OVNI - 1995 08 - August

Magazine Overview

This issue of the magazine < OVNI > is dated August 1995 and is published by the Phenomenon Research Association. It is priced at £1 including postage, with members receiving it for free. The cover features various line drawings of UFOs and crop circles, with the main headline announcing the close of the 1995 crop circle season.

Crop Circles: The 1995 Season

The issue begins by noting the end of the 1995 crop circle 'season' and reflects on a year that produced a greater variety of circles and a hardening attitude from farmers towards those creating them. Photographs of the final few crop circles of the year, supplied by Mike Newark and Jeff Whitear (PRA), are featured. The magazine highlights an incident involving Brian Maguire of the Southern Paranormal Investigation Group in Hampshire.

Farmers are reported to have lost patience with the publicity surrounding crop circles, with many harvesting their fields quickly after their appearance. The 'West Sussex County Times' reported on August 4th that crop circles appeared in a field at Upper Beeding, which the farmer, Mr Fred Starley, dismissed as 'a lot of rubbish' before harvesting. Similar circles appeared the same evening at Lychpole Farm in Sompting, belonging to Michael Langmeads, which started at 240 feet in diameter and grew to 600 feet, including a Celtic cross. Neither farmer believed the circles were sinister, but rather an annoyance causing damage and loss of revenue.

Barry Reynolds, Secretary of the Sussex CCCS, expressed excitement about the circles, suggesting micro-wave type energy might have raised the temperature in the crop nodes to between 200 and 300 degrees centigrade. The PRA had previously published a paper in 1991 suggesting micro-wave power as a cause, updated and read at a conference in Bath in August 1993.

The 'Hampshire Chronicle' reported on how hoaxers were affecting the crop circle scenario. A photograph from Cheesefoot Head, Winchester, showed a 'stick' footballer with the message 'Le Tiss for England' in a crop circle, an act of vandalism the farmer did not appreciate. The 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' featured an aerial photograph of a three-circle configuration in a wheat field near Louth, which farmer Andrew Brown found unimpressive, calling it the work of a 'comedian'.

The 'Hampshire News' reported a £1,000 reward offered to catch 'hoaxers' and crack down on the 'rape of the countryside' by crop circle creators. The National Farmers Union was offering the reward, with William White, NFU senior technical adviser, stating that the mystery of crop circle creation had 'well and truly evaporated' in Hampshire.

Analysis of Crop Circles by Michael Newark

Michael Newark, a dowser, provides a review of recent crop circles. He discusses the Uppingham formations near Telford, noting the natural earth energy and phenomena like children's voices heard within a circle. He details the dimensions and 'ley' energy flows of various formations, including the 'Dragons Feet' and a circle in Barley. Newark's analysis includes measurements of spiders webs of earth energy lines (concentric, spiral, and radial) and absorption rates.

He also analyzes the 'Stratford Eye' formation, noting its anti-clockwise crop lay due to W/E and N/S ley energy flow, and the presence of 32 radial and 14 concentric/spiral earth energy lines. The Shrewsbury crop circle is described as having an anti-clockwise lay due to N/S and W/E power flow, with a spiders web of 76 radial and 26 concentric/spiral earth energy lines. He mentions 'yang earth energy lines' and a water line running N/S.

Newark details five crop circles at Junction 4 near Telford, noting their potential connection and a particularly special formation at the north end. He describes the patterns, including horns, and their relation to earth energy flow. Further analysis is provided for a formation with a 'power miss fire' creating a narrow path of flattened crop, and a double grape shot formation. He describes a particularly strong formation that resembled an 'elephants head and trunk', with high power absorption figures.

Newark suggests that the increased Earth ley grid system in 1995 may explain the number of genuine crop circles, while acknowledging that several hoaxed formations were also made. He anticipates that December will indicate whether the earth energy structure will increase or decrease for 1996, influencing the number of crop circles in the following year.

