FOREIGN NEWS

Magazine Overview

This issue of "FOREIGN NEWS" from May 29, 1998, with Volume 29, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and related phenomena, featuring reports from Canada, England, and other international locations. The main cover headline, "Yukon UFO sightings has researcher interested," highlights the ongoing interest in unexplained aerial phenomena.

Yukon UFO Sightings and Researcher Interest

An article by John McHutchion reports on Martin Jasek, a Yukon resident who has been collecting data on UFO sightings for two years. Jasek, along with Lorraine Bretlyn, forwards this information to Ufology Research of Manitoba, where Chris Rutkowski compiles national reports. In 1997, 284 sightings were reported across Canada, with Jasek and Bretlyn documenting eight incidents in the Yukon alone. Jasek emphasizes that many cases remain unexplainable in a conventional sense, though he doesn't necessarily conclude alien visitation. He believes scientists should make more effort to study UFOs. The public is encouraged to report sightings to Jasek or Bretlyn.

Aliens on Earth: Timothy Good's Theories

An interview with Timothy Good, editor of "Unexplained Kent" and author of "Alien Base," explores his long-term investigation into extraterrestrial activity. Good suggests that aliens are actively working and living in underground bases on Earth, citing Puerto Rico as a prime example with a proliferation of sightings since the 1950s. He believes Earth may have been colonized to some degree by various alien species. Good recounts two personal encounters he believes were with aliens, one in California in 1963 and another in New York four years later, involving telepathic communication.

UFO Sightings in England

Several reports detail UFO sightings in England:

• Brooklands, England: Shoppers witnessed a UFO described as a flying saucer that repeatedly disappeared and reappeared. A barber and friends reported seeing a cigar-shaped object with an orange glow that moved with incredible speed.
• Cheshire, England: The British Unidentified Flying Objects Studies Centre (BUFOSC), founded by Eric Morris in Northwich, is investigating a spate of sightings, including triangular objects. BUFOSC holds regular meetings and organizes sky watches.
• Cheltenham, England: A couple reported seeing a massive, disc-shaped object with numerous windows hovering over the town.
• West Yorkshire, England: BBC North received numerous calls after screening footage of two unexplained bright lights filmed over West Yorkshire, described as giant strobe lights flashing in unison.

The Berwyn Alien Cover-Up

A report revisits the mysterious explosion in the Berwyn mountains in January 1974, which local people believe was an alien event covered up by the military. Eyewitness accounts and theories of military involvement and strange creatures are discussed.

Fishing with an Alien: A Historical Account

This section recounts a story from June 1920, where a 16-year-old Albert Coe encountered and assisted a young man in a silver-grey garment who claimed to be from a dying planet named Norca. The man described his spacecraft, a round silver disc, and the Norcans' migration to Earth due to their planet's dehydration.

Robert Temple and The Sirius Mystery

An article discusses Robert Temple, author of "The Sirius Mystery," who claims his work on extraterrestrial influence on Earth's civilization has led to investigation by British and American security services. Temple's book posits that civilization on Earth was initiated by beings from the Sirius star system, citing ancient Egyptian and Dogon traditions as evidence. He alleges attempts to suppress his research and highlights the discovery of a third star in the Sirius system as vindication.

UFOs and FBI Files

A brief mention notes that the FBI is posting old case files, including those on UFO sightings, on the Internet to save costs.

Mystery of Dolphin Deaths in France

This section reports on a series of mysterious dolphin deaths along the French Mediterranean coast, where marine mammals are washing up with identical, gaping wounds. Scientists are baffled, ruling out disease and accidental entanglement, with theories ranging from killer dolphins to military involvement.

Human-Animal Patent Application

Biologist Jeremy Rifkin and activist Stuart Newman have applied for a patent on creating a human-animal hybrid, not to create such beings, but to spark a debate on the ethical and constitutional issues of claiming human embryos as intellectual property.

Australia's 'Hairy Men' and Unusual Animal Deaths

Reports from Australia discuss Rex Gilroy's research into the 'yowie,' an Australian equivalent of Bigfoot, supported by a fossilized humanoid skull. Separately, a report from New Mexico details unusual animal deaths on a ranch, following a pattern consistent with cattle mutilations, with tissue samples being analyzed.

Bigfoot DNA Report

A report on Bigfoot DNA analysis indicates that initial results from hair samples are ambiguous and have been withheld pending further DNA testing from tissue and hair. The researcher emphasizes the need for more conclusive evidence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and investigation of UFO sightings, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and its influence on Earth, and the potential for cover-ups by authorities. The magazine appears to present a wide range of theories and reports, from scientific investigations to more speculative accounts, encouraging public interest and participation in these phenomena. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry, presenting various perspectives and encouraging readers to consider the evidence, while also acknowledging the skepticism and the need for rigorous investigation.