Ohio UFO Notebook - No 15 - 1997

Magazine Overview

Title: Ohio UFO Notebook
Issue: # 15
Publisher: Mid Ohio Research Associates, Inc.
Date: July 28, 1997

This issue of the Ohio UFO Notebook delves into a variety of UFO-related topics, with a significant focus on cases within Ohio and Puerto Rico. It includes detailed investigations into historical UFO projects, eyewitness accounts of sightings and encounters, and analyses of alleged incidents.

Project Grudge/Bluebook Special Report 13

This article by William E. Jones, Director for MUFON Ohio, addresses the long-standing question about the existence of Project Blue Book Special Report 13. After the U.S. Air Force released Special Report 14 in October 1955, questions arose about a missing Report 13. The article discusses two main stories from UFO researchers Stanton Friedman and William S. English, who claimed to have seen or heard of Report 13, with one suggesting it was classified TOP SECRET. However, neither claim is supported by confirming evidence. The Air Force has stated that Report 13 either did not exist or was incorporated into Report 14. Other researchers have speculated that the number 13 might have been avoided due to superstition. Jones points out that the Air Force did release thirteen reports prior to Special Report 14, consisting of twelve 'status reports' and one 'special report.' These status reports were intended to be monthly summaries of incidents and project progress. Special reports were to address outstanding incidents or those requested by higher authority. The article also touches upon Battelle Memorial Institute's role as a contractor for Project Blue Book, noting that Battelle issued its own reports separate from the Air Force series. Some of these Battelle reports are housed at the National Archives and Records Administration. The author submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for the first thirteen Battelle Special Reports, which was still pending at the time of publication. Jones's opinion is that there is no UFO-related Special Report 13, and it likely pertains to another aerospace subject.

El Yunque: Puerto Rico's Mountain of Mystery

Written by Scott Corrales, this extensive article explores the mysterious phenomena associated with El Yunque, Puerto Rico's mountain rainforest. The area is described as having a dark side involving human disappearances, often linked to inordinate UFO activity. The article recounts several incidents:

• 1965 Disappearance: An 8-year-old girl, María Esther Figueroa, disappeared during a school bus trip, with a former classmate later claiming she was forcibly abducted by two men in blue coveralls.
• 1973 Incident: Nine campers experienced a night-long encounter with vaguely humanoid figures with claw-like hands and elongated ears after meeting three identically dressed individuals on a trail.
• 1984 Crash: A mysterious artifact crashed on a mountain slope, causing a yellow luminescence that rendered rescue vehicles powerless. This event was preceded by reports of glowing aerial objects.
• 1986 Sighting: Dr. Jose Molina witnessed a massive UFO resembling the 'Mothership' from 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind.'
• 1989 Crash: Another unidentified object crashed in the Sierra de Luquillo, leading to a search by helicopters.
• Non-Human Encounters: The article details encounters with distinct non-human beings, including one described as short with large eyes and another taller with mouthless features and long arms. José de Diego Vázquez reported an encounter with a tall, blond-haired man in a tunic who appeared after a cluster of lights.
• 1989 Colossal UFO: Correctional officers witnessed a massive, multileveled, polychromatic UFO hovering over radar antennae.
• 1995 Hoax Allegation: An account by Leo Fernández III and Carlos F. Gutiérrez, based on an anonymous federal employee's testimony, described a saucer-shaped vehicle crash and the recovery of alien cadavers. However, the article concludes this account is a hoax, with the circulated photos being promotional shots from the 'Roswell' TV production.

The article suggests that children and adolescents may be particular targets for the non-human intelligence present in the rainforest.

Sioux City, Iowa Triangle and Possible Abduction Case

This case, reported by Beverly Trout, MUFON State Director for Iowa, details an event on August 7, 1997, involving three family members near Sioux City, Iowa. The incident included:

• Triangle Sighting: Two triangles were observed at low level, pacing the family's car for about two miles before crossing the road and departing.
• Strange Animal: A hyena-like animal with dark stripes, a hump back, huge teeth, and glowing red eyes emerged from the roadside and bumped the car.
• Missing Time: Frank and Justin, the 22-year-old and 11-year-old witnesses respectively, experienced approximately 45 minutes of missing time.
• Second Triangle Sighting: Brenda, the grandmother, witnessed a second, larger triangle hovering about a quarter-mile away.
• Amber Globe: An amber-colored globe of light was observed, with other globes emerging and darting around it.

The incident concluded with the disappearance of the triangle and the globe. Justin experienced a nightmare involving hands touching him and faceless heads.

