CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 11 No 05 - 1990 - Sep-Oct

Magazine Overview

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, Vol. 11 No. 5, published in September-October 1990, is a bi-monthly publication by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. The cover features a photograph of a UFO taken by Eduard (Billy) Meier and a headline that reads, "Crescat scientia vita excolatur (where knowledge increases, life is ennobled)." The price is $3.75.

Contents Overview

The issue contains a correction regarding the "Wrong name given in Gulf Breeze story," apologizing for referring to Tommy Smith instead of the correct initials NM. It also reports on a stewardess's daylight observation of a UFO seen by an airliner crew in 1980, and a CE1 (Close Encounter of the First Kind) reported by a British Columbia woman in 1989.

Other articles include a letter to the editor, a member's personal views on the 1990 Omega Conference, criticism of a CUFOS article, a report on a large audience for Salter's extra-terrestrial class, a summary of 1990 N.A.C. UFO sightings for January-April, and the publication of Friedman's "Final Report on Operation Majestic 12." The issue also mentions more to come on CARP reports and the formation of a new Canadian UFO group in Ottawa.

Detailed Article Summaries

Wrong Name Given in Gulf Breeze Story

An error in the May-June 1990 Bulletin is corrected, where Tommy Smith was mistakenly identified as the teen-ager involved with drugs in the Gulf Breeze case. The correct initials are NM, and the publication apologizes for the mistake and any problems caused.

Two Column Format Required Now

Starting with this issue, all articles submitted for publication must be typed in a two-column, single-spaced format, proofread for errors. The CUFORN Bulletin is published bi-monthly by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. Opinions expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or publisher. Articles should be approximately 2,000 words, including visuals, and may be published in two parts. Submissions are subject to editing. Reprinting requires permission and credit to the author and copyright holder.

UFO Museum Announced

In 1991, The National UFO Museum will open in Reno, Nevada. It will serve as an archive, repository of UFO data, bookstore, mail order outlet, data clearing house, and resource center. It will publish original books and a newsletter for members of the "Friends of the Museum" association.

UFO Service

An enlarged listing of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information is available for $5 from investigator/lecturer George D. Fawcett.

Woman Reports 1989 Western Canada Close Encounter - Was it a CE1, 2, 3, or 4?

By Lawrence J. Fenwick. This article details a report from Jill Cheesebrough, a sales clerk from Kamloops, British Columbia, who saw an unusual object on January 16, 1989. The object had intense bright lights and moved smoothly off a hilltop. She also reported seeing a slim, tall entity in her backyard. The object was described as solid, square, with no sound, and had lights. The author leaves it to the reader to categorize the encounter as CE1, CE2, CE3, or CE4, with a hope that the possibility of a CE4 will be investigated.

Letter to the Editor

The author recounts a vivid childhood dream of examination by two beings, which later led to an interest in UFOs and abduction cases. After placing classified ads, the author received a response from someone who claimed to be an alien race member recreating themselves as humans to study and assist mankind. The author describes a personal experience of witnessing a bluish-white light hovering over their house on December 23, 1988, which validated the informant's claims.

Salter Draws Large Audience with Extra-Terrestrial Class

By Kristin McKnight. Professor John R. Salter, Jr. of the University of North Dakota is teaching an "UFO's, ET's and Close Encounters" class, described as a "massive" success. The class, Honors 299, aims to acquaint students with the presence of intelligent extra-terrestrial life forms. Salter claims to have had four UFO encounters and has interviewed many people. He and his son, John III, reported being abducted in Wisconsin in 1988. Salter believes these beings have "good motives" and that their unfolding results will be beneficial.

The OMEGA Conference: a personal view

By Sal Amendola. This article provides personal observations of the OMEGA Conference organized by John White. Speakers included Gene Phillips, James Harder, Paul Devereux, Stanton Friedman, Ed and Frances Walters, Brian O'Leary, Howard Blue, Ann Druffel, Antonio Buneeus, Fred Max, Betty Andreasson Luca, and Robert Luca. The author discusses the various viewpoints presented, including those critical of Budd Hopkins, the "earth light" theory, and the Roswell Incident. He also touches on the skepticism surrounding UFOs and the potential for misinterpretation.

