CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 16 No 04 - 1995 - Jul-Aug

Magazine Overview

The CUFORN Bulletin, Vol. 16, No. 4, published in July-August 1995, is a special Roswell issue. The magazine is a non-profit investigative organization based in Downsview, Ontario, Canada, and is published bi-monthly by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. The issue focuses on the 1947 Roswell UFO incident, presenting a collection of testimonies and analyses.

Roswell Testimony

This section compiles accounts from individuals who were allegedly involved with or witnessed aspects of the Roswell crash and its aftermath. The primary source for much of this testimony is the 1992 book "Crash at Corona" by Stanton Friedman and Don Beriner.

Sequence of Events:

• July 2, 1947: A flying saucer reportedly crashed on the Foster Ranch near Corona, New Mexico, during a severe thunderstorm.
• July 3, 1947: William "Mac" Brazel, foreman of the Foster Ranch, and his neighbor Dee Proctor discovered wreckage spread over a large area. Brazel showed pieces to Sheriff George Wilcox, who alerted Roswell Army Air Field (AAF).
• July 6, 1947: Major Jesse Marcel, intelligence officer at Roswell AAF, inspected the wreckage. He, along with Colonel William "Butch" Blanchard, organized a recovery operation.
• July 7, 1947: Marcel and Sheridan Cavitt of the Counter Intelligence Corps collected more wreckage. Lydia Sleppy at Roswell radio station KSWS began transmitting a story about a crashed flying saucer, which was reportedly interrupted by the FBI.
• July 8, 1947: Colonel Blanchard ordered Second Lieutenant Walter Haut to issue a press release stating the Army had found a crashed flying saucer. This release was sent to the United Press bureau. Later that day, General Clemence McMullen ordered Colonel Thomas DuBose to have General Roger Ramey quash the story with a cover story about a weather balloon. Ramey held a press conference, displaying a damaged weather balloon as the alleged wreckage.

Eyewitness Accounts and Descriptions:

• William "Mac" Brazel's Family and Neighbors:
• Loretta Proctor described a piece of material found by Brazel as being like tan, lightweight plastic, about four inches long, smooth, and not flammable.
• She also suggested Brazel might have been bribed to keep quiet and noted he became withdrawn after the incident.
• Marian Strickland stated Brazel felt insulted, misused, and threatened if he spoke about the material he found.
• Bessie Brazel Schreiber (Mac Brazel's daughter):
• Described the wreckage material as resembling aluminum-like foil with tape-like substances, some pieces with numbers and lettering, and a pipe-sleeve-like object.
• William Brazel Jr. (Mac Brazel's son):
• Described wreckage material as tinfoil-like but indestructible, pliable, metallic, and not wood. He also mentioned thread-like material and balsa wood-like particles.
• He recalled his father being sworn to secrecy and mentioning "figures" on some pieces, possibly referring to petroglyphs.
• Glenn Dennis (Mortician):
• Dennis, a mortician who provided services to Roswell AAF, was contacted about moving bodies. He was told the bodies had been exposed to the elements for days and were in bad shape.
• He described seeing military ambulances containing what looked like the bottom half of a canoe. He also saw a row of unrecognizable symbols on metal devices.
• He encountered MPs and a nurse who indicated something significant had happened. He was threatened by a colonel and MPs to remain silent.
• The nurse described three little bodies: two mangled, one in good condition. She noted their anatomy differed from humans, with longer upper arms, no thumbs, and suction cup-like fingertips. Their eyes were deep-set, and noses did not protrude.
• Jesse Marcel (Intelligence Officer):
• Marcel described the debris field as vast, covering about three-quarters of a mile. He stated the material was not from a weather balloon, airplane, or missile.
• He noted the material was strong, light, could be bent but not creased, and weighed practically nothing. He also mentioned I-beam pieces with strange, hieroglyphic-like symbols in pink and purple.
• Jesse Marcel Jr. (Son of Jesse Marcel):
• Recalled his father bringing wreckage home, describing it as unusual, unknown material.
• He described the writing on an I-beam as hieroglyphic-like, Egyptian-type, with geometric designs, and embossed on the metal.
• He concluded the object was not of earthly origin and that the weather balloon story was a cover-up.
• Walter Haut (Public Information Officer):
• Haut issued the initial press release about the flying disc, acting on Colonel Blanchard's orders. He stated the object was found with the cooperation of a rancher and the sheriff's office.
• He later expressed belief that an extra-terrestrial vehicle had crashed near Corona.
• Bill Rickett (Counter Intelligence Corps officer):
• Examined wreckage described as strong, light, bendable but not creasable, and made of an unknown material. He escorted Dr. Lincoln LaPaz to the crash site.
• F.B. (Army Air Forces Photographer):
• Photographed what he believed to be four alien bodies in a tent at the crash site. He described them as dark-complexioned, thin, with large heads, slanted eyes, and possibly Asian-looking.
• Robert Slusher (S/Sgt., 393rd Bomb Squadron):
• Flew on a B-29 carrying a large crate (twelve feet long, five feet wide, four feet high) from Roswell to Fort Worth. The flight was at a low altitude, suggesting the cargo was sensitive to air pressure.
• Robert Smith (First Air Transport Unit):
• Helped load crates of debris onto C-54 aircraft. He observed a convoy of trucks with red lights and sirens, and noted the unusual presence of inspectors.
• He described a piece of material that could be crumpled but would return to its shape, crackling like cellophane.
• Melvin Brown (Cook at Roswell AAF):
• Recalled guarding material retrieved from the Foster Ranch and seeing a crashed flying saucer being loaded onto trucks.
• He mentioned seeing trucks with ice, and later saw two dead alien bodies, described as small, with large heads, slanted eyes, and yellowish complexions.
• Oliver Wendell "Pappy" Henderson (B-29 Pilot):
• Entrusted with top secrets, he revealed to his wife and others that he flew wreckage of a UFO to Wright Field, Ohio.
• He described the alien beings as small with large heads, slanted eyes, and strange suits.
• His daughter, Mary Kathryn Groode, recalled him expressing interest in flying saucers and stating they were real.
• John Kromschroeder (Dentist/Retired Military Officer):
• Henderson showed him a piece of metal from the wreckage, which Kromschroeder analyzed as an unfamiliar alloy, gray, lustrous, stiff, and unbendable.

Prosaic Explanations

The bulletin dismisses conventional explanations for the Roswell incident:

• Weather Balloon: This is deemed unlikely due to the secrecy involved, the military's extensive search, and the unique nature of the debris, which Marcel and others recognized as not being from a weather balloon.
• Secret Rocket or Airplane: This is also rejected because the debris lacked recognizable symbols or numbers, and the military's actions (e.g., the cover-up story) were inconsistent with the recovery of conventional military hardware. The bulletin notes that secret military projects from that era are now known, and Roswell was not a primary site for such activities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently presents a pro-UFO investigation stance, highlighting witness testimony and questioning official explanations. The recurring theme is the alleged government cover-up of the Roswell incident, with a focus on the recovery of alien bodies and advanced technology. The editorial stance supports the idea that a non-terrestrial craft and its occupants were involved in the 1947 event, and that the military has actively suppressed the truth.

The CUFORN Bulletin, Vol. 16, No. 4 (July-August 1995) and Vol. 16, No. 5 (September-October 1995), published by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc., presents a collection of articles and reports related to UFO phenomena. The issues cover a range of topics including the Roswell incident, personal sightings, official reports, and theoretical discussions.

