UFO Encounters - Vol 01 No 01 - 1992 September

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO ENCOUNTERS
Issue Date: September 1992
Publisher: Aztec Publishing
Price: $2.50

This issue of UFO Encounters focuses on a variety of UFO phenomena, with a prominent cover story on "Budd Hopkins' Landmark Case." Other featured articles include a police officer's close encounter, a UFO landing in North Carolina, and a report on a triangular craft sighting in New Hampshire.

UFO Landing in Raeford!

This article details an incident on June 27, 1992, where Diane Messing and her mother witnessed a UFO land in a hay field near their mobile home in Raeford, North Carolina. They heard a loud rumbling sound that shook their trailer, followed by the appearance of lights. Diane described the object as "something landed there and it's all lit up," comparing it to a flying saucer. The Hoke County Sheriff's Department was contacted, and they confirmed hearing a similar noise. The object, described as round with lights all around, cast a shadow indicating a top. Diane noted that the lights inside the object appeared orange, but she could not see through them. When Diane's porch light was turned on, the object's lights went off, and subsequently, three large outside lights from a neighbor's yard also turned off. The object then disappeared without being seen leaving. The next day, investigators found a fifteen-foot diameter circle in the grass with a design-like mark, and the grass appeared blown outwards from the center. Unusual occurrences included the house's plug-in clock being an hour ahead and pets being absent during the sighting. Wayne Laporte, state director for MUFON, sent investigator Rick Heldreth to the scene, who noted a magnetic disturbance in the center of the circle and found a smaller dying grass circle within the larger one. WRAL Channel 5 filmed a black limousine arriving at the exact spot of the landing, which remained for a few minutes without anyone exiting. The vehicle was described as having unusually large white wall tires and an antenna. Initially thought to be a 'Man in Black' (MIB), further investigation revealed it was likely a 'Black Woman in Black' (BWIB), possibly the evangelist whose land was adjacent.

George Fawcett on UFOs

This section features George Fawcett, a UFO investigator with over forty years of experience. He has read extensively on the subject and written his own book. Fawcett spoke at a UFO Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, sharing insights from his research, particularly on cases from the Southeastern United States. He stated that UFO sightings average "about 150 a day worldwide," with peak times at 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. He noted that "20 to 30 percent remain unexplained" after investigations, and only about 3 percent of cases are hoaxes. Fawcett discussed the electromagnetic effects of UFOs and shared a case from Greenville, South Carolina, where a young man built a UFO detector that detected magnetic field deviations, leading to the capture of three photographs of a UFO circling his house. He also spoke about efforts to pressure the government into releasing UFO information, warning about "disinformation" from government agents. Fawcett highlighted the Roswell, New Mexico crash in 1947 as the most important current case, citing evidence of a crash with alien bodies and a massive government coverup. He mentioned that researchers are seeking testimony from 100 to 300 witnesses. Fawcett is involved in directing the North Carolina chapter of MUFON, receiving reports from fifteen cities.

Huge triangular UFO seen in New Hampshire

This article reports on a sighting on March 3, 1992, involving Roger Cross, who experienced his car acting erratically and heard a loud sound while driving in Concord, New Hampshire. He then observed a triangular-shaped object moving above him, described as "awesome in size," like a baseball field. The object had rounded edges and a row of lights along its bottom rim. It flew over the treetops and disappeared. Peter Geremia, the New Hampshire state director for MUFON, confirmed that multiple people in several towns reported seeing a similar triangular craft with lights that night. Some witnesses described the lights as white, bluish, and yellow. Geremia noted that this was a one-night phenomenon, though similar sightings of distant lights occurred two years prior. The influx of reports led to a period described as "all hell broke loose." Roger Cross reported that the noise caused his ears to fill and that he had previously suffered from excruciating headaches, which ceased after the sighting. Another witness in Salisbury described a similar craft hovering over his house, from which two smaller crafts emerged.

Police officer reports close encounter

This piece details an incident on March 19, 1992, involving Luis Delgado, a police officer in Haines City, Florida. While on patrol, Delgado noticed a green light in his rear-view mirror, which he initially mistook for a plane about to crash. A craft, described as fifteen feet in diameter and three and a half feet thick, pulled up parallel to his police car, hovering about ten feet off the ground. The object had a bright-green glow that made his blue uniform appear purple. The craft moved to the front and back of his car multiple times. When Delgado pulled over, his engine, headlights, and radio died. The object then shone a bright-white light inside his vehicle. Delgado exited his car and tried to contact dispatch via walkie-talkie, but it also failed. He experienced extreme cold despite the 60-degree temperature. The object shot off to the North-East and disappeared. Patrol officers arrived and found Delgado crying in his car. He passed physical and psychological tests. Investigators found a large green trashbag nearby, which was sarcastically suggested as a possible explanation. The article also briefly mentions a sighting in Mt. Judea, Arkansas, on January 28, 1992, by David Criner, who saw a rectangular object described as a city block long.

