UFO Newsclipping Service - 1987 09 - no 218

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. Newsclipping Service, dated September 1987, is a compilation of articles from various newspapers and publications, focusing on UFO phenomena, sightings, and alleged encounters. The service aims to provide a broad overview of the subject matter as reported in the media.

UFOs Topic of Meeting

An article by Wayne Linke reports on a presentation by Lt. Col. Donald M. Ware, a retired USAAF officer and field investigator for Mufon. Ware spoke about unidentified flying objects (UFOs) at a breakfast sponsored by the Walton County Chamber of Commerce. He stated that while he doesn't know what UFOs are, they appear to be under intelligent control and that someone has been watching Earth for a long time. Ware discussed the controversial nature of the subject, affecting religion, technology, and government secrecy. He mentioned studies of UFO landings, artifacts, and ancient writings, referencing the "great UFO flap in 1897." By the mid-1970s, 1600 UFO landing cases had been studied. Ware believes UFOs represent advanced technology from outer space and that the U.S. Air Force is designated as the investigative body, though he considers this a front. He supports government secrecy, citing the need to prevent the KGB from acquiring UFO technology. Ware presented slides substantiating sightings, some showing distinct UFOs in a classic saucer configuration. He also recounted instances where humanoids and humans were seen on board UFOs, including a case in the Florida Everglades in 1979 where a man was "beamed up" into a hovering UFO. Ware believes there is substantial evidence to support the presence of UFOs, citing visual, radar, and photo sightings, as well as burned landing sites and artifacts. He noted that UFOs have used defensive weapons without serious harm. Ware also referred to a 1968 incident where an aerial photo reconnaissance plane at Edwards Air Force Base sighted a UFO, but all film and recorded data went missing. He concluded that UFOs will likely have a significant impact on the future.

We're Going to Ruin the Ending: The Split-Radar Returns Did It

Ken Wells of The Wall Street Journal reports on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) sale of a collection of reports concerning a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot over the Arctic Ocean on November 17th. The FAA's regional office in Anchorage, Alaska, is selling 50 complete packages for $194.30 each, with individual items also available. Paul Steucke, an FAA spokesman, noted that the agency has sold 50 packages and received about 300 orders for portions. These include a $50 cassette recording of the conversation between flight controllers and the JAL crew and a $56 set of color photos of radar readouts. Despite the FAA's conclusion that the blips on the radar screen were "split-radar returns"—shadows of the plane's primary echo—and not an object, orders continue to roll in. The FAA's conclusion was bolstered by a report from a United Airlines pilot who flew near the JAL jet's path and saw no other aircraft. The FAA normally does not engage in UFO investigations or publishing, but investigated this incident due to potential airspace violations. The JAL pilot, Kenju Terauchi, described being followed by two strands of lights and a huge craft that appeared to be a "mother ship," estimating its size as "two battleships" and attributing it to "very high technology and intelligence."

Year after Summit sighting, Glenwood Springs sees UFOs

An article by Mark Craddock in the Summit Sentinel reports on renewed UFO sightings in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, bearing resemblance to late-April 1986 sightings. Residents reported seeing two bright lights, pulsating and alternating in color from red to green to white, in the northwest sky. Glenwood Springs Police Chief Bob Halbert confirmed officers observed the lights for about half an hour before they disappeared. Halbert stated they were the brightest objects in the sky and did not appear to be stars. The lights reappeared two days later. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) speculated the lights might be satellite reflections off clouds, but locals disputed this due to clear skies. Sheriff Delbert Ewoldt reported seeing three objects in a triangular pattern, all changing color rapidly. Ewoldt expressed skepticism about government explanations, stating, "I was on scene and it was not like anything I have ever seen."

