UFO Newsclipping Service - 1995 11 - no 316

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE
Issue: Number 316
Volume: November 1995
Publisher: Lucius Farish
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service delves into various UFO-related topics, featuring eyewitness accounts, historical perspectives, and the ongoing efforts of researchers to understand these phenomena. The publication highlights the persistent mystery surrounding unidentified flying objects and the challenges faced by those who investigate them.

Wanted: UFO Eyewitnesses

Jennie Zeidman, a senior research associate at the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, is actively seeking eyewitnesses to a UFO sighting that occurred in Salida, Colorado, on August 27th. She emphasizes her serious approach to studying UFOs, having worked with J. Allen Hynek himself during the 'Project Blue Book' era. Zeidman believes that the government's public stance on UFO research was a facade, and the actual research was more substantial. She is planning a trip to Salida to meet with anyone who saw what Tim Edwards videotaped and encourages others who have witnessed UFOs in the area to come forward. Zeidman stated, "I believe people when they tell me they saw a UFO. I treat them with 100 percent seriousness." She also expressed her belief in extraterrestrial life, stating, "It doesn't make sense that Earth is the only home to intelligent life."

Science Magazine Publishes Articles on Roswell Incident

The Daily Record reports that Omni magazine, in its recent fall issue, dedicated 26 pages to the Roswell Incident, featuring three articles. These articles examine the alleged crash of a UFO near Roswell in 1947, offering a sometimes skeptical perspective but leaving room for the possibility of an actual crash. The first article, "The Truth About Roswell," provides a straightforward account of the reported crash and recovery. The second article is a transcription of an interview with Glenn Dennis, a mortician who claimed to have seen alien bodies. The third article focuses on five nurses at the base in July 1947, including Naomi Maria Selff, whose existence researchers have struggled to confirm. Walter Haut, former public affairs officer for the Roswell Army Air Base, commented that increased media attention to the incident suggests a growing realization that it's not just a "cock-and-bull story."

Utahns Contact UFO Center About 6 Bright Lights in Sky

The Deseret News reports on a sighting of six bright unidentified objects over the Salt Lake Valley. Peter Davenport, director of the National UFO Reporting Center, received three calls about the incident. Witnesses described "points of light" flying at high speeds. Local law enforcement agencies and the Salt Lake City International Airport reported no calls or radar anomalies related to the sighting. Similar sightings were reported in Montana and Colorado. Davenport requested that witnesses contact his organization.

Edwards' UFO Sighting Not Salida's First

The Mountain Mail highlights that the August 27th UFO sighting in Salida was not the first instance of strange aerial phenomena in the area. A 1917 edition of The Salida Record reported residents seeing "vehicles of the air" with strange lights. The article notes the interesting temporal proximity between the 1917 sightings and the recent 1995 sighting.

Sheriff's Office Did Get Report of Aug. 27 UFO

Chaffee County Sheriff Ron Bergmann retracted earlier statements, confirming that his office did receive a report of the August 27th UFO sighting. The dispatcher contacted the UFO Reporting Center, and Mr. Edwards was arranged to speak with them directly. Bergmann apologized for the error.

Salida Man Not Alone in Sighting UFO

The Mountain Mail reports that Julie Perez from the Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado at Boulder received seven calls and/or messages regarding unidentified flying objects during the week of the Salida sighting. Perez stated that these sightings often involve phenomena that can be identified as meteors or comets, but when they cannot be identified, they are turned over to staff for further investigation. The planetarium staff listens to all reports and attempts to identify the objects.

The Inside Story

Columnist Roger Beck expresses his belief in UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects), distinguishing them from spaceships or extraterrestrials. He discusses the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a non-profit organization dedicated to the scientific investigation of UFO sightings. Beck notes that MUFON has approximately 5,000 members worldwide, including scientists and researchers from various fields. He also touches upon the controversial Roswell Incident and mentions historical sightings, such as those in Crestline, California, in 1978.

Waiting for the Aliens

The Spokesman Review features Jerry Rolwes, assistant state director of MUFON in Spokane, Washington. Rolwes has been working to bring UFO research into the mainstream, building relationships with organizations like the National Weather Service and Fairchild Air Force Base. The article highlights a group of men who meet regularly to discuss UFOs. It also includes a timeline of regional UFO sightings and explanations from 1947 to 1994, covering events in Boise, Spokane, Colville, Sandpoint, Moscow, Ririe, Oregon, Cascade County, and Alaska.

