CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 11 No 03 - 1990 - May-Jun

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 11, No. 3
Date: May-June, 1990
Publisher: Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc.
Country: Canada
Price: $3.70

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc., delves into various aspects of UFO research, featuring a prominent cover story on photographs taken in Gulf Breeze, Florida, by Edward Walters. The publication also extensively covers the 1990 MUFON UFO Symposium, offering insights into abduction theories, research directions, and the experiences of attendees and speakers.

Abductee's Father Was First to Propose Genetic Abduction Theory

This article, by Harry Tokarz, CUFORN Co-Director, discusses a new book, "The Watchers, The Secret Design Behind UFO Abduction" by Raymond E. Fowler. The book is highly praised, with many ufologists considering it the best of 1990. Fowler quotes Dr. Richard Neal, Jr., who suggested the possibility of "ongoing genetic manipulation... within various family generations." The article notes that CUFORN's investigation into the "Jack T." abductions in Ontario and Quebec was among the first to present this theory, with "Jack's" father mentioning it during their probe. Readers are directed to previous articles in FSR and the MUFON UFO Journal for verification. The author speculates that Dr. Neal might have independently arrived at the theory or may have been influenced by CUFORN's articles published in the MUFON journal.

MUFON UFO Symposium Featured Speakers from Three Countries

Authored by Lawrence J. Fenwick, this piece reports on the 1990 MUFON UFO Symposium held in Pensacola, Florida. Nearly 700 people attended the event. The article provides a list of speakers and their topics, including:

• Friday: A cocktail party for attendees.
• Saturday:
• Brian T. O'Leary (NASA astronaut, astronomer, author) spoke on "UFOs, Extraterrestrials and the New Science."
• Dr. David Gotlib (CUFORN Consultant in Regressive Hypnosis) discussed "Who Speaks for the Witness?-Medical and Ethical Issues in Abduction Research."
• John L. Spencer (author, researcher) presented on "The Differences Between Perceptions of Ufology in America and Europe."
• Donald R. Schmitt (MUFON's Wisconsin State Director) spoke on "New Revelations From Roswell."
• Carey Baker (publisher) discussed "The Fyffe, Alabama Experience."
• Barry H. Downing (author, minister) spoke on "ET Contact: The Religious Dimension."
• Edward and Frances Walters spoke on "The Gulf Breeze Sightings."
• Budd Hopkins gave a speech on "UFO Abductions in the Gulf Breeze, Florida Area."
• An evening panel discussion included Brian O'Leary, David A. Gotlib, John L. Spencer, Donald R. Schmitt, Carey Baker, Barry H. Downing, Budd Hopkins, and Ed and Frances Walters.
• Sunday:
• John E. Brandenburg (Physicist) on "The Rainbow Declaration and Human Destiny in the Cosmos."
• Antonio Huneeus on "Red Skies: The Great 1989 UFO Wave in the U.S.S.R."
• Robert L. Hall (Sociologist) on "On Mass Panic and Other Famous Myths."
• Stanton T. Friedman (nuclear physicist-ufologist) gave a last-minute speech.
• A panel discussion with questions and answers included Donald M. Ware and Walter Andrus.

The article notes that photographs of the symposium were not available due to circumstances preventing their acquisition.

MUFON's 1990 Symposium Was a "Resounding Success"

Written by Harry Tokarz, CUFORN Co-Director, this article offers a personal perspective on the 1990 MUFON UFO Symposium in Pensacola. Tokarz describes the event as a "resounding success," with over 600 pre-registered attendees. He highlights the contributions of various speakers, including Anthony Huneeus, Carey Baker, Don Schmitt, and particularly Budd Hopkins. Hopkins presented new data on his abduction research, including a collection of ciphers or hieroglyphics described by witnesses under hypnosis, suggesting significant correlations. He also discussed alleged hybridization cases where alien "offspring" were presented to human mothers to observe potential mingling between the two races. Another case involved a black panther used in torturous tests to elicit emotional responses from an abductee. Tokarz suggests these experiments point to a highly evolved civilization puzzled by human emotions. The article also mentions Don Schmitt's dissertation on the Roswell incident and Stanton Friedman's surprise at the identification of 12 military policemen who guarded the crash site. Carey Baker's presentation on the Fyffe, Alabama sightings and Tom Theofanous's investigation into the aftermath are also noted. Ed and Frances Walters presented their well-known Gulf Breeze sightings case history.

