Saucer Smear - Vol 46 No 07 - 1999

Magazine Overview

Title: SAUCER SMEAR
Issue: Volume 46, No. 7
Date: July 1st, 1999
Publisher: SAUCER & UNEXPLAINED CELESTIAL EVENTS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Type: Non-Scheduled Newsletter

Editorial Content

"SMEAR" EDITOR'S PERSONAL "POSITION STATEMENT"

The editorial, penned by James W. Moseley, addresses a point of disagreement with Contributing Editor Karl Pflock. While Pflock prefers "3-D 'nuts & bolts' saucers & space people," Moseley leans towards "3½-D, 4-D or 4½-D entities." The core difference lies in their perception of the visitors' presence: Pflock believes they were here for a few years and left, whereas Moseley posits that "whatever this phenomenon is, it has been a permanent part of the earth's environment at least since the dawn of recorded history, and remains here now." Moseley expresses skepticism about the nature of the supposed visitors, finding them "just too much like us" physically, emotionally, and intellectually, with technology only "a very few years ahead of our own." He finds it coincidental that intelligent life visiting Earth would be at a similar evolutionary stage. He argues that a highly developed race would not engage in "silly genetic and sexual experiments" and that abductions, while possibly real, are not part of a "3-D physical reality." Moseley concludes that contacts are likely with "another realm of being – another dimension," encompassing a vast spectrum of "weirdness that includes saucers as well as the paranormal."

SEX AND SAUCERS – AGAIN!

This section recounts a story from the Spring 1999 issue of the International UFO Reporter (IUR) about Peter Khoury, an Australian man who reported an encounter with two unusual, naked women who appeared in his room. The women allegedly attempted to engage him in sexual activity. Khoury bit off a piece of one woman's nipple, and both women vanished. He later found human hairs wrapped around his penis, which were analyzed and suggested to be from hybrids with DNA very close to human. The article is highlighted as a 16-page report by Australian researcher Bill Chalker.

JAMES RANDI UPDATE:

This section details the ongoing controversy surrounding James Randi, particularly concerning a "Blackmail Tape." The issue notes that Randi's version of events, dating back to 1968, was presented in a 7-page document. The "Blackmail Tape" has resurfaced, now on a CD disc, along with other material Randi deems obscene. Saucer Smear has requested Randi's permission to distribute the transcript and his April 1999 statement to allow unbiased readers to form their own conclusions. A separate incident involves Conrado Cano, a Caltech graduate student, who allegedly threatened to expose negative material about Randi unless the Foundation paid out a million dollars in prize money. Cano is described as an admirer of Dr. Steven Greer. Randi unexpectedly read his 7-page rant at a Skeptics Society meeting, where Cano was present and subsequently apologized, though Randi refused to accept it.

MISCELLANEOUS RAVINGS:

• This section covers several disparate topics:
• Art Bell: The radio host has been off the air frequently, with others filling in. There are implications of network trouble due to his statements and threatened lawsuits from critics like David John Oakes and Robert Stephens. Bell denies a pornography charge from the 1970s.
• Art Bell's Personal Revelation: A serious revelation concerns Art Bell's son, Art Bell IV, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a teacher named Brian Lepley. The boy was reportedly taken to California, forced into sex acts, and later attempted suicide. Art Bell is suing the school district over the incident.
• Reverse Speech and Anagrams: The practice of "reverse speech" (playing tapes backward) and anagrams are discussed. An example anagram is provided: "PRESIDENT CLINTON OF THE USA" becomes "TO COPULATE HE FINDS INTERNS."
• Dr. Roger Leir: Podiatrist and abduction researcher Dr. Roger Leir suffered a serious heart attack. This follows a malpractice lawsuit that was revived after Leir's involvement in a TV special about alien implants and the publication of his book. Leir was placed on probation for three years, and his lawyer considers the timing suspicious.

