FUFOR - 1984 Q4 - Quarterly Report Oct-Dec

Magazine Overview

This document is a Quarterly Report from the Fund for UFO Research Inc., covering the period of October to December 1984. It details the organization's activities, research findings, and financial status.

Completed Psychological Study of Abductees

The report highlights the completion of a psychological study of UFO abductees. The "Final Report on the Psychological Testing of UFO Abductees" includes a foreword by Dr. Bruce Maccabee, an introduction to abduction reports by Dr. Ronald Westrum, a summary of test results from investigators Ted Bloecher, Aphrodite Clamar, and Budd Hopkins, and an evaluation of the results' importance by Dr. Westrum. The report also features appendices with original reports by Dr. Ann Slater (who directed the testing), sample Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) test results, and an evaluation of Slater's analysis by another psychologist. The Fund commends this work as a significant scientific study of UFO witnesses.

Puget Sound UAP Retrieval Attempt

In the latter part of the quarter, the Fund was contacted by divers in Seattle, Washington, regarding a planned dive into Puget Sound near Bellingham and Lummi Island. This dive was to investigate a brightly glowing object that reportedly fell into the water in July of that year. A boat captain, a key observer, stated the object appeared to rise upward before falling. The Puget Sound Aerial Phenomena Research confirmed the event and its immediate report to the Coast Guard, who found no reason to disbelieve the report and noted foamy or bubbly water at the entry point.

The divers organized the retrieval attempt themselves, seeking publicity. They located a large object on sonar on December 31st, described as an "upside down teacup with a saucer-like rim," buried in mud and estimated to be ten or more feet in diameter. The Executive Committee of the Fund agreed to appropriate $1,000 for immediate investigation and retrieval. However, despite locating the object again on sonar the next day, they lacked the capability to pull it out. Fearing it would be taken by others, they left it unattended for three days to acquire a better boat, a decision noted as a "mortal sin" by experienced ufologists. Upon returning on January 4th, the object was gone, both visually and from sonar.

The only evidence remaining from the retrieval effort are the recollections of the divers and sonar observers, and a reddish substance rubbed off the object. A full report on this effort was planned for early 1985. The Fund noted that with sufficient funding (around $7,000), this could have been a scientific expedition with underwater photographs and measurements, and potentially information about whether the object departed on its own or was accompanied.

Rapid Deployment Fund (RDF) Appeal

Due to incidents like the Puget Sound event, the Fund is appealing to supporters to contribute to a special Rapid Deployment Fund (RDF). This fund would be held in reserve for immediate scientific investigation of incidents that appear to offer hard evidence on UFOs.

Kirtland Air Force Base Investigation Report

For the first time, the Fund is making available a detailed investigation into reported UFO sightings and landing at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico in August 1980. This report, by Dr. Maccabee with comments by Bill Moore, is 30 pages long and includes copies of original Air Force documents. It is available for $10 from the Fund.

Flying Saucer Review Back Issues

The deadline for bids on back issues of "Flying Saucer Review" has been extended to May 31, 1985, due to a delay in mailing.

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer's Report for the Fourth Quarter of 1984 indicates total assets of $4,014.50 at the end of the quarter, a decrease from $5,354.92 at the end of the third quarter, resulting in a net loss of $1,340.42 for the quarter. Total expenses were $2,708.77, including mailing services, computer time, postage, and research. Total income was $1,368.35, derived from donations, report/document sales, S&L interest, and Dreyfus appreciation.

Notes

A note mentions a C/R project involving an interview with a crash/retrieval witness by Dr. Aphrodite Clamar, arranged by L.H. Stringfield. The results were inconclusive due to the subject's withdrawal after one session of a planned multi-session evaluation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this report are the importance of scientific rigor in UFO research, the challenges of funding such investigations, and the need for rapid response to potential evidence. The editorial stance emphasizes the value of thorough, scientific studies and appeals for financial support to enable more comprehensive investigations, particularly those that could yield concrete evidence. The organization appears dedicated to documenting and analyzing UFO phenomena, advocating for a scientific approach despite limited resources.