Other Articles and Sections

• "Project Grudge/Bluebook Special Report 13" by William E. Jones: Detailed analysis of the missing report. (Pages 3-4)
• "El Yunque: Puerto Rico's Mountain of Mystery" by Scott Corrales: Covers multiple incidents and encounters in El Yunque. (Pages 5-9)
• "Sioux City, Iowa Triangle and Possible Abduction Case" by Beverly Trout: Details a sighting and potential abduction. (Page 10)
• "Corrections Noted" (Page 27): Lists corrections to previous issues.
• "Letters to MORA" (Page 28): Reader correspondence.
• "Bits and Pieces": A collection of short items, including a mention of a "Russian Superbunker," General Curtis E. LeMay, Remote Viewing, Law Enforcement, a Ph.D. Dissertation on Abductions, and fluorescent observations under abductee's skin.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Ohio UFO Notebook consistently explores unexplained aerial phenomena, alleged alien encounters, and government investigations into UFOs. The publication appears to maintain an open-minded yet critical stance, presenting witness testimonies and official reports while also investigating potential hoaxes and offering reasoned analysis. There is a recurring interest in historical UFO cases and projects, as well as contemporary sightings and abduction accounts. The magazine seems to aim at informing its readership about the complexities and ongoing mysteries within the field of ufology.

This issue of "Flying Saucers" magazine, identified by its prominent masthead "FLYING SAUCERS ARE REAL THE AIR FORCE DOESN'T EXIST," presents a collection of articles detailing various UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and investigations into unexplained phenomena. The content spans a range of decades, from the 1950s through the late 1990s, and covers incidents primarily in the United States, with a notable focus on Ohio.

The Justin Family's Experiences

The issue opens with an account of a family, including children Justin and Carrie, who have experienced a series of unusual events. These range from the appearance of 'angels' and 'frogmen' (described as reptilian aliens) to more recent incidents like two tennis ball-sized lights swooping low and a helicopter-sized object with a muffled humming sound. The family's concerns have led to counseling for Justin, who has had recurring 'angel' appearances. Carrie has reported 'frogmen' in her room and has drawn sketches of them. The family also witnessed two lights and an object described as being the size of a helicopter at an altitude of about 100 feet. Carrie and a friend also reported being approached by a disk near Stone Park.

The article questions whether these incidents are an attempt by UFO intelligences to bring the family to a conscious level of understanding, or if they are orchestrating scenarios to bring investigators into contact with families who have had unusual past events.

The Monsanto Research Complex and the "Seeding" Of America

This section, authored by Kenny Young of T.A.S.K., discusses the claims made by retired Lieutenant Colonel Phillip J. Corso in his book "Day After Roswell." Corso introduced the concept of the "seeding" of American industry with technology derived from recovered extraterrestrial vehicles. The author recounts a personal investigation sparked by a call from an informant, who claimed to have worked on reverse-engineering projects involving flying saucer components.

The informant, who identified himself as a former military officer and a friend of a deceased Monsanto employee, detailed how parts and components from a flying saucer were allegedly taken to Monsanto for years. The facility, now operating as Quality Chemical, was described as having extensive security precautions. The informant also mentioned other operations at the facility, including accidents, one involving a chemical explosion and another related to experimentation with gravity waves.

A significant part of this account focuses on a mysterious visitor to the Monsanto facility. This individual, described as a well-dressed person with a security clearance, made numerous visits from the late sixties to the early seventies. He interacted with employees, discussing their personal lives and job duties with an uncanny knowledge that traumatized at least one individual, who described the man as knowing "everything about me."

Alien Bodies at WPAFB – Another Story

Written by William E. Jones, this article explores stories about alien bodies and artifacts allegedly seen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, Ohio. The author acknowledges that many such stories are likely hoaxes but emphasizes that some come from individuals with credible access to the base who have no apparent reason to fabricate tales.

One account comes from an employee who worked on a deep freeze project using liquid nitrogen in late 1953 or early 1954. He described witnessing three ambulances arrive at a lab, with people gathered in the lobby. Nine stretchers, each carrying a short, stout, gray-bodied individual, were brought in. These bodies were described as having the muscular structure of beings from a high-density, high-gravity planet and were reportedly recovered from a crash site in the desert.

Army Tank in the Clouds

This short piece by John P. Timmerman recounts a sighting from September 21, 1980, by a credit manager in Lima, Ohio. The witness saw an opening in the clouds resembling a picture frame, from which an orangish-red object emerged. The object, described as the size of a softball and resembling the bottom view of an Army tank with runners, hovered stationary before disappearing back into the opening.

