IUFOPRA Information Network Newsletter - 1997 01-03

Magazine Overview

This is Issue 1 of the IUFOPRA Information Network: Investigations & Research Bureau Newsletter, published quarterly and covering January/February/March 1997. The cover prominently features an article titled "ANIMAL MUTILATION UPDATE:" by Linda Moulton Howe, USA, with a striking illustration of a cow's head.

Animal Mutilation Update: USA

The article by Linda Moulton Howe details a significant increase in cattle mutilations in southern Idaho during 1989. Sheriff Brent Bunn of Bear Lake County reported an unprecedented number of incidents between May and December, with over half occurring in the remote valley of Nounan, inhabited by only eighty people whose primary income is ranching. The mutilations, distinct from disease or predator attacks, instilled fear due to their unexplained nature. Specific cases are cited, including one where a cow had its soft tissues (nose, lips, tongue) and four nipples removed with no visible signs of struggle or blood. Another case involved a Hereford cow examined by Dr. Charles Merrell, where the anus, vagina, uterus, ovaries, and teats were removed by knife cuts. Eyewitness accounts of large, glowing disks or silent helicopters over pastures where dead animals were found are mentioned, dating back to 1967. Hypnosis sessions with abductees suggest that alien intruders use animal tissues and blood for genetic experimentation and sustenance. A specific incident in December 1989 north of Downey, Idaho, involved a calf found with its navel, rectum, and genitals neatly removed, with no blood found. An autopsy by Dr. Chris Oats found a severed main artery.

Irish Cattle Mutilations Update

The newsletter also reports on intensive investigations into cattle mutilations in the County Wexford area of South East Ireland, with ongoing inquiries in the Border area of Co Louth, Northern Ireland. Paranormal/UFO investigator Dermot Butler is leading the Wexford investigation. Agencies contacted, including 'THE FARMERS JOURNAL', acknowledged that some cattle deaths remained unexplained. A statement from a member of the Gardai in Wexford indicated that cattle mutilations had been occurring since 1994. A specific incident from June 1994 involved a farmer at Curracloe who found only the bare bones and skin of a 6 cwt heifer, which had been healthy and showed no signs of sickness. The farmer and the Garda involved wished to remain anonymous. The Garda was reportedly warned by his Chief Superintendent not to mention the incident.

Chief/Director's Report: 1996 - 1997

Patrick J. Delaney, Chief Director, provides an update on IUFOPRA's activities. The year 1996 saw an extensive recruitment drive, interviews with local media (Cablelink, NORTHSIDE PEOPLE, Finglas FM 105, IRISH INDEPENDENT Newspaper), and a permanent ad in the NORTHSIDE NEWS. IUFOPRA acquired an e-mail address and launched a website in August 1996, with thanks to John Hayes. The organization is also listed in English magazines like SIGHTINGS and UFO REALITY. An article on 'The Clare Debris' was reprinted in UFO Magazine. IUFOPRA was approached by RTE for an interview on their program "TX". The report thanks the team members: Dermot, Aonghus, Brendan, Tom, Denis, Jenny, and Anne. The organization is planning to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Roswell Crash in 1997 and is considering a one-day UFO Conference in Dublin in collaboration with Graham Birdsall of Quest International. They also hope to hold an inaugural meeting for members and plan to introduce a Postal Investigator's Course in the second half of 1998.

Membership and Contributions

IUFOPRA is considering increasing the annual subscription fee from £12 to £15 but aims to keep it at the current price. Members are urged to pay their subscriptions promptly to avoid missing publications. The newsletter highlights that IUFOPRA's £12 annual subscription covers printing costs, photocopying, postage, computer/e-mail expenses, and the Post Office Box hire fee. Members are encouraged to submit articles on UFOlogy and the Paranormal for the IUFOPRA Journal, with a request for unbiased, open-minded contributions and feedback. A book/video/film review section is also planned. The organization is seeking help with fundraising, organizing Sky Watches, or trips to Dunsink Observatory. Members are encouraged to contact Carl Nally with ideas or offers of assistance.

UFO Updates and Investigations

The newsletter includes updates on various UFO-related incidents. Investigations are ongoing into cattle mutilations in Wexford and alleged UFO crashes in Clare and Roscommon. Reports of alleged Alien Abductions in Co Cork are mentioned, though confirmation is lacking. A woman in Dublin claimed her family was abducted by Aliens, but her whereabouts are unknown. Strange lights were reported in Athy, Co Kildare, and another alleged UFO crash in Moone, Co Kildare, is under investigation. Two English tourists in Co Kerry reported seeing a UFO. Reports from Dublin and Waterford were initially mishandled by other authorities, deterring witnesses. IUFOPRA emphasizes the importance of accurate reporting, encouraging witnesses to make notes of date, time, area, location, and a brief description, and to contact them promptly. The newsletter also debunks a supposed UFO crash report from the Roscommon Herald, suggesting it was a hoax call. It also addresses a claim about the Irish Army scrambling fighter jets to intercept a UFO, with a respondent named NIKO stating the Irish Army does not possess such aircraft. The newsletter cautions against disinformation sites on the internet, citing EON-4 as an example of a sci-fi web page.

Book Promotion: The Gosford Files

Page 9 promotes "The Gosford Files: UFO's over the N.S.W. Central Coast" by Moira McGhee & Bryan Dickeson. This book is dedicated to the people of the Central Coast of N.S.W. and details sightings such as a massive flying saucer over Brisbane Water in 1995, silver discs, triangular objects, strange lights, and encounters with UFO entities. The book was due out before Christmas 1996, with a limited print run. The price is $14.95 within Australia (postage included), and $17.95 for overseas purchasers. A 10% discount is offered on orders of 10 or more books.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are animal mutilations, UFO sightings, and paranormal investigations. IUFOPRA presents itself as a dedicated research organization striving to uncover the truth behind unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance is one of open-minded skepticism, encouraging thorough investigation and the pursuit of factual evidence while acknowledging the existence of phenomena that defy conventional explanation. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of member participation and the dissemination of information through its publications and website.