UFO Newsclipping Service - 1984 05 - no 178

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated May 1984, features a collection of reports on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) from various locations, primarily in the United States, with some international coverage. The publication focuses on witness accounts, official investigations, and the ongoing mystery surrounding these phenomena.

Amite County Folks Report Similar UFOs

This article by Ernest Herndon details sightings in Amite County, Mississippi, beginning Wednesday and continuing through Friday night. Ione Walsh of Liberty described a large, lighted object, as wide as her house, lit up like a Christmas tree, moving slowly and accompanied by smaller objects. Her son, George Riley, also reported seeing a similar object and reported it to the air force base at Alexandria, Louisiana, who had no information. In the Bewelcome community, Lynn and Rita Taylor reported seeing a "tremendously big" object, estimated to be 400 feet above the ground, which did not look or sound like conventional aircraft. They observed it for an extended period and noted smaller objects around it. Taylor, a former Air Force member, expressed a shift in his skepticism after witnessing the event, stating, "I had a different attitude."

Officers Encounter Strange Lights in S.D. Sky

Written by Jim Dawson, this piece recounts an encounter by Martin City police officer Gary Myers and Bennett County sheriff's deputy Tom Jensen in Bennett County, South Dakota. Responding to rancher reports of strange lights, the officers observed a large array of red and white lights floating silently about 150 yards away. The object later moved towards them without sound. Officer Myers described the experience as "spooky" and expressed a desire to understand what it was. The sighting was also corroborated by the Merchen family, who had reported similar lights. Ellsworth Air Force Base reported no aircraft in the area and could not detect the objects on radar.

Eight Sight Alcalde UFO

This article by Gail Olson reports on a sighting in Alcalde, New Mexico, where at least eight people witnessed a "well-lighted unidentified flying object" resembling the machine from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Mel Medina described it as a "classic" sighting, hovering slowly in a large arc. He observed it through binoculars, noting its metallic silver color and football shape. The object reportedly made a "rumbling sound, not real loud." State police also received reports from three other observers, bringing the total to eight.

More UFOs Seen Near New Caney

By Cathy Gordon, this article details a sighting near New Caney, Texas, where a family observed two beaming lights that resolved into a triangular-shaped aircraft, as big as a 747 jetliner, with a bank of multi-colored lights. They watched for 45 minutes as 14 more objects followed in a slow, silent procession. The objects made no jet propulsion sounds, only a low, vibrating hum. The sighting is compared to a similar incident in December 1980, and the family is considering legal action related to health problems they attribute to that event.

Lonely Encounter

Written by Shirley Hallett, this personal account describes a sighting on an interstate highway between Pittsfield and Newport, Maine. The author observed two very bright, large, yellowish lights suspended motionless over trees. Initially dismissing them as stars, she realized their unusual nature when they did not recede as she drove closer. The lights then suddenly "went out" rather than flying away. The author expresses a newfound appreciation for the unexplained and a willingness to be more tolerant of people who report UFO sightings.

Update on UFO? Encounter

Shirley Hallett follows up on her previous article, sharing comments from readers who have experienced similar phenomena. She notes that many people who have seen "things" are terrified and reluctant to speak about them. The author has been researching UFOs extensively and has contacted authors and experts in the field. She expresses a desire to understand the purpose behind these experiences and acknowledges the impact they have had on her life.

Another "sighting" reported

This article by Charles Eldredge reports on a sighting in Fessenden, North Dakota, corroborating a previous report. An anonymous observer saw a strange lighted craft that took off to the east, followed a canal at low altitude, and then rose to go over a farmstead before turning south. The observer heard a "rushing sound" unlike a jet. This sighting is compared to a previous one that included a flashing red light, which this observer did not see.

Waukesha woman spots UFO

By Dan Callahan, this piece features Bernice Glor, a 72-year-old woman from Waukesha, Wisconsin, who reported seeing an unidentified flying object hovering near her apartment. She described it as the "most beautiful thing" she had ever seen, a twinkling light that later sounded like a motor and displayed red and blue lights before gliding away. Glor expressed initial hesitation to report the sighting for fear of being called "off her rocker" but felt compelled to share her experience.

