CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 09 No 03 - 1988 - May-Jun

Magazine Overview

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, dated May-June 1988, is the third issue of Volume 9. Published by the CUFORN Research Network Inc. in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, it features a cover headline about a second landing trace discovered on a beach near Haifa, Israel. The magazine is priced at $3.25.

Second Landing Trace Discovered on Beach Near Haifa, Israel

The lead article details a UFO report from CUFORN correspondent Hadassa Arbel of Haifa, Israel. The incident occurred on May 28, 1988, at 3 a.m. on Shikmona Beach. Two young women, Nava Navi and Vered Beno, witnessed a large orange ball of light that "grew arms" and moved toward the horizon. The sighting lasted about 15 seconds. A motorcyclist who read about the event reported seeing the same thing. On June 7, Nava's sister reported that the beach was scorched 100-150 meters north of a previous burnt area. Arbel examined the site on June 8 and created a drawing for the cover. The scorched area was approximately 15 meters in diameter and six meters in height, with white sections representing unburnt thistles. Arbel collected samples for scientific analysis.

The article highlights similarities between this incident and a previous one on September 28, 1987: both occurred on the 28th of the month, both imprinted a UFO profile, both were symmetrical, both had unburnt thistles resembling windows, no ash was found on stones, small stones were brown as if baked, traces of plastic buckets/bottles were found with melted tops, there was no burnt smell, both occurred on Shikmona Beach, and pieces of wood were found that were slightly brownish. Arbel finds these similarities unlikely to be coincidental.

Differences noted include the larger size of the May 28th scorched area, the absence of a ufonaut shape in the profile, two initial eyewitnesses in the second case, a different UFO shape, and no holes dug into the ground in the May case.

Arbel theorizes the scorchings were a message, noting their proximity to the Cave of Elijah. She also points out the potential significance of the witnesses' names (Ami Achry meaning 'my people are responsible', Nava Navi meaning 'fair prophet') and the date's numerical value (28th meaning 'power'). The article concludes by stating they await further news from Israel.

Graphic Artist Sends Sketches of UFO She Saw in December, 1987

This section features drawings by Jackie Cosford, a graphic artist from Richmond Hill, Ontario, who reported an encounter on December 26, 1987. The article reproduces her renderings of the UFO and her comments. One drawing depicts an object described as "solid brown, approximately 500 feet away and about the size of a baseball held at arm's length." Another drawing shows a shape that passed overhead, described as "one or the other of these two shapes," with small circles underneath. There was no sound, and the object was 50 feet high at a 90-degree angle. Cosford expressed disappointment at not using her binoculars.

Recommended UFO Item List Has International Outlook

A four-page list of recommended UFO items from 58 sources is available for $2.00. The list includes items from the USA, Canada, England, and Australia, such as books, UFO organizations, Freedom of Information documents, videotapes, and clipping services.

Hypnosis Reveals Five Abductions

This extensive article details the case of Betty Stewart Dagenais, a 68-year-old woman from Bond Head, Ontario, who reported five abduction experiences spanning 54 years (1925-1979). Her case was investigated by CUFORN investigators, including Ian Currie, Dr. David Gotlib, Larry Fenwick, Harry Tokarz, and Joseph Muskat, with assistance from various other researchers and institutions like the University of Toronto and York County Hospital. The case received television coverage from CBC-TV and ABC-TV.

Betty's background includes working for a radio-electronics company during WWII, for the Ontario Government, and as a freelance writer. She is separated from her husband and has one son.

Her first encounter occurred in 1925 at Port Burwell, Ontario, when she was five years old. Under hypnosis, she described being compelled to go outside, experiencing terror as a "train" approached with a "heterodyning sound" and a "pulsating whining hum." A light hovered above the ground and seemed to wobble. She was levitated onto the craft, described as "very white and light," where she encountered small, grey beings with large heads, large eyes, and slender bodies.

She recalled being levitated on her stomach, having her bottom pinched, and floating around in a cabin. She described instruments on a panel and a "long steel needle" with things that "drop down." She was then placed back on the ground.

The following morning, she experienced the humming sound again and felt panic when near the station generator. The experience reportedly left her with precognitive abilities, clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and telekinesis.

Her second incident, "Yellow Skin," occurred later that summer. She saw a ship on the ground with beings who had yellow, wrinkled skin. The craft was pointed at the ends, flat like a saucer, and they had to lie down to enter. They had dark, piercing eyes. The craft was very flat with domed sides and elliptical contours. She was taken inside and then returned.

The "Third Incident" occurred on July 12, 1961, in Toronto. She was taken from her bedroom onto the balcony and then into a brightly lit, wedge-shaped craft. Inside, she saw a calendar-like wall with colored blocks and a doorway with "fibrous rods." She also recalled a revolving index wheel with pouches and humanoids changing into gray robes. A cylinder projected from the ceiling.

Later encounters involved a "strange nose" with entities described as looking like ordinary humans, about 30 years old, with lightly tanned skin. They wore gray-green coveralls. One incident involved a "combination lock" placed on her neck, causing a burn. Another incident, "20 Minutes Missing," occurred on December 22, 1979, where a 20-minute time lapse occurred during a car journey in heavy fog, during which she encountered entities and a UFO.

Betty Dagenais has joined CUFORN and has had no psychological trauma from her experiences, remaining curious about their meaning. She mentioned other odd experiences but space constraints prevented discussion. Her background includes work as a time and motion study person and building a transformer at age 16. She has taken courses in public relations, journalism, and business management.

