UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated May 1993, presents a collection of articles and reports related to UFO sightings, alien encounters, and alleged government cover-ups. The publication aims to document and explore these phenomena, featuring firsthand accounts, expert opinions, and discussions of related media.

Cover Story: Close Encounters of a Different Kind?

The lead story, by Steven Stiefel of The Times-Journal, details his personal experience of witnessing a UFO in DeKalb Sunday. Initially a skeptic, Stiefel recounts his encounter with a bright light in the sky that he later observed to have triangular shapes and aircraft movements. He expresses a newfound belief that "there really is something unusual above DeKalb County."

UFO Sightings in DeKalb County

Several related articles discuss UFO sightings in the DeKalb County area. Susan Eads videotaped a bright light that, when zoomed, resembled the "Batman signal." This phenomenon was later attributed to camera lens distortion, but the bright light itself remained unexplained. Marie Edwards and Mary Buffington also reported similar sightings, with Buffington identifying a neighbor's security light as the source of the "Batman signal" effect in her case. Sgt. Ron Ogletree of the Alabama State Trooper Post E explained the camera lens distortion. Thomas Wdowiak, a physics professor, suggested that the planet Venus might be mistaken for a UFO due to its brightness and atmospheric conditions, a theory dismissed by some local witnesses.

Travis Walton: Abduction and "Fire in the Sky"

Ivor Davis reports on his renewed encounter with Travis Walton, the Arizona logger whose 1975 claim of alien abduction was the subject of the recent $30 million film "Fire in the Sky." Davis recounts Walton's story of being axed by a blue and white light, vanishing, and reappearing five days later, naked and disoriented. Walton describes hairless creatures with domed foreheads and large eyes. The article notes that Walton has maintained his story despite years of ridicule and that his children are still taunted at school. Walton describes the film as an overwhelming experience, like reliving the event.

UFOs and Media

Laura Vozzella of the Star-Telegram writes about Cheyenne Turner, who founded The Eclectic Viewpoint Forum to discuss UFOs and related phenomena. The group is sponsoring an appearance by Tracy Torme, screenwriter and co-producer of "Fire in the Sky," who was convinced of Walton's sincerity after meeting him. The article highlights that Torme, despite a skeptical background, found Walton's case compelling.

Gulf Breeze UFO Sightings

Bland Pugh reports on ongoing UFO activity in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He notes that sightings have been occurring at South Shoreline Park, with a recent three-minute sighting and a brief glimpse of the "Gulf Breeze UFO." Pugh mentions a TV crew from the program "Sightings" and regular skywatchers being present during some sightings, humorously suggesting the UFO might be a "publicity hound."

Cattle Mutilations and Other Reports

Pugh also relays updates from Colorado regarding cattle mutilations, mysterious helicopters, and unidentified men appearing in the area, similar to reports from Fyffe, Alabama. He also shares an account from New Orleans about a man who saw his CB antenna moving in a circular motion during a fog bank, an event that lasted 15 minutes and was followed by the antenna breaking off.

"In Advance of the Landing" Documentary

Martin Burden of the POST writes about the documentary "In Advance of the Landing," which explores the beliefs of individuals who claim to have piloted spaceships, been abducted by aliens, or had other unusual encounters. The film, produced by Dan Curtis, presents these accounts without judgment. Curtis expresses a fondness for eccentrics and people who are not part of the mainstream, noting that these individuals "force us to think about things."

The article includes clips from science fiction films and discusses how audiences might initially laugh but become more engaged as they are "sucked into these peoples' stories." Curtis also shares his own experience of mistaking an aircraft vapor trail for a UFO.

Readers Report Past UFO Sightings

Bruce Spence of The Stockton Record shares reader accounts of UFO sightings. Ted Cox describes seeing a large, cigar-shaped UFO in Oregon in 1971, which changed his perspective on life. Claudia Hacker recalls seeing a bright white light in Texas 20 years ago, sparking her interest in UFOs. Matt Foor describes seeing an egg-shaped pink craft with a red center in Detroit in 1975. Cathy Brinlee believes in UFOs due to the vastness of the universe, stating "there are just a lot of things that are unexplained."

