UFO Newsclipping Service - 1995 01 - no 306

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, dated January 1995 (Number 306), is published by Lucius Farish and covers a range of UFO-related news and investigations. The cover headline highlights "Beloved UFOs Come Back To Faithful Watchers At Shoreline Park," alongside a tribute to the recently deceased Leonard Stringfield, a prominent UFO newsletter creator.

Key Articles and Reports

Leonard Stringfield: A Life Dedicated to UFO Research The lead article by Sharon Morgan in The Cincinnati Enquirer (Dec. 20, 1994) memorializes Leonard H. Stringfield, a DuBois Chemical executive who gained national recognition for his UFO newsletter, CRIFO, and his books like "Situation Red: The UFO Siege." Stringfield, who died of cancer, was known for his lifetime dedication to UFO research and his meticulous documentation.

Shoreline Park Sightings (Pensacola Beach, FL) Carole Baker reports in The Islander (Dec. 7, 1994) on a surge of UFO activity in the Gulf Breeze area. Skywatchers at Shoreline Park witnessed spectacular sightings on November 30th, observing a total of 30 lights. Unlike previous sightings, these lights appeared in various combinations and locations, from the east near the water tower to the west over Deer Point. Notably, a triangle of red lights with an amber center rotated and "blinked out," while later, amber lights in a row formation were seen, with a small red light shooting out and traveling east. Local UFOlogists expressed encouragement at the increased activity.

Cloud or Flying Saucer? (Bridgeport to Chelan, WA) Guadalupe C. Martinez from Orondo submitted a photograph to The News-Gazette (Dec. 5, 1994) of a cloud that resembled a flying saucer. The cloud was moving east to west and was the only one in the sky at the time, prompting speculation about its true nature.

UFO Sighting in Leitchfield, KY Jeanna Carnes reports for The News-Gazette (Dec. 5, 1994) on a UFO sighting that prompted calls to local police and attempts to confirm the object's identity with aviation authorities. WHAS and WAVE television stations visited the area to investigate, but no definite conclusions were made.

North Abuzz Over a New UFO Sighting (Kingsley, MI) Mark Jager writes in The Grand Rapids Press (Dec. 25, 1994) about a UFO sighting in Kingsley, Michigan, that attracted national attention. At least three people, including a state trooper, witnessed bright lights. Tracey Cejda described seeing a streak of light that descended to treetop level, appearing round yet not round, with a "honeycombed" interior and blue-gray color. Michael Stelter captured the object on videotape, and Officer Glen Guldner filed a report describing a "cylindrical mass." Astronomers theorized it could be a planet, but the size and behavior were unusual. The object disappeared when military jets flew past and reappeared when they were gone.

Beverly Trout Investigates UFO Sightings (Altoona, IA) A snapshot feature in The Register (Dec. 20, 1994) profiles Beverly Trout, a UFO investigator who reports sightings to MUFON. Trout emphasizes MUFON's serious, non-tabloid approach and her personal interest stemming from a 1967 sighting. She discusses the difference between MUFON and other groups, her investigative techniques, and the reasons people are drawn to believing in UFOs. She states that MUFON tries to explain away sightings if possible, but investigates thoroughly.

UFO Theories: Getting Everything Out in the Open (Biloxi, MS) Don Broadus interviews William D. Clendenon in the Mississippi Press (Oct. 30, 1994) about his lifelong interest in UFOs and his belief that the caduceus symbol is a blueprint for flying machines. Clendenon, who has detailed plans to build a "scout ship" in his book "Mercury: UFO Messenger of the Gods," believes UFOs are manned by intelligent beings and that the government conspires to hide the truth. He advocates for congressional hearings on the subject.

Residents Report Odd Lights (Taos, NM) An article in The Taos News (Nov. 17, 1994) discusses a "major flap" of UFO sightings in New Mexico and Alaska. Residents Maida Martinez, Toby Martinez, and Eric Tafoya reported seeing a bright white light with smaller lights over Taos. The object was described as triangular and made a humming sound. Air Force bases and the FAA declined to comment.

