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CENAP REPORT - Issue 5.91

This issue of CENAP REPORT, published by the Centrales Erforschungsnetz außergewöhnlicher Himmelsphänomene (CENAP), focuses on UFO phenomena within the Soviet Union and critically examines photographic evidence of alleged UFO sightings. The cover prominently features a fighter jet and the headline "UFOs in oder über der Sowjetunion..." alongside other article teasers like "Flying Saucer Photos: Once Again Falsified!" and "New from the Alien-Body Photo...". The magazine is priced at DM 5,--.

UFOs in Russia Unknown

The lead article discusses the Soviet Union's official stance on UFOs, citing a "Prawda" article that dismissed the issue as anti-scientific sensationalism. It mentions that the Soviet Academy of Sciences, through figures like Ewald Mustel, has characterized UFO discussions as propaganda. The article references a "Schwäbische Donau-Zeitung" piece from March 1, 1968, suggesting that objects flying over the Soviet Union were either identified by scientists or by air defense.

New CR Tariff

A notice informs readers about an increase in the subscription price for the CENAP REPORT to DM 50,-- per year, attributing it to a 20% rise in printing costs. The editors express a desire to maintain the magazine's scope rather than reduce its size. They request subscribers to send the additional DM 10,-- and emphasize their commitment to social responsibility, stating that no one will be disadvantaged.

The editors also reflect on the financial challenges of producing the CENAP REPORT, describing it as a non-commercial private publication that they subsidize. They acknowledge that the magazine's layout may be less polished due to these constraints but defend the effort to inform readers quickly.

Flying Saucer Photos: Once Again Falsified!

This section critically analyzes UFO photographs, particularly those depicting "flying saucers" in daylight. The author expresses skepticism towards sharp, detailed photos, contrasting them with the often blurry images of nighttime sightings. The article highlights the rarity of daytime UFO sightings and questions the credibility of photos taken by amateur photographers, especially when they claim to have captured large, unusual craft at low altitudes with no other witnesses.

A significant portion of this article is dedicated to the case of Rex Heflin, a state road inspector who, on August 3, 1965, near Santa Ana, California, photographed a UFO with a Polaroid camera. The incident involved his car radio failing when he tried to report the sighting. The article details how the press agency UPI initially reported the event, and how author Edwards claimed the photos were verified by experts. However, it also mentions that a NORAD representative allegedly requested the original photos for official examination, only for NORAD to later deny having them, suggesting a cover-up.

The article cites various sources that have analyzed the Heflin case, including the Condon Report, which reportedly assigned the case little value. It also mentions analysis by Ground Saucer Watch (GSW), which used computer-processing to suggest the object was a small model suspended by a string. The article presents images and technical explanations from GSW's analysis, including edge enhancement and densitometric studies, to support the claim that the Heflin photos are a hoax. The GSW analysis concluded that the object was likely a small model, less than 15 cm in diameter, and that the "force field" effect was not substantiated. The article also dismisses a fourth photo showing a smoke ring as a montage.

New from the Alien-Body Photo from Roswell

This section discusses the ongoing debate surrounding an alleged alien body photograph from Roswell. It references the "Orbiter" magazine and comments from MUFON's Dan Wright and Bill Knell of "Island Skywatch." Knell, with his background in the film industry, suggests the image could be a prop from a film or a deliberate hoax intended to make the depicted beings appear more human. He notes that abduction victims did not recognize the being in the photo as a typical "EBE" (Extraterrestrial Biological Entity).

Bill Moore expresses continued interest but remains unconvinced. The article mentions that the Soviet cosmonaut Marina Popovich claims to have received the photo from Canada, stating it was a model based on the Roswell incident, while also asserting her own photos of a dead EBE from Canada were originals. The article includes a comparison of the alleged alien body photo with a model, suggesting the former might be a skillfully crafted puppet.

