UFO Newsclipping Service - 1992 10 - no 279

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. Newsclipping Service, dated October 1992, focuses on a wide range of UFO-related phenomena, including close encounters, alleged abductions, crop circles, and unexplained aerial sightings. The publication is the U.F.O. Newsclipping Service, based in Plumerville, Arkansas, with Lucius Farish as Editor/Publisher.

Key Articles and Features

"3.7 million Americans have close encounters" (Times, Springfield, MO - Sept. 2, 1992)
This article highlights a survey suggesting a significant portion of the American population has experienced close encounters with UFOs. It features John S. Carpenter, a licensed clinical social worker and psychiatric therapist in Springfield, who is involved in investigating UFO incidents and is a founder of the local MUFON chapter. Carpenter discusses the shift in UFO research from anecdotal storytelling to a more scientific approach. The article announces the Midwest Conference on UFO Research in Springfield, featuring speakers like Budd Hopkins, Stanton Friedman, and Linda Moulton Howe. Carpenter emphasizes the conference's goal of providing credible information.

"Reported UFO sighting has Healdsburg abuzz" (Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, CA - Sept. 4, 1992)
This brief report details a sighting in Healdsburg where a man reported seeing lights and experiencing radio interference. The incident was not investigated by police due to the man's embarrassment and lack of evidence.

"The Night The Coast Guard Got Buzzed" (Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH - July 12, 1992)
Written by Christopher Evans, this article recounts a 1988 incident involving the Coast Guard and a reported UFO. Sheila Baker describes seeing a large, football-shaped object with lights over Lake Erie, experiencing lost time. The report is filed at the Coast Guard's 9th District Headquarters. The article also includes a historical timeline of UFO sightings and related phenomena, from the late 1800s to the early 1990s, noting the influence of technological advancements on UFO beliefs.

"UFOS OVER TOPANGA: The Sixth Encounter" (Messenger, Topanga, CA - July 2-15, 1992)
This piece details several alleged UFO encounters in Topanga Canyon, California, in June 1992. Witnesses reported seeing bright lights, objects hovering over their cars, and experiencing lost time. The article includes accounts from individuals who contacted the local sheriff's department and a doctor who observed a bright light. It also references Preston Dennett's book "UFOs Over Topanga."

"600 attend first Midwest UFO conference" (News-Leader, Springfield, MO - Sept. 20, 1992)
This article covers the Midwest Conference on UFO Research, attended by approximately 600 people. Speakers like Linda Moulton Howe and Stanton Friedman discussed topics such as crop circles, animal mutilations, and government cover-ups.

"Those Mysterious CROP CIRCLES" (Times, Santa Maria, CA - Sept. 15, 1992)
Authored by Nicole Jacobs, this article features Steve Canada, an author and expert on crop circles. Canada discusses the increasing complexity of crop circles appearing worldwide and expresses skepticism about claims that they are solely hoaxes. He suggests that the formations may be a form of communication from intelligent lifeforms and presents evidence of potential UFO connections, including a photograph of a disc near a crop circle.

"Area residents to tell their story on national TV" (Gazette, Indiana, PA - Sept. 27, 1992)
This article reports on John Hays and his mother, Lillian Hays, who will appear on the Fox Television Network show "Sightings" to recount their experience in 1965 with an object that fell from the sky near their Kecksburg, PA, farmhouse. Stan Gordon, director of the Pennsylvania Association for the Study of the Unexplained (PASU), is also featured, discussing the military's involvement and the lack of official documentation.

"Elusive UFO Outwits Gulf Breeze Skywatchers" (Islander, Pensacola Beach, FL - Sept. 11, 1992)
This piece discusses ongoing UFO sightings in the Gulf Breeze area, noting that the elusive object appears in different locations than where observers are looking. It mentions reports from various locations and includes theories about government involvement in UFO cover-ups, referencing an incident during the Persian Gulf War.