Space Cases: Close Encounters Abound

This section features several articles on UFO encounters and abductions.

• Edith Fiore, Ph.D., a hypnotherapist-psychologist, claims to have interviewed hundreds of people abducted in spacecraft and is convinced that space visitations occur. She notes that some patients have scars and have reported seeing hybrid babies.
• Sylvia Beetiestaff, a MUFON researcher, believes that people she has interviewed have undergone strange experiences, acknowledging the difficulty in distinguishing subjective experiences from objective reality.
• Lester Velez, a MUFON member, has interviewed individuals with UFO memories and recalls seeing a strange shape in the sky as a youngster.
• Diana Celeste Cornetto, a hypnotist, assisted MUFON in hypnotizing Ann DeSoto, who recalled a close encounter with a UFO and its crew.

Ann DeSoto's Mysterious Experience

Ann DeSoto recounts her memory, recalled under hypnosis, of an encounter at age 4 and a more detailed experience in December 1988. She describes a large craft, small humanoid beings with large eyes, and being taken through a wall. Hypnosis revealed Dwyer, her friend, being stripped and taken through the wall by hairy creatures. DeSoto theorizes that something may have been planted in her head.

Strange, Silent Objects in the Sky

Wes Platt reports on sightings of a large, boomerang-shaped object over the Suncoast. Hernando County Sheriff's Deputy Ron Chancey and other residents witnessed the object, which hovered silently and was larger than a jetliner. Chancey concluded it was "not from this planet."

Harvard Professor Discusses Alien Abductions

Bill Bowden writes about Harvard professor John Mack, who has shifted from skepticism to belief in alien abductions after meeting with investigator Bud Hopkins. Mack has interviewed hundreds of patients who claim to have been abducted, describing them as traumatic experiences often repressed. He believes these accounts are "powerfully real" and that the government is concealing information about UFOs.

Local Group Seeks Answers to Unexplained Phenomena

Debbie Leonard reports on the Unexplained Phenomena Research Organization (UPRO), founded in 1975, which investigates UFOs, Bigfoot, hauntings, and psychic phenomena. Kerry Teverbaugh and Jerry Sievers, UPRO members, presented an overview of their findings, including reports of UFOs at Lucky Point, strange noises from power lines, and alleged Bigfoot sightings. They also discussed haunted houses and crop circles.

True Believers: Encounters Abound

Stephen Israel writes about Ellen Crystall, a UFO researcher who has always believed in UFOs and experienced a close encounter in Hollywood. Crystall's book, "Silent Invasion," details her experiences, including seeing a wedge-shaped craft and a being in a rust-brown knit jumpsuit. The article highlights Pine Bush, New York, as a UFO hot spot, with reports of spaceships landing, yellow-eyed aliens, and underground installations. The region is described as having many believers, including a geologist, a barber, and a deputy clerk, who have reported sightings of various UFO shapes and alleged alien abductions.

UFOs and Government Secrecy

Jay Rath reports on Madison resident Fred Olsen's lawsuit against the National Security Agency (NSA) under the Freedom of Information Act. Olsen seeks to understand the NSA's reasons for secrecy regarding UFO reports, citing concerns about national security and potential threats from UFOs. The article mentions declassified documents that suggest UFOs are a highly classified subject, rated higher than the H-bomb, and that the NSA may have traded technology for UFO information. The NSA admitted to having UFO documents but refused to release many of them, citing potential damage to national security.

Area 51 Tours

Carol Masciola writes about Sean David Morton, who leads tours to Area 51 in the Nevada desert, charging $99 per person. Morton promotes theories of alien presence, government cover-ups, and extraterrestrial experiments at Area 51. The article includes skepticism from Philip J. Klass, a senior editor at Aviation Week & Space Technology, who believes Area 51 is used for testing covert airplanes and staging war games. Barry Karr of Skeptical Inquirer magazine suggests that some individuals promote Area 51 for financial gain.

