UFO Newsclipping Service - 1979 07 - no 120

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, dated July 1979, with issue number 120, is published by U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE from Plummerville, Arkansas. It compiles various UFO sighting reports from across the United States, featuring articles from different regional newspapers.

Key Articles and Reports

"U.F.O. object sighting reported" (RECORD, Princeton, IL - May 1, 1979) This report details a sighting by Tiskilwa high school students on April 26, 1979. They observed two lights, one orange and one bluish-green, attached to an object hovering over a field. The object was described as possibly touching the ground or hovering just above it. The students heard a humming sound and dogs barking. They attempted to get closer, but the object moved away. Later, they could find no evidence of its presence in the muddy field.

"'We Know We Saw It'" (STAR BULLETIN & ADVERTISER, Honolulu, HI - May 6, 1979) A woman, who identified herself as a stewardess, and her husband reported seeing a large, triangular object with numerous blinking lights in Kalama Valley. They described it as moving slowly, less than 100 mph, and estimated it was about 2,000 feet up. The object made a loud humming noise intermittently. It had two large headlights and many smaller lights underneath. The object moved towards Koko Head and then towards Sandy Beach before heading out to sea at a faster speed, exhibiting unusual up-and-down movements.

"UFO reported seen near Hager City" (REPUBLICAN EAGLE, Red Wing, MN - May 16, 1979) Two women, who wished to remain anonymous, reported seeing an unidentified flying object near Hager City. They described a round object hovering above them with flashing red and bluish-green lights around the edge and a large, powerful white light in the center. The object followed their car, duplicating its turns, and then duplicated their left turn onto Highway 35. The white light focused on the rear of their car before the UFO took a sharp left turn and plunged earthward towards Bay City. Later, they saw the same lights descend behind trees in the Welch area.

"Lights Sighted Early Sunday" (ARIZONA DAILY SUN, Flagstaff, AZ - July 12, 1979) Several people in Leoti, Kansas, reported seeing five brilliant, round lights in the north sky around 2:30 a.m. on a Sunday. The lights moved in rapid, changing formations, disappearing and reappearing further west.

"UFOs are back in Ozark again." (SPECTATOR, Ozark, AR - June 28, 1979) A Payless grocery employee reported seeing a UFO hovering over the Sunshine apartments the previous evening.

"'They're not human... closing in'" (STAR, Minneapolis, MN - May 3, 1979) This article by Carol Byrne details multiple UFO experiences of the Kneshtel family over two decades. It highlights specific incidents, including a bright, green light that enveloped their car, a football-shaped craft, and lights seen by the grandmother, father, and mother. A significant event involved a "blue light" that entered Sheila's basement bedroom, causing her son to become agitated. Her brother-in-law also reported his plow engine stalling and lights going out when he saw a circular object hovering above him. The article also recounts the bizarre experience of 'Kay,' who reported a "lost hour" during which she encountered a UFO and beings in white suits, experiencing a feeling of being invaded and a missing hour from her memory.

"Sighting near Hudson" (STAR, Minneapolis, MN - May 3, 1979) Bradley Earl Ayers, an investigator for the Center for UFO Studies, recounts his own sighting in November 1965 of an "enormous, football-shaped, luminous mass" hovering over the ground, emitting an intense orange light that changed to yellow, white, and blue-white before disappearing north.

"UFO Sighted Near Colusa?" (SUN HERALD, Colusa, CA - May 29, 1979) Carlos and Ruben Genera reported seeing a silver-colored, bullet-shaped object with brilliant beams of light hovering over the Sacramento River. They described a "nice steady hum" and heard animal commotion. The object differed from a previous UFO sighting in Colusa in 1976.

"UFC (Unidentified flying cushion)" (SUN, San Bernardino, CA - May 22, 1979) This article by Richard Brooks describes a sighting of a silver, couch-cushion-shaped object with a red stripe and colored patches containing numbers. A sheriff's flight sergeant and deputy chased the object, which was described as resembling a "kid's toy" but more sophisticated. It was reportedly about the size of a tire or hubcap.

"What was it?" (ARIZONA DAILY SUN, Flagstaff, AZ - July 12, 1979) A letter from Doyle Williams describes seeing an orange dot in the sky that moved in a lazy, looping, hovering, dipping, and turning manner.

"Policeman, others report sightings" (MAUI NEWS, Wailuku, HI - June 1, 1979) This article compiles multiple UFO sightings on Maui. Reports include a "brightly lighted winged spacecraft," a "large ball of yellow light," a "round, greenish-turquoise" object, and a "bright cluster of lights." Descriptions often mention green or turquoise colors and unusual movements. Some witnesses dismissed the possibility of meteorites.