Lima, Ohio - July 1964

Richard H. VanPelt reports a sighting from July 1964 involving his 17-year-old son. While driving, they saw an object moving in the sky. They described it as a gray metallic oval-shaped object with a revolving ring around its center. It hovered for a few seconds before moving rapidly in a southwesterly direction and disappearing. The sighting lasted about one minute.

Another Small UFO

Dr. Brooks A. Mick describes an incident from the fall of 1980 where he saw an object flying parallel to Route 53 in Ohio at night. The object was dull bluish-grey, spherical, about the size of a volleyball, and traveled at approximately 50 to 60 mph without making any sound. He notes that his wife was in the car but may not have seen it. He also references an article in McCall's Magazine about UFOs in Hillsboro, New Hampshire.

Yet Another Small UFO

Kenny Young of T.A.S.K. reports a sighting from June 1997 in Clermont County, Ohio. Two brothers, Mike and Shannon, saw an orangish-red light the size of a softball approaching them. The object passed around their car and then disappeared. They reported no electrical problems with their car and no other anomalous happenings.

'Saucer' Crash in Kentucky?

Helen Knox recounts the story of Dave T. Keating, a NEPA employee who, in 1948, while flying a P-51, encountered a speeding object he described as a silver dollar zooming past. Keating pursued the object, estimating its altitude at 10,000 feet and its size at about 40 feet in diameter and six feet thick. He noted it had no visible exhausts, props, or markings, but had a thick vertical stabilizer rudder and an elliptical manhole cover-like feature in the center. The saucer appeared to be constructed of aluminum. Keating followed the object south of Akron, Ohio, and spotted what he believed to be a crash site with ripped-up terrain.

Beavercreek, Ohio - Summer 1974

Dave Miller reports an incident from the summer of 1974 involving two teenage boys in Beavercreek, Ohio. They saw a round, silver-metallic object with rectangular windows hovering over a television antenna. The boys felt they were being watched. The object then moved slowly and disappeared, followed by three jet aircraft that appeared to be chasing it.

An Abduction?

Richard D. Seifried recounts an experience from May 12, 1967, involving a newspaper boy named David. While on his route in Dayton, Ohio, David noticed a strange light and then saw a large, round, metal dish-like object with colored lights hovering very close to the ground. He experienced a feeling of being unable to move or speak. He later described the object as having a lowered portion and lights that flashed rapidly. David has had other sightings and experiences, including a drive-in movie sighting and possible missing time incidents, leading him to wonder if he might be an abductee.

Triangles Over Ohio and Elsewhere

This section by Paul Althouse, Richard D. Seifried, and William E. Jones presents two cases. The first, from October 8, 1997, involves two residents of Hillsboro, Ohio, who observed approximately a dozen small jets and a large triangular craft. The triangular craft rose straight up and disappeared without tilting. The second case, from a hot August morning in 1977, involves two roommates in Dayton, Ohio. One roommate saw a bright star that disappeared, and then they both observed a triangular craft flying from the southeast to the northwest at an altitude of 200-300 feet and a speed of about 30 m.p.h. The craft had a red glow from its underside and white lights at the back corners. Its surface was described as smooth dark metal with a reddish tint.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings across different decades and locations, the potential for alien intelligence to interact with humans, and the possibility of government involvement or cover-ups related to these phenomena. The articles often highlight witness testimonies, sometimes emphasizing the credibility of the witnesses. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting various accounts and encouraging readers to consider the possibilities, even when faced with seemingly fantastic stories. The magazine's masthead, "FLYING SAUCERS ARE REAL THE AIR FORCE DOESN'T EXIST," strongly suggests a belief in the reality of UFOs and a skepticism towards official explanations or denials.

Title: Ohio UFO Notebook
Issue: 15
Volume: 4
Date: August 1991
Publisher: MORA
Country: USA
Language: English

Sighting Reports and Analysis

This issue of the Ohio UFO Notebook presents a collection of diverse UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) reports, offering detailed witness accounts and some analysis.

Ohio Sightings and Related Incidents:

• Ohio Boys' Sighting: Two boys in Ohio described a craft that lasted several minutes, with one believing it was extraterrestrial and meant for him to see.
• Montana Sighting and Strange Lighting Effect: Investigated by Richard D. Seifried and William E. Jones, this case from June 18, 1983, involved a husband and wife who witnessed a large beam of white light over Kalispell, Montana. The light was cone-shaped and illuminated the interior of a house. While they followed it, the light eventually disappeared. The case is considered unresolved, with a supermarket searchlight being a possible, though unlikely, explanation.
• Republic of Vietnam, 1966: David W. Winham, an Air Force aircraft controller, reported a UFO sighting at Binh Thuy Air Force Base. He observed a large circular craft, estimated to be 75' to 100' in diameter, with visible capacitors and resistors, on his radar. The craft moved out of radar range at a speed of 3,600 nautical miles per hour.
• A Pale Yellow Streak - Meteor or What?: By William E. Jones, this report details Tom Simpson's sighting on October 8, 1997, near Columbus, Ohio. He described a pale yellow, puffy streak across the sky, low in altitude, that disappeared quickly. An investigation by the North American Aerospace Defense Command concluded it was a 'non-correlated' event, likely natural.
• Two Northern Ohio UFO Sightings: By Vera Perry, this section covers two incidents. The first, on November 1, 1975, in Vermilion, Ohio, describes a lozenge-shaped object with a large red-orange light, later seen as triangular. The second, on July 1978, near Huron, Ohio, involved a cigar-shaped craft of dazzling silver that submerged itself in Lake Erie.
• Ohio MUFON State Meeting: William E. Jones reports on a meeting of the Mutual UFO Network in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, discussing state organization goals and findings, including a lack of interest in hands-on investigation and concerns about MUFON's future.

International and Other Sightings:

• Louisville, Kentucky Pilot Report: A commercial airline pilot reported a very large object passing overhead, blocking stars, estimated at 15,000 feet and traveling at 300 knots.
• Oysterville, Washington Sighting: A retired senior military officer witnessed a 'black line' over the ocean, which appeared to be a peculiar, dark object resembling a B-2 bomber, flying towards his home. It was also seen by neighbors.
• Santa Barbara Channel Sighting: Dr. Ted Loder and Tony Craddock observed a large triangle of lights near Jupiter, identified as the edges of a craft not visible itself, flying eastward.
• Phoenix, Arizona Sighting: A security guard reported a brightly lighted object, described as ten to twenty times the size of a star, streaking across the sky with sudden stops and starts.
• Pacific Northwest Event: A formation of twenty bright lights was observed traveling east to west. While some attributed it to space junk, others found the explanation unsatisfactory.

Special Features and Commentary:

• Russian Superbunker: A report from Army Times warns of Russia building a vast underground city, possibly for nuclear war command and control, with U.S. officials expressing concerns.
• General Curtis E. LeMay: William Hamilton shares an anecdote about General LeMay, who reportedly believed UFOs were real and a subject of government interest, though he was frustrated by the CIA's lack of disclosure. LeMay's public statements are quoted, noting that while most reports could be explained, some instances were inexplicable by natural phenomena.
• Remote Viewing and Law Enforcement: Information on a three-day course in remote viewing for law enforcement training at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
• Ph.D. Dissertation on Abductions: An abstract of Mindy Sue Kopolow's dissertation, 'Alien Abductees - Reports of Worldview Reconstruction,' which uses social-cognitive trauma theory to understand how abductees cope.
• Fluorescent Observed Under Abductee's Skin: A report on MORA investigating cases where abductees discover areas of their skin glow under a black light, with samples being tested.
• Abductions Commentary: Bob Shell shares a perspective on abductors having their own agenda and not being trustworthy, contrasting apocalyptic visions with a belief in Earth's continued existence. He quotes Jacques Vallee's 'Messengers of Deception' concept.
• Corrections Noted & Ohio UFO Notebook Gets Senior Editor: An announcement regarding Wendy Ban's appointment as Senior Editor to improve proofreading and editorial quality.
• Letters to MORA: Includes correspondence from Karl T. Pflock regarding an EPA letter, Peter Kor correcting a typesetting error, and Philip A. Rowe Jr. discussing a 'Snag' Retrieval article involving B-52 bombers and flying saucers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Ohio UFO Notebook consistently features detailed accounts of UFO and UAP sightings from both civilian and military witnesses. A recurring theme is the attempt to categorize and understand these phenomena, distinguishing between natural explanations and genuinely anomalous events. The publication also delves into the broader implications of UFO research, including government involvement, the psychological impact on witnesses (particularly abductees), and the challenges faced by organizations like MUFON in advancing the field. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and witness testimony while acknowledging the complexities and often unresolved nature of these cases. There's a clear interest in documenting sightings, exploring potential explanations, and encouraging further investigation, as evidenced by the discussions on MUFON's future and the call for new methods to understand the phenomenon.

Title: OHIO UFO NOTEBOOK
Issue: #14
Date: August, 1973 (with content spanning up to 1997)
Publisher: The MORA
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the Ohio UFO Notebook delves into various UFO sightings and related correspondence, offering a mix of witness testimonies, researcher opinions, and organizational information.

