MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 120

Magazine Overview

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Journal, dated July/August 2006, Issue #120, focuses on the upcoming MUFON Symposium and delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, including historical cases, technological implications, government secrecy, and speculative theories about extraterrestrial agendas.

MUFON Symposium Time

Dick Moss, MN MUFON State Director, announces the annual MUFON Symposium to be held in Denver from July 14-16, 2006. He highlights that the event has grown into a 'must-attend' gathering for MUFON members, presenters, and the public, with each speaker being a specialist in the phenomenon.

Scott Ramsey's Presentation

Scott Ramsey presented material supporting the 1948 UFO crash near Aztec, New Mexico. He interviewed 60 witnesses and referenced Frank Scully's book, 'Behind the Flying Saucers.' The craft was described as approximately 100 ft in diameter and contained 16 humanoid bodies, 36-42 inches tall, wearing tight-fitting flight suits. The existence of 2600 documents reportedly supports this classified event from March 1948.

Phyllis Budinger's Research

Phyllis Budinger, with an MS in chemistry, presented her lab's study of physical traces associated with UFOs, including samples from abductions, cattle mutilations, crop circles, UFO deposits, and angel hair. She shared results from examining clothing of two abductees.

Dr. Roger Leir on Implants

Dr. Roger Leir discussed overseeing the removal of strange objects, termed 'implants,' from patients. These surgical specimens included magnetic metallic objects with a biological coating, one so magnetic it magnetized a surgical instrument. The iron was amorphous, impossible within current capabilities, and its isotope ratios did not match terrestrial elements. Surface examination indicated manufacturing and purposeful structuring, with one object emitting two FM radio frequencies: 92.7 and 102.9.

Esen Sekerkarar's Account

Esen Sekerkarar from Turkey shared first-hand accounts from pilots, police footage, and professional involvement with UFO sightings and abductions. One instance involved a huge egg-shaped object flying in front of a Turkish Airlines plane for about 15 minutes before speeding away at a fantastic speed.

Richard Dolan's Question

Richard Dolan questioned the mainstream media and academia's disparagement of the UFO phenomenon since 1947, asking about institutions denying major realities and media coverage restricted to shallow jokes.

Stanton Friedman on Government UFO Lies

Physicist Stanton Friedman presented on 'Government UFO Lies,' detailing falsehoods concerning the Roswell crash, Project Blue Book, the Air Force, the Navy, and the CIA.

Claude Swanson's 'Rediscovery of Magic'

PhD physicist Claude Swanson discussed 'The Rediscovery of Magic,' exploring unconventional physics phenomena that appear to violate current scientific understanding.

Dr. Leo Sprinkle on ET Presence

PhD psychologist Dr. Leo Sprinkle presented 'The ET Presence: Cons and Pros,' discussing those who deny ET presence and those who profess its reality. He posed the question of whether humans are former ETs whose souls accepted the challenge of living on Earth and compared models of human consciousness, also mentioning his work with abductees.

Elaine Douglass on Invisible Spacecraft

Elaine Douglass presented evidence suggesting alien spacecraft have the capability to become invisible, citing witness testimony and a video from 1989 showing a UFO disappearing and reappearing. She questioned if this invisibility is caused by the bending of light in a strong gravitational field.

Alan Holt on Advanced Technology

Physicist Alan Holt discussed advanced shielding materials and techniques for aircraft and spacecraft, suggesting that UFO technology is so advanced it requires a broader understanding of physics, matter, and consciousness.

Paola Harris on Global Networking

Paola Harris shared insights into how the Italian media covers UFO events and emphasized the importance of global networking for eventual disclosure.

Joan Woodward on Animal Reactions

Joan Woodward, a former NICAP volunteer, contributed a paper on animal reactions to UFOs, noting fear as a common reaction and UFOs tending to linger.

'UFO Hacker' Tells What He Found

Nigel Watson reports on Gary McKinnon, a 40-year-old Briton facing extradition to the US for allegedly hacking into NASA websites. McKinnon claims he found images of extraterrestrial spaceships and an Excel spreadsheet titled 'Non-Terrestrial Officers' containing names and ranks of U.S. Air Force personnel not registered elsewhere. He was motivated by the belief that governments suppress antigravity and free energy technologies. He also accessed information about ship-to-ship transfers.

McKinnon's Motivation and Findings

McKinnon stated his inspiration was 'The Hacker's Handbook' and that hacking was a means to an end to expose suppressed technologies. He found evidence related to 'The Disclosure Project,' a book with 400 testimonials about reverse-engineered alien craft technology, including potential references to the Roswell incident. He described seeing a silvery, cigar-shaped object with geodesic spheres in a NASA satellite image, which he could only screenshot due to his dial-up connection and Java application. He also accessed a spreadsheet titled 'Non-Terrestrial Officers' and information about ship-to-ship transfers.

UFO Secrecy & Policy Questions

Bill McNeff addresses why UFO information remains classified. He posits several reasons: initial classification to keep technology from communists, admitting alien visitation, hiding government actions (including threats and eliminations), protecting oil profits by suppressing zero-point energy, and the corrupting desire for power. He references leaked documents about atomic knowledge from UFO crashes prior to 1947 and the government's readiness to recover wreckage from the Roswell crash(es). McNeff argues that secrecy is necessary to analyze and understand alien technology, but advocates for government admission of alien visitation.

The CE4 Corner: Toward a Synthesis of Models

Craig R. Lang explores the mystery of visitation and seeks to synthesize various models of the UFO/CE4 phenomenon, including the Deardorff, Genetic/Hybrid, and Zoo/National-Park models. He discusses the concept of 'Human Awakening,' suggesting that changes fostered in experiencers contribute to an overall drive to change humanity, leading to increased psychic abilities and intuition.