The Roswell Crash Scenario

This part revisits the Roswell crash scenario, linking it to the controversial alien body photos. It introduces a new witness, Gerald Anderson, who claims to have seen a crashed UFO and three to four alien beings in the Plains of San Agustin, New Mexico, in mid-1947 when he was five years old. Anderson describes the object as a silver disk about 16 meters in diameter, partially embedded in a hill. He recounts seeing three incapacitated aliens and one seemingly administering "first aid" to a fourth.

Anderson describes the beings as humanoid, about 120 cm tall, with oversized heads and large, black eyes. He also mentions encountering a group of archaeologists who were investigating a fiery meteor. The account details how soldiers arrived, secured the area, and allegedly threatened the witnesses to remain silent. Anderson speculates that this event might be connected to the Roswell crash, with one object crashing almost completely and the other landing relatively intact.

UFOs Over the USSR

This section begins a discussion on UFO reports from the Soviet Union, noting their often bizarre nature. Werner Walter of CENAP-Mannheim suggests that the Soviet UFO problem should be viewed holistically within the context of Russian metaphysics. He references a BR3 television broadcast from March 25, 1991, titled "Russia's Miracle Healers - From Socialism to the Occult," as a source of information for understanding events in the USSR.

Pilot Pursued by Police UFO

This article reports on an incident where pilot Wolfgang Karl H. was pursued by a police helicopter for flying too low over inhabited areas near Munich. The pilot claimed to have seen an unidentified flying object, leading to the pursuit. The police, however, stated they were following the aircraft to identify it. The incident resulted in a seven-month flight ban for the pilot.

"Rauswurf der Woche" (Dismissal of the Week)

Sheriff Robert Dean was dismissed after 13 years for filing too many UFO reports, claiming to have seen at least three flying saucers per week.

Klaus Webner Experiences Censorship

Filmmaker Klaus Webner reports that his comprehensive UFO documentary, "Wesen aus dem Weltraum" (Beings from Outer Space), has been rejected by German television channels (ARD and ZDF) and the video industry. He attributes this to a lack of interest in critical UFO documentaries and a preference for sensationalism or science fiction elements.

Magazine for UFO Research Launched

A new private UFO magazine, "Magazin für UFO-Forschung," is introduced. It is described as having a professional appearance and being published six times a year. The magazine is noted for its focus on MUFON-CES research and its editor, Illo Brand.

"Above Top Secret. The Worldwide UFO Cover-Up" by Timothy Good

This section reviews Timothy Good's book "Above Top Secret. The Worldwide UFO Cover-Up," published in German by Zweitausendeins. The reviewer praises the book for its extensive documentation and its challenge to skeptics, noting that it avoids sensationalist photos in favor of factual material. The reviewer suggests that even experienced UFO researchers will find new information and that the book helps to "objectify" the UFO discussion. It is compared favorably to less serious UFO literature and is dedicated to Donald Keyhoe.

New Media World and UFOs

This piece discusses the increasing role of computer networks and the internet in disseminating UFO-related information. It calls for readers to actively report UFO sightings and share information with CENAP, encouraging them to contact local newspapers, authorities, and witnesses. The article also seeks technical assistance from readers who can help monitor online databases and electronic bulletin boards for UFO-related news.

UFOs in or Over the USSR (Continued)

This section continues the discussion on Soviet UFO reports, with Werner Walter of CENAP-Mannheim emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to understanding the phenomenon within the Russian context. He mentions a BR3 television program as a source of insight.

Summary of Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include skepticism towards photographic evidence of UFOs, critical analysis of alleged hoaxes, and the exploration of UFO sightings and incidents, particularly those from the Soviet Union and historical cases like Roswell. The editorial stance is clearly critical and investigative, aiming to debunk sensationalism and present a more grounded, scientific approach to the UFO phenomenon. The magazine emphasizes the importance of rigorous analysis and documentation, while also acknowledging the challenges of censorship and media bias in the field.

This issue of "UFOs - sind Tatsache" (UFOs - are Fact), dated October 1975, with the cover headline "UFOs - sind Tatsache," delves into the complex and often contradictory landscape of UFO research and sightings within the Soviet Union. It presents a detailed account of how the Soviet government and its scientific community grappled with the phenomenon, contrasting official denials with periods of investigation and public curiosity.

