UFO Newsclipping Service - 1985 05 - no 190

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, dated May 1985, number 190, is a compilation of news clippings from various sources, focusing on UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena. The service is co-edited by Lucius Farish and Rod B. Dyke, with a mailing address in Plumerville, Arkansas.

UFO researcher chronicles Missouri sightings

This article by Steve Cusick from The News-Leader profiles Ted Phillips, a UFO researcher and professional photographer from Reeds Spring, Missouri. Phillips has been investigating UFO sightings since the 1960s and has documented over 550 cases, particularly focusing on 'landing cases' in Missouri. He emphasizes that many people do not report sightings due to fear of ridicule. Phillips investigates cases by interviewing witnesses and collecting physical evidence like soil and plant samples, requiring at least two witnesses and physical evidence for a case to be considered. He collaborates with J. Allen Hynek of the Center for UFO Studies. Phillips notes that most sightings involve saucer-shaped UFOs and reports of small beings. He recounts a case near Tuscumbia in 1967 where a farmer described seeing 3 1/2-foot tall green-gray beings near a landed UFO, and experienced a 'pressure field' when trying to approach it. Phillips believes that 'something real is going on' but is not convinced about extraterrestrial intelligent life. He also mentions government hindrance in UFO research and the public image problem of the field.

'UFO' stirs Valley's imagination

This Sentinel (Ansonia, CT) article by Jack Zibluk reports on a mass sighting in southern Connecticut on a Thursday night. Hundreds of people observed a large, brightly lit, saucer-shaped aircraft with blinking lights moving over the area from New Haven to Waterbury. Nearly 100 people gathered at St. Jude's Church in Derby to witness the spectacle between 9:15 and 10 p.m. Bruce Pettengill Jr. described the object as 'almost as big as a city block' and noted its unusual movements. However, the State Police attributed the sighting to a formation of three planes flying low, tracked on radar from Tweed-New Haven Airport. Despite the official explanation, witnesses like Pettengill remained convinced it was a real UFO, citing the lack of noise and unusual maneuvers. Ansonia Police Chief James McGrath humorously commented on protecting the airspace, while stating the matter was under investigation.

Close encounters of the Crawford kind

This article by Peter Olafson from The Times Herald-Record focuses on Ellen B. Crystall, a UFO investigator who has documented numerous sightings in Crawford, New York. Crystall claims spacecraft have landed in local cornfields and on grassy hills, and she has even seen a short, yellow creature with wraparound yellow eyes. She describes seeing triangular spacecraft and has monitored the skies over Crawford since 1980. Crystall recounts an incident where she and Harry Lebelson witnessed about 20 triangular ships surrounding their car. She notes that sightings in the area peaked in 1980 and returned in the summer of 1984. Crystall believes Crawford is a suitable location for spaceships due to its flat and sparsely populated nature. She compares the aliens' actions of taking plants to her own habit of picking up seashells. Crystall makes frequent trips to Crawford, sometimes with other people. She describes seeing lights in the sky that behaved strangely, varying in intensity and hovering. While local residents have reported seeing unusual things, a small percentage dismiss the possibility. Dairy farmer Carl H. Balbach, who owns land in the area, is skeptical about landings without leaving impressions in the ground. Attorney Peter Gersten, involved in suing the government for UFO documents, finds Crystall 'a little too far out.' Police Chief Dan McCann has not received UFO reports since the mid-1970s. Philip Imbrogno, an investigator with the Center for UFO Studies, has received reports of UFOs from the Pine Bush area, describing large circular or elliptic lighted objects making right-angle turns. Imbrogno acknowledges Crystall's dedication but suggests a need for objectivity, believing she belongs to the group that sees UFOs as intelligent beings from other worlds. Crystall dismisses conventional explanations for UFOs, such as ultra-light aircraft, weather balloons, or swamp gas. She has been clipping UFO stories since age 10 and saw a UFO up close in 1971. She was later annoyed by strange lights following her car. After seeing 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' she realized others had similar experiences and joined a UFO group.

Concord class offers UFO info on scientific basis

This article from the Times Herald-Record by Elaine Herscher describes a course titled 'UFOs - The Truth About Space' taught by Daniel Ross through Concord Leisure Services. Ross, inspired by a 1974 sighting of six unidentified craft over Saratoga Lake, aims to debunk UFO myths and present information on a scientific basis. He has spent 11 years researching UFOs, compiling information for a self-published book. Ross claims there have been 83 documented UFO landings and that government bodies have been presented with UFO documentation. His Public Interest Space Sciences Center gathers information globally. He believes that most people believe in life elsewhere but not necessarily close to us.

