UFO Newsclipping Service - 1978 09 - no 110

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated September 1978, focuses on various reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena across the United States. The cover story, "Object in sky causes a family puzzlement," details an encounter by Diego DeGadoi and his family in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Key Articles and Reports

"Object in sky causes a family puzzlement" by Don Donato (STAR-JOURNAL, Pueblo, CO - July 14, 1978)

Diego DeGadoi, a self-described reliable and sober person, reported seeing a bright, large, strange light in the sky at 1 a.m. Friday. He insisted it was an "unidentified object" because he didn't see it fly. DeGadoi, along with his cousin Cecilia Basmadjian and nieces Cindy and Connie Curliss, witnessed the object, which they described as "twice the size of a full moon, or better." DeGadoi meticulously described the object as being flat on top with sides sloping out and down, precise and distinct, with sharp lines outlining a craft or machine. He estimated its size to be about the size of a house or larger, and its altitude about 500 feet above the ground. The object was enveloped in a "bright, burnt orange light." After watching it for about five minutes, the object changed shapes and moved west toward the Beulah mountains, shrinking to a red dot. DeGadoi stated there was no beam of light visible and was hoping someone else had seen it. The National Weather Service and local law enforcement had no reports of unusual objects.

"'UFO' Spotted In Medway?" (DAILY NEWS, Milford, MA - June 26, 1978)

Four residents of Medway, Massachusetts, claimed to have seen an unidentified flying object hovering in the Brentwood section of town. Samuel Torrey reported the object was "silverish" in color, approximately four to five feet in diameter, and hovered about 200 feet in the air. He described it as oval-shaped with a domed top. Torrey dismissed theories that it was lights reflecting from a shopping center, stating it was still light outside and the sun was in the western sky. Judy Willinski, who was previously a non-believer, became a "believer" after seeing the object, describing it as amazing and that it "bobbed" silently in the air. Torrey and his wife Cynthia observed the craft "tip from side to side as if it was losing its stability." The object then moved to the front of the home, hovered for a few moments, and then traveled in a northeasterly direction at a "normal rate of speed." Michael Koczwara also witnessed the event.

"Unusual Light Formations Seen" by Catherine Pomiecko (VALLEY NEWS, West Lebanon, NH - July 18, 1978)

Several people in the Fairlee, Vermont, area reported seeing unusual formations of lights in the sky on Thursday night. Wendy Baade described lights that seemed too low for an airplane, hovering about 150 yards above her neighbor's house. Her father and brother also saw the lights. The lights reportedly came from Hanover, moving counterclockwise and then rendezvoused with another object. Reginald and Karen Cramer III saw strange lights overlooking Lake Morey. A man in Enfield reported seeing slow-moving lights, which settled over Goose Pond as two white lights, followed by a large ball of light and then five or six different colored lights. A volunteer at the UFO Education Center in Appleton, Wisconsin, noted that descriptions matched sightings in Minneapolis and Wisconsin.

"UFO siting reported" (FORUM, Maryville, MO - July 30, 1978)

Sheri Harbison and her brother Arthur reported seeing an unidentified flying object near Maryville, Missouri. They described it as having a revolving red light, a stationary blue light, and a white, half-circle light, performing unusual maneuvers for 45 minutes between 11:30 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. Miss Harbison reported the object flew close to her home. The Maryville Public Safety Department suggested it might have been a helicopter, but Miss Harbison doubted it due to the maneuvers.

"UFOs flying" (EVENING HERALD, Shenandoah, PA - July 25, 1978)

Unidentified flying objects were reported in parts of Schuylkill County. Frackville residents spotted a cigar-shaped object with an upright fin glowing white, moving east to west faster than a jet. Another sighting near Frackville was of a circular object. Residents of Pottsville reported seeing objects glowing like red flares during recent thunderstorms.

"More UFO reports in region" (MORNING PRESS, Bloomsburg, PA - July 22, 1978)

The Edward Gappa family of Elysburg, Pennsylvania, reported sighting an unexplained object in clear skies. Described as oval-shaped with white beams of light and blinking orange lights, it hovered for over an hour. Mrs. Gappa stated it was not a star or a helicopter, as they viewed it through binoculars. Four airplanes passed overhead, confirming it was not a plane. The object moved slowly toward Danville and appeared as a glow in the sky. The report notes that many sightings go unreported due to fear of ridicule.

"UFO sighted over Sumner" (PIERCE COUNTY HERALD, Puyallup, WA - Aug. 2, 1978)

A Puyallup youth and his stepmother reported seeing an unidentified flying object over the Sumner Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They described it as about 30 feet in diameter, like an upside-down bowl, metallic in color, making no noise, and fluttering over the church for three to four minutes before disappearing. The Air Force UFO identification group stated that reports of upside-down bowls are common, but the Air Force was investigating.

"One of Those Close Encounters" (PLAYGROUND NEWS, Ft. Walton Beach, FL - Aug. 6, 1978)

Four Freeport residents told Eglin officers they experienced a "close encounter" with a bright red and white lighted object that hovered over their car and followed them for nearly an hour. The Kevin Davison family and Vicki Williams reported the object followed their car after it turned east onto State Road 20. The object had two lights, one red and one white. Eglin officials stated their radar screens picked up nothing during the time the UFO was reportedly seen.

"UFO sighted by local trio" (SUN COAST GONDOLIER, Venice, FL - July 27, 1978)

Joe Nigro, his wife Fran, and neighbor Jim Minor reported seeing two unidentified flying objects (UFOs) near their home on Havana Road. Mrs. Nigro described one object as resembling a bat with stationary wings and a two-inch square light in its face. Mr. Nigro saw a similar object from another window. Minor observed one object flying down the road, buzzing the garage and trees before zooming out of sight. The Nigros had previously seen an object hovering above their home a year prior, which was different from the recent sightings. They contacted the sheriff's department, but no other sightings were reported.

"6 Report Seeing UFO" (COURANT, Hartford, CT - July 27, 1978)

Six people in Farmington, Connecticut, telephoned the police department reporting what they thought was an unidentified flying object near Exit 39 off I-84. The calls came within an eight-minute span. The object was described as circular with lights. One caller, Brian Mark, reported seeing "something hovering in the air with a red light on top and a group of six or eight lights rotating." He confirmed the sighting with others on his CB radio. The object was stationary, then moved quickly toward Plainville without making any sound. Police confirmed that no planes or other objects were in the area.

"UFO SIGHTED" (SENTINEL, Centralia, IL - Aug. 18, 1978)

A resident of North Cherry Street reported seeing a bright light hovering above trees, which later flew away. Police investigated but saw nothing unusual.

"UFO's Sighted in Area Following Thunderstorm" by John Leavens (CITIZEN, Washington, MO - July 29, 1978)

Reports of at least four separate sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO's) occurred in the Union, Missouri, area following a thunderstorm. Clora Evelyn Winscher claimed the rear of her car was lifted from Highway 50 in Union around 12:45 a.m. Thursday by "brilliant lights" that descended noiselessly. Her car, a 1974 Mercury Comet, bore two indentations on the rear. Union Sergeant Bob Reichardt confirmed the indentations but noted no other damage. A separate report from Beaufort detailed a similar sighting at the same time, with Velma Clines seeing an "orange-red ball" that glittered. Three other unofficial sightings were reported in Union and Washington. One involved a "ferris-wheel-type object" hanging sideways with bright colored lights. Four residents at a senior citizen apartment complex in Washington reported seeing lights and an "orangeish-red" globular object with a flaming tail. Another "flaming ball" was sighted near Second and Stafford streets.

"From Whence It Came" (CITIZEN, Washington, MO - July 29, 1978)

Velma Clines described an "orange-red ball" that glittered and moved south toward Highway 50. She saw the spectacle repeat itself. Her husband, Seaburn, expressed no doubt about the truth of her report. Three other unofficial sightings were mentioned: a "ferris-wheel-type object" in Union, and two in Washington involving a "globular object" with a flaming tail and a "flaming ball."

"Strange Lights Haunt Southern Illinois Area" (STAR, Indianapolis, IN - Aug. 18, 1978)

Residents of Carmi, Illinois, reported seeing six strange lights—red, green, and white—traveling at high speeds and making sharp turns. Police Sgt. Dee Heil stated the lights were visible for six hours and were seen by city, county, and state police officers. The lights were described as being the same size as the planet Venus. Controllers at Dress Regional Airport noticed no unusual radar activity. Authorities notified the Air Force and the Center for UFO Studies.

"It's Close Encounters of Some Kind in Nelagoney" by Jon Chavez (DAILY OKLAHOMAN, Oklahoma City, OK - Aug. 7, 1978)

Residents of Nelagoney, Oklahoma, reported observing strange phenomena in the night sky over the past six months, including pulsating lights, flying boomerangs, and bouncing headlights. Deputy Buy Mitchell described a motionless bright object in the southwest sky that had red, blue, and green lights. Virginia Craun reported seeing a "boomerang-shaped" white light that emitted "bluish-white sparks" and had four flashing lights on its front. Mary Powers saw "red and blue flashing lights" hovering above her farmhouse. Other witnesses included Harold Danner and Albert Kendrick.

"Mysterious Light Seen Moving East In Sky" (UNION, San Diego, CA - Aug. 17, 1978)

San Diego and La Mesa police received numerous calls about a mysterious red light moving east in the southern sky. Mitch Sosna described it as a "large red glowing light" that turned pale yellow and moved "super-fast." An officer attempted to follow the light but lost sight of it. Police were unable to identify the source of the glow.

"Local Couple Say They Spotted UFO" by Debbie Harvey (TIMES, Glascow, KY - Aug. 9, 1978)

Rev. Elisabeth and Rev. Stephen Stephenson reported seeing a "dark and foggy night" object that appeared to be an airplane on fire, approximately four to five miles away. They pulled over and watched as the object, described as rectangular, about 15 to 20 feet high and 30 to 40 feet long, appeared yellow from a distance but became a glowing, steady white light when it hovered near them, about 30 feet above the ground. Rev. Elisabeth described the light as "dazzling, almost blinding" and unlike any other light she had ever seen. Rev. Stephen said the object was as big as their home. They described it as soundless and moving with terrific speed. The object was encircled by a giant oblong shape of light that penetrated the fog and darkness. It then moved quickly to the west and the lights blacked out. They reported the sighting to the Kentucky State Police and the "National Enquirer."

"Flying saucers sighted" (EVENING LEADER, Shawano, WI - Aug. 21, 1978)

Several people in the Township of Washington reported seeing unidentified flying objects along the south shore of Shawano Lake. The objects were described as green and red, visible for about an hour, and about the size of an automobile with blue and white lights.

"Denman employees report UFO" by Mark Kholos (TRIBUNE CHRONICLE, Warren, OH - Aug. 31, 1978)

Night-shift employees at Denman Rubber Manufacturing Co. reported seeing an unusual object in the night sky. Carlos G. Cowger described a triangular object hovering about 200 feet above scrap rubber tires, with a bright white light at each point. George K. Bayus estimated the lights to be about 100 yards apart. The object was described as grayish metallic and made a soft noise. An air traffic controller at the Youngstown Municipal Airport reported no unusual objects on radar.

"UFO reports near Coffeyville" (DAILY TELEGRAM, Norton, KS - Aug. 28, 1978)

Authorities were unable to confirm sightings by eight area residents of an unidentified flying object in Chautauqua County, Kansas. Witnesses reported seeing six strange lights—red, green, and white—traveling at high speeds and making sharp turns. The lights were described as being the same size as the planet Venus. Controllers at Dress Regional Airport noticed no unusual radar activity.

"Norton lady reports UFO sighting Saturday evening" (DAILY TELEGRAM, Norton, KS - Aug. 30, 1978)

Abbie Davenport reported seeing a "brightly illuminated object" going up and down vertically in the sky early Sunday morning. She described it as having a yellowish light with ragged edges. The object would go down slowly to about five feet off the ground, then shoot up, repeating this pattern for about 20 minutes. Davenport stated she knew it was not a street light or a star.

"Maiden Family Reports Seeing Large UFO" (TIMES, Maiden, NC - Aug. 30, 1978)

A Maiden family reported seeing a UFO described as "the size of a four or five room farm house" that caused Terry Mayo's motorcycle to stall. The object was domed on top and flat on the bottom. The Garvin Galloway family reported seeing a "great big ball of light" moving south, described as oval-shaped, bright orange, and as big as a large house. George D. Fawcett of MUFON is investigating these sightings.

"Convention in Chicago Focuses On Visits of Ancient Astronauts" (TIMES, New York, NY - July 31, 1978)

This article discusses the Fifth World Convention of the Ancient Astronaut Society, where lectures explored the theme that beings from outer space visited Earth in ancient times. Speakers included Gene M. Phillips, Erich von Daniken, Zecharia Sitchin, Robert Earle, Rodney Dale, and Josef Blumrich, who presented theories about ancient technology and extraterrestrial influence.

"Strange lights in desert sky seen by residents, deputies" (THE PRESS, Riverside, CA - Aug. 1, 1978)

Maria Garza and her daughter Yvette reported seeing an oval-shaped object with spinning lights over a field near their ranch in Coachella, California. Deputies Ken Griffin and Gayle Janes confirmed seeing a bright white and red object descending silently. The object was described as no bigger than a horse trailer. The sheriff's office planned no further investigation, but the Aerial Phenomenon Research Organization would investigate.

