CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 11 No 01 - 1990 - Jan-Feb

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol.11, No.1
Date: January-February, 1990
Publisher: Canadian U.F.O. Research Network
Country: Canada
Price: $3.66

This special edition of the CUFORN Bulletin is dedicated to the controversial claims of Robert Lazar, a self-proclaimed physicist and engineer who alleges to have worked on alien spacecraft at a secret U.S. military installation known as Area S-4, located within Area 51 in Nevada.

Robert Lazar's Claims: Alien Spacecraft and Propulsion Technology

The central focus of the issue is Robert Lazar's account of his alleged work at Area S-4. He claims to have been involved with nine alien spacecraft, some of which were dismantled for study, one crashed, and others were intact. Lazar states he has degrees in electrical engineering and nuclear physics from Pierce College and MIT, respectively, and previously worked at Sandia Labs and Los Alamos National Laboratories.

Lazar describes a revolutionary propulsion system powered by an anti-matter reactor. This reactor utilizes a super-heavy element, referred to as element 115, which is not found on Earth's periodic chart. According to Lazar, this element, when bombarded with protons, produces an anti-matter particle that reacts with matter, resulting in a 100 percent conversion of matter to energy. This process generates a gravitational field, which is amplified and directed to propel the craft. He explains that this technology allows for travel by distorting space and time, effectively achieving infinite speed without moving in the conventional sense.

He details the anti-matter reactor as a plate approximately 18 inches in diameter with a sphere on top. The reactor contains a chip of element 115, which sets up a gravitational field. Wave guides channel this field to gravity amplifiers, which then create a new gravitational field for propulsion. Lazar likens the process to a repulsion field, noting that it felt like bringing two like poles of a magnet together.

Lazar also discusses the potential of element 115 for weaponry, stating that 2.2 pounds of it could have the energy equivalent of 47 10-megaton hydrogen bombs.

Government Secrecy and Disinformation

Lazar suggests that the U.S. Government is actively concealing this alien technology. He claims that his birth records, job records, and college records were expunged by the U.S. Navy. He also mentions that the Los Alamos National Laboratory denied he ever worked there when questioned by George Knapp.

Lazar believes that the government might be spreading disinformation, and he released his story partly for self-protection, viewing it as a form of insurance against potential threats. He recounts instances of "random" Navy security visits and threats to his life and his wife's life.

He also speculates that the S-4 program might be funded by money allocated to the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) or 'Star Wars' research, though he cannot prove this.

Alien Encounters and Autopsy Reports

Beyond propulsion, Lazar claims to have seen reports detailing alien autopsy findings. He describes the aliens as typical "greys," about three to four feet tall, with large hairless heads, black slanted eyes, and long, thin arms. He noted that the autopsy report described the creature's internal structure as a single, large organ rather than distinct organs like a heart and lungs.

He mentions that one report indicated the aliens came from a star system in Zeta Reticuli, specifically the fourth planet, referred to as "Sol 3" in the reports, meaning the third planet from our sun.

CUFORN's Role and Other Features

The CUFORN Bulletin presents this information as a potential breakthrough in UFO research, while also acknowledging the possibility of disinformation. The magazine thanks George Knapp for his work on the KLAS-TV documentary "UFOs: The Best Evidence," Stanton Friedman and Jim Melesciuc for their assistance, and Tan Mickus for providing transcripts.

Additionally, the issue includes an advertisement for "Special Offers," including back issues of the CUFORN Bulletin and a complete index for Leonard Stringfield's "Situation Red-The UFO Siege." It also lists 162 sources of worldwide UFO information available through George D. Fawcett.

The staff of CUFORN is listed, including President Joseph Muskat, Secretary Lawrence J. Fenwick, and Treasurer Harry Tokarz, along with a list of consultants in various scientific fields.

CUFORN Investigation in Carp, Ontario

The bulletin announces that CUFORN is initiating an investigation into a possible crash-retrieval incident in a swamp in Carp, Ontario, which occurred on November 4, 1989.