Lighted sky stirs watchers

This Telegram (Bridgeport, CT) article by Ebong Udoma reports on widespread UFO sightings across southern Connecticut on a Thursday night. Police departments, newspapers, and airport towers received numerous calls. Sightings were reported in Bridgeport, Easton, Monroe, the Naugatuck Valley, Stratford, Trumbull, and Weston. State Police noted about 100-150 cars pulled over on I-95. Air traffic controllers at Sikorsky Memorial Airport and Tweed confirmed sighting aircraft flying in formation. A similar formation was seen in Dutchess County, New York, which a Sheriff's Office spokesman attributed to a group of aviators. Descriptions of the craft varied from 'a big round thing' to 'a trolley.' A State Police officer humorously reported the object had landed and was friendly, hailing from Uranus. An air traffic controller at Tweed-New Haven Airport confirmed seeing about seven aircraft flying in close formation at 6,000 feet.

Planes Blamed for UFO Sightings

This Press (Middletown, CT) article disputes UFO sightings reported in southern Connecticut, attributing them to unusual maneuvers by three small planes. Paul D. Estefan, administrator of Danbury Municipal Airport, stated that the planes' bright white landing lights, used while flying in close formation above 7,000 feet, likely caused the sightings. However, eyewitnesses Vanessa Schmaltz and Bunny Warkowski reported seeing a low, hovering object resembling an upside-down salad bowl near Lake Beseck in Middlefield. They described it as huge with flashing lights and no noise. Estefan dismissed their claims, stating everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The article notes that while WTNH TV received many calls, local police units had not received reports, and the State Police Public Information Office had no knowledge of the incidents.

Covingtonians See Odd Object In Northern Sky

This Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH) article by Bob Fogarty details a sighting by Covington Police Sgt. William Dorsey and Specialist Todd Finan. They observed an oval-shaped object overhead to the north, changing colors from red to green to white and moving slowly. The object was also seen by residents. The Greater Cincinnati International Airport tower confirmed having something on radar but didn't know what it was. Dorsey, a veteran officer, described the sighting as a 'reflection of swamp gas' but admitted his curiosity was aroused. He compared it to a radio tower or beacon but noted the green lights were unusual. The FAA tower at the airport found no record of a radar sighting.

Mystery Craft Prompt Reports Of UFO

This Citizen (Milford, CT) article by Bob McManus reports on UFO sightings in the Waterbury area, despite assurances from the supervisor at Tweed-New Haven Airport that they were small aircraft. Three residents claimed to have seen something 'from out of this world.' Martin Small, the supervisor, stated that the aircraft had proper markings and were conventional. He mentioned reports of the aircraft originating from Poughkeepsie, NY. A Channel 8 weatherman was told by a tower operator at Duchess County Airport that three small planes (a Mooney, Cessna, and Tri-Pacer) were responsible. However, a spokeswoman at Duchess County Airport denied this, stating the planes came from Stormville. A flight instructor at Stormville Airport was evasive about tracking planes. Susan Mainolfi reported seeing a 'square object with six very bright lights' that moved slowly and silently.

UFO reports debunked

This Record-Journal (Meriden, CT) article discusses UFO sightings over Wallingford, Connecticut, which were attributed by officials at Tweed-New Haven Airport to seven ultralight planes or helicopters flying in formation. Martin Small, supervisor of the control tower, stated that UFOs wouldn't have aircraft markings. An official at Bradley International Airport questioned the explanation, noting that ultralight aircraft typically don't fly at night and lack electric systems. Eyewitnesses Vanessa Schmaltz and Bunny Warkowski insisted they saw a hovering object resembling an upside-down salad bowl. The article also mentions a woman who saw a 'round thing in the sky' and described it as a 'dome-shaped, dark with flashing lights all around.' Another witness described an object that looked like an egg or football with five or six groups of lights and a sound like a lawnmower. An Oxford resident reported seeing a 'U-shaped' craft moving at 50 miles per hour.

Something out there?

