MUFON New Jersey Chronicle - Vol 01 No 06 - 1991 07-08

Magazine Overview

Title: THE NEW JERSEY CHRONICLE

Issue: Volume 1, Number 6

Date: July/August 1991

Publisher: THE MUTUAL UFO NETWORK, INC. (MUFON)

Content Focus: This issue of The New Jersey Chronicle delves into unusual aerial phenomena, with a primary focus on UFO sightings in New Jersey and the surrounding region. It explores potential explanations, investigative reports, and the broader challenges of UFO research.

Unusual Aerial Phenomena Over New Jersey and The Deltoid Pumpkinseed

This lead article by Tom Benson examines reports of boomerang, triangular, and deltoid-shaped anomalous objects observed in New Jersey during the 1970s and 1980s. Benson notes similarities to sightings in other regions, such as the Hudson Valley, and worldwide reports from Belgium. Many witnesses described slow speeds, low altitudes, and a low hum or no sound. Some speculated these could be experimental U.S. stealth aircraft, possibly introduced to NATO.

The article details a multi-witness report from Heislerville, New Jersey, on January 19, 1976. Seven individuals observed bright lights that dimmed to a golden amber, revealing a hovering object. Mrs. Camp described a dome-shaped construction and glimpsed a "man-size" silhouette figure inside. The object's underside featured a circular grid structure and red lights. The object then moved away with a humming sound.

Another report from Somers Point, New Jersey, on March 6, 1978, involved police officers and other witnesses seeing lights hovering and moving rapidly, appearing as cylinder-shaped lights with a dark, elliptical sphere-shaped mass between them. The object passed overhead slowly and silently. Some witnesses familiar with aircraft speculated it might be experimental planes from the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center in Pomona.

A Fairlawn, New Jersey, sighting on January 6, 1983, described a triangular craft with a WWII aircraft sound, about 30 feet long, hovering at 200 feet with red and white flashing lights. The object flew at approximately 25 mph, accelerating rapidly when leaving.

Benson also touches upon the Aereon Corporation, a company involved in aircraft development, suggesting their 'lifting body' designs might be related to some UFO reports. The article notes that Aereon filed patents for 'lifting body aircraft' and that their prototypes bear similarities to UFO reports and the stealth aircraft.

From the Editor's Desk

Editor Paul M. Makuch discusses the recent publication of the book "UFO Crash At Roswell" by Kevin D. Randle and Donald R. Schmitt. He expresses frustration that despite the book's potential to spark public interest and congressional inquiry, it has not received significant publicity and was difficult to find in local bookstores. Makuch congratulates the authors on their readability but laments the lack of a strong publicity push, possibly linked to a legal settlement.

He then introduces the articles in the current issue, highlighting Tom Benson's piece on unusual aerial phenomena, George D. Fawcett's 'UFO Repetitions', Joseph J. Stufula's account of the MUFON Symposium, and Michael Talpas III's investigation into the 'Alloways Creek Incident'. He also mentions articles on the 'Roswell Incident' and statistics from the National Sighting Research Center.

UFO Repetitions: A Challenge to Scientific Investigations

George D. Fawcett, an experienced UFO investigator, argues that the persistent and consistent nature of certain UFO phenomena worldwide presents a significant challenge to science. He lists 25 categories of repeatable aspects of UFO encounters, including superior speeds, radar trackings, photographs, pursuits, physical and physiological effects on observers, electromagnetic interference, and historical evidence found in archaeology and folklore. Fawcett asserts that any future solution to the UFO enigma must directly address these repetitions. He emphasizes that UFO encounters are recurrent and that science must meet this challenge to solve the global UFO problem.

Investigative Reports: The Alloways Creek Incident

This section details an investigation by Michael Talpas III into an incident on April 21, 1991, in Lower Alloways Creek Township, New Jersey. Witnesses reported seeing what appeared to be a helicopter in distress, hovering with flames and sparks, but no wreckage was ever found. Media reports from KYW Television are included, featuring interviews with witnesses like Susan Howe and Betty Winslow, who insisted it was not a meteor. Despite extensive air, land, and water searches, no aircraft was identified as missing, and investigators were baffled.

