UFO Newsclipping Service - 2011 04 - no 501

Magazine Overview

This issue of the 'UFO' newsletter, dated April 2011 and identified as Number 501, is published by the Newsclipping Service and edited by David Marler and J.D. Scarpellini. It is priced at $5.00 and was in circulation since 1969. The cover prominently features the headline "The Ox-Files: US believed in alien cow abductors," detailing FBI files about White House panic over reports of mutilated cattle dropped from mystery aircraft.

The Ox-Files: US Believed in Alien Cow Abductors

The Ahmedabad Mirror reports on FBI files revealing that in the late 1970s, over 8,000 cattle were snatched by a mystery aircraft, mutilated, and dropped from the skies over the US Southwest. This sparked fears of alien sacrifices and alarmed Washington. Farmers in New Mexico, Nebraska, and Colorado reported being terrified of extraterrestrials. Internal FBI memos, released through 'The Vault,' detail the probe. The cattle killers removed trophies like tongues, lower lips, sex organs, and eyes, sometimes draining the animals of blood. One investigator theorized that animals were picked up by aircraft, mutilated elsewhere, and then dropped. The report notes that identical mutilations were occurring across the Southwest, indicating a well-organized entity with advanced technology and secrecy.

In January 1979, then US Attorney General Griffin Bell wrote to Senator Harrison Schmitt, describing the materials as "one of the strangest phenomenon in my memory." Schmitt represented New Mexico, where numerous incidents occurred at a ranch in Dulce between 1976 and 1978. A chilling police report detailed an alien sacrifice at a ranch near Mr. Manuel Gomez's house, where an 11-month-old bull was dropped by aircraft. The bull's sex organs were removed, and its bone was also taken. Bruises on the brisket suggested a strap was used for lifting. The flesh underneath was pinkish, possibly due to a control type of radiation used to kill the animal, and its liver and heart were mushy, with the consistency of peanut butter. The bull had been seen alive the previous day, but a low-flying craft was heard during the night.

FBI agents investigated these killings on remote farms. A police report from June 13, 1976, at the Dulce farm, described an odd craft that landed twice, leaving three pod-marks in a triangular shape, each about 14 inches in diameter. Kenneth Rommel, who led the FBI's Animal Mutilation Project, wrote a memo on March 5, 1980, about an alien swoop in July 1978, where a UFO was sighted hovering over a pick-up truck in Taos, New Mexico. The next morning, powder flakes were found on the truck roof, which locals attributed to cow hides.

These documents are part of thousands of files released by the FBI. Another released document detailed how police and army officers witnessed a UFO exploding over Utah in April 1949. A guard, a policeman, and a highway patrolman each saw a UFO that exploded over mountains near Logan.

Triangle UFOs and Silent Craft Reported

Several reports detail sightings of triangle-shaped UFOs. On April 5, 2011, a Connecticut witness reported a triangle-shaped object flying at or under 1,250 feet, making no noise. The object had three lights: two white and one green. The witness estimated its size at about 60x80 yards. The report was filed with MUFON CT (Case # 28555).

On April 4, 2011, a Texas witness reported a silent, triangle-shaped object just 25 feet off the ground, moving slowly northwest. It had three white lights and one red light on its underside. The witness thought it might be a stealth bomber but found it too small and too close to the ground to believe it was. The witness was frightened and retreated indoors. This report was filed with MUFON TX (Case # 28545).

On March 28, 2011, a California witness observed a "perfect black triangle" with three bright, white lights at 11:15 p.m. over Los Angeles County. The object made no sound and moved smoothly. The witness initially mistook the lights for birds but realized they were too bright. A reflection from ground lights revealed the black triangle shape. A military jet flew over five minutes later, leading the witness to believe the jet might have been looking for the silent craft. The witness experienced about 30-40 seconds of observation and later realized they had experienced about 90 minutes of missing time, waking with a sunburn. This report was filed with MUFON CA (Case # 28450).

Other UFO Sightings and Events

A third cigar-shaped UFO was reported in Texas on April 10, 2011, by a motorist who saw a "silver object" that was not moving and had no markings. The object disappeared behind an apartment building. This report was filed with MUFON (Case # 28617).

A witness in Cypress, Texas, reported a white or silver "thin object" hovering 1,000 feet over US 290 on April 5, 2011, which quickly disappeared (MUFON Case # 28593).

Another Texas witness on April 6, 2011, reported an "illuminated object" hovering for about 23 minutes, which appeared circular and then cigar-shaped (MUFON Case # 28593).

