UFO Newsclipping Service - 1999 05 - no 358

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, titled "New Worlds: All That Is, UFO's & You, Too! Conversations with “Homo Noeticus" – Praying Mantises, Reptilians, & Tall Blondes", published in May 1999, explores various facets of UFOlogy and extraterrestrial encounters.

Homo Noeticus and Alien Interactions

The column by Sunny S. Wolf introduces the concept of "Homo Noeticus," an emerging, more advanced human species that is believed to be accelerating in numbers. The author suggests consulting these "new humans" for insights into the universe and the purpose of alien presence. The issue details encounters with different alien types, including Praying Mantises, Reptilians, and Tall Blondes.

The Praying Mantis beings are described as insectoid, often observed during abductions, and are known for a procedure involving prolonged staring into an abductee's eyes, which is said to be shattering to the human ego and may transmit information.

Rebecca, a researcher, has had extensive contact with a Mantis being named Mu. Mu explains that evolution on Earth was not entirely natural, with ETs introducing suitable life forms. Mu states that the human race is in danger of extinction due to ecological damage and that ETs are involved in a hybridization program, combining human DNA with that of other ET species to ensure the continuation of the human race. They also aim to reawaken human spiritual values and introduce three-dimensional, psychic thought.

Mu explains that individual rights must take precedence over species survival and enhancement, and that humankind's mistaken understanding of free will has led to the exploitation of Earth's resources. The ETs view humanity as too dangerous to develop advanced technology due to its violent nature and inability to get along with itself.

Future ecological disasters are predicted, and the ETs plan to remove a group of women and children for procreation if the Earth becomes uninhabitable. They were responsible for the destruction of Atlantis due to its advanced technology and corrupt nature.

UFO Sightings and Evidence

The issue features numerous reports of UFO sightings from around the world:

• Mike Masterson's article in the Northwest Arkansas Times details the 11th annual Ozark UFO Conference, attended by over 400 people. Speakers included USAF Ret. Lt. Col. Wendelle Stevens, who presented 80 credible UFO pictures from the 1990s. Ted Phillips discussed trace evidence of UFO encounters, including mysterious lights and physical marks left on a farm. Therapist Barbara Lamb shared nearly 300 regression therapy cases of alleged abductions. Dr. J.A. Scarborough presented the case of Sandra Eiken, whose sight was restored after an alleged encounter. James M. McCampbell discussed electromagnetic fields around UFOs, and Dr. Jack Kasher spoke about complex images taught to a woman by extraterrestrials that are appearing in crop circles.
• Linda Moulton Howe presented federal documents related to the alleged UFO crash near Roswell, N.M., in 1947, known as the "MJ-12" documents.
• Antonio Huneeus showed videotape of Russian officers discussing their country's investigation into UFO sightings.
• Lloyd Pycof unveiled a 60-year-old skull found in Mexico, which he believes is not of human origin, though local doctors suggest it is a child's skull with a congenital defect.
• Wes R. Smalling's column recounts an encounter with individuals claiming to be CIA agents investigating a UFO crash site in New Mexico.
• Michael Kane's article features Rich Thomas, a UFO investigator and greeter at Wal-Mart, who had a personal UFO encounter in 1971 that made him a believer.
• Ariel Ambruster's article discusses gemologist David F. Shoemaker selling alleged UFO rocket debris from a 1947 Missouri incident.
• Foreign News section includes reports from Britain:
• Tony Gulbourne is seeking UFO sighting stories in Walthamstow, England.
• Madeleine Brindley reports on "extraordinary" UFO sightings in North Devon, England, involving flashing lights and unusual objects.
• A report from Toronto, Canada, details a Swissair pilot's near-miss with an unidentified flying object near the TWA Flight 800 crash site.
• A report from Glasgow, Scotland, describes a "spaceship" speeding over the city at 45,000 mph and other UFO sightings.
• A serialisation of Ron Halliday's book "UFO Scotland" details a man named Bill whose life was allegedly "wrecked" by an alien encounter.
• Christine Boyd's article from East Kootenay Weekly describes a diamond-shaped UFO with flashing lights seen over Kimberley, Canada, possibly linked to the collapse of the McKim Theatre roof.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the belief in extraterrestrial intelligence, the potential for alien intervention in human affairs, the investigation of UFO sightings and alleged crashes, and the search for evidence of non-human entities. The magazine appears to present a platform for individuals who have experienced unexplained phenomena, encouraging them to share their stories and seek answers. There is a consistent emphasis on the idea that "the truth is out there," suggesting a commitment to uncovering and disseminating information about UFOs and related topics, even when met with skepticism. The editorial stance, as implied by Lucius Farish, is to present a cross-section of information and allow readers to form their own conclusions, while also highlighting the importance of environmentalism as a potential message from close encounters.