UFO sighted in Madison County

This article describes a sighting on January 10, 1992, in Madison County, Alabama, by a health care professional who wished to remain unidentified. She saw a bright craft soaring from the east, describing the lights as the brightest she had ever seen. The object was round with multiple lights at the base and appeared to be the size of a long-bed pickup. It had a top portion with three square windows with dim lights. The craft maintained a consistent distance from her car as she drove, and its lights went off when she slowed down. She felt afraid when she realized the object was directly above her. The object was self-luminous and appeared to be spinning. The Huntsville Times reported the story, but air traffic control officials at Huntsville International Airport stated that radar picked up nothing unusual. The Army Missile Command also stated that nothing like that had taken off or landed at Redstone Arsenal, which is near the sighting location.

Strange craft frightens 10-year old

This brief report from Marshfield, North Carolina, on December 9, 1991, details a sighting by ten-year-old John Wood. While taking out the trash, he noticed a bright light on the ground, which he initially thought was from an airplane. He then saw an object described as looking like a hot dog with squared-off ends, having lights on both sides, and being about the size of a sofa. It was brownish-green in color and had two antenna-like structures on top. The object appeared to be spinning and had windows with squiggly lines running between them. The witness was reportedly very upset after the encounter.

Secret Life: Firsthand Accounts Of UFO Abductions

This section mentions David Jacobs' new book, which provides a "frightening look at the UFO abduction phenomenon."

Budd Hopkins and his landmark case

This article highlights Budd Hopkins' investigation into the case of Linda, an abductee. Linda was brought to the 1992 MUFON International UFO symposium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her abduction case was notable because it had witnesses, distinguishing it from other cases.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around direct witness accounts of UFO sightings, landings, and close encounters, often involving law enforcement or ordinary citizens. There is a strong emphasis on investigation, with mentions of MUFON and independent investigators. The issue also touches upon the persistent mystery of UFOs, potential government coverups (Roswell), and the phenomenon of 'Men in Black.' The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting evidence and witness testimonies for the reader to consider, while also acknowledging the need for careful examination of information and potential disinformation.

This issue of UFO Encounters features a book review of "Secret Life: Firsthand Accounts of UFO Abductions" by David M. Jacobs, Ph.D. The review, written by Michael Norris, praises the book as "Excellent!" and an essential read for UFO researchers. The magazine also includes a detailed account of Budd Hopkins' landmark abduction case involving a woman named Linda and multiple witnesses, as well as information on upcoming UFO conferences and a subscription offer.

Book Review: Secret Life: Firsthand Accounts of UFO Abductions by David M. Jacobs, Ph.D.

The review highlights David M. Jacobs' scholarly approach to the abduction phenomenon, noting his extensive history of UFO research. Jacobs' interest in UFOs began during his undergraduate studies, leading to his doctoral dissertation on the history of the UFO controversy, which was later published as "The UFO Controversy in America" in 1975. Since then, Jacobs has continued his UFO research while teaching as a professor at Temple University in Philadelphia.

For "Secret Life," Jacobs spent five years researching over three hundred abduction experiences with sixty people. He employed hypnotic regression to unlock hidden memories. The book is considered to be one of the closest accounts yet in revealing the mysteries of the abduction phenomenon, comparable to the work of Budd Hopkins, with whom Jacobs collaborated starting in 1985.

John E. Mack, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, provides the forward, mentioning that surveys suggest hundreds of thousands, possibly up to one million people in the United States, may be abductees. The review notes that abductees often describe experiencing great pain and feeling victimized. Jacobs focused on cases with common characteristics to confirm the reality of the experiences, finding striking similarities even in minute details.

Jacobs proposes that the abduction phenomenon is a complicated but well-orchestrated plan. He developed a matrix of primary, secondary, and ancillary experiences, with the primary being the least complex and encompassing the most people.

Two types of alien beings are described: the short gray types with frail bodies, large heads, and big black eyes, who perform manual work and retrieve abductees; and taller beings who appear authoritative and carry out more complex physical and sexual procedures, including mind scans. These procedures are suggested to be part of a plan to procreate a hybrid race, with some women reporting being taken to nurseries to hold hybrid babies for bonding.