IUR article by Schmitt and Randle described as "journalistic outrage"

OPINION by William L. Moore and Jaime Shandera. This piece criticizes an article in the CUFOS' International UFO Reporter (IUR) titled "Fort Worth, July 8, 1947: the Cover-up Begins" by Don Schmitt and Kevin Randle. Moore and Shandera argue that the article contains misplaced facts, illogical leaps, hearsay, speculation, and plagiarism from their own work. They state that the principal witness, J. Bond Johnson, PhD, characterized the article as fiction. They urge readers to order a copy of the FOCUS issue containing their response and Jaime Shandera's commentary.

New Canadian Group Distributing NRC Reports

By Lawrence J. Fenwick. A small, informal group in Ottawa, Canada, called the Ottawa Centre for UFO Studies (OCUFOS), aims to promote cooperation and dissemination of UFO information. Their main job is retrieving and distributing UFO reports held by the National Research Council of Canada to researchers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently covers a wide range of UFO phenomena, from specific sighting reports and close encounters to conference reviews and critical analyses of UFO research. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the sharing of information and diverse perspectives, while also maintaining a critical eye on the quality of reporting and research, as evidenced by the strong criticism of the Schmitt and Randle article. There is a clear emphasis on UFOlogy as a field of serious study, with a desire to educate the public and encourage further investigation.

Key Persons Mentioned

Eduard (Billy) Meier, Tommy Smith, Edward Walters, Willy Smith, Joseph Muskert, Lawrence J. Fenwick, Dr. J. Allen Hynek, John R. Salter, Jr., John Salter III, Stanton Friedman, Paul Devereux, Howard Blum, Brian O'Leary, Betty Andreasson Luca, Robert Luca, Fred Max, Ann Druffel, Antonio Buneeus, Ed Walters, Frances Walters.

Organizations Mentioned

CUFORN, Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc., UFORIC, National UFO Museum, Friends of the Museum, Indian Studies Department, North Dakota Higher Education Association (NEA), National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa Centre for UFO Studies (OCUFOS).

Locations Mentioned

Bachtelhornli, Switzerland; Gulf Breeze, Florida; British Columbia, Canada; Ottawa Area, Canada; Reno, Nevada; Sun Valley, NV; Lincolnton, North Carolina; Kamloops, British Columbia; Wisconsin, USA; North Haven, Connecticut; Florida Panhandle.

Object Characteristics

Shape: disc, solid and square. Color: bluish-white light, glow around object. Behavior: moved smoothly with no visible propulsion, flew off hill top, approached and hovered, shot upwards and disappeared. Speed: fast as a plane. Altitude: about 500 feet.

Themes

CE1, UFO Sighting, Close Encounter, Extra-terrestrial Class, OMEGA Conference, Roswell Incident.

Tags

UFO, Bulletin, CUFORN, Meier photo, Gulf Breeze, Airliner sighting, CE1, Omega Conference, CUFOS, Salter, N.A.C. UFO Sightings, Operation Majestic 12, CARP, Ottawa UFO group, Roswell.

Key Incidents

1976-03-08, Bachtelhornli, Switzerland: Photo number 200 taken by Eduard (Billy) Meier of a daylight disc with a glow around it.
1980: Stewardess reported daylight observation of UFO seen by crew of airliner.
1989, British Columbia, Canada: CE1 reported by a woman.
1989-01-16, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada: Jill Cheesebrough reported seeing a UFO with intense bright lights on a hill, which then flew off. She also reported seeing a slim, tall entity in her backyard.
1988-12-23: A person reported seeing a bluish-white light approaching and hovering over their house, then shooting upwards and disappearing.
1988-03-20, Wisconsin, USA: Professor John R. Salter, Jr. and his son John III reported being abducted by an alien life form, losing an hour of time.

