UFO Newsclipping Service - 1992 01 - no 270

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated January 1992, features a collection of articles and reports on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena. The cover story highlights Jane Matthews of Victoria, Texas, who claims to have photographed alien spacecraft and had contact with extraterrestrials, emphasizing her concern for Earth's environmental health.

Articles and Reports

Victoria Woman Says Extraterrestrials Exist

Advocate Staff Writer Tim Delaney reports on Jane Matthews, who believes extraterrestrials are concerned about Earth's environmental health. Matthews claims to have photographed alien ships for years and experienced telepathic communication. She believes these beings are monitoring Earth due to its environmental state, which affects the entire solar system. Her experiences have influenced her writing and art, often focusing on ecological themes. The article also recounts an incident near Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Matthews and two companions witnessed a large, hovering object with lights, which then disappeared into the city.

Researchers Continue To Document UFO

Gary Watson of the Islander newspaper details the ongoing efforts of a team of Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) investigators in Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach, Florida, to document the famous "Gulf Breeze" UFO. The team, joined by scientists and military experts, uses video and 35mm cameras to record sightings, which often involve the UFO suddenly appearing, streaking into the atmosphere, and getting brighter. Notably, no sound has ever been recorded from these objects, despite sensitive equipment being used. Scientists Art Hufford and Ray Pollock have confirmed the reality of the Gulf Breeze UFO but have no conclusions about its origin.

UFO BUFFS: STALKING A MYSTERY

Rebecca Taylor's article for the Sun-Star in Merced, California, discusses the ongoing interest in UFO phenomena among enthusiasts. It highlights Mike Lovell of Merced, a field investigator trainee for MUFON, who investigated a flattened cornfield, initially suspected to be a crop circle. Lovell and other MUFON members are collecting data to determine the cause, which they suspect might be over-irrigation rather than a UFO landing. The article also mentions other MUFON investigations, including abductions and cattle mutilations, and notes that the organization aims for scientific research.

UFOs Want To Be Seen

This letter to the editor of the Sentinel in Gulf Breeze, Florida, by Donald M. Ware (Lt. Colonel, USAF Ret.), expresses concern about the lack of UFO reporting in the local paper since its purchase. Ware, a primary investigator of the Gulf Breeze UFO encounters, believes the occupants wanted to be seen and that current sightings involve "Gulf Breeze type-2 craft." He shares his long-standing interest in UFOs since 1952 and mentions telepathic contact with occupants, suggesting that UFOs are real machines and not mystical phenomena.

Group Explores UFO Phenomena

Steve Newborn's article for the Tribune in Tampa, Florida, introduces Fearon Hicks, a state section director for MUFON, who investigates UFO reports. Hicks categorizes sightings into "close encounters of the first, second, and third kind." MUFON aims to weed out hoaxes and conduct scientific research. The article mentions a seminar featuring the film "UFOs: The Best Evidence" and interviews with individuals involved in alleged crashed disc recovery near Los Alamos.

Tremors Continue in Area

John Fritz reports for the Pensacola News Journal on unexplained tremors in the Pensacola area. Despite calls to police and military bases, no cause is identified. The tremors are speculated to be from aircraft at supersonic speeds, but military officials deny responsibility. The article includes a speculative comment from a Gulf Breeze resident about UFOs causing the tremors.

UFO Investigators Photograph Unidentified Object Over Beach

Gary Watson reports for the Islander on a UFO sighting and photograph taken over Gulf Breeze on November 5. Witnesses and MUFON investigators observed and photographed a "crown" shaped object, believed to be similar to UFOs reported in 1987. The object displayed spectacular rings of lights and had a distinct structural shape.

Honoring a Saucer Celebrity

This Globe article from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, commemorates Betty and Barney Hill's 30-year-old claim of a close encounter of the third kind. The event, which involved an alleged abduction and ride aboard a flying saucer, is celebrated by UFO enthusiasts. Betty Hill expresses her view that UFOs are "real-life machines" and warns against the "flaky" elements within the UFO community, including those focused on grisly abductions and New Age philosophies.

Soviet Photo of a UFO Near Mars

Jack Viets reports for the San Francisco Chronicle on Marina Popovich, a retired Soviet test pilot, displaying a photograph of a mysterious object taken by the Soviet spacecraft Phobos 2 near Mars. The object, described as long and faintly aerodynamic, appeared shortly before the spacecraft disappeared. The cause of the disappearance is unknown, with possibilities including a radiation flash from the object.

New Video Has the Latest on UFOs

John Stanley reviews "UFOs A Need to Know," a 90-minute video distributed by Bob Brown of Video City. The video presents reports from various locations, including Fyffe, Alabama, and features testimony from citizens, law enforcement, and scientists. It also covers Linda Mouton Howe's work on cattle mutilations and Bob Lazar's claims about working on a recovered flying saucer. The video touches upon the Roswell crash and suggests that UFO visitations may be a message for humanity to address global issues.

