CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 14 No 03 - 1993 - May-Jun

Magazine Overview

CUFORN Bulletin, Vol. 14, No. 3, May-June 1993

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network (CUFORN), Inc., features a collection of UFO sightings and close encounters reported from various locations, primarily in Israel, Hungary, and Canada. The magazine includes detailed witness testimonies, object descriptions, and some analysis of the reported phenomena. The cover story highlights a CE3 (Close Encounter of the Third Kind) witness in Tal-Mond, Israel, with an inset showing analyzed fragments of an unknown substance.

Articles and Reports

More Landing Traces Found Near Kadima, Israel (by Hadassa Arbel)

This article details a series of landing traces discovered in Kadima, Israel, following an initial event on March 20, 1993. The eyewitness, T. Carmel, reported the initial landing, and four days later, the mark was found. About ten days later, two more marks were discovered nearby. A second CE3 event is described involving S. Yahud, who reported a figure in her bedroom and subsequently found a landing mark in her garden. Measurements showed higher magnetism at both the bedroom spot and the landing site. The article notes that a total of 13 landing marks were discovered in Kadima. The report also references an article from the Tel Aviv newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth, dated April 2, 1993, which provided further details, including the analysis of fragments by metallurgists at the University of Tel Aviv who identified an unknown substance. The creature was also described as being over seven feet tall.

UFO and Alien Seen in Marginka, Hungary (by Gabor Tarcali)

This report recounts three strange events witnessed by Mrs. Julianna Bereczki in Martinka, Hungary, on October 3, 1991. She first observed a longish, disc-shaped object, pink in color with a bright yellow halo, about 200-250 meters from the ground. Later, she saw a pink-silver light with arm-like extensions inside her restaurant. Subsequently, a figure about 130-140 cm tall approached her gate. The object in the sky was later described as changing color to rainbow-like before disappearing. The article mentions that there were three cases in this village that year, with other sightings involving vehicles floating above the ground.

Repeater Reports Close Encounter in Windsor (by Lawrence J. Fenwick)

This brief report details a sighting by a Toronto stockbroker in May 1993, who recalled seeing two oval lights rise from the ground in Windsor, Ontario, during a summer night in 1977. The witness, Laurie Ronne, stated that most of the events she had witnessed over the years had also been seen by her family and friends.

Former Canadian Navy Officer Cadet Reports CE1 (by Lawrence J. Fenwick)

Zollie Carleton, a former Canadian Navy officer cadet, reported seeing a silver, saucer-shaped object in the Autumn of 1975 near Ridgeway, Ontario. He described the object as having a curved edge and a smooth surface, approximately 20 meters in diameter, hovering near power lines. The object then moved northeast vertically at high speed. Carleton also noted developing a desire for telepathic powers around the time of the sighting. The article mentions that several sightings were reported in the news that year, including two over Niagara Falls on the same day. The object was described as solid, silent, metallic, opaque, and reflecting sunlight.

Engineering Technician Near Brighton Saw Daylight Disc (by Lawrence J. Fenwick)

Sean Liddle, an engineering technician, reported a sighting in the Summer of 1975 of a UFO for three seconds at about 5:00 p.m. He was at a campsite in Presqu'ile Provincial Park, near Trenton Air Force Base, when he saw an orange-red object fly rapidly west. About 15 minutes later, a C130 Hercules aircraft and a Sea-King helicopter arrived offshore for training exercises. The object moved at about 500 km/hour, had fuzzy edges, and was the size of a baseball held at arm's length.

Night Lights and CE1s Reported in Ontario Flap (by Lawrence J. Fenwick)

This article discusses a month-long 'flap' of UFO sightings in Southern Ontario towns in June 1993, as reported by the Toronto Star. The sightings were primarily of strange lights. The article quotes Victor Lourenco, MUFON's Ontario Provincial Director, describing the situation as a 'flood.' Reports were also received from Brighton, Ontario, where the local newspaper, The Brighton Independent, published an editorial titled "Eyes that see."

