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MUFON New Jersey Chronicle - Vol 01 No 03 - 1991 01-02
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Title: THE NEW JERSEY CHRONICLE Issue: VOLUME 1 NUMBER 3 Date: JANUARY/FEBRUARY (1991) Publisher: THE NEW JERSEY MUTUAL UFO NETWORK, INC.
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Title: THE NEW JERSEY CHRONICLE
Issue: VOLUME 1 NUMBER 3
Date: JANUARY/FEBRUARY (1991)
Publisher: THE NEW JERSEY MUTUAL UFO NETWORK, INC.
This issue of The New Jersey Chronicle, a publication of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), covers a range of UFO-related topics, including personal accounts, investigative updates, statistical analysis, and book reviews.
Gulf Breeze---A Personal Account
This section, the conclusion of a two-part series by Major George A. Filer, Ret., details a compelling story from a witness named Susan. Susan, a thirty-year-old woman, reported that her daughter claimed "monsters" were coming into her room and taking her away. The daughter developed halitosis and an injury to her sinus, which she attributed to these "monsters." During a shopping trip, the daughter pointed to a book cover and identified it as "the monsters." Later, Susan awoke to find "strange little men" at the bottom of her bed, who pulled her covers off. She experienced an electric feeling and felt frozen, as did her husband. She then remembers floating up in a blue beam of light into a craft, undergoing a physical examination, and a surgical procedure, which left scars on her knees from which two one-eighth inch bone pieces were removed. Susan is described as sincere and well-educated, and her daughter, who has a keen mind, made a comparison between a large glass dome at a mall and the inside of a UFO. The family fears the aliens may return and cause them harm.
The article also touches upon military announcements in early 1988 regarding special equipment for drug dealer searches, noting that this seemed unusual given Air Traffic Control's capabilities. It mentions unusual ships seen in Pensacola Bay and the Army deploying 150-foot telescoping radar globes around Gulf Breeze. Fishermen reported these ships searching for something, and one fisherman found a large smooth metal object in his nets.
Teterboro UFO Sighting Update
This article by Paul Ferrughelli recounts a daytime UFO sighting and the subsequent investigation. The author, acting as a MUFON Investigator, along with Mr. BG, attempted to find additional witnesses in the parking lot but found no one present, which was unusual for that time of day. Upon returning home, the author contacted the Teterboro Air Traffic Control Tower for weather conditions and to inquire about other UFO reports. The tower supervisor provided weather data and stated no UFO reports had been called in. The author also contacted the airport maintenance group, who confirmed no weather balloons were launched.
Further investigation involved calling police stations and local newspapers, none of which had received UFO reports. The Newark Museum Planetarium also reported no sightings of meteors or other astronomical objects. The author then called the company where the sighting occurred to ask employees if they had seen anything, but no one had.
To eliminate possibilities, the author ruled out the Planet Venus, swamp gas, ball lightning, meteors, or mirages. The object was observed high in a clear blue sky, appearing stationary before accelerating rapidly without deviation. It was rotating as it traveled north. The author considered debris caught in an aircraft vortex but consulted a commercial airline pilot who stated this was unlikely given the distance and aircraft position. The wind was calm, making debris movement unlikely. The sighting, being a long-range, daytime event with only two witnesses, makes definitive conclusions difficult, but it was confirmed not to be an Identified Flying Object.
From The Editor's Desk
This section by the Editor discusses recent events in the UFOlogy world. It mentions the upcoming Randle/Schmitt book on the Roswell crash and previews it in "THE BOOK RACK." It notes John Keel's hypothesis that the Roswell incident was "hot air" and counters it with an article by Bob Durant on page 5. Tom Benson contributes an article on crop circles, and Vincent Creevy reports on the 1990 SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF UFO's convention. The National Sighting Research Center's UPDATE reports a 47% drop in UFO sightings for 1990. The editor also provides ordering information for the 1989 National Sighting Yearbook.
