MUFON ARIZONA CHAPTER

Magazine Overview

This document is the MUFON Arizona Chapter Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 1, dated Monday, January 24, 1993. It serves as a communication channel for MUFON members in Arizona, providing updates on local meetings, conferences, research projects, and UFO sighting reports.

Director's Desk

Ray Maurer, State Director, reports on his participation in a national research project involving the abduction phenomenon. He is contributing regression tapes for transcription into a computer database. Preliminary results from 309 transcribed tapes indicate that 'Grey' entities are the most common (43%), followed by 'White' (22%) and 'Dark' (20%). Most entities are described as short (under 3 ft), and 57% have big eyes. Other reported characteristics include nose (indistinct, 40%), mouth (a line with no lips, 19%), and ears (none, 19%). Garment types are varied, with 'Robe/cloak/cape' being the most prevalent (25%).

Maurer also provides updates on local events, including the January meeting on the 24th, which will be held a week late due to a conference on the 22nd and 23rd. He mentions a second conference on February 5th at the Safari Resort and a quarterly meeting for the Tucson chapter on February 12, 1994, focusing on 'UFO World Update.'

UFO Hotlines and Conferences

The newsletter provides the new Arizona MUFON Hotline number: (602) 407-2685. It also reminds readers about the Triad Research conference titled "Are There Intelligent Life Forms Out There?" on January 22-23 at the Sunburst Hotel, with Ray Maurer as Master of Ceremonies.

Sightings Log

This section, compiled by Dimitri Ossipov, lists numerous UFO sightings reported in Arizona from 1952 to 1993. Key sightings include:

• June 1953 - Tombstone: A former pilot and guests observed a large disc for 4 seconds.
• July 27, 1974 - Paradise Valley: Dorothy Tessmer and family observed a disc with lights for 20 minutes.
• July 1981 - Wickieup: Tom Taylor and a friend saw a red light split and fly in opposite directions.
• August 10, 1982 - Lukachukai, Apache County: A father and son saw an object disintegrate and a green light; an Indian family reported a landing.
• July 11, 1985 - Wickieup: Motorists reported UFOs along Highway 93.
• September 24, 1986 - Yuma: A woman saw pink/orange lights with a humming noise.
• December 1989 - Yuma: A woman observed a hovering green light that changed shapes.
• November 1990 (approx.) - Apache Junction: Tom Marcellino's family observed a blue light from a metallic object that caused electrical disruption.
• February 9, 1992 - Kingman: Michael H. Landwehr saw an orange, glowing, cigar-shaped object.
• August 19, 1992 - Picacho Peak: A young man saw a low-flying, solid object with a matte black finish that hovered and illuminated an area.
• March 13, 1993 - Yuma: A woman saw a round, yellow object with haze.
• March 16, 1993 - Artesia: Witnesses saw 3 orange objects above Mt. Graham for 20 minutes.
• March 16-17, 1993 - Graham County: Over 40 reports of 3 orange, glowing lights maneuvering.
• March 24, 1993 - Horseshoe Dam (Verde River): Pat and Scott observed a triangular object with various colored lights for 5.5 hours.
• April 3, 1993 - Greenley County: Deputy Sheriffs observed a diamond-shaped object that was lit from inside, hovering and spinning.
• April 7, 1993 - Strawberry: Joe Hammond and wife observed a silvery disc.
• May 1993 - Cottonwood Ranch: Tom Taylor and Diane observed a fluorescent green, hula-hoop shaped object.
• May 1993 - Yuma: A man and boys saw an orange light that disappeared when an airplane flew near.
• August 1993 (Several Dates) - Phoenix: Mary Hart observed a stationary bright light on many occasions.
• August 24, 1993 - Yuma: A couple saw a bright light that gave a flash.
• August 28, 1993 - Yuma: Doris Barley and others observed a bright object changing shapes and flashing lights.
• August 29, 1993 - Yuma: A woman and friends observed 10-12 red, white, and blue flashing objects along with a larger white object.
• September 1, 1993 - Yuma: A man saw a red light shoot through the sky and leave a trail.
• September 10, 1993 - Phoenix: Marlene Childers and husband observed a boomerang-shaped, lighted object.
• September 12, 1993 - Phoenix: Marlene Childers observed a similar light.
• September 14, 1993 - Cave Creek: Dianna Blasingim observed pulsating blue-green-amber-amber-red lights.
• September 30, 1993 - Yuma: "John" reported being abducted by 15 black-gray aliens and seeing small crafts and a reptoid being.
• October 12, 1993 - Yuma: "John" reported another abduction, feeling paralyzed and undergoing an examination.

