MUFON Arizona - 1999 01 27 - Vol 08 No 01

Magazine Overview

This is the January 1999 issue of the MUFON-AZ Newsletter, Volume 8, Issue 1. The newsletter is published by MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), Arizona Chapter, and focuses on UFO phenomena, investigations, and related topics. The cover features the MUFON logo, the magazine title, and a headline 'The Truth is Out There...'.

Key Articles and Features

Meeting Announcement and Program

The January 27, 1999 meeting was scheduled for 7:30 PM at the National Guard Armory in Phoenix, Arizona. The admission was $3 for members and $5 for non-members. The program featured a video presentation titled 'The Kecksburg Incident'. Contact information for the MUFON-AZ website was also provided.

Director's Message

Alan Morey, State Director, expressed optimism for the new year, thanking members for their generosity and contributions that have kept the group afloat. He encouraged members to attend meetings, contribute information for the newsletter, and share their thoughts on upcoming programs. He highlighted the continuation of investigation into the UFO phenomenon.

Treasury Rebounds

This section reported a positive turn in the chapter's finances, with the treasury balance reaching $609.53 after a December meeting that generated $250, including raffle and donation income. The report thanked specific members for their financial support and mentioned a suggestion to add an extra dollar to subscription renewals.

Monthly Financial Report

The financial report for December 1998 detailed expenses totaling $317.94, including costs for newsletter printing, postage, speaker fees, and facility rent.

Video To Be Raffled Off

A video titled 'The Kecksburg Incident' was announced as a raffle prize, with tickets costing $1.

Website Update

Christopher Block, the Webmaster, announced that the MUFON-AZ website would have a new look on February 1, 1999, promising easier navigation and new features. Members were encouraged to visit the site and sign the guest book.

We Need Your Help

This section appealed to members for contributions to the newsletter and website, requesting stories, facts, and information on events. It emphasized that a lot of time goes into these publications and that more contributors are needed.

Media Watch

This section listed recent and upcoming UFO-related television, radio, and newspaper programs. It encouraged members to report any missed programs and provided contact information for Mary Hart to submit program details. It also mentioned Bufo Calvin, who compiles TV program lists, and provided his email address for those interested in receiving his lists.

• Radio Programs:
• DREAMLAND with Art Bell (KFYI Radio, 910 AM, Sunday evenings)
• Coast to Coast with Art Bell (weeknights at 11 p.m.)
• SPACECRAFT NEWS with Franklin Carter (KFNX radio, 1100 AM, Mondays at 10 a.m.)
• UFO LIVE with Dr. Duncan Bowen (KFNX radio, 1100 AM, Tuesdays at 11 p.m.)
• FRACTAL DIMENSIONS with Dr. Simeon Hein (KFNX radio, 1100 AM, Thursdays at 5 p.m.)
• MYSTERIES AROUND US (KTAR Radio, 620 AM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 p.m.-midnight)

• TV Programs:
• X FILES (Channel 10, Sundays 8:00 p.m.; Channel 30, weeknights 9 p.m.)
• SIGHTINGS (cable SciFi Channel, Wednesdays 8:00 p.m.)
• STRANGE UNIVERSE (Channel 45, Mondays-Fridays 1:00 p.m.)
• AFTER MIDNIGHT (Channel 22, Thursdays midnight)

• Specific UFO-Related Programs:
• Discovery Channel, January 24, 4pm: Inside Area 51
• The Science Channel (new schedule): Into the Unknown, Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious Universe, Roswell show (Sundays 4 a.m. and noon).
• The Sci Fi Channel: Sightings (Fridays, Jan. 22: UFO & crash of P-51; Tuesdays, Jan. 26).

Alien Implant Radio Program

Alan R. Morey reported on his participation in a KTAR radio program with Frank Baranowski, discussing Alien Implant Removal. Dr. Roger Leir was also a guest. The program focused on the process of removing unknown objects and representing MUFON in the media.