State Director's Message
Donald A. Johnson, Ph.D., the State Director, reflects on Dr. J. Allen Hynek's description of the UFO phenomenon as "an embarrassment or riches." He notes being inundated with new material on UFOs, including reading material and videotapes. He thanks several contributors for their efforts. Johnson also mentions that UFOCAT has been revived and contains over 101,000 entries, with an additional 4,200 coded entries received. He seeks volunteers with home computers to help enter this data. He notes a lack of recent New Jersey UFO sightings reported in the newsletter, except for those by Paul Ferrughelli.
Letters To The Editor
Tom Benson writes about the Marcatillo-Haggerty UFO saga, noting its increased credibility and potential embellishment from hypnosis sessions and abductee support groups. He references a supermarket tabloid article about Alice Haggerty's alleged ET abduction experiences, which included a photo of her with Pat Marcatiillo. Benson questions the lack of appropriate tests (psychological, polygraph, voice stress analysis) to verify the claims and urges for public release of any such results.
Experts from UFOs And The "Grand Deception": What's Going On?
This section reproduces an introduction and chart by William L. Moore from the Fair Witness Project's newsletter, FOCUS. It discusses the history of civilian UFO research in the U.S. since the late 1940s, noting the government's response of secrecy and debunking. It categorizes UFO research into five groups: Debunkers, Skeptics, Middle UFOLOGY, New Age Believers, and Paranoid Fringe, outlining their core beliefs and approaches.
Why The Roswell Debris Couldn't Be A Fugo Balloon
By Robert Durant, this article challenges John Keel's hypothesis that the Roswell crash debris was a Japanese WWII balloon bomb. Durant presents several arguments: the large surface area of the debris field is inconsistent with a single balloon; the material's construction (glued rice paper) would not easily unravel; and the testimony of witnesses who handled the debris describes a material far more robust than rice paper. Durant concludes that supporting the Fugo balloon hypothesis requires disbelieving the unanimous testimony of the Roswell witnesses.
Crop Circle Effect Solved?
By Tom Benson, this article explores a potential explanation for crop circles. British scientists have reportedly determined that plant samples from within crop circles have a different cellular structure at the base compared to those outside. Benson suggests a short-lived strain of fungus or micro-organism, possibly with mycellum roots that propagate in circular patterns, could weaken the plants, allowing wind to collapse the crop. He notes that monocultures are susceptible to such plant pathologies. The article also mentions sound effects emanating from crop circles and links the phenomenon to potential planetary pathological conditions, drawing parallels to holes in the ozone layer.
A selection of reported crop circle patterns, illustrated by Ralph Noyes, is included.
National Sighting Research Center Update
This report by Paul Ferrughelli and Bob Sylvester summarizes UFO sighting data. The 1989 "National Sighting Yearbook" is complete, covering sightings from 1986-1989. The report notes a significant decrease in UFO sightings in the U.S. for 1990, with a 47% drop compared to 1989. Florida and Indiana remain top states for reports, while Pennsylvania, California, and Connecticut show reductions. Unusual changes in sighting characteristics include a shift in the leading time for sightings from 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM to 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Close Encounter cases are increasing, accounting for 18% of total sightings. The number of states reporting UFO sightings has also decreased. Trace Cases are on the rise, with 6 reports in 1990. The NSRC is conducting statistical analysis on UFO data, including correlation analysis and scatter plots.
An Inside View...
By Vincent Creevy, this section provides an overview of the 1990 Scientific Study of UFO's conference held in Bordentown, New Jersey. Speakers included Major George Filer (ret.) discussing his Gulf Breeze investigations, Donald Johnson, Ph.D., on interference effects of UFOs, and Arthur Wagner, who presented theories in modern physics related to UFOs and a proposal for building a flying saucer. Robert Oechsler discussed government manipulation of public awareness and corporate concerns. Sunday speakers included William J. Chaplean on his UFO sightings and travels, Hugh Horning on setting up MUFON investigators in Delaware, and Gary Levine, Ph.D., on flame-like UFOs and perceptual problems. Antonio Hueness, International Coordinator for MUFON, made an unscheduled appearance and showed a video of a large disc traveling at high speed across a lunar plain.
