UFO Newsclipping Service - 2004 02 - no 415

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Magazine, dated February 2004 and numbered 415, focuses on a variety of UFO-related topics, including a classic close encounter case, crop circle investigations, and numerous reported sightings from around the globe. The magazine's editor and publisher is Lucius Farish.

Stevenson's Tale of UFO Visit Lives On

The lead article, by Joel Barrett, revisits the 56th anniversary of Bruce Stevenson's UFO sighting, which occurred on February 1, 1948, on his farm in Pickaway County, Ohio. Stevenson, described as a salt-of-the-earth farmer, reported seeing a strange, brilliant craft hover over his outbuildings around 2 a.m. He initially thought it was a fire but then observed a gleaming, silver, round object with an amber-lighted dome and what appeared to be propeller-like lights. Stevenson kept quiet about the encounter for four years, fearing ridicule, but later recounted the event in detail. Pete Hartinger, director of the Roundtown UFO Society, emphasizes the importance of preserving such historical accounts, noting that many locals are unaware of Stevenson's story.

Stevenson estimated the craft was about 60 feet in diameter with a dome about 12-13 feet high. He described the amber light turning off and the craft moving away silently. His son, Bruce Stevenson Jr., and grandson, Steve Richards, attest to his honesty and the vividness of his memory. The article also mentions the presence of eerie blue-tinted lights in the hog barn, which Stevenson speculated might have signaled the craft.

Hartinger notes that public openness to UFOs is growing, partly due to the internet and increased communication. He highlights that many sightings go unreported due to fear of ridicule, but the attitude is changing. He asserts that Bruce Stevenson's experience is not unique and has been repeated by thousands of reputable witnesses worldwide.

Extraterrestrial Edge Helps the Balance Sheet

This article by A. Craig Copetas from Bloomberg News discusses the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where a session was held on the "Conspiracy Behind Conspiracy Theories: Have Extraterrestrials Made Contact With Government Leaders?" The article explores the idea that global leaders might be conducting business with extraterrestrials. It mentions that a 1996 Gallup Poll found 71 percent of Americans believe the government knows more about UFOs than it discloses, and a Roper poll indicated 80 percent think Wall Street and Washington are hiding information about extraterrestrial contact. Physicist Stephen Hawking is quoted suggesting the possibility of governments hiding information about UFOs. The article also touches upon the growing investor interest in exotic technologies, spurred by President Bush's call to put a man on Mars. Richard Boylan, a retired professor, claims that over 100 extraterrestrial races are collaborating with major corporations, and that extraterrestrials first came to Wall Street in 1947 via Roswell, N.M., with technology allegedly reverse-engineered by companies like IBM and Bell Labs.

Teen Sticks to Crop Circle Claim

This article from the Daily Republic reports on Casey Brossard, an 18-year-old who claims he and three friends created the crop circles found in a Fairfield, California wheat field on June 28. His claim came after a press conference by PsiApplications, a research group that concluded the circles were likely not human-made due to their complexity and the apparent exposure of wheat stalks to electromagnetic radiation. Brossard's mother, Gayle, corroborated his story, stating he admitted to the act after she found rope and plywood in their garage. PsiApplications expressed doubt about the teenagers' involvement but welcomed the opportunity to interview them.

Bainbridge Crop Circles: Still Generating Questions

This Dispatch article describes the ongoing mystery of crop circles that appeared in a Ross County, Ohio, soybean field. Farmer Dale Mark and his wife, Mary Ellen, are still wondering about the unexplained design that damaged $1,200 worth of soybeans. They doubt the culprit will come forward. The article notes the buzz created by the crop circles, including a donation from a woman in New Mexico and calls from college students for interviews. A resident, Dave Brown, expressed admiration for the skill required to create such a hoax.

UFO video out of this world

This Evening Telegraph article details the global response to a video of a "black shiny disc" filmed by Steve Musson and his wife Caron in Grimsby, England. The footage, enhanced digitally, remains a mystery. The article mentions responses from UFO spotters worldwide, including Dianne Goodman, author of "Door to Atlantis," and Bruce Maccabee, who is studying a similar encounter in Tennessee. Chris Augustin, who runs "aliensthetruth.com," also requested a copy of the video.

Proof of UFO sighting caught on camera

This article from the same Evening Telegraph issue discusses the Grimsby sighting, noting that the "black shiny disc" was filmed by Steve Musson. The footage was enhanced, but the object's identity remained a mystery. The article highlights that the Telegraph received numerous responses from flying saucer spotters globally, with some sharing their own encounters and drawing parallels with other sightings.

