UFO Newsclipping Service - 1993 09 - no 290

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, published by PIONEER PRESS and dated SEPTEMBER 1993, features a cover story titled "Islander Story Sparks UFO Ripple Effect" by Bland Pugh. The magazine delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, including sightings, alleged abductions, and government involvement.

Second UFO sightings reported south of Etna

The article reports on recent UFO sightings near Etna, California, specifically south of McConaughy Gulch and east of the limestone bluffs. A couple who witnessed lights in February and again on June 17 described them as star-like, maneuvering, and at times highlighting trees. They speculated about military activity or the proximity to the Fort Jones VOR installation. The article notes that "strange lights" have been reported in Scott Valley since the 1800s, with most recent sightings in the French Creek and Clark Creek drainages.

Islander Story Sparks UFO Ripple Effect

This feature by Bland Pugh discusses a video tape received by the Islander newspaper, which reportedly shows a UFO exhibiting characteristics similar to the 'Allen' UFO previously reported. The video, filmed by 'Philip,' shows a craft hovering before zipping away. The article also recounts a personal sighting by the author at Shoreline Park, where a UFO was observed at an altitude of approximately 6,400 to 6,500 feet. The sighting coincided with reports from another group of MUFON skywatchers, and an anomaly resembling a 'firefly' was also reported. The article mentions the ongoing interest in UFOs in the Gulf Breeze area and notes that skywatchers meet regularly at South Shoreline Park.

When it comes to flying saucers, they believe

This article by Shannon Farley from the SUN newspaper discusses the phenomenon of alien abduction, featuring insights from Mike Evans, president of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) Ventura County chapter, and Michael Lindemann, an author and futurist. Lindemann explains that 'missing time' is a key indicator of abduction. The article references Wesley Strieber's book 'Communion' and the movie 'Fire in the Sky' as popularizing the topic. Lindemann is scheduled to give a presentation on 'UFOs and the Future of Human-Alien Contact.' He asserts that the UFO phenomenon is genuine and that government secrecy has been in place since at least 1947, following the Roswell incident. He believes thousands of people have been abducted and examined, and that aliens may be concerned about Earth's deteriorating conditions or require genetic material. Lindemann criticizes the government for underestimating the public's ability to handle such information and for decades of lying.

Local UFO reports rare, but it happens

This piece from the SUN highlights that while UFO sightings are rare in Ventura County, they do occur. Mike Evans of MUFON Ventura County discusses the group's investigations, including an abduction case. Alice Leavy, an assistant section leader, shares her experience of seeing a UFO at age 14. The article details MUFON's structure, membership, and its monthly newsletter 'Swamp Gas.' It notes that many attendees of MUFON meetings have had unusual experiences, and that more people are coming forward to share their stories.

ALIENS are uS

This article by Ben Hellwarth from the NEWS-PRESS discusses Will Henry, a television interviewer who hosts a public access show called 'Alien Encounters' on Cox Cable Channel 19. The show focuses on people who claim to have been kidnapped by aliens. Henry, a former autobody repairman, aims to provide a platform for these individuals, acknowledging the stigma associated with such claims. The article references a 1991 Roper poll suggesting that 2 percent of Americans may have had experiences consistent with a UFO abduction. Henry believes that many people are afraid to go public with their stories due to fear of ridicule. The article also touches on a childhood memory of Henry's involving a mysterious red ball of light.

UFOs cop's hobby

This article by Barbara Henry from the DAILY WORLD profiles Sgt. James Clarkson, an Aberdeen police detective who has a lifetime hobby of investigating UFOs, alien abductions, and crash landings. Clarkson attended a UFO convention where he learned about new methods for testing claims of alien contact, such as analyzing crop circles for radioactive isotopes and damage. He notes that many police officers share an interest in UFOs and that the stigma surrounding the topic is decreasing. Clarkson believes that the consistent reports of humanoid alien forms in sightings are linked to technological success. He also discusses the concept of 'Cosmic Watergate,' referring to alleged government cover-ups of UFO information.

