FOREIGN NEWS

Magazine Overview

This compilation of news articles, primarily from August to October 1979, covers a diverse range of unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, cattle mutilations, and theories surrounding the lost continent of Atlantis. The articles are drawn from various international and regional newspapers, reflecting a widespread public and media interest in these subjects during that period.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The issue features numerous reports of UFO sightings from around the world. In Jarrow, England, a UFO was described as silver and noiseless. North Warwickshire, England, reported a bright light moving at great speed. Argentina and France also reported sightings of various objects, including cigar-shaped and circular craft, some described as hovering or moving erratically. A Bavarian UFO sighting was explained away as reflected light by the State Interior Ministry. In the US, a city taxi driver in Gloucester reported seeing a large disc with multi-colored lights. Two flying instructors claimed to have seen a nine-inch UFO near Blackbushe airport. The articles also touch upon the U.S. Air Force's past investigation into UFOs and astronaut Gordon Cooper's belief in alien visitors.

Humanoid Encounters and Cover-ups

Several articles discuss alleged close humanoid encounters. A British UFO Research Association conference in London aimed to study mounting evidence of 'close humanoid encounters' and alleged CIA cover-ups. One account details a 43-year-old Westcountry woman's claim of being raped in a spaceship by a being from another planet, involving a 7ft tall robot-like figure and three men in pale blue tunics. A Soviet scientist believes archeological evidence in Siberia suggests extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times, citing 'winged objects' in bone carvings. The possibility of UFOs and extraterrestrial humanoids vacationing in the Caribbean is also mentioned, with a book compilation of cases from Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, and Cuba.

Bigfoot and Sasquatch Investigations

The phenomenon of Bigfoot (or Sasquatch) is explored in several articles. Two men in the Uinta Mountain country of Utah reported frightening experiences involving sounds and other aspects similar to Bigfoot encounters. In Michigan, a trio of hunters planned to stake out a farm to capture a Bigfoot, with one hunter, Wayne King, determined to kill one to prove their existence. King believes there are hundreds of Bigfoot in northern Minnesota and has established the Michigan Bigfoot Information Center. A Soviet expedition in the Pamir Mountains reportedly discovered a large footprint believed to be a Central Asian version of the Abominable Snowman, with a plaster cast made of the print. Peter Byrne, a respected Bigfoot hunter, is calling it quits after nine years, frustrated by the lack of funding and scientific acceptance, though he remains convinced of the creatures' existence.

Cattle Mutilations

Reports of cattle mutilations are a recurring theme. In Arkansas, authorities were investigating unexplained cattle deaths, with a state police investigator suggesting that up to 95 percent of reported mutilations were caused by natural predators, while the remaining cases might be attributed to 'copy cat killers' or cults. Similar incidents were reported in Nebraska, where authorities were investigating a calf mutilation, with mixed opinions among investigators regarding the cause, with some suggesting predators and others man-made incisions. In Alberta, Canada, police were investigating cattle mutilations, with local farmers suggesting extraterrestrial involvement, while authorities considered satanic rituals.

Other Mysteries and Theories

Articles also touch upon other intriguing subjects. The Loch Ness Monster is mentioned, with American scientists missing an opportunity to photograph it due to camera faults. A tourist in British Columbia may have filmed the famed Ogopogo serpent in Lake Okanagan. The mystery of Stonehenge is addressed by a Russian scientist who believes it was built as a model for the planets in the earth's solar system. Theories about Atlantis, the lost continent, are presented, with one author suggesting it was a giant continent rather than an isolated island and that its inhabitants were responsible for technology, not space visitors. A 'Space Blob' found in Texas was identified as battery acid from a local plant.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout these articles are the persistent public fascination with the unexplained, the challenges in verifying such phenomena, and the skepticism often faced by witnesses and researchers. The articles present a range of perspectives, from those who firmly believe in the existence of UFOs, Bigfoot, and other mysteries, to skeptics who attribute sightings to hoaxes, misidentification, or natural causes. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena as they are presented in the news, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also highlighting the scientific and investigative efforts being made to understand them. There is a clear interest in presenting diverse viewpoints and ongoing investigations into these enigmatic subjects.