Asking the Right Questions About the Majestic 12-Project Aquarius Documents - Editorial

This editorial by Laurence J. Fenwick discusses the heated discussions surrounding the MJ-12-Project Aquarius documents. Fenwick suggests that military intelligence agencies may be creating disruptive disputes to conduct research unimpeded. He emphasizes the need for cooperation, not debate, among researchers, citing Dr. J. Allen Hynek. The editorial questions the role of government bureaucracy and potential incompetence within intelligence networks. It references Richard C. Doty, who provided the documents, and his past involvement with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Linda Moulton Howe is quoted discussing the repetitive presentation of UFO-related material over decades and questioning the government's motives for releasing such information and then potentially denying its truth.

Howe suggests there might be two factions within the intelligence community: one wanting the public to know, and another wanting the truth suppressed. She also notes the possibility of misinterpretation of information related to extraterrestrial visitors. The editorial concludes by quoting "Know ye the truth and the truth shall make ye free."

Comments on GENESIS III Video of Dr. Marcel Vogel's Laboratory Analysis of Alleged Pleiadian UFO Material Samples, 1979

This section, authored by George D. Hathaway, P.Eng., discusses a 1979 examination of alleged extraterrestrial UFO material by Dr. Marcel Vogel. The material was supplied by Billy Meier, a contactee featured in the book "UFO: Contact From The Pleiades." A video of the examination was made by a Japanese film crew. Vogel, described as a senior materials scientist with IBM research laboratories, claimed to have performed analyses in a $250,000 optical microscopy lab he assembled himself.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, landing traces, and abduction experiences, with a particular focus on detailed case studies like the Haifa landing trace and Betty Stewart Dagenais's multiple abductions. The editorial stance, particularly in the piece on Majestic 12, leans towards questioning official narratives and advocating for transparency and cooperation in UFO research, while acknowledging the potential for government obfuscation and internal conflicts within intelligence agencies. The magazine also promotes UFO-related literature and research resources.

This document is an excerpt from the CUFORN BULLETIN, specifically the May-June 1988 issue, identified as page 11 and 12. It contains a critical review of a metallurgical analysis performed by an individual named Vogel on certain samples, likely related to UAP or anomalous materials.

Review of Vogel's Analysis

The review begins by questioning Vogel's assertion that "metal oxidizes under high intensity light," noting the lack of supporting figures or evidence and the ambiguity regarding the presence of oxygen. Vogel's surprise at the "no diffusion between phases" in heated samples is discussed. The reviewer explains that while complete intermixing is typical, a lack of diffusion can occur in terrestrial mixtures or when metals require extremely high temperatures to mix. Moderate diffusion might also be undetectable by optical microscopy.

Regarding the first sample, Vogel found it "remarkable" due to numerous birefringent areas. The reviewer points out that many metal crystal phases naturally exhibit such changes under polarized light and that Vogel's "crossed field analyser" is a standard tool for highlighting components in a mixture. Vogel's mention of a "lava-like flow pattern" is also noted, with the reviewer suggesting that such patterns can be produced by various known processes.

The review criticizes Vogel's general approach to the second specimen, stating that his observations lack detailed metallurgical explanation and gross physical descriptions like fracture type or deformation. The reviewer suggests that Vogel's analysis is more of an "advanced layman's description based on purely optical observation," possibly tailored for a specific audience, rather than a rigorous scientific examination.

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Examination

The review then details the SEM examination of a second specimen. It notes that no gold or carbon plating was needed for depth of focus, which is expected for a primarily metallic and conductive sample. A qualitative analysis indicated the sample was a mixture of copper, nickel, and silver, with Vogel stating that silver solder has a similar composition. The reviewer expresses disappointment that the SEM analysis was not more extensively covered, considering its importance.

Further Microscopic and Spectroscopic Analysis

Returning to optical microscopy, the reviewer highlights Vogel's apparent confusion regarding measurement scales, mistaking a millimeter as one thousandth or one millionth of a meter. Vickers hardness testing marks made in Switzerland are mentioned, but the results are not provided.

The review questions why, with $250,000 worth of microscopy apparatus, Vogel only utilized polarizing analyzers and interference contrast techniques. An SEM elemental analyzer spectrum is presented, reportedly from a crystalline area of sample 4 or 5. The reviewer notes significant noise in the spectrum, which might obscure real peaks. The prominent elements identified are silicon and sulfur, with a smaller iron peak, suggesting a composition typical of quartzite minerals containing iron and sulfur.

A second spectrum from a separate sample (possibly sample 5) indicates bromine, thulium, and argon. The presence of thulium, a rare earth element, is noted as unexpected, as Vogel stated, but its significance is not discussed by Vogel.

A final sample (6?) is described in vague terms, and it is mentioned that another sample completely disappeared from a sealed plastic envelope.

Summary and Critique of Vogel's Work

In summary, the reviewer congratulates Vogel for "open-mindedly examining such controversial material" but concludes that his analysis is "quite superficial and especially lacking where most important, that is, in SEM and spectrum analyses." A major concern is the lack of clarity on whether the presented spectra represent overall specimen averages or tiny selected areas, and their exact locations. The reviewer finds it disconcerting that Vogel claims he could not explain how the samples were put together and wants to find out if they occur naturally, suggesting this should have been the primary focus of the exercise.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is a critical evaluation of scientific methodology applied to potentially anomalous materials. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards superficial analysis and a demand for rigorous, detailed scientific investigation, particularly in the fields of metallurgy and spectroscopy. The review emphasizes the importance of proper measurement, detailed explanation, and comprehensive data presentation in scientific analysis.