UFO Newsclipping Service - 1978 11 - no 112

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. NEWS CLIPPING SERVICE, Number 112, dated November 1978, focuses on numerous reports of unidentified flying objects and strange aerial phenomena from across the United States. The cover story highlights a puzzling encounter by Jim Chenault in West Jefferson, USA, who described a hovering, chrome-colored object.

West Jefferson Encounter

Jim Chenault, a resident of West Jefferson, USA, reported a startling experience on a Wednesday night fishing trip. While on Rig Darby Creek, he observed a brilliant, round object, described as chrome or nickel-plated, approximately 20-30 feet in size. The object displayed a red circle and white flames, traveled level, and then slowed to a hover before abruptly taking off. Chenault reported the incident to the State Highway Patrol, who noted that the Madison County Sheriff's Department had also received calls about similar sightings, with one witness describing it as a falling star. Chenault expressed his belief in the reality of what he saw, stating it scared him but did not cause him to flee. He noted the object was completely silent and would like to compare notes with other witnesses.

Old Orchard Beach and Neshanic Sightings

Reports from Old Orchard Beach, USA, indicate the return of 'unusual pulsating lights.' Dispatcher Greg Tinsman described a sighting of a round object that was red, white, and green, and high in the air. Police departments in Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough, USA, confirmed sightings, though no official logs were kept. Tinsman claimed Coast Guard frequency monitoring suggested a boat was sent to investigate. In Neshanic, USA, multiple sightings were reported. Barbara Kulasinski of Wertsville Road described seeing two huge white objects with blue and red lights hovering for about eight minutes, and later for four minutes. Richard Tippett and a guard at the Doris Duke estate also reported sightings. Joyce Platt, with whom Ms. Kulasinski lives, expressed a skeptical but open-minded view, stating, "I am a skeptic about flying saucers. But, I tend to believe there is life out there and if there is, I would like it to come here in my lifetime."

Local Man Wonders About Extraterrestrial Visits

In Unionville, USA, Dillard Sizemore, a retired truck driver, reported two mysterious incidents involving his property. His driveway and yard were crisscrossed by long, deep ruts, and similar marks were found in his garden and under his car. A basketball in his yard was deflated, bearing a small, nearly perfectly shaped hole. Sizemore, initially seeking to deter hunters, now wonders if extraterrestrial intruders are responsible, as he can find no rational explanation. He noted the absence of human or animal tracks and the lack of any disturbance to his dog. He expressed concern about his wife and sons becoming nervous.

Pilot's High-Priority UFO Sighting

Richard Renne, a private pilot from Lincoln, USA, reported an unidentified flying object sighting that was given high priority by the UFO Reporting Center in Seattle. While flying over Arkansas, Renne saw a bright light about 1.5 miles from his aircraft. The Memphis air traffic control center reported no aircraft on radar within 100 miles. Renne described the light as having no discernible shape and darting around his plane. He felt observed by the object. Robert Gribble, a spokesman for the reporting center, noted that Renne's experience and scientific background contributed to the high priority of his report.

Mysterious Yellow-Orange Light Over North Haven Harbor

On Tuesday night, June and Bill Hopkins of North Haven, USA, observed a bright yellowish light hovering over North Haven Harbor. The object was described as orange-yellow and intense, with an occasional bright center. It was seen for about eight to ten minutes before moving slightly east. Nina Mendall also observed the object, comparing it to Mars but closer. The object was eventually obscured by the horizon. The Hopkins contacted the Rockland Coast Guard Base and Phenomena Research in Seattle, which confirmed receiving a report from North Haven.

