BUFORA Newsfile - No.21 - July 1994

Magazine Overview

Title: BUFORA UFO NEWSFILE
Issue: No. 21
Date: July 1994
Publisher: BUFORA

This issue of BUFORA UFO NEWSFILE delves into a variety of UFO-related topics, including scientific theories, alleged alien encounters, government secrecy, and eyewitness accounts from around the world.

Key Articles and Features

'ET secrecy' Lobbyists Demand Truth

People advocating for the disclosure of UFO information lobbied the Houses of Parliament and Whitehall. John Holman, a campaigner from North Yorkshire, joined others in a demonstration mirroring one at the Pentagon. Leaflets were distributed to MPs and Ministry of Defence officials, highlighting the Alien Acknowledgement Campaign's goal to end secrecy surrounding UFO sightings. Holman stated that numerous documented visual and radar contacts of UFOs exist, with military and civilian pilots worldwide having spotted over 3,500 unidentified flying objects. He emphasized that these points represent a fraction of the evidence suggesting alien presence.

Reg Presley's UFO Buff Fortune

Pop star Reg Presley, known for his hit song 'Love Is All Around,' is set to earn a significant amount from its revival. Presley, a UFO enthusiast, plans to use his fortune to investigate crop circles, which he believes may be caused by extraterrestrials.

UFO fever as blimp distracts drivers

Drivers on the M25 motorway were reportedly distracted by what they initially thought was a UFO. The object, which hovered and shone a light, turned out to be an airship advertising tires and conducting a survey. Surrey Police received numerous calls regarding the incident.

Couple highlights UFO riddle

Jonathan and Charlotte Brown of North Wingfield reported seeing strange lights over Hardwick Wood, sparking a UFO mystery in North Derbyshire. They described the objects as appearing like dots flashing red, blue, and white, sometimes standing still and then darting about. On one occasion, they witnessed a strip of lights described as a 'pulsating beam.'

Little Green Men's signals reveal two new planets

American astronomers claim to have discovered three new planets outside the solar system using a radio telescope in Puerto Rico. The discovery of planets around a pulsar, PSR B1257+12, challenges existing astronomical theories about planetary formation around dying stars.

New light thrown on 'alien' mystery

Reports of flashing lights in the skies over the West Midlands led to numerous calls to the police. The mystery object was identified as the Virgin Lightship, an airship based near Wolverhampton.

'It' only came from an astronomical mirage

Science writer Erlend Clouston proposes that many UFO sightings are actually astronomical mirages caused by atmospheric distortions of light waves. He suggests that what appeared to be a UFO abduction in Livingston, Scotland, was likely a miniature Venus and Mercury, triggering an epileptic fit in the observer.

UFO hunt

A local team has been set up to research UFO information and experiences. The public is invited to contact them with any interesting information.

Close encounters of the wrong kind

Reports of a UFO sighting on the A414 and in the Enfield area were later identified as a laser show marking the opening of a new cinema complex.

I saw UFO

A reader, W. Branagan, writes about seeing a UFO that was brighter and unlike an ordinary craft.

UFO landing 'secret'

An American airman who claims to have witnessed a UFO landing near his British base in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, in 1980 is to visit Nottingham. Members of the East Midlands UFO Research Association claim a cover-up over the incident.

Probe into UFO claims

Authorities are investigating new UFO sightings in western Michigan, where dozens of people reported seeing unusual, brightly lit, low-flying objects that coincided with unusual radar trackings.

Caught on alien terrain

This article discusses the phenomenon of alien abduction, focusing on the work of Harvard psychiatrist John E. Mack, who has interviewed numerous individuals claiming to have been abducted by aliens. Mack believes these accounts are genuine experiences, despite skepticism from the scientific community and his own colleagues.

Drawing attention to UFO sightings

John Holman of Ripon is lobbying Parliament and the Ministry of Defence to focus attention on unidentified flying objects. He plans to present evidence of UFO sightings to MPs, joining a transatlantic campaign with the US-based Operation Right To Know.

UFO body believes 'sightings genuine'

Experts are investigating reports of mysterious, brightly-lit cigar-shaped objects seen over Wakefield. The Yorkshire UFO Society has received numerous reports and is linking them to similar incidents in the district. Checks with Manchester University and the Ministry of Defence have not provided an alternative explanation.

George says: ET phone home...

College lecturer George Rawcliffe is collaborating with the BBC on a live attempt to communicate with aliens in outer space as part of the 'Year of the Family.' Radio presenter Allan Beswick and UFO expert Jenny Randall will participate in beaming sounds of Earth into space.

AA WARN OF 'ALIEN' IDIOTS

A new car accessory, the Cruising Neon Kit, which illuminates the underside of a car, is criticized by the AA for potentially being mistaken for a spaceship and causing distractions.