Most MUFON Speeches Were Dull; Suggestions for Future Research in Ufology

This editorial opinion by Tom Theofanous, CUFORN Field Investigator, offers a critical assessment of the 1990 MUFON Symposium. While acknowledging it as an interesting social event, Theofanous found most speakers "rather unexciting" due to their speaking style. He found the Walters' speech disappointing, as it focused on defending their story against critics rather than presenting new information. Theofanous believes the UFO field lacks a cohesive team approach, with attendees more interested in their own cases than in collaborative projects for definitive answers. He proposes several suggestions for future research:

1. Increased teamwork on specific cases.
2. Assignment of investigators to specific areas (e.g., landing trace experts).
3. Investigating the contributions of "eccentrics" in the UFO field.
4. Focusing on analyzing cases in depth rather than criticizing them.
5. Concerted efforts by investigators must be objective, persistent, and dedicated, without seeking monetary rewards.
6. Separating the paranormal from the UFO phenomenon until a direct physical connection can be proven, and avoiding paranoia associated with UFOs (e.g., MIBs).
7. Disregarding figures like Phil Klass.

Gulf Breeze Photos by Ed Walters

This section presents photographs taken by Edward Walters of Gulf Breeze, Florida, copyrighted by Walters and featured in the book "The Gulf Breeze Sightings." The photographs are part of a series of 40 taken during his 18 encounters. A special three-dimensional stereo camera designed by MUFON investigators was used, and double exposures have been ruled out by experts. A model UFO found in Walters' former house did not resemble the UFOs in the photos.

Photo #19; Jan. 12, 1988: Taken around 5:45 p.m. looking southward, showing a UFO illuminated by a white beam. The photo includes a map of the area and a blow-up of the UFO, with estimated dimensions and distances.

Diagram and Description: A diagram illustrates a UFO with a whitish surface, dark spots, a pale blue line (beam), a bright white ring at the bottom, and a pale yellow central area. The description notes the UFO's features and the context of its sighting.

Ed's Sketch of a Creature

This section includes a sketch by Ed Walters of a creature he saw outside his bedroom on December 2, 1987, around 3:30 a.m., about half an hour after a UFO photo was taken. The creature is described as 4' tall, dark grey/black, with a silver rod and possibly a shield.

Letters to the Editor

Randall O. Littlejohn (Eureka, California): Proposes a thesis that UFO visitors might be from an ancient, imperfect civilization that discovered faster-than-light travel and interdimensional capabilities. He suggests their seemingly advanced abilities might be coupled with social backwardness, and their actions could be interpreted as bafflement when encountering human intelligence.

Geraldine Proctor (Paris, France): Expresses enjoyment of articles about Robert Lazar and a strange being in Miami.

There Ought to Be a Law

Authored by E. Holzknecht/Berosini, this article argues for the necessity of a law to protect individuals who have encountered UFOs from discrimination, harassment, and job loss. The author recounts personal experiences, including MRI scans showing an object in the brain, and a legal dispute that highlighted the potential for credibility challenges due to UFO-related statements. The article draws parallels to civil rights movements and suggests that a unified effort could lead to legal protection, forcing authorities and the media to acknowledge the evidence and witnesses.

New TV Show About UFOs Will Spotlight Topic Weekly

This brief announcement details a new television program called "UFO Spotlight," produced by E.Y. Clearinghouse. The program aims to explore the impact of extraterrestrial presence on Earth and human civilization, with its pilot episode featuring interviews from the Ozark UFO Conference. The show is expected to broadcast via satellite by early summer 1990.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings, abduction phenomena, and the research efforts of organizations like MUFON and CUFORN. There is a strong emphasis on presenting evidence, such as photographs and witness testimonies, and encouraging rigorous investigation. The publication also advocates for the rights and credibility of UFO witnesses, as seen in the article proposing legal protection. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, aiming to inform its readership and promote a more open and respectful approach to the subject.

Title: CUFORN Bulletin
Issue: May-June, 1990
Volume: 11
Date: May-June, 1990

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin features a personal account by John R. Salter, Jr., detailing a peculiar medical incident following a UFO encounter, and announces an upcoming international UFO conference.