UFO Sightings Being Reported

Romona Washington reports for the News-Sun in Sebring, Florida, on unexplained sightings investigated by Thomas Hawn, a MUFON director in Avon Park. Three common elements were noted in the sightings, involving lights that circled, blinked out, or moved erratically. Hawn believes these sightings warrant serious study by MUFON.

UFO Abductions to be Discussed

James Van Avery writes for the New Times in Seattle, Washington, about the increasing reports of UFO abductions since 1985. The article details the experience of Joseph Cook, who claims to have been abducted and examined by humanoids aboard a disc-shaped spaceship. Cook's account includes physical evidence of puncture wounds and his subsequent psychological distress. The article also mentions an upcoming one-day conference in Seattle featuring Wendelle Stevens and Dr. Valery Uvarov, who will discuss local and international abduction cases and UFO phenomena.

The Roswell Incident

A review by Fritz Thompson of the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin D. Randle and Donald R. Schmitt. The review highlights the authors' extensive research, including testimony from over 180 witnesses, and their reconstruction of the 1947 Roswell crash. It questions the official weather balloon explanation and points to the military's alleged efforts to silence witnesses and retrieve all media accounts of the incident. The review notes the book's claims about alien bodies and the controversial nature of some of the evidence.

UFO Investigator: Sightings are Common

Karen Fry interviews Don Worley, a UFO investigator from Connersville, Indiana, who has investigated over 350 cases in 26 years. Worley specializes in working with abduction victims and describes common symptoms such as unexplained scars, lost time, and phobias. He also discusses cattle mutilations and the advanced capabilities of UFOs, suggesting they may not originate from other planets but from "another state of being." Worley believes the government is hiding information about UFOs and that the phenomenon is important for understanding civilization's future.

Bright Object Lights Up Northern Sky

Charles Wohlforth reports for the Daily News in Anchorage, Alaska, on a bright sphere of light with a long tail that streaked across the sky, prompting numerous calls to aviation and military authorities. While some suggested it could be a flare, satellite, or meteorite, no definitive explanation was provided. Witnesses described the object as huge and moving at rapid speed, heading northwest. Astronomer Patrick Roache suggested it might have been a bolide, a large, explosive meteor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout this issue are the persistent presence and investigation of UFO phenomena, the credibility of eyewitness testimony, and the ongoing debate surrounding government secrecy and potential cover-ups. The articles collectively present a perspective that takes UFO sightings and alleged encounters seriously, often highlighting the efforts of civilian investigators and researchers to document and understand these events. There is a clear emphasis on the need for open inquiry and a skepticism towards official explanations that dismiss the phenomena. The overall stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation and a critical view of governmental transparency on the subject.

This issue of FOREIGN NEWS, dated August 28, 1991, delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, with a strong emphasis on UFO sightings and related encounters reported across England and Scotland.

Cover Story: U.F.O. - Student snaps his 'close encounter'

The cover prominently features the headline "U.F.O." and highlights a story about a teenage student, Graham Sawyer, who claims to have photographed a flying saucer hovering above his home in Pound Hill. The article details Sawyer's experience, his quick reaction to grab his camera, and his conviction that he witnessed extraterrestrial life. His girlfriend and parents were initially skeptical, but Sawyer remains firm in his belief. UFO investigator Philip Mantle finds the report authentic, noting that photographs of actual sightings rule out common explanations like balloons or birds.

Bookshelf Review: Things that go bump...

Colin Parsons' book, "Encounters with the Unknown," is reviewed. The reviewer praises Parsons for conducting his own research, focusing on previously unpublished incidents, and concentrating on particularly weird or spectacular experiences. The book is recommended as a "good stocking filler" for those interested in the unexplained.

Mystery on 'show' in the sky

Two visitors, Roger Soffe and Jim Deal, reported seeing orange lights in round shapes darting in and out of clouds near Filey. They contacted the police, but experts suggested unusual cloud formations or military aircraft using afterburners as possible explanations. A coastguard spokesman noted that such phenomena could look eerie from a distance.

County UFO sighting

Four elderly ladies in Whitminster, near Gloucester, claimed to have seen a UFO resembling a "big car in the sky" with bright lights and a humming engine. The object reportedly skimmed over the village hall and then swerved off towards Gloucester.

Another UFO seen

This section compiles several UFO sightings from North Yorkshire. Hamish Macdonell reports on a flurry of four sightings in less than a month, all described as silent, floating objects with arrays of lights. Philip Mantle of the Independent UFO Network suggests that most sightings can be explained, possibly as aircraft, but acknowledges that witnesses insist these objects were silent. Barry Bellamy, a local UFO recorder, also reported a mysterious object. Another witness in Malton described a slow-moving object with pink lights. A farmer near Driffield saw an object with ten to twelve lights. Mr. Mantle also mentions "Earth lights" as a possible explanation for some phenomena.

UFOs linked to Belgium?

