New England UFO Newsletter - No 16 - 1979 10

Magazine Overview

This issue of the new england UFO newsletter, identified as WHOLE NUMBER 16 and dated OCTOBER 1979, focuses on UFO sightings and investigations. The cover prominently features a report about two newsmen observing a low-level pentagonal object.

Two Newsmen Observe Low-Level Pentagonal Object for Several Minutes

The main article details an encounter on March 23, 1979, at 7:25 PM EST in Easton, Massachusetts. Newsmen Gerald A. Lopes and Steve Sbraccia of WEDE, Boston, observed a brilliant light while stopped in traffic. Initially mistaking it for a light pole or helicopter, they soon realized it was an unusual object. They described it as pentagonal, or 'home-plate' shaped, with a white light at the front, red lights on the sides, and smaller white lights at the rear. The object made no sound and appeared to be solid, obliterating stars as it passed overhead. They estimated its altitude at about 1000 feet. The object moved in a hovering-then-ahead pattern before proceeding northwest. They contrasted its silence with the roar of a passing airplane. After the sighting, they contacted their radio station, the FAA, and the South Weymouth Air Base, neither of which had any record of aircraft in the area. Investigations into advertising planes also yielded no matches. The report includes sketches of the object by both witnesses and a "Sighting Evaluation" by the correspondent, Merlyn E. Sheehan, who concludes it was a UFO based on the witnesses' observations, Lopes's pilot background, and the lack of sound.

UFOs Reported Seen in Germany

A brief Associated Press clipping reports on independent sightings by about 10 officers of three unidentified flying objects near Ingolstadt, West Germany. The objects were described as very big, beaming brightly, flying fast and silently, and flickering yellow and red. Police also observed a pentagonal-shaped UFO flying northwest. The objects were not detected on radar screens.

East Rhode Island Flap-Report in Depth

This section introduces a report by Donald Todd, an investigator for APRO, detailing extensive investigations into a UFO flap in Rhode Island during the winter and spring of 1978-1979. Todd is noted for his previous work and published articles on the subject. The newsletter expresses well wishes to Todd, who had recently suffered a heart attack.

Rhode Island UFO Reports (1978 and 1979)

The newsletter then presents a series of detailed reports on UFO sightings in Rhode Island:

• RI-113-1978 (November 8, 1978): Two young girls in North Kingstown reported a humming sound and a sensation of being frozen, feeling heavy, and unable to move. They described a "mysterious" circle around a disc-swing and experienced tingling and pulling sensations. Later, they saw jagged blue-white light flashes overhead. No physical evidence was found.
• RI-114-1978 (November 8, 1978): A woman and her son observed a circular object with a bluish-green glow hovering over trees near North Kingstown. It was described as pulsing, motionless, about 500-800 feet altitude, the size of a navy fighter plane in diameter but twice as high, with a "soft dome" on top.
• RI-115-1978 (November 8, 1978): Bruce and Sylvia, driving south on Route 1, observed a bluish-green glowing object drifting. Their car engine faltered, and their radio produced static. As other cars slowed, the object intensified its glow and shot straight up at high speed, leaving "negative after images." The engine and radio returned to normal after the object departed.
• RI-117-1978 (December 1, 1978): Elizabeth, her son David (12), a friend Isabell, and her daughter Sue-Ann observed an object hovering 60-70 feet over the river near Pettaquamscutt Point. It was described as round but dome-shaped, large, with an orange-yellow glow and a whitish vapor. A darker solid shape was visible within the glow, with the upper dome appearing black and the lower portion intensely orange. The glow appeared gaseous and hot. During observation, their car engine stalled, and their eyes began smarting. The object rose straight up without sound.
• RI-119-1978 (December 14, 1978): Eugene, his wife, and co-worker Arthur observed a similar object tilted at a 40-degree angle over the same area near West Kingston. They noted it was not moving and appeared in a reverse configuration compared to a previous observation.
• RI-120-1978 (December 28, 1978): A trio observed a cylindrical object, appearing like dull aluminum with a whitish fog or vapor, hovering at about a 40° angle. It was tilted with its heavier end up and measured about five inches long at arm's length. They estimated its height at 1000-2000 feet and noted black dots or possible portholes on the upper end. A feeling of nervousness and anxiety was reported.
• RI-122-1978 (December 30, 1978): Mr. and Mrs. George G. observed an object flashing red, green, and white lights near the abandoned Charlestown Naval Air Station. Initially thought to be a navy fighter, they realized it was stationary. The object hovered silently about 200 feet altitude for nearly ten minutes. It was described as about 100 feet in diameter, and moved slowly southeasterly after they returned to their car.
• R.I.-1-1979 (January 4, 1979): Mr. and Mrs. James H. observed a large, "tubular" object shaped like a baseball bat, with its heavy end upward, surrounded by a bright pinkish-white glow. The object was longer than a commercial airliner, with three sections of different lighting intensities. No sound was detected.
• R.I.-2-1979 (January 5, 1979): B.E., R.J., and V.B. observed a long cylindrical object with whitish vapor hovering over the Great Swamp Game Management Area. Using binoculars, they saw three sets of black rectangles or "windows." The object emitted no sound and hovered motionless at an estimated 4-5000 feet, appearing twice the length and thickness of a commercial airplane.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the variety of shapes and sizes of reported UFOs, the frequent lack of sound, and the occurrence of electromagnetic effects on witnesses' vehicles and their own senses (e.g., eye smarting). The editorial stance, as indicated in the "EDITOR'S NOTE," acknowledges potential skepticism regarding unusual shapes like pentagons but asserts that such shapes are part of a multitude of reported forms, suggesting an open-minded approach to UFO phenomena. The publication appears to be a compilation of reported sightings and investigative efforts, aiming to document and present these accounts to its readership.