The reviewer mentions an interesting case from the book (pg. 140) from 1976, where a young man was shown a vision of an atomic explosion and told of a future war. The aliens are described as taking a great interest in human psychological makeup, implanting thoughts and observing reactions. Some abductees reported being victims of pain procedures.

Michael Norris expresses gratitude to Professor Jacobs for his efforts in this field, acknowledging the ridicule and criticism Jacobs has faced from colleagues. Norris believes this research deals with possibly the greatest mystery facing humanity and questions what will happen when the aliens achieve their goals.

Hopkins' Landmark Case: Linda's Abduction

The magazine details a significant abduction case presented by Budd Hopkins at the MUFON 1992 International UFO Symposium. The case involves a woman named Linda, abducted from her 12th-story apartment in New York City in November 1989. The event was reportedly witnessed by fourteen independent witnesses.

One witness, a woman driving across the Brooklyn Bridge, experienced her car suddenly dying and lights going out. She saw a brightly lit craft hovering over the apartment building and heard another witness exclaim. Hopkins sought to find more witnesses by posting signs on the bridge.

Three other witnesses in a car below the building also had their car die. They observed a craft hovering over the apartment complex and saw three strange-looking beings guiding a woman through the wall. A bluish-white beam of light ascended from the craft, and the beings and the woman floated upward into it, appearing to roll into a ball before disappearing into the craft. The security men escorting a political figure were left in fear and amazement.

After leaving the apartment complex, the object flew to the East River and dove into the water. Once the craft left, all the vehicles could run again. The security men and the politician waited by the river for about forty-five minutes before leaving.

Hopkins presented photographic slides of drawings made by witnesses. He also brought a letter from a security man and a tape-recorded message describing the emotional impact of the event. The security men experienced depression and guilt, feeling helpless. One security man developed a nervous breakdown.

Hopkins aims to convince the politician involved to go public with his testimony to strengthen the case.

Linda's son had also been abducted, and a drawing of his experience was shown. Linda herself described meeting the two security men who abducted her from the street. She stated she did not file charges against them to avoid conflict with the government.

Hopkins presented an x-ray photograph of a supposed implant found inside Linda's nose. Her doctor had discovered an unknown scar tissue and, upon questioning, learned she had no surgery. The x-ray revealed what looked like a twisted piece of metal that had snaked its way up into her nose, possibly expanding to secure itself. Shortly after the x-ray, the object disappeared from her nose.

Linda also experienced nosebleeds, along with five other people in her home, on the same side of her nose, shortly before a conference. Hopkins was still investigating the full meaning of these events.

Steve Varnum, who worked with Hopkins on Linda's case, stated that he had no reason to doubt her story and found her to be a stable and strong woman. He emphasized the importance of other witnesses validating her experience.

The review suggests that this incident could be a pivotal case, potentially forcing governments and skeptics to acknowledge the reality of UFO abductions. The reviewer anticipates more evidence and possibly a new book from Hopkins.

Marshfield Sighting

This section describes a sighting by a person named John in Marshfield. The apparent craft made a high-pitch whining noise and flew over his house before disappearing. John was frightened and had difficulty sleeping afterward. His mother emphasized that he was an intelligent child and not prone to fibbing, confirming he likely saw something unusual. The dogs in the house also reacted unusually during the incident.

Upcoming UFO Conferences

A list of upcoming UFO conferences is provided, including:

• Sept. 11-13, 1992 UFO World Conference in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Sept. 13, New Hampshire UFO Conference in Portsmouth, NH.
• Sept. 18-20, Midwest Conference on UFO Research in Springfield, MO.
• Oct. 24, Show Me UFO Conference in Earth City, MO.
• Oct. 24-25, National UFO Conference (NUFOC) in Tallahassee, FL.
• Nov. 27-Dec. 3, International UFO Congress & UFO Film Festival in Las Vegas, NV.

Coming Next Month

The magazine previews upcoming content, including a feature on NASA's SETI Program and its microwave scanning project, a follow-up on the 1992 MUFON International UFO Symposium speakers, a report on UFO activity in Puerto Rico, and more firsthand accounts of UFO abduction experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO abductions, the research and analysis of these phenomena, and the presentation of significant cases with witness testimony and physical evidence. The magazine appears to take a stance that UFO abductions are a real phenomenon, presenting research from credible figures like David Jacobs and Budd Hopkins, and highlighting cases that challenge conventional explanations. The editorial stance is one of serious investigation into unexplained aerial phenomena and related experiences, encouraging readers to subscribe for continued coverage.