Issue Highlights

Roswell Incident and Editor's Notes

An editor's note addresses the Roswell UFO crash-retrieval, stating that this is the first time an entire issue has been devoted to it, and that future issues will feature a variety of topics. The note references Major Jesse Marcel's assertion that the craft was not a weather balloon, contrasting it with the 1994 Air Force claim that it was a Mogul balloon. The editor implies that if the Mogul balloon was a secret, Marcel would have stated it was a secret and nothing more.

Letter to the Editor

Oman Fowler, a consultant for Phenomenon Research Association, shares an experience from a holiday in Turkey. While on a coach bus at 3 a.m., he and his wife observed an illuminated object with twin beams of light slowly flying around nearby mountain peaks. The lights were described as blue-green, with no strobe lights. The object attracted their attention, but they lost sight of it when the coach turned. Fowler also mentions mid-60s reports of large craft meandering countryside at night, with one instance describing a craft as large as a 'football pitch'.

Discovery Channel UFO Show

An announcement states that the Discovery Channel was scheduled to air a one-hour UFO show in December 1995, according to scriptwriter Ray Milliken. Guests were to include the editor Kevin Gariepy, Stanton Friedman, and astronaut Gordon Cooper. Later in the issue (Vol. 16, No. 5), it is reported that this show, titled "E.T. and Me," was postponed to January 1996. The show aims for a scientific emphasis and will feature interviews with 20 people, including the editor, Kevin Gariepy, and Robert DeLuca, who provided a videotape of a boomerang-shaped UFO. The producer, Eric Calvert, stated it was intended as a one-time show.

RCMP UFO Report: Ammarolik Sighting

Vol. 16, No. 5 includes a detailed RCMP report (dated 89-11-04) concerning a UFO sighting in Hall Beach, N.W.T., Canada. The report, filed by Cpl. P.W. Hourihan, details an account from a witness named Solomon. At approximately 1730 hours, Solomon, his common-law spouse Jackie Angutimarik, and their two children observed an object described as a UFO. The object was shaped like a tea-cup and saucer, upside down, with lights around its rim and three brightly lit windows in the middle portion. It was stationary for a short period before rapidly ascending out of sight. The report notes that no liquor, drugs, or hoax were involved, and the reliability of the witnesses, particularly the children, is considered high. The report also mentions attempts to check radar data, which were unavailing due to remote monitoring. Subsequent interviews with other individuals in the area yielded no corroborating sightings.

Dr. John Mack's Dimensional Theory

An article by Lawrence J. Fenwick discusses Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John Mack's theory on the origin of UFOs. Mack proposes that the aliens involved in abductions are from another dimension, which would explain their ability to defy physical laws like passing through walls. This theory is compared to Raymond Fowler's ideas in "The Watchers II," which also explores dimensional aspects, suggesting a realm beyond death.

Beam of Light with 3 Corners (Argentina)

This section, sourced from a CUFOS Associate Newsletter and translated from a Spanish-language report, describes an event from around 1965 in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A couple in a car experienced engine failure near a tree. They then witnessed a shadow behind the tree, followed by a luminous ray emitted from a supposed UFO. This ray had the extraordinary characteristic of being bent at three places. After leaving the UFO, the beam rose vertically, bent horizontally over a treetop, descended, and passed through the car window, striking the wife on the cheek. The wife described the sensation as gentle finger-tip touching.

Editor's UFO Sightings in Toronto

Lawrence J. Fenwick reports two personal UFO sightings in Toronto. On August 6, 1995, at 11:25 p.m., he observed three lights moving west in a straight line at an estimated 100,000 feet. One light was red, and two were bright blue-white, flashing like strobe lights. The sighting lasted two minutes. On August 28, 1995, at 9:48 p.m., he saw similar lights, but there were only two, and their course differed. These were his fourth and fifth UFO sightings, with previous ones involving multiple witnesses.

Special Offers and UFO Service

The bulletin includes advertisements for special offers, such as out-of-print issues of "The UFO Pulse Analyzer" and a complete index for Leonard Stringfield's "Situation Red-The UFO Siege." A "UFO Service" is also listed, offering an enlarged listing of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information.

