MUFON Arizona Chapter

Magazine Overview

This document is the June 1996 issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter Newsletter, Volume 5, Issue 6. It serves as a communication channel for MUFON members in Arizona, providing information on upcoming meetings, local chapter activities, UFO sighting reports, and related news.

Meetings and Events

The newsletter announces the program for the June 26th meeting: a video presentation titled "The Visitors" by George Knapp, to be held at the National Guard Armory in Phoenix. A special meeting on August 28th will feature Michael Lindeman from Santa Barbara, California, with an admission charge of $5 for MUFON-AZ members and $10 for non-members.

MUFON-AZ is planning a UFO Awareness Week display at Christown Mall from August 16-18, and encourages members to volunteer. Information about Roswell, New Mexico's 4th of July events, including a crash site tour, is also mentioned.

Director's Message

State Director Tom Taylor's message highlights upcoming events and activities. He expresses excitement for the August meeting with Michael Lindeman and mentions the significant events in Roswell, New Mexico. He also urges members to participate in the UFO Awareness Week display and discusses the possibility of a group outing to see the new film "Independence Day."

Taylor also reports on the cancellation of Bob Dean's participation in a UFO Museum opening in Japan and promises further details if available.

Media Watch

This section, by Tom Taylor, lists recent television, radio, and newspaper programs related to the UFO topic. It acknowledges that timely notification is often difficult but encourages members to share taped programs. The July issue of Fate Magazine, featuring an article on Edgar Cayce, is also highlighted.

Program Listings

A comprehensive list of weekly radio and television programs related to UFOs and the paranormal is provided, including "Dreamland" with Art Bell, "UFO AZ/UFO Talks," "The Extraordinary," "Unsolved Mysteries," "X Files," "Sightings," and "Paranormal Borderline."

Article Submissions and Classified Ads

The newsletter solicits article and book review submissions from members, requesting that computer-generated articles be submitted on diskette in WordPerfect 5.1 or ASCII format. Contact information for submitting articles via mail or fax is provided. The newsletter also offers classified ad space for members.

World Wide Web Access

MUFON-AZ Newsletter issues are now available on the World Wide Web at http://www.xroads.com/~noack/mufon.html.

Calendar

Upcoming events include MUFON meetings in Tucson and Yuma (though none are planned for the summer), a "Preparing for Contact in England" crop circle tour, and the 17th Rocky Mountain UFO Conference in Laramie, Wyoming.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

El Chupacabras Seen in Sonora

This report details an incident in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, where ranch workers found two goats and a sheep dead with severe injuries and no blood. The phenomenon is compared to the "Chupacabras."

Phoenix Sighting

A witness in Phoenix reported observing a cigar-shaped object on May 9th, describing its color change and experiencing 10 minutes of missing time. The sighting lasted approximately 20 seconds. Investigators Paul Ankney and Tom Taylor interviewed the witness and found her to be sincere and credible. They noted that 10 identical objects were sighted the day before over an Air Force Base in Florida.

Sighting at Franklin Mountains State Park

This section details a sighting on March 14, 1996, involving three independent witnesses who observed a large red glow and a bright white light in the Franklin Mountains near El Paso, Texas. The investigation involved four trips to the area to gather evidence. The report analyzes similarities and differences between the eastbound and westbound sightings, considering possible explanations such as lightning, moonlight, flares, military activity, and fires. The conclusion reached is that a UFO sighting occurred.

Edgar Cayce on Stonehenge and UFOs

This article explores Edgar Cayce's theories regarding Stonehenge, suggesting it was an astronomical observatory with religious significance. It also delves into Cayce's views on extraterrestrial life, indicating he believed in beings from other dimensions or planets, and possibly referred to multi-dimensional beings and ancient astronauts.

'UFO' Shard Analysis

A report on a metal shard, speculated to be from a 1947 UFO crash near Roswell, New Mexico, states that an analyst identified it as silver-plated copper. The shard was analyzed at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The article mentions that further tests will be conducted and discusses the historical context of UFO speculation related to the Roswell incident and government secrecy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently promotes MUFON's mission of investigating and educating the public about UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of member participation, information sharing, and the scientific investigation of sightings. The newsletter adopts a stance that acknowledges the possibility of unexplained aerial phenomena and encourages open-minded inquiry, while also providing practical information for members. The recurring themes include UFO sightings, investigations, media coverage of UFO topics, and the exploration of related subjects like ancient mysteries and psychic phenomena through figures like Edgar Cayce.