MUFON Massachusetts - Newsletter - 09 - 1983 05

Magazine Overview

This is the May 1983 issue, number 9, of the MUFON NEWSLETTER, published in Massachusetts. The newsletter covers various MUFON activities, UFO-related news, and upcoming events.

UFO Publicity High

Larry Fawcett, MUFON's Assistant State Director for Connecticut, has secured funding for a 6-part UFO documentary. This documentary will explore crash/retrievals, abductions, physical traces, physiological effects, and government documents, and is being produced by a California company with the hope of selling it to television networks.

Walt Andrus has been interviewed by UPI in Texas and has had articles published in Texas and New Mexico newspapers concerning MUFON, government documents, and the Kirtland case.

Marge Christensen and possibly Barry Greenwood are scheduled to appear on Dr. Harry Sobel's talk show on WRKO radio on Monday, August 22, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.

Another television documentary is in preparation by Larry Fawcett, Barry Greenwood, and Linda Moulton-Howe (producer of "Strange Harvest"). This documentary will focus on the 1975 overflights of USAF bases by UFOs.

Budd Hopkins was a guest on the Larry King TV program on Sunday, April 17th.

New Member

The Massachusetts MUFON chapter welcomes Mrs. Karen Holmes of Lakeville, Massachusetts, to its membership. Karen is a teacher and an APRO member who has had personal UFO sightings, which have increased her interest in the subject. She is also involved in wildlife research and animal behavior studies, and is expected to be a valuable addition to the organization. Her contact information is provided for the membership list.

Spotlights: UFO Conference for Police Officers

A proposal is being considered for a 3-hour UFO conference (workshop) for police officers in Essex County. If successful, similar conferences may be organized statewide. Larry Fawcett, who is also a police officer, has agreed to be a main speaker. Further details will be shared at the May meeting. The newsletter emphasizes that police officers are often the first to receive UFO sighting reports, making them a logical audience for public information efforts.

New Field Investigator's Manual

The third edition of the MUFON Field Investigator's Manual, edited by Raymond E. Fowler, National Director of Investigations, is now available. The manual contains 20 sections by various authorities and costs $6.00 plus $1.50 for postage and handling for MUFON members, and $10.00 plus $1.50 for non-members. It is 161 pages long and comes in a standard three-ring binder format.

MUFON UFO Symposium

The 1983 MUFON Symposium is scheduled for July 1-3 at the Huntington-Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena, California. The toll-free number for hotel reservations in the U.S. is 1-800-325-3535 (800-392-3500 in Missouri). Room rates are $57 for a single and $67 for a double occupancy. American Airlines is the official carrier, with a special meeting service desk available for discount rates.

Information on special discount rates can be obtained by calling American's Meeting Service Desk at 1-800-433-1790, or 800-792-1160 in Texas.

The price for individual sessions varies between $3 and $7, totaling $25.00. Pre-registration is $17.50. Reservations should be sent to MUFON of Southern California, P.O. Box 2723, Sepulveda, CA 91343. The theme for this year's symposium is "UFOs: A Scientific Challenge."

• Featured speakers and their paper titles include:
• Mrs. Ann Druffel: "Southern California's Straight-Line Mystery in UFO Sightings"
• Alan C. Holt: "UFO Propulsion: Pulsed Radiation and Crystalline Structure"
• James M. McCampbell: "UFO Interference With Vehicles and Self-Starting Engines"
• Richard F. Haines, Ph.D.: "A Review of Selected Aerial Phenomenon Sightings From Aircraft from 1942-1952"
• William L. Moore: "UFOs: Uncovering the Ultimate Answer"
• Paul C. Cerny: "The Continuing UFO Deception and Confusion Syndrome"
• Peter A. Jordan: "Cattle Mutilations and the Imagined Culprits: A Psychological Perspective"
• Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Ph.D.: "UFO Activities Around the World."

New Feature

Beginning in the June issue, a new feature will be introduced in the Newsletter, allowing members to express their editorial comments on any UFO-related topic or item concerning Mass. MUFON. Comments should be submitted to Marge Christensen by May 31, be limited to 250 words or less, and be typed. Suggestions for other features are also welcome.

Major Sighting Wave

A significant UFO sighting wave has been reported in Connecticut, with hundreds of reports from numerous witnesses over an extended period. The objects observed were V-shaped. These reports are being investigated by a science teacher who is an investigator for the Center for UFO Studies. Barry Greenwood will provide more details at the May meeting.

Don't Forget

The annual magazine drive is coming up in the early fall. Members are encouraged to save their magazine renewals and new subscriptions for this drive. Funds raised will go towards the treasury, with the MIT symposium debt now paid.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's activities, including public outreach, research, and member engagement. There is a strong emphasis on disseminating information about UFO phenomena through documentaries, conferences, and publications like the Field Investigator's Manual and the annual symposium. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and scientific inquiry into UFOs, encouraging member participation and the sharing of information. The inclusion of a new 'New Feature' column indicates a desire to foster open discussion among members.