Journal of the Fortean Research Center - Vol 3 No 3

Magazine Overview

This is the Fall 1988 edition (Volume III, No. 3) of the JOURNAL of the FORTEAN RESEARCH CENTER, priced at $3.50. The cover prominently features the headline "UFO COVER UP?", suggesting a focus on government secrecy and extraterrestrial phenomena. The journal is published quarterly by the Fortean Research Center, a non-profit corporation dedicated to investigating unexplained phenomena.

Table of Contents

The issue includes "From the Editor," "Message from the Director," "John Lear Statement," "Bill English Statement," "The Warehouse" by Alan Boye, "Skywatch" by Erik Hubl, and "Back Issues."

From the Editor

The editor welcomes readers to the Fall 1988 edition, noting that the publication was delayed. The editor calls for volunteers to help with the quarterly journal, mentioning a need for typists, proofreaders, and distributors. The editor acknowledges the significant work previously done by Director Ray Boeche and expresses personal gratification for the help received from Scott Colborn and Ed Rumbaugh in producing the current issue. The editor encourages interested individuals to get involved as the Center grows.

Director's Message

The Director emphasizes the importance of an "open mind" in ufology, suggesting that this approach allows for the evaluation of even seemingly trivial or preposterous ideas. The journal presents a statement/hypothesis by John Lear and a related account of a conversation with Bill English, inviting readers to evaluate them. The Fortean Research Center plans to publish a commentary on the "Lear Papers" in the next issue, including opinions from readers and notable figures like Leonard Stringfield. The Center takes no official stance on the "Lear Papers" but aims to stimulate discussion and encourage readers to share their perspectives.

John Lear Statement

This section presents a "working hypothesis" by John Lear, dated August 25, 1988, titled "THE UFO COVER-UP." Lear, a highly experienced Lockheed L-1011 captain and holder of numerous aviation records, claims that the U.S. government has been involved with "little gray extraterrestrials" for approximately 20 years. He asserts that the earth revolves around the sun, a truth suppressed by the church historically, and that the government's dealings with aliens have led to fatalities. Lear suggests that the government, in its post-WWII era of technological advancement, felt overwhelmed by the discovery of alien technology and the implications of alien beings, leading to a "total, thorough and sweeping cover-up" possibly involving "deadly force."

Lear recounts that Germany may have recovered a flying saucer in 1939 and that General James H. Doolittle investigated UFO reports in Sweden in 1946. He describes the aliens as "ugly little creatures, shaped like praying mantises" and billions of years more advanced. He mentions the suicide of Defense Secretary James V. Forrestal, whose medical records are sealed, and President Truman's subsequent efforts to suppress the truth. Lear details the formation of MJ-12, a group of 12 top military and scientific personnel, established in 1947, to manage the UFO secret. He notes that while the group still exists, none of the original members are alive, with Gordon Gray being the last to die in 1984.

Lear discusses several saucer crashes in the late 1940s, including incidents in Roswell and Aztec, New Mexico, and near Laredo, Texas. He posits that the government's fear, stemming from the panic caused by Orson Welles' "The War of the Worlds" broadcast in 1938, contributed to their decision to conceal the reality of alien encounters. The advanced, unknown technology of the "saucers" further compounded their helplessness.

The "Grand Deception" and MJ-12's Dealings

The article continues by detailing how, as late as 1985, scientists like Dr. Al Hibbs expressed uncertainty about UFO phenomena. Lear recounts the July 1952 incident where "flying saucers" buzzed the White House and Pentagon, an event the government worked to suppress. He mentions the retrieval of several saucers by the Air Force during the Korean War, with some stored at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. One enormous saucer was allegedly buried at its crash site due to transportation difficulties.

On April 25, 1964, the first official communication between aliens (EBEs - extraterrestrial biological entities) and the U.S. Government occurred at Holloman Air Force Base. MJ-12 allegedly made a deal with the EBEs, exchanging alien technology for the suppression of abduction information and cattle mutilations. The EBEs claimed abductions were for monitoring developing civilizations, but Lear suggests other purposes:

1. Insertion of a 3mm spherical device into the nasal cavity for biological monitoring, tracking, and control.
2. Implementation of post-hypnotic suggestion for future actions.
3. Termination of individuals for biological material.
4. Termination of individuals posing a threat to alien activities.
5. Genetic engineering experiments.
6. Impregnation of human females and early termination of pregnancies for cross-bred infants.

The U.S. Government was initially unaware of the full consequences, leading to an agreement where abduction lists were periodically submitted to MJ-12 and the National Security Council.

