NEW HAMPSHIRE MUFON NEWSLETTER

Magazine Overview

Title: NEW HAMPSHIRE MUFON NEWSLETTER
Issue: NO. 19
Date: December 1992
Publisher: New Hampshire MUFON
Type: Newsletter covering UFO activity and related topics.

Second Annual NH MUFON Conference

The newsletter opens by thanking all those who contributed to the success of the Second Annual NH MUFON Conference. It highlights the pleasure of seeing MUFON representatives from sister states participate and notes the positive feedback received. The organization plans to maintain high standards for the 1993 conference and lists the following speakers for the upcoming event: Richard Hogland, Linda Moulton Howe, David M. Jacobs, Ph.D., Colin Andrews, and Dr. John Mack.

Conference Coverage and Attendee Experiences

An article titled "Hundreds of UFO enthusiasts sighted in Ports." by Doug Filarski reports on the large turnout for the conference in Portsmouth. Geremia, director of New Hampshire's Mutual UFO Network, states that the field has seen a "quantum leap" in quality individuals involved. He counters the notion of "kooks" by citing respected individuals like Dr. John Mack, a Harvard University physician and psychiatrist who has treated alien abduction cases. The article also mentions Mrs. Hill, an attendee who claims to have witnessed UFOs.

Another section, "Portsmouth: Tales of alien abduction," by Scott Hilyard, details the personal stories shared by attendees. Approximately 400 people paid up to $55 to attend the conference, which was themed "Presenting the Evidence." Speakers included a Harvard Medical School psychiatrist and Budd Hopkins, founder of the Intruders Foundation. The audience shared personal accounts of close encounters, with one woman from Weare stating, "They're here and they're real." She described being used as a "guinea pig by beings not of this world."

Directors Message and MUFON Activities

The "Directors Message" reflects on the strong support received from MUFON members for the second conference and expresses gratitude. It announces that the next state meeting will be held at the Manchester Public Library on January 16, 1993, at 1:00 PM. The message also highlights a completed research project by Kathleen Marden on the use and misuse of hypnosis in UFO investigations, which has been submitted to the MUFON Journal.

Investigator Notes and Media

"Investigator Notes" informs members that NH MUFON will pay expenses for authorized investigations, requiring members to file expense reports. Information is provided for purchasing video tapes of the 1992 conference, with a two-volume set available for $35.00 and individual speaker tapes for $15.00.

NASA and Mars Images

A notable item under "NASA plans to scramble Mars images" urges readers to write to NASA, the White House, and their senators regarding the alleged scrambling of data from a new Mars probe. The author questions why this is being done and if it's to hide findings.

Welcome Aboard New Members

A list of new members from various towns in New Hampshire is provided, including Laura Damico, Alex Hedman, Paul Doe, and Ken Bassett, among others.

Case Log

The "Case Log" section details recent UFO activity:

• November 27, 1992 (Goffstown): A man observed two white, egg-shaped objects moving South Easterly towards Manchester. The case is under investigation.
• November 27, 1992 (Portsmouth): A man reported a grinding sound followed by a brilliant white and red trapezoid-shaped object with a pulsating red light hovering over his apartment building. The object, estimated at 50 feet wide and 60 feet long, was about 15 feet away and moved slowly out of view. The witness, familiar with local aircraft, confirmed it was not conventional.
• December 8, 1992 (Campton): A woman and her daughter witnessed blue and white lights, with occasional red lights, in the South Eastern sky. The lights moved up and down, pulsated, and formed a "V" shape when dimmed. The phenomenon lasted until at least 12:20 AM.
• December 2, 1992 (Sidney, ME): A man video taped two UFOs moving at high speeds. Other reports of lights were received around 9:30 PM. The Maine state director for MUFON is investigating.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the growing credibility of the field through the involvement of professionals and researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging public engagement, and advocating for transparency, particularly concerning government actions related to space exploration (e.g., Mars probe data). There is a clear focus on sharing personal experiences and evidence, as seen in the conference coverage and the case log. The organization actively seeks new members and encourages participation in research projects.