CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 13 No 05 - 1992 and No 06 - Sep-Dec

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 12, Nos. 5&6
Date: September-December, 1992
Publisher: Canadian U.F.O. Research Network
Country: Canada
Price: $8.00

This special double issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc., delves into various UFO-related phenomena, including sightings, abductions, and personal encounters. The issue features a mix of firsthand accounts, research perspectives, and discussions on the credibility of UFO experiences.

Articles and Features

A STRANGER CALLS CUFORN WITH STRANGE STORIES by Lawrence J. Fenwick

This article recounts a phone call received by CUFORN Co-Director Larry Fenwick from a man named David Brier (or Breier). Brier, from Eugene, Oregon, shared several unusual stories. He claimed to have been abducted by aliens at age 4 or 5, and that his mother had witnessed a UFO land in their backyard when he was 11 or 12, with a human-appearing creature emerging from it, claiming to be from the Pleiades constellation. Brier also mentioned being hypnotized by Anne Davis and seeing an oscilloscope on the UFO that displayed a map of the Earth's gravitational field. He described the UFO interior as having a top-to-bottom staircase. His mother had sketched the craft, which Brier noted resembled drawings by Eduard 'Billy' Meier. Brier had also spoken with a farmer from Alaska who claimed to have been taken aboard a UFO and met a man in a U.S. Air Force uniform.

AN EVEN STRANGER STORY

This section continues with more accounts from David Brier. He described an experience where he was backpacking in the Oregon mountains and had a dream about small, grey alien creatures who unzipped his sleeping bag and took his UFO drawing. Later, while in a rural area of Oregon, he encountered a woman with a face similar to an alien face from the book 'Communion', who seemed worried. He then encountered another house where he saw several female children who looked like the mother. Fenwick provided Brier with contact information for Budd Hopkins and Bob Holiday. An added note mentions Brier being taken inside a Pleiadian UFO and witnessing an alien repair a crack in the wall with a small black device.

UFO's (A PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE) by Kevin Gariepy, B.A. Psychology

This article explores the study of UFOs as a means to test deductive abilities. Gariepy suggests that individuals should evaluate UFO claims objectively, considering potential researcher bias and motives. He outlines guidelines for developing a non-biased deduction, emphasizing the importance of evaluating all available data, including physical traces and witness corroboration, and not dismissing evidence based on a single explanation. The author uses examples like Professor Persinger's explanation of abductees suffering from temporal lobe epilepsy and the Condon Report to illustrate how incomplete data or biased research can lead to flawed conclusions. He also touches upon the need to be open to multiple possibilities and to avoid 'snags' or 'bottleneck' perceptions when analyzing UFO phenomena.

MAN HAS FOUR ENCOUNTERS ON TWO CONTINENTS by Shawn Atlanti

This feature details four distinct UFO experiences of a man named Louie Turi.

• First Experience: At age 8 in Pont Saint-Espri, France, Turi felt something touch his foot and saw six small, hairy, monkey-like dwarfs with black eyes and long hair. They pulled the covers from his head, possibly to induce a trance. This experience left him scared of the dark.
• Second Experience: In 1970, at age 20 in Florac, France, while traveling with his sister, Turi encountered an inn. At the counter, he met a large man (about 7 feet tall) who engaged him in a telepathic card game, causing Turi to develop a headache. He later noticed two other men who looked identical to the first man, and they disappeared.
• Third Experience: On November 11th, 1981, Turi and his brother saw two lights that turned out to be a large, disc-shaped object. As it passed over their car, the engine stopped. Turi got out to examine the craft, which was about 100-125 feet in diameter and had colored lights on its underside. The craft then glided away.
• Fourth Experience: On August 11th, 1991, Turi and his wife experienced a 'missing time' episode while driving to Anaheim, California. They left Oceanside and have no memory of the drive until they stopped at the Los Angeles Zoo exit. The total distance driven in that time was approximately 50 miles, which is considered unusual for a missing time experience.

Louie Turi is planning to undergo hypnotic regression to uncover more details about his experiences.

ABDUCTED BY ALIENS: SHOULD WE TAKE UFO STORIES SERIOUSLY?

This article, reprinted from the Montreal Gazette, discusses the growing phenomenon of alien abduction claims. It highlights Linda's story of being abducted from her Manhattan apartment into a hovering UFO. The article notes that while such tales were once rare, they have become more common due to popular books and movies. It presents differing viewpoints from mental health professionals: psychiatrist John Mack believes these are valid experiences, while psychologist Robert Baker dismisses them as mistaken notions. The article touches on the use of hypnosis in recalling abduction memories, the debate over the reliability of such memories, and the emotional distress experienced by abductees. It also mentions the work of investigators like Budd Hopkins and historians like David Jacoba, who point to the startling similarities in accounts from unrelated individuals as evidence of a real phenomenon. The article concludes by noting that while some investigators may inadvertently influence subjects' recollections, the intensity of the experiences convinces some researchers of their reality.