Flashback UFO Sighted Near Recreation Park

This brief article from the Citizen in Asheville, NC, recounts an Asheville woman's description of a UFO sighting in 1947. She described the object as "bright as the evening star, but much, much lower than planes normally fly, and round, just as they say, like a saucer." The sighting occurred around 7 p.m. while she, her son, and two neighbors were driving near Asheville's Recreation Park.

Global Cases, Physical Evidence, Scientific Tests Back Truth of UFO Abductions

J. Antonio Huneeus, a freelance science writer, discusses the controversial subject of UFO abductions, referencing Whitley Strieber's "Communion" and Budd Hopkins' "Intruders." Huneeus notes that abductions are reported globally, regardless of political or cultural backgrounds. He highlights the case of Jan Wolski in Poland, where physical evidence like footprints and independent witnesses supported his abduction account. The article also mentions psychological studies, such as those by Dr. Alvin Lawson, who proposed a "birth trauma" theory, and a study by Dr. Elizabeth Slater funded by the Fund for UFO Research, which found nine individuals reporting abduction experiences to be psychologically normal but exhibiting anxiety and a "mildly paranoid and disturbing streak." The article suggests that abductees experience stress similar to rape victims or hostages, providing circumstantial evidence for the alien hypothesis.

It's a bird! It's a UFO! No, it's just a plane

David Brooks reports for the Telegraph that a Londonderry firm using a private airplane for nighttime advertising may be responsible for a reported UFO sighting over Merrimack. Barbara Shute, spokeswoman for Nitetime Skywriter, explained that their Cessna 150, equipped with 300 lights, was flying over the Litchfield Technical Park. Philip J. Klass, a contributing editor for Aviation Week and Space Technology, stated that nighttime advertising planes are frequently mistaken for UFOs, citing that 18% of UFO reports investigated in "The UFO Handbook" were such airplanes. Klass argues that eyewitness testimony is unreliable for unusual events. Sandy Kauffman, who reported the sighting with a friend, remains convinced it was not an airplane, stating they saw no flashing lights or words.

ETs are not at all alien to him

Bob Garfield writes about Gabriel Green, founder and president of the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America, who believes that 1987 is a "big year of critical mass" for alien contact. Green, who has followed extraterrestrials since 1954, anticipates public landings and believes ETs have an agenda for a better Earth, including nuclear disarmament and a universal economy. He recounts his first UFO sighting in the mid-1950s and his telepathic communication with an entity named Ashtar. Green claims 500,000 "space people" have infiltrated Earth and that public landings are expected. He also mentions past interactions with extraterrestrials, including advising President Kennedy during the Cuban missile crisis. Green notes a decline in UFO enthusiasm since the late 1960s but sees a resurgence. He now offers past-life consultations and self-entombment regressions.

Spotters Certain It Was A UFO

This article from the Herald in Smithfield, NC, reports on numerous calls received by state police and local law enforcement regarding strange lights in the sky near Waterbury. The lights were identified as a fleet of six light planes flying in formation. One woman, however, insisted it was a "big ring not airplanes."

UFO books peer into surreal tales

Dan R. Goddard of the Express-News reviews "Communion" by Whitley Strieber, "Intruders" by Budd Hopkins, and "Light Years" by Gary Kinder. Goddard notes the resurgence of public attention to UFO abductions, citing the authors' media appearances. He describes Hopkins' investigations into "missing time" and the recurring pattern of abductions, including physical examinations and memory wipes. Hopkins theorizes a long-term genetic experiment, while Strieber suggests a higher plane of human evolution. Goddard also mentions Gary Kinder's "Light Years," which details the story of Eduard "Billy" Meier and his UFO photos. The article touches on the "clash of the authors" regarding the interpretation of alien messages and the potential for a "triad" with humans. It also references Carl Jung's theories on UFOs as modern myths and the government's official dismissal of UFOs since Project Bluebook. The article concludes by mentioning theories about UFOs originating from other dimensions or being modern equivalents of angels and demons, and the potential connection to cattle mutilations.

