Ohio UFO Notebook - No 28 - 2005

Magazine Overview

Title: Ohio UFO Notebook
Issue: #28, 2005 Membership Issue
Publisher: The Mutual UFO Network of Ohio, Inc.
Publication Country: USA
Original Language: English
Cover Headline: Ohio UFO Notebook
Cover Description: The cover features a sketch of a UFO, signed by 'Olden J. Moore', with the title 'Ohio UFO Notebook' and issue details below.

Key Articles and Content

First Section

• Dress Worn by Betty Hill During Her Abduction - A Chemical Analysis by Phyllis Budinger: This article details a scientific analysis of the dress Betty Hill wore during her September 19, 1961, abduction. The author, Phyllis Budinger, conducted an extensive analysis between November 2001 and October 2003, documenting the process in a 41-page report. The analysis focused on the results rather than extensive scientific data. Budinger describes the event as personally involving, leading to a 'traumatic "Oh my God!" period'. The analysis included numerous photographs, infrared spectra, and NMR spectra. Two scientists, Dr. J. Robert Mooney and Dr. Colm Kelleher, reviewed the report without suggesting significant changes. The article highlights that analyzing UFO-related physical traces often leads to more questions.

Brief Synopsis of the Abduction Event: The article provides a synopsis of the well-documented Betty and Barney Hill abduction case. On September 19, 1961, while driving home from Canada, they observed a 'bright star' that moved erratically. The object, described as a spinning, flattened circular disk with multicolored lights, descended and hovered. Barney Hill saw uniformed, human-like figures. After an attempt to flee, the Hills experienced a tingling sensation, drowsiness, and missing time. Their watches stopped, and unexplained marks were found on their car. Hypnosis sessions with Dr. Benjamin Simon suggested they had been abducted and physically examined.

Dress History: The dress Betty Hill wore was new and had only been worn once before the abduction. It was not laundered. The weather was unusually warm. Betty recalls being escorted to the craft by two beings and putting up a 'helluva fight' by kicking. The dress was removed during the physical examination and left on the floor. Upon returning home, Betty placed the dress in her closet. Later, she noticed it was covered with a pink powder, which blew away in the sun, leaving stains. Barney's suit, cleaned after the event, showed no such powder or discoloration. The dress sustained damage, including a torn lining and a ripped zipper, and could not be worn again. It was kept in Betty's closet for 40 years without protective measures. The September 2001 issue of the 'Mutual UFO Network UFO Journal' featured articles on the abduction, prompting Budinger to inquire about the dress. Kathy Marden contacted Betty Hill, who agreed to provide swaths of the dress for analysis. By November 3, 2001, Budinger had received two swaths: one from a discolored area and one from an area that retained its original color as a control. The analysis began in July 2002.

Dress Description and Analysis: The dress is described as a common sheath-like style with a printed blue design, short sleeves, a natural waist, and a straight skirt. The exterior is a cellulose acetate knit, and the lining is solid blue cellulose acetate woven fabric. Several swaths were cut for analysis and as souvenirs. The lining is torn from the waist down, and the zipper is also torn. Extensive discoloration is noted in the underarm areas and on the bottom of the dress, where Betty reported the pink powder. The waist area retains its original blue color. The lining has only a few stains. Photographs of the dress exterior and interior are included.

Sampling the Dress: Six swaths were examined: three from discolored areas, one control from an unstained area, and one from the interior lining with a stain. The swaths were designated #1, #2, #3, control, and lining. Photographs show the size and location of these samples. The control swath was from the back, mid-section of the dress, near the zipper. Swath #1 was from the left sleeve. Swath #2 was from the front mid-section of the dress skirt. Swath #3 was from the right sleeve underarm. The lining swath was from the inside back skirt section.

Conclusions: The dress fabric is identified as a cellulose acetate knit. The discolored areas show chemical effects on both the dye and the fiber, containing more particulate material than the control. The fabric is coated with a biologically derived material composed of protein and a natural ester-type oil, which originally contained moisture. This material is predominantly present on the discolored swaths, with smaller amounts on the control. More of this substance is on the exterior surface than the interior for Swaths #1 and #2.

• The Olden Moore Encounter of 1957 by Rick Hilberg: This article, spanning 4 pages, likely details an encounter involving Olden Moore in 1957.

Second Section

• Starstrikes: Calling Cards Form the Cosmos? by Scott Corrales: This article, spanning 1 page, explores the possibility of 'starstrikes' as extraterrestrial communication.

• Dancing in the Dark: UFO-Related Blackouts by Scott Corrales: This article, spanning 5 pages, investigates instances of UFOs being associated with power outages or blackouts.

