CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 02 No 06 - 1982 - Dec-Jan

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol.2, No.6
Date: December 1981 - January 1982
Publisher: CUFOR Inc.
Country: Canada
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network, focuses on organizational updates, UFO sighting reports, media coverage of UFO phenomena, and research discussions. The cover features a Latin motto, "Crescat scientia vita excolatur" (Where knowledge increases, life is ennobled), a price of $2.00, and a hand-drawn map detailing a UFO sighting in Boreham Wood, England.

Major Changes Announced at CUFORN's November Meeting

A CUFORN meeting held on November 14 introduced five major changes. Membership dues for 1982 will increase to $10.00 per year, partly due to increased postal rates and the cost of updating the organization's logo and printed materials. Meetings will now be held every three months on Sunday afternoons, starting in February 1982, to potentially allow more members to attend. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28, 1982, at the home of Alex Dobo in Toronto.

Participation will be a key focus in 1982, with planned excursions, tours, and skywatches to locations such as the McLaughlin Planetarium, the David Dunlap Observatory, and the Pickering Nuclear Power Station. Skywatches will involve teams using walkie-talkies, with observation points scouted in advance. A skywatch near the Nuclear Station, known for past sightings, is also planned.

CUFORN meetings will feature guest speakers starting in February, with Pat de la Franier, a CUFORN field investigator and MUFON representative, being the first. Future meetings will include highlights from past CUFORN Bulletins, read by the Editor. Four color photographs taken in October 1980 and February 1981, by an individual from Niagara Falls, New York, using a 35mm camera with a 1000mm lens, were presented. CUFORN intends to send one of these photos for computer analysis and has obtained contact information for three US organizations that perform such analysis.

Meeting Highlights and Investigations

Attendees at the November meeting had the opportunity to view photographs of night advertising airplanes taken both day and night. A significant part of the meeting involved playing a tape recording of two regressive hypnosis sessions conducted in Toronto as part of the investigation into an abduction incident. The background hum from the psychiatrist's fluorescent lights was reportedly eliminated to improve audio clarity.

The Editor also read from the Field Investigators Manual concerning CE1 (Close Encounter 1) IFOs (Identified Flying Objects), with CE2 IFOs to be discussed at the February meeting. Parts of a speech by member Bill Moore, given at the APRO-UFOhio-1981 Convention, were read, with a summary of its highlights to appear later in the issue.

A list of books available from Bill Moore was distributed, with one member expressing interest in purchasing several. CUFORN receives a percentage of the profits from these sales. The organization is aiming to maintain a high quality of membership, with stricter criteria than in the past, which may contribute to lower attendance at meetings. CUFORN's membership rules were briefly reviewed, and the criteria were outlined: a minimum of five years of intensive UFO research, experience in an investigative capacity, or a university degree in a science or social science field.

UFOs in the Media

Dayton, Texas CE 2 Event

The CE 2 event in Dayton, Texas, on December 29, 1980, received major coverage on ABC-TV's "That's Incredible" on November 16, 1981. The show featured interviews with Betty Cash, Vicki Landrum, and Colby Landrum, who reported exposure to ionizing radiation, possibly in the microwave range, after encountering a UFO. Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle used regressive hypnosis to help Vicki Landrum recall the event. John Scheussler of Project Visit described the investigation, focusing on the diamond-shaped, brilliant yellow object, described as being as large as a water tower, and the 23 helicopters seen circling it. Scheussler noted the U.S. Air Force's denial of any helicopters being in the area and mentioned that other witnesses had seen the same object. The segment was described as balanced and objective.

Unidentified Television Reports

CUFORN is seeking information from readers about two recent television items. One was a CTV National News report around November 27-December 1, 1981, about the Soviet Union shooting down a UFO near a Scandinavian country. The second was a CBS-TV newscast on December 4 or 5, 1981, concerning a CE 1 where a regularly scheduled airline plane was followed by a teardrop-shaped object, the size of the airliner, which was detected on radar. The pilot interviewed showed a drawing of the object and a map of the sighting location. CUFORN's Larry Fenwick was unable to confirm this report with news media due to financial constraints for long-distance calls.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Series

On May 13 and May 20, 1982, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's FM network show "Ideas" was scheduled to present a two-part series on anti-gravity. CUFORN urged Canadian members to listen and send in their comments for publication.

CUFORN's Bill Moore at UFOHIO '81

Bill Moore, a CUFORN member and field investigator, spoke at the UFOHIO '81 symposium in Cleveland, Ohio, about new evidence concerning the 1947 Roswell, New Mexico UFO retrieval. Moore asserted that "The Roswell Incident" book accurately depicts the event, citing interviews with 69 individuals and a photograph of a UFO piece held by a military officer as proof. He shared new details uncovered with Stanton Friedman, including the location of the wreckage and alien bodies west of Socorro, New Mexico, discovered by Barney Barnett. Moore is also investigating a former U.S.A.F. major who reportedly interviewed Barnett.

Moore mentioned that a scientist who was present at Wright-Patterson AFB and Muroc AFB during the retrieval indicated that the crashed saucer was examined by scientists before being shipped to Muroc (now Edwards AFB). The issue also references a book by David Onley, "Space Shuttle," which suggests the shuttle's design was partly based on a UFO, possibly the Roswell craft. Attempts to contact Onley were unsuccessful.

Other speakers at UFOHIO '81 included Lt. Col. Lawrence Coyne, who described a CE 2 near Cleveland, and Betty Hill, an abductee. Dr. Robert F. Creegan delivered a speech titled "Old Magic and New," discussing how a less cultured society might perceive a more advanced civilization.

Other Research and Events

CUFORN members can obtain copies of speeches from UFOHIO '81 by writing to Jim Lorenzen of APRO.

MUFON Symposium in Toronto

The upcoming MUFON Symposium in Toronto in July 1982 will feature Canadian speakers. Dr. J. Allen Hynek will speak with Dr. George and Iris Owen. David Haisell will discuss Project UFOCAN and the establishment of an international computer data bank for UFO research. Stanton Friedman will speak on Canadian government involvement in the UFO field. Arthur Bray, a former RCAF pilot, will present on "Professionalism in Ufology."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on investigative reporting of UFO phenomena, emphasizing detailed accounts of sightings, witness testimonies, and the analysis of evidence. The organization appears to maintain a non-profit, investigative stance, aiming to increase knowledge and understanding of the UFO phenomenon. There is a clear emphasis on research, data collection, and the sharing of information among members and the wider ufological community. The publication also highlights the importance of media coverage and scientific analysis in understanding UFO reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging members to contribute and share their findings.