MUFON Arizona - 1994 11 21 - Vol 03 No 11

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter Newsletter, dated November 1994, is Volume 3, Issue 11. The cover headline is "The Truth is Out There...". The newsletter provides details about upcoming meetings, features articles on UFO investigations, and discusses related phenomena.

Meeting Announcements and Programs

The main meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 21, 1994, at 7:30 PM, located at 8227 E. Orange Blossom, Scottsdale, AZ. The program will feature guest Preston Westmoreland, a radio personality and talk show host. Westmoreland has a background in UFO investigations, having been a member of N.I.C.A.P. and having had adventures with a C-CETI group and interviews related to Area 51.

Assistant State Director's Message

Tom Taylor, Assistant State Director, details plans for a proposed statewide meeting to be held in February 1995. He solicits comments and ideas for the format of this meeting, suggesting options like a local speaker or a potluck and socializing event. He emphasizes the need for volunteers to help organize the meeting and asks interested individuals to contact Tom or Ray.

Taylor also reports on recent local UFO activity, including a possible sighting and landing near New River and a sighting of FOUR UFOs near Gila Bend. He mentions meeting Andrew Kissner, who is working on a new Roswell-related book with "new, different, and very interesting theories."

Statewide Meeting Plans

The newsletter outlines plans for a statewide meeting in February 1995, to be held at the regular meeting place on a Saturday around noon. The goal is to accommodate members from across the state. Suggestions for the meeting format are welcomed, with a note that the organization does not have funds for speaker honorariums. Volunteers are crucial for making this event a reality.

Roswell Update

Kevin Randle and Donald Schmidt are launching a new newsletter dedicated to the ongoing investigation of Roswell. The premiere issue will feature "new data such as Barry Goldwater and Roswell," "New First-hand Witnesses to the Bodies," and information on General Ramey's UFO research.

Media Watch

This section lists recent television, radio, and newspaper programs related to UFOs. It includes:

• "Dreamland" Radio Program with Art Bell on KFYI, Sunday evenings at 8:00 PM, featuring discussions on topics like comet Machholz-2.
• Bill Strauss's radio program on KTAR Radio, 620 AM, nightly at 9 p.m.
• "UFO AZ/UFO TALKS" on local public access cable (Dimension Channel 22) on Wednesdays from Noon to 2 p.m., and on Channel 28 (Scottsdale) on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:00 p.m., featuring Ted Loman and guests.
• "Sightings" on Channel 15, Saturdays at 8 or 9 p.m., which featured a program on the Iranian fighter/UFO incident from the mid-1970s.
• "X Files" on Channel 15, Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
• "Unsolved Mysteries" is noted as moving around.
• Fate Magazine featured an article by Budd Hopkins on the Linda Cortile/New York abduction case.

UFO-AZ is seeking donations for equipment repair, specifically a VCR and a 3/4" recorder deck.

"UFO Update AZ" is a new publication from Phoenix, printed by Mike and Roger Bollinger, which is recommended for its interesting information.

Landing Site Chosen for Pathfinder

This article discusses the selection of an ancient flood plain on Mars, Ares Vallis, as the landing site for the 1996 Mars Pathfinder mission. The site was chosen for its geological variety and engineering considerations, such as maximum sunshine and low elevation. The mission aims to demonstrate an inexpensive system for landing and will deploy a microrover to examine rocks and soil. The spacecraft is scheduled to arrive on July 4, 1997. The selection process involved over 60 scientists from the US and Europe.

Reincarnation

Dimitri (Jim) Ossipov writes about his skepticism regarding reincarnation. He questions the population increase if reincarnation is a one-to-one process and wonders about the purpose of correcting past misdeeds without memory of them. He also humorously expresses a desire not to have been a mundane figure in past lives, citing examples like a "shish-kebab in a Greek restaurant" or a "bull in Montana."

Another Roswell Witness Just "Walks In"

This section reports on a new witness to the Roswell incident, Thomas Gonzales, who was stationed at Roswell in 1947. He claims to have seen "the little men" and the wreckage, describing the craft as an "airfoil." Gonzales also claims to possess a piece of the wreckage, though its location is currently unknown. His story is detailed in "UFO Magazine, Vol. 9, No. 5, 1994."

