UFO Newsclipping Service - 2005 02 - no 427

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO
Issue: February 2005, Number 427
Publisher: UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE
Date: February 2005

This issue of UFO Magazine presents a collection of articles detailing various UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena from around the world, with a focus on recent events and historical cases.

Shelbyville Centennial Sighting

The lead story recounts a mysterious object sighting over Shelbyville, Indiana, during its 100th birthday celebration on August 6, 1950. The event, witnessed by hundreds of locals, involved a "long shaped" object, described as a shaft of bright light, that moved rapidly, surged upwards, and disappeared with bright flashes. Despite inquiries to weather stations, airports, and military offices, no satisfactory explanation was found. Eyewitnesses, including Hugh Beall and his wife, and members of the Shelbyville Fire Department, corroborated the event. The object was described as unlike a cloud or airplane vapor trail, and some witnesses reported it resembled a "saucer" with a phosphorescent trail, moving with great speed.

Melvern Noll's UFO Story

Rebekah Hoffmann reports on Melvern Noll of Highland, Illinois, who saw a large, brightly-lit object flying low on January 5, 2000. This sighting sparked additional reports from law enforcement and has been featured on various television programs, including an ABC news documentary and "Proof Positive: Evidence of the Paranormal" on the SciFi network. The National Institute for Discovery Science investigated but found no explanation. At least eight other people, including police officers, made similar reports, with one Millstadt officer documenting the sighting with photos. Scott Air Force Base denied knowledge of experimental military aircraft, and no blimp was found in the area. Noll described the object as "like a two-story house, with six windows," with closely-spaced red lights forming a diamond pattern underneath. He noted it was "very weird, all lit up something so bright but with no noise" and that it seemed to stop momentarily as if it had spotted him.

Reader's UFO Views

Recent Sighting May Have Been Tests at Base, Says Reader

Fred Hermon of Trona writes that his sightings of unexplained objects in the sky since March 2003 might be the result of ongoing research at China Lake, suggesting it's a national security issue. He describes seeing a large, glowing green object, and two other sightings related to flying radio-controlled model airplanes. He speculates that UFO research may have been moved to China Lake due to attention on Area 51.

Military Usually Quiet About Tests

Robert D. Mollenauer Jr. of Ridgecrest questions whether sightings of "UFOs" in their "Military Town" (China Lake) might be related to undisclosed military daytime testing.

UFO Presentation at KCC Rescheduled

An announcement about a rescheduled UFO presentation at Kankakee Community College featuring lecturer Robert Hastings, who will share classified government documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act, confirming the existence of UFOs and their violation of sensitive airspace over nuclear weapons sites.

Strange Aerial Light is Reported

Roger Hillis reports on Teresa Alexander of Seaford, Delaware, who, with her husband, witnessed a strange light following their car on November 26, 2004. Alexander researched UFOs online and found similar reports. The article mentions UFO researcher Peter Davenport and his work.

UFO Dropped in on Mills 35 Years Ago

An anonymous email describes a UFO sighting from 1969 near New York Mills, Minnesota. The witness's family saw a brilliant orange, metallic, saucer-shaped craft hovering about 100 feet off the ground for over 30 minutes. The witness's parents did not report it due to fear of ridicule. The editor speculates about the possibility of alien visits and the mystery of Roswell.

Wilmington Meeting Will Focus on UFOs

Recent Incidents: Youth's Accounts Are Among Several in Area

Kim Smith reports on a MUFON meeting in Wilmington, Illinois, focusing on a mass sighting in Tinley Park and local UFO reports. Four local children reported seeing a rotating disc. MUFON investigators consider their story credible. The article also mentions sightings in Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Orland Hills, Matteson, and Hazel Crest, often involving triangular formations of red lights. A video of sightings is available on www.nuforc.org.

Navy Says No Testing Was Scheduled Last Weekend That Could Explain UFO Sighting by Many Locals

Jessica Tamturk reports on eyewitness accounts in Ridgecrest, California, of a hovering green-orange object. The Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake stated no known testing was conducted. Renee Lovern and her daughters described a bright light moving in rapid, sharp angular angles, and then hovering. Lovern saw it hover for eight seconds. The object vanished gradually and was different in color and appearance from anything known.

Britain's X-FILES

Force Isn't With You

Mark Bulstrode reports on secret Ministry of Defence documents released under the Freedom of Information Act, casting doubt on the Rendlesham Forest UFO landing theory. Police files from 1983 suggest a burglary was taken more seriously than the Rendlesham incident. The chief constable of Suffolk police poured scorn on the alien landing theory, suggesting marks on trees could be from an animal and that police attending the scene did not perceive the occurrence as unusual, considering the festive period.