The Book Rack
By Donald A. Johnson, Ph.D., this review discusses Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt's new book on the Roswell incident. Johnson praises the book for its "first-rate job of detective work and Investigative Journalism," stating it changes one's conception of history. He highlights the authors' reliance on testimony from over 200 people, including high-ranking individuals, and their thorough checking of leads. The review notes that the book does not rely on the MJ-12 document, thus circumventing potential traps. It also mentions two chapters on the Roswell material at Wright Field, which rely on the testimony of Brigadier General Arthur E. Exon, suggesting the continued existence of a group controlling access to wreckage and information, and raising the question of government disinformation. The review also mentions Jeff Peronto's work in England and Sgt. Melvin Brown's widow confirming the story of guarding alien bodies.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent nature of UFO phenomena, the challenges of investigating and verifying sightings, and the role of government secrecy and potential disinformation. The editorial stance, as indicated by the content and the inclusion of various investigative reports and analyses, is one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging research and the sharing of information within the UFOlogy community. There is a clear skepticism towards simplistic explanations like the Fugo balloon theory for Roswell and a focus on witness testimony and scientific investigation, while also acknowledging the complexities and potential for manipulation within the field.
This issue of The New Jersey Chronicle, dated February 15, 1991, features a prominent article on the META II project and delves into the ongoing debate surrounding the Roswell Incident. The publication is presented as part of an exchange program with The Fortean Research Center of Lincoln, Nebraska, aiming to share information with its readership.
"The Book Rack" Review The issue begins with a continuation of a review, likely of a book concerning the Roswell Incident. The reviewer expresses a fervent hope that the book will not be ignored by academic historians, highlighting a significant dilemma: if the Roswell Incident had such major repercussions for government policy, why is there no paper trail? The reviewer suggests that if it indeed involved the crash and retrieval of an alien spacecraft, government documents and evidence must exist. The reviewer anticipates the book's paperback release in May 1991 by Avon publishers and recommends purchasing copies in bulk to persuade others about the UFO problem.
META II Joins The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence A significant article details the META II project, launched in October 1990 by The Planetary Society, an organization founded by Dr. Carl Sagan. META II is a powerful radio telescope located in Argentina, designed to monitor 8.4 million channels of incoming signals for intelligently designed radio signals from extraterrestrial intelligence. It is the twin to META I, which has been surveying the northern sky since 1985. Dr. Sagan is quoted at the unveiling, stating that this marks the opening of half a universe to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and that one must be interested in knowing if humanity is alone.
A CALL FOR PAPERS This section announces the "Exploring Unexplained Phenomena" Conference, scheduled for May 17-19, 1991, at the Nebraska Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Review Committee of The Fortean Research Center is seeking 8-10 speakers. Speakers will receive round-trip airfare and accommodations. Abstracts of 500 words or less are to be submitted on various research areas, including UFOLOGY, UFO ABDUCTIONS, CRYPTOZOOLOGY, PARAPSYCHOLOGY, FORTEANA, CROP CIRCLES, ANIMAL MUTILATIONS, ALTERNATIVE SCIENCE, ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS, MEN-IN-BLACK, SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION, MARS SURFACE FEATURES, and other related topics. The deadline for abstracts is February 15, 1991. Contact information for Scott H. Colborn, Director of The Fortean Research Center, is provided.
UPCOMING UFO CONFERENCES This section lists several upcoming UFO-related conferences:
- THE SECOND GREAT UFO/ET/HUMANOID/VISITORS/ALIEN ABDUCTION CONGRESS: Scheduled for March 15-17 at the Holiday Inn in Bordentown, New Jersey. Speakers include Andrija Puharich, Richard Glen, Larry Warren, Betty Andreasson Luca, Bob Luca, Alice Haggerty, Zecharla Sitchin, Antonio Huneeus, James LeFante, and Al Blelek.
- MUFON 1991 INTERNATIONAL UFO SYMPOSIUM: Titled "UFOS: THE BIG PICTURE," this event will take place from July 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago, Illinois. Confirmed speakers include Ralph Noyles, David M. Jacobs, Gene Phillips, Linda M. Howe, John Altshuler, and John Carpenter.