It also mentions that Robert Stack, host of "Unsolved Mysteries," discussed the Roswell UFO crash on the "Tonight Show," and received a call from the widow of Gordon McCrae, who stated her husband was stationed at Roswell in 1947 and described a "crashed saucer and little alien bodies."

RIP Reviewed: Roswell in Perspective, by Karl T. Pflock

This review by Carolyn Duce-Ashe praises Karl T. Pflock's book "Roswell in Perspective" as the best-researched, most objective, and clearest account of the Roswell events. The book examines 25 witness affidavits, contemporaneous news stories, and extracts from Project Mogul. It aims to distinguish myth from truth, questioning the testimony of Frank Kaufman. The review highlights Pflock's examination of the Project Mogul connection and the debate surrounding the Roswell bodies, quoting Pflock's conviction that there were bodies, whether alien or human.

The book is available for $25, with 20% of sales donated to MUFON.

Mutilations Reported

This section details two cases of animal mutilations:

1. Ranchland, Colorado: Ayde Chess reported a mutilated heifer on September 5, 1994. The animal's heart, sex organs, rectum, udder, tongue, and lips were removed without any blood. Chess believes it was not the work of a predator. Neighbors reported low-flying aircraft and helicopters in the area.
2. Near Simla, Colorado: Ted and Patsy Hasenbalg reported the mutilation of a 13-month-old Salar bull. Its rectum, scrotum, left eye, and tips of the tail and ear were removed, with no blood. Deputies investigating the incident concluded it was a mutilation, not the work of predators.

Ranchers are encouraged to report such incidents to Ranchland News.

The Oz Factor

British ufologist Jenny Randles proposes the "Oz Factor" theory, suggesting that UFO witnesses may experience a sense of timelessness and sensory isolation. This could lead them to interpret natural phenomena as preternatural. Randles theorizes that in rare cases, this subjective impression might influence objective reality, potentially allowing witnesses to photograph things that don't objectively exist. The theory does not rule out alien contact, suggesting aliens might communicate through consciousness rather than technology.

UFO Bulletin Board

This section provides instructions for accessing computer bulletin boards, specifically for those using Windows. It details how to install the "First Class" Bulletin Board System and access the "One Net" Bulletin Board, which includes a "Science & Space Conference" with various UFO-related sections. It also mentions that "Zach" Zachary is compiling numbers for other bulletin boards.

UFO Sighting Computer Program

A member has offered a sample computer program that can pinpoint UFO sightings globally. For a $5.00 donation to MUFON, individuals with IBM-compatible computers can receive a copy of this program with instructions.

Classified Advertisements

A new classified advertising section is introduced for Newsletter subscribers. Ads cost $5.00 and can be submitted as a business card, up to 30 words of copy, or artwork. Submissions are due ten days before the meeting.

Calendar

The calendar lists several upcoming events:

• November 12 & 13: "The Philadelphia Conference" in Philadelphia, PA.
• November 13: Yuma area meeting at Desert Lakes Clubhouse.
• November 27 - December 4: Fourth International UFO Congress Convention in Mesquite, Nevada.
• Tucson MUFON Group will have no further meetings this year.

Stanton Friedman to Speak in Yuma

Stanton Friedman is scheduled to speak in Yuma on February 7, 1995, at Arizona Western College. Details will be provided in the Newsletter as they become available.

Show Low Woman Gathering Info on UFO Sightings

This article profiles Linda Biafore of Show Low, Arizona, who is collecting information on UFO sightings and alleged alien abductions for the magazine "UFO Perceptions." Biafore believes she has been abducted by ETs throughout her life and is seeking to understand why. She suggests that UFO abductions and contacts may be related to genetics and experiments involving human genetic makeup, and that these contacts seem to follow family lines.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena, including the Roswell incident, animal mutilations, and the possibility of alien contact. There is a strong emphasis on reporting witness accounts, sharing information through various media, and encouraging member participation and volunteerism. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, aiming to uncover the truth and distinguish fact from myth, as exemplified by the review of Karl T. Pflock's book. The newsletter also shows an interest in technological aspects, such as computer bulletin boards and space exploration related to Mars.