• Erick Bellido Interviews Hector Acevedo: "I Was Abducted by a UFO" by Scott Corrales: This article, spanning 9 pages, presents an interview with Hector Acevedo about his alleged UFO abduction experience.

• Letters and Notes to MUFON of Ohio: This section, spanning 10 pages, contains correspondence and updates from MUFON of Ohio.

• Flemingsburg, Kentucky Sighting from 1959 by Kenny Young and Donnie Blessing: This article, spanning 13 pages, recounts a UFO sighting that occurred in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, in 1959.

• Are There Alien Messages In Our DNA Strands? by Filers Files: This article, spanning 14 pages, speculates on the possibility of alien messages encoded within human DNA.

• Veteran Teacher Remembered When UFO Visited by The Evansville Courier: This article, spanning 15 pages, reports on a UFO incident involving a veteran teacher, as reported by The Evansville Courier.

• Glowing Objects Hover Over City in Amazing UFO Display by Columbus Dispatch: This article, spanning 16 pages, describes a UFO display of glowing objects over a city, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch.

• Circleville, Ohio Sighting, July 12, 2004 by Pete Hartinger and Jon Fry: This article, spanning 17 pages, details a UFO sighting in Circleville, Ohio, on July 12, 2004.

• The George Pindroh Investigations by George Pindroh: This article, spanning 18 pages, covers investigations conducted by George Pindroh.

• Bits and Pieces by Various: This section, spanning 20 pages, contains miscellaneous short items.

Special Feature

• Insignia on a Triangular Shaped Craft: This feature, referencing page 19 and George Pindroh's writing, discusses a sighting of a triangular craft in the Cleveland area on July 23, 2004. It is noted as the only known report of such a craft with an insignia, described as blue fluorescent and located on the bottom of the craft.

Dedication

This issue of the Ohio UFO Notebook is respectfully dedicated to Kenny Young, a colleague, friend, and UFO researcher who recently passed away. Kenny Young is credited with setting a high standard for investigating UFOs and other anomalous events and will be missed.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Ohio UFO Notebook consistently focuses on UFO sightings, abduction experiences, and the investigation of physical evidence related to these phenomena. The publication appears to adopt a serious, research-oriented stance, evident in the detailed chemical analysis of the Betty Hill dress and the inclusion of various documented cases and investigations. There is a clear interest in exploring the scientific and physical aspects of UFO encounters, as well as historical cases. The dedication to Kenny Young suggests a community-focused approach, valuing the contributions of fellow researchers.

Title: MUFON UFO Journal
Issue: January 2003
Volume: Vol. 36, No. 1
Date: January 2003
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network
Country: USA
Language: English
Price: $3.50

Betty Hill's Dress: The Scientific Analysis

The lead article by Rick Hilberg presents a detailed scientific analysis of swaths from Betty Hill's dress, which she claimed was contaminated during her UFO encounter. The evidence suggests the substance originated from an external source, not from Betty. The material had permeated the fabric and indicated a more acidic pH than a control sample. Small amounts of particulates were consistent with house dust, pet hair, and synthetic fibers, suggesting the dress had hung in a closet for decades. The lining, also cellulose acetate, showed stains that appeared to be "bleed through" from the outer fabric, indicating the presence of moisture. The stain material contained water-soluble proteins and a trace of natural ester-type oil. Crucially, no higher molecular weight insoluble protein was detected. After solvent extraction, the dress returned to its original color, indicating the dye was unaffected. The results ruled out natural substances from Betty, such as urine, perspiration, or vomit, as the source of the stain. Uric acid was not detected, further eliminating urine. Vomit was unlikely due to the location of discoloration. Microscopic debris was typical of a dress stored for a long period, and no carbohydrates or bad odor were detected. The speculation is that an unpleasant, unidentifiable odor on the craft could have emanated from the occupants. The pink areas on the dress are most profound around the top and sleeves, suggesting contact with occupants. The lining rip on the right side may indicate a tighter grip. The moist, damp biological components found on the dress were likely on Betty's skin. The article draws a parallel to the 1950 Flatwoods case, which also reported an unpleasant odor and stained clothing. The discoloration was likely caused by biological growth (bacteria, mold, or mildew) on the moist substance, which acted as a nutrient, rather than the substance itself directly causing the discoloration. DNA analysis was completed in December 2004, with results pending.

