UFO Newsclipping Service - 2010 05 - no 490

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE
Issue: Number 490
Volume: May 2010
Date: May 2010
Publisher: UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE
Country: USA
Price: $5.00

This issue of the UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, dated May 2010, presents a collection of recent UFO reports and related commentary from various news outlets. The cover story highlights an "Another wave of UFO sightings reported last month in Florida," detailing multiple witness accounts from Clearwater and Tampa.

Florida Sightings: March 2010

The article by Tim Chitwood details UFO sightings in Florida during March 2010. A witness in Clearwater reported a bright blue-green light on March 30, moving silently and at a low altitude. Another witness in Tampa reported seeing 30-40 flying objects on the same night. A report from March 10 describes a UFO hovering for two minutes in the Flossmoor community, followed by a craft with changing lights, and an earlier sighting of a red light zipping away. An aerial battle account from West Liberty on March 10 describes "Star Wars"-like maneuvers with large and small craft, firing tracers for 45 minutes.

Boca Raton Mystery Light

An article from WPBF.com (Boca Raton, FL, May 4, 2020) reports on a strange light seen in Boca Raton on May 4, 2010. Witnesses called police and television stations about a light that moved erratically. One observer suggested it was an LED bicycle light attached to a kite, though some initially thought it was a UFO. A separate report from WPTV Chan 5 (West Palm Beach, FL, May 3, 2010) also questions whether the Boca mystery light was a UFO.

Laconia, NH Car-Lifting Incident

An article from The Citizen of Laconia (April 24, 2010) by John Koziol details a claim by Emily Moore and her boyfriend that their car was lifted into the air by a UFO at Opechee Park on March 21, 2010. The car reportedly shook violently, the windshield smashed, and the airbags deployed. Laconia Police Chief Mike Moyer noted a discrepancy in the couple's statements to police and UFO investigators. The boyfriend, identified as "D," described an object that blocked the moon, lifted the car, and caused a sensation in his head. Moore, identified as "E," described a "weird black-shaped object" and feeling immobilized. A representative from Funspot called the incident a "hoax."

Stephen Hawking on Aliens

An article from The Sunday Times (London, England, April 25, 2010) by Jonathan Leake reports on Stephen Hawking's views on alien life. Hawking suggests that aliens are almost certain to exist but warns humanity to avoid contact, drawing a parallel to the negative consequences of European colonization in the Americas. He speculates that advanced aliens might become nomads seeking resources. The article also mentions scientific breakthroughs like the discovery of exoplanets and the resilience of life in extreme environments.

Opinion: Hawking Got It Wrong

An opinion piece by Michael Cohen criticizes Stephen Hawking's stance on aliens and UFOs. Cohen argues that the analogy of European colonization is flawed, as any alien race capable of interstellar travel would be vastly more advanced. He suggests that aliens would likely not need Earth's resources and that any open arrival would be peaceful, with aliens potentially teaching humanity to value life.

UFO Course Planned

An article from The Province (Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 27, 2010) by Clare Ogilvie reports that American anthropology professor Philip Haseley is developing a credit course on UFOs. Haseley believes UFOs should be studied academically, citing a large body of evidence. University of B.C. astronomy professor Douglas Scott acknowledges that UFOs are discussed in lectures but emphasizes that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Ufology Research co-ordinator Chris Rutkowski supports the idea of discussing UFOs openly in an academic setting.

East Texas UFO Sighting

An article from KLTV (Tyler, TX, April 26, 2010) by Jena Johnson describes Albert Davis's sighting of a UFO in Nacogdoches, TX. Davis reported seeing mysterious bright shapes, described as a UFO, hovering and moving erratically for two hours. Astronomer Norman Markworth suggests a psychological phenomenon, such as mistaking Venus for a moving object.

Pottsville Object Investigation

An article from republicanherald.com (Pottsville, PA, April 29, 2010) by Ben Wolfgang reports that the Schuylkill County Communications Center received calls about an unidentifiable flying object. Officials stated it was not a UFO and may have been a balloon, with the perception fueled by a full moon and starlit sky.