Other Sightings and Reports

The issue includes several other brief reports:

• A 15-year-old Vineland, USA, girl, Dina Freedman, reported seeing a silver, oval object rotating in the sky.
• Two men on Smith Road in Bellingham, WA, USA, reported seeing an object that changed shape from round to flattened and then back to round.
• A group from NMSU reported seeing an orange light hovering over Kirksville, MO, USA, with a ray of light emanating from it.
• Highway Patrolman Eugene Mallory in Evanston, WY, USA, claimed a 'Close Encounter' after initially dismissing reports of UFOs.
• Ray Czap and friends in Central Lake, MI, USA, reported seeing an unusual lighted object moving westward.
• A Cove, USA, woman, Diane Willey, reported an intense white light from Mount Fanny, described as many spotlights.
• Joel Ward and Mike Dresen, both 12, reported a 'bright light' passing over their area in Middleton, USA, which later broke into three sections.
• Deanne Kearns, a teenager from Ord, USA, claimed a flying saucer landed nearby, with two individuals emerging.
• A Lansing, USA, woman reported seeing a large, shoebox-shaped object with blinking red and green lights.
• A woman in Fairmont, WV, USA, reported seeing an oblong object with a bright red light that moved soundlessly.
• A couple near Vale, USA, reported seeing a cup-shaped object with red lights, followed by three round, orange objects.
• A woman in Maiden, USA, reported a bright orange patch of light on the ground that caused her car radio to malfunction, followed by a brilliant white oval UFO shooting into the air.
• Mark Withrow of Chestnut Ridge, USA, reported seeing six red, round-shaped lights hovering, which then moved off.
• A report from Bradford, PA, USA, details a hovering UFO seen in the county, with descriptions matching other sightings.
• A report from Syracuse, NY, USA, details sightings of three oblong-shaped objects with flashing yellow and orange lights in a V-formation.
• A report from Ardmore, USA, describes strange, blinking lights that changed colors over southern Oklahoma and North Texas.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout this issue are the consistent descriptions of silent, hovering, or fast-moving objects with unusual lights (red, green, white, blue, yellow-orange). Many reports mention objects changing shape or color, and some describe electromagnetic interference or physical traces. The editorial stance, as implied by the publication of these numerous reports, is one of serious consideration of UFO phenomena, presenting witness accounts without overt skepticism, though some articles include quotes from officials or experts offering alternative explanations like weather phenomena or military exercises. The publication aims to document these sightings, suggesting that the phenomenon is widespread and warrants attention.

This issue of "FOREIGN NEWS," dated November 14, 1978, under the "STAR, Indianapolis, IN" publication, focuses on a variety of unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, cryptid reports, and mysterious events from around the world.

Key Articles and Reports

Oil Workers Report Seeing Flying Saucer; First For Kuwait Seven Kuwait Oil Co. technicians, including an American, reported witnessing a flying saucer in an oil-rich Kuwaiti field. The object was described as soundless, as large as a jumbo jet, cylindrical, with a huge dome and a flashing red light. It landed for seven minutes, causing temporary disruption to telecommunications and an oil pumping station, before taking off without a trace. Kuwaiti police are investigating.

SCHOOLBOY SAYS I SNAPPED A U.F.O. A Romiley schoolboy claims to have captured three dramatic "UFO" photographs from his window. Experts are analyzing these images, which depict a strange object described as "black, with a spike at the bottom." The boy, Neil Ward, stated he was frightened by the object's appearance and its clear visibility.

Hundreds See UFO in Brazil Residents of Dourados, Brazil, reported seeing a brilliantly colored, fast-moving, unidentified flying object twice in one week. Policeman Antonio Jose da Silva described it as a disc-shaped object emitting bright red and blue lights. A local newspaper published a photograph of the object. Crowds gathered to discuss the sightings, with the object reportedly hovering, appearing to draw closer and fall back several times.

Magnetic power of a 'saucer' A reader from Bristol, England, shared an experience from about 9-10 years prior, where a "saucer" appeared in front of his motor scooter, seeming to draw him forward as if by a magnet. The object disappeared as suddenly as it appeared.