Plaque Honors Museum's Founding Members (Roswell, NM) The Daily Record (Oct. 25, 1994) reports on the unveiling of a plaque honoring the founding members of Roswell's International UFO Museum and Research Center, which celebrated its second anniversary. The museum has attracted thousands of visitors interested in UFO history.

Roswell UFO Researcher Attacks Air Force Report Richard Olmsted writes in The Record Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 1994) about Clifford Stone's criticism of the Air Force's September report on the Roswell Incident. Stone argues that the government and military have not adequately explained the objects found in 1947 and disputes the claim that they were Project Mogul balloons, citing the material's condition and missing teletex messages.

People, Omni Magazines Feature Roswell Incident This section notes that the Roswell Incident was featured in People magazine (Oct. 31) and that Omni magazine reported a rumor about Steven Spielberg making a movie on the subject, though Spielberg's office denied the rumors.

UFOs? Spotted Over Prescott Valley (Prescott Valley, AZ) Richard W. Kimball reports in The Daily Courier (Nov. 18, 1994) on Jerry Moss, who has videotaped unidentified flying objects over Prescott Valley. Moss describes silvery spheres and a brown object resembling a flying oil drum, some of which changed shape and blinked. Lyle Vann, a UFOlogist, expressed amazement at the video footage.

UFO Workshop Tries for a Close Encounter (Watertown, NY) Janet Gramza writes in the Herald Journal (Syracuse, NY, Nov. 11, 1994) about a workshop organized by Suzanne Ezra and Maria Scott aimed at raising public awareness and attempting to attract UFOs through signaling. The workshop included a lecture by UFO researcher Howard Schacter and an "experiential workshop" for sharing UFO experiences.

A Few Questions for UFO Doubter (Charlotte, NC) George D. Fawcett addresses a skeptical comment in an interview about his UFO investigations, questioning the psychologist's lack of personal experience with UFOs and the use of ridicule in scientific discourse.

UFO Alert? (Estacada, OR) A brief note in the Clackamas Co. News (Oct. 26, 1994) mentions a reader who reported seeing a UFO again in the same location, suggesting others may have witnessed it as well.

Group Searches for UFO Corroboration (Fresno, CA) Jim Steinberg reports for McClatchy News Service (June 19, 1994) on MUFON expeditions seeking to corroborate unidentified sightings. The article details an expedition where Debra Flanders recounted seeing a brilliant, circular light with her late father. MUFON members Jon Gravatt, Bob Haven, and Roy Yates discuss their efforts to scientifically investigate and document UFO sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent interest in UFOs, the efforts of individuals and organizations like MUFON to investigate and document sightings, and the ongoing debate between believers and skeptics. There is a clear emphasis on scientific investigation, data collection, and the desire to move beyond sensationalism. The articles highlight personal experiences, witness testimonies, and the challenges of proving the existence of extraterrestrial phenomena. The editorial stance, as represented by the various news clippings, appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the public to consider the possibility of UFOs while advocating for serious, evidence-based research. Skepticism is acknowledged, but the focus remains on exploring the unexplained.

This issue of "FOREIGN NEWS" from November 6, 1994, focuses on UFO phenomena, with a prominent cover story detailing China's evolving UFO policy and the growing number of reported sightings there. The magazine also features a book launch related to the Bonnybridge UFO mystery and a report on strange lights spotted over Oxford.

China's UFO Policy Still in State of Denial

The lead article by Jack Moore reports on the UFO Society of China, founded by Chen Yanchun at Wuhan University in 1979. Despite decades of official opposition and a taboo on the subject, the society has grown to 4,000 members. Historically, the Chinese government, aligned with Marxist-Leninist doctrine, dismissed UFOs, and during the Cultural Revolution, they were officially banned. However, recent years have seen a surge in reported sightings, with around 5,000 reported in the last decade. On a single clear night in early October, 26 sightings were reported, including five UFOs flying in a V-formation over the Great Wall and oval objects with flashing lights. The government still officially refuses to discuss the issue, despite the growing public interest.

