UFO Encounters - Vol 01 No 07 - 1993

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO ENCOUNTERS
Issue: Vol. 1 No. 7
Date: 1993
Publisher: Aztec Publishing
Country: USA
Price: $2.50

This issue of UFO ENCOUNTERS, published monthly by Aztec Publishing, focuses on a range of challenging data within the ufology field. The editor, Michael Norris, notes the growing complexity of the phenomenon, involving alien abductions, implants, cattle deaths, mysterious Men in Black, unmarked black helicopters, and government cover-ups. He emphasizes the need for urgent investigation into these phenomena, questioning who or what is responsible for these craft and why they are so elusive.

Featured Articles

Alabama Residents Ponder Cattle Mutilations

This article, written by Michael Norris, details a series of cattle mutilations occurring in Northeastern Alabama in early 1993. Linda Moulton Howe, an investigator of this phenomenon for over a decade, is quoted as being interested in its importance and relation to the UFO mystery. Reports indicate that 28 cows were found mutilated over a few months, with rectums and sexual organs removed, eyes and tongues missing, and patches of hide removed. The cuts are described as surgically precise and made with a high-heat instrument. Mysterious helicopters, often without lights, have been frequently spotted in the areas where the cattle are found. Many of the mutilated cows are discovered within 150 feet of high voltage power lines. Howe notes the simultaneous sightings of odd lights and large disc-like craft. Ted Oliphant, a police officer and documentary producer, is also investigating, downplaying satanic cult involvement and noting that 95% of cases involve reports of unknown helicopters with red, green, and white or blue and white lights. Veterinarian Dr. Danny Thrash confirms the precision of the incisions. The article also mentions James Gatlin, who found five goats dead with missing eyeballs and sexual organs, with no evidence of human involvement. Farmers are reportedly hesitant to allow strangers to examine the carcasses. The presence of these helicopters and mutilations is causing jitters in the area. Detective Tommy Cole of Albertville PD found a mutilated cow on his farm, and his wife reported a vibrating white helicopter with blue markings. Doug Seger recounts an incident where a helicopter with a spotlight attempted to herd his cattle, and he threatened to shoot it down. Leon Click describes a similar craft as a bubble sitting on a box car. Seger recalls similar, though less severe, reports from 1967. The article notes that these helicopters are large, fast, often blue and white, fly low-level in the dark without running lights, and possess advanced night vision capabilities, suggesting military involvement or sophisticated civilian technology.

Soviet Underwater Mysteries

Written by Paul Stonehill, this article explores anomalous phenomena in the former USSR, focusing on underwater mysteries. Stonehill's interest began in 1970, and he references a book by Valentin Krapiva, which in turn cites research by B. Grabovsky since 1947. The article details reports of mysterious underwater swimmers encountered by Soviet military frogmen in the Issik Kul Lake and other deep-water lakes. These beings are described as very human-like, huge in size (almost three meters tall), clad in tight-fitting silvery suits, and wearing sphere-like helmets, despite icy-cold water temperatures. They lacked scuba diving equipment. In one incident in the Issik Kul Lake, an attempted capture of one of these creatures by seven divers resulted in the entire group being thrown to the surface by a powerful force. This led to severe cases of aeroembolism (Caisson disease) due to improper decompression, causing three of the four frogmen in the pressure chamber to perish and the rest to become invalids. Major-General V. Demyanko warned local military about similar actions. The article mentions a Kirgiz legend of a submerged city ruled by a creature with 'long asinine ears.' It also references an article in the Russian magazine ANOMALIYA about similar events in the TransBaikal and West Siberian military regions. Documents from the Ministry of Defense, USSR, listed deep-water lakes with sightings of anomalous phenomena, including underwater creatures, giant discs, spheres, and powerful luminescence, all highly classified to prevent 'unnecessary encounters.'

