UFO Newsclipping Service - 2009 11 - no 484

Magazine Overview

This issue of "UFO" magazine, published by NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE in November 2009 as Number 484, focuses on local family reports of multiple extraterrestrial (E.T.) contacts in Webster County, Missouri. The cover headline boldly proclaims "Local family reports multiple E.T. contacts," with a smaller question, "UFOs In Webster County?" and a photo of reporter Fred Spriggs. The magazine is priced at $5.00 and celebrates 40 years of circulation since 1969.

Local Family Reports Multiple E.T. Contacts (Webster County, Missouri)

Fred Spriggs, writing for the Webster County Citizen, details the extraordinary experiences of a woman, referred to as "Dana," and her family during the summer of 1994 and the subsequent 11 years they lived in the Missouri Ozarks.

Initial Encounter: The "Big Bug"

The unusual events began when Dana's children reported a "big bug" in the woods near their home. Initially thinking it was a large insect, Dana was surprised when the children described it as being 7-1/2 to 8-feet tall and drawn as a "big bug standing on two legs that looked like a praying mantis." Dana later discovered this description matched an "insectoid" in UFO literature, which deeply unsettled her.

Lights in the Sky

Over the next 11 years, Dana, her family, and over 30 adult neighbors witnessed numerous multi-colored objects in the night sky. These lights were described as much larger and brighter than stars, often appearing "very pretty" and producing no sound. They would hover, sometimes shooting down beams of intense light with sharp, well-defined edges, unlike any natural light.

Flying Saucers

Sightings of otherworldly craft were not limited to the night. Dana reported that "cigar-shaped" flying saucers, described as being "shaped like the fuselage of an airplane, but it didn't have any wings," were often observed in broad daylight. One such craft, estimated to be two or three times the size of a football field, hovered over a field near Dana's house, making no sound. Another sighting involved a large craft, at least three football fields long, hovering silently.

First Abduction

Dana recounted an incident where her 4-year-old daughter disappeared from her locked bedroom. After a frantic search of the house and surrounding property, the daughter was found in a field. She claimed to have been "with the doctor and gotten a shot," leaving her parents baffled as to how she got there.

Animal Mutilations

Animal mutilations were described as commonplace in the neighborhood. One particularly chilling incident involved a neighbor finding 13 cows inside his barn, lying neatly stacked on their sides. The cows were missing eyes, tongues, and blood, and the farmer was devastated, eventually selling his property and moving out of state.

Other Phenomena

Dana also reported encounters with E.T.s called "grays" and an entity made of light. The community shared their experiences, creating a "cone of silence" to cope with the strange events. They also noted the presence of crop circles and high radiation in the area. Balls of light were seen floating through homes, capable of turning corners at right angles, which frightened children. On other occasions, three small, orangish lights would form a larger light, sometimes accompanied by a low-frequency humming noise. Dana and her family also frequently woke up with unexplained red marks on their bodies, often in straight lines or triangular patterns.

'Men In Black'

Dana's husband, "Jason," reported an unsettling experience involving numerous government cars with U.S. government license plates filling the road in front of their house. He felt paranoid and uneasy. Later that evening, he witnessed beings in the garden wearing goggles, who disappeared using camouflage similar to that in the movie "Predator." Their family dog, which was usually aggressive, laid down and watched without barking, and died two weeks later from what the vet diagnosed as "radiation poisoning."

Beings in the Garden

Jason also described seeing what appeared to be several flashlights in his barn, which then switched off when he approached. He heard footsteps like marching army boots and saw beings wearing goggles and full-body coverings in the family garden. They formed a line along a row of cauliflower and then disappeared. The family's dog remained passive during this event.

Strange Weather Phenomenon

During the 'Men In Black' and 'Beings in the Garden' incident, Jason observed unusual lightning that went straight down without reaching the ground. He also saw a large, flashing light resembling an emergency vehicle's warning light, but it was white and moving at high speed. A wall cloud and funnel cloud appeared, leading to a localized storm that battered their house with hail and wind. Notably, none of the neighbors reported similar severe weather, leading Jason to believe the storm was targeted.

