UFO Newsclipping Service - 1993 07 - no 288

Magazine Overview

This issue of GRAPHIC magazine, dated April 21, 1993, focuses on "Close encounters, abductions and local UFO sightings." The cover story by Jo Pearcy explores the Ozark UFO Conference and features insights from psychiatrist Dr. John E. Mack, who views UFO abduction stories as profoundly significant for humanity's future. The magazine also includes reports on local UFO sightings and a protest at the White House demanding government disclosure.

UFO Abduction Experiences

Dr. John E. Mack, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, initially skeptical of UFO phenomena, has since studied over 100 alleged abductees. He describes them as intelligent and caring individuals whose experiences are remarkably similar, often involving intrusive tests in an enclosure. While initially frightening, the aliens are typically perceived as not meaning harm.

Leah Haley shares her personal story, recounting a childhood sighting of a spherical object and later experiences of abduction, including being examined and having painful procedures. Despite initial disbelief, she was urged to pursue the possibility by her brother. After experiencing unsettling events, she sought help from psychiatrist Dr. Don Carpenter, under whom she recalled being taken aboard a spaceship as a child. She was told by aliens that they intended to "clean up" Earth and make it safe.

George and Shirley Coyne of rural Michigan recount seeing lights that approached their home, which they identified as a UFO. Shirley experienced a remission of her Addison's Disease and lupus symptoms after encounters, leading her to believe the aliens had cured her.

UFO Protests and Government Secrecy

A report by Rafael Alvarez details a protest by about 50 people in Washington D.C. for "Operation Right to Know," demanding the U.S. government release 20,000 pages of documents related to UFOs. Protesters, including Michael Regiemente, believe the government is hiding information, citing the alleged 1947 Roswell incident as a key example. Larry W. Bryant has filed a lawsuit demanding the release of autopsies of alleged aliens recovered from Roswell. Organizers like Hal McKenzie and Ed Komarek emphasize the importance of this issue, likening their mission to the Civil Rights movement. They also criticize the media for focusing on sensationalism rather than investigative reporting.

Mindy Gerber, a registered nurse, identifies herself as an abductee, experiencing events throughout her life that she recalls through hypnosis, believing aliens study certain people.

Local UFO Sightings and Investigations

Jo Pearcy's report on local UFO sightings in McDonald County details numerous calls to the Sheriff's office about objects hovering over cars and following them. Sheriff Don Schlessman initially suspected Army helicopters but was denied by the General at the nearby base. Sightings ceased after the inquiry. A memorable case involved a landowner who inexplicably found his pickup truck transported across a deep gully after seeing lights over his field.

H.D. reports seeing a saucer-shaped object with orange and yellow lights hovering over trees in the county, a sighting verified by a neighbor. S.J. describes a dark, round object with red lights moving silently at tree-top level, experiencing a tingling sensation.

Another report from Louisiana describes a spherical object with revolving lights seen on a Halloween night, which disappeared at incredible speed. The article notes that the U.S. government is beginning to acknowledge UFOs exist, though their origin and purpose remain debated.

UFO Abductor Types and Encounters

An article discusses different types of UFO abductors identified by civilian researchers: Grays (short, gray-skinned with large black eyes), Nordics (tall, blond-haired, often described as kind and blue-eyed), and less common types like Insectoids and Reptilians. While Nordics are often perceived as benevolent, they are sometimes seen with other types involved in abduction.

Specific Case Studies and Investigations

John Spark and 'Aliens' at Kidlaw Reservoir: John Spark, a 69-year-old pensioner and former investigator for "Flying Saucer Review," claims to have witnessed UFOs and met two 'aliens' at Kidlaw Reservoir in East Lothian in the late 1950s. He believes governments suppress information about UFOs due to fear of public disorder. His research includes compiling dossiers on strange phenomena and founding the first Scottish UFO research club. He also met George Adamski, author of a book on flying saucers.

'Taos Hum' Disturbs Artistic Colony: Residents of Taos, New Mexico, are experiencing a persistent, low-frequency sound dubbed the "Taos hum." Described variously as a tractor, power lines throbbing, or a high ringing sound, it interferes with rest and daily life. Investigators from multiple national laboratories and the U.S. Air Force have been unable to identify the source, though they confirm residents are hearing something. Some suspect defense-related projects.

'Bigfoot' and Other Mysteries: The article "Bigfoot" discusses the historical accounts of Sasquatch, including a sighting by explorer David Thompson in 1811. It also mentions various Bigfoot newsletters and organizations, such as the N.E. Bigfoot Center and the Western Bigfoot Society. Another piece touches on the "Bermuda Triangle legend," attributing disappearances to environmental factors and modern-day pirates, while acknowledging persistent beliefs in supernatural causes, UFOs, and magnetic anomalies.

Crop Circles and Extraterrestrial Intelligence: An article discusses the ongoing mystery of crop circles, with scientists still trying to explain their origin. Dr. Steven Greer, an expert on extraterrestrial intelligence, suggests crop circles are a form of communication from extraterrestrials. He believes that while some are hoaxes, others are genuine phenomena that warrant scientific investigation.

Horse Mutilation Debate: Reports from Weld County, Colorado, detail the discovery of a mutilated horse, with the owner, Doris Williams, suspecting government testing on animals due to the precise nature of the cuts. Similar alleged mutilations of cattle have been reported in the San Luis Valley, often coinciding with sightings of unexplained lights in the night sky. Veterinarians at Colorado State University initially suggested natural causes or predators, but the debate over mutilation continues.

'Monster' in Milton Lake: A report from Rahway, New Jersey, mentions rumors of a "monster" or serpentine creature sighted in Milton Lake, nicknamed "Miltie." Artist Sheila O. Barerra has been painting lake scenes with monsters since 1985, inspired by such legends.

'Wacky' Science Thrives: An article highlights the Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE), a small organization that publishes the "Journal of Scientific Exploration." The SSE focuses on unconventional research topics like UFOs, reincarnation, and psychic phenomena, aiming to apply scientific methods to these areas. Despite skepticism from the mainstream scientific community, the journal provides a platform for researchers whose work is considered "too wacky" for traditional journals.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, alien abductions, mysterious lights, cryptids like Bigfoot, and unexplained events like the Bermuda Triangle and crop circles. There is a consistent thread of government secrecy and a perceived cover-up of information related to these topics. The magazine presents a range of perspectives, from personal testimonies of alleged encounters to scientific investigations and skeptical analyses. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond conventional explanations, while also acknowledging the need for rigorous investigation and evidence.