "very credible report."
• Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin (July 29 & August 2, 1986): May Rutherford reported seeing a bright light hovering over the lake, accompanied by a smaller object that dipped and moved erratically. She described the object as more active and flashing light above it, suggesting an alien object was present.
• Barnsley, England (August 1986): Mr. John Brook recounted a frightening encounter with an oval-shaped, 60-foot wide UFO that hovered at about 50 feet and emitted a blinding white fluorescent beam. The experience caused him to feel a tingling sensation and his hair to stand on end. This was his third UFO encounter.

Personal Accounts and Investigations

Dante Vaghi of Bethel, Connecticut, is featured for his lifelong dedication to UFO phenomena. Since spotting a large craft in 1950, Vaghi has actively sought to communicate with potential extraterrestrial visitors, placing ads and displaying signs. Despite facing ridicule, he remains steadfast in his belief and welcomes attention to the subject, suggesting that people should pay more attention to nature and less to making things "sick."

The Kalamazoo Gazette report on the Banksons Lake sighting details the investigation by MUFON, including interviews with witnesses and the challenges of verifying such reports. Walter H. Andrus of MUFON states that while most reports are explained as mundane phenomena, a significant number remain unexplained. He also notes that while the described craft might resemble the U.S. military's Stealth bomber, such experimental aircraft are not known to be operated in Michigan.

The Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph reports on the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA) investigating a sighting of a motionless flashing object in Scunthorpe's skies. The object was observed for about 10 minutes before moving east. BUFORA's national secretary, Les Sallis, stated they would investigate, checking with organizations like the RAF.

Seminar on New Frontiers

A seminar titled "Exploring New Frontiers" was scheduled for August 8-0 in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by the NEW Frontiers Center. The conference included topics on healing, psychic phenomena, dowsing, and a special program on "What the Government Admits About UFO's." Speakers included Dr. Walter A. Frank, Vince Wiberg, Peter Sugerlis, Frances E. Ehrlich, Wm. J. Faber, Lynn Gardner, Sidney Greenfield, Nick Meiers, Richard Heiden, and Don Schmitt, who were to report on their UFO research.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the enduring mystery of UFOs, the possibility of ancient alien intervention in Earth's history (as exemplified by the Atlantis theory), and the persistence of eyewitness accounts despite skepticism. The editorial stance, as reflected in the selection of articles and the inclusion of personal testimonies, appears to be open to the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation and the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena. The magazine highlights the efforts of individuals and organizations like MUFON and BUFORA in documenting and analyzing these events, while also acknowledging the challenges in providing definitive explanations.

This issue of the EXAMINER, dated September 1986, focuses on mysterious phenomena, including unexplained lights, UFO sightings, and the potential discovery of a lost undersea civilization. The magazine presents a collection of intriguing accounts and scientific investigations into the paranormal and extraterrestrial.

Mysterious Devil Lights

The lead article, "Baffling tales of mysterious devil lights," explores sightings of unexplained lights that float across the night sky. Richard Crowe, a folklorist and paranormal investigator, provides convincing evidence from a 1975 investigation near Kenosha, Wisconsin. He describes detailed lights that appeared as apparitions, looking like people, near a site with a legend of mobster murders. Crowe recounted a psychic, Molly Brown, who confirmed the spirits were mobsters.

The article also mentions that two U.S. presidents reportedly saw similar lights: President Dwight D. Eisenhower near his Michigan retreat and President Grover Cleveland in North Carolina in 1889. Astronomer Eric Silverberg suggests the lights near Marfa, Texas, might be caused by automobile headlights carried by atmospheric tunneling, though critics dismiss this and other theories like swamp gas or phosphorescent minerals, citing geological tests.

Local accounts of similar lights are presented from Screven, Georgia, where a glowing white ball on railroad tracks is thought to be the ghost of a railroad flagman, and from Squamish, Canada, where residents were frightened by lights attributed to pranksters or the ghost of a murdered mailman.

Teenager in 'UFO' Close Encounter

A separate article, "Teenager in 'UFO' close encounter," details an experience by 16-year-old Lynn Murray in Chadderton, England. She reported seeing flashing red, blue, and green lights, hearing a strange noise, and witnessing a large craft hovering above her home. Her friend Claire Smith and Claire's brother also saw the object. Manchester Airport reported no unusual airspace activity.

Undersea Empire Discovered in Pacific

"UNDERSEA EMPIRE DISCOVERED IN PACIFIC" reports on the research of Dr. Jean-Claude Brulet, a French scientist who believes Atlantis is a vast undersea empire located in the Pacific Ocean, about 2,500 miles west of Peru. Ancient maps found at an archaeological dig suggest the highly-evolved inhabitants adapted to undersea life. Dr. Brulet plans to establish radio contact and then dive to prove his theory, which he believes could change human history.

He has led seven expeditions searching in the Atlantic without success, but the new maps have convinced him to search the Pacific. Dr. Brulet has guarded the details of his findings, stating it is not a matter for scientific debate.

UFO Space Cadets Still Questing

This section critiques the shift in supermarket tabloid focus from UFO coverups to fad diets and celebrity news. It highlights the National Inquirer's past coverage of UFOs, abductions, and government conspiracies. The article mentions the National Investigations Committee on Unidentified Flying Objects and features accounts like Adm. Richard Bird's alleged discovery of a race within the Earth's core and his own alien encounters.

Aliens Patrol: Starship Fleet Plays Tag with Jet Fighters

"After 80,000 UFO sightings from around the world - experts face the startling truth" reports on what appears to be an alien invasion or spy mission. Pulsating starships, exceeding 1,350 m.p.h., were spotted and filmed over Brazil and California. The Brazilian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept the craft but could not catch them. Lt. Kleber Caldas Marinho described the craft as green, red, and white, unlike anything known. Nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman is quoted stating that aliens have been here for a long time and that recent sightings are further proof.

In California, witnesses reported similar sightings, and a Highway Patrol trooper described seeing two white lights resembling car headlights. Radio news director Arlette Cohen described seeing lights that moved erratically and then stopped, unlike any aircraft she had seen.

Starship's SOS Stuns Scientists

"Starship's SOS stuns scientists" details a joint Soviet-American scientific project studying a mysterious radio signal from outer space, believed to be a distress call sent from a planet or starship 50,000 years ago. A U.S. astronomer, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that computers have translated a major portion of the signal, which reads: "VERSE. EXPLOSION. WE ARE IN PERIL. AT LARGE IN TIME 117.098 IN 12th GALAXY." The message is interpreted as a plea for guidance. The astronomer believes this is conclusive proof that mankind is not alone and could even bring about world peace. Both U.S. and Soviet spokesmen declined to confirm or deny the research.

News from afar: Amazing stories

This section briefly mentions a new news-telephone service called UFO/Contact Newsline, which provides daily reports on UFO sightings, contacts, and abductions, including alleged conversations with extraterrestrials from the Pleiades star cluster. It also notes an investigation into extraterrestrial cases by Paul Shepherd and Rusty Weaver.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the unexplained phenomena of 'devil lights' and UFO sightings, the possibility of ancient advanced civilizations like Atlantis, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The magazine adopts a stance of presenting these phenomena as credible subjects of investigation, featuring accounts from eyewitnesses, paranormal investigators, and scientists, while also acknowledging skepticism and alternative explanations. The overall tone suggests an open-minded exploration of mysteries beyond conventional understanding, hinting at a potential paradigm shift in humanity's view of its place in the universe.