SOUTHAMPTON UFO GROUP

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 45 of the Southampton UFO Group newsletter, dated July 1994. It features a new cover design, as announced by the editor, and includes a variety of content related to UFO phenomena, media coverage, and ufological research.

Editor's Corner

The editor reflects on the recent passing of several figures in the ufology community, including Ken Rogers, a founder of the British UFO Society, and Elizabeth Klarer, who claimed to have had a child with an alien. The editor laments that these individuals, despite their contributions or claims, have largely faded from public memory. The editor also expresses dismay at media tactics, citing an instance where the News Of The World allegedly 'tipped off' about a private matter concerning a ufologist, which the editor finds unethical. The piece concludes with a call for unity within the ufology community to collectively pursue the mystery of UFOs.

Media Analysis: May 1993

A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to a compilation of media articles from May 1993, categorized by topic:

Crop Circle Articles:

• 20.5.93: Kennet Star (Wilts) - 'Don't Mock, Warns Crop Circle Boffin.'
• 20.5.93: Swindon Evening Advertiser - 'UFO Made Circle in Crops Says UFO Boffin.'
• 27.5.93: Wiltshire Gazette - 'UFO Boffin Says Circles Tell Truth.'

Local Article:

• 11.5.93: Andover Advertiser - 'Opposite Views of a Circle.'

Magazine Articles:

• 0.5.93: Focus - 'Would the Real ET Please Stand Up!'
• 5.5.93: Time Out - 'Work Calling Orson.'
• 26.5.93: Time Out - 'Light Headed.'

National Articles:

• 9.5.93: Sunday People - 'UFO Crew Saved My Life.'
• 16.5.93: Sunday People - 'Space Alien's Lust in the Dust.'
• 27.5.93: The Sun - 'UFO Japs Hunt Aliens.'
• 30.5.93: News of the World - 'Jap's UFO Goes Up in Smoke.'
• 31.5.93: Daily Star - 'Kidnapped by Aliens!'

Regional Articles:

This section lists numerous articles from various regional newspapers across the UK, covering topics such as lights in the sky, Japanese UFO hunters, close encounters, alien calls, theories about large cats, flying saucers, UFO sequels, close encounters on moors, estate sightings, alien or ghost phenomena, and mystery lights.

Unknown Article:

• 26.5.93: 'Is Anybody Out There?'

Press Cutting Collection Statistics

The editor maintains a monthly running total of press cuttings, providing a breakdown of the number of articles collected by category, including Crop Circles (762), UK Nationals (930), UK Regionals (2945), Hampshire Articles (91), Newspaper Unknown (642), Magazine Articles (250), Rest of the World (58), Southampton Echo (390), The Times (139), American Articles (559), Bermuda Triangle (2), Bigfoot (4), Philadelphia Experiment (1), Cattle Mutilations (13), Stealth Fighter/Bomber (5), Faces on Mars (3), Mystery Cats (10), Aurora Project (3), Search for ET (2), and Loch Ness Monster (2). The total number of cuttings is 6828.

Press/TV/Radio Matters (June-July 1994)

This section reviews recent media appearances and programs related to UFOs:

Television:

• Oprah Winfrey Show (1.6.94): Featured John E. Mack discussing personal abductions, with a lively and sometimes heated discussion.
• James Whale Show (25.6.94): Featured Roy Lake of the London UFO Studies group, who presented his ideas on human abductions, with Richard Lawrence of the Autherius Society also interviewed. The editor found the situation humorous.
• Schofield's Quest (26.6.94): This program attempted to solve unexplained mysteries, including a UFO video and a witness appeal. The editor found it a waste of time.
• News at Ten (24.6.94): A 3-minute segment on crop circles and an interview with a crop circle researcher.
• Sightings: Sky TV (24.6.94): Explored Area 51, stealth/UFO technology, and the case for alien abductions.

Future UFO Programmes:

• Central TV: Network First (18.10.94): 'The Central UFO Programme' to be shown in ITV Regions.
• BBC's Horizon: 'UFO Abductions...' to be screened later in 1994.
• Equinox (Channel 4, Oct 1994): 'Use & Abuse of Hypnosis In Abduction Cases.'

Magazine Review

The newsletter provides reviews of several UFO-related magazines and publications:

• Northern UFO News (Spring 94, No. 165): Praised for its content, including reviews, crop circle news, and brief case studies. Contact: Jenny Randles.
• Deguforum (April/May 94): A German-language magazine covering German UFO sightings, UFO phone card design, and conference reviews. Contact: DEGUFO.
• London UFO Studies (No. 6 and 7/94): A double issue covering space shuttle UFO video, Linda Cortile abduction case, jet fighters pursuing UFOs over Puerto Rico, and a crop circle report for 1993. Contact: Roy Lake.
• CENAP (No 215 4/94): A German magazine examining the 1947 Roswell crash, the upcoming Roswell film, and German press items. Contact: Werner Walter.
• OVNI (June 94): Reviews a meeting with Peter Gregory, includes crop circle photographs, and recent UFO reports. Contact: Omar Fowler.
• UFO (Vol 9 No 3/94): Covers a Michigan sighting, a steer mutilation near Las Vegas, media watch, future technology, and ufos & new physics.
• UFOMEK Newsletter (No 1/2 1994): From Unidentified Flying Object Monitors East Kent, containing UFO sightings/reports and local press reports. Contact: John Dixon.
• A.U.N (No 25 1994): A source of information on sightings in the Missouri area, including April 2nd, 1994 sightings in Missouri and Kansas. Contact: Amateur Ufology News.
• A.U.N (No 26 1994): Covers the Eureka Springs Conference and a multiple abduction incident.
• UFO Magazine (Vol 13 No 2 July/Aug 1994): Described as an improvement with a full-color cover and photographs, covering UFO phenomenon history, film, alien abduction, Project Blue Book, and an interview with Bob Oechsler.
• Andover UFO Group (6/95 No 5): A well-produced newsletter with recent UFO sightings in Hampshire and Wiltshire, and a look at a crop circle formation. Contact: Malcolm Terry.
• Southern Paranormal Investigations (Portsmouth) (No 7 1994): Covers cattle mutilations, Devon and Cornwall UFO sightings, crop circle formations, face on Mars, and more. Contact: Robert Schindler or Len Smith.
• Circles Research (Maria Ward, June 94): Packed with recent UFO sightings and reports, including 1994 crop circle formations, US crop circles, and news/reviews. Contact: Maria Ward.
• The New Ufologist (No 1 1994): Hailed as a must-have for 1990s ufologists, with contributors like Jenny Randles and Paul Devereux, though it lacks pictures or illustrations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on UFO sightings, crop circles, and abduction cases, often analyzing media coverage and reviewing other publications in the field. The editor expresses a desire for greater unity and professionalism within the ufology community, while also showing a critical stance towards sensationalist media practices. There is a clear emphasis on reporting and disseminating information about UFO phenomena from various sources, including news articles, television programs, and other magazines.