American Airmen's Close Encounter Was Big News

This article details the Rendlesham Forest incident of December 26, 1980, where American airmen reported an alien spaceship. Evidence included landing marks, burn marks on trees, and radiation. The story gained prominence after leaking in 1983. Despite ongoing dispute and allegations of a cover-up, the event remains embedded in Suffolk folklore.

There Was a Cover-Up - Witness

Brenda Butler, co-author of a book on alien landings in Rendlesham Forest, insists an extraterrestrial encounter did take place and was covered up. She claims to have witnessed strange phenomena in the area since 1980. She dismisses explanations involving the Orford lighthouse and believes there are too many eyewitnesses to deny the event.

John Lennon's Alien Encounter

According to psychic Uri Geller, John Lennon claimed to have had an encounter with aliens in 1975, receiving a metal, egg-like object.

Were Bright Lights Over Village a UFO?

Grant Sherlock reports on sightings of unexplained lights in the night sky above Alderton, England, causing talk of strange crafts. Landlord Pete Saxon captured video of an object he described as "really, really unusual," moving erratically and silently, unlike a helicopter. Rick Thompson also saw a bright light that moved "up then down, forward then back, left then right." The incident is compared to the 1980 Rendlesham Forest sighting.

Local Grandmother's Role as a UFO Investigator and Witness to Sightings

Justine Bailey writes about Margaret Fry, who experienced her first UFO sighting in 1955 in Kent, England. She has since become a UFO investigator and author of the book "Who Are They?" which explores alien abductions and paranormal events. Fry is a member of several UFO organizations and founded the Welsh Federation of Independent Ufologists. She has experienced over 50 sightings and believes UFO phenomena can latch onto certain families for generations.

Was This The First Couple to Be Abducted by Aliens?

Kevin Davy reports on the passing of Eunice Elizabeth Barrett Hill, known as Betty, who, with her husband Barney, became famous for their 1961 close encounter in New Hampshire. They reported seeing a "flat, pancake-like craft" and experienced missing time and nightmares of medical tests by humanoids. Their story led to hypnotherapy sessions with Dr. Benjamin Simon and a made-for-television film.

If You See a UFO...

This section provides advice on how to report a UFO sighting, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm, objective, and safe. It advises on documenting observations with photos, tape recordings, or drawings, and suggests asking other witnesses to record their accounts separately before discussing the event. It also recommends reporting the event to a UFO research organization like MUFON.

UFO Book List

A list of recommended reading for those interested in UFOs, including "The Missing Times" by Terry Hanson and "Alien Agenda" by Jim Marrs. It also mentions disclosureproject.com for videos and testimony.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, eyewitness accounts, and the potential for government secrecy or cover-ups. The magazine presents a wide range of reported sightings, from historical events to recent occurrences, and includes perspectives from investigators, readers, and individuals who claim to have had direct encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting evidence and testimonies for the reader to consider, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for rigorous investigation. The inclusion of advice on reporting sightings and a list of recommended reading suggests an aim to educate and engage the public on the subject of UFOs.

This issue of 'Mysterious West' from the Western Daily Press, dated December 3, 2004, explores various facets of the paranormal, with a strong emphasis on UFOs and alien encounters. The cover story, "The Thing that made people watch the skies," revisits the 1964 Warminster UFO scare, a significant event in British UFO history. The magazine also features articles on alien implants, the study of cryptids like Bigfoot and the 'skunk ape,' and the potential impact of the Freedom of Information Act on UFO research.

The Thing that made people watch the skies

The lead article recounts the events of Christmas Eve, 1964, in Warminster, Wiltshire, when a loud whine was heard, followed by sightings of various aerial phenomena, including circular, oval, and cigar-shaped objects. This event put Warminster on the map for UFO enthusiasts, with Cley Hill and Cradle Hill becoming popular observation points. Journalist Arthur Shuttlewood investigated the phenomenon, dubbing it 'The Thing' and recording thousands of incidents. The article speculates on why Wiltshire might be a hotspot, suggesting geographical factors like its high average contour.

Help me unravel riddle of UFO spy probes

This section focuses on James Bazil, founder of FRETSAW (Foundation for the Research of Extraordinary Trauma and Support for Abductees and Witnesses). Bazil believes that extraterrestrials are implanting monitoring devices in people's bodies and calls for serious studies of this phenomenon in the UK, citing the work of Dr. Roger Leir in California. Leir has performed operations to remove metallic and non-metallic objects from abductees. Bazil aims to establish a project to conduct similar research in the UK, emphasizing the need for consistent methodology in UFO research. He also mentions having passed a lie detector test on a TV show regarding his UFO claims and is undertaking a 'close encounter analysis' course.

