CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 18 No 6 and Vol 19.1R - 1997 Nov-Dec

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: VOL. 18, NO.6 & VOL. 19, NO.1 (Special Double Issue)
Date: November/December, 1997 & January/February, 1998
Publisher: Canadian UFO Research Network Inc.
Country: Canada
Price: $5.00

Cover Story: Hungarian UFO Photograph Analysis

The cover prominently features a photograph and its enlargement, described as a "CHANCE PHOTO THAT HAD SOMETHING ODD IN THE BACKGROUND". The article, written by Laszlo Kiss, Co-Director of the Hungarian UFO Research Network (HUFON), details a photograph taken by Lajos Kosina on October 17, 1996, in Erpatak, Hungary. The image captured a flat, discus-shaped flying object, estimated to be several meters in diameter, with a metallic glitter, seen in the autumn sunshine. Technical analysis excluded photographic faults, and the object's stationary or slow movement ruled out it being thrown up. The estimated distance between the photographer and the object was 1,200 to 1,400 meters. The original photo was in colour, and the enlargement revealed a daylight disc.

CUFORN Staff and Consultants

The issue lists the CUFORN Staff, including Co-Directors Joseph Muskat, Lawrence J. Fenwick, and Harry Tokarz. It also features a list of consultants with various scientific and academic backgrounds, such as Ken Holmes (Nuclear Physics), Stanton T. Friedman (Nuclear Physics), David Hamson (Physics), Bruno Ericsson (Astronomy/Computer Technology), and Terence Dickinson (Astronomy/Computer Technology).

Special Offers and UFO Service

Several special offers are advertised, including rare, out-of-print issues of "The UFO Pulse Analyzer" and a complete index for "Situation Red-The UFO Siege" by Leonard Stringfield. An "UFO Service" is also detailed, offering an enlarged listing of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information for a fee.

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 contacts. They request details such as time, date, location, description of the incident, drawings, physical evidence, and witnesses.

Personal Note from the Editor

Lawrence J. Fenwick writes a personal note about his retirement from the workforce and awaiting his first federal government pension cheque. He mentions retiring at age 61, noting that retirement is possible at 60 in Canada with a pension.

Letter to the Editor: Vintage Newspaper Clipping

A member, wishing to remain anonymous, shares a vintage newspaper clipping and personal experiences. The clipping, from an unknown source, describes an RCAF investigation into a photograph of a UFO taken by a "compositor" named War Smith. The RCAF reportedly described it as the best yet of any photo of a UFO. The letter writer also recounts personal experiences, including knocks on the wall, symbols, messages, a three-inch scratch on their forehead, and a small, pink bump on their leg that may be an implant. They express surprise at how many people have UFO sightings but fear ridicule.

Multiple Witness NL Sighting Reported by Non-Member

Another letter, dated January 14, 1998, from a non-member in Scarborough, Ontario, describes a multiple witness UFO experience that occurred about three years prior (around 1995) near Island Brook, Quebec. Three strange objects, composed of different coloured lights, formed a perfect triangular formation in the sky. The witness regrets not paying more attention at the time and expresses a desire to learn more about the Canadian UFO Research Network.

UFOs in a Sears Catalog

Lawrence J. Fenwick writes about an item that appeared in the Sears Fall and Winter catalog for 1997. The article mentions St. Paul, Alberta, and its unique "UFO landing pad" constructed in 1967 as part of Canada's Centennial celebrations. The town also features a tourist booth shaped like a flying saucer. The article humorously notes that while Sears can take orders from extraterrestrial visitors, delivery to destinations out of this world is not guaranteed.

Upcoming Issue Teasers

Teasers for the next issue include "REPORT ON UFO CONVENTION IN BRAZIL", "THE ROSWELL INCIDENT: FRAGMENTS OF EVIDENCE", "UFO CONVENTION IN POLAND", and "THE 1959 UFO CRASH IN POLAND".

Commentary on Editor's Cat's Mutilation

An anonymous member writes a commentary on a previous article about the editor's cat's injury. The writer suggests that such events, including animal behaviour changes, flickering lights, and appliance malfunctions, could be related to "grays" or similar intrusions, drawing parallels to the work of John A. Keel. The writer expresses support for CUFORN and shares their personal belief that prayer helped them.

Experts in 'UFO' Inquiry in Norfolk

This section reports on UFO experts in Norfolk, England, studying astonishing pictures shot by David Spoor. Spoor captured metallic saucer-shaped and cigar-shaped objects on video camera on three separate occasions in his back garden. The footage has been sent to experts at UFO magazine for analysis. Both the RAF and Norwich airport confirmed that their planes were unlikely to have been in the area. Artist and UFO researcher David Dane described the footage as extraordinary.

