M.U.F.O.N. Arizona Chapter

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter newsletter, Volume II / Issue 9, dated September 20, 1993, features a cover headline about 'Startling book reveals the best alien hangouts' and includes a cartoon strip. The main content focuses on UFO sightings, abductions, and related phenomena.

From the Director's Desk

Ray Maurer, State Director, discusses the potential link between alien implants and human pheromones, citing a US News and World Report article about a newly discovered 'sixth sense' organ in the nasal cavity that responds to chemicals. He notes that this is the location where implants are often found in abductees and suggests that aliens may be monitoring human emotional responses. For the upcoming meeting, Maurer announces an informal panel discussion with MUFON members who have had abduction experiences, encouraging attendees to share their feelings and experiences.

Media Watch

Tom Taylor, Section Director, provides a list of recent television, radio, and newspaper programs related to UFOs. He mentions that the "Big Event," predicted by Ed Dames, did not occur. Taylor also references an interview with J. Antonio Hunerus in "FATE" magazine, where Dames explained the 'Big Event' as the 'coming out' of aliens near Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Richard Hoagland, author of "The Monuments of Mars," was a guest on the Jim Bohannan program on KTAR. Additionally, KTAR radio employees reported a bright object in the sky near Squaw Peak.

Sightings and Reports

Several members and the public reported various UFO sightings:

• Mary Hart observed a bright object, described as 'as bright as a plane's landing light, but just one instead of two lights,' near downtown Phoenix on multiple occasions, noting it was not present every night and varied in observation times (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 4:30 a.m.). No explanation or photograph exists.
• Art Bell, a radio personality, and his wife witnessed a UFO near Pahrump, Nevada, on August 29th. They described a huge craft, approximately 150 feet across, triangular in shape, drifting slowly northwest at a low altitude (150-200 feet) with no sound, displaying two white lights and a blinking red light.
• Kevin Randall, co-author of "Crash at Corona," was a guest on the Pat Murphy program on KTAR, discussing UFO conspiracy.
• Doris Barley from Yuma reported UFO activity, including a bright object blinking red, white, and blue, changing shapes, and zigzagging, observed by multiple people and police officers. The object was described as a purple ball with a yellow haze through binoculars and disappeared around 5:00 a.m. The Police Department logged it as an official UFO sighting.
• Several other individuals in Yuma reported sightings, including a stargazer who saw a purplish circle, a round glowing object, and a white circular object that stopped and shot straight up. One report mentioned red, white, and blue flashing objects along with a large white object. Another described an extremely bright light that illuminated the entire world.
• Jane Doe from Yuma reported several sightings: a visual image of a receding planet at age 5, a hovering bright green light in December 1989 or January 1990, a large orange light with a beam in May 1993, and a large round object with colored lights in 1990 or 1991.
• Jane Doe also shared personal experiences, including violent headaches, psychic and ESP experiences, and out-of-body experiences. She reported difficulty sleeping and intense fear of 'something' in the dark.
• J.J. Carr, an FAA employee, received a report of a bright light beam in Dome Valley, east of Yuma.

UFOs & How To See Them

An article highlights Jenny Randles' book, "UFOs & How To See Them," identifying four prime locations in the U.S. for UFO sightings: the Niagara Region, the Pacific Northwest, the Texas Triangle, and the Gulf Coast. Randles suggests reasons such as proximity to electrical generating stations, earthquake and volcanic activity, and seismic connections.

The Mars Observer Fiasco

Joe Urschel's column criticizes NASA's explanations for the Mars Observer spacecraft's problems, questioning the reasons given for fuel tank pressurization and loss of contact. He suggests a lack of transparency and calls for full disclosure, humorously proposing a new mission to retrieve the spacecraft because 'the damn Martians took it.'

Crop Circles & Related Phenomenon

A presentation by Sharon & Duaine Warren on crop circles and related phenomena is announced for September 18th. They will share research data from England, including slides and a group discussion on geometric symbols and designs. The event is held at The Oasis Community Center in Rio Verde, Arizona. The article notes that crop circles have appeared on five continents and have been featured on various media outlets, with theories suggesting a connection to sacred sites and a potential language for decoding.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes UFO research and awareness, encouraging member participation and the sharing of experiences. It highlights various sightings and reports, while also addressing broader topics like the scientific community's engagement with UFO phenomena (e.g., pheromones) and critiques of government space programs (e.g., Mars Observer). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, with a focus on collecting and disseminating information from witnesses and researchers.