UFO Newsclipping Service - 2009 12 - no 485

Magazine Overview

This issue of "UFO" magazine, dated December 2009, Number 485, published by UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, focuses on recent and historical UFO sightings and related phenomena. The cover headline, "Unidentified lights reappear in Erath," highlights a lead story detailing new reports from Erath County, Texas.

Unidentified Lights Reappear in Erath

By Amanda Kimble, Staff Writer for the Empire-Tribune, the lead article reports on renewed sightings of strange, amber glowing orbs in the sky above Erath County, Texas. Witnesses describe these lights as unlike anything they have seen before. Jerry McAdams, publisher of the Hico News Review, recounts a recent sighting where he and a fellow board member observed two amber lights, level with each other, that seemed to hover and disappeared in seconds, only to be replaced by more lights. These lights were described as not blinking like aircraft lights and appeared at different heights and distances, to the west, in the direction of Dublin. Two anonymous residents from the Dublin area also reported seeing "all kinds of lights, all across the sky" on the same night, capturing some of the event on a cell phone. One witness described the lights spawning from a single ball of light, moving in various directions, and described them as white and amber, with the spectacle lasting over a minute. While not ready to call it an alien aircraft, the witness found the experience impressive and "truly awesome."

Hico Residents Report Light Sightings

This section, attributed to Jane Pratt, Special to the Reporter-News, further details Jerry McAdams' account of seeing bright lights in the sky in Erath County. McAdams, who previously didn't witness the 2008 sightings, now describes seeing a couple of fixed lights in the west towards Dublin that disappeared and reappeared. He also saw more lights from a different altitude later. He notes the lights were constant, not blinking, and appeared at different distances and altitudes, and admits he doesn't know what they were but understands others observed the same sighting. The article also references the January 2008 sightings in Erath County, for which MUFON representatives met with residents. It also mentions two Dublin area residents who saw "all kinds of lights" and found the experience impressive.

2008-09 Sightings at a Glance

This section provides a summary of several reported sightings from 2008 and 2009. These include:

• November 17-20, 2008: A witness driving on US Highway 377 near Dublin reported a long formation of blinking white lights stretching over a mile, followed by two jets.
• November 20, 2008: A witness on Lingleville Highway saw a red/orange circle appear, followed by more circles appearing and disappearing in sequence.
• February 2009: A witness driving from Stephenville toward Dublin saw a line of evenly spaced, not very bright lights heading north, described as much larger and lower than a commercial plane.
• June 2009 (Second-hand account): A witness described a bright yellowish-orange ball that darted, hovered, and disappeared.
• August 2009: A witness reported a strange aircraft that turned from two into four lights, flashed, and disappeared.

In Lubbock was it a plover, moth, or UFO?

This Q&A section addresses a query about a UFO hovering over the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock in the early 1970s. The answer, sourced from TripWiser.com, refers to the "Lubbock Lights" series of sightings in August 1951, which received national publicity. The sightings were considered credible due to witnesses including science professors and a student who photographed them. Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's investigation, concluded the photographs were not a hoax but dismissed the UFOs as either "night-flying moths" or a type of bird called a plover, attributing the reflection to Lubbock's street lights. However, other researchers dispute these explanations.

Utterly Falsified Objects: Newspapers, movie studio reach settlement over 'Fourth Kind'

By Jeff Richardson, [email protected], for the Daily News-Miner, Fairbanks, AK (November 12, 2009). This article reports that Universal Pictures reached a settlement with several Alaska newspapers, including the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, for using fabricated "news archives" to promote the movie "The Fourth Kind." Universal agreed to pay $20,000 to the Alaska Press Club and a scholarship contribution. The movie claimed to be a true story about alien abductions in Nome, Alaska, and Universal created fake online articles, some purporting to be from real Alaska publications, to bolster this claim. The settlement requires Universal to remove the fake articles from the internet. The article quotes Anchorage attorney John McKay, who negotiated the settlement, stating that attributing false stories to real publications undermines their credibility.

2 Black Boomerangs w/ dim lights LOW FLYING SILENT ALMOST INVISIBLE!

This report from the examiner (Pennsylvania, USA, December 5, 2009) details an event where a witness saw two "Black Boomerang" or "Chevron like" crafts flying extremely low, side by side, with very dim lights. The crafts were described as completely silent, producing zero vibration, and moving at extreme speed, disappearing quickly. The witness, who has extensive experience with aircraft, stated these objects were unlike anything they had seen before and were not identifiable as human-built vehicles.

Denver voters will be asked to create commission to probe UFOs

By Christopher N. Osher, The Denver Post (Denver, Colorado, December 2, 2009). Denver voters will be asked to approve the formation of a commission to study visitors from outer space. Jeff Peckman, an entrepreneur, submitted enough signatures for the issue to be placed on the city ballot. If passed, Denver would be required to create a seven-member commission to collect evidence of extraterrestrial visits.

