MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 054

Magazine Overview

Title: MINNESOTA MUFON Newsletter
Issue: #54
Date: July/August 1995
Publisher: MUFON
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Newsletter delves into the complex topic of UFOs and alien contact, presenting perspectives from leading figures in the field and detailing local MUFON activities.

State Director's Summary: Michael Lindemann on Human-Alien Contact

The newsletter opens with a summary of a presentation by Michael Lindemann at the July 1994 MUFON Symposium in Austin, Texas, titled "HUMAN-ALIEN CONTACT AS A META-LEVER OF HISTORY." Lindemann, who holds a BA in psychology and founded the 2020 Group and the Visitors Investigation Project, argues that the UFO phenomenon's impact on humanity's future is immense. He suggests that the intelligence behind UFOs is a significant political dilemma, a "meta-lever" capable of disrupting historical momentum in unpredictable ways. This, he posits, is the reason for government secrecy, deception, denial, and terror surrounding the topic. However, Lindemann notes that this containment is becoming less effective as insiders are more willing to speak out and experiencers are less afraid of ridicule.

He raises profound implications, suggesting aliens might be humanity's genetic forebears or gods, which could have destabilizing religious consequences. Lindemann views the government's absolute non-cooperation as a key indicator of alien presence. He predicts that the government's strategy will shift to gradual public desensitization, which he believes is already occurring.

Lindemann also touches upon the suspicion of a secret government group controlling UFO information. He quotes Senator Daniel Inouye regarding the Iran-Contra affair, which revealed a "secret government" operating with its own military and fundraising capabilities, free from oversight.

Lindemann views the prospect of alien intelligence on Earth as the most impacting force shaping the future, likening its potential to global nuclear war. He describes public perception of such issues evolving through three phases: Denial and Rationalization, Confusion and Debate, and finally, Recognition and Mitigation. He places the current public understanding of alien intelligence in Phase Two.

Minnesota Couple's UFO Sighting

The newsletter recounts an experience by Curt Almsted and his friend Terry Schlack, who vacationed in Nevada and sought out lights near Area 51. While driving on Highway 375, they encountered a brilliant spotlight that appeared to be a train careening toward them. The light stopped when they did. Curt observed it had three clockwise rotating spots. The object then retreated, hid, reappeared, and vanished. They described the experience as unsettling and likened it to playing "chicken" with a UFO. Despite their initial fear, their anticipation overcame their anxiety.

MUFON: News From the Farthest Side by Bud Meier

Bud Meier's column reprints a story from the Stillwater Gazette about MUFON. It begins by referencing a St. Paul Pioneer Press article about astronaut Tamara Jernigan finding orbital travel makes one more spiritual. Meier contrasts this with creationists who believe God created the universe six thousand years ago. He also mentions an astronomer-pastor, Hugh Ross, who reconciles the Big Bang theory with a "beginner."

Meier criticizes the local newspapers for their superficial coverage of important topics, suggesting this dissatisfaction fuels organizations like Minnesota MUFON. He outlines MUFON's mission: to obtain clear answers from the federal government regarding UFO encounters. The four key questions MUFON poses are:

1. Are UFOs spacecraft or misunderstood planetary phenomena?
2. If extraterrestrial, what is their method of propulsion?
3. If extraterrestrial, where do they come from?
4. What can be learned from their advanced science and civilizations?

Meier notes that alternative cosmic systems, such as those involving UFOs, could be fatal to a world order dependent on current beliefs and financing. He dismisses the idea of widespread alien abductions by "little grey-hued ETs," instead focusing on the growing mistrust of a US military clique that has assumed control over significant UFO and technological information.

Dick Moss, Director of Minnesota MUFON, is presented as typical of the organization's membership, which includes professionals from various fields. Moss, a science teacher, joined MUFON in 1983 and was present at the Minnesota chapter's creation in 1987. He laments the "character assassination" of UFO investigators by "debunkers" and notes the local newspapers' consistent failure to publish MUFON meeting notices.

Meier highlights the progressive nature of some magazines, like OMNI, which address science, religion, and humanities, and require a burden of proof for claims. He states that this column will monitor MUFON to ensure the area is not deprived of UFO news due to media neglect.

Get the Net!

This section provides information on various media related to UFOs. It suggests tuning into the Jay Diamond show on WABC to hear an interview with Budd Hopkins about the Linda Cortile case, involving an alleged abduction witnessed by an "internationally known figure." It also mentions a Washington Times article about a "syringe implantable transponder" by Hughes Aircraft Company, a tiny microchip that can be injected with a vaccination or alone, containing a unique identification code.

The article discusses how this microchip technology, currently used for tracking animals, could potentially be used for tracking people. Dr. Carl Sanders, an engineer involved in biochip design, states that certain microchips can be picked up by satellites, and this technology was used with military personnel in the Iraq war for tracking. The concept of tracking children with microchips is generating interest, with potential applications for locating lost children or Alzheimer's victims.

The "Mark of the Beast" prophecy is mentioned in relation to injectable microchips, referencing a biblical prediction about a mark required to buy or sell goods in the "end times." The supercomputer in Brussels, nicknamed "The Beast," handles worldwide financial transactions.

Judge Parker Comic Strip

A comic strip titled "Judge Parker" by Woody Wilson and Harold LeDoux is included, featuring a dialogue about being "open-minded" concerning space travel and intelligent beings from other worlds.

Meetings! Meetings! Meetings!

This section provides details for upcoming Minnesota MUFON meetings in July and August at Brookdale Library and Theosophical Society. It also lists the International Tesla Society meetings. For summer reading, it recommends "Breakthrough: The Next Step" by Whitley Streiber, discussing his "compelling proof" of real visitors and his search for understanding them, and "Searchers: A True Story of Alien Abduction" by Ron Felber, detailing an account of abduction in the Mojave Desert.

Contact Information and Subscription

Contact information for Minnesota MUFON State Director Richard Moss, Asst. State Director William McNeff, Director of Paranormal Studies Wells Horvereid, and Treasurer & Editor Lynn Bell is provided. Field Investigators Buddy Bauerlein and Gary Thrash, and Sirus UFO Network's Don Sudduth are also listed. The newsletter welcomes contributions and provides contact details for Lynn Bell. The Minnesota MUFON Newsletter is printed six times a year with an annual subscription rate of $12.00.

Tune in!

Readers are encouraged to listen to Bob Schultz, Net Control Operator for MUFONET, on Saturday mornings at 7:00 CST on 7.237 Mhz.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the profound implications of alien intelligence on human history and future, the role of government secrecy and control of information, and the ongoing efforts of organizations like MUFON to uncover the truth. The editorial stance, as reflected by Bud Meier's column and the overall content, is one of informed skepticism, a demand for evidence, and a critical view of mainstream media's handling of UFO phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on seeking verifiable answers and challenging official narratives, while also acknowledging the potential for significant societal shifts driven by the UFO phenomenon.