CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 14 No 01 - 1993 - Jan-Feb

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue Date: January - February, 1993
Publisher: Canadian U.F.O. Research Network, Inc.
Country of Publication: Canada
Language: English
Price: $5.00

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, Volume 15, Number 1, from January-February 1993, focuses on UFO sightings, abductions, and related research. The cover prominently features an image of red spots on a woman's abdomen, linked to a reported abduction in Hungary.

Cover Story: Hungarian Abduction

The main story details the experience of a woman referred to as "Helen" from Mezobereny, Hungary. On January 24, 1992, she reported an encounter with aliens who took her aboard an egg-shaped UFO. She described seeing a dull black, rippling object with a blue-grey upper part and a vibrating orange vertical stripe. Inside the UFO, she encountered approximately 10-15 children and 8-10 women. Following the encounter, she developed large red spots on her breasts and needle-like marks on her elbows, which were sensitive to pressure. The report notes that her general health improved afterward, and she regained hearing in her left ear. A subsequent event occurred on February 11, 1992, involving her husband's unusual posture.

Article: Hungarian Woman Reports Seeing More Than a Dozen Humans on Board UFO During Her Reported Abduction

Authored by Laszlo Kiss of HUFON (Hungarian UFO Research Network), this article elaborates on Helen's abduction experience. It details the initial sighting of the object in her home, her being compelled to go into the garden, and entering the egg-shaped craft. Inside, she found herself in a grey room with children and women. She recognized one woman but couldn't recall her name. The article mentions a similar event in Kiskunfelegyhaza. Helen's abduction was repeated on subsequent days, leading to the appearance of red spots and sensitive wounds.

Article: Two Weeks of Surprises For Border Guard

Written by Gabor Tarcali, President of HUFON, this article recounts the experiences of Istvan Balogh, a 21-year-old Hungarian border guard. Balogh reported a series of unexplainable events in Bekes County between December 1991 and June 1992. On December 13, 1991, he heard a mechanical voice repeatedly saying "You will meet us!". On December 26, 1991, he encountered a disc-shaped UFO hovering above his courtyard. He was drawn into the UFO by a ray of light and met with two green, human-like beings, approximately 120-140 cm tall, with large heads and eyes, and three fingers. They wore black, skin-tight clothing. The beings claimed he had been watched for three years and that their trip was 15 million light-years long, achieved through dimension change. Balogh experienced memory fragments of traveling over the moon and seeing pyramids. After the encounter, he suffered from headaches and dizziness. He was sent for medical examination, which found him normal, but he was discharged from the Border Guards due to "unreliability". The article also touches upon the presence of platinum implants in individuals who have had close encounters, suggesting a connection to the beings' interests.

Article: Extraterrestrial Being Visited a Man in Bekes County, Hungary

This article, also by Gabor Tarcali, details the experiences of Josef Petras, a 43-year-old basket-maker from Bekes County, Hungary, on December 4, 1991. Petras's cars, a Trabant and a Dacia, inexplicably failed to start, and their ignition wires were found to be burnt. Later, during lunch, he experienced missing time, finding himself in his workroom with his rubber boots thrown far apart. He then described following a red ball that led him to carry roof tiles, feeling weightless. He also experienced electrical shocks and a continuous noise with severe head pain. His 17-year-old daughter witnessed his strange behavior. Petras later encountered a bright green, human-shaped being near his pigsty. The animals in his care reacted with extreme fear. The green being reappeared, and Petras felt an unknown power forcing him back. He received a partial message: "I come back, no.." The experience left him with severe pain along his spine. The article notes that Petras had platinum rivets in his leg from a previous injury, and a man with similar rivets in Mezohegyes had also been visited by a strange being.

Book Review: Crash Retrieval Book Proves Fascinating

Lawrence J. Fenwick reviews "Crash at Corona: The U.S. Military Retrieval and Cover-Up of a UFO" by Don Berliner and Stanton T. Friedman. The book details the July 2, 1947 crash and retrieval of two UFOs in Corona and Plans of San Agustin, New Mexico. Fenwick notes the book's comprehensive nature, including photographs and a map, and praises its chronological recreation of events. He mentions that the book largely relies on Berliner's writing with Friedman's research. A potential flaw is the inclusion of testimony from Gerald Anderson, whom Friedman admits he does not trust. The review highlights the book's detailed chapter headings and the inclusion of authors' contact information. It also notes an omission regarding Charles Berlitz's role in a previous book on the Roswell incident. Fenwick highly recommends the book.

Movie Review: "Fire In The Sky"

Lawrence J. Fenwick reviews the movie "Fire in The Sky," based on the Travis Walton abduction case. He states that the film legitimizes the idea of alien abductions. However, he points out discrepancies between the movie's depiction of the humanoids and their actions and Walton's original account, particularly regarding the aliens' appearance and the absence of a beard growth on Walton upon his return. The review commends the acting and special effects.