Mysteries and speculations surrounding UFOs examined

This piece from the INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE discusses the enduring fascination with UFOs, the unknown, and mysteries. It mentions various aspects such as alleged alien invasions, government cover-ups, and livestock mutilations. The article highlights Lt. Col. Robert Bowker (Retired) as a student of UFO phenomena and a member of MUFON. Bowker claims to have seen two saucers and believes that alien beings have been seen and their aircraft have crashed. The article also touches on the phenomenon of mutilated animals, noting the precise nature of the incisions and the lack of blood at the scene.

MUFON Writer Locates UFO Sighting Site

This article by Bland Pugh describes his visit to a site in Pensacola Beach, Florida, where a UFO was reportedly photographed by Thomas 'Bryant.' Pugh used Bryant's photo and a map to locate the exact spot and took his own pictures, attempting to determine the UFO's height, distance, and size. He also notes the presence of a marsh area that could be used for concealment. The article mentions that TV crews have visited the area, and that UFO sightings often coincide with their presence.

Vidalia harvests UFO sightings

This article by Paul Kaplan reports on a significant number of UFO sightings in Vidalia, Georgia, with over 50 reported in a four-hour period and more than 100 recorded since. Ricky Monroe, a UFO network section director, describes the sightings as varied in shape and size. He sympathizes with those who have experienced ridicule for reporting sightings. The article also mentions Christopher Early, a UFO network state director, who believes most sightings are airplanes, and briefly touches on a story about an extraterrestrial named Altrex.

UFOs, other phenomena are subject of mall display

This report from the TRIBUNE-REVIEW announces the Ninth Annual National UFO Information Week at Westmoreland Mall, featuring displays on UFOs, Bigfoot, and other unexplained phenomena presented by the Pennsylvania Association for the Study of the Unexplained (PASU). The article highlights PASU's investigation into the 1965 Kecksburg UFO incident, where witnesses reported seeing a bright orange fireball and an object that was later removed by the military. PASU director Stan Gordon suggests the object was either a sophisticated man-made probe or extraterrestrial. The display also includes information on alleged Bigfoot tracks and other phenomena.

UFOs above Newark? Well...

This article by Diane Heck from the POST describes a meeting of the Extraterrestrial (ET) Contact Support Group in Newark, Delaware, where attendees shared bizarre experiences. Following the meeting, several UFO sightings were reported in Newark. Steve Winchester, a founding member, recounts a sighting of a large red light by his friend. Another woman reported seeing a triangular object with colored lights hovering over Newark while driving on I-95.

Strange object lights up holiday sky

This article by Lorena Anderson details a UFO sighting by Judi Barron and her friends on a Sunday night. They observed a brightly lit shape hovering over the Concow area, which moved rapidly and silently. Barron described the object as a saucer shape with a ring of red lights and a grouping of white lights. She expressed a mix of fear and fascination, stating, "I always said I'd believe it if I saw it but now I don't know what to believe." The report notes that the Paradise Police Department and MUFON were contacted.

CNN Show Airs Beach UFO Sighting

This article by Bland Pugh reports on Dr. Bruce Maccabee's appearance on CNN's Sonya Live program, where he discussed the Gulf Breeze UFO sightings and showed slides of investigated UFOs. Maccabee speculated that the government might be withholding information because they know more than the public. He also discussed a video of a UFO accelerating at an extremely high rate of speed. Maccabee mentioned that Gulf Breeze might be a good location to investigate UFOs. The article also notes that Maccabee and Jeffrey Sainio attended the MUFON International Symposium.

Countdown

This letter to the editor by Charlie and Dori Somerby discusses a UFO sighting on November 11, 1987, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, by Ed Walters, which was corroborated by the Somerbys and others. The letter suggests a possible 30-year interval between UFO sightings in the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Breeze, implying a time scale for UFOs that differs from Earth's. The authors believe this suggests a 'countdown' building toward a climax.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the prevalence of UFO sightings across various locations, the phenomenon of alien abduction and its psychological impact, the persistent question of government secrecy and alleged cover-ups, and the consistent reporting of humanoid alien forms. The editorial stance, as reflected in the articles, is one of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging investigation and public discussion while acknowledging the skepticism and ridicule that often accompany such topics. There is a clear emphasis on presenting witness accounts and expert analysis, inviting readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation and the implications thereof.