Evans' Batting Got a Lift from A Flying Saucer

This article by Tim Cowlishaw discusses baseball player Darrell Evans' claim that a UFO sighting in 1982 helped him improve his performance. Evans described a triangular object with green and red lights, about 100 yards away, that made no sound. He believes the experience put things in perspective and improved his attitude. Evans' father works for NASA, and he has a long-standing interest in aircraft and space.

Society Says UFO Skepticism Is Fading

This UPI report discusses a workshop on UFOs sponsored by the Society for Psychic Research of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. National UFO investigator Ray Fowler noted that skepticism about extraterrestrial life is fading, with more people showing interest in his work. He stated that the government is concerned about UFOs, considering them a "high potential threat to national security." The Society aims to help people explore psychic phenomena and realize they are not "oddballs."

Woman Reports, 'I Met Gal Who... Claimed To Be an Alien'

This article from the New Hampshire Sunday News details Gail Triff's account of meeting "Linda," who claimed to be an alien. Triff described her father as an alien and her mother as human, and reported seeing the father's spaceship land. Investigator Ray Fowler and Peter Geremia of MUFON noted that fear of public reaction is common among UFO witnesses. They also mentioned that about six UFO sightings are reported annually in New Hampshire, with 80 percent usually explained.

UFO sighting being probed

This brief report from Cedarburg, Wisconsin, mentions a woman who claims to have seen an unidentified flying object in December. She described it as a "round, but not perfectly round" object hovering about two telephone poles high, with blue and green lights. The incident is being investigated by the Aerial Phenomenon Research Organization (APRO).

A dozen people report UFO over foothills near Chimayo

This Associated Press report from El Paso, Texas, describes a sighting in Chimayo, New Mexico, considered one of the best in years. About a dozen people reported seeing a lighted object hovering over the foothills. John Warren, a physicist and MUFON investigator, is examining the event. Witnesses Mel and Diane Medina described it as looking like a commercial jetliner, football-shaped, with a red light searching the skies and emitting a humming noise.

Sighting lifted Tigers' Evans

This article from the Morning News, Dallas, Texas, reiterates the story of baseball player Darrell Evans, who claims a UFO sighting in 1982 significantly improved his career. He described a triangular object with green and red lights, about 100 yards away, with no sound. Evans believes the experience gave him perspective and a better attitude.

Trying to unravel the perplexing mystery: UFOs

This article by Charlene Fu profiles Coral and Jim Lorenzen, founders of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), the oldest and largest UFO research organization. They have investigated numerous sightings and authored books on the subject. The Lorenzens believe UFOs are extraterrestrial in origin and that beings have been observing Earth for thousands of years. They suggest that the atomic bomb prompted these beings to investigate. Coral Lorenzen has had five personal UFO sightings, while Jim has not. They believe that contact with humans is avoided because humans are not considered peers. The article also touches on abduction cases, which Coral believes have tapered off.

Arizonan 'beamed aboard' UFO is bitter about the experience

This piece details the experience of Travis Walton, who claims to have been abducted by a UFO for five days in 1977. Walton, who is writing a book about his experience, expresses bitterness about the event and its impact on his life. He describes hairless beings with large eyes and small noses, mouths, and ears. Walton believes the townspeople do not understand what happened to him and that the government knows more than it reveals. Despite the negative impact, he acknowledges that the experience has made him more open-minded.

State Author Claims UFO Cover-Up

By Steven Gield, this article focuses on Lawrence A. Fawcett, a Coventry police lieutenant and author who claims the government is covering up dangerous activities by UFOs. Fawcett has amassed thousands of documents from government agencies and believes UFOs pose a threat to national security. He cites reports of UFOs at high-security military bases and instances of cattle howling louder than usual during sightings. The article contrasts Fawcett's claims with the official Air Force position, which concluded that UFOs do not threaten national security or display superior technology.