Giant Beaver

Jason recounted an incident where he and his family saw an enormous beaver, estimated to be 6-feet long with a 3-foot tail, on their patio. The creature waddled off into the woods, leaving them wondering about its origin.

Another Abduction

A woman named "Mary" reported being abducted with her husband on two separate occasions by "grays." She described waking up in the woods surrounded by small gray beings collecting junk. She felt paralyzed but received telepathic messages. She later woke up in her bed, unsure if it was a dream, but felt it was too real.

Underground Base?

Investigators have suggested that there might be an underground alien base in Webster County. Dana reported seeing a large, cigar-shaped flying saucer dive into a farm pond and disappear, leading to speculation that the pond could be a portal.

Summary of Webster County Experiences

The accounts from Webster County are based on conscious recall of real-world experiences over 11 years. After moving, the family had no further E.T. contacts. The area is described as having a "funny feeling" and something about it "allows these strange things to happen."

UFO Reported in Southern Tracy Skies (Tracy, California)

Larry Gustafson and Ervin Floyd reported seeing a slowly moving band of deep blue lights in the cloudless southern Tracy sky on a Monday night. The lights hovered for about 5 minutes, sometimes moving and sometimes appearing as a single light. Floyd described them as looking like "an LED light, like off a cop car." The object appeared to hover, moving west to east and back, before disappearing toward the Bay Area. Police had no reports of the incident.

UFOs of the Kickapoo - 2009 (Wisconsin)

A Woman from Readstown

In the summer of 1963 or 1964, a woman and her father-in-law witnessed an enormous object over their farm. The object, described as half a mile long and two stories tall, had windows with changing lights and beams of light hitting their barn. The truck motor died, and the object made no noise but produced a pulsation. After the beams stopped, the object shot off to the northwest. Weeks later, the cows on the farm began losing calves, which was attributed to contaminated feed from that period.

UFO Footage Broadcast by Channel 8 LaCrosse

Channel 8 broadcast clips of an 11-minute video showing a circular UFO filmed by a man from Sparta. The object could be seen changing colors. The men who filmed it, Zach and Paul Rueckheim, compared it to planes, helicopters, and rockets, but noted its unusual behavior. A planetarium director suggested it might be a weather balloon, but the weather bureau found that unlikely.

National UFO Reporting Center Reports (Wisconsin)

Two reports from Wisconsin are included:

• Cashton, WI (July 25, 2009): A witness reported seeing a white light heading southeast, then later two red lights approaching from the north. The lights were described as low, round, not blinking, and silent, with a size comparable to a medical helicopter.
• Monroe County, WI (November 1, 2008): A witness reported seeing a fast-moving yellowish light on Highway 21 that suddenly turned off like a switch. The light was described as more like a car light yellow in the sky.

Identifying with UFOs (Montgomery County Community College Conference)

Hilary Bentman reports on a UFO conference held at Montgomery County Community College in Whitpain, PA. Fred Saluga, a UFO investigator, ghost hunter, and Bigfoot chaser, was present. The conference, presented by the Pennsylvania chapter of MUFON, aims to make people comfortable reporting unexplained phenomena. PA MUFON has received 350 reports statewide since summer 2008, with 40% from Bucks County. William Bacon, a believer since a 1964 incident in Socorro, NM, attended and spoke about extraterrestrial influence on biblical events. Presbyterian minister Barry Downing, author of "The Bible and Flying Saucers," discussed how UFOs might be related to angels of God.

UFOs Continued from Page A1

Downing stated, "The good news is I believe UFOs carry angels of God." The region has seen increased UFO activity, with reports of strange aircraft over Sesame Place and Citizens Bank Park. A Doylestown sighting was featured on the Discovery Channel. Investigator Saluga notes that "UFO" simply means "unidentified flying object" and that PA MUFON can explain about 80% of reports, sometimes with NASA's help. A report of strange lights over Buckingham was identified as a rocket launched by NASA.

