UFO Newsclipping Service - 1987 07 - no 216

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated July 1987, focuses on ongoing UFO investigations and the growing public interest in extraterrestrial phenomena. The cover headline, "UFO investigation continues," sets the tone for a collection of articles detailing sightings, alleged abductions, and the efforts of researchers to understand these events.

UFO Investigation Continues

The lead article by Jane Weihmeir reports on the continued UFO sightings in the Belleville, Wisconsin area. Don Schmitt, director for the Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS), is quoted extensively. He notes that while individual sightings are often unspectacular, the high concentration of activity suggests something more is happening. Schmitt mentions that CUFOS volunteers include doctors to help abduction victims cope with their experiences. He emphasizes that abductions are happening more frequently than reported, with victims often feeling violated and choosing to remain silent. Schmitt also points out the striking similarity in abduction accounts from different parts of the world, suggesting they are not mere dream-induced experiences or mass hysteria. He posits that abduction cases are the core of the UFO phenomenon itself.

UFO Sightings Continued in Glenwood Springs

A brief report from Glenwood Springs, Colorado, dated May 14, 1987, details continued sightings of strange green, red, and white lights. Residents and police officers reported seeing these lights hovering over Storm King Mountain on multiple occasions. On one occasion, officers observed three lights that disappeared to the north and west. NORAD suggested the lights could be related to clouds, but the skies were clear.

Book Review: 'Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley Woods'

Bettyann Kevles reviews Budd Hopkins' book, "Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley Woods." The book documents cases of alleged alien abductions where humans are purportedly tagged, followed, and forced to participate in genetic experiments. Hopkins, a skeptic himself, presents testimony from individuals who claim to have had similar experiences, including time losses and strange dreams. Kevles notes that Hopkins concludes aliens are conducting genetic experiments, possibly introducing human genes into their own DNA. While acknowledging the zaniness of the claim, Kevles finds the book compelling but expresses wariness about hypnosis-based testimony and questions the genetic compatibility of aliens with humans. She also notes the timeliness of the book, echoing current concerns about DNA and endangered species.

Author Describes Meeting with Aliens: Whitley Strieber's 'Communion'

An article by Robert Compton discusses Whitley Strieber's best-selling book, "Communion." Strieber, author of "The Wolfen" and "The Hunger," claims his experiences detailed in "Communion" are not fiction but real events. He recounts being awakened by a sound, seeing alien creatures, and undergoing medical experiments. Strieber has been hypnotized and studied by scientists who believe his story. He explains that writing the book was difficult, leading to lost friendships and a rejected publisher, but he felt it was important. Strieber speculates that aliens are contacting humans according to their own agenda. He describes the creatures as slender, about five feet tall, with mesmerizing black slanted eyes. The book details his childhood experiences and a recent encounter on December 23, 1986.

UFO Probers Checked Lights Over Corydon

This article from the Associated Press reports on the investigation of strange lights over Corydon, Indiana, by the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). Field operative James Delehanty investigated reports of glowing and blinking lights that appeared nightly for over two weeks. While Delehanty and other observers saw airplanes, they did not witness the reported lights. Mickey Shawler, a witness, described the lights as hovering, rising, lowering, moving sideways, and disappearing. Jackie Carpenter of the Corydon Democrat, initially a skeptic, also saw the lights. Delehanty plans to continue his investigation, noting similar reports from Indianapolis and Spencer.

An Unidentified Flying Object Distinguished by a Maze of Lights

A brief report from Smyrna Beach, Florida, details a sighting on June 19, 1987, where an unidentified flying object hovered at treetop level before disappearing. The Marion County Sheriff's Office received four calls, and a deputy also saw the object, described as having red, green, and white lights, with sparks coming from the back. The object made no noise and its shape was unclear. It moved at high speed towards Gainesville. Nearby military installations reported no aircraft in the area.

UFOs in Belleville?

