CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 04 No 03 - 1983 - Jun-Jul

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol.4, No.3
Date: June-July, 1983
Publisher: CUFORN (Canadian U.F.O. Research Network)
Country: Canada
Price: $2.50

Main Cover Story: Toronto UFO Sighting

The cover features a detailed diagram of a disc-shaped UFO, described as aluminum-grey with a flame-like exhaust and multi-coloured lights in its portholes or windows, which turned whitish-gold when hovering. A window light was described as turned fluorescent white-gold when hovering. The object was observed to have an orange-red exhaust at one end.

A map of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, marks observer locations and the general direction of the object's movement. The sighting occurred at 1:30 a.m. on June 30, 1976, and lasted for 45 minutes. Five observers, including a 46-year-old accountant named Mr. Z.B., witnessed the event under clear skies. The object was described as appearing 20 times larger than a star, disc-shaped with sharp edges, silent, and moving slower than an airplane. Mr. Z.B. reportedly contacted CFB Downsview, the Toronto Star, and CKEY-AM radio.

Special Notice and Warning: Researcher Masterminds Hoax

This section addresses the issue of hoaxes within the field of UFO investigations. CUFORN directors have spent eight months investigating an alleged crash-retrieval case submitted by a member, which turned out to be a lie. The member, identified as William Sanderson, was not only relaying a story but was the originator of the lie, inventing details and scenarios as his story unraveled. He was confronted with evidence of his scam but continued to create excuses. CUFORN announces that William Sanderson's membership was revoked on July 25, 1983. The article warns researchers to be wary not only of governmental disinformation but also of individuals within their own organizations.

It also reports on a lawsuit filed by Citizens Against UFO Secrecy (CAUSE) seeking to compel the air force to release alleged alien remains. A federal judge dismissed the suit, stating that CAUSE director Larry Bryant had no way of knowing if the remains actually existed.

Fragments

This section contains several short news items:

• Director to Teach UFOLOGY at Local Community College: CUFORN Co-Director Larry Fenwick will teach a non-credit course titled "U.F.O.s-Fact or Fiction?" at Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto from September 27 to October 25, 1983. The course covers field investigation methodology, literature, cases, historical background, photographic evidence, terminology, theories, government involvement, retrievals, and paranormal aspects.
• U.S. MILITARY-UFO LINK TOPIC OF BOOK AVAILABLE IN 1984: A book titled "Clear Intent" by Lawrence Fawcett and Barry J. Greenwood will be published in spring 1984. It examines the connection between the U.S. military and UFOs, focusing on 1975 overflights of military installations, phantom helicopters, and cattle mutilations.
• CANADIAN UFOLOGIST SEEKS OUT-OF-PRINT SPANISH UFO BOOK: A ufologist in Victoria, British Columbia, is seeking to purchase the book "Israel-Pueblo Contacto" by Reverend Father Salvador Freixado. Readers are asked to contact Dr. P. Maximilian H. Edwards if they know where it can be obtained.

MUFON Publications for Sale

This section lists various publications available for purchase from MUFON, including proceedings from their annual UFO Symposiums from 1975 to 1983, as well as specific titles like "Zeta Reticuli Incident," "The UFO Crash/Retrieval Syndrome," "MUFON Field Investigator's Manual," and "Observing UFOs." Prices are listed for each item, with different rates for U.S.A. and foreign orders, and for current MUFON members versus others.

UFO'S AND THE MEDIA

This article by Lawrence J. Fenwick critically examines media coverage of UFOs in July and August 1983. It notes the lack of UFO coverage on local radio.

• Carl Sagan's Cosmos: A repeat showing of Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" episode distorted the Betty and Barney Hill CE4 case. The Globe and Mail summarized it as exploring "life elsewhere in the universe," while the Toronto Star noted that Sagan "shows that no convincing evidence exists for such a visit."
• Mysteries From Beyond Earth: A 1977 documentary film was shown, which the Globe and Mail sarcastically described as exploring "the bizarre world of psychic phenomena," while the Star's TV guide mentioned UFOs, Kirlian photography, psychokinesis, cloning, ESP, and the Bermuda Triangle.
• UFO Journals: Both newspapers incorrectly identified "UFO Journals," a fictional story, as a documentary. The Globe and Mail called it "sobering insights," while the Star noted it "examined" reports of extraterrestrial spacecraft sightings.
• Eduard "Billy" Meier Hoax: An interview with individuals promoting the Eduard "Billy" Meier hoax photo book was aired. These individuals, claiming to be "El-Legion," promoted the idea of spirits from Orion coming to save 300 million people from Earth's destruction.
• Toronto Sun Coverage: The Toronto Sun published a spread on the Meier hoax, including a photo from the Meier book, with a headline suggesting "Couple claims contact with space, E.T. is really on his way."
• Media Trustworthiness: The author expresses distrust of media descriptions, especially when figures like the debunker Amazing Randi appear on shows discussing UFOs.
• Other Media Appearances: The article mentions other media appearances, including a repeat of a show featuring Stanton Friedman and Bob Garrison, a documentary "Overlords of the UFOs," and a PBS Latenight show with Stanton Friedman discussing the UFO phenomenon. It also notes a "Lie Detector" series featuring F. Lee Bailey and Ed Gelb, where guests were polygraph-tested on their beliefs.

Abductee's Daughter Asks for Regressive Hypnosis

This section details the case of a woman whose mother may have been abducted by a UFO near Houston, Texas, in 1973. The daughter, initially resistant, has now agreed to regressive hypnosis. During a hypnosis session shown in Linda Moulton Howe's documentary "A Strange Harvest," the mother described humanoids mutilating a calf on board a UFO to develop a serum for nuclear radiation immunity. The incident occurred while the mother was driving in Missouri in 1983, and three years prior, three cattle were found dead and mutilated in a barn on a relative's farmhouse in Texas.

R.C.M.P. Continues "Mute" Probe

UFO Investigator Tommy Roy Blann reports that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) are still investigating cattle mutilations in Alberta, Canada. A confirmation was received in May 1983 that the probe "continues to be an ongoing investigation," with no further details provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently adopts a critical stance towards sensationalism and hoaxes in ufology, emphasizing the need for rigorous investigation and evidence-based analysis. The publication actively debunks fraudulent cases, such as the Eduard Meier hoax, and scrutinizes media reporting for accuracy and bias. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of reliable testimony, physical evidence, and circumstantial evidence in evaluating UFO reports. The bulletin also highlights the challenges researchers face, including disinformation and the need for critical self-assessment within the ufology community. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting scientific inquiry and truth-seeking while remaining vigilant against deception and misrepresentation.

Title: CUFORN Bulletin
Issue: June-July, 1983
Volume: 11
Publisher: CUFORN
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin features a prominent article by Lawrence J. Fenwick titled "SUPERB INSIGHTS FOUND IN PAGES OF FSR," which extols the virtues of the publication *Flying Saucer Review* (FSR) and its editorial staff.

FSR: A Leading UFO Publication

Fenwick asserts that FSR is the finest publication globally dedicated to UFOs. He highlights the stature of its editor, Gordon Creighton, who possesses an MA and multiple fellowships, and has a background as a retired British Diplomat with extensive international experience. Creighton is noted for stating he has known the nature of UFO entities since June 1957 but has consciously avoided letting this knowledge influence his editorial contributions.

The magazine boasts an impressive list of consultants, including former editor Charles Bowen, Janet and Colin Bord, C. Maxwell Cade, Jonathan Caplan, Dr. Bernard E. Finch, Dr. I. Grattan-Guinness, Dr. Richard F. Haines, Percy Hennell, Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Aime Michel, Dr. Berthold E. Schwarz, and Professor R.H.B. Winder. Jenny Randles is mentioned as the Secretarial Assistant and a respected writer in the field.

Key Insights from FSR Articles

The bulletin shares excerpts from FSR to illustrate its content. From Dr. Pierre Guerin's article "Are The Reasons For The Cover-Up Solely Scientific?" (Vol. 28, No. 6, 1983), it is suggested that "solid, concrete proofs of UFO reality" exist and are known to a select few in high positions who are deliberately withholding them. Guerin further questions whether visitors themselves might be manipulating humanity through intermediaries to maintain ignorance of the truth, and if highly placed scientists are complicit in lying.

An "Added Note" mentions that the U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences subscribes to FSR.

Another excerpt, from "Postscript to the Reported Argentinian Crash Landing of 1950" (FSR, Vol. 28, No. 6, 1983), refers to a "British" crash-retrieval case. This case was allegedly revealed by Lord Mountbatten to American columnist Dorothy Kilgallen at a London cocktail party in May 1955. Leonard Stringfield references this case in his work "The UFO Crash/Retrieval Syndrome," noting that his informant was a former Flight Commander in the U.S. Air National Guard who heard a rumor that the CR occurred in England and was retrieved by the U.S. 8th Air Force during World War Two, distinct from the Spitzbergen or Heligoland CRs. The original report of this British CR appeared in FSR, Vol. 1, No. 3, July/August, 1955.

A Klassic Case of Conversion?

The bulletin discusses an article by Tonia Shoumatoff in *Omni Magazine*'s September 1983 issue, detailing a multiple observer UFO flap in Westchester County, New York. The flap reportedly occurred over five nights between March 17 and March 31, 1983, with hundreds of people witnessing a silent, boomerang-shaped object with multicoloured lights. Investigations were conducted by CUFOS, with contributions from Dr. J. Allen Hynek, George Lesnick, and Phil Imbrogno. The article quotes UFO debunker and aerospace writer Philip Klass, who stated, "I've been investigating UFO reports for 17 years and have yet to find an indication of an unknown or extraterrestrial phenomenon. It would take a lot to convince me, but it could be that for the first time in 17 years this is an unexplainable case." The CUFORN Bulletin interprets this statement as potentially classifying Klass as a "moderate believer."

Award Split

The 1983 UFO Research Award from the Fund For UFO Research in Washington, D.C., was jointly awarded to John Schuessler and UPIAR Research In Progress, an Italian journal edited by Vicente-Juan Ballester Olmos of Spain. Schuessler received $1,500 for his series on the Cash-Landrum CE2 case in *The Unexplained*. UPIAR Research In Progress received $500 for publishing Volume I of their journal in 1982.

Upcoming Events and Investigations

A UFO conference titled "Exploring Unexplained Phenomena" is scheduled for November 11-13, 1983, at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Speakers include J. Allen Hynek, Roy Mackal, Budd Hopkins, Lawrence Fawcett, John Scheussler, Larry Arnold, Tom Adams, Loren Coleman, and Linda Moulton Howe.

CUFORN is also investigating a possible abduction case involving a woman in Niagara Falls, New York, with further details to be published as they become available. This lead originated from Ted Bloecher of New York City.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the significance of specialized UFO publications like FSR, the potential for a deliberate cover-up of UFO evidence by authorities, and the analysis of specific UFO cases. The editorial stance, as presented through the article, is one of critical engagement with UFO phenomena, acknowledging the importance of detailed reporting and investigation while also being open to re-evaluating established viewpoints, as exemplified by the discussion around Philip Klass's statements. There is a clear emphasis on the value of FSR as a source of in-depth information and analysis within the UFO community.