Eavesdropping on the Stars

Richard Johnson's column discusses Jackie Gleason's alleged fascination with UFOs and his purported encounter with bodies of dead aliens at Homestead Air Force Base with Richard Nixon in 1973. Mike Luckman of the UFO Research Center believes these bodies might be linked to the 1947 Roswell incident. The column also mentions Gleason's esoteric library and his Florida residence named "The Mothership."

'Cosmic Watergate' charged in UFO meet here

Phil Drake reports from a national UFO Convention at the Burbank Airport Hilton, where researchers claimed to have found government documentation supporting UFO theories. William L. Moore, a North Hollywood resident and author, co-sponsored the event with the Fair-Witness Project, Inc. The conference included sessions on space travel, ghost lights, and investigating close encounters. Attendees like Karen Romstad and Andy Reiss shared personal UFO experiences. Moore, nuclear physicist Stanton T. Friedman, and producer Jaime Shandera presented research alleging government involvement in UFO policy and the retrieval of a crashed alien craft near Roswell, N.M., in 1947. They presented evidence, including a document about "Majestic-12," a secret unit allegedly established by President Truman. The report claims that on July 7, 1947, four small human-like beings were recovered near the wreckage of a craft. Moore emphasized the need for scientific evidence, while Shandera stated they were beginning to tell a story of government involvement since 1947.

Close encounter of some kind puzzles airline officials

An Associated Press report from Charleston, W.Va., details an encounter a Delta Flight 1083 pilot had with an unidentified object at 29,500 feet. The pilot described it as a rocket or missile about 4 feet long with fins. The FAA and the National Weather Service could not identify the object, and the Defense Department denied any involvement. The FAA's official explanation was a promotional balloon, while a second, unacknowledged option was also considered. The report notes the 40th anniversary of Kenneth Arnold's first UFO sighting.

Expert questions people in Marion who saw UFO

Bryanna Latoof writes about Dr. Willy Smith, a physicist studying UFOs for an international organization, who interviewed Marion County residents who reported seeing a UFO. Smith could not identify the aircraft but confirmed it met his organization's criteria for investigation. He noted the craft moved at extraordinary speed and made no noise, ruling out conventional aircraft like helicopters. Smith is investigating whether the craft was an experimental device tested by the U.S. government. He is continuing research with the late Dr. J. Allen Hynek, former chairman of the Department of Astronomy at Northwestern University and founder of the Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS).

UFO reports keep professor puzzled

Jerry Sharpe reports on Paul G. Johnson, a chemistry professor and director of the Center for UFO Research at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Johnson has investigated 1,000 UFO reports in Pennsylvania over four years, with 300 remaining unsolved. He notes that the theory of extraterrestrial visitors is fading, with more popular theories involving "time travelers" or beings from another dimension. Johnson emphasizes the need for funding to further research. The article mentions the first reported UFO sighting in modern times by pilot Kenneth Arnold in 1947 and notes that most sightings occur in March and October, with a concentration in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

Aliens are among us-author

Jim Slack interviews Joseph Ostrom, a Fort Collins man who claims to have had contact with extraterrestrials. Ostrom describes being taken aboard a spacecraft and communicating telepathically with a tall alien who conveyed a message of hope for Earth, warning against pollution and nuclear explosions. Ostrom believes change will come through a grassroots movement and that people can learn to use "chromosonic physics." He also claims to see people's auras. Ostrom's experience is featured in Ruth Montgomery's book "Aliens Among Us." Dr. Leo Sprinkle, a UFO investigator, conducted psychological tests on Ostrom and found him to be normal. Ostrom has channeled information from an alien named "Delvar," writing a book on auras and chromosonic healing. He is scheduled to speak at a Denver health fair.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent mystery of UFOs, the alleged involvement and secrecy of governments, and the personal experiences of individuals who claim to have encountered extraterrestrial phenomena. There's a strong emphasis on eyewitness accounts, physical evidence (or lack thereof), and the scientific and psychological investigation of these claims. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting information and diverse viewpoints, from skeptical debunking to earnest belief, without definitively taking a side, but rather highlighting the ongoing debate and the need for further investigation.

