UFO Newsclipping Service - 2010 06 - no 491

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated June 2010 (Number 491), is a compilation of UFO reports from various sources, primarily focusing on incidents from May and June 2010. The publication aims to document and present alleged evidence of UFO activity and related phenomena.

Article Summaries

UFO site found near Angel Fire

The Sangre de Cristo Chronicle reports on a presentation by Dee Gragg, Assistant Director of the New Mexico MUFON chapter, regarding a potential UFO landing site near Angel Fire, NM. Gragg presented evidence gathered over a 10-month investigation, including photographs and schematics of six ring-shaped imprints on the Pipers' land. These imprints, ranging from five to 12 feet in diameter, suggest the presence of multiple smaller spaceships, possibly unmanned scouts. Gragg theorizes that electromagnetic forces used by these ships created the marks. Soil samples were taken but not yet processed. Gragg also described a 'nest area' with unusually green and thick grass, suggesting further extraterrestrial activity. Janet Sailor, president of ASPE, sponsored the event and referred to the area as a 'UFO hot spot,' emphasizing the significance of having proof of such phenomena.

Did aliens hijack the Voyager 2 space probe?

The Christian Science Monitor, in an article by Ian O'Neill, debunks the theory that aliens tampered with the Voyager 2 spacecraft. O'Neill explains that a glitch causing garbled data was due to a single bit of memory flipping from 0 to 1, likely caused by a cosmic ray event. He criticizes conspiracy theorists and certain media outlets for jumping to alien conclusions without considering scientific explanations. O'Neill cites a recent incident with NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter being hit by a cosmic ray as a precedent. He urges a focus on likely explanations before invoking alien involvement.

Answers as elusive as evidence on topic of alien abductions

The Boston Globe features an article by Stephen Smith discussing a panel at the Association for Psychological Science on alien abductions. While some scientists, like Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Roger K. Pitman, acknowledge the importance of remaining open to preposterous possibilities, others, like Stuart Appelle, editor of the Journal of UFO Studies, note that researchers may dismiss abduction claims due to fear of ridicule. Susan Clancy, author of 'Abducted: How People Come to Believe They Were Kidnapped by Aliens,' notes that while people reporting abductions may have potent imaginations, there's no evidence they suffer from psychiatric disorders. Budd Hopkins presented images of scars and skin gouges as potential evidence of alien activity.

Helicopters seem to circle UFO over St. Albans, Vermont

The Examiner reports on a sighting in St. Albans, Vermont, where witnesses observed a flashing star-like object with rotating blue and red lights. Two helicopters were seen circling the object. The reporting witness described the object as closer than a star and flashing different colors. The helicopters appeared to be making a perfect circle around the UFO before flying off in the same direction.

Teardrop-shaped UFO follows in jet's vapor trail over Virginia

Another Examiner report details a sighting in Virginia where a witness observed a teardrop-shaped object following a jet's vapor trail. The object kept pace with the jet, was larger in diameter but shorter than the plane, and then made a sudden 'arc like climb' before vanishing. This report is noted as similar to other recent sightings.

Billionaire Aerospace Entrepreneur tells NY Times about killer UFOS

AMERICAN CHRONICLE features an article about Robert Bigelow, founder of Bigelow Aerospace, who told the New York Times that people have been killed and hurt due to extraterrestrial contact. The article discusses Bigelow's interest in UFO phenomena and connections within the intelligence community. It also mentions reports of paranormal happenings at a remote ranch in Utah, including the disintegration of dogs into black goo, and references a declassified DIA report about humanoid aliens observed at 'Titan Base.'

Did a witness catch a wormhole in action or was that a hyper jump?

The National Examiner reports on a strange sighting in Sacramento, CA, where a witness described a very bright flash of light, similar to a supernova, occurring twice in the same spot. The witness also reported a bright moving light that dimmed and moved northeast. The report speculates about wormholes or secret Naval fleet crafts jumping into hyperspace.

Strange Rectangular Craft Witnessed by Many over California

The Sacramento Examiner details two sightings of large, rectangular, gray crafts hovering over California. One sighting involved a craft approximately 700 feet off the ground, with no lights and no sound. The second sighting, similar in description, also involved a large, rectangular craft with lights beneath it. The article notes the similarity between the two incidents and questions the nature of these crafts.

