New England UFO Newsletter - No 22 - 1981 04

Magazine Overview

Title: new england UFO newsletter
Issue: Whole Number 22, Double Issue
Date: April-July 1981
Publisher: N. E. UFO News
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the "new england UFO newsletter" focuses on a significant multiple witness sighting with electromagnetic effects that occurred in Salem, Massachusetts, on December 2, 1980. The newsletter also includes updates and investigations into other UFO-related phenomena.

Multiple Witness Sightings with Electromagnetic Effects at Salem, Massachusetts, December 2, 1980

The lead article details an encounter experienced by Mrs. Elaine Cetrullo and her young daughter, and later corroborated by other witnesses in the vicinity. Mrs. Cetrullo was watching television when a bright white light drew her attention to the sky. She observed a large, glowing object hovering over a nearby two-story house, approximately 300 feet away. The object was described as having the shape of two saucers joined, one inverted on top of the other, with a white ring at the center. The outline was sharp and solid. During the sighting, Mrs. Cetrullo's television began buzzing, and she felt heat emanating from the object. When she briefly turned away, the object vanished.

Further investigation revealed that the telephone line was dead when Mrs. Cetrullo attempted to call her father in California. She also reported that lights in her house flickered during the event. She asked a friend to call the police, who confirmed receiving multiple calls about the sighting.

Another witness, Mrs. Jas. McCullough, living on the same street, reported seeing a similar white glowing object moving away from the neighborhood with her daughter. They noted colored lights on the tips of the object, which they found unusual for an airplane due to the lack of noise.

Mrs. Hilda Beck, residing on Webb Street, also witnessed a "pickle-shaped object" with a bright white glow hovering over a house. She described it as being like a "fluorescent light." The object moved rapidly and disappeared within seconds. While indoors with closed windows, she did not hear a sound, but noted a white trail left behind. Interestingly, Mrs. Beck, who has cable TV, did not experience any disruption to her reception. However, a nearby friend reported disrupted TV reception with multiple channels flashing on screen. A neighbor of Mrs. Beck did report flickering lights.

The investigator, Marge Christensen, noted that the Salem police received numerous calls, indicating widespread observation of the phenomenon. Attempts to identify the object through aerial advertising companies were unsuccessful. The investigator concluded that the object was not an airplane or balloon, especially after Logan Airport Air Traffic Control reported no aircraft in the area at the time. The reported electrical/magnetic disturbances and the consistency of descriptions from multiple callers added veracity to the accounts. The investigator's final conclusion was that the object was a UFO.

A map included in the issue shows that the extended lines of sight from the two primary witnesses intersect near the Salem Power Station, suggesting a possible location for the object. The map also indicates the residences of Mrs. Cetrullo and Mrs. Beck, along with their estimated distances.

Part II. Foxborough, Massachusetts, December 4, 1980

This section, by Joe Nyman and Ed Fogg, revisits a case previously commented on in the January issue. The investigation involved a young boy and his experience, which was initially promising due to the investigators' prompt arrival and the cooperation of the boy's mother and stepfather. A hypnosis session was conducted on January 17, 1981, which appeared to yield potential information.

However, subsequent events led to frustration. The boy became ill with the flu, followed by a custody battle for the boy between his parents. The hypnotist was involved in an auto accident that damaged her car and caused injury. The mother and stepfather then decided to relocate out of state. The investigation concluded unsatisfactorily on April 25, 1981, with the use of a technique called "reverie" by Ben Greene, Jr., and psychological tests administered by Ms. Pauline Gray. The parents agreed to stay in contact, allowing a local UFO group to follow up on any new developments.

The Second Dream, December 4, 1980

This entry, unintentionally omitted from the previous issue, details a dream recorded eight minutes after a first dream finished. The parents had left the room with the tape recorder running. The dream transcript includes dialogue from the boy, who appears to be interacting with an alien entity. He describes a person with a big head and small body floating across the window of a ship, speaking to him. The dialogue includes attempts to understand names like "ZYAN," "ZYRR," "Zyra," and "BRASOSOR," "TRILCOGLE." The dream ends with the clock striking midnight.

The Results of Hypnosis, Jan. 17, 1981

This section details the hypnosis session conducted by Claire Hayward with the boy from the Foxborough case. The witness was found to be a good subject. The session aimed to establish a conscious path to connect the remembrance of a UFO sighting, light-beam paralysis, and the dream. The transcript highlights segments involving paralysis and voices in the boy's head. The boy describes a calm voice, a dimming light, and a feeling of being unable to move. He then describes running, falling, and getting up. He also recounts seeing a person with a big head and small body on a ship, who spoke to him but was not understood. The boy expresses fear of going crazy and a desire to escape.

