MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 162

Magazine Overview

Title: MUFON Minnesota Journal
Issue: #162
Volume: July/Aug. 2013
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network
Cover Headline: A Stadium full of mystery

This issue of the MUFON Minnesota Journal delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, blending personal reflection with investigative reporting and historical accounts.

The CE4 Corner: A Stadium full of mystery

Craig R. Lang reflects on the number of people attending a Minnesota Twins baseball game at Target Field, estimating around 30,000 attendees. He connects this number to the 'one percent' theory, which suggests that approximately one percent of the population are 'experiencers' of the close encounter phenomenon. Lang discusses various polls, including the Roper Poll, which estimate the percentage of experiencers to range from 1/10th of a percent to as high as 10 percent, with many researchers settling around two percent. He personally feels the one percent figure is more accurate. He posits that the number of abductees in the Twin Cities metro area could nearly fill a stadium like Target Field. Lang also references Bret Oldham's book, "Children of the Grays," which details the emotional and physical challenges faced by abductees, including the isolation resulting from their experiences.

He further contemplates the nature of abductions, questioning whether they are individual or communal events and whether the beings involved are human or extraterrestrial. Lang raises the question of whether the phenomenon is purely physical or has a psychic element, citing researchers like Graham Hancock, John Mack, and Jacques Vallee. He concludes that while some encounters may have a psychic component, others are undeniably real and leave physical traces, suggesting that the phenomenon must enter the physical world.

British UFO Document Release Designed to Deflect Public and Media Interest

This article, by Robert Hastings, reports on the claims of Nick Pope, a former Ministry of Defence UFO specialist. Pope asserts that the UK's declassification of UFO documents was intended to 'keep Parliament, the media and the public off our backs' rather than demonstrate transparency. He criticizes David Clarke, an 'expert,' for parroting the MoD's line that UFOs pose no defense significance. The article also mentions Robert Hastings' discovery of UFO involvement in the Rendlesham Forest/RAF Bentwaters case, where U.S. Air Force controllers tracked a UFO and observed it directing laser-like beams at a weapons storage area. Hastings argues that if this incident occurred, UFOs do pose a defense threat to the UK.

UFOs Vikings and Bigfoots Part III

Authored by Doc Vega, this installment continues a narrative based on the manuscript of Ibn Fadian, an Arab traveler captured by Vikings in 928 A.D. The article explores the possibility that the 'Wendol,' fearsome 'man beasts' described by the Vikings, were actually Neanderthals. Lloyd Pye's theory, supported by researchers Jeff Meldrum and Grover Krantz, suggests that Bigfoot may be the modern surviving species of Neanderthal man. The article details the encounter between the Vikings and the Wendol, describing a fierce battle and the Vikings' eventual victory. It highlights the strength and ferocity of the Wendol, suggesting they were significantly more powerful than humans, and posits that only the Vikings' superior weaponry and tactics allowed them to prevail.

Unlimited Energy

William I. McNeff discusses the potential for unlimited energy if humanity could harness the technology used by extraterrestrials in their craft. He cites evidence of recovered crashed alien craft since 1941 and mentions Einstein's correspondence with President Roosevelt about 'celestial gifts.' The article touches upon the efforts of institutions like Battelle Institute to reverse-engineer this technology, which may have yielded advancements like transistors and 'anti-gravity.' Roger Kvande's description of a craft's power source, involving a 'universe-sized source of energy' within a torus and gravitational wave manipulation, is presented. McNeff argues that this energy technology should be released for humanity's benefit, while acknowledging the need for control to prevent misuse for weaponry. He concludes that the evidence for UFOs and extraterrestrial existence is substantial.

Want to See Your NSA or FBI File? Here's How...

This article by David Harris Gershon provides instructions on how U.S. citizens can request their NSA or FBI files through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It suggests that individuals who have engaged in politically subversive activities might have such files. The article provides links to an independent website that generates FOIA forms and to the official NSA and FBI websites for direct requests.

'Deathbed testimony' about UFOs given by former CIA official (VIDEO)

This piece by Jason McClellan details video testimony from an anonymous individual claiming to be a former CIA official. The individual, facing kidney failure, disclosed information he felt was too important to keep secret. He claims to have served in the U.S. Army, worked for the CIA, and on Project Blue Book, which he calls 'partially a fraud.' He alleges that some Blue Book cases were fictitious and describes being taken to Area 51 and the S-4 facility, where he observed alien spacecraft and live extraterrestrials. UFO researcher Peter Robbins commented that if confirmed by supporting documentation, the testimony qualifies as an authentic deathbed account.

What is The Truth About UFOs?

Richard B. Muhammad reports on a week-long Citizen Hearing on Disclosure held at the National Press Club. The hearing featured testimony from former government officials, pilots, scientists, and researchers from various countries, all discussing UFOs and government secrecy. The article highlights the consensus that governments need to share information about sightings and crafts. It quotes former Detroit congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick, who, after attending the hearings, became convinced of an 'out there' phenomenon and urged officials to share their knowledge. The article also mentions former lawmakers who supported the idea of international hearings and greater transparency. It notes that the last congressional hearing on UFOs was in 1968. The testimony included accounts of pilots attempting to chase UFOs, weapons systems being disabled, and crafts exhibiting advanced maneuverability. Nick Pope reiterated that while many sightings are misidentifications, some remain unexplained even to government investigators.