Aliens love to buzz borough

This Wirral Globe article features Nikki Limb, the Wirral representative for the Merseyside Anomalies Research Association (MARA). Limb claims that Wirral is a hotbed of UFO activity, with many sightings reported to her. She describes MARA's process of logging and interviewing witnesses, checking flight paths, and investigating unexplained phenomena. Limb mentions a specific incident on August 24, 1997, where a black sphere reportedly rose out of the River Mersey. MARA founder Tony Eccles states that while most sightings are explainable, some areas in Wirral seem to have more sightings than others.

A message from space

This Daily Mirror article by John Michell discusses a supposed direct communication from space beings received in response to a message sent from Earth in 1974 via the Arecibo radio telescope. The reply, in binary coding, allegedly provided details about another solar system and its inhabitants, described as having a population of 21.3 billion, being 3ft 4ins tall with larger heads, and being partly made of silicon. Michell notes that the scientific team dismissed the message because it came in an unexpected form. The article also links crop circles to this phenomenon, suggesting they are a form of communication. Michell encourages readers to share their experiences with unusual phenomena.

UFO check over county

This Echo article from Lincolnshire reports on a mysterious pulsating light seen in the sky 25 years prior, between Lincoln and Stamford. Police radio transmissions indicated that RAF Waddington may have sent a Vulcan aircraft to investigate. A spokesman for RAF Waddington declined to comment, and the Ministry of Defence stated it does not comment on UFO reports. Police are investigating the reports.

Did UFO buzz Bold? Bold?

This St. Helens Observer article highlights an "almost-forgotten incident" above Bold Power Station in January 1978, logged by Detective Constable Gary Heseltine in his PRUFOS (Police Reporting UFO Sightings) database. Two police officers observed a high-speed UFO that hovered above the power station and then darted across the landscape. Heseltine believes this incident, along with others at official installations during the Cold War, indicates extraterrestrial visitation and suggests aliens may have been monitoring strategic strengths. The article also mentions similar incidents at Buncefield Oil Terminal and above HMS Dolphin, a submarine base.

UFO picture a saucer wonder

This Herald Sun article from Melbourne, Australia, describes a mysterious photograph taken by council traffic engineer Roland Rozario in Beveridge. The digital photo shows a small, round object in the sky. Rozario and his colleague did not see or hear anything at the time. Whittlesea Council is considering informing NASA and has sent the image to Australian authorities. The photograph was sent to the Chief Defence Scientist and the Civil Aviation Authority. A weather bureau forecaster suggested it did not look meteorological, and local UFO experts are seeking more information.

'UFO' sightings continue in area

This Herald article from Tamworth, England, features letters from readers reporting UFO sightings. Julie J Radford describes seeing two small round objects flying over her car after it lost power and heard a buzzing sound. Miss E Clarke reports hearing a humming sound and seeing a round object hovering in the sky while walking in the woods near Dordon. Both express surprise at the number of similar reports.

UFO story from the 19th hole

This Whitehaven News article recounts a sighting by six people at Whitehaven Golf Club. They observed a brightly lit object, initially mistaken for a helicopter, travel across the sky, drop onto the golf course, emit a puff of smoke, and shoot off at high speed. The object was described as being about five or six feet across and traveling at 60-70 mph before accelerating to 150 mph. An investigation of the area where it appeared to fall yielded nothing. The article notes a similar sighting occurred weeks earlier in the Valley area of Whitehaven.

Book retells Cheshire woman's claims of sex on spacecraft

This Mail article from Northwich, England, discusses Carl Nagaitis's book "Without Consent," which features the case of a Cheshire woman, identified as Suzanne Brown, who claims to have had multiple abductions and given birth to an alien child. The book, co-authored with Philip Mantle, is described as a comprehensive survey of alien abductions. Rudheath investigator Eric Morris interviewed Suzanne and believes her experiences, which span from puberty to menopause, support theories of "genetic harvesting." The article notes that Suzanne claims a visitor named Mykiro was involved in her abductions and the conception of the child, which she believes was taken from her. The book also includes accounts of other alleged alien abductions and extraterrestrial contacts.

More cases reported

This section, also from the Mail, features insights from Eric Morris, an investigator for the British UFO Studies Centre. Morris notes that "high strangeness" is becoming more common in abduction stories, attributing it to a growing number of amateur investigators willing to listen sympathetically. He emphasizes the importance of social skills in gaining the trust of abductees to analyze their experiences. Morris and his wife Linda, both nurses, have cataloged hundreds of cases, including those of abduction. Morris interviewed "Suzanne Brown" for the book "Without Consent."

Police pyrotechnics light up sky

This Evening News article from Worcester, England, debunks rumors of UFOs over Hanbury. The mysterious lights seen by residents and filmed by BBC cameraman Tom Hines were identified as pyrotechnic devices used for police firearms training at Hindlip Hall headquarters. Hines, initially convinced he had witnessed something "out of this world," later learned the lights were part of a police exercise.