Other Contents

The table of contents for this issue also lists other articles:

• 1638 UFO Report in Massachusetts
• Valentich Case Update
• Strange Fires and Lights in New England
• UFOs as an Interface Between Cultures
• Part I. The Fairy Connection

Subscription Information

The newsletter is published quarterly with publication dates in January, April, July, and October. A four-issue subscription costs $5.00 postpaid in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Overseas rates are $7.00 by surface mail or $11.00 by air mail. Checks should be made payable to New England UFO News.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around detailed investigations of UFO sightings, particularly those with associated electromagnetic effects and multiple witnesses. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and documentation of UFO phenomena, employing methods such as witness interviews and hypnosis. There is an openness to exploring unconventional connections, such as the "Fairy Connection," and a commitment to reporting on ongoing cases and updates. The publication aims to provide a platform for reporting and analyzing UFO events in the New England region and beyond.

This issue of "APR-JUL '81" delves into a variety of UFO and paranormal phenomena, featuring detailed case studies, historical reports, and witness testimonies. The content spans from contemporary accounts of alleged alien encounters and unexplained events to historical records dating back centuries.

The Foxborough Case: Hypnosis and Paranormal Events

The issue begins with a transcript of a hypnosis session involving a boy, JN, and an examiner, B. The session explores the boy's encounter with a non-human entity, described as having large eyes and a long nose, and being dressed in its own body. The entity communicates that it will examine the boy, causing him to feel a sense of calm despite his fear. Following the session, a series of paranormal events are detailed, compiled by the stepfather. These include unexplained footsteps, objects disappearing and reappearing (lighter, keys, work badge), water appearing in sealed containers, and doors moving on their own. The boy's mother reports hearing footsteps and the alarm clock malfunctioning. The investigator expresses a growing belief in the reality of the boy's experience and the potential for a worldwide phenomenon.

Joseph Cottrell: An Earlier Claim of Light Beams and Communication

This section presents a claim made by Joseph Cottrell in September 1973, which was initially dismissed. Cottrell describes an encounter with a huge ball of fireflies that burst into smaller units. These units converged on him, emitting lights of various colors. He experienced telepathic communication, with a thought saying, "Why not you?" The entities then used a beam of energy to examine him, gathering data down to his cell structure. Cottrell felt "imprinted" with a new world of alien beings and has been actively investigating them since 1973.

Historical Reports: New England Cases

Two historical cases are presented. The first is an account from "The History of New England, 1630-1649" by John Winthrop, edited by James Savage. In 1638, James Everell and two others witnessed a great light at Muddy River that flamed up, contracted into a figure, and ran swiftly. They found themselves carried back against the tide. Savage's footnote attempts a conventional explanation involving wind or river currents.

The second historical report is from "The Middlesex News" dated April 7, 1981, concerning a "UFO report" in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Authorities searched for a flaming object seen falling from the sky but found no trace. The object was later identified by police as a reflection of light from fishing line.

Valentich Case Update

This section provides a transcription of a recorded ham radio communication from Massachusetts MUFON Director Joe Santangelo, relaying information from Dave Dobbs regarding the disappearance of Frederick Valentich and his plane on October 21, 1973. The information, purportedly from an Australian source, describes a large UFO on radar that approached Valentich's plane, circled it, and then reappeared directly above it just before the disappearance. The UFO was described as huge, with a dome and light beams. A metallic noise, likened to "metal crickets," was heard before a gasp from the pilot, and radar confirmed the UFO's presence and the plane's disappearance.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs/UAPs), alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and paranormal events. The magazine presents these accounts with a degree of seriousness, particularly the Foxborough case and the Cottrell claim, while also including historical perspectives and instances where sightings were explained. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging readers to consider the evidence presented, even if some cases are speculative or lack definitive proof. The inclusion of a debunked sighting suggests a balanced approach, acknowledging both the unexplained and the mundane explanations for unusual observations.

This issue of "APR-JUL '81" (Volume/Issue: APR-JUL '81 / 21) from Valley News, published in the USA, is primarily focused on UFO phenomena and related cultural theories. The publication date is estimated between April and July 1981.

Newsclips and Sightings

The issue features several newsclips detailing UFO sightings. One report from the Portsmouth Herald (March 16, 1981) describes a "large red ball" sighted over Hampton, MA. Another from the Sun (Lowell, MA, March 28, 1981) details a "mystery object" described as red, white, and blue, witnessed by residents and police in Lowell.

