UFO Newsclipping Service - 1981 09 - no 146

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, Number 146 from September 1981, compiles a series of reports on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena from various locations across the United States. The publication, co-edited by Lucius Farish and Rod B. Dyke, presents a collection of news clippings detailing sightings, witness testimonies, and some preliminary investigations.

Strange sightings in the late June skies...

The lead article on the cover describes several sightings from late June. In Kennebunk, Maine, Mrs. Julius (Carol) Palmero reported seeing a football-shaped object flying from northeast to west without noise. She described it as unique and unlike a blimp. Separately, Wells Corner Fire Chief Ramon Nolette reported seeing a green and white flare or light in the sky, which was also reported by numerous other people in the area. The Coast Guard was alerted but found nothing. Nolette was convinced it was not a meteorite.

Saturday chat: UFO SURPRISES

In Attleboro, Massachusetts, three sisters, Hazel Deshetres, Hilda Helms, and Gladys McKeon, reported seeing a saucer-shaped object with a light in the middle hover near their car for about five minutes on July 10th. They initially mistook it for the North Star but found it too bright and unusual.

Chatham Families Report Sighting Orange-Red UFO

This article details a sighting on Chatham Street where 15 families reported a huge, orange-red object hovering over their homes. While police officers offered explanations like heat lightning or a large aircraft, residents like Mrs. Lewy and Charles "Chuck" Mastin dismissed these, describing the object as a red, stretched-out ball or an elongated ice cream cone that remained stationary for five minutes before fading.

3 report seeing UFO in southern Pittsfield

In Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on July 28, 1981, three residents reported seeing an unidentified flying object (UFO) over the Pittsfield Country Club. Darryl S. Perrault described it as oval-shaped with flashing red and white lights, moving too fast to be a plane or satellite. His father, Carl E. Perrault, and Ann Delsignore also witnessed the object for about 45 minutes.

THAT MYSTERIOUS PIECE OF ROCK

This short piece discusses a rock given to Alida "Dutchess" Carboneau by a prospector, who claimed it was left by a UFO on the Mojave Desert. Al Michels, who was keeping the rock, had it identified as calcite by a professor at San Diego State University. The mystery remains about its unusual form, with speculation that it might have been boiled or used as fuel in a machine.

Few UFOs sighted here

This article suggests that Cambridge, Massachusetts, has had relatively few UFO sightings over the years. It mentions a 1947 sighting of five flying saucers and a 1964 report by a retired Air Force pilot. UFO investigator Barry Greenwood notes that most reports are vague and could have mundane explanations. UFOlogy investigator Raymond Fowler warns against jumping to conclusions.

UFO Hovered Over Frankfort, Police Claim

In Frankfort, Indiana, on August 20, 1981, at least eight police officers reported seeing an unidentified object that changed colors from red to green to white and hovered for about five hours. The object was tracked on radar by Grissom Air Force Base personnel for about five hours. While the Air Force speculated it might have been a hot-air balloon, police chief Paul Underwood was convinced it was not. The object was reported to have moved northeast toward the Clinton-Howard county line.

Ben Kenobi and the Man With a Dark Secret

This journal entry by Warren Hinckle details an experience where the author accompanied John Clark, a man who claimed to have had multiple strange encounters since 1975, to a flying saucer hypnotist known as "Ben Kenobi." During the hypnosis session, Clark recalled being surrounded by a blue light, feeling cold, and experiencing a probing sensation with "steel pins" in his stomach. He also recalled lying on a table under a bright white light with "big eyes" looking down at him. Ben Kenobi concluded that Clark had definitely been abducted.

More than planes may be cruising skies

This article focuses on Harley Rutledge, a physics professor at Southeast Missouri State University, who has been studying UFO phenomena since 1973. Rutledge, author of the book "Project Identification: The First Scientific Field Study of UFO Phenomena," has documented 157 sightings. He describes a sighting of four lights in a symmetrical pattern and speculates that UFOs might be extraterrestrial or supernatural in nature, or possibly man-made. He believes UFO research can aid aerodynamics.