Mysterious Sighting over Lake (W.R. Topham, Brighton)

This report details a sighting on Tuesday, June 15, 1993, by W.R. Topham and his wife near Cobourg, Ontario. They observed a large, bright orange object over Lake Ontario that appeared stationary and then moved parallel to their car. Later, they saw another small orange object. The main object emitted a vapour trail or exhaust. The article notes that RCAF operations at Trenton Air Force Base reported no aircraft or flares in the area at that time. The report also mentions a sighting of an orange light on June 23, 1993, by Mary Shannon of Brighton, which was joined by ten smaller bright objects.

Caledon, Ontario Woman Has Nocturnal Light and CE1 - Two Nights in a Row (by Lawrence J. Fenwick and Harry Tokarz)

This extensive report details two consecutive nights of sightings by Marianna Podkoscielny in Caledon, Ontario, on May 19 and May 20, 1993. She described an "airplane" that was low, possibly following her car lights. The object was described as a light, with no visible metal, possibly reflecting light, and appeared bluish with green parts and blue lines. It was estimated to be about 60 feet in diameter. The witness was not frightened the first night but was scared the second night. The object was seen at different angles and heights relative to trees. The witness also recalled a four-hour disappearance incident when her family lived in Nashville, Tennessee.

Landing and CE3 in Hungary in 1986 and 1987 (by Gabor Tarcali)

This section describes two sightings by highway inspectors in Hungary. On December 29, 1986, near Hajduboszormeny, a bright, disc-shaped object was seen on farmland. On January 9, 1987, in the same location, a landed, disc-shaped UFO approximately 15 meters (45 feet) in diameter and 7-8 meters in height was observed. This object had a row of eight to ten round windows.

Special Offers and Services

Special Offers

The magazine lists special offers, including "The UFO Pulse Analyzer" (collector's item, limited copies available) and "A COMPLETE INDEX FOR 'SITUATION RED-THE UFO SIEGE'" by Leonard Stringfield. Orders are to be made out to "CUFORN, Inc." or "Lawrence J. Fenwick."

UFO Service

An enlarged listing of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information is available for $5.00 from George D. Fawcett.

Have you seen a UFO?

The National UFO Museum is conducting a research project to understand the UFO phenomenon and requests information from the public regarding sightings and contacts.

CUFORN Staff and Consultants

The issue lists the CUFORN staff, including Joseph Muskat (President), Lawrence J. Fenwick (Secretary/Treasurer), and Harry Tokarz (Treasurer). A list of consultants in various scientific fields is also provided, such as Ken Holmes (Nuclear Physics), Stanton T. Friedman (Physics), and George Hathaway (Computer Technology).

Bulletin Staff

Lawrence J. Fenwick is listed as Editor and Dianna Unger as Computer support for the Bulletin.

Publisher's Information

The CUFORN Bulletin is published bi-monthly by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. The opinions expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor/publisher or CUFORN. Articles should be approximately 2,000 words. Reprinting requires permission. Membership/Subscription rates are $30.00 per year in Canada and $33.00 foreign. Back issues are available at $5.00 each.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are detailed UFO sightings, close encounters (CE1, CE3), and the analysis of physical evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into the UFO phenomenon, encouraging the submission of reports and providing a platform for sharing witness testimonies and research findings. The publication emphasizes the importance of gathering information and encourages public participation in understanding the phenomenon.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: MAY-JUNE, 1993
Volume: 1993
Publisher: CUFORN, Inc.
Country: Canada
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin features a detailed account of a UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) sighting in Hungary, alongside an advertisement for CUFORN merchandise.

Ambulance Followed by Ball-Shaped Object in Hungary

This article, authored by Gabor Tarcali, recounts an extraordinary event that began on April 22, 1986, at 10:00 p.m. An ambulance was traveling from Debrecen to Hajdunanas to pick up a patient with a sprained shoulder, intending to take her to Debrecen's Surgical Clinic. The night was slightly cloudy but offered good visibility.