UPDATED UFO NEWS

This section provides brief updates on recent UFO-related events:

• July 29th, 1992: UFO witnesses in Grady County, Georgia, USA, reported unmarked Huey helicopters making low-level flights and photographing witnesses.
• August 1st, 1992: Ed Komrok and Miko Jamieson are working on 'Operation Right To Know' for Washington D.C. and plan to release a newsletter.
• August 15th, 1992: Jim Moseley provided an update on the 1992 UFO Conference in Tallahassee, Florida.
• August 31st, 1992: A list of new books on UFOs and related topics is provided, including works by Jacques Vallee and Tim Beckley.
• September 1st, 1992: A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Max Koch claims to have discovered a large UFO (300 feet across) inside and below the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.
• September 9th, 1992: UFO sightings continued in Grady County, Georgia, with reports of a large UFO observed by Erl J. Wall and a smaller UFO seen by his son Jimmy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently features firsthand accounts of UFO sightings and alleged alien encounters, often emphasizing the personal experiences of witnesses. The publication appears to take a serious interest in these phenomena, providing a platform for individuals to share their stories and for researchers to discuss their findings. The editorial stance, as indicated by the inclusion of articles like "UFO's (A PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE)" and the coverage of abduction debates, suggests an open-minded approach to investigating the UFO phenomenon, while also acknowledging the need for critical analysis and objective evaluation of evidence. The publication encourages readers to submit their own sightings and information, indicating a collaborative effort in researching the subject.

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, covering September-December 1992, focuses on UFO reports and research primarily within Canada, with some international references. The publication features articles and case studies compiled and written by individuals involved in UFO investigation, including Lorne Goldfader and Lawrence J. Fenwick.

Summary of Canadian UFO Reports 1990-1992 by Lorne Goldfader

Lorne Goldfader provides an overview of the UFO research landscape in Canada, noting that it is less organized than in the U.S.A., Great Britain, or Commonwealth of Independent States. Reports are collected by the National Research Council in Ottawa, with military records being scarce for public access. Chris Rutkowski is highlighted as a prominent Canadian researcher specializing in crop circles, who has developed unique theories. Rutkowski's research indicates that in 1990, 194 reports were recorded, followed by 165 in 1991. He estimates that only about 10% of actual sightings are reported due to a poor nationwide reporting system.

The UFO Research Organization of Canada received a letter from a young lady in Ontario who reported witnessing a 'craft' near a swamp on a nightly basis, emitting cricket-like sounds. These sounds were recorded and analyzed, revealing a synthetic and repetitive quality, similar to sounds detected by Colin Andrews in crop circles. During one recording session, the family claimed to have encountered a large, bat-like creature resembling a prehistoric bird.

UFO Sightings and Incidents

The bulletin details several specific incidents:

• August 14th, 1992: CBS reported on a farmer in France who claimed a saucer-shaped UFO landed in his garden, heating the soil to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. Two official organizations investigated and concluded it was a UFO.
• September 16th, 1992: NBC's 'Unsolved Mysteries' featured a UFO story with footage of a UFO buzzing suburban New York and Connecticut, described as a major case from 1983.
• September 17th, 1992: UFOs were reported flying over Vidalia, Georgia, in March 1991, and again in September 1992.
• November 7th, 1990: Eight colored rings were reported accelerating and slowing down over Quebec and New Brunswick. An airline pilot also reported unusual phenomena over Quebec City and Montreal, with 8-10 orange and white lights hovering symmetrically for 2.5 hours.
• October 16th, 1990: A surge of activity in British Columbia, near Thrums and Castlegar, coincided with a crop circles phenomenon. Luminosities were attributed by the Environmental Ministry to 'electroshock equipment' on boats used to stun fish, and unexplained power surges and blackouts occurred at a nearby hydro-electric plant.
• August 22nd, 1990: A bright light was seen over east coast provinces, and an object resembling an 'ice cream cone' landed in a field in Ebenezer, Prince Edward Island. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police observed it glowing as a 'big round ball' for two hours.
• August to September 1987: Mass sightings of UFOs occurred in Hatzic, British Columbia.

