OVNI - 2008 09 - September-October

Magazine Overview

This issue of OVNI, the Journal for the discerning researcher, dated September/October 2008, focuses on claims of alien contact, government cover-ups, and other unexplained phenomena. The cover features illustrations of various UFO shapes and a human figure, with the prominent title 'OVNI'. The magazine is published by the Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association and priced at £2+pp UK or 4 Euros.

Edgar Mitchell Claims Aliens HAVE Made Contact

The lead article details claims made by Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell, who stated that aliens have contacted humans multiple times over the past 60 years, with governments actively concealing this information. Mitchell, 77, shared that sources within NASA described aliens as 'little people who look strange to us,' similar to the traditional image of small beings with large heads and eyes. He chillingly warned that if these beings had been hostile, humanity would have been 'gone by now,' emphasizing that our technology is far less sophisticated than theirs. Mitchell asserted that he had been 'privileged enough to be in on the fact that we've been visited on this planet and the UFO phenomena is real.' He suggested that information has been slowly leaking out due to privileged briefings.

Dr. Mitchell also claimed that Roswell was a real event and that similar alien visits continue to be investigated. He told radio host Nick Margerrison that the situation was 'really starting to open up' and that 'serious organisations are moving in that direction.' NASA, however, issued a statement denying any involvement in UFO tracking or cover-ups, stating they did not share Dr. Mitchell's opinions.

Further details confirm Dr. Mitchell's assertion that high-ranking civilian and military officials have acknowledged the UFO phenomenon and its connection to non-human intelligence. He reiterated that an extraterrestrial vehicle crashed in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947, providing the U.S. Government with potentially transformative technology. These claims were made on CNN's Larry King Live on July 4, 2008, and later expanded upon in a London radio interview on July 23, which generated significant international coverage.

Stephen Bassett, PRG executive director, commented that Dr. Mitchell is 'only the tip of the iceberg,' with many witnesses ready to testify before Congress. Bassett urged political and science reporters to investigate Mitchell's claims, questioning when American journalism would side with the people rather than government propaganda.

NASA Spacecraft Operator Saw Alien Being

This article by Billy Booth (Internet) reports on Clark McClelland, a former NASA spacecraft operator with 34 years of experience, who claims to have witnessed an alien being. While monitoring a Space Shuttle mission at the Kennedy Space Center on July 29, 2008, McClelland stated he personally observed an 8 to 9 foot tall ET on his video monitors in the Launch Control Center. The ET was reportedly standing upright in the Space Shuttle Payload Bay, engaged in a discussion with two tethered US NASA Astronauts. McClelland also observed the ET's spacecraft in a stabilized orbit behind the main engine pods. He described the incident as lasting about a minute and seven seconds, concluding it was 'AN ET and Alien Star Ship!' McClelland also mentioned that a friend had seen an alien inside the Space Shuttle. He referred to these as 'top secret' Department of Defense encounters and raised questions about NASA's role in covering up information.

Reader comments included skepticism about fitting such a large creature into the space shuttle, but others confirmed the payload bay could accommodate larger items and that the ET was likely in the cargo bay.

'UFO mystery' in Stretford

This report from the Manchester Evening News (August 14, 2008) details a sighting in Stretford, UK, where crowds observed a formation of mysterious orange lights hovering low over their houses between 10 and 11 pm. The orbs were described as intensely bright, the color of the setting sun. Witnesses reported the lights were not helicopters or planes, making no sound. Matthew Darsley described seeing eight or nine orbs and noted their massive size, with some estimated to be about 300ft up. A spokesperson for Manchester Airport and the Civil Aviation Authority reported no unusual activity. The Ministry of Defence stated they examine UFO reports to determine if UK airspace has been compromised. Beverley Clarke described the orbs as 'huge bright orange spheres,' lower than a plane but higher than a helicopter. Steve Mera of the Manchester Association of Paranormal Investigation and Training noted a 40 percent increase in UFO sightings, with 150 in the last three months, and stated that about six percent remain unexplained. Greater Manchester Police received two reports and believed the lights occurred naturally, possibly as a result of a meteor shower.

Bigfoot Trackers Say They've Got a Body (or Have They?)

This article from August 13, 2008, reports on the alleged discovery of a 'Bigfoot' body in the woods of northern Georgia by Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer. The creature is described as seven feet seven inches tall, weighing over five hundred pounds, with reddish hair, blackish-grey eyes, and ape-like features. Its footprint measured sixteen and three-quarters inches long. DNA tests are reportedly underway, and evidence is to be presented at a press conference. The exact location is being kept secret. The article mentions that extensive scientific studies will be conducted by a team of scientists, including a molecular biologist, anthropologist, and paleontologist. Biscardi, known as 'the real Bigfoot Hunter,' is involved in the investigation. Videography will be supervised by Scott Davis. Interested parties can contact 'Searching for Bigfoot, Inc.' at their Menlo Park, California address.

