MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 111

Magazine Overview

The Minnesota MUFON Journal, Issue #111, dated Jan./Feb. 2005, is a publication from MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) focusing on UFO research and related phenomena. The issue features a "Directors Report" by Dick Moss, MN MUFON State Dir., titled "Why Was There a Cover-Up?", which is based on a 1977 presentation by Richard Gottlieb. It also includes articles on India's potential openness about extraterrestrial contact, an "Estimate of the Situation for 2005" by William I. McNeff, and a piece on "Fastwalkers" by Alfred Lehmberg, as well as an article on "'Cryptohominids' And The 'Alien Autopsy'" by Mac Tonnies, and the second part of a presentation by Richard Dolan.

Directors Report: Why Was There a Cover-Up?

Dick Moss discusses the long-standing assumption that government intelligence agencies have maintained a UFO cover-up since determining the phenomenon's extraterrestrial origin. He questions the government's extensive efforts to conceal information and ponders what truth is being shielded. Moss suggests that intelligence agencies, with their continuity and resources, are the most likely entities to sustain such a cover-up, free from public influence. Potential reasons for a cover-up cited include the social, political, religious, and economic consequences of revealing the truth, such as culture shock from encountering socially or physically different ETs, or ego-shock from realizing humanity is not the most advanced species. However, by 1977, Gottlieb doubted these reasons were primary, especially given the contradictory nature of simultaneously researching and concealing UFOs. The article references Project Sign and the "Estimate of the Situation" report, which concluded UFOs were intelligently controlled ET vehicles, necessitating a decision on how to inform the public. The Robertson Panel is identified as making the decision to cover up the mystery, leading to secret government investigations and efforts to discredit public reports. The Air Force's attempts to explain away sightings with new aircraft, like the AVRO vehicle, are mentioned, as are FBI and CIA confiscation of evidence and intimidation of witnesses. Intelligence eventually shifted focus to preparing the public for an announcement, aiming to avoid accountability for past suppression. Gottlieb believed that by 1977, a conditioning phase was underway, evidenced by increased UFO-themed media content.

The article poses the question of whether the intelligence community's errors and crimes will ever be exposed, suggesting the cover-up might persist to hide past transgressions against witnesses. Readers are encouraged to continue their research and contact MUFON for back issues.

India May Be the First Country to Explain to the World About Extra-Terrestrial and UFO Contacts

This report from India Daily dated January 06, 2005, discusses a secret internal debate in India regarding the disclosure of ongoing contacts with UFOs and extraterrestrials. While the world's largest democracy is eager to inform its citizens and the world, invisible international protocols may prohibit such disclosure due to potential worldwide fear and panic. Experts believe all five nuclear powers have been in contact with extraterrestrials for some time. India has reportedly seen news of UFO contacts and secret UFO bases in the Himalayas, with locals in Ladak pointing to everyday phenomena of large triangular spacecraft. Military officials and politicians have confessed contact, and India has been informed of the "rules of the Universe." The debate centers on whether to keep it secret like other countries or to be transparent. A major concern is that if information leaks through unofficial channels, it could cause panic and lead to the ruling party being ousted due to withholding information.

Recent international attention on India, including visits from world leaders and discussions on cooperation, suggests India is being positioned as a major emerging superpower. The debate is whether to abide by global and universal laws for superpower recognition or to be truthful to its citizens. The article notes that UFO contacts are known by some politicians and those in power, with the military having legitimate concerns about secrets being revealed. India's foreign affairs minister, Natwar Singh, suggested that being a nuclear power was not necessary, implying that advanced extraterrestrial technologies render current human technologies insignificant. His statement may have been a reaction to the ongoing secret debate on UFOs.

Estimate of the Situation for 2005

By William I. McNeff, MN MUFON Assist. State Dir.