Mystery of 'lights' on camera

This Heswall News article reports on Keith Thompson of Moreton, England, who recorded strange lights on his home security camera. Thompson believes he may have captured footage of visitors from further afield and has informed American-based UFO experts and a team at BBC Leeds. He is seeking an explanation for the phenomenon.

Was it a UFO or all a bit of 'hot air'?

This Hemel Hempstead Herald Express article follows up on a previous report of UFO sightings. While some readers reported seeing strange lights, others, like Jane Seers, suggested that a sighting involving a "flame inside it" that flickered and fell to the ground could be explained as a miniature hot-air balloon, possibly experimented with by teenagers.

Cannock's paranormal 'chasers' are kept busy

This Burntwood Post article highlights Cannock, England, as a "hot bed of paranormal activity," particularly UFO sightings, attributed to the lack of light pollution on Cannock Chase. Graham Allen, leader of the Staffordshire UFO Group, states that while about 90 percent of sightings are explainable, the remaining 10 percent are reported to his group because they cannot be explained. The article mentions historical sightings, including a claimed UFO crash in 1964 and a cigar-shaped object sighting in 1988. It also touches upon a strange incident at the Park Gate pub where lights went off and a green light filled the room, possibly due to electrical interference.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO Magazine include the persistence of classic UFO cases, the ongoing investigation of crop circles, the increasing public interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial contact, and the challenges of distinguishing genuine unexplained phenomena from hoaxes or natural occurrences. The magazine appears to maintain an open but investigative stance, presenting various accounts and expert opinions while acknowledging the need for evidence and logical explanations. There is a clear emphasis on historical cases and the efforts of researchers and organizations to document and understand these phenomena. The articles collectively suggest a growing acceptance and curiosity about UFOs in mainstream society, as evidenced by discussions at the World Economic Forum and the involvement of various media outlets and authorities in reporting on these events.

This issue of the Telegraph, dated August 7, 2003, focuses heavily on UFO sightings, paranormal phenomena, and encounters with mysterious creatures. The cover story, "Derek's close encounter - out of a blurred kind," hints at a personal experience with the unexplained.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The magazine presents a diverse collection of UFO reports from around the globe. In Argentina, a farmer claims to have seen a UFO with impressive lights accompanied by humanoid creatures on the Tin Tin road. In Chile, the mayor of San Jose de Maipo reported a UFO sighting that caused his truck's engine to fail and illuminated a large area. Mexican aviation technicians claimed to have recorded eight unidentified flying objects over Mexico City. Additionally, a pensioner in Huddersfield, England, reported seeing 'flying saucers' with numerous lights, while an UFO expert in Oxford photographed an 'egg-shaped object with a bizarre plasma tail.' In West Cumbria, UK, multiple sightings of 'shining balls and spooky triangles' were reported during the festive season.

Strange Creatures and Legends

Beyond UFOs, the issue delves into encounters with cryptids and legendary beings. A report from Chile details a 'bipedal animal' described as the 'Chupacabras,' seen by a bus driver. Another account from Chile describes a 'hairy monster' similar to the Chupacabras, witnessed by a prosecutor and his wife. The 'Wolfwoman,' a hairy creature described as standing a meter and a half and walking on two legs, is reported in Mexico, leading to organized hunts. The legend of 'Bigfoot' is also touched upon, with a mention of a 'Bigfoot trap' in Applegate Valley, USA, built by wildlife researchers.

Other Unexplained Phenomena

The magazine also addresses other mysterious occurrences. A phenomenon in New Zealand, where homes and cars were splattered with a brown, smelly substance, is explained by scientists as duck droppings, not aircraft waste. The article "Ducks, not aircraft, source of splatter" quotes a biologist attributing the 'brown cloud' to nesting female ducks.

Charles Berlitz Obituary

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the obituary of Charles Berlitz, a renowned linguist and author known for his best-selling books on paranormal topics, including "The Bermuda Triangle" and "The Mystery of Atlantis." His passing on December 18, 2003, is noted, along with his extensive work exploring unexplained phenomena and his unique approach to language and culture.

Hidden Dangers of the Sea

An article titled "Bermuda Triangle laced with bubbles?" explores a scientific theory suggesting that pockets of rising methane from the sea floor could cause ships to lose buoyancy and sink, potentially explaining some disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. Scientists have conducted experiments to simulate this effect.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are clearly UFOs, paranormal activity, and unexplained mysteries. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts, and sometimes including scientific or expert opinions, while acknowledging the speculative nature of many of the topics. The inclusion of an obituary for Charles Berlitz, a prominent figure in paranormal literature, underscores the magazine's focus on these subjects. The articles often present multiple perspectives, from eyewitnesses to researchers and even official statements, aiming to provide a comprehensive, albeit sometimes speculative, overview of the unexplained.