UFO Newsclipping Service - 1988 03 - no 224

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated March 1988, number 224, focuses on ongoing UFO sightings and mysteries, particularly in the Little River County, Arkansas, area. The cover headline, 'Two mysteries continue from the sky,' sets the tone for a collection of reports detailing unexplained aerial phenomena.

Two Mysteries Continue From The Sky

The lead article highlights two persistent mysteries in the skies over Little River County. Despite extensive documentation, no definitive explanation has been found for the observed phenomena. Reports detail objects rising suddenly in various directions, with one pilot noting that an object traveled horizontally, unlike a typical drifting flare. Science teacher Bill Dempsey, a NASA teacher in space finalist, has reviewed enhanced photos and made similar observations. The article notes that dogs nearby often bark when these objects appear, a behavior not exhibited when other aircraft pass over.

Investigations into potential explanations, such as refueling flights by Barksdale Air Force Base and the FAA, have yielded negative results. Mel Hines of the Fort Worth Air Traffic Control Center confirmed no refueling operations occurred in the approved path. Explanations involving ice crystals or flares were also deemed unlikely. Ken White, an astronomer and member of the Ark-La-Tex Sky watchers, published an article in 'Startrails' discussing these sightings. The article includes a personal account from White about an experience on January 29th, where he and 16 other observers witnessed an object vanish suddenly.

Personal Observations and Engineer's Account

Reporter Jeanne Jackson shares her personal observations from January 25th, detailing sightings of lights rising vertically and moving erratically. She describes an object with a pointed nose and flat body, longer than it was wide, with red and white lights. A pilot assisting the observers estimated the object's speed at over 300 miles per hour. Jackson also recounts seeing two large orange lights that rose from the west, remaining stationary before one moved south and the other sank below the horizon.

Deborah Dickey, a design draftsman engineer, recounts her experience on January 27th, initially a skeptic, she witnessed an amber light that grew closer, revealing two white lights and a red light in the middle. She described the object as flat, wafer-thin, and emitting a low hum, unlike any known engine. She found the object's ability to defy aerodynamics and its silent operation particularly baffling.

UFO Conference Draws True Believers and the Curious

This section reports on a two-day UFO conference held in Inglewood, sponsored by 'New Frontiers.' The conference attracted about two dozen participants, including believers and the curious. Speakers discussed topics such as spaceship rides, alien encounters, and psychic phenomena. Patty Wolfer, a computer operator, shared her experiences of being taken aboard spaceships. Marc Michaels, founder of New Frontiers, described the conference as part of his 'psychic journey seminar series,' aiming to enlighten the skeptical public. The article notes the cost of participation and the founder's significant investment in the venture.

UFO Investigation Update

A statement from MUFON (Mutual UFO Network, Inc.) discusses the preliminary evaluation of five photographs taken by independent witnesses. The quality of the photos and the reputation of the witnesses are highlighted as significant. MUFON is described as an international scientific organization dedicated to studying UFOs.

More Sighting Of UFOs Here

This section compiles several reader-submitted accounts of UFO sightings. One reader describes seeing a bright light that moved slowly, hovered over trees, and made no noise. Another account details a brother seeing a similar object and following it in his car until it sped off. A third report mentions daughters seeing a strange bright light moving too slowly to be a plane.

'Bright light' baffles 2 police agencies

This report from Binghamton, NY, details an incident where police officers from two departments witnessed a 'bright light' in the sky. Federal Aviation Agency representatives reported no radar sightings. The Sherburne Police Chief described it as larger than a meteor and extremely bright. A Sheriff's Deputy also witnessed the light, describing it as the brightest white light he had ever seen.

UFO - Follow Up - More Sightings Reported

The Sentinel newspaper has been monitoring local UFO sightings, particularly focusing on an object photographed on November 11th. The article mentions that three pictures were published on November 19th, and another photo from the previous year of a similar object was submitted. The Sentinel is having all photos analyzed by experts. Letters to the Editor include accounts from individuals who have taken similar photos but withheld them due to fear of ridicule. One letter describes an object stopping perfectly still before flashing off. Another describes seeing a similar thing to the cover photo, questioning if it made noise and noting its unusual stillness and bobbing motion.

New UFO Sightings Over G.B.

This section features more reports from Gulf Breeze. One account describes a mother and son seeing a hovering object over the bay that moved in a circular motion, initially thought to be a waterspout but noted to have windows. Another report details a 'Believer Bill' who saw three UFOs over Shoreline Drive, describing them as white on the bottom, turning orange, and then disappearing rapidly. He submitted photos taken with a toy camera.

