MUFON Arizona - 1995 07 17 - Vol 04 No 08

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Arizona Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 8, dated July 17, 1995, is published by MUFON Mutual UFO Network. The cover headline is 'The Truth is Out There,' and it features a UFO hotline number and a desert landscape graphic. The newsletter covers various topics related to UFO phenomena, including upcoming meetings, media reports, case studies, and book reviews.

Director's Message

Tom Taylor, State Director, discusses several points. He notes that the long-rumored Santilli Roswell autopsy film is expected to air on Fox Network's 'Encounters' on August 28. He announces a new policy for meetings: attendees are asked to donate a dollar to help keep the organization financially afloat, a change from the previous practice of only requesting donations from non-subscribers. This is intended to cover refreshments and newsletter production costs, with any surplus potentially funding honorariums for future speakers. Taylor also informs readers that the yearly subscription price for the newsletter will increase from $12 to $15 starting in October, citing increased postage costs and the need for more reserve funds to break even on production and mailing. These suggestions resulted from a discussion at the Field Investigator's Meeting. He also apologizes to Joe Murek and Kevin Bowman for incorrectly listing them as Field Investigators in the previous newsletter.

Meetings and Events

The main MUFON-AZ meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at 8227 E. Orange Blossom, Scottsdale, AZ. The program is an 'Open Forum' where attendees can discuss timely UFO events and happenings. Field Investigator Trainees have a separate meeting on Wednesday, August 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Richard Motzer's home in north Scottsdale.

National UFO Awareness Week is being observed from August 12-20, with MUFON-AZ hosting an exhibit at Christown Mall from August 18-20. Readers are encouraged to bring any relevant newspaper articles or materials for the display and to volunteer for exhibit shifts.

Media Watch

Tom Taylor provides a roundup of recent media coverage on UFOs. He mentions that while many TV programs like 'Sightings,' 'Encounters,' and 'Unsolved Mysteries' have been reruns, they offer a chance to catch up. He highlights specific programs: Preston Westmoreland's KTAR program on his trip to Area 51, Glenn Campbell's appearance on Art Bell's 'Dreamland' on KFYI, and Taylor's own interview on KFYI regarding a UFO belief poll. He also notes Art Bell's 'Dreamland' featured the Crystal Skull, and Linda Howe's 'Dreamland' reports mentioned a crop circle near Santa Rosa, California. He also reviews the sci-fi movie 'Species.'

• Television and radio listings for UFO-related programs include:
• DREAMLAND - KFYI Radio, 910 AM, Sunday evenings, 7:00 p.m.
• UFO AZ/UFO TALKS - Channel 22, Dimension Cable, Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
• Related radio program - KTUC, 1400 AM, Tucson, 10:00 p.m. Sundays.
• Sightings - Saturdays, 10:30 p.m., Channel 15.
• X-Files - Fridays, 8:00 p.m., Channel 10.
• Unsolved Mysteries - Fridays, 7:00 p.m., Channel 12.
• Encounters - Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Channel 10.

Classifieds

An advertisement offers a 9" diameter flying saucer toy with a glow-in-the-dark alien face, hanging air foil, for $10.00, along with other bird-themed items. Contact Myron Olson for details.

Volunteer Call

There is a call for volunteers to help clean up the MUFON-AZ meeting location after meetings. This involves folding chairs, disposing of cups, and repositioning furniture. Volunteers are also needed to help set up the room before meetings.

Calendar

• Tucson MUFON Group: No information available.
• Yuma MUFON Group: September 10, 1:00 p.m. at Desert Lakes Clubhouse. Contact Doris Barley.
• August 12-20: National UFO Awareness Week exhibit at Christown Mall.
• August 20: Jan Ross Bookstore, Phoenix, featuring authors Lea Halley and Mark Davenport.
• August 26: UFO/Sci Fi Regional Conference, Mojave County Fairgrounds. Features Donald Schmitt, Dr. Frank Stranges, and Wesley Bateman.

