New England UFO Newsletter - No 21 - 1981 01

Magazine Overview

Title: new england UFO newsletter
Issue: Whole Number 21
Date: January 1981
Publisher: New England UFO News

This issue of the *new england UFO newsletter* focuses on two significant cases: a close encounter in Foxboro, Massachusetts, and a previously detailed account from Erie, Pennsylvania, involving Jim Roberts.

Foxboro, MA. Close Encounter

The lead article details a close encounter experienced by a thirteen-year-old boy in Foxboro, MA, on December 4, 1980. The incident involved a light-beam paralysis, possible communication, and physical effects. Investigators Ed Fogg and Joe Nyman documented the event.

The witness, who was in his backyard, reported seeing a UFO that emitted a light beam which struck him in the chest, causing temporary paralysis. After the light diminished, he was able to move and saw the object shrink to a red ball making right-angle turns before disappearing.

Investigators arrived at the scene two and a half hours after the incident. A key piece of evidence was a mark on the boy's chest, discovered and photographed about four hours after the claimed event. The mark had sharply defined edges and appeared to be a uniform color, not consistent with an applied coloring agent or scratching.

During the investigation, the boy exhibited several physiological and psychological effects. He complained of stomach pains, his face felt hot, and he experienced difficulty writing with his left hand. He also reported feeling warmer, becoming paralyzed, perspiring, and feeling a burning sensation. He felt fearful, had impaired thinking, and experienced a trance-like state, later feeling he had undergone a personality change.

Analysis of the boy's sleep-talking revealed fragmented dream sequences that touched upon themes of being taken, strange beings, and a desire to return home. His parents were cooperating by monitoring his sleep-talking for relevant information.

The investigators noted that the boy had not initially told many people about the experience, expressing concern about being thought of as 'bananas', which suggested a lack of motive for a hoax.

The Jim Roberts Story, Erie, Pennsylvania

This issue also presents the complete transcript of an earlier case involving Jim Roberts from Erie, Pennsylvania, concerning an encounter from June 1970. The story was gathered by Steve Putnam, who often brings up UFO topics in conversations with hitchhikers.

Roberts recounts being at a party when a young boy alerted him to 'little green things' in an alley. While investigating, Roberts and a group of teenagers encountered several small beings. During an attempt to apprehend one, Roberts was struck by a force that felt like a 'tv set going off channel', causing him to feel torn apart before reassembling. He then found himself in a large, silver, oval-shaped room.

Inside the room, Roberts encountered beings described as 'projectroids', who were about 6 feet tall with white, curly hair. These beings did not speak directly to him; instead, a box communicated a message: if world peace was not achieved by 1995, the world would be turned into 'one big cinder'. Roberts attempted to relay this message to the Secretary of Defense, but was reportedly told to forget it.

Roberts also described being physically impacted by one of the 'projectroids' when he got too close, being slammed against a garage door.

Subscription Information and Editor's Comment

The newsletter provides subscription details for NEUFO News, with rates for domestic and overseas mail. The editor's comment reflects on the Foxboro case, emphasizing the importance of all testimony, especially from adolescents, and noting that repressed details can obscure the significance of an event. The editor suggests that the boy's initial reluctance to share his story and his concern about being disbelieved might rule out a hoax.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently features detailed case investigations, emphasizing witness testimony and physical evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, advocating for the validation of all witness accounts, regardless of the witness's age. The publication aims to document and analyze reported encounters, including physical effects, communication attempts, and potential trace evidence.

This issue of UFO Magazine, dated January 1981, Volume 2, Number 1, features a cover story titled "THE ALLEY ENCOUNTER" with a price of $2.50. The main headline focuses on a detailed account of a close encounter with alleged extraterrestrial beings.

The Alley Encounter

The core of this issue is an interview with a witness identified as JR, who recounts an experience that occurred around 1970. The encounter took place in an alley where JR, accompanied by several children, claims to have been approached by two small, green, humanoid beings. These beings are described as being in proportion, with regular body length for their limbs but short legs. They were not elfin but appeared human-like in shape, though small and difficult to distinguish features on due to darkness. JR states they moved very fast and silently, making it impossible to corner them.

JR was unable to determine if the beings were male or female, and they did not speak. He describes their clothing as a shiny silver material, similar to astronaut suits, which was tight enough to reveal well-proportioned bodies. They had a braid-like trim on their clothing, around their wrists, and on a belt. The beings did not appear to have pockets or any attachments to their belts, and their footwear was not clearly observed, though JR believes they might have been wearing boots.

During the encounter, JR felt as though he was taken aboard a craft or an asteroid, which he was told was named Tamarah. He describes the interior as having silver walls and a plate-like surface he stood on. He estimates being gone for only a few minutes, though time perception was distorted. He also mentions that some people could see the beings while others could not, and that the beings played a game of 'cat and mouse' with them.

JR was told that these beings were called 'projectroids' and that they were capable of destroying the Earth. He also heard a distinction made between large flying saucers (mother ships) and smaller ones (scouts or destroyers). The beings' eyes were described as similar to human eyes, and they were considered beautiful and handsome.

Mental and Physical Effects

JR describes a profound mental and physical experience during the encounter. He felt as though the beings were analyzing him, taking him apart physically and mentally, and knowing him 'inside and out.' He likens the sensation to his brain feeling 'on fire.' This experience led him to believe they could know his past, present, and future. He states that after the encounter, he went 'nuts,' ended up in the hospital, and suffered from a severe case of depression, leading to alcoholism. He has been sober for five months at the time of the interview and has kept the experience mostly to himself due to disbelief from others.

Reporting and Disbelief

JR claims to have called the Secretary of Defense shortly after the incident. He was referred to as a 'teetotaler' in a newspaper account of the event, which he states was a mischaracterization. He was advised to keep quiet about the incident, which he did for approximately four to five years. He believes that authorities in Washington often try to suppress such reports. He estimates the incident occurred around 1970, in the summertime, likely June, around one o'clock in the morning.

General Observations on UFO Sightings

The interviewer, SP, notes that many people do not report sightings because they fear not being believed. JR agrees, stating that he went through 'hell' that night and still faces disbelief. SP mentions being part of the New England UFO Study Group and offers to relay JR's message. The issue also briefly touches on other anecdotal accounts, such as hearing footsteps on roofs during a 'flying saucer flap' and seeing small men trying doors. The interviewer expresses a belief that current sightings are 'the real thing' and are becoming more common, even among airline pilots.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly focuses on a detailed personal testimony of a close encounter, emphasizing the physical description of the beings, their technology (clothing, craft), and the profound psychological impact on the witness. The magazine appears to validate the witness's experience by presenting it as a significant event and implicitly critiques the societal tendency to dismiss such accounts. The recurring themes include alien visitation, the nature of UFOs and their occupants, the potential for mental manipulation by these beings, and the challenges faced by witnesses in reporting their experiences due to skepticism and potential government suppression. The editorial stance seems to be one of open investigation and belief in the reality of UFO phenomena, encouraging the sharing of such accounts despite societal disbelief.