The Soviet Approach to UFOs and Parapsychology

The magazine highlights that in the Soviet Union, subjects like parapsychology and UFOs held a different status than in the West. When scientists engaged with these topics, it signaled to the public that they were to be taken seriously. The era of political upheaval and change in the Soviet Union fostered an environment where such subjects could gain traction. Historically, even the KGB and military were involved in 'information transmission' PSI projects, and private circles explored these areas. While UFO projects were occasionally made public, they often disappeared from the spotlight, creating a cycle of rumors and public interest.

Currently, there are parapsychological research groups and UFO units at universities, equipped with advanced technology. Telepathy is considered a normal concept for many Soviet scientists, and doctors even employ parapsychological methods for patient treatment, sometimes resorting to 'miracle healers' who utilize 'bio-energy.' The population is steeped in stories and legends of supernatural abilities, with research once confined to private circles now officially part of the Academy of Sciences' projects. The technical investment in these special projects is noted as significant, possibly aimed at demonstrating a 'lead' over the Western world. However, the article also points out that many technical achievements are presented as inscrutable 'black boxes,' their inner workings hidden, reminiscent of fairground attractions.

Occult themes and their parapsychological offshoots, presented under a scientific guise, are described as officially sanctioned 'magic.' This is contrasted with the religious landscape, where the expectation of salvation is deeply rooted, and folk religion often blurs the lines with superstition. The concept of miraculous healing through supernatural forces is not alien to the Eastern Church.

The Influence of Rasputin and Modern 'Miracle Healers'

The figure of Rasputin is mentioned as a historical 'miracle healer,' and his legacy is seen in the modern phenomenon of 'Dzhuna's' healing abilities. While Lenin and his successors viewed religion as 'opium for the people,' miracle healers and their ilk were persecuted, with exceptions like Dzhuna, whose patients reportedly included Brezhnev. These healers, sometimes presenting themselves as 'diploma psychologists,' become hope-givers who can influence patients through 'targeted influence and biological self-regulation,' often in mass hypnosis sessions held in large sports arenas. These public performances, spiced with crowd-pleasing acts, generate high TV ratings, surpassing even popular football matches. The shared experience in these events is described as anxiety-reducing and stress-relieving, a simple form of 'parapsychological miracle.'

Psychosomatic Illnesses and the Embrace of the Occult

In the Soviet era of change, psychosomatic illnesses increased, presenting a new challenge for Russian medicine. Occultism and parapsychology are not perceived as supernatural in the Soviet context but rather as phenomena that science must continue to investigate, seen as a form of self-help for the populace. This environment also embraced UFO phenomena, which might not be immediately understandable to Westerners.

The article references a material exhibition by Soviet UFO researchers in East Berlin in late 1990, featuring oil paintings of alleged extraterrestrials. This serves as a connection to the broader theme of expectations being projected onto extraterrestrials (ETs) and UFOs, a phenomenon also observed in Western 'contactee' cults.

'This Miraculous Universe' and UFO Imagery

A video tape from the 'Georgian Research Group of Anomalic Phenomena,' titled 'THIS MIRACALOUS UNIVERSE,' produced around mid-1990 and partially commented in English, is discussed. The video reportedly shows 'miraculous events' in Georgia, a Soviet republic with strong independence aspirations. It includes imagery of religious icons depicting flying saucers, juxtaposed with Soviet UFO photos (light spots, dark blobs) and footage of a balloon-like object being filmed from the ground. Another segment shows a night view of a city with a sudden light flare, raising the question of UFOs. The video then shifts to a forest clearing described as a site where a 'flying saucer' allegedly impacted, showing scorched earth, ash, and marks on trees, along with shaky camera work and Bigfoot-like tracks in the sand. A scientific instrument, a wire coat hanger 'dowsing rod,' is used for 'bio-location.' The video continues with images of shattered trees and a scene in a home where burnt material hangs from the ceiling, attributed to spontaneous combustion. A UFOlogist with a dowsing rod is shown. The video also presents phenomena of 'stones materializing from nowhere,' some bearing crude ET faces, described as 'childishly effective' and resembling 'patchwork stones.'

