UFO Newsclipping Service - 1998 06 - no 347

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated June 1998, features a prominent article titled "Aztec, the UFO and the Skeptics," exploring the enduring controversy surrounding a purported UFO crash near Aztec, New Mexico, 50 years prior. The publication also includes a variety of other UFO-related reports and articles from different sources, covering sightings, investigations, and beliefs about extraterrestrial life.

Aztec, the UFO and the Skeptics

The lead article by Bill Papich for The Journal investigates the claims of a UFO crash near Aztec, New Mexico, 50 years ago. While the community of Aztec is planning a 50th-anniversary celebration, including a UFO symposium and crash site tours, skeptics like Karl Pflock and Dennis Stacy dismiss the event as a myth or hoax, citing a lack of evidence. Pflock suggests the story may have originated from individuals involved in oil exploration finance schemes, and that a local newspaper editor might have written about it as a joke. Wendelle C. Stevens, co-author of a book on the alleged crash, claims people are afraid to speak out due to government threats. The book describes a flying saucer with dead aliens, but does not name eyewitnesses. Stanton T. Friedman, a nuclear physicist and UFO investigator, states he has seen no evidence of a crash at Aztec, contrasting it with the Roswell incident. The Fund for UFO Research also found no evidence. However, Linda Moulton Howe's book "Glimpses of Other Realities, Volume II" includes a chapter detailing a secret government photograph of a silver disk landing near Farmington. Randy Barnes reports an ex-military man claiming involvement in a UFO crash recovery north of Aztec in 1950, not 1948. Rebecca Minshall and William E. Jones, former UFO investigators, re-interviewed alleged witnesses from Steinman and Stevens' book, finding their stories did not hold up.

UFO Event Features Speakers

The celebration for the 50th anniversary of the purported Aztec UFO crash is drawing national attention, with events including speakers like author Jim Marrs on government cover-ups, Dr. Roy Craig on UFOs, Dennis Balthaser of the Roswell International UFO Museum, and James Lujan and Anthony DellaFlora presenting a documentary on the UFO phenomenon in New Mexico.

UFO Sightings

Marian Butler's Story

An article from The Pueblo Chieftain features Marian Butler, who claims she was visited by a "mother ship" from the Pleiades in July 1976. Through age regression, she recalled details of the encounter, describing a large, silver ship and blond, blue-eyed hosts. She believes she has a mission on Earth and that Pleiadians and Arterians are ancestors of humans. Butler also claims to have a bump behind her ear that allows her to read thoughts, see auras, and communicate with plants and animals. She also reported hearing music from nature and experiencing "ghostbusting" for a family of spirits.

Spaceship Buzzed Pueblo

Two Central High School students, Jason Lucero and Jason Tompkins, reported seeing a spaceship over Pueblo on April 10. They described it as a bright, zigzagging, triangular ship with flashing lights. John Sandoval, who identified himself as an American Indian shaman, also spoke of aliens and an alleged assault on U.S. Army Green Berets in February on Mount Blanca.

Skywatch Diary

This section compiles several UFO sighting reports. On January 30, 1998, witnesses in Pensacola Beach, Florida, including Whitley and Anne Strieber, reported a red light UFO. Another sighting occurred near Tiger Point, Florida, by Andy and his brother. On January 31, 1998, multiple sightings were reported in the Pensacola area, including a steady red light and two red light UFOs observed by the author and other witnesses. Bill Ford of MUFON also shared reports of sightings in the Pensacola/Gulf Breeze area.

Was it the Same Sighting in 1973?

This article from Ocean Grove, New Jersey, details a MUFON report about a UFO sighting on February 27, 1998, by architect Allen Wahl. Wahl described a ball-shaped UFO, about ten feet in diameter, moving from east to west. He also reported an Army helicopter passing over his position later. Dr. Bruce Cornet, a UFO investigator, found a drawing of a similar craft taken over Mexico in 1973.

UFO Museum plans to expand

The International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell is planning a $15 million expansion, including a new site, a computer research facility, and a children's museum, aiming to become a central hub for UFO information.

Mysterious Crop Circle Phenomenon

An article by Barbara Lamb discusses the phenomenon of crop circles, which have been appearing globally with increasing complexity. Lamb has investigated these formations and notes their rapid appearance, anomalous energy fields, and visual effects. She suggests that the formations may be made by an unknown intelligence and could be messages or warnings.

Night of the UFOs

This article from Yorkshire, England, reports on new video evidence and eyewitness accounts of UFOs spotted over West Yorkshire. Security guard George Hickinson filmed two bright lights, which UFO-watcher Mark Birdsall believes are strong evidence. The lights were described as not being aircraft, with unusual brightness and low altitude. UFO expert Timothy Good has been consulted on the evidence.