Calendar of Events

• The newsletter listed upcoming chapter meetings and events:
• Pima County Chapter: Contact Bill Morris.
• Pinal County Chapter: Saturday, February 5. Contact Ken Kerber.
• Yuma County Chapter: Quarterly meetings. Contact Joseph Murek.
• Maricopa County Chapter: Wednesday, January 27, 1999.
• Experiencer's Meeting: Contact Dr. Ruth Hover.
• January 26, 1999: 'UFO Abductions' presentation by Terry Warnecke in Chandler, AZ.
• February 21-27, 1999: 8th Annual International UFO Congress Convention in Laughlin, NV.
• February 26-28, 1999: 'Earth Mysteries & The Millennium' conference in Sedona, AZ, featuring Edgar Mitchell and Zecharia Sitchin.
• July 2-4, 1999: 30th annual MUFON International UFO Symposium in Arlington, VA.

Classified Ads

Information on placing classified ads in the newsletter was provided, with rates for different ad sizes.

Arizona Sightings List

Members were reminded to get their updated copy of 'Arizona Sightings 1899-1998', a compilation by Dimitri 'Jim' Ossipov, available for purchase at meetings or by mail.

"Another UFO" On Gun Camera Film

This article reprinted a report from 'UFO Potpourri' about a UFO sighting over Phoenix, Arizona, on March 14, 1997. A pilot from Luke Air Force Base reported an object that had a near miss with a small Cessna aircraft. The pilot described the object as having gun camera film but no radar tape, and stated it scared him. The incident led to a 'lock down' of the facility.

Article Submission and Membership Badges

Instructions were given for submitting articles and book reviews, with preferred formats and mailing addresses. Information was also provided on ordering MUFON Membership Badges.

Contact Activities in Laughlin, Nevada and The Nature of Paradox

Lyssa Royal described a lecture and sky watch event held on August 6, 1998, in Laughlin, Nevada. The event focused on using sacred geometry and the Fibonacci sequence to facilitate contact experiences. Participants formed a tetrahedron to create a spiral energy field, and many reported seeing objects in the sky moving in various directions. Royal discussed the profound impact of the experience on participants, suggesting that the focus should be on how contact affects individuals rather than proving the existence of UFOs.

Open Letter to Richard Motzer

This letter addressed Richard Motzer's decision to withdraw from the local UFO investigating community. The author expressed respect for Motzer's passion but disagreed with his assessment of the influence of figures like Art Bell and Richard Hoagland. The letter argued that the UFO phenomenon is complex and that no single explanation is sufficient. It also touched upon the perceived 'New Age' influence within ufology and the suppression of dissenting views.

Comments on MUFON UFO Journal Articles and Related Events

This section contained a letter from Joe Jordan and Wes Clark regarding their experiences with MUFON and UFO research. They expressed disappointment with the lack of official response from MUFON headquarters to their correspondence and research data. They discussed their work with 'abductees' and the establishment of the 'CE 4 Research Group' to study abduction phenomena separately from MUFON. The letter criticized the perceived dominance of 'New Age' philosophy in UFO research and the suppression of views that contradict it, suggesting that MUFON may have 'sold out' to the New Age.

Letter to the Editor (Richard Hall's Perspective)

This section included a letter that references Richard Hall's views on UFO research, particularly his suggestion to leave 'weird creature reports' to cryptozoologists. The author questioned whether the UFO enigma has been sufficiently understood to make such distinctions. The letter also discussed the challenges of UFO/abduction research, the filtering of information through various intermediaries, and the lack of tangible 'smoking gun' evidence after 50+ years. It criticized the tendency to attack research that doesn't align with 'New Age' views and suggested that the real 'cover-up conspiracy' might be within the UFO/abduction research community itself.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's mission of collecting and analyzing UFO data. There is a strong emphasis on member participation, financial support, and the importance of media engagement. The issue highlights a tension between traditional 'nuts and bolts' UFO investigation and the growing influence of 'New Age' philosophy and abduction research. The editorial stance appears to favor rigorous, scientific investigation while acknowledging the profound personal impact of UFO experiences. There's a clear critique of what the authors perceive as the suppression of dissenting research and the dominance of 'New Age' viewpoints within the UFO community, suggesting a 'cover-up' within the field itself rather than solely from external government or military sources. The newsletter encourages open-mindedness and a willingness to explore diverse perspectives, even those that challenge conventional beliefs.