MUFON Arizona Chapter

Magazine Overview

Title: MUFON Arizona Chapter
Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5
Date: May 26, 1999

This issue of the MUFON Arizona Newsletter provides updates on chapter activities, UFO news, and detailed case studies. It features information on upcoming meetings, skywatch outings, and a book sale. The newsletter also includes a media watch section highlighting recent UFO-related television and radio programs, and a calendar of events for various MUFON chapters.

Chapter News and Events

MUFON-AZ Meeting and Outings

The May 26, 1999 meeting for the Arizona Chapter featured a video presentation titled "UFOs: The Video Archives" at the National Guard Armory. For those interested in observing the night sky, a Skywatch Outing was scheduled for June 12, meeting at McDonalds on 51st Ave. and heading to Sun Valley Parkway near the White Tank Mountains.

Chapter Announcements

Pinal County Section Director Ken Kerber announced a new meeting location for MUFON meetings in Casa Grande, held at Meghan's Restaurant every second Saturday of the month. Yuma County Chapter meetings are quarterly, and Maricopa County Chapter meetings are held on Wednesdays.

Book Sale and Raffle

A May book sale and raffle were announced, featuring a collection of UFO-related books and videos. Raffle prizes included "The Day After Roswell" and the movie "Armageddon." MUFON AZ is a non-profit organization, and proceeds benefit the organization.

Media Watch

Radio and TV Programs

The newsletter lists several upcoming and recently aired UFO-related programs, including "DREAMLAND" with Art Bell, "SPACECRAFT NEWS" with Franklin Carter, "UFO LIVE" with Dr. Duncan Bowen, "FRACTAL DIMENSIONS" with Dr. Suneon Hein, and "MYSTERIES AROUND US" hosted by Frank Baranowski. TV programs like "X-FILES" and "SIGHTINGS" are also mentioned.

Media Submission

Teri Acton, the new MUFON Newsletter Producer, invites members to submit articles and letters for the newsletter via email or fax.

Article Submissions and Membership

Article Submission

Teri Acton, the new MUFON Newsletter Producer, welcomes submissions of articles and letters. She can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by fax.

MUFON Membership Badges

Orders are being taken for MUFON Membership Badges, which are 1-3" x 3" blue badges with custom text. Orders can be placed via fax or mail.

Personal Accounts and Testimonials

Jim Ossipov's Recovery

Jim Ossipov, former Maricopa County Section Director, shares a personal account of his recovery from a benign brain tumor, expressing gratitude to his MUFON friends for their support.

UFO Cases and Sightings

BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Roger Leir Steps Down from F.I.R.S.T.

Derrel Sims, an abduction researcher, requested and received the resignation of Dr. Roger Leir as Medical Director of the Fund for Interactive Research in Space Technology (FIRST). Sims is forming a new "Dream Team" of professionals to continue research into alleged alien implants, emphasizing security and chain-of-evidence.

Current UFO Cases and Sightings: Local and Worldwide

This section details several UFO sightings and encounters:

• April 17, 1999, Los Angeles, California: A "V" formation of white, round lights was observed, possibly a large object or individual lights flying in formation.
• April 20, 1999, Santa Monica, California: Two triangular shaped objects with circular lights were seen, followed by another object. The witness described them as silent and larger than commercial aircraft lights.
• April 18, 1999, Apache Junction, Arizona: A blinking light, described as red, yellowish-white, and blue, was observed near the moon and seemed to hold a position close to it.
• National UFO Reporting Center Case Brief: A commercial flight crew reported experiencing a burning sensation on their faces after witnessing a peculiar green light near their aircraft on March 11, 1999.

Scientists Locate Possible Site for Moon Colonies

Researchers have identified three potential sites near the moon's south pole that offer nearly constant sunlight, making them ideal for future moon bases. These locations could utilize solar energy and potentially harbor water ice.

Classic UFO Cases: Air Force Bomber Encounter with Discs

This case from May 1, 1952, describes two shiny discs approaching and pacing a B-36 bomber near Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Arizona. The discs were described as lens-or double-disc-shaped and sped away after about 20 seconds.

The Frederick Valentich Disappearance

This detailed account examines the mysterious disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich over Bass Strait on October 21, 1978. The report includes the control tower transcript of his last communication, where he reported an unknown aircraft with green lights. The article suggests a UFO encounter caused engine problems and led to his disappearance. It also references numerous other sightings in the area during that period and a similar encounter by an Army helicopter crew.

Wayward Satellite Now Spinning Out of Control

A brief report from Florida Today discusses a malfunctioning Air Force spy satellite that is spinning out of control, hindering efforts to extend its solar panels and threatening its mission.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The MUFON Arizona Newsletter consistently promotes the systematic collection and analysis of UFO data, encouraging member participation in meetings, skywatches, and reporting sightings. The publication emphasizes the importance of accurate reporting and debunking misinformation. The editorial stance supports the investigation of UFO phenomena as a serious scientific endeavor, highlighting documented cases and research efforts. There is a strong focus on local Arizona sightings and activities, while also covering significant national and international UFO events and research.