UFO Encounters - Vol 01 No 12 - 1994

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO ENCOUNTERS
Issue: Vol. 1 No. 12
Date: 1994
Publisher: Aztec Publishing
Country: USA
Price: $2.50

This issue of UFO Encounters, dated 1994, covers a wide array of topics within the UFO phenomenon, including investigations into the Roswell case, UFO and mutilation activity in Colorado, and the involvement of Soviet military ufologists. The magazine announces a forthcoming change in format and subscription rates.

Editor's Note: New Format Begins With Next Issue

Michael Norris, Chief Editor/Research Director, thanks subscribers for their support during the first volume of UFO Encounters. He announces that Volume Two will feature a new format: a 32-page, 6-issue-a-year magazine with a glossy cover, aimed at reaching a larger audience through newsstand sales. Subscription prices will see a slight increase to $19.95 per year, with an early renewal option at $17.95 for existing U.S. subscribers before March 31, 1994.

The First Annual Gulf Breeze UFO Conference Part II

This article, by Michael Norris, continues coverage of the Gulf Breeze UFO Conference, highlighting speakers beyond those featured in the previous issue. Budd Hopkins, a pioneer in UFO abduction research, is discussed. Hopkins presented a disturbing case involving a 45-year-old woman who, under hypnotic regression, recalled childhood experiences of abduction. The account includes a scenario where the woman, as a child, was taken aboard a craft and later subjected to examination, including a vaginal inspection and rectal insertion of a device. The woman's therapeutic response to Hopkins involved a message about the importance of love and compassion, which Hopkins likened to aliens trying to understand human relationships by observing art.

The Hybrids

The article delves into the concept of 'hybrids' in UFO abduction accounts. Hopkins uncovered cases where a little girl was asked to teach hybrid children. One woman described teaching hybrid children in underground 'schools' where the children had English accents and oversized eyes. These hybrids reportedly struggled with fitting into human society, and the 'others' punished nonconformity severely. Hopkins also noted that some abductees have seen a recurring figure named 'Stewart,' who wears glasses.

John Carpenter: UFO Abduction Research

John Carpenter, Director of Abduction Research for MUFON, shared data-supported cases from his UFO abduction files. He discussed the personal maturity required to acknowledge unusual UFO data. Carpenter presented slides of drawings made by a police sketch artist, depicting various UFO shapes seen in Missouri, including a 'disco ball' and a 'sphere with red chambers.' He also described encounters with 'reptilian' creatures, noting that these cases involved female victims and occurred in bedrooms rather than on UFOs. These encounters were described as non-telepathic and involved 'rough sex,' leading to a paradoxical feeling of violation and pleasure.

Carpenter also detailed other encountered beings, such as the 'praying mantis type' and 'tall blonds.' He mentioned British researcher Jenny Randle, who reported similar findings regarding 'tall blonds' and 'grays' in her abduction cases.

A photo of a possible alien, taken by a man experiencing missing time, is discussed, with Kodak analyzing it as a real image of an unusual four-foot figure. Carpenter's most striking case involved a sixteen-year-old girl who claimed her lower body was replaced during an abduction.

Dr. Michael Zimmerman

Dr. Michael Zimmerman, Chairman of Philosophy at Tulane University, delivered a lecture on why intellectual elites react strongly to the idea of superior, nonhuman intelligence, attributing this to their governing 'world view.'

Southern Colorado UFO and Mutilation Activity Update

By Christopher O'Brien, this section reports on a resurgence of unusual animal deaths and aerial activity in South-central Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Seven additional animal death reports have surfaced since September, alongside unusual aerial sightings in the San Luis Valley, including large formations of helicopters.

Sightings

On November 30, 1993, seven residents reported a large, 'full-moon-sized' object that streaked across the sky, turned into an oval, stopped, changed color from white to blue, and descended slowly before disappearing instantly. Jack Cookerly, an ex-naval aviation navigator, described the object making a 90-degree right-angled turn. Al Koon, an ex-military observer, also witnessed the object.

Videotaped Evidence?

The following night, two formations of helicopters were taped near Mofatt, with craft signaling each other and landing. Later, a large, unblinking light was taped traveling over Poncha Pass, accompanied by three blinking lights, moving at less than 200 mph.

Mystery Fire #1

On December 2, 1993, a large fire was reported on a hillside near Antonito, Colorado, but authorities found no evidence of a fire, despite NORAD detecting a significant explosion and fire via satellite.

Unusual Animal Deaths

This section details several cases of unusual animal deaths. A bull was found dead, missing its testicles and rear-end, with evidence of high heat used to cut the animal. Another cow was found with an eight-inch plug missing from its brisket, and a third had a large triangle of hide removed. A Northern New Mexico rancher reported losing livestock weekly for seven weeks, with one animal's spinal cord expertly excised.

Mystery Fire #2

On January 12, NORAD detected a 'significant explosion and fire' near Rocky Creek Canyon, Colorado, but authorities found no trace of it. The satellite used was for detecting Russian missile launches.

Soviet Military Ufologists

By Paul Stonehill, this article explores the Soviet military's interest in UFOs, based on information from Russian ufologists Yuri Stroganov and Anatoly Listratov. It mentions Sergey Korolyov's memoirs, which suggest a discussion about UFOs with Stalin in 1947, leading Korolyov to believe the Tungusska phenomenon was extraterrestrial. The article also references an interview with Mr. Termen, who was offered to head a laboratory for 'flying saucers' research in the early 1960s but refused due to his disbelief in E.T.s. The lab's location was eventually traced to Akhtubinsk.

Upcoming Events

A list of UFO-related conventions and demonstrations scheduled from March to October 1994, including events in New Orleans, San Diego, Atlanta, Eureka Springs, Virginia Beach, Los Angeles, Tampa, Washington D.C., Austin, England, Scotland, Cleveland, and Pensacola.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed accounts of alien abductions, the physical characteristics and behaviors of various alien types (grays, reptilians, hybrids, mantis-types, tall blonds), and the potential involvement of governments or military in UFO phenomena (e.g., Roswell, secret bases, satellite detection). The magazine maintains a stance of serious inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting witness testimonies, researcher findings, and conference reports. There is a consistent effort to connect seemingly disparate events and locations, suggesting a broader, interconnected mystery. The editorial also emphasizes the importance of human spirit and compassion, contrasting it with the perceived lack of these qualities in alien encounters. The announcement of a new magazine format signals an effort to broaden readership and engagement with the subject matter.

Title: UFO ENCOUNTERS
Issue: 19
Volume: Vol. 2
Date: 1994

This issue of UFO Encounters, published in 1994, features a diverse range of articles focusing on extraterrestrial intelligence, government secrecy, and unexplained aerial phenomena. The cover story highlights the PETSETI Project, while other articles delve into the Operation Blue Fly Research Project, the Roswell incident, and numerous UFO sightings.

The PETSETI Project

This article introduces Ron Stewart, a resident of Washington state, and his Photo Electric Transmission and Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (PETSETI) project. Stewart believes that direct contact with alien intelligence is possible by sending messages along pathways used by spacecraft. He has designed a Modulated Light Transmitter and Geo Field Amplifier, which together form a parabolic dish. This device functions as both a transmitter and a receiver. The dish is constructed from 24 triangular mirrors with coiled tubes in the center filled with glowing pink and blue gases (neon, argon, krypton, xenon). Stewart explains that these noble gases have distinct energy signatures capable of carrying targeted messages. The "bell ringer" message, composed of a question mark and an exclamation point, is intended to signal a desire to reach an unknown point in space. Stewart plans to modulate three of his gases to transmit his coordinates, hoping the unique message will attract attention. The dish also incorporates eight sensitive receivers acting as phototransistors to detect signals.

Operation Blue Fly Research Project

Written by Clifford E. Stone, this article discusses the findings of the 3½-year Operation Blue Fly Research Project, which investigated the U.S. intelligence community's involvement with UFOs. The project's 169-page report to Congress reveals that the U.S. Air Force conducted a separate UFO investigative program, distinct from Project Blue Book, managed by the former 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron and currently carried out by the classified 696th Air Intelligence Group. This unit was also responsible for recovering foreign space objects and objects of unknown origin. The report concludes that no congressional committee has been briefed on these activities and recommends open and executive Congressional hearings to determine if a cover-up exists. The article emphasizes the potential threat posed by man-made space debris falling back to Earth, citing the recent crash of a Chinese satellite. It questions whether the UFO phenomenon has been used to conceal the recovery of dangerous space debris, posing a significant danger if the intelligence community has hidden this from the public and Congress.

A New Boost For Roswell?

State Representative Steve Schiff has requested the General Accounting Office (GAO) to investigate a potential government cover-up related to the 1947 UFO crash near Roswell, New Mexico. Schiff points to the military's initial statement of retrieving a "flying saucer," later retracted and explained as a weather balloon. He asserts that investigators possess information indicating the military lied and that Representative Schiff seeks the truth. Schiff states his concern is not about proving the existence of UFOs, but about whether the government is being forthright with the American people. He addresses rumors of alien bodies being retrieved, noting that while it's possible, the government's silence makes it difficult to confirm. An investigator reported being "stonewalled" by the Department of Defense, which only increased their interest in the investigation.

NASA SETI Responds to Accusations of UFO Cover-up

This section addresses accusations that NASA and SETI are involved in a UFO cover-up. Carlos del Campo from Miami, Florida, writes a letter to the editor of 'SETI News' expressing frustration with the perceived red tape and denial of real issues in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. He claims to have conducted field investigations in Arecibo, Los Alamos, and El Yunque, Puerto Rico, and believes SETI is aware of these developments but fails to release the data. The SETI response, attributed to "Ed.", argues that while the idea of extraterrestrial visitation is intriguing, there is no irrefutable physical evidence. Using the analogy of a mysteriously sinking ship, it states that attributing such events solely to extraterrestrials is unfair and illogical when other explanations exist. The response emphasizes that conspiracy theories are impossible to disprove and that the best hope for discovering extraterrestrial intelligence lies in detecting artificially produced signals.

Carl Sagan Discusses The Possibility of "Alien Visitors"

This segment features Carl Sagan's response to questions about alien visitors, