Houston Sky - no 02 - Dec 1994-Jan 1995

Magazine Overview

Title: HOUSTON SKY
Issue: No. 2
Date: December 1994 / January 1995
Publisher: Houston-Area MUFON Members and Others

This issue of Houston Sky delves into the complex relationship between UFO phenomena and the concept of a 'New World Order,' featuring a lead article by Michael Lindemann. It also includes contributions from Stanton Friedman, discussions on alleged advanced technologies, and personal accounts of UFO sightings.

UFOs & the New World Order: Inescapable Ambiguities by Michael Lindemann

Michael Lindemann presents his perspective on the 'Olympian priesthood of secrecy' and their goals for a restructured society, which includes managing the threat of an alien presence. He believes the New World Order is influenced by both elitist and benign forces. Lindemann argues that real UFOs, aliens, and advanced human technologies pose significant challenges to humanity's future. He posits that the alien presence is a 'terrible, looming, political inconvenience' for the New World Order.

Identifying the Phenomena and Defining the New World Order

Lindemann emphasizes the complexities and uncertainties surrounding both the New World Order and the UFO phenomenon, requiring a high tolerance for ambiguity. He notes that definitions of the New World Order range from benign international reorganization to a malignant tyranny, with ongoing competing efforts to shape its ultimate form.

Denying the UFO Phenomenon

Lindemann identifies two groups that deny the reality of UFOs: a majority who are ignorant of the facts and a minority who deny or distort data for political, pseudoscientific, or religious reasons. He suggests that those who control human history may be among those most aware of the UFO phenomenon and responsible for its cover-up.

Human-Engineered UFOs

He critiques theories suggesting UFOs are entirely human-engineered, such as those involving Nazi or CIA projects, arguing that these fail to acknowledge the reality of alien presence and overestimate human technological capabilities.

Denying Reality

Lindemann acknowledges that some UFO sightings may involve advanced, officially nonexistent human technologies, citing the 'Aurora' aircraft as an example, which he states has been deliberately denied by authorities.

Virtual Reality and Mind Control

He explores the possibility of advanced technologies like holography creating non-physical, three-dimensional moving images that could be mistaken for real UFOs. Lindemann also discusses the more alarming possibility of mind control, where false perceptions could be projected into human minds, though he finds it improbable that such technology could create complex, multisensory UFO images.

Worth Repeating: Hovering Meteors?

This section highlights research from the Institute for Atmospheric Sciences (IAS) suggesting that strange flight characteristics of some UFOs can be explained by newly discovered interactions between meteors and the atmosphere. Thermographic, spectrographic, and computer modeling studies indicate that some meteors can remain suspended for extended periods, appearing to 'float, dance, and spin off randomly at high velocities.' Professor Karl Petersen suggests that these hovering meteors, combined with 'autokinetic visual effects,' could account for many previously unexplained UFO sightings.

Flashback: I Was Followed by the Marfa Lights!

This is a personal account by David Morgan of an experience near Marfa, Texas, in September 1994. While driving alone at night, Morgan observed unexplained lights on the road behind him that appeared and disappeared. The lights seemed to maintain a consistent distance, and when he stopped his car, they would vanish, only to reappear when he resumed driving. This continued for some time until a car passed between him and the lights, after which they did not reappear.

Worth Repeating: Plague of Power

An excerpt from R. J. Rummel's book 'Death by Government' is presented, stating that 20th-century governments have murdered an estimated 170 million people, possibly as many as 360 million, under dictatorships. The excerpt highlights this as a magnitude of slaughter unseen in previous centuries.

Worth Repeating: A Sucker a Minute...

This section features an advertisement for an 'Adopt an Alien Fantasy Program,' which offers adoption certificates, member IDs, and newsletters for a monthly fee, implying a commercialization of alien themes.

Structures on the Moon??

This article discusses the work of Richard Hoagland, who has researched alleged artificial structures on Mars, including the 'Mars face' and a 'city' with specific geometric patterns. Hoagland believes these are products of intelligent design. The article also introduces Marvin Czarnik, MUFON assistant state director, who, along with five associates, is studying lunar images that they believe may reveal artificial structures. Czarnik, a former McDonnell Douglas engineer with NASA experience, is presenting his findings at an upcoming VISIT meeting.

Spotlight on Kristy Jones

Kristy Jones, a MUFON member and Investigations chair for the Houston area, is profiled. She has a background in UFO investigation since 1974 and has been active in MUFON chapters. Jones has experience in establishing support groups for abductees and developing investigator training programs. She is organizing an investigator training program and an abductee support group for the Houston area.

