UFO Newsclipping Service - 1992 06 - no 275

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated June 1992, focuses on the ongoing investigation and public fascination with UFO phenomena. It covers a weekend symposium on UFO research, the controversial topic of alien abductions, and the persistent mystery of crop circles.

UFO Phenomena Probed at Weekend Symposium

The lead article, "UFO phenomena probed at weekend symposium," by Steve Garnaas for the Denver Post, reports on an international symposium held at the Red Lion Inn. Approximately 200 people gathered to seek answers about UFOs and related phenomena. The event was sponsored by the International Association for New Science, founded by Professor Maurice Albertson and former Apollo astronaut Brian O'Leary. Spokeswoman Carol Ann Singer stated the association aims to foster research and education in 'nontraditional' sciences. The symposium attracted attendees from various states, including a contingent from the Florida Panhandle discussing sightings of the 'Bubba' UFO over Gulf Breeze. Floridians Gayle Radcliff and Patti Weatherford shared their experiences of seeing a bright-orange object over the Gulf of Mexico. Despite the proximity of a naval air station, Navy officials reportedly do not comment on these sightings. The article also mentions authors like Edith Fiore, whose books on UFO abductions were popular at the event.

'Intruders' Gets Carried Away

This review section features two articles discussing the CBS miniseries 'Intruders.' The first, "'Intruders' gets carried away," by the Associated Press, critiques the miniseries for taking itself too seriously and for its grim portrayal of alien abductions. It describes the plot, which involves abductees experiencing severe psychic wounds and encounters with 'thin, little gray bodies, big heads and big, black eyes.' The review notes the creature effects by Oscar-winner Robert Short and criticizes the script for its dubious plot tricks and cartoon dialogue. It contrasts the miniseries' dark tone with the more benign portrayals in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and 'E.T.,' finding the relapse into 'Cold War-style paranoia' disturbing.

The second article, "Close Encounters of the Local Kind," by Margaret Mittelbach for the Daily News, explores the growing number of people claiming to have been abducted by aliens. It highlights the work of UFO researchers David Jacobs and Budd Hopkins, who believe abductees' stories are true, contrasting with psycho-social explanations. The article delves into the experiences of abductees like Aaron Kranzburg-Cook, who describes being beamed up by light shafts and examined by 'small grays.' It mentions support groups and the development of specific lingo among abductees. The piece also presents the skeptical viewpoint of Robert Baker, a retired psychologist who attributes these experiences to vivid waking dreams called hypnogogic experiences, comparing them to 'incubus and succubus attacks' from earlier eras. However, it notes that many abductees find it hard to dismiss their experiences as mere dreams, especially when they share similar accounts.

Wheat Field is Spotted with Circles

This brief report from the News-Democrat in Belleville, IL, discusses crop circles appearing in wheat fields near Limerick, Pennsylvania. While some townspeople speculated about UFOs, farmer Henry Gottshall attributed the circles to excess fertilizer causing crops to grow heavy and be blown over by the wind.

Unidentified Flattening Objects

BY CAROLE RAFFERTY for the Mercury News, this article focuses on Colin Andrews, a British researcher who has dedicated himself to studying crop circles. Andrews dismisses the 'Doug-And-Dave-Theory' that two artists created the circles as a hoax, arguing that the precision and scale of the formations, documented worldwide, make such a claim improbable. He suggests that explanations involving electromagnetic forces or aliens in spaceships were previously considered. Andrews recounts the controversy surrounding the hoax claims and his own experiences of being followed and monitored. He believes that the circles are evidence of something important happening globally, though he admits the exact cause remains unknown.

UFO Sightings Remain Unexplained

This letter to the editor by GEORGE D. FAWCETT responds to an article about earthquake lights as an explanation for UFO sightings. Fawcett argues that this explanation does not account for the thousands of structured craft with occupants reported globally since Kenneth Arnold's 1947 encounter.

Letters to the Editor

Several letters discuss UFOs and related phenomena:

• ALIENS AND PATSY by DONALD WORLEY: The writer praises the accuracy of the TV movie 'Intruders' and shares personal experiences assisting an abductee. He discusses the phenomenon of lost time, nosebleeds, and implants, citing the 'Patsy' case involving a mountain girl with hundreds of experiences. He suggests an 'unearthly menace' is operating from an unseen realm, engaging in mass abduction and genetic tinkering, and urges readers to awaken and unite.
• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (from the News-Examiner, Connersville, IN): This section includes a letter from Donald Worley, reiterating his belief in the accuracy of the 'Intruders' miniseries and his work with abductees. He also mentions Colin Andrews and his lecture on crop circles, noting that a UFO sighting occurred the same night.