This issue of the Statesman-Journal, dated June 14, 1987, is titled "Are they among us?" and focuses on reports of UFO sightings, extraterrestrial contact, and other unexplained phenomena, including cryptozoological accounts.

Professor Gathers Evidence: The 'Leaky Embargo Theory'

The lead article by Jerry Easterling introduces James W. Deardorff, a retired atmospheric sciences professor from Oregon State University, who has written a book titled "Extraterrestrial Strategy: Implications of the Embargo Hypothesis." Deardorff proposes the "leaky embargo theory," suggesting that extraterrestrial beings (ETs) are making contact with selected individuals on Earth, deliberately avoiding scientists who might dismiss their existence due to their adherence to current scientific theories. Deardorff, who holds a physics degree from Stanford and a doctorate in atmospheric sciences from the University of Washington, approaches the subject with scientific skepticism but believes certain evidence warrants investigation.

He suggests that ETs might be revealing themselves gradually to avoid causing panic, citing Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" broadcast as an example of public hysteria. Deardorff's theory posits that ETs avoid contact with scientists who would deny their existence because it doesn't conform to current scientific paradigms.

The article highlights Eduard Meier, a German-Swiss individual who claims to have been contacted by beings from the Pleiades star cluster since the 1930s. Meier's alleged 115 contacts with the Pleiadeans, who are described as technologically advanced by approximately 3,500 years, are detailed. Deardorff includes photographs that Meier claims to have taken of Pleiadean spacecraft, resembling classic flying saucers.

According to Meier's testimony, the Pleiadeans are benevolent, have evolved beyond war and aggression, and are protecting Earth from hostile ETs. However, they will not prevent humanity from destroying itself. They reportedly told Meier they would not make open contact until Earthlings reached a proper spiritual level.

Deardorff summarizes the Pleiadean message, stating they wish to make their spiritual knowledge available and that our science is nearing a stage where breakthroughs regarding the individual soul and its relationship to 'Creation' will occur. The Pleiadeans believe in reincarnation and spiritual evolution, rejecting earthly religions. They are said to overcome galactic distances at speeds greater than light, using "hyperspace" for travel.

Deardorff urges the scientific community to thoroughly investigate the evidence supporting the existence of ETs.

Additional Winter UFO Sightings Revealed

This section by Michael Burke details sightings reported in the Belleville, Wisconsin area. Jeff Zweifel, 21, recounts seeing a large, silent object with blinking red and blue lights on February 6th. He described it as being about 25 feet wide and hovering at an altitude that made it appear large when directly overhead. Zweifel, while witnessing the event, stated he still didn't believe in UFOs but couldn't explain what he saw.

Don Schmitt of the Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) noted that Zweifel's description was consistent with other reports from the area. The article also mentions that about half a dozen people approached Schmitt after a June 5th UFO program at Belleville High School, reporting sightings that spring.

Glen Morrick, a farmer near Zweifel, reported seeing an unusual configuration of lights hovering in the night sky with his daughter. They described it as much larger than a star, with separate red and green lights, and possibly rotating. Morrick's daughter described it as oval-shaped with lights on top and flashing blue and red lights on the sides.

Two Belleville High School students also reported seeing what looked like two red automobile taillights approaching them slowly. They attempted to follow the object, which moved erratically and maintained a constant distance, eventually disappearing behind a hill. The object was described as round and about 12 meters in diameter, moving quickly.

