MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 172

Magazine Overview

Title: MUFON Minnesota Journal
Issue: #172
Date: March/April 2015

This issue of the MUFON Minnesota Journal delves into various aspects of UFOlogy, space exploration, and unexplained phenomena. It features a cover story on the 'CE4 Corner' and its implications for humanity's future, alongside articles on potential alien interactions, government acknowledgments of UFO incidents, and intriguing discoveries on the moon. The journal also includes a segment on ancient giants and alleged historical cover-ups.

The CE4 Corner: Where is this all going?

The lead article, 'The CE4 Corner March/April, 2015 – Where is this all going?', by Craig R. Lang, explores the concept of humanity's need to expand beyond Earth, citing influences from the movie 'Interstellar' and Steven Hawking's views on avoiding extinction. The author posits that humanity's current warlike state might prevent it from being welcomed into a 'Cosmic Community' if we were to attempt interstellar travel. The article draws parallels to 'The Day the Earth Stood Still,' where an alien warns of destruction. It suggests that the UFO and CE4 phenomenon might represent a 'human-improvement project' by an alien civilization, aiming to accelerate human evolution towards peace within a few hundred years. The author questions whether this improvement will be completed in time and what might happen if humanity develops interstellar travel before being 'fully improved.'

VA Confirms UFO Dangers?

An article by Billy Cox reports on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarding a full disability to John Burroughs, an Air Force veteran and witness to the 1980 Rendlesham Forest UFO incident. The VA acknowledged adverse health effects linked to UFO radiation exposure, referencing 'duplicate documents regarding the Rendlesham Forest Incident.' This is interpreted as a de facto acknowledgment of the existence of UFOs and their potential health impacts. The article also touches upon the British Defence Intelligence Staff assessment, Project Condign, which suggested UFOs/UAPs might be products of meteorological forces and could cause 'potential mental effects on humans' by scrambling the brain's temporal lobe.

Medvedev Urges Alien Disclosure

Joseph P. Farrell's article, 'MEDVEDEV TO USA: TIME TO TALK ABOUT ALIENS, OR WE WILL...', discusses a statement by Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev. Medvedev reportedly stated that the Russian President is briefed on the presence of aliens and a special security service (dubbed 'Men in Black') tasked with monitoring them. He urged the US to disclose information about aliens, or Russia would do so. The article analyzes this statement, suggesting it might be a genuine push for disclosure rather than a joke, and explores the implications for US-Russian relations and the possibility of a secret Russian agency monitoring extraterrestrial activity.

The Blue Book Blues

This section details the availability of U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book UFO case files. John Greenewald announced that he had filed Freedom of Information Act requests to access 130,000 pages of these documents and made them available in a searchable database. The article discusses the effort involved in converting and archiving these files and addresses the public perception that they were newly declassified and made available for the first time, clarifying that they had been accessible previously but are now more complete and usable. It also notes a potential copyright infringement issue involving Ancestry.com and Fold3.

The 8 Weirdest Things We've Left on the Moon

Joseph Stromberg's article lists eight unusual items left on the moon by human and uncrewed missions. These include:

1. 96 bags of urine and feces: Collected during Apollo missions.
2. 12 pairs of space boots: Left behind by Apollo 11 astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin's.
3. A plaque signed by Richard Nixon: Commemorating the first moon landing.
4. Artwork: A rumor suggests artists like Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Claes Oldenburg contributed to a tiny artwork etched onto a wafer, hidden on the Apollo 12 module.
5. Two golf balls: Hit by Alan Shepard during the Apollo 14 mission.
6. A controversial piece of art: 'Fallen Astronaut,' a statuette left by David Scott during Apollo 15.
7. A falcon feather: Left by Scott during Apollo 15 as part of a vacuum experiment.
8. A photo of an astronaut's family: Left by Charles Duke during Apollo 16.

Some of these items, like the feces bags, are being considered for astrobiological study.

