UFO Newsclipping Service - 2007 07 - no 456

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated July 2007, presents a compilation of articles and reports related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena from various publications. The cover story highlights an upcoming UFO summit in Charleston, West Virginia, focusing on the 'Flatwoods Monster' anniversary and featuring author Frank Feschino and investigator Staton Friedman.

UFO Buffs Plan Summer Summit in Charleston

This article by Mannix Porterfield introduces a UFO summit planned for Charleston's old Capitol Theater. The event, dubbed the "Flatwoods Monster 55th Anniversary and A Flying Saucer Extravaganza," aims to present "hard evidence." Headlining the summit are author-illustrator Frank Feschino, known for his work on the Flatwoods Monster and aerial combat theories, and nuclear physicist and UFO investigator Staton Friedman, who has researched the Roswell incident for decades. Freddie May, an eyewitness to the Braxton County "monster" incident, will also be present. Promoter Larry Bailey expresses confidence in the event's ability to showcase substantial evidence, despite never having witnessed a UFO himself. The article also touches upon common skeptical questions about alien landing sites and Bailey's belief in the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation.

Alien Link to Crop Circles?

This piece from the Citizen-Times, Asheville, NC, investigates a crop circle discovered in a hayfield. Residents are divided on whether it's the work of pranksters or an alien landing zone. Rick Hawkins, a local resident, saw bright lights and initially suspected a plane but now considers an extraterrestrial explanation. Asheville police have received no reports of unusual activity. Fairview resident Lindy Tucker of the Independent Crop Circle Researchers Association is investigating, with early evidence suggesting a human culprit, though she has not filed a final report.

Sixty Years Later, We're Still Alone

Scott Van Wynsberghe's article in the National Post reflects on the 60th anniversary of Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting, which popularized the term 'flying saucer.' The author argues that despite numerous sightings, the world remains alien-free, presenting ten reasons for this conclusion. These include the lack of extraterrestrial civilization detection, the human tendency to see patterns in the sky, the unreliability of human perception, the high rate of explainable sightings, the possibility of government cover-ups involving spy planes, the debunking of alien abductions, the self-inflicted damage by UFO activists, the prevalence of fraud and hoaxes in the field, and the notion that UFO phenomena are an offshoot of science fiction.

Eastlake Man Gains National Attention with Lake Erie UFO Video

This Plain Dealer article features Michael Lee Hill, an Eastlake resident who gained attention for a YouTube video of a possible UFO sighting over Lake Erie. Hill, a self-proclaimed believer, captured footage of two objects with pulsing lights. While some viewers are convinced, many skeptics dismiss the video as planes or ships, criticizing Hill's commentary. The article also notes that Lake Erie is considered a UFO hotbed, with theories of underwater alien bases and a famous 1988 sighting involving a large craft over the frozen lake.

UFOs Northwest: Did you see the UFO over Gearhart?

A brief report from the Daily Astorian about a sighting in Gearhart, Oregon, where a bright, multi-colored light was observed moving across the sky. The observer described it as larger than a star and unlike an aircraft.

Ellensburg Unexplained: Kittitas County is Super for the Supernatural

This Daily Record article explores numerous UFO sightings in the Kittitas Valley, Washington. Residents like Sue Marvin and Charlenne Schulz have reported seeing unusual objects, with some attributing them to the nearby U.S. Army Yakima Training Center, while others believe they are extraterrestrial. Washington state has the second-highest UFO reporting rate in the nation. The article also mentions the "Phoenix Lights" incident in Arizona and quotes a Central Washington University professor who suggests most sightings are military-related but acknowledges the statistical unlikelihood of alien visitation.

Close Encounters in Union City

Ruben Uriarte, Northern California director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), shares his experiences with UFO reports. He fields numerous calls about sightings, abductions, and other phenomena, and while many cases are explained, some remain unexplained, convincing him of "something very unusual" in the skies. Uriarte will lecture on UFOs, discussing recent declassifications of files in the UK and France, and acknowledging high-profile sightings.

UFO Sighting of '48 Has Mancos Residents Talking

Scott Ramsey, an author researching the alleged 1948 crash of a UFO in Aztec, New Mexico, discusses his findings, which have led him to Mancos. He recounts witness testimonies of a large, "lenticular" craft and "little bodies" found at the crash site. Ramsey highlights the extensive military secrecy surrounding the incident and the ongoing efforts to declassify related documents.