Woman sticks by claim of having sighted UFO

This report follows up on Bernice Glor's sighting in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Glor, 72, maintains her conviction about what she saw, describing it as a beautiful twinkling light. She remains open to the possibility that it was a UFO or a divine sign. She states she would have gotten into the object if it had landed in front of her house.

32 UFO sightings probed by Defence bosses

This article from the News of the World investigates a dossier of 32 UFO sightings in Lancashire's Rossendale Valley, which is being probed by the Ministry of Defence. The reports include accounts of silver-suited aliens and flying saucers. MP Sir Patrick Wall plans to raise the issue in Parliament, emphasizing the need for no cover-up. The article details several cases, including "The Case of the Silver Aliens," where Tom Schofield reported seeing two figures in silver suits without faces. Other cases include "The Case of the Eerie Egghead," "The Case of the UFO Hedgehopper," "The Case of Terror on Eagle's Crag," "The Case of the Roadhog from Space," and "The Case of the Shimmering Skydiver."

Midnight sighting of UFO

This report from the Cornish Guardian details a sighting by Roger Knight in Hollywell, near Newquay, Cornwall. Knight saw two dazzling white lights with a red light below, described as huge and silent, hovering above his car. He reported no noise and that the object started slowly coming down towards his car before disappearing. He is appealing for anyone else who saw the object or has information from UFO experts.

UFOs: Is mystery force at work?

This article from the Times, Derbyshire, England, discusses UFO sightings in the Wingerworth area, with members of the British UFO Society planning a "skywatch." Investigator Ilene Perry describes her own close encounters, including seeing an upside-down ice cream cone-shaped object. The article notes that many people are seeing things in Wingerworth and suggests a force may be drawing UFOs to a specific line in the area.

More reports of city UFOs - MoD told

This Western Evening Herald report from Plymouth, England, details further UFO sightings in the city. Stuart Dann saw two bright lights, and Mrs. Iris Wannell chased a craft that disappeared. The incidents were reported to the Ministry of Defence. Other sightings include Ernest Downey seeing UFOs near Roborough Airport and Derreck Jones observing two bright lights with portholes.

'Close encounter' man at meeting

This article from the News, Farnborough, England, reports on Alfred Burtoo, a pensioner who claims to have been aboard an alien spacecraft in Aldershot. He attended a public talk with UFO expert Timothy Good. Mr. Good believes Burtoo's account is genuine. The article also mentions other sightings in Plymouth, including two bright lights seen by Stuart Dann and Mrs. Iris Wannell.

Iris in hot pursuit of a UFO

This Western Evening Herald article describes Mrs. Iris Wannell's experience chasing a UFO through the streets of Stoke, Plymouth. She and her daughter-in-law observed two bright lights moving slowly across the sky. They pursued the object but lost sight of it. The sighting was also reported by Tom Bignell, who described the craft as part of a collection of smaller lights forming a semi-circle. The report was forwarded to the Ministry of Defence.

Object lesson

This Yorkshire Post article discusses a conference on Unidentified Flying Objects in Leeds, attended by over 150 people. Chairman Graham Birdsall presented slides of sightings, acknowledging that some might be natural phenomena. Tony Dodd, a North Yorkshire investigator, believes some sightings are real, intelligent machines. The article highlights a photograph of eerie lights on Cracoe Fell as significant evidence and suggests the area north of Skipton as a prime location for UFO sightings.

Police chief's UFO photos are for real

This Daily Mirror report states that photographs of a UFO taken by a policeman in North Yorkshire are genuine, according to scientists. The officer described the object as round, covered in red lights, and pulsating. The article notes that only 42 out of 1,400 examined pictures have been confirmed as UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings, the variety of descriptions of these objects, and the persistent mystery surrounding their origin and purpose. Many articles highlight witness accounts, often emphasizing the fear and bewilderment experienced by those who see these phenomena. There is a recurring suggestion of government interest or cover-up regarding UFOs, with some individuals actively seeking information and transparency. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these accounts, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also acknowledging the skepticism that often accompanies such reports.