On April 12, 2011, a Marshall, MN, witness reported a nearly-transparent, boomerang-shaped object for about 20 seconds. The object was described as gray and its lights were dim (MUFON Case # 28630).

In Chicago, on April 3, 2011, several residents reported seeing what looked like UFOs gliding through the sky, described as several orange-colored lights floating together and maneuvering into different patterns. Local authorities received no reports of UFO sightings.

A retired Missouri police officer reported a 4-foot-tall humanoid creature in his backyard while a 50-foot-wide dull, black triangle-shaped object hovered above at 3:15 a.m. on April 5, 2011. The witness experienced about 90 minutes of missing time and woke up with a sunburn. This report was filed with MUFON MO (Case # 28549).

Roswell Incident Re-examined

Discovery News reported on a "Top Secret FBI file" that supposedly proved flying saucers and alien bodies were recovered in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. The article analyzes a March 22, 1950, memo from Washington bureau agent Guy Hottel to the FBI director, titled "Flying Saucers, Information Concerning." The memo stated that three flying saucers, circular with raised centers and about 50 feet in diameter, each occupied by three three-foot-tall human-shaped bodies in metallic cloth suits, were recovered in New Mexico due to a high-powered radar setup. However, the analysis by Benjamin Radford suggests the document is a non-classified office memo and that Roswell is not explicitly mentioned. The description of the saucers and occupants does not match Roswell eyewitness accounts but aligns with a description from a proven UFO hoax in Aztec, New Mexico, involving Silas Newton, who was arrested and convicted of fraud. The Hottel memo is described as an agent reporting a third-hand story about a crashed saucer that was part of a hoax.

UFO Conference and Hotline

In Jackson, Mississippi, hundreds attended the state's first UFO conference on April 16, 2011. Speakers shared insights about the Roswell UFO crash and personal experiences. Thomas Carey, who has studied the Roswell case for 20 years, described it as a government cover-up, stating that adults and children were threatened with death if they spoke about it.

In New York, Joe Capp started a 24-hour UFO hotline to empower witnesses to share their close encounters. Capp, a retired computer consultant, has fielded nearly two dozen calls, including a memorable sighting of three lights moving in unison over Park Slope. The hotline aims to treat witnesses with respect and document their sightings confidentially.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue predominantly focuses on recent UFO sightings reported through MUFON, highlighting a variety of craft shapes (triangles, cigars, boomerangs) and behaviors (silent flight, unusual maneuvers). There's a recurring theme of government secrecy and potential cover-ups, particularly in relation to the Roswell incident. The magazine also touches upon historical UFO cases and the ongoing efforts to document and investigate these phenomena through hotlines and conferences. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting witness accounts and official documents, while also critically analyzing their authenticity, as seen in the Roswell memo analysis. The emphasis is on reporting UFO events and encouraging witnesses to come forward.

This issue of the Florence Morning News, dated June 13 and 14, 1958, features prominent coverage of UFO sightings in the Dillon and Pee Dee areas. The collection of articles also includes clippings from various other publications, spanning topics from FBI UFO report handling to alleged alien encounters and Bigfoot sightings.

UFO Sightings in Dillon and Pee Dee (June 1958)

Two articles from the Florence Morning News detail UFO sightings on Thursday night, June 12, 1958. In Dillon, three strange objects were sighted over the Lee Circle area at 8 p.m. Witnesses described them as three orange balls flying in formation, hovering, and then moving slowly. Johnny Griffith, a local businessman, observed the objects, and his neighbor Don Barclay noted they were orange colored and changed to a purplish hue.

Further reports came from the Pee Dee region. George Dargan of Darlington and his neighbors reported seeing three small orange colored round balls passing overhead Thursday night, moving at tremendous speed. In contrast to the Dillon sighting, Dargan's report mentioned no sound and no recurrence. Additionally, Rev. H. H. Reed, pastor of Trisity Methodist Church at Vox, reported seeing a triangular, pinkish object about 10 to 12 inches on the front and pointed toward the rear, traveling northwestwardly about 45 degrees off the western horizon.

FBI UFO Report Destruction (April 2011 Clipping)

A clipping from The Guardian, dated April 11, 2011, reveals that the FBI destroyed thousands of UFO reports in the 1940s due to a lack of filing space. A memo sent on August 16, 1949, to J. Edgar Hoover, the director, indicated that agents routinely destroyed reports containing 'nothing of FBI interest' because they arrived in 'great numbers' and would result in 'very bulky files.'