The Bulgarian Adventure: Tsarichina Case

This section details a peculiar incident in Bulgaria in 1990 involving contactees and alleged extraterrestrial messages. S. Stamenov of the Association "Phenomenon" proposed a bio-energy research program to Colonel Naplatanov of the General Staff. They met with General Minchev, who was informed by contactees Dora Petrova and Dimitri Sirakov that Dimitri Kekemenov had a vision of buried treasure in Tsarichina, with instructions for avoiding a global collapse. Another contactee, Eli, claimed that extraterrestrials 'Roro' and 'Kiki' confirmed the treasure's existence but modified the message: Earth faces imminent catastrophe, and instructions for survival are buried in Bulgaria. Eli also claimed 'Roro' and 'Kiki' stated that the first man ever appeared on Earth is buried at the same location.

General Minchev dispatched an engineering unit to dig a tunnel, which took two years and yielded no treasure, though some multi-colored designs and human figures were found and dismissed by geologists as natural formations. Archaeologist Dimitri Ovcharov stated the endeavor had no archaeological value. When asked why precise instructions weren't given, 'Kiki' and 'Roro' reportedly said they had given more than needed and it was up to the Bulgars to act.

The section raises questions about General Minchev's actions, the nature of the contactees (innocent or willful participants), and whether 'Kiki' and 'Roro' were aliens or terrestrial entities using a mind-control weapon.

It also references the 'Lipton' weapon, a Soviet-devised mind-control technology capable of dictating a recipient's conduct, torturing, or even killing them, potentially making the person a slave to the operators.

Book Review: Breakthrough by Whitley Strieber

Herb Moran reviews Whitley Strieber's book 'Breakthrough,' the third volume in his series following 'Communion' and 'Transformation.' The review highlights Strieber's withdrawal from public UFO life and his subsequent return with this book, which details his experiences over the past six years. The reviewer suggests the book will resonate with MUFON members and serve as evidence against institutional denial and disinformation for the general public. The book is divided into three parts, with the third section, 'The Official Story,' recommended for investigators using a scientific method. The review quotes Strieber on the nature of encounters, the fear of 'unlimited vision,' and the need to protect oneself from knowing too much. It also touches on the idea that science must acknowledge that classical physics is not the ultimate reality and that quantum physics is a shadow of a more powerful, predictive physics that governs reality. This physics could enable understanding and use of gravity for space travel and time traversal, and allow penetration into the 'material of the soul's world.' The reviewer recommends buying the hardback but suggests waiting for the paperback for the curious. Strieber is quoted on the 'great acceleration' and the potential for new knowledge about ourselves and reality, even as planetary pressures compromise Earth's ability to nurture us.

Roswell Incident Correspondence

Congressman Steven Schiff of New Mexico writes to Thomas Taylor regarding the "Roswell Incident." Schiff thanks Taylor for his support and encloses information on how to obtain the final GAO report, 'Government Records: Results of A Search for Records Concerning the 1947 Crash Near Roswell, New Mexico.' The report, issued July 28, 1995, can be obtained via mail, phone, or fax from the U.S. General Accounting Office. The first copy is free, with additional copies costing $2.

A press release from Congressman Schiff's office, dated July 28, 1995, details the release of the GAO report. The 20-page report stems from constituent requests and the difficulty Schiff had in obtaining answers from the Department of Defense. Schiff highlights that important documents, specifically outgoing messages from Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) for the period of the crash, are missing and were destroyed without proper authority. The GAO could not identify who destroyed them or why. The report estimates these messages were destroyed over 40 years ago. Documents revealed include an FBI teletype and a newsletter reference to a "radar tracking device" and a weather balloon. Schiff notes that the Air Force's acknowledgment that the crashed vehicle was not a weather balloon was a result of this effort, as the weather balloon explanation never fit the high military security used at the time. The Air Force claimed in September 1994 that the vehicle was a classified device for detecting Soviet nuclear testing. Schiff praises the GAO's work as 'professional, conscientious and thorough.' A two-page letter discussing 'Majestic 12' was also delivered.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently emphasizes the importance of UFO investigation and awareness, urging public engagement through meetings, exhibits, and media consumption. There's a strong focus on government transparency and the potential for cover-ups, particularly concerning the Roswell incident. The newsletter also highlights the role of contactees and alleged extraterrestrial communications in understanding global threats and potential solutions. The editorial stance appears to be one of active inquiry, encouraging members to contribute financially and through volunteer efforts to support MUFON's mission. The review of Strieber's book suggests an openness to unconventional physics and the profound implications of UFO encounters. The overall tone is one of seeking 'The Truth' and encouraging critical examination of official narratives.