ET Communication and 'Alien School'

The magazine describes methods allegedly used by ETs to communicate, such as writing questions on paper and placing them on one's chest, with the answers appearing on the paper as the writing dissolves. The alleged alien script is described as 'scribbled' and resembling 'worm-like windings.' These messages are presented as 'unfinished' and 'childlike.' Similar writings have reportedly appeared in Soviet homes, and the dowsing rod is again employed. The article discusses 'bedroom encounters' where ETs allegedly appeared to people in their sleep. A video segment features a young girl who experiences the 'invisible presence' of an alien, with the dowsing rod activating. The alien is said to have flown out of the window, and the girl drew a gnome-like ET, suggesting an 'alien school.' Children in a classroom reportedly described ETs as 'kobolds' haunting their school. In another instance, ET script appeared on a blackboard in a classroom, which then vanished on its own.

UFOlogists and Dowsing Rods

Children reportedly described ETs appearing and materializing 'all sorts of junk.' A man who claimed frequent ET contact suffered 'wounds' on his back arranged in a ring, which he attributed to ETs who also imparted 'healing powers' and 'life changes.' The dowsing rod is used to confirm a UFO landing site in a forest, detecting an 'anomalous zone.' The witness was reportedly 'overloaded' with energy, and her digital watch malfunctioned at the site. A 'witch's circle' of mushrooms was found nearby. Some children allegedly observed UFOs landing and encountered 'headless, four-legged robot creatures' and a white-haired woman in a silver overall. The witness was invited into a UFO, which contained various controls and TV screens. Touching a button showed footage of robots collecting soil samples. The witness took a five-minute flight at 'triple the speed of light.' The dowsing rod user A. Dobrosotskih identified a 'death zone' at the landing site and noted the witness's 'overload.'

Soviet UFO Reports and Western Perceptions

The article notes an increase in information flow from the USSR, with more detailed reports emerging, supported by Soviet authorities. However, UFOs and ETs are still often dismissed as 'child's play' in the USSR. The town of Alexandrov experienced a 'sighting invasion' culminating in a 'saucer journey.' On March 21, 1990, a dark gray object with blinking blue lights was seen over Alexandrov. Witnesses reported dreams of a white-haired woman in silver clothing. On March 15, a farmer saw a gray object with a Saturn-like ring, and four illuminated windows with figures inside. A teacher reported her daughter being frightened by two UFOs and encountering 'headless robot creatures' and a white-haired woman. The daughter entered a UFO with various controls and screens, witnessing robots collecting soil samples. She reportedly took a five-minute flight at 'triple the speed of light.' A dowsing rod user found a 'death zone' at the landing site and detected an energy overload in the witness.

The 'Phaeton' Theory and Mysterious Signals

Reports from the USSR section includes a Tass report about mysterious radio signals from space, potentially from extraterrestrial civilizations, detected in Gorki and other Soviet cities. Professor Samuil Kaplan stated it was too early to determine the origin. The article also mentions a theory by Russian professors Alexander Kazantsev and Felix Ziegel suggesting that humans originated from the planet Phaeton, which was destroyed by atomic explosions, with survivors landing on Earth. The asteroid belt is seen as remnants of this planet.

Official Denials and the 'Pravda' Report

A significant development reported is the 'Pravda' newspaper's publication of a report from the Soviet Academy of Sciences in Moscow, dated February 29, which declared 'flying saucers' as non-existent and research into them 'anti-scientific.' This report is seen as a major setback for Soviet UFO research. The Academy concluded that if UFOs existed, established science would have known about them, making further research a waste of time. Previously, in April, UFOs were dismissed as inventions of the Western sensationalist press. However, a young scientist named Feliks Sigel began to investigate the phenomenon. In November, Air Force General Anatoli Staljarow announced he was leading a commission to investigate UFO sightings. This move was interpreted as a Soviet refusal to cooperate with American efforts to solve UFO-related problems.