"UFO book" (Gaston Observer, Gastonia, NC - Aug. 26, 1992)
This short article mentions George Fawcett, who has spent 48 years studying UFOs and published a booklet titled "Human Reactions to UFOs Worldwide" based on questionnaires sent to people who claimed to have witnessed UFOs.

"It's true! Alien abductions recalled" (Highline Times, Burien, WA - July 12, 1992)
This article features Aileen Garoutte, founder of the UFO Contact Center International, who helps people who claim to have been abducted by aliens. Garoutte uses hypnosis to help individuals recall their experiences, which often involve lost time, unexplainable marks, and encounters with alien beings. The article includes testimonials from individuals who have benefited from her support groups.

"Lukens UFO report gets group's attention" (Local News, West Chester, PA - July 7, 1992)
Tom Carey, an investigator for MUFON, is looking into a reported UFO landing at Lukens Steel in Coatesville, PA, due to multiple witnesses and specific descriptions of the vehicle.

"Great Depression Experts Are Perplexed By Circles That Crop Up In Madison County" (Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, MO - Sept. 15, 1992)
This article details mysterious doughnut-shaped depressions appearing in a marsh near Troy, Illinois. Peter Bostrom, the landowner, has brought in experts who found structural and chemical changes in the plants, with no natural explanation. Biophysicist W.C. Levengood suggests the changes could only be replicated with rapid heat application.

"Nighttime streak mystifies" (Jefferson County Leader, Port Townsend, WA - Aug. 26, 1992)
A bright yellow and orange streak was seen in the sky over the Pacific Northwest, reported as ascending and causing interference. The National UFO Reporting Center logged it as an unexplained sighting.

"Fieldwork: Experts Divided On Circles" (Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, MO - Sept. 16, 1992)
This article presents differing expert opinions on crop circles. Joe Nickell believes they are man-made hoaxes, while Linda Moulton Howe argues that scientific studies discredit the hoax claims and suggests advanced intelligence may be involved. The article references the crop circles near Troy, Illinois, and their similarity to those found in England.

"Sunday Sighting Was No UFO, But Bigfoot Lives On Chestnut Ridge" (Dispatch, Blairsville, PA - Sept. 3, 1992)
This article reports that many UFO sightings in Indiana County were likely a blimp operated by the Glidden Paint Co. However, Stan Gordon of PASU notes that some reports described wobbling or zig-zagging movements inconsistent with a blimp. The article also briefly mentions ongoing investigations into Bigfoot sightings in the Chestnut Ridge area.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The U.F.O. Newsclipping Service consistently presents a broad spectrum of UFO-related phenomena, from alleged close encounters and abductions to the enigmatic crop circles. The publication appears to lean towards the belief that many of these events are genuine and warrant serious investigation, often highlighting expert opinions and witness testimonies that support the existence of unexplained phenomena. While acknowledging scientific skepticism and potential hoaxes, the overall tone suggests an open-minded approach to the subject matter, encouraging further research and public awareness. The editorial stance seems to be one of reporting on the ongoing mystery and the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to understanding these events.

This issue of the SUN-GAZETTE, dated July 19, 1992, features a lead story titled 'UFO Watcher: Local Sightings 'Unexplained'' by L. Lee Janssen, focusing on the findings of MUFON investigator Dr. Samuel D. Greco regarding the 'Williamsport Wave' of UFO sightings.

The Williamsport Wave

Dr. Samuel D. Greco's report, published in the MUFON UFO Journal, investigated a series of UFO sightings in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania area in February 1992. Greco interviewed 13 witnesses from various working-class backgrounds who described the objects as boomerang-shaped, 100-150 feet in length, moving slowly at low altitudes (50-100 feet), and producing a loud rumbling noise. These sightings, which lasted three to five minutes, remain unexplained, with Greco ruling out commercial or military aircraft. He noted that the shapes and behaviors reported are consistent with other UFO sightings worldwide, and that some objects reportedly disappeared abruptly.

