UFO Newsclipping Service - 2006 04 - no 441

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Newsclipping Service, dated April 2006, Number 441, is compiled by Lucius Farish and published by UFO Newsclipping Service from Plumerville, AR. It features a collection of articles and reports on UFO sightings and related mysteries from various newspapers across the USA and UK.

The Hornet Spook Light

The lead article, "Seeking the Light" by Jarrett Medlin, details the enduring mystery of the Hornet Spook Light in rural Missouri, which has been appearing for over a century. The light, described as an eerie shade of orange and yellow, has been seen by thousands, with theories ranging from car lights and swamp gas to ghosts and spirits. Jennifer Lunsford, a White Mountain Apache tribe member, shares her belief that spirits are involved. Despite investigations by various scientific and governmental bodies, including the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Geographic Society, no definitive explanation has been found. Dale Kaczmarek, president of the Ghost Research Society, has visited the site multiple times and believes it is a ghost or spirit. The article also touches on the history of the light, including legends of a young Quapaw brave and his bride, and the former museum operated by Arthur "Spooky" Meadows.

Aztec UFO Symposium

Two articles, "Vistors from this world and beyond" and "Symposium raising more interest than money" by Debra Mayeux, cover the Aztec UFO Symposium in New Mexico. The symposium, co-founded by Aztec librarian Leanne Hathcock and Scott Ramsey, commemorates the alleged crash of an unidentified flying object in Hart Canyon in March 1948. The event draws international attention and features speakers like Scott Ramsey, who has researched declassified documents, and Linda Moulton-Howe. The symposium has raised awareness for the town and library, with future plans for developing a mountain bike trail and an archeoastronomy center.

Kecksburg Incident

Two articles, "40 years later, mystery still surrounds area's fallen object" and "Believers mark 40th anniversary in Kecksburg," from the Mount Pleasant Journal and Tribune-Review respectively, revisit the Kecksburg incident of December 9, 1965. On this date, a fiery red ball was seen by thousands, landing in a wooded area. Witnesses reported seeing a metallic, acorn-shaped object, which was reportedly removed by the military. Stan Gordon, an investigator, believes there was a government cover-up. Efforts are underway, including a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by journalist Leslie Kean, to obtain government records related to the incident. The 40th anniversary event brought together witnesses and enthusiasts, highlighting the enduring mystery and the community's embrace of its UFO lore.

Dexter UFO Sighting

"'UFO' mystery still haunts some" by Jo Collins Mathis in the Ann Arbor News discusses the 1966 Dexter, Michigan UFO sighting. Frank Mannor and his son reported seeing a strange, brown, cone-shaped object land in a swamp. Professor J. Allen Hynek, who investigated the incident, initially stated he couldn't identify it but later reported it as 'swamp gas' after a phone call to Washington. Witnesses like Bill Treml and former Sheriff Douglas Harvey remain convinced that something unusual occurred and that the government may have covered it up.

Washington D.C. UFO Incident

"UFOS OVER THE WHITE HOUSE" by Marcus Dunk in the Daily Express reports on the July 19, 1952, incident where multiple unidentified flying objects were detected by radar and visually observed over Washington D.C. Captain Edward Ruppelt, head of Project Blue Book, was involved in the investigation. Despite the military scrambling fighter jets, the objects reportedly displayed incredible speed and maneuverability. The government's official explanation was 'freak weather,' a claim disputed by author Colin Bennett, who believes a cover-up occurred. Bennett also shares his personal experience of seeing a UFO in 1981.

Other Sightings and Reports

Several other shorter articles detail various UFO sightings and related topics:

• "Mysterious object lights up night sky over Newcastle" by Chris Bush in the Nanaimo Bulletin reports on Cory Figura's sighting of multiple lights over Newcastle Island, Canada, which he believes were not conventional aircraft.
• "Mystery of lights in the sky" in the Whitby Gazette describes a sighting of lights forming a square shape over the Whitby to Guisborough Road, with the witness unsure if it was a UFO or aircraft.
• "Mystery light UFO investigation" in the Herald Express reports on sightings of strange lights over rural South Devon, with UFO spotters investigating.
• "Base says no UFO sightings recorded" by Tim Readman in the Gazette discusses the official stance of RAF Fylingdales, which denies recording any unidentified objects in low Earth orbit, despite numerous UFO sightings reported along the Yorkshire coast.
• "'I watched UFO for an hour'" in the Kingsbridge, Salcombe & South Hams Gazette recounts Pamela Howitt's sighting of a large, circular, shiny object off the coast at Bolberry.
• "ORBS EXPLAINED BUT THERE ARE OTHER LIGHTS" by Clive Potter in the Echo discusses the phenomenon of 'Ghost Lights' and distinguishes them from 'orbs' often captured in photographs, suggesting natural geological forces as a possible explanation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistence of UFO mysteries, the skepticism of official explanations, and the ongoing efforts of researchers and witnesses to uncover the truth. There is a clear emphasis on historical cases that continue to be debated and investigated. The editorial stance, as reflected in the articles, is one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, often highlighting the perceived lack of transparency from governmental and military authorities. The publication seems to support the idea that many UFO sightings are not easily explained by conventional means and that a significant number of cases may involve phenomena beyond current scientific understanding or government disclosure.

This issue of Western Daily Press, dated December 24, 2005, alongside other regional publications, delves into various reports of UFO sightings, crop circles, and other paranormal phenomena. The cover story highlights Colin Andrews, a crop circle researcher, who claims a three-week vigil in 1990 was a secret success, involving the British Army and a UFO. Other articles explore a retired police officer's search for information on a UFO incident over Donna Nook, England, and reports of mysterious lights and UFOs in England and Argentina.

Articles and Reports

Crop Circles and UFOs:

• "Crop circles researcher claims three-week vigil was a secret success" (Western Daily Press, Dec. 24, 2005): Colin Andrews revealed that a three-week vigil in Wiltshire in 1990, intended to observe crop circle formation, was a secret success. He claims the British Army secretly filmed a UFO at a different site while the media focused on a visible crop circle, suggesting a larger, undisclosed plan. Andrews recently put his entire collection of research up for sale on eBay.
• "Did you see the UFO that flew over Donna Nook?" (Evening Telegraph, Grimsby, Dec. 10, 2005): Retired police officer John Hanson is seeking information about a UFO incident said to have occurred in October 1970 over RAF Donna Nook, possibly captured on film by members of an observation post under Capt. Robert Miller (USAF). Hanson was prompted by retired Police Sergeant Tony Dodd, who has been researching UFOs for years.
• "Lights were UFO, says fisherman" (Gazette, Clacton, Oct. 27, 2005): A fisherman off Holland-on-Sea reported seeing strange lights with red, blue, white, and green colors moving rapidly, which he believed was a UFO, stating it was not a plane or helicopter and made no engine noise.
• "UFO group seeks source of lights" (Western Morning News, Plymouth, Dec. 23, 2005): The Cornwall UFO Research Group is seeking witnesses to mysterious lights sighted over Chudleigh Knighton, Devon. A motorist reported seeing a boomerang-shaped light followed by blue or red lights, which followed their car before shooting off at speed.
• "MoD probes new UFO Sightings" (Wales on Sunday, Cardiff, Oct. 30, 2005): Ministry of Defence records show 28 official reports of UFO sightings in Wales over three years, including objects with legs, a flying disc, and a large black object. The MoD states it investigates only for potential threats to UK airspace and believes rational explanations exist for most sightings.
• "'ET' moves south in latest UFO sighting" (Barking & Dagenham Recorder, Nov. 24, 2005): Jindy Singh from Ilford reported seeing a strange flashing light over Redbridge that changed from a triangle to a round shape, flashing red, blue, and white. Roy Lake of London UFO Studies concluded the lights were likely extraterrestrial, ruling out balloons or flares due to their behavior.
• "UFO sightings 'at a high level'" (Gazette, Whitby, Nov. 1, 2005): Russ Kellett of the British Abduction and Contactee Group reported three UFO sightings in Whitby in three weeks, including an orange ball of light and a silver metallic disk.
• "Didcot builder claims to have spotted UFO over county" (Times, Oxford, Oct. 7, 2005): Howard Jarman, a Didcot builder, claims to have seen a brick-shaped UFO with flashing red and white lights hovering over Benson, Oxfordshire. He described a strange humming noise. Experts offered skepticism, suggesting it could be a plane or light reflection, while the MoD stated they do not keep UFO statistics.
• Translations from South American and Spanish-language media:
• Argentina: Reports include bus drivers denying knowledge of a UFO sighting, a vanishing swimming pool in La Pampa, and multiple UFO sightings over Necochea in November-December 2005, described as large, circular, silent, and multicolored objects.
• Spain: A witness reported a fleet of spheres photographed over Madrid on January 5, 2006, described as elongated objects flying in formation.
• El Salvador: The deputy chief of police and 17 officers reported encountering a powerful, silent light that enveloped them and then rose and vanished.
• Mexico: A photo taken in Chihuahua allegedly shows a small circle with apparent velocity near the Angel of Liberty statue. Multiple UFOs were recorded in Nuevo Leon, described as shiny objects descending.
• Uruguay: Residents reported strange lights and burned grass circles in a field, described as two rings of nearly perfect curvature.
• Venezuela: Residents of Caracas reported a strange orange, circular luminous object that allegedly divided into two halves before vanishing.

