UFO RESEARCH NEWSLETTER

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO RESEARCH NEWSLETTER
Issue: Vol. VI, No. 12
Date: September 1980
Publisher: UFO Research Associates (UFOR)
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue marks the final publication of the UFO Research Newsletter after 9.5 years of monthly and bi-monthly publication. The editors express gratitude for the community's interest and support, announcing a transition to a new publication, 'Ascent to Freedom,' beginning around January 15, 1981. This new newsletter will feature spiritual teachings from an entity named 'Bartholomew.' Subscribers are offered two options: receive the new newsletter in place of remaining issues or receive a refund.

E-M Effects, Radar, Crash Highlight Sighting Reports

The main feature of this issue details numerous UFO sighting reports from January to May 1980, spanning at least nine states and five foreign countries. These reports include a variety of phenomena such as objects crashing, causing ground tremors, shattering chandeliers, exploding, emitting light beams, and being tracked on radar. Witnesses included air traffic controllers, pilots, police, amateur astronomers, X-ray technicians, and circus performers.

Burlington, Vermont Incident (March 22)

Several witnesses, including air traffic controllers Donald Kernan and Richard Morris, reported seeing unidentified lights maneuvering in the sky over Burlington, Vermont, between 10 and 11 p.m. Kernan described the lights as performing a 'kind of dance,' while Morris noted they appeared on the airport's radar screen as a 'clear target that was not identified.' The radar target moved rapidly, estimated at 1,500 m.p.h., significantly faster than a Boeing 747.

Ovid, New York Incident (February 21)

Scott Knittle reported an oval-shaped object with approximately 10 windows hovering at about 30 feet altitude, emitting an orange light that filled his room. His mother, Beverly Cowan, also witnessed the object shoot upwards and disappear, after which she noticed her son's eyes were bloodshot. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bullivant described a round, reddish-gold ball that appeared to be on fire, with smoke swirling over it. Shirley Derleth saw a large orange ball that faded, leaving a small light that moved away.

Sterling, Virginia Incident (January 15)

Mrs. Gladys Owens and her daughter heard a 'terrific boom' and saw three unusual lights hovering near their church. One light moved towards their house. Mrs. Owens' husband, Walter, a fireman at Dulles Airport, confirmed that the tower experienced a shock that knocked out their radar. However, official denials from radar unit chiefs stated no interruption was recorded.

Valdese, North Carolina Incident (May 7)

An X-ray technician anonymously reported a large, soup bowl-shaped object maneuvering near Valdese, emitting a bright red rectangle on its bottom. The object hovered for about five minutes before disappearing.

New Castle, Kentucky Incident (March 9)

Mrs. Anna Ricketts observed a brilliant object hovering about 20 feet off the ground, described as looking like a Piper Cub without wings, with antenna-like sticks pointing downwards. The object moved northwest and disappeared, followed by a smaller, multi-colored UFO.

Long Beach, Mississippi Incident (May 14)

Howard and Julia Pickrel spotted a glowing disc emitting a light beam that caused their car's lights to flicker repeatedly.

Ray Township, Michigan Incident (February 9)

Paul Okoniewski, Myra Kukuk, and a scout reported a UFO with yellow and green lights on the front, about 50 feet in diameter, hovering at low altitude with a loud humming noise. Okoniewski attempted to photograph the object, but the film yielded no pictures.

Fowlerville, Michigan Incident (March 10)

Joseph and Laurie White reported a bright white light following their car, which stopped and changed direction with them. The object had banks of red and green lights and glided silently. Mrs. White reported a chandelier shattering as she passed it.

Seadrift, Texas Incident (February 21)

Men working on the Powder Horn Ranch observed a 'big glow' hovering over trees, emitting colored lights and a sound like a fast motor. The object moved slowly and caused interference with citizen band radios.

Groveland, California Incident (March 13)

A family observed four UFOs, the first estimated at 300-400 feet long, with various colored lights and a yellowish glow from windows.

Montezuma Road, USA Incident (Date not specified)

A couple and their daughter spotted a bright light and another object traveling to meet it.

Argentina Incident (February 11)

Carlos Vommaro reported a very big, bright light, described as an 'L' shape with a star inside and a TV screen-like reflector, which emitted a blinding beam of light. The witness experienced a two-hour time lapse, and his car later failed to start.

Caracas, Venezuela Incident (January 14)

Residents reported a bright object emitting white lights that caused TV sets to go silent and display black screens before accelerating away.

Dundee, Scotland Incident (March 30)

Policemen and other witnesses heard strange, amplified noises and saw four dull, glowing lights moving in a diamond shape. One light descended to ground level and disappeared with noises.

Book Reviews

This section reviews several books related to UFO phenomena:

• The Tujunga Canyon Contacts by Ann Druffel and D. Scott Rogo: An investigation of UFO encounters and abductions in California, discussing experiences of time lapse and alleged medical examinations by UFO occupants. The book is noted for its dry literary style.
• The Encyclopedia of UFOs edited by Ronald Story: A comprehensive work covering the A-to-Z spectrum of UFO phenomena, with contributions from many prominent ufologists. It includes information on various sightings, contactees, and government involvement, despite some noted mistakes.
• Proceedings of the First International UFO Congress edited by Curtis G. Fuller: A compilation of papers from a 1977 congress, covering topics such as artifacts, landing traces, and the extraterrestrial hypothesis. It features contributions from well-known figures in ufology.

Ascent to Freedom

This section introduces 'Ascent to Freedom,' a new publication by the UFOR editor, featuring teachings from 'Bartholomew,' an entity from another dimension. Bartholomew offers guidance on practical and esoteric matters, including love, fear, guilt, marriage, reincarnation, UFOs, and spiritual enlightenment. The section includes quotes from Bartholomew's tapes, emphasizing the discovery of one's true essence as Love and Light, the nature of troubled times, the concept of guilt, and the transition from the physical body at death.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the sighting reports is the variety of unexplained aerial phenomena, their diverse characteristics, and the impact they have on witnesses, including physical effects and emotional distress. The newsletter consistently presents witness testimony as primary evidence, often citing newspaper reports and official statements (or lack thereof). The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into UFO phenomena, providing a platform for detailed accounts and analysis, while also acknowledging the transition towards more spiritual and philosophical content with the upcoming 'Ascent to Freedom' publication.