Other UFO and Mystery Sightings

The issue also includes reports from other regions:

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Bland Pugh writes about the ongoing research of the Gulf Breeze Research Team, noting a significant sighting on September 1, 1991, over Pensacola Bay, where 'Ring' or 'port holes' appeared. The team continues to monitor the skies, and individuals are encouraged to report sightings confidentially. The article mentions a sighting on August 23rd at South Shoreline Park, where an amber-colored object, the size of a street light with red lights, was observed hovering before fading.

Whigham, Georgia

CR: M. Meadows reports on two successive nights of UFO sightings by members of the same family. Earl J. Wall described an object about as long as his house with a tail but no wings, moving slowly at an estimated height of 300 feet. The following night, his son Jimmy Wall sighted a similar object with brownish-white lights, described as moving at a walking pace just above treetop height.

Saskatchewan, Canada

Articles from STAR-PHOENIX detail mysterious crop circles. Phyllis Collins was puzzled by a three-meter wide circle of flattened alfalfa near Saskatoon. Herman Austenson, a University of Saskatchewan crop sciences professor, described the circle as difficult to explain and noted that most circles he's examined cannot be attributed to 'dust devils.' Reports of similar circles have appeared in the Prince Albert area and across North America.

Brisbane, Australia

Ian Campbell reports on UFO sightings investigated by Dr. Martin Gottschall of UFO Research Queensland. A couple's rendezvous on a beach was interrupted by a hovering, saucer-shaped object that disappeared in a flash. Teenagers camping out also reported seeing a bright green, disk-like object.

Langwith, England

CR: T. Good reports on a sighting by four friends who claim to have seen a large black UFO with triangular lights and a red dome passing overhead, described as humming and whirring. Mark Haywood, founder of the Scientific UFO Research Association, suggests it could be an experimental airship or something more.

Dudley, England

EXPRESS & STAR reports on a laser show that may have accounted for some flashing lights, but unexplained sightings occurred on a Sunday evening. Witnesses described blinding white lights with red glows, moving at high speeds.

Livingston, Scotland

UFO experts are seeking a woman who was at a Livingston bus stop 13 years ago, as she may have information about a close encounter reported by Bob Taylor on Dechmont Law. The incident is considered one of the world's most famous UFO encounters.

Loch Ness, Scotland

Stephen Oldfield reports on new photographs of the Loch Ness Monster, taken by an amateur photographer, which bear a resemblance to the classic 1934 photograph. The images have been examined and deemed genuine, though experts remain skeptical.

Bigfoot Sightings

Several articles focus on Bigfoot encounters:

• Florida: Cory Jo Lancaster reports on the enduring legend of Florida's Bigfoot, or 'Skunk Ape,' with numerous sightings over the past 20 years. Descriptions vary, but often include a foul odor, large size, and hairy appearance. Believers contend it's a species of ape, while scientists remain unconvinced.
• Idaho: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and TRIBUNE report on multiple sightings of a large, hairy creature in the Spalding area, with descriptions matching the Bigfoot legend. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the creature walking upright and noted its foul smell. Footprints were found, though their authenticity is debated.
• Washington: Vance Orchard reports on Paul Freeman, a Bigfoot hunter who claims to have had two close encounters with two 'Bigfoots' near Deduct Spring. Freeman states he was not harmed and believes the creatures 'warned him off,' leading him to cease hunting them.

Other Mysteries

• Crop Circles in Michigan: A report from the STAR-PHOENIX mentions crop circles in Michigan, with theories ranging from natural phenomena to extraterrestrial origins.
• Sea Creature in British Columbia: A report from the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS details evidence found by marine scientists suggesting the existence of a sea serpent, known as Cadborosaurus, in Pacific Ocean waters.
• Mars Mission: The SUN-TIMES reports on NASA's Mars Observer mission, which aims to rephotograph landforms in the Cydonia region, including a mile-long formation shaped like a human face, despite scientific teams dismissing such features as natural rock formations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, mysterious lights, crop circles, and cryptid reports like Bigfoot and sea monsters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting witness accounts and expert opinions from various organizations like MUFON, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for further investigation. The articles highlight the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the ongoing efforts to find explanations for these perplexing events.