MUFON Ontario Newsletter - 1995 05 - vol 2.2

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFONTARIO, Volume 2.2, dated May '95, is published bimonthly by the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) in Ontario, Canada. It is priced at $3.50 and features "ABDUCTIONS" as its cover headline, accompanied by computer art of a grey alien.

Abductions: From MUFON Ontario Case Reports by Victor Lourenco

The lead article details a case reported by 'Nancy,' an Ontario resident, concerning her first experience of strange events on October 15, 1992. Nancy describes waking up feeling weightless and hearing a loud rushing wind sound. She then felt something being removed from between her legs, described as moist and the size of a Japanese orange. She experienced disorientation and confusion. Subsequently, she found herself lying on a table, covered by a sheet, with her knees spread apart. She recounts feeling a presence and being gripped around her ankles, feeling very aware and awake during the experience.

Nancy also describes recurring experiences of waking up paralyzed, hearing noises, and being unable to move or call out. On some occasions, she sensed someone standing at the end of her bed. She initially attributed these to her husband coming home early but later saw a fuzzy white figure.

Messages were allegedly transmitted to Nancy through a recurring dream involving a book she couldn't read. Later, a woman's voice translated a line stating, "We wish, and are trying to achieve peace on earth good will toward men." Nancy was unimpressed.

Investigating similar incidents, Nancy's mother reported waking up with three puncture marks on her wrist in a triangle formation and experiencing an out-of-body experience where she saw a small white midget. A hypnotist revealed aliens wanted her to go with them, causing her to become nauseous and ill.

Nancy's sister recalled a dream from age five about being on a spaceship and being scared, with cats present.

Another incident involved Nancy being lifted to the ceiling and sticking her fingers through the wall. She then saw an alien with a white head and black eyes, who transmitted thoughts about needing her conscious to help push out a fetus. Nancy felt annoyed and embarrassed by exposed breasts and an alien's pointer-like stick. She felt paralyzed again, conscious, and saw the alien clearly.

The article notes that Nancy's experiences continued for a lengthy period and suggests that while theoretical explanations exist, none fully account for the 'facts,' leaving the question of alien responsibility a mystery.

UFONTARIO Newsletter Information

The newsletter is published bimonthly by MUFON Ontario. Subscription rates are $25 Canadian Funds for Canadian Residents and $25 U.S. Funds for Foreign Residents. Contact information for various MUFON Ontario directors is provided.

Editorial Words

The editorial apologizes for a late issue and assures a quick response in the near future, with Volume 2.3 ready for printing.

UFOLOGY IN CANADA - Past, Present & Future by David Haisell

This section, Part Two of a presentation to the BUFORA's 2nd London International UFO Congress in 1981, discusses Canadian UFO investigations.

In the summer of 1953, Wilbert Smith, with approval from the Department of Transport (DOT), set up UFO detection equipment at Shirley's Bay near Ottawa. The installation included a gamma ray counter, magnetometer, radio receiver, and gravimeter. News of 'Project Magnet' leaked, leading to official denials, including from Dr. Solands, who initially claimed the station was not operated by his department and he had no knowledge of it. However, the installation was on DOT's Ionosphere Station property, loaned by the Defence Research Board (DRB).

Public awareness caused frustration for DRB and DOT, placing Smith in an awkward position as a member of the Second Storey Committee. A November 21st summary report from Project Second Storey announced the availability of forms for filing sighting information, but the committee deemed most material unsuitable for scientific investigation due to the impossibility of independent checking.

Haisell questions the timing of Project Magnet's termination, suggesting it was dropped despite detecting something, possibly due to pressure to downplay the incident. Researcher Greg Kanon is cited, stating Smith announced no UFOs were detected at Shirley's Bay in May 1955, contradicting earlier reports. RCAF Intelligence officers reportedly told Captain Edward J. Ruppelt that only 'officially' had the station produced negative results, leading some researchers to believe Smith was silenced.

Smith continued his work, and in a 1959 presentation, discussed gravity as a derived function and experiments showing the possibility of creating artificial gravity and altering Earth's gravitational field. Smith died in 1962 and was posthumously awarded an engineering award.

The article then shifts to the Steven Michalak encounter in 1967. Michalak, a Winnipeg mechanic, reported seeing a UFO near Falcon Lake. The craft was disc-shaped, emitting a scarlet glare, and descended. Michalak approached it, felt waves, and smelled an odor like a burned-out electric motor. He heard voices and saw flashing lights inside the craft. When he touched the craft, his glove melted, and he was hit with a blast of hot air, causing a grid-like burn on his chest.

Michalak experienced ongoing health issues, including headaches, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and a rash, which puzzled doctors. He underwent extensive examination at the Mayo Clinic and eventually recovered after six months of prescribed medication. Doctors reportedly cited a chemical impurity in his blood, but details were not released.

During the four weeks surrounding Michalak's encounter, over 20 other sightings were reported in the Winnipeg area. Investigations by the RCMP and RCAF found no evidence to dispute Michalak's story, but access to their reports was denied.

In 1968, MP Barry Mather raised the issue in the House of Commons, requesting the tabling of all related documents. The government, through Donald S. MacDonald and Yves Forest, cited confidentiality reasons for not releasing all documents, stating that officials would be hesitant to offer candid opinions if their reports were made public. The government's stance was interpreted as an attempt to conceal information.