Correspondence and Opinions

The issue begins with a letter from R. Cargill Hall of the Air Force History Support Office, responding to an inquiry about U.S. Navy support of UFO research. Hall discusses the risks of Navy over flights of the USSR in the 1950s, suggesting that aircraft like the P2V-3W might have been used, but expresses skepticism about alien visitations, attributing some 1950s UFO reports to classified Air Force projects like Genetrix balloons and the U-2 aircraft.

Following this is a letter from a correspondent who interviewed Richard Doty via email. The writer confirms Doty's identity and his past association with AFOSI. The correspondent notes Doty's willingness to be interviewed but suspects he might deny communication later. A friend of the correspondent reports that Doty routinely denies controversial statements attributed to him.

Robert Collins is mentioned as another individual the correspondent has corresponded with, who has not denied communication. The correspondent advises taking denials from Collins regarding his alleged involvement in 'Aviary's Condor' or 'UFO Coverup Live' with a grain of salt.

Dan Pinchas, Editor of 'Right to Know Forum', responds to an inquiry about Richard Doty. Pinchas relays information from UFO researcher James W. Moseley's newsletter, 'Saucer Smear'. Moseley interviewed Doty, who reportedly believes in the existence of MJ-12, the general truthfulness of related documents, and two UFO crashes in New Mexico in 1947 involving alien bodies. However, Doty does not believe in abductions, having investigated 17 cases in New Mexico around 1981 and finding them to be hoaxes, with one exception.

A letter from 'Bill' thanks the publication for the Ohio UFO Notebook and expresses interest in the article "Behind the Illusion of Alien Visitation" by Peter Kor, agreeing with many of its arguments.

W.L. "Barney" Garner, Retired MUFON State Director, clarifies details about the Spaur-Neff case, specifically the 'mysterious car with radio equipment', stating he interviewed Spaur beside it and it was a 1956 Chevrolet with CB radio parts and walkie-talkies.

Rick R. Hilberg comments on the Spaur Case article, dismissing the attention paid to the car as a 'romantic idea' and comparing it to themes from Beckley and Keel.

Shari Holloway from Marion, Ohio, inquires about a strange light or meteorite sighting on November 17th between 6:25 and 6:30 am, describing an oval yellow-orange light that became a streak and vanished.

Witness Sightings

Princeton, Indiana, August, 1973

Francis L. Ridge reports a sighting by a reputable witness. While traveling with family during a storm, they observed what appeared to be headlights in the air, which resolved into a saucer-shaped object above the trees. The object had clearance lights, a dark cone, and was described as archaic, moving smoothly. It descended into the woods.

Hammond, Indiana, November 12, 1997

George A. Filer, MUFON Eastern Director, recounts a sighting by Valerie V. She observed a bright, moon-shaped, oval object moving slowly, which then 'boomeranged' back with a streak of light.

Indiana, October 1, 1997

A report from a 'Senior Enlisted Man' (a Chief Petty Officer) working at a Reserve Station in Indianapolis. He witnessed a brightly-lit object in the sky that intensified to a 'pure white' state for about 15 seconds before dimming and moving away. He ruled out conventional aircraft and noted the object's high altitude.

Canton, Ohio Triangle, January 13, 1987

Source: Bob Gribble. A huge triangular object, three to five times the size of a Boeing 747, was seen over Canton. It had colored lights, some described as 'dark', and emitted a hissing sound. A large number of witnesses pursued the object, and one group reported the object flashing its lights in response to their car's headlights.

Lancaster, Ohio 'Ferris Wheel', September 26, 1997

A female witness observed a 'diamond-shaped' object emitting alternating red, green, and yellow lights. She described it as a 'ferris wheel' due to the color changes. Other family members also saw the object and contacted the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, though no report was logged.

Other Content

A Not So Friendly Looking Alien

This section presents a drawing of an alien and poses a question about whether similar appearances have been reported during abduction experiences.

The MORA Classifieds

This section promotes The MORA Web Site, described as ufology's choice for a website. It also advertises the MUFON UFO Journal and MUFON membership, highlighting MUFON as a large research organization. Additionally, it promotes the book "Ohio UFOs (and many others), Volume I" by Dr. Irena Scott, rating it as one of the best UFO books of the decade.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, witness testimonies, and the ongoing research and investigation into these phenomena. There's a clear emphasis on documenting specific cases, particularly from Ohio and Indiana, and on the role of organizations like MUFON and MORA in this research. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, while also presenting skeptical viewpoints and clarifying details of past cases, as seen in the correspondence sections. The inclusion of discussions about government involvement, like the mention of Richard Doty and potential Navy flights, suggests an interest in the more controversial aspects of ufology.