Strange ships spotted in sky Mrs. Sheila Mann, a mother of two from Plumstead, England, reported seeing two large, circular flying ships with lights all around them. The ships moved slowly, made no noise, and left a trail of blue-grey smoke. Her sons also witnessed the event, changing her previous skepticism about UFOs.

UFOs Seen By Others In Australia A report from Stockport Advertiser details a schoolboy's UFO photographs. The object was described as "black, with a spike at the bottom." Experts are studying the images, with one spokesman stating the object is "certainly not a bird, plane or helicopter."

Hint Aussie coverage of UFO tape A report from the Stockport Advertiser mentions a UFO sighting in Australia, with a schoolboy claiming to have snapped a UFO. Experts are studying the photographs.

No Trace Of Aircraft After Report A report from the Otago Daily Times details a search for a missing aircraft pilot in New Zealand. The pilot, identified as Valentine, was on a solo flight when he disappeared. Search efforts were hampered by weather conditions.

UFO got him father's plane A report from the Press Association details a father's claim that his son, who was piloting a plane, disappeared after reporting a UFO. The son's plane was later found, but he was missing.

Journey to space? A Sunday Times article discusses the controversy surrounding UFOs and space exploration, questioning the nature of reality and human perception.

Search Ends For Pilot Lost In UFO Incident A report from the Arkansas Gazette details the end of a search for a pilot who disappeared after reporting a UFO. The pilot's plane was found, but he remains missing.

TRANSLATIONS: Credit - Jane Thomas This section provides translations of various UFO-related incidents reported in Spanish-language newspapers from Argentina and Spain. These include alleged "teleportations" in Mendoza, sightings in Córdoba and Malaga, and a UFO participating in a rally.

Prehistoric hominoids believed to exist in tropical Kenya bush French sociologist Jacqueline Roumeguere Eberhardt claims convincing evidence exists for prehistoric hominoids, referred to as "X," still living in the Kenyan bush. She has interviewed witnesses and collected accounts of encounters, describing four types of these creatures.

Resident Reports 'Bigfoot' Sighting Barbara Megli of Brookings, Oregon, reported seeing "Bigfoot" near her residence. The animal was described as tall, hairy, and bear-like but walking on hind feet. Previous sightings in the area have been reported since 1974.

Man convinced Bigfoot is in northwest Iowa A man tracking Bigfoot for 15 years claims the creature exists in northwest Iowa, citing witness accounts and physical evidence. He believes the animals are in "big numbers" and are in their mating season.

Reports of hairy beast, night screams have Iowa town on edge Reports from Ottosen, Iowa, describe sightings of a large, hairy creature, dubbed "Bigfoot," accompanied by eerie night screams, broken fences, and stampeded cattle. Residents are divided between believers and non-believers, with some expressing fear and uncertainty.

Bull mutilated on Rodarte farm Officials in Rodarte are puzzled by the mutilation of a bull, found dead with its eyes, genitals, anus, and tongue removed. The incident shares similarities with other cattle mutilations, including a lack of footprints and blood.

Sonar 'sights' Nessie An Australian marine biologist, Theo Brown, claims to have sonar proof of a large creature, estimated to be 30-50 ft long, living in Loch Ness. He used underwater sound stimuli, which attracted a response from the creature.

Ice fall baffles experts A large chunk of ice fell from the sky on a farm in Ceres, South Africa, baffling weather experts, scientists, and astronomers. No aircraft were reported in the area at the time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent reports of unexplained phenomena, including UFOs, cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, and mysterious animal mutilations. The publication presents these accounts with a degree of seriousness, often quoting witnesses directly and mentioning investigations by authorities or researchers. While acknowledging skepticism and the possibility of hoaxes, the overall tone suggests an openness to the idea that these phenomena are real and warrant further study. The inclusion of translated reports from other countries and the detailed accounts of individual sightings underscore a global interest in these mysteries. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events as they are presented by witnesses and investigators, without outright dismissal, encouraging readers to consider the possibilities.