MUFON Arizona - 1995 06 19 - Vol 04 No 06

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 6, dated June 19, 1995, focuses on UFO-related news, sightings, and events within Arizona and beyond. The cover headline proclaims 'The Truth is Out There,' setting a tone of investigation and disclosure.

Director's Message

Tom Taylor, State Director, opens the newsletter with an announcement for the upcoming 'Audio/Video Night' meeting, encouraging members to bring popcorn for a program featuring various UFO videos, including one from Gila Bend, and an Art Bell interview of a Roswell autopsy witness. He shares a personal anecdote about receiving a phone call regarding a UFO sighting near Gila Bend and arranging for the video to be picked up. Taylor notes the ongoing media attention on UFOs, including recent TV programs and newspaper articles. He highlights the controversy surrounding the alleged Roswell autopsy tapes, suggesting listeners tune into Art Bell's 'Dreamland' for updates. He also mentions interest from members in attending events in Roswell over the July 4th weekend and the possibility of author Carol Dennis speaking at a future meeting. Taylor also recounts meeting Ilkka Serra from 'The UFO Research of Finland,' with whom he discussed ongoing projects and sightings in Finland.

Field Investigation Trainee Meeting

Details are provided for a Field Investigator Trainee meeting on Wednesday, June 28, at Richard Motzer's home in Scottsdale. Members are encouraged to call 'Computer Buddy' with questions.

Wedding Invitation

MUFON-AZ members Mary Hart and Zach Zachary are invited to a wedding on Saturday, June 17, with details on location and RSVP information.

Media Watch

Tom Taylor provides a roundup of recent television, radio, and newspaper programs related to UFOs. He mentions Mike Gray's upcoming film 'Area 51,' and the renaming of a Las Vegas nightclub to 'Area 51' and its adjoining lounge to 'Dreamland,' featuring alien-themed decor. The segment on CBS's 'Sunday Morning' featuring 'Area 51' and Glenn Campbell is noted. A bill to designate State Route 375 in Nevada as the 'Extra Terrestrial Alien Highway' is mentioned. Art Bell's vacation and the rerun of 'Dreamland' episodes featuring Travis Walton and Nicholas Tesla are noted. A 'flap' in El Salvador, where UFOs caused city lights to go out and cars to stop, is reported. CBS's repeat of 'Intruders' and Channel 10's 'Attack of the 50 ft. Woman' are also mentioned. Taylor requests a loan of Jan and Coral Lorenzen's book 'Flying Saucers, the Startling Evidence,' specifically Chapter 9.

Arizona Sightings List

A list of Arizona UFO sighting reports from 1947-1994, compiled by Dimitri Ossipov, is available for purchase.

Classified Ads

The newsletter offers advertising space for members for a fee.

State Meeting Video

Copies of the 4-hour videotape from the February 18th State MUFON meeting are available for purchase.

The Earth Chronicles

This section continues a multi-part 'book report' by Dimitri 'Jim' Ossipov, presented in installments.

After the Flood

This section, likely part of 'The Earth Chronicles,' discusses the Anunnaki after a great flood, their interactions with human survivors on Ararat, and their efforts to help humanity rebuild by providing grain, animals, and teaching sciences. It mentions their decision to divide the earth into four regions and the establishment of a new spaceport named Tilmun. The text notes the Anunnaki leaders were not peaceful and quarreled among themselves.

Invisibility by Electromagnetism

This report details an early attempt by the German government in 1937 to achieve invisibility using a strong electromagnet. The author, who witnessed a demonstration in Vienna in 1938, describes how a hand holding a flashlight disappeared and reappeared. He later discusses his conversation with Major Dobesch, who confirmed the experiment was an attempt to create an electromagnetic field to stop aircraft. Dobesch was later imprisoned by the Russians. The author also recalls a similar event in Berlin in 1944 involving Oberst Galland, where traffic halted due to an unseen electromagnetic effect. The report connects these events to UFO sightings near Mt. Ranier in the 1950s, where a bush pilot observed metallic, fuzzy, and transparent disks.

Media Watch (Continued)

This section continues the media watch, noting the Imax Theater in Scottsdale showing 'Destiny in Space,' filmed by NASA astronauts, and offering tips for purchasing tickets. It also lists various radio and TV programs related to UFOs, including 'Dreamland,' 'UFO AZ/UFO TALKS,' 'Sightings,' 'X Files,' and 'Unsolved Mysteries.'

