CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 20 No 02 - 1999 - Mar-Apr

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 20, No.2
Date: March-April, 1999
Publisher: Canadian UFO Research Network
Country: Canada
Price: $5.00

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, published by the Canadian UFO Research Network, presents a variety of articles and reviews related to UFO phenomena, conspiracy theories, and related cultural aspects.

Featured Articles and Reviews

Review of "Ufology II: Some Final Answers" by James M. McCampbell

Lawrence J. Fenwick reviews James M. McCampbell's book, "Ufology II: Some Final Answers," describing it as a "university textbook for everyone" that delves into UFOs from logical, scientific, and social perspectives. The book, available on a computer diskette, is divided into 18 sub-sections covering topics like vehicle engines, the human body, and social issues. Fenwick notes that many of the articles were previously published in various UFO journals and proceedings, with publication years ranging from 1973 to 1989. He highlights the book's extensive references, figures, and illustrations, and its inclusion of Canadian cases. Despite minor issues like the lack of page numbers on the diskette, Fenwick praises the book's balance between scientific and academic content, its use of pertinent case histories, and its value in refuting skeptics, calling it "one of the best books ever written about the subject."

Editorial: "Has Mind Control Been Responsible for a Canadian Series of Abductions?"

Lawrence J. Fenwick explores the possibility that mind control experiments, conducted by aliens or secret human groups, may be responsible for a series of five abductions of Betty Stewart Dagenais of Bond Head, Ontario, as reported by Whitley Streiber. Fenwick presents several points suggesting this possibility: David Sarnoff, former head of RCA Victor, was a classmate of Dagenais' father; Mr. Stewart operated a Marconi wireless station in the 1920s, and Betty was abducted near it as a child, experiencing a "heterodyning throbbing or pulsating, whining hum" that caused panic. Dagenais reported experiencing precognitive abilities and a swollen ear in 1969, which later revealed a surgically removed transducer. She also reported receiving international radio code signals in her right ear. Fenwick details her later experiences, including a red mark on her neck after a 1979 abduction and a strange reaction to Army vehicles from Camp Borden. Dagenais underwent hypnosis, reliving the implanting of a pellet with wires, and her ears were examined with Agema heat-seeking equipment. The implant was removed in 1988. Betty Stewart Dagenais died in 1992, and Fenwick speculates about the fate of the implants. He also notes the proximity of the abduction location to the Royal Canadian Military Institute.

Book Review: "Aliens in America" by Jodi Dean

An interview with Jodi Dean, author of "Aliens in America: Conspiracy Cultures from Outerspace to Cyberspace," conducted by David E. Caywood, Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan MUFON Newsletter. Dean examines how UFOlogists and pop-culture figures engage with public phobias, paranoia, and conspiracy theories. She argues that aliens have become cultural icons used to access conditions of democratic politics and that in an age of technological complexity, paranoia can be a sensible response when trust is lacking. Dean, a political science professor, was influenced to write the book after hearing about Dr. John Mack's work on alien abductions. She discusses her academic background and her critique of "consensus reality" in America, which she finds exclusionary. She also addresses criticisms from colleagues about her willingness to explore UFO and abduction claims without necessarily taking a definitive stance.

News and Reports

• RAF in X-File Alert: A report from "The People" newspaper dated November 10, 1996, reveals that the British Government admitted aliens might be visiting Britain, with all RAF station commanders ordered to report UFO sightings. Defence Minister Earl Frederick Howe stated that the RAF does not respond unless UK airspace is compromised. The report mentions a UFO tracked by radar over East Anglia. Defence Minister Nicholas Soames refused to disclose the number of UFOs spotted by RAF pilots since 1966, citing cost.
• Jet in UFO Mystery: An article from the Yorkshire Evening Press dated June 12, 1997, reports that passenger jet pilots may have to call in "Mulder and Scully" as air investigators were stumped by an object seen by two pilots over Hertfordshire. The object was described as red, green, blue, and white striped and appeared to avoid clouds.
• UFO Events of 1998: John Sime reports on UFO hotspots in 1998, noting continued large-scale sightings in Mexico City since July 11, 1991, and numerous reports of green lights in the sky in Washington State. A Stanford UFO conference funded by Lawrence Rockefeller concluded that UFOs deserve serious research by government and academia.
• UFO Audio Cassettes for Sale: Information is provided for purchasing UFO audio cassettes from Larry Fenwick.
• Special Offers: Rare, out-of-print issues of "The UFO Pulse Analyzer" and a complete index for "Situation Red-The UFO Siege" by Leonard Stringfield are available for purchase.
• UFO Service: Information on obtaining a database of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information from George D. Fawcett.
• National UFO Museum: An appeal for information from individuals who have seen a UFO or had contact with alien intelligence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently explores the UFO phenomenon from a perspective that is open to serious investigation, often challenging mainstream scientific skepticism and government secrecy. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for the legitimacy of UFO research and encouraging the sharing of information. Themes include the scientific study of UFOs, the psychological and cultural impact of alien beliefs, potential government cover-ups, and personal accounts of encounters and abductions. The publication aims to provide a platform for members and researchers to share their findings and perspectives, fostering a community dedicated to understanding the unexplained.