Another intriguing note from March 22, 1950, detailed information on three 'so-called flying saucers' that a witness claimed had crash-landed in New Mexico, along with the bodies of three-foot-tall alien crews dressed in metallic cloth. The memo suggested these saucers were brought down by a 'high-powered government radar.' The article also references the 1947 Roswell incident and a separate incident in Salt Lake City, Utah, where an explosion in the sky was followed by the falling of a silver-colored object.

Siberian 'Dead Alien' Body (April 2011 Clipping)

A Mail Online clipping from April 19, 2011, reports on the discovery of a 'dead alien' body in the frozen wastes of Siberia, near Irkutsk, Russia. Two walkers claimed to have found the slender, badly-damaged body, described as being 2ft-high with deep holes for eyes and a mouth. The video of the corpse became a worldwide hit online. Cynics suggested it was a fake, while fans believed it could be evidence of extraterrestrial visitors. The area is noted as a known UFO hotspot.

UFO Sightings in New Zealand (April 2011 Clippings)

Two clippings from New Zealand newspapers, The Daily Post (April 14, 2011) and Bay of Plenty Times (April 17, 2011), detail numerous UFO sightings. Rotorua, Hamilton, and Hawera reported strange lights. Craig Baird described a bright light leaving an orange jet stream. Adrian Kilpatrick saw an unidentified flying object with flaming orange engines. Aaron Sellwood reported a flaming ball in the sky, described as pyramid-shaped with a round top and a red ring beneath it.

In the Bay of Plenty, graphic designer Cole Jamieson reported seeing three bright white lights, larger and brighter than plane lights, over Tauranga. Tony Wilson of Papamoa described a flickering star that moved erratically, showing flashes of red, blue, and silver. Another unnamed man saw two lights hovering at sea. UFOCUS New Zealand, a UFO research group, files reports on its website, including one from Western Bay of an orange ball of light spotted near Oropi.

Vicki Hyde, spokeswoman for the New Zealand Skeptics, suggested that most unusual lights can be explained by science, but acknowledged that 10-20 percent remain unexplained. She also noted that people sometimes hesitate to report sightings for fear of ridicule.

UFO Above Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock (April 2011 Clipping)

A Mail Online clipping from April 20, 2011, discusses several videos showing a glowing light above the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The bright circular object hovered and then sped back into the sky. The videos fueled UFO lobby beliefs in extraterrestrials, sparking online debate. Former Ministry of Defense UFO investigator Nick Pope commented that if the videos were real, they were incredible, but if fake, they were a well-planned hoax. He suggested the object's movement indicated it was unmanned, possibly an advanced Israeli drone.

JFK's Interest in UFOs and Assassination Theories (April 2011 Clippings)

Two Mail Online clippings from April 19, 2011, explore President John F. Kennedy's alleged interest in UFOs shortly before his assassination. An uncovered letter written by JFK to the CIA director on November 12, 1963, demanded access to highly confidential UFO documents. Another memo sent to NASA expressed a desire for cooperation with the Soviet Union on space activities. Author William Lester suggested JFK's interest in UFOs might have been fueled by concerns about Soviet misinterpretations of UFO sightings as U.S. aggression. Conspiracy theorists believe JFK may have been killed to prevent him from discovering the truth about UFOs. A disputed 'burned memo,' allegedly from a CIA leak, references 'Lancer' (JFK's code name) making inquiries about 'our activities,' which the CIA could not allow.

Bigfoot and Chupacabra (Clippings from 2011)

Two clippings discuss other paranormal phenomena. A Forteana News article (March 29, 2011) profiles William Dranginis, a wildlife monitoring expert hunting for Bigfoot in Prince William Forest Park, Virginia, based on his own sighting and a website for believers. The article notes common themes in Bigfoot reports, such as a large, upright creature running away. Prince William County cases include sightings in various parks and bases.

The Marietta Times (April 2, 2011) reports on the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation, a group that meets to discuss Bigfoot sightings and legends, welcoming both believers and skeptics. The group has seen attendance ranging from 10 to 40 people.

A Los Angeles Times clipping (April 22, 2011) discusses the myth and lore surrounding creatures like the chupacabra, referencing books by Benjamin Radford and Jay M. Smith. It explores how ordinary events or animals can be transformed into terrifying legends through human imagination, sometimes intentionally to create a more sensational story.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The collection of articles highlights a persistent public fascination with unexplained aerial phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and cryptids. The editorial stance, as suggested by the inclusion of skeptical viewpoints (Vicki Hyde, New Zealand Skeptics) and the reporting of official investigations (FBI, US Air Force), appears to be one of presenting information and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also acknowledging the possibility of misidentification and hoaxes. The inclusion of historical documents and recent sightings suggests a continuous interest in these topics across different eras and locations.