UFO Newsclipping Service - 1979 11 - no 124

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, Number 124, dated November 1979, compiles a wide array of UFO sighting reports from September and October of that year, primarily from the United States and the United Kingdom. The publication focuses on presenting witness accounts and details of these unexplained aerial phenomena.

Reports from the United States

California:

• Willits, CA (September 14, 1979): Janice Webster reported seeing a large, flashing, rotating light over her apartment for two consecutive nights. She described its movements as "diamond pattern" and noted seeing two lights with a long tail of light. The following morning, she observed millions of specks of light milling rapidly in the sky. No sound was associated with the sightings.
• Colusa, CA (September 10, 1976): The "Colusa UFO" or "Pecha Case" is detailed, recounting Bill Pecha's sighting of a large, round object hovering over his barn with dangling electrical cable-type things. He reported a shocking sensation and being unable to move. The object was described as making a light clicking sound. He also observed two other UFOs farther away, seemingly zapping power from power lines. The incident caused significant disruption and publicity for the Pecha family.

Minnesota:

• Near New Richland, MN (September 18, 1979): Julie Nelson reported seeing a "white light that changed to red" about 12 car lengths in front of her vehicle on Highway 30. Described as fuzzy and between six inches and one and a half feet in diameter, the light maintained its distance and disappeared and reappeared multiple times over 10-15 minutes. A noise like "80 mile per hour wind" was heard, despite windows being rolled up. A sheriff's department report confirmed the light stayed in front of the car.
• Near Lake City, MN (September 19, 1979): A farmer, Curtis Olson, reported a circular area of flattened corn, believed by some to be a UFO landing site. Investigations by Matt Metz, Wabasha County Extension Agent, ruled out disease or insect infestation. The corn stalks were downed for at least a month. The damage was described as a circle about 50 feet in diameter. Charred corn was found, and hoofprints of unknown origin were noted. Al Hendry of the Center for UFO Studies expressed interest in investigating.
• Foley Area, MN (September 28, 1979): Mary Krystofiak reported seeing a "round disc, gray in color, spinning and traveling" without lights or sound. Her neighbor, husband, and children also witnessed it. The object moved away to the northwest.
• Cannon Falls, MN (September 18, 1979): Nine people reported seeing a "shiny, round disk, described by one as 'chrome colored' that looked like an upside down hubcap." The object moved from northwest to southeast. Witnesses familiar with airplanes and hot air balloons stated it was neither. Workers at a construction site and children in a backyard observed it simultaneously.

Pennsylvania:

• Towanda, PA (September 17, 1979): Multiple callers reported "strange, flashing lights" hovering over the mountain near Table Rock. The Daily Review staff observed flashing red, green, and yellow lights. Four different individuals called in similar reports, and no logical explanation was offered.
• Listie Area, PA (October 4, 1979): Allen Cline and Von Wharsel reported a bright, white light in the southwestern sky that disappeared, followed by a smaller red light that shot straight up without sound. Later, two smaller blue lights appeared behind the red one, and the object then took off rapidly.

Kentucky:

• Three Forks, KY (September 26, 1979): Houston Smith reported seeing a "red kind of light" described as a "big ball of fire" hovering 30-40 feet in the air for several minutes. Other residents reported similar observations. Hoofprints and burned leaves were found in a yard, leading to speculation that the object may have landed there.

Missouri:

• Richland, MO (September 20, 1979): Students and adults sighted "glowing orange lights" that blinked off and reappeared as four lights. Later, a "white light flying through the sky making much faster than a regular plane" was seen. Some reported an orange light following their car.

Reports from the United Kingdom

England:

• White Bear Lake, MN (September 15, 1979): Police received a report of a "red, blue and green object with triangular windows heading over White Bear Lake in a southerly direction."
• Suffolk, VA (September 19, 1979): Two Suffolk residents and a Portsmouth resident reported seeing an "oval or round object, flying above the trees" with bluish-green and red lights and one large white light. They saw it again the following night, describing it as moving in circles and "shooting lights out like flying insects."
• Craney Hill, Henniker, NH (July 1977): Robert Giglio photographed a bright light on the side of Craney Hill. Analysis by Itek Corporation determined the light source was unidentified and measured between seven and nine feet in diameter. The original photo could not have been duplicated or faked.
• Dresser-New Richmond Area (September 4, 1979): Multiple witnesses reported sightings. A retired couple saw a "brilliant globe-shaped metallic-appearing object." Three men saw a "small, silvery dome-like or disc-shaped object" hovering over a field. Bradley Ayers of the Center of UFO Studies is investigating this "classic UFO encounter."
• Spalding Area (September 14, 1979): Several witnesses reported seeing a "mystery object" with triangular lights. Descriptions included a "silver bullet-shaped object" with no wings or noise, and a "bright light shining" that was accompanied by a "horrible noise, like a deep humming." One report described an object like "a car with its headlights on" with two large lights and one small, shaped like a triangle. Another described a "slow moving object" with two red lights at the front and a white light to the rear, moving as if scanning the ground with powerful searchlights.
• Hyson Green, Nottingham (September 8, 1979): Caroline Sims reported seeing a "dull orange ball flashing and spinning and emitting a whining noise." The Nottingham Flying Saucer Discussion and Research Organisation appealed for more witnesses, and over 20 people claimed to have seen a similar "orange ball."
• Hertford Area (October 26, 1979): Two large flickering objects, described as "orange and green" with flickering lights and a "white" object, were spotted. They hovered for about an hour. A similar UFO was seen a month prior. A "blue ring round it" object was seen over Little Hadham.
• Station Road, Woodmansterne (September 14, 1979): Mrs. Gwent McGregor reported seeing four UFOs hovering over her home with "green, gold and yellow flashing lights." Her son, a qualified pilot and radio officer, stated the lights were not for accepted forms of identification.
• Near Waltham Abbey (October 7, 1979): A man reported seeing an object on the skyline that "sped towards him," halted above him, hovered, and slowly descended. A smaller object shot out from it. Both disappeared rapidly. He experienced goose pimples and dizziness.

Scotland:

• Dechmont Hill, Livingston (November 11, 1979): A forestry foreman, Bob Taylor, claimed he was attacked by two "creatures" from a "silver-coloured spacecraft." He reported scratch marks on his thighs and the sensation of being dragged towards the craft. Indentations on the ground, described as "legs of some machine," were found. A Glasgow woman reported seeing a "pale white ball-shaped object" that split and rejoined.

Reports from Malaysia

• Butterworth (1978): An RAAF serviceman claimed to have seen and photographed a "round silvery object" described as "glowing bright orange in colour" with several portholes, shaped like a flying saucer. Only two of twelve developed photos showed the object.
• Kampung Pertama, Butterworth (April 1979): Villagers reported UFOs over their padi fields for five nights. One witness saw a "strange brightly lit object descending from the sky 'like an evening star'." Another report described a "light split into two, moved around, and then came together again."
• Bukit Mertajam: Children reported seeing "spacemen" and "spaceships." One child described a "spaceman" three inches high with horns. Another incident involved "tiny spacemen" who shot at a boy. A "blue flying saucer" was also reported.

Other Reports and Themes

• Airline Pilot Sightings: An article discusses the reluctance of airline pilots to report UFO sightings due to potential ridicule and career repercussions. A poll indicated that airline pilots see UFOs more frequently than the average person and that many believe UFOs are spacecraft from other planets.
• Physical Trace Evidence: The issue includes reports of physical evidence, such as flattened cornfields, indentations on the ground, and burned areas, suggesting that some UFO encounters may leave traces.
• Hypnosis and Abduction: A report from Fresno, CA, details Judy Kendall's account of a three-hour trip that became eight hours, which she later recalled under hypnosis as an alien abduction. She described being examined by three types of aliens.
• Center for UFO Studies: The organization is mentioned multiple times as a recipient of reports and a source of investigation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different geographical locations and demographics, the variety in descriptions of the objects, and the persistent lack of definitive explanations. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting the reported phenomena and witness accounts with a degree of seriousness, while acknowledging the skepticism and the search for rational explanations. The publication acts as a clearinghouse for these reports, often highlighting the challenges faced by witnesses and investigators in proving their claims.

This issue of STAR magazine, dated November 15, 1979, with the cover headline 'ON COLLISION COURSE' and a lead story about red flying objects chasing a plane, also delves into a variety of other unexplained phenomena, including cattle mutilations and Bigfoot sightings.