Unidentified Floating Objects (England)

This Observer clipping reports on sightings of "mysterious lights" over Ifield, England. While police suggested parachutes with candles, and the National Air Traffic Services had no explanation, a UFO expert called for open minds to more sinister suggestions. Two fishermen also reported seeing a red, flashing rounded object near Stonehaven.

I Saw Two Ghostly Balls of Light in Jail

An Irish Daily Star article details a ghost hunt at Wicklow Jail where Carl Nally of UFO Paranormal Research Ireland (UPRI) claims to have filmed two "mysterious balls of light" or orbs. While his colleagues did not see the orbs, they felt a presence. The spirits were described as friendly.

I Captured UFO's Flying Visit on Film

An Evening Echo article features Tony Hicks, a UFO enthusiast who claims to have captured footage of a possible alien craft hovering and then disappearing. The video, posted on YouTube, has garnered significant attention. Hicks also claims to have seen other UFOs and is part of a team investigating paranormal activity.

Girls Who Saw a UFO

A brief appeal from the Recorder for information about two teenagers, Jill Taylor and Doreen Moore, who reported seeing a saucer-shaped object hovering over Basildon, England, in 1976.

Flying Saucer's Famous Landing

This News Shopper article details the 1955 sighting of a "saucer-shaped" craft by Margaret Fry and others in Bexley, England. The object reportedly landed briefly, and a component "flopped out" before the craft ascended. The incident has been turned into a book.

Yes, we saw this UFO too - honest!

An Evening Echo report from Southend, England, details claims from seven people who saw a triangular object with flashing red lights in the sky. One witness described it as moving incredibly fast, while another heard a "weird noise."

40% of Germans Believe in Aliens

A brief report from London, England, citing a survey by the Emnid research centre, indicating that 40% of Germans believe in intelligent life on other planets, and 4% claim to have seen a UFO.

Woman Spots UFO Headed for Spurs

This Tottenham & Wood Green Journal article features a woman who reported seeing a "scarlet coloured oval object with flashing red lights" flying towards Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. She speculated it could be from "another place."

Great Balls of Fire: Teenager 'Captures' Strange Object in Sky

An Evening Express article from Aberdeen, Scotland, discusses sightings of a "flashing red ball of light" in the North-east skies. While some suggest it was Comet McNaught, a UFO expert urges open-mindedness to extraterrestrial possibilities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO Newsclipping Service include eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings from various locations, historical UFO case analyses (Roswell, Flatwoods Monster, Aztec crash), the phenomenon of crop circles, and the ongoing debate between believers and skeptics. There is a consistent focus on presenting evidence, whether photographic, testimonial, or through declassified documents, while also acknowledging the challenges in proving the existence of extraterrestrial visitation. The publication appears to lean towards presenting a wide range of perspectives, from detailed investigations to personal anecdotes, and encourages readers to consider possibilities beyond conventional explanations.

This issue of the Evening Telegraph, dated December 16, 2006, focuses heavily on reports of strange sightings and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) from motorists in the Grimsby and Louth areas of England. The cover headline boldly asks, 'Is this evidence of a real UFO encounter?' following an influx of reports from readers.

UFO Sightings in Grimsby and Louth

The main article details how the Telegraph newsroom has been inundated with sightings, primarily experienced by motorists on the A16. Paul Day, an aeroplane spotter from Grimsby, submitted a photograph of a Spitfire aircraft taken at East Kirby, which appeared to show a third object with a reflection on its front top side. He also noted the unusual coincidence of a Typhoon aircraft flying in the same direction shortly after. Mark Woodliff of Keelby described a close encounter near North Thoresby, seeing a row of white, oval-shaped objects flying in triple formation, with a section jutting out like a fuselage. He speculated that these phenomena might be concentrating on Lincolnshire due to 'ley lines,' which he described as energy fields emitted from the ground.

Thelma McLean of Waltham reported seeing an illuminated object with a tail of lights shoot across the front of her car near Louth late at night. While locals suggested a carrier bag might have blown in front of her car, she insisted there was no sound, and the object was flying very low.

Similar Accounts and Explanations

Jay Navas, a singer whose encounter last month reportedly sparked the current interest, stated that he had received numerous emails from Grimsby Telegraph readers, with accounts often similar but from different angles. These witnesses also reported hearing no sound but observed fast-moving objects with tails that disappeared with a glint of light. Navas suggested that prototype planes might be tested over Lincolnshire by US and Royal Air Force pilots, possibly using advanced engines like the Scramjet X43a or pulse-detonation wave engines.