The truth is out here ... in Erath County

The Abilene Reporter-News highlights Erath County, Texas, as a top UFO hot spot, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. The article references a mass sighting in 2008 involving a mile-long craft pursued by jets, which gained international attention. It also mentions other reported sightings in the area and lists other global UFO hot spots.

Strange orange UFO spotted over Buckhurst Hill

The Epping Forest Guardian reports on a sighting of a large, silent, orange ball flying above Buckhurst Hill, UK. A former pilot and aircraft recognition teacher described it as a 'fairly big orange ball' moving at a good speed with no noise. The witness ruled out Chinese lanterns and aircraft, suggesting it might be new technology.

WANSTEAD: Orange UFO spotted again

Another report from the Epping Forest Guardian details a similar sighting in Wanstead, UK, of two ball-shaped orange lights. The witness compared them to Chinese lanterns but noted their intense light and pulsating nature, suggesting they might be related to Ministry of Defence testing.

UFO sightings in three states

The Reporter (Brisbane, Australia) notes multiple UFO sightings along the east coast of Australia, described as a swirl or spiral of light. Similar sightings were also reported in Canberra, Wollongong, and Sydney's north shore.

Mass UFO sighting in Ukraine

ALL NEWS WEB reports a mass UFO sighting in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, where hundreds of residents witnessed a glowing disc-shaped UFO. A photo and witness accounts describe a bright, fiery glow without blinking or plumes of fire, moving slowly at first before speeding up and shooting into space.

Bright white orb, pulsating lights baffle Capri residents

The SUN TIMES (Marco Island, FL) covers sightings of a bright white orb with pulsating lights over the Isles of Capri. Residents and local officials reported seeing a globe-shaped object resembling a huge gyroscope, hovering silently. Investigations by MUFON revealed similar sightings in the area and uncovered large circles of barren land in nearby mangroves, with soil samples showing glass-like sand.

UFOs spotted over three states

The Examiner reports on sightings of blue lights in Oregon, Florida, and North Carolina. In Oregon, a blue object exhibited unusual movements. In Florida, a blue orb was visible for three seconds. In North Carolina, a witness described a red light with a blue glow, resembling a gas burner, which vanished after a few seconds.

Cigar-shaped UFO ejected from bright light over Idaho skies

The Examiner details a sighting in Idaho where two witnesses reported a cigar-shaped object ejected from a bright light. The object was observed heading north at a very high speed before the bright light immediately vanished.

UFO commission for Denver on November ballot

KDVR FOX 31 TV reports that the EXTRA campaign in Denver is pushing for a commission to investigate and post alleged extraterrestrial evidence on the city's website. The initiative was moved to the November ballot, with supporters hoping for more time to educate the public.

Have we been probed by UFO's in the middle of the night?

The Examiner reports on sightings of slow-moving, bright objects in the night sky, described as brighter than anything in the sky, making no sound, and capable of vanishing instantly. These objects have been reported globally and are thought to be analyzing the surface below.

UFOs spotted over Jaywick

The Clacton Gazette reports on a UFO skeptic who changed his mind after seeing three amber-colored, pulsating objects in a V-shape over Jaywick, UK. The witness described them as unlike planes and was still shaken by the experience.

UFOs spotted over Gatwick

The Observer reports two sightings over Gatwick, UK: a mysterious flying object and a fast-moving light from a large circular craft.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different geographic locations and the variety of reported phenomena, including lights, orbs, disc-shaped objects, and cigar-shaped craft. There is a consistent focus on reports submitted to MUFON, highlighting the organization's role in collecting and investigating such claims. The editorial stance appears to be one of documentation and presentation of these reports, with a tendency to include skeptical viewpoints and scientific explanations where available, while also acknowledging the persistent mystery and the possibility of unknown phenomena. The publication seems to lean towards presenting the evidence and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, though some articles clearly favor a scientific debunking approach.

Title: Sunshine Coast Daily
Issue Date: June 6, 2010
Country: Australia

This issue of the Sunshine Coast Daily prominently features reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) sighted across Australia's east coast on the morning of June 6, 2010. The front page headline, "UFO reported in our skies," introduces multiple eyewitness accounts from various locations, including Noosa, Buddina, and Yandina.