Sharing the Alien Experience

Jenifer Hanrahan discusses a UFO Encounters Support Group in State College, where members share experiences of alleged alien abductions. Many members fear ridicule and prefer to remain anonymous. The article touches on recurring dreams, memory "blocks," and physical marks attributed to alien encounters. Robert Baker, a retired psychology professor, suggests that these experiences might be "hypnopompic" hallucinations, while others, like Aphrodite Clamar, focus on helping individuals integrate these experiences. The article also mentions the belief that different species of aliens are visiting Earth.

Was Downed Aircraft Report a UFO Sighting?

Kimball Hendrix reports on a search for a downed aircraft near Connersville, Indiana, which yielded no results. UFO expert Don Worley suggests the sighting might have been a UFO, citing past UFO reports in the area. Worley details several documented UFO sightings in Fayette and surrounding counties, including oval-shaped objects, fish-shaped craft, and Saturn-type UFOs, some of which involved witnesses experiencing heat and humming sounds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the persistent reporting of UFO sightings, the personal impact of alleged alien abductions, and the question of government secrecy and cover-ups. The articles present a range of perspectives, from firsthand accounts of sightings and abductions to skeptical analyses and explanations. The overall stance of the publication appears to be one of documenting and exploring these phenomena, providing a platform for diverse viewpoints within the UFO community, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for critical examination.

This issue of FOREIGN NEWS, published by DAILY MAIL in England on April 20, 1993, features a cover story about a new book highlighting a terrifying UFO experience. The main headline is 'New book set to highlight woman's terrifying experience'. The cover also mentions the book 'Alien Update' by top researcher Timothy Good and features a photograph of Liz Ibbotson and her daughter Nicola.

Night the county had a close encounter of the baffling kind... This article details a baffling UFO sighting that occurred in Humberside, England, and is set to be featured in Timothy Good's new book, 'Alien Update'. The unexplained, multi-coloured, cross-shaped object was spotted by dozens of residents across various towns, including Willerby, Bridlington, Little Weighton, and Leven. The phenomenon appeared red, green, and white and disappeared after hovering over farmland for about four minutes, leaving air traffic controllers baffled.

Mrs Liz Ibbotson, a resident of Grange farm, Sancton, was one of the witnesses. She described being petrified as the object darted low across the night sky towards her home. She regrets not grabbing a camera but is certain of what she saw. She mentioned that many other people also reported seeing the mystery flying machine. Mrs Ibbotson was contacted by other onlookers and recently relived her experience for a special feature on Sky TV.

Psychic investigator James Randi, speaking from his home in Fort Lauderdale, USA, suggested that there must be a logical explanation for such sightings and cautioned against jumping to conclusions about alien visitations. He stated, "People should not jump to the conclusion that we are being visited by squat little men from Jupiter or wherever."

'Alien Update', published by Arrow books, is priced at £4.99 and is scheduled for release on May 6.

Key Persons Mentioned: * Liz Ibbotson: Resident who witnessed the UFO. * Steve Anderson: NEWS REPORTER for the article. * Timothy Good: Top researcher and author of 'Alien Update'. * James Randi: Psychic investigator. * Nicola: Liz Ibbotson's daughter.

Organizations Mentioned: * Sky TV * Arrow books * Mail

Locations Mentioned: * Humberside, England * Willerby, England * Bridlington, England * Little Weighton, England * Leven, England * Grange farm, Sancton, England * Fort Lauderdale, USA

Object Characteristics: * Shape: Cross-shaped * Color: Red, green, and white * Behavior: Darted low across the night sky, hovered over farmland for about four minutes, disappeared.

Themes: * UFO Sighting * Alien Update * Psychic Investigation

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance: The recurring theme in this issue is the ongoing mystery and investigation into UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on credible accounts and research, while also acknowledging skeptical viewpoints. The inclusion of James Randi's perspective suggests an effort to present a balanced view, considering logical explanations alongside witness testimonies. The focus on a new book and its author indicates an interest in the latest developments and research in the field of UFOlogy.