Bonnybridge Mystery Featured in New Book

A book titled "Strange But True" has been released, coinciding with a television show that features the Bonnybridge UFO mystery. The book covers various paranormal subjects, with a dedicated chapter to the sightings that have made Bonnybridge a globally recognized UFO hotspot. It includes interviews with locals and experts, exploring theories ranging from interdimensional 'windows' to astronomical 'mirages' and the snowball effect of increased reporting once an area gains a UFO reputation. Bonnybridge's UFO fame began in 1992 after a local man reported a sighting to Councillor Billy Buchanan, who then appealed for witnesses, receiving 150 calls in three days. The episode is set to be broadcast on Scottish Television.

Mystery Lights in Sky Over City (Oxford)

This section by Rachel Jones reports on UFO sightings over Oxford. Following a previous report in "The Journal" about intense white lights seen by train passenger Sue Parsons, further accounts suggest other strange occurrences on the same day. Peggy Taylor of Kidlington reported seeing a blue light with a point and a flame, unlike any known aircraft or firework. Jeff Amber of the Oxford-based UFO group Contact International spotted a newly formed crop circle near Oxford on August 14, the same day as Mrs. Parsons' sighting. The article invites readers to call the Oxford Journal with their own UFO stories.

Strange Lights in Sky Are Spotted by Chris

Chris Harrison reported seeing a strange flying object over Cocking, UK, for the second time in two years. While driving home, he witnessed bright lights that turned out to be a huge, solid, triangular shape, approximately the size of a double-decker bus, moving silently at about 100-200 feet. Harrison, a UFO investigator, believes life exists elsewhere and recalled seeing two objects, one accompanying a larger triangular one, about ten years prior in the Midhurst area. The Rev. Norman Wyatt also reported seeing a translucent green figure speeding through the sky near Cocking church years ago, lending credence to such reports.

UFO Riddle (Surrey)

A mysterious orange, glowing, oval-shaped object was sighted moving very slowly over South Park, Surrey, England. Mrs. Pauline Young and her son Jason reported the sighting. Emergency services received official sightings, but the nature of the object remains unexplained.

My Dad is an Alien

This article by Lisa Sewards explores the increasing occurrence of alien abduction experiences, not just in America but also in Britain. It highlights the consistency in evidence from victims, who often describe 'Greys' – small, grey beings with large heads and black eyes. The article details experiences of physical examinations, implantation, and alleged extraction of ova. Mary Oscarson recounts regular visits and medical procedures, including the removal of eggs and the resolution of ovarian cysts. Maria Ward describes waking up to lights, passing through a solid door, and being examined by grey beings with a pungent smell. Her doctor found her cervix damaged, unable to explain the wounds. Dr. Susan Blackmore, a psychologist, suggests these experiences might be related to sleep paralysis or temporal lobe activity, while also noting the influence of popular culture on the descriptions. However, victims like Mary insist on the reality of their experiences, citing multiple witnesses and missing time.

'UFO Aliens Stuck Tube Up My Nose'

This report by Rachel Booth details Maria Ward's abduction experience in 1990. She describes being examined by three non-human beings with large heads and black eyes, and having a tube inserted into her nose and navel. She experienced pain and bleeding, and later found her cervix damaged. During the examination, she saw an image of the Earth blowing up on a screen. The experience has profoundly changed her life, with certain smells or sounds triggering memories. The London UFO Society is holding an event to discuss such 'Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind'.