UFOs spotted: Arkansas people see strange lights & shapes in the night sky

This multi-part series from the Northwest Arkansas Times details sightings in the Foreman, Arkansas, area. Reports include teachers, engineers, doctors, and law enforcement officers witnessing unexplained lights and objects. The series notes that these sightings are unusual due to their duration and the number of people involved. Initial explanations involving Venus, Jupiter, or moonlit snowgeese have been refuted by locals and witnesses.

The article highlights a specific incident on January 19th where three women reported being chased by a 'bright light' on a highway. They described the object as a large metallic machine with multiple lights. The chase involved speeds up to 120 miles per hour, and the object made sudden, 90-degree turns. The women insisted it was not a medical helicopter.

UFO still unexplained as investigator reaches the end of the trail of leads

UFO investigator Don Schmitt has concluded his investigation into a sighting in Waunakee, Wisconsin, involving crescent-shaped lights. Schmitt has eliminated conventional and astronomical explanations. He noted that the fact that two civilians and two police officers witnessed the lights lends credibility. The erratic motion ruled out stars or planets, and weather balloons and hot air balloons were also discounted. Schmitt emphasized that 'UFO' stands for 'unidentified' and does not necessarily mean extraterrestrial.

U wonder F-rom above O-h how strange

This article features Pat Marcattilio, a member of a UFO study group, recounting his experiences. He describes seeing a satellite-like object in 1965 that flew up, made a fast right turn, and disappeared. He later witnessed two more objects in Hamilton Square, described as rosy pink and brilliant lights. Marcattilio is involved with UFO study groups and has collected hundreds of photos. He believes aliens are visiting Earth and observing humans, potentially for genetic experimentation. He also mentions a case in North Jersey where 'humanoids' were observed taking soil samples.

Brick family sees strange craft in sky

Bill and Cheryl Cook reported seeing a round metallic craft in the sky near Osbornville, New Jersey. Using a telescope, they described it as oval-shaped, like stainless steel, with three horizontal black lines and pulsating lights. The object remained stationary for about 20 minutes before taking off rapidly and disappearing. They also noted a trail of white light. The object then displayed four flashing colors in a triangular formation. John Butler, Cheryl's father, also saw similar lights in the sky. Investigations by local military installations and air traffic controllers could not account for the sightings.

Unknown objects continue to appear

This article from the Little River News reports on ongoing sightings in the Foreman, Arkansas, area. It details a Z-motion photo taken by Jim Williamson, which was sent to NORAD for analysis. Dr. Paul Engle of the UALR planetarium suggested the photo showed something unusual, as stars do not rise in the west. The article also describes an object seen on February 12th as a bright orange light making erratic movements, and another on February 16th as a large orange glowing light surrounded by smaller rotating lights. Witnesses described the objects as having unreal speed and making movements aircraft cannot make.

UFOs behind brief encounter in North Haven

This report from the New Haven Register covers a UFO conference in North Haven, Connecticut. Attendees like Darnell Roberts shared personal stories of UFO sightings and alleged abductions. The conference featured speakers such as Lawrence Fawcett, Betty Hill, and Ellen Crystall. The article notes the growing credibility of UFO conferences, with more authorities attending.

3 women: 'We were chased by UFO Jan. 19'

This installment of the series from the Northwest Arkansas Times details the January 19th incident where three women in Foreman, Arkansas, reported being chased by a bright orange and white light. They described the object as a large metallic machine with four distinct lights (red, blue, green, amber) and noted its erratic movements, including sudden 90-degree turns. The women insisted it was not a medical helicopter. The article also mentions odd markings found on the trunk of one of the women's cars.

Strange lights in the night - UFOs?

This report from Wenatchee, Washington, describes a man seeing eight saucer-shaped, house-sized objects with white lights that changed color over Duley Lake. Sheriff's deputies initially attributed the lights to Chief Joseph Dam, but the witness insisted they were in a different direction and changed color. He believes they are UFOs, recalling similar sightings in Montana. The article also notes that the women chased by the UFO in Foreman had markings on their car trunk.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistence and variety of UFO sightings, the challenges in finding conventional explanations, and the growing interest and credibility of UFO research. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena with a degree of seriousness, presenting witness accounts and investigative efforts without outright dismissal, while acknowledging the unexplained nature of many events. The publication seems to aim at documenting UFOlogy for its readership.

This issue of STAR magazine, dated February 22, 1988, with a cover headline focusing on an author whose tales of alien encounters are not believed by officials, delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, primarily UFO sightings and alleged encounters.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

Arkansas Highway Incident: A woman driving into Foreman, Arkansas, on February 6th reported seeing two bright objects on the highway that did not dim their lights and appeared to be coming directly towards her. She described them as having separate horizontal lights and a heat shimmer around the bottom light. The objects then vanished. Two hours later, Nekoosa employees reported seeing two bright objects in the western sky, one of which hovered and made zig-zag motions.