This article from the Herald-Telegraph discusses the classification of strange sightings in Belleville, Wisconsin, as UFOs by Donald Schmitt of CUFOS. Schmitt stated that 24 area citizens had witnessed various strange craft since January 15. He described the possibility of UFOs being visitors from space as "the biggest story short of the second coming of Christ." He detailed the first sighting by policeman Glen Kazmar, which involved a triangular pattern of lights tracked on radar. Other residents also reported seeing flying and floating objects. Surveyor Harvey Funseth described seeing four objects move silently overhead at high speed.

UFO Sightings Still a Mystery Even to Experts

Sharon L. Schmeling reports on a meeting in Belleville, Wisconsin, to discuss UFO sightings. Don Schmitt of CUFOS stated that the Jan. 15 sightings were officially classified as UFOs. He explained that while 90% of reported cases are explainable, the Belleville sightings remain unexplained. Schmitt will present his investigation findings at a public program on June 5. The article also mentions that the Center for UFO Studies investigates abduction reports and notes that UFO activity often occurs near bodies of water, power lines, and military installations.

'Dear Joe: I've got a big problem with UFOs, however. I saw 'em.'

This letter to Joe Mooney expresses a common sentiment among those who have witnessed UFOs. The writer recounts receiving skepticism and sarcastic remarks but insists on the reality of their experience. They describe seeing a "flying saucer" but emphasize that the real issue is not the object itself but humanity's problems, such as building cruise missiles instead of tools for peace. The writer also notes that most sightings involve flying objects, with operators remaining discreetly inside, except for one instance of a "big ship" on the ground.

UFO Conference Slated

This announcement details the eighth annual Rocky Mountain Conference on UFO Investigation, featuring speakers and workshops on UFOs. The conference highlights the renewed interest in UFOs, partly due to best-selling books like "Communion." Some investigators believe alien visitors are subtly influencing human events.

Plane-old UFOs Light Up Switchboards

This article from the News-Times reports on numerous UFO sightings in Danbury, Connecticut. Brenda Hrostek described seeing a line of lights in formation, which she believed was a UFO. State police also received several calls. Jim Fontana, an airport controller, reported seeing six small planes in close formation with unusual lights, but suggested it might be pilots having fun. The article notes that some pilots use different colored flashlights to create illusions.

'Urge to Investigate and Believe' Sparks New Interest in U.F.O.'s

William J. Broad's article discusses the resurgence of interest in UFOs, fueled by best-selling books and claims of government cover-ups. The article highlights the "Roswell Incident" and the purported "Majestic 12" document, which allegedly details a secret government committee investigating crashed alien spacecraft and bodies. Psychologists and historians suggest that belief in alien encounters stems from a need for secular messiahs and explanations for earthly troubles. Dr. Bruce Maccabee, a Navy physicist, asserts that unexplained flying objects have been observed for decades and are not ours.

'Document' Revives Rumors of Crashed UFO Aliens

Vicki Smith reports on the "Majestic 12" document, which allegedly describes a secret committee formed by President Truman to investigate the 1947 Roswell crash. Lee M. Graham and UFO researcher William L. Moore obtained copies of this purported document. An Air Force spokesman stated they had not seen the document and had no new information. Moore claims the document is genuine and has been researching archives for verification. The article mentions that the remnants of the "flying disc" were taken to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Air Force denies having any wreckage or alien bodies.

World War III? Nope, Just A Mysterious 'Crash'

Dave Lester reports on an incident near Big Springs, Pennsylvania, where campers heard a noise like a jet engine followed by an explosion and a flash of light. While authorities found no wreckage and no missing planes, the campers are convinced it was a plane crash. Stan Gordon, director of the Pennsylvania Association for the Study of the Unexplained, suggests the description is more than a meteor and notes numerous UFO sightings in the area. Other witnesses also reported a bright flash of light.

