PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Issue: 48
Date: June 2014
Publisher: UFO RESEARCH CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA
Document Type: Monthly Newsletter

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter newsletter from the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP) focuses on the organization's ongoing research into UFO phenomena, paranormal events, cryptozoology, and alien abduction cases. The newsletter serves as a communication channel for researchers and the public, providing contact information and guidelines for reporting sightings.

Research and Reporting

The UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania states that it researches case reports submitted to them and does not comment on other groups' investigative results. They operate two fully equipped mobile units in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania to respond to reports quickly. The organization is actively seeking information on Triangle Sightings in the Berks, Lebanon, and Schuylkill County areas of Pennsylvania, with contact information provided for this specific inquiry.

For reporting UFOs, strange creatures, or paranormal events, the newsletter instructs readers to send an email or use the website's contact form. Essential information to include in a report comprises:

• Your name
• Contact phone number or email
• Date and time of the event
• Event location (city, county, state)
• A brief description of the sighting
• Number of witnesses involved
• Proximity to the object
• Object's shape or appearance
• Any attached photos, drawings, video, or EVP recordings

All information submitted is stated to be strictly confidential.

Researcher Contacts and Locations

The newsletter lists contact emails for researchers in various locations, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, Poland, Georgia, Northeast Florida, Oklahoma, Northern California, Utah, Michigan, and the UK (UFO Research Group, UK). This broad network suggests a wide geographical reach for their investigations.

Featured Content

This issue highlights a "Featured Book of the Month": "Cryptid Encounters" by Lon Strickler. Additionally, a "Featured Site of the Month" is www.ACERN.COM.AU. A notice clarifies that the site is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International.

Paranormal Tips and Crypto-zoology

Under "PARANOMAL TIPS - SOUNDS," the newsletter provides guidance on investigating natural sources of sound within buildings before classifying them as paranormal. Common sound sources listed include people, animals, machinery, external noises, and sounds from physical stress in building materials.

The "CRYPTO-ZOOLOGY INFORMATION IN PENNSYLVANIA" section calls for anyone with information on sightings of Panthers, Mountain lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot in Pennsylvania to contact specific researchers. It notes that while Cougar, Coyote, Wolf, Bear, Bald Eagle, and Blue Heron are the most reported creatures, Bigfoot and Thunderbirds are the least reported, with no Bigfoot or Creature Reports in 2013. Notably, there have been no verified reports of Cattle Mutilation in Pennsylvania.

UFORCOP Cold Case Unit and Investigations

The "UFORCOP: COLD CASE UNIT" is based in Pennsylvania with independent investigators and researchers in multiple states, focusing on reopening and reviewing unsolved cases in Ufology, Crypto Zoology, and the Paranormal. Cases of interest include "The Todd Sees Case" (Northumberland, PA), "The Kecksburg Incident" (Kecksburg, PA), "The Brown Mountain Lights" (Morganton, NC), "The Dyatlov Pass Incident" (Dyatlov Pass, RU), and "Strange Creatures in Westmoreland County, PA." The unit notes that many questions remain unanswered regarding timelines, evidence, and witness statements in these cases.

Sightings Reports and Pennsylvania Legends

The "PENNSYLVANIA SIGHTINGS REPORT - JUNE 2014" lists 59 sighting reports filed for the month of May 2014, categorized by Pennsylvania county. This indicates a high volume of reported incidents across the state.

Under "PENNSYLVANIA LEGENDS," the newsletter recounts "The Women in White" legend from Spangler's Spring on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, PA. The legend describes a woman who committed suicide over a broken love affair or a nun administering to the wounded during the battle, seen at a specific house and near the Pennsylvania Monument.

Request for Assistance

UFORCOP is requesting assistance in expanding its database of ritualistic incidents, including information on ritualistic crimes, personal accounts of cult encounters, animal or human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds. All information is kept strictly confidential.

Further requests for assistance include reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings near Nuclear Power Plants, Military Bases, or Airport Facilities, and information regarding Cattle Mutilations and UFO activity in Oklahoma. They are also seeking reports of paranormal activity around Indian Burial Grounds or areas where Indigenous peoples encamped in Pennsylvania, along with detailed maps. Additionally, they are looking for photographs of Military Trucks and Equipment from the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965.

UFORCOP is also seeking seasoned independent researchers to join their Cold Case Unit in Pennsylvania and other states.

Editorial Stance and Quotes

The newsletter features a prominent quote: "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND" followed by "ENDING UFO CENSORSHIP WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING // SEEK THE TRUTH." This suggests a strong stance against perceived cover-ups and a commitment to uncovering hidden information. The issue also includes a quote from Butch Witkowski, Director of UFORCOP: "WHEN ALL THE EVIDENCE SAYS IT IS TRUE AND NONE SAYS IT IS FALSE, IT IS TRUE."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, paranormal phenomena, cryptozoology, and alien abductions, with a particular focus on Pennsylvania. The editorial stance is one of active investigation, a commitment to uncovering truth, and a belief that UFO censorship exists. The organization emphasizes its self-funded nature and its dedication to research without charging fees, while also maintaining strict confidentiality for all submitted information. The newsletter promotes a proactive approach to seeking and sharing information related to unexplained phenomena.