"Palm Springs woman reports having 'Close Encounter of Third Kind'" (DESERT SUN, Palm Springs, CA - Aug. 4, 1978)

A Palm Springs woman, referred to as "Mrs. X," reported waking up outside her home in what felt like a "heavy cloud of mist." She described an encounter with a "huge silver monster, pulsating" with flashing rays, as tall as a 10-story building. She claimed to see "little people inside" and that the object turned transparent. She had a similar experience the previous year in Mississippi. She reported the incident to the Center for UFO Studies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the prevalence of unexplained aerial phenomena, with numerous reports of UFO sightings from various locations across the United States. The publication, UFO Newsclipping Service, appears to be a compilation of such reports, presenting witness accounts without explicit endorsement or skepticism, but rather as documented evidence of these events. The editorial stance is one of archiving and disseminating these accounts, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. There's an underlying implication that these sightings are significant and warrant attention, as evidenced by the detailed reporting and the mention of investigations by various organizations.

This document is a scanned page from the Deseret News, dated September 4, 1978, featuring an article titled "UFO sightings keep Uintah Basin buzzing" by Andrea Granum. The article details a series of recent UFO sightings in the Uintah Basin, Utah, a region already known for such phenomena.

UFO Sightings in the Uintah Basin

The article begins by highlighting the recent excitement in the Uintah Basin due to numerous UFO sightings. Residents have reported witnessing a "dome-shaped unidentified flying object with intense lights" at various locations and times.

Dale Wood's Encounter

The first detailed account comes from 13-year-old Dale Wood, who saw a large silver, dome-shaped object near his grandmother's home northeast of Roosevelt. He described hearing a "finely tuned purring engine" and seeing an object surrounded by an intense green light. The object hovered directly above him, and he observed its underside with a central light of greatest intensity. While the craft was overhead, the engine sound was not noticeable. Dale felt he was being watched and, though scared, was fascinated. He ran to tell his brother, David, and their mother, Larain Wood.

Electromagnetic Effects

Suddenly, the air conditioning units and television sets in the Wood residence stopped working. The dogs began whining, not barking, indicating they could hear a sound beyond human hearing range. Mrs. Wood and some children witnessed the craft circle the area twice before it rapidly took off to the northeast. Mrs. Wood described being "very frightened, yet so fascinated she couldn't take her eyes off the object."

Potential Landing and Investigation

Dale Wood had the impression the saucer-like craft may have landed in a nearby field, as he heard horses running rapidly. However, a survey the following morning revealed no evidence of a landing. Mrs. Wood contacted the Ute Indian Tribe Police Department, and Officer David Murray was dispatched. Murray later stated he also saw the object near U.S. 40.

Other Witnesses

In a conversation with Telintha Rasmussen, a reporter for the Roosevelt Standard, Mrs. Wood learned that Rasmussen and her 10-year-old grandson, David, had also seen a craft near their Ballard home. While driving home, Mrs. Rasmussen spotted a "shining object" and asked her grandson if it was a plane. David calmly replied it was a flying saucer. Mrs. Rasmussen described the object as dome-shaped and very shiny, moving at a high rate of speed towards the mountains.

UFO Investigator Junior Hicks

The Woods and Mrs. Rasmussen contacted Junior Hicks, a science teacher at Roosevelt's West Junior High School, who has investigated over 400 UFO sightings in the Uintah Basin since 1968. His files were used to compile the book "Utah UFO Display" by Dr. Frank Salisbury of Utah State University. Hicks investigated the sightings reported by the Wood family and Mrs. Rasmussen. Reporters from a national weekly magazine were also present at the investigation.

Additional Sightings

Hicks was also informed by two women from Roosevelt who saw an object while riding their horses near The Cedars, west of Roosevelt. The most recent sighting mentioned occurred about 23 miles southeast of Roosevelt, where Jimmy Justice reported seeing a large, glowing, dome-shaped object circling the area. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Justice, also witnessed it. The craft headed south over the hills, reportedly traveling very fast. Eva Justice, Lawrence Justice's mother, later investigated the area but found no evidence of a landing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The article highlights the persistent nature of UFO sightings in the Uintah Basin, with a focus on witness testimony and the physical effects reported. The involvement of local law enforcement, media, and UFO investigators underscores the significance of these events to the community. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting factual accounts and investigations, without outright endorsement or dismissal of the phenomena.