Triangle UFOs Over UK

A report from National Examiner (Sacramento, CA, April 8, 2010) discusses triangle UFOs seen over the UK. It notes their popularity and mentions associations with reptilian species, questioning whether they are human prototypes or extraterrestrial.

Michigan Triangle UFO

An examiner article (St. Louis, MO, April 24, 2010) details a MUFON report from Michigan where a 15-year-old girl witnessed a dark, triangular-shaped object with a metallic look hover over her backyard before disappearing north at high speed. The parent noted the object rotated unusually and was very fast.

California Triangular Craft

A MUFON report from California (April 15, 2010) describes a witness seeing a triangular craft with circular areas that glided smoothly and silently, disappearing within seconds. The witness, with a physics background, doubts it was a conventional aircraft.

Boomerang UFO Over California

An article from the Sacramento Examiner (Sacramento, CA, April 20, 2010) by Gregory Brewer reports on witnesses seeing a huge boomerang-shaped object over Red Bluff, California. The object was described as having a cloudy mist-like substance and moving silently and briskly.

Pyramid UFO Over Florida

Another Sacramento Examiner article (April 16, 2010) reports on a pyramid-shaped UFO seen over Palm Bay, Florida. A photo submitted to MUFON shows an orange, pyramid-shaped object above a home.

Meteor Falls Near Livingston

An article from The Fennimore Times (April 22, 2010) details a meteor event that occurred on April 14, 2010, near Livingston, WI. Reports of a flash of light and a sonic boom led to the discovery of meteorite fragments. Some initially mistook the event for a UFO.

Meteor Lights Up U.S. Midwest

A report from the Daily Contributor (April 15, 2010) describes a large fireball that lit up the U.S. Midwest skies, lasting about 15 minutes and disintegrating. The National Weather Service believes it may have been a wayward meteor from the Gamma Virginids meteor shower.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the reporting of diverse UFO sightings across different geographical locations, the scientific and investigative approaches to these phenomena, and the public's ongoing fascination with the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting reported incidents and related commentary, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also including critical perspectives and scientific explanations.

This issue of The Canadian National, dated April 28, 2010, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and related phenomena reported globally in early 2010. The cover story details an engineer's sighting of a disc-shaped UFO over Warwick, Rhode Island. The magazine compiles reports from various international newspapers and online sources, presenting a broad spectrum of alleged encounters and investigations.

UFO Sightings and Reports

North America

Warwick, Rhode Island (April 24, 2010): A civil engineer reported observing a bright white, circular, disc-shaped object from a parking lot. The object was approximately 70 degrees above the horizon, moved slowly in a figure-eight pattern, and maintained its brightness and shape. The witness described it as brighter than Venus and possibly spherical, though unsure without optics. The sighting lasted about 25 minutes. The witness, a licensed civil engineer, has had previous sightings.

Sacramento, California (May 7, 2010): A witness reported seeing 12-15 shiny objects in the sky that initially appeared as a cluster, then formed a wedge or V shape. One object remained and hovered overhead for a few minutes before vanishing. The witness, K. Piper, a UFO researcher, was on a motorcycle and regretted not being able to capture photographic evidence.

Hounslow, UK (April 30, 2010): Several reports emerged from Hounslow West, including five unusual lights seen by Michal Czyz and his friends, followed by three military aircraft. A woman from Brentford also reported seeing an unnervingly bright light descending and hovering.

Ware, UK (April 20, 2010): Eyewitness Lesley Weir reported seeing a light in the sky above Ware, described as round and orange with a white center, moving at the speed of a plane but without noise. This occurred despite the grounding of conventional aircraft due to volcanic ash.

Chengdu, China (April 18, 2010): Mr. Zhang reported seeing an unidentified flying object with blinding white lights but no noise. The object was suspended in the air for a few minutes before accelerating and disappearing.