John R. Salter Jr. - Medical Evidence

The lead article presents a statement by John R. Salter, Jr., dated February 6, 1990, describing an incident that occurred on Saturday, February 3, 1990, at his home in Grand Forks, North Dakota. While working with a screwdriver, Salter cut the tip of his left index finger. He noted that the cut was deep but stated, "it 'won't really bleed.'" He explained that nothing on him had bled normally since a "3/20/88 UFO encounter," referencing his previous reports on the experience. He described his blood as "extremely dark and rich-looking" and that it "welled to the surface and clotted immediately," forming a "small nubbin" that rose slightly above the skin. This was observed by his son, Peter, and daughter, Josie. There was no "running sense" of bleeding. Peter took photographs of the event. Later, Salter rinsed the nubbin, and a "healthy dark scar formed immediately, essentially at skin level." Within an hour, the scar diminished, and the area returned to normalcy, leaving only a small, insignificant mark by the afternoon. Salter states that this progression—significant cut to insignificant mark, immediate clotting, no real bleeding, fast scarring, and fading—has been his standard experience since the March 20, 1988 UFO encounter.

The "Editor's Note" identifies Salter as a CUFORN member and a professor at the University of North Dakota, where he chairs the Department of Indian Studies. It refers readers to CUFORN Bulletin, Vol. 11, No. 2, March-April, 1990, for an overview of his case. The statement is attested by Eldri J. Salter, Peter G. Salter, and Josie Salter.

Abductees and Investigators Will Speak at UFO Conference

This section announces the fourth annual international conference on "The UFO Experience," scheduled for October 13-14, 1990, at the Holiday Inn in North Haven, Connecticut. The conference will feature a dozen UFO researchers and abductees discussing the latest developments in ufology.

Featured Speakers and Topics:

• Brian O'Leary, Ph.D.: Former NASA astronaut-in-training, astronomer, and professor, will speak on "UFOs and Inner/Outer Space." He is the featured Saturday night speaker.
• Travis Walton: Abductee and author of "The Walton Experience," will share his story of a five-day abduction, which was filmed as "Fire in the Sky."
• Edward and Frances Walters: Abductees and co-authors of "The Gulf Breeze Sightings," will present slides of UFOs seen near their home.
• Stanton Friedman: Nuclear physicist, will discuss findings related to the July 1947 UFO crash and military retrieval at Roswell, New Mexico.
• Jacques Vallee, Ph.D.: Ufologist and author, will present a slide-illustrated talk titled "Dimensions of the UFO Experience."
• Paul Devereux: Author of "Earth Lights Revelation," will speak about his research into unusual energy effects at prehistoric sites.
• Ann Druffel: Researcher, will report on UFO cases where individuals resisted abduction, with her talk titled "How To Resist UFO Abductions."
• Antonio Huneeus: Journalist-ufologist, will speak on "Red Skies: UFOs Behind the Iron and Bamboo Curtains."
• Harry Lebelson: Former Omni Magazine UFO Editor, will discuss "Broken Silence: Military Testimony about UFOs."
• Fred Max: Professional hypnotist, will demonstrate hypnosis and regression techniques using abductees Betty Ann Andreasson Luca and her husband, Robert Luca.
• Gene Phillips, J.D.: Founder and president of the Ancient Astronaut Society, will present a lecture called "Ancient Astronauts-UFOs and Early Human History."
• John White: Conference Chairman and author of 14 books on consciousness studies, will also be present.

Registration Details:

Admission is by registration only. The fee is $120 until August 31 and $150 thereafter. This fee does not include lodging or meals. Registration and information can be obtained by writing to Omega Communications, P.O. Box 2051, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410, U.S.A. If space permits, same-day admission will be available at $75 per day or $15 per event.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue focuses on personal UFO experiences, particularly those with unusual physical or medical implications, as exemplified by John R. Salter Jr.'s account. It also strongly promotes engagement with the UFO phenomenon through conferences, bringing together a wide array of researchers, experiencers, and experts. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFOs, encouraging public participation and the sharing of diverse perspectives, from scientific analysis to personal testimony and historical research.