CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 10 No 01 - 1989 - Jan-Feb

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 10, No. 1
Date: January-February, 1989
Publisher: CUFORN Research Network
Country: Canada
Price: $3.25

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network, delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, featuring witness reports, book reviews, and discussions on government secrecy and the potential implications of UFO encounters.

Cover Story: Toronto UFO Sighting

The cover prominently features a striking illustration of a UFO and announces the main headline: 'BULLETIN'. Inside, the lead story details a UFO sighting photographed by Leonard G. in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area in October 1967. The object, photographed in daylight, was described as having an opening rectangular shape with what appeared to be an entity inside. The report notes that only three of the five prints taken were returned by the photo lab, with the whereabouts of the photographer, Leonard G., unknown at the time of publication. The photocopy was provided by a CUFORN member.

The issue also highlights other reports within this edition, including a Toronto Star review of 'Above Top Secret,' a multiple-witness CE1 (Close Encounter of the First Kind) nighttime report from Toronto, a member's personal sighting, a CE1 report from Central Ontario, letters to the editor (including one from William Steinman), and speculation arising from phone calls with a MUFON consultant.

Book Review: 'Above Top Secret: The Worldwide UFO Cover-up'

Paul Roberts reviews Timothy Good's book, 'Above Top Secret: The Worldwide UFO Cover-up.' Roberts describes the book as the most significant work ever written on UFOs, presenting conclusive proof of their existence and government cover-ups. The book compiles government documents from various countries, many of which are heavily redacted for security reasons. It highlights that UFO investigations in the U.S. are classified at a higher level than even advanced nuclear weapons. The review notes that while information from Britain and the U.S. is extensive, the chapter on Canada contains surprising and shocking details for Canadians. The review mentions Wilbert Smith, a Canadian scientist who, in 1950, recommended a research project into UFOs, believing it could lead to a new technology. Smith's 1953 report suggested a substantial probability of extraterrestrial vehicles. The book also touches upon the establishment of Project Magnet and Smith's later work setting up a UFO detecting station. A quote from Smith in 1959 suggests that all nations have been officially informed of spacecraft and their occupants from elsewhere. The review emphasizes the intense governmental interest and stringent denial worldwide, citing a 1961 statement by former CIA director Admiral Hill-Nkoetter calling for truth to be brought out in open Congressional hearings.

UFO Sighting: White Ball of Light in Toronto

This article details a multiple-witness report of a UFO sighting that occurred on July 9, 1988, in Toronto. Investigator Lawrence J. Fenwick obtained the report from Harry Engerer, a tire store salesman, who witnessed the event with Andrew Muirhead and a teenage friend, Mike Racicot. The sighting took place at 10:30 p.m. in August 1981 at the intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Fairmount. The witnesses observed a 'spherical ball of white light, with a glare like magnesium,' moving parallel to the trees on the street. It was described as 'as large as a basketball held at arm's length,' spectacular, and appearing solid with sharp edges and a glow. The object was silent, flew faster than a jet plane, and disappeared over the lake. The weather was clear, warm, with a dull moon and no wind. The report notes that the whereabouts of Mike Racicot are unknown. Engerer and Muirhead have good hearing and vision, with Muirhead having 20/20 vision and Engerer requiring glasses for distance viewing.

A separate, brief report mentions an eleven-year-old Matthew Petras of Scarborough, Toronto, who reported a sighting on June 8, 1988. This was later identified as the Goodyear blimp.

UFO Sighting: Three Circular Lights in Thornhill

Ben Obina, a new CUFORN member, reported seeing three unusual lights in the sky on October 31, 1986, at 9 p.m. in Thornhill, Ontario. The objects, described as circular and opaque, appeared self-luminous and moved faster than a plane. Obina, who was 18 at the time, speculated about a possible abduction experience at age five. The night was cool, with the temperature at five degrees Celsius, a bright moon, and slight wind. The lights moved in a straight path with sharp edges. Obina, a high school graduate who now attends university, lives at home and keeps his ufology involvement private. He mentioned a prior 'contact' experience at age five, which CUFORN has not yet explored. He expressed willingness to undergo regressive hypnosis.

CUFORN Winter Meeting Highlights

The issue reports on a CUFORN meeting held on February 20, 1989, in Toronto, featuring two videotapes. The first was of the television show 'UFO Cover-up? Live!', and the second was Stan Haswell's videotape of the AVRO disc in test flights, showing a disc with 'U.S.A.F.' markings maneuvering close to the ground. Member-abductee Betty Dagenais shared her experiences.