Other Content

• Special Offers: The issue lists special offers for back issues of "The UFO Pulse Analyzer" and a complete index for "Situation Red-The UFO Siege."
• UFO Service: Information is provided on an enlarged listing of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information.
• Have You Seen a UFO?: The National UFO Museum is conducting a research project and requests information from individuals who have had sightings or contact.
• CUFORN Staff and Consultants: A list of CUFORN staff and consultants is provided, including Joseph Muskat (President), Lawrence J. Fenwick (Secretary), and various scientific and technical consultants.
• Letter to the Editor: An excerpt from a letter discusses Rear Admiral H.B. Knowles's awareness of a U.S. Government group controlling UFO matters, potentially related to MJ-12, and Wilbert B. Smith's involvement with a retrieved UFO object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and alleged government cover-ups. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and a belief in the reality of these phenomena, as evidenced by the detailed reporting of witness accounts and the publication of research and reviews. The magazine encourages reader participation by soliciting information for ongoing research projects. There is a clear interest in documenting cases, analyzing evidence, and promoting ufological knowledge, while also acknowledging skepticism and the challenges of official secrecy.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1993
Publisher: U.F.O. RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CANADA
Editor: Lorne Goldfader

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin focuses on UFO research and a unique product designed for signaling. It features a summary of UFO reports from 1992 and an advertisement for a 'Pocket Strobe Light'.

Product Advertisement: Pocket Strobe Light

The cover prominently features an advertisement for a 'Pocket Strobe Light - A First!!!!' with the tagline, 'YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A NASA SCIENTIST TO SIGNAL UFO'S !!!!!!'. The product is described as:

• Compact
• High Quality Electronics
• Powerful, Can Be Seen For Miles
• Xenon Tube, Super Bright Flashes, Can Be Seen From Great Distances
• Mini-Circuitry
• No Need For Wires (1 double A battery)
• Comes With A Velcro Arm Strap

The advertisement provides instructions for operation, which involve installing a 1.5V battery and screwing the flash portion to activate the unit. Unscrewing it slightly stops the flashing. The light is recommended for cyclists, joggers, walkers, skiers, and boaters to be seen in the dark, and also as a warning light for roadside emergencies. An alkaline battery is recommended for longer operation, providing up to 8 hours of continuous flashing, which gradually slows down. The unit can be wrapped around the arm using the provided strap.

To purchase the strobe light, customers are instructed to send a $50.00 International Postal Money Order (no checks accepted) to: LORNE GOLDFADER, DEPT. 25, 1665 ROBSON ST., VANCOUVER, B.C., V6G 3C2.

1992 Reports Summarized

The second page of the bulletin presents a detailed summary of UFO reports filed in 1992 by the U.F.O. Research Institute of Canada. The reports are listed with codes for the type of sighting (NL: Nocturnal Light, DD: Daylight Disc, ND: Night Disc, CE: Close Encounter, DO: Daylight Unknown) and reliability ratings (1-10). The data includes date, time, place, report type, rating, duration, and number of witnesses.

Key details from the summarized reports include:

• Locations: Primarily in British Columbia, Canada, with specific mentions of Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, N. Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, and other towns.
• Sighting Types: A wide range of phenomena were reported, including suspected meteorites, oddly shaped clouds, stars, rectangular plates, silver metallic objects, oval objects, red and blue flashing lights, long tubes, crescent shapes, squares, strobe flashes, satellites, rotating objects, triangles, V-shapes, biological entities, and disc-shaped objects.
• Durations: Sightings varied from a few seconds to several hours.
• Witnesses: Reports typically involved 1 to 3 witnesses, with some having more.

Notable specific reports include:

• 920309 (Surrey SW): A night disc sighting of a silver, metallic, structured oval object that changed shape.
• 920401 (MISSION): A close encounter with a UFO described as a rotating object that then split into two.
• 920719 (W.VANCOUVER): A close encounter involving biological entities and a helicopter.
• 921015 (VANCOUVER): A nocturnal light sighting of a disc shape object that was rocking and had lights.
• 921207 (WHITE ROCK SW): A nocturnal light sighting of a pencil-shaped object that then fanned out.
• 921225 (N.VANCOOVER): A nocturnal light sighting of a torpedo-shaped object.

Omissions: The institute notes that second-hand or third-party reports not directly related to them are not recorded. Reports that appeared more than once or involved known individuals to the institute were also excluded from this summary. Three specific omitted reports are listed: a dog exposure, a torpedo shape, and a searchlight.

Total Reports: There are a total of 56 filed reports summarized here.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the documentation and analysis of UFO phenomena, particularly within Canada. The institute's stance appears to be one of serious investigation, as indicated by their detailed reporting codes, reliability ratings, and the note about applying detailed questioning. The inclusion of the strobe light advertisement suggests an interest in practical applications or perhaps a subtle commentary on the potential for ordinary individuals to observe and signal unusual aerial phenomena. The editor, Lorne Goldfader, is presented as the central figure in collecting and disseminating this information.