UFO Reported Spotted Here

In Fort Morgan, Colorado, Annie Terriere and Jack Hillman reported seeing a bright orange ball, about the size of an orange, moving southwest. Police Sergeant Randy Patten suggested it was likely a reflection off a television antenna, but Hillman, a former jet mechanic, insisted it was not a plane or a reflection.

Hamilton County News Notes

This section reports sporadic calls of unidentified flying object sightings received by the Hamilton County Sheriff's office and Noblesville police over a weekend. Reports included red, yellow, and bluish-green lights seen in the sky, but no officer could confirm the sightings.

Fireball's origins remain a mystery

This article from Gastonia, North Carolina, discusses the case of Tommie Ballard, whose pickup truck windshield was shattered by a "fiery ball" or "small red object." While some suggested it was a meteor from the Perseid meteor shower, Anthony Jenzano of the Morehead Planetarium ruled this out, suggesting it might be something from the highway. Ballard is seeking answers and does not wish to see such an event again.

Air Force says 'UFO' was balloon

In Frankfort, Indiana, an Air Force spokesman speculated that an unidentified object seen by police might have been a hot-air balloon, citing recent balloon races. Police, however, maintained they saw an object they could not identify, which changed colors and was tracked on radar. The Air Force stated it no longer investigates UFO reports.

UFO Makes Reappearance?

This report from Noblesville, Indiana, details sightings of flashing red, green, and white lights in the sky on a Friday night. Witnesses described an object with three distinct lights, one revolving like a police car flasher. The object hovered for about an hour before disappearing. While the Air Force suggested hot-air balloons, a local director of a balloon port stated manned balloon flights are unlikely at that time of night. Paramedics described a cigar-shaped object as big as two city blocks.

What was that bright light?

In Scotland Neck, North Carolina, Deputy Joe Williams described seeing a bright, intense greenish-white light descending and apparently landing. Law enforcement officers searched the area but found no trace. Williams remains uncertain about the nature of the light.

Allentown Couple Investigate UFOs

This article introduces Walter and Shelley Hnot Jr., who run ORION (Organization for Research and Investigations of Nature) in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They investigate subjects that traditional scientists dismiss, including UFOlogy and extraterrestrial beings. The article features Ellen Crystall, who claims to have sighted extraterrestrial ships and beings, describing them with yellow, slit eyes and metallic jumpsuits.

LOOKING BACK

This section compiles historical UFO reports from California newspapers. It includes articles from 1948 about "flying discs" and "great balls of fire," with explanations ranging from visitors from Mars to Venus light. A 1953 report from Dallas describes a "flying arrowhead" object. A 1949 Oakland report details a sighting of six "flying-saucer-like phenomena" in formation. A 1954 report from Los Angeles quotes an expert suggesting a "space ship from another world." Another report from Oslo, Norway, describes two women talking to a "dark-skinned, long-haired" pilot of a flying saucer.

Wyoming Professor Zeroes in on UFOs

Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle, a professor of counseling services at the University of Wyoming, believes UFO encounters are real and has interviewed over 1,000 people. He notes similarities in accounts, including sightings of bright objects, loss of time, and examination aboard alien spacecraft. He discusses a case involving Vickie Landrum, who reported burns and eye problems after a UFO encounter. Sprinkle also mentions that educated individuals, particularly younger people and women, are more likely to report UFO encounters.

UFOs reported at Pine City

Residents of Pine City, Minnesota, reported seeing UFOs, including an object described as red, green, and yellow, moving at great speed. Officers could not identify the object, and the Duluth Airport control tower reported nothing on radar.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and the investigation into these phenomena. The publication appears to present these reports with a degree of seriousness, often quoting witnesses and experts who believe in the reality of these events. While some articles offer mundane explanations like balloons or reflections, others highlight the persistent mystery and the inadequacy of conventional explanations. The overall stance seems to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, presenting a collection of evidence and speculation from various sources.

