MUFON Arizona - 1993 12 20 - Vol 02 No 12

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 12, dated December 20, 1993, features a meeting on Zecharia Sitchin's theories and covers various UFO-related topics including historical sightings, abduction cases, and advanced technology.

From the Director's Desk

Ray Maurer, State Director, opens the newsletter by discussing the origins of the UFO phenomenon, referencing Arnold's 1947 sighting and 'Foo Fighters' seen during World War II. He highlights a 1928 case documented by Jacques Vallee involving a 17-year-old boy who witnessed a metallic hexagon-shaped object with a dome near Yakima, Washington. The object was described as 22 feet wide and 7 feet high, olive drab in color, with a window through which a man in a dark blue uniform was seen. The object rotated, flew across the road, and sped off at a terrific speed, all witnessed by the boy driving a Model T Ford. Maurer also mentions the 1989 wave of 'giant airships' sightings. The upcoming monthly meeting will feature a videotape of Zecharia Sitchin presenting his theory that ancient gods were space travelers and that Earth was seeded by extraterrestrial beings, suggesting that folklore is a misinterpretation of this data.

Happy Holidays

Ray Maurer and Tom Taylor extend holiday wishes and express hope that the coming year will be the 'Year of the Big Event,' when contact occurs and is officially admitted by the government.

UFO-AZ TALKS CABLE PROGRAM

Tom Taylor, Dave Schulze, and Ray Maurer participated in a live broadcast of Ted Loman's show 'UFO-AZ TALKS' on TCCC, Tucson's Community Cable Channel. Jim Nichols served as guest moderator, with Bob Dean and Cecilia Vindiola Dean as featured guests. Bob Dean was scheduled to be a speaker at a Phoenix MUFON meeting but had to postpone due to illness. The program discussed various issues, including the 'Fire Officials' Guide to Disaster Control,' which now includes a new Chapter 13 devoted to UFO incidents, prompted by a UFO crash on Long Island, NY, in late November 1992. This incident involved confusion, foreign fumes and chemicals, and the presence of alien bodies, for which local fire department personnel were unprepared. The discussion also touched upon the McDaniel Report and NASA's alleged refusal to address the reality of the 'faces on Mars.' Cecilia Vindiola Dean, active in crisis intervention, is raising awareness about the need for intervention for those affected by UFO sightings and abductions. She also spoke about prophecies from Native American tribes concerning the irreparable damage to Earth. Bob and Cecilia Dean confirmed their availability to visit the Phoenix MUFON group after the new year.

YUMA ABDUCTION CASE

This section details an alleged abduction of a Yuma resident, referred to as 'John,' whose story was documented by Doris Barley. John, a member of the New Age Religion, had no prior interest in UFOs. He reported being abducted on September 30, 1993, from his trailer. He awoke to floor shaking and found 15 aliens around his bed. The aliens were described as blackish gray, about 5 feet tall, with helmets featuring large, almond-shaped eyes and hoses leading to boxes on their backs. High-pitched beeps were heard. John was then taken to a metallic gray/blue room and placed on a slab table. He observed animals (cows, a sheep, a poodle, a cat) strapped to examining tables and plants in terrariums. A taller alien with tubing connected to electronic equipment was also present, along with a 7-7.5 foot tall, muscular, reptilian 'entity' that appeared to be guarding the craft. John does not recall any communication but heard the beeping sound. He awoke in his bed later, with boxer shorts on the floor. He initially thought it was a dream but drew sketches of the aliens, crafts, and instruments. The sketches mysteriously disappeared from his locked trailer the next day. John also has old, pinkish burn scars on his arms and right leg. He experienced nosebleeds and a dizzy spell on October 1 and 2, recalling severe nosebleeds as a child. X-rays in 1990 revealed an abnormal skeletal structure (extra bones). A check with authorities found no unusual occurrences reported for that night.

John reported a second abduction on October 12, 1993. He was again paralyzed on a table in a room with only a table and a chair. The craft's interior was metallic gray/blue. He heard the high-frequency sound but no musical notes. He had the impression his hands and feet might have been twitching. An entity, possibly the reptoid, was present. He was placed in a chair, strapped down, and a helmet was put on him, causing tremendous pressure. He blacked out, noticing the aliens and reptoid writing on a board. He awoke in his bed sore, with a headache, and noted his eyes were sensitive to sunlight. He expressed distress, feeling treated 'like a piece of meat.' Checks with authorities again yielded no reports.

SCOTTSDALE UFO CONFERENCE

Jim Nichols announced a 1-day UFO conference at the Safari Resort in Scottsdale on Saturday, February 5, 1994, featuring speakers Bob Dean, Wendell Stevens, and David Froning.

TUCSON ART

Mary Hart noted a hand-painted mural on a fence in Tucson, east of I-10 on Grant Street, which includes a spray-painted UFO hovering over a herd of cattle.