A few minutes after crossing the village of Jahdudorog, the medical crew observed an orange-colored, ball-shaped object floating about 30 to 40 meters above the road on their right side. This occurred around 10:30 p.m. The unidentified object proceeded to follow the ambulance for approximately 15 minutes towards Hajduboszormeny, a town 19 kilometers away. Passengers in the ambulance estimated the object to be larger than the ambulance itself.

As they passed Hajduboszormeny, the UFO descended slowly. The ambulance eventually reached its destination at the clinic. Later that night, after the patient's sprain had been treated, the same ambulance departed to return to Jahdunanas. As the vehicle neared the village of Jozsa, the ball-shaped object reappeared, seemingly waiting for the ambulance, and began to follow it again. The driver slowed down, and the object matched the speed. It then crossed over a high-frequency transmission power line above the highway. When the ambulance accelerated, the object also increased its speed.

Upon reaching the outskirts of Hajduboszormeny, after a ten-minute drive, the ball stopped at the location where it had previously descended, then descended further and disappeared.

Expert Skepticism and Rebuttal

Scientific experts, including George Egely, a nuclear safety engineer at Hungary's Central Research Institute for Physics, were skeptical of the UFO hypothesis. Egely suggested that the phenomenon was likely ball lightning.

The article then systematically refutes the ball lightning explanation by comparing the observed characteristics with known properties of ball lightning:

• Duration: Ball lightning typically lasts for a maximum of a few minutes. The object in question followed the ambulance for 15 minutes and then reappeared to follow it for another ten minutes, totaling 25 minutes, which is considered a very long duration for ball lightning.
• Intelligence: The object appeared to recognize the same ambulance it had followed previously and intentionally followed it again, suggesting a level of intelligence not associated with ball lightning.
• Size: Ball lightning is usually no more than one meter in diameter. The passengers described the object as being about 10 to 12 meters in diameter, significantly larger than typical ball lightning.
• Color: Ball lightning is typically dazzling white or blue. The object observed was orange.
• Destructive Capability: Ball lightning is known for its destructive energy, capable of demolishing roofs, melting iron, or creating holes in walls. The observed object, despite being very close to the ambulance, caused no damage.

To further illustrate the destructive nature of ball lightning, the article cites a case from October 30, 1992, in Debrecen, where a bluish-lighted, handball-sized ball lightning demolished the roof and wall of a house in a second.

Based on these discrepancies, the authors firmly conclude that the observed object could not have been ball lightning and assert that it must have been an extraterrestrial object.

CUFORN T-Shirts Advertisement

The second page of the bulletin features an advertisement for CUFORN T-shirts, available for the first time. The shirts are made of 100% preshrunk cotton and come with a choice of silver lettering on turquoise (limited quantities) or white lettering on royal blue. The prices are listed as $15.00 in Canada, $18.00 for U.S. orders, and $20.00 for other countries. Shipping costs are an additional $3.50 per shirt, with 50 cents for each additional item. Sizes available are small, medium, large, and extra large (S, M, L, XL). A special offer is made for the first 15 members ordering a T-shirt in Canada, who will receive a reduced price of $10.

An order form is provided, requesting the sender's name, street address, city/town, province/state, country, and postal/ZIP code. Payment instructions indicate sending a check or money order made out to CUFORN, Inc., to their mailing address: P.O. Box 77547, 592 Sheppard Ave.W., Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3H 6A7.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the investigation and analysis of anomalous aerial phenomena, specifically distinguishing between potential UAP sightings and natural phenomena like ball lightning. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of interpreting unexplained events as potentially extraterrestrial when conventional explanations are insufficient. The article on the Hungarian incident strongly advocates for an extraterrestrial origin, dismissing the ball lightning hypothesis with detailed reasoning. The publication also engages in self-promotion by advertising its branded merchandise, indicating a community-focused aspect to its operations.