Famous UFO Appears In Sky, Stars On TV

This article from the Islander in Pensacola Beach, FL, reports on the 'Gulf Breeze UFO' making 11 appearances in May, attracting large crowds and media attention, including CBS filming for the miniseries 'Intruders.' It details how the UFO was filmed by CBS's Jim Moore and discusses an encounter with the Coast Guard regarding flare demonstrations. The article notes a record number of sightings in May and provides a log of specific sightings from May 13 to May 24, including descriptions of objects and their movements.

1 in 40 Report Close Encounter, Poll Finds

This brief report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette highlights a national survey by the Roper Organization suggesting that one in 40 Americans may have experienced abduction by an unidentified flying object, with 3.6 million Americans reporting experiences related to typical UFO abductions.

Eslinger Describes Fear of UFO Activity

This article from the Daily Times in Harrison, AR, features W.G. Eslinger, who has studied UFOs for 40 years and believes space visitors are not friendly. He argues that UFO sightings are increasing globally and that the Ozarks region may be an area of significant activity. Eslinger discusses the possibility of government cover-ups, the Roswell incident, and the nature of alien experiments on humans and animals. He stresses the importance of public awareness and reporting of sightings.

UFOs: Is There Anybody Out There?

This article from the Herald-Sun in Durham, NC, by Randall Patterson, explores various theories about UFOs and alien abductions. It discusses the belief that a million Americans may have been abducted and that aliens are interested in collecting biological specimens. The article touches on the skepticism surrounding UFO reports and the work of investigators like John Patterson, who is writing a book on the subject. It also mentions the 'Roswell incident' and the possibility of a government cover-up, with Patterson suggesting that aliens may be linked to a 'dimension of evil.'

What's Out There

This article from the Herald Journal in Syracuse, NY, profiles Steve Zalewski, who has compiled a 'legitimate' collection of UFO books and military documents at Onondaga Community College. Zalewski aims to separate credible research from sensationalism. The article also discusses the 'Roswell incident' and the ongoing investigation by the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, with chemistry professor Paul Bertan involved in a potential scientific probe of the alleged crash site.

UFO Crash at Roswell Featured in New Video

This report from the Citizen in Brunswick, MD, mentions a new videotape, 'Recollections of Roswell (Part II),' featuring testimony from 28 individuals about the alleged 1947 UFO crash in New Mexico. It details the recovery of UFO debris and alien occupants, and the alleged government cover-up.

Aliens or Quakes? UFOlogists Reject Latest Theory

This article from the Daily Times in Harrison, AR, features W.G. Eslinger, who refutes the idea that UFO sightings are merely earthquake lights. He discusses the increasing number of sightings, the potential hostility of alien visitors, and the government's alleged cover-up of information. Eslinger emphasizes the need for public awareness and reporting of UFO activity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent mystery of UFOs, alien abductions, and crop circles. There is a strong emphasis on the need for credible research and the challenges faced by UFO investigators in gaining mainstream acceptance. The issue highlights the tension between skeptical explanations and the accounts of witnesses and researchers who believe in the reality of these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various viewpoints while leaning towards the significance of UFO phenomena as a subject worthy of serious investigation, often contrasting this with perceived government secrecy and media dismissal.

This issue of the Gazette Packet, dated April 30, 1992, features a prominent cover story titled "Look! In the sky! Is it a UFO?" The magazine delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, including witness accounts, investigations, and scientific perspectives. It also includes articles on Bigfoot sightings, the Raelian movement, and the SETI program.

Cover Story: "Look! In the sky! Is it a UFO?"

The cover story introduces the quest to understand unexplained aerial objects. It highlights the work of Fred Whiting and Don Berliner, who are part of the Maryland-based Fund for UFO Research. They have produced a video documentary, "Recollections of Roswell," investigating alleged UFO crashes in New Mexico in 1947. The fund, established in 1979, supports scientific research on the UFO enigma with an average yearly budget of $25,000, funded by donations and sales of research results. The article mentions Philip J. Klass, a senior editor at Aviation Week & Space Technology, who is known as a leading debunker of UFO reports. While Klass remains skeptical about aliens in the sky, he acknowledges the vastness of the universe and the probability of life elsewhere. The article also provides contact information for the National UFO Reporting Center and the Morehead Planetarium for those interested in reporting sightings or learning more.

