MUFON Arizona - 1995 01 16 - Vol 04 No 01

Magazine Overview

This document is the January 1994 issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 1. It is published by MUFON Mutual UFO Network and covers UFO-related news, investigations, and events within Arizona and beyond.

State Director's Report (Tom Taylor)

Tom Taylor begins by announcing his succession as the new Arizona State Director, taking over from Ray Maurer, who stepped down after three years. Taylor expresses gratitude to Maurer for his leadership and effort, noting that Maurer will continue his work with abductees. The newsletter highlights the active nature of the Arizona MUFON group, which has had regular monthly meetings with varied programs, including speakers and videos. This is noted as a significant level of activity not seen since the demise of A.P.R.O.

Upcoming events include the Arizona MUFON All-State meeting on Saturday, February 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1440 W. University in Tempe. This meeting will feature presentations by Section Directors and two additional speakers. Details are still being finalized, and a special February newsletter will be mailed early to provide exact information. There will be no regular MUFON-AZ meeting in February due to the All-State meeting.

Richard Motzer has agreed to head up Investigator Trainee classes for Phoenix area MUFON-AZ members, with classes tentatively scheduled for March or April. Members are advised to check with Tom Taylor at the February meeting for more details on times and locations.

Taylor also mentions receiving a call from a person in Yarnell, AZ, who claims to have videotaped UFOs in the area, and plans are being made to investigate.

Regarding a recent sighting in Gila Bend, Taylor reports that the investigation determined it involved the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, but the specific officers involved could not be identified. He requests contacts within that office.

The video from Prescott has been viewed and appears to show an "object," which is still being studied.

Details are also provided for a Stanton Friedman talk on Tuesday, February 7, in Yuma. A sign-up sheet will be circulated at the meeting for carpooling. Those interested are encouraged to sign up or call the MUFON Hotline.

Taylor concludes by urging members to report sightings and send news clippings, emphasizing the importance of member involvement for the group's success.

Media Watch (Tom Taylor)

This section lists recent UFO-related programs aired on television, radio, and newspapers. It aims to keep the public informed, though advance notification of most programs is not received. Members are encouraged to ask at meetings if anyone has taped programs to share.

Television and Radio Programs Mentioned:

• Sunday evenings, KFYI Radio, 910 AM: Art Bell's "Dreamland" Radio Program, which reran interviews with Richard Hoagland.
• Every night, KTAR Radio, 620 AM, 9 p.m.: Strauss' Place with Bill Strauss, featuring Bob Dean, Jim Delettoso, and Wendelle Stevens.
• Live TV talk show on Channel 10: Bill Strauss filled in and featured Jim Delettoso speaking on UFOs, particularly concerning the Billy Meir case.
• UFO AZ/UFO TALKS - Phoenix: Wednesdays, Noon to 2 p.m., Local Public Access Cable (Dimension Channel 22).
• Scottsdale: Fridays, 3:30 p.m. and Monday, 6:00 p.m., Channel 28, featuring Ted Loman, Jim Nichols, and guests.
• UFO Update AZ: A publication by Mike and Roger Bollinger, available by contacting them at 12629 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 109, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
• Sightings: Saturdays at 9 p.m., Channel 15.
• X Files: Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Channel 10.
• Unsolved Mysteries: Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Channel 12.
• Encounters: Sundays, 6:00 p.m., Channel 10.

Most holiday programs were reruns.

UFO Trip to England and Ireland

This section announces a trip sponsored by the Citizen Ambassador Program of People to People International, led by Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle. The trip, scheduled from March 25 to April 7, 1995, will include meetings with various UFO groups (CSETI, ASSAP, ISTRA, BUFORA) and tours of UFO-related sites in England (Wiltshire, Warminster, Canterbury, Manchester, Stonehenge, Woodhenge, Avebury, Silbury Hill, Oliver's castle) and Ireland (Dublin, Newgrange, Hill of Tara, Stone of Destiny, Rath of the Synods, Sloping Trenches).

The cost is approximately $5,000, excluding airfare to and from New York. Interested parties can contact Susie Smith at 423-9356 for more information.

