MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 091

Magazine Overview

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Journal, dated September/October 2001, is identified as Issue #91 and focuses on 'More Hard Evidence' related to UFO phenomena. The publication is from MUFON, likely the Mutual UFO Network, and is based in the USA. The content delves into various aspects of UFO research, including physical evidence, alleged alien implants, theoretical physics, and government secrecy.

Directors Report: More Hard Evidence

Bill McNeff, State Director of MN MUFON, recaps a previous article from 1997 titled 'We Have Hard Evidence!' He emphasizes the need for tangible proof of extraterrestrial craft, such as analyzing a piece of an alleged craft for unique isotopes or materials.

McNeff details a significant piece of evidence from 1957, where a Brazilian columnist received a package containing fragments of a metal object that had exploded over the ocean near Ubatuba, Brazil. The material was described as light-weight metal, about a sixteenth of an inch thick. Analysis by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture using an emission spectrograph identified the material as pure magnesium with no detectable impurities. Further analysis by other labs in the US confirmed it was magnesium, though some detected minor impurities. The article notes that pure magnesium is extremely rare in nature, making a meteorite unlikely as the source. Dr. Peter Sturrock is quoted acknowledging that some samples may be pure magnesium, as impurities were not securely attributed to the interior of the metal. The density determination by the Brazilian lab suggested it was a magnesium isotope not found in pure form on Earth, requiring isotopic separation methods similar to those used in the Manhattan Project, making a hoax in 1957 highly improbable.

An additional analysis of the Brazilian samples was conducted in 1969 by Dr. Walter W. Walker, who found evidence of directional crystal growth, a manufacturing process that could provide added strength. This finding, along with the isotope determination, indicates the material likely came from an extraterrestrial craft. McNeff speculates that the craft might have been designed to self-destruct to prevent its technology from falling into unprepared hands.

Alien Implants

The journal then shifts focus to the work of Dr. Roger Leir and his research into alleged alien implants, presented at the 2001 MUFON Symposium. Leir's team has documented the removal of suspected alien implants from individuals. One case involved the removal of a small, cantaloupe-seed-shaped device from a patient's wrist, which was covered by an anomalous membrane. Analysis by a Texas laboratory revealed the main component to be amorphous iron, which was highly magnetic. Scientists were reportedly amazed, as the US had no known process for creating such amorphous iron, suggesting an extraterrestrial origin.

Dr. Leir's findings are detailed in his books, 'The Aliens and the Scalpel' and 'Casebook Alien Implants'. The article highlights several characteristics of these implants:

1. Sheath Composition: They are surrounded by a sheath of keratin, hemosiderin, and protein coagulum – naturally occurring body substances, but not found together in nature.
2. Nerve Endings: The sheath is permeated with nerve endings connected to the local nerve bundles, explaining pain reactions during surgery and suggesting an interface with the abductee's nervous system.
3. Lack of Inflammatory Response: The body's immune system appears to accept the objects, unlike typical foreign bodies.

Leir convincingly argues against natural explanations for these objects and correlates them with UFO encounter histories and physical/psychological characteristics of patients.

Implants and Psychic Ability

The article touches upon research by Yve Frances Lorgen, suggesting a link between alleged implants and psychic abilities. In some cases, patients reported a decrease in psychic abilities following implant removal, which slowly returned over months. This connection to the nervous system and apparent psychic effects raises questions about a deeper relationship.

Microfine Structure: The Penrose/Hammeroff Model

The journal explores the potential internal structure of implants and their sheaths, posing questions about interfaces, nerve sensing, and possible quantum computing. It references the work of Roger Penrose and Stuart Hammeroff, who propose that quantum behavior within microtubules in nerve cells might be the substrate for consciousness. This theory, known as Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR), suggests that microtubules, composed of tubulins, exhibit quantum properties and could facilitate non-locality of consciousness, which is critical for PSI phenomena.

The Holographic Model

Michael Talbot's theories on the 'Holographic Universe' are discussed, suggesting that the brain stores information in a distributed, non-local holographic manner. Information retrieval is triggered by a decoding input similar to the encoding signal. This model implies that information within the mind might be accessible by a device interfacing with the quantum field pervading the nervous system, potentially allowing direct access to the abductee's consciousness.

Implant Structure/Function

The article poses questions about whether implant sheaths contain neural tubulin and how they connect to the implant's core. It speculates on the implant's structure and its potential for quantum computing, suggesting that analysis of their structures could reveal their function. Dr. Edgar Mitchell's speculation on the relationship between quantum mind, consciousness, and psychic capabilities is mentioned, pondering if implants enhance parapsychological abilities by interfacing with the quantum level nervous system. It is suggested that such devices could act as monitors, transceivers, or consciousness augmenters.

Conclusion

The research into alleged implants could lead to breakthroughs in physics and consciousness studies, offering a window into the truths behind UFO phenomena and their interaction with humanity.

