New Hampshire MUFON Newsletter - 1995 02 - No 23 misnumbered 22

Magazine Overview

This document is the New Hampshire MUFON Newsletter, Issue 22, dated February 1995. It is published by the New Hampshire MUFON chapter and provides updates on local activities, UFO case reports, and related news.

Directors Message

The Director announces the next state meeting to be held at the Manchester Public Library Auditorium on March 11, 1995, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will focus entirely on UFO case reports from New Hampshire. The Director plans to present a slide lecture on interesting UFO/IFO events from the past summer and will also show videos of local UFO sightings and an original NASA Shuttle UFO video. The message highlights the diligent work of the section directors and investigators in interviewing witnesses and generating reports. It encourages attendees to ask questions and interact with the investigators. The message also notes an increase in UFO sightings in Maine and hopes for attendance from Maine friends.

New MUFON Investigators Manual

The new MUFON Investigators Manual will be available from Texas on March 1st. The member cost is $25.00 plus $3.50 for postage and handling. Non-MUFON members will pay $35.00 plus $3.50 for postage and handling. The manual is in a three-ring binder and contains new information. Those who cannot afford to purchase it but wish for a copy are invited to contact the Rye, NH P.O. Box.

Congratulations to Sandra Black

Sandra Black is congratulated for passing the field investigator's exam, which is described as a valuable way for trainees to gain knowledge and expertise in on-site investigations. The newsletter also mentions that NH MUFON, with the help of Paul Ray, has produced a training video for UFO investigators, with plans for a series of such videos.

CPR International Crop Circle Convention Cancellation

The CPR International Crop Circle Convention, scheduled for April 8th, 1995, at Yoken's Convention Center, has been cancelled. The reasons cited include serious health problems for two speakers, a major researcher and their data backing out, and the announcement of another researcher's findings on crop circle hoaxing. A letter from Colin Andrews explaining the situation is included at the end of the newsletter. Refunds will be sent to all registered attendees. Walter Friesendorf, Fran Geremia, and the director volunteered to produce the event for Colin Andrews and CPR. The convention was also to feature Nick Pope, a higher executive officer of the UK Ministry of Defense, who had received government permission to discuss his involvement with UFO and Crop Circle investigations. NH MUFON is exploring if he would be willing to speak at their September conference.

NH MUFON Mailing List Policy

NH MUFON states a firm policy of not selling, giving, or loaning its mailing list to any person or organization for any purpose. The information about the CPR conference was generated and mailed by NH MUFON.

Federal Confiscation of Film and Video?

The newsletter raises the question of whether federal authorities confiscated film and video without due process in New Hampshire. The investigation is ongoing, based on information from a person of good reputation. The article details a case involving a person named John who was asked to have three rolls of 35mm film developed. Before the film was developed, Mike showed John a video taken in Florida of a silver disc hovering over water, approached by three helicopters. After John retrieved the undeveloped film, two men in dark suits, driving a black car with government plates, visited John's home and demanded the film. John refused, stating it wasn't his. The men returned with Mike, and later with two other men, and demanded prints. John explained there wasn't enough time for prints. The men examined the film and left. John was left without proof, and the acquaintance and Mike were unwilling to discuss the matter further. The author filed a FOI request to investigate.

Government Motor Pool Car

Research into a government motor pool car in Hooksett, New Hampshire, revealed it was signed out to the USAF 3519 Recruiting Squadron. Efforts to uncover what happened are ongoing, but solid information is scarce. Local MUFON contacts in Pensacola, Florida, reported no information about the sighting.

Second Video from Florida

It is reported that a second video was taken at the same time by a member of the other family involved in the Florida incident. Allegedly, this video has been sold to someone making a UFO video for sale.

"Best Of Gulf Breeze Sightings" Article

The newsletter references an article by Buddy Crumbley titled "Best of Gulf Breeze Sightings," which includes a report of a sighting from mid-July. The author questions how a brief description of an unsubstantiated case could end up in such a compilation, expressing concern about federal presence and actions without due process and regard for privacy.

New Hampshire MUFON Welcomes New Members

A list of new members is provided, including Jeannie A. Bodwell, Patricia Bonneville, Donald Braffitt, Kathy Charron, Doug Chase, Michael H. Eastman, Gretchen Fink, Michelle J. Fleetwood, Gayle Forest, Jim Fowler, Evelyn T. Frappier, Francis B. Frappier, David Grantham, Dan King, Steve Klein, Sonya Kondrat, Stephen C Letares, Daniel McClenahan, Pauly McCreary, Christine F. McKenna, Scott Mitchell, George Mukai, Lawrence Nickerson, Meg Papalegis, Judith Pipilas, Thomas E. Potwin, James B. Preston, Elsie Racicot, Robert E. Roche, Jr., Jane Ross, Jim Roy, Benita Silver, Lynne Stockbridge, William R. Vermette, Robert Walton, Ethan Wearn, Jonathan Wearn, Barbara Weber, Sandra Xalis, and Mary Yuryan.

