MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 157

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON Minnesota Journal, dated September/October 2012, Issue #157, delves into a variety of UFO-related topics, from personal experiences and societal shifts to scientific investigations and critiques of skepticism.

The CE4 Corner: Have the Changes Begun?

Craig R. Lang, MS CHt, presents "The CE4 Corner," exploring a call from an experiencer named 'Georgia.' Georgia described recent encounters involving humanoid beings (Nordics?) who imparted telepathic teachings. Her unique mission, unlike typical experiencer narratives focused on environmentalism or spirituality, is to enter mainstream politics to bring an end to societal divisions. Lang notes Georgia's background as an 'Indigo child'—psychic, empathic, and resistant to authority—and speculates if she represents a vanguard of societal change. He also touches upon the 'Indigo Hypothesis,' positing that a new generation, influenced by hybridization programs, is part of a fundamental shift in human society, though current observations show deepening divisions rather than healing.

Swedish UFO Retrieval Mission

An article by Oliver Gee reports on a research team from UFO-Sweden launching a mission to northern Sweden to investigate a 1980 'Ghost Rocket' sighting. This event, classified by the Swedish military for years, involved an object described as 'elongated, cigar shaped' that landed in a lake. The expedition leader, Clas Svahn, hopes the dive will provide answers, emphasizing the goal is to explain what these phenomena are. The team is searching for a craft made of steel, potentially intact, and notes that Sweden has a history of nearly 20,000 reported UFO sightings since 1946.

Robert Sheaffer's Bogus Claims on Nat Geo's "Secret History of UFOs"

Robert Hastings critiques Robert Sheaffer's performance on National Geographic's "Secret History of UFOs," questioning whether his presentation of half-truths constitutes incompetence or intentional disinformation. Hastings references Terry Hansen's book "The Missing Times," which details the CIA's historical efforts, stemming from the 1953 Robertson Panel, to use mass media to debunk UFO phenomena. He argues that Sheaffer's reliance on the network, and his own affiliations with organizations like the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI), formerly CSICOP, suggest a pattern of promoting anti-UFO propaganda, potentially as a government front organization. The article also details James Oberg's past harassment of Lt. Robert M. Jacobs regarding a UFO incident at a nuclear weapons site, and Kendrick Frazier's role in attempting to debunk the Big Sur case while employed by Sandia National Laboratories.

Aliens or Ancient Humanoids?

Nick Redfern explores the controversial theory that UFO occupants might not be extraterrestrials but rather an ancient, terrestrial race of advanced entities living in underground realms, termed 'Cryptoterrestrials.' Drawing on the work of the late author Mac Tonnies, Redfern suggests that the 'alien' appearance might be a disguise, and that the common messages of universal brotherhood from 'Contactees' could have been an attempt to curb human destructive tendencies. The article also references Walter Bosley's findings, based on his father's Air Force service, suggesting that the Roswell craft and occupants were not alien but originated from within the Earth, residing in a vast underground civilization.

2011 Canadian UFO Survey

A news release from Ufology Research presents the summary of the 2011 Canadian UFO Survey. The report indicates that UFO sightings remain high, with 986 reported in 2011. Ontario recorded a record number of sightings. Approximately 11 percent of reports were judged unexplained, falling to less than one percent for higher-quality cases. The typical sighting involved simple lights, lasted about 11 minutes, and had an average of two witnesses. The survey suggests potential reasons for high numbers include increased UFO presence, military exercises, better reporting access, or economic downturn leading people to look skyward.

Would Finding Aliens Shatter Religious Beliefs?

Mike Wall discusses the potential impact of discovering extraterrestrial life on religious beliefs. Experts, including Doug Vakoch from SETI and Seth Shostak, suggest that while it would be a significant event, it likely wouldn't shatter organized religion. They point to humanity's adaptation to the idea of Earth not being the center of the universe and the prevalent belief in alien life. The article includes an anecdote about a Baptist theologian who accepts the idea of extraterrestrials despite opposing evolution, viewing it as God creating life on multiple planets.

UFO Investigator Recognized: Raymond Fowler

David Arenstam profiles Raymond Fowler, a 78-year-old UFO investigator who is being inducted into the Exeter, N.H. UFO Festival Hall of Fame. Fowler's interest began in 1947 with a sighting of a disc-shaped object. He has since investigated UFO claims for decades, worked for GTE Government Systems, and became chief investigator for NICAP. He has written 11 books on the subject, including the bestseller "The Andreasson Affair." Fowler, who is described as quiet and gentle, prefers to let his work speak for itself and is shying away from the limelight of the event.

De Void - It Still Doesn't Add Up

Billy Cox reports on Chase Brandon, a retired CIA agent, who continues to promote his story about seeing proof of the Roswell UFO crash/recovery in CIA archives. Despite an official CIA rebuke, Brandon defends the agency and suggests the material may have been relocated or lost during facility upgrades. He notes that other CIA retirees have also claimed to have seen the Roswell box. The article also mentions that the Clintons reportedly investigated Brandon's claims and found nothing.

MUFON Disclosure: Major UFO Discovery Announcement

This section announces a "Major UFO Discovery Announcement" by MUFON on August 5, 2012. MUFON International Director David MacDonald stated that two sensitive announcements would be made. An update reveals that researcher Harry Drew presented findings convincing him that he had located two sites in Arizona where alien craft landed or crashed in 1953, brought down by triangulated radar. Drew presented photos and information contradicting past accounts.