Toronto Songwriters Win Top Science Fiction Song Honours

This article highlights the Pegasus Award win for the song "Road to Roswell", an epic song about an alien abduction, by Toronto singer/songwriter Karen Linsley and partner Lloyd Landa. The song is available on a website created by Paul Barry of Road2Roswell Enterprises, which also promotes other songs by the duo. The article mentions a contest offering a free trip to Vancouver.

UFO Recommended Reading List

Compiled by Lawrence J. Fenwick and completed on December 30, 1997, this extensive list provides recommended books on UFO phenomena written by scientists and individuals with university degrees. It includes titles such as "Alien Identities" by Richard L. Thompson, "The Omega Project" by Kenneth Ring, "Interstellar Travel" by John W. Macvey, "Flying Saucers and the Straight-Line Mystery" by Aime Michel, "Project Identification" by Harley D. Rutledge, "The UFO Experience" by J. Allen Hynek, "Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects" (Condon Report), "UFOlogy" by James M. McCampbell, "UFO Dynamics" by Berthold E. Schwarz, and "Challenge to Science" by Jacques Vallee. Further down the list are books like "Crash at Corona" by Don Berliner and Stanton Friedman, "The Dyfed Enigma" by Randall Jones-Pugh and F.W. Holiday, "The Utah UFO Display" by Frank B. Salisbury, "Taken" and "Into the Fringe" by Karla Turner, "Abduction: Human Encounters With Aliens" by John E. Mack, "Comparative Analysis of UFO Abduction Reports" by Thomas Edward Bullard, "Secret Life" by David M. Jacobs, "Observing UFOs" and "UFO Phenomena and the Behavioral Scientist" by Richard F. Haines, "A History of the Gulf Breeze, Florida Sightings" by Bruce Maccabee, "The Sirius Mystery" by Robert K.G. Temple, and "Uninvited Visitors" by Ivan T. Sanderson.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings, photographic evidence, scientific analysis, and personal accounts of encounters. The publication appears to maintain an open, investigative stance, presenting various perspectives and research findings. There is a clear emphasis on UFOlogy as a field worthy of serious study, as evidenced by the extensive reading list and the inclusion of articles by individuals with scientific backgrounds. The editorial stance, as indicated by the publication of diverse articles and the encouragement of public participation in research, is one of open inquiry and information sharing within the UFO community.

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, dated November-December 1997 and January-February 1999, is primarily a compilation of book reviews, personal accounts, and articles related to UFO phenomena and extraterrestrial encounters. It features a mix of reported sightings, analyses of abduction narratives, and discussions on the broader implications of human-ET interactions.

Book Reviews and Publications

The bulletin begins with an extensive list of books and journals related to UFOs, providing titles, authors, publishers, and prices. Notable publications reviewed or mentioned include:

• Melbourne Episode, Case Study of A Missing Pilot by Richard F. Haines, Ph.D. (L.O.A. Press, 1987)
• Advanced Aerial Devices Reported During the Korean War by Richard F. Haines, Ph.D. (LOA Press, 1990)
• The Journal of UFO Studies (J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies)
• Encounters by Edith Fiore, Ph.D. (Doubleday, 1989)
• Beyond the Four Dimensions, Reconciling Physics, Parapsychology and UFOs by Karl A. Brunstein, Ph.D. (Walker and Company, 1979)
• Lost Was the Key by Leah A. Haley (Greenleaf Publications, 1993)
• Journal of Scientific Exploration (Bernhard Haisch, Ph.D., Managing Editor)
• Alien Discussions: Proceedings of the Alien Abduction Study Conference (North Cambridge Press, 1994)
• UFOs and Science: The Collected Writings of Dr. James E. McDonald (Fund For UFO Research, 1995)
• Grand Illusions: The Spectral Reality Underlying Sexual UFO Abductions, Crashed Saucers, Afterlife Experiences, Sacred Ancient Sites, and Other Enigmas by Gregory Little, Ph.D. (White Buffalo Books, 1994)
• Unconventional Flying Objects: A Scientific Analysis by Paul R. Hill, B.S. (Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc., 1995)
• Top Secret/Majic by Stanton T. Friedman, M.S. (Marlowe & Company, 1996)
• Forbidden Science, Journals, 1957-1969 by Jacques Vallee (Marlowe & Company, 1996)

HOAX ABDUCTION VIDEOTAPE FOX-TV SHOW AIRED

This section, authored by Lawrence J. Fenwick, discusses a Fox-TV Network show titled "Alien Abduction-Fact or Fiction?" that aired on February 24, 1998. The program featured a videotape by "Tommy MacPherson" from Lake County, Minnesota, involving "12 family members" on the night of November 27, 1997. Interviewed on the show were Derrel Sims, Stanton Friedman, Yvonne Smith, actors, and a debunker. Fenwick expresses skepticism about the genuineness of the participants, noting "Special effects -nosebleeds, EM effects and several greys taped during the encounter!" He concludes that the show was a hoax orchestrated by TV personality Dick Clark, questioning whether it was due to greed or involvement of the U.S. Intelligence community.