By 1979-1983, MJ-12 realized the plan was failing, with thousands more abductions than reported and the use of missing children for secretions. An altercation at the Dulce laboratory in New Mexico allegedly resulted in the deaths of 66 soldiers attempting to rescue trapped personnel.

The "Grand Deception" and its Fallout

In stark terror, MJ-12 realized their mistake in dealing with the EBEs. They had subtly influenced public perception through films like "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T." to make aliens seem compassionate, thus "selling" the EBEs to the public. This created a "Grand Deception" that threw MJ-12's plans into confusion. A faction within MJ-12 wanted to confess, while the majority argued for continuing the cover-up and developing containment weapons under the guise of "SDI" (Strategic Defense Initiative).

Members of MJ-12 allegedly include Dr. Edward Teller, Dr. Kissinger, Admiral Bobby Inman, and General Lew Allen. Documentaries and video tapes were made to gradually inform the public about aliens, with William Moore possessing a video of a military officer discussing MJ-12's history, the cover-up, and the existence of live aliens (designated EBE-1, EBE-2, EBE-3) held at facilities like YY-II at Los Alamos and Edwards Air Force Base. The officer also named Harold Brown, Richard Helms, Gen. Vernon Walters, Dr. Lew Allen, and Dr. Theodore von Karman as members. The EBEs allegedly claim to have created Christ, displaying Earth's history as a hologram.

Another video tape allegedly exists of an interview with an EBE, interpreted by an Air Force Colonel. The timing of its release was considered in relation to the stock market crash. Moore also possesses "Aquarius" documents detailing a secret NSA project for "communications with aliens" and "Snowbird," a project to test fly recovered alien aircraft at Groom Lake.

The government, facing overwhelming evidence from sightings like those in Hudson Valley, Wytheville, Va., Gulf Breeze, Florida, and Lake Superior, might be forced to acknowledge aliens but conceal information about mutilations and abductions. The article criticizes the ridicule faced by witnesses from government-sponsored "debunkers" like Philip Klass and James Oberg.

Scientific and Public Opinion

The article questions why the public hasn't heard about these matters, suggesting that mainstream media figures like Dan Rather and Tom Brokaw would not risk their credibility. It points out that scientists like Carl Sagan, who solicits memberships for the Planetary Society to "search for extraterrestrial intelligence," and Isacc Asimov, a prolific science fiction writer, might be aware of the cover-up. The article suggests that the EBEs may be trying to regenerate their species, possibly due to an atrophied digestive system and other physical problems, leading them to attempt cross-breeding with humans.

It highlights that the number of missing persons annually is a closely guarded secret (over 20,000 children reported missing since 1980) and that cattle mutilations are dismissed as a "hoax" by the government. Despite 88% of Americans believing in intelligent extraterrestrial life and over 20 million reporting UFO sightings, the U.S. Government officially denies these phenomena. The article concludes with a stark warning: "RUN LIKE HELL!"

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The journal's stance is to investigate and present information on unexplained phenomena without taking a definitive position, encouraging reader participation and open-mindedness. Recurring themes include government cover-ups, secret organizations (MJ-12), alien technology, extraterrestrial contact, abductions, and cattle mutilations. The editorial approach appears to be provocative, aiming to "stir the proverbial pot" and challenge conventional narratives. The publication advocates for a thorough examination of evidence and encourages readers to form their own conclusions.

Title: FORTEAN RESEARCH JOURNAL
Issue: 11
Volume: 12
Date: October 7, 1988
Publisher: FORTEAN RESEARCH JOURNAL
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the Fortean Research Journal features a prominent article titled "BILL ENGLISH STATEMENT," detailing alleged revelations from the suppressed Project Grudge/Blue Book Report #13. The magazine also includes a "Sky Watch" column by Erik Hubl and a reprinted story titled "THE WAREHOUSE."

Bill English Statement

The central piece of this issue is Bill English's account of his analysis of the elusive Project Grudge/Blue Book Report #13. English, a former captain in the Green Berets and an information analyst stationed at an RAF listening post near London, was tasked with analyzing this report. He claims that while most GRUDGE/BLUE BOOK reports were innocuous, Report #14 was widely circulated and analyzed in a book by Leon Davidson. However, Report #13 remained missing from public view.

English's background includes involvement in a Special Forces investigative team in Vietnam that retrieved a B-52 forced down by a UFO, resulting in the death and mutilation of its crew. He states the B-52 reported being "under attack by a UFO" and a "large light."