Lecture at UNCW will focus on military concerns about UFOs (Wilmington, NC)

Chelsea Kellner reports on a lecture by UFO researcher Robert Hastings at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Hastings has collected testimony from retired U.S. military personnel regarding UFO sightings at nuclear launch sites worldwide. He suggests these beings may be warning humanity about nuclear proliferation or planning to invade Earth. Hastings has appeared on CNN's Larry King Live and has published a book on his findings. He emphasizes that UFOs are "absolutely real" and not science fiction.

Military Concerns

Hastings believes the government is withholding information about UFOs due to fear of public panic. He has personally witnessed UFOs and speculates that an alien race has been monitoring Earth for a long time.

UFO over Niagara Falls? (Ontario, Canada)

John Robbins reports on residents and tourists in Niagara Falls, Ontario, who witnessed an unusual, spectral flashing object hovering over the tourist district between 9 p.m. and midnight. Joshua Green described it as a "circular tear in the sky" illuminated by casino spotlights. Scott Jordan noted that searchlights combined to create the effect of something in the sky reflecting light. Police had no reports of the incident.

Disc-shaped UFO's reported in three states (USA)

This section compiles several recent UFO sightings:

• Rockingham, Virginia (November 7, 2009): A witness reported a full disc-shaped object with lights moving counter-clockwise over a neighbor's house. A ball of light then materialized above him and zipped towards the object.
• Justin, Texas (November 7, 2009): A witness near an airport saw eight lights coming from the south, larger and more numerous than typical aircraft lights, with no sound.
• Chelsea, Michigan (November 7, 2009): A witness reported a silver disc flying low on the horizon, moving erratically for about ten minutes.
• Cincinnati, Ohio (November 7, 2009): A witness saw a large, soft-white spherical glow that split into four bright lights forming a diamond pattern at about 3,000 feet. The objects moved swiftly, changed formation, and blinked off.
• Keller, Texas (November 7, 2009): A witness reported his dog barking at a large, flaming meteor that stopped, became smaller, and then transformed into three balls of white light. These lights stacked, flashed, and changed formation before disappearing. A plane and helicopter were observed afterward.

Lights in the Sky (Taylor County, Wisconsin)

Brian Wilson discusses the unsettling nature of UFO sightings, particularly glowing lights and alleged abductions. He shares photos from a game camera in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest showing odd rectangular lights. Wilson speculates these could be extraterrestrial visitors enjoying the area, welcoming them as long as they "keep their probes to themselves."

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Bizarre Cattle Mutilations, Investigations Continue (The Elsberry Democrat, 1978)

This archival piece details ongoing investigations into bizarre cattle mutilations in the Elsberry, Missouri area during the summer of 1978. A third cow and a two-to-three-day-old calf belonging to Gary Hagemeier were found mutilated, missing eyes, tongues, and blood. The reproductive area and utter were cut away. Strands of hair and small holes were observed on the calf. Black hardshell beetles were found in the cow's mouth. The local police department and sheriff's office are investigating, and various UFO organizations and media outlets are involved. Sightings of bright saucer-shaped lights were also reported in the area on the same nights.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and the potential for government cover-ups. The articles present a range of experiences, from detailed personal accounts of sightings and abductions to reports of animal mutilations and unusual atmospheric events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial presence and activity, while also acknowledging the skepticism and ridicule faced by those who report such experiences. The inclusion of archival material and reports from various locations suggests a broad scope of interest in the UFO phenomenon. The magazine seems to advocate for taking these reports seriously, even when they challenge conventional understanding of reality.

This issue of FOREIGN NEWS, dated November 11, 2009, focuses heavily on the intersection of UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and religious perspectives, particularly from the Vatican. It also includes reports on various UFO sightings globally, a high-profile extradition case, and other unexplained phenomena.

