MUFON Arizona - 1995 07 17 - Vol 04 No 07

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Mutual UFO Network Arizona Chapter Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 7, dated July 1995, focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related topics within Arizona and beyond. The cover features a desert scene and the headline 'The Truth is Out There,' along with contact information for MUFON.

Director's Message

Tom Taylor, State Director, reports a busy month with ongoing sightings in the Gila Bend area. A Section Directors meeting was held there, where a local resident identified lights seen in the area as possibly military flares. June Scherrer has been appointed Section Director for Pima County. The newsletter announces UFO Awareness Week from August 18-20, featuring a display at Christown Mall in Phoenix, for which volunteers are needed. Earlene Ford is credited with organizing this event. A sky-watch was held near the White Tank Mountains west of Phoenix, with members spotting shooting stars and satellites. Mike Hayes, Section Director for Mojave County, has submitted his first sighting report after an article in a Kingman newspaper about a meteor generated many calls about UFO sightings. The investigation by Gerda Gallob into a missing trucker article was praised and will be used in Field Investigator training. MUFON-AZ plans to have a t-shirt sample at the next meeting, featuring the alleged Paradise Valley UFO crash of 1947.

Field Investigation Training

Due to Richard Motzer's vacation, Field Investigator Training classes will not be held in July but will resume in August.

National UFO Awareness Week

MUFON-AZ will host a three-day event at Christown Mall from August 18-20, including a TV and VCR setup to show videos, handouts, and volunteers to inform the public about MUFON and UFOs. The organizers are requesting newspaper articles or other materials for the display and are seeking volunteers to staff the booth.

Media Watch

Tom Taylor provides a list of recent television, radio, and newspaper programs related to the UFO topic. He notes that advance notification is often lacking. The MUFON International Conference was featured on Art Bell's program. The local radio station KTAR in Phoenix announced the conference, and some listeners mistakenly believed the Roswell UFO crash had just happened. The newsletter also recommends the film 'Apollo 13' and the sci-fi thriller 'Species.' It lists current UFO-related programming, including 'UFO-AZ' on Channel 22, 'Dreamland' with Art Bell on KTUC radio, 'Sightings' on Channel 15, 'X-Files' on Channel 10, and 'Unsolved Mysteries' on Channel 12.

Field Investigator Graduates

Joe Nurek and Kevin Bownn received certificates of achievement for completing the Field Investigator Training at the May 7th Yuma MUFON meeting.

UFO Sighting Near Gila Bend, Arizona

Greg, a witness, reported a sighting on May 26, 1995, near Gila Bend. While driving from Vado, New Mexico, to Yuma, Arizona, he noticed a bright light out of his window. Initially thinking it was a military flare, he soon realized it was not due to its actions. He observed multiple lights, sometimes one, then two or three, with no set pattern. He estimated there were under 20 lights, with the number '14' sticking in his head. The lights were described as amber, resembling the flame from a cigarette lighter, and appeared to be the size of aspirins. The lights exhibited erratic behavior, sometimes converging into a single light before disappearing. Greg stopped his pickup and observed the lights for approximately eight minutes. He later spoke with a semi-truck driver who had been behind him, and they agreed they had seen the same phenomena. Greg reported feeling relaxed after the event, with no loss of time or vehicular malfunctions. However, he later experienced trauma, including bad dreams and difficulty sleeping, and was afraid to drive at night. Checks with federal agencies and military installations yielded no information. The MCAS Weather Station confirmed it was a clear, dark night.

Yucca, AZ Sighting

David Nelson and Betty Kavadas reported seeing a light in February 1995 while driving from Kingsman to Yucca, Arizona. They had previously observed smaller lights inside and around their home in Yucca. The 'outside' light maneuvered by changing course and direction, appearing diamond-shaped with colored lights. It was described as being the size of an '18-wheeler.' 'Indoor' lights, baseball-sized, darted around their home. One witness told a light to 'leave the house,' and it intensified. Their dog became very excited. Betty and the dog were injured. Shadows were seen passing in front of LED-lit stereo equipment, and objects were occasionally moved. Both witnesses reported 'lost time.' They appeared emotionally upset but stable, with no signs of alcohol abuse. They visited a pastor who suggested the events might be 'demonic forces.'

Colorado Buffalo Mutilations

This section details strange animal deaths and mutilations, summarizing a 77-page report funded by The Bigelow Foundation. The report, compiled by Linda Moulton Howe and Dr. John Altshuler, covers cases from Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Kansas. A key case involved two full-grown male buffalo found mutilated in a locked corral near Kiowa, Colorado. The animals showed signs of 'extreme shock' and unusual excisions of body parts, including the penis, testicles, and tongue. Microscopic examination indicated elevated burning temperatures. Another incident involved a one-year-old steer near Las Vegas, Nevada, where a 1.5 by 1.25-inch plug of bone was removed from its skull, leaving a smooth hole. A mutilated cow in Chacon, New Mexico, exhibited bleeding in the chest muscles. A rancher in La Veta, Colorado, found a pregnant cow with a broken back, and later two more cows with removed teats, rectums, and vaginas. Reports of a bright beam of light sweeping the pasture and a craft like a helicopter were noted. Dr. W.C. Levengood examined grass samples from mutilation sites and found cellular changes suggesting exposure to microwave frequencies, similar to those found in Chacon, NM. He theorizes that the energy causing these phenomena produces profound changes in plant respiration cells.