Through his contacts, English asserts that the U.S. government "most definitely" supports a "project dealing specifically with UFO's and captured aliens." He claims that as of mid-1981, one of three captured aliens was still alive in captivity. He also alleges that from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s, the Air Force maintained relocation and debriefing colonies for individuals who experienced close encounters of the third and fourth kind, though he doubts these colonies still exist.

English dictated two audio cassettes about his recollections of Report #13, which were transcribed into handwritten notes. These notes reportedly confirmed suspicions that the U.S. government was involved in a major deception, and that flying saucers existed, with the government possessing several in secret storage and having captured at least three live aliens.

The summary provided in the article outlines Bill English's memories from his June 1977 review of Project Grudge/Blue Book Report #13. The report was described as a heavily bound, gray-covered document, approximately 8" by 11", dated 1953-(1963), with "Grudge/Blue Book Report No. 13" printed on it. It was marked with red tape indicating "code red security measures" and stamped "Top Secret Need To Know Only Crypto Clearance Required."

Inside the report, English recalls sections on the design of generators for "strain free molecular translation," the generation of space-time discontinuities, and temporary pseudo acceleration locas. He also details chapters on "Close Encounters of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Kind," including sightings, witnesses, and extraterrestrial life forms. Subtitles mentioned "colonies relocation thereof" and "Military Encounters with UFO's," as well as radar and electronic surveillance of UFOs. The report included an "Analysis Report" by Lt. Col. J. Allen Hynek.

Crucially, the version English saw was annotated, with inserts of photos and additional notes. He vividly remembers photographs of captive sightings from various locations, including Mexico, Sweden, and the United States. The report detailed how individuals experiencing genuine Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind were relocated by Air Force personnel to various sites in the midwest and northwest, often experiencing physical ailments from radiation exposure.

Notable Cases and Incidents:

• Darlington Farm Case (Ohio, October 1953): A man, his wife, and 13-year-old son witnessed a round ball of fire hover over a field. The son was reportedly carried off by "little men" into the fiery object. The official report stated the boy was lost in the forest, but the family was relocated by Air Force Intelligence.
• Sgt. Jonathon P. Lovette Abduction (New Mexico, March 1956): Sgt. Lovette was observed being dragged into a silvery disk-like object by what appeared to be a "long snake-like" entity. He was later found mutilated, with his tongue, anus, and eyes removed, and his system completely drained of blood.
• UFO Encounters and Military Involvement: The report detailed numerous occasions where UFOs tracked alongside fired missiles, and one instance where a missile was observed being taken aboard a UFO. English's father, an electronics engineer, had personally tracked "foo fighters."
• Recovery Teams: The report mentioned "Recovery Team Alpha," which was reportedly active in numerous areas and had traveled outside the continental United States.
• Human Mutilations: The report contained autopsy reports of various human mutilations.
• Photographs: The report included photographs of alien bodies and autopsy procedures. One photo showed an alien cadaver on an autopsy table, described as approximately 4 feet tall, with a rounded cranium, enlarged eyes, and no visible nose or mouth. The body was described as having a bluish-gray skin and was slit from the crotch to under the chin, with internal organs unidentified. Another photo showed a head that had been removed, with a ridgebone dividing the cranium into two sections.
• Alien Species: The report stated there were 17 different extraterrestrial species accounted for.
• Project "Red Light": A flying saucer program reportedly involved a secret installation in Nevada.
• Alien Cadavers: At the time of the report, 11 alien cadavers were being kept at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with additional cadavers stored at other medical institutions.
• UFO Testing: Two flying saucers of extraterrestrial origin were reportedly tested in a wind tunnel at Langley, Va.
• Damaged Discs: One disc was stored at McDill Air Force Base, and a damaged disc was at Elgin Air Force Base in Florida.
• UFO Incidents: Two UFO incidents were reported at Ft. Riley, Kansas.
• General Doolittle: General James Doolittle was mentioned several times, with the notation that his "predictions might be correct."
• Presidential Order: A segment contained the quotation, "By presidential order certain aspects of research had been undertaken."

The report prepared by John Lear on Bill English and the Grudge 13 papers was dated October 7, 1988.

The Warehouse

This section reprints a story from Alan Boye's book, "A Guide to the Ghosts of Lincoln." The story details the experiences of three men working the late shift at a warehouse. They begin to joke about the eerie atmosphere, but soon experience strange occurrences.

Curt first notices a tall, slender man in the shadows who seems to be aware of their presence but not directly watching them. He calls out to his co-workers, Ted and Brian, stating, "We are not alone." The mysterious man disappears.

Over subsequent nights in 1986, the men experience more unsettling events. They hear voices, footsteps, and see shadows. Ted quits, followed later by Brian. Curt continues working until 1987, but eventually is fired, suspecting the owner suspected him of equipment disappearing. The building later changes hands and is no longer used as an electronic equipment warehouse.