Australian Nullarbor Encounter: A family, the Knowles, claimed their car was lifted and dropped by a UFO on the Nullarbor Plain. They reported a shredded tire and dents on the roof. Researchers Colin Norris and Paul Norman are investigating, with Norris believing the encounter supports his request for government investigation into UFO sightings. Scientific tests on the car, however, found dust consistent with brake linings and no evidence of radioactivity, leading to skepticism about the UFO's direct involvement in the damage.

Eucla, Australia Sighting: Publican Steve Papuptis reported seeing navigation lights over Eucla on January 5th that moved slowly like a plane preparing to land but then hovered at a 20-degree angle before moving east and vanishing. He reported it to police, fearing a crash, but air traffic control confirmed no plane was scheduled.

Belmont, England Sighting: A woman in Belmont reported seeing a bright white light with a green haze over the moors that hovered for about 45 minutes before vanishing. UFO investigator Steve Bolan is looking into the sighting.

Braintree, England Incident: Drummer Owen Morgan reported hearing a high-pitched whittering sound in Braintree that moved across the road and disappeared into the air. He described the noise frequency and duration.

Aldridge, England Sightings: Two ambulance drivers and a resident reported seeing a large, hovering light over Aldridge. The sightings were similar to others in the area.

South Devon, England Clarification: Navy bases stated that reported UFO sightings in South Devon were likely night flying military aircraft, including Sea King helicopters and other jets involved in exercises.

Bagshot, England Sighting: A 16-year-old schoolboy reported seeing a bright white object with green lights, shaped like a flying saucer, hovering and then shooting across the sky. His brother missed the sighting.

M3 Motorway Sighting: A woman and a friend reported seeing three bright objects in the night sky, one described as a large, bright light that pulsed with a pinky-red glow.

Tuna Boat Encounters: Crews of two South Australian tuna boats reported being buzzed by a UFO similar to the one that allegedly attacked the Knowles family's car. They described a bright light approaching their boat, causing their voices to become slowed and distorted.

False Rumors: The magazine addresses and debunks several false rumors circulating in Little River County, including claims of radiation, a burned house, a killed horse, and government agents silencing witnesses.

Investigations and Expert Opinions

NORAD's Stance: Capt. Thomas Niemann of NORAD stated that the agency does not try to explain unexplained phenomena and has had difficulty finding agencies to help with such cases, noting the closure of Project Blue Book.

Insurance Coverage: The Insurance Council of Australia advises that damage caused by unidentified objects, including UFOs, would be covered under a comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policy.

UFO Research: Colin Norris, director of Australian International UFO Research, believes the Nullarbor incident supports his request for federal government investigation.

Meteorite Explanation: A researcher dismissed claims that a meteorite attacked the Knowles family's car, stating that the damage was inconsistent with such an event.

Crystal Skull Exhibit: An exhibit features a mysterious crystal skull, claimed to have healing properties and telepathic information, with its owner, Anna Mitchell-Hodges, present.

Cryptozoology and Other Mysteries

Loch Ness Monster: The article discusses the ongoing mystery of the Loch Ness Monster, mentioning the 'Operation Deepscan' expedition which yielded ambiguous sonar contacts but no definitive proof. Theories about Nessie's origin include a surviving Plesiosaur or an amphibian. The article also debunks a famous 'gargoyle-head' photo as a rotting tree stump.

Yeti (Abominable Snowman): A Soviet expedition leader claims a Yeti tried to befriend researchers in the Pamir mountains. Another report mentions a Yeti-like creature filmed in Russia. In contrast, a physicist offers photographs of footprints and a distant figure as evidence for the Yeti's existence, though other anthropologists are skeptical.

Sea Monsters: Oceanographer Paul LeBlond is researching large, unknown marine animals, including Cadborosaurus, suggesting that such creatures could exist in deep ocean areas away from human activity.

Martian Moons: The article touches on the unusual characteristics of Mars's moons, Phobos and Deimos, and the scientific curiosity surrounding them.

Hole in Ice: A large hole in an ice-covered pond in Rosemount was investigated, with police and geologists concluding it was due to a lack of water and the weight of snow, though some still speculate about meteorites or other causes.

Bigfoot Hair Samples: Hair samples found in the Blue Mountains, possibly from Bigfoot, were analyzed and found to be neither completely human nor animal, with unusual characteristics.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores reports of unexplained phenomena, giving voice to witnesses and researchers while also presenting skeptical viewpoints and debunking false claims. There is a clear interest in UFOs, cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, and other anomalous events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various perspectives without necessarily endorsing all claims, and highlighting the ongoing nature of these mysteries. The magazine also touches upon the challenges of scientific investigation and the public's fascination with the unknown.