Notable Quote

"Perhaps you are aware that the March-April 1990 issue of CUFOS' International UFO Reporter (IUR) ran a Roswell Incident-related piece entitled "Fort Worth, July 8, 1947: the Cover-up Begins" by Don Schmitt and Kevin Randle. Because the principal witness cited in this story, J. Bond Johnson, PhD, had also contacted Jaime Shandera and I, and because we have spent considerable time and effort researching this man and the story he tells, we were already familiar with the facts of this matter by the time the IUR piece came out."

Notable Quote Speaker

William L. Moore and Jaime Shandera

FAQ

What is the CUFORN Bulletin?
The CUFORN Bulletin is a bi-monthly publication by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc., featuring articles contributed by members and non-members, with opinions belonging to the contributors.

What was the main topic of the OMEGA Conference discussed?
The OMEGA Conference covered various views on UFOs, including artifacts of antique societies, 'earth light' theory, 'contact-abduction/biological entities' theories, and the Roswell Incident.

What is the purpose of the National UFO Museum in Reno?
The National UFO Museum in Reno, opening in 1991, will serve as an archive, repository of UFO data, bookstore, mail order outlet, data clearing house, and resource center, publishing its own books and a newsletter for members of the "Friends of the Museum" association.

What is the 'formation' mentioned in the CE1 report?
The 'formation' is described as the event that will release the information contained in implants, which is key to unlocking a drawer of knowledge and will occur within the next two years.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1990
Volume: 11
Date: 1990-09

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin features significant developments in UFO research, including an in-depth report on the controversial Operation Majestic 12 (MJ-12) documents and a summary of recent UFO sightings in Canada.

Friedman Publishes Final Report on Operation Majestic 12

Ufologist and nuclear physicist Stanton T. Friedman has completed his research on the MJ-12 documents, culminating in his "Final Report on Operation Majestic 12." The report, published under the auspices of the Fund For UFO Research, is 105 pages long and available for $12.00. Friedman's research has led him to the reluctant conclusion that the three primary MJ-12 documents are genuine and of great significance, potentially representing the most important US government documents ever leaked to the public. He anticipates issuing an addendum if more related documents are declassified. Friedman also addresses criticisms, particularly from P.J. Klass, regarding the authenticity of signatures on historical documents and the misrepresentation of research methods. He notes that many commentators on MJ-12 and the Roswell incident appear to have done minimal homework.

Moore/Shandera Letter Concluded

A letter from Moore and Shandera, concluded from a previous page, addresses allegations against an individual named Dr. Johnson. Based on personal interviews and phone conversations, they state that the Schmitt/Randle allegations are "scurrilous and outrageous" and should be rejected.

Carp Probe Resumes

CUFORN investigators, prompted by ufologist Wendelle Stevens, are resuming their investigation into a supposed UFO crash-retrieval incident that allegedly occurred at Carp, Ontario. The results of this renewed investigation will be reported in a future issue.

Summary of 1990 N.R.C. Non-Meteoritic Sightings

This section provides a detailed list of 29 non-meteoric UFO sightings reported to the National Research Council (NRC) in Canada between January and April 1990. Each entry includes a sighting number (N90/01 to N90/29), the date and local time of the sighting, and the location, often specified by province and city or region. The list covers sightings across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. The bulletin explains the abbreviations used for Canadian provinces and territories. It also notes that the NRC merely files these reports after receiving them from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other sources, and does not conduct its own investigations. The RCMP occasionally conducts full probes, but not always. CUFORN member Clive Nadin is collecting all 1990 NRC reports and will make them available for distribution, possibly as copies or photocopies, later in 1990 or early 1991. Readers are urged to send details of any UFO group investigations of these NRC reports to Clive Nadin.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin strongly supports the findings of Stanton Friedman regarding the authenticity of the MJ-12 documents, positioning them as highly significant government disclosures. The publication also actively tracks and reports on UFO sightings, particularly those occurring in Canada, and engages in investigative efforts, such as the renewed probe into the Carp, Ontario incident. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging detailed research and critical analysis while also highlighting potentially important government-related UFO information.