Sky Watch

This column by Erik Hubl, Astronomical Advisor, discusses observing the night sky. It notes that many astronomical events go unnoticed or are mistaken for UFO sightings. The column focuses on the decreasing brightness of Mars and how to plot its retrograde loop using stars in the Great Square of Pegasus.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the alleged government cover-up of UFO phenomena, as presented through Bill English's testimony regarding Project Grudge/Blue Book Report #13. The magazine appears to support the idea that UFOs are real and that governments have actively concealed information about them, including evidence of alien life and technology. The inclusion of the warehouse story, while seemingly unrelated, touches on themes of unexplained phenomena and unease in ordinary settings. The "Sky Watch" column offers a contrast, focusing on factual astronomical observation, though it acknowledges the potential for misidentification of celestial events as UFOs. The overall stance of the journal seems to be one of investigating and disseminating information about unexplained phenomena, particularly those involving potential government secrecy and extraterrestrial contact.

Title: FORTEAN RESEARCH JOURNAL
Issue: 21
Date: December 1986

This issue of the Fortean Research Journal focuses on astronomical phenomena observable during the winter months, alongside UFO-related content and information on back issues.

Astronomical Observations

The journal highlights several celestial objects and events. The Andromeda galaxy (M-31) is described as the nearest galactic neighbor, visible as a faint smudge of light that becomes obvious through binoculars, and is noted to be 2.2 million light-years away. Jupiter is mentioned as being in retrograde motion and will appear between the constellations of Pleiades and Taurus, both of which are described as open star clusters visible with binoculars. Orion the Hunter is presented as a famous and easily identifiable constellation, with its sword's middle star being the Great Orion Nebula, a stellar nursery.

Venus is noted as being exceptionally bright throughout the winter, outshining all celestial bodies except the moon and sun. It will rise lower on the horizon each day, and by the end of December, it will be 15° above the horizon, capable of casting noticeable shadows.

Meteor Showers and Solstice

Winter meteor showers are generally described as good, though cold. The Geminids, expected around December 13th, are highlighted for potentially good viewing due to the absence of the moon. Viewers could see 40-50 meteors per hour radiating from a point in Gemini. The peak is scheduled for 12 UT (6 AM CST) on December 13th, with recommendations to observe several days before and after.

The text also discusses the importance of meteor shower viewing in the morning, explaining that the Earth's forward motion through space causes meteoroids to hit us 'face-on,' similar to bugs on a windshield. Other mentioned showers include the Leonids (Nov 17, 10-35 per hour) and Ursids (Dec 22, 10-15 per hour).

The winter solstice is precisely dated for December 21st at 15:28 UT (9:28 AM CST). This marks the day with the shortest period of daylight (9 hours at 40° N latitude) and the longest night (15 hours), after which daylight hours begin to increase. The historical significance of solstices and equinoxes is briefly touched upon.

Making Rough Measurements

A section provides guidance on making rough measurements of apparent size in the sky, useful for investigators. It suggests holding a hand at arm's length, with the span from little finger to thumb approximating 20°, a closed fist about 10°, and a forefinger about 1°. An example is given to test this on the Square of Pegasus, which is roughly 17° x 14°.

Back Issues and Contact Information

The journal lists available back issues of the JOURNAL OF THE FORTEAN RESEARCH CENTER, priced at $3.50 each. These issues cover a wide range of topics including UFO documents, specific case files (e.g., Bentwaters, Ellsworth AFB, McGuire AFB), unusual phenomena (e.g., Bipedal Humanoids, Weird Water Wonders), and interviews. Specific issues mentioned include Vol. I No. 1 (April 1986) to Vol. III No. 3 (Fall 1988).

Readers with questions about sky watching are directed to write to Erik Hubl, Astronomical Advisor at the Fortean Research Center in Lincoln, NE. The journal also includes a "Help Our Friends" section, listing various organizations involved in the study of the unexplained, such as Arcturus Book Service, Citizens Against UFO Secrecy, Ghost Research Society, Mutual UFO Network, and UFO Contact Center International.

Next Issue Preview

The preview for the Winter edition includes an interview with Alan Boye, an article on the Mars Research Project by Harry Jordan, comments on the John Lear Statement, and a report on "Blood Falling From The Sky In New England."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The journal consistently covers a blend of astronomical observations and unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into fringe topics, providing information on sightings, research, and related organizations. The inclusion of back issue listings and contact information for researchers suggests a commitment to disseminating information within the fortean and UFO communities.