CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 07 No 06 - 1986 - Nov-Dec

Magazine Overview

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, Volume 7, Number 6, dated November-December 1986, is published by the Canadian U.F.O. Research Network. The cover features a black and white photograph of a UFO, attributed to Rex Heflin, with details about its varied reporting and conflicting assessments. The price is $3.00.

Articles and Features

The Rex Heflin UFO Photograph

The cover story details one of four photographs taken by Rex Heflin, a Department of Highways Inspector, in Santa Ana, California. The exact date and time of the sighting are uncertain, with reports varying across more than 34 publications. Dates cited range from August 2 or 3 to September 20, 1965 or 1967, with times of 11:30 a.m. or 12:37 p.m. The photograph was taken with a Polaroid Model 101 camera. Project Blue Book and Ground Saucer Watch declared it a hoax, while NICAP stated it was genuine. Four other observers were reportedly present.

In This Issue

The issue highlights several sections: a 'CAUS Special Bulletin,' 'UF LETTERS - Letters to the Editor,' a 'Fund For UFO Research Document Order Form,' 'UFO Crash Revelations: An Interesting Letter,' and 'Focus on UFOs, Stalled Cars, and Other Effects.'

UFOLETTERS - Letters to the Editor

This section features correspondence from members. Victor Lourenco expresses pleasure at the new letters section, which he believes will foster organization among CUFORN members. He comments on a previous article by Lawrence Fawcett, finding the idea of the human race being a failed experiment to be a negative outlook. Lourenco also suggests that alien races are not necessarily guardians and that humanity must solve its own problems, viewing the subject as a philosophy rather than just a revelation.

Jim Melesciuç, Massachusetts MUFON State Director, thanks the editor for a July newsletter and mentions being busy with a forum and casework. He notes an interesting call from N.S.A. Intelligence to a MUFON member who requested 'Aquarius documents.'

Marc Broux and another individual received letters and sent information about their organization, UFO Belgium. They mention that most of their publications are in Dutch but they have translated a dossier on a UFO case and are willing to cooperate with other Belgian UFO groups. They plan to publish English and French bulletins and are translating articles about UFO sightings in French Polynesia.

Pieter Hendrickx from Linter, Belgium, notes the lack of UFO news in Canada but states that Belgium also has little. He mentions that UFO Horge (Norway) has finished a slide lecture series on the Hessdalen sightings and offers to provide contact information for Leif Havik.

CUFORN Assists in CBC-TV UFO Show

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Television Network show 'Man Alive' has completed a half-hour program on the UFO phenomenon with CUFORN's assistance. The show, hosted by Roy Bonisteel, is directed by David Cherniak, an independent UFO researcher. The program will focus on the reality of the phenomenon and its societal impact, with the last 15 minutes dedicated to abduction cases. Experts appearing on the show include Terence Dickinson, Budd Hopkins, John Musgrave, and Alan Tough. The show was filmed near Trenton, Ontario, and north of Toronto. It was scheduled to air on April 1, 1987, at 9:30 p.m. on all CBC-TV stations.

UFO Crash Revelations: An Interesting New Development

This article, originally published in Flying Saucer Review, presents a letter from Dr. Robert Sarbacher to Mr. William Steinman, dated November 29, 1983. Dr. Sarbacher addresses Steinman's questions regarding his knowledge of crashed UFOs. Sarbacher clarifies that Jerome Clark was not the first to learn of his knowledge, as Wilbert B. Smith had interviewed him on September 15, 1950. Sarbacher confirms his memory of the interview when presented with Smith's notes. He states that he had no direct association with the recovery of flying saucers or knowledge of the dates. However, he confirms that Dr. John von Neumann and Dr. Vannevar Bush were definitely involved, and he believes Dr. Robert Oppenheimer was also involved. Sarbacher's own association with the Research and Development Board under Dr. Compton during the Eisenhower administration was limited, preventing his personal attendance at discussions related to reported recoveries. He recalls that materials from flying saucer crashes were extremely light and tough, and that laboratories analyzed them carefully. He also remembers reports of instruments and people operating these machines being lightweight, possibly to withstand high deceleration and acceleration. Sarbacher expresses uncertainty about the high classification and denial of the existence of these devices. He suggests contacting others directly involved. A postscript notes that Dr. Bush's name might be misspelled.

