UFO Express - No 125

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO EXPRESS
Issue: N. 125
Volume: ANNO XI
Date: December 1995
Publisher: UFO EXPRESS
Country: Italy
Language: Italian

This issue of UFO EXPRESS, dated December 1995, presents a collection of reports on UFO sightings and related phenomena from around the world, with a particular focus on incidents in the Americas and Europe.

Alien Alert: Ohio, USA

The cover story, "ALIEN ALERT," details the work of Nick Reiter in Ohio, who is seeking volunteers for a research project on alien abductions. Reiter, who works in a solar-power research lab, has been testing individuals with a sensitivity to magnetic forces. He found that those who experienced alien abductions also exhibited a strong physical pressure or tingling sensation when a magnet was moved near their heads, similar to the panic response during their encounters. Reiter designed a "magnetic field detector" and found that units in abductee homes were more likely to register disturbances. He aims to expand his test group and use laboratory-grade instruments to produce tangible evidence of alien visitation. He can be contacted at 541 W. Stone St., Gibsonburg, Ohio, 43431.

International Sightings

Canada

A dentist, Dr. Donald Kley, reported seeing a UFO at 50 yards while on a fishing and camping trip in a remote area of Canada. The object crossed the path of Dennis and Wib Lohrey, who were returning to camp in their boat, and followed them for over a mile at a low altitude. Dr. Kley notes that while seeing is believing, it's not always the case if science hasn't progressed to understanding such phenomena.

Canary Islands, Spain

"SPETTACOLARE AVVISTAMENTO ALLE CANARIE" (Spectacular Sighting in the Canaries) describes a massive UFO event on the island of El Hierro on the night of August 12-13, 1995. Approximately 2,000 people attending a local festival witnessed brilliant lights in the sky for three hours. José Luis Cáceres was one of the first to observe lights at low altitude, which then ascended and moved without noise. The object, described as having a fixed red light in the center and flashing white lights around it, approached directly overhead. The event was also captured on video by Domingo Amador, a cameraman for Radio Television 21. Police officers, including José Fernández González, attempted to pursue the object but were hindered by the lack of roads. The airport at Valverde and the Canary Control Center reported no unusual activity, though the military radar at Gråkallen near Trondheim (Norway) had coverage but detected nothing. The article also mentions that the island of El Hierro has a history of UFO sightings dating back to the 18th century. The issue also notes a similar phenomenon reported in La Restinga ten days later.

Norway

"Wingless object near Norwegian airplane" reports an incident on July 11, 1995, where a Dash-8 passenger plane from the Widerøe company encountered a strange object. The co-pilot spotted an object to the right of the plane that had neither wings nor tail-fins. The captain, Erik P. Risan, only saw a part of it. The object slowed down and disappeared within a minute. The crew informed the Værnes tower, and military radar at Gråkallen near Trondheim detected no return from the unknown object. The object was considered unidentified by military forces. The article also mentions that an 11-year-old boy, Roy Arne Hallem, witnessed a similar polished object, and a 75-year-old man, Bjarne Lein, also reported seeing one.

Australia

"Lights baffle police" covers sightings of mysterious bright orange lights over South Australia, observed by over 100 residents of Whyalla. Sergeant Michael Richards of the Whyalla police was one of the officers who saw the intense lights. Initial reports described three lights rising from Spencer Gulf, and later two lights were seen moving rapidly. The RAAF confirmed no aircraft were in the area, and meteorological conditions were calm. The lights were considered unexplained.

The Americas

"GLI OVNI PREFERISCONO L'AMERICA" (UFOs Prefer America) discusses a wave of UFO sightings across the Americas in recent months. Reports include incidents in Miami, Peru, Mexico, and Uruguay. In Miami, numerous sightings were reported between December 31, 1994, and January 28, 1995. In Antigua, Peru, inhabitants saw unidentified objects on January 23, 1995. On February 6, 1995, a flotilla of UFOs was spotted over the Rio de la Plata in Montevideo, Uruguay. Mexico also reported an event on March 24, 1995, where over 300 witnesses in Ahuacatlan, Nayarit, observed four unidentified objects. The article notes that over 500 video recordings of UFOs have been collected in Mexico in the last three years. The mayor of Ahuacatlan, Gilberto Barrón, stated that UFOs had flown over the town square for ten minutes during a civic ceremony.

"Extraterrestres toman Puerto Rico" (Extraterrestrials Take Over Puerto Rico) highlights a significant increase in UFO sightings on the island. Researchers from various countries have converged on Puerto Rico to investigate alleged abductions and contacts, as well as rumors of underground extraterrestrial bases. The Laguna Cartagena area is of particular interest, especially after the government installed a military dirigible, which ufologists believe is intended to detect UFOs. The installation of new radar systems by the US government has also sparked controversy and protests from residents.

"ALIENÍGENAS MUY AGRESIVOS" (Very Aggressive Aliens) reports an incident in Huaraz, Peru, where three extraterrestrials reportedly descended from a craft and one struck an 11-year-old girl who tried to touch it.

Italian Pilots' Sightings

"MILLE PILOTI ITALIANI HANNO VISTO STRANI FENOMENI IN CIELO" (A Thousand Italian Pilots Have Seen Strange Phenomena in the Sky) discusses a project by ufologist Marco Orlandi of the Centro Italiano di Studi Ufologici (CISU). Orlandi is collecting UFO sightings reported by Italian pilots, both in flight and related to civilian and commercial aircraft. This extensive case file, involving professionals highly qualified to identify aerial phenomena, is considered significant in supporting the hypothesis of unidentified objects in the sky.

Book Review

"Masquerade of Angels" by Karla Turner, Ph.D., with Ted Rice, is featured. The book is about UFO abductions. A plea is made for donations to help Dr. Turner, who is suffering from a serious illness.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO EXPRESS consistently reports on UFO sightings, alien abductions, and related phenomena, emphasizing witness testimony and the efforts of researchers to gather evidence. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts and investigations without definitive conclusions, often highlighting the unexplained nature of the events. There's a recurring theme of government secrecy or lack of official explanation for these phenomena, as seen in the Puerto Rico radar installation controversy and the Norwegian military's classification of an object as unidentified.

This issue of UFO EXPRESS, dated October 9, 1995, from Italy, focuses on the intersection of UFO phenomena, alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and government involvement. The cover prominently features the headline "Ai confini della realtà Viaggio nel mondo Ufo" (At the Borders of Reality: Journey into the UFO World), highlighting an international ufology meeting in Lugano and the screening of a film about a supposed alien autopsy.

International Ufology Meeting in Lugano and the Roswell Autopsy Film

The magazine reports on the first international ufology meeting organized by the Ticinese Society of Parapsychology in Lugano. The event drew a large crowd, largely motivated by the Swiss premiere of a film depicting the alleged autopsy of an extraterrestrial. Journalist Maurizio Baiata, an expert in ufology, reconstructed the details of the Roswell case, claiming to have obtained the autopsy footage and uncovered alleged behind-the-scenes information.

Baiata recounts the events of July 8, 1947, near the Roswell military base in New Mexico, where unidentified wreckage and four alien bodies were reportedly found. He details the initial military press release confirming the discovery of a "flying saucer" and "four cadavers," followed by a swift retraction and explanation that it was a weather balloon, a version the military maintains to this day. The case resurfaced in 1980 with the publication of the book "The Roswell Incident," and later, a British documentary maker named Santilli claimed to possess two films of autopsies performed on alien bodies in July 1947. Baiata managed to view and obtain the second autopsy film.

No scientist has yet provided an explanation for the film's contents. The autopsy footage reportedly shows a lifeless humanoid with an elongated head, about the height of a child, raising questions about its existence and nature.

Theological Perspectives on Extraterrestrials

The issue also features an interview with Italian theologian Don Piero Coda, who offers a religious perspective on the existence of extraterrestrials. Coda states that if aliens exist, they are creatures of God and would be included in the redemption of original sin, thus fitting within Christian doctrine without causing a crisis of faith. He argues that the existence of intelligent beings on other planets would not fundamentally challenge Christianity, as Jesus Christ is central to creation and salvation for all.

UFO Sightings and Incidents

Several UFO sightings and related events are reported:

• Palermo, Italy: A witness reported a yellow, red, and white object that stopped overhead and then ascended rapidly on October 28, 1995. Multiple witnesses also reported a large "enormous object" over Palermo around the same period. Another sighting on November 22, 1995, described a strange luminous object hovering in San Martino delle Scale (Monreale).
• Ibiza, Spain: An employee of the Trento municipality filmed an unidentified object on July 28, 1995, during a vacation. The footage was reportedly examined by Italian Air Force experts.
• Malaysia: Hundreds gathered in Tanjung Sepat Laut, anticipating the return of a UFO described as a large disc carrying small extraterrestrials with pointed ears and red eyes. Military aviation sources denied any unidentified objects on radar, attributing the event to collective hallucinations.
• Viterbo, Italy: A 30-year-old man from Tarquinia reportedly filmed an ovoid object moving obliquely over the coastline on a Sunday in November 1995. The object appeared to hover, approach, and then move away.
• Bermuda Triangle: A theory suggests that gas emissions from the seabed causing ocean turbulence might explain the disappearances of ships and aircraft in the Bermuda Triangle.

Government Use of Psychics and "Stargate" Program

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to revelations about the US government's use of psychics for intelligence purposes. An article details how the CIA and DIA allegedly spent millions of dollars over 20 years on a program called "Stargate" (initially "Grill Flame"), which employed psychics to gather intelligence. These individuals were reportedly tasked with locating targets, including Muammar Gheddafi (an unsuccessful attempt in 1986), identifying Soviet submarines, and locating General Dozier, who was kidnapped by the Red Brigades in Italy in 1981. The program, which involved six to eighteen psychics, aimed to transcend time and space to gather information.

David Morehouse, a former psychic operative and ex-major in the US Army, claims to have participated in the program and reveals details about its operations, including the psychological toll on participants. He alleges that some psychics suffered mental health issues or even died due to the experiments. Morehouse also claims that the program was used for psychological warfare, such as attempting to disrupt Saddam Hussein's mind during the Gulf War. The program faced scrutiny from Congress due to its cost and effectiveness, with differing opinions on its value.

"Angels" and Linguistic Metamorphosis

Another article by Gianni Viola explores the etymology and changing perception of "angels." It traces the term from the Hebrew "malakh" (messenger) to the Greek "angelos" and the Latin "angelus." The author argues that in the original Hebrew and Greek texts, these beings were often described as human-like messengers, not necessarily celestial or winged beings as commonly depicted in later traditions. The article suggests that linguistic translations and interpretations, particularly the Latin Vulgate, may have distorted the original meaning, leading to the modern concept of angels as ethereal, winged entities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of mystery, the unknown, and potential government cover-ups related to UFO phenomena. There's a clear interest in presenting evidence, whether photographic, testimonial, or documentary (like the Roswell autopsy film), while also acknowledging skepticism and official denials. The inclusion of theological perspectives suggests an attempt to reconcile these phenomena with broader belief systems. The reporting on the "Stargate" program highlights a fascination with unconventional intelligence-gathering methods and the potential for paranormal abilities to be weaponized, reflecting a broader cultural interest in espionage and the unexplained during the 1990s.