National UFO Museum Project

An appeal is made by the National UFO Museum for information regarding UFO sightings or contact with alien intelligence as part of a research project to uncover the truth about the UFO phenomenon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related theories. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting various accounts and expert opinions. There is a clear interest in documenting official reports (like the RCMP sighting) and personal experiences, while also exploring more speculative theories such as dimensional origins. The publication seems to value detailed accounts and witness reliability, as evidenced by the thoroughness of the RCMP report and the editor's own detailed descriptions of his sightings. The inclusion of special offers and services suggests an effort to engage and support the UFO research community.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: VOL.16 NO.5
Date: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1995

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network (CUFORN), focuses on skepticism regarding a widely publicized 'alien autopsy' film and provides information for potential members and field investigators.

Letter to the Editor

The issue opens with a letter from W. Ritchie Benedict, a Writer, Researcher, and Lecturer from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Benedict expresses skepticism about the claim that Roswell records have vanished or been destroyed, finding it convenient. He also doubts the authenticity of supposed movie clips to be released soon. He concludes that anyone seriously involved in UFO research likely never expected definitive proof from such sources.

Alien Autopsy Film a Likely Hoax - Opinion

Lawrence J. Fenwick, a CUFORN Co-Director and Secretary, presents a detailed analysis of the 'alien autopsy' film, arguing it is a hoax. Fenwick lists several reasons for his conclusion:

• Genital Discrepancy: The area where genitals would be was covered by computer-generated cross-hatching in the film. However, a still from the movie published in *UFO Universe* magazine shows the creature with female genitalia. Fenwick notes that no reported alien encounters, except one by Antonio Viles Boas in 1957 with a hybrid creature, have involved females.
• Hair: The creature has no hair on its head, while hybrids are usually reported to have some hair.
• Mouth: The creature has an open mouth, whereas aliens are typically described as having only a slit for a mouth.
• Eyes: The eyes do not wrap around to the side of the head as often reported in human cases.
• Fingers and Toes: The creature has six fingers and six toes. While unusual, Fenwick notes this is a common genetic defect seen in India, suggesting the body might be that of an Indian immigrant used in the hoax.
• Physical Appearance: The chest appears bloated, as if molded. The blood shown in the film is dark-colored, whereas alien blood is reportedly always yellow or clear.
• Facial Features: The nose and ears are described as very human-like, with ears positioned lower on the head than normal. Aliens are seldom described with protruding noses or ears.
• Roswell Connection: Promoters claim the creature is from the Roswell crash. However, Fenwick points out that the cameraman's last name, Barnett, is the same as one of the Roswell witnesses, raising suspicion. Furthermore, the Roswell crash is dated by most researchers to early July 1947, not June 26, 1947, as implied by the film's promotion.

Fenwick concludes by stating that if the film is a hoax, it is disgusting to use a dead body to deceive people, especially for financial gain.

Membership and Investigator Information

The bulletin includes a prominent MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM for CUFORN, encouraging new members to sign up to support the organization. The form requests personal details, interest level in UFOs, research experience, and preferred research areas. Membership costs $30 or $33 and includes the bi-monthly CUFORN Bulletin.

Additionally, a section on Field Investigation training is presented, outlining the need for qualified investigators. A checklist of available equipment for field investigation is provided, ranging from basic items like cameras and tape recorders to more specialized tools such as magnetometers, Geiger counters, and access to psychological stress equipment. It also lists important telephone numbers to contact, including weather bureaus, airports, police, and local university departments.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is critical analysis and skepticism towards sensational UFO claims, particularly the 'alien autopsy' film. The editorial stance, as represented by Lawrence J. Fenwick's opinion piece, is one of rigorous examination of evidence and a rejection of what is perceived as fraudulent material. The publication also actively promotes its organization, CUFORN, by soliciting new members and providing resources for serious UFO research and investigation.