Chardon Twp. Family Stumped by Mystery Object

By Michael Drexler, this report details the Blum family's sighting in Chardon Township, Ohio, on a Saturday afternoon. They observed about 40-50 silver balloon-like objects, resembling scuba tanks, hovering at approximately 1,500 feet and slowly descending into the Holden Arboretum. The objects were described as having a long red rope dangling from the cluster, with two cylindrical objects attached. Despite inquiries to various authorities including police, FAA, and the Department of Defense, no explanation was found. The National Weather Service and Coast Guard stated weather balloons do not look like that, and the FAA indicated their radar would not have detected such an object at that altitude.

UFO Sighted (Danville, PA)

This brief report from Danville, Pennsylvania, mentions residents seeing a bright, round light with red and blue lights hanging motionless in the sky before moving away rapidly. A similar object was seen moving westward, and another large object with lights was observed heading toward a power plant.

Foreign News: UFOs

This section compiles several international reports:

Most Sightings Remain Unexplained (Canada)

Neil Macdonald reports on events in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, on November 27, 1973. Remi Tucanow's truck broke down with melted electrical systems, Milt Tyreman took a photograph of a hovering object, and Fred Starblanket's house burned down. Constable Jack Briscoe and other Mounties observed a mushroom-shaped object, about 50 meters in diameter, with red and orange lights, that flitted and bounced. It was described as orange to those close and magenta to those further away. The object made no sound and appeared to be playing tag with itself. Attempts to record it instrumentally by the Air Force and air traffic control were unsuccessful.

Flying Saucer Theory as Corn Circles

Philip Bowern reports on mysterious circles appearing in cornfields in Wiltshire, England, coinciding with sightings of a weird red light over the area. Flattened barley in a field near the Westbury White Horse is seen by some as landing marks. Molly Hopkins, a Community Centre manageress, spotted the red light, describing it as not an army flare or plane. While farmers suggest hoaxes or crows, the light remains a mystery. The Army stated no exercises were taking place on the night of the sighting.

UFO Reports Received by NRC (Canada)

A graphic shows the annual number of UFO reports received by the National Research Council (NRC) in Canada from 1966 to 1986, indicating a fluctuating but consistent number of reports, with a peak in the mid-1970s. The article notes that the NRC receives 100-200 reports annually, with about a third remaining unexplained after attempts to correlate them with known phenomena like Venus or aircraft.

UFO Hurt By Light (Sweden)

This Sunday Sport report suggests that alien creatures from a landed UFO in Sweden may be light-sensitive. Truck driver Dan Johnson reportedly escaped abduction when the quartz-iodine lights of a passing timber lorry caught the creatures, described as man-sized with sweaty bodies and onion-like heads, in their dazzling glare. Scientists believe this sensitivity to light might be the key to his escape, as the creatures may come from a world with very little light.

Close Encounter on the Highway (Italy)

Three young men driving on an Italian super highway experienced their car engine stopping as a circle of reddish light flooded them. They felt an invisible wall surrounding them. After restarting the car, they found themselves in a different city 60 miles away.

UFO-Object Over Hedtjarn (Sweden)

Two very bright, round objects, about 12 meters in diameter, were observed moving quickly near Nyhammar. The objects were described as having a strange shape, not resembling anything flying, and one was an oblong cylinder. The objects were observed by fishermen and members of the UFO Space Guards.

Two Poached Eggs (Italy)

An unidentified flying object reportedly snatched two chickens from a farm in Chions, Northern Italy, with a blue light beam. There have been 20 UFO incidents in the area since August 1st.

Science Baffled by UFO Video

This article discusses a UFO sighting in Thame, England, in 1973, where Peter Day captured video footage of an orange light. The object vanished after a few seconds. The case is featured in "The UFO Conspiracy" and was discussed at an International UFO Conference. Researchers have considered a link between this sighting and an F-111 crash that occurred later that morning.

UFO Sightings by Military Pilots Reported in Polish Army Paper

This Associated Press report from Warsaw details sightings by Polish military pilots of mysterious, silent objects flying at high speeds. One pilot described a plane passing without sound, while another reported an "oblong cylinder" object that seemed to toy with his jet fighter. The army newspaper Zolnierz Wolnosci requested readers to report similar incidents.