A Blast From The Past!

This section revisits historical UFO encounters.

Woodstock, Connecticut - 1967

A dark, triangular shaped UFO with white lights in each corner hovered over a farm in North Woodstock, Connecticut, at 5:30 pm. It was quiet while hovering but made a roaring sound when it moved off. Television interference was reported. Simultaneously, a UFO with three bright lights hovered over a house in nearby Worcester, Massachusetts. The refrigerator contents reportedly froze, and the color TV set's picture faded during the encounter. After five minutes, the UFO flew south, stopped briefly, and sped away. Ninety minutes later, two UFOs were seen circling a house in Mahopec, Putnam County, New York. Six human-appearing occupants were observed, with one waving and reportedly sending a telepathic message to the witnesses.

Croton Falls, New York - 1988

On March 13, 1988, at 2200 hours, a witness driving near Croton Falls saw several bright white lights that resolved into a huge triangular shaped object. The object had lights in the front, and its underside had receding sections with white flashes of light. The witness later recalled being hypnotized and levitated into the object, where he was examined by short gray beings with large round dark eyes. He was then returned to his car, with the feeling that the beings would return.

A MAN WHO IS CONVINCED HE WAS KIDNAPPED BY EXTRATERRESTRIALS TELLS HIS STORY

Stefan Lobuczek, 49, shares his experiences of alleged alien abduction over the past 15 years. He describes recurring nightmares and a childhood memory of 'strange people' in his room. He recounts being taken from his bedroom by a ray of light and beamed onto a UFO transport vessel. He was led to a holding area with other children and underwent a medical inspection on a metallic table, where a silver object was inserted into his arm, causing a burning sensation. He described the alien as looking like the 'Pink Panther but without a tail' and saw clear cases filled with human body parts and a severed head. He was told telepathically that he would be returned home soon. These events reportedly happened again two nights later. Lobuczek later found others with similar experiences, suggesting it was not just his imagination.

Regular Visitors

Lobuczek believes the same aliens are involved in his encounters. He describes a recent experience where he noticed a bright light, lost track of time, and found himself on a remote country lane. He saw a grey alien standing by a gate and sped away, believing they are after biological material. He speculates that aliens may travel between dimensions to pass through solid matter.

Recurring Nightmares

Lobuczek still suffers from nightmares and wishes he could forget his experiences. He now runs a group investigating anomalous phenomena, with a particular interest in electronic voice phenomena.

Ed's. Comment:

The commentator expresses surprise at Lobuczek's matter-of-fact acceptance of gruesome details like the collection of human body parts. The comment references the work of Budd Hopkins and David M. Jacobs regarding alien programs of extracting human eggs and sperm, leading to the production of hybrid alien/human babies, and the 'introduction' of these babies to abductees as their own children. The commentator likens this to treating people as 'guinea-pigs' for incubating alien hybrids.

BRILLIANT BLUE ‘DOMINO' UFO SEEN OVER DERBY

On July 22, 2008, Mrs 'AS' and her 9-year-old son in Shelton Lock, Derby, observed a 'domino' shaped object hovering in the sky. It was described as bright iridescent blue, with a shimmering haze around it. Bright blue/white lights were seen moving along the object's body. The object remained stationary for several minutes before moving NE. The altitude was estimated to be about 10,000ft, and its size was compared to a 3amp fuse at arm's length.

SOMETHING STRANGE IN THE SKY: A REPORT FROM THE CONWY UFO GROUP

This report from North Wales (August 22, 2008) circulates a picture of an object sighted travelling from Colwyn Bay towards Glan Conwy. The object disappeared and reappeared ten minutes later. It was not quite dark, and only the light could be seen. The maximum distance from the eyewitness was about 1 mile, and the altitude is unknown. The series of pictures were given to a local newspaper with no response.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, alien contact, government secrecy, and alleged alien abductions. The magazine presents a strong focus on eyewitness accounts and claims from individuals, including a former astronaut and a NASA operator, suggesting a pattern of unexplained phenomena and a potential cover-up by authorities. The inclusion of historical cases and the Bigfoot report broadens the scope of unexplained mysteries explored. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into these phenomena, encouraging readers to consider the evidence presented and question official narratives. The publication of reader comments and the direct address to journalism in the Edgar Mitchell article indicate a desire to push for disclosure and public awareness.

This issue of OVNI magazine, identified as issue number 10, focuses on "GRAY CONVERSATIONS" by Bill Foster, a Maine-based author and abductee. The content delves into personal experiences with alleged alien encounters, scientific findings from space exploration, and reports of unexplained aerial phenomena.

