UFO Encounters - Vol 01 No 11 - 1993

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO ENCOUNTERS
Issue: Vol. 1 No. 11
Date: 1993
Publisher: Aztec Publishing
Country: USA
Price: $2.50

This issue of UFO Encounters focuses heavily on the Gulf Breeze UFO phenomenon, featuring coverage of the First Annual Gulf Breeze UFO Conference. It also delves into other significant UFO-related topics including crop circles in the U.S., alleged Nazi UFO technology, and a continuation of a series on the Mars Observer project. The magazine champions the public's right to know about UFO reality and critiques government secrecy surrounding the topic.

The First Annual Gulf Breeze UFO Conference

The issue extensively covers the First Annual Gulf Breeze UFO Conference, held at Pensacola Beach, Florida. Speakers included notable figures such as Dr. John Mack, M.D., John Carpenter, Budd Hopkins, Leah Haley, CPA, Robert Dean, Michael Zimmerman, Ph.D., Judith Miller, Ph.D., and Stanton Friedman. The conference also included nighttime skywatches. The magazine highlights two speakers in particular: Leah Haley and Robert Dean.

Leah Haley's Abduction Experiences

Leah Haley, a CPA and self-proclaimed UFO abductee, shared her experiences, which she initially dismissed as "very vivid dreams." These dreams were detailed and sequential, unlike her normal dreams, and all seemed related to the UFO phenomenon. After experiencing strange memories, she contacted Budd Hopkins, who put her in touch with researcher John Carpenter. Through 15 hypnotic regressions, Haley uncovered a complex UFO abduction story involving government interference. Her experiences included unexplained physical marks on her body, such as snake-bite-like marks and numerous bruises, as well as injection-like marks and indentations. She also described encounters with various alien beings, including "CETO," "reptilian types," a "Gerber Baby Doll" entity, a "teacher" being, and an "angel light man." Haley believes these beings are trying to perfect genetic coding for human emotions and sexual behavior for their offspring. She also reported being followed by white or dark blue sedans, which she believes contained "OMAGS" (Obnoxious Military and Government Scoundrels), who allegedly harassed her and attempted to suppress her experiences. Haley also recounted a "crash" incident, which she explored through hypnosis, involving a spaceship, a military ship, and a creature.

Robert Dean and the NATO Secret Document

Retired Sergeant Major Robert Dean, a former Intelligence Analyst with Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (S.H.A.P.E.), revealed details of a super-secret NATO report titled "The Assessment." Initiated in 1961, the report evaluated a possible military threat from UFOs over Europe. Dean, who had the highest security clearance, explained that the report concluded that Earth has been under extensive survey by extraterrestrial, high-technology civilizations. The report indicated that these civilizations possessed technology far beyond human capabilities and that there was no major military threat. The document, classified "Cosmic Top Secret," was only fifteen copies long and included ten appendices covering various scientific and sociological implications. Dean believes the government has suppressed this information due to "theological implications."

Phenomenal Sighting in Gulf Breeze

This section details four daylight UFO sightings witnessed and documented in the Gulf Breeze/Pensacola Beach area in March and April 1993. The sightings were captured on videotape and photographed. Witnesses described the objects as "unbelievable," capable of sudden appearance, hovering, and disappearance. One witness, Thomas "Bryant," initially thought it was military technology but realized its unique capabilities. Martin "Allen," a local resident, also witnessed and videotaped a round, silver, crown-shaped object. Photo analyst Jeffrey Sainio confirmed the consistency of the evidence, estimating speeds of several hundred to several thousand mph and noting the object's metallic appearance and a red spot at the base. Dr. Bruce Maccabee also agreed with Sainio's findings.

A Call to Arms in Freeing Up UFO Information

Larry W. Bryant, director of Citizens Against UFO Secrecy (CAUS), argues that citizens have a right to know what the government knows about UFO reality. He encourages readers to support efforts to compel the government to release its UFO-related records, likening the pursuit of this information to the excitement of visiting the nation's political capital. Bryant recounts a MUFON meeting where the public debated government UFO cover-ups and urges readers to petition their senators to demand an end to this secrecy.

Other Articles and Sections

• More About "NAZI UFOs": This article delves into the topic of alleged Nazi UFO technology.
• The Disappearance of The Mars Observer Part II: This is a continuation of Richard Hoagland's comments on the Mars Observer project.
• Upcoming Events: A list of future UFO-related conventions and events in various U.S. cities, including dates and contact information.
• Classifieds: A section for advertisements.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings and experiences in the Gulf Breeze area, the potential for government cover-ups and secrecy regarding UFO phenomena, and the importance of citizen engagement in seeking truth. The editorial stance, as expressed by Michael Norris and Larry W. Bryant, is that the public has a right to know about UFO reality and that efforts should be made to uncover and disseminate this information. The magazine appears to be a platform for sharing eyewitness accounts, expert analysis, and advocacy for transparency in UFO research.

Title: UFO ENCOUNTERS
Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 11
Date: May 1994
Publisher: Aztec Publishing
Cover Headline: Operation Right to Know: A strategy for combating UFO secrecy through citizens' counterintelligence.

This issue of UFO Encounters delves into the ongoing struggle for transparency regarding UFO phenomena, advocating for citizen action and investigating various UFO-related cases and historical claims.