UFO Watch: Major Plea for Probe into the Twilight Zone

Prime Minister John Major has been urged to launch a high-level probe into UFO sightings over the Scottish village of Bonnybridge. Local Councillor Billy Buchanan highlights that over 600 people have reported sightings, attracting international media attention. Buchanan states that the local people have suffered ridicule but the sightings continue, and he asks for an inquiry to address the issue and end the branding of residents as 'cranks'.

Scotland Spaced Out by Extra-terrestrial Sightings

This article discusses UFO sightings in Scotland, including a report from a local hunter searching for Bigfoot. Ralph Squires, a real estate agent, believes there are 20-30 Bigfoot creatures in the Idaho wilderness and is gathering evidence for a book. He describes encounters that heightened his senses and brought him into tune with nature. He is equipped with advanced hunting technology and aims to kill the first Bigfoot he encounters to solve the mystery. The article also mentions Grover Krantz, a professor who has studied Bigfoot for 30 years.

'Quake Theory as UFO Reports Rise'

This report from Dumfries, Scotland, suggests a possible link between a spate of UFO sightings in the Solway area 15 years ago and a subsequent earthquake. Increased UFO activity has been noted over Cumbria and the Borders in recent weeks. David Robinson, a local UFO expert, is investigating these reports. The article mentions 'earthquake lights' as a phenomenon investigated by scientists, possibly caused by quartz crystals emitting energy or gas release from rocks. While no proven connection between the 1979 UFO sightings and the earthquake has been made, further investigation is suggested if another earthquake occurs.

Mystery Over Flying Object (Teignmouth)

A cigar-shaped object was spotted over the sea at Teignmouth, England, for 45 minutes before disappearing. The elderly couple who witnessed it feared ridicule but were convinced it was not an aircraft. They described it as lit up like a liner but moving erratically. The husband, a former RAF serviceman, had never seen anything like it.

Luke Draws Picture of 'Spaceship' Sighting

Luke Baker, aged 7, drew a painting of a UFO he and his parents saw in the sky over Old Swan, Liverpool. While police and airport officials were baffled, an amateur astronomer suggested it might have been a shooting star. Luke's parents believe he definitely saw a spaceship.

Not Alone in Sighting a Possible Alien Craft

This letter to the editor from Nicki Stone describes seeing two flashing lights moving at phenomenal speed over Lower Raydon, which stopped, hovered, and then disappeared. She expresses relief that they are not the only ones seeing such phenomena. Another letter from Mr. Richard Weeks questions the purpose of coloured lights on UFOs, suggesting advanced aliens would travel unseen.

UFO Was Shaped 'Like a Glove'

Peter Benjamin of Tunbridge Wells reported seeing a glove-shaped object with a wire attached to a 'finger' slowly crossing the sky. He watched it for half an hour and believes it was a UFO, noting its silence and metallic appearance. He did not report it to the police, having had a negative experience reporting a found parrot. He is convinced others, including airline pilots, must have seen it.

UFOs or Santa?

This brief report from Surrey, Canada, mentions radio station C-FOX receiving reports of strange lights in the North Delta sky, coinciding with a firework display and the Northern Lights. A local UFO researcher, Graham Conway, saw only planets and stars. Other sightings were reported in Richmond and Whistler.

Ufologists Plan Night-Time Research (Ilkley Moor)

Ufologist Nigel Mortimer is investigating a new account of an unexplained experience near the Ilkley Moor abduction site. Two men reported seeing a large ball of light that chased them, and Mortimer believes this strengthens claims of alien activity in the area. He suggests a 'time warp' may have affected the men, similar to other abduction accounts. Mortimer plans night-time research to capture phenomena on film.

UFO Over Town (Bedford)

Four people reported seeing a large, circular white object, surrounded by bright lights, hovering over Bedford for an hour and a half. Kenneth Parsons of the Bedford Earth and Aeriel Mysteries Society is investigating the sighting.