UFO-mania rides 'Alien Highway'

This article from the Associated Press reports on Chuck Clark's search for UFOs near Rachel, Nevada, and the proposal to name the road through the area 'Extraterrestrial Alien Highway.' It discusses the proximity to Area 51 ('Dreamland') and the local 'courage industry' based on UFO fascination. The article mentions Pat Travis, co-owner of the Little A'Le'inn restaurant, and her experiences. It also references Bob Lazar, a self-described physicist who claims to have worked at Area 51 on captured alien saucers. Rumors about the base developing advanced aircraft like the Aurora are mentioned. The article concludes with Clark's observation that while some exotic military aircraft might be mistaken for UFOs, others appear to be genuinely otherworldly.

UFOs on CD-ROM

Information is provided about a CD-ROM titled 'UFOs...The Real Story' by Stanton Friedman, detailing its contents and how to order it.

Calendar

This section lists upcoming MUFON group meetings and UFO-related conferences and expos, including the Tucson MUFON Group, Yuma MUFON Group, the 16th Annual Rocky Mountain Conference on UFO Investigation, the Whole Life Expo in Santa Fe, the MUFON 1995 International UFO Symposium in Seattle, and National UFO Awareness Week.

Alien object uncovered on Main Street

This article from the Roswell Daily Record reports on a mysterious metal artifact unearthed by a backhoe operator on Main Street in Roswell, New Mexico. Dr. Mia Van Aswegen, an archeologist, examined the object and described it as a 'prime specimen of, say, an alien nature,' with markings similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics. The site has been shut down for investigation by scientists from Los Alamos Laboratories and officials from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The article also touches on local legends about alien craft landing in Roswell and a disputed letter from Billy the Kid mentioning unusual lights.

Black helicopters no longer are a mystery

This article by Richard W. Kimball addresses the mystery of 'black helicopters' seen flying over the Cottonwood and Chino Valley areas. Col. Bruce Bodin of the Arizona Air National Guard explains that these are transient military aircraft being refueled. Jack LeBaron of the Sedona Airport confirms that they operate like a gas station for military aircraft. Bodin clarifies that all Army helicopters are black, painted with a radar-protection coating, and have markings on the tail. He explains that the Army does not follow the same altitude rules as the National Guard. The article also mentions the JPTF-6 unit's use of helicopters for drug searches and the elite US Army's 160th Division for rapid deployment.

DarkStar rises: Pilotless spy craft 'wave of the future'

This Associated Press article introduces the DarkStar, a $10 million pilotless reconnaissance plane unveiled by the Pentagon. It is described as being able to detect a basketball from 45,000 feet and is considered the 'wave of the future' for pilotless aircraft. The plane, officially known as the Tier III Minus unmanned aerial vehicle, is a joint development by Lockheed Martin and Boeing Aircraft.

Federal File: Strange Events in the Desert...

This section discusses the secret Groom Lake complex, also known as Area 51 and 'Dreamland.' It mentions recent congressional efforts regarding the SR-71 Blackbird, strange sightings, and efforts to increase the buffer zone around the base. The article details the history of the complex, its role in testing aircraft like the U-2, SR-71, F-117A, and B-2, and the alleged presence of Soviet aircraft and the TR-3A 'MANTA' and 'AURORA' projects. It notes the Air Force's seizure of land for a buffer zone and ongoing efforts to expand it. The author suggests a radio spectrum analysis of the area as a project for readers. Table 1 lists Groom Lake Area Frequencies for Project Skunkworks, Security, the 554th Range Group, Senior Smart Project, and Dark Star. It also mentions ground intrusion sensors and video surveillance cameras. The article references the 1947 Roswell crash and a supposed 'alien' surviving and living near the Nevada test site. It also touches on sightings of 'flying saucers' possibly being stages of the AURORA aircraft and mentions a report of an unidentified aircraft requesting a high 'Night level.' The section concludes with a note on 'Federal Level Security,' mentioning DOD SPECIAL EVENTS property decals on radios during the World Cup Games in Chicago.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena, government transparency, and the sharing of information within the MUFON community. There is a strong emphasis on reporting sightings, discussing potential explanations (both conventional and unconventional), and encouraging active participation from members. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, seeking truth while acknowledging the complexities and secrecy surrounding UFO-related topics. The inclusion of historical accounts, scientific discussions (like electromagnetism), and reports on advanced military projects suggests a broad approach to understanding the phenomenon.