The 3 percent

Gary Heseltine, who created a database of UFO incidents reported by UK police, states that 95 percent of reported incidents can be explained, leaving a highly credible 3 percent unexplained. He points to major incidents, such as a 1986 sighting by a Japanese airline pilot over Anchorage, Alaska, of a large ship confirmed by radar and visual observation. John Callahan, former FAA division chief, testified about this incident, noting that the evidence was confiscated and the CIA urged secrecy. The article also mentions George Flier, a retired Air Force intelligence officer, who deals with 17,000 e-mails related to sightings monthly. Mr. Flier had his own UFO encounter while aboard an aircraft tanker over the UK. The article discusses common reasons for hiding UFO information, including national security and the potential for advanced technology. It contrasts the U.S. approach to UFOs with that of South America, where the subject is treated more respectfully. The issue of government secrecy is linked to a desire to capture advanced technology.

Rendlesham Forest Incident and UK UFO Archives

Nick Pope discusses the Rendlesham Forest incident in 1980, involving military personnel at U.S. Air Force bases in England. He notes that a craft appeared over three nights, and U.S. Air Force officials investigated. John Burroughs and Jim Penniston, who were present, testified that they were told to keep quiet and suffer from health problems, with their medical records classified. Pope states that between 1953 and 2009, over 12,000 incidents were investigated, with the Rendlesham incident showing burn marks and increased radiation. He believes government secrecy, starting in 1947, is tied to capturing the technology of these unknown crafts, which he suggests is superior to current human technology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistence of the UFO phenomenon, the alleged government secrecy and cover-ups surrounding it, and the potential for advanced extraterrestrial technology. The journal consistently questions official narratives and encourages transparency, advocating for the public's right to know. There is a strong undercurrent of belief in the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact, supported by witness testimonies, historical accounts, and investigative research. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards official denials and a commitment to exploring the unexplained aspects of UFO sightings and encounters.

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Journal, dated July 13, focuses on recent news and upcoming events related to UFOs and unexplained phenomena. It includes reports on a fabricated alien discovery in China, a new theory connecting Stonehenge to Atlantis, and details of upcoming MUFON Minnesota meetings.

Rubber Alien Hoax Gets Chinese Man 'Mr. Li' Arrested

The issue reports on a story from The Huffington Post by David Moye, dated June 12, 2013, about a Chinese farmer, known as 'Mr. Li,' who was arrested in the Shandong province for "fabrications" that "disturbed the public order." Li had claimed he electrocuted an extraterrestrial and kept it in his freezer, posting photos online. He initially stated he encountered five aliens on the Yellow River, and one was killed by his electric fence. However, after authorities visited him, Li confessed that the "alien" was a fake, made from rubber, chicken wire, and glue, intended to mislead his countrymen about the existence of aliens. Police noted the fake alien was made of "high quality rubber." Despite Li's admission, some UFO conspiracy theorists remain convinced of its reality and are attempting to link it to another alleged UFO sighting in Hubei Province.

Author Claims Ancient Atlantis Map Found at Stonehenge

This section, dated June 19, 2013, discusses a press release about the second edition of Robert John Langdon's book, 'The Stonehenge Enigma.' The book claims to reveal a six-thousand-year-old map of Atlantis found at Stonehenge. Langdon posits that the Slaughter Stone at Stonehenge was deliberately placed to represent a world flooded 6,000 years ago, and that the entire monument was built in reverence to the lost souls of Atlantis. He argues that Atlantis was located not in the Mediterranean or between America and Africa, but under the North Sea in an area now known as Doggerland, which was inhabited 10,000 years ago. The book suggests that two stones within the Stonehenge complex, identified as Mica Sandstone, are aligned with Doggerland/Atlantis. Langdon further claims the Atlanteans built Stonehenge as a monument to their lost island and dead, and that the stone circle faces the midwinter sunset, not the Summer Solstice. More information and illustrations are available on Langdon's blog, www.the-stonehenge-enigma.info, and at his shop, Ology, in Rottingdean, Brighton.

Upcoming MUFON MN Meeting Agendas

The journal outlines the agenda for upcoming MUFON Minnesota meetings:

• July 13: Two videos from the 2013 International UFO Congress will be shown. The first half features Dr. Roger Leir and Steve Colbern discussing "Alien Implants - The Tip of the Iceberg," presenting case histories and results from removing implants from abductees. The second half will show a video presentation by Richard Dolan from the 2013 International UFO Congress, addressing "UFOs for the New Century" and the relevance of UFO research in contemporary society.
• August 10: Bill McNeff will present the agenda for the MUFON MN meeting.
• September 14: Chad Lewis will give a presentation based on his book "The Van Meter Visitor," which reportedly involves UFOs, aliens, and strange creatures.

Information on MUFON Minnesota meetings and agendas can be found at http://www.mnmufon.org/agenda.htm and http://www.mnmufon.org/event.htm.

MUFON Minnesota Contact Information

Contact details for MUFON Minnesota are provided, including State Director Craig Lang, Assistant State Director and Field Investigator Coordinator Bill McNeff, and Journal Editor Joel Henry. The journal can be reached via email at [email protected] or found online at www.mnmufon.org/mmjpdf.htm. The Minnesota MUFON Journal is a free PDF publication.

MUFON France's New Website

MUFON France has launched a new website under the direction of Jacques Patenet, Director of MUFON France and former head of Geipan.

MUFONET and National MUFON Hotline

MUFONET operates on 3.9777 Mhz on Mondays at 7:00 pm CST with Bob Shultz as Net Control. The National MUFON Hotline for reporting UFO news and sightings is (888) 817-2220.

Copyright Notice

Articles in this issue are reprinted with permission or are believed to be in the public domain. Permission to use or reprint must be obtained from the original author(s).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of UFO phenomena, the analysis of historical sites like Stonehenge through a UFO lens, and the organization and promotion of MUFON's activities. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on both alleged sightings and hoaxes, as well as promoting research and discussion within the UFO community through meetings and publications. The journal also emphasizes the importance of information sharing and community engagement, as evidenced by the details provided for accessing the journal and contacting MUFON representatives.