UFORIC Survey Findings

A survey by UFORIC of individuals reporting UFOs between 1989 and 1992 revealed:

1. 40% had relatives in the armed forces.
2. 68% were female, 32% male.
3. 15% had mixed or pure Native Indian blood.
4. 12% were of Welsh or Basque heritage.
5. 35% showed classic abduction symptoms like PTSD, poltergeist activity, and physical anomalies.
6. Abductions were uncovered 5-10 days after identified UFO waves on 11 occasions.
7. 'Unidentified Body Markings' (UBMs) appear in 60% of abduction cases and are catalogued by the institute.

Case Study: CE2 from Western Canada by Lorne Goldfader

This section details an encounter involving Frank and Mary Riley near Seymour Mountain, British Columbia, on August 19th, 1992, between 2:30-3:00 am. Frank, a former police officer and military man, reported seeing three red and white pulsating cylindrical lights reflected in his bathroom mirror. A sensor alarm activated, and the lights illuminating the lane went out. His dogs reacted fearfully. His infant child was unusually giggling.

UFO Researchers: Two Profiles by Lorne Goldfader

Goldfader categorizes UFO researchers into two types:

• Type A: Armchair Researcher: Collects data without original thought, uses objectivity as a shield, avoids direct involvement, dismisses phenomena outside established parameters, and is concerned with reputation over truth.
• Type B: Pioneer: Explores all possibilities, admits errors publicly, is motivated by uncovering truth, willing to interact with phenomena, does not compromise beliefs, and sets personal research parameters independently.

The UFO Experiences of "Alan Strongmore" by Lawrence J. Fenwick B.A. (Journ.)

This article presents the experiences of Alan Strongmore, a CUFORN member from Toronto, Canada, over the past 16 years, including a potential abduction incident. The account is drawn from a letter to CUFORN directors and a progressive hypnosis session.

Early Experience: At age 11 in 1976, Strongmore had a disturbing dream about an 'ostrich woman' in a space craft during a nuclear winter, which he later connected to the book 'Communion'.

1977 Experience: Around age 12, while talking on the phone, a bright, round white light, about the size of a basketball, floated into his bedroom for less than 30 seconds. He was terrified.

General Phenomena: Strongmore's family and friends have reported 'haunted house' events, including lights turning on and off and cars blaring at unseen things.

Circumstantial Evidence: Scorched grass in activity areas and a dog that quickly lost hair and weight after an incident, suggesting radiation poisoning, while a dog inside the house was unaffected.

"Someone Grabbed My Ankle" (Summer 1985, London, Ont.): While lying in bed, Strongmore felt someone grab his ankles, causing him to fall into a deep sleep. He was alone in the apartment.

October 1991, Toronto, Ont.: He moved to an eighth-floor apartment with an unobstructed view of Toronto Harbour, feeling he was supposed to live there.

Estimated April 1992, Toronto, Ont.: During a foggy night, he felt a spacecraft was concealed in the fog and experienced a severe headache.

Memories of a UFO (July 31st, 1992, Port of Toronto): Strongmore recalled an object hovering 20-30 feet above the water, estimated to be 150-200 feet long, with green and red/purple lights. It had two middle sections of different lengths and a dark metallic grey body. He believes he has seen this object before in the Port of Toronto area.

August 28th, 1992, Toronto, Ont.: He reported having unusual dreams, some containing UFOs.

"Telepathy Experience" (January 1st, 1992): While awake, he heard specific words telepathically, which he identified as references to a year consisting of four calendar months.

Partially Taped Regressive Hypnosis Session

This section presents a partial transcript of a hypnosis session conducted by Debbie Ross on Alan Strongmore in October 1992, recovering a missing time episode from October 11th, 1987. The session involved Strongmore being outside a bus on a highway, encountering police, and experiencing a sense of unease. He described lights on the side of the road and interactions with individuals who seemed to be from the government. The dialogue suggests a scenario where the bus was stopped, and people were being observed or questioned. The session touches upon themes of memory, consciousness, and the desire of 'them' for people to be more aware.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the documentation and analysis of UFO sightings, alleged abductions, and related phenomena, particularly within Canada. There is a clear emphasis on presenting firsthand accounts and research findings, distinguishing between different types of researchers. The publication appears to adopt a stance of serious inquiry into these subjects, providing detailed case studies and survey data to support its exploration of the unexplained. The editorial tone suggests a belief in the reality of these phenomena and the importance of continued investigation, while also acknowledging the challenges and skepticism often associated with the field.

Title: CUFORN Bulletin
Issue: September-December 1992
Volume: 21
Publisher: CUFORN
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published in late 1992, focuses heavily on the abduction phenomenon and the role of ufologists in addressing it. It includes an apology for the delay in publication due to postal investigations.