This issue features reports on UFO sightings from various locations, with a prominent article detailing "UFOs Seen Over Osaka" in Japan, published by the Mainichi Daily News on August 31, 1981. The cover story highlights a fleet of 15 cigar-shaped UFOs observed by at least 50 people in Ibaraki, Osaka.

UFOs Seen Over Osaka

The article from the Mainichi Daily News reports on a significant UFO sighting in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan. On a Saturday evening, numerous citizens observed a fleet of 15 cigar-shaped objects, some emitting flashing red lights. The objects reportedly traversed the sky from northeast to southwest for approximately an hour. Eyewitnesses, including company employee Toshihiko Fujiwara and firefighter Osamu Ishido, provided their accounts. Fujiwara described the objects appearing sequentially and flying southwest, expressing his belief that they were UFOs. The incident generated numerous calls to the local fire department and the Mainichi Newspapers.

Other UFO Sightings and Related Phenomena

Beyond the Osaka incident, the magazine includes several other reports related to unexplained aerial phenomena and mysterious creatures:

China UFO Sightings

Reports from China indicate sightings of an unidentified flying object (UFO) resembling a bright, spinning spiral. These sightings occurred on July 24, 1981, across multiple provinces, including Peking and Xinjiang. The New China News Agency noted that the phenomenon was taken seriously in China. Some witnesses described the object as resembling a coiling dragon or a ball shining with greenish radiance.

Mysterious Lights in Sky (Australia)

In St. Arnaud, Victoria, Australia, on August 11, 1981, local residents reported sightings of mysterious flashing lights. Leila Meade observed a large orange ball on the horizon, while Maureen Tillig and Marea Breisch saw a flashing red light that moved ominously towards them.

RCMP Taking UFO Sighting Seriously (Canada)

In Smoky Lake, Alberta, Canada, the RCMP is investigating a report of an unidentified flying object. Pat Wilson and her husband Jim reported seeing a strange fire burning in a field on their acreage on August 22, 1981. They found mounds of cold ashes and a sulfurous smell, believing a UFO had taken off from their field. The ground was reportedly burned to a depth of six to seven inches, forming a crater-like surface. Ashes and samples were sent for analysis.

UFOs Return to Church Hill (England)

MYSTERIOUS UFOs have reportedly returned to plague householders in Church Hill, Worcestershire, England. A housewife in Arley Close reported seeing a cigar-shaped object about three feet long hovering over houses. She described it as lit up in the air and watched it for 20 minutes until it disappeared.

Fireball Hits Russian Freight Train

A report from Gazeta, Texarkana, AR, on August 22, 1981, details a rose-colored fireball hitting the engine compartment of a moving freight train in eastern Siberia, causing an explosion. The fireball reportedly melted glass and steel upon impact, and the engineer was knocked unconscious.

Space Age Draculas

A researcher in Brazil suggests that Indians along the Amazon River are being attacked by UFOs that swoop down and suck blood through laser beams. Antonio Jorge Thor reported on a doctor who treated a woman claiming a spaceship hovered in her yard, leading to her loss of consciousness and strange markings on her breasts with significant blood loss.

Bigfoot Sightings and Investigations

Several articles focus on Bigfoot sightings and related investigations:

• Bigfoot Roaming Michigan: Paul Rigney, director and founder of the Michigan Bigfoot Information Center, believes Bigfoot exists despite a lack of official endorsement. He has collected hair samples and plaster casts of footprints.
• Bigfoot Only Comes Out on Slow News Days: This article discusses Jon Beckjord, an expert who claims to have physical evidence of Bigfoot, including hair samples analyzed by researchers.
• Critters Blamed for Mutilations: Reports from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, suggest that cattle and sheep mutilations might be caused by scavenger animals like rodents, crows, or possibly even flying critters, rather than human cults. Veterinary pathologist Dr. John Andrews suggests that scavenger animals can create the appearance of surgical cuts.
• Killing of Cow Appears to Have Religious Cult Overtones: In Eagle Creek, Oregon, a cow was reportedly killed with its eyes, heart, milk bag, and vagina removed. The owner suspects a satanic cult was responsible, citing similarities to other reported incidents.
• Will Simcoe's Beastie Resurface? (Canada): This article discusses the legend of the Lake Simcoe sea monster, known by various names like Igopogo, Kempenfelt Kelly, and Metro Maggie. Sightings have been reported for years, with theories ranging from a prehistoric creature to a hybrid of lake trout and a duck-billed platypus.
• Legend of Knight Hollow: Beeps in the Night: In Arena, Wisconsin, residents reported intense beeping sounds at night. Theories ranged from foreign objects to machinery, but a zoologist suggests it might be a bird, possibly a nighthawk.
• Terrorized by 'Big Foot,' say three Racine Youths: Three youths from Racine, Wisconsin, claim they were trapped in a cabin for two days by a tall, white, hairy creature resembling Bigfoot. They described it as having deep black eyes and making loud growls and noises outside the cabin.
• Elusive Mutilators Again Strike Cattle (New Mexico): Victor Salazar of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, reported the mutilation of two cows, similar to previous incidents in the area. State Police Officer Gabe Valdez considers these genuine mutilations involving precise cuts. Manuel Gomez also reported strange behavior from his livestock around the time of one of the mutilations.
• New Cattle Mutilation Baffles Huerfano Sheriff (Colorado): The Huerfano County sheriff's office is investigating a suspected cattle mutilation at a dairy farm. The heifer found had its eye, half its face, one teat, and the rectum removed. The sheriff noted similarities to previous cases and the lack of tracks.
• Couple Hunt Dinosaurs in Africa: Two explorers, Herman and Kia Regusters, have embarked on an expedition to the Congo jungles in search of the mokele-mbembe, a creature reputed to be a surviving dinosaur.
• George Montgomery: In search of Bigfoot again: George Montgomery recounts an adventure with an individual named Ben who claims to have seen Bigfoot multiple times in the Kerhonkson, New York area. Montgomery describes the creature as large and shy.
• Rome's Big Foot: fact, fake or fantasy? (Ohio): Dennis Pilichis, a researcher of UFOs and Bigfoot, has documented sightings in Rome, Ohio, involving creatures described as nine feet tall, gorilla-like, with glowing red eyes and an unusual smell. Plaster casts of three-toed footprints were taken.

Champ the Lake Champlain Monster

Several articles focus on the legend of "Champ," the sea serpent of Lake Champlain:

• Port Henry Peddles its 'Monster': This article discusses how the town of Port Henry, New York, is promoting the legend of Champ as a tourist attraction, with merchandise and events centered around the creature.
• Sea Serpent Hunt Prompts Dreams of a Carcass: This piece explores the ongoing hunt for Champ, with scientists and researchers debating its existence and potential identity, possibly related to ancient whales or marine reptiles.
• 'Champ' Fans Hold Symposium: Monster enthusiasts, scientists, and witnesses gathered in Shelburne, Vermont, to share information and experiences related to Champ sightings. Hypotheses about its identity and the authenticity of photographs were discussed.
• Does Bigfoot Roam The Hudson Valley?: This article examines Bigfoot sightings in the Hudson Valley region of New York, referencing reports and the work of organizations like Vestigia.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features reports of unexplained phenomena, with a strong emphasis on UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and lake monster legends. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these accounts and investigations, often including eyewitness testimonies and the opinions of researchers and scientists, without necessarily endorsing them as fact but acknowledging the ongoing interest and evidence presented. There's a recurring theme of skepticism from authorities and the public contrasted with the conviction of witnesses and researchers. The publication seems to cater to an audience interested in cryptozoology and ufology, presenting a wide array of anecdotal evidence and ongoing investigations into these mysterious subjects.