Other Items:

• The CIA/Hillenkoetter memo of April 12th, 1949, is discussed as a fake, impacting the MJ-12 series.
• The "9th Great UFO/ET Alien & Abduction Congress" hosted by Pat Marcuttilio in Bordentown, N.J., was reportedly a "Bomb" with low attendance.
• Book Review: "UFOs Over Topanga Canyon" by Preston Dennett is reviewed. The book details numerous UFO sightings in the area, peaking in June 1992. The reviewer notes that Dennett sticks to facts but relies on unsubstantiated witness accounts, concluding it's a "worthwhile read" but lacks proof.
• A humorous anecdote about a woman suing a drugstore for $500,000 after becoming pregnant, believing contraceptive jelly was safe to eat.
• A report about an Italian man hospitalized in Rome for hallucinations and delirium after spending three days surfing the Internet.

PFlock PTalk / GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT

Contributing Editor Karl Pflock addresses criticism regarding his characterization of Robert Galganski's analysis of the Roswell debris field as "silly." Pflock clarifies that while Galganski's analysis is technically sound, the "data" on which it is based (anecdotes about debris covering a large area) is questionable. Pflock invokes the principle of "GIGO – garbage in, garbage out," suggesting that wishful thinking applied to flawed data results in "silly ufoological pipe dreams." He emphasizes the problem of data selection in ufology, questioning what constitutes valid or relevant data.

UPDATE ON THE GLORIOUS FORTHCOMING SAN ANTONIO UFO CONVENTION:

The 36th National UFO Conference (NUFOC) is scheduled for September 25th & 26th in San Antonio, Texas. Speakers will include Whitley Strieber, Joe Firmage, Walt Andrus, Kevin Randle, Karl Pflock, and Jim Moseley. Hotel rates are $45 per night for a room.

LETTERS TO YE OLDE EDITOR:

• Brenton N. Ver Ploeg: A lawyer representing James Randi writes to Moseley, reminding him of a past promise to be on the "Saucer Smear" mailing list and questioning Moseley's motivation for bringing up the "Blackmail Tape" again, warning against potential lawsuits.
• James Randi: Randi himself sends a 7-page rant, accusing Moseley of perpetuating "silly canards" and suggesting Moseley has turned against him.
• Berthold Schwarz: A psychiatrist and parapsychologist commends "Saucer Smear" for its work in "muddy waters" and its maintained sense of humor.
• Matt Graeber: A cartoonist raises concerns about "ufological problem of the ever-mounting number of reported large game abductions" and speculates about "weird hybrids" possibly used for cross-breeding experimentation.
• George Hansen: Thanks "Smear" and asks about Phil Klass's illegitimate children. He also notes that George Filer spoke with Joe Firmage, who apparently spent time with Richard Doty.
• Christopher Allan: Agrees with the criticism of the "Roswell Revival" attempt and the "computer analysis" of the memo in General Ramey's hand, calling the diehards' fantasies "practically worthless."
• Paris Flammonde: Comments on Joe Firmage's quote about flying saucers not being constructed by any power on Earth, noting it appeared in his own book "UFO Exist!" twenty years prior. He commends Moseley's stamina in navigating "muddy waters."
• Hal Russell: A skeptic from the Naval Air Warfare Station expresses a desire to believe but seeks UFO evidence that stands on its own, citing "Cash/Landrum and Socorro, New Mexico" as "keepers."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "Saucer Smear" revolve around the nature of UFO phenomena and the individuals involved in ufology. The editorial stance, primarily represented by James W. Moseley, leans towards a more esoteric and enduring view of UFOs as a permanent aspect of Earth's environment, possibly originating from other dimensions, rather than discrete physical craft. There is a strong emphasis on skepticism towards conventional explanations and a critical examination of prominent figures and controversies within the field, such as the James Randi saga. The magazine also highlights personal accounts, book reviews, and updates on UFO conferences, while maintaining a critical yet engaged perspective on the subject matter. The "Garbage In, Garbage Out" column by Karl Pflock specifically addresses the importance of data selection and critical analysis in ufological research, cautioning against wishful thinking.