This issue of SIGHTINGS magazine, dated May 20-26, 1993, features a cover story on Leonard Stringfield's lifelong quest to understand UFOs. The publication, from EASTSIDE, Cincinnati, OH, delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, including witness accounts, alleged government cover-ups, and related mysteries.

Leonard Stringfield's Quest

The main article profiles Leonard Stringfield, a UFO researcher with an international reputation. Stringfield's interest in UFOs dates back to the mid-1940s when, as part of the Fifth Air Force S-2 (intelligence), he witnessed 'foo-fighters' near Iwo Jima. He describes these as strange balls of light that appeared to fly in formation and then accelerate away at incredible speeds. This experience, along with an intelligence memo he saw in the Philippines, hinted at a pattern of cover-up.

After the war, Stringfield began collecting UFO reports, which led to the creation of a small circulation newsletter called "The Orbit." A call from radio personality Frank Edwards led to a flood of 16,000 letters, propelling Stringfield into the national spotlight. He focused his research on pursuing reports that governmental or military agencies had allegedly buried.

Stringfield accepts as fact that Earth is being visited by intelligent, non-human beings (aliens). He is particularly interested in the 'crash-retrieval syndrome,' a term he coined for alleged military recovery of crashed UFOs and their occupants. He believes such physical evidence exists and is being preserved in secrecy. Stringfield suggests that governments might be covering up this information to prevent social, psychological, and economic upheaval.

He also addresses the phenomenon of alien abductions, estimating that two million Americans have been abducted. He notes the consistent details across these accounts and theorizes that aliens are here for hybridization, involving examination and sample collection for their own mission, which he believes is not benign.

Stringfield points out that modern UFO activity often coincides with the development of advanced technologies and occurs near military installations, suggesting a connection. He notes over 100 abduction cases in the Cincinnati tri-state area alone.

His most recent book, "UFO Crash/Retrievals: The Inner Sanctum," is intended for serious investigators and is published privately to avoid the complexities of major publishing houses.

Other UFO Sightings and Related Phenomena

The magazine also includes several other articles and reports on UFOs and related topics:

• Ligonier, Indiana Sighting: Two Ligonier police officers and a rural family reported seeing a large, sphere-shaped object with red flashing lights hovering about 20 feet above a field. They described it as too quiet for an airplane or helicopter.

• Black Choppers at UFO Scenes: W.G. Eslinger of the Ozark UFO Network reports on the persistent presence of black, unmarked helicopters appearing in the vicinity of UFO sightings and livestock mutilations. These craft are often seen within hours of major UFO events and are associated with intimidation and potential covert activity.

• Professor Describes UFO Abduction Patterns: Dr. David Jacobs, a Professor of History at Temple University, discussed his research on UFO abductions, suggesting that visitors are taking people for research and examination, possibly for hybridization purposes. He believes they are not benevolent and are focused on their own agenda.

• UFOs Frequent Visitors Here (Kamloops, B.C.): A report from Kamloops, B.C., mentions a sighting of an object with several tiny lights and larger lights hovering in the sky, and recalls a newspaper report from about 40 years prior of a 'mysterious orange ball' over the city.

• Conference Set for Crop Circles: Bath, England, is hosting an international conference on crop circles, where experts will discuss the latest theories about their origins, including extraterrestrial, natural, or Earth energy line causes. The article notes that while hoaxes exist, they don't explain all cases.

• Visitors from Mars? (Reading, England): Sightings of UFOs in the Reading area have increased, with reports of illuminated oval-shaped objects and cylindrical craft resembling cigars. An airship used for aerial advertisement is suggested as a possible explanation for some sightings.

• Teynham's UFO Gets Into Print: A reported close encounter with a UFO near Teynham, England, has been included in the book "Alien Update." Mrs. Lynne Yates described seeing a large UFO hovering above Teynham Church.