A piece titled "Strange Fires and Lights in New England" by Dave Downs, published across pages 22-23, discusses various unexplained aerial phenomena. It mentions a flashlight-like light seen in Rehoboth, MA in 1968, a large red ball of light over Lake Mirimichi in 1972, and a strange "fire" sighted on Black Snout Mountain in New Hampshire on January 30, 1974, which witnesses described as a fuel-type fire spreading half a mile long.

Page 24 highlights the "Mount Sunapee UFO" and its support for area sightings, with a report by Dave Coburn for Valley News. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, director of the Center for UFO Studies, is quoted regarding a sighting by Eugene A. Fucci of Hanover, who described a huge triangle with red lights. This sighting is linked to other reports in the Windsor and Barnard areas, including those by Linda Kingsbury and Lucile Slothower.

Page 29 includes a report on a UFO sighted in Sturbridge, MA, described as a brightly lighted object moving at high speed over Cedar Lake, witnessed by two 15-year-old girls.

Cultural and Theoretical Explorations

Robert Butler contributes an article titled "UFOs as an Interface Between Cultures" (pages 25-28). Butler, new to UFO study, suggests that UFOs might represent an interaction between cultures, questioning their motivations. He posits that entities might share basic drives like love, hate, and fear, and that civilizations evolve to solve problems. He divides human civilization into four phases and suggests we are entering a "Third Wave." Butler explores whether UFO entities are trying to manipulate human culture, accelerate psionic research, or lessen our confidence in the scientific method. He questions if their actions are intentional or accidental, and whether they are interested in economic gain or changing our culture.

Butler also proposes a "Semi Testable Hypothesis" suggesting two forces generate UFO sightings: a tech or mixed psi/tech extra-terrestrial intelligence, and a psi structure similar to religious apparitions. He wonders if these forces have different objectives.

The Fairy Connection

Joy Barish's article, "The Fairy Connection" (pages 30), explores the potential link between fairy phenomena and UFO entities, abductions, and sightings. Citing Jerome Clark and Loren Coleman, she discusses how human psychic needs might tap into archetypes that manifest as fairies, apparitions, or UFOs. Brad Steiger is mentioned for his views on leprechauns and "little green men from Mars" Ufonauts. The article references Jacques Vallee's book "Passport to Magonia," which contrasts fairy and UFO cases and suggests a connection to a parallel universe, particularly in Celtic mythology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, particularly UFO sightings in New England. There is a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the investigation of these events by researchers like Dr. J. Allen Hynek. A significant portion of the content delves into theoretical interpretations of UFOs, exploring them as potential cultural interfaces, phenomena related to psychic energies, or even manifestations from parallel universes. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various sightings and theoretical frameworks for understanding them, while also acknowledging the need for critical analysis and self-understanding.

This issue of APR-JUL '81, page 31, delves into the intriguing possibility that UFO phenomena might be connected to mythological beings such as fairies, elves, and gnomes. The content suggests a parallel universe where these entities could interact with humans, potentially explaining ancient myths and modern sightings.

The Parallel Universe and Mythological Connections

The article posits that a parallel universe could contain semi-human races, possibly cross-breeding with humans, which might account for symbols of the Virgin in occultism, fairytales of human midwives and changelings, and even biblical stories of angels and women. It also touches upon the sexual overtones of some flying saucer reports.

Jacques Vallee is cited as suggesting that UFOs might be 'windows' rather than physical objects, through which these creatures appear. Vallee also explores natural phenomena that blur the lines between the physical and mental, proposing that human dreams could be implemented to generate UFO events. In his work 'MAGONIA,' entities are categorized into two main types: dark-haired beings with small bright eyes and deep voices, and beings resembling sylphs or elves with human complexions, large heads, and silvery suits. Vallee questions whether the entities we search for are merely dreams that have become part of our lives without ever having existed in reality.

Vallee, along with Steiger, Coleman, and Clark, are presented as believing that these entities exist in a quasi-dream state, capable of appearing as UFO entities or as fairies from folklore. They are seen as an aspect of the Collective Unconscious, not just of individuals but of nations.

The text highlights that mythology seems particularly rich in Celtic countries, and these beings are described as 'quasi-real,' never being anything more.

Steiger agrees that 'mythical quasi-fairies' may appear as 'ufonauts,' and their physical and 'mental' behavior, as well as that of their craft, suggests a connection. However, the writers, including John Keal, do not believe these entities are 'as real as we are.' The prevailing 20th-century theory that modern UFO entities and historical fairies are 'little green men from Mars' or UFOnauts is considered an error.