Cover Story: Red Flying Objects Chased Plane: Pilot

The main cover story details an incident where the pilot of a Spanish jetliner, Francisco Lerdo de Tejado, made an emergency landing after being pursued by bright red flying objects over the Mediterranean island of Ibiza. The plane, carrying 109 passengers, was on a flight from Mallorca to Tenerife when the objects appeared. Lerdo described seeing two strong red lights that obscured the ship, and they were on a collision course, traveling at an incredible speed before suddenly stopping close to the Caravelle. The crew confirmed his account, and the nearest control tower reported that the objects did not show up on its radar. The objects reportedly 'played' with the plane for about 10 minutes. The Spanish transport ministry launched an official investigation.

Translations - Credit: Jane Thomas

This section presents several translated reports from various locations:

UFO in Burzaco, Argentina (September 17, 1979)

Angel Coppola and his son, Fabricio Maximiliano, witnessed two strange objects over Burzaco. One was circular and silvery, oscillating from side to side, while the second was rectangular or cylindrical, black, and surrounded by an orange halo. The silvery object gained tremendous speed towards the North, followed by the other. They could not explain it as a meteorological balloon due to its speed and movement.

Xenobiologists Affirm: 'There is Life Outside of Earth' (Mendoza Province, Argentina, December 4, 1978)

This article discusses the growing belief in extraterrestrial life, citing the Vizcacheras incident where workers at a YPF plant observed a UFO landing. The ground where it landed reportedly underwent vitrification, turning sand into 'bubbling rock.' The General Board of Mining of Mendoza issued a report confirming a 'remarkable increase in the concentration of calcium.' The article also includes testimony from Isabel D., who described an encounter with milky white, shapeless figures after falling into a swimming pool, leaving her with physical marks.

UFO Landed in Mendoza, Argentina (September 19, 1979)

Five children in Luján de Cuyo district reported the landing of a UFO emitting multicolored lights and loud sounds. Traces were found on the ground, and a policeman who touched them experienced his hand swelling. The craft reportedly emitted a shrill sound and blue-white reflexes, with a red light on top. Unlike most UFO accounts, this one involved sound.

Chile: 'Encounters' with Extraterrestrial Beings (February 1976)

A Chilean UFO expert, Aiberto Morales, claimed that physical encounters between extraterrestrials and peasants occurred in the Talca region. In one instance, an extraterrestrial stepped down from a UFO and touched a peasant, who later suffered first and second-degree burns. Morales believes these beings are observing humanity's contradictions and will prevent the destruction of Earth.

Alleged Recording of Extraterrestrials Investigated (Chosica, Perú)

Peruvian electronic technicians are investigating a recording of an alleged message from extraterrestrial beings made by parapsychologist César Limo. Preliminary examinations indicate the sounds do not correspond to human voices and the tape is not tampered with. Experts are convinced the sounds are from beings from another world.

Page 2: Cattle Mutilation Reports

Bull mangled near Blackie in a series of freak killings (August 12, 1979)

In Alberta, Canada, a bull was found dead near Blackie with its sexual parts, tongue, and right ear surgically removed. The RCMP are investigating similar incidents near Brooks. The farmer who owned a mutilated cow in Brooks expressed disgust and vowed to wait for the culprit. A similar incident involving a bull occurred in Hanna two months prior.

1500 cattle victims

This section highlights that the Blackie incident is not isolated, with over 1500 cattle in 22 US states reportedly killed and mutilated over the past three years, their blood drained and organs removed with surgical precision. Suspects range from satanic cults to government researchers. The article notes that the culprits may be moving from the US to Canada.

'Mutilation' Was Investigated, Resident Says (August 30, 1979)

Mrs. Ernesto Martinez of Truchas, New Mexico, stated that investigator Ken Rommel visited the site of a suspected mutilated cow three times. While initial reports suggested a mutilation, Mrs. Martinez later believed predator activity was responsible, and Rommel reportedly found the cow died of lupine and poison lardspur poisoning, with wolf hair found near the site.