Havelock Case

A detailed account is given of a Havelock, North Carolina woman who reported seeing a large, silent object with bright lights hover over her house. The object then split into three pieces, with one part zooming away and yellow lights descending. Her husband, a former Marine, stated he had never seen anything fly like it. Fifteen minutes later, boys on another side of town also saw the yellow lights. The witness, who declined to give her name, expressed frustration with skepticism and sought a logical explanation.

Roswell Incident

The article discusses the alleged UFO crashes in New Mexico in 1947, with Fred Whiting's video documentary "Recollections of Roswell" and Don Berliner's book "Crash at Corona" examining these events. Witnesses reported seeing wreckage and alien beings, and the military's alleged cover-up of the incidents is highlighted. The debris from the crash at Corona was reportedly taken away by military officials, and the initial press release about a crash of extraterrestrial beings was allegedly corrected to say a weather balloon had crashed.

UFO Sightings and Reporting

Contact information is provided for the National UFO Reporting Center ((206) 722-3000) for those wishing to report an Unidentified Flying Object. The article also mentions the current show "UFO" at the Morehead Planetarium.

'Intruders': Sly Sci-Fi

This section reviews the CBS miniseries "Intruders," which deals with people who claim to have been abducted by aliens. The show is based on approximately 600 "actual accounts." The review notes the eerie and spooky nature of the miniseries, which follows the parallel lives of two women experiencing alien abductions. It highlights the performances of Mare Winningham and Daphne Ashbrook. The article also quotes Don Berliner, director of the Fund for UFO Research, who anticipates an increase in calls from people believing they have been abducted after the show airs. A Roper poll indicates that 2 percent of the population think they might be abductees.

Close Encounters of a Puzzling Kind

Anita Creamer's column discusses her conversation with Dr. Richard Boylan, a psychologist who studies UFO phenomena. Boylan is concerned that the "Intruders" miniseries might lead people who have had similar alien encounters to seek serious attention. He believes in a massive conspiracy involving governments worldwide to suppress news of alien encounters and abductions, and that technology has been gathered from alien spacecraft. Creamer expresses skepticism about these claims, viewing the miniseries as fiction that preys on vulnerable minds.

Piedmont, Mo.: Meeting Place Of The Stars

This article recounts a period of UFO sightings in Piedmont, Missouri, in the spring of 1973. Hundreds of people would gather at the town's garbage dump to watch the lights. The sightings sometimes lasted several minutes, creating excitement and boosting the local economy. Harley Rutledge, head of the physics department at the state university, documented these "anomalistic lights." The article also details a sensationalized report of a trucker being blinded by a UFO beam, which was later revealed to be a domestic dispute involving a road flare.

Police Search for UFO

This news report from Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, details police investigations into mysterious orange lights seen around farms in Cooma. While flares and helicopter lights from military exercises were considered as possible explanations, witness reports suggested otherwise. Several individuals, including Chris Matthews and James Merrick, described conical or triangular objects with flashing lights and no sound. The International Committee For UFO Research (Australia) stated they would investigate.

Mystery Lights Basin

Another report from Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, describes Leo and Nola Jones seeing two solid L-shaped orange beams of light rising from the Waranga Basin. The beams remained stationary for about 10 minutes before disappearing instantly after a camera flash. They dismissed explanations involving flares or helicopters, noting the steady light and lack of sound.

'Pulsating' UFO Seen

A brief report from Birmingham, England, describes a "shimmering silver UFO" seen by a group of six people. The object was described as "pulsating," round with a small "tail," and made no noise. The London UFO Studies group was investigating the sighting.

Alien Craft Visited the Soviet Union

This article, based on mail received by the editor of Flying Saucer Review, claims that the collapse of the Red Empire was preceded by an unparalleled visitation of alien craft and beings throughout the USSR. The editor states he has extensive files of reports and press clippings from Russian newspapers, translated into English. He suggests that these craft may originate from other dimensions rather than "outer space" and that not all alien beings are friendly.

Did Veteran Meet a UFO?

Norfolk pilot David Hastings claims to have encountered a UFO over the Mojave Desert seven years prior, and has a photograph to prove it. He describes a sensation of something rushing towards him, and a blurred, flat shape captured in the photo. Hastings, now 60, believes in UFOs and suggests that we are not alone in the universe.

If you're out there - Help!