The Alleged Roswell Archive Film by Graham W. Birdsall

This article discusses the controversy surrounding an alleged 70-minute archive film of the Roswell UFO crash-site, announced by Philip Mantle of BUFORA in March 1995. The film's authenticity is questioned due to a lack of independent analysis and the exclusion of recognized Roswell scholars like Stanton T. Friedman.

Stanton Friedman confirmed he had met with Ray Santilli but did not see the film and expressed disbelief in Santilli's claims, suggesting he was motivated by money. Friedman also debunked claims that President Truman was in Dallas during the autopsy, based on checks at the Truman Library.

The article states that Kodak has denied examining the film or confirming its age, contrary to claims made in the Press Association release. The lack of technical analysis and unwillingness to involve experts are deemed unprofessional.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include abduction experiences, government investigations into UFO phenomena, potential cover-ups, and the ongoing debate about the authenticity of UFO evidence, particularly concerning the Roswell incident. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, questioning official explanations and highlighting the complexities and controversies surrounding UFO research in Canada and internationally.

Title: UFONTARIO
Issue: 11
Date: May 1995 (inferred from article dates)
Content: This issue of UFONTARIO focuses on UFO-related investigations and phenomena, primarily featuring a detailed examination of the controversial Roswell film footage and reporting on scientific observations of atmospheric electrical phenomena.

Roswell Film Footage Controversy

The issue presents a multi-faceted discussion surrounding the alleged Roswell crash archive film. Philip Mantle, Director of Investigations for BUFORA, responds to claims made by Graham Birdsall, editor of UFO Magazine. Mantle refutes Birdsall's assertions regarding his involvement in releasing information to the Press Association, stating that he informed UFO researchers globally and trusted colleagues about the film's existence since 1993. He also corrects details about the film's markings, stating they are 'KODA' with a black solid square and triangle, not a circle, and that Kodak has agreed to analyze the film.

Mantle questions Birdsall's motives and accuracy, pointing out several alleged "gross errors" in Birdsall's reporting. These include Mantle's denial of releasing information to the Press Association, the fact that UFO researchers worldwide were informed, the incorrect description of the film's code, the absence of a zoom lens in the autopsy scene, and the status of Ray Santilli's company (which Mantle states is not in receivership).

The article highlights concerns about the film's authenticity, mentioning anomalies such as a wall clock manufactured later than 1947 and the use of 16mm film when 22mm was standard for military archives in 1947. It also touches upon the involvement of Chris Carey, who acted as an agent for Santilli, and the companies 'Merlin group' and 'International Exploitation Management,' noting that the latter shared an address and phone numbers with the former, and that 'Imaginations,' a company producing props and scenery, was also linked.

BUFORA has submitted a proposal to Ray Santilli for film analysis and is hopeful it will be allowed. The magazine emphasizes that BUFORA's conference aims to allow the public to see the film and form their own opinions, without promoting it as genuine. The article concludes by stating that the presented facts are true accounts of their investigations and challenges Birdsall to publish Mantle's statement in his magazine.

The Great Northeast Blackout and UFOs

This section discusses the Great Northeast Blackout of November 1965, which plunged a large part of Canada and the northeastern United States into darkness. The official investigation attributed the cause to a malfunction of a backup relay at the Sir Adam Beck No. 2 Generating Station in Queenston, Ontario. However, the article raises questions about the origin of the power surge, referencing theories that a "giant craft" might have been positioned over a key substation. It also notes reports of UFO activity in the vicinity of hydro installations during the blackout and mentions that some scientists, like James M. McCampbell, proposed a UFO-caused explanation, suggesting a cover-up by authorities.

Sprites Confirmed Over South America

This report details the first conclusive evidence of sprites, mysterious red flashes extending up to 55 miles above electrical thunderstorms, being observed outside the United States. Researchers from the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, captured these phenomena on videotape above thunderstorms in South America during February and March. Previously, sprites had only been documented in the U.S., leading to questions about their global occurrence. The research team used special low-light-level cameras aboard a jet aircraft, coordinated with the Peruvian Air Force. While the sprites observed in South America were less intense and numerous than those seen in the U.S., their confirmation is significant. The article also mentions that "blue jets," another type of upper-atmospheric lightning, were not observed over South America. To facilitate further research and reporting, a Sprite Watcher's Homepage is being established on the World Wide Web.

UFO Updates and Research Proposals

This section includes brief updates for the UFO community. MUFON Ontario is operating a computer bulletin board system called UFO UpDates BBS, providing contact information for users to register. Additionally, the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), in collaboration with the Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) and the Fund for UFO Research (FUFOR), has formed a coalition to solicit and fund UFO research proposals. Information on how to obtain proposal forms is provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the critical examination of UFO evidence, particularly the Roswell film footage, and the scientific investigation of atmospheric phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards unsubstantiated claims and a commitment to rigorous investigation and factual reporting. The magazine aims to inform the UFO community about potential hoaxes and to present scientific findings, encouraging public participation in research and data collection. There is a clear emphasis on questioning authority and seeking verifiable evidence, as demonstrated by the detailed analysis of the Roswell film controversy and the scientific reporting on sprites.