UFO Newsclipping Service - 2006 07 - no 444

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated July 2006, Number 444, is published by Lucius Farish and covers various UFO-related news and events. The main headline announces the death of Dr. Harley Rutledge, an 80-year-old UFO expert, former physics professor, and author.

Dr. Harley Rutledge: A Life Dedicated to UFO Research

The lead article details the passing of Dr. Harley Rutledge, who was a significant figure in UFO research. He was the former chairman of the physics department at Southeast Missouri State University and died on June 5, 2006. Rutledge joined the university in 1963 and retired in 1992. He gained national attention in 1973 with his organization 'Project Identification,' which scientifically cataloged UFO activity. This project involved students, scientists, and enthusiasts scanning the skies with various equipment. In 1980, he published a book titled 'Project Identification,' which took a scientific approach to cataloging UFOs. Rutledge claimed to have seen 164 UFOs in his life and possessed 700 photographs of UFOs. His expertise led him to be featured on CNN and quoted in publications like Time-Life books. A friend and colleague, Dr. Art Soellner, remembered Rutledge as a good teacher who simplified complex science and was instrumental in building up the physics department. Rutledge had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease in his final years.

County Couple Reports Strange Lights

A report from the Smoky Mountain Times (June 8, 2006) details a sighting by Arville and Vergie Walls of Swain County, North Carolina. They reported seeing unexplained lights around their home on Memorial Day night. Mrs. Walls described the lights as basketball-sized, round, and white, visible through trees at various heights and darting like fireflies, with no accompanying noise.

Corrales Heights Woman Swears She Saw UFO

An article from the Observer (June 1, 2006) features Charlott Motter, a 77-year-old resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, who claims to have seen about 6-8 white lights hovering about two houses high. She described the object as silent and could not detect a shape due to the darkness. Motter expressed a desire for people to know that UFOs are present in Rio Rancho.

ET Highway Doesn't Guarantee 'Sightings,' But It's Worth Trip

This article from the Herald-Journal (May 10, 2006) explores the Extraterrestrial Highway (Nevada State Route 375) and its connection to Area 51. The author, Jasmine Michaelson, describes the desolate landscape and the highway's reputation as a UFO hotspot. The article mentions the town of Rachel, Nevada, the Little A'Le'Inn diner, and the lore surrounding Area 51, including theories about UFO wreckage and alien bodies from the Roswell Incident. It also touches on the government's acknowledgment and denial of Area 51's existence and the presence of 'camo dudes' patrolling the restricted area.

Are We Alone? UFOs the Topic

An article from The Tribune (April 11, 2006) discusses UFOs and extraterrestrial activity, focusing on a lecture by independent UFO researcher Robert Hastings at the University of Utah. Hastings discusses the 'Tremonton tapes' from 1952, which the government concluded were seagulls, but Hastings argues they were saucer-shaped objects. The article highlights Hastings' research into UFO activity near U.S. nuclear weapons sites and his efforts to counter official dismissals of UFO sightings.

UFO Festival Looks Into the World of Aliens

This article from the Statesman Journal (May 18, 2006) covers the McMenamins UFO Festival in McMinnville, Oregon. The festival brings together scientists, revelers, and individuals who claim to have been abducted by aliens. Featured speakers include Marius Dekker, a retired chemical engineer who claims to have experienced an abduction, and Jesse Marcel Jr., promoting his book about the Roswell incident. The festival includes workshops, forums, a UFO Costume Parade, and an Alien Pet Costume Contest.

Mountain Mystery: Lights, Rarely Spotted, Spark Lots of Speculation

An article from the Journal (June 9, 2006) investigates the phenomenon of the Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina. The lights have been reported since the 18th century and are the focus of the Brown Mountain Lights Heritage Festival. The article includes accounts from people who have seen the lights, such as David Mull, who has made documentaries about them. Various explanations are discussed, ranging from supernatural theories to scientific ones like ball lightning or energy discharges. The article also mentions a folk song that attributes the lights to a ghostly lantern.

E.T. True Believers to Descend on Desert 'UFO-ville'

This USA Today article (April 27, 2006) reports on a reunion of alien 'contactees' in Landers, California, at the site of early extraterrestrial rallies organized by George Van Tassel. The event focuses on the Integratron, a dome-shaped building, and Giant Rock, the site of past rallies. The article highlights the philosophy of peace and harmony with aliens promoted by Van Tassel and the organizers, contrasting it with more recent portrayals of hostile extraterrestrials. It mentions the history of these gatherings, which attracted thousands annually.