Sighting Near Gila Bend

This report details a sighting on Wednesday, November 23, at approximately 6:00 a.m., west of Painted Rock Dam. The object, viewed through a telescope, appeared crescent-shaped with the forward edge seemingly on fire. The witness is Elect Philip, associated with the "Children of Light" community northwest of Gila Bend. Elect Philip was recently interviewed by Tom Taylor and Al Coury.

Field-Investigator Trainer Appointed

Richard Motzer has been appointed Field Investigator Trainer for the MUFON-AZ group. He has 20 years of experience in electronic TV and radio circuits and has developed computer processes for analyzing UFO photos related to energy fields. He is also associated with the Mars Mission and is investigating moon structures and segments of NASA's STS-48 mission. Motzer will conduct training courses and assign members to local sightings for investigation.

Calendar

• Tucson MUFON Group: Members are advised to contact Jean Staffen or Tom Kuszelewicz for information.
• Yuma MUFON Group: January meeting on Sunday, January 15, 1:30 p.m., with speaker Dr. Gershaw from Western Arizona College. Contact Doris Barley.
• February 7: Stanton Friedman speaking at Arizona Western College in Yuma at 7:00 p.m. Phoenix members interested in carpooling should sign up at the January meeting or call the Hotline.
• February 18 (SATURDAY): First Arizona State MUFON Meeting, 1:00 p.m., 1440 W. University, Tempe. No regular meeting on February 20. Speakers to be announced in the February newsletter. This meeting is for MUFON-AZ and International MUFON members only.
• April 7-9: Seventh Annual Ozark UFO Conference, Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Contact (501) 354-2558.
• July 7, 8 & 9: MUFON 1995 International UFO Symposium, Red Lion Hotel Searac, Seattle, Washington. Contact Marilyn Childs.

Ask Marilyn (Parade Magazine 1/1/95)

Marilyn vos Savant answers a question from Bob Bloodsworth of Hagerstown, Md., about the most exciting discovery one could make. She states that discovering intelligent life elsewhere in the universe would be the most thrilling.

Book Report: The Omega Project by Kenneth Ring

This section reviews Kenneth Ring's book, "The Omega Project," which explores the connection between UFO encounters and Near Death Experiences (NDEs). Ring postulates that individuals who experience these phenomena share similar backgrounds that allow them to tap into an "emergency phenomenon" driven by the planet's deterioration. The book suggests that "experiencers" are recipients of an evolutionary product of "Mind at Large" seeking new survival techniques. The review highlights Ring's concept of an "encounter-prone personality" and acknowledges the subjective nature of his study. The book is recommended for those seeking answers to the UFO mystery.

UFO Field Investigator's Training Guide

This section announces the availability of a "UFO Field Investigator's Training Guide" by T. David Spencer, a 304-page binder available for $30 plus postage and handling from MUFON in Seguin, Texas. It is described as an asset for instructors and students.

Paranormal Test and Evaluation Report (November 24, 1994)

This report details a test conducted to investigate the theory that UFOs may ionize the air, causing engine failures. A magnetic crane was used to attempt to stall a 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne 20 pickup truck. The test involved sequentially energizing and de-energizing the magnet near the truck's hood. The engine ran normally throughout the test, and the truck was levitated slightly. The conclusion is that high-density, low-pulsating magnetic flux from a low-voltage source will not stall a gasoline engine, but its force is significant. The report suggests that UFO power sources might differ, possibly using higher voltage to ionize air and short out ignition coils. The author also notes an observation of sparks jumping from ignition wires, which he addressed by replacing a faulty wire, improving engine performance.

Cattle Mutilations Continue in New Mexico

The New Mexico MUFON group reported 56 cattle mutilations in 1994, with "high strangeness" continuing in the northern areas of the state. Incredible videotapes have reportedly been taken.

Declassified documents available now on Internet

This brief article announces the launch of OpenNet, a public database on the World Wide Web, which provides access to thousands of declassified government documents from the Department of Energy. Topics include nuclear weapons experiments and radiation. The database can be accessed via the Department of Energy's home page.

