MUFON Arizona - 1997 02 26 - Vol 06 No 02

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON-AZ Newsletter, dated February 1997, is Volume 6, Issue 2. It is published by MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) and focuses on UFO-related topics, sightings, and research within Arizona and beyond.

Director's Message

Tom Taylor, State Director, opens the newsletter by noting the lack of a UFO announcement from President Clinton. He mentions the success of the UFO Congress in Laughlin and solicits reviews for the newsletter. Plans are underway for a tour of the Very Large Array in New Mexico, with details to be announced. Whitey Reese is stepping down as Section Director in Sierra Vista, and Herb Funston has been appointed as his replacement. Bill Hamilton will be holding a UFO-Video Marathon in Scottsdale focusing on the Air Force's involvement with UFOs. Joyce Murphy of 'Beyond Boundaries' will present on a mysterious incident in Jasper, Arkansas. Taylor expresses hope for the Yuma County group to get back on track and asks for assistance. The newsletter also mentions plans for a night outing to view the Hale-Bopp comet.

Field Investigator Training Classes

Bill Hamilton will conduct training classes for MUFON members. Pima County classes are scheduled for February 22nd, and Cochise County classes for February 22nd in Sierra Vista. There is no cost, but donations for travel expenses are appreciated.

Media Watch

This section, by Tom Taylor, reviews recent media coverage of UFOs and related topics. It mentions a Discovery Channel program on Roswell, the talk show 'Leeza' featuring Stanton Friedman and others discussing UFOs and cattle mutilation, and a news program featuring Jim Ossipov and lawyer Peter Gersten. Preston Westmoreland interviewed the author of 'Doomsday Asteroid' about the risks of asteroid impacts. Documentaries on asteroids and comets, including 'Three Minutes to Impact' and 'Doomsday', are noted. An article in The Times newspaper about Dr. Ruth Hover's abduction research and an article on the Hale-Bopp Comet in The Arizona Republic are highlighted. Fate Magazine featured articles on the Philadelphia Experiment, a Brazilian UFO crash, and George Van Tassel. Bill Hamilton was a guest on the 'Erskin Overnight' radio talk show. Fortean Magazine is noted for an article speculating on the moon landing. Dr. Ruth Hover and her abductee group were featured on 'Mysteries Around Us'. The section also lists various TV and radio programs related to UFOs, including 'Dreamland' hosted by Art Bell, 'Erskin Overnight', 'UFO-AZ Radio Show', and 'Mysteries Around Us'. Weekly TV programs like Jim Dilettoso's UFO-related program and 'UFO AZ/UFO TALKS' are also listed.

50 Years of Arizona Sightings

Jim Ossipov has an updated version of reported Arizona sightings since 1947 available for purchase.

Article Submission

An invitation is extended to members to submit articles and book reviews. Handwritten articles, typed articles, or diskettes (preferably in Word Perfect 5.1 or ASCII format) are accepted. Submissions can be sent to Tom Taylor or faxed to Mary Hart.

Calendar

The calendar lists upcoming MUFON-AZ chapter meetings and events, including the Cochise County Chapter (no meeting due to training classes), Pima County Chapter meeting on March 8th featuring Ted Loman and a Richard Hoagland tape, and the Maricopa County Chapter meeting on February 26th with Dr. Chet Snow. It also lists training classes for Pima and Cochise Counties on February 22nd, an Experiencers Support Group led by Dr. Ruth Hover on February 27th, the Gulf Breeze UFO Conference (March 21-23), a UFO & Alien Abduction Research Conference in Reno (May), 'The UFO Event of the Year' conference in Connecticut (June 21-22), the Rocky Mountain UFO Conference (June 26-28), and the MUFON International UFO Symposium in Grand Rapids, Michigan (July 11-13). UFO Awareness Week is scheduled for August 15-17.

Book Review

'UFO Abductions in Gulf Breeze' by Ed Walters and Frances Walters is reviewed by Herb Moran. The book details their efforts to understand alien powers and abduction experiences, with assistance from Dr. Bruce Maccabee and others.

Independence Day and the New World Order

This editorial by Bob Thrift discusses the increase in UFO and paranormal topics in the media, questioning if the public is being prepared for something. The movie 'Independence Day' is analyzed for its pro-government and pro-military message, suggesting a need for world unification in crisis. The editorial posits that the idea of an alien invasion could be a staged event to achieve a new world order and seize global control.

UFOs, Fall 1996

This section includes submissions from MUFON-AZ members. Max Petersen submitted an article on 'UFOCUS, Fall 1996'. Richard Motzer, a MUFON-AZ member, addresses the phenomenon of 'RODS' in UFO videos, explaining that they are likely insects caught on camera due to camcorder settings like high shutter speed and frame averaging, rather than interdimensional beings.

In Search of UFO Part?

This article from the San Antonio Express News reports on Walter Andrus, Jr., a UFO researcher, who believes a mysterious metal sphere found near Seguin, Texas, is a fuel tank from a space vehicle. The object was turned over to the Air Force.

Europa Among 4 Large Moons

This article from USA TODAY discusses the possibility of life on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. Scientists believe Europa may harbor a hidden ocean beneath its icy crust, making it a prime candidate for extraterrestrial life. NASA is considering a robotic spacecraft mission to test this theory.

Experts Monitor Solar Magnetic Cloud

This New York Times article reports on an international group of space scientists monitoring a giant, magnetized cloud of particles ejected from the sun's corona, which triggered a large storm in Earth's magnetic field.

Strange Happenings

This section, provided by Pete Creelman from Art Bell's Web Site, features a story about a 1952 Chevrolet automobile falling out of the sky in California. It also mentions UFO sightings in the area and reports of strange lights and green fireballs. Another report details an elk falling out of the sky in Idaho.

Ancient Aircraft Depicted on Egyptian Temple?

MUFON psychologist Dr. Ruth Hover has photographed a wall panel in an Egyptian temple at Abydos that appears to depict aircraft, including a helicopter. A small model of a 'glider' plane was also found in a museum in Cairo.

Statement Recorded by Cameraman Who Allegedly Filmed Alien Autopsy in Texas and Roswell Crash Site

This is a firsthand account from a cameraman who served in the military from 1942 to 1952. He describes being assigned to film a crash site southwest of Socorro in the fall of 1944, which he identified as a large disc 'flying saucer'. He also details filming two alien autopsies in July 1947 and a third in May 1949. The cameraman states he retained the film footage of the autopsies. He also mentions working on debris analysis at Wright Patterson.

They Still Don't Get It

This article, written by Dimitri (Jim) Ossipov, questions why aliens, despite their alleged intelligence, act in ways that seem 'dumb', such as scaring schoolgirls in Zimbabwe. The author suggests that aliens may not understand human motivations like greed and the pursuit of power, which drive wars and crimes. He posits that direct communication with industry leaders or military might be more effective than their current approach.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena, encouraging member participation in meetings, training, and article submissions. There is a strong emphasis on analyzing media coverage of UFOs and related topics, with a critical eye towards potential disinformation or government control narratives. The publication also covers astronomical events like the Hale-Bopp comet and scientific theories about extraterrestrial life, while also delving into historical accounts and personal testimonies of alleged encounters and abductions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging members to question official narratives and seek the truth, while also acknowledging the skepticism that often surrounds the subject.