Citizens' Counterintelligence: Operation Right to Know

The lead article, "And that's my message to offer you today -- a strategy for combating UFO secrecy through citizens' counterintelligence," by an unnamed author, outlines a plan to expose and thwart government policymakers who conceal information about UFOs. This strategy is termed "citizens' counterintelligence." The author suggests petition drives based on votes for full disclosure of government UFO evidence. These petitions should demand an immediate, open congressional inquiry, including subpoenas for sworn testimony from current and former officials involved in any cover-up.

The article also highlights "Operation Right to Know" (ORTK), a group actively campaigning for UFO political war. ORTK members have staged protests at the White House and the Washington Post, demanding the public's right to know and the government's duty to tell. The author calls for adequate funding and local organizers for ORTK's efforts, wishing such an organization had existed in the 1950s.

Another piece discusses a letter-to-the-editor sent to the El Paso Times in May 1991, proposing a "Cosmic Grand Jury" with subpoena power to investigate the Roswell incident. Although unpublished, the call for a "people's panel" on the violation of public trust remains. The article references Mort Young's 1967 book "UFO: TOP Secret," noting that his observation about government employees being prevented from discussing UFO sightings still holds true.

Legal Battles and Freedom of Information

The magazine details a course of action involving advertisements placed in military post and base newspapers, seeking UFO-cover-up whistleblowers. Resistance from publishers led to a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, resulting in the Defense Department agreeing not to interfere with future ad submissions. This campaign aims to heighten public awareness within the military community about UFO secrecy.

A UFO-related lawsuit, "Larry W. Bryant versus the Secretary of the Army," was filed in the U.S. District of Columbia, questioning the free speech rights of military commanders to reject UFO-related letters-to-the-editor in post and base newspapers. The argument is that these military papers, being government property, should abide by public forum rules and not deny access based on subject-matter content.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

Crop Circles Strike The U.S.: The Kennewick Crop Circle Formation by Mary Ann Miller reports on the investigation of a crop circle that appeared in a wheat field in Kennewick, WA, on May 29, 1993. The investigation, involving MUFON and the Center for Crop Circle Studies (CCCS), found significant energy readings and unusual stalk damage, suggesting a powerful external influence. A dog's anxious reaction to the site is also noted.

The article also recounts a nocturnal UFO sighting experienced by a young man near Plymouth, WA, on May 13, 1993. The witness described a hovering object with flashing lights, which he believed was studying his cornfield. This sighting occurred two weeks and two days before the Kennewick crop circle.

Another sighting is detailed by Catherine Bidwell of Walla Walla, WA, who reported a large object pacing her car on May 17, 1992. The object, described as being like two frisbees with lights, disappeared over her car. A second, smaller craft was seen by her and two young men who subsequently drove their vehicle into a ditch.

Sighting (continued from page 9) describes a daytime sighting where an object was videotaped and photographed, accelerating at a high rate and reaching a speed twice that of sound. The object's shape was compared to those photographed by Ed Walters in 1987-1988.

More About "NAZI UFOs" News from the Ukraine

By Paul Stonehill, this article investigates persistent rumors about the Nazis developing disc-like aircraft and testing them at Prague's Kbely airfield in 1943. Czech journalists investigated, finding that a hangar was cleared for secret work, and eyewitnesses reported seeing "flying saucer-like" objects flying from the airfield in 1944. While no direct Nazi documents were found in Czech archives, German museums reportedly held related documents. The article suggests that after WWII, Americans may have taken documents related to these Nazi developments.

Supermarket Tabloid Comes to CBS Television Prime Time

This section, attributed to "Operation Right to Know," criticizes the "Weekly World News" tabloid for allegedly spreading disinformation about UFOs. Ed Komarek and Elaine Douglass of ORTK argue that the tabloid mixes fabricated stories with real material, creating a wall of ridicule that discourages witnesses from coming forward. They express concern about CBS News' association with the tabloid and its potential to mislead the public, citing examples like the "Face on Mars" story and fabricated aliens during elections.

The Disappearance of The Mars Observer Part II

By Michael Norris, this article continues the investigation into Richard Hoagland's claims about the Mars Observer spacecraft. Hoagland alleges that a "rogue group" within NASA hijacked the mission to secretly take pictures of Cydonia on Mars and then planned to restore the mission after altering photos to hide artificial structures. The article discusses the possibility of NASA altering the mission's objectives or keeping the spacecraft turned off. It also touches upon potential replacement spacecraft, including a modified SDI spacecraft, questioning why the Space Defense Initiative would be involved in a lunar mission.

Hoagland expresses skepticism about NASA's motives, suggesting that the fear of change and the potential disruption to the established order are driving the secrecy. He quotes a Harvard biologist who feared that contact with superior technology could destroy human enterprise. Hoagland believes the issue is one of power, where those in control seek to maintain the status quo.

Classifieds and Subscriptions

The issue includes a "Classifieds" section offering various UFO-related books, publications, and services, including the "Almanac of UFO Organizations & Publications," "Into the Fringe: A True Story of Alien Abduction," and the "UFO Newsclipping Service." Information is provided for ordering back issues of UFO Encounters and subscribing to the magazine at a discounted rate.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are government secrecy surrounding UFOs, the importance of citizen activism and transparency, and the investigation of specific UFO incidents and historical claims. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of disclosure and empowering citizens to demand information from their government. The magazine actively promotes organizations like ORTK and encourages readers to participate in efforts to uncover the truth about UFOs. There is a strong emphasis on combating disinformation and ridicule, and on the idea that ordinary citizens can make a significant difference in uncovering the truth.