UFO Sighting: Cone-Shaped Light near Deer Lodge

Lawrence J. Fenwick reports on a sighting that occurred on January 1, 1989, at 9:15 p.m. on a frozen lake in Central Ontario, near Deer Lodge. Three adults and one child witnessed a silent, orangish-silver, cone-shaped light. Jim Church, a 64-year-old RCAF veteran, his daughter Bev Church, and Ann Varty, along with six-year-old Kim Varty, observed the object. The object was opaque, looked solid with a smooth textured surface, and emitted sparks from its lower surface, described as 'sky rocket sparks.' It moved at an estimated speed of 10 mph and disappeared within seconds. The witnesses' accounts varied slightly on the duration and angle of observation. Jim Church reported it to Downsview AFB in Toronto. CUFORN concluded that the object was a UFO, ruling out aircraft, balloons, or earthquake lights due to its shape, silent movement, and remote location.

Letters to the Editor

Geraldine Proctor from Paris, France, writes about the latest issue, finding it interesting and appreciating CUFORN's open-mindedness to various viewpoints, particularly regarding extraterrestrial contact and the 'demon/ghost' aspect.

Mark James from Telford, Shropshire, England, questions the program 'UFO Cover-up? Live!', particularly regarding the secrecy surrounding UFOs and the claim of Zeta Reticuli origins. He notes a contradiction in the alleged creation date of 'MJ-12' (Truman in the early 1950s vs. a memo dated September 24, 1947). James suggests the program might be psychological warfare and believes the government and press will dismiss it as science fiction to reduce public interest.

A source list for worldwide UFO information is advertised, offering 162 sources for $5.

Letters to the Editor (Continued): William Steinman

William "Bill" Steinman, author of 'UFO Crash at Aztec,' introduces himself as a freelance investigator focusing on crash/recovery, the Aquarius Project, and alien/government interaction. He discusses a transcript of an interview with Tom Mickus, noting coincidences with his own research, particularly concerning William L. Moore's alleged role as a MAJI pipeline, possible abduction and programming, and the religious implications of the UFO mystery. Steinman believes there are strong religious implications, citing statements from Dr. Edward Teller and Jerold D. Miller, who linked UFOs to the Mid-East situation and the Book of Revelation, respectively. He also mentions George Nicholas, who connected the Anti-Christ and the Book of Revelation to the UFO mystery.

Steinman's own research into a scientist who met with Eisenhower and was involved in meetings at Wright-Patterson AFB is detailed. He identified the scientist as an electrical engineer who wrote a book on electrical engineering. Steinman's attempts to contact this individual were met with evasiveness and a warning not to get involved.

The Ultimate Solution To The UFO Phenomenon

William Steinman presents a nine-point theory on the UFO phenomenon. He posits that flying saucers originate from an 'eternal dimension,' materialize into our space-time frame, and are directly related to 'The Great Secret' of occult teachings and 'The Mystery of Iniquity' of the Bible. He identifies 'Dark Forces,' such as Satan, as the underlying source, influencing 'conspiracy groups' and world governments. Steinman also claims an alliance exists between 'Materialization' of these 'Dark Forces' (posing as aliens) and a high-level intelligence group like 'MJ-12,' operating through agencies like the NSA, CIA, FBI, and DIA. He asserts that secret saucer bases exist globally where advanced technology is being developed for the ultimate 'materialization' of the 'Dark Forces' culminating in the 'Anti-Christ.' Steinman concludes that faith in God protects against this phenomenon, while paranoia allows for such manifestations.

An editorial comment offers an alternative theory: UFOs may come from other planets co-existing in another dimension, entering our space-time through vortices or 'windows' influenced by magnetic field variations.

Next Issue Preview

The next issue will feature a complete copy of John Lear's statement regarding the alien/CIA alliance, along with a transcription of a telephone interview with Lear.