The UFO Scene Hot's Up!

News of UFO activity is reported as the magazine goes to press. A brief resume of incidents includes:

• Kelly McGrath of Allestree, Derby, reported seeing a craft hovering over a housing estate. She described it as oval and pointed at the front, with a dark purple underside that was lit up.
• Mrs Kirkland of Allestree, Derby, reported seeing a bright light moving across the sky on August 15th. As it drew closer, she noticed bright lights on the underside, and a red 'ball' descended from the object.
• Mr Dyke of Spondon, near Derby, observed a glowing object with 'lights on it' for one and a half hours. This case is under investigation.
• Mr Topliff of Derby reported seeing a large, slow-moving triangular object with four lights on the side and back, flying low.
• Mrs Helen Whitlock of Binstead reported a 6-foot long craft, grey and cigar-shaped with a hazy band, appearing about 50 feet above her while walking her dog.
• A ten-foot circular patch of flattened reeds was found in a pond at the end of her garden the next day, with no footprints.
• Ken Potts (PRA) reported details of 'FT's' (Flying Triangles) seen in South Indiana, USA, shortly after a thunderstorm that affected 40,000 homes.
• A 'Rugby Ball' shaped object was recently seen hovering over Lancaster.
• 'FT' activity has been reported around the Lake District for the past six months.
• UFO activity has also been reported around Burnley and Morecombe.

Strange Light Show Over Cosham

This section details a report from the files of Southern Paranormal Investigations regarding a strange formation of lights over Cosham experienced by schoolboy Paul Reader. On Friday, May 26th, Paul witnessed spinning white lights moving south-westerly towards the Dockyard and then north-west over Cosham. The lights appeared to be about 600ft in size at approximately 1000ft altitude and made no noise, though a low humming sound was heard. Paul's mother initially thought they were car lights but noted they persisted and were not planes. Paul described the lights as shining through the cloud, and while some suggested it was a laser show, he noted there were no visible beams. The report suggests a powerful laser would be needed to produce such an effect. Paul witnessed similar lights the following night, from 11:30 to 11:50 PM. He documented times, positions, and formations, mentioning a flash of light before and after the event, which was initially mistaken for a storm. Drawings by Paul illustrate the movement of the lights, described as rotating east-west and back, moving in pairs, and getting bigger. The report poses the question of whether it was a laser show or a UFO.

The Evening Sky

This section, written by Barry Parkinson, discusses astronomical observations. It highlights Jupiter as a dazzlingly bright 'star' in the southern sky, noting its immense size and distance, and its 16 moons, including Ganymede which is larger than Mercury and Pluto. The spacecraft Galileo is mentioned as arriving at the Jovian system in December 1995.

Parkinson offers advice for enjoying summer evenings outdoors, mentioning the common problem of bugs and suggesting bug repellent. He notes that Musca, the fly, is the only insect constellation visible from Earth, located below the Southern Cross.

The Perseid meteor shower, peaking on the 12th and 13th of August, is mentioned, with the shower being active in recent years and worth monitoring.

A significant portion of this section is dedicated to the issue of light pollution, which Parkinson describes as a major and worsening problem. He criticizes the need for 'more light' and argues for better visibility on the ground to combat fear of crime and the unknown. He states that street lighting directs light upwards, obscuring many heavenly bodies and preventing city dwellers from seeing more than the brightest stars. He concludes that 'The Evening Sky' should be placed on the endangered species list.

Sunspot cycles are discussed, noting that the Sun is currently on a minimum sunspot phase. Evidence suggests that summers differ during sunspot maximums, affecting fruit yields, and recommending wines made during such periods.