Talpas conducted telephone interviews with authorities, including the U.S. Army at Fort Dix and the New Jersey State Police. The Army had no information on a military aircraft crash, and the State Police only assisted in the search, directing Talpas to the local township police. Patrolman Michael Bernard of the Lower Alloways Creek Township Police Department confirmed the incident occurred around 10:18 p.m. and involved a helicopter-like object with flames. He noted that three witnesses saw the object, and local airports reported no missing aircraft. The incident occurred near the Salem Nuclear Generating Station.

A site investigation by Talpas on April 23, 1991, described the flat coastal plain topography and noted the absence of high voltage power lines. A map shows the general sighting area, including Beasleys Neck Road and the New Bridge Road where the object was first sighted.

The 1991 MUFON UFO Symposium

Joseph J. Stufula recounts his experience attending the MUFON International UFO Symposium in Chicago on July 5-7, 1991. He describes initial awkwardness at the hotel bar but found the location convenient. The symposium featured various speakers discussing crop circles, ancient civilizations and UFOs (Zechariah Sitchin), the scientific case for ETs (Dr. Michael D. Swords), and cattle mutilations (Linda Moulton Howe). Stanton Friedman discussed the Roswell incident, suggesting Captain Armstrong's involvement in a cover-up and mentioning two crash sites near St. Agustin.

Stufula also mentions speaking with Philip Klass, who was archiving his research files. They discussed the Roswell case, with Klass questioning why the government didn't develop defenses if aliens were discovered in 1947. Stufula also notes a thunderstorm that caused a power outage on the second day, during which Bruce S. Maccabee discussed Gulf Breeze photos. Stufula missed several other speakers but found the conference worthwhile for meeting researchers he had only known through their writings.

Triangular Recon Aircraft May Be Supporting F-117A

This article by William B. Scott suggests that the U.S. Air Force may be using highly classified triangular-shaped stealth aircraft, designated TR-3A "Black Manta," to support Lockheed F-117A fighters. These aircraft are believed to collect and transmit real-time digital photo data for tactical applications and could potentially support B-2 bomber missions. Approximately 25-30 TR-3As are expected to be deployed. The article notes that these aircraft have been observed flying at night with F-117As near Edwards AFB since 1989.

The Lighter Side of UFOlogy

A brief, humorous cartoon depicts a person exclaiming "Yes, yes, already, Warren... There is film in the camera!" in relation to UFO photography.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent and often unexplained nature of UFO sightings, particularly triangular and deltoid-shaped craft. The magazine explores potential explanations, ranging from experimental aircraft to extraterrestrial origins, while also highlighting the challenges faced by scientific investigation due to the lack of concrete evidence and the prevalence of secrecy or cover-ups. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging detailed investigation and public awareness of UFO phenomena, as evidenced by the editor's comments on the Roswell book and the emphasis on witness accounts and research findings.

Title: UFO Magazine
Issue: Vol. 6 No. 5
Date: October 1991
Publisher: Larry W. Hatch
Country: USA
Price: $3.95
ISSN: 1045-460X

This issue of UFO Magazine features a cover story exploring the physics behind the "Roswell Incident" and presents a detailed statistical analysis of Close Encounter (CE-1 & CE-2) UFO reports.

UFO Sighting in Newark, N.J.

A brief report details a UFO sighting in Newark, New Jersey, on May 16, 1991. A 12-year-old girl and her mother observed a disc-shaped object with colored lights hovering over a building. The report, translated from Spanish, notes that other witnesses also saw the object, including a "ball of light."

The "Roswell Incident" - Some Overlooked Physics?

By A.R. Wagner, M.S.

This article posits a theory connecting the Roswell Incident to advanced physics, specifically gamma ray hardening and the concept of negative mass. The author recalls a demonstration at Brookhaven National Laboratory in the early 1960s where a piece of wood was "gamma hardened" to be as hard as rock. Wagner suggests that if a flying saucer experienced an explosive interaction with a balloon over the New Mexico desert in July 1947, a gamma ray burst could have anomalously "hardened" the balloon's material and ejected alien substances, potentially explaining the recovered materials. He references a 1956 report by GravityRand Ltd. titled "The Gravitics Situation" and a study by Professor F. Mozer on positive and negative masses, suggesting that creating gravitationally neutral bodies might involve shining energetic gamma rays on a "posimass body."