NASA researcher on search for 'E.T.'

This brief item from the LaMorinda Sun (Lafayette, CA, November 6, 2009) announces a Science Cafe event in Orinda featuring Dr. Margaret Race, a NASA researcher with the SETI program, who will discuss planning for missions aimed at "Searching for E.T."

Intelligent UFOs are visiting Earth, says physicist

By TMP Reports for The Murfreesboro Post (Murfreesboro, TN, December 8, 2009). Physicist Stanton T. Friedman stated in Murfreesboro that evidence overwhelmingly indicates that intelligently controlled vehicles are visiting Earth, suggesting a "cosmic Watergate" if disclosed by the government. Friedman, known as the "Flying Saucer Physicist," based his beliefs on years of study and interviews. He outlined four conclusions: 1) Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial spacecraft; 2) this is a "Cosmic Watergate" with government knowledge since 1947; 3) arguments against these conclusions by debunkers like Carl Sagan are not credible; and 4) the flying saucer story is the biggest story of the millennium, involving a U.S. government cover-up of data for over 50 years. He suggested that government disclosure would have serious implications for technology, the economy, and religious and social structures. Friedman also noted that the more educated a person is, the more likely they are to believe in UFOs.

Derek's close encounter

This article from the Basingstoke Gazette (Bassingstoke, UK, November 5, 2009) reports on Derek Bridges, a 69-year-old retired airport worker who claims to have filmed video footage of aliens beaming up a buffalo. Bridges witnessed two bright lights hovering over Laverstoke Park Farm and filmed them. The footage was sent to UFO organizations and described as "the Holy Grail" for enthusiasts. Kenneth Parsons, chairman of BEAMS, planned to investigate the farm to prove the sighting was not a street lamp. He mentioned cows being lifted towards the sky in the USA for blood draining and body part removal. A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Defence stated they would not investigate as it did not involve compromised UK airspace.

'UFO' spotted over Marks Hall

This report from the Daily Gazette (Colchester, England, November 5, 2009) details an ex-military man, Richard Gogin, who claims he saw a white-hot triangular UFO while walking his dog in Coggeshall. Gogin described the object as moving extremely fast, tracking it for about four seconds before it disappeared as if a light switch was turned off. He estimated the UFO was about 3,000 meters away and 2,000 feet up, traveling horizontally. He ruled out it being a firework due to its speed and straight trajectory. A spokesman for the Anglian Flight Centre stated they were not flying at that time, and suggested there might be many Martians.

Strange triangular shape spotted in sky

By Nina Morgan for the Braintree & Witham Times (England, November 11, 2009). This article is a more detailed account of Richard Gogin's sighting of a triangular UFO over Marks Hall. Gogin, trained in aircraft recognition, described the object as white-hot and triangular, moving extremely fast and disappearing instantly. He estimated its distance and altitude and compared its movement to something other than an aircraft. The article also mentions that Mr. Gogin registered his sighting on the website uk-ufo.co.uk, and a spokesman for the Anglian Flight Centre commented on the frequency of sightings in the area.

Metal object with small windows was seen hovering over the water

This piece from the Congleton Chronicle (England, November 5, 2009) discusses lesser-known UFO reports related to water. It presents two unverified incidents: one from November 1972 in Canada, where a "ball of fire" was reported to have landed in the Bay of Islands and fallen toward the water, with a missing airplane search occurring in the same area; and another from March 2001 in Brazil, where a metallic object with small windows hovered over the River Tocantins, and a humanoid figure was seen interacting with the water before the craft shot away.

The MoD's UFO cover-up continues

This letter to the editor from Scott L. Felton of the Conwy UFO Group, published in the Denbighshire Free Press (England, October 1, 2009), discusses UFOs and government cover-ups. Felton believes intelligent extraterrestrial life can reach Earth, unlike Professor Stephen Hawking. He disputes claims of his objectivity and suggests that some facets of Ufology are more likely than others. He also mentions being filmed for a documentary series on "Britain's Closest UFO Encounters" regarding the Berwyn event, but his input and documents were pulled on the advice of the MoD, suggesting a cover-up.

