UFO Newsclipping Service - 1994 05 - no 298

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated May 1994, Number 298, is published by Lucius Farish and edited by Lucius Farish. It features a cover headline about UFOs in Florida and includes reports from various newspapers across the United States.

UFO Fever Strikes Cleveland Residents

An article by La Toya Hankins from the Gaston Gazette reports on a UFO fever that touched down in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Residents reported seeing patterns in a 100-acre wheat field near Highway 74 that looked like something from above had pressed the field down in a pattern. Candy Hurtig described the pattern as visible from an airplane and reminiscent of something from 'Unsolved Mysteries.' Wesley Mullinax, however, suggested that recent storms might have caused the field's condition.

UFO's Vacation In Florida

This section details several UFO sightings reported in Florida. Two police officers on the east coast reported seeing a bright, oval, smoky black object with a waving tail that moved erratically and disappeared suddenly. The object was described as 'very long, extremely long' and appeared to wave in and out, becoming transparent. It also performed a 'straight drop' maneuver, likened to a parachute drop. Another sighting involved two lights, one on top of the other, resembling a figure '8'. The officers ruled out conventional aircraft after checking with local flight controllers. Sightings occurred between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.

No Explanation Offered for Sighting of 'Lights'

This article from the Bulletin in Buffalo, Wyoming, discusses unusual lights seen in the skies over Johnson County on March 2 and March 7. Several people reported seeing these 'strange lights,' with some hearing a 'roaring' noise. Phyllis Moses of Tensleep reported seeing two sets of two lights hanging over the mountains. Alvina Curutchet saw lights east of Buffalo that appeared to be over a construction area. Sherri Gould, an associate director of the 'UFO Contact Center, International,' noted that similar sightings had been reported in Belgium. She also mentioned sensing a lot of activity in the Buffalo area. Most witnesses could not explain what they saw, with some suspecting secret military aircraft.

San Luis Valley Home to a Hotbed

An article by Bill Briggs from The Denver Post focuses on Chris O'Brien, a UFO stalker who calls the San Luis Valley in Colorado 'The Mysterious Valley' due to its unique and anomalous activity. O'Brien's informal network of observers has logged over 20 reports of strange lights, unidentified helicopters, animal mutilations, and unexplained explosions since November. Jim Nelson, Colorado director of MUFON, considers the valley 'one of the hotter spots in the country right now.' The article details specific incidents, including a sighting of 12 to 15 lights moving like a swarm of bees, a 'moon-sized glowing orb' dropping straight down, and an 'orange ball' falling from the sky. O'Brien believes the valley's geophysical anomalies, such as heat and gravitational anomalies related to the Rio Grande Rift, and its Native American lore, may hold clues to the phenomena. The article also touches on the famous 'Snippy the Horse' case, considered the world's first documented animal mutilation.

Satellite Detects Explosion

This brief report from the Journal in Monte Vista, Colorado, details an incident on January 12 where NORAD detected a significant explosion in the Rock Creek area, detected by a satellite. However, ground searches and an aerial search found no evidence of a fire, explosion, or downed plane. The Rio Grande County Sheriff's office was investigating, but had no explanation.

Saucer Legend Spawned Museums

An article by Steven Rosen from The Denver Post explores the UFO museum scene in Roswell, New Mexico, highlighting the International UFO Museum and Research Center and the Outa Limits UFO Enigma Museum. The article delves into the origins of Roswell's UFO fame, stemming from the alleged 1947 crash of a saucer and the recovery of alien bodies. It discusses the differing approaches of the two museums and the historical significance of the event for UFO believers.

E.T., phone Harvard

This article by Joseph P. Kahn from The Globe in Boston discusses Harvard psychiatrist John Mack and the controversy surrounding his book 'Abduction.' Mack's research into alien abductions and his belief in his patients' accounts have drawn criticism from the media and some colleagues. The article addresses accusations of improper methodology, lack of consent forms, and improper billing. Mack defends his work, emphasizing the emotional distress of his patients and the need to explore the phenomenon, while critics like Time reporter James Willwerth question the validity of recovered memories and the lack of informed consent.

Expert: Feds Should Come Clean on UFOs

This report from the Morning News in Springdale, Arkansas, features Linda Moulton Howe, a journalist and producer who advocates for the government to release information on UFO phenomena, including the alleged 1947 Roswell crash. Howe discusses animal mutilations, describing them as systematic surgical removals of body parts with evidence of heat-surgery. She also touches on crop circle incidents and the possibility of extraterrestrial involvement in a 'hybrid program.' Howe presents a summary of 'alien types' described by alleged abductees.