The Indigo Hypothesis

Lang introduces the 'Indigo Hypothesis,' suggesting that Visitor-induced genetic changes may be appearing in the general populace, resulting in 'Indigo Children' who are deeply empathic, visionary, and psychic. This phenomenon might be part of a Visitor agenda to breed a more acceptable humanity for eventual open contact.

Extraterrestrial Evangelism

George A. Filer discusses Dr. Carl Sagan's ideas about extraterrestrial visitation and the possibility of 'extraterrestrial evangelism,' drawing parallels to historical religious conversions. He notes Dr. David Jacobs' observation that abductions are often accompanied by religious or spiritual experiences.

Col. Jesse Marcel Jr. on Roswell

Col. Jesse Marcel Jr. discusses his book, 'Roswell: It Really Happened,' vindicating his father, Maj. Jesse Marcel Sr., the lead investigator of the 1947 Roswell event. He recounts the initial RAAF report of capturing a flying saucer and the subsequent retraction. Marcel, who handled UFO debris, asserts that the material was not of this earth and was as light as a feather. He also shares an encounter with a mysterious government insider ('Mr. X') who suggested that disclosure of Roswell was imminent and that some government and military members anticipate a future announcement of contact with extraterrestrial intelligence.

Court Limits Public Workers' Speech

An article notes a Supreme Court ruling making it harder for government employees to file lawsuits claiming retaliation for whistleblowing, stating that the First Amendment does not protect every whistleblower.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent mystery of UFOs, the perceived government cover-up and secrecy surrounding the phenomenon, and the potential implications of extraterrestrial contact for humanity. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging research and discussion, while also acknowledging the speculative nature of some theories presented. There's a clear emphasis on the need for transparency and disclosure regarding UFO reality.

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Journal, dated by its content to approximately 2006, focuses on two primary areas: UFO/UAP sightings reported in Minnesota and a significant legal case concerning public employee speech rights.

Legal Case: Garcetti v. Ceballos

The issue begins with a detailed report on a Supreme Court decision, Garcetti v. Ceballos, which significantly impacts whistleblower protections for public employees. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing for the majority, stated that the First Amendment does not protect "every statement a public employee makes in the course of doing his or her job." The ruling sided with the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, which appealed a lower court decision that had protected prosecutor Richard Ceballos. Ceballos had sued, claiming demotion and denial of promotion for writing a memo questioning a sheriff's deputy's affidavit. Dissenting justices, including Justice John Paul Stevens, argued that this ruling could silence whistleblowers, asserting that "Public employees are still citizens while they are in the office." The decision is noted as significant, with an estimated 100 whistleblower retaliation lawsuits filed annually. The Bush administration supported the DA's office, emphasizing the government's right to maintain an efficient workplace.

Minnesota UFO Reports

The majority of the journal is dedicated to numerous UFO/UAP sighting reports from various locations in Minnesota, investigated by MUFON Field Investigator Preston Mattke and others.

Green Lake Sighting (June 7, 2006)

Reported by Preston Mattke, this incident occurred on September 22, 2005. Three high school juniors filming a movie near New London-Spicer High School discovered a mysterious streak in their footage. Upon review, it was identified as a "very saucer looking craft racing above a cornfield." The report includes details about the video evidence provided to MUFON.

Walker, Hubbard County Sighting (May 17, 2006)

An individual awoke to a very bright light in the sky, initially mistaken for a star. The object began moving in a "jaggy motion horizontally then vertically" for about 10 minutes.

Mpls, Hennepin County Sighting (May 13, 2006)

A report describes a "mysterious" white light moving across the sky, faster than an airplane but slower than a meteor, at an estimated altitude of 5,000 to 10,000 feet. The object moved in a controlled manner and vanished.

Rosemount, Dakota County Sighting (May 4, 2006)

An individual observed a black object with a perfectly circular shape moving in a straight line. Near the end of the sighting, the disc-shaped object appeared to stretch and roll like a wheel.

Rosemount, UMORE Park Sighting (May 4, 2006)

Two individuals driving through UMORE park saw a very bright star-like object, followed by a second light. This object had a large black body with red lights on top and bottom and an orange light on the back. Loud noises, described as rapid gunfire, were heard, causing the witnesses to drive away quickly.

Savage, Scott County Sighting (April 17, 2006)

A "mysterious" white light was observed traveling straight across the sky, faster than an airplane, at an altitude between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. It remained illuminated for a few seconds before vanishing.

NUFORC Reports (April 10, 2006)

A report from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) details a "Formation" shape observed for one minute in Burnsville, MN.

Rochester, MN Sighting (April 20, 2006)

This report describes one faint satellite followed by three unknown white and red objects flying silently. One object was bright and then faint, while another had a bright red light and appeared to communicate with the previous object.

Winona, MN Sighting (May 6, 2006)

Four separate bright white lights were observed in a loose formation traveling from East to West. The objects appeared to dart independently and caused the surrounding space to ripple as if distorting light, described as a "large bubble of water." The objects were silent and appeared to be at a high altitude, moving at high speed before vanishing.

Minnesota MUFON Information

The journal provides contact information for Minnesota MUFON, including State Director Richard Moss, Assistant State Director Bill McNeff, Field Invest. Coord. Margaret DeHarpPorte, and Journal Editor Joel Henry. It also lists the MUFON web page and MUFONET contact. A National MUFON Hotline is provided for reporting UFO news. The journal itself is a free PDF publication available via email or download from the MUFON website.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs/UAPs) and the legal implications of public employee speech. The editorial stance, as indicated by the publication of MUFON reports and the inclusion of the Garcetti v. Ceballos case analysis, suggests a focus on both the empirical observation of anomalous phenomena and the legal/governmental aspects surrounding transparency and accountability.