The Role of the Ufologist Vis-a-Vis the Abduction Phenomenon by Hadassa Arbel

The lead article by Hadassa Arbel delves into the psychological and spiritual implications of alien abduction cases. Arbel posits that abductees often develop a sense of being a messenger or semi-prophet, tasked with warning humanity of an approaching catastrophe. However, these 'messages' are typically vague, veiled, and amorphic, which Arbel argues is significant because clear, specific messages would be more effective for human salvation.

Arbel suggests that this vagueness serves to mask hidden intentions and dubious purposes, implying that these 'messages' are a sophisticated form of disinformation practiced by the abductors. This idea is supported by a reference to an interview with Budd Hopkins, who alluded to this possibility.

The article further contends that abductees, after their 'treatment,' return with quasi-information, such as 'Judgment Day visions,' which can stimulate their ego, leading them to believe they are 'chosen ones' or special individuals.

The Cosmic System of Evil and the 'Greys'

Arbel then explores the concept of the 'cosmic system of evil,' referred to as 'Ra' in Hebrew. Drawing from Jewish Kabbalah, she describes this as a 'system of impurity' and a cosmic energy. Based on evidence from hypnosis sessions with abductees, she concludes that the abduction phenomenon originates from this cosmic system of evil. The alleged abducting species, the 'Greys,' are identified as belonging to these forces of evil.

Parallels with Nazi Behavior

A significant portion of the article draws stark parallels between the characteristics of the 'Greys' and the behavior of the Nazis. Arbel describes both as diabolic, exhibiting characteristics such as taking over secretly and then violently, with ruthless brutality, a total lack of human sensitivity to suffering, and a disregard for human life. The meticulous efficiency of the Nazis in utilizing every component of their victims' bodies (e.g., hair for pillows, gold fillings, human skin for lampshades, human fat for soap) is compared to the reported efficiency of the 'Greys' in extracting human fluids (blood, sperm, ovae) for bio-genetic experiments and using mutilated limbs for other experiments.

Arbel notes that the Nazis also performed sickening bio-genetic experiments and suggests that the similarities between the Nazis and the 'Greys' (even the Nazi uniform being grey) cannot be a coincidence.

Discipline, Rigidity, and Lack of Empathy

Another similarity highlighted is the exceptional, non-human discipline of the Nazis, which Arbel characterizes as negative and inspired by fear. This is contrasted with positive self-discipline. The Nazis' rigid way of thinking and lack of mental flexibility are also compared to the 'Greys,' as reported by abductees. Citing U.S. Air Force Captain John Grace's book 'The Matrix,' Arbel describes the 'Greys' as 'fox oriented, death oriented, rigid thinking, unflexible in their reactions, diabolically agile and efficient in their task performing, emocionless, fierce, lacking any sensitivity to human pain or suffering, and lacking any creative (as opposed to destructive) thinking.'

Arbel concludes this comparison by stating that the 'Grey' species' profile is an 'exact psychological and spiritual replica of the Nazi's,' dominated by the same energy and derived from the 'cosmic system of evil.'

The Cardinal Question for Ufology

The article then poses a critical question: what should be the role of ufology and world ufologists in the face of this diabolic phenomenon? Arbel challenges ufologists to decide whether they will treat the abduction phenomenon as merely a new field for sterile academic research, leading to publications for self-aggrandizement, or if they will organize and unite to take action.

She warns that if no action is taken soon, humanity might find itself robbed of its home planet and ruled or exterminated by the 'Greys.' Assuming that governments are part of an anti-humanity conspiracy and will not act due to selfish convenience, Arbel argues that it is the role of ufologists to urgently start a public, active campaign against the abduction phenomenon and the terrestrial agencies responsible for it. Recruiting public sympathy and support worldwide is suggested as a powerful starting point.

Arbel draws a parallel to the West's reaction to the Nazi phenomenon during World War II, describing it as 'floppy and sloppy,' coming too late and at a great cost, especially to the Jewish people.

The Reality of Alien Invasion

The article asserts that the alien invasion is an accomplished reality and that the extermination of the human race has already started.

Editor's Note: The Challenge of Fighting the Greys

An editor's note (ED. NOTE) follows, acknowledging that opposing the 'Greys' is one thing, but fighting them is another. It poses a rhetorical question about how one can fight something that can control minds from a distance and hypnotize at will.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently adopts a critical and urgent stance on the abduction phenomenon, viewing it as a sinister threat to humanity. The editorial stance emphasizes the need for active engagement and public awareness rather than passive academic study. The comparison to the Nazi regime underscores the perceived malevolence and systematic nature of the alien threat. The bulletin appears to advocate for a proactive, even combative, approach to counter what it describes as an ongoing alien invasion and extermination.