The Olden Moore Encounter of 1957

This section, also by Rick Hilberg, details the Olden Moore UFO encounter from November 1957. The author notes the difficulty of historical research due to conflicting references in documents from the Earl Neff files and other sources. Olden Moore, a plasterer and bank night watchman, was returning home when he saw what he initially thought was a bright meteor. The object stopped, split into two, with one part going upward. The remaining part grew brighter and bigger, appearing to head towards his car. It changed color from white to green haze to blue-green as it stopped about 200 feet above a field. A whirring sound was heard as it settled. Moore approached the object, which was about 500 feet away. He returned home for his wife, but the object was gone upon their return. Moore described the UFO as disk-shaped, about 50 feet in diameter and 15 feet thick, with a cone on top, surrounded by a pulsating blue-green haze. County officials were notified, and Civil Defense Director Kenneth Locke investigated, finding prints and holes in the ground. A geiger counter registered significant radiation, which decreased significantly hours later, indicating a non-mineral source. Moore was later questioned by Sheriff Robusky and an Air Force officer, and agreed to go to Washington D.C. for an interview. He was flown there and housed for three days, during which he was questioned extensively and shown slides and motion pictures of UFOs. Military officials stated the objects were not from Earth or Russia and were from another planet. Moore was asked to sign papers agreeing not to reveal what he had seen. The article also mentions other UFO reports from the same evening, including a cigar-shaped object and a flattened-pumpkin shape.

STARSTRIKES: CALLING CARDS FROM THE COSMOS?

Authored by Scott Corrales, this section examines several historical UFO-related events. It begins by referencing the 1908 Tunguska event in Siberia, noting its mysterious nature and the subsequent scientific expeditions. The article then shifts to South American cases, starting with an explosion at Rio Curaca on the Brazil-Perú border in 1930, described as similar to Tunguska, with a whistling sound and a rain of ash. Another event occurred in Rupununi, British Guyana, in 1935, described as a devastating explosion that felled giant trees. Researcher William Holden noted the area was covered by rainforest within years. Both South American cases shared an ear-splitting sound and occurred during meteor showers, but researchers suspected more than just stray cosmic debris. The article then details events in Brazil, including a 1999 sonic boom and explosion near Sao Félix do Xingu, attributed by locals to a fallen spaceship. A 1994 event in Divinolandia, Sao Paulo, involved a large boulder shattered by an unknown force, with no meteoritic fragments found. A similar event occurred in Aguas da Prata in the late '70s. The section concludes by questioning whether these events are related to the 'king of terror' prophecy by Nostradamus.

Cleveland Flying Saucer - Date Unknown

This brief article presents a sketch of a UFO based on a description by Mrs. Jacqueline Booth of Avon Lake, Ohio. The saucer-shaped object had a rotating orangish-red dome and smaller greenish white lights. Other residents of nearby towns reported similar sightings. The article notes that UFO sightings are often reported near seasonal changes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The MUFON UFO Journal consistently explores UFO phenomena through scientific analysis, eyewitness accounts, and historical research. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, seeking empirical evidence and logical explanations while acknowledging the unexplained aspects of reported encounters. The journal aims to document and analyze UFO events, providing a platform for researchers and enthusiasts to share findings and theories. The articles in this issue highlight the intersection of scientific investigation (Betty Hill's dress analysis), detailed case studies (Olden Moore), and historical reviews of significant UFO events (Tunguska, South America).

This issue of "The Enquirer," specifically "Ohio UFO Notebook Number 27," published in 2004, is a compilation of articles and letters focusing on UFO-related phenomena, particularly power blackouts and close encounters. The content is largely drawn from the Institute of Hispanic Ufology and features contributions from various researchers and witnesses.

UFOs and Blackouts in South America and Mexico

The issue details several incidents linking UFO activity to power disruptions. In Argentina, a UFO sighting in Sachayoj on January 25, 2000, was described as a "glowing ball of flame" causing a loud roar and explosion, leading to speculation of a crashed UFO. Another incident in Corralito, Argentina, on New Year's Day 2001, involved a motorist witnessing a powerful light that caused a blackout in the town and nearby Rio Tercero. The article "The Santiago del Estero meteorite/bolide/UFO story" notes that the Sachayoj incident faded from public attention, similar to a case in Divinolandia, Brazil.

Mexico also features prominently, with the "Mexican Bolides" section discussing a "white ball of fire" seen over Villa Cardel, Veracruz, which continued out to sea. Another account from John Keel's "Operation Trojan Horse" describes a loud rumbling sound and a bright light in Veracruz in 1968, which intensified and caused the ground to shake before the object vanished. A "colossal bolide" appeared over Ceballos, Durango, in 1969, hitting the ground near Pueblito de Allende. The "Zone of Silence" in Mexico is mentioned as a location prone to mysterious meteorite activity.