Researchers in Bristol are investigating reports of strange sightings of bright lights, described as triangular shapes with green and red lights, seen by the public in Stroud. These descriptions are similar to those received from Belgium and Ohio. Paranormal Research is looking into these local sightings, which may be connected to crop circles. Ian Harling of Paranormal Research is seeking more information and is not entirely skeptical.

UFO mystery as house is bathed in light

Something strange is happening in West Lothian, Scotland, with reports of mysterious objects and beams of light. A couple in Harburn reported a beam of light sweeping through their house, followed by the sighting of a pyramid-shaped object hovering for 25 minutes. UFO expert Ron Halliday investigated and confirmed that no planes were in the area, deeming the object an "unidentified flying object."

Was this humming object a UFO?

Anne and Fred Hickox of Taunton claim to have seen a UFO with "legs" and a "rectangular bit at the top" that was humming and moved quickly across the sky. A neighbor also saw a disappearing light. A spokesman for RNAS Yeovilton suggested that the object might have been a helicopter with an underslung load, but the Hickoxes remain convinced it was not normal.

'Flaming' UFO hits Four Oaks

A flaming UFO, described as the size of a car, was seen hovering for three minutes over Four Oaks before moving away slowly and then taking off. The witness described orange bursts of flame and stated it was silent. Police had not received similar reports.

Steve's plea to UFO spotters in Wigan

UFO researcher Steve Balon is seeking information from readers in Wigan who have seen strange flying saucer-like objects. He has received a significant response to previous articles and wants to record more sightings, emphasizing that these objects move without noise and at high speeds. Balon believes alien life forms exist and that governments have concealed information about UFOs.

Bill spots a flying saucer down The Nook in Appley Bridge!

Bill Riley reported seeing a massive orange, saucer-shaped object with blue vapour coming from it. He believes it was not from Blackpool, as the valley location would prevent beams from reaching his home. Riley's experience is one of many similar accounts received by the Wigan Reporter.

Kirk's Dune it Before

William Shatner (Captain Kirk) claims he had a close encounter in the late 60s when a UFO guided him back to his companions in the Mojave Desert. He described the object as silent and unlike any aircraft he knew.

Return trip of visitors from space

A second sighting of a UFO in Newham has caused excitement. Lee Kane reported seeing a white light surrounded by "misty green" objects accompanied by electronic noises. This incident follows a sighting of moving cloud-like objects in East Ham.

In the grip of the Beast

This article shifts focus to the mystery of the "Beast of Exmoor," a creature believed to be responsible for numerous sheep kills over eight years. Nigel Brierly, a dedicated researcher, believes a small colony of pumas is responsible. He has collected evidence, including paw prints and hair samples, and is actively trying to track the creature. The article also touches on other local legends and unexplained phenomena.

Piasa legend keeps history alive in Illinois riverside community

This piece recounts the legend of the Piasa, a fearsome winged monster depicted on a bluff above the Mississippi River by Native Americans. The legend, which describes creatures with tiger beards and red eyes, has been kept alive through repainting the image and local adoption of the name. The article explores various interpretations of the legend, including underwater monsters.

Are they real? Skeptics, believers discuss apparitions

This article examines the phenomenon of reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary, focusing on Theresa Lopez's claims of seeing Mary at the Mother Cabrini Shrine. It presents differing views from theologians, psychologists, and church officials, highlighting the skepticism, the desire to believe, and the cautious approach of the Archdiocese of Denver in investigating such claims. The article also touches on the criteria used in investigating alleged visions.

Mystery shakes rattle windows along coast

Reports of tremors in Northwest Florida and southern Alabama have stumped officials, with no evidence of earthquakes. Sonic booms or military activity are suggested as possible causes.

'Monster' artworks by Barrera to be exhibited in New Jersey

Sheila Orick Barrera, an artist from East Glenville, is exhibiting 45 paintings of "unexplained lake phenomena" inspired by her visits to lakes like Loch Ness and Lake Champlain. Barrera researches sightings and interviews witnesses, aiming to let viewers form their own conclusions about the existence of these creatures.

Psychic spies? U.N. team envisions firm helping to unveil Iraq arms stashes

A United Nations team is reportedly using extrasensory powers, specifically "remote viewing," to help locate Iraq's hidden weapons sites. The firm PSI Tech, led by a retired military intelligence major, has provided sketches of suspected biological weapons sites to the U.N. team.

Mary, or mirage? Catholics divided on reported apparitions

This article revisits the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Mother Cabrini Shrine, detailing the division among Catholics regarding Theresa Lopez's claims. It highlights the skepticism of some and the fervent belief of others, while noting the Archdiocese of Denver's intention to investigate the claims.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent public fascination with UFOs and unexplained phenomena, the challenges of verifying such reports, and the diverse range of explanations offered, from mundane to extraordinary. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting eyewitness accounts and expert opinions without definitively debunking or endorsing all claims. There's a clear interest in documenting these events and exploring the human desire to understand the unknown.