Local Hunter in Search of Bigfoot

Ralph Squires, a real estate agent from Pocatello, Idaho, is actively searching for Bigfoot, believing there are 20-30 creatures in the Idaho wilderness. He has encountered stories of large, hairy, human-like creatures and uses advanced hunting technology, including a .300 Winchester magnum rifle and night-vision goggles. Squires aims to kill a Bigfoot to solve the mystery and believes the hunt gives his life purpose.

Shaking Puzzles Carteret

Reports of tremors felt in Cape Carteret, Newport, Atlantic Beach, and Morehead City, North Carolina, have puzzled authorities. The National Earthquake Center reported no seismic activity. The shaking felt like a sonic boom but lasted longer. Similar reports of ground shaking were made in Winston-Salem.

Domenici Asks Board for Cow Mutilation Information

Senator Pete Domenici has asked the New Mexico Livestock Board to reveal its findings on cattle mutilations, stating that the board has determined the mutilations are not caused by predators.

Flying in the Face of Logic

This section discusses UFO sightings in West Yorkshire, England, noting that the county has had more reported sightings than any other in the British Isles. The British UFO Research Association investigates these phenomena. Ilkley Moor is noted for its history of strange occurrences. The article also touches on the psychological aspects of UFO sightings and alleged kidnappings.

The Strange, the Unidentified, and the Langwith Pit Tip

Three skygazers from Shirebrook have captured video footage of what they believe to be a UFO. The midnight video shows a bright light moving silently at high speed. The Mansfield UFO Group is seeking a second opinion to confirm the video's authenticity. The group's president, Walter Blythe, believes there are hundreds of different types of UFOs and is looking for new members.

UFO Hotline is Bombarded with Sightings Calls

A UFO hotline in north-east Essex received numerous calls reporting unexplained lights in the sky, described as triangle shapes with lights, or diamond-shaped rings. Sightings were reported from several towns. Explanations ranged from aircraft lights to helicopters, but the Civil Aviation Authority and RAF Wattisham could not definitively confirm the cause.

Aliens Invade Info-Highway

This article explores "Paranet," an online network for discussing paranormal topics, including UFOs, abductions, and psychic phenomena. Michael Corbin, the sysop, notes that Paranet allows both skeptics and believers to share their views, but insists on extraordinary proof for extraordinary claims. The article touches on various discussions within Paranet, including theories on abduction experiences and advice for dealing with aliens.

Crystal Cities on the Moon? Scientist Says NASA's Own Photos Show Them

Richard Hoagland argues that NASA abandoned manned moon exploration not because there was nothing to find, but because Apollo missions discovered evidence of ancient structures. He believes these structures, built by intelligent beings, could hold technologies that could save Earth. Hoagland advocates for the public release of lunar photos and a return to the moon for further exploration. He discusses how lunar rock samples might have been misinterpreted due to the presence of manufactured materials.

Strange Sounds Puzzle Experts

Mysterious thumping sounds, described as a heartbeat, have been heard in the Pacific Ocean off Point Lobos, California. U.S. Navy and marine scientists are investigating. Divers have taped the sounds, which are described as mechanical and man-made, not biological. Experts are ruling out whales, dolphins, or marine research institutions as the source, with one expert suggesting it could be a ship far away.

Witchcraft Suspected in Cat Mutilation

A cat found sliced open in Burnaby, British Columbia, was killed by humans, not animals, according to a veterinarian. The cuts were described as clean and symmetrical. The matter has been turned over to the police, and a pathologist is studying the animal. The veterinarian suspects witchcraft due to the nature of the mutilation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien abductions, and unexplained aerial phenomena, with a focus on reports from the UK, China, and North America. There's a consistent exploration of personal testimonies, often contrasted with scientific or official explanations, and a recurring skepticism from authorities versus the conviction of witnesses. The magazine appears to lean towards presenting these phenomena as genuine subjects of investigation, even while acknowledging the psychological and societal factors involved. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into these mysteries, encouraging readers to share their own experiences and consider alternative explanations beyond conventional science.