UFO Newsclipping Service - 2007 02 - no 451

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated February 2007 (Number 451), is published by Lucius Farish and focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena. The cover prominently features "MONTANA SIGHTINGS" and highlights the state as a UFO hotspot dating back to the 1950s.

Montana Sightings: A UFO Hotspot

The lead article, "State a UFO hotspot dating back to 1950s" by Stacy Haslem, details several key incidents in Montana. One significant event occurred on March 16, 1967, at a missile site near Lewistown, where missile maintenance crews reported a Minuteman missile going off alert, followed by several other missiles shutting down. On-site security guards and airmen reported a UFO hovering over the site as the likely cause. Another incident involved an airman at the Oscar flight reporting strange, non-aircraft lights zigzagging around the sky, which was followed by more missile shutdowns.

Jeff Goodrich, state director of the Montana chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), confirms that north-central Montana has been an active area for UFO sightings since the 1950s. He mentions the "Montana Movie," a video recording from August 15, 1950, of two bright, silvery objects zipping around the sky, which brought national attention to Great Falls. Nick Mariana, general manager of the Great Falls Electrics baseball team, captured this footage. The article also touches upon recent mysterious cow mutilations in the area, leaving locals questioning alien visits.

Ray Kelly, owner of Kelly Signs, is presented as a believer in UFOs, sharing his personal sightings and belief that the universe is too vast for Earth to be the only inhabited planet. He describes capturing glowing objects of various shapes and sizes on video, some appearing invisible to the naked eye until they enter the sun's corona.

UFO Mania and Historical Context

The "UFO mania" section traces the origins of the "flying saucer" term to Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting of nine mysterious objects near Mount Rainier, Washington. Following Arnold's sighting and the alleged Roswell, N.M., crash in July 1947, interest in UFOs surged nationwide. The article notes that while the government investigated UFOs, reports continued to emerge from Montana, including sightings of silvery masses and oblong objects with tails.

Specific reports from Malmstrom Air Force Base (MAFB) and its missile sites are mentioned, though the Air Force reportedly maintains that no UFO incident has affected national security. Public affairs officials at Malmstrom stated they have no records related to UFOs. The variety of reported UFOs is emphasized, with descriptions ranging from balls of light to flying cars.

Alien Forensics and Local UFO Groups

The issue delves into "Alien Forensics," discussing the first Montana report of a mutilated cow in August 1974 and over 65 subsequent reports from various counties. Similarities to earlier mutilations are noted, with specific body parts removed and animals drained of blood, raising doubts about human or predator involvement. Despite a government-funded investigation concluding natural predators were responsible, theories persist, including satanic cults, government conspiracies, and space aliens.

Local UFO groups, such as MUFON, are discussed. Jeff Goodrich explains that while most sightings are re-classified as IFOs (Identified Flying Objects), a small number could indeed be alien spacecraft. He notes that MUFON, with a dwindling membership, struggles to investigate every report but prioritizes daylight sightings of metallic objects. Readers are encouraged to report sightings to MUFON or the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC).

Skepticism and Scientific Perspectives

Arthur Alt, author of the "Skywatch" column, expresses skepticism about aliens visiting Earth, attributing sightings to misidentification of natural phenomena, optical illusions, or psychological factors. However, he firmly believes in the existence of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, though he questions the practicality of interstellar travel for mere curiosity.

O'Hare International Airport Sighting

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the November 7th sighting at O'Hare International Airport. Jon Hilkevitch reports on accounts from United Airlines employees, including pilots and mechanics, who described a dark gray, elliptical-shaped object hovering over the airport. FAA officials initially claimed no knowledge but later stated their air traffic control tower received a call from a United supervisor. The FAA's theory points to a "weather phenomenon" due to low cloud ceilings and airport lights creating unusual visual effects. The article includes witness accounts, skepticism from some (like Mike Maday attributing it to a "two-joint coffee break"), and a call for the FAA to release radar data and communications tapes.

International UFO Reports

The magazine also features international UFO reports. A piece from the Berkshire Eagle discusses Woody Printz's exploration of the Roswell incident, suggesting a grain of truth in the legend and a potential cover-up. Another article from the Luton News details a 1957 UFO encounter at Ramridge Junior School and other sightings in the Luton area, including Ronald Wildman's experience on Ivinghoe Road in 1962. A Daily Mail article discusses the Broad Haven "flap" in Wales in 1977, where schoolchildren reported seeing alien craft and figures, with a later investigation suggesting pranksters in asbestos suits as a possible explanation.

Other Sightings and Research

Additional reports include a dog walker's account of an unexplained light in the sky near Exmouth, England, and a series of "strange lights in the sky" reported in the UK, including a triangular formation over Quorn and bright orange triangular lights seen in Loughborough. The Evening Post covers a conference in Leeds about the "greatest alien mystery" at Roswell, featuring Italian researcher Maurizio Baiata and discussing the potential origins of inventions from recovered alien technology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout this issue are the persistent nature of UFO sightings across different regions and time periods, the ongoing debate between believers and skeptics, the role of organizations like MUFON in investigating these phenomena, and the potential for government cover-ups or misidentification of events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and perspectives without definitively concluding the nature of all reported phenomena, while acknowledging the possibility of extraterrestrial involvement and the strangeness of truth.

