CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 16 No 01 - 1995 - Jan-Feb

Magazine Overview

CUFORN BULLETIN, Vol. 16, No. 1, published January-February 1995, is a bi-monthly publication by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. The issue is priced at $5.00 and features a cover headline highlighting a lab analysis proving an implant is a transmitter, details of three reports, a speech by Elliott Budd Hopkins Jr. in Toronto, and the Roswell Declaration. The magazine's motto is 'Crescat scientia vita excolatur' (where knowledge increases, life is ennobled).

Articles and Features

Editor and Girl Friend Share Daylight Disc Sighting

By Lawrence J. Fenwick, the editor recounts a sighting on October 12, 1994, at 6:50 p.m. in Toronto. While admiring the view from his apartment balcony on Marlee Avenue, he observed a whitish-yellow disk hovering in the sky to the west, approximately 15 degrees above the horizon, with a vapor trail. The object hovered for about a minute before slowly moving northwest in a slight arc, with the vapor trail vanishing abruptly. The sighting lasted three minutes in total. Fenwick initially considered it a military jet or weather balloon but ruled these out due to its shape, estimated distance (two miles), and slow movement. He described the object as the size of a pea held at arm's length. His girlfriend, Betty, also witnessed the event. They had previously seen UFOs within 500 feet, which may have contributed to their lack of extreme excitement.

Same UFO Seen Later by In-Law of CUFORN Member in Same City

This section details a second sighting on the same night in Toronto by an electronics technician identified as R.B. Between 8 and 9 p.m., R.B. observed a stationary object that slowly slid southwards at the same elevation. He described it as "pinkish in color but not distinct." The object appeared at an angle of about 45 degrees and moved south for about 30 minutes before disappearing behind a theatre. R.B. estimated the object's size as half a dime. He was initially indoors but went onto his balcony. He noted the object had no protrusions and appeared as a pink light in the west. Neither he nor Fenwick had a camera available at the time.

Michigan Couple Reports Daylight Disk

This article by Lawrence J. Fenwick describes a sighting on Sunday, February 19, 1995, at 8:45 a.m. in Clinton Township, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith (pseudonyms) reported seeing two groups of red objects moving in unison very slowly to the southeast. Mr. Smith, driving home, saw them ahead of his car at an angle of about 35 degrees from the horizon. He described them as "bobbing as if in the water" but moving forward, flying at a low altitude. The wind was blowing in the opposite direction. They heard no sound. The objects were described as "globes stuck together, some round, some not really round," with at least 12 objects in two formations. Mrs. Smith noted the objects were the size of a quarter held at arm's length and described their corners as "hooking into each other." The entire sighting lasted 20 minutes.

Scanning Electron Microscope Probed Implant

This article, also by Lawrence J. Fenwick, details the laboratory analysis of an alien implant performed on January 6, 1995, in Mississauga, Ontario. The 1 mm diameter implant is dark and composed primarily of aluminum, titanium, and silicon, with traces of iron, potassium, calcium, sulfur, chlorine, and sodium. The analysis was conducted using a Scanning Electron Microscope. The implant was originally removed from an abductee, Betty Stewart Dagenais, in 1989. The tissue surrounding it was analyzed at the University of Toronto. The current lab work was performed by CUFORN member-scientist George Hathaway. Hathaway commented that titanium and aluminum could be used in a transmitter or receiver, and that the combination of elements was likely foreign to the body. The article suggests that the implant is a transmitter, citing the properties of aluminum (conductor), titanium (piezoelectric), and silicon (used in transistors). The abductee had reported hearing "signals" like Morse code for years after her abduction.

Elliott Budd Hopkins, Jr. Spoke to Large Toronto Crowd in March

This report covers a speech given by abduction specialist Elliott Budd Hopkins, Jr., on March 8, 1995, at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Toronto. More than 200 people attended the event, titled "The Abduction Experience." Hopkins used a slide presentation and was questioned about a supposed souvenir from the "Cortile" case in New York City, which he denied knowledge of. He mentioned that ten purported implants have been checked in laboratories, each showing different elements, indicating no consistent type.

Special Offers and Services

Special Offers

The magazine lists several special offers, including the "UFO Pulse Analyzer" (collector's item, limited copies of April and June 1977 issues available for $6.00), and a complete index for Leonard Stringfield's book "Situation Red-The UFO Siege" (1,185 items, 46 pages, for $8.00 for Canadians and $10.00 for others).

UFO Service

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

National UFO Museum Research Project

The National UFO Museum is conducting a research project to understand the UFO phenomenon and is soliciting information from the public regarding sightings and alien contact. They request details such as time, date, location, description of the incident, photos, physical evidence, and witnesses.

CUFORN Staff and Consultants

The issue lists the CUFORN staff, including Joseph Muskat (President), Lawrence J. Fenwick (Secretary), and Harry Tokarz (Treasurer). It also lists numerous consultants in various scientific fields, such as Nuclear Physics, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Sociology, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Aeronautics, Linguistics, Regressive Hypnosis, and Psychology.

Editorial Stance and Reader Interaction

The "Editors Comments" section notes a lack of reader comments and urges readers to submit their ideas and knowledge. It emphasizes the prevalence of UFOs in society and literature and calls for input to ensure topicality. Abductees and contactees are encouraged to reach out.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO research, sightings, and related phenomena such as alien implants and abductions. The editorial stance appears to be one of scientific inquiry and investigation, as evidenced by the detailed analysis of the implant and the emphasis on evidence and methodology. The magazine encourages reader participation and aims to disseminate information within the UFO community. The publication is presented as a non-profit investigative organization.