Debunking the UFO cover-up conspiracy

This letter to the editor from Andy Roberts, published in the Denbighshire Free Press (England, October 22, 2009), responds to Scott Felton's comments. Roberts emphasizes the importance of evidence gathered shortly after events, rather than relying on verbal statements made years later or media speculation. He explains that Felton's footage was not used in a TV documentary because it lacked contemporaneous evidence. Roberts states that while extraterrestrial life might exist, there is currently no evidence of it visiting Earth, advocating for an agnostic stance on the matter. He criticizes the portrayal of a "gigantic conspiracy" without evidence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features reports of unexplained aerial phenomena, including lights, triangular craft, and boomerang-shaped objects, across various locations in the US and UK. There is a recurring theme of eyewitness accounts being central to the investigation of these events. The publication also touches upon the possibility of government cover-ups and the scientific community's attempts to debunk or explain these sightings, often through conventional means like atmospheric conditions or misidentification. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting both witness testimonies and skeptical analyses, while also acknowledging the persistent mystery surrounding many cases. The inclusion of historical cases like Roswell and Lubbock Lights suggests a long-standing interest in the topic. The magazine also highlights the role of organizations like MUFON in researching these events.

This issue of the Denbighshire Free Press, dated November 5, 2009, features a prominent cover headline: "The UFO cover up is even murkier." The accompanying articles and reports from various international publications explore numerous UFO sightings, alleged cover-ups, and related phenomena.

Article: The UFO cover up is even murkier

This article addresses claims made by Andy Roberts regarding the misrepresentation of witness accounts. The author argues that Roberts' 'official' version of events has been twisted to create a debunking picture. A specific case of a teenage farmer and alleged poachers on Cader Berwyn is discussed, with the author refuting police involvement and the timing of sightings. It is claimed that official documents, including those from the British Geological Survey, were initially denied access. The article also touches upon a 1982 plane crash being misrepresented as a Harrier with secret hardware. The author suggests that Roberts' conclusions are flawed and that filmed accounts of witnesses were edited to support his 'non-event' conclusions. The piece concludes by stating that the Defence Advisory Notice Secretary censors UFO programmes, making information on such censorship exempt from Freedom of Information requests.

Article: Officer's close encounter

This report details claims made by a serving police sergeant in Wiltshire who allegedly saw three aliens in a field near Silbury Hill earlier in the summer. The Wiltshire police force declined to comment, stating it was a "personal matter" for the officer. Crop circle investigators Colin Andrews and Andrew Russell investigated the claims. According to a report on Andrews' website, the officer, off-duty, stopped his car near Silbury Hill and saw three figures, described as over 6ft tall with blond hair, examining a crop circle. He heard a crackling noise and saw the crop moving. When he shouted, the figures ran off at an incredible speed. The officer later complained of strange happenings at his home, including sighting a UFO and claims of poltergeist activity. Mr. Andrews is convinced the report is genuine and suggests the unusual movement of the beings and poltergeist experiences indicate something significant.

Article: UFO?: readers spot object hovering in the sky

This section from 'getreading' reports on multiple sightings of a mysterious object in Tilehurst, England. A story in the Reading Post about a "bowling ball-like" object hovering above Oxford Road prompted several readers to contact the paper with similar sightings on the same day, September 28. Sharon Cox described seeing a black ball with a halo, not very high, hovering to the left. Ian Dew also saw a matt black ball in the sky, described as looking like a hole in the sky, static despite a slight breeze. UFO expert Ananda Sirisena suggests the sightings could be advertising, with the string being hard to see, and considers it unlikely to be anything unusual, contrasting it with disc-shaped objects that move quickly.

Article: Alien mission

This article from the New Castle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle features historian John Hanson, an ex-police detective, who is researching UFO sightings in the Tyneside area between 1940 and 1966 for a series of books. He is appealing for information, particularly about sightings on Gateshead's Leam Lane Estate in 1964, including 'egg-shaped flashes' and reports of 'little green men'. Hanson also found information in a 1960s magazine called 'Orbit'. He believes UFOs exist and is keen to speak to anyone with information.

Article: Ex-US airman baffled by strange red light in sky

This report from the Ipswich Evening Star details a former US airman, David Galvan, who spotted a mysterious red light in the skies above his Suffolk home. He described it as a large redish-orange glow that moved rapidly and climbed before disappearing. Galvan believes it might be military testing but acknowledges it's an assumption. The article notes Suffolk as a hotspot for UFO enthusiasts and mentions the famous Rendlesham Forest encounter.

Article: Mysterious light in the sky baffles residents

This article from the South Wales Echo reports on a bright white light seen above Penarth, Wales, shortly after a power cut. Residents described the glowing disc retreating across the sky. Experts suggest possibilities like meteorites, fireballs, aircraft lights, satellites, or lasers reflecting off clouds. Nick Pope, a former MoD official and UFO specialist, notes that while most sightings are explainable, about 5% remain unexplained.

Article: Ministry of Defence has shut down its UFO investigation unit

This Reuters report states that the UK Ministry of Defence has closed its UFO investigation unit after over 50 years, citing that it could no longer justify the cost and had found no evidence of a threat or the existence of extraterrestrials. The unit received thousands of reports but stated it had no specific capability for identifying the nature of such sightings.