McNeff discusses the ongoing research into UFO history, including crash retrievals, referencing the Majestic Documents website and the Ramey Office Photos. He mentions Grant Cameron's presentation on "The Presidents and the Hard Evidence," which examined Frank Scully's book "Behind the Flying Saucers." Wilbert Smith's inquiry to Dr. Robert Sarbacher about the Aztec story in Scully's book is noted, with Sarbacher confirming the facts as substantially correct. McNeff highlights a 1983 book that suggests Silas Newton, previously thought to have hoaxed Scully, may have been telling the truth. Newton reportedly saw alien bodies through Wilbert Smith's intervention. The importance of this statement is twofold: Newton's choice to attribute access to alien bodies to a foreign national, and the fact that Smith's access to crashed saucers and bodies was not made public until 20 years after Schwarz wrote of Newton's claim. McNeff also details statements from Dr. Robert Sarbacher and Dr. Eric Walker confirming military recoveries of flying saucers and occupants. He shares two stories about events at the time of the Roswell crash: one from a woman who claimed to have seen and photographed alien bodies at the Roswell base hospital, and another from a rancher who discovered dead beings after hearing a crash and seeing a fire. These stories, along with others, suggest multiple major crashes occurred in July 1947 in the Roswell area, possibly caused by anti-aircraft fire or radar. Linda Moulton Howe is cited regarding an early crash on May 9, 1947, followed by a rash of airplane crashes potentially as alien retaliation. Over three hundred witnesses to the Roswell crash are documented, consistently reporting unusual debris. Jesse Marcel, the Roswell base head of intelligence, described a metal sheet that resisted a sledgehammer. His son, Jesse Marcel Jr., recalled metal I-beam members. The Air Force's explanation of Mogul balloon debris is challenged by the presence of an identification plate on Mogul packages and the inability to trace Mogul flights to the crash time and location.

McNeff notes a private meeting at NUFOC where participants were divided on revealing information about MJ-12, with a gradual disclosure process expected to culminate in a government admission of alien presence within eight years (around 2004), which did not happen. He believes the process is underway but will take longer. He also mentions the "Fastwalker" term used by NORAD for anomalous objects entering and leaving Earth's atmosphere, citing reports of hundreds tracked annually from Cheyenne Mountain.

Fastwalkers

By Alfred Lehmberg

Lehmberg explores the term "Fastwalker," coined by NORAD to describe anomalous objects observed entering and leaving Earth's atmosphere. These objects exhibit unusual maneuvering capabilities and speeds. NORAD reportedly tracks an average of 500 such objects annually from its facility in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado. AeroJet General engineers have also reported similar detections via the DSP satellite system. Lehmberg recounts an anecdote from a military gathering where a senior Army lieutenant colonel, involved with NORAD, became visibly uncomfortable and terse when asked about "fastwalkers," hinting at classified information and the seriousness of the subject. The author reflects on the term's significance and his own past observations of such phenomena, noting a recent scarcity of sightings. He shares an email about a DP witness who observed radar sets pointed into deep space and a report of objects arriving from cislunar space at high speeds, suggesting evidence against the "no ETH" (extraterrestrial hypothesis) stance.

'Cryptohominids' And The 'Alien Autopsy'

By Mac Tonnies

Tonnies discusses speculation that the "alien" in the "alien autopsy" footage might be a terrestrially evolved humanoid, possibly from a hidden population. He theorizes that ancestors of the Flores "hobbits" might have gone into hiding within homo sapiens society. The oral mythology surrounding the Flores beings shares similarities with contemporary UFO abduction reports, including descriptions of short beings with large eyes and long arms. Anomalies in the autopsy film, such as polydactyly and an out-sized head, argue against a normal mammalian origin, prompting theories of genetic engineering. Tonnies suggests the supposed alien looks too human to be anything other than a close human relative, leading to possibilities of it being a fake, a terrestrial experiment, or a "cryptohominid" that fell into government hands. The national security implications of the latter are considered as dramatic as the discovery of extraterrestrial penetration of airspace. Tonnies posits that the cryptohominid theory could explain why UFOs visit nuclear installations and military bases, possibly to assess risks or thwart destructive technology. He notes that the modern UFO phenomenon began shortly after the development of radar, reliable aircraft, and atomic power, which might have concerned secretive "aliens." He also points to a body of literature about "little people" in folklore, suggesting a race of diminutive humanoids predating known cultures, who may possess advanced technology and choose to conceal it. Tonnies concludes that it's conceivable that human-like beings share the planet, potentially smarter than humans, and that intelligence agencies have been trying to determine their nature.

RICHARD DOLAN PRESENTATION (PART 2)

By Bill McNeff, MN MUFON Assistant State Dir.