Worth Repeating: Omni Interviews Hoagland

This section summarizes an interview with Richard Hoagland in Omni magazine, where he discusses his research into alleged artificial structures on Mars and the Moon. Hoagland claims to have uncovered 'redundant, specific geometry' in the 'Mars face' and a 'city,' suggesting intelligent design. He also points to anomalies in Lunar Orbiter III photographs that he believes indicate intelligent design on the Moon.

A Response to Carl Sagan's Scientific American Essay, "Life in the Universe" by Stanton Friedman

Stanton Friedman critiques Carl Sagan's article in Scientific American, arguing that Sagan's definition of SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) is too narrow, focusing only on radio telescopes and ignoring other evidence of extraterrestrial visitation. Friedman contends that there is overwhelming evidence of UFOs being extraterrestrial spacecraft, citing crashed alien craft in New Mexico and government awareness of alien visitations. He argues that technological progress is unpredictable and that advanced civilizations would likely use communication methods beyond radio waves.

Friedman criticizes Sagan's approach as 'Sagan-type UFO research by proclamation' and labels the SETI movement a 'cult' due to its charismatic leadership, strong dogma, and resistance to outside ideas. He contrasts Sagan's focus on hypothetical signals with the tangible evidence of UFO sightings, abductions, and alleged alien artifacts.

Worth Repeating: Asking for Trouble?

This excerpt discusses Sir Martin Ryle's appeal to the International Astronomical Union to stop attempts to radio communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations, fearing that revealing Earth's intelligent life could lead to invasion by hostile alien beings.

UFO Sightings for Gulf Breeze Skywatchers

This article reports on a significant sighting of 19 amber lights over Pensacola Beach, Florida, witnessed by up to 12 people. The event, described as the most significant in a long time, was accompanied by 'skyquakes.' The report also mentions other sightings from the Gulf Breeze UFO Conference, including a woman temporarily paralyzed by a strange light and a 'Gulf Breeze-type craft.'

All Aboard the Electronic Network!

This section introduces ISCNI (Institute for the Study of Contact With Nonhuman Intelligence), a new online 'campus' affiliated with the Electronic University Network (EUN) and America Online. ISCNI aims to provide information on human contact with non-human intelligence, incorporating contemporary and ancient accounts. It will offer monthly classes, discussion forums, and private consultations with faculty members like Linda Moulton Howe and John Carpenter.

"Without Warning": Just Another Ratings Grab?

This article presents reader responses to the CBS movie "Without Warning," which depicted an asteroid threat. Respondents generally found the movie to be poorly written and acted, with unrealistic portrayals of the military. Some saw it as a ratings grab, while others suggested it reflected a growing public interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial themes, or a veiled religious-zealot theme. One respondent felt the movie was too kind to the military, while another found it to be a hokey storyline with terrible acting.

Worth Repeating: "New" Jules Verne Novel

This piece announces the release of an 1863 Jules Verne novel, "Paris in the 20th Century," which was previously rejected for being too prophetic. The novel describes futuristic elements like silent cars, automated mass-transit trains, and electric lights.

Worth Repeating: Private Space Company Seeking Moon Projects

International Space Enterprises (ISE), a U.S. corporation, is planning privately financed robotic lunar science and exploration programs, including remote survey missions and the deployment of telescopes and lunar rovers.

Worth Repeating: Excuse Me?

This short piece includes a quote from Anita Creamer of the Houston Post, suggesting that Martha Stewart might have been replaced by an alien impostor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the intersection of UFO phenomena with broader societal and political structures, particularly the concept of a 'New World Order.' There is a strong emphasis on questioning official narratives, challenging scientific skepticism (as exemplified by the critique of Carl Sagan), and exploring the possibility of advanced, possibly non-human, intelligence influencing or interacting with humanity. The magazine appears to advocate for a more open and critical examination of UFO evidence, often contrasting it with what it perceives as dismissive or biased mainstream scientific and media approaches. The editorial stance leans towards investigating and presenting alternative perspectives on UFOs, government secrecy, and the potential implications of alien contact for the future of human society.

Title: HOUSTON SKY
Issue: No. 2
Date: December 1994/January 1995
Publisher: Houston Sky
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of Houston Sky serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas within the UFO community, particularly for Houston-area MUFON members. It is published bimonthly and distributed free to MUFON members, with subscriptions available for others. The publication aims to cover a range of UFO-related topics, including research, sightings, and historical events.