Bishops put their faith in aliens

A Sunday Times article reports that an overwhelming majority of Britain's Anglican bishops believe in the possibility of alien life, with many also stating that alien life could be intelligent. Some bishops envision God as a spiritual spaceman visiting different planets. The article notes that this view departs from traditional Christian teaching but is welcomed by some UFO experts.

Triangles that fly in the night!

This article from Huddersfield, England, discusses reports of flying triangles in the skies above Lymm and Sutton-in-Craven. It mentions UFO Magazine investigating various claims, including alien abduction and ET landings. The article highlights Tony Dodd's theory that aliens may have been genetically manipulating humans. It also references reports of low-flying triangles causing sonic booms.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alleged crashes, and the ongoing debate between believers and skeptics. There's a consistent focus on eyewitness accounts, investigations, and the search for evidence. The publication seems to present a platform for various perspectives within the UFO community, from detailed investigative reports to personal testimonies and broader societal implications, such as the religious community's evolving views on extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting information and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also acknowledging the skepticism that surrounds the topic.

This issue of "EVENING NEWS" from February 10, 1998, focuses heavily on UFOs and alien encounters, with a prominent feature on top UFO expert Timothy Good. The magazine presents a wide array of reports, investigations, and personal accounts related to unidentified flying objects and potential extraterrestrial activity.

Earth's Already an Alien Nation

This lead article by David McIntosh, Chief Features Writer, introduces Timothy Good, a 55-year-old UFO expert who claims aliens are not only on Earth but living among us, with secret underground bases. Good's latest book, "Alien Base," documents numerous global encounters. His premise is that Earth is a base of operations for several alien species, some of whom may have human-like forms and can no longer return to their home planet, possibly having colonized Earth. Good believes there are over a dozen different species, some indigenous to Earth and unknown to us. He points to reports from the early 20th century, including cigar-shaped objects and peculiar lights, with witnesses describing tall, refined creatures. Good estimates about ten secret alien bases exist globally, including underwater locations and areas in South America, the former Soviet Union, the Gulf of Mexico, and Australia.

The article recounts specific cases, such as a youth in Puerto Rico who found and killed a small, human-like creature in 1980. It also mentions photographer Filiberto Caponi's claims of meeting an alien creature in Italy. Good considers Scotland, particularly Central and Lothian areas, a hotbed for close encounters, citing the 1979 Dechmont incident involving Bob Taylor as a compelling case. Good's personal interest was sparked in 1955, but a telepathic encounter in a New York hotel in 1967 solidified his belief. He describes being asked by a stranger to identify himself by touching his nose, which the stranger did, convincing Good of his alien origin. Good suggests aliens are here due to concerns over mankind's future, scientific developments, and atomic testing. He also mentions Air Marshall Sir Peter Horsley's account of talking to an alien named Janus in 1954. Good predicts an increase in alien sightings approaching the Millennium, stating that aliens are here, based here, and not leaving.

Close Encounter in Brockweir

This report by Tim Champion details a sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) in the Brockweir area by three local people: Nigel Price, Jason Pickering, and Emma Watson. They saw an orange ball of light hovering above trees, which then moved towards them, swiveled, and shot up into the sky at high speed. The object was completely silent. The witnesses felt as if they were being watched, and Emma Watson mentioned hearing about other UFO sightings that morning. The Press is seeking further information from anyone who witnessed the event on New Year's Day.

The Story That Just Won't Go Away

Kevin Weedmark's column discusses the ongoing interest in crop circles, particularly the Rocanville crop circles. He notes that his previous columns on the subject have generated significant interest, with requests for his articles for educational purposes and interviews on the radio. Weedmark declares a moratorium on crop circles for six months. He then presents findings from researchers who analyzed soil samples from the September 1996 Rocanville crop circles. The analysis indicated an external energy system with microwave radiation and unusual electromagnetic fields. Magnetic particle concentrations in the soil were significantly above normal, especially at the centers of the circles, suggesting a force, possibly a plasma vortex, drawing magnetic material from the atmosphere and depositing it in the soil without compaction. Weedmark expresses confidence that science will eventually provide an explanation for crop formations.

From the Shadows of UFOs Come MIBs

This article by Ron Halliday explores the phenomenon of 'Men in Black' (MIBs), who reportedly appear after major UFO sightings. They are described as smartly dressed individuals in black suits and hats, arriving in dark cars, and claiming to be from official organizations like the FBI or secret services, though these organizations often deny knowing them. The MIBs are noted for their strange behavior, sometimes appearing not to be from this planet, with distinctive features like slanting eyes and tanned complexions. The article questions if they are aliens trying to gauge human responses to UFO encounters. It recounts instances like Sid Freeman in Blairgowrie seeing 12 men in black disappear into thin air. The article suggests MIBs might be part of a government campaign to gradually introduce the public to the reality of alien contact. It also touches on the symbolic meaning of the color black and the potential connection to the devil. The article notes that some UFO encounters are described as religious experiences, sometimes involving glowing figures, and questions if MIBs act as a counterweight.