Plane delivers secret cargo

This short news item from the Tempe Tribune (12-21-94) reports that a Russian An-124 aircraft delivered secret Russian cargo to the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. Army officials confirmed the delivery but would not disclose the nature of the cargo, stating only that it was not nuclear material and posed no hazard.

Sedona UFO Safari's

An advertisement for "Sedona UFO Safari's" with "Marvelous Mary & Michael D." offering guided tours.

New Mutilations Reported (Ranchland News)

This article from the Ranchland News (November 10, 1994) reports on another buffalo bull found mutilated on November 7 at the Denver Buffalo Company ranch near Kiowa. Ranch manager Doug Stewart stated that only the penis was missing, cut out 12-14 inches back into the animal, suggesting it was not a predator attack. Stewart expressed disgust with suggestions of predator involvement and noted that other ranchers have experienced similar mutilations. He mentioned that a veterinarian confirmed that a coyote could not have performed such a cut. The article also mentions a test by a veterinarian on a dead cow's udder to see if straight cuts would turn oval due to swelling, and that neither Stewart nor another anonymous rancher reported their incidents to the Elbert County Sheriff's Department due to a perceived lack of seriousness.

A related caption details a necropsy performed by veterinarian Leesa McCue on a buffalo found mutilated in Elbert County, assisted by Simla ranchers Dave Nipple and Ted Hasenbalg. The bull's penis was cut out beneath the surface, and the cause of death could not be determined due to decomposition.

Small asteroid just misses Earth

This Associated Press article reports that a 30-foot-long asteroid, designated 1994XM1, passed Earth at a record-setting distance of 64,000 miles on Friday, November 11, 1994. Tom Gehrels of the University of Arizona's Spacewatch program stated that the asteroid crossed Russia. James Scotti, who spotted 34 of the 82 near-Earth asteroids discovered by Spacewatch, detected the latest one. Brian Marsden of the International Astronomical Union confirmed it set a new record for proximity. The article notes that such observations are difficult due to the objects' speed and faintness.

UFO Denial Masterful Deception (Tom Teepen)

This opinion piece by Tom Teepen, national correspondent for Cox Newspapers, critiques the Air Force's official report on the Roswell incident. Teepen argues that the report, which claims the incident involved only the recovery of junk from a secret balloon, is a masterful deception. He suggests that the Air Force's extensive denial efforts over nearly half a century are proof of a cover-up. The article also touches on the theory that alien bodies were found at a second site and kept at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Teepen criticizes Colonel Richard Weaver's dismissal of UFO claims due to a lack of official positive evidence, arguing that such evidence would be impossible to produce if the Air Force is actively concealing it. He concludes by noting that believing in flying saucers is not difficult in a society that accepts other unusual beliefs.

Publications

This section lists various publications and resources for UFO enthusiasts:

• New Mexico MUFON's newsletter: Ten issues for $10. Payable to NM MUFON NEWS.
• ISCNI (Institute for the Study of Contact with Non-Human Intelligence): Offers a bookstore catalogue and online campus. Charter membership is $60/year.
• Heartland UFO Journal: Available for $18 per year.
• Karl Pflock's Roswell In Perspective: Signed copies available for $25.

Television Special to Air

José Escamilla is producing a 90-minute TV special titled "RODS - Biological Entities Among Us?" concerning cigar-shaped objects discovered at Midway since March 1994. These "RODS" are thought to be biological or interdimensional insects. The special will feature a mass videotaping of the phenomenon worldwide. José Escamilla won the EBE award for his video "The Midway Sightings--Unclassified Footage," which can be ordered for $25 plus $3 shipping.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation and reporting of UFO phenomena. It encourages member participation and the sharing of information. There is a clear stance against government cover-ups, particularly regarding the Roswell incident, as evidenced by Tom Teepen's article. The publication also covers related topics such as cattle mutilations, paranormal tests, and astronomical events that might be perceived as unusual. The editorial tone is one of active inquiry and a belief in the importance of uncovering the truth about UFOs and related mysteries.