UFO Newsclipping Service - 1983 05 - no 166

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated May 1983, presents a collection of articles and reports detailing various UFO sightings, encounters, and related phenomena from across the United States. The publication aims to document and analyze these events, often featuring expert opinions and eyewitness accounts.

An Even Closer Encounter

This lead article by Henry Lange discusses a report from a Michigan City, Indiana man and his two sons who claim to have had a close encounter with alien beings in mid-January. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a renowned UFO expert, is quoted as taking the report seriously, despite initial speculation that it might be a result of an overactive imagination. Hynek's investigator determined that the father and sons were genuinely disturbed by the sighting, which involved three alien-type beings resembling E.T. The encounter, described as 'eyeball-to-eyeball,' involved no verbal communication but contact through recognition and gestures. The beings reportedly rose upwards and disappeared. Hynek notes this is the first such encounter reported in Northwest Indiana. The article also references past sightings in the Michigan City area, including strange lights over Lake Michigan and a cigar-shaped vehicle seen by police officers.

UFO's Are Back, According to Reports

This article from the Clay Co. Courier reports on multiple sightings of lighted objects in the Southeast Missouri skies. David Waldemer, a local flyer, and his wife reported an experience near Neelyville, Missouri, on March 10. They observed a bright light that evolved into a cluster of red, green, and orange lights, estimated to be a dozen in an elongated design. Waldemer described the object's size and estimated its altitude between 300 to 400 feet. He stated that he had never seen anything fly like it and concluded, "I can definitely say I have seen a UFO."

TV 'UFO' Show Set

This brief item announces a two-hour TV special titled "The UFO Experience" to be aired on WPCQ-TV Channel 36 on April 23, 1983. The special will feature UFO eyewitnesses and experts, exploring historical and scientific perspectives on the phenomenon. It will include investigations by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, John F. Schuesler, Richard F. Haines, Phillip Klass, and Peter Gerstein, among others. The show will also examine the "Ancient Astronaut" theory and other UFO-related topics.

More diamond-shaped UFOs seen

This article by John F. Schuessler from the News World reports on two incidents in Texas involving diamond-shaped UFOs. One incident from the 1980 Christmas holiday season involved three people encountering a large, glowing, diamond-shaped object hovering over a dark east Texas road, resulting in injuries. Another sighting occurred near Cleveland, Texas, on May 22, 1982, where deputy sheriff Jon McDonald observed two bright white lights that later appeared as red lights in a diamond formation. McDonald described the object's color as "dirty, dirty gray" and its size as large enough to fit ten cars into a square. The object was silent and moved at high speed.

UFOs could be pilots at play

This report from Patent Trader suggests that some UFO sightings might be the result of single-engine planes flown in precise formation by skilled pilots. Malcolm Sheahan, a flight service official for the FAA, believes these pilots are skilled enough to create the illusion of a single craft with multi-colored lights that stops without sound. He dismisses the idea of an invasion, stating, "We're not being invaded."

UFO could be ultralight flier

This News-Times article discusses a UFO sighting in Danbury, Connecticut, where city officials suggest the object might have been ultralight aircraft. However, a local ultralight flier doubts this explanation, citing that night flying of ultralights violates federal law. Danbury Police and the city Aviation Commission chairman are investigating. The object was reported to be the size of a football field and changing color. UFO researcher Philip Imbrogno is also studying the sightings, considering a connection to similar occurrences in nearby Putnam and Westchester counties.

UFO flipped...and flashed...but it was only a stunt

This Journal article reports on a sighting in Wappingers Falls, New York, where residents reported seeing a large UFO. However, investigations by a state trooper revealed that it was likely several smaller identified flying objects performing maneuvers. A team of stunt pilots from the Stormville Airport was identified as the source of the lights, which appeared in a V formation and changed colors.

Moore reveals new evidence of crashed UFO

This News World article by Lucille de St. Andre details UFO author William L. Moore's investigation into the Roswell Incident. Moore claims a high-level cover-up occurred, with witnesses silenced and deliberately misinformed. He presents new evidence suggesting that alien bodies were flown to Albuquerque and that the main portion of the saucer wreckage was shipped to Sandia, New Mexico. Moore is convinced that government research into UFOs continues in secrecy. The article also touches on the financial changes of rancher W. W. "Mac" Brazel, who found the debris, suggesting he may have been paid off to remain silent.

A night for Unseen Flying Objects

This Reporter Dispatch article describes attempts by UFO investigators Philip Imbrogno and Fred Dennis to document strange lights seen in northern Westchester and Putnam counties. Despite hundreds of reports of a large, slow-moving, V-shaped set of lights over previous weeks, no such sightings occurred on the night of the investigation. The article notes the unusual nature of the sightings, including their slow movement and lingering presence, and the large number of witnesses.

Does Government Think UFOs Real?