The Collective Unconscious and the Mental Plane

The article emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the 'fairyish' fog and specific examples. It proposes that when Coleman and Clark speak of the Collective Unconscious, they might be referring to a 'rather nebulous place.' However, within certain Theosophical occult works, the Collective Unconscious is described as a 'REAL place,' known as the MENTAL PLANE. Lt. Powell (circa 1927) is mentioned as discussing the Universal Mind, the source of archetypal forms stored for elaboration on Earth during the universe's evolution. These are seen as seeds from past universes for unfoldment in the present one. The higher part of the Mental Plane, sometimes called the Causal, is where archetypal ideas for concrete evolution exist.

Therefore, if one follows theosophy and other occult teachings, the Mental Plane is a 'REAL PLACE,' not just an amorphous collective unconscious from which imaginary entities emerge. It is presented as a dimension as real as our physical world.

UFOs, Fairies, and Skepticism

The author aims to determine if fairies exist and what role they might play in the UFO question, particularly for ufologists and imaginative individuals. The physical UFO aspect is seen as the easiest point for skeptics like Philip Klass and Dr. Menzel to discredit, as they found flaws in the 'wrong premise' of some researchers.

The article then takes a metaphorical 'hop-skip-and-jump' to 'another planet,' specifically Venus, described by Steven Andrews in 'MAGIC SAUCER.' Venus is presented as having different, more evolved planes, including an astral plane with elemental spirits maintaining order, equivalent to fairies, elves, and trolls on Earth. An etheric plane on Venus is said to be 'manned' by 'Planetary Guardians' or 'Space People.' Andrews believes in physical, nuts-and-bolts UFOs, but the author does not.

Theosophical Inclinations and Fairy Beliefs

The author expresses a theosophical inclination and a strong belief in fairies, elves, etc., which many people do not share. This belief helps explain why elf-like entities in earthly UFO cases differ from those described in tomes like Evans-Wentz's 'FAIRY FAITH of the CELTIC COUNTRIES,' Arrowsmith's 'FIELD GUIDE to the LITTLE PEOPLE,' or Hodson's 'FAIRIES at WORK and PLAY.'

Case Studies: Betty Andreasson and Geoffrey Hodson

Brief descriptions of strange creatures are provided. Betty Andreasson's experience on January 25, 1967, in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, is detailed from Ray Fowler's 'THE ANDREASSON AFFAIR.' Her 'angels' were described as having grey skin, large pear-shaped heads, Mongoloid faces with slit-like eyes, and wearing shiny dark blue form-fitting uniforms with a bird emblem on the left sleeve. Witnesses felt an 'extraordinary calm,' similar to feelings reported in the presence of fairies and in modern UFO cases.

Geoffrey Hodson's work 'FAIRIES at WORK and PLAY' describes a July 1921 sighting in Blackpool of small elf-like forms with large heads, elfish faces, large ears, and thin short legs, only six inches high. Other descriptions of elves range from two-and-a-half to six feet tall. The author suggests that figures reported at Garabandal, Lourdes, and Zeitun, Egypt, widely believed to be the Virgin Mary, could be 'lady elves' (fairies), as the reported feelings of calm, paralysis, and healing are similar to those experienced in the presence of fairies.

Venusian Elves and Astral Dimensions

Returning to Hodson's clairvoyant descriptions, his tiny entities lacked boots or bird-symbols like the Andreasson entities. However, the Andreasson entities are suggested to be elves from the astral zone of Venus, perhaps further removed than the etheric and astral dimensions occultists say surround Earth.

Andreasson's 'elves' were described as moving in a jerky motion, leaving a vaporous image, and exhibiting a robot-like quality not typically associated with earthly astral elves. The article connects this to the UFO experience, suggesting that these 'elves' might be under the jurisdiction of planetary spirits or angels, possibly using fairies for human spiritual enlightenment, which the author believes is key to understanding the UFO problem.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the intersection of UFO phenomena with folklore, mythology, and psychological concepts like the Collective Unconscious. The editorial stance appears to favor a non-extraterrestrial explanation for UFOs, leaning towards a more esoteric or psychological interpretation involving entities from other dimensions or states of consciousness, such as the Mental Plane or astral zones. The article challenges the conventional 'nuts-and-bolts' extraterrestrial hypothesis, suggesting that the true nature of these phenomena lies in a deeper, perhaps spiritual or archetypal, realm. The recurring theme is the potential identity between modern UFO occupants and ancient fairy or elemental beings.