MUFON Arizona - 1998 01 28 - Vol 07 No 01

Magazine Overview

This document is the January 1998 issue of the MUFON Arizona Chapter newsletter, Volume 7, Issue 1. The cover features a desert landscape and announces the upcoming meeting with Antonio Huneeus, International Coordinator for MUFON. The issue date is January 28, 1998, and the admission for the meeting is $5.00.

Director's Message

Tom Taylor, State Director, expresses gratitude for improved health and the assistance of volunteers. He announces Alan Morey as the new Assistant State Director, acknowledging Dimitri "Jim" Ossipov for serving in dual roles. Taylor also mentions plans for the annual UFO Awareness Week exhibit and highlights Antonio Huneeus as the guest speaker for the January meeting. Gerda Gallob is volunteering to establish a MUFON group in Sedona.

Key Persons and Organizations

The newsletter lists key personnel for the MUFON Arizona Chapter, including State Director Tom Taylor, Assistant State Director Alan Morey, and various County Section Directors. It also features a biographical sketch of Jose Antonio Huneeus, an international ufologist and journalist. Other mentioned individuals include Gen. Ramon Vega, Prof. Sun Shili, Ted Loman, Dr. Johannes Fiebag, Dr. Bruce Maccabee, J. Edgar Hoover, Frances Emma Barwood, Richard Sauder, and Tamara Dietrich.

Key organizations mentioned are MUFON, MUFON-AZ, FACH, China UFO Research Organization (CURO), CUFOS, FUFOR, PSI Science Institute of Japan, The New York Times, NASA, FBI, C.U.N.B.D., Bureau of Reclamation, AT&T, Paradigm Research Group, The Associated Press, IBM, Kenyon College, University of Innsbruck, and The Tribune.

Meeting Announcement

The January 28, 1998, meeting is detailed, with Antonio Huneeus as the featured speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Phoenix, Arizona. Huneeus will be presenting his "UFO 1998 Calendar" and discussing historical and recent UFO events from various countries, with a focus on a new UFO Project by the Chilean Air Force.

Articles and Reports

Jose Antonio Huneeus Biography:

Jose Antonio Huneeus is described as a Chilean-American journalist born in New York in 1950. He studied French and Journalism and has written extensively on ufology for various international publications. He is the International Coordinator for MUFON and has contributed to several symposia. He also edited an anthology on UFOs and was a co-author of the "UFO Briefing Document: The Best Available Evidence." Huneeus has lectured internationally and received awards for his work in ufology.

Antonio Huneeus's Presentation Details:

Huneeus will discuss UFO events in Mexico, China, Chile, and Russia, particularly focusing on the Chilean Air Force's new UFO Project. He has interviewed key participants in this project. The recent "flap" in Mexico will also be discussed, with a critical analysis of UFO footage, distinguishing between genuine sightings and IFOs (Identified Flying Objects).

Media Watch:

This section notes a lull in UFO-related TV programming during the holidays. It also mentions the end of Ted Loman's UFO-AZ television program, which will be missed. The launch of the unmanned Prospector lunar probe is reported, with its purpose being to map the moon's surface and search for evidence of frozen water.

Radio and TV Programs:

A list of UFO-related radio and TV programs is provided, including "Dreamland" hosted by Art Bell on KFYI Radio and "Mysteries Around Us" on KTAR Radio. Weekly TV programs like "Unsolved Mysteries," "X-Files," "Sightings," "The Visitor," and "Strange Universe" are also listed.

"50+ Years of Arizona Sightings 1946-1997":

Jim Ossipov's comprehensive listing of Arizona UFO sightings is available for sale at MUFON-AZ meetings for $6.00 or by mail for $7.50. The listing is spiral-bound with a soft cover.

Calendar of Events:

Upcoming MUFON chapter meetings are listed for Cochise County, Pima County, and Yuma County. The 7th International UFO Congress Convention in Laughlin, NV, from February 1-7, 1998, is also announced.

Classified Ads:

Information is provided for placing ads in the MUFON-AZ Newsletter. The Styles Check Printing Company offers a "UFO/alien checkbook series" called "Alien Encounters."

Frances Barwood Press Conference:

Former Phoenix City Councilwoman Frances Emma Barwood announced her intentions to seek the office of Secretary of State of Arizona. She plans to make the presence of intelligent extraterrestrials a campaign issue, citing evidence within state and national airspace.

"Secret U.N. Base Located Near Sedona???":

This in-depth report, updated on December 3rd, 1997, by Justin Tribble, investigates the possibility of a secret military base near Sedona, Arizona. It cites witness testimonies of unusual lights, military activity, and encounters with personnel identifying the operation as "U.N."

Quantum Teleportation:

An article from The Tribune details the scientific achievement of quantum teleportation, where scientists destroyed bits of light (photons) in one place and created perfect replicas elsewhere. This phenomenon, once doubted by Einstein, could lead to ultra-fast computers.

UFO Speaker Delves Beneath Usual Flying-Saucer Rhetoric:

This article reports on a lecture by Professor Richard Sauder to the local MUFON group. Sauder discussed "black projects" (secret government projects), potential secret underground installations, and the possibility of a conspiracy to mask advanced technology and human biological engineering. He implicated various government agencies and entities in a potential cover-up.

Water Vapor Reported Found on Moon:

An article from The New York Times (October 16, 1971) reports that two scientists at Rice University detected geysers of water vapor erupting through cracks in the moon's surface. This discovery provided the first evidence that pools of water might lie beneath the lunar landscape. The findings were based on data from instruments left on the moon by Apollo astronauts.

Unusual Objects Inside Guyot Crater (Moon):

This article, based on an Apollo 16 image, describes two unusual objects discovered in the Guyot crater on the lunar farside: a giant triangular structure and a smaller cylindrical one. The author, Dr. Johannes Fiebag, evaluates several natural explanations and finds them unlikely, suggesting the possibility of extraterrestrial artifacts (ETAs).

FBI REALLY DID KEEP "X-FILES":

This piece reveals that declassified documents prove the FBI kept secret records on UFO sightings from the late 1940s to the late 1970s, filed under "Flying Discs: Security Matter-X." While the government had logical explanations for 97% of sightings, 3% were classified as "unknown," and some Air Force officials considered the possibility of alien origin.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, sightings, and related research. There is a strong emphasis on government secrecy, potential cover-ups, and the search for evidence of extraterrestrial activity. The publication encourages active participation from its members through reporting sightings, attending meetings, and submitting articles. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, while also presenting scientific advancements and news relevant to the UFO community.