Security Guard Sighting in Miami

Another brief report mentions a security guard spotting three tall aliens in a shopping center parking lot in Miami, Florida.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently explores UFO phenomena, alleged government cover-ups, and advanced technologies. This issue, with its focus on Robert Lazar's detailed account, strongly leans into the theme of alien technology and the potential for a paradigm shift in our understanding of physics and space travel. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting extraordinary claims, encouraging readers to evaluate the evidence, and conducting independent investigations, as seen with the Carp, Ontario incident. The publication also highlights the challenges of verifying such claims, including the inconclusive polygraph tests and the potential for fear and disinformation to cloud the issue.

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, dated January-February 1990, features articles discussing UFO technology, alleged sightings, and potential government cover-ups. The cover prominently displays a diagram of a UFO with an 'anti-matter reactor' and 'waveguide,' attributed to nuclear physicist Bob Lazar.

Bob Lazar and Alien Technology

The lead article continues the discussion initiated on page 10, detailing Bob Lazar's claims about seeing posters of disks at S4, including one described as the 'sports model.' Lazar reportedly went to Keck to clarify vague memories. The article posits that if humanity had access to alien technology, it could lead to a complete revamping of the world's economy, making oil, gas, coal, and nuclear power obsolete. Anti-matter generators could power vehicles and eliminate pollution. However, it would take years to transition, requiring retraining of workers and educational institutions to focus on fewer trades. Instantaneous travel worldwide and space travel would become realities, opening the universe to tourism and scientists. The military implications are considered 'mind-boggling,' with the nation developing UFO technology for military use potentially ruling the planet. The article suggests that the military-industrial complex has an interest in keeping this technology hidden until a long-range plan for its introduction is formulated to prevent economic collapse.

UFO Sightings and Witness Accounts

Given the potential implications of UFO technology, the article suggests that cover-ups and the discrediting of witnesses are likely. George Knapp of a TV station reports that others have knowledge of the 'saucer program' at S4. A technician with high security clearance stated that recovered alien disks are stored at the Nevada test site. A former military professional stationed at the test site claims to have seen a flying disk land and be surrounded by security. A former technician at Groom Lake reportedly saw a large metallic disk under a tarp being examined by men in lab coats. An airman at Nellis radar installation and his colleagues observed unusual objects flying over the Groom Mountains at speeds of 7,000 mph, stopping suddenly, which current technology cannot replicate. The airman was ordered to turn off his radar and remain silent.

Lazar believes that the data will likely not be released publicly but hopes that enough pressure will lead to some form of release.

The Carp, Ontario Incident

An article by Lawrence J. Fenwick details an anonymous report of a UFO crash-retrieval in a swamp in Carp, Ontario, Canada, in early March 1990. The scenario, initially considered potentially disinformation, was investigated by CUFORN. Eyewitnesses corroborated strange events on November 4, 1989. Investigators Bob Graham, Arthur Bray, and Clive Nadin were assigned. Graham, using a cover story of investigating cattle disturbances, interviewed locals. Dianne Labenek and Joanna Cogswell reported helicopter activity over the swamp on that weekend, with several 'copters observed around dusk. Mrs. Labenek also reported a blinding light, 'brighter than lightning,' illuminating her house for two minutes. Farmer Amer Howie's cattle stampeded, and several people reported their dogs being disturbed. This event aligns with the time of 8 p.m. mentioned in the anonymous article when Canadian military radar reportedly picked up the UFO's landing.

Miami Shopping Center Sighting

An article by Jon O'Neill reports on an incident at the Colonial Palms Shopping Center in Miami, Florida, on December 10, 1989. A night watchman, Tony Arias, reported seeing a large, alien-like being at 4:30 a.m. The being was described as 7 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, bald, with a 'big head and cat eyes.' Arias drew a composite sketch of the 'thing.' Officer Juan Santana responded to the call and noted that the sketch resembled an alien. Sgt. Joe Wyche of Metro's Kendall station called it one of the 'weirdest reports' he had ever read. A search for the described 'thing' yielded negative results. The reporter, Jon O'Neill, known for his work on the Gary Hart story, has been assigned by CUFORN to follow up on this case.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, alleged alien technology, and potential government secrecy. The editorial stance appears to be one of investigation and dissemination of information related to these topics, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial involvement and cover-ups. The publication aims to provide evidence and accounts that challenge conventional explanations, as seen in the detailed reporting of Bob Lazar's claims and various witness testimonies.