The article also mentions that this letter confirms that some scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project were assigned to research the UFO that crashed at Roswell, New Mexico.

Focus on UFOs, Stalled Cars, And Other "Oddball" Effects

This excerpt from 'Focus,' a newsletter by Jimmy Ward, examines the phenomenon of cars stalling, lights dimming, and radios malfunctioning in the presence of UFOs. The article notes that research into this area began in the mid-1960s, with NICAP's 'The UFO Evidence' documenting 45 cases of vehicle stalling. It suggests that UFOs may produce electromagnetic effects that interfere with car electrical systems. Dr. O. Fontes' paper is cited, proposing that UFOs can create powerful secondary currents in ignition systems, potentially through a high-frequency electromagnetic beam or microwave ionizer, causing engine stalls. However, the article points out that the absence of battery discharge or explosion effects, typically associated with short-circuited batteries, contradicts this explanation. Philip J. Klass's 'Plasma Theory' is mentioned as an attempt to explain these events as natural atmospheric phenomena, but it is dismissed by others as lacking foundation. Experiments by the Condon Committee indicated that engines could operate in magnetic fields up to 20K gauss, and vehicles stalled by UFOs did not show signs of exposure to high-intensity magnetic fields. Jim and Coral Lorenzen of APRO proposed that rapidly varying magnetic fields could disrupt sparking action. The article contrasts this with fluctuating EM fields, which could affect engines and electronics without altering magnetic signatures.

James McCampbell's paper at the 1976 CUFOS Conference and Mark Rodeghier's findings are mentioned, indicating that UFOs are often observed in front of stalled vehicles. A 1979 summary of 424 vehicle events by the British UFO Research Association is noted. Jenny Randles and Peter Warrington suggested a psychological atmosphere created by the UFO experience might cause witnesses to stop their cars. The article also cites cases where cars stalled without a UFO being seen, and details specific instances of car malfunctions, including a case in Ithaca, NY, where a domed object lifted a car 15 feet, and another in Alberta, Canada, where a car was carried above ground for a quarter mile.

Beyond car stalling, the article explores other 'oddball' effects, such as forces that swirl trees, move water, levitate cars, and cause time distortions. Examples include a car in Tasmania being drawn by a magnet-like force, lake water advancing significantly, a car experiencing a time jump and fuel loss, and a truck in Italy being driven in the wrong direction after being blinded by a light.

Fund for UFO Research Document Order Form

This page provides an order form for various UFO-related materials, including books and documents, from the Fund for UFO Research. Items listed include 'UFO Document Companion,' 'UFO/Government Documents' volumes, 'Ghost of the Estimate,' 'UFO Landings Near Kirtland AFB,' and 'Clear Intent.' Prices are listed in US dollars, with additional charges for overseas postage. It also includes a section for tax-deductible contributions to a 'special Rapid Deployment Fund for immediate investigation into UFO cases.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, presenting evidence, witness accounts, and research findings. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into UFO reports, encouraging member participation and the sharing of information. There is a clear interest in documented cases, government involvement, and the potential physical and electromagnetic effects of UFOs. The publication also serves as a platform for members to express their views and engage in discussion, fostering a sense of community among UFO researchers.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: November-December 1986
Publisher: Citizens Against UFO Secrecy (CAUS)
Country: U.S.A.
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN BULLETIN, dated November-December 1986, focuses heavily on the case of Larry W. Bryant, a Pentagon employee facing job jeopardy due to his activism related to UFOs. The bulletin highlights his fight for freedom of speech and transparency regarding alleged government cover-ups.

Job Jeopardy: Larry W. Bryant's Fight Against Military Reprisal

The lead story, "JOB JEOPARDY," details the situation of Larry W. Bryant, a writer and editor for the Pentagon with nearly 29 years of service, primarily with the Department of the Army. Bryant's troubles began when he initiated a "UFO-coverup whistleblower advertising campaign" in U.S. military post/base newspapers. His ads sought testimony and evidence to compel greater freedom of official UFO information. One particular ad charged that Army medics had performed secret autopsies on the crew of a crashed saucer 30 years earlier and asked for witnesses to come forward to make the records public.

This action reportedly led to significant pressure from his bosses, who Bryant claims are trying to drive him out. He states that his responsibilities have been reduced, and he now has to report to a sergeant first class. Furthermore, his supervisors have given him an unsatisfactory job rating, which Bryant believes is a deliberate tactic to make him look bad and eventually fire him. He views this as a "technique" to teach him a lesson for challenging the military.

Captain James Pasierb, a public affairs officer, barred Bryant's advertisement from publication in the Peterson Air Force Base newspaper, citing a reluctance to give "undeserved credibility" to the ad. Bryant protested this decision and planned to take the Air Force to court.

CAUS Confronts Government's UFO Policymakers in Court

A separate article, "CAUS Official Confronts Government's UFO Policymakers in Court (Again)," dated November 13, 1986, details a free-speech lawsuit filed by Larry W. Bryant in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The lawsuit, captioned Larry W. Bryant v. Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger et al. (Civil Action No.86-1323-4), seeks relief on two main counts:

1. Reversal of Job-Related Pressure: To reverse the job-related pressure Bryant has experienced since initiating his advertising campaign two years prior.
2. Enjoining Censorship: To prevent the Departments of Defense, Army, and Air Force from arbitrarily censoring or rejecting the ads Bryant has been submitting to selected military "commercial enterprise" newspapers. The article lists several installations where ads have faced outright rejection or inconsistent publication.

Bryant, who directs the CAUS Washington office, expressed his concerns about the "chilling effect" on his exercise of free speech through the ad campaign. He believes this not only deprives him of his rights under the First and Fifth Amendments but also hampers the public's right-to-know and the open debate of issues like the "UFO problem." He warns that if such official reprisal goes unchallenged, it will send a negative message to all federal workers, discouraging them from criticizing government policy.

Bryant's case is being handled by James H. Heller of the Washington law firm of Kator, Scott and Heller.

Public Involvement and Call to Action

The bulletin includes a section urging readers to get involved in the public debate on the UFO problem. It suggests several actions:

• Contact Local Media: Send a copy of the OMNI Magazine article (mentioned as being in the October 1986 issue) to local news media outlets and encourage them to ask questions.
• Write Letters to the Editor: Voice concerns about the potential threat to democracy posed by such reprisals if left unchallenged.
• Contact Representatives and Senators: Inquire why, if the UFO subject is not considered serious, the Army is stifling Bryant's exercise of free speech.
• Support Bryant's Quest: Add voices in opposition to this abuse of authority and support Bryant's pursuit of justice to protect the rights of federal employees to dissent and speak out on public issues.

Bryant is quoted as saying, "I'm worried about my career, to say the least. But if they think this has mellowed me, they're dead wrong. The issue now has gone beyond UFOs. It's whether you can work for the government and still have the right to criticize it." He has filed a formal grievance with the Army chief for public affairs regarding his unsatisfactory rating, but Army officials declined to comment while the action is pending.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the conflict between government secrecy, particularly concerning UFOs, and the public's right to know and the freedom of speech of government employees. The editorial stance is clearly in support of Larry W. Bryant, portraying him as a whistleblower fighting against censorship and reprisal. The bulletin advocates for transparency, open debate, and the protection of civil liberties for federal workers. It frames Bryant's case not just as a personal struggle but as a broader issue concerning the health of democracy and the public's right to information.