COTTONWOOD RANCH SIGHTING

Ray Maurer received a call from a man named Jim in Tempe who wanted to discuss his friend Diane's unusual sightings. Jim and Tom Taylor met with Jim, who then introduced Taylor to Diane. Diane, a young woman, had photos and videos of UFOs but was reluctant to share them. Taylor expressed interest in seeing the material. Diane described witnessing lights or objects on several occasions and having a 'feeling' when it was time to go to the desert. Taylor asked to accompany her on a future trip. Later, Diane called Taylor around 10 p.m. stating it was time to go to the desert. They drove to the Cottonwood Ranch area. Taylor described the road as a washboard dirt road. Diane pointed out lights or objects, but Taylor, focused on driving, only saw glimmering lights of Phoenix. Upon reaching the destination, Diane set up cameras. Taylor observed the moonless sky and then looked at a bright light in the northeast sky through binoculars. He saw a fluorescent green, hula-hoop shaped object with a pulsating red light. He confirmed seeing it with unaided eyes as well. He also spotted a similar object to the northwest. Taylor sensed a 'presence' and became uncomfortable, eventually telling Diane they needed to leave immediately. He drove back quickly, noting the terror he felt, which was unusual for him as he had experienced other sightings. Diane's video camera was lost in a river, so no film of the object was obtained.

UFO SIGHTED BY TOM TAYLOR

A rendering by Tom Taylor depicts a UFO sighting.

JANUARY CONFERENCE

A reminder about a conference titled "Are There Intelligent Life Forms Out There?" sponsored by Triad Research, to be held on January 22-23 at the Sunburst Hotel in Scottsdale. Ray Maurer will be the Master of Ceremonies.

Holiday Goodies

An announcement encouraging MUFON members to bring holiday snacks to the December meeting to give the usual snack providers, the Castors, a break. Donations of cups, plates, and napkins are also requested.

JOIN ARIZONA MUFON

A call for support for Arizona MUFON.

NEWS TRENDS: STALKING THE SEAS WITH STEALTH

This article discusses the U.S. Navy's stealth testbed, the Sea Shadow, revealed in early 1993 after classified daytime testing. The craft, a twin-hull vessel (SWATH), was hidden in a floating, covered dry dock in the San Francisco Bay area. It is described as the largest of several stealth testbeds designed by a joint Navy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Lockheed project. Smaller craft with similar faceted twin-hull configurations were also constructed and tested. The Sea Shadow bears a slight resemblance to the Lockheed F-117A stealth attack aircraft. Submerged pontoons connect to the ship's body with struts, making it unaffected by high waves. Propulsion is diesel-electric, with electric drive motors in the pontoons. It can reach speeds up to 13 knots without radar or weapons. The Sea Shadow is made of welded steel, displaces 560 tons, and is 70 feet wide with a 14-foot draft. It is designed to explore advanced technologies for surface ships, including ship control, structures, automation for reduced manning, seakeeping, and signature control. Signature control technology from the Sea Shadow has been incorporated into the DDG-51, Arleigh Burke class destroyers. The craft could serve as a surface-to-air missile launch platform. Three weeks of unclassified daytime testing were aimed at completing structural, hydrodynamic, and other non-stealth tests. The program cost for ten years through fiscal 1993 is estimated at $195 million, including $50 million for the craft.

Fund for UFO Research Inc. - QUARTERLY REPORT

This report covers July-September 1993. The Fund participated in an effort to launch a legal inquiry into the Roswell UFO crash case, with a supporter donating $20,000 for legal fees and an additional $2,000 for investigator travel costs. A prestigious Washington, D.C., law firm will interview individuals involved in the recovery of a craft and bodies and will recommend further legal action. A congressional inquiry into the Roswell case is also proceeding, with a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives making official inquiries. The Fund also supported half the costs of an ongoing abduction database project coordinated by Dan Wright, which involves transcribing hypnosis sessions with abduction witnesses. The recipient of the Isabel Davis Award is Raymond Fowler, investigator and author. The Fund's major public education project was coordinating a seminar, "Mysteries of the Sky," in the Washington, D.C., area. The International UFO Center in Orlando, Fla., is donating 25 cents from each $2 admission fee to the Fund.

Those who see UFOs not weird, study says

A study conducted by four researchers at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and reported in the November issue of the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, found no abnormalities in 49 people who reported UFO encounters. The study explored suggestions that sightings are associated with disorders like epilepsy or a tendency to fantasize, and examined the temporal lobe of the brain. The UFO group proved slightly more intelligent than the control group. The majority of UFO experiences occurred at night, and almost 60 percent were associated with sleep. The study noted that a quarter of 'intense' experiences were 'most probably explicable in terms of sleep paralysis,' a condition that can cause feelings of suffocation, hallucinations, and a sense of presence.

Shuttle veteran says he tries to contact 'life out there'

Astronaut Story Musgrave, during a Hubble Space Telescope mission, stated he tries to communicate with extraterrestrial life. Musgrave, the senior member of the crew, is noted for his extensive academic background and numerous space records, including being the oldest spacewalker and the first astronaut on five shuttle missions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena, abduction experiences, and related mysteries. It highlights MUFON's activities, including meetings, conferences, and public outreach. There is a clear interest in historical cases, contemporary sightings, and the potential for government disclosure. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a belief in the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact, encouraging members to share their experiences and support the organization's efforts.