MUFON Arizona - 1994 03 21 - Vol 03 No 03

Magazine Overview

This is the March 1994 issue (Volume 3, Issue 3) of the MUFON Arizona Chapter newsletter. The cover features a headline about the Fox television series 'X Files' and a smaller image of its cast. The newsletter includes updates on local MUFON activities, UFO-related news, and articles on various topics within the field.

From the Director's Desk

Ray Maurer, State Director, opens the newsletter by reflecting on the previous month's article about the fantasy-prone personality hypothesis. He expresses intrigue at attempts to neatly explain the abduction phenomenon, noting that some insist on objective alien reality while others focus on psychological aspects. Maurer suggests that the evidence points to both aspects being present simultaneously and that the phenomenon defies current models of the universe. He advocates for discarding old models and approaching the information with open minds, free from limitations and preconceptions. He highlights that within the local chapter, members have experienced both out-of-body contact and classic abduction experiences, some of which seem surreal yet involve physical data like scars and pain. Maurer encourages a fresh perspective to explore new horizons in UFO research.

Roswell Outa Limits Museum Update

John Price, Owner/Curator, announces that the Outa Limits UFO Enigma Museum in Roswell will remain open. The video store that shared space has closed, and the additional 2,200 sq. ft. has been used to expand the museum, making it one of the largest in the United States. Clifford E. Stone will resume as Director of Research. Stone's recent 170-page report submitted to Congress in November 1993 has prompted a second request for a copy. The museum will celebrate its 2nd anniversary with an Open House in late March, featuring Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt as special guests. Price thanks numerous individuals and organizations for their support, including Walt Andrus, Timothy Beckley, Don Eckard, Stanton Friedman, Paul Davids, Walter Haut, Frank Joyce, Loretta Proctor, various media outlets, and newspapers.

Congratulations, Tom!

This section congratulates Tom Taylor on his promotion to Assistant State Director. The author praises Taylor as a dedicated chapter member who, along with Mary Hart, transformed the newsletter into a substantial publication. Taylor is also recognized for his central role in UFO-related activities and is described as a friendly individual.

MUFON Arizona Outing

An announcement for the first MUFON Arizona Outing on Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Painted Rocks State Park, west of Gila Bend, AZ. The park is noted for its petroglyphs created by the Hohokam between AD700 and 1450. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic lunch. Caravan departure details are provided, including meeting points at Smitty's Shopping Center and a Circle K on I-10. The route to the park is described, noting that the final mile is a graded dirt road. A lake near the park is closed to visitors. Participants are encouraged to bring cameras and stories. Information is provided to contact Tom Taylor for ride-sharing or questions.

Native Encounters

This section announces a new 94-page softcover book from Oklahoma MUFON titled "Native Encounters." The book covers prominent Oklahoma abduction accounts, cattle mutilations, and sightings. It is co-authored by Richard Seifried and Scott Carter and is available for $15.00 plus postage and handling.

Media Watch

Tom Taylor provides a list of recent television, radio, and newspaper programs related to the UFO topic. He notes that advance notification of programs is rare. Highlights include Fox Channel 15's "Special Encounters," which featured footage of the Long Island UFO crash, "Guardian," UFOs from Puerto Rico, and Area 51. "UFO-AZ Talks" on local Channel 22 is mentioned as informative. Popular Science Magazine's March 1994 issue featured Area 51. "Unsolved Mysteries" had a segment on UFOs, but concluded sightings were likely aircraft. "X Files" on Channel 15 is noted for its frequent UFO themes. "Ancient Prophecies" on Channel 12 is also mentioned.

The Face on Mars - 1924 Version

This article discusses a 1924 experiment related to the "Face on Mars." Timothy Green Beckley, editor of UFO Universe, found a 1954 book that described a worldwide radio listening experiment during a Mars close approach in August 1924. The experiment reportedly received curiously jumbled dots that formed a human face on an experimental recording device. The signals were received on a 6,000-meter wavelength, and the flashes were printed on film. The researchers could not explain the results. Beckley is seeking original records or reproductions of this 1924 "Face on Mars" and provides contact information for UFO Universe.