UFO Center Probes Abduction Reports from Belleville, New Glarus Areas

This UPI report states that the National Center for UFO Studies is investigating two abduction reports from women in the Belleville and New Glarus areas of Wisconsin. Don Schmitt of the center noted that one case appears promising due to physical evidence of traumatization. The other abduction allegedly occurred years prior in New Glarus with multiple witnesses. Schmitt expressed surprise at the number of people who came forward after a June 5 presentation, noting that while most UFO reports are explainable, the Belleville activity is unprecedented.

Summertime is UFO Time in Northern Westchester

This article describes sightings of a large, unidentifiable object over Mount Kisco, New York. Witnesses described it as a "modular craft" with lights, hovering and moving soundlessly. They believed it was a "space craft" and not man-made. The witnesses also reported an unusual abundance of fireflies in the area, which they found odd for May. Police theorized the sightings might be ultralight aircraft or pilots flying in formation, but witnesses dismissed these explanations. The article also mentions the National UFO Reporting Center receiving numerous reports and identifying similar craft worldwide.

UFO Question Light Years From Answer

This article discusses Eduard Meier, a Swiss farmer who claims regular telepathic contact with extraterrestrials from the Pleiades star cluster. Investigative writer Gary Kinder's book, "Light Years," examines Meier's claims, including photos of his alleged "flying saucers." While Meier has attracted a following, his claims of space and time travel have met with skepticism. Kinder's book also covers the history of UFOs in America and efforts to authenticate Meier's pictures and a piece of metal claimed to be from an alien spacecraft. Experts expressed uncertainty due to the lack of original evidence and the disappearance of the metal sample.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the persistence of UFO sightings and investigations, the growing public acceptance of alien encounters, and the ongoing debate about government secrecy and cover-ups. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and expert opinions without definitively concluding the nature of UFOs, while acknowledging the compelling nature of witness testimony and the limitations of current scientific understanding. The publication seems to lean towards validating the seriousness of the UFO phenomenon and the need for continued investigation, even if definitive answers remain elusive.

This issue of FOREIGN NEWS, dated June 4, 1987, focuses heavily on UFOs and alleged government cover-ups, with the main headline proclaiming 'Cosmic Watergate uncovered in documents, 'UFOlogist' says.' The publication features a collection of articles detailing UFO sightings, encounters, and theories about extraterrestrial life and its potential interaction with humanity.

Cosmic Watergate and Stanton Friedman's Claims

The lead article introduces Stanton Friedman, a nuclear physicist and proponent of the space-visitor theory. Friedman claims that newly uncovered documents, which he refers to as a 'cosmic Watergate,' provide conclusive proof of alien visitation. He cites a radar sighting by pilot Rick Olsen of an object six times larger than a jumbo jet. Friedman asserts that these documents verify an ongoing, high-level cover-up in the United States, dating back to 1947 and the alleged recovery of a crashed saucer and alien bodies near Roswell, New Mexico. The documents reportedly mention a secret committee, 'Operation Majestic 12,' composed of powerful US military and government officials, that investigated the crash. Leaked memos allegedly include one from President Harry Truman concerning Majestic 12. The bodies are described as four small, human-like beings who ejected from their craft before it crashed. Friedman and researcher William Moore believe the Roswell crash was covered up due to its enormous societal ramifications.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The magazine presents several accounts of UFO sightings and encounters:

• Rick Olsen's Sighting: On May 16, 1987, pilot Rick Olsen tracked an object six times bigger than a jumbo jet on his weather radar at 8,200 km/h.
• Rael's Movement: The article discusses Rael, who claims to be an ambassador for extraterrestrials who created humans in laboratories. He describes his movement as an 'atheistic religion with regular cult practices' and states he has 20,000 followers worldwide. Rael's book, 'Space Aliens Took Me To Their Planet,' sold out.
• Aetherius Society Hotline: A UFO hotline has been established in Fulham, England, by the Aetherius Society, which has received over 300 reported sightings since its inception. A notable sighting reported was a 'shimmering white triangle with a blue base' over Wimbledon Common.
• Susan Pollock's Group: Susan Pollock is setting up a group in Northamptonshire for UFO enthusiasts to investigate sightings.
• Edwin Wilson Kembery's Encounter: Kembery claims to have been visited regularly for three months by two aliens who exchanged 'galactic diamonds' for biscuits and cheese. They were described as five feet tall, wearing grey rubber wet suits, with sunken eyes and flat noses.
• Jimmy Brown's Trough-shaped Craft: Jimmy Brown reported seeing three spacemen and an aluminum trough-shaped craft that zoomed up without noise.
• Linda Taylor's Experiment: Linda Taylor believes a blond male alien used her for a medical experiment after she saw a huge craft dive-bomb her car.
• Paul Devine's Encounter: Paul Devine reported being beamed aboard a ship and having needles stuck in him by beings with almond-shaped faces.
• Jet Dodges Mystery Object: A British Airways Jumbo jet diverted course over Russia to avoid a mystery object displaying twinkling lights, which disappeared at high speed.
• Polish Army Reports UFO Sightings: Poland's official army newspaper reported that military pilots spotted mysterious objects flying silently over the country.

UFOs and Government Cover-ups

Several articles touch upon the theme of government secrecy regarding UFOs:

• Ministry of Defence's Stance: The UK Ministry of Defence's UFO department consists of one civil servant who logs reports but is primarily interested in military connections, stating there is no proof UFOs are hostile or from outer space.
• Timothy Good's Book: Timothy Good's book, 'Above Top Secret: The Worldwide UFO Cover-up,' claims the US captured a crashed UFO with four dead aliens in 1947 and that astronauts were warned off the Moon by superior alien craft. Prince Philip is mentioned as believing in UFOs.
• JAL Flight 1628 Incident: A report released by the US Federal Aviation Authority detailed an incident involving a Japan Air Lines 747 flying over Alaska, where the crew reported seeing unidentified flying objects and experienced communication interference.
• Poland's UFO Incidents: Reports from Poland detail military pilots sighting silent, unidentified flying objects, with one pilot describing a craft trailing flames but making no sound.

Scientific Perspectives and Public Belief

• Debate on Life in Space: Scientists debated the existence of intelligent life in space. Some, like Al Hibbs and Carl Sagan, believe it's highly probable given the vastness of the universe, while others, like Robert Rood, argue that if advanced civilizations existed, they would have colonized the galaxy and reached Earth by now.
• Public Belief: A poll conducted by the Aetherius Society reportedly showed that 60% of the British public believe spacecraft are visiting Earth. A survey also suggested that one in six people has had a 'Close Encounter of the First Kind.'

Other UFO-related Content

• Oregon Vortex: The 'House of Mystery' in Gold Hill, Oregon, is described as a place with an 'anti-gravitational electromagnetic field' where physical laws seem distorted, though some demonstrations are admitted to be optical illusions.
• 'River Beast' Recalled: An article recalls a 'taniwha' (mythical creature) in the Waikato River, New Zealand, that was reportedly seen more than 20 years after its initial discovery.
• 'Missing Mass' Theory: A scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory calculated that the 'missing mass' in the Milky Way galaxy consists of billions of dim, huge planets, possibly 'gray dwarfs.'
• Sasquatch Sighting: A report details a significant Sasquatch sighting near Dawson Creek, with tracks and witness accounts.
• Maco Light Legend: The legend of the Maco Light, a ghostly light seen near Maco, North Carolina, is discussed, with eyewitness accounts dating back over a century.
• Min Min Light Film: A film producer proposed making a horror movie based on the Min Min light legend from Boulia, Queensland, Australia.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings, the alleged efforts by governments to conceal information about them, and the ongoing debate about the existence of extraterrestrial life. The articles generally lean towards validating the experiences of UFO witnesses and questioning official explanations, suggesting a belief in the reality of UFO phenomena and a potential cover-up. The inclusion of scientific perspectives, while acknowledging skepticism, also highlights the growing interest and research into the possibility of life beyond Earth.