Pilot Encounters with UFOs: Study Challenges Secrecy (and Denial)

This section, reported by Leslie Kean, highlights a study by retired aerospace scientist Richard F. Haines, titled 'Previously Neglected Factor'. The study presents over 100 pilot and crew reports of encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that have compromised aviation safety. Haines, chief scientist for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP), details geometric forms and lights inconsistent with known aircraft or natural phenomena. These objects have paced aircraft, disabled cockpit instruments, interrupted communications, and distracted crews. The data includes 56 near-misses, with some pilots exhibiting hazardous evasive reactions. Haines notes that while direct collision threats are low due to UAP maneuverability, the element of surprise poses a safety risk.

• Examples cited include:
• TWA Capt. Phil Schultz's sighting of a large, round, silver metal object with dark portholes over Lake Michigan in 1981.
• Veteran Japan Airlines 747 Capt. Kenju Terauchi's prolonged encounter over Alaska in 1986, where two spaceships emitted bright lights.
• A Swissair Boeing 747 narrowly missing a glowing, white, cylindrical object over Long Island in 1997, which caused magnetic interference.

Jim McClenahen, a retired FAA air-traffic-control specialist and NARCAP technical adviser, emphasizes the danger posed by UAP diverting air-traffic controllers' attention.

Haines' study suggests UAPs are associated with high intelligence, deliberate flight control, and advanced energy management. Historical reports from the 1950s describe flying discs, cigar-shaped craft, and gyrating lights with extraordinary technical capabilities. Documents indicate these objects were considered a national security concern, with commercial pilots required to report sightings under threat of severe penalties.

The article criticizes the US government's policy of ridicule and denial, which discouraged pilots from reporting. It contrasts this with other countries that openly investigate UAP impacts on aviation safety, citing a 1999 French study and incidents confirmed by radar.

Despite dismissals from some aviation organizations, the FAA's John Callahan is set to disclose FAA documentation and CIA suppression of the Terauchi encounter, challenging official secrecy. Retired United Airlines Capt. Neil Daniels expresses a desire to understand the profound energies associated with UAP.

2001 MUFON Symposium Notes

Richard Moss summarizes presentations from the 2001 MUFON Symposium in Irvine, CA.

Evidence for a Crash Retrieval Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1941

Ryan S. Wood presented on a reported UFO crash in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in early 1941. Reverend William Huffman was called to the scene of a crashed vehicle, which turned out to be a flying saucer. He found two non-human entities near the craft, one of whom appeared to have lived for a short time. The entities were described as four feet tall, soft-looking, with no apparent bone structure, wearing suits resembling crinkled aluminum foil, with oval eyes and slit mouths. Military personnel arrived and enforced secrecy. The story was corroborated by Charlette Mann, Reverend Huffman's granddaughter, who obtained the details from her grandmother. Walter Wayne Fisk, a photographer friend who received a photo of the creature, has since refused to respond to inquiries. Leaked documents, including a MAJIC Eyes Only presidential briefing from 09-24-47, hint at crashes prior to 1947, with artifacts deemed extraterrestrial and technology beyond US science. A 1941 recovery case is mentioned in relation to the Manhattan Project. Einstein's June 1947 memo to Oppenheimer, predating Roswell, introduced the phrase 'extraterrestrial biological entities'. Remote viewer Joe McMoneagle suggests wreckage may still be recoverable.

An Objective Model for PSI?

Craig R. Lang explores the reality of parapsychology (PSI) phenomena and the lack of a theoretical mechanism for its acceptance. He discusses a web course on 'Consciousness at the Millennium' that presented a framework for consciousness studies, including PSI, based on the hypothesis by Roger Penrose, Michael Conrad, and Stuart Hameroff. This theory posits that quantum behavior within microtubules in nerve cells is the manifestation of quantum behavior and the substrate for consciousness. The theory suggests that microtubules, composed of tubulins, can interact with quantum mechanics and the zero-point field, potentially allowing for non-local influences and the formation of a coherent quantum field within the brain's neural network. This cyclical quantum field behavior, occurring at approximately 40 Hz, may correspond to the electronic 'noise' observed in brainwave measurements. The article notes that this theory offers concrete, verifiable predictions related to nerve cell electrical properties, EEG waveforms, and responses to anesthetics.

Is this really Noah's ice tomb?

