MUFON Arizona Chapter

Magazine Overview

This document is the MUFON Arizona Chapter Newsletter, Volume 5, Issue 1, dated January 24, 1996. The cover headline is "The Truth is Out There." The newsletter features meeting announcements, articles on UFO phenomena, and updates from MUFON Arizona.

Director's Message

Tom Taylor, State Director, reflects on 1995, noting a successful December meeting featuring Ron Russell on Crop Circles and an appearance by Bill Strauss of KTAR Radio. He announces Stephen Greer's presentation on CSETI and introduces Gloria Roche as the new Section Director for Yuma County. Taylor also mentions the possibility of a weekend UFO Show and seeks an abductee willing to share their story publicly.

Meeting Program

The upcoming meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory will feature Bill Hamilton III speaking on "The Origin of UFOs."

Foreign Objects: A Doctor Probes The Unknown

This article, from Scripps Howard News Service, details the experience of an unnamed California surgeon who extracted small, unusual foreign objects from two alleged abductees. The objects, encased in a tough membrane, were highly magnetic and glowed green under ultraviolet light. Pathologists found no indication of a foreign body in the surrounding tissue. The surgeon expressed fear of professional repercussions for his involvement.

Media Watch

By Tom Taylor, this section lists recent and upcoming TV and radio programs related to UFOs, including "Dreamland" with Art Bell, "UFO AZ/UFO Talks," "The Extraordinary," "Encounters," "Unsolved Mysteries," and "The X Files." It also notes Bill Strauss's feature on the Selman Graves interview regarding the Paradise Valley Crash of 1947.

Article Submission

This section encourages members to submit articles and book reviews, requesting that typed articles be submitted on diskette in WordPerfect 5.1 or ASCII format, or by fax to Mary Hart.

Calendar

• Announcements for upcoming events include:
• January 26-28, 1995: "First Ever Crisis Intervention Training Workshop" in Tucson.
• January 28: Tucson group meeting at Pima County Wilmot Library.
• February: Yuma Group meeting.
• April 6: UFO Update Picnic in Scottsdale.

CSETI's Steven Greer Speaks in Phoenix

This report details a presentation by Dr. Steven Greer on December 28, 1995, about CSETI's work toward extraterrestrial contact and disclosure. Greer, an emergency room MD, founded CSETI (Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and believes the US is reverse-engineering ET technology. He stated that ETs are already here and communicating through means other than electromagnetic energy. Greer also mentioned that covert operations surrounding UFOs are above constitutional law and that CSETI has requested an executive order to declassify government information on UFOs. He also noted that Arizona has a storage facility for alien bodies.

Canada's 1967 Shag Harbour UFO Crash Rivals Roswell Incident

This article details the 1967 Shag Harbour UFO incident, presented by Michael J. Strainic. Seven witnesses, including RCMP officers, observed a 60-ft. flying object descend into the water. The incident generated a significant paper trail and was later investigated by Christopher Styles. The object was described as glowing yellow and leaving a foam trail. Search efforts were conducted, but no missing aircraft were reported by NORAD or the Rescue Coordination Centre.

CIA Says It's Used Psychics for 20 Years

An Associated Press report from San Francisco confirms that the CIA and other US agencies have secretly used psychics for "remote viewing" for two decades to gather intelligence on targets such as Moammar Gadhafi and to locate kidnapped individuals. The program, code-named Stargate, cost $20 million and had mixed results, with some psychics showing promising accuracy.

Who Created Mysterious Artwork on Property West of Chehalis?

This article from The Chronicle discusses crop circles discovered in Chehalis, Washington. Believers attribute the designs to extraterrestrial origins, while others suggest they could be man-made. The designs are described as concentric circles with dots. The owner of one property where a circle appeared noted feedback from children claiming responsibility. The article also mentions that six such formations have been reported in the Northwest over the past two years.

Book Review: Zen in the Art of Close Encounters: Crazy Wisdom and UFOs

This review highlights a 333-page compilation of UFO writings edited by Paul David Pursglove, featuring contributions from 33 writers. It includes a gem on "Zen...and the Art of Debunkery" and a personal experience report on crop circles by Ron Russell. First edition copies are available for $14.50.

Where Are the Cartoons?

Tom explains that cartoons have been removed from the newsletter due to copyright issues and the crackdown on copying centers.

Crop Circle Calendars

Crop Circle Calendars featuring Ron Russell are available for sale at $15.00 each.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena, encouraging public participation and the sharing of information. There is a strong emphasis on documented cases like Shag Harbour and the exploration of controversial topics such as alien abductions and government secrecy surrounding UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the unexplained, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for evidence. The inclusion of articles on crop circles and the CIA's psychic programs indicates a broad scope of interest within the UFO community.