This Journal-World (Lawrence, KS) article reflects on the enduring mystery of UFO sightings nearly 40 years after the first major wave. It acknowledges that most reports (90%) are explainable by conventional phenomena, but a significant number remain unexplained, even to skeptics. The article quotes J. Allen Hynek, who notes a trend from 'flying saucers' to 'close encounters' and sightings of humanoids. It discusses potential factors like imagination, naivete, or attention-seeking, but emphasizes that credible individuals have reported inexplicable phenomena. The article concludes by posing the question of what is out there, suggesting that the mystery persists.

Southern fireball was overdue fix for UFO addicts

This Miami, FL article by John Keasler discusses the public's enduring fascination with UFO stories, despite a lack of concrete proof. Keasler posits that the intense interest stems from a fundamental human hope for answers about existence, purpose, and origin. He notes that while many UFO sightings are explained away as meteors or other phenomena, the 'True Believers' remain hopeful. Keasler recounts his decades of reporting on UFOs, interviewing witnesses and covering seminars, yet finding no definitive proof. He suggests that the human condition's inherent uncertainty drives the need to believe (or disbelieve) in external explanations, such as visitors from space offering clues about our existence. He concludes that this hope is why people scan the sky, seeking answers.

Flying objects mystify two Atchison area residents

This Atchison, KS article by Allen Seifert details two separate but potentially related sightings. Frank Derr reported seeing three circular, stationary objects in the sky that cast off balls of fire, one of which landed in his yard, leaving a dead spot of grass. Derr, a skeptic until this encounter, was frightened and found no physical evidence beyond the dead grass. Dan Tate, manager of Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport, corroborated seeing a bright, stationary object while piloting a plane, which disappeared abruptly. Tate had previously reported similar sightings years ago. The National UFO Reporting Center in Seattle considered the sighting 'bonafide' but initially suggested it might be a patrol. Robert Gribble of the center noted similar reports of objects ejecting smaller objects. The National Weather Service stated that no meteorological phenomena could explain the sighting.

Jack Smith

This Los Angeles Times article by Jack Smith addresses a letter from Professor Alvin H. Lawson, who took issue with Smith's previous skepticism about UFOs. Lawson, who operated a 24-hour UFO hotline and taught a course on 'UFO Literature: The Rhetoric of the Unknown,' clarified that he did not necessarily believe in extraterrestrial visitors but was interested in the phenomenon. He argued against Smith's 'false analogy' comparing UFO evidence to that of witches. Lawson also cited Carl Sagan's acknowledgment of his research into 'perinatal imagery' in UFO abduction reports, suggesting that some UFO experiences might be related to birth memories. Smith, while apologizing for misrepresenting Lawson's position, maintains his focus on teaching English rhetoric rather than UFOs.

UFO Sighting Reported In This Area

This Daily Globe (Atchison, KS) article by Mickey Parman reports on a sighting by Frank Derr, who saw three to four circular, stationary objects casting off balls of fire that left spots of dead grass in his yard. Robert Gribble of the National UFO Reporting Center called the sighting 'bonafide' and noted similar reports of objects ejecting smaller objects. Derr described the objects as red-orange and that they appeared and reappeared, casting off balls of fire that fell to the ground. He found dead grass where one ball landed. The National Weather Service stated that no meteorological phenomena could explain the sighting.

UFO's sighted over Cumberland County

This Herald-News (Edmonton, KY) article reports on sightings of a diamond-shaped object with flashing lights over Cumberland County, west of Burkesville. Witnesses reported no sound or a high-pitched hum. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National UFO Center could not provide explanations.

Airport Manager Sees Strange Object

This Daily Globe (Atchison, KS) article by Mickey Parman provides further details on the sighting reported by Frank Derr, corroborated by Dan Tate, manager of Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport. Tate described seeing a stationary object, about one-fourth the size of a full moon, emitting a dullish yellow-orange light. He contacted air traffic control, which had no radar confirmation. Tate discounted the plane theory when the light abruptly faded. A passenger in Tate's plane also reported seeing a 'red-orange glowing fire-like thing' on the ground. Tate noted that the object was at his altitude or higher, about 10 miles north of Atchison. He also mentioned a pilot from Topeka reporting a similar sighting. The article also notes a passenger's observation of a ground light resembling the Midwest Solvents plant.

Soviet Media Query UFOs

This Japan Times (Tokyo) article by Y. Matsumura discusses a disagreement between Soviet newspapers regarding UFOs. Trud reported an Aeroflot plane's encounter with a UFO that escorted it, while Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) debunked such sightings as science fiction myths, attributing them to atmospheric phenomena or space debris. The article notes that the Soviet government established a special air force commission to investigate UFO sightings in 1967, but details remain scarce.

Agony of man held by aliens for sex

This 8 O'CLOCK (Auckland, New Zealand) article reports on Antonio Ferreira, who claims to have been kidnapped by aliens five years prior and forced to have sex with a female alien, resulting in a child. Ferreira claims the aliens have contacted him again. A Brazilian specialist in UFOs, Walter Buhler, and Mirassol police chief Wilson Lopes, find Ferreira's story credible, with Lopes emphasizing Ferreira's detailed description. The incident allegedly occurred during a brief blackout in Mirassol when a UFO was reportedly seen.

Exciting data for UFO fans

This Express (Wakefield, England) article previews a conference organized by the Yorkshire UFO Society. The conference will feature a cine-film produced by UFO researcher Timothy Good, along with other evidence such as photographs and documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. The article mentions revelations about mail interference and death threats, and a book titled 'Sky Crash' that allegedly exposes a government cover-up. Britain's first confirmed UFO photographs will also be shown.

'Real truth' about aliens

This Yorkshire Post (Leeds, England) article covers a conference by the Yorkshire UFO Society. Timothy Good, a UFO researcher, discussed alleged government cover-ups and the belief that aliens are already present on Earth. He presented evidence and interviewed witnesses, astronauts, scientists, and politicians. Good, a former violinist, also has a passion for music. He believes governments are hiding the truth about alien bases and that aliens might be using humans as 'guinea pigs.' Phillip Mantle was awarded 'investigator of the year.' Jenny Randles, a UFO researcher and author, believes something significant is happening but notes that many ufologists reject the 'flying saucer' concept, focusing instead on unexplained phenomena. The article also mentions UFO painter Robert Cherrey.

TIME WARP UFOS

This 8 O'CLOCK (Auckland, New Zealand) article discusses a theory gaining credibility, proposed by New Zealand ufologist Harvey Cooke, that some UFOs may be 'earth craft from the future lost in a time warp.' This theory suggests these visitors from another dimension are an 'interface between our reality and a parallel reality.' Cooke believes most UFOs are still from outer space, while others are secret US and Russian projects. UFO sightings have dropped significantly in New Zealand.

Translations

This section provides translations of articles originally published in Spanish and Italian.

• Guachipas, Salta Province, Argentina (January 27-29, 1984): Santiago Anibal Guerrero, a chemical engineer, reported observing a fleet of 9 flying objects and a large 'mother ship' near El Alto hill. He described the objects as changing colors and moving in formation. His son, Claudio, also witnessed the event.

• Zapala, Jujuy (Juan Antonio Abarzua): An engineer from Zapla claims to have observed the motions of a UFO fleet for two days. This report is attributed to Santiago Anibal Guerrero.

Extraterrestrials aren't alien to Delval UFO Inc.

This Burlington County Times (Willingboro, NJ) article by Betsy Anderson profiles Delval UFO Inc., an organization founded in 1974 with 300 members. The group believes UFOs are real and that governments are hiding information. Lynn Volpe, vice president, mentions an alleged incident at Fort Dix involving a humanoid shot by a security guard. She also discusses a joint Army-Navy regulation that allegedly penalizes disclosure of UFO information. Edgar Bloom, a featured speaker, claims to be a 'halian' (a hybrid of human and alien characteristics) and to receive channeled messages from aliens. He believes extraterrestrials are concerned about Earth's impending cataclysmic changes and the arms race. Bloom describes 'astral travel' and has sent messages to the U.N. Security Council. He also claims to have devised a blueprint to protect a geothermal plant from volcanic destruction. The Volpes recount their own close encounter in Callahan, Florida, involving a large oval-shaped light and subsequent investigation by search planes and vehicles.

Real truth' about aliens

This Yorkshire Post (Leeds, England) article covers a conference by the Yorkshire UFO Society. Timothy Good, a UFO researcher, discussed alleged government cover-ups and the belief that aliens are already present on Earth. He presented evidence and interviewed witnesses, astronauts, scientists, and politicians. Good, a former violinist, also has a passion for music. He believes governments are hiding the truth about alien bases and that aliens might be using humans as 'guinea pigs.' Phillip Mantle was awarded 'investigator of the year.' Jenny Randles, a UFO researcher and author, believes something significant is happening but notes that many ufologists reject the 'flying saucer' concept, focusing instead on unexplained phenomena. The article also mentions UFO painter Robert Cherrey.