This document, titled "R.I. UFO REPORTS CONTINUED," presents a chronological compilation of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings reported in Rhode Island during January and February of 1979. The reports are numbered sequentially (R.I.-3-1979 through R.I.-25-1979) and detail witness accounts, including dates, times, locations, descriptions of the objects, and their perceived behaviors.

January 1979 Sightings

R.I.-3-1979 (January 11, 1979): Mr. B. V. observed a large, cylindrical, silvery-gray object hovering high over the Great Swamp near West Kingston. It was larger than a commercial airplane and appeared stationary at a 35-degree angle, emitting no sound and estimated to be at 4-5000 feet.

R.I.-4-1979 (January 11, 1979): Mrs. E. R. reported seeing a "long heavy thing hanging in the sky" over the Great Swamp. She described it as metallic and hazy, tilted like a "big baseball bat with the heavy end up." It was estimated to be several thousand feet high, motionless, and silent.

R.I.-5-1979 (January 11, 1979): W. A. observed a large cylindrical object over the lower swamp near Wordon's Pond. Wispy clouds seemed to emanate from the object, which was estimated to be at least 3000 feet high, grayish or bluish-gray, and potentially "rolling." The sighting lasted about twenty minutes, with another witness joining for the latter half.

R.I.-6-1979 (January 12, 1979): R. B. saw a long, elongated, aluminized object over Great Swamp, possibly twice the length of a 747, thicker and without wings or engines. It was tilted upward at a 40-degree angle, estimated at 3-4000 feet, and resembled an "aluminized baseball bat." The object was observed for two minutes, silently.

R.I.-7-1979 (January 12, 1979): Mr. R. W. observed an "odd silvery" object, described as dark, shadowy, and metallic, near Larkin's Pond. It was estimated to be 2000 feet high, a couple of hundred feet long, and fifty feet thick. Initially thought to be a "cruise missile," it was noted to be motionless. The witness became nervous and left.

R.I.-8-79 (January 12, 1979): Mrs. V. B. reported a long silvery object with a whitish glow, tilted slightly upward, in three distinct sections. The upper section was greenish-white, the middle dark, and the lower brilliant white. It was motionless, two or three times the size of a commercial airliner, but lower in the sky.

R.1.9-1979 (January 12, 1979): A reserve South Kingstown patrolman observed an elongated object, tilted and glowing slightly pinkish, in the night sky. It resembled a cigar held at arm's length. The object seemed to rotate to keep the patrolman in view before suddenly turning black and disappearing.

R.I.-10-1979 (January 18, 1979): Mr. M. J. and his mother-in-law, Mrs. W., observed a large cylindrical object over trees, illuminated with a pinkish-white glow and positioned horizontally. It was described as heavier at one end, tapering toward the rear, shaped like a baseball bat, and blunt at both ends. Its size was estimated as six to seven inches long at arm's length, with a thickness of 3/4". Its height was estimated at 800-1000 feet. The object drifted silently out of sight.

R.I.-11-1979 (January 26, 1979): Mrs. Robert observed an elongated, intensely lighted object hanging low in the sky over upper Salt Pond, illuminated in three sections.

February 1979 Sightings

R.I.-12-1979 (February 1, 1979): Mrs. observed a large "sausage-shaped light," about the length of a large airplane, hanging high over upper Salt Pond. It was described as upright and bright, with pastel green, pure white, and soft blue colors. The object was silent and estimated to be lower than airplanes fly.

