CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 04 No 01 - 1983 - Feb-Mar

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 4, No.1
Date: February-March, 1983
Publisher: CUFORN Inc.
Country: Canada
Price: $2.50

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin delves into the intersection of UFO phenomena with theological and historical narratives, alongside reporting on contemporary sightings and media analysis.

The Biblical UFO Connection by Steve Boucher

This article posits a theological aspect to the UFO phenomenon, suggesting that biblical references to "angelic" beings and "fiery chariots" might describe extraterrestrial visitors. The author explores the biblical narrative of a war in heaven (Revelation 12:7-9) between angels of light and adversary angels associated with the dragon symbol, drawing parallels to ancient myths such as the battles between Isis and Seth, Ormuzd and Ahriman, Krishna and a serpent, Marduk and Tiamat, and Zeus and Typhon. The description of Typhon, with its "viper-like coils" and "hundred dragons' heads," is interpreted as a primitive description of a spacecraft. The author also references the Zeus/Typhon account where Zeus arrives in a "chariot drawn by winged horses," pelting Typhon with thunderbolts, suggesting a possible ancient astronaut encounter.

Possible Ancient Astronauts Depicted in Drawings

The article highlights a monolith in Villa Hermosa, Mexico, depicting a dragon with a pilot inside, suggesting it might represent a spacecraft. It also mentions frescoes in Dessani, Yugoslavia, showing two oval spacecraft in pursuit, with pilots operating levers, and people on the ground fleeing in panic. The author notes that these accounts are geographically clustered around areas like Mount Etna, Sicily, and near Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and the Greek island of Patmos.

Herbert Schirmer-Dragon meeting

The case of Herbert Schirmer, a police officer in Ashland, Nebraska, is recounted. On December 3, 1967, he reported seeing a flying saucer. During a hypnosis session, he described being taken aboard a UFO and meeting beings wearing silvery-gray uniforms with a serpent-with-wings insignia. These beings reportedly informed him of their underground bases on Earth. The author speculates if these beings are descendants of the "dragons" mentioned in ancient texts.

Food For Thought

Reference is made to "The Andreasson Affair," where Betty Andreasson Luca's encounter with aliens involved a discussion about food "tried by fire." The aliens' reaction and their subsequent gifting of a Bible and a "little blue book" are noted. The article also draws a parallel to the Book of Revelation (10:8-11) and Ezekiel (2:8-10, 3:1-3), where a little scroll or book is given to be "eaten," interpreted as reading and digesting its meaning. The author hints at more information supporting the theological angle of UFOs, which will be part of a forthcoming book.

Kaskwakamak Lake Sighting

This section details a sighting that occurred at 6:15 a.m. one day in May 1976, on Kaskwakamak Lake, Frontenac County, Canada. Three observers (Mr. D.J., Mr. W.C., and Mr. L.W., all from Thornhill, Ontario) witnessed an object for approximately 10 minutes. The object appeared grey, was 40-60 ft. long and 10-12 ft. high, with blunt ends. It moved at about 10 mph, hovered at one point, and moved against the wind. It was estimated to be 50-60 ft. in the air and 200-300 ft. from the observers. Initially thought to be an aeroplane about to land on the water, the object was compared to the size of a Goodyear blimp. The observers used binoculars when the object was first seen in the distance. They were in a 14 ft. boat moving at 5 mph and were unable to hear any sound from the object due to their motor. The report was first made to R. Hesketh of CFAB Radio in 1976 and later to CUFORN in 1981.

UFO 'battlewagon' sighted (Minnesota)

This article, from the St. Paul Pioneer Press/Dispatch dated March 25, 1978, reports on a sighting in New Scandia Township, Minnesota. Town Constable Mary Lou Simonson stated that over a dozen people claimed to have seen an unidentified flying object "as big as a battleship." Eyewitness descriptions indicated the object was "about 30 feet wide and three stories high." It hovered near Goose Lake and Bone Lake from about 9:15 to 9:45 p.m. on a Wednesday, with its lights clearly visible due to a full moon. The object had red lights at the top and bottom, which were "awfully bright at the bottom." The bottom was described as dome-shaped. Some witnesses got within 100 yards. The object moved slowly to the south and was observed for about 15 minutes. Mrs. Cathy Hawkinson described it as "more excited than scared." A private investigator, Brad Ayers, representing Dr. J. Allen Hynek of the Center for UFO Studies, was interviewing witnesses. A sketch of the object was turned over to Ayers. The town's fire chief confirmed that the fire department was alerted but the object was gone by the time they arrived. Reports of airplanes were also noted, but the object's stationary position and silence distinguished it from an aircraft. The constable assured that the witnesses were "stable, ordinary citizens."

UFOS AND THE MEDIA by Larry Fenwick

This section presents a "short, though rather superficial, analysis of the numbers of articles which have entered CUFORN's files over the years 1966 through 1982." The Toronto Star had the most articles (193), followed by the National Enquirer (191). Other newspapers with significant coverage include The Globe and Mail (85), Toronto Sun (77), the Examiner (66), and the Globe (60). Western and Northern Canadian papers like the Calgary Herald (18) and Sudbury Star (15) are also mentioned. The New York Times had seven articles. The article notes that the analysis is preliminary and future issues will examine headlines and editorial slant. It urges readers to be aware of "catchphrases" and subtler language used to denigrate ufology and its researchers.