Membership Renewal

Members are thanked for renewing their memberships, emphasizing their importance to the network. A reminder is given that non-members will not receive a discount for the September conference.

NH MUFON Fund Raising Event

A NH MUFON Fund Raising dinner and UFO slide lecture will be held at Saunders restaurant at Rye Harbor on Friday, March 24th. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to NH MUFON. Peter Geremia will present the after-dinner lecture. Reservations can be made by calling (603) 964-6466.

News Around the Network: Roswell Related Event in England

A Roswell-related event in England is reportedly about to 'blow the entire Roswell crashed saucer case wide open.' Allegedly, a military person assigned to film the retrieval of crash debris and autopsies of aliens has sold duplicate reels of 16mm films to a person in England who plans to make a documentary. However, 'red warning flags' are raised due to investigators making appointments to view the footage that were subsequently cancelled. It is also questioned how a military person could make duplicate reels of classified events unnoticed. Another concern is the buyer's reputation as a 'shady showman.' A positive point is that the film media was allegedly analyzed and found to be from the mid-1940s, possibly showing President Truman and an autopsy. Stanton Friedman is involved in validating this evidence, and a briefing is promised at the September conference.

Operation Right to Know

Operation Right to Know is organizing a demonstration in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 1995, in front of the US General Accounting Office. This demonstration supports Congressman Schiff and the GAO inquiry into the Roswell case. Operation Right to Know is also sponsoring a worldwide petition signing to help eliminate UFO secrecy, with petitions to be presented to the United Nations in July 1995.

New UFO Case Reporting Procedure

A new UFO Case reporting procedure is implemented by International Director Walter H. Andrus, Jr. The procedure aims to expedite the reporting of cases. Members are to mail UFO newspaper clippings to headquarters. Reports received will be assigned to State Directors, who will write short narrative reports and mail them to headquarters. State directors have a dedicated 800 number for relaying reports. These reports will be published in the journal "Current Case Log" as either under investigation or completed cases.

Case Log: UFO Sightings

The newsletter includes a detailed "Case Log" section with numerous UFO sighting reports from various dates and locations, primarily in New Hampshire, but also including New York, Massachusetts, Bermuda, and Maine. Each entry typically includes the date, time, place, investigator, and a description of the sighting. The objects described vary in shape, size, color, and behavior, with some involving lights, sounds, and unusual movements. Some cases mention potential government involvement or witness intimidation.

Examples of reported incidents include:

• April 15, 1975, Ent Berne, NY: A woman saw an object like the full moon but smaller, which suddenly took off at a high speed and angle.
• September 26, 1976, Manchester, MA: Three men observed a red-orange ball of light that changed to brilliant white and seemed to communicate before receding.
• August 1956, Jamestown, CO: A man saw an extremely bright, saucer-shaped object with small lights hovering.
• 1979, Bermuda: Two men saw an eight-sided object with a glowing blue protrusion and red/white lights.
• Late PM, 79 or 80, Henniker, NH: A woman saw an oval object hovering over water.
• Fall 1981, Stark, NH: Two men returning from hunting saw a triangle-shaped object with recessed white lights and accompanying smaller lights.
• November 3, 1981, Sutton, NH: A man and wife saw a bright white and pink light that moved erratically, stopped overhead, and was described as a dark trapezoid.
• January 1982, Ashland, NH: Two women saw a disc-shaped object with a dome and lighted windows, and later a boomerang-shaped craft.
• 1984, Concord, NH: Five young men saw a bright planet that flew directly toward them, described as rectangular.
• September 1989, Bradford, NH: Two couples saw an object with lights that moved in a circle, and small objects exited and merged with the craft.
• October 1994, Sanbomton, NH: A woman saw a bright light that moved erratically, entered her room as a ball of light, and three small beings exited.
• November 17, 1994, Warner, NH: A man and wife saw two large white lights connected by rectangular lights, forming a V-shape with a pulsing red light.
• November 30, 1994, Nottingham, NH: A woman saw a white ball of light pacing her car, followed by a triangular or boomerang-shaped object.
• January 10, 1995, Bradford, NH: A man saw a triangle-shaped craft with a bright white light in the cockpit area.
• September 25, 1993, Colebrook, NH: A man saw four red lights in a pattern similar to the Big Dipper, which rotated and departed.
• December 1993, Clarksville, NH: A woman saw a red-orange beam of light descend and ascend, encompassing a tree.
• February 8, 1994, West Stewartstown, NH: A woman saw strobing lights that appeared to be four separate objects or one large object.
• March 1, 1994, West Stewartstown, NH: A man and woman saw a bright white flash and then lights that outlined a large object.
• August 1, 1994, Contoocook, NH: A woman heard a loud 'whooshing' noise and saw a red orange beam of light.
• September 20, 1993, Colebrook, NH: A woman saw a large white blinking light and solid red lights on the sides of a boomerang-shaped craft.
• December 24, 1993, Pittsburg, NH: A woman saw a flickering light that became larger than a car, round with white lights, and moved erratically.
• May 23, 1991, No. Berwick, ME: A husband and wife observed a large round object with blue and white lights moving over a lake.