UFO fans retaliate for being ignored

A brief report from the Examiner in San Francisco notes that UFO enthusiasts are planning to picket Senator Barbara Boxer's office, demanding the government release 'secret' information about UFOs. The planned demonstration has divided the UFO community, with some fearing it will backfire.

UFO watchers trek to Gulf Breeze

This article by Sherry Sapp from the Daily News reports on the continued interest in UFO sightings in Gulf Breeze, Florida, which gained attention five years prior due to photographs of hovering spacecraft. Despite controversy, belief in extraterrestrial visitations persists, with locals and visitors participating in sky-watches. The article quotes Connie Acevedo, who sells UFO-themed cookies, and Barry Karr of The Skeptical Inquirer, who notes the city's place on the map for UFO phenomena. Patti Weatherford of MUFON states that many sightings remain unexplained.

Volunteers search cornfield after reports of fallen UFO

A report from the Herald Journal in Syracuse, NY, describes volunteers searching a cornfield in Northern New York after witnesses reported seeing a fallen UFO with rows of bright red lights. Despite searches, including the use of an Army helicopter, nothing was found.

Familiar Visitor Comes Back Home

This piece from the Islander in Pensacola Beach, Florida, by Patti Weatherford, notes an increase in sightings of familiar 'red light' UFOs. It details several instances of these lights being observed, sometimes pursued by helicopters, and disappearing. The article also mentions Professor John E. Mack of Harvard Medical School, author of 'Human Encounters with Alien Abductions,' and lists his upcoming television appearances.

UFO tourism has become so important to business that proprietors Joe and Pat Travis have named their place the Little A'Le'Inn.

This article from the Tribune in Tampa, Florida, discusses Rachel, Nevada, a town that has become a destination for UFO enthusiasts due to claims of secret Air Force testing of flying saucers. The roadside bar and grill, 'The Little A'Le'Inn,' caters to this 'UFO tourism,' with alien-themed merchandise and a neutral stance on beliefs.

California Research Adds New Information To Gulf Breeze UFO Analysis

An article by Kenneth Lloyd Larson presents a mathematical analysis of UFO sightings, suggesting parallel lines of sightings connecting Levelland, Texas, to Gulf Breeze, Florida, and Salt Lake City, Utah, to Independence, Missouri. Larson proposes that these patterns, along with historical UFO events and biblical prophecies, may indicate an advanced understanding of celestial design and future events, possibly related to a 'New Jerusalem' space-city.

One cereal-bowl shaped UFO was videotaped in Lincolnton

This report from the Watauga Democrat in Boone, NC, highlights that eighteen North Carolinians reported UFO sightings in the past year. George Fawcett of MUFON notes that California leads in sightings, followed by Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Florida. The article mentions a sighting in Lincolnton where a large, cereal bowl-shaped UFO was videotaped.

UFOs come in out of twilight zone

An article by Ben Hellwarth from the News-Press in Santa Barbara, CA, profiles futurist Michael Lindemann, who researches UFOs and their potential implications for humanity. Lindemann, who does not claim to have seen a UFO himself, believes that UFOs are evidence of 'non-human advanced intelligence' and that governments possess hidden knowledge about them. He discusses his journey into UFO research, influenced by audio tapes from John Lear and Bill Cooper, and his efforts to present a rational, secular argument for the phenomenon. The article also touches on his lectures and self-published works.

Strange sighting in Manteca sky

This column by Dennis Fleming from the Manteca Bulletin describes a personal sighting of a strange glowing cloud in the Manteca sky. Fleming recounts his experience and explores various possible explanations, from experimental aircraft to extraterrestrial life, ultimately leaning towards a more mundane explanation involving a child with a chemistry set.

UFO Network: Group landing here

This article by Millicent Rothrock from the News & Record in Greensboro, NC, features Nick Summers, a member of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), who believes that while some UFO experiences may be products of the human mind, others are not easily explained. Summers shares his own experience of seeing an intense light and a military jet in 1959 Kansas. He discusses the challenge of convincing others about UFO sightings and the support services MUFON offers to individuals who believe they have had experiences with UFOs or extraterrestrials.