First Man on the Moon Dies Along with Secrets of What He Saw

This article commemorates the death of Neil Armstrong on August 26, 2012. It revisits the controversy surrounding a two-minute radio silence during the Apollo 11 moon landing. Alleged leaked government documents and HAM radio intercepts suggest Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin saw two huge extraterrestrial spacecraft watching the landing, which may have led to the abandonment of manned lunar missions.

Paradigm Unhinged Radio and Symposium

This section promotes "Paradigm Unhinged," a radio show hosted by Todd Knurr and Ken Storch, featuring guests like former NASA engineer John Schuessler. It also advertises discounted tickets for the Paradigm Symposium in Minneapolis, detailing various speaker packages and group discounts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the evolving nature of UFO phenomena, the potential for societal change linked to 'Indigo' or 'Crystal' children, the ongoing debate between believers and skeptics, the possibility of non-extraterrestrial origins for UFOs (e.g., ancient humanoids), and the role of government secrecy and disinformation. The journal appears to maintain an open-minded but critical stance, presenting various theories and investigations while also scrutinizing skeptical claims and official narratives. There is a clear interest in the psychological and societal implications of UFO encounters and the potential for a paradigm shift in human understanding.

This issue of Intrepid Magazine, dated 2012, focuses on paranormal and UFO-related topics, with a prominent advertisement for the "Paradigm Symposium" and articles detailing specific investigations and events.

National Atomic Testing Museum: UFO 'Secrets' To Be Revealed

This section announces a special lecture at the National Atomic Testing Museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, scheduled for September 22nd. The lecture is part of the museum's ongoing Area 51 lecture series and promises to reveal some kind of UFO-related secrets. A promotional video link is provided.

Paranormal Files of the Navajo Rangers

Authored by Alejandro Rojas, this article highlights the work of the Navajo Rangers, a law enforcement unit on the Navajo Indian reservation that takes reports of paranormal activity seriously. Retired Ranger John Dover, who supervised the Arizona and Utah sides of the reservation, and his partner Stan Milford, are featured for their investigations. Despite paranormal cases accounting for less than 1 percent of their workload, Dover considers them significant. Their training at the federal law enforcement training center prepared them for criminal investigations but not entirely for paranormal cases, which have included UFOs, ghosts, Bigfoot, and Navajo folklore creatures like Skinwalkers. Dover emphasizes an evidence-based approach, where witness testimony is aligned with physical evidence, and stresses that they do not approach cases with preconceived notions. He notes that many Navajo people consider UFO sightings a "fact of life" due to their frequency. The Rangers have collaborated with the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) on these cases. The article recounts two startling cases: one where a young woman reported being followed by a glowing orb and later found electromagnetic effects on her car, and another where an old man in the desert witnessed a craft land, entities emerge, and examine his house, leaving behind circular pits in the ground. The article also briefly mentions a ghost investigation where coins manifested in the air. Milford states that their duty is to take all reports seriously because people are frightened and need someone to listen.

Paradigm Symposium

This is the central promotional event for the issue. The "Paradigm Symposium" is described as an event hosted by Intrepid Magazine and The Gralien Report, taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from October 18-21, 2012. The theme is "RE-VISIONING OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE." The symposium aims to bring together "the greatest minds in the esoteric community" to discuss ancient mysteries, alien anthropological interruption, archaeological influence, shifting consciousness, and related topics. It is synonymous with "pure ancient alien excitement and mind-blowing awesomeness!" The event features speakers from the History Channel's H2 series "Ancient Aliens," including Erich von Däniken, George Noory (Coast to Coast AM), Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Bill Birnes, Philip Coppens, and Ian Punnett. Other speakers include Laird Scranton, Marie D. Jones, Larry Flaxman, Nick Redfern, Dr. John Ward, Paul von Ward, David Weatherly, John Ventre, Dan Madsen, Anthony F. Sanchez, Scott Alan Roberts, and Micah Hanks. Various ticket options are available: "The Big Ticket" for lectures only ($249), "The Bigger Ticket" including lectures and a dinner theatre panel discussion ($339), and "The Biggest Ticket" which adds a private VIP cocktail party ($449). Special discount tickets are available for active military personnel. Group discounts can be arranged by contacting the organizers. Hotel reservations at the Hilton Doubletree are recommended for attendees.

MUFON Minnesota and National MUFON Hotline

Information is provided for MUFON Minnesota, including contact details for State Director Craig Lang and Assistant State Director/Field Investigator Coordinator Bill McNeff. Joel Henry is listed as the Journal Editor. Links to the MUFON Minnesota agenda and event pages are given. The Minnesota MUFON Journal (MMJ) is a free PDF publication available online or via email subscription. A National MUFON Hotline is also provided for reporting UFO news and sightings.

Copyright and Permissions

A note clarifies that copyrights for the articles belong to their originators, and reprints are made with permission or are believed to be in the public domain. Permission to use or reprint must be obtained from the original authors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes an interest in UFO phenomena, ancient mysteries, and alternative explanations for historical and current events, as evidenced by the "Ancient Aliens" theme and the focus on paranormal investigations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, encouraging readers to explore these topics further, particularly through events like the Paradigm Symposium and resources like MUFON. The inclusion of detailed speaker lists and ticket information for the symposium suggests a strong promotional role for such events.