UFO Sightings on the Sunshine Coast

The lead article by Rae Wilson details numerous sightings. Two men reported a "floating iceberg" in the sky around 6 am. A bus driver described a "vapour swirl" around a high object, and a jogger saw a "white milky haze" that turned into a swirl. Market stallholders at Yandina were mesmerized by a bright light with a "vertical spiral." The sightings were widespread, stretching into NSW, the ACT, and Victoria.

Eyewitness accounts include Rudolf Cermak, a SunAir driver, who described a "weird" object with a white cloud and a bright light illuminating it, resembling a "Christmas tree." He noted its movement and the lack of sound, differentiating it from an aircraft. Patrick O'Brien witnessed a "spectacular" bright light with a spiral, too fast for a plane and too slow for space junk. Rita Aitken initially mistook a "white milky haze" for the moon before realizing it was an object. Colton Stevenson and Ricky Lowe described a "circular lollipop shape" with a "cloudy vapour" that looked like a "floating iceberg."

Sunshine Coast Airport manager Peter Pallott confirmed that no commercial jets were flying into the Sunshine Coast at the time of the reported sightings, with the first jet not arriving until 8:30 am. Owen Bennedick from Wappa Falls Observatory suggested it could be an "out-of-shape asteroid" or a UFO, dismissing comets and meteorological balloons. A Sydney astronomer, Geoffrey Wyatt, speculated it might have been the Falcon 9 rocket launched in the United States an hour earlier.

International UFO Reports

The issue also includes international UFO reports, highlighting a connection between a rocket launch and UFO sightings.

US rocket launch sparks Australia UFO frenzy (Valletta, Malta - June 5, 2010)

This report from Times of Malta details how a bright spiralling light, believed to be a rocket from Cape Canaveral, was spotted across Australia's east coast before dawn. Witnesses described it as a "lollipop-type swirl" with a bright centre and spiralling trails. Astronomer Andrew Jacob of the Sydney Observatory suggested it was likely SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, possibly tumbling and venting fuel, creating a spiral effect. He ruled out astronomical phenomena, comets, spotlights, or meteor showers, noting the timing and broad visibility pointed to the SpaceX rocket.

UFOs Start to Appear in Moscow on Regular Basis (Moscow, Russia - May 21, 2010)

Pravda.Ru reports on an increase in UFO sightings in Moscow skies. A video posted online showed a "huge triangle 1.5 km wide" soaring above the Moscow Kremlin. A former UFO analyst from the British Defense Ministry called it "bizarre and unusual." Other sightings include a "strange round cloud resembling a saucer" above Moscow Ring Road and a "stick with six wings" captured on a reporter's camera. The report mentions historical sightings in Moscow, including a "cross-shaped object" in 1584 and fireballs in 1977.

Fenland UFO sighting described in detail (Wisbech, England - May 19, 2010)

Samuel Brakespeare reports on a woman's account of a "huge slightly muffled circle of lights" seen above her house. The lights were shining through cloud cover, pulsing, and moving quickly. Jamie Heaford of St Ives also reported seeing a "massive orange ball" moving in all directions at high speed.

UFOs 'not from our world' say witnesses (Stevenage, UK - June 8, 2010)

Paul Christian reports on a Cheshunt couple who witnessed a group of UFOs. They described seeing the back end of a "ball of orange flickering flames gliding through the air," with a black edge, no sound, and eerie but fascinating movement. Three other orange orbs followed, and later, three more orbs appeared, with one turning into a white light and hovering for 15 minutes.

UFO spotted over Belfast sky (Belfast, Ireland - May 20, 2010)

Richard Barr reported witnessing a "huge orange light" over Belfast, which he described as "something unexplainable." He also saw four other orange lights forming a pattern and three triangular lights. He believes these were "black triangles," a class of UFOs.

Newfoundland UFOs still a mystery (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - May 28, 2010)

Angela Gilbert reports on unidentified flying objects spotted in January off Newfoundland. Department of National Defence documents contained grainy images of a rocket-like object, but military experts ruled out ballistic and cruise missiles. The RCMP called the event an "unexplained sighting." Speculation linked the sightings to French submarine missile tests, but France stated their tests occurred later.