This section continues the discussion on UFO sightings and government involvement. In 1952, UFO sightings at Oak Ridge detected radiation, leading the Robertson Panel to conclude UFOs were not a threat and should be debunked, with "Project Blue Book" serving as a public relations operation. Adm. Roscoe Hillenkoetter, Donald Keyhoe, and Edward Ruppelt kept the UFO subject in public view. In 1953, a memo from Oak Ridge described a "deep black metal exterior" object that "flew at tremendous speed, then stopped." An incident near Trinidade Island led the Brazilian military to conclude UFOs exist. Edward Ruppelt's 1957 book on "evidence of flying saucers" was revised in 1960 to state UFOs don't exist, and his subsequent death from an apparent heart attack is questioned. In 1961, Hillenkoetter urged a UFO investigation, but by 1962, he changed his stance. J. Allen Hynek's "swamp gas" explanation for Michigan sightings and Rex Heflin's UFO photos are mentioned. In 1967, six missiles went offline at Malmstrom AFB during a craft's visit. The 1968 Condon study's conclusions were at odds with its body, influenced by a "Low memo" suggesting a strategy to display "almost zero expectation of finding a saucer." Project Bluebook closed, leaving no official reporting channel, though Bollender memo indicated national security reports were excluded. Nixon fired Richard Helms in 1972, but the MKUltra file was saved. The FOIA's passage in 1974 allowed researchers access to documents, revealing MKUltra mind experiments. Spanish UFO waves in 1974 are noted, with Gen. Carlos Castro Cavero stating UFOs are extraterrestrial craft and nations are working together. Incidents at Loring AFB (1975) and Wurtsmith AFB (1975) involving unidentified craft are described. Cattle mutilations and abductions, including Travis Walton's case, are mentioned. In Iran (1976), F-4s experienced electrical failures near a UFO. In Canada, a man named Michalak received a burn on his chest from a UFO. Belgian triangles were tracked accelerating rapidly in 1989-1990. Bob Lazar's story of reverse-engineering alien craft and Nick Cook's speculation on German scientists are discussed. Ben Rich stated "Aliens are more of a threat than a blessing." As of 1993, technology to "take ET home" existed, calling for public knowledge. A triangular object was seen near Milstadt, Illinois (2000), and a light blue object was pursued by F-16s over Washington DC (2002). The article questions the implications of 9/11, the Patriot Act, and the Black Budget, and asks if 9/11 was an inside job.

The CE4 Corner

By Craig R. Lang MS, CHt

Craig R. Lang steps down as the outgoing field investigation coordinator for Minnesota MUFON, passing the role to Margaret DeHarpPorte. Lang will now focus on "close encounter" research. He reflects on the significant number of cases investigated by MN MUFON over the past decade, suggesting that current investigations represent only the "tiniest tip of the UFOlogical iceberg." Roper polls indicate that about one percent of the population meets criteria for being an "experiencer" of unusual personal experiences, implying thousands in the Twin Cities metro area. Lang emphasizes that the close encounter phenomenon is an active and powerful force influencing society, which he refers to as a "covert influence on a colossal scale." He introduces his new column, "The CE4 Corner," defining a CE4 as a "close encounter of the fourth kind" where a reality transformation occurs, and the witness becomes an experiencer. Lang notes that despite nearly 50 years of research, the phenomenon remains poorly understood. He questions what has been learned and whether understanding has progressed or regressed. While the physical nuts-and-bolts view of UFO visitation posits biological aliens in spacecraft, this hypothesis doesn't fully account for the apparent reality anomalies described in encounter narratives, which often resemble dreams.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around government secrecy and cover-ups related to UFO phenomena, the nature and origins of UFOs (including extraterrestrial and potentially terrestrial non-human intelligence), and the impact of these phenomena on society and individuals. The editorial stance appears to be one of persistent inquiry and a belief in the reality of UFOs, encouraging continued research and disclosure despite official suppression. There is a clear emphasis on the importance of investigating and understanding these events, even when faced with official obfuscation and public skepticism. The articles collectively advocate for transparency and a deeper understanding of the UFO phenomenon, suggesting that the truth, while suppressed, is gradually emerging.

Title: Minnesota MUFON Journal
Issue: Volume 2005, Issue No. 2
Date: January 6, 2005
Publisher: Minnesota MUFON
Type: Newsletter/Journal focused on UFOs and related phenomena.

Field Investigation Report: Bright Light Over Abandoned NIKE Missile Base

The issue features a detailed Field Investigation Report by Margaret and Dean DeHarpporte concerning a sighting that occurred in early 1985 (January, February, or March) near an abandoned NIKE Missile Base in Los Angeles County, California. The witness, identified as Chet, was 16 years old at the time.

Sighting Details

The sighting took place around midnight to 2 AM under cloudy conditions with a ceiling at approximately 300 feet. Chet and two friends were exploring the abandoned missile base, which they believed was built to counter Russian ICBMs and possibly shoot down UFOs. While on the missile platform, elevated 20-30 feet, Chet felt an unspoken message to "Look up!" At that exact moment, the thick cloud cover separated, and a huge, blue-green circular light emerged. The light was intensely bright, illuminating the surrounding area without a beam, and made no sound. The teens initially mistook it for an LAPD helicopter and were frightened, "hitting the deck." Chet observed that the light was "massive" and "about the size of a house."

