MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 035

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MINNESOTA MUFON Newsletter, Issue #35 from August 1992, features an editorial by William I. McNeff, the State Director, discussing the growing recognition of the UFO phenomenon by scientists. McNeff highlights the work of Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John E. Mack and Temple University historian David M. Jacobs, whose book "Secret Life" is promoted. The newsletter also includes a foreword by Dr. Mack to Jacobs' book, a report on a significant abduction case in New York City, and a detailed summary of UFO sightings.

Editorial

William I. McNeff's editorial emphasizes the increasing scientific interest in the UFO phenomenon, particularly the abduction aspect. He points to the formation of groups like TREAT (Treatment and Research on Experienced Anomalous Trauma) and the work of Dr. John E. Mack, who has recognized the seriousness of UFO abductions. McNeff has chosen to reproduce the foreword Dr. Mack wrote for David Jacobs' book, "Secret Life," hoping it will encourage readers to engage with the material. He also mentions a "Case of the Century" from New York City, involving an abduction witnessed by multiple people, which he believes will worry those in government who might be trying to suppress information about UFOs.

Foreword to "Secret Life -- Firsthand Accounts of Abductions" by David M. Jacobs

Written by Dr. John E. Mack, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, this foreword discusses the profound implications of UFO abductions. Mack acknowledges the terrifying nature of these experiences, which challenge conventional notions of reality. He notes that for decades, thousands of sincere individuals have reported similar events, with population surveys suggesting hundreds of thousands, possibly over a million, may be abductees or "experiencers" in the United States. The phenomenon is presented as having significant clinical importance due to the trauma experienced by abductees and scientific interest due to its challenge to accepted reality.

Mack praises David Jacobs' work in "Secret Life" for its rigorous scholarship and careful observation. He describes Jacobs' study of over sixty abductees, using interviews and hypnosis, which uncovered more than 300 abduction experiences. The foreword highlights the consistency of patterns and details in these experiences, even among individuals who had no prior contact. Key elements include "primary" experiences (physical examination), "secondary" experiences (machine examination, visualization, child presentation), and "ancillary" experiences. The central theme identified by Jacobs is a "complex reproductive enterprise involving the conception, gestation, or incubation of human or alien-human hybrid babies."

Mack discusses the skepticism of professional communities and suggests that scrupulously conducted research is needed to gain understanding. He touches upon psychosocial and extraterrestrial explanations, finding psychosocial hypotheses inadequate to explain the physical phenomena and the consistency of detailed experiences. He also addresses the challenges of the literalist extraterrestrial hypothesis, including the lack of physical evidence and the difficulty in explaining alien origins within our space/time framework. Some ufologists posit "multiverse" theories or alternative notions of the cosmos, drawing from Eastern religions.

Mack concludes by stating that Jacobs' work provides a solid foundation of documented experience, deepening the mystery while bringing us closer to understanding a phenomenon that involves an "interspecies or interbeing breeding program" affecting millions. He emphasizes that while Jacobs offers no explanation, he has clearly defined the phenomena that any theory must account for.

"Case of the Century"

This section, reprinted from "UFO Intelligence Newsletter," details an abduction case revealed by Budd Hopkins at the 1992 MUFON Symposium. The case involved a woman abducted from her 12th-story apartment window in New York City. The witness, a prominent political figure and his bodyguards, observed the event from a stalled car. They saw the woman and three small entities float out the window and rise into a hovering craft via a blue beam. Another witness, driving across the Brooklyn Bridge, corroborated the sighting. The case is noted as potentially being both a CE-4 (Abduction) and a CE-2 (E-M Effects).

Peak Sighting Time

This section analyzes data on UFO sighting times, noting a shift in peak periods. While previously the peak was 9-10 p.m., in 1991, the pattern shifted to 8-9 p.m., with secondary peaks at 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. This analysis is based on 151 reports filed in 1991, with 31 specifically representing the 8-9 p.m. group.

Alien Command Structure

A telephone conversation with Bruno Molon, FI/SSD for Lake County, Indiana, is summarized. Molon's interest lies in alien command structures and the occupants of UFO craft. He seeks to understand the size and shape of craft used for different applications, questioning why ETs would use triangular craft after years of sightings of "saucers."

