CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 02 No 05 - 1981 - Oct-Nov

Magazine Overview

This issue of the CUFORN BULLETIN, Vol. 2, No. 5, dated October-November 1981, is published bi-monthly by CUFORN, Inc. (Canadian UFO Research Network), a non-profit investigative organization based in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada. The publication is edited by Lawrence J. Fenwick.

CUFORN's Media Blitz Continues

The issue details CUFORN's recent publicity efforts. An interview with the small-town newspaper, the Thornhill and Richmond Hill Liberal, resulted in a full-page spread on September 9, 1981. The article included a large photo of Omega Centauri, inserted UFO photos from McMinnville and Trindade Island, and a fake UFO example. Despite balanced viewpoints and extensive quotes, the article did not generate any calls to CUFORN's hotline. In contrast, Cathy Dunphy's "Stepping Out" column in Starweek magazine, though considered poorly done, resulted in 14 interesting phone calls and interest in joining CUFORN.

MUFON Holds Pre-Convention Meeting

The bulletin reports on a meeting held on September 19, 1981, at the residence of MUFON's Canadian Director, Henry McKay. The purpose was to gather suggestions for topics for the 1982 MUFON International Symposium to be held in Toronto from July 2-4, 1982. A key discussion point was the need for Canadian speakers, as none had yet agreed to present. The meeting also covered the upcoming Conference of the Center for UFO Studies, including speakers like Gordon Melton and a presentation on the Paul Trent UFO photograph. Project URD (UFO Research Data), a system for coordinating field data with computer analysis, was also discussed as a potential project for the symposium.

Ideas for the Toronto convention included small seminars and potentially a MUFON link with a ham radio network. A film about cattle mutilations, 'Strange Harvest,' was also considered. Potential Canadian speakers mentioned were Terence Dickinson, Stanton Friedman, Hugh Cochrane, and Jack McDonald. An interesting idea proposed was linking abductees to an EEG machine during questioning.

Advertising the symposium in ethnic newspapers in Toronto was suggested to increase attendance. Gabriele Raimondo volunteered as a translator for Spanish and Portuguese speakers.

UFO Reports and Microfilm Project

Mr. X, former publisher of Res Bureaux Bulletin, reported on the movement of UFO reports from the National Research Council's non-meteoritic section to the Public Archives. These files are contained in eight boxes, with an estimated 2,500 reports. The cost for obtaining microfilm copies of these reports was estimated at around $500 per person, with Joe Muskat of CUFORN expressing interest in purchasing a set.

UFO Photographs--Food for Thought

An article from the APRO Bulletin discusses a phone call received by Charles Fiorita from a man in Rochester, New York, who claimed to work for the Kodak Company. This individual asserted that Kodak possessed over 5,000 UFO photographs at its Rochester Research Center. Your editor contacted Kodak's Canadian Head Office, but a spokesman had no knowledge of such a file. The next step is to write to Kodak in Rochester for a definitive answer.

Two New Books Reviewed

Two books are reviewed in this issue:

1. 'On a Slide of Light' by Greta Woodrow: This hardcover book, priced at $12.95, is described as containing one of the most interesting first-hand accounts of alleged telepathic contacts with alien intelligences. Woodrow, president of Woodrew Services and vice-president of J.T.A.R. Foundation, worked on the book with Dr. Andrija Puharich. It includes a glossary of alien language words and discusses aliens residing on a planet called Vesta, which is an asteroid.
2. 'Project Identification' by Harley D. Rutledge, Ph.D.: This book, priced at $10.95, is subtitled 'The First Scientific Field Study of UFO Phenomena.' It presents a detailed study of 157 sightings from 1973-1979, involving 620 observers, with 36 photos. Rutledge, head of the Physics Department at Southeast Missouri State University, includes statistics in graph and table form.

Demonstrations and Speeches on Non-Conventional Energy Technology Takes Place in Toronto

The issue mentions a symposium held on October 23-24 at the University of Toronto, focusing on Non-Conventional Energy Technology. Speakers included Dr. Andrija Puharich and Alan Holt of Project Visit and NASA. The event was not publicized to avoid media sensationalism. Fifteen speakers from various countries presented on topics like gravitational fields and cosmic rays. A book containing the speeches will be published later.

Roswell Revision Planned

According to Bill Moore, the paperback publication of 'The Roswell Incident' has been delayed due to a planned major revision and update by Moore and Charles Berlitz.

UFO Lawsuit Decision Appealed

On October 28, oral arguments were heard in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals regarding a lawsuit filed by Citizens against UFO Secrecy against the U.S. National Security Agency under the J.3. Freedom of Information Act. Bill Moore of CUFORN may attend the session.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently focuses on UFO research, investigations, and the dissemination of information through publications, conferences, and media interactions. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement in the UFO community, reporting on events, research findings, and book reviews. There is a clear emphasis on gathering and analyzing data, as seen with Project URD, and a critical approach to media coverage and alleged photographic evidence, as demonstrated by the investigation into Kodak's UFO photo claims. The organization actively participates in and reports on relevant conferences and legal actions within the UFO field.