This document is a collection of reviews and reports related to UFO phenomena, presented in a newsletter format. It includes reviews of various UFO magazines and newsletters, a discussion on the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH) and its relation to SETI, a catalogue of UFO-related video and audio tapes, details of an 'Alien Acknowledgement Campaign', and a comprehensive list of crop circle formations from 1994.

Reviews of UFO Publications

UNSOLVED UFO SIGHTINGS : SUMMER 1994 (USA)

This American magazine is described as 'Pulp' and covers subjects like UFO encounters by Emil Rodriguez, the UFO crisis in the UK with Jenny Randles, the 'grand deception', 'fact v fiction', and a UFO crash in Russia.

I.U.F.O.P.R.A NEWSLETTER : July/August 94 (5)

This monthly newsletter provides updates between the main quarterly magazine publications. This edition includes a Roswell update and local news.

I.U.F.O.P.R.A JOURNAL : Vol 2 Issue 4 1994

This journal is highly praised for its layout and graphics. It covers topics such as Roswell, contactees, USAF top secret area 51, the Mary Celeste, the Bermuda Triangle, and more. The reviewer notes that their own newsletter received a third-page advert, expressing gratitude to Pat and other members.

EMUFORA : Vol 1 No 2 SUMMER 1994

Another new magazine on the UFO circuit, EMUFORA is noted for its news and information, with articles on crop circles, 'A of Faces - Places', cases in ufology, and a reader's encounter.

PEGASUS : SPRING 1995

This edition of PEGASUS magazine is highlighted for its coverage of a UFO abduction in Suffolk in 1983, a Hungarian UFO clinic, The Russian UFO Press, The Fisherman's Tale, and an Adamski-type UFO in Cornwall.

UFO Hotline and Subscription Details

UFO HOTLINE

Charges are listed as 36p Standard Rate and 48p Peak Rate per minute. A Bufora Weekly News Update is available at 0891 121 886.

Newsletter Subscription Details

The Newsletter consists of no less than 4 double-sided A4 pages, with additional newscuttings. An extra page is included in summer months for crop circle news. The subscription costs £5 per year, including postage, and is monthly.

Video & Audio Tape Catalogue

The current collection includes 116 VHS video tapes from the early 1950s to 1994, and over 271 audio tapes ranging from 1 minute to 3 hours. A catalogue is available for £1.50, including postage.

The ETH of Ufology & SETI Science

This section features a letter from Edward Ashpole, a Science Writer and Consultant, discussing the connection between astronomical SETI and the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH) in ufology. Ashpole emphasizes that the ETH has the same scientific base as SETI and that awareness of SETI's science is crucial. He argues that credible UFO cases exhibiting physical reality align with expectations if SETI's background science is correct. Ashpole is offering his book 'THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE' for £3.50 PBK and is seeking information for his next book on physical research related to testing the ETH. He is particularly interested in 'THE JOURNAL OF UFO STUDIES' (published by CUFOS) and 'JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION'.

Alien Acknowledgement Campaign

On May 23, 1994, 21 people lobbied the Ministry of Defence and the House of Commons in London. The campaign received wide media coverage, and over 800 'Are You Aware' documents were distributed. John Holman is seeking further information about the campaign.

A NIGHT OUT

This report details an evening meeting of AUPIN near Andover on June 27th. The author met Malcolm Terry and attended a group meeting discussing UFO photographs and the 1994 crop circle formations. The author plans to return to show a video.

LIST OF CROP CIRCLE FORMATIONS 1994

This extensive list details crop circle formations found from April 23rd to July 1st, 1994. It includes the date found, location (primarily in the UK, with some in the USA), and a description of the formation's shape and type (e.g., circle, ring, pictogram, dumbbell, spiral fan, scorpion). Locations mentioned include Avebury, West Kennet, Marlborough Downs, Silbury Hill, Meopham, Cherhill, Maiden Castle, Dorchester, Hackpen Hill, West Sussex, Bethune (USA), McBee (USA), Oare, Huish, Borstal, Sompting, Dundry Hill, Lockeridge, and Dorset.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this document are UFO sightings, the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis, and crop circles. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, with a strong emphasis on scientific rigor and the exploration of potential connections between ufology and established scientific fields like SETI. The publication seems to cater to an audience interested in detailed reports, case studies, and ongoing research within the UFO community.