Alien Implants

This section, by Michael Norris, discusses the common factor of small devices, known as implants, being inserted into human subjects during UFO abduction accounts. Investigators have sought to acquire or image these implants, with Budd Hopkins revealing in 1988 that MRI scans showed tiny ball-like objects near optical nerves. The article mentions the 'Linda Cortile' case, where a photograph of an alleged implant in her nasal cavity was taken. It also details the case of Richard Price, who had a cylindrical implant, measuring 1 mm by 4 mm, with an amber-colored interior and white coating, surfaced from his penis in 1989. Analysis revealed its covering was 90% carbon and 10% tantalum. The article then presents a similar alleged implant found in a woman in Texas, reported by the Houston UFO Network (HUFON). This woman recovered a small particle from her eye after a mass abduction. The implant is described as egg-shaped, about 1.5 mm long, flesh-colored, with a hollow, spongy interior and a smooth exterior. Examination by the University of Houston's Department of Biology revealed it was not biological and fit no known taxonomic classification. The elements found in a sample from the Superconductivity Laboratory included Carbon, Oxygen, Silicon, Titanium, Barium, Beryllium, Sulphur, and Aluminum, suggesting it was carbon-rich and possibly organic, though the combination of elements was unusual.

Upcoming Events

A list of UFO-related conferences and events is provided, including UFO EXPO WEST in Los Angeles, the Rocky Mountain Conference on UFO Investigation in Wyoming, the MUFON Conference in Richmond, VA, and the Third Earth Conference in England, among others.

Are They Coming for Us?

This article, by Michael Norris, serves as a rebuttal to a feature article by scientist Carl Sagan in Parade magazine. Norris criticizes Sagan's conclusion that the UFO abduction phenomenon is a human-generated one, specifically attributing it to hallucinations. Norris argues that Sagan's approach is unscientific and narrow-minded, particularly his dismissal of the Roper poll data and his explanation of 'lost time' experienced by abductees as mere memory flashes. Sagan's argument relies on historical accounts of hallucinations, suggesting that modern UFO experiences are simply a new manifestation of this age-old phenomenon. Norris questions how Sagan explains the specific details and consistency of abduction accounts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the more unusual and challenging aspects of the UFO phenomenon, including physical evidence like cattle mutilations and alleged alien implants, as well as unexplained underwater encounters and the controversial topic of alien abductions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and a critical approach to dismissive explanations, as evidenced by the rebuttal to Carl Sagan. The publication aims to serve as a valuable information source for those interested in the phenomenon, encouraging persistence in research and investigation. The recurring themes highlight the complexity and mysterious nature of UFOs and related events, often suggesting a connection to government secrecy and advanced technology.

This issue of UFO ENCOUNTERS, dated January 31, 1993, features a cover story titled "Police Chase UFO To No Avail" by Michael Norris. The magazine, published by AZTEC PUBLISHING, delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, abduction experiences, and related scientific and astronomical topics.

Police Chase UFO To No Avail

The lead article details an incident on January 31, 1993, in Dodge County, Wisconsin, where several witnesses reported sightings of unidentified lights. One farmer described a large, flat object with a dome. Deputies responded and pursued a bright light westward for twenty miles before it turned southward. The chase continued to the Jefferson County line, and authorities there reported no similar sightings. Dodge County Sheriff Stephen Fitzgerald commented on the media frenzy surrounding the event, noting that while he takes the witnesses seriously, he personally finds it hard to believe in UFOs without concrete evidence. He also pointed out that despite government studies, no definitive answers have been found. The article also mentions that two firefighters from Beaver Dam saw a similar light the previous night, and another farmer reported seeing three separate machines. A sighting in Waukesha County involved a large light hovering 500 feet above Interstate 94.

Video Analysis: Japanese Video Baffles Experts

Jeff Sainio, MUFON Staff Photoanalyst, analyzes a video from the February 12, 1993, SIGHTINGS program (Fox Network) showing a daylight disk UFO in Kanazawa, Japan. Despite the video's choppiness and the UFO's indistinctness, Sainio's analysis suggests the object exhibited sudden acceleration impossible for conventional craft. He ruled out fakery methods like camera movement and lens flare, concluding that the motion was "plainly impossible for known aircraft." He describes the object as an indistinct blob that loses visibility due to "smearing" rather than disappearing.