Nocturnal Creatures

This section discusses the predominantly nocturnal nature of UFO sightings worldwide. One theory suggests this follows the Earth's rotation into its night side. Molon, however, believes ETs may have bases on the moon or Mars, or remote Earth/orbital bases, allowing for operations at any time. The author agrees with the latter, suggesting ETs might be nocturnal creatures working covertly, resting during daylight, or working in shifts with debriefings in daylight sectors. The logistics of servicing a significant portion of the population (abductees) on a monumental schedule, mostly at night, is considered staggering.

NSA Fact

This brief note states that in the mid-1970s, the NSA denied any interest in UFOs. Despite FOIA requests and a lawsuit, the NSA's denial of access was upheld by courts. The 135 known NSA UFO-related documents, and likely many more, remain secret.

Sightings Update

On July 8, the UFO Filter Center received a report from CUFOS regarding a sighting on July 6th in Indianapolis. Two witnesses saw a circle of white light with a flashing red light underneath move towards the airport. The object stopped and then moved east. The sighting lasted about fifteen minutes. The witnesses were later difficult to locate.

Well, it sure isn't Batman, Bunkie!

This section recounts an incident where journalist Glenn Emery and others in Stone Mountain, GA, witnessed a mysterious aircraft. Local airport and Dobbins Air Force Base officials had no explanation. While some suggested it might be a Beechcraft Starship, Emery, who later saw a Starship, described the mystery craft as much larger. He concluded it was "not a UFO."

Next MUFON Meeting

An announcement for the next MUFON meeting on Saturday, September 12, 1992, at The Irish Well in St. Paul, Minnesota. The meeting is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with an invitation to join upstairs in the Lounge afterward for discussion.

A Request

William I. McNeff requests that MUFON members not call him after 10:30 p.m. unless it's an emergency like a black helicopter or UFO sighting, in which case he will try to alert investigators.

Addendum

This section contains important notices about upcoming MUFON meetings and speakers.

Important notice about MUFON meeting on Saturday, September 12

Dick Moss is proposing to show a Linda Moulton Howe tape with explicit photos of alleged sexual contact between aliens and humans. Children under 18 are urged not to attend due to the nature of the pictures.

Dr. John R. Salter to speak

Dr. John Salter is scheduled to speak on Monday, September 28, at the Archaeus Project about his ET experiences, particularly a 1988 encounter, and the positive physiological changes he has experienced. He will also discuss correlations between his CEIV experiences and social justice sensitivity, suggesting ETs are assisting humanity toward cosmic maturity. Details for this event were to be available at the September 12 MUFON meeting.

Crop Marking Investigation

Dick Moss investigated a crop marking in Fergus Falls/Underwood, where a UFO was sighted prior to the marking's discovery. Moss plans further investigation into ongoing activity in the area. Notably, iron washers and nuts were found on a hand-held string swinging in circles within the formation, but no magnetic force was measurable.

UFO Filter Center: N. American Sightings

This section provides a detailed list of UFO sightings reported in North America, compiled by the UFO Filter Center. The data spans from September 1, 1992, and includes dates, locations, descriptions of the objects (shape, lights, behavior), and source codes. The list covers a wide range of sightings, from simple lights to more complex craft descriptions, and includes information on witness types and follow-up actions.

Computer Coding Legend

A legend is provided to explain the abbreviations and codes used in the UFO Intelligence Summary, such as NL (Nocturnal Light), DD (Daylight Disc), CE (Close Encounter), RV (Radar/Visual), and various source codes like MUJ (MUFON UFO Journal) and NCS (Newsclipping Service).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO abductions, witness testimony, the scientific and psychological aspects of the phenomenon, and the potential for extraterrestrial interaction involving reproduction. The editorial stance, as presented by William I. McNeff, is one of open inquiry and a belief in the seriousness of the UFO phenomenon, encouraging research and the sharing of information. There is a clear advocacy for taking abduction reports seriously and exploring their implications for our understanding of reality and the cosmos. The newsletter also reflects a commitment to documenting sightings and fostering a community for discussion and investigation.