This Observer article by George D. Fawcett questions the government's stance on UFOs, citing newly received documents from the FBI, CIA, and U.S. Air Force. Fawcett argues that if UFOs do not exist, as government agencies claim, then why are they still being investigated? He mentions that millions of Americans believe UFOs are real and that former astronauts have reported sightings. The article also touches on the possibility of UFOs being surrounded by plasmas and emitting heat, and mentions the Office of Naval Research's involvement in UFO research.

Her sightings out of this world

This Sentinel article features Diane Tessman, who claims to have been abducted by aliens multiple times as a child. Under hypnosis, she recalled encounters with a golden-haired man from outer space. Tessman, a former teacher, has authored a book titled "The Transformation" about how UFOs transformed her life. She also served as an investigator for MUFON. The article quotes Tim Beckley, an author and editor of "UFO Review," who believes that extraterrestrials are more developed than humans and wish to share their knowledge, but only when humanity acknowledges them. Beckley is critical of the scientific community and government for not investing more in UFO research.

Skeptics Fail To Put to Rest UFO 'Legend'

This Dallas Morning News article by Brad Bailey debunks the legend of the Aurora, Texas, UFO crash in 1897. The story, attributed to S.E. Hayden, describes a cigar-shaped spaceship crashing into a windmill. The article points out factual inconsistencies, such as the misidentification of T.J. Weems, a blacksmith, as an astronomy authority, and the lack of evidence for Judge Proctor's windmill. It suggests the story may have originated from Hayden's personal tragedies and the town's economic decline.

E.T., come on down (again)

This Sunday Star article by John Picton features Dr. J. Allen Hynek discussing his work at the Centre for UFO Studies. Hynek shares a case about a farmer who claimed to have encountered aliens and been taken to a barn where a fight had occurred. Hynek emphasizes the need for funding for proper UFO research, stating that no cases have been thoroughly investigated. He notes that only 5% of reports involve close encounters of the third kind and highlights the need for medical consultants to examine cases of alleged physical effects from UFOs.

Mystery grows over UFO sighting in Hurley

This Daily Freeman article reports on a series of UFO sightings in Hurley, New York. Residents reported seeing strange, silent lights that appeared large, made sharp turns, and moved slowly. While some officials speculated that the sightings might be precision flying teams or advertising aircraft, many observers were convinced they were not planes. The article mentions reports of a "monstrous (sized) thing" and a "V of lights assembled on the bottom."

It wasn't the first time for UFO's close encounter

This Patent Trader article details multiple UFO sightings in Northern Westchester, New York, occurring on two separate Thursdays. Witnesses described V-shaped or boomerang-shaped objects with clusters of lights. While some officials suggested the objects could be stunt planes or formation planes, witnesses insisted they were solid masses and made no sound. The article also mentions a report of a "black spot and big blue halo" appearing before objects jumped off the ground.

UFO research is topic at group's monthly meeting

This REVIEW article reports on a meeting of the Tri-County UFO Study Group. Paul J. L. Rozich gave a talk on his UFO research, and his son presented drawings of UFOs and Bigfoot. The group also heard eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings, including one near the Akron-Canton Airport and another involving a crashed UFO with recovered bodies and radiation poisoning.

UFOs: myth or reality?

This POST article by Mike Agin discusses the work of UFO investigator Charles Wilhelm and his team, who use forensic science techniques. Their latest investigation involved a "landing" of an unknown craft near Ross, Ohio, where a circular indentation was found. Wilhelm believes "something definitely mysterious is flying in our airwaves" and is critical of the government's lack of acknowledgment of UFOs.

UFO sighting Monday leads to investigation

This Observer-News-Enterprise article reports on a UFO sighting in Newton, North Carolina. Joe Ikerd and his family reported seeing a large, orange, egg-shaped object that dropped below the treeline. The object was investigated by George D. Fawcett, a local UFO field investigator. Fawcett noted that the object would have been beneath radar coverage due to its location. He is seeking further witnesses to the event.

UFOs: U.S. reports tell of five sightings in 1980 over Kirtland; city man claims alien contact

This Tribune article details five government-reported sightings of unidentified flying objects over Kirtland Air Force Base in August 1980. The reports include sightings by security policemen and a state policeman, as well as a radar blackout and a film taken by Paul Bennewitz, who claims to have seen alien ships and believes there is an alien base near Dulce, New Mexico. The article also mentions the interest of former Senator Harrison Schmitt in the case and the Air Force's refusal to investigate Bennewitz's claims.

Woman Talks With ETs

This Daily Courier article features lecturer Aleuti Francesca, who believes the planet is being visited by intelligent extraterrestrial life and that the U.S. military has waged a campaign to debunk UFO reports. Francesca claims to have developed telepathic contact with highly evolved space beings and will lecture on her findings. She states that extraterrestrials are concerned about humanity's potential for nuclear war and that they will intervene if necessary.