News Flash!

Linda Howe and George Wingfield reported on Art Bell's 'Dreamland' program that five still photos from the London Roswell autopsy film were shown at a MUFON Conference. The photos reportedly showed bodies with six fingers and six toes, not 'greys,' and were from a crash in June 1947. Congressman Schiff may have been shown this film.

Flying Saucers Real? Many Believe So

This article, based on a Scripps Howard News Service and Ohio University survey, states that half of America's adults believe flying saucers are real and that the government is covering up information about extraterrestrial beings. Larry Bryant, a retired Pentagon spokesman, notes that public belief in UFOs has been consistent for over 20 years. The article attributes this belief partly to Hollywood's influence and mentions films like 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and 'E.T.' The survey found that 43 percent believe a UFO cover-up is unlikely, while 17 percent believe it is very likely. Belief varies by age and education level, with those from the 'television era' more likely to believe and well-educated people less likely. Scientists remain skeptical, though the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics is involved in projects searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. A group called 'Operance Right To Know' is petitioning the UN for disclosure of UFO information. Congressman Steve Schiff has asked the GAO to study Air Force records related to 'weather balloons, unknown aircraft and similar crash incidents.' The Air Force has previously stated the Roswell crash was a weather balloon, but a later Pentagon report identified it as part of Project Mogul.

Missing Trucker Attracts UFO Group

This article from The Payson Roundup newspaper details the mysterious disappearance of Devin Williams, a Kansas truck driver, near Payson, Arizona, on May 28, 1995. Williams drove his truck into a remote Forest Service road and became stuck. He left the vehicle and vanished without a trace. Coconino County Sheriff's Detective Bruce Cornish is investigating but has no leads. Kyle Burris, a colleague, stated that Williams' actions were out of character. Tom Wilson, owner of Flint Hills Transportation, expressed confidence in Williams. Campers reported that Williams said, 'I didn't do it, THEY did it.' A 'UFO scientist' contacted the Sheriff's office inquiring about the case. Wilson also reported being contacted by UFO organizations. The article mentions the alleged abduction of logger Travis Walton, which was depicted in the movie 'Fire in the Sky.' Williams left his radio and favorite hat in the truck cab.

Book Review: "Unbroken Promises"

This book review discusses 'Unbroken Promises,' a story about the 'Gulf Breeze 6' incident in July/August 1990. The '6' were members of the Army Intelligence Unit stationed in Augsburg, Germany, who claimed to have had paranormal experiences. They went AWOL and were arrested in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The reviewer, Dimitri 'Jim' Ossipov, speculates that the '6' may have been victims of a psychotronic experiment conducted by secret agencies rather than Saints or aliens, citing several points: the difficulty in verifying contactor identity, the group's receptivity to paranormal phenomena, the use of a Ouija Board for communication, and the unusual offer of honorable discharge instead of punishment for desertion. The reviewer concludes that if such an experiment could be done to six people, it could be done to many more. The author of the book found a wife in Florida and has two children.

The Earth Chronicles Continued

This section, a continuation of a multi-part book report by Dimitri 'Jim' Ossipov, discusses ancient history, specifically the rivalry between the half-brothers Enlil and Enki, and the subsequent 'Pyramid wars.' It details how human subjects were involved and armed, and how nuclear devices were used by Enlil and Ninurta on cities like Sodom and Gomorrah, leading to destruction and the departure of the 'gods' by 2,000 BC. Only Yahweh remained for a time to lead the Hebrews.

Colorado Buffalo Mutilations (Continued)

This section continues the report on animal mutilations, detailing the case of a one-year-old steer near Las Vegas, Nevada, with a precisely removed bone plug from its skull. It also discusses a mutilated cow in Chacon, New Mexico, with bleeding around the neck, and a rancher in La Veta, Colorado, who found cows with removed teats, rectums, and vaginas. Dr. W.C. Levengood's findings on grass samples from mutilation sites are presented, suggesting microwave frequencies are involved in producing profound changes in plant respiration cells.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena and related anomalies. It highlights MUFON's activities, including meetings, training, and public outreach events like UFO Awareness Week. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained events, encouraging members to report sightings and participate in investigations. There is a strong emphasis on documenting cases, interviewing witnesses, and seeking scientific or official explanations where possible, while also acknowledging the possibility of extraterrestrial involvement and government secrecy. The inclusion of book reviews and historical accounts suggests a broad interest in paranormal and historical mysteries.