FUFOR - 1989 Q1 - Quarterly Report First Quarter

Magazine Overview

This document is the "QUARTERLY REPORT" for the 1st Quarter of 1989 from the "Fund for UFO Research Inc.", based in Washington, D.C., with a mailing address in Mount Rainier, Maryland. The report details the activities and financial status of the organization during the specified period.

Research Activities

MJ-12 Documents Investigation By the end of January 1989, the Fund had successfully raised $16,000 to support a concentrated effort by Stanton Friedman to investigate the MJ-12 documents. Friedman began his work on February 10 and spent time at the Truman Library in Independence, MO; the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, KS; and the National Archives in Washington, DC. He interviewed archivists and individuals associated with the Truman and Eisenhower administrations, as well as those familiar with MJ-12 personalities. At the libraries, he found information about document formats consistent with the Eisenhower briefing document and the Culter-Twining memorandum. Friedman is gaining expertise in classified aspects of the Truman and Eisenhower administrations. To date, he has found no evidence to discredit the MJ-12 documents and has uncovered supportive information.

Roswell Incident Research The Executive Committee is also supporting William Moore in his research into the 1947 crash and retrieval of a UFO near Roswell, New Mexico. Moore made a trip to contact a potentially valuable source and plans further trips in the next quarter. The results of this investigation will be made public upon completion of his research.

Abduction Phenomenon Research David Jacobs, Ph.D., reported on his investigation of stains found on pieces of cloth associated with abduction experiences. The Fund provided a $1,000 grant for laboratory analysis of these samples. However, the lab could not identify the stains, necessitating further work. Dr. Jacobs is seeking a laboratory capable of analyzing such small samples.

Public Outreach and Initiatives

Media Survey The Executive Committee is conducting a survey of news media to gauge their opinions on the UFO subject. While previous polls have focused on the general population, this survey aims to understand the views of those who shape public opinion. Fund representatives also conducted interviews with seven radio stations, resulting in nearly seven hours of air time.

Donald Keyhoe Award A proposal has been made to create an award in honor of the late Donald Keyhoe, former head of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). The award, valued at $1,000, will be presented to the author of the best UFO-related story published or broadcast in 1989 across various media (newspaper, magazine, radio, television). Submissions will be evaluated by a panel.

Abduction Conference Support In May, the Fund will support an invitation-only conference in Connecticut for clinicians in psychology and psychiatry interested in studying the abduction phenomenon. This conference is also supported by the Mutual UFO Network and the Center for UFO Studies, with a major contributor making it possible.

Incident Investigations

Space Shuttle Audio Recording In mid-March, the Executive Committee was alerted to a recorded statement made during a "ham" radio rebroadcast of communications between the space shuttle Discovery and Houston ground control. The statement, which was not responded to by Houston, was: "Uh, Houston, this is Discovery. We still have that alien spacecraft under (observance?)." Investigations revealed that the recording was of "raw" communications, not those passed through Houston control. The "NASA select" audio channel, intended for the press, does not include this statement. The Fund arranged for a voice analysis to determine the authenticity of the transmission and identify the astronaut, but the analysis was inconclusive at the time of the report.

UFO Report Pattern Study The Fund is seeking an individual to study changing patterns in basic UFO report types, comparing the relative percentages of Night Lights, Daylight Discs, CE-I, CE-II, and CE-III reports over the past five years with earlier data. Interested individuals are asked to submit proposals detailing their experience, information sources, investigation plan, timeline, and costs to the Fund.

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer's Report for the 1st Quarter of 1989 shows total assets of $15,603.52, an increase from $13,483.33 at the end of the 4th Quarter of 1988. Expenditures for the quarter totaled $9,598.54, with significant amounts allocated to Grants/investigations ($4,949.70) and Mail Services ($2,800.25). Income for the quarter was $10,475.54, primarily from Donations ($7,394.85) and Sales ($2,923.17).

The report indicates a healthy bank balance, but most assets are committed to research on MJ-12 documents, government secrecy, and the abduction phenomenon. The "Rapid Response" Fund for immediate case investigations has been depleted, and the organization has limited cash reserves for other awards and grants. Contributions are requested to support these areas.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Fund for UFO Research Inc. appears to be actively engaged in multiple facets of UFO research, from historical document analysis (MJ-12) and investigation of specific incidents (Roswell) to scientific study of phenomena (abduction stains, UFO report patterns) and public engagement (media survey, award, conference support). The organization emphasizes its commitment to supporting research into government secrecy and the abduction phenomenon, highlighting a need for public contributions to sustain these efforts. The report also touches upon the controversial nature of UFO evidence, as seen in the inconclusive analysis of the space shuttle audio recording and the ongoing investigation into the MJ-12 documents.