UFOs and Blackouts in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is highlighted as a location with significant UFO activity and associated blackouts. In September 1977, residents of Loiza reported a UFO flying low over the beach, coinciding with a brownout. Later, in Mayagüez Terrace, a spherical UFO caused a blackout. The article "Lights Out in Puerto Rico" details a deliberate blackout orchestrated by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) in 1991 to disprove UFO sightings, an experiment that failed. In March 1992, a massive UFO was seen hovering over a power substation in Trujillo Alto, drawing electricity and causing extensive damage.

The Great Northeastern Blackout and Other Incidents

The article "DANCING IN THE DARK: UFO-RELATED BLACKOUTS" by Scott Corrales explores various incidents. It mentions a blackout in Bollullos, Spain, in July 1975, where a "yellow ball of light" was seen near power lines. The "Great Northeastern Blackout" of November 9, 1965, which affected millions in the northeastern United States and Canada, is discussed, with speculation that it might have been UFO-induced, despite official explanations of a relay break. The article also touches upon mysterious power losses in New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico in later weeks. A precursor to the 1965 blackout is suggested by three separate power failures in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in September 1965, attributed to a "large luminous flying saucer."

Close Encounters and Military Incidents

"Erick Bellido Interviews Hector Acevedo: 'I Was Abducted by a UFO'" recounts a close encounter in Chile in 1997, where a driver experienced a circular object hovering over his car, causing the vehicle's power to drop and the driver to lose memory of how he reached his destination. The driver suspects abduction.

A letter from J.M., Ret. [James Moseley] describes an incident in Binn, Korea, in the late 1960s or early 1970s, where a disc-shaped object, approximately 100 feet in diameter, was observed by military personnel. When a missile was fired at the object, it emitted a beam of light that destroyed the missile and melted the launcher. The incident was kept secret.

Analysis and Commentary

Karl Pflock's letter discusses the difficulty of publishing research on UFOlogy due to its narrow focus, often limited to ET crashed spaceship cover-ups. He suggests that his research indicates a broader context, including Cold War policy reasons for controlling public attitude towards UFOs, separate from potential ET cover-ups.

Another analysis, attributed to "[email protected]," examines the remarks of General LeMay regarding UFOs in 1947 and 1948. The author suggests that LeMay's denials of a UFO cover-up might indicate consciousness of guilt or embarrassment, given his role in R&D at the time. The analysis points to LeMay's detailed awareness of psychological warfare programs aimed at controlling public opinion and discrediting UFO sightings, suggesting a deliberate effort to manage the narrative around UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent connection between UFO sightings and unexplained power outages, the potential for government cover-ups regarding UFO phenomena, and the personal testimonies of individuals who have experienced close encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of exploring these phenomena with a critical yet open mind, presenting witness accounts and researcher analyses without necessarily endorsing a single conclusion, but leaning towards the possibility of genuine unexplained aerial phenomena and potential official obfuscation.

Title: The Ohio UFO Notebook
Issue Date: September 25, 2003 (referencing a September 17, 1959 article)
Publisher: The Flemingsburg Gazette (for the 1959 article), various sources for other articles.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The Ohio UFO Notebook presents a collection of UFO-related reports and discussions, spanning historical accounts to more recent sightings and theoretical possibilities.

Article: Flemingsburg, Kentucky Sighting From 1959

This section details a 1959 UFO sighting that occurred in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, reported by mail carrier Walter Ogden. The incident, which took place around 2:30 AM on Monday, September 7th, involved an object described as balloon-like, suspended about 50 feet from the ground. As Mr. Ogden watched, the object suddenly ascended, emitted a blast of fire that struck the earth, and then zoomed upward to an estimated 500 feet before heading east. The object made no noise and left no vapor trail. The following day, Ogden's report was not taken seriously by most, but after he shared the story at a family reunion, a search party found an area of burnt grass measuring 15 feet in diameter. Army officials who examined soil samples noted a "smell of fuel." The article notes that this incident may not be recorded in Project Blue Book and suggests it should be.

Article: Are There Alien Messages In Our DNA Strands?

This piece discusses the theory proposed by Professor Paul Davies of the Australian Centre for Astrobiology. Davies suggests that instead of searching the skies for extraterrestrial signals, the most likely place to find an alien message is within human DNA. He posits that advanced civilizations might leave coded messages in our genetic material, which could be discovered once humanity develops the necessary technology. Davies believes that "junk" DNA, which appears stable and contains no genes, is the most probable location for such messages. He suggests that computers could be used to identify patterns within these DNA sequences, potentially revealing a simple image or information about an alien civilization. Davies emphasizes that while extraterrestrial communication strategies are uncertain, exploring all possibilities, including those closer to home, is important.