This document is Bulletin #1 of the "International Roswell Initiative," published by CUFORN (likely a UFO organization) in January-February 1995. It is part of CUFORN Bulletin Vol. 15, No. 1. The bulletin's primary purpose is to inform organizations worldwide interested in the UFO phenomenon about a new international grassroots movement aimed at ending government secrecy regarding UFOs. The initiative is known as the "International Roswell Initiative" and is already active in the United States, Germany, and Great Britain.

The International Roswell Initiative

The core strategy of the Roswell Initiative is to gather signed copies of a one-page document called the "Roswell Declaration." On a designated date, these signed declarations are to be delivered simultaneously to the President and Congress in the United States, and to American embassies in other countries. The organizers believe that such a unified, worldwide action will draw positive attention to the subject of UFOs. The response to this initiative has been described as "overwhelming," with thousands of signed Declarations already received.

This mailing is being sent to over 100 organizations in 29 countries. The organizers request that recipients inform them of any credible organizations not on the list or send copies of the enclosed material to them. They also welcome suggestions for improving or expanding the effort, or for increasing media coverage. The organizers are available to answer questions about the Roswell case, the Initiative, or the enclosed materials.

Enclosed Documents

The bulletin mentions several enclosed documents: a four-page open letter, a letter from the heads of the three major U.S. UFO organizations (MUFON, CUFOS, and FUFOR), a five-page position paper (which contains the text for the Roswell Declaration), an article from the October 1994 Omni magazine, an article from Izvestia, an abbreviated explanation of the Initiative (intended for the back of the Declaration), and the Roswell Declaration itself.

Coordination and Participation

In countries with multiple participating organizations, it is suggested that one organization take the lead in collecting Declarations and coordinating the national effort. Currently, the Initiative is being coordinated in Germany by Joachim Koch and Hans-Jürgen Kyborg (MUFON -- BERLIN) and in Great Britain by John Holman (AAC/ORTK Britain). Signed Declarations from Germany and Great Britain can be sent to these respective coordinators. Declarations from the United States, or from countries without a domestic UFO organization, should be sent to MUFON or CUFOS.

Organizations interested in participating are urged to respond as soon as possible via mail, fax, or phone. The organizers plan to send out news bulletins every six to eight weeks to keep participants informed about the Initiative's progress, the number of participating organizations and countries, media coverage, and new developments in the Roswell case. Due to high international mailing costs and a limited budget, responses are requested only from organizations that genuinely plan to participate. All work is being done by volunteers, and expenses are covered by the organizers' personal funds.

Call for Support

Readers are encouraged to distribute or reprint any of the enclosed material. Any assistance in furthering this effort is appreciated, emphasizing the importance of broad participation from organizations worldwide.

The Roswell Declaration

The second part of the document is the "ROSWELL DECLARATION." It states that 47 years prior, an incident occurred in the southwestern U.S. desert involving the recovery of material alleged to be of extraterrestrial origin. This event was announced by the U.S. Military on July 8, 1947, via a press release, but was later denied with a cover story about a weather balloon, remaining veiled in government secrecy. The declaration notes that the press release was issued by Colonel William Blanchard of the 509th Bomb Group, who later became a four-star general. It cites General Thomas DuBose as confirming the cover-up and mentions Major Jesse Marcel as an intelligence officer and one of the first military officers at the scene who testified to the extraterrestrial origin of the wreckage.

It further references Congressman Steven Schiff's 1994 announcement that the Defense Department stonewalled his requests for information on the 1947 Roswell event, calling it "astounding" and another "government coverup." The declaration argues that unsubstantiated official assurances are often meaningless. It proposes a straightforward way to ensure the truth emerges: an Executive Order declassifying any U.S. Government information regarding the existence of UFOs or extraterrestrial intelligence. Such an action is deemed appropriate due to the universal concern of this issue.

The declaration posits that if no information is being withheld, an Executive Order would be a mere formality but would set the record straight. If, however, information on extraterrestrial intelligence exists, it should not be exclusively held by a few in the U.S. Government but should be a knowledge of profound importance to all people, granting them an inalienable right to it. The release would be acknowledged as an historic act of honesty and goodwill.

The declaration concludes with a statement of support for the request for an Executive Order declassifying U.S. Government information on UFOs or extraterrestrial intelligence, asserting that the people of the world have a right to know the truth and that it is time to end the controversy.

It includes signature lines for individuals to sign, date, print their name, and provide their address, occupation/title, and whether they are a U.S. Representative.

AIDS Awareness Message

A separate section on page 3 contains a public service announcement about AIDS, featuring a statistic from the World Health Organization estimating 40 million people will be infected by the end of the century. It notes that Canada is not immune and quotes Al Leiter of the Toronto Blue Jays stating, "Today, the only way to prevent the spread of this disease is through education and prevention." This message is presented as "A MESSAGE FROM THE CANADIAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION AIDS PROGRAM AND THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS." Contact information for the Canadian Public Health Association is provided for more information on AIDS.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the call for government transparency regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence, embodied by the "International Roswell Initiative." The editorial stance is strongly in favor of declassifying all relevant government information, viewing it as a matter of public right and global importance. The issue advocates for collective action and international cooperation to achieve this goal. The inclusion of an AIDS awareness message suggests a broader concern for public welfare and information dissemination beyond the UFO topic.