Article: Huge UFO 'Mothership' Causes Blackout In Argentina

This report from INEXPLICATA details a massive UFO, described as a 'mothership' or 'flying cigar', causing a blackout in Salta, Argentina. Witnesses reported seeing the object with flashing lights and a red beacon before a widespread electrical failure occurred. The power company found a 'burned-out turbine' at a power station in El Tunal, where the UFO was reportedly hovering. UFO experts suggest the object was a large mothership that may have deployed smaller UFOs.

Article: Argentina: Giant UFO Causes Commotion in Salta

This article from Diario Popular (Salta, Argentina) further elaborates on the UFO event in Joaquin V. Gonzalez. It describes a large, luminous, elongated creature seen in the sky before a blackout affected a 200-kilometer area. Witnesses reported intermittent flashing lights and a fixed red beacon. The power failure was confirmed by EDESA, which cited a 'burned-out generator' at the El Tunal power station. UFO expert Luis Burgos described the object as a 'mothership' measuring 200-300 meters long. The report also mentions previous UFO sightings and geometric figures found in the Salta region.

Article: More mysterious orange lights seen in night sky

This Derby Evening Telegraph article reports on further sightings of mysterious orange lights in Derbyshire, England. Witnesses described objects in the shape of a cross and bright orange circular lights. An aerospace engineer, Brian Clayton, expressed certainty that these were UFOs, stating they moved too quickly and changed direction too abruptly to be normal aircraft or lanterns. Other witnesses also reported similar sightings.

Article: Australian Farmer has Proof of UFO Visits or Unknown Aerial Life-forms?

This article from ALLNEWS WEB (Australia) features Jim Strong, a farmer from Greta, New South Wales, who claims to have video proof of UFOs or unknown aerial life-forms. He has been using high-tech night-time video recording technology and believes the observed objects might be exotic life-forms within Earth's atmosphere rather than alien spacecraft. He has submitted inquiries to various Australian departments and is willing to share his archived videos.

Article: UFO spotted in Kuwait?

This AL BAWABA report describes two men in Kuwait who claim to have spotted a 'flying saucer'. The object was described as an illuminated halo with considerable light and small lights. While no photos or recordings have been provided, supporters argue that the identical descriptions from strangers cannot be a coincidence. Others suggest the sightings might be solar reflections from small meteorites.

Article: Three lights were spotted off the coast of Paphos

This report from The Famagusta Gazette (Cyprus) details residents spotting three strange lights zipping off the coast of Paphos. The article notes a recent increase in UFO reports from Cyprus, including sightings of orange balls and flying objects. One witness described an orange ball falling fast and then another appearing and flying towards the sea.

Article: Robert Rines, Inventor and Monster Hunter, Dies at 87

This New York County Times obituary details the life of Robert H. Rines, an inventor and lawyer who died at 87. While he held over 800 patents and contributed to fields like radar and ultrasound imaging, he is primarily remembered for his persistent pursuit of the Loch Ness monster. Rines used innovative methods, including sonar and trained dolphins, in his search. He believed he had enough evidence to persuade a jury of the monster's existence. The article also touches upon his other achievements in law, music, and theatre.

Article: Creepy string of calf mutilations mystify Colorado rancher, police

This Fox 31 TV KDVR report describes a series of calf mutilations in southern Colorado that have mystified a rancher and law enforcement. Four calves were found dead with their skins peeled back and organs removed, with no signs of human or animal attackers. Rancher Manuel Sanchez is perplexed, and the Sheriff's Office report revealed no indication of predator attack or butchering. The article mentions that such mysterious events often lead to talk of UFOs and alien visits, although the rancher and sheriff do not believe in them. The San Luis Valley is also noted for a past unexplained horse mutilation and a UFO watchtower.

Article: Uh oh, Bigfoot roaming in North Fayette?

This TheCitizen.com article reports on alleged Bigfoot sightings in Fayette County, Georgia. A woman claimed to have encountered a large, hairy creature on Lee's Mill Road. The report notes that while Bigfoot sightings are not uncommon across the US, they are uncommon in Fayette County. The creature was described as approximately 6-7 feet tall, hairy, with a medium build and a loping gait. The witness was reportedly very upset about the encounter.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this collection of articles are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, alleged government cover-ups, and the persistent human fascination with the unknown. The editorial stance, particularly in the Denbighshire Free Press and related articles, appears to be one of questioning official narratives and presenting witness accounts, suggesting that there is more to these phenomena than commonly admitted. The inclusion of reports from various countries highlights the global nature of these interests. The article about the UK Ministry of Defence shutting down its UFO unit further fuels the 'cover-up' narrative. The piece on Robert Rines and the Loch Ness monster, while not strictly UFO-related, touches upon the pursuit of elusive, legendary creatures and the challenge of proving their existence.