Sleuthing Out Truth on UFOs

A Register-Guard article (June 26, 2006) profiles Greg Barnes, a regional UFO investigator from Florence, Oregon. Barnes, a self-taught expert in 'ufology,' investigates sightings and collects reports from people who claim to have seen strange lights or flying saucers. He is described as objective and common-sense in his approach, recognizing that most sightings can be explained by terrestrial events. The article also includes a personal account from Barnes about a sighting he experienced in 1993.

Is Huddersfield Really a UFO Hot Spot?

This article from the Daily Examiner (November 17, 2005) explores UFO sightings reported in Huddersfield, England, based on declassified Ministry of Defence files. The reports detail sightings of objects described as 'silver balls,' 'cigars,' and 'flying jellyfish.' The article notes that Kirklees is considered a popular stop-off point for aliens in West Yorkshire. It also includes skepticism from Marcus Armitage, secretary of the Huddersfield Astronomical Society.

UFO Expert Agrees Not to Burn Alien 'Evidence'

An article from the Evening News (April 25, 2006) reports that Russ Kellett, a UFO investigator from Filey, England, who had threatened to burn his archives of UFO research, changed his mind after pleas from fellow enthusiasts. The archives contain testimony from people who claim to have seen UFOs and include footage of 'flying saucers.' Kellett is now facing a bidding war for these files.

Mysterious Object Lights Up Night Sky Over Newcastle

A report from the Comox Valley Record (February 10, 2006) describes a sighting by Cory Figura of Nanaimo, British Columbia, who witnessed several lights hovering over Newcastle Island. Figura initially thought they were airplanes but their behavior suggested otherwise. The article mentions that the Canadian UFO Survey notes most reported sightings involve multiple witnesses and attributes Figura's report to a Boeing 747 airliner.

Quest to Find the Truth 'Out There'

This Times article (April 20, 2006) features Tony Topping, a UFO spotter from Selby, England, who is appealing for help analyzing images of unexplained lights. Topping has charted a rise in alien activity in his district and is looking to establish a local paranormal research group. He recounts an incident in 1990 involving a triangular formation sighted over Antwerp and Belgian F16 fighters being sent out. The article also mentions a significant increase in 'X-File phenomena' in Selby in 2004.

Just What Is Out There? And Is It Attracted to the Spinnaker Tower?

An article from the Southern Daily Echo (April 8, 2006) discusses the renewed interest in UFOs following the release of the movie 'Alien Autopsy.' It highlights the Southampton UFO Group's (SUFOG) belief that aliens are investigating Hampshire, with a particular interest in Portsmouth and the Spinnaker Tower. SUFOG member Ernie Sears believes a cigar-shaped craft, glowing and separated into two sections, is attracted to the tower out of curiosity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings, alien encounters, government secrecy surrounding UFOs, and the ongoing efforts of researchers and enthusiasts to understand these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events and research with a degree of seriousness, while also acknowledging the skepticism and the need for scientific approaches, as exemplified by Dr. Harley Rutledge's work. The publication acts as a clearinghouse for news clippings related to UFOs from various sources.

This issue of the Southern Daily Echo, dated April 8, 2006, presents "The Great UFO Debate," focusing on "Strange sightings which have not been explained." The magazine explores personal accounts of UFO encounters and alien abductions, historical sightings, and recent reports from various locations.

Personal Accounts of UFO Encounters and Abductions

The article begins with an account from "Mr Sears," who claims to have experienced multiple alien abductions, including one with his wife in January 1978. He describes being taken to the universe, encountering aliens, and understanding nature more profoundly. He also speaks of hybrids being incubated in tanks and his belief that aliens are appearing to warn humanity about the state of the planet. Mr. Sears recounts being abducted about 12 times, with the most recent in 2004, which left puncture marks on his body. He describes the aliens as "little grey ones" and "little blue ones in uniform," noting their cadaverous but friendly nature.

Historical UFO Sightings in Britain

The magazine then delves into historical UFO sightings in Britain, starting with the wave of sightings from airships in 1909, continuing through the First World War. It mentions an account from AD664 by the Venerable Bede of a light that "made the sun at midday seem dark." During the First World War, a woman in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, reported seeing a round platform with "beings" on it. Other historical sightings include a grey, bell-shaped object over Brockworth in 1939, a "flying saucer" photograph from Coniston in 1954, a radar station tracking a UFO in Scotland in 1957, a tramp claiming a five-year voyage with aliens in 1960, and a security guard in Oldham witnessing a large UFO in 1972.