UFO mystery sighting on Central Coast (Wamberal, Australia - June 17, 2010)

Alicia McCumstie reports on a sighting by Sharon and Daniel Smith of a "bright white light" that moved about, stopped, and climbed. They could not identify it as a plane or helicopter.

Clayton South residents remember the 1966 day they saw flying objects (Melbourne, Australia - June 3, 2010)

Terry Brown recounts the 1966 Westall UFO incident, where over 100 witnesses reported seeing flying objects. The event is considered one of the world's biggest UFO mysteries, with many witnesses claiming military cover-ups and erased records. A documentary on the incident is set to premiere.

Another UFO over village pub (Buckinghamshire, UK - May 19, 2010)

Jack Abell reports on a picture appearing to show a UFO over Chalfont St Giles, apparently being chased by two jets. The Advertiser suggests the footage might be a digitally edited photograph from a competition.

Lights spark more UFO claims (Clacton, UK - June 16, 2010)

More mysterious lights were spotted above Tendring, sparking UFO reports. Sue Alderton described three bright orange, glowing lights traveling fast. Brenda Scragg saw three lights like a helicopter's flying in formation, but without noise. Tracey White suggested Chinese lanterns were mistaken for UFOs.

UFOs spotted in Alexandria (Dumbarton, Scotland - May 28, 2010)

Marc Mclean reports on UFO sightings above Alexandria. Witnesses described an orange/red light that was very bright and slow-moving, then rose at great speed. They were sure it was not a Chinese lantern. Archie Westwood also saw two silent orange/red lights that moved in different directions.

Gary McKinnon Extradition Case

Page 2 features a prominent article titled "Now keep your word and save Gary, says his mother," by Michael Seamark and James Slack. It details the case of Gary McKinnon, a computer hacker with Asperger's syndrome, who is facing extradition to the U.S. for hacking into NASA and Pentagon computers. The article highlights the public condemnation of his extradition by David Cameron and Nick Clegg, who had promised to stop it. Gary's mother, Janis Sharp, urged the new government to honor its promises. The article also mentions a judicial review of the former home secretary's refusal to stop the extradition and quotes Nick Clegg's strong stance against it, calling it a "travesty of justice."

Bigfoot Sightings

Two articles discuss Bigfoot sightings:

KEEPING AN EYE OUT FOR SPOTSY SASQUATCH (Fredricksburg, VA - May 25, 2010)

Dan Telvock reports on Bigfoot researchers staking out 96 acres in the Lake Anna area. Billy Willard, director of Sasquatch Watch of Virginia, discusses the challenges of hunting Bigfoot, especially in the rain. The article mentions past sightings, the famous Patterson-Gimlin film, and a recent expedition where researchers heard strange sounds and filmed something tall with red eyes.

Bigfoot: Alive and Living in Greater Minnesota? (Alexandria, MN - May 27, 2010)

This report from KSAX-TV interviews co-founders of the Northern Minnesota Bigfoot Society, who claim Bigfoot is alive and well in Minnesota. They have received over 75 reports of sightings and captured images. The article mentions mind-boggling footprints, "wood knocking" as a communication method, and other signs like plucked branches and strange shelters. It also touches on theories of Bigfoot being "spiritual creatures."

Crop Circle and Mathematics

Page 9 features an article from Mail Online (London, England - May 24, 2010) about a crop circle in Wiltshire that appears to hide a "beautiful" maths formula. The complex disc is believed to be based on Leonhard Euler's theorem e^(i)pi+1=0 and may incorporate music and mathematics. It is compared to a previous crop circle that represented the digits of Pi.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs) and cryptozoology (Bigfoot). The newspaper appears to present these reports with a degree of seriousness, quoting eyewitnesses and experts, and even including historical cases. The coverage of the Gary McKinnon case indicates a stance in favor of civil liberties and against what is perceived as government appeasement of foreign powers. The inclusion of detailed eyewitness accounts and the exploration of potential explanations (rockets, natural phenomena, or extraterrestrial origins) suggest an open-minded approach to the UFO phenomenon, while also acknowledging skepticism and the possibility of misidentification.