UFO Sightings and Military Encounters

The magazine details various UFO sightings and alleged encounters. In Leningrad, thousands witnessed a UFO on February 14, 1976, described as a fire-spitting object moving across the sky with a hissing sound. Some scientists considered it a burning satellite, others a meteor. The article recounts an incident where Soviet missile defense batteries fired on UFOs near Rybinsk, with missiles exploding before reaching their target, and a third salvo being prevented by electromagnetic fields disabling the system. Another alleged Soviet UFO attack in Woronezh in the summer of 1952 involved a cigar-shaped spacecraft that hovered and vanished. Fighter jets sent to pursue it were unsuccessful.

The East-West UFO Divide

The article suggests that if there had been an exchange of information between the US and the Soviet Union in the late 1940s and early 1950s, both sides might have realized their fears of secret weapons were unfounded. However, such an exchange was unthinkable, leading both nations to pursue UFO investigations independently. The consequences of this isolation are illustrated by how both sides, faced with credible witness accounts, resorted to official doubt and discrediting them as 'psychological phenomena,' while continuing research in secret.

Credible Witnesses and Official Skepticism

The strategy of ignoring UFO reports faced difficulties due to the credibility of many witnesses, who were often highly qualified professionals. Examples include Valentin Akkuratov, a chief navigator of Soviet Polar Aviation, who observed a lens-shaped object, and a doctor near Irkutsk who allegedly photographed a disc-shaped object landing on four legs. The article notes that the Soviets, like the West, struggled to bring light to the UFO mystery.

The Woronezh Incident and Washington Sightings

The Woronezh incident in the summer of 1952 is described, where thousands witnessed a cigar-shaped spacecraft. Fighter jets were deployed but could not intercept it. Simultaneously, the Washington National Airport control center detected a group of UFOs on radar, with airline crews reporting mysterious lights. Four air traffic controllers observed an object approaching a departing airliner. The subsequent press conference by the Air Force, led by Major General John A. Samford, attributed the sightings to temperature inversions, a claim contradicted by the observation of astronomer Professor Clyde Tombaugh, who had reported a cigar-shaped object in 1949.

The Panzer Factory Explosion and Cover-up

The article mentions an unusual explosion at a tank factory in Russia, which the Soviets attempted to attribute to American agents. However, witnesses reported cigar and disc-shaped UFOs sighted before the incident, and some claimed to have seen a fireball descend on the factory, followed by an explosion. Investigations revealed no human intervention in activating the alarm system.

UFOs in the Soviet Media and Scientific Circles

The magazine discusses how UFO reports were often suppressed or dismissed in the Soviet Union. The 'Pravda' newspaper is cited for its role in both denying and, at times, reporting on UFO phenomena. The article notes that the Soviet Academy of Sciences issued a statement in March that, while not explicitly forbidding UFO research, indirectly banned it by labeling UFOs as 'anti-scientific' in its organ, 'Pravda.' This effectively made further research career suicide for Soviet scientists.

The 'Phenomenon' Persists

Despite official dismissals, the phenomenon of UFOs continued to be reported. The article references a 1961 'Prawda' article that dismissed witnesses as either deceived or liars. However, in April 1967, Sigel published an article suggesting the possibility of extraterrestrial visitors. The article also mentions a report by US Senator Richard Russell in 1955 about UFO-like objects seen during a trip to the USSR, which was passed to the USAF and the CIA. A CIA analysis in August 1967 concluded that there was no official handling of the UFO phenomenon in the USSR, but a widespread awareness and interest existed.

The 'Alien' Cover

The final page features an image of a baby's face with the text "Imagination has just become reality" and the word "ALIEN" in large letters, suggesting a connection to the theme of extraterrestrial life and imagination.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the fluctuating official stance of the Soviet government towards UFOs, the persistent reporting of sightings despite official denials, the role of parapsychology and alleged government cover-ups, and the contrast between Soviet and Western approaches to the phenomenon. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these events and attitudes, suggesting that UFOs are a real and significant phenomenon that cannot be entirely suppressed, despite attempts to do so. The magazine aims to inform its readers about the complexities and contradictions surrounding UFOs in the Soviet context.