MUFON Massachusetts - Newsletter - 33 - 1986 06

Magazine Overview

Title: MUFON NEWSLETTER
Issue: #33
Date: June 1986
Publisher: MUTUAL UFO NETWORK, INC.
Location: Reading, MA, USA

This issue of the MUFON Newsletter provides updates on organizational activities, recommended resources for members, and reports on significant UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of public education and research within the field of ufology.

Contents

Plaudits and Personnel

The newsletter opens with 'Plaudits,' announcing Diana DeSimone's appointment as the new Suffolk County Section Director. She is recognized for her inspirational role in supporting the organization and promoting public information and education.

A 'THANKS!!!' section acknowledges Tony LaRusso for his extensive work in indexing the MUFON journal, suggesting his name should be added as a contributing editor upon publication.

Recommended Reading

For new members and those researching UFO phenomena, a comprehensive list of recommended reading is provided. This includes:

• The UFO Experience (J. Allen Hynek)
• Hynek UFO Report (J. Allen Hynek)
• UFO Controversy in America (David Jacobs)
• MUFON Field Investigator Manual (MUFON)
• Clear Intent (Barry Greenwood, Larry Fawcett)
• UFO Evidence (NICAP)
• Observing UFOs (Richard Hains)
• The UFO Encyclopedia (Margaret Sachs)
• UFO Enigma (Marcia Smith)

These books can be obtained through senior members or via Arcturus Book Service.

Announcements and Updates

Pay Attention: Members attending the symposium in Michigan are alerted to changes in flight numbers for Northwest Orient flights between Detroit and Lansing.

Interesting Visit: Bruce Maccabee reports on his research at Lincoln Labs and discussions with Barry Greenwood concerning the Fund for UFO Research, Project MJ-12, and his upcoming presentation titled "Skeptical of the Skeptics" at the Mass. MUFON Forum.

Radio: Cynthia Hind was a guest of Larry Glick on WBZ radio on June 6, 1986.

Announcement: In memory of Dr. J. Allen Hynek, CUFOS has renamed itself the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies.

Please Note: Membership dues are $10.00 for single members and $15.00 per couple.

Interesting Research

Diana DeSimone and Joanne Bruno assisted Betty Hill in research concerning abductees who publicize their encounters. The report notes that Betty Hill, while warm and hospitable, is perceived as biased towards the phenomena, which may pose a burden to research and public education.

Meetings and Events

The next MUFON meeting is scheduled for September 13, 1986. A Section Director meeting will be held on June 29, 1986, at Barry Greenwood's home in Stoneham, MA.

Congratulations

Congratulations are extended to Joe and Diana Santangelo on their wedding anniversary and Joe's birthday.

CAUS Information

CAUS has received approximately one dozen documents detailing Project Moondust, which are guidelines for the recovery of crashed unidentified flying objects and Soviet space vehicles. These documents were obtained from Air Force Intelligence and DIA through the FOIA and include extracts from Keyhoe's book.

An announcement is made regarding the author's vacation from July 5-12, 1986, with Barry serving as State Director during this period.

Best Wishes

Best wishes are extended to Dave and Marge on their move to Arizona. Marge is recognized for her significant contributions to ufology, particularly her focus on the credibility of the organization.

Partial List of Speaker's Titles for Forum

• Dr. Richard Haines - "In-flight Disappearance of Frederick Valentich"
• Philip Imbrugno - "The Hudson Valley UFO Mystery"
• Dr. Bruce Maccabee - "Skeptical of the Skeptics"

Reports

Brazilians Investigate UFO Reports: An article from USA TODAY by Harold Emert details the Brazilian air force's investigation into sightings of 20 UFOs described as red, white, and green balls of lights moving at speeds between 160 and 990 mph. Six air force jets chased the objects but were forced to land when fuel ran low. Witnesses included Ozires Silva, head of the state-run oil company, who spotted 13 UFOs while piloting his plane. Rio de Janeiro eyewitness Sonia Grumbach described a bright light traveling at "incredible velocity." Air Force Minister Octavio Moreira Lima stated that the event requires technical information and lacks explanations.

California Sighting: A report from USA Today dated May 24, 1986, mentions a sighting in Petaluma, California, where more than a dozen people, including a state trooper, reported an orange X-shaped UFO with blinking lights over Sonoma County.

Now you know!

This section provides interesting trivia:

• The sunlight streaming through a window reaches the sun eight minutes earlier than the actual sunrise.
• People dream four to six times a night, with each dream lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
• Temperatures on Mars fluctuate significantly, from 65 degrees F. down to minus 100 degrees.

Support National UFO Information Week

An announcement promotes National UFO Information Week, scheduled for August 10-17, 1986.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes research, public education, and the professionalization of ufology. There is a strong emphasis on documentation, investigation, and the dissemination of information through literature and meetings. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, encouraging members to engage with the subject matter through reading, attending events, and contributing to the collective knowledge base. The inclusion of reports from various sources, including mainstream media like USA TODAY, suggests an effort to bridge the gap between mainstream understanding and ufological research.