Finally, Parkinson expresses his appreciation for Earth, calling it a 'great little planet' that is rich, beautiful, and nourishing, with no need for starvation or poverty. He believes the universe offers infinite prosperity and that a night under the stars can put life into perspective.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores phenomena beyond conventional understanding, with a strong focus on crop circles and UFO sightings. There is a clear interest in detailed analysis of these events, including scientific and dowsing perspectives on crop circles, and witness accounts of UFOs. The publication also touches upon astronomical phenomena and expresses a critical view on societal issues like light pollution, advocating for a more natural and less technologically intrusive approach. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation into unexplained phenomena, while also acknowledging and reporting on hoaxes and offering practical advice or observations on related topics.

Title: OVNI
Issue Date: June 1995
Publisher: Phenomenon Research Association
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

This issue of OVNI, a publication by the Phenomenon Research Association, focuses on UFO sightings and related research. It includes detailed eyewitness accounts, news from the UFO community, and announcements for upcoming events and publications.

Cosham Light Show Sighting

The main article details a sighting that occurred on Portsdown Hill, overlooking Portsmouth. Following a report from Paul Reader, Brian Maguire was alerted and proceeded to the location. He witnessed a 'whirring mass of glowing mist' appear before him. Described as being about 12ft away, the object was spinning and appeared like 'fine misty grey smoke'. Maguire managed to take a photograph of the phenomenon without having time to set the exposure or focus. The developed photograph, though not reproducible in colour in the newsletter, showed a mass of coloured light. A colour print was to be displayed at the next meeting on 29th August.

Matlock UFO Report

The issue also reports on UFO activity around Matlock, Derbyshire, as noted by the Matlock Mercury. While direct information from the newspaper was not obtained, a report from local member Bev D. Wright is included. David Buxton was travelling as a passenger in a car near Cromford at 2 am on 19th July 1995 when he observed a 'less than half round deep orangy red object' to his left, towards Gratton Moor. The object was just below the cloud line and was visible for about 5 seconds before disappearing, then reappearing for another 5 seconds before vanishing again.

Book Launch and Research News

Jenny Randles and Peter Hough have launched a new book titled "THE Encyclopedia Of The Unexplained." This comprehensive work covers a wide range of topics, including crop circles, ball lightning, time slips, alien abductions, UFOs, psychic detectives, spontaneous human combustion, thoughtography, the Men In Black, and the Loch Ness Monster. The book is published by Michael O'Mara Books and retails for £15.99 in hardback.

Dr. John E. Mack has reportedly survived an inquisition from Harvard University. An enquiry panel had been set up to investigate claims that his work on 'Abduction' investigations did not meet the high standards required by the university.

Conferences and Events

The Fourth Annual Midwest Conference on UFO Research is scheduled to take place in Springfield, Missouri, on September 9-10, 1995. The conference will feature prominent figures in UFO research, including Travis Walton, Mike Rogers, Larry Fawcett, Betty Andreasson Luca, Bob Luca, Larry Warren, Peter Robbins, Debbie Jordon, Michael Linnemann, and Randolf Winters.

A report from The Sunday Times highlights that astronomers predict faster-than-light space travel. Ian Crawford, an astronomer at University College London, suggests that humanity should prepare for the consequences, including potential contact with aliens.

The next PRA meeting is scheduled for 29th August 1995 at 7:30 pm at the Stanley Club, Stanley Common, near Ilkeston. The main event will be a video presentation titled "THE GRAND DECEPTION" by Norio Hayakawa, which explores America's 'Black Projects', Area 51, and the U.S. Government. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss the Roswell Autopsy Film and receive news on the latest UFO sightings. UFO magazines will be given away free to members. Admission is £1.00 for non-members.

Editorial and Copyright

The newsletter is copyrighted 1995 by OVNI and published by the Phenomenon Research Association. Reproduction of any part of the newsletter requires permission from the Editor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, eyewitness testimony, and the ongoing research and dissemination of information within the UFO community. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement with UFO phenomena, encouraging reporting, investigation, and discussion. The publication also highlights significant developments in UFO research, such as new books and conferences, and presents a forward-looking perspective on potential extraterrestrial contact.