R.I.-13-79 (February 6, 1979): Mrs. and her son observed an intense blue-green light hovering over Narragansett Bay. Her son took pictures. The witness later became unresponsive to follow-up contact.

R.I.-14-1979 (February 6, 1979): Ms. Karen observed an intense blue-green light hovering over Narragansett Bay. She estimated its height at about 100 feet over the water and its diameter at about 100 feet. It was drifting slowly southward and was silent.

R.I.-15-1979 (February 6, 1979): Mr. Edward observed a large blue-green light stationary in the sky. Through binoculars, it appeared as two separate lights. At 5:20 p.m., the light(s) rose at a 45-degree angle, stopped, and repeated maneuvers. A dog reacted strongly to the object.

R.I.-16-1979 (February 6, 1979): Mel observed a large blue-green light over Rhode Island Sound, appearing oblong and large enough to cover a small plane. It was more greenish at one end and bluish at the other, estimated to be between a mile and two miles from shore, at an altitude of 500-1200 feet.

R.I.-17-1979 (February 10, 1979): Mrs. Margaret observed a large yellowish ovoid blinking light over Block Island Sound. She described it as the size of a large meat platter, blinking off and on, pulsing. It dropped in altitude and hung there before she had to leave.

R.I.-18-1979 (February 11, 1979): Sgt. John of the Narragansett Police reported a roundish object with blinking green and white lights hovering over Narragansett Bay. Initially estimated at 100-200 feet above the water, it was later determined to be no more than 50 feet over the water. It blinked in short rapid flashes, was motionless, and silent.

R.I.-19-1979 (February 11, 1979): Jean observed a large object with flashing green and white lights hovering over the water south of Beavertail Light. It was estimated to be the size of a quarter held at arm's length, motionless, and 80 to 100 feet over the water. The lights blinked in a continuous series of staccato flashes.

R.I.-20-1979 (February 12, 1979): Mrs. Florence observed a large greenish glow over the bay near the bay campus. The object appeared to be about 100 feet over the water, the size of a saucer or butter plate, flashing green and white lights.

R.I.-21-1979 (February 16, 1979): Arthur Machinist reported a disc-like object with a greenish glow over Salt Pond, about 200 feet over the water. It spat orange sparks, rose, leveled off, and moved southeast. It was estimated to be about 100 feet in diameter, round, and flattish, making no sound but leaving a slight odor of burnt air.

R.I.-22-1979 (February 18, 1979): Mr. R. E. and his brother Mr. D. E. reported a formation of 19 distinct but hazy blue-white disc-like lights flying in a close diamond formation. The lights were described as about the size of a pencil eraser, at about 2000 feet. They detected no sound, vapor, or exhaust trails.

R.I.-23-1979 (February 19, 1979): Tony observed a circular disc-like object glowing in a soft neon green, flying from west to east across the Taunton River. It was estimated to be no more than five hundred feet high and about 200 feet in diameter, traveling at slow speed. It appeared round, flattish, and double-decked, with a checkerboard pattern of green patches.

R.I.-24-1979 (February 20, 1979): Carol observed a large circular object glowing bright green, sliding over the tree line southwest to northeast. It was described as approximately the size of a large transport plane, flying at about 1000 feet and totally silent.

R.1.-25-1979 (February 20, 1979): Mr. & Mrs. William observed a large round object illuminated in brilliant shimmering green, moving east at moderate speed at about 400 feet. They observed it for 20-30 seconds as it disappeared over the trees.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this compilation is the consistent reporting of unidentified aerial phenomena across Rhode Island during the specified period. The editorial stance appears to be one of objective reporting, presenting witness accounts without overt skepticism or endorsement. The detailed nature of the descriptions, including shapes, sizes, colors, altitudes, and behaviors, suggests an effort to document these events systematically. The consistent reporting of silence and lack of conventional propulsion further emphasizes the anomalous nature of the observed phenomena. The inclusion of witness roles (e.g., Professor, Air Force Officer) lends credibility to some accounts. The concluding remarks in R.I.-22-1979, where an experienced ex-navigator found the observation unlike any known aircraft, highlight the unusual aspects of these sightings.

This document, titled "R.I. UFO REPORTS CONTINUED.", comprises pages 21 through 26 of a publication, focusing on UFO sightings and related phenomena. The content includes detailed witness accounts of aerial objects and a transcript of a hypnosis session with an alleged alien entity.