He Takes UFOs Quite Seriously

This GRIT article profiles Marvin Taylor, who operates a UFO museum in Sonora, California. Taylor, a real-estate broker, has studied UFOs since he was 12 years old and believes that UFOs and extraterrestrials exist. His museum contains displays, eyewitness accounts, and a library on the subject. Taylor is also an assistant state director for MUFON and a special investigator for Dr. J. Allen Hynek. He expresses concern that the U.S. government does not consider UFOs a threat to national security and believes that Earthlings are far behind their futuristic visitors in terms of technology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO Newsclipping Service include the reporting of numerous UFO sightings across the United States, the analysis of these events by experts like Dr. J. Allen Hynek and UFO researchers, and the persistent question of government cover-ups and secrecy surrounding the phenomenon. There is a clear editorial stance supporting the serious investigation of UFO phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts, and questioning official explanations that dismiss sightings as misidentifications or hoaxes. The publication seems to lean towards the belief that UFOs and extraterrestrial life are real and warrant further study, while also acknowledging the skepticism and the challenges in obtaining credible evidence and official acknowledgment.

Title: FOREIGN NEWS
Issue Date: January 24, 1983
Publisher: SOUTH WALES ECHO
Country: Wales

Main Cover Story: That triangle is no 'plane-expert

The cover story details a mysterious flying triangle sighted over South Wales skies. According to a former RAF aircraft engineer, Joe Toland, the object could not be an aircraft known to British aviation. Toland, who served 15 years in the RAF, witnessed the object while coaching a local under-12 soccer team. He described it as being approximately 600-1,000 feet up, about 300 feet across, with lights that were unusually far apart. A key observation was the complete lack of noise from the object.

Toland, now an insurance agent, initially considered the possibility of mid-air refueling but dismissed it due to the lack of noise and the fact that such operations are not typically conducted over built-up areas. He also noted that the lights were not like usual aircraft lights, despite being in the flight path of Rhoose Airport.

UFO expert Mr. Bill Rich, aged 36, of Llandough Castle Flats, Llandough, is convinced the triangle is a visitor from space. Rich, an artist, has spent considerable time studying stars since spotting a UFO in Australia. He dismisses claims that the object was a meteor, stating it was unlike any meteoric activity he has witnessed. Rich is currently writing a book on UFO sightings in Wales and believes that such phenomena should be taken seriously, suggesting that extraterrestrials might be collecting samples from Earth. He also mentioned a history of "close encounters of the third nature" in Wales and anticipates that these beings will eventually make themselves known.

Related Article: Was there close UFO encounter?

This article, from the SOUTH WALES EVENING POST on January 26, 1983, explores the possibility of a "close encounter of the second kind" for hundreds of sky-watching people in Swansea and other parts of South Wales. It discusses the reported sightings of two triangular objects with flashing lights moving slowly and silently across the sky.

The article touches upon the public's fascination with the idea of life on other planets, referencing popular films like "E.T." and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." It defines different types of UFO encounters: first kind (evidence of an extraterrestrial object visiting a place), second kind (sighting of an alien object), and third kind (meeting with something from another world).

South Wales is highlighted as a notable area for UFO sightings. The article mentions specific accounts, including a Swansea woman's description of a "great big silver object, about the size of a house" seen the previous October, which was very bright and seemed hot. Another account from spring mentions flashing lights in a circular shape that appeared to be going down to the ground, then shot straight up at an impossible speed for an aircraft. A Carway UFO spotter in 1980 described a similar incident with a "great big silver object" and a "circular shape" that ascended rapidly.

The article notes that the latest UFO incident was reported by hundreds of people in and around Swansea, who were baffled by lights suggesting triangular forms. It dismisses theories of meteorites burning up or aircraft flying in formation as explanations.

Related Article: UFO baffles family

This article, from THE RECORDER in Port Pirie, S.A., Australia, dated February 28, 1983, describes a baffling experience for the Lydeamore family. While driving, they saw a "bright orange and blue flame" in the sky, which Mr. Jim Lydeamore described as traveling very fast and lasting about 25 seconds. He characterized it as a "blue flame with an orange and red colored section in the centre; a bit like a large bunsen burner flame on its side."

Mr. Lydeamore, a former member of the Air Force, was confident it was not a falling star or satellite, stating it was "quite different" from what he usually observes. His children were fascinated and drew pictures of the sighting. The family could not estimate the altitude but noted it traveled from west to east. The object "appeared out of nowhere and then disappeared again."

Fort Pirie police received two reports of unusual sightings, and Whyalla police also had numerous reports of strange flare-like lights. Adelaide radio stations reported sightings across the state. The RAAF was unable to explain the sighting but took details. A possible explanation offered was ammunition being tested at the Army Proof Range at Port Wakefield, which involved firing 40-millimetre illuminating rounds. An army spokesman confirmed the range was operational and that these rounds could create a "flame" effect. However, he could not definitively attribute the sightings to these operations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, specifically UFO sightings. The articles present various perspectives, from scientific investigation and expert analysis to personal accounts and speculation about extraterrestrial life. There's a clear interest in documenting and understanding these events, with a leaning towards exploring rational explanations while acknowledging the persistent mystery. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena with a degree of seriousness, encouraging investigation, and keeping an open mind to possibilities, while also grounding reports in factual accounts and expert opinions.