MUFON Arizona - 1993 10 18 - Vol 02 No 10

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter newsletter, Volume II, Issue 10, dated October 18, 1993, covers a range of UFO-related topics, including local sightings, ongoing debates, media coverage, and conference reports. The newsletter is published by MUFON and features contributions from its directors and members.

From the Director's Desk - Ray Maurer

Ray Maurer, State Director, addresses a predicted 'big event' in New Mexico by Ed Dames of PSI Tech. Despite the event not occurring as initially expected in August, Ed Dames later informed MUFON that the event had indeed happened but its announcement was delayed. Dames reportedly described the situation as 'incredibly beautiful' and emphasized the crucial timing of the announcement by a 'very high authority.' Maurer expresses excitement but notes the lack of substantiation for Dames' claims, while also mentioning PSI Tech's remote viewing classes costing $3,000.

The upcoming meeting will feature a video on the Allagash abductions, and members are encouraged to review the April 1993 MUFON Journal for background. Joining MUFON internationally for $25 provides access to the Journal. An update from attendees of a recent UFO conference in Phoenix will also be presented. Maurer thanks participants of a previous panel discussion for their positive feedback and looks forward to future input.

Media Watch - Tom Taylor

Tom Taylor, Section Director, reports on recent media coverage of UFO topics. He notes that it has been a 'bleak month' for UFOs in the media. Specific mentions include former astronaut Brian O'Leary appearing on a radio program, a segment on 'Unsolved Mysteries' about an Australian UFO incident where a pilot and plane disappeared, and the new fiction series 'The X Files' which has covered UFO themes like Roswell and Area 51.

Desert Sky Sighting

Marlene Childers, a MUFON member, reports three distinct sightings during a Kenny G. concert on September 10. The first involved a sporadic light moving erratically across the sky. Later, a 'boomerang' shaped light was seen moving southwest, distinct from a searchlight. A third light was observed moving northeast. She also reports seeing a flashing light on September 12 that stayed still before blinking on and off.

More Yuma Sightings

Doris Barley, a MUFON member, contributes two reports from Yuma. On September 1, 1993, a man witnessed a red light above the mountains that shot south at high speed. In 1986, on September 24, a woman observed three pinkish-orange lights in a triangular formation that emitted a humming noise before disappearing smoothly.

Cave Creek Sighting

A resident of Cave Creek reports that her husband observed a bright object in the morning sky during August and September, which was not a star and hovered. On September 14, the resident herself observed a bright object in the northeast sky that pulsed with colors (blue-green-amber-amber-red) before returning to its star-like appearance. She notes that her landlord's daughter mentioned similar experiences in the Cave Creek area.

Rogers v. Klass: An Electronic Exchange

This section details a significant correspondence between UFO debunker Philip Klass and Mike Rogers, concerning the Travis Walton abduction case. Klass alleges that Rogers, who was Walton's crew chief, masterminded a hoax to exploit an 'Act of God' clause in his US Forest Service contract. Klass claims Rogers was 'moonlighting' on other contracts and used the abduction story to avoid admitting this to his contract officer, Maurice Marchbanks. Rogers refutes this, providing documents including an affidavit from Marchbanks, who stated that concurrent contracts were common and he felt no deception. Rogers also argues that the 'Act of God' clause was never invoked and that Klass misrepresented his statements.

Rogers presents several points to counter Klass' theory: the contract deadline was for an initial extension, second extensions are common; Rogers' bid was competitive, and another contractor finished the job for less; a contractor can leave a job without invoking an 'Act of God' clause; and most importantly, the 'Act of God' clause was never mentioned in relation to the contract default.

Report on National New Age, Alien Agenda & Cosmic Conspiracies Conference

Jim Speiser, MUFON Field Investigator Trainer, reports on a conference held in Phoenix. He highlights several speakers:

• Dr. Brian O'Leary: Discussed mind bending and energy, leading an experiment where participants bent spoons through focused intention.
• Calvin Parker: Shared his personal UFO abduction experience after 20 years of silence.
• Bill English: Led a discussion on UFO investigation techniques, including mind control.
• Nori Hayakawa: Presented on Area 51 and alleged government possession of flying discs.
• Gary Schulty: Discussed the 'Shadow Government,' alien underground bases, and the aerospace connection, showing slides of government coverups.
• Al Bielek: Spoke about the Philadelphia Experiment and the Montauk Project, claiming to be a survivor of time travel experiments.
• Bill Hamilton: Presented information on underground bases and US government contact with alien visitors.
• John Lear: Discussed UFOs, aliens, and underground bases, drawing on his experience as a pilot.

Speiser also mentions Sean Morton discussing earth changes and Dr. Terry Friedman on identifying implants. The conference concluded with a panel discussion on UFO Conspiracies, which was considered a highlight by attendees.

Message to the Stars - UFO buffs to send positive energy to Mars Observer

This article reports on an initiative by UFO buffs and cosmic conspiracy theorists to send positive mental energy to the missing Mars Observer probe. Brian O'Leary was to lead a meditation exercise at precisely 7:50 p.m. from a Phoenix hotel lobby. The effort was described as a 'long shot' given that NASA had lost contact with the probe in August. O'Leary, a former astronaut, believes mental energy can affect the material world and that distance is not a factor. The article also touches on the possibility of alien structures on Mars and speculates that NASA might have intentionally turned off the Observer to prevent it from photographing them.

Valley visited by balloon - not aliens

This news brief from The Arizona Republic clarifies that a hovering object seen above northwest Phoenix was a high-altitude atmospheric research balloon, not an alien spacecraft. The balloon was launched from Fort Sumner, N.M., and was collecting weather and atmospheric data.

Scientists videotape unexplained light flashes

Another news brief from The Arizona Republic reports that scientists Davis Sentman and Eugene Wescott videotaped 19 unexplained flashes of light high above thunderstorms. These flashes, estimated to be 50 to 60 miles in height, appeared to be electrical energy but differed from typical lightning.

Evidence of invisible matter found

This article from The Arizona Republic discusses the potential discovery of dark matter in the form of Massive Compact Halo Objects (MACHOs) at the edges of galaxies. Scientists observed a glowing star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, which could be the first evidence of this unseen matter that makes galaxies weigh significantly more than their visible components suggest.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently explores UFO sightings, alleged abductions, and conspiracy theories, often presenting firsthand accounts and ongoing debates within the UFO community. There is a clear interest in both the phenomena themselves and the efforts to debunk or explain them. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various perspectives from researchers, members, and even skeptics, while encouraging critical thinking from the reader. The inclusion of a 'Media Watch' section indicates an awareness of how UFO topics are presented to the public. The newsletter also promotes MUFON's activities and membership.