Huddersfield, UK (May 4, 2010): Vivian Rayner reported seeing about 12 bright yellow lights moving over Castle Hill, described as unusual and not helicopters due to the lack of noise and varying speeds.

Chalfont St Giles, UK (May 6, 2010): A video posted online purportedly shows a UFO hovering over the village, being chased by two military jets before disappearing.

Australia (April 2010): Multiple reports surfaced. In Geelong, footage of strange lights was captured, later explained as remote control airplanes. In Darwin, Northern Territory, several 'unexplained phenomena' were reported, including strange lights over rural areas. A woman named Shirel reported seeing strange lights from her home, and Kylie Myers, a British backpacker, also reported an encounter. Astronomer Geoff Carr expressed skepticism, attributing sightings to weather phenomena.

Valdosta, Georgia (May 2, 2010): Reports of the 'Skunk Ape,' a hairy humanoid creature, were discussed, with witness accounts describing a tall, hairy figure with a foul odor, often seen in wooded, swampy areas.

Valdosta, Georgia (May 2, 2010): A report from Brooks County described a hairy humanoid creature seen walking out of the woods, described as lean, over six feet tall, with red, brown, and grey hair, and moving with an unusual gait.

Preston, UK (April 1, 2010): UFO researcher Pat Regan reported being followed by a pale orange/white light that hovered and kept pace with his car for several miles, defying explanations like Chinese lanterns due to its speed and movement against the wind.

International Reports

Russia (May 6, 2010): Russian MP Andre Lebedev called for an investigation into claims by Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, leader of Kalmykia, who stated he had been taken aboard an alien spaceship. Ilyumzhinov claimed to have met aliens and received a tour of their craft.

Chile (March 22, 2009): Following a major earthquake, citizens reported UFO sightings and lights emerging from the ocean, with 16 cases documented on the night of the tragedy. Researcher Rodrigo Fuenzalida noted reports from Las Condes, Peñalolén, Providencia, and Colina, and another sighting of an object emerging from the sea near Isla Robinson Crusoe.

Investigations and Cover-ups

White Sands Proving Ground, New Mexico (circa 1958-1972): Reports from The Register detail suppressed incidents of UFO activity near Holloman Air Force Base. One incident involved a low-level, domed disc landing near the base, causing electromagnetic interference with vehicles. Eyewitnesses were reportedly questioned and sworn to secrecy by Air Force and CIA agents. Another report from the summer of 1958 describes a disc-shaped object with landing gear and port holes hovering near an F104 jet, observed by two mechanics. The Air Force allegedly showed the mechanics a book of UFO photos and asked them to identify the craft, then confiscated their film and demanded silence. A third report from the summer of 1962 details a double-sided, silver-coin-colored disc observed by engineers at a radar installation, with 35mm color film taken by one engineer being confiscated by the Air Force.

Scientific Analysis and Theories

Crop Circles (Ongoing): An article from The East Texan discusses crop circles, noting their long history and the scientific abnormalities found in 'real' crop circles, such as node expulsion cavities, unusual plant growth, and magnetic iron particles. These findings suggest an external force, not human activity, is responsible. The article also mentions a rare 'snow circle' phenomenon.

Montana Bigfoot Sightings (May 11, 2010): Reports of Bigfoot sightings in Glacier National Park are mentioned, with hikers describing a furry creature running on two legs. The article also details a Bigfoot encounter at Gaynor's River Bend Ranch, including sounds, odors, and the appearance of braids in horse manes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings across diverse geographical locations and the persistent question of their origin, ranging from misidentifications to potential extraterrestrial craft. There is a notable undercurrent of alleged government secrecy and cover-ups surrounding these events, particularly concerning military bases. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these reports and investigations to the public, encouraging critical analysis while acknowledging the unexplained nature of many phenomena. The inclusion of scientific research into crop circles and folklore like Bigfoot suggests a broad interest in anomalous events.