UFO FlyBys in Middle Tennessee

The Nashville Scene presents the story of LaVere Pisut, who recounts a bizarre experience in her rural Tennessee home about a year prior. She and her husband witnessed strange lights, described as square or triangular, hovering near their house. The event was accompanied by a low rumbling noise and a profound silence afterward, with even the animals ceasing all sound. Pisut's sister, Gaylene Fields, also corroborated seeing an orangey glow on the horizon. The account details the unsettling stillness that followed the sighting.

This Week In UFO History

The Islander compiles a list of UFO sightings from October 15-21 across the country and world. Notable incidents include a sighting over South Marsh Island, Louisiana, in 1973, where workers on an oil platform reported a strange object that disrupted power, and a sighting in Walnut Hill, Florida, in 1973, of a glowing light. Another report from Pensacola Beach, Florida, in 1995, describes a spectacular sighting of a ring of red lights.

UFOs are Real, Mystery Meets Head On

The Star Tribune reports on a symposium sponsored by the Science Museum of Minnesota, where experts stated that UFOs are real but their nature is difficult to determine. Speakers noted that pilots are reluctant to report sightings due to fear of ridicule, and mainstream scientists are hesitant to conduct serious studies. Bruce Maccabee, a physicist, presented numerous cases, including a 1947 sighting of nine wingless saucers. The article also discusses the Drake Equation and the vastness of the universe as reasons why interstellar contact is considered unlikely by many scientists.

Nordic Type Aliens

This section discusses 'Nordic type aliens,' described as human-appearing, tall, blonde-haired, blue-eyed entities. The author suggests they are controllers of 'Gray aliens' and have a history of interaction with humans, including ancient cooperation with the Anasazi. The text also touches on abductee experiences and the need for spiritual refuge.

Odd-Looking Visitors Leave Deputies Wondering

The Brazosport Facts recounts an incident from September 1965 involving two Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputies, Billy McCoy and Bob Goode, who witnessed an unidentified flying object. The article also mentions a subsequent encounter where two small men, claiming to be reporters, approached Goode and McCoy, seemingly aware of the UFO incident before it was reported to the media. The deputies were told that if they had stopped, the craft would have landed, and they would have been invited aboard.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently highlights the theme of unexplained aerial phenomena and the challenges in obtaining credible evidence and mainstream scientific acceptance. There's a recurring emphasis on eyewitness testimony, with researchers actively seeking out and validating these accounts. The articles also touch upon the perceived government secrecy or reluctance to investigate UFOs thoroughly. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging the reporting of sightings and supporting scientific investigation, while acknowledging the skepticism from the broader scientific community. The publication aims to bring attention to UFO phenomena and encourage further research and discussion.

This issue of the Brazosport Facts, dated September 13, 1995, features a prominent cover story titled "Think you've seen a UFO? Finding out what it was may not be easy." The magazine includes several articles related to UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena from various publications.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

Texas Deputies' Encounter

The lead article details an incident involving Chief Deputy Sheriff McCoy and Deputy Sheriff Goode of Brazoria County, Texas, on September 3, 1965. They reported seeing a large, silent, purple-glowing object hovering near the highway. The object then shot straight up and disappeared. McCoy, a 38-year-old with 11 years of service, and Goode, a 50-year-old with 10 years of service, were on patrol duty at the time. They stated they had not been drinking and that the night was clear. The object was described as being about the size of a football field and did not make a sound. Following the sighting, they drove to West Columbia to report it to Judge Jim Scott. Ellington Field was contacted, and investigators reportedly used radiological equipment, but found nothing. McCoy noted in his written statement to the Air Force that he had not seen anything similar on subsequent nights and could not provide a plausible explanation, ruling out known aircraft and ground lights. Air Force Major Laurence R. Leach Jr.'s report noted the deputies' credible accounts but reached no conclusion, stating that while they "definitely saw some unusual object or phenomenon," his investigation failed to uncover facts for an explanation. Both officers faced ridicule but maintained their story.

UFO Tape Analysis

An article from the Herald Democrat (Leadville, CO, Sept. 25, 1995) discusses the analysis of a UFO video taken by Tim Edwards of Salida, Colorado. Village Labs, a digital video technology company, analyzed the tape and concluded it was legitimate, showing a real object. Jim Dilettoso, president of Village Labs, stated the object was "definitely a very large, solid and three-dimensional, possibly cylindrical object at high altitude," emitting brilliant lights and demonstrating rapid movements. The analysis also confirmed smaller objects coming from it. An identical UFO was reportedly filmed over Russia in 1990, and seven other witnesses in Salida saw a similar object. Village Labs planned further tests, including thermal and motion studies.