Gray Conversations: An Abductee's Account

Bill Foster recounts his experiences during thirteen remembered abductions, primarily communicating with a single, large gray alien he calls "The Big Guy." This alien was approximately twelve to fourteen inches taller than the smaller, four-foot worker grays who were also present. The Big Guy had a large, egg-shaped head and piercing blue-black eyes. Foster notes that while he could 'hear' the thoughts of the worker grays, he only communicated directly with the leader.

The alien craft into which Foster was abducted is described as an extremely massive vehicle. On two occasions, he observed the underside from the outside, estimating its minimum diameter to be three football fields, and at maximum size, perhaps a mile across. He contrasts this with the "Phoenix Lights triangle," which was said to be more than one mile across, observed from a hillside that provided a landmark perspective.

Foster addresses the question of whether these crafts could be of terrestrial origin, arguing that no known country possesses noiseless propulsion systems capable of keeping such large triangular craft aloft.

Types of Communication

Foster outlines three types of communication with the aliens, with the majority being one-way. Thoughts were implanted into his brain, and no response was expected. He provides an example from his childhood, where he and other children, both human and alien, participated in a game involving keeping large balls and sticks in the air, guided by telepathic instructions.

He learned that speaking aloud was redundant after his third abduction, as the grays could read his thoughts. He describes how, during a prolonged abduction following his forty-fourth birthday, the conversation felt like an interrogation. The aliens, lacking comprehension of human emotions like stress, struggled to understand the pressures of his occupation, a move, and a pending home sale that had led to a heart attack.

Foster attempted to explain stress, comparing it to describing a sunset to a blind person. The Big Guy questioned how they could have prevented his heart attack, to which Foster responded that humans are always under some form of stress unless they are dead.

Conversations also revolved around emotions, with the grays expressing fascination with his "bold emotions," particularly fear, which they identified as the strongest emotion observed in humans. They also discussed anger, frustration, sadness, happiness, and excitement.

Foster notes that the grays showed no visible emotions, though he sometimes perceived amusement, which he retrospectively attributes to anthropomorphism. He recalls asking how the craft could remain hovering and how they could make it "any size they wanted it to be," receiving only a quizzical response.

At sixty-seven years old, Foster reflects that despite over thirteen abductions, he has learned much about how little he truly knows. His last remembered contact was two years prior, and he anticipates another visit, stating that contact continues from cradle to grave.

Book Promotion: The Black Triangle Abduction

The issue includes information about "The Black Triangle Abduction," a book co-authored by Bill Foster, Peggy Foster, and Nadine Wheeler. It recounts an alien abduction experience where a car with three passengers was lifted into a triangular craft. The book is available from Amazon Books or Superbook Deals for approximately £10.

Mysterious Lights Caught by Speed Camera

This section details an incident from 2003 where a safety camera photo taken at 4 am in Butterley, UK, revealed three circles of light on the road surface, forming a triangle. The author, who used to work for the safety camera partnership, investigated the photo. The helicopter that might have caused such lights was not flying at the time, and the lights were described as prominent and low, wider than the road.

Avebury, Sun, Moon and Earth

This is a review of a new book by Maria Wheatley and Busty Taylor titled "Avebury, Sun, Moon and Earth." The book analyzes the historical stone circle of Avebury and other UK stone circles like Castlerigg. It covers historical details, diagrams, and photographs, and explores topics such as Ley Lines and power sources associated with these sites. The book is priced at £5 plus £1 postage.

The Next PRA Meeting

An announcement for the next PRA meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, 30th September, at 8 pm at the Royal British Legion in Allenton, Derby. The meeting will feature a DVD presentation of Mary Rodwell's lecture from the NZ International Conference 2007, along with UFO news and a free UFO book raffle. The entry fee for non-members is £1.

NASA's Phoenix Mission and Martian Dust

This article reports on NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander capturing the first-ever image of a single particle of Martian dust using its atomic force microscope. The dust particle, described as rounded, is about one micrometer (one millionth of a meter) across. This image represents a magnification 100 times greater than previous views from the Optical Microscope and is the most highly magnified image ever seen from another world. The dust colors the Martian sky pink, feeds storms, and contributes to the planet's red soil. The development of the atomic force microscope took about a dozen years, and it operates in a polar region on Mars. The microscope maps particle shapes in three dimensions using a sharp tip. The article mentions that the atomic force microscope can detail particles as small as 100 nanometers, about one-thousandth the width of a human hair.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI magazine revolve around personal accounts of alien encounters, the nature of UFOs, and scientific investigations into extraterrestrial environments. The magazine appears to present a platform for both anecdotal evidence of paranormal phenomena and factual reporting on space exploration, suggesting an open-minded approach to unexplained events while also covering established scientific endeavors. The editorial stance seems to be one of exploring the unknown, whether through personal testimony or scientific discovery, without necessarily endorsing any single viewpoint, as indicated by the disclaimer that opinions printed do not necessarily reflect the views of the PRA.