Vatican Studies Extraterrestrial Life

The lead story, "Vatican studying possibilities of extraterrestrial alien life," reports that the Vatican has convened experts to explore the implications of alien life for the Catholic Church. Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory, stated that questions about life's origins and existence elsewhere in the universe are "very suitable and deserve serious consideration." The five-day conference gathered astronomers, physicists, and biologists. Funes emphasized that while alien life raises philosophical and theological questions, the focus was scientific. Chris Impey, an astronomy professor, noted the common ground between science and religion in positing life as a special outcome of the universe. The article references the historical shift in the Church's views since the condemnation of Giordano Bruno and highlights that believing in alien life does not contradict faith in God, as God's creative freedom is not limited. The Vatican's engagement with science is framed as a continuation of Pope Benedict XVI's efforts to strengthen the relationship between faith and reason, aiming to overcome historical perceptions of the Church being hostile to science, exemplified by the Galileo affair.

Gary McKinnon Extradition Case

Another significant report details the legal struggles of Gary McKinnon, a computer hacker facing extradition to the United States. After his appeal to the Supreme Court was rejected, his lawyers planned to submit a fresh psychiatric report highlighting his "extremely fragile mental state" due to Asperger's syndrome. McKinnon faces up to 70 years in prison for allegedly hacking 97 military computers, causing $800,000 in damage. He admits hacking but denies malice, arguing his case should be tried in Britain. His mother expressed concerns that he was suicidal, and his lawyers sought to prevent extradition, citing the potential for "disastrous consequences" due to his condition.

Global UFO Sightings and Phenomena

The issue compiles numerous reports of UFO sightings and related phenomena from around the world:

• Argentina: A resident of San Benito reported seeing a "blue light" and capturing an image of a "strange object" believed to be a UFO. In La Pampa province, hundreds of burnt grass circles were discovered in a field, with their origin being a mystery.
• England: Residents of Great Yarmouth reported seeing "strange lights" described as arcs of orange lights. In Halstead, an ex-military man witnessed a "white hot triangular shape" moving at high speed. Reports of mysterious lights in Milngavie were initially thought to be UFOs but were later attributed to spotlights used for a comedian's gig.
• Russia: Leningrad residents witnessed a triangular UFO with three glowing blue lights.
• Namibia: A "strange red light" was seen over Walvis Bay, leading to speculation about UFOs or missile launches, though investigations found nothing.
• China: A mass sighting in Chongqing involved two luminous discs observed for about half an hour.
• Belarus: A UFO was sighted over Brest during the day, circling the city and emitting a bright beam of light. Cameras reportedly failed to capture images.
• Brazil: The Brazilian government declassified secret UFO documents from the 1980s, including a report detailing an "Official UFO Night" where 21 spherical objects jammed air traffic. The report concluded that the UFO phenomenon is solid, reflects intelligence, and is not necessarily manned craft. A TV crew also captured footage of an oval-shaped UFO in the Amazon district.
• Scotland: Reports of "mystery UFOs" in Milngavie were linked to Chinese lanterns released for a birthday party, though later reports described different circular lights, also explained as spotlights.

Other Unexplained Phenomena

• Livestock Mutilations: Reports from Queensland, Australia, and Gainesville, Georgia, USA, detail cattle found mutilated with surgical precision, raising concerns and leading to investigations. Theories range from animal attacks to more sinister causes, with no clear explanation found.
• Silbury Hill Incident: An update on an investigation into a police sergeant who reported seeing three tall beings near a crop circle at Silbury Hill. Police declined further comment, calling it a "personal matter."
• Northern Germany: Multiple witnesses reported a mysterious burning orb in the sky, which some believed broke apart and fell to earth, though authorities suggested it might have been a meteorite.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the unexplained, bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and public fascination with UFOs and related phenomena. The Vatican's engagement with astrobiology signifies a move towards integrating scientific discoveries with religious doctrine. The inclusion of various global sightings and unexplained events underscores a widespread interest in the unknown. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting these events and investigations objectively, while also acknowledging the speculative nature of many of the phenomena discussed. The recurring theme is the persistent presence of unexplained aerial phenomena and the ongoing efforts to understand them, whether through scientific study, government investigation, or eyewitness accounts.