MUFON Massachusetts - Newsletter - 15 - 1983 02

Magazine Overview

This is the December 1983 issue (#15) of the MUFON NEWSLETTER, published by the Mutual UFO Network, Inc. The magazine focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related news within the UFO community.

MUFON National News

New Hampshire Sightings Reported

On October 31, 1983, multiple reports emerged from Rochester, New Hampshire, detailing sightings of objects at tree-top level between 8 and 9 p.m. A police officer observed an oval craft over Route 16 that hovered over a drive-in theater before dipping and disappearing. Witness descriptions of the objects varied, including octagon-shaped, oval, and diamond-shaped forms. A consistent report across many sightings was a humming sound emanating from the objects. Coinciding with these sightings, a power outage was reported in the same area and lasted for about an hour, confirmed by the local power company. Pete Geremia, MUFON's New Hampshire State Director, is leading the investigation into these events.

Budd Hopkins to Speak at Symposium

Budd Hopkins has been confirmed as a speaker for the 1984 MUFON International UFO Symposium in Dallas. He had recently also been a featured speaker at the MUFON Nebraska UFO Conference at the University of Nebraska.

Other News Briefs

Old Almanacs Sought

Barry Greenwood is seeking old almanacs, particularly those from before the late 1970s, and specifically requests the 1978 issue. He asks anyone with such almanacs to contact him.

Larry Bryant on WRKO Radio

Larry Bryant of CAUS appeared as a guest on WRKO radio on November 20. A meeting was being held at Marge Christensen's home during the broadcast. Although the show was taped, it was not heard live by attendees at the meeting. Consequently, the hotline number was not promoted, potentially leading to the loss of 'good Mass. cases.' The newsletter urges listeners to call the hotline or notify an officer if UFO subjects are discussed on local radio or TV programs in the future.

UFO Group Attempts to Enlighten Public (Article from The Beverly Times)

This article, by Andrea Atkins of Times staff, details a meeting at Marge Christensen's home in Beverly, Massachusetts, which was a regular session for the regional Mutual UFO Network Inc. About a dozen people attended, some traveling from as far as New York.

The meeting focused on the December 28, 1980, incident in Woodbridge, England, involving Art Wallace, an American Air Force security officer. Wallace reported observing animals fleeing a forest, light rays, helicopter sounds, and a "transparent aspirin with a mist in the middle" object. He described it as a triangular shape with lights.

Wallace, who is 22 and from New York, stated he has faced skepticism and military harassment regarding his story. He also reported seeing three-foot tall beings.

Larry Fawcett, a director of MUFON, and Marge Christensen are involved in MUFON, an international scientific organization that researches UFO sightings. They aim to bring this information to the public.

Fawcett noted that British researchers, unaware of Wallace's account, were told a similar story about events in the Woodbridge woods two days after the incident.

UFO Sitings Discussed (Continued from page 1)

Dot Street, a British researcher, was present at the meeting. She has approached the British Defense Ministry and Forestry Ministry without success in obtaining details about the December night. However, she learned that the British Broadcasting Co. was informed by the Forestry Department that an event did occur, but the military advised them not to disclose details.

A letter from U.S. Air Force Col. Charles I. Halt confirms the incident. His January 1981 memo to the RAF stated that two USAF security police patrolmen saw unusual lights outside the back gate at RAF Woodbridge. The object was described as metallic, triangular, approximately two to three meters across the base and two meters high, illuminating the forest with a white light. It had a pulsing red light on top and blue lights underneath, and was either hovering or on legs. The next day, depressions were found in the forest floor.

Ray Fowler, author and MUFON member, believes the government is withholding information and fears that such data could be used militarily. He suggests the U.S. might want to use this information for its own weapons systems, viewing it as a military issue rather than a scientific one.

Wallace stated he was ordered to remain silent about the incident and discovered his phone calls were being tapped. He was recently denied re-enlistment in the military. The incident has significantly impacted his life, making him wary of phone calls and media interactions, and causing his family to worry about his safety. He expressed anger towards those who dismiss his account, stating, "The human race is so derogatory to themselves when they say things like that. I never believed in this before, but when I saw it, I wanted to tell everyone about it."

Please Remember 1984 Dues

Members are reminded that dues for 1984 are due by January 31. Checks should be made payable to Mass. MUFON, Inc., and sent to treasurer Bob Taylor. Dues are $15 for couples and $10 for singles. Donations to the clipping service are also welcomed and are tax-deductible, payable to Bob Taylor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings, with a particular focus on recent events in New Hampshire and a significant historical case in England. There is a strong emphasis on the Mutual UFO Network's (MUFON) role in gathering and disseminating information, often in the face of perceived government secrecy or military interest. The newsletter encourages public participation through reporting sightings and supporting the organization financially. The editorial stance is clearly pro-UFO investigation and advocacy, aiming to bring credible information to light and challenge skepticism.