CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 14 No 05 - 1993 - Sep-Oct

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 14, No. 5
Date: September-October, 1993
Publisher: Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc.
Country: Canada
Price: $5.00

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc., delves into various UFO phenomena, including sightings, potential abductions, and speculative theories. The cover prominently features a photograph of a triangular object with red dots, linked to an account by Arthur Herman.

Featured Articles and Reports

Triangle in the Sky and on the Skin - An Analysis of a Possible Abduction

This article, by the late Betty Stewart Dagenais, details the experience of Arthur Herman of Schomberg, Ontario. In early June 1987, Herman awoke to find himself unusually hot and later discovered a triangular pattern of red dots on his left upper arm. The marks were still visible about four weeks later. Dagenais notes that no insect could leave such a lasting impression. Prior to this event, Herman and his family had observed frequent UFO activity, including a single circular craft that changed color, position, and winked out or shot away at high speed. On the day before the skin trauma, the craft appeared in four different physical aspects. Herman provided sketches of the UFO from four different views, including a triangular shape and an ovoid appearance attributed to oscillation between frequencies.

Summary of UFO Reports from Asia

By Miaki Komatsu, Director of JUFORO, this section summarizes UFO reports from Asia. It includes two nocturnal sightings over Jakarta, Indonesia, from January 1989. On January 22, an observer saw a bright light that reversed direction, hovered, and turned sharply. On January 25, an unknown object emitting a shining light flew at an altitude of 1.5 to 2 kilometers, stopped suddenly, and reversed direction.

Military Jets Scramble After UFO Seen on South Korean Radar

According to the Russian newspaper TRUD, on February 11, 1992, South Korean military radar detected a UFO moving toward the Korean Peninsula. After 15 minutes, it disappeared from radar. South Korean Air Force jets and Navy ships searched the area unsuccessfully.

Russian Military Jets Disappeared After Chasing UFOs in Kurile Islands

This report, from Novosti Press Agency (February 1991), describes an incident on February 10, 1991, where a Soviet border army radar picked up a UFO over the Kurile Islands. An interceptor jet was scrambled but disappeared from radar after flying several tens of kilometers. The pilot did not send an SOS, and neither the plane nor the pilot were found. The article notes that such instances have occurred previously and mentions reports of U.S. Air Force planes attempting to destroy UFOs with missiles that failed, and a Soviet interceptor jet being destroyed instantly after attempting to shoot down a UFO.

Thoughts on Individual Flight (A Form of Local Transportation)

This article, by the late Betty Stewart Dagenais, is excerpted from her personal writings. It describes a speculative concept of individual flight involving a 'magnelaunch' point, a device worn on the wrist and arm called a 'magneset' with a 'varicontrol', and a portable, telescopic brace. Propulsion is via electromagnetic beams, with the rider latching onto a chosen beam and having some control over speed. The rider can detach using the 'magneset' to interchange beams or land. Communication is maintained through 'echo rods'. Added thoughts from 1968 suggest controls on the right side might relate to magnetic regeneration or effects on the brain lobes. 'Overdraft' or 'overflight' is mentioned as slipping into another dimension.

Wishing On A Star

By Joseph Kyriakakis and Lawrence J. Fenwick, this section reports on a UFO sighting in Toronto, Ontario, on August 29, 1993. Field Investigator Joe Kyriakakis and editor Larry Fenwick interviewed witness Bob Bachinski. Bachinski reported seeing a plate-shaped object move slowly into a cloud and then into another, from which it did not emerge. The sighting occurred at 1:47 A.M. and lasted until 1:52 A.M., with the object moving silently from northwest to northeast. Bachinski described the object's lights as steady, with clear edges, and stated it was definitely not an airplane or helicopter. The object had ten white lights and one yellow light in the middle. During the sighting, the area became completely silent, as if a 'cone of silence' had descended. No other observers were found. The UFO was estimated to be the size of a baseball at arm's length.