Wagner also notes that the dull gray foil-like material found could be a "shape memory alloy," a type of material developed by researchers at Harvard and M.I.T. as early as 1938, which would have been classified Top Secret or above.

Close Encounter UFO Data Analysis (CE-1 & CE-2)

By Paul Ferrughell

This section presents a statistical analysis of close encounter UFO reports (CE-1 and CE-2) from the 1986-1990 National Sighting Research Center (NSRC) data base, which contains 950 UFO reports. Of these, 204 were classified as close encounters (22%), with 147 being CE-1 and 57 being CE-2.

Background

Close encounter reports are highlighted for offering high-quality observational data due to their proximity to witnesses, minimizing perception distortion.

Characteristics

• Peak Years: 1988 and 1989 were peak years for CE reports, with 61 sightings each year. 1990 saw a sharp decline, a trend that continued into July 1991.
• Top States: Indiana reported the most CE's (48), followed by Florida (31), Pennsylvania (17), and Michigan (15).
• Peak Months: January and October are identified as peak months for CE reports, while June is the lull month. This pattern is noted to be identical for "Deltoid" shaped UFOs.
• Duration: The modal duration for CE reports is between 3 to 9 minutes. A small number of reports (1-9 seconds) are noted, which helps differentiate from natural phenomena like fireballs or meteors.
• Time of Day: The peak time for CE reports is between 9-10 p.m., with secondary peaks at 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. Daytime activity is minimal.
• Shapes: The most frequently reported shape is Disc/Round/Sphere. Other descriptions include "OBJECT, CRAFT or VEHICLE."

Correlation Analysis / Scatter Plots

• Figure 6 shows a scatter plot of Close Encounter Sightings versus general UFO reports, yielding a Correlation Coefficient of .410 and a T-test value (p) of .001, indicating a significant linear trend but a somewhat weak correlation.
• Figure 7 analyzes Deltoid sightings as a function of Close Encounter reports, resulting in a Correlation Coefficient of .542 and a T-test value (p) of .000. This indicates a strong trend.

The strong trends observed in both CE and Deltoid sightings suggest they may originate from the same general phenomena. A previous study noted an unusual relationship where 32% of Deltoid sightings were CE reports, but only 15% of CE reports were Deltoids.

Upcoming UFO Conferences

N.H. MUFON UFO Conference

• Event: The Uninvited - Alien Encounters
• Commemoration: 30th Anniversary of the Betty and Barney Hill Abduction Case
• Date: September 29, 1991
• Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Yokens Convention Center, Portsmouth, NH
• Speakers: Dr. John E. Brandenburg, Stanton T. Friedman, Peter R. Geremia, Mrs. Betty Hill, Mr. Budd Hopkins.
• Topics: The Solarians & The Rainbow Declaration, Hill Star Map/Roswell Incident Update, NH UFO Sightings Update, The Encounter, UFO Abductions - Update 1991.
• Registration: $55.00 (includes lunch).
• Reception: Saturday Evening, September 28, 1991.
• Contact: NEW HAMPSHIRE MUFON, P. O. Box 453, Rye, NH 03870.

A UFO Experience Conference

• Theme: A Weekend with Researchers and Contactees
• Date: October 12-13, 1991
• Location: Holiday Inn, North Haven, Connecticut
• Presenters: Stanton Friedman, Don Berliner, Charles Hickson, Budd Hopkins, Linda Howe, Philip Imbrogno, C.B. Scott Jones, John Salter, Dennis Stacy, Dr. Michael Swords, Larry Warren, Peter Robbins, John White.
• Topics: Crashed Saucers, Abductions (Pascagoula, Children), Animal Mutilations, Belgium UFOs, International Politics and UFOs, Rendlesham Forest Case, Crop Circles, SETI, Human Rights.
• Contact: Omega Communications, Box 2051-F, Cheshire, CT 06410.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, close encounters, and the scientific or physical explanations behind alleged incidents, particularly referencing historical cases like Roswell. There is a strong emphasis on data analysis and statistical correlation, as seen in the CE report breakdown. The inclusion of upcoming conferences and speaker lineups indicates an editorial stance that promotes engagement with researchers, contactees, and the broader UFO community. The magazine appears to be a platform for disseminating research findings, theories, and event information within the UFO field.