• UFO Plot Thickens (Bristol, England): A new society, Bristol UFO Research, has been formed following numerous UFO sightings over Bristol, including a dark, cigar-shaped object emitting orange lights. Experts are baffled, and the Ministry of Defence denies the existence of UFOs but cannot explain the sightings.

• Figures Spotted Moving Under 'UFOs' (Plymouth, England): Councillor Hermann Welch described seeing shadowy figures walk around underneath a glowing unidentified flying object hovering near the ground in the Ivybridge area. This follows other recent sightings in the region.

• UFO is Spotted by Police (Vancouver, B.C.): Police reports triggered an investigation into a huge catamaran-shaped UFO with lights sighted over the South West of England. Most of the 40 sightings came from police officers on duty.

• Michael Glickman's "Round In Circles" Review: A review of Jim Schnabel's book on crop circles criticizes its conspiracy theories and alleged fabrications, while acknowledging the mystery surrounding the formations.

• Pilots Tell of Cockpit Close Encounters: British Airways pilots reported sighting shiny, disc-shaped objects moving at high speed, with one pilot describing it as a 'flying machine not of this technology, not of this earth.' Jenny Randles of the British UFO Research Association believes there could be a serious mid-air collision risk.

• 'Lights in Sky' UFO Alert (Bristol, England): Families reported seeing numerous glowing objects hovering silently over south Bristol for several hours. Airport controllers and the Civil Aviation Authority were baffled.

• Gloria is Down to Earth on Space: Gloria Dixon, a researcher for the Independent UFO Network, states that while 95% of UFO sightings have logical explanations, 5% remain unexplained, suggesting 'there is definitely something out there.' She highlights cases of 'lost time' and alleged alien abduction.

• Bizarre Sightings Commonplace Here (Bridgewater Triangle, MA): The Bridgewater Triangle area in Massachusetts is known for numerous strange sightings, including UFOs, large snakes, unknown birds, Bigfoot, and large cats. Colonial records mention a 'Yellow Day' when the swamp shone with an eerie yellow light.

• Next Taos Study to Focus on Those Who Hear the Hum: An investigation in Taos, New Mexico, failed to find the source of a mysterious low-frequency sound that only some people can hear. Future studies will focus on the individuals who experience the hum.

• Huron, Ohio, Wants You to See Its Own Sea Monster: The town of Huron, Ohio, has promoted itself as the 'National Live Capture and Control Center for the Lake Erie Monster' based on a few sightings of a serpent-like creature. Despite efforts, the town struggles to attract tourists for this attraction.

• Sightings of Caddy no Illusion to Victoria Biologist: Ed Bousfield, a biologist at the Royal B.C. Museum, believes the 'cadborosaurus' (Caddy), a sea monster reported in Cadboro Bay, is a legitimate zoological subject and expects definitive proof to emerge.

• Mutilations Leave Many Questions: Reports of animal mutilations, particularly of horses, in northeast Weld County, Colorado, follow a pattern seen in the 1970s, with precise cuts and missing body parts, raising questions about the cause.

• Touchet Valley Ramblings: Reports of Bigfoot tracks in the Blues Mountains and mentions of Bigfoot-related businesses and events are discussed.

• Professor Explores Theory of Romans' Ancient Voyage: Professor Valentine Belfiglio suggests that ancient Romans may have landed on the Texas Gulf Coast, citing evidence such as a shipwreck, buried bridge timbers, Roman coins found in Texas, and linguistic similarities between Romans and Karankawa Indians.

• Youths Find BIG Footprints Near Home: Two youths in Estacada, Oregon, discovered large footprints in the woods, leading them to question if they had found evidence of Bigfoot.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent mystery of UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena, the possibility of alien visitation, and the alleged efforts by governments and military agencies to conceal information. There is a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the challenges faced by researchers in obtaining credible evidence. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that acknowledges the reality of these phenomena, even if definitive proof remains elusive, and encourages open-minded investigation. The editorial stance leans towards presenting these accounts as serious subjects worthy of research, rather than dismissing them as mere fantasy or hoaxes, while also acknowledging the existence of hoaxes and the need for critical analysis.