UFO Newsclipping Service - 1993 10 - no 291

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated October 1993, focuses on the serious investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly among local believers in North County, California. The publication aims to present UFO reports not as a joke, but as a subject worthy of investigation, challenging skepticism and exploring potential government cover-ups.

UFOs No Joke to Local Believers

The lead article, "UFOs no joke to local believers" by D. Wade Booth, highlights the work of Orion, a group of about 50 UFOlogists in San Diego County. Researchers like Gary Davidson and Mel Podell believe the U.S. government has suppressed information about UFOs for decades, fearing societal collapse if the truth were known. They investigate sightings, attempting to rule out explainable terrestrial objects and using computer-generated maps and military contacts to find answers. The article traces the controversy back to Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting and the subsequent Roswell incident, where a flying disc reportedly crashed, leading to claims of military cover-ups and the recovery of alien bodies.

Residents Phone in Mysterious Sightings

This section details several unexplained local sightings reported to Orion in recent years. These include:

1. Oceanside, Jan. 29: Two 13-year-old boys described an oval object with a triangular object revolving inside, emitting laserlike lights.
2. Oceanside, Sept. 9, 1992: A city employee reported a cigar-shaped, lighted craft hovering near the Oceanside water-treatment plant, emitting a deafening, low-pitched humming noise. Camp Pendleton officials stated the craft was not theirs.
3. June 1990: A credit manager near Palomar Airport saw a strange object with two or three bright lights, described as not a conventional aircraft, which shot straight up and disappeared.
4. Oct. 15, 1989: Two families in San Marcos saw a W-shaped craft with rotating and blinking lights, estimated to be the size of a football field.

Therapist Hears from Alleged UFO Victims

By D. Wade Booth, this article profiles Yvonne R. Smith, a certified hypnotherapist in Pasadena specializing in alien-abduction cases. Smith has treated about 50 individuals from diverse backgrounds who share strikingly similar stories of abduction. These abductees often report experiences of paralysis, being taken through walls, and undergoing examinations by humanoid aliens. Many claim aliens operated on their reproductive organs, taking sperm samples or eggs, and some report seeing half-human, half-alien babies, suggesting crossbreeding. Smith believes something significant is happening, though she cannot definitively identify the aliens or their purpose.

UFOs in North County

A graphic depicts several UFO sighting locations in North County, California, correlating with the detailed reports mentioned earlier.

The Observer Forum: Carl Sagan Ignores UFO Evidence

This letter to the editor by George D. Fawcett criticizes Carl Sagan for focusing on extraterrestrial life in space while ignoring the electromagnetic and physical effects of UFOs on Earth. Fawcett argues that Sagan's pursuit of government funding for space-based life searches, while ignoring terrestrial UFO evidence, is contradictory.

Mohawk Valley Journal: The Columbia Crop Formations

This article by Mary L.S. Clyne discusses crop formations in Columbia, New York, which investigators from MUFON and the Central New York Questers examined. Preliminary results suggest the formations are 'authentic' and not hoaxes, possibly created by an intense energy beam or vortex. Samples were sent for analysis to Dr. Michael Levengood, who tests for cell changes not found in plants damaged by known means.

A UFO Investigator Believes E.T. Visited Us This Summer

By Mary L.S. Clyne, this piece features Jim Cormia, a MUFON state director, who investigates UFO sightings in the Mohawk Valley. Cormia believes other intelligences are at work in the universe and details several recent sightings in the area, including bright lights and stationary objects. He notes that witnesses are often reluctant to report due to ridicule and urges anyone with information to contact him confidentially.

Sky object believed 'daytime fireball'

This brief report by Mike O'Grady describes seeing a spherical, bluish-green object traveling extremely fast and falling out of sight near the Rogue River. Another witness, Jerry Barnes, also saw a bright object with a tail falling from the sky. While they suspect UFOs, a science teacher suggests it might be a 'daytime fireball.'