A Speculative Model of Abduction and Hormonal Manipulation

Authored by Joe Roser, this article explores the possibility of alien manipulation of human hormonal functions. It suggests that physical evidence for abductions is lacking, prompting a speculative approach. The article links reported nosebleeds after abductions to potential implantation or removal of tiny spheres in the nasal passages, near the pituitary gland. The pituitary's role in reproductive hormones is highlighted, with a possible connection to symptoms of Cushing's Disease in abductees. The text also discusses skin discolorations, rough red skin, and blisters, linking them to porphyrin compounds and their potential to photosensitize skin and mediate pituitary hormones in animals. The speculative model suggests that abductions may focus on human reproductive processes and that porphyrins could link skin issues, inflammation, and UFO emissivity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently explores UFO sightings, encounters, and the broader implications of these phenomena. This issue highlights a range of reports from different geographical locations, including Canada, Asia, and the Koreas. A significant theme is the potential connection between UFO encounters and human physiology, particularly in the context of abductions, as explored in the speculative model by Joe Roser. The publication also features practical information, such as special offers for back issues and a call for reader input, indicating an editorial stance that encourages active participation and investigation within the UFO community. The inclusion of articles by various contributors, including consultants with scientific backgrounds, suggests an effort to approach the subject with a degree of rigor, even when dealing with speculative theories.

The CUFORN Bulletin, September-October 1993 issue, volume 11, presents a sports-related UFO sighting. The cover headline highlights a report on Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Team Manager Cito Gaston's UFO sighting in the 1970s. The issue includes two reprinted articles from Toronto newspapers dated August 18, 1993: one from The Toronto Sun and another from The Toronto Star, both presented as regular sports columns.

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Team Manager Had UFO Sighting in 1970's

This section introduces two reprinted articles from Toronto newspapers detailing Cito Gaston's UFO experience. The first article, from The Toronto Sun, and the second, from The Toronto Star, are presented as part of regular sports columns.

BLUE JAYS WATCH

This segment, titled "BLUE JAYS WATCH," features a pre-game bull session in Cito Gaston's office that led to the revelation of his UFO encounter from his playing days. Gaston, then a player, was driving with Leron Lee, a teammate from the Padres, from Yuma, Arizona, to San Diego, California, in the desert. They witnessed what they initially perceived as a shooting star descend to the earth, only for it to rapidly shoot back up. Gaston and Lee were struck by the event, remarking that no one would believe them.

THE INSIDE PITCH

This article, under the heading "THE INSIDE PITCH," begins by mentioning TV colorman Fergie Olver achieving a hole-in-one. It then transitions to Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston, who was prepared to believe Olver, using it as an opportunity to share his own UFO sighting. Gaston recounts that the incident occurred during spring training in Arizona, possibly in 1972 or '73, when he was with the Padres. He and Leron Lee were on an off day, driving to San Diego through the California desert. They observed an object, initially thought to be a meteor or shooting star, descend until it disappeared into the earth. The object then "shot right back out the way it came." Gaston emphasized the uniqueness of the event, stating he had never seen anything like it. He and Leron Lee decided not to tell anyone, believing they wouldn't be believed. Gaston suggests asking Leron Lee for confirmation, and the article concludes by noting that Olver, in this context, had a witness.

CUFORN T-SHIRTS ORDER FORM

The second page of the bulletin displays an advertisement and order form for CUFORN t-shirts. These shirts are described as being made of 100% preshrunk cotton, available with either 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 a $0.50 charge for each additional item per order. Sizes available are small, medium, large, and extra large (S, M, L, XL). A special reduced price of $10 is offered to the first 10 members who order a t-shirt in Canada. The order form requires the sender's name, street address, city/town, province/state, country, and postal/zip code. Payment is to be made by check or money order payable to CUFORN, Inc., and mailed to P.O. Box 77547, 592 Sheppard Ave.W.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO and UAP phenomena, as evidenced by the prominent feature on Cito Gaston's sighting. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and reporting of witness accounts, even those from unexpected sources like sports figures. The inclusion of an order form for branded merchandise suggests an effort to engage the readership and potentially fund the organization's activities. The publication aims to document and disseminate information related to unexplained aerial phenomena within its community.