Title: Remember When
Issue Date: November 15, 2006
Publisher: Evening Chronicle
Country: England
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of 'Remember When' revisits historical UFO sightings, with a particular focus on the North East of England during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Columnist Ray Marshall reflects on a time when unexplained aerial phenomena were more frequently reported in the region, contrasting it with the present day. The magazine also includes a diverse range of other paranormal and unexplained phenomena reports from various locations.

North East England: A Hotbed of Sightings

The lead article by Ray Marshall highlights numerous UFO sightings in the North East of England from past decades. He recalls reports of massive silver-coloured flying saucers, bright flashing lights, and unexplained aerial objects. One notable incident from 1972 involved a 'massive silver-coloured flying saucer "as big as five or six jumbo jets"' hovering over Westerhope, described by a witness as 'bright silver and just hovering in the sky.' Another account from Peterlee described a 'brightly glowing light floating down to earth on the end of a six foot long rectangular object,' which was later revealed to be a hoax involving a hot air balloon. The article also mentions sightings in Hebburn, Bill Quay, Hexham, and Stocksfield, with descriptions ranging from 'flying tadpole' to 'flying pencil.'

Other UFO and Paranormal Reports

Beyond the North East, the issue features several other intriguing accounts:

• Syston, England: Ian Waters reported seeing a 'bright, pulsating light' in the evening sky, described as a sphere or round mass with a silver, misty ring and a vapour trail. The light intensified, then diminished to a pinhead and disappeared.
• Thurmaston, England: Mr. M. Cox inquired about a 'large oval, bright orange light' seen on September 9, 2006, which flew east and then upwards.
• Branston, England: Schoolboy Ben Hueso claims to have seen two UFOs on consecutive nights, describing them as lights that rotated and sped across the sky. His family also witnessed the phenomenon, and their phone lines subsequently went down.
• Newbury, England: Reports of mysterious lights in the sky, including blazing fireballs and light formations, have revived interest in UFO sightings in the local area. Suggestions include Apache helicopters or Chinese sky lanterns, but UFO experts remain intrigued.
• Banbury, England: John Hanson is reinvestigating UFO reports from August/September 1971, including a strange incident where a lorry driver encountered a 'humanoid' figure and witnessed a disc-shaped object take off.
• Swanwick, England: John Peach reported seeing a 'bright orange ball of light' travelling across the night sky on September 14 and 19, 2006, with no sound or other lights to suggest it was a normal aircraft.
• Holmen, USA: A 'Man Bat' creature, described as combining features of a human and a bat with leathery wings and glowing yellow eyes, was reportedly seen by a father and son on Briggs Road.
• Saskatchewan, Canada: Shaylane Beatty claims to have seen a sasquatch, described as approximately 2.5 meters tall with dark brown hair, leaving behind large footprints.
• Logan, Utah, USA: Will Bagley, a 'monsterologist,' presented evidence for the Bear Lake Monster, asserting it is a world-wide phenomenon that is 'still alive and lurking.'
• Chicago, USA: Paranormal investigator Paul Eno discusses his experiences with ghosts, poltergeists, and other otherworldly phenomena, suggesting the paranormal is 'quite normal' and can be understood through concepts like the 'multiverse.'

Translations of International UFO Reports

The issue also includes a section of translated UFO reports from various Spanish-language newspapers and media sources:

• Mexico: Recent sightings in Tepexpan (December 2006) involving a UFO that changed shape. Reports from Chiquihuite Hill (December 2006) of objects stopping abruptly and changing shape. A new development in Hualahuises animal attacks (January 2007), possibly linked to the 'Chupacabras,' where sheep were found exsanguinated with their hearts removed.
• Argentina: Sightings of strange lights over La Pampa (January 2007), described as large, pulsating lights. A luminous object was seen over Santa Isabel (mid-December 2006), described as having three lights and emitting a whistling sound. Another UFO was reported buzzing Santa Rosa (December 2006), described as a shining silvery object with a flattened, elongated shape.
• Argentina: Police searched for a 'fireball' or unidentified flying object that allegedly fell in the El Puyil wilderness (January 2007), with numerous witnesses reporting a great explosion upon impact. Investigations were hampered by fog and difficult terrain.
• Argentina: An airliner crew observed an unidentified flying object during a domestic flight (September-October 2006), which radiated a powerful white light and moved at high speed.
• Colombia: A UFO was reported over Nobsa (December 2006), described as having lights, being shiny, and changing colors. An expert suggested it was non-terrestrial.
• Argentina: An expedition was planned to rescue a UFO that allegedly fell in Anta 12 years prior (January 2007), a case that caused commotion but remained unexplained.

Horse Mutilation Case: Snippy

An article from Post, Denver, CO, details the controversy surrounding the skeleton of a horse named Snippy, which died in 1967. The case is linked to theories of alien mutilation, with some suggesting the horse was shot by teenagers. The skeleton was mounted and has been part of various collections, leading to ownership disputes. The article highlights the enduring mystery and the differing explanations for Snippy's death.

Science and Invisibility

A brief report mentions researchers at Duke University developing an 'invisibility cloak' that bends electromagnetic waves, rendering objects invisible to microwave radiation, though not yet visible light.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, paranormal phenomena, and unexplained mysteries. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and investigations without necessarily endorsing any single explanation. The inclusion of translated reports from different countries and a wide range of phenomena suggests a broad interest in the unexplained. The magazine encourages reader participation by inviting them to share their own experiences.