UFOs in New Brighton? Man Reports Seeing Unusual Lights

A 31-year-old man reported seeing an unidentified flying object with a zigzagging pattern and unusual lights in New Brighton. A responding police officer also reported seeing the lights. The man contacted the FBI and Air Force, who reportedly no longer take UFO reports.

Reports from a UFO Investigator: Triangular UFOs and Nocturnal Lights in Southeastern Wisconsin

By Charles Goldman, this article details UFO sightings in southeastern Wisconsin, including videos of unusual nocturnal lights and triangular crafts. Witnesses describe lights that moved, strobed, and shined beams, behaving unlike known celestial bodies. Reports include a triangular object videotaped near Fort Atkinson and a young man in Cedarburg who reported a large, black UFO with nine lights. Cedarburg Police Chief George Rees noted officers witnessed bright beams of light from the sighting's vicinity.

Roswell's Legacy: Flying Saucers and Military Cover-ups

By Gillian Sender, this article focuses on UFO investigator Don Schmitt's efforts to prove that the military recovered extraterrestrial bodies from the 1947 Roswell crash and covered up the evidence. Schmitt, a former investigator for J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS), has interviewed numerous retired military officials and civilians who corroborate the Roswell incident. He claims six generals confirm the event, eight witnesses describe recovered bodies, and two dozen describe the unfamiliar material. Schmitt asserts that Project Blue Book, the Air Force's official UFO investigation program, was a manipulation tactic to discredit the subject, and that the Roswell case was handled by a separate, top-secret investigation.

UFO Avoids Midsummer Sizzle, Keeps Tourists In Suspense

By Bland Pugh, this piece discusses the lack of recent sightings of the Gulf Breeze UFO ('red light') during the summer, disappointing vacationers. It mentions anomalies and objects confused with the UFO but confirms no confirmed sightings. The article also includes an excerpt from Jeffrey Sainio regarding the quality of a 'Philip' tape, describing a hovering spherical UFO. It also touches on the work of MUFON and the camaraderie among UFO enthusiasts.

UFO research by Soviets to be revealed

This article reports on George Knapp, a former Las Vegas TV reporter, who studied classified Soviet documents related to UFOs. Knapp claims these documents reveal that the Soviet Union conducted massive, secret studies into UFOs during the 1980s, seeking alien technology to gain an advantage over the United States. He states that since Joseph Stalin, Soviet leaders invested millions in studying UFOs, finding evidence confirming his belief in UFOs and alien civilizations. Knapp is scheduled to speak at the Midwest Conference on UFO Research in Springfield.

Nevada site raises suspicions

By D. Wade Booth, this article discusses Area 51 in the Nevada desert, a site of controversy among UFOlogists who claim the military is hiding recovered extraterrestrial technology there. UFOlogists believe advanced aircraft technology is either stolen or given to humans by alien visitors. Skeptics suggest it's merely a testing ground for conventional military aircraft. The secrecy surrounding the site fuels suspicions, with officials refusing to disclose activities there, though acknowledging advanced planes are tested. The article mentions the SR-71 spy plane replacement and the 'Aurora Project' as potential aircraft being tested.

Out-of-space ideas on the fate of Mars probe

By Gary Soulman, this article explores theories about the lost Mars Observer probe. While NASA suspects transistor failure, some UFO believers, like George Wolkind, suggest the probe was destroyed by an extraterrestrial energy beam to get Earth's attention. Others, like Cary Dickey, believe aliens might have intervened to protect the universe from potential threats posed by the probe's mission. Richard Hoagland suggests a 'rogue group' within NASA shut down the probe to prevent the release of certain images.

Group supports those who have seen UFOs

This report by Fran Schwiermann details the first meeting of a UFO support group in Milford, Ohio, organized by Peggy Black. The group provides a safe space for individuals who have experienced UFO encounters or alien abductions to share their stories without fear of ridicule. Participants shared experiences of seeing large objects, lights, and claims of abduction and examination by aliens. The group aims to listen and provide support, with future meetings planned.