Several other sightings from 1986 and 1987 are listed without detailed sources.

UFO Crash at Southaven Park

This article, reprinted from the October 1993 Oklahoma MUFONews, details an alleged alien spacecraft crash in Southaven Park, Shirley, NY, on November 24, 1992. John Ford of the Long Island U.F.O. Network led the investigation, which involved acquiring photos and a video tape. Eyewitnesses reported hearing rumbling sounds and seeing strange lights. The park was closed for several days, and a local resident reported power surges and unusual phone activity. Ford noted higher-than-normal radiation readings and a fence line with no magnetic reading, suggesting the object had stripped its magnetic charge. The video shows a reddish, metallic object emitting a cloudy gas and a hissing sound, and attempts to identify a body. The investigation concluded that an extraterrestrial craft crashed, and the group aims to prove it. The article also mentions the difficulty in researching UFOs due to public fear and potential government repercussions.

Media Watch

This section summarizes UFO-related media appearances. Montel Williams hosted a show with guests including Sean Morton, Sheila Mac Rae, Travis Walton, Karla Turner, Jim Rumansky, Maj. James McGaha, and Russ Estes. Montel asked Karla Turner for the name of her harasser and stated he would track them down. Sean Morton was asked to be taken to Area 51. Ted Loman's TV show "UFO-AZ Talks" is mentioned, airing in Phoenix and Tucson. Representative Sam Coppersmith's rude dismissal of a caller asking about the Mars observer disappearance is noted. The article also mentions Bill Strauss's attempt to interview Richard Hoagland.

Arizona MUFON Needs Your Support

The newsletter appeals for support, noting that the group has grown to over 100 members. The $12 annual subscription fee for the monthly newsletter does not cover production and mailing costs. The group relies on donations and volunteer efforts to cover expenses, including a new hotline number. Members are encouraged to pay dues on time, bring refreshments, and contribute content.

Stargate UFO Conference Tickets

Limited tickets are available for the "UFOs: The History, the Reality and the Future" conference on February 5th, priced at $20.00.

Intruders Foundation Conference

Budd Hopkins and David M. Jacobs of the Intruders Foundation announce a free conference/workshop for mental health and medical professionals in San Francisco on February 5th, focusing on paranormal experiences, false memory syndrome, sexual abuse, and hypnosis. Attendees are responsible for their own room reservations.

White Sides Defense Committee

This section contains a letter from Glenn Campbell of the White Sides Defense Committee urging citizens to write to Mr. Curtis Tucker of the Bureau of Land Management to request a public hearing in Las Vegas regarding the Air Force's proposed land seizure near Groom Lake. The letter emphasizes the need for public access to viewpoints of the unacknowledged weapons testing facility and suggests that a public forum could advance government openness.

Stargate Presents: UFO's: The history, the reality and the future

This section details an upcoming conference featuring speakers Wendelle C. Stevens (investigator of the Billy Meier case), Robert O. Dean (military intelligence analyst), and David Froning (aerospace engineer). The schedule includes presentations on UFO slides, the reality and meaning of UFOs, and advanced propulsion.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's mission of investigating UFO phenomena, encouraging member participation, and disseminating information through its newsletter and meetings. There is a strong emphasis on reporting sightings, sharing research findings, and advocating for greater government transparency regarding UFOs and related activities, particularly concerning military installations like Area 51. The editorial stance is one of active investigation, open inquiry, and a call to action for members to contribute to the cause.