CUFORN Information Service & Publications

Several pages are dedicated to listing publications available from CUFORN and the Center for UFO Studies. These include books by authors like J. Allen Hynek, Sherman J. Larsen, and Mark Rodeghier, as well as audio-visual materials, documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act, and reprints of magazine articles. Order forms and contact information for CUFORN and the Center for UFO Studies are provided.

3rd United Kingdom International UFO Congress

Information is provided for the 3rd United Kingdom International UFO Congress, organized by BUFORA (British UFO Research Association), taking place from August 27-29, 1983, at The Lorch Foundation, Lane End, nr High Wycombe, Bucks. Speakers listed include Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Stanton T. Friedman, Dr. Alex Kuel, Bertil Kuhlemann, Dr. Sue Blackmore, and Hilary Evans. A seminar on a "most important and most documented report of a UFO" in the UK is also mentioned.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential connection between UFO phenomena and religious or mythological narratives, the detailed reporting of specific UFO sightings (particularly the Kaskawakamak Lake and New Scandia Township cases), and an analysis of how the media covers the UFO topic. The editorial stance, as indicated by the content and the publisher's focus, is one of serious investigation into UFO phenomena, exploring various angles including historical, theological, and scientific perspectives, while also acknowledging the role of media in public perception.

Title: CUFORN Bulletin
Issue: FEBRUARY-MARCH, 1983
Volume: 11
Publisher: WILLIAM L. MOORE, PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin is primarily a catalog and order form for publications related to UFO research, offered by William L. Moore, Publications & Research. The central piece highlighted is "The Roswell Investigation: New Evidence in the Search for a Crashed UFO" by William L. Moore, a revised and updated version of a paper presented at the 1982 MUFON Symposium. This work, over 10,000 words, details the continuing investigation into the 1947 UFO crash near Roswell, New Mexico.

Available Publications and Cases

The bulletin lists several other available items, including:

• "The Roswell Incident" by William Moore and Charles Berlitz: A bestseller that brought public awareness to the possibility of the US Government possessing UFO wreckage and bodies. This is a hardcover, illustrated book, with autographed copies of the first edition available.
• "The Roswell Incident: Update and Conclusions" (a 1981 APRO paper by Moore) bound with "The Roswell Incident: Beginning of the Cosmic Watergate" (a 1981 MUFON MIT Symposium paper by Friedman and Moore).
• "Flying Saucers and the Mysterious Little Men" & "Saucer Swindlers" by J.P. Cahn: Reprints of early 1950s True magazine articles exposing Frank Scully's claims about a crashed UFO near Aztec, NM, and includes a text copy of Scully's press release condemning Cahn's work.
• "UFOs: Evidence for the Reality" by William L. Moore and Stanton T. Friedman: A 10,000+ word overview of evidence for a high-level government cover-up of UFO information.
• "Flying Saucers Don't Exist... Or Do They?" compiled by Dr. Bruce Maccabee: Commentary and documentation on two UFO reports, "The Rogue River Pancake" and "The Incident in Iran."
• "Citizens Against UFO Secrecy v/s The National Security Agency (CAUS v/s NSA) Petition to the U.S. Supreme Court": A January 1982 reprint of a petition seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that upheld the NSA's refusal to release Top Secret UFO documents.

Additional FBI, Air Force, and other government-related documents are also available for purchase:

• FBI Socorro, New Mexico, File (1964): Documents related to the Lonnie Zamora sighting.
• William A. Rhodes Case File (FBI, 1947): Information on the first alleged flying disc photograph over Phoenix, Arizona, by Rhodes.
• FBI Adamski Documents: A reprint of the FBI file on George Adamski, questioning his credibility.
• Project "Twinkle" Documents (1951): Formerly classified documents on the USAF's attempt to study the "green fireball" phenomenon in New Mexico.
• DIA/Air Force Documents on Sept.'76 Iranian Case: Documents concerning an encounter between a jet fighter and a UFO.
• FBI Kenneth Arnold File: Information on Arnold's sighting of nine flying discs near Mt. Rainier, Washington, in 1947.
• The Maury Island Case: A suppressed FBI file on a controversial 1947 UFO sighting and debris case, with material linking a principal to the Kennedy assassination.
• Canadian Project "Magnet" Report (1953): A report authorized to study UFO phenomena, including the highly significant, originally Top Secret "Smith Memorandum" of November 20, 1950, which stated unequivocally that "Flying Saucers exist."
• National Military Establishment Memorandum to the Press on "Project Saucer" (April 1949): A digest of preliminary studies on "Flying Saucers" by the Air Materiel Command.
• Memorandum Opinion of the U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, in the Case of GSW Inc. V/s The CIA (May 1980).

Order Information

An order blank is provided for customers to list the desired items by title or item number. Payment is to be made via check or money order, with specific instructions for postage surcharges and foreign orders. Postage is 50 cents per item, up to a maximum of $2.00. All prices are in US dollars.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the Roswell crash, government secrecy and cover-ups related to UFO phenomena, and the presentation of evidence from official documents and eyewitness accounts. The editorial stance, as represented by William L. Moore's publications and the curated list of available documents, is one of active investigation into UFOs and a critical examination of official narratives, advocating for transparency and the release of information. The inclusion of the CAUS v/s NSA petition further underscores a commitment to challenging government secrecy on UFO matters.