The Ancient Giants Who Ruled America

This section reviews Richard J. Dewhurst's book, which presents evidence for a former race of giants in North America and alleges a 150-year suppression of this evidence by the Smithsonian Institution. The book details thousands of giant skeletons found, particularly in the Mississippi Valley, and ruins of giant cities. It also mentions discoveries like red-haired bog mummies and a burial complex on Catalina Island with over 4,000 giant skeletons. Dewhurst claims the suppression began after the Civil War and intensified under Smithsonian director John Wesley Powell, with evidence allegedly hidden in restricted-access rooms.

MNMUFON Meetings

Announcements for upcoming MUFON Minnesota meetings are included:

• March 14: Presentation by the MN Bigfoot Research Team.
• May 9: Presentation by Sherry Wilde on her alien abduction experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The journal consistently explores the intersection of UFO phenomena, potential extraterrestrial contact, and humanity's future. There's a recurring theme of government secrecy and the alleged suppression of evidence, whether related to UFO incidents or historical anomalies like the existence of giants. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, encouraging readers to consider unconventional possibilities and critically examine official narratives. The articles often blend scientific speculation with anecdotal evidence and historical accounts, reflecting a belief in the significance of the UFO/CE4 phenomenon and its potential impact on human civilization.

This document is page 11 of the Minnesota MUFON Journal, a free publication distributed online as a PDF. It features an article by Sherry Wilde titled "The Plight of Humanity: Alien Abduction vs. Being a Volunteer." The issue also includes contact information for MUFON Minnesota and national MUFON resources.

Article: The Plight of Humanity: Alien Abduction vs. Being a Volunteer by Sherry Wilde

The article delves into the subject of alien abduction and close encounters, focusing on the alien agenda and spiritual elements of the Visitor phenomenon. The author, Sherry Wilde, asserts that much of the analysis on alien abduction is conducted by individuals without personal contact experience, leading to opinions based on hearsay. Wilde shares her own journey, which involved overcoming disbelief, fear, confusion, and ridicule to understand her extensive physical contact with beings from an alternate reality. She emphasizes finding support and answers in unexpected places, which led her to remember her true identity and the significance of her contact experiences for humanity's evolutionary path. Wilde intends to share highlights of her journey and shed light on the story of human evolution.

About Sherry Wilde

Sherry Wilde was born and raised in southwestern Wisconsin, where she continues to reside. She formerly operated a successful real estate business specializing in sales, land development, and commercial renovations. While still active in real estate, she now dedicates her time to traveling and lecturing about her contact experiences, aiming to offer a new perspective on the subject.

MUFON Minnesota Information

The journal provides contact details for MUFON Minnesota. Craig Lang is the State Director, and Bill McNeff serves as both Assistant State Director and Field Investigator Coordinator. Joel Henry is the Journal Editor and Webmaster. Contact information includes phone numbers for Craig Lang and Bill McNeff, and a phone number and email address ([email protected]) for Joel Henry. The Minnesota MUFON web page is listed as http://www.mnmufon.org.

Information on MUFON Minnesota meetings and agendas, including special speakers, is available at http://www.mnmufon.org/agenda.htm and http://www.mnmufon.org/event.htm.

A MUFONET communication net operates on 3.9777 Mhz on Mondays at 7:00 pm CST, with Bob Shultz as Net Control.

National MUFON Hotline

The National MUFON Hotline is provided for reporting UFO news, sightings, etc., at (888) 817-2220.

Publication Details and Submission Information

The Minnesota MUFON Journal (MMJ) is distributed as a free PDF document available via the internet. Readers can request to be added to the email notification list by sending an email to [email protected], or they can check for new issues at www.mnmufon.org/mmjpdf.htm. The journal permits printing copies for individuals without internet access, provided no charge is levied. The publication also welcomes news and editorial contributions, with inquiries to be directed to the Editor.

Copyright Notice

Copyrights for the articles belong to the originators or their assignees. Articles 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 revolve around personal experiences with alien abduction and close encounters, the potential impact on human evolution, and the importance of firsthand accounts in understanding these phenomena. The editorial stance, as indicated by the publication of Sherry Wilde's article and the provision of MUFON resources, appears to support the investigation and discussion of UFO and alien contact phenomena, emphasizing personal testimony and the dissemination of information through accessible channels like the free online journal.