Keeping an eye on the sky

This Evening Tribune (San Diego, CA) article by Dee Anne Traitel introduces Jozaa Buist, founder of UFO Sightings Unlimited, a non-profit group that meets to discuss UFO sightings. Buist, motivated by curiosity about the sky, has collected a phone list of agencies to consult. She has seen unusual things herself and aims to provide a supportive environment for those who have witnessed strange phenomena. The group has 62 members interested in learning more about UFOs. Buist emphasizes that while some sightings can be explained, others remain unexplained. She conducts investigations by gathering details like time, location, and appearance of the object.

Real truth' about aliens

This Yorkshire Post (Leeds, England) article covers a conference by the Yorkshire UFO Society. Timothy Good, a UFO researcher, discussed alleged government cover-ups and the belief that aliens are already present on Earth. He presented evidence and interviewed witnesses, astronauts, scientists, and politicians. Good, a former violinist, also has a passion for music. He believes governments are hiding the truth about alien bases and that aliens might be using humans as 'guinea pigs.' Phillip Mantle was awarded 'investigator of the year.' Jenny Randles, a UFO researcher and author, believes something significant is happening but notes that many ufologists reject the 'flying saucer' concept, focusing instead on unexplained phenomena. The article also mentions UFO painter Robert Cherrey.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, investigations, and the persistent mystery surrounding them. There is a clear division between those who believe in extraterrestrial visitation and those who seek conventional explanations. Several articles highlight the reluctance of witnesses to report sightings due to fear of ridicule, while others focus on the scientific study of UFO phenomena. The possibility of government cover-ups and the psychological aspects of belief and disbelief are also explored. The editorial stance, as suggested by the compilation of diverse articles, appears to be one of presenting various perspectives on the UFO phenomenon without definitively endorsing any single explanation, while acknowledging the public's enduring fascination and the ongoing search for answers.

Title: FORTEANA NEWS
Issue Date: January 13, 1985
Publisher: SUNDAY GLOBE, Boston, MA
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Mystery Cloud Baffles Scientists

The lead article details a perplexing event on April 9th when Captain Charles H. McDade of Japan Airlines Flight 36, flying off the northern coast of Japan, reported a "round ball cloud" resembling a nuclear explosion. He described it as a cloud that "continues to explode like a great big cloud, easy to see and it expanded very rapidly." Four other airline pilots in the area corroborated seeing a similar huge mushroom cloud rise to a height of 60,000 feet in two minutes. The pilots, fearing a nuclear event, had their planes checked for radioactivity upon landing, but none was discovered. The Japanese government also sent a reconnaissance plane to search for radioactive dust or debris, finding none.

Dr. Daniel A. Walker, a professor of geophysics at the University of Hawaii, who monitors ocean acoustic signals, initially believed the cloud was from a submarine volcano. However, his analysis of seismic and volcanic activity data, as well as wind records, ruled out this explanation. He also concluded it was not a known cloud formation due to its rapid ascent.

Walker's paper on the event is set to be published in Science Magazine. He concluded the cloud was either an unknown natural phenomenon or a man-made atmospheric explosion, but refrained from speculating on the cause. The article also discusses theories promoted by retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Thomas E. Bearden and former Air Force intelligence officer Dr. Stefan Possony, who believe the cloud was evidence of the Soviets testing a new type of long-range beam weapon based on Nikola Tesla's theories. While many physicists dismiss these ideas, Possony finds Bearden's insights credible, suggesting the event is a warning of unknown capabilities. However, experts like Dr. Richard Garwin and Dr. Kosta Tsipis dismiss the Tesla weapon theory, with Tsipis calling Bearden "off the deep end." Professor Michael McElroy speculated that unusual atmospheric turbulence might have been misinterpreted.

Captain McDade, a former B52 flier, dismissed the turbulence theory, stating that anxiety would not have produced the same reaction in five pilots. He also noted that several Japanese fliers had witnessed a similar cloud days later.