Local 'Man' Will Seek Bigfoot

By Julie Clausen, this article focuses on Art Kapa, director of the one-man Bigfoot Investigation Center, who has been researching Bigfoot in the Hoosier National Forest for 17 years. Kapa believes Bigfoot families live in caves and forage for food. He has investigated close to 20 sightings and is convinced of their existence. He uses a video camera rather than a shotgun on his expeditions. Kapa has found plaster casts of large, five-toed footprints and clumps of hair. He speculates Bigfoot may be a descendant of Gigantopithecus. The article also touches on the psychological need for wilderness areas and the idea of modern-day rites of passage, referencing cultural anthropologist Bob Walls.

Some words from seekers, scientists and the press

This section compiles various perspectives on unexplained phenomena.

Cryptozoology

Richard Greenwell, secretary of the International Society of Cryptozoology, points out that new species are still being discovered, such as the coelacanth and the "megamouth" shark, suggesting that unknown creatures might still exist. However, he is doubtful about large undiscovered creatures in Indiana. Loren Coleman, a researcher and author, expresses a healthy skepticism but believes "something out there is leaving footprints and lights in the sky."

Lake Monsters

Reports from Warsaw, Indiana, describe a "monster" in Big Chapman's Lake with cow-like eyes. Another report from Portland, Indiana, details a "monster" in Hollow Block Lake, described as squarish and screaming like a woman.

Bigfoot

Reports from Thorntown, Indiana, describe a "big hairy beast" weighing about 250 pounds, terrorizing fishermen. A sighting in Winslow, Indiana, describes a 10-foot-tall creature covered in hair, appearing to walk on hind legs. Rockport, Indiana, reports a "monster" roaming the countryside, described as 4 to 7 feet tall, black and white, with protruding fangs. Columbus, Indiana, reports a "hairy green monster" scaring residents.

"Fluorescent Freddie"

This refers to a monster reportedly seen by two dozen teenagers in French Lick, Indiana, in 1965. It was described as a 10-foot-tall shiny green creature with glowing red eyes.

Casco Bay's Monster

Loren Coleman, a researcher from the University of Southern Maine, discusses the Casco Bay Monster, noting its long history of sightings and lack of public recognition. He suggests naming it "Cassie" and promoting it for tourism, comparing it to "Champ" of Lake Champlain.

Malibu Photographer Will Seek Loch Ness Monster

Jon Erik Beckjord, a Malibu photographer, claims to have seen the Loch Ness Monster multiple times and plans to attend a meeting of the International Society of Cryptozoology in Scotland. He believes the monster is a pleistosaur and has taken photographs, one of which he showed to Dr. Jeffrey Siegal, a fish expert.

Air Probe as Metal Lump Falls from Sky

An urgent air inquiry was opened after Stephen Newton narrowly escaped death when a three-pound steel object, identified as part of an aircraft's hydraulic jack, fell through his car windscreen.

Blow up asteroid, Soviet says

A Soviet scientist, Alexander Voytsekhovsky, suggested that a giant asteroid on a collision course with Earth might need to be blown up in space.

Big Cats of Kellas

This report discusses a new type of large cat, previously unknown to science, discovered in eastern Scotland. The stuffed bodies of four of these "Kellas cats" are to be displayed. They are described as long-limbed, with powerful hind legs and a slender body, small heads, and prominent teeth. Their discovery has led to further sightings in other parts of the world.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent reports of unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs) and the ongoing human fascination with mysterious creatures and the possibility of life beyond Earth. The magazine presents a range of accounts, from scientific skepticism to detailed witness testimonies, suggesting that while many sightings can be explained, a significant number remain unexplained. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the investigation of evidence and the consideration of possibilities beyond conventional scientific understanding, particularly in the realms of UFOlogy and cryptozoology.