International UFO Reports

The issue also includes reports of UFO phenomena from other parts of the world:

Mexico and Spain

On May 11, 2007, large fireballs were reported in Mexico and Spain. The one in Spain was seen by thousands from Cuenca to Malaga, and its explosion was heard. In Mexico, a fireball fell on a high school in Guanajuato, causing material losses and an explosion. Elements of civil protection and experts investigated the damage, which included a demolished classroom and collapsed roofs. A possible geological fault line was suggested as a cause.

Residents in the Spanish provinces of Ciudad Real, Madrid, Malaga, and Toledo witnessed an "impressive and spectacular" bolide that spawned meteorites. The 112 Emergency switchboard was overwhelmed with calls. Astrophysicists are compiling information from eyewitnesses, noting the sonic boom produced by the meteoroid's penetration, indicating the likelihood of meteorites reaching the surface.

Chile

On May 12, 2007, a UFO was reported to have landed on the shores of San Antonio, Chile. Residents of Albatros, Algarrobo Commune, noticed a bright flash of light that shifted colors. The object hovered above the forest near El Canelo beach. Spectators captured photos and videos, and the object's unusual motion dismissed explanations of airplanes or satellites. A family on Los Pelicanos street reported the sighting, and local police also witnessed it. Nataly Aranda described it as a star that would vanish and reappear, and it remained suspended for about an hour before moving towards El Caneto. Second Sergeant Nelson Velazquez confirmed the event, noting it was a luminous ball that flew in various directions and lacked the characteristics of a star or airplane.

Argentina

On May 13, 2007, an astonishing UFO event occurred in Victoria, Entre Rios, Argentina. Witnesses observed a bright light with many smaller lights in a circular arrangement hovering over the river. The lights made tremendous flashes, and a white sphere appeared overhead. The phenomenon lasted until 9:05 PM. Later, two closely joined lights emerged and remained motionless. The event was documented with a video camera.

Another report from May 18, 2007, detailed a mysterious explosion of lights over Buenos Aires, Argentina, witnessed by thousands. An astronomer explained it as a bolide entering the atmosphere and disintegrating. On May 25, 2007, sightings in Gualeguay and Colon, Entre Rios, were reported, including a luminous point that traveled at high speed and a bluish-to-white sphere. Ramon Morgante reported recording a luminous object crossing the skies at high speed, followed by nine other unidentified luminous objects.

Mexico (1973 UFO Photo)

An article from May 12, 2007, references a 1973 sighting by Juan David Mateos Chanfreau, nephew of former Mexican president Adolfo Lopez Mateos. Chanfreau photographed a "flying saucer" while traveling by car. The craft reportedly produced a slight vibration and rotated with colors of orange, purple, and red. It then rose vertically and took off at a fantastic speed. The experience was linked to the alleged crash of a spacecraft in the Chihuahua desert in 1974.

Other Forteana News

Loch Ness Monster

An article from June 9, 2007, discusses renewed interest in the Loch Ness monster following new video footage. Marine biologist Adrian Shine, of the Loch Ness 2000 centre, theorizes that ripples in the water might be caused by unusual winds rather than the monster. He remains open-minded but skeptical, suggesting that historical sightings could be large sturgeons or other unusual creatures.

Bigfoot

An article from June 14, 2006, reports on mysterious footprints found near Six Mile Lake Road in Minnesota, which some believe were made by Bigfoot. Wildlife biologists, however, dismiss the existence of such creatures. The article mentions that simple Google searches reveal numerous reported sightings and websites devoted to tracking Bigfoot.

Ghostly Haunts in Silver Cliff Cemetery

An article from June 6, 2007, details a paranormal research group's investigation of Silver Cliff Cemetery in Colorado. The group, led by Rick Nelson, looked for "soft balls of light" or "orbs" that have been reported in the cemetery for decades. While some participants felt a presence and heard strange sounds, Nelson claimed to have seen "translucent light balls."

Musical Code in Rosslyn Chapel

An article from May 3, 2007, discusses the claim by Thomas and Stuart Mitchell that they deciphered a musical code hidden in the 15th-century carvings of Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. They believe the patterns on the cubes are Chladni patterns created by vibrations of musical pitches, suggesting that the builders possessed advanced knowledge of sound.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue is dominated by reports of unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, mysterious lights, and cryptid reports (Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting eyewitness accounts and various theories, from scientific explanations like meteors and atmospheric conditions to more speculative ideas like ley lines and extraterrestrial visitation. The inclusion of international reports suggests a broad interest in paranormal and unexplained events. The articles encourage readers to share their own experiences and maintain an open mind towards these mysteries.