Close encounter culture

This article traces the history of 'alien abduction' narratives, starting with the 1966 publication of John G. Fuller's 'The Interrupted Journey,' which detailed the 1961 encounter of Betty and Barney Hill. The Hills claimed to have been taken aboard a spacecraft and subjected to examinations. A theory suggested their experience was a hallucination triggered by unconscious guilt about their inter-racial marriage. The article notes that subsequent cases often involved hypnosis-induced fantasies or hoaxes. The controversial issue of alien implants is linked to the 1967 case of Betty Andreasson, who reported a spiked ball being inserted in her nose. The article questions whether these accounts are part of an evolving UFO mythology or represent something real.

WESTERN DAILY PRESS - October 14, 2004: Conference in Truro hears the story of a mother whose son was abducted by aliens

This article reports on the eighth annual Cornwall Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Research Group conference. Ann Andrews shared her family's experiences, detailing how her son, Jason, was allegedly abducted by aliens. She has written a book, "Abducted - The True Story of an Alien Abduction in Rural England." Andrews believes abduction can be hereditary and that she and her father may also have been abducted. She describes 'starkids' as children of abductees, often with clear memories of 'little people' taking them to a 'hospital place.' The conference also featured talks on UFOs in historical artwork and crop circles. Dave Gillham, founder of the Cornwall UFO Research Group, shared his own UFO sighting experience that led to the group's formation.

CANNOCK CHASE POST - November 1, 2004: Cannock Chase is now a hotspot for seeing UFOs

This report details video and photographic evidence of UFOs over Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, during August and September 2004. Graham Allen, chairman of the Staffordshire UFO Group, described this period as a 'flap' and stated that Cannock Chase has become a prominent UFO hotspot. The footage, shown to experts in Japan, includes sightings of hovering orange balls of light and a triangular UFO. Allen claims the activity is comparable to sightings in Mexico City during the millennium.

WESTERN MAIL - October 22, 2004: We... UFOs

This piece reflects on the public's fascination with UFOs, noting that they are no longer just a niche interest but a common fascination fueled by popular culture. It discusses how UFO sightings are often dismissed as tricks of the light or over-active imaginations, despite many people claiming to have witnessed unexplained phenomena. The article touches upon the Ministry of Defence's stance and conspiracy theories like the Roswell Incident. It expresses a desire for definitive proof of alien life and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact, contrasting it with fictional portrayals.

DAILY TELEGRAPH - November 8, 2004: Academics in fear of UFO brigade

This article expresses concern among academics that the Freedom of Information Act, due to come into full effect in January, could be overwhelmed by requests from 'cranks and obsessives' interested in subjects like UFOs. This flood of requests might prevent civil servants from dealing with legitimate inquiries from historians and other academics. The Department of Constitutional Affairs has stated the Act must be 'resource-neutral,' meaning no extra funding will be provided. Historians worry that proving the non-existence of information will be difficult, and civil servants are concerned about managing the potential volume of requests.

WESTERN DAILY PRESS - November 11, 2004: UFOs caught in web of lies

This TV review discusses a documentary that claims the Ministry of Defence (MoD) covered up past UFO sightings and is reluctant to investigate modern reports unless there's a potential threat. The program uses newly declassified documents from the National Archives. It highlights the case of Anne Henson, a schoolgirl visited by a man after reporting a UFO sighting in 1962, and her dissatisfaction with the MoD's denial of investigating such incidents. Nick Pope, who ran the MoD's UFO project, expresses a desire for all UFO sightings to be investigated. The review also mentions other cases, including Tina Covell-Palmer's filming of strange lights.

LOUTH LEADER - October 20, 2004: I saw that UFO too!

This article features two accounts of UFO sightings in Lincolnshire. Robin Leake, an ex-policeman, describes seeing an object with a pale green aura and a silver trail. Carpenter Stewart Hurren recounts seeing a red light followed by three orange lights, describing the object's movements as erratic and hearing helicopters afterward. Both individuals express a belief in UFOs but acknowledge that their accounts might be met with skepticism.

EXMOUTH JOURNAL - November 4, 2004: Mission to discover how spaceships fly - 'We are not alone' says space buff Len

Len Worsfold, an Exmouth pensioner who believes 'we are not alone,' is building his own spaceship to understand how UFOs fly. He has conducted experiments in his garden shed, aiming to recreate UFO flying technology. Worsfold, who has witnessed UFO sightings and crop circles since the 1950s, is seeking assistance from a keen UFO enthusiast with more sophisticated equipment to continue his work.

FORTEANA NEWS - November 13, 2004: OUR OWN LOCH NESS MONSTER? Woman's Sighting of Ape-Like Green Swamp Creature Among the Theories Studied by Cryptozoologists

Jennifer Ward of Polk County, Florida, reports seeing a large, ape-like creature with whitish rings around its eyes in the Green Swamp area. She describes it as standing 8 feet tall and covered in dark hair or fur. Her husband, Richard Furnari, an amateur archaeologist, is skeptical but believes she saw something. Scott Marlowe, an archaeologist and instructor at the Pangea Institute, is interested in the sighting, suggesting it might be related to the legendary 'Florida swamp ape' or 'Florida skunk ape.' Marlowe plans to teach a cryptozoology class and welcomes any further information.