UFO abductees find some friendly faces

By George de Lama, this article describes a support group for alien abductees in La Crescenta, California, led by hypnotherapist Yvonne Smith. Smith's clients, who include professionals from various fields, share similar accounts of abduction, examination, and implantation. They describe humanoid creatures with large black eyes and no noses or ears. Clients report unexplained scars and marks, and some men report sperm extraction. Smith believes these experiences are real and not delusions, predicting similar groups will emerge nationwide.

Aliens, Bigfoot draw crowd

This article by Cathy Lubenski covers a MUFON and PASU display in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, focusing on UFO sightings and Bigfoot reports. Stan Gordon, director of PASU, noted the connection between UFO and Bigfoot sightings. Visitors shared stories, with some expressing skepticism but acknowledging the government's potential withholding of information. The article also mentions Rick Berry, a Bigfoot researcher, and Terry, a woman who claims repeated alien abductions and insertions of probes.

The UFO files: Government should come clean

This editorial discusses a demonstration in Washington D.C. demanding the release of government documents concerning UFOs. The protesters claim the government is withholding 20,000 pages of information proving UFO existence. The editorial argues that there are no national security issues involved and that the government's secrecy only fuels the mystery, urging the release of any possessed documents.

Dexter UFO sighting still a mystery 27 years later

By Douglas Ika, this article revisits a UFO sighting in Dexter, Michigan, from April 22, 1966. Former Dexter Police Chief Bob Johnson reported seeing a UFO and a beam of light. The article mentions that the U.S. Air Force investigated the case, but the explanation remains unclear. It also notes that Van Horn, a former police chief, reported seeing a similar phenomenon in 1973.

Georgian says evidence exists of UFO visits

By Mark Bondurant, this article profiles Ed Komarek, a Georgian who believes the U.S. government is hiding evidence of UFO visits and extraterrestrial life. Komarek, a co-founder of Operation Right to Know, participated in a demonstration at the White House demanding disclosure. He recounts his own UFO encounter and believes that UFO sightings and cattle mutilations are linked to a genetic research program by aliens. He also mentions the work of Philip Klass, who offers prosaic explanations for sightings.

Facts dictate fresh look at UFOs

By George W. Earley, this article argues that the widespread nature of UFO phenomena warrants a serious look, moving beyond hoaxes and hallucinations. It references the 1947 sighting by Kenneth Arnold and the subsequent U.S. Air Force investigation, Project Blue Book, which concluded UFOs were not a threat. The article notes that despite official explanations, sightings continue globally, including claims of alien abductions, which are becoming increasingly consistent and widespread, suggesting a need for objective scientific and medical study.

Daylight Sightings Replace Familiar "Red Light"

By Bland Pugh, this report notes a shift in UFO sightings over Pensacola Bay from the usual 'red light' at night to daytime appearances. UFOs are now being photographed during daylight hours. The article mentions a sighting on August 4th captured on video and discusses the ongoing popularity of the Gulf Breeze UFO phenomenon. It also includes tips for skywatching and mentions Judy Francoeur's recovery.

UFO Forum wants secret files opened

By Jim Jones, this article discusses Jenna Bartlett, founder of UFO Forum in Edgewater, Florida, who advocates for the government to disclose UFO secrets. Bartlett believes UFOs and extraterrestrials are here and that available evidence supports this. She subscribes to the theory of a secret government organization, Majestic, that has kept UFO secrets hidden. Bartlett also discusses her photographs of strange cloud formations near Kennedy Space Center, which she believes could be UFOs.

Astronomers examine UFO reports

By Greg Kavan, this article presents astronomers' views on UFO reports. Dr. Gary Carlson notes that only technological societies have seen UFOs and that the phenomenon started in 1947. He mentions Project Blue Book and its discontinuation due to a lack of evidence. Theodore P. Snow discusses the rarity of space travel and the vastness of the universe, while Carl Sagan estimates millions of civilizations in the galaxy. Efforts to communicate with other civilizations via radio telescopes are ongoing. George Wald believes in an inhabited universe, and Krister Stendahl expresses hope for other life.