Bigfoot and Other Cryptids:

• "Is Bigfoot living in the Sulphur park area?" (Evening News, Ada, OK, Dec. 29, 2005): Dr. Charles Hallmark believes Bigfoot resides in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He presented evidence such as paper cups with fingerprints and a cow bone with bite marks, estimating Bigfoot to be 8-9 feet tall and suggesting over 300 exist in Oklahoma. He also noted that Bigfoot is used to people and eats junk food.
• "New prosperity gives Chinese the time to look for monsters" (Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 24, 2005): China's economic reforms have led to increased interest in folklore, including reports of a Chinese "Bigfoot" (Yeren or "Wild man") in the Shennongjia Nature Reserve. The article also touches on the mystery of creatures in Lake Kanasi, China, with some scientists believing they are giant Taimen salmon, while others remain uncertain.
• "New Bigfoot statue erected" (Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, CA, Aug. 5, 2005): A new Bigfoot statue, made of metal and standing over 12 feet tall, was erected in Happy Camp, California, as a community project.
• "Bigfoot Museum adds to Santa Cruz mystique" (Bee, Modesto, CA, Aug. 28, 2005): The Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Felton, California, curated by Michael Rugg, showcases evidence and reports of Bigfoot encounters, arguing that the creature warrants further investigation despite scientific skepticism.
• "China closes Bigfoot park temporarily" (Sunday Sun, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 12, 2006): Parts of China's Shennongjia Nature Reserve, rumored to be home to the "Yeren" (Wild man), were temporarily closed for three months to allow natural attractions to recover and for research into improving tourism.
• "What's tall, hairy and walks upright?" (Scotts Valley Banner, Felton, CA, Nov. 9, 2005): This article discusses the Bigfoot Study Group and the Bigfoot Museum in Felton, California, detailing local sightings and the group's efforts to investigate.
• "Search for Bigfoot reaches county with program at COM" (Daily News, Galveston, TX, Oct. 23, 2005): Daryl Colyer, a Bigfoot hunter and lead field researcher for the Texas Bigfoot Research Center, was scheduled to give a lecture on Bigfoot and Sasquatch at the College of the Mainland.
• "Sasquatch soiree has residents of tiny Yukon town buzzing" (Sun, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, July 20, 2005): Residents of Teslin, Yukon, reported sightings of a large, hairy, muscular creature, described as resembling Bigfoot, leading to speculation that a family of Sasquatch may have migrated to the area. Evidence included tracks and a tuft of dark hair.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this collection of articles are the persistent interest in UFO sightings, crop circles, and cryptid phenomena like Bigfoot. There is a clear division between those who actively investigate and believe in these phenomena (researchers, witnesses, ufologists) and the more skeptical scientific or governmental bodies (Ministry of Defence, some scientists). The articles often present eyewitness accounts and anecdotal evidence, highlighting the challenges of obtaining definitive proof and the skepticism faced by believers. The editorial stance, as reflected in the selection of articles, appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena and the ongoing investigations and debates surrounding them, rather than outright endorsement or dismissal. There's an emphasis on the public's growing interest in the paranormal, possibly fueled by economic reforms and increased leisure time, as suggested by the China-based articles.