"Mystery Missile" (BEE, Sacramento, CA - June 30, 1979) This report details a mysterious object that fell into Lester Gomez' garden in Rio Vista, Solano Co. The object, initially about 7 inches in diameter, had characteristics of ore and refined metal subjected to high heat. Firemen and police were involved, and NASA officials suggested it was likely a meteorite.

"Family 'encounters' lights in sky" (TRIBUNE, Chicago, IL - June 26, 1979) This article reports on sightings of brightly lighted, unidentified objects over southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana. Mara Vilcins described an "oblong" object with a rounded back, larger than a jumbo jet, with windows and red and white lights. The object reportedly swooped low over Interstate 94 without sound.

"Officials puzzled about Guthrie incident" (ENTERPRISE, Park Rapids, MN - June 2, 1979) This report describes an incident where rocks were found in the yard of the Harland Lillquist family, with one rock shattering a window and a piano. The rocks were checked for radioactivity and found to be ordinary Minnesota field rocks. The family also reported seeing a bright light over a field.

"Was it a flying saucer?" (THE ALLEN PARKER, Lincoln Park, MI - July 4, 1979) This article recounts the experience of the Charles Kneshtel family who saw a large, hovering "thing" with extremely bright white lights that turned deep blue. They described it as having a silhouette and being about 100 yards away and 200 feet in the air. A smaller craft reportedly appeared in pursuit.

"Several area residents report seeing rocket" (DAILY GUARD, Batesville, AR - July 5, 1979) This report details sightings of a large, silver, wingless object without a vapor trail, traveling horizontally, while a jet airplane was traveling vertically in the same area.

"Far-out encounters of weirdest kind" (EXAMINER, San Francisco, CA - July 9, 1979) This article features Grace O'Mara's belief that she was abducted by four-foot-tall, white creatures with large eyes and small slits for mouths. She recalls a winged spacecraft landing and undergoing examination. J. Allen Hynek, director of the Center for UFO Studies, notes that such reports are typical and often involve similar experiences and physical marks.

"Strange Objects Fall To Earth" (NEWS, Indianapolis, IN - July 7, 1979) This report mentions an object described as a "ball of rags about the size of a volleyball" that fell from the sky near a furniture company. NASA officials stated it was unlikely to be from Skylab.

"'A red object towering in the sky'" (YORKSHIRE POST, Leeds, England - May 21, 1979) This article reports on UFO sightings in Yorkshire, England, including a "brilliant pink cloud or brilliant white light" and a "red object towering in the sky." The Birdsall brothers have set up an investigation center for UFO reports in the region.

"Plato volador en Córdoba" (CLARIN, Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 22, 1979) A miner in Córdoba obtained two photographs of a UFO that reportedly flew for several minutes over the Los Molinos dam.

"'Flying triangle' report" (EVENING POST, Nottingham, England - May 30, 1979) A West Bridgford woman reported seeing a large, triangular-shaped object with a reddish-orange glow over The Meadows. This follows a previous sighting of triangular objects in the Ashby area.

"Police question kids who 'saw aliens'" (THE STAR, West Malaysia - May 23, 1979) Police questioned pupils who reported encountering a flying saucer with three-inch tall aliens in their school compound.

"UFOs leave a trail of aftershave" (REVEILIE, London, England - June 1, 1979) Arthur Shuttlewood, a UFO spotter, claims that some people who have had close encounters report a lingering fragrance like perfume or aftershave. He believes UFOs "recharge" in areas like the Warminster Triangle.

"UFOs sighted at Wigton" (CUMBERLAND NEWS, Carlisle, England - June 1, 1979) County ambulance driver Michael Pearson and his family reported four sightings of an unidentified flying object near Wigton. They described a silver-grey object that moved at incredible speeds.

"UFO shock for couple" (EVENING POST, Nottingham, England - June 2, 1979) A builder's labourer and his wife reported seeing a cylindrical, sometimes globular object that appeared to be trailing a jet aircraft.

"UFO sightings in Southern Philippines" (ASIAN DIARY - ARJUNA) This section reports on numerous UFO sightings in the Southern Philippines, with objects described as bright, swiftly moving, and sometimes leaving trails of dust or ashes. Some witnesses reported similar sightings over Bohol island.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO Newsclipping Service revolve around the persistent reporting of unidentified flying objects and related phenomena across various locations. Common elements include descriptions of unusual shapes, colors, lights, and movements of these objects, often accompanied by strange sounds or electromagnetic effects. Several articles highlight the skepticism faced by witnesses and the difficulty in obtaining official confirmation or explanation. The publication appears to present these reports without overt bias, allowing the witness accounts to speak for themselves, while also touching upon theories ranging from extraterrestrial visitation to psychological explanations. The editorial stance seems to be one of documenting and disseminating these reports, encouraging further investigation and public awareness of UFO phenomena.