UFO Sightings in Rhode Island

Charlestown, Rhode Island - February 20, 1979

On Tuesday, February 20, 1979, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Officer Lawrence of the South Kingstown Police, while off duty, observed a large circular object hovering motionless in the northwestern sky with his girlfriend, Caroline. The object was described as having a ring of large, projecting, bulbous type lights surrounding its central portion, with metallic facing visible between the lights. This central band appeared to be revolving slowly. The object was estimated to be larger than a commercial aircraft and approximately 1200 feet high, significantly higher than private planes approaching Westerly Airport. The lights were dazzling bright white and blinked individually on an infrequent basis. After about fifteen minutes of observation, the object tilted forward and down, moving eastward over the forest with its "forward" edge downward. The departure was recorded at 10:02 p.m.

Wakefield, Rhode Island - February 22, 1979

On Thursday, February 22, 1979, at 11:40 p.m., Mr. William, a former WWII Naval Air Force Navigator, observed a large green-glowing object moving south to north at aircraft speed. While driving along River Street, he first noticed the object to his right. Upon stopping at the intersection of River and Main Streets, he saw the object pass behind the Baptist church steeple and continue north. The object was described as being at least the size of a fighter plane, at an altitude of 1200-1500 feet, and emitting a brilliant shimmering deep green glow with an uneven surface and small dark spots. No sound or visible means of propulsion were detected. Another witness, a member of the school board, corroborated the sighting.

Later the same evening, at 11:40 p.m., Mr. George, also returning from a school board meeting, observed a large green glowing disc-like object moving south to north at considerable speed. He noted the object fly behind the Baptist church steeple. Comparing notes with another driver, they agreed the disc-like object had a shimmering glow, with an overall green corona that appeared checkerboard (black and green). Its altitude was estimated between 1000-2000 feet, and its size comparable to a large commercial plane. The observation lasted less than a minute, but the object's brilliant green glow stood out against the black sky.

Lydia Stalnaker - Alien Contact and Hypnosis Session

This section presents a transcript of a hypnosis session with an alien entity named Antron, who communicated through Lydia Stalnaker. The session took place in New York on March 13, 1977, following Lydia's own story of contact with a UFO and an experiment in personality transfer.

Key Points from the Hypnosis Session:

• Bureau of Detention: Antron explained that "Bureau of Detention" refers to a system where all worlds are united and have leaders that communicate.
• Evacuation: Antron could not provide a precise date for an evacuation but suggested it was three or four years away.
• Extraterrestrial Presence: Antron stated that people from their planet have been coming to Earth since it could sustain life and that they have been involved in human evolution.
• Earth Changes: Antron indicated that many changes are occurring in the Earth's atmosphere and planetary core, causing problems, and that these changes are becoming worse.
• Abductions: Antron justified abductions as being for humanity's own good, comparing it to treating a sick person without their explicit permission.
• Consciousness: Consciousness is described as being on higher levels with less emotion, as Earth people's emotion brings fear and lesser development.
• Holy Spirit: Antron indicated that people seeing a holy spirit might be saved from the coming catastrophe.
• Earth's Destruction: The destruction of Earth will not be caused by a single thing but by a complex of many factors.
• Origin of Life: Antron stated that life came from "God's house" and was placed on different planets, with souls formed in a system called 'Eck' and then placed into environments they wished.
• Reincarnation: Antron stated they do not subscribe to the theory of reincarnation.
• Alien Involvement: Antron confirmed that some individuals have the impingement of extraterrestrial consciousness within them, with one male and one female identified in the audience.
• God: Antron identified God as male.
• Human Body: The human body is described as a machine that operates with living things, not mechanical ones.
• Life After Death: Antron confirmed that life after death exists and something happens to souls.
• Reversing Destruction: Antron stated that the destruction coming to Earth cannot be reversed.
• Nature of Antron: To prove they are not a Satanic being, Antron offered to let the questioner feel love and help, not hatred and destruction.
• Ashtar: Antron stated they do not know of Ashtar.
• Bishop Pike: Antron did not know Bishop Pike's prediction.
• Earth Phenomena: Antron denied responsibility for Earth phenomena like Stonehenge or the Grand Canyon.
• Environmentalism: Antron described their people as environmentalists, acting like galactic missionaries who intervene during times of great need when mankind has damaged the Earth.
• Preparation for Evacuation: Preparation involves becoming aware of oneself, following the Ten Commandments, and believing in a Higher Being.

Post-Hypnosis Session Notes

The material from the Extraterrestrial Conference of March 13, 1977, is presented for the record, not as an endorsement or ridicule. The publication intends to study the UFO phenomenon in all its aspects. The next issue will discuss a nineteenth-century case of apparent spontaneous personality transfer from Watseka, Illinois.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting of UFO sightings with witness testimonies and the exploration of extraterrestrial contact and consciousness through channeled communication. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of the UFO phenomenon, presenting material for consideration without explicit endorsement or dismissal. The publication aims to study the phenomenon from physical and psychological perspectives.