Nessie's 'trial run' witnessed by holidaymakers (September 18, 1979)

An English couple, Mr. and Mrs. Alistair Boyd, claim to have spotted a creature resembling the Loch Ness Monster on July 30, 1979, in the same location where two women had recently reported a sighting. They described a large, low black hump surfacing, about 20ft long, resembling the top of a giant tire inner tube.

Page 3: More Mutilation and Bigfoot Reports

Second animal found mutilated (September 1, 1979)

The RCMP are investigating the mutilation and death of an 800-pound steer near Didsbury, Alberta, the second such incident in three weeks. The steer's penis was removed, and police suspect a tranquillizing gun was used.

Legend puts 'Bigfoot' in White House (Tenn.) (September 28, 1979)

This article details alleged Bigfoot activity in White House, Tennessee, in 1979, involving the killings of dogs, sheep, and pigs. The creature was described as hairy, upright, and immensely strong. A local game warden noted that all known bears in the area were accounted for.

Colt, bull victims of strange butcher (September 26, 1979)

In southern Alberta, a colt was found with parts of its nose, ears, and mouth sliced off with surgical precision. RCMP investigators are baffled, suspecting members of a bizarre cult religion. Similar incidents involving bulls and cows with sexually mutilated organs have occurred.

Another Mutilation? (September 13, 1979)

Martin Carpenter of Ramah, Colorado, reported a 500 lb. heifer found with its tongue, an eye, tail, bag, and part of the neck removed. El Paso County Sheriff's Deputies termed it a 'coyote killing.'

Animal Slasher Strikes Again (October 4, 1979)

The 13th cattle mutilation case in Alberta since August 13 was found near Rocky Mountain House. Police are uncertain if the sexual mutilations are the work of a satanic or other religious cult. RCMP spokesmen dismissed claims of extraterrestrial or CIA involvement.

Animal horror heads east (October 5, 1979)

This article links alleged cattle mutilators in Alberta to two attacks in Saskatchewan involving a heifer and a horse, where organs were slashed away with a sharp instrument. RCMP in Saskatchewan are in contact with Alberta investigators, noting similarities. Rewards totaling $1,500 have been offered for information leading to convictions.

Page 4: Bigfoot and Lake Monster Sightings

Littlefoot on loose in Bruce? (September 28, 1979)

Thirteen-year-olds Jeff Anderson and Carrie Williams claim to have seen a creature described as about two to three feet tall, with big ears, no tail, and a brownish color, running on two feet along the Big Sioux River near Bruce, South Dakota. They described its noise as similar to a cow. Some townspeople are skeptical, while others have looked for themselves.

Search on for Big Foot (October 16, 1979)

A search party was being organized near Gypsumville, Manitoba, to find a mysterious man-beast, described as a Sasquatch or Big Foot, that startled and chased a group of Indians. A conservation officer made a plaster cast of a 15-inch footprint. Descriptions of the creature fit that of a Sasquatch, estimated to be eight feet tall.

Page 5: More Mutilation Theories

Satanists believed mutilating cattle (October 2, 1979)

Calgary police are investigating the possibility that macabre satanic rituals are behind mysterious cattle mutilations in southern Alberta. Ten head of cattle, mostly bulls, have been mutilated since August 13, with sexual organs removed. Investigators are looking for a satanic or religious cult, but note that cults typically do not use sexual organs for ceremonies. Some ranchers speculate extraterrestrial beings are responsible due to the lack of footprints.

'Introverts' blamed for mutilations (October 16, 1979)

Edmonton police speculate that recent cattle mutilations in Alberta may be the work of outwardly respectable, bored individuals seeking excitement. The theory suggests these 'introverts' engage in secretive rites. The article also discusses historical cults and the possibility that organs were removed to enhance fertility or for attacks on sense organs. It dismisses the idea of actual Satanic cults being responsible.

Page 6: Bigfoot Expert and Atlantis

Expert Puts His Bigfoot Forward (October 16, 1979)

Wayne King, a self-proclaimed Bigfoot expert from Michigan, claims there are 300-500 Sasquatch in the state and tens of thousands worldwide. He believes they are a species of ape and considers himself a researcher with the duty to kill one for scientific study. King recounts a 1965 incident where a creature allegedly injured two women. He also details his methods of 'overnight research' and stakeouts, including using bait and leaving 'notices' for the creature.