Letters to the Editor and Personal Accounts

1972 Incident Described in Letter to the Editor

Lynn B. Kvistad writes to Mr. Fenwick about an "on-board" experience that lasted about half an hour in 1972. She has only shared details with her wife and an author who uses her alien art for illustrations. Kvistad is seeking connections with individuals interested in her art for potential purchase, specifically screen printers for T-shirts and posters, or those needing illustrations of alien "Greys" for books or magazines. She also expresses a desire to connect with a lady in Canada who has had similar experiences to discuss her encounter.

Thunder Bay, Ontario NL Reported by Repeater

This account, dated January 1998, describes a UFO sighting on October 29, 1997, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The witness, who prefers to remain anonymous, also reported previous sightings in August 1973 (cigar-shaped and silver) and April 1997. The October 29th sighting occurred between 6:05 a.m. and 6:25 a.m. The witness states they have not reported sightings before due to fear of criticism and disbelief. They describe the object as not being an imagination or exaggeration. A snapshot was enclosed, with the object, its location, and size penned in. The witness notes a discrepancy between their initial statement of a clear sky and a later mention of the object being "seen through opening in cloud and lasted from 6.10 am. to 6.25 a.m."

"Cutbush" Report

An anonymous contributor named "Cutbush" sent a separate sheet with drawings of a sighting and the object's movements. The sky was clear with a few low clouds reflecting city lights. The object was medium dark grey, initially stationary, with a pale medium yellow crescent reflecting the rising sun. The sun rose over the lake at 5:38 a.m. The witness notes that the Moon was far to the left of the apartment building in the photograph, and no boats or airplanes were visible on the lake. The editor's note clarifies that the photo was originally in color and the UFO drawing was done over it. The bulletin prefers black and white photos due to reproduction costs.

The Progression of the Object at Thunder Bay as Drawn by the Observer

This section presents diagrams illustrating the movement of an object observed in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The arrows indicate the direction of movement, with numbered stages suggesting a progression over time.

From an Unidentified Toronto, Ontario Newspaper

This excerpt from the "Whispers" column of The Mississauga News (January 15, 1998) quotes George Clinton, leader of the funk army Parliament-Funkadelic, stating that he and Bootsy Collins had an encounter with aliens in Mississauga. The article frames this as "definite proof" of alien visitation and includes a comment from the newspaper about Clinton's statement.

Co-Director's Nominations for Most Important UFO Books of 1997 and Early 1998

Co-Director Harry Tokarz nominated several books he considers "cutting edge" UFO publications:

• The Day After Roswell by Col. Philip Corso
• Alien Agenda by Jim Marrs
• Left at East Gate by Larry Warren and Peter Robbins
• The Threat by Dr. David M. Jacobs

Abductee Sends in Drawing of Alien

This section features a drawing of an alien by an abductee, described as "NOT A GRAY." The alien has pinkish skin, thin lips, dark eyes with big pupils, and was seen on May 28, 1994, in Toronto, Ontario, during the daytime. The abductee "just saw the head and neck beside my wardrobe" and identifies it as a "TYPE 2 CREATURE." The editor notes that the abductee is a CUFORN member but no longer lives in Toronto.

Reflections on Alleged Alien Abductions by Dr. Joseph Burkes

This lengthy article, copyrighted 1996 by Dr. Joseph Burkes, presents a critical perspective on the phenomenon of alien abductions. Burkes, a Working Group Coordinator for CSETI (Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence), has researched the UFO phenomenon since 1992 and has had close encounters with structured craft of apparent extraterrestrial origin.

Burkes defines "abductionism" as a belief system that frames the human-extraterrestrial relationship as a criminal act. He expresses alarm that this perspective is gaining traction within ufology, creating an "UFO ghetto" that reinforces extremism and leads to the uncritical acceptance of unsubstantiated assertions. He contrasts this with CSETI's approach, which focuses on studying the UFO phenomenon prospectively and establishing dialogue with responsible officials, embodied in "Project Starlight."

He criticizes the "abductionists" for promoting a biased, fear-based, xenophobic, and potentially racist interpretation of human-ET interactions, often relying on hypnotic regression. Burkes argues that this focus on "fear" and "abuse" is counterproductive and risks creating an adversarial relationship with Extraterrestrials, potentially leading to future conflict. He suggests that advanced civilizations could offer technological assistance for Earth's problems, such as disease or pollution, if peaceful and cooperative relations are established.