Aliens Mystery Deepens as the Search for Hubert Goes On

This piece from the Shropshire Journal reports on the ongoing mystery surrounding Hubert Lewis, a south Shropshire newsagent whose alien encounter stories are featured in Timothy Good's book, "Alien Base." Lewis claimed to have been visited twice by aliens in the 1950s. Despite inquiries, no newsagent of that name from the 1950s in the area has been identified. Lewis described encounters with tall strangers who vanished in rotating circular objects. He also claimed to have spent a week in London with two alien visitors. The article notes that "Alien Base" includes accounts of visitors from other planets living among us, often indistinguishable from humans. Lewis recalls that aliens took on human form, were well-dressed, and continental-looking, and that many spacecraft land on Earth.

UFO Alert Over Lights in Sky

The Daily Record reports on a UFO probe launched into claims of strange lights over East Kilbride, Scotland. Dutch experts are expected to investigate reports of unidentified flying objects and loud bangs. Scots author Malcolm Robinson is also investigating. Kenny McDonald reported seeing two red lights in the sky that moved in an unusual way and appeared to be the size of tennis balls before vanishing into nearby woods. His wife also witnessed the event. McDonald described it as the only UFO incident he has ever seen, but noted that other townspeople have had similar experiences.

Space Oddities: Mystery of 'Flying Saucer'

This article from the Herald & Post describes a saucer-shaped craft with flashing white, red, orange, and blue lights spotted landing behind trees in Great Munden. Two sky-watchers reported the encounter to the Essex and London UFO Network (ELUFON). They described the craft as resembling a searchlight but noted it had five lights in a row. The sighting occurred at midnight on September 16. The magazine ELUFON aims to "unravel the UFO phenomena and associated mysteries, and to procure contact with extra-terrestrial races." A police spokeswoman stated no strange sightings were reported in the area.

UFOs Spotted in Hillfoots: Is Anybody Up There?

The Observer reports that Clackmannan is becoming a UFO capital in Scotland due to numerous sightings. An anonymous report described a large, bright object with flashing red and blue lights above the Ochil Hills. Air Traffic Control confirmed two flights at 7000 feet in the area. Another sighting above Ben Cleuch involved a large object with white lights, captured on video by Helen O'Hare. Her husband, Jim, expressed disbelief, stating it was unlike any aircraft he had seen. Local man Malcolm Robinson, founder of Strange Phenomena Investigations (SPI), noted increasing sightings in the Ochil Hills and Ben Cleuch, featured in his book on Scottish UFO sightings. He stated that while SPI seeks rational explanations, the Ochil Hill sightings defy explanation. Robinson believes there is intensive activity in the Central Region without a clear reason.

The Truth is Out There. Meet the People Who Are Looking for It...

This section features several smaller articles:

• 'Object tracked by military planes': A man named Joel Collins reported seeing an orange blob in the sky over Bussage, which he claims was tracked by two military planes. He described the object as pulsing with a fuzzy light and moving in a north-westerly direction, keeping pace with a military plane before disappearing. He believes it was a UFO or an experimental aircraft.
• 'Tell Us The Truth About UFOs': Two UFO enthusiasts, Malcolm Robinson and Councillor Billy Buchanan, plan to lobby Prime Minister Tony Blair in London, demanding a government inquiry into hundreds of UFO sightings over Bonnybridge, Scotland. They claim a government cover-up exists regarding sightings in the central belt.
• 'Driver flees UFO...': Carla White described fleeing in terror when a UFO appeared above her car near Llandegla moors. She and her mother, Carol White, saw a huge, brightly lit object, described as being as big as a jumbo jet, with red and white lights. The object was static for about 10 seconds before disappearing. Both were terrified, and Carla's colleague reported her watch had gone back an hour, and her own was 15 minutes forward.
• 'X marks spot of motorists' UFO ordeal': Mike Speed reported a 40ft-long UFO flying over his car near Llandegla moors. He described it as a huge black object with a blue glow at the back, traveling slowly and silently. His colleague's watch also reportedly went back an hour. The incident was reported to the Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Defence, which only investigates threats to national security.
• 'Triangle UFO' at common: Residents in Hartlebury Common reported seeing a large black triangular shape hovering, followed by a flash of light and disappearance at incredible speed. UFO Research Midlands is arranging a skywatch.