Rock from space sparks UFO alert

Bright lights seen over the south coast of England and the English Channel were attributed to a meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere, not UFOs. Coastguard stations received numerous calls from concerned members of the public.

FORMAL UN Secretary General U Thant believed UFOs to be the biggest issue facing humanity.

Author and UFO researcher Palden Jenkins agrees, predicting that the full truth about visiting aliens will become widely known within the next 10 years, causing significant psychological disturbance. Jenkins, who has published a book on the topic, claims there are numerous alien groups interacting with Earth, some friendly, some malevolent.

UFOs and the mugs' game

Tony Dodd, director of investigators at Quest International, asserts that many people are unaware they have been abducted, with abductions often occurring in childhood and involving implants. Janice Georgiou claims to be on first-name terms with her alien friends and has experienced burn scars from experiments. Mike Hutchinson suggests some accounts are lies or fantasies under hypnotic recall. Philip Mantle of the British UFO Research Association notes that young people are discouraged from sharing their experiences due to stigma. William Hill is offering odds on extraterrestrial life being discovered.

Psychic predicts another UFO visit

A Scots psychic, Catrina McNab, predicts that the site of Britain's first claimed UFO landing at Dechmont Law, Lothian, could be visited by other spacecraft. Her psychic experiment at the site yielded impressions of energy, singed trees, and round, spiky objects, supporting previous accounts.

FRENCH MOB STONED FOUR SPACE ALIENS TO DEATH IN 840 A.D.

Author Brad Steiger claims in his book, 'The Fellowship,' that in 840 AD, aliens from a place called Magonia made contact with the French in Lyons. After an dispute, four aliens were stoned to death by a mob, based on an ancient manuscript by Archbishop Argobard.

UFO CRASH SITE FOUND!

A team of Russian explorers in the South Pole reportedly discovered the wreckage of a UFO with the frozen bodies of three space aliens inside. Dr. Ivan Kanopov, a Russian biologist, stated that the aliens possessed immense mental power, with brains significantly larger than humans'.

Clouding the UFO issue

This article discusses how 'lenticular clouds,' which resemble huge saucers or lens shapes, can be mistaken for UFOs. These clouds form over mountains and can appear luminous when lit by the sun.

Buffs' search for truth

The Alien Acknowledgement Campaign (AAC) is a British organization aiming to end 'UFO secrecy' by raising public awareness. They are organizing a public awareness day on May 23, 1994, coinciding with a demonstration outside the Pentagon.

UFO alarm

Bolton residents reported seeing lights in the sky, initially thought to be a UFO. The lights were traced to a British Telecom airship.

Cosmic 'vortex' town hosts 500 UFO enthusiasts

Bradford, Ontario, is considered a UFO hot spot, with psychic Joyce Halfin describing it as a 'multi-dimensional doorway.' A conference for over 500 UFO enthusiasts was held there, featuring speakers who discussed government conspiracies and the possibility of alien encounters.

Humans help to build an alien master race

Psychiatrist John E. Mack's research into alien abduction experiences suggests that these accounts are genuine and that aliens may be communicating with humans about ecological extinction and the potential creation of a hybrid alien-human master race for survival.

UFOs and the mugs' game

Tony Dodd of Quest International discusses alien abductions, including alleged genetic engineering and implants. Janice Georgiou claims familiarity with her alien visitors. Mike Hutchinson expresses skepticism, attributing some accounts to lying or fantasy. Philip Mantle notes the stigma associated with UFO experiences. William Hill offers odds on extraterrestrial life discovery.

Mutated Cows Raise Questions, Udder Chaos

This report details numerous cow mutilations in Sand Mountain, Alabama, with theories including aliens, Satanists, government agents, or high-pressure lines. The precise surgical incisions and lack of witnesses or tracks are highlighted.

DOANE PROF UNEARTHS `COSMIC WATERGATE' IN SEARCH FOR UFO DATA.

Jim Falvo, an assistant professor of communications, became interested in UFOs and alleged government secrecy after a lecture on Mars. He has spent years gathering data on UFOs and unexplained phenomena, believing it's his social responsibility to share this information. He aims to disprove accounts by finding holes in them and encourages a skeptical approach to the subject.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the phenomenon of UFO sightings and alleged alien encounters, presenting a wide range of perspectives from eyewitness accounts and personal testimonies to scientific theories and skeptical analyses. There is a clear interest in uncovering potential government cover-ups and promoting public awareness of UFO-related issues. While some articles lean towards belief in extraterrestrial visitation, others maintain a critical or skeptical stance, encouraging readers to approach the subject with discernment. The overall stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the unexplained, acknowledging the widespread public fascination with UFOs.