Burkes also critiques the media's sensationalized coverage of alleged abductions, which he believes trivializes the human-ET relationship and discourages broader societal engagement. He notes that CSETI's position, which avoids the "alien abduction scenario," is unpopular within the UFO subculture but is essential for a responsible approach to the human-ET relationship. He emphasizes that CSETI has resisted labeling government secrecy as a "cover-up" or "Cosmic Watergate," preferring dialogue with "control groups" managing the ET situation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the interpretation of these phenomena. There is a clear distinction drawn between a scientific, evidence-based approach to studying UFOs (as advocated by CSETI) and the more sensationalized, fear-driven narratives often associated with alien abduction accounts. The editorial stance, particularly in Dr. Burkes' article, is critical of "abductionism" and advocates for a more rational, cooperative, and less adversarial approach to understanding and interacting with potential extraterrestrial intelligence. The bulletin also serves as a platform for readers to share their personal experiences and seek connections with others in the UFO community.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: NOV.-DEC., 1997-JAN.-FEB., 1998
Volume: 21
Date: November-December 1997, January-February 1998
Publisher: CUFORN
Country: USA
Language: English

Content Summary

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin delves into the evolving understanding of extraterrestrial (ET) presence and the potential for open contact. The editorial suggests that proof of ET visitations to our planet may already be held by "compartmentalized cells" within governments, possibly in the form of recovered flying discs and biological remains.

The bulletin addresses the assertion that "control groups" will never reveal evidence, positing that responsible preparation of civilization for open contact is crucial to avoid chaos and confusion. It notes a rapid increase in reports of anomalous craft sightings globally, which appear to be beyond terrestrial control and serve to teach humanity that we are not alone.

The publication questions how terrestrial leaders will respond to this impending disclosure, posing whether they will continue a program of secrecy and denial, embrace fear-based myths like alien abduction scenarios, or if responsible leadership will emerge. It highlights CSETI's "citizens' diplomatic initiative" as evidence that Extraterrestrials are approachable and non-harmful, with Project Starlight aiming to facilitate a positive disclosure program.

The articles emphasize the critical nature of these questions for guiding civilization through difficult times, acknowledging that the realization of not being alone and the presence of intelligent life forms from other star systems may be challenging for many to accept. It suggests that maturing as a civilization involves overcoming current conditions of denial and embracing the ET presence, which could lead to a new and beneficial relationship.

New UFO Books Released in Late 1997 and Early 1998

A significant portion of the bulletin is dedicated to a comprehensive list of new UFO-related books available in bookstores. The editor notes that due to financial constraints, only a few have been read or reviewed. The list includes:

• A Common Sense Approach to UFOs by Betty Hill
• The Communion Letters by Whitley Streiber and Anne Streiber
• The Andreasson Legacy by Raymond E. Fowler
• The Faces of the Visitors by Kevin Randle and Russ Estes
• The Return of the Gods by Erich von Deniken
• Conspiracy of Silence by Kevin Randle
• The Y Files by Simon Ritchie
• The UFO Files by Palmiro Campagna
• Coevolution by Alac Newald
• Alien Impact by Michael Craft
• Beyond Top Secret by Timothy Good
• Sightings: UFOs by Susan Michaels
• Cosmic Voyage by Courtney Brown (focuses on remote viewing)
• UFO Healings by Preston Dennett
• Alien Base by Timothy Good (omits UK and Canadian bases)
• Alien Contact by Jenny Randles
• Alien Agendas by Jim Marrs
• UFO Visitation, Preparing For the Twenty-First Century by Alan Watts
• The God Hypothesis by Joe Lewels, Ph.D.
• The UFO Invasion edited by CSICOP's Kendrick Frazier, Barry Karr & Joe Nickell
• Left at East Gate by Larry Warren & Peter Robbins
• UFO: The Government Files by Peter Brockesmith (editor advises against purchasing)
• At the Threshold, UFOs, Science & the New Age by Dr. Charles F. Emmons
• The Threat by Professor David M. Jacobs
• Chupacabras and Other Mysteries by Scott Corrales
• Beyond Roswell by Michael Hesemann & Philip Mantle
• UFOs and the Alien Presence: Six Viewpoints by Michael Lindemann
• UFOs-Friend, Foe or Fantasy? by William A. Goetz
• The Excycles by Mia Adams
• The Secret School by Whitley Streiber
• Alien Encounters: The Deception Menace by James L. Thompson
• The Benhar Encounter by Gilbert Nelson
• The Uninvited by Nick Pope
• UFO Over Hampshire by Robert Price
• The Gosford Files by Mark McClure & Brian Dickeson

The editor states that any book not on this list has either been previously purchased or reviewed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the inevitability of extraterrestrial contact, the challenges and necessity of disclosure, and the growing body of literature on UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious optimism, advocating for a proactive and responsible approach to potential contact rather than secrecy or fear. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of preparing humanity for this paradigm shift and highlights the potential for a positive new relationship with extraterrestrial intelligence.