This issue of TELEGRAPH, dated January 14, 1999, features a prominent cover story titled "Hello, spaceman..." which discusses the Republic of Ireland government's decision to pull the plug on Alan Sewell's plan to build the world's first spaceship center. The article also touches upon Sewell's claims of photographing a UFO and his ability to predict UFO appearances.

Spooky Stuff for X-phile Torey

A separate article, "Is Wittering really the UFO capital of the world?" from the Herald & Post (Stamford, England) dated January 21, 1999, highlights Torey Cooper, a deputy co-ordinator for a group called Sky-lights, who is appealing for people in Stamford to report sightings of flying saucers and mysterious lights. Cooper discusses her group's investigations into UFOs, the paranormal, and big cat sightings, and expresses her belief in a government conspiracy to hide the truth about UFOs.

Orange ball in sky was not from Earth

The Cornish Guardian (Bodmin, England) from December 17, 1998, features a story about widely-witnessed UFO activity over the clay country over 30 years ago. Joan and Roy Vincent reported a close encounter with a flying saucer in 1965, and Vernon Salmon described seeing a ball-shaped, orange UFO with colored lights. Another account from a Bugle man describes a typical "flying saucer" shape.

UFO tourists' heading for close encounters with Bacup

The Free Press (Rossendale, England) from December 4, 1998, reports on writer Roger Markman's idea to make Bacup a center for UFO tourism, citing its reputation as a UFO hotspot. Markman believes the town could attract tourists worldwide and become a center for tourism and information, drawing parallels to the success of "The X-Files."

EX-COPS TELL OF UFO SIGHTINGS

The Evening Mail (Birmingham, England) from December 26, 1998, details a book titled "Policing the UFO" by Nick Redfern and Irene Botts, which compiles accounts from former Midlands police officers who have come forward with their UFO experiences. The article mentions a case where photographs of a disc-shaped object were taken by an officer and never returned by the MOD.

Residents of Mexican town take frequent alien sightings in stride

The Mercury News (San Jose, CA) from April 11, 1999, reports on Tepoztlan, Mexico, a resort town where UFO sightings are considered commonplace. UFO researcher Carlos Diaz plans to open an information center there, and residents, including those in their 90s, reportedly take sightings for granted.

Big screen hopes for Suffolk's X Files play

The Evening Star (Ipswich, England) from January 20, 1999, discusses a Suffolk film company considering making a feature film about the unexplained mysterious sightings of UFOs near Woodbridge in December 1980, close to RAF Woodbridge.

No kidding this time ...My flying saucer picture is genuine

The Yorkshire Post (Leeds, England) from March 5, 1999, revisits the case of Alex Birch, who claims his 1962 photograph of alleged flying saucers was genuine, despite previously stating it was a hoax. Birch, now an antiques dealer, explains that pressure and ridicule led him to claim the photo was fake.

WHO BELIEVES IN ALIENS?

A survey by Focus magazine, featured in the Sunday Times (London, England) on January 17, 1999, indicates that people in the southwest of England are most likely to believe in aliens, with 65% of respondents holding this belief.

An Alien Touch

POST (Jerusalem, Israel) from April 30, 1999, features an in-depth article about Adrian Dvir, a Rishon Lezion engineer who claims to be in contact with extraterrestrials, particularly a being named Fenix from the Arcturus system. Dvir has recorded numerous conversations with Fenix and believes in a conspiracy of silence by governments regarding alien contact. The article also touches upon other individuals claiming alien contact and psychic abilities, and discusses the cultural shift from religious explanations to scientific language for such experiences.

Leoti man says mystery stone's writing predates Columbus' trip

The Capital-Journal (Topeka, KS) from April 18, 1999, reports on Leoti amateur historian Dean Jeffries, who suggests that Europeans were in Kansas over 1,000 years before Coronado's exploration in 1541. Jeffries claims a stone tablet, found in Lincoln County, bears an inscription in an ancient language that predates Columbus' arrival.

Thousands to help seek life in space

The Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI) from April 24, 1999, details the SETI@home project, which enlists ordinary PC users worldwide to help search for extraterrestrial intelligence by analyzing radio telescope data. The project aims to link computers globally for scientific research.

Monster mania gives nod to Arkansas' oddities

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR) from April 6, 1999, reviews "The Field Guide to Bigfoot, Yeti, and Other Mystery Primates Worldwide." The article highlights the "Fouke Monster" of Arkansas, a creature that has been the subject of sightings, a movie, and even a bounty. It also mentions other mystery primate reports from the region and the ongoing search for evidence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFOs, alien encounters, and other unexplained phenomena, including cryptids like Bigfoot. There's a consistent exploration of eyewitness accounts, scientific investigations (or lack thereof), and the public's fascination with the unknown. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena, presenting various claims and theories, and encouraging public participation in scientific endeavors like SETI, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for proof. The articles often highlight the contrast between extraordinary claims and the difficulty of obtaining concrete evidence, as well as the cultural impact of these topics.