Abductions: The Mystery of the "Missing Fetus" Syndrome (MFS)

Keith Basterfield explores the "Missing Fetus Syndrome" (MFS), a hypothesis popularized by Budd Hopkins, suggesting a central goal of UFO abductions is alien-human interbreeding. Hopkins' theory, based on cases like "Andrea," "Kathie," "Susan," and "Pam," posits that female abductees are impregnated, then re-abducted two to three months later to have fetuses removed. Basterfield notes that Eddie Bullard, who reviewed numerous abduction texts, found no comparable "missing embryo motif" prior to Hopkins. He questions the universality of MFS, finding little evidence to suggest it applies to all female abductees. While Hopkins claims a significant number of cases, published detailed accounts are few. Basterfield highlights that until 1991, medical documentation was largely absent. He cites Jean Mundy's statistic that "around nine percent of women with alien contact report medically confirmed pregnancies which disappeared, usually in the fourth month," translating to roughly one in eleven female abductees. However, he points to a case investigated by Ann Druffel where a suspected MFS case was explained by conventional medical events. Richard Neal is mentioned for presenting alternate medical explanations for MFS symptoms. Basterfield concludes that the burden of proof is now on proponents of the "genetic experimentation" hypothesis to demonstrate its validity.

Update: A German Crop Circle and Three Amazing Plates

This section provides an update on a German crop circle incident. On July 22, 1991, a large crop circle formation, measuring 300 by 150 feet and resembling an ancient Scandinavian rock painting, appeared in a wheat field near Hildesheim, Germany. The area was considered sacred ground for nearly 4,000 years. Eyewitness Christian Fiedler reported seeing a pulsating, flashing orange light dashing around the area. Others heard a strange "whooping" noise. The research group EFODON measured unusually high radioactive readings at the site. On August 2, a man using a metal detector discovered three metal plates, about 12 inches in diameter, buried within the formation. These plates were later found to have embossed replicas of the crop circle formation. The man who found them stole the plates, and one was reportedly melted down and sold.

Space and Technology: Life on Venus?

Scientists at NASA Ames Research Center announced in March that data from the Pioneer spacecraft suggests Venus may have once had ancient oceans, potentially supporting primitive life. Dr. Thomas Donahue, leading the experiment design, stated that Venus might have had enough water to cover its surface with depths of 25 to 75 feet for nearly one billion years, analogous to Earth's conditions for life development. However, due to Venus' proximity to the Sun, the water likely turned to steam, making current life highly improbable given surface temperatures of 600-900 degrees F. The article also includes "Interesting Notes on Venus," mentioning its status as Earth's twin, its brightness in the sky, and how it can be mistaken for a UFO.

Space and Technology: Black Hole at Center of Milky Way?

University of Arizona researchers suspect a star at the center of the Milky Way galaxy is a black hole. Laird Close announced the detection of an infrared source, Sgr-A-Star, as powerful evidence for a massive object. Astronomer Joseph Haller's studies of star movement and mass near Sgr-A-Star support this theory, indicating gravitational forces consistent with a black hole. The article ponders if all galaxies have central black holes and the long-term implications for galactic stability.

Space and Technology: Astronomers View Farthest Known Galaxy

Astronomers using the W.M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii have viewed the farthest known galaxy, 4C41.17, located 12 billion light years from Earth. This observation, made possible by radio telescopes and then the optical/infrared telescope, provides a new window into the distant and early universe, showing the galaxy as it was 12 billion years ago.

Soviet; continued from page 8

This section, continuing from page 8, discusses reports of disc-like objects submerging into and surfacing from Sarez Lake in the Pamir area, observed by Soviet military subunits tracking American SDI satellites. Paul Stonehill is coordinating efforts to gather more information on this phenomenon and related local mythology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores phenomena that challenge conventional scientific explanations, including UFO sightings, abductions, and crop circles. There's a critical stance towards debunking efforts, particularly those by figures like Carl Sagan, whom the authors accuse of hypocrisy and downplaying evidence. The editorial stance appears to favor open investigation into these topics, encouraging reader participation through reporting sightings, sharing photos, and joining support groups. The magazine also highlights scientific research that touches upon unexplained phenomena or expands our understanding of the universe, such as the potential for past life on Venus and the existence of black holes.