Other Reports and Incidents

Argentine Sightings: The issue reports on widespread flying saucer sightings across nine Argentine provinces on July 3, 1984, between 07:30 and 08:30 p.m. Residents in cities like Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Salta, Jujuy, Tucuman, Catamarca, Neuquen, Rio Negro, and Chubut reported seeing a bright object whose colors changed. In some areas, cars reportedly stopped functioning, and witnesses claimed their cars became motionless. The National Meteorological Service in Catamarca suggested the phenomenon might have been caused by a cloud of crystallized sodium, but residents in other areas described the object as a "moon-shaped" luminous sphere moving at high speed with indescribable multicolored lights.

Piper Plane Incident: On September 23, 1984, a Piper plane en route from Cordoba to Resistencia, Argentina, was reportedly followed for 30 minutes by an object described as a flying saucer. The crew reported instrument problems and a lot of concern, noting the object emitted different colors and maneuvered at great speed. Commanders from Austral and Aerolineas Argentinas also reported seeing a light that changed colors. The Piper pilot, Carlos Sorini, stated the object began following them after passing Reconquista and caused his compass to oscillate wildly.

Italian UFO Sighting: On March 19, 1985, in Marche, Italy, a mysterious object was seen landing on Mount Sant Angelo in Arcevia. Eyewitnesses described it as a large "machine" with two domes that emitted blinding red and green beams of light, staying for about fifteen minutes before taking off.

'Mystery Slab' in Idaho: The article revisits a similar incident to one reported in Washington state. In 1978, near Portage, Idaho, a mysterious hole shaped like a cross was discovered after a 3.5 earthquake. The hole had vertical walls and a flat bottom, and clods of topsoil had been hurled beyond its limits. Bruce Kaliser, a Utah state engineering geologist, speculated it might have been something dropped from an aircraft, but could not offer a definitive explanation.

Kentucky's Marine Monster: This section delves into reports from the turn of the century (around 1902-1904) about a "sea serpent" or "marine monster" in the Green River, Kentucky. Residents described it as a large creature, resembling a horse, that caused fear and was blamed for the drowning of a 13-year-old boy, Ivo Lamb. The creature was said to muddy the river and make waves. The article notes that the drought in 1904 may have made such a creature more visible. The reports of the monster ceased after the recovery of Ivo Lamb's body.

UFO Researchers and Their Work

PASU and SITU: The article highlights the work of two organizations, the Pennsylvania Association for the Study of the Unexplained (PASU) and the Society for the Investigation of the Unexplained (SITU). These groups investigate UFO sightings and other unexplained phenomena, including Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil. They often find logical explanations for sightings (IFOs - Identified Flying Objects) but are interested in the remaining 10% that defy easy explanation.

UFO Characteristics: Researchers Stan Gordon and Bob Warth believe that UFOs are not necessarily extraterrestrial but could have multiple origins. They note that UFOs often exhibit advanced control, can disappear and change direction quickly, and sometimes leave behind physical evidence like radiation residue or marks on the ground. They also mention that people who have had close encounters sometimes suffer physical reactions like nausea or skin rashes.

Bigfoot and Jersey Devil: PASU and SITU also investigate sightings of cryptids like Bigfoot and legendary creatures like the Jersey Devil. Gordon is convinced Bigfoot is an unknown species, and SITU investigates Jersey Devil sightings, which are believed to precede disasters.

Glen Rose: Prehistoric Site and Scientific Battleground

This section focuses on the controversial claims of the Rev. Carl Baugh and his Creation Evidence Museum in Glen Rose, Texas. Baugh asserts that evidence, including alleged "man-tracks" found alongside dinosaur footprints in the Paluxy River, proves that humans and dinosaurs coexisted, challenging the theory of evolution. His claims have drawn sharp criticism from established scientists and even other creationists who find his methods careless and damaging to the credibility of creation science. Steven Schafersman, an independent geologist, calls Baugh's evidence "bogus or misinterpreted." Baugh, however, remains unfazed by the controversy and plans to expand his museum.

The article explains that the dinosaur tracks in Glen Rose are well-documented, formed millions of years ago. The "man-tracks" are more contentious, with some believing they are carvings made during the Depression, while creationists like Clifford Burdick suggest they are actual prints from giant men mentioned in the Bible. The controversy has led to debate about the scientific validity of creationism.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores unexplained phenomena, ranging from atmospheric anomalies and alleged alien craft to cryptids and controversial scientific interpretations of fossil evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting various theories and witness accounts while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for scientific rigor. The magazine highlights the ongoing human fascination with the unknown and the challenges of interpreting evidence that falls outside conventional scientific understanding.