Article: Veteran Teacher Remembered When UFO Visited

This article recounts the childhood experience of Norman Massie, a veteran teacher from Illinois who passed away at age 91. When he was 10 years old, in June 1923, Massie witnessed what he believed to be a spaceship while leading horses into a pasture near his Mount Erie home. He described a metallic object with a dome-like top and three legs, hovering about 200 feet away. He observed five men on board, and heard them discussing repairs. The entire experience lasted about five minutes before the object ascended rapidly and flew west. Massie's parents dismissed his account, but in 1990, he shared it with his son, a colonel in the Air Force, who confirmed that Air Force files contain many UFO pictures. Massie maintained his belief in what he saw throughout his life.

Article: Glowing Objects Hover Over City in Amazing UFO Display

This report from the Columbus Dispatch, dated January 24, 1968, describes a UFO demonstration witnessed over Columbus, Ohio. Sheriff's deputies Thomas Barker and Edward Durbin responded to calls about lights in the sky and observed two glowing, yellowish-white objects hovering at an altitude of 1500 to 3000 feet. The objects moved in formation, with one descending rapidly to meet the other. One object then departed quickly, returning after several minutes. Both objects eventually hovered over approach lights for the Lockbourne runway before moving southeast and disappearing within seconds. Despite numerous civilian reports, Lockbourne AFB authorities denied seeing anything on radar or receiving calls about UFOs. The reporter and a photographer also sighted a similar object later.

Article: Circleville, Ohio Sighting, July 12, 2004

This account, by Pete Hartinger and Jon Fry, details a sighting by Tracey Webb in Circleville, Ohio. On July 12, 2004, around 10 PM, Webb observed an oval-shaped craft with a blue-white light focused on him while he was grilling in his backyard. He described the object as being about 330 to 500 feet above him. The craft moved at an upward angle and disappeared quickly. Neither the police nor the sheriff's office received any reports of UFO sightings for that evening.

Article: The George Pindroh Investigations

This section presents two separate investigations by George Pindroh:

Cleveland, Ohio, July 14, 2000: Gary S. Brown and his girlfriend reported seeing a cluster of five or six shiny, light gray, disk-shaped UFOs above a helicopter. One object broke away and circled, followed by another. The display was described as "intelligent."

North Ridgeville, Ohio, November 22, 2003: Cindy reported hearing a whirring noise and seeing a large, cylindrical, cigar-shaped craft, about 75 feet long and 20 feet in diameter, hovering over her fish pond. The craft was dark gray with a green light below and white lights at the ends. It caused lights in her house and barn to flicker and her horses to panic. The craft moved slowly and then east, eventually out of sight. The event was estimated to last about 40 minutes. Police were called but reportedly did not arrive.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 23, 2004: The Wilson family observed a three-sided black triangular craft with multicolored lights and a blue fluorescent insignia. The wingspan was comparable to an airplane's. Several weeks later, they saw a similar triangle without a visible insignia. George Pindroh noted that NIDS had investigated triangular UFOs worldwide, and this report was unique for mentioning an insignia.

Northern Ohio, September 26, 2004: This period saw a "UFO flap" in northern Ohio, amplified by radio talk show host Mike Trivisonno. Reports included army convoys, multicolored objects, and scrambled jet planes. A crashed flying saucer report near Fostoria was investigated by the police, who found no evidence of a road closure or a legitimate report, though the radio station published UFO pictures taken by the North Olmstead Police Department. Airport personnel confirmed seeing a multicolored object for several hours.

Bedford, Ohio, October 2004: Abe Kantorowski and his sister-in-law saw a luminescent, orangeish, rectangular-shaped UFO at treetop level. Photographs were taken but not provided to the investigator.

Article: Flying Saucers Are Myth to Von Braun

This brief article from 1972 reports Werner von Braun's skepticism about flying saucers, calling the phenomenon a "hallucination." He cited a U.S. Air Force study indicating only 3% of sightings were unexplainable, but also stated that science should keep an open mind. The editor of The Ohio UFO Notebook reprints this to document von Braun's statement and notes that despite his suggestion, science has not always been open to investigating such things.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings across various locations and time periods, the potential for extraterrestrial communication through unconventional means (like DNA), and the historical context of UFO investigations, including skepticism and alleged government involvement. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and theories while acknowledging skepticism and the need for scientific investigation. The inclusion of historical reports and the commentary on Werner von Braun's views suggest an interest in the evolution of UFO research and public perception.