Visions of Atlantis Refuse to Fade Away (October 14, 1979)

This article discusses the ongoing speculation about the lost land of Atlantis. Soviet oceanographers reportedly photographed 'ruins' off the Portuguese coast at a depth of 3,000 meters, which they suggested might be part of Atlantis. However, the journal Nature later reported that these were likely natural formations, and the initial press accounts were a 'misunderstanding.' The article also touches on the hypothesis linking Atlantis to the Aegean island of Thera.

Page 7: Sasquatch and Lake Monster Searches

Search continues for elusive Sasquatch (October 17, 1979)

RCMP and conservation officers are investigating multiple Sasquatch sightings near Gypsumville, Manitoba. A search party failed to find further evidence, but the search is ongoing. A plaster cast of a 15-inch footprint was made. Some residents believe the creature is eight feet tall and covered in hair. A bartender suggested a prank involving a young man walking through the woods, but this did not explain the large footprints.

Whatever Did Mrs. Jones See in the Lake? (October 14, 1979)

This article reports on sightings of a creature in Lake Bala, Wales, known locally as 'Anghenfil.' Mrs. Anne Jones described seeing a huge, humped-back creature emerge from the water. Other villagers have also reported similar sightings over the past 12 years, describing a large body, about eight feet long, with a huge head and glaring eyes, with dark, shiny skin. A lake warden and his deputy also reported seeing two long humps in the creature's back.

Page 8: Bigfoot and Mutilation Reports

Bigfoot Reported In South Dakota (October 24, 1979)

This report questions why South Dakota has numerous Bigfoot sightings, contrary to the creature's typical Pacific Northwest association. Sightings include a smaller, ape-like creature near Brookings and a larger Bigfoot-like creature near Watertown. Witnesses described a creature about 5 feet high with dark red eyes.

Another mutilation of cow reported in County Monday (October 18, 1979)

A cow in Van Buren County, Arkansas, was found mutilated with its eye removed, tongue gone, and anus cut out. The carcass was sent for autopsy. The incident occurred on a farm located west of Clinton.

Page 9: 'Classic' Cattle Mutilation Experiment

Police watch 'classic' cattle mutilation (October 18, 1979)

Two Arkansas State Police officers, Sgts. Rick O'Kelley and Doug Fogley, conducted an experiment to investigate cattle mutilations. They photographed a sick cow that was intentionally killed and left in a field. After 33 hours, the cow exhibited signs of 'classic' mutilation, with parts removed and internal organs expelled due to gas pressure. They concluded that flies and buzzards were responsible for the mutilations, not aliens or cults.

Cattle mutilation theory fails to satisfy doubters (October 19, 1979)

This article follows up on the Arkansas experiment, noting that some authorities and veterinarians disagree with the conclusion that natural predators are solely responsible. Dr. Gary White, an Ozark veterinarian, insists that some mutilations show signs of surgical precision, indicating human involvement. He also disputes the explanation of internal organs being expelled by gas pressure.

Page 10: Continued Mutilation Debate

Two sightings spark renewed effort to snare wily Big Foot (October 18, 1979)

Two more Sasquatch sightings near Gypsumville, Manitoba, have fueled the search for the elusive creature. Search organizer Clifford Shorting is seeking a tranquilizer rifle to capture the creature, described as an eight-foot tall, hairy humanoid. He notes that the search is hampered by a shortage of money.

Two sightings spark renewed effort to snare wily Big Foot (continued)

This continuation discusses the ongoing search for Bigfoot in the Gypsumville area. Shorting expresses frustration with the lack of support from area conservation officers. He mentions that the creature, if captured, would be valuable but potentially dangerous. The article also includes a deputy sheriff's skepticism about the 'surgical precision' claims in cattle mutilations, suggesting natural causes like coyotes or buzzards could account for it.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the unexplained phenomena of UFO sightings, cattle mutilations, and Bigfoot/cryptid encounters. The magazine presents a wide range of perspectives, from eyewitness accounts and expert opinions to official investigations and skeptical analyses. There appears to be an editorial stance that acknowledges these phenomena as subjects of ongoing investigation and public interest, providing a platform for diverse theories and reports without definitively endorsing any single explanation, though the Arkansas experiment leans heavily towards natural causes for cattle mutilations.