New Hampshire MUFON Newsletter - 1993 11 - No 21 misnumbered 20

Magazine Overview

Title: NEW HAMPSHIRE MUFON NEWSLETTER
Issue: 20
Date: November 1993
Publisher: NH MUFON (Mutual UFO Network)
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the New Hampshire MUFON Newsletter, dated November 1993, presents a revamped format thanks to Fran Geremia of Geremia Graphics. The newsletter covers the success of the recent NH MUFON UFO conference, provides updates on various UFO sightings and investigations, and announces upcoming events and new personnel.

Directors Message

The Directors Message, likely written by the newsletter editor, expresses gratitude to Fran Geremia for the new format and to all volunteers who contributed to the success of the third UFO conference. It also thanks neighboring state MUFON directors for their promotional efforts. Betty Hill is mentioned as recovering from major surgery. Jim Calvin Ph.D. from Waterville Valley is welcomed as the new Section Director for Grafton County. The message encourages members to offer UFO lectures to civic or local groups, stating that NH MUFON is pleased to work with such groups to promote Mufon.

1993 Conference Update

The 1993 conference was a major success, drawing nearly 500 attendees to the Yokens Convention Center. The Yokens staff, speakers, and the audio-visual equipment provided by Video Lab, under the control of Stephen Hassan, were all highly praised. Stephen Hassan also created and produced an introductory video for the conference. Speakers expressed satisfaction with the organization and expressed a desire to return, with one calling it a "class act." The newsletter hints at an even better program for the next year, with commitments from two excellent speakers. There is also a possibility of selling audio recordings of the lectures.

News around the Network

Big Foot Sighting: A Big Foot was reportedly sighted in Fryeburg, with photos taken, though the report dismisses it as someone seeking attention.

Crop Circle in Maine: A crop circle was discovered in Maine by a helicopter crew. It was reported to the local TV station WGAMTV, which taped it from a helicopter. Arnold Dunning, a Maine MUFON member, investigated. Although the circle had already been plowed under, he managed to recover a copy of the news broadcast video. A visiting woman, interested in crop circles, took soil and crop samples for evaluation. The crop circle was located near Ashland, ME, discovered on August 20, 1993. It was in a field of ripe oats with clover at the base. The circle was estimated at 55 feet in diameter, with a configuration of a ring around a circle, swirled counter-clockwise with possible braiding.

More Crop Circle Information

Colin Andrew's of C.P.R. (Circles Phenomenon Research) provided further information on crop circles. The last crop circle of 1993 was described as a round flower aligned with a hedge row. Laboratory tests funded by New Hampshire MUFON on the 1993 crop circle formations are pending and results will be reported later. Colin Andrew's is preparing to address the United Nations, detailing crop markings. The newsletter notes a significant production underway to explain crop markings as hoaxes, involving extensive man-hours and financial support, and questions the motive behind such debunking efforts.

Lost Blue Book Records

Lost Blue Book Records have been made available to CAUSE (Citizens Against UFO Secrecy). Professor Herbert Strentz, a former research associate with the Condon Committee, is credited with making these files accessible. These include thirty-two rolls of 35mm film of April to September 1952 press clippings, two rolls of 35mm film related to a 1952 Life magazine article, Project Sign summaries, and other documents covering cases from 1952 and earlier UFO reports. CAUSE received approximately 32,000 pages of 1952 UFO press coverage and 8,000 pages of other records. The newsletter anticipates that "JUST CAUSE" newsletter will reveal blockbuster data from these files. Subscription information for "JUST CAUSE" is provided.

Coos County UFO Reporting: Sandra Black, Coos County Section Director, has established a P.O. Box for North country UFO reporting. The team hopes to generate sighting information through press releases to local papers.

Welcome aboard NH Mufon Members: A list of new members from various towns in New Hampshire is provided.

Case Log

August 17, 1993: A man crashed his car in Exeter after claiming to be chased by aliens. A medical check revealed no drugs or alcohol. The investigating police officer noted a news truck driver observed the man driving erratically but did not see any aliens.

June 26, 1993: A woman sighted a black mass in the sky with white and yellow lights rotating counter clockwise on Rt. 3 South of Manchester near Bedford, NH. Investigation by Walter Friesendorf and Doyle Bradley, after checking with a local sky writing advertising company, suggested it was most likely an advertising plane.

August 8, 1993: Two witnesses from Fitzwilliam, NH, observed a spinning set of red and green lights high in the sky for over two hours. The lights would sometimes reverse positions, and bright white objects were shot out. This case is under investigation.

Colebrook Flying "V" Case: Three ladies in the Colebrook area observed a low flying boomerang or flying "V" device with a white light at the point and red lights down the sides, accompanied by a "whooshing" sound. Another person in a truck also saw it. Sandra Black is investigating this case.

September 14, 1993: A NH Mufon Member driving in central Vermont saw a large white light, larger than the moon, flying by at low altitude (20-25 feet) before disappearing without a sound or crash.

NH Mufon Events

A State Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 1993, at the Comfort Inn in Portsmouth, NH, starting at 1:00 PM. The meeting will include updates on the 1994 NH Mufon conference, a demonstration of a phone tap locating device, a briefing on the Colebrook flying "V" case, and a briefing on the Maine Crop Circle investigation by Arnie Dunning. Mr. Bob Chase, director of the New England Hypnotherapy Center, will lecture on the uses of hypnotherapy related to the UFO phenomenon and potential misuse. A photo album of the 1993 Conference will also be available.

Plaque Presentation: A plaque was presented to Kevin MacLeod for his outstanding support of NH MUFON, acknowledging his contributions as owner of Yokens and the Comfort Inn, for donating conference rooms and providing meals.

Unwanted Musical Instruments: St. Augustine School of the Arts is seeking donations of unwanted musical instruments for a program inspiring underprivileged children.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes UFO research and awareness within New Hampshire and surrounding regions. It emphasizes the importance of volunteer efforts, accurate reporting of sightings, and the dissemination of information through conferences and newsletters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, while also acknowledging the need for rigorous investigation and data collection, as seen in the crop circle research and the handling of case logs. There is a clear effort to connect with the wider UFO community through mentions of other MUFON chapters and related organizations like CAUSE. The newsletter also highlights the personal aspects of the organization, such as welcoming new members and thanking supporters.