Sightings in British Columbia and England

An article from The Province (Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Sept. 3, 1995) highlights UFO activity in British Columbia. Kevin McCarthy reported seeing three objects in a triangle pattern over his home. Mike Strainic, national director of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), logs about 50 sightings a year in B.C., noting that daytime sightings were rare until recently. The article also mentions a man who videotaped an object over Surrey on four occasions. Another article from the Sunday Independent (Plymouth, England, Aug. 20, 1995) discusses alien abductions, with one woman identifying herself as Cindy describing experiences of being visited by aliens. An article from the Islander (Pensacola Beach, FL, Oct. 4, 1995) details tourists Marsha and Charles Sawicki experiencing UFO sightings in Gulf Breeze, Florida, including amber lights and a ring of red lights.

UFOs Over Australia and the UK

The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, July 23, 1995) reports on mysterious "bright, orange lights" seen by over 100 residents in Whyalla, South Australia. Police officers and the RAAF confirmed no aircraft were in the area, and weather conditions were too calm for natural phenomena. The Informer (Staines, England, Aug. 18, 1995) features a report of a strange, buzzing, saucer-shaped object spotted over Staines, with witnesses describing it as 50 feet long and 20 feet wide. The Banner (Werribee, Victoria, Australia, Aug. 17, 1995) discusses sightings of UFOs over Wyndham Vale, with Mark Hillard reporting a bright light the size of a sedan car, shaped like an E Type Jaguar. The Goole Times (Yorkshire, England, Aug. 17, 1995) mentions an anonymous report of a cigar-shaped object with flashing lights seen over Mill Hill.

The Roswell Incident and Alien Autopsy Film

The Daily Mail (London, England, Aug. 24, 1995) provides an in-depth look at the controversial "Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction" film, purportedly showing an autopsy on an alien corpse from the 1947 Roswell Incident. The article presents arguments for and against the film's authenticity, noting that while some experts dismiss it as a hoax, others are not so sure. The film's owner, Ray Santilli, insists on the cameraman's anonymity. The article details the Roswell Incident's history, including the initial military claim of a crashed flying saucer and the subsequent retraction to a weather balloon explanation.

Bigfoot and Extraterrestrial Research

Several articles touch upon related topics. The Chinook Observer (Long Beach, WA, July 25, 1995) features an article about author Robert Michael Pyle's book "Where Bigfoot Walks," exploring the cultural significance of the Bigfoot legend. The Dispatch (Columbus, OH, Nov. 3, 1995) discusses DNA scientists at Ohio State University attempting to analyze Bigfoot hair samples. The Columbian (Vancouver, WA, Aug. 21, 1995) reports on a mock trial in Skamania County, Washington, concerning the killing of a Bigfoot, highlighting the county's unique law protecting such creatures. The Kitsap Co. Herald (Poulsbo, WA, July 8, 1995) explores whether Bigfoot is a myth or reality, referencing Dr. Grover Krantz's research on Gigantopithecus. The Dispatch (Columbus, OH, Nov. 6, 1995) further discusses the DNA testing of Bigfoot hair and the skepticism within the scientific community. The Times (Huntsville, AL, Oct. 31, 1995) reports on Harvard University's BETA telescope, designed to listen for extraterrestrial signals. The Observer (La Grande, OR, Sept. 19, 1995) mentions a meteorite sighting at Jubilee Lake. The Daily News (Anchorage, AK, Oct. 30, 1995) features a story about a haunted downtown shop. The Lake Co. Leader (Polson, MT, Sept. 7, 1995) relates a mother's account of her son's experience with the Flathead Lake Monster.

UFO Investigations and Data

The Montreal Gazette (Aug. 29, 1995) discusses the growing UFO debate and the increase in data, noting that while many sightings have rational explanations, a small percentage remain unexplained. It highlights the work of MUFON and the challenges of getting official investigations into UFO reports. The article also touches on the scientific community's skepticism and the public's interest in extraterrestrial life.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this collection of articles revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, the scientific investigation of UFOs, the challenges of obtaining official acknowledgment and research, and the cultural impact of these mysteries. There is a clear division between those who believe in the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial visitation, often citing personal experiences and controversial evidence, and the scientific community, which generally requires more rigorous proof and often attributes sightings to natural phenomena or misidentifications. The articles showcase a range of perspectives, from eyewitness accounts and amateur investigations to scientific skepticism and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The overall stance appears to be one of reporting on the phenomenon and the ongoing debate surrounding it, without definitively concluding on the nature of UFOs.