CUFORN BULLETIN

Magazine Overview

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, dated July-August 1991, is a special edition dedicated to covering the MUFON 1991 International UFO Symposium held in Chicago, Illinois. The magazine's title is "CUFORN BULLETIN," and it is published by the Canadian U.F.O. Research Network, Inc. The issue is priced at $5.00.

MUFON 1991 International UFO Symposium

The symposium attracted a large crowd, with an estimated 800 people attending. The event took place from July 5 to 7. Attendees listened to various speakers, purchased books and UFO-related merchandise, and engaged with ufology experts. The bulletin notes that a pre-published book of speeches, "MUFON Proceedings," was invaluable for attendees.

Speakers and Presentations

Several speakers and their presentations are highlighted:

• Zecharia Sitchin: Presented "The Twelfth Planet - Key to The UFO Enigma." His theory posits that the Nefilim (Anunnaki) from the twelfth planet Niburu came to Earth, bred with humans, and established the first true civilization. Niburu is described as orbiting the sun in a large ellipse, approaching perihelion every 3,600 years.
• Professor Jean-Pierre Petit was scheduled but did not appear. Forest Crawford gave a hastily organized speech in his place.
• Michael Swords, Ph.D.: Presented "Modern Biology and the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis." He partially refuted Sitchin's and Budd Hopkins' ideas, arguing that interbreeding between humans and non-humans is incompatible. He suggested that abductees might receive "screen memories" and that aliens could create genetic material themselves.
• Linda Moulton Howe and John Altshuler, M.D.: Gave a joint presentation on "Further Evidence Linking Animal Mutilations and Human Abductions to Alien Life Forms." They presented slides and videotapes from early 1991, including interviews with witnesses and evidence of mutilations. Altshuler, a McGill University graduate, stated that extraterrestrial factors must be considered for the increasing numbers of unexplained animal mutilations.
• John S. Carpenter, M.S.W.: Delivered a convincing speech titled "The Reality of The Abduction Phenomenon." A hypnotherapist, he presented statistically and case-based evidence to support abduction scenarios, effectively countering skeptical arguments. He asserted that abduction reports are not from individuals with schizophrenia or hysterical personalities and that mass hysteria cannot explain them. He also noted that hoaxes account for only about five percent of reports.
• Stanton Friedman: Spoke on "Update on Crashed Saucers in New Mexico." He discussed the Roswell (Corona) crash of July 1947 and other incidents in New Mexico from 1947. Friedman also promoted a book he co-authored with Don Berliner about the Corona crash retrieval. He criticized Bill Cooper's book "Behold a Pale Horse" and discussed his own research on the MJ-12 papers.
• C.B. Scott Jones, Ph.D.: Presented "Government UFO Connections." His speech focused on his liaison with Soviet and Red China ufologists and criticized Ronald Reagan's statements on alien intentions.
• David Jacobs, Ph.D.: Presented "What Can We Believe in Abduction Accounts?" He discussed confabulation, alien appearance descriptions, and the intentional placement of images in abductees' minds by aliens. His forthcoming book, "Secret Life: The Structure and Meaning of UFO Abductions," was mentioned.

Key Events and Observations

A significant event during the symposium was a complete electrical power failure at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel on the second day, which caused discomfort for attendees due to the heat. Richard Andrews of England demonstrated a dowsing instrument for crop circle research in the hotel's parking lot because it was too hot inside.

The bulletin also mentions the upcoming opening of The National UFO Museum in Reno, Nevada, which will serve as an archive, bookstore, and resource center.

Specific Cases and Evidence

• Animal Mutilations: John Altshuler, M.D., presented evidence suggesting high heat from an unknown source was involved in mutilations, ruling out cults, predators, and accidents.
• Abduction Evidence: Carpenter highlighted physical evidence such as marks on bodies, dehydrated soil, radiation, and the "missing fetus syndrome." He also noted that Dr. David Jacobs has accumulated substances allegedly related to abductions that remain unidentified.
• Roswell Incident: Stanton Friedman discussed the Roswell crash and mentioned a nurse who described dead aliens with "fragile skin" and elongated bones. Gerald Anderson, an observer of a crashed UFO in 1947, was interviewed, and his testimony was published in IUR.
• Implants: Three supposed implants were examined using electron-scanning microscopes with inconclusive results.