Mutilation Study Under Way

The lead article details the research being conducted by Linda Moulton Howe and pathologist John Altshuler, MD, funded by a one-year grant from the Bigelow Foundation. This research focuses on animal mutilations and covers the costs associated with investigating these cases, including travel, necropsies, and lab studies. Howe and Altshuler mailed 5,000 letters to veterinarians in states with high mutilation reports, receiving 190 replies, with 40 vets having prior experience with such cases. Six to seven veterinarians are now actively working with the research team, and awareness of the issue has increased within the veterinary community. The research is ongoing through March 1995, and immediate reporting of high-strangeness animal mutilations is requested for timely tissue sample collection.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch....

This section reports on a significant cattle disappearance in Waurika, Oklahoma. Rancher A. D. Richardson reported the loss of 1,700 cattle between August 3 and 7, 1994. The Waurika News-Democrat confirmed the event with a headline about deputies investigating the theft. Richardson believes the cattle were stolen over a four-day period from a 16-acre holding pen. He offered a $20,000 reward for information. Linda Howe has been in contact with local authorities and a banker involved in the case, which remains open. While this incident involves disappearance rather than mutilation, the article notes that disappearance has been a factor in previous mutilation cases, prompting Howe to monitor the situation.

National UFO Hotline

A new national UFO hotline, co-sponsored by MUFON, the Center for UFO Studies, and the Fund for UFO Research, is introduced. MUFON will manage the "electronic mailbox" and plans to inform law enforcement agencies about the service. The hotline number is (800) UFO-2166 or (800) 836-2166. This service is new and will be promoted, initially in Texas.

The Bob Lazar Area 51 S4 UFO Model Kit

This review by David C. Mayo discusses a plastic model kit based on Bob Lazar's alleged experience at Area 51. The kit, manufactured by Testor Corporation, is described as a simple build, with details based on Lazar's memories. It includes an upper and lower shell, "gravity amplifiers," chairs, and figures of aliens and a soldier. The reviewer notes that the model is a good representation of a classic flying saucer and an interesting addition to a UFO collection, possessing some historical value if Lazar's account is truthful. The review also mentions other UFO model kits available through mail order and lists a local Houston retailer for the Testor S4 UFO kit.

Of Interest (Houston Area & Elsewhere)

This section provides listings for local UFO-related groups and events in the Houston area, including CERN, HUFON, and VISIT, along with their meeting times and locations. It also lists the 1995 Ozarks UFO Conference, including dates, location, and some of the speakers.

Roswell Declaration 1994

This significant section presents the Roswell Declaration 1994, a statement advocating for the declassification of U.S. Government information regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It recounts the 1947 Roswell incident, the initial military announcement, and the subsequent cover story. The declaration highlights Congressman Steven Schiff's efforts to obtain information from the Defense Department and his characterization of their lack of response as "astounding" and "another government coverup." It argues that an Executive Order declassifying such information is a logical and straightforward way to ensure the truth emerges. The statement emphasizes that if no information is being withheld, the order would be a formality, but if information exists, it is a matter of profound importance that should be accessible to all people worldwide, not just a privileged few. The declaration concludes with a personal endorsement of the request for declassification, asserting the public's right to know the truth.

Subscriptions, Contributions, & Exchanges

This section provides information on how to subscribe to Houston Sky, contribute to its costs, or exchange newsletters. It details subscription rates ($15/year in the US, $20 foreign) and provides the mailing address for subscriptions and contributions. It also encourages newsletter exchanges.

Houston Sky Contents

A table of contents lists articles from two issues of Houston Sky. Issue 1 includes "Cash-Landrum," "Cash-Landrum Bibliography," "John Schuessler," "DEKE! an Excerpt," "Roswell Report," "Flashback," "Alvin Sighting," "Worth Repeating," and "The Best Evidence" Review. Issue 2 includes "UFOs and the New World Order" by Michael Lindemann, "Stan Friedman on Sagan," "I Was Followed by the Marfa Lights!", "Structures on the Moon??", "Animal Mutilation Study," "Without Warning" Forum, "Worth Repeating," and "Sports Model" Review.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around ongoing UFO research, particularly animal mutilations and the Roswell incident. There is a strong emphasis on government transparency and the need for declassification of information related to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence, as exemplified by the Roswell Declaration. The editorial stance, as reflected in the content and the inclusion of the Declaration, supports open inquiry and public access to information concerning these topics. The publication also serves as a community hub for UFO enthusiasts, facilitating discussion and information sharing.