Recent UFO Sightings in England

The "Southampton UFO Group" has maintained a log of sightings. Recent reports include:

• February 2, 1999, Southampton: Three yellow lights in triangular formation, low and silent.
• July 10, Goport: Fuzzy, pink, spherical light travelling at fast speed.
• July 14, Southampton: Oscillating sphere at around 1,000ft.
• September, Southampton: Beam of light projected at a witness in a park, causing pins and needles.
• April 8, 2000, Chandler's Ford: Lozenge-shaped, stationary object seen for ten minutes.
• August, Lee-on-the-Solent: Bluish-grey transparent object brushed tops of trees and hovered.
• February 2, 2002: Witness arrived home at 2:45 am and was unable to account for 25 minutes.
• August 18, Calmore: Ball of light with bursts of speed and change of direction.
• June 9, 2003, Eastleigh: Silvery colour disc flying towards the Isle of Wight.
• July 24, Fawley: UFO seen hovering over the oil refinery.
• September 12, Andover: Two rapid lights followed by three more.
• June 18, 2005, Fair Oak: An object appeared as a brilliant and fast-moving light, then dimmed.
• June 22, 2005, Lock's Heath: A round shiny ball, too high to be a balloon.

International UFO Reports

Canada

Dan Aykroyd discusses his new video, "Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs," which features footage of unexplained objects. He shares two personal encounters: one involving "high-altitude, glowing magnesium discs" and another a telepathic experience where he felt summoned.

England

Paul Sinclair of Bridlington reported seeing an orange light and a dark oval shape in the sky. The "Evening Post" in Reading reported on teenagers seeing a "glowing red ball" in the sky, and previously, a "green ball" was seen by Pip Neal.

Argentina

Several reports from Argentina are detailed:

• June 2, 2006, Yucatan, Mexico: A UFO was photographed by reporter Ylmar Pacheco.
• June 5, 2006, La Pampa: Julio Oscar experienced a blackout followed by a sphere of light, tremors, and a sensation of being scanned by an intense light, with thoughts of being taken away. He later experienced a significant physical and personality change.
• April 18, 2006, La Pampa: E.R., 50, experienced intense back pain, diagnosed as pancreatic cancer. She then felt herself floating towards a white light and being "snatched away by several shadows." She observed a platform bathed in light and five beings who debated her condition. After an intense pain, she felt a feeling of emptiness and relief, and her condition significantly improved without medical explanation.
• June 7, 2006, Salta: Reports of "strange lights" in Tin Tin, with six people seeing a large, incandescent circular light moving and emitting flashes.

Mexico

• November 27, 2005, Michoacan: A photo was taken of a possible UFO over Lazaro Cardenas.
• March 23, 2006, Gizeh Pyramids: An image captured by a webcam shows an object near the Kephren Pyramid.
• June 9, 2006, Merida: Mexican journalist Ylmar Pacheco captured the transit of a possible UFO.
• June 4, 2006, Nuevo Leon: A photograph taken at the Sombreretillo Dam shows something similar to a "creature in black."
• April 19, 2006, Ubinas Volcano, Peru: A UFO was photographed by Marco Antonio Zeballos.
• June 17, 2006, Arequipa, Peru: A photo taken with a cellphone shows objects over the Misti and Chachani volcanoes.

Message from the Stars and Mayan Prophecies

Jaime Maussan discusses the increasing activity and presence of UFOs globally and the need for serious attention from organizations and world leaders. He mentions a potential statement from the Catholic Church regarding extraterrestrial contact. Maussan also discusses the Mayan prophecies, linking them to crop fields in England where geometrical figures appear, suggesting an intelligent message. These figures are interpreted to contain knowledge about the sun, calculations, and the date of the end of times (2012), serving as a warning about environmental harm and the human spirit.

Swamp Ape and 'Big Bird' Sightings

The magazine also includes articles on cryptozoology. One details Scott Marlowe's search for "swamp apes" (Florida's version of Bigfoot) in the Green Swamp, discussing his experiences and the Pangea Institute's efforts. Another article explores theories about "Big Bird," a flying creature reportedly terrorizing South Texas in 1976, with comparisons to giant owls, bats, and even living pterosaurs. Cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard is researching this phenomenon.

Ancient American History and Inscriptions

A column by Bob Terrell discusses the theory that rocks with ancient inscriptions found in America could tell the story of its early inhabitants, suggesting possible contact with Egyptians, Carthaginians, Libyans, Phoenicians, and others centuries before Christ. The article highlights the Judaculla Rock and the potential for a revision of early American history.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent mystery and debate surrounding UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, presenting various accounts and theories without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to engage with the evidence and form their own opinions. The magazine highlights the global nature of these phenomena and their potential implications for humanity's understanding of its place in the universe and its future.