UFO Forum

This section, likely a continuation from another page, discusses the UFO Forum group and its activities. It mentions Jenna Bartlett's belief in UFOs and extraterrestrials and her desire for government disclosure. It also touches on the group's meetings and the experiences of its members, including claims of abduction and examination by aliens.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the serious investigation of UFO phenomena, challenging skepticism, and advocating for government transparency. The editorial stance consistently presents UFO sightings, alien abductions, and related phenomena as credible subjects worthy of scientific inquiry, often highlighting the perceived efforts of governments to conceal information. There is a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the consistency of reports across different individuals and locations. The publication also touches upon the historical context of UFO research, including the Roswell incident and the work of organizations like MUFON.

This issue of UFO magazine, dated August 1993, presents a collection of articles exploring various unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, crop circles, and a controversial malpractice lawsuit.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The magazine features several reports of UFO sightings from different locations. In North Bergen, New Jersey, Robert Herzig and his passengers reported seeing a brightly lit, saucer-shaped UFO. In Fairview, a similar object was observed. The Hawaiian Tribune-Herald reports on Jon Adler's insistence that he saw a classic, saucer-shaped UFO with beams of light hovering over the ocean. Police officers in Hawaiian Beaches also reported seeing a 'very bright star' around the same time. The Islander newspaper from Pensacola Beach, Florida, details unexplained activity in September 1993, including sightings of amber, egg-shaped balls of light and triangular formations of orange lights. The Washington Post reports on airborne researchers capturing video of mysterious flashes of light shooting from storm clouds into the upper atmosphere, a phenomenon previously rumored but dismissed.

Bigfoot and Cryptid Investigations

Several articles focus on the mystery of Bigfoot. The Daily Mail features an interview with Chris Lawson, who has spent years investigating UFOs and claims that aliens are real and have abducted humans. He also discusses crop circles and the unexplained deaths of bulls, suggesting alien intervention. The Union Bulletin highlights Vance Orchard's new book, 'Bigfoot of the Blues,' which compiles sightings and encounters in the Blue Mountains. The Hood River News introduces Peter Byrne's renewed five-year project to research Bigfoot, aiming to gather data on sightings, footprints, and sounds to determine if the creature is real or a hoax. Byrne believes Bigfoot is a large, unknown primate. The Star-Phoenix reports on a conference where Bigfoot believers shared tales of sightings, with John Green suggesting it's a real animal and Tom Steenburg proposing it might be a related ape species. The Review newspaper from Hayward, California, mentions a Bigfoot sighting near Mt. Emily and an upcoming rally for the Western Bigfoot Society. It also notes the closure of Lake Isabel, which was home to a large sturgeon rumored to be a 'lake monster.'

Crop Circles and Other Phenomena

The Star-Phoenix newspaper discusses crop circles, with an article detailing how scientists are investigating them. Chris Lawson believes crop circles are a sign of alien intervention. The Warminster Journal mentions UFO sightings over Cley Hill and introduces Sebastian Russel, who claims to have been abducted by aliens multiple times and believes UFOs are not a hoax. The Times Union reports on a Japanese TV crew's expedition to Lake Champlain to search for 'Champ,' a creature allegedly living in the lake, based on historical accounts and recent sightings.

Psychologist Malpractice Suit

The Union newspaper from Sacramento details a malpractice lawsuit filed against psychologist Dr. Richard J. Boylan. Two women allege that Boylan interpreted their problems based on his interest in alien encounters, claiming they had extraterrestrial experiences as children. The lawsuit also includes accusations of sexual misconduct. Boylan denies the allegations, stating he is conducting scientific research and that his clientele often have ET experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently explores the theme of the unexplained, presenting various accounts and investigations into UFOs, cryptids like Bigfoot, and other mysterious phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, giving voice to witnesses and researchers while acknowledging the skepticism and the need for credible evidence. The articles highlight the ongoing debate between believers and skeptics, the challenges of scientific investigation in these fields, and the public's enduring fascination with the unknown.