For psychiatrist John Mack, 'Abduction' is an alien matter

This Seattle Times article by Terry McDermott delves deeper into the controversy surrounding psychiatrist John Mack and his book 'Abduction.' It highlights Mack's dedication to his patients who believe they have been abducted by aliens and his controversial stance of believing their accounts. The article contrasts Mack's credentials with the skepticism he faces, particularly from critics like Time reporter James Willwerth, who question his methodology and the validity of recovered memories. Mack defends his research, emphasizing the emotional distress of his patients and the need to explore the phenomenon.

UFO experts say military used decoy story to cover up crash

This report from the Roswell Daily Record details the theory of UFO researchers Donald R. Schmitt and Kevin D. Randle, who claim that a spaceship piloted by aliens crashed in Roswell in 1947. They assert that the military created a decoy story involving a weather balloon to cover up the actual event, which included the recovery of alien bodies. The article outlines their account of the events, including the discovery of debris and the subsequent military actions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings across various locations in the United States, the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena, the role of government secrecy and potential cover-ups, and the psychological and societal impact of these beliefs. There is a consistent effort to present witness accounts and research findings, while also acknowledging skepticism and the challenges of proving such phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events and investigations, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, though some articles lean towards validating the reality of UFO experiences and abductions.

This issue of Foreign News magazine, dated January 30, 1994, prominently features UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) sightings and related investigations across the United Kingdom. The cover story, "Stunned top cop filmed UFO craft," details an encounter by Chief Inspector Les Leek in 1971, who captured photographic evidence of a hovering oval craft.

Key Articles and Reports

"Stunned top cop filmed UFO craft"

This article recounts the experience of Chief Inspector Les Leek, who, along with three colleagues, witnessed a silent, oval craft hovering over Aldridge, England, in August 1971. Leek managed to take four photographs of the object, which remained stationary for an hour before moving off. He described it as a "very big bright egg" and stated it was "not man-made." The photos were passed to the Ministry of Defence, but only one was released, leading to speculation about suppression.

"Spooky goings on in Church Stowe"

Elsie Oakensen of Church Stowe reported a UFO sighting in May 1978. While driving home, she saw a grey, dumbbell-shaped object with red and green lights. Her car stopped, and the object circled her before disappearing. Her experience has been featured in a video titled "Penetrating The Web" and mentioned in several books.

"UFO spotted over town"

A Kettering couple, Nicola and Peter Minney, reported seeing a triangular object with a brilliant white light hovering over the town. They are appealing for other witnesses to come forward. The Met Office suggested that thunderstorms could cause bright lights mistaken for UFOs.

"UFO 'explosion' captured on video"

In Ashbourne, Derbyshire, four witnesses captured video footage of a bright light in the sky that appeared to explode like a firework but then returned to its original shape. Experts from the Ministry of Defence state that 95% of sightings are explainable, but 5% defy explanation.

"Another UFO"

In Chester, a blue, cigar-shaped object with an upward-turning fin and an orange flashing light was seen by children at Mill View School. It hovered, darted, and stopped suddenly before shooting upwards. Police notified the Ministry of Defence, and a large object with seven coloured bars was reported.

"Close encounters of the North kind"

This section highlights a wave of UFO sightings in the North-East of England. Farmer's wife Jill Swinbank reported seeing a series of bright orange objects hovering near Darlington, describing them as "massive orange lights in a vertical arrangement" that formed a circle. Her husband and neighbours also witnessed the event. Experts from the British UFO Research Association are investigating, with a spokeswoman stating the sighting has "real potential" and doesn't sound like an aircraft or natural phenomenon.

"Why they never cottoned on to the Thing"

This article reveals that a famous UFO photograph, known as "The Thing," taken in Warminster in 1965, was a hoax. Retired print worker Roger Hooton confessed that the image was created using a milk bottle top, a cotton reel, and a button. Despite being exposed as a hoax, the photograph fooled many, including the British UFO Research Association.

"MOD HAS PROOF OF ALIENS' VISIT SAYS UFO EXPERT"

UFO expert Bob Boyd claims to have photographic proof from soldiers in Cyprus in 1971 that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has evidence of UFO activity. He has been given three photographs of a mysterious hovering light and wants the MoD to release its UFO films and photos.

"UFO scare grips Philippine town"

Residents in Laguna province, Philippines, reported seeing dazzling lights that many believed came from a UFO. The "object" was described as a large white circle with smaller circles emitting bright lights, visible for at least 40 minutes without sound.