Book Review: "Visitors From Within"

Jim Ossipov reviews "Visitors From Within" by Keith Priest. As a retired engineer, Ossipov prioritizes facts and believes that UFOs fly, land, and leave traces, and that CE3s and abductions occur. He expresses skepticism towards New Age enthusiasts and crystal gazers but finds "contacts" worthy of individual merit. He discusses the book's premise that "Zetas" or "Greys" are seeking human emotions and the ability to reproduce, having lost these qualities. Ossipov notes that Zetas are afraid of humans due to our emotional outbursts. He finds the book to be an excellent guide for abductees and the public, suggesting that mutual benefits could arise from dialogue once fear is removed. He cautions that the authors are on the receiving end of communications and cannot verify the truthfulness of the information, but believes the overall message points towards truth.

Do You Know This Person?

Tom Taylor is seeking information about a person named Joe Lanom from Mercury, Nevada, whom he knew in the 1960s. Lanom was reportedly doing unusual government work possibly connected to Area 51. Taylor asks anyone familiar with Lanom or government projects in Mercury to contact him via the MUFON meeting or the hotline.

'X' Marks the Spot for Eeriness

This article from USA TODAY profiles Chris Carter, the creator of the Fox series "The X Files." Carter describes the show as scary and smart, likening it to "Silence of the Lambs meets Unsolved Mysteries." The show is compared to "The Twilight Zone," "The Outer Limits," and "The Night Stalker." Carter's pitch involved creating a show that was "scary, spooky" and offered something he would want to watch. He explains that the show taps into a universal desire for religious experience and the testing of faith. Carter aims to tell good stories within the realm of "extreme possibility." He notes his background in writing contemporary kid voices and his work in surfing magazines influenced his style. He describes his ideal "X Files" episode as "very close to reality," with a creepy, open-ended finale. Carter emphasizes that the show is not about chasing regular villains and avoids showing aliens directly, focusing instead on interesting and redundant storytelling angles. He mentions receiving numerous electronic messages from viewers who contribute ideas, referring to them as "File-o-philes."

Ancient Prophecies - Television Program Review

Jim Ossipov reviews a Channel 12 program titled "Ancient Prophecies." He finds most prophecies to be inaccurate. He recounts Nostradamus's predictions about World War 2 and the Roman Empire. Ossipov discusses the program's identification of three Antichrists, finding Napoleon to be a weak example. He acknowledges Hitler but suggests Stalin could be considered more significant due to his killing of millions and persecution of religions. The third Antichrist is described as a 32-year-old living in Jerusalem who will reveal himself in 1995. The review touches on St. Malachy's prophecies about the last two Popes and suggests alternative scenarios for the future of Christianity, including unity and worship of one Universal God. The program also mentions modern seers predicting calamities related to ozone depletion and global warming, contrasting this with recent cold weather. Ossipov questions the lack of Biblical prophets in the discussion, except for a brief mention of Apocalypse. He discusses the year 2000, noting that past hysteria around the year 1000 did not lead to the end of the world and that 2000 is just a number for many cultures. He concludes by offering his own predictions for 1994, including oil spills, earthquakes, revolutions, wars, the collapse of the former USSR, political assassinations, celebrity divorces and remarriages, and a copycat of the Lorena Bobbitt case. He also includes a peculiar prediction about a misfit remembering childhood molestation by multiple religious figures.

Scientists Ready for Jupiter Blast

This brief article from The Phoenix Gazette reports on scientists preparing to observe the collision of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter. The impact, expected to be vastly more powerful than any nuclear war on Earth, will occur 480 million miles away and will be visible only through telescopes. This event is described as the largest on Jupiter in 10,000 years and unprecedented in modern astronomical observation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes open-minded investigation into the UFO phenomenon, as exemplified by Ray Maurer's editorial. There is a strong emphasis on sharing information through the newsletter and chapter meetings, encouraging member participation and discussion. The publication covers a range of topics from direct UFO sightings and abductions to media portrayals like "X Files" and theoretical discussions on prophecies and extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, encouraging members to consider all data while remaining skeptical and avoiding preconceived notions. The newsletter also serves as a platform for promoting MUFON activities, such as the Arizona Outing and book sales.