George's Video Mystery

George Hickinson, a former tank warrant officer, recorded two strange bright lights in the sky over Leeds using a security camera. He described the lights as stationary for about five minutes before moving off at high speed. West Yorkshire Police received no calls about strange occurrences. A local ufologist suggested a plane traveling towards the camera could appear stationary, with one light possibly being a reflection.

The Outer Limits: A Lone Voice in the Desert Lures 10 Million Listeners

This article by Marc Fisher profiles Art Bell, host of the all-night radio show "Coast to Coast AM." Bell's program focuses on conspiracies, cover-ups, alien abductions, and crop circles, broadcasting to over 400 radio stations nationwide. Bell operates from a trailer in Pahrump, Nevada, near Area 51. The article recounts a dramatic incident where a caller claiming to be released from a top-secret government compound was cut off mid-call, leading Bell to suspect interference. Bell's show explores possibilities of extra-dimensional beings and government conspiracies. The article touches on Bell's personal history, his interest in the bizarre, and his move to radio after working in cable. It highlights his role as a purveyor of gloom and doom, balanced with hope and possibility, and his large, growing audience.

Letters: Sno Will Draw UFOs

Michel Deschamps writes from Sudbury, Ontario, suggesting that the new Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, located at the Creighton Mine site and utilizing deuterium oxide, may attract UFO interest. He notes past UFO sightings near nuclear facilities in the US and Canada, including Trinity site, Oak Ridge, USS F.D.R., and North Bay base. Deschamps lists several instances of UFOs being reported near nuclear power plants and military installations in Ontario and the US between 1945 and 1975, urging residents to watch the skies.

UFO Buffs Gather in Alberta

This article announces a major conference on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in St. Paul, Alberta, inviting UFO scholars and enthusiasts. The conference will feature researchers and writers discussing topics like propulsion systems, observation techniques, cattle mutilations, and crop circles. Conference chairman Paul Pelletier highlights the sharing of information and research from the town's UFO Sightings Hotline. Keynote speakers will include nuclear physicist and author Stanton Friedman. The event aims to attract those with even a passing interest in UFOs.

Now 30 Say: We Saw UFO

The Telegraph & Argus reports that over 30 people have contacted a Bradford UFO research group after a spate of sightings in the region. Witnesses reported seeing two bright oval lights in the sky on Monday, February 2. Russ Kellett of the Bradford UFO Research Network described the response as "absolutely incredible," with the phone "literally not stopped ringing." The sightings are being considered among the biggest in the area since 1983.

Boulder in Branches Defies Easy Explanation

This "On the Road" piece by Jackie Sheckler describes Brad Price's discovery of a large, triangular rock, about the size of a refrigerator, nestled in the branches of an oak tree in Yellowwood State Forest, Indiana. Photographer Sheri Sloan captured the unusual sight, dubbed "Gobbler Rock." Forestry officials and locals are puzzled, with a tornado being the most logical explanation offered, though no tornado damage is evident. The rock is lodged securely, and officials plan to leave it in place.

Bigfoot Hunter's Collection Put in Museum

The Curry Coastal Pilot reports that the Bigfoot artifact collection of the late Bob Titmus has been donated to the Willow Creek-China Flat Museum Board. Titmus, an early Bigfoot investigator, amassed casts, literature, and newspaper clippings. The collection, primarily from the Bluff Creek area, will be housed in a new Bigfoot wing at the museum, which aims to create a multi-media exhibit. The museum is embracing the Bigfoot icon as part of the community's identity.

Dead Cows Tell No Tales

This article by G. Conway details cattle mutilations in Alberta, Canada, focusing on the experience of Laura Afdahl, who found one of her Charolais cows dead with its eye, tongue, ear, anus, and sex organs surgically removed, along with an "M" symbol carved into its hide. This was the second such incident on their farm. Fernand Belzil, a mutilation investigator from St. Paul, Alberta, reports over 50 cases in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the last three years. He notes that animals are often completely bled, and scavengers avoid the carcasses, possibly due to high radon levels. Belzil has personally investigated mutilations, noting the consistent removal of specific body parts and the presence of two loonie-sized areas where hair was rubbed off. He dismisses theories involving Satanic cults and the government, suggesting aliens are the prime suspects. The article mentions a camera set up to monitor a cow, which whited out during two nighttime mutilation incidents.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and mystery of UFO sightings, alien encounters, and related phenomena such as 'Men in Black' and cattle mutilations. There is a strong emphasis on eyewitness accounts and the ongoing efforts of UFO researchers and enthusiasts to gather evidence and seek explanations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards these phenomena, presenting them as serious subjects worthy of investigation, while also acknowledging the need for rational explanations where possible. The articles collectively suggest a world where the unexplained is not only possible but actively occurring, often with implications of government secrecy or extraterrestrial involvement.