DISPATCH - October 27, 2004: National Geographic on track of Bigfoot

This article details a National Geographic TV crew filming a local hunter, Ryno, in the hills above Copper Creek Road near Mount Rainier National Park. Ryno discovered large, human-like footprints that he believes belong to a Bigfoot. The crew filmed Ryno making a plaster cast of one of the footprints. The article mentions that other Bigfoot investigators have arrived in the area, and Ryno plans to display the cast.

SUN TIMES - January 8, 2005: Skunk ape movie to debut in April

Nate Martin of Marco Island is producing a full-length documentary film about the 'Ochopee skunk ape,' a creature he believes inhabits the Big Cypress National Preserve area. Martin describes the skunk ape as smaller than Bigfoot but with ape-like features and a distinctive, terrible smell attributed to its habitat. The film, which features Dave Shealy, a 40-year skunk ape tracker, is set to debut in April. Martin has experience in music engineering and has undertaken the writing, production, and editing of the movie.

EXAMINER - June 23, 2004: Bigfoot of the Ozarks

This piece recounts a tale from the Ozark region of Missouri and Arkansas about a hairy, white, albino monster reportedly seen by a doctor nearing the end of his life. The doctor warned locals about the creature living in a cave. The story resurfaced in 1966 when two young men on horseback were warned by a farmer about a monster in the area. They later encountered a creature described as eight to 10 feet tall with white hair and a strong, offensive odor, more human-like than ape-like.

CITIZEN - November 24, 2004: Bigfoot-like creature reported near Strawberry Summit

Franklin County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a report of a 'Bigfoot'-like creature walking in and out of traffic on Highway 36 near Strawberry Summit. The dispatcher indicated that someone dressed in a costume was jumping out at cars. The article also references past reports of Bigfoot sightings in the Malad area and notes that the creature, sometimes called Sasquatch, has been seen primarily in Washington and Oregon.

THE PITCH - November 25, 2004: Space Case

This article discusses Mac Tonnies, a science-fiction writer and blogger, and his book 'After the Martian Apocalypse: Extraterrestrial Artifacts and the Case for Mars Exploration.' The article questions Tonnies' claims about evidence of intelligent life and ancient civilizations on Mars, particularly his reliance on Tom Van Flandern's 'exploded-planet hypothesis.' It notes that Van Flandern's theories are dismissed by professional astronomers. The article also touches on Tonnies' intellectual honesty and the challenges of pursuing unconventional ideas in science.

TRANSLATIONS

This section provides translated reports of UFO sightings from various South American and Spanish-language media sources:

• December 31, 2004 - Ovni Cl, Chile: Strange lights engaged in complex maneuvers over Chile's 5th Region, described as a tremendous light that became larger and changed course.
• January?, 2005 - Ellmparcial, Sonora, Mexico: A phenomenon recorded at Sierra de los Cirios was analyzed by scientists and deemed an 'optical illusion' caused by ambient temperature and light refraction.
• January 8, 2005 - La Arena, La Pampa, Argentina: A rural contractor photographed a strange flying object in a field near Santa Rosa.
• January 8, 2005 - El Imparcial, Sonora, Mexico: A hill on the Hermosillo coast apparently 'vanished' after a UFO event, described as 'strange and surprising.'
• January 9, 2005 - El Universal Online, Mexico City, Mexico: A UFO resembling a balloon was captured on television flying over the Plaza Mexico bullring.
• January 24, 2005 - El Austral, Valdivia, Chile: Reports of 'Chupacabras' causing avian deaths with perfect incisions and no trace of blood.
• January 31, 2005 - Planeta UFO, Argentina: An important UFO sighting recorded over the Plaza Mexico bullring and also over Tlalnepantla, Mexico.
• February 3, 2005 - Planeta UFO, Argentina: A yellowish-brass UFO was seen over Santa Rosa, Argentina.
• February 8, 2005 - Terra.cl, Chile: An incredible UFO photo taken in Iquique, Chile, showing a lens-shaped object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien abductions, and the broader paranormal. There is a consistent exploration of unexplained phenomena, with a focus on eyewitness accounts and the challenges of scientific investigation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting various cases and theories without necessarily endorsing them, while also acknowledging skepticism and the potential for misinterpretation or hoaxes. The magazine highlights the ongoing public interest in these mysteries and the desire for definitive answers, often contrasting anecdotal evidence with official explanations or lack thereof. There's also an undercurrent of concern about potential government secrecy or cover-ups regarding UFO phenomena.