Nicky Redfern reports on conspiracy theories suggesting the CIA has uncovered the remains of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, Turkey. Rumors date back to the late 1940s, with claims of a boat-like structure in an icy tomb. The 'Ararat Anomaly' was reportedly first noticed by US military pilots in 1949. The CIA and other US intelligence agencies allegedly possess photographs and film footage. The article mentions claims of Indiana Jones-style expeditions and the 'Men in Black' warning those with knowledge to remain silent. Retired CIA operative Dino Brugioni states that photographs from the early 1970s show 'three large curved wooden beams' on Mount Ararat. A CIA memo from 1992 indicates that the Tsirah Corporation requested assistance in searching for Noah's Ark, but the CIA stated that no technology existed to look through hundreds of feet of ice and that they were unable to confirm the Ark's existence based on existing imagery. However, a later 'Secret' CIA memo from 1993 references a request to declassify imagery of Noah's Ark for a TV production that was 'turned down' by the CIA, raising questions about the earlier denial. The article concludes that, like the Roswell Incident and JFK assassination, conspiracy theories surrounding Noah's Ark are unlikely to fade.

Electric shock for world of physics

Richard Macey reports on findings by a team of NSW University astrophysicists, led by Dr. John Webb, suggesting that one of the fundamental forces of physics, electromagnetism, has changed since the universe's creation 14 billion years ago. Studying light from quasars, the team found that gases absorbed the light in unexpected ways, leading to the conclusion that electromagnetism has 'evolved'. This finding could challenge the assumption that the laws of physics have always been constant. Nobel Prize winner Dr. Sheldon Glashow called the discovery significant. Professor Webb stated that before the Big Bang, physics did not exist, implying that change is possible.

Terry Hansen Lecture

An announcement for a lecture by Terry Hansen, hosted by MN MUFON, on 'UFO Coverup in the Media'. Hansen, a science journalist, will discuss how media and governmental agencies mold public opinion on UFOs and national security issues. His book, 'The Missing Times', is mentioned.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently emphasizes the pursuit of 'hard evidence' for UFO phenomena, particularly focusing on physical artifacts and scientific analysis. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards official explanations and a belief in government cover-ups, as seen in the articles on alien implants, aviation safety, and the Noah's Ark conspiracy. The journal also explores theoretical frameworks, such as quantum consciousness and holographic models of the brain, suggesting potential links between these scientific concepts and UFO experiences. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, encouraging readers to question official narratives and seek deeper understanding, while also promoting MUFON's activities and events.

Title: Minnesota MUFON Journal
Issue Date: July 12, 2001
Publisher: Minnesota MUFON
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Journal features an article about the Chupacabra, a legendary blood-sucking creature from Puerto Rican folklore, which is being brought to the big screen by Joe Roth's Revolution Studios. The journal also includes contact information for Minnesota MUFON and the National MUFON Hotline.

El Chupacabra Lives!

The main article, "El Chupacabra Lives! The legend of the blood-sucking beast, the chupacabra, comes to the big screen!" by Brian Linder of Film Force, announces that Revolution Studios is developing a film based on the Chupacabra. The creature, whose name translates to "goat sucker," is known for draining the blood of animals, with evidence of such attacks found for over thirty years in Puerto Rico, Latin America, and the Southwestern U.S.

Revolution Studios has hired screenwriter Ravel Centeno-Rodriguez to write "Bloodlust: Legend of the Chupacabra." Eyewitness accounts from Puerto Rican attacks in 1995 describe the creature as having a "reptilian body, oval head, bulging red eyes, fanged teeth and long, darting tongue." Theories about its origin range from genetic experiments on vampire bats to extraterrestrial origins.

The article highlights an exposé on the Chupacabra by The Learning Channel, featuring America's leading cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman. Coleman refers to the Chupacabra as "the single most notable cryptozoological phenomenon of the past decade." He notes its unique ability to cross languages, comparing it to Jennifer Lopez in terms of cross-cultural appeal. The author humorously suggests casting ideas and speculates that other cryptids like the yeti and sasquatch might also inspire films.

Brian Linder is also quoted as believing that 90% of Bigfoot sightings are fabricated by FilmForce's Glen Oliver.

Minnesota MUFON Information

The journal provides contact details for Minnesota MUFON, including State Director Richard Moss, Assistant State Director Bill McNeff, and Field Investigation Coordinator Craig Lang. The Journal Editor is Joel Henry, with a mailing address in Apple Valley, MN. The email address for submissions is [email protected].

Information is also given for MUFONET, a radio net that operates on 7.237mhz on Saturdays at 7:00 am CST, with Bob Shultz as Net Control.

The National MUFON Hotline is provided for reporting UFO news and sightings at 1-800-836-2166. A web address, www.mnmufon.org/mmj.htm, is offered for back issues of the Minnesota MUFON Journal.

Contributors are welcomed to send their news or editorial contributions to the Editor.

Copyright Notice

A note on copyrights states that articles are the property of their originators and reprinted with permission or believed to be in the public domain. Permission for use or reprint must be obtained from the original authors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the popularization of cryptids, specifically the Chupacabra, through media like upcoming films and television features. The journal also serves as a communication channel for the Minnesota MUFON organization, providing contact information, reporting hotlines, and encouraging contributions from its readership. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and disseminating information related to UFOs, cryptids, and related phenomena, while also facilitating the activities of the MUFON organization.