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

The CUFORN Bulletin appears to adopt a stance of critical inquiry, encouraging researchers to focus on primary data and express judgments cautiously. The publication emphasizes the importance of scientific investigation and evidence-based analysis in the field of ufology. Recurring themes include the nature of abduction experiences, the potential involvement of extraterrestrial intelligence in human history and current events, and the challenges of convincing skeptics. The bulletin also highlights the network's activities, such as offering special deals on publications and promoting membership.

The editorial policy states that opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or CUFORN. Articles are subject to editing for clarity, style, and brevity. The publication is bi-monthly and relies on contributions from members and non-members.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: JULY-AUGUST
Volume: 1991
Date: July-August, 1991

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin focuses heavily on the Gulf Breeze UFO sightings and the defense of Ed Walters' photographs, alongside summaries of presentations from a symposium and organizational updates.

Bruce Maccabee's Speech on Gulf Breeze UFOs

The bulletin opens with a description of Bruce Maccabee's speech, "Gulf Breeze Without Ed," presented at a symposium. The speech was excellent, despite being mingled with sounds from a nearby hymn-singing session due to a lack of air-conditioning. The printed version of the speech provides a full appreciation, detailing UFO sightings in the Pensacola-Gulf Breeze area from 1973 to April 19, 1991. There were 270 reports with over 500 witnesses, and 188 of these sightings were investigated. Notably, there were 14 days within this period that recorded more than two reports.

Editor's Comment: Defense of Ed Walters' Photos

The "Editor's Comment" section strongly defends the reality of Ed Walters' UFO photos. It highlights that many people who reported UFOs in the area later stated they had seen the same object as depicted in Walters' photos, often before the photos were taken. The editor criticizes those who dismiss the photos as fake without conducting thorough investigations, contrasting them with MUFON members who have done so. The comment asserts that anyone who doubts Walters' photos after MUFON's level of investigation should leave the UFO field. It also clarifies that only a small percentage of the Gulf Breeze sightings involved Ed Walters and his family, with over ten percent of the local population having witnessed events, many experiencing close encounters.

Symposium Speakers and Topics

The bulletin provides brief summaries of several speakers at the symposium:

• Dr. David Jacobs, PhD: Spoke on a topic related to the symposium, with a photograph accompanying his mention.
• Gene M. Phillips, J.D.: Presented on "Insights Into The Ancient Astronaut Theory."
• Michael M. Chorost, M.A.: Discussed "Theses for a Pre-Paradigm Science: Cereology," with crop circles being his focus. His speech was delivered in a hotel parking lot due to a power failure.
• Dennis Stacy: MUFON Journal Editor, spoke on "Crop Circles: Brief History and Overview."
• Colin Andrews: Presented on "English Crop Circles."
• Professor Jean-Pierre Petit: From Pommerousse, France, was scheduled to speak on "Has Science Anything To Do With UFO's?" but did not show up. His submitted paper included radar details of two F-16 jet fighters that encountered UFOs in Belgium in November 1989, and discussed Einstein's General Relativity Theory and a magnetohydrodynamic model of UFO propulsion.

UFO Hoax Allegations and Investigations

A young boy named Tommy Smith had claimed in 1987 that Ed Walters had hoaxed his photographs in his presence. Maccabee effectively demonstrated that Smith's claim was untrue. Smith had shown six UFO photographs to Police Chief Jerry Brown, which were described as "identical to what appears in many of Ed's photos." Smith alleged these were faked by Ed. However, Maccabee's analysis found "no evidence that the pictures were faked." Furthermore, a model UFO found in one of Ed Walters' houses was determined not to have been used by Ed to fake photos. The model itself was constructed from drafting paper and a styrofoam plate, featuring a house plan dated September 1989, after the photos were taken. Ed himself passed a stress analyzer lie detector test.

Other Symposium Details and Future Events

MUFON's next symposium is scheduled to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Organizational Updates

• MUFON Ontario Director: Clive Nadin replaces Henry McKay as the MUFON Ontario Director. Michael J. Strainic will serve as the Canadian Regional Director.
• CUFORN Membership: CUFORN currently has 88 members in 12 countries. The organization plans to abandon its listing in the Toronto phone directory by June 1992 due to excessive costs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the defense of UFO evidence, particularly the Gulf Breeze photographs, against skepticism and debunking efforts. The editorial stance is strongly in favor of accepting the evidence presented by MUFON and individuals like Bruce Maccabee, urging critics to conduct thorough investigations before dismissing claims. The issue also touches upon broader UFO topics like ancient astronauts and crop circles, indicating a wide scope within the field.