Title: FORTEANA NEWS
Issue Date: September 17, 1983
Publisher: EXPOSURE
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of Forteana News, titled "Oklahoma's Bigfoot," focuses heavily on the legend and reported sightings of Bigfoot and Sasquatch, particularly within Oklahoma. The publication explores various aspects of this phenomenon, including eyewitness accounts, physical descriptions, research efforts, and related mysteries.

Oklahoma's Bigfoot Legend

The main feature, "Oklahoma's Bigfoot Legend" by Stan Morrison, delves into the history and prevalence of Bigfoot sightings in Oklahoma. It notes that the belief in "Tall People" among Oklahoma Indians predates statehood, with legends dating back over a century. The article highlights that descriptions of Oklahoma Bigfoot creatures are virtually identical to those seen in other regions, often described as seven to eight feet tall, weighing around 500 pounds, covered in hair, and possessing bright red eyes. Kenneth Tosh of Noxie is quoted describing his encounters, including the creature's foul odor and distinctive eyes.

Morrison discusses the "Noxie Monster" and its national media attention in 1975, noting misinterpretations of the town's name. He also presents other reported creatures in Oklahoma, such as green-eyed Bigfoot variants, mystery cats, and large wolves, suggesting these might be exotics or part of a broader creature phenomenon. The article touches upon the possibility of "teleportation" for exotic animals and the belief that some Bigfoot creatures might be supernatural rather than purely animal.

Further installments explore specific cases, including an interview with Geoff Franks about an encounter near Okemah Lake in 1976, where a large, dark figure was observed. Another detailed case involves Mrs. Maggie Lee in Watova, Nowata County, who, along with sheriff's deputies, observed four Bigfoot creatures, including a mother and offspring, between 1974 and 1980. The article notes that bullets seemed ineffective against these creatures.

The third part of the series discusses the debate on whether Bigfoot should be hunted to prove its existence. It references John Green's book "Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us" and the idea that a killed specimen could lead to scientific verification and protection. The author shares his personal experience of a potential Sasquatch encounter in Southern California and his plans for a field investigation in Oklahoma.

Related Mysteries and Cases

Beyond Bigfoot, the issue touches upon other unexplained phenomena:

• Lake Pend Oreille Monster: An article by Madonna King details reports of a large "sea serpent" or aquatic animal in Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho, dating back decades. The North Idaho College's Cryptozoology Club is actively researching these accounts, exploring possibilities from large fish like sturgeon to unknown species.

• Bigfoot Hunt Controversy: Several articles address the controversy surrounding individuals planning to hunt Bigfoot. Mark E. Keller's intention to kill a Bigfoot is highlighted, drawing criticism and leading to legal discussions. Skamania County, Washington, is discussed for its ordinance making the killing of a Sasquatch a misdemeanor, aiming to protect the creature and prevent potentially dangerous hunts.

• Santorini and Atlantis: An article by Jay Clarke explores the theory that the Greek island of Santorini might be the fabled Atlantis described by Plato. It discusses the volcanic eruption that devastated the island around 1500 B.C. and its potential connection to Minoan civilization and Plato's account.

• UFO Sightings: Several short reports detail UFO sightings from various locations, including Spain (Orense), Argentina (Salta), England (Southend), France (Lesquin), and Reunion Island. These include descriptions of lights, cigar-shaped objects, and a "flotilla" of UFOs.

• Other Anomalies: Brief mentions include a "big boom" mystery in Vancouver, Canada, and a report of a dinosaur-like creature (Mokele-Mbembe) in the Congo.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout this issue are the persistent mystery surrounding unexplained phenomena, particularly Bigfoot and UFOs, and the ongoing efforts by researchers and eyewitnesses to document and understand them. The publication appears to maintain an open-minded yet investigative stance, presenting various accounts and theories while acknowledging the skepticism and the need for concrete evidence. There's a clear interest in folklore, cryptozoology, and the intersection of science and the unexplained. The editorial stance leans towards validating the experiences of witnesses and encouraging further research, even if it involves controversial methods like hunting for specimens.