UFO Investigator Training Video

A comprehensive training tape for investigator trainees or seasoned investigators is available for $15.95 plus $3.00 S&H. It is a VHS only and can be ordered by sending payment to NH Mufon, PO Box 453, Rye, NH 03870.

Staff and Directors

The newsletter lists the State Director (Peter R. Geremia), Assistant State Director (Walter Friesendorf), and various County Section Directors (Sandra Black, Jim Calvin Ph.D., Ken Foster, Walter Friesendorf, Robert Heslop, Ruth Michaud, Rick Twombly). It also lists the Newsletter Editor (Pete Geremia) and Design & Production (Fran Geremia).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting of numerous UFO sightings across New Hampshire and surrounding states, the importance of trained investigators, and the ongoing efforts to gather and disseminate information about these phenomena. There is a clear stance against government overreach and a commitment to due process, as evidenced by the FOI request and the discussion of potential federal interference. The newsletter also promotes MUFON's training resources and membership benefits, while highlighting the challenges and complexities of UFO research, including the possibility of hoaxes and the need for careful validation of evidence.

This document is a cancellation notice from Colin Andrews, founder of Circles Phenomenon Research (CPR), regarding the International Crop Circle Convention that was scheduled to take place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA, on April 8, 1995. The notice is dated April 1995 and is issued by CPR, with contact addresses for both USA and UK branches.

Convention Cancellation Announcement

Colin Andrews expresses great disappointment and offers apologies for the cancellation of the International Crop Circle Convention. He outlines two primary reasons for organizing the event: to allow the American public and research community to share findings and present evidence, and to raise funds for future research, as his own funds had been significantly depleted over twelve years of investigation.

Unfortunately, recent developments beyond CPR's control have impacted the quality of the advertised program and jeopardized valuable funds, resulting in a loss of over $4,000 due to the cancellation.

Factors Influencing the Decision

Several factors influenced Andrews' decision to cancel:

• Hoaxing Article: A significant 1994 hoaxing article by George Wingfield, published in the British Cerealogist, is cited. The article, if true, has serious ramifications and could jeopardize scientific claims made by well-known scientists. While Wingfield reportedly falls short of providing conclusive evidence for his claims that numerous 1994 formations were man-made, the story requires urgent and careful investigation.
• Speaker Health Issues: Two important speakers scheduled for the convention developed health problems that could affect their attendance.
• Conflicting Conferences: Two large-scale conferences were planned to coincide with the Crop Circle Convention. One of these conflicting events was to feature George Wingfield.

Andrews states that he felt cancelling the convention was the prudent decision under these circumstances.

Future Plans and Support

Andrews expresses gratitude for the support received and assures recipients that CPR will continue its pursuit of the truth surrounding the phenomenon. Updates will be provided in the quarterly CPR Newsletter. The next issue will include content that was intended to be presented by a senior British Ministry of Defence official at the cancelled convention.

Subscription Information

The CPR Newsletter is available via an annual subscription of $17, payable to CPR at the US address provided.

About Colin Andrews

Colin Andrews is identified as a best-selling author, broadcaster, researcher, and founder of CPR. He holds the designations M.I.I.E.X.E. and A.I.L.E.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document clearly indicates an editorial stance focused on investigating the crop circle phenomenon with a commitment to uncovering the truth. It highlights concerns about potential hoaxes and the need for rigorous investigation of claims, even those that may be unsubstantiated. The cancellation of the convention underscores the challenges faced by researchers in the field, including financial constraints and external factors that can disrupt planned events. The emphasis on continued research and dissemination of information through the CPR Newsletter demonstrates a dedication to the subject matter and its audience.