This article discusses NASA's upcoming Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) program, set to launch on October 12, 1992. The ten-year, $100 million project aims to systematically search the microwave radio spectrum for signals of intelligent origin. The program involves an all-sky search and a targeted search of sun-like stars. The article touches upon the scientific rationale for SETI, the potential for detecting intelligent signals, and the ethical considerations of replying to such signals. It also mentions the potential for spin-offs in other scientific fields and the possibility of receiving beneficial information from other civilizations.

Reports of UFOs flood in

This report from Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, states that UFO researcher Paul Norman has received over 30 possible UFO sightings in the Goulburn Valley. While Norman believes 90-95% are mistaken identity, he is investigating several intriguing cases that do not appear to be related to military activities. These include sightings by the Matthews family of a conical object and beams of orange light seen across Waranga Basin.

Artist Takes Strong Line on UFO Sightings

Wildlife artist Anne de Boisgelin has become a field investigator for Quest International, a UK-based organization researching the UFO phenomenon. She is seeking to hear from anyone who has sighted strange flying objects in Norfolk. The article mentions that many people are afraid to report sightings for fear of ridicule. Boisgelin hopes to have a close encounter herself.

Bigfoot, the latest explanation for cattle scare

This article explores a new theory for recent cow mutilations and stampedes in Webster County, Missouri: Bigfoot. Cliff LaBrecque, who claims to have encountered a Bigfoot in 1977, believes these creatures instill immense fear in animals and that the current season is prime for their migration. The article also revisits the theory of satanic cults being responsible, noting that no mutilations occurred during the period when cult activity was expected to be highest, leaving investigators puzzled.

Caught 'Bigfoot' on movie film, man says

Paul Freeman, a Bigfoot tracker for a decade, claims to have captured video footage of a black Bigfoot creature 25 miles east of Walla Walla. He described the creature as 6-foot-5 to 7-foot tall, weighing 500 to 700 pounds. Freeman acknowledges skepticism but is confident in his sighting. He also mentions previous encounters and evidence collected, including hair and dung samples. The article details his pursuit of the creature and the filming of its tracks. A Spokane television station has offered to enhance the film.

Local group hot on Bigfoot

This brief article mentions a Clark County-based group, the Pacific Coast Sasquatch Investigative Team, that quietly researches Bigfoot. They assisted Knott's Berry Farm in assembling items for a Bigfoot exhibit.

Is that really Bigfoot?

This article details Paul Freeman's claim of capturing video footage of a Bigfoot creature near Green Peak, Washington. Freeman, a veteran Sasquatch hunter, described the creature as hairy and human-like. The article notes that a U.S. Forest Service biologist expressed skepticism about Freeman's previous "evidence." Freeman's encounter involved filming footprints and the creature's movements. The article also discusses the possibility of faking tracks and the scientific perspective on Bigfoot evidence.

See the Dan in the Mars

This article discusses NASA's plan to investigate mysterious landforms on Mars, particularly the "Face on Mars" in the Cydonia region, using the Mars Observer spacecraft. While NASA officials have previously dismissed the "Face" as a trick of light and shadow, the agency hopes to provide close-up portraits. The article also touches upon the Mars Mission group's theories about alien involvement and the potential for extraterrestrial communication.

Lake entity rears head

This report from Moses Lake, Washington, describes a sighting of a large reptile-like entity swimming in the lake. Assistant Chief Dean Mitchell suspects it might be a sturgeon, but eyewitness Cliff Johnson described it as having a head larger than an ordinary snake and looking towards the shore. The incident is compared to the Loch Ness monster.

The aliens are coming

This article focuses on the Raelian movement, founded by Claude Vorilhon (known as Rael). The movement believes humans were created by aliens called Elohim and awaits their return before 2020. The article describes Raelian practices, including "sensual meditation," and quotes Rael stating, "Some people believe I am crazy. I don't care." It also mentions the movement's international reach and their plan to build an embassy in Israel. A philosophy professor calls the movement "wacky but interesting," with an "attractive blend" of Christian credo, pseudo-philosophy, and science fiction.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained phenomena, including UFOs, Bigfoot, and alleged alien encounters. There's a strong emphasis on witness accounts, investigative efforts (both scientific and amateur), and the skepticism or belief surrounding these topics. The articles often highlight the challenges of proving such phenomena and the potential for government cover-ups or misidentification. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these accounts and investigations, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also acknowledging the scientific and skeptical viewpoints.