Psychological and Communication Aspects

Chet experienced a feeling of his mind being read and that "they" were "probing his thoughts." He also felt a sense of "communication" when he prompted his friends to look up. The experience lasted about a minute, with the light hovering and then moving back the way it came, disappearing as the clouds closed in. While there was no indication of an abduction, the event was a frequent topic of conversation for months, though the teens were not particularly traumatized.

Significance and Evaluation

The report classifies the sighting as "Extraordinary" with a "Massive blue-green light, parting of clouds, possible communication, unexplained" evaluation. The investigators noted that the witness had little prior interest in UFOs but was interested in the paranormal.

Catalog of Air Force Historical Documents

This section announces the availability of "A CATALOG OF AIR FORCE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS" from the FAS Project on Government Secrecy. This listing, compiled by researcher Michael Ravnitzky, contains over half a million individual records from the 1920s to the 1980s, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. The document titles and metadata are described as not very revealing but the list as a whole is considered a potentially important resource for students of military history. A link to the introduction is provided.

Minnesota UFO Quote

A quote from Donald Slayton, a Mercury astronaut, describes a 1951 sighting in Minneapolis. While testing a P-51 fighter at 10,000 feet, he encountered an object that initially appeared to be a kite, then a weather balloon, but ultimately looked like a saucer or disk. The object suddenly moved away at high speed, performing a 45-degree climbing turn and disappearing.

Review: The World Internet UFO Directory

This section reviews "The World Internet UFO Directory," published by South Korea-based Lingua Franca and led by project leader David Ritchie. The book aims to provide a concise and convenient reference to hundreds of UFO phenomenon points, sifting through and evaluating available resources. Ritchie emphasizes the need for a guide to navigate the vast amount of information available online and highlights the challenge of distinguishing information from misinformation.

Content and Scope

The directory aims to counteract a perceived bias towards US and Canadian reports, including cases from around the world, such as Malaysia. It notes Malaysia's reputation in UFO studies and the unique phenomenon of tiny humanoids (Awang Kenit) sighted there since 1953. The book covers a wide range of topics, including humanoids, close encounters, the Adamski Case, Men In Black, Montauk Project, and hoaxes. It also delves into related subjects like astronomy, astrophysics, physiology, religion, psychology, history, and folklore.

Balance and Perspective

The directory is described as not being a one-sided sympathizer, including UFO critiques, hoaxes, and skeptical viewpoints to provide balance. Ritchie believes that increased acquaintance with diverse viewpoints will help change debates that can become acrimonious due to a poor understanding of the phenomenon.

Ufology as Mainstream

The article quotes Ritchie stating that ufology is no longer viewed as a preoccupation of eccentrics but has become part of mainstream culture, acceptable to millions.

Other UFO Websites and Information

Several sample links from the UFO Directory are provided, including "UFO Cults," "UFO/Aliens: Malaysia," "Humanoid Encounters In Malaysia," and an interview with Carl Sagan. Other relevant websites like "The Flying Saucer Gazette" and a link to information on Project Sign are also listed.

X-Conference 2005 Press Release

A press release announces the 2nd Annual Exopolitics Expo (X-Conference) in Washington, DC, scheduled for April 22-24, 2005. Organized by Paradigm Research Group (PRG), the conference focuses on the political, governmental, and social aspects of extraterrestrial-related phenomena and aims to inform Congressional offices.

Minnesota MUFON Journal Now FREE

This section announces that the Minnesota MUFON Journal is changing to a FREE publication available exclusively online as a .PDF document, starting with the first issue of 2005. Subscribers on the e-mail notification list will receive announcements for new issues. The .PDF format offers color images with better resolution. Instructions are provided for requesting e-mail notifications and for accessing back issues via the website.

Minnesota MUFON Contact Information

Contact details for Minnesota MUFON are provided, including State Director Richard Moss, Assistant State Director Bill McNeff, Field Invest. Coord. Margaret DeHarpPorte, and Journal Editor Joel Henry. Website and MUFONET information are also included, along with the National MUFON Hotline number.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The journal consistently focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related historical or governmental documents. It aims to provide a balanced perspective, including critiques and skeptical views alongside reports of encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, acknowledging its growing acceptance in mainstream culture and encouraging a deeper understanding through diverse resources like the UFO Directory and historical document archives. The shift to a free online PDF format for the Minnesota MUFON Journal indicates a commitment to wider dissemination of information.