"Childminder stunned as she sees UFOs at bus stop"

Susan Guy reported seeing four bright white spheres circling at 60 feet while waiting for a bus in Thames View, Barking. She reported the sighting to UFO expert Roy Lake, who noted an increase in calls from residents who had also seen mysterious lights.

"It came from outer space ... or did it?"

This article details a video mystery involving three fishermen who filmed a bright, diamond-shaped object over Rollesby Broad, Norfolk. The Ministry of Defence acknowledged the video was "intriguing" but could not provide an explanation. Experts later suggested the image might be an artifact of the camcorder's iris.

"MAGNIFICENT UFO I SAW IN HUCKNALL"

A Hucknall man reported seeing a triangular object with steady, bright white, green, and red lights hovering over Bestwood Village. He described it as being "big about the size of a 747 airliner" and noted its grey, cross-ribbed underside. The object made no sound and accelerated rapidly before disappearing.

"Mystery sighting near base"

Terence Pressley of Tunstead reported seeing a bright white light moving erratically in the sky, which he believes might have been a UFO. He noted it was unlike any aircraft or helicopter he had seen before and made no noise.

"Are 'Macro-Beings' Arriving via UFOs?"

This article discusses Carlos Vílchez, a UFO investigator from Costa Rica, who proposes the term "macrobes" for highly developed beings from other worlds. He believes these beings have been visiting Earth and that humanity is now at a stage to understand these phenomena.

"Spotters of UFOs to club together"

Musician Stephen Sheering is forming a UFO Wiltshire club after witnessing a triangle of mystery lights near Silbury Hill. He is seeking other UFO spotters to join the club for monthly meetings and guest speakers.

"Lights in sky"

JC Kilner of Holmfirth reported seeing a circular patch of bright lights, about 20 yards in diameter, stationary for several seconds over his lawn. He ruled out aircraft due to the lack of sound and movement.

"UFO experts probe mysterious night sightings"

UFO experts are investigating multiple eyewitness accounts of a mystery craft hovering over Chester. The cigar-shaped object did not appear on Ministry of Defence screens. Christleton High School pupil Adam Clayton described it as oval-shaped, bigger than a car, and hovering at about 200 feet.

"Mount Rainier-area youth has close encounter in the foothills"

Brian Canfield, an 18-year-old from Washington state, reported a close encounter with a large, winged creature described as having blue-tinted fur, yellowish eyes, tufted ears, and sharp teeth. He described the creature as nine feet tall and landing about thirty feet away.

"Where are all those sasquatch hiding out?"

This column discusses the decline in reported sasquatch (Bigfoot) sightings. The author notes that while he doesn't believe in sasquatches, they have become a significant part of Northwest folklore, with businesses and cultural references named after them. The article mentions Peter Byrne's Bigfoot Research Project and the use of technology to track potential sightings.

"On the trail of Bigfoot"

The TV show "Unsolved Mysteries" is filming an episode in the Pacific Northwest focusing on Bigfoot investigations, with Vancouver resident Larry Lund participating in a dramatization.

"World is getting curiouser and curiouser, magazine says"

This article discusses the findings of Britain's Fortean Times, which records strange phenomena worldwide. The "Strangeness Index" for 1993 shows an increase in odd occurrences, though some phenomena like crop circles and spontaneous combustion are easing off.

"3 autopsies fail to solve mystery"

This report details the baffling case of Gloria Ramirez, who died in a Riverside, California, emergency room. Hospital workers claimed her blood emitted toxic fumes that sickened them, but autopsies failed to provide an explanation, leading to controversy and accusations of a cover-up.

"This Way to the White River Monster"

This piece explores the legend of the White River Monster in Arkansas, discussing various sightings and theories, including its possible connection to the New Madrid Earthquake and comparisons to other cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents a fascination with the unexplained, particularly UFO sightings and other paranormal phenomena. It gives voice to numerous eyewitness accounts, often from ordinary citizens, and includes perspectives from UFO investigators, experts, and sometimes official sources like the Ministry of Defence. While acknowledging skepticism and the possibility of hoaxes or misidentifications, the publication seems to lean towards the idea that some phenomena remain genuinely mysterious and warrant further investigation. There's a clear interest in documenting these events and exploring potential explanations, even if definitive answers are elusive. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of the unknown.