Soviet-born MUFON Consultant Phones CUFORN Co-director

This article details interactions with Henry Azadehdel, a MUFON Consultant for physics and abduction cases, who is described as an enigma. Azadehdel, a native of Armenia, has spent 25 years in ufology and lives in Nottingham, England. He contacted various individuals in North America, including CUFORN's editor, asking numerous questions about ufology, while being evasive about his own background and affiliations. He claimed to represent a group involved in ufology, including a U.S. professor, but did not name them. Azadehdel expressed curiosity as his motivation for entering the UFO field and stated he relies on memory rather than UFO journals. He also made comments about Phillip Klass and the 'Just Cause' document. The article lists several questions Henry posed, including inquiries about 'Operation Blue Fly,' 'DI-55,' Canadian abduction reports, implants, Canadian UFO reports, Canadian crash-retrievals, and the names of CUFORN's British members. The author concludes by stating Henry remains a mystery.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently promotes an open-minded approach to UFO research, encouraging the presentation of diverse theories and witness accounts, as evidenced by the inclusion of William Steinman's religiously-tinged theories and the editorial comment on dimensional origins. The publication appears to be a platform for disseminating information on UFO sightings, government secrecy, and the broader implications of the phenomenon, while also engaging with current events and debates within the ufology community. The editorial stance emphasizes allowing individuals to express their views and findings, regardless of whether they are universally accepted.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: JAN-FEB, 1989
Volume: 11
Date: January 1989
Publisher: CUFORN
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin features two main articles. The first, an opinion piece titled "UFO CONSTITUTION & ORGANIZATION" by Nick Edwards, dated January 10, 1989, proposes the establishment of a centralized UFO organization and constitution for America. The second article, "Flawed interview explained," is a note from the editor, Lawrence J. Fenwick, addressing an interview he gave.

UFO CONSTITUTION & ORGANIZATION

Nick Edwards begins by likening ufology to "the 50 American states without a central government - it won't work." He notes the tremendous increase in UFO sightings since 1947 and the proliferation of UFO groups, arguing that the vast amount of UFO information necessitates a central organization for its consumption.

Edwards suggests that leaders from various UFO groups across America should convene to form a temporary UFO congress. This congress would then create a UFO constitution, which would include an "individual bill of rights" to protect personal integrity when disclosing UFO information.

The proposed UFO constitution would encompass all aspects of the UFO phenomenon, broken down into various categories. The congress would establish a new, permanent "UFO Central Organization" with an appropriate title. This organization would be led by a president and vice-president, elected by members for a term of five years, not to exceed two terms (ten years total). Representatives would be elected from the 50 states to represent their respective states, with each state guaranteed at least one elected member.

These representatives would convene periodically, as outlined in the constitution, to discuss and evaluate all UFO information received during specified periods. State representatives would also serve as "state directors and subdirectors" within their states, responsible for accumulating, investigating, and researching UFO information, which would then be forwarded to a "Central Committee" for indefinite filing and recording.

All other rules and regulations concerning the UFO phenomenon would be resolved by the UFO congress, and the constitution would require approval from the various UFO groups represented at the congress.

Continued Information

On page 12, the article continues by stating that all information and historical material, including Biblical and non-Biblical UFO accounts, shall be kept and recorded for future reference. A newsletter and/or magazine publication would be printed monthly, bimonthly, or at least quarterly for both members and nonmembers. Membership dues and donations would be accepted, and members would receive a membership card for identification.

State subdirectors would be responsible for scheduling regular UFO meetings, perhaps once or twice a month, for discussing new UFO information and UFO revelation experiences. The Central UFO Organization should also promote advanced research in astrometry, astronomy, astronautics, and astrophysics.

A key objective of the Central UFO Organization would be to seek financial support (grants) from non-UFO organizations to assist in research aimed at finding a viable solution to establish a permanent relationship between intelligent beings from other worlds and human beings on Earth. This relationship would facilitate a reasonable exchange of ideas, technology, and foster everlasting goodwill between civilizations.

Finally, the article states that this American Central UFO Organization should aim to join all other nations on Earth to form a "super world UFO organization," asserting that "it is no longer a secret that we human beings on earth are not alone in the universe."

Flawed interview explained

In a separate section, Editor Lawrence J. Fenwick addresses an interview he conducted on November 6, 1988, with member Tom Mickus for transmission on Tom's computer link-up on Paranet's Compusave Database. Fenwick acknowledges that the interview "created quite a stir" among some ufology circles, particularly those interfacing on the Crucible Bulletin Board Service.

Fenwick explains that due to a technical problem, the introduction to the interview was not recorded by Tom's tape recorder. He admits that in the preamble, he stated the interview was a mixture of fact and speculation. Furthermore, he notes that the style of the interview was affected by "a small amount of strong Canadian beer consumed prior to the interview," adding that he "seldom drinks alcoholic beverages."

He clarifies that part of the interview referred to "fourth-hand statements given to your Editor five years ago." Fenwick concedes that memory tends to fade over five years, and the beer compounded the errors in fact. He concludes that mixing errors and speculation is unwise, although some of what was said was correct.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in the opinion piece is the need for organization, structure, and a unified approach within the ufology community. The author advocates for a formal constitution and a central body to manage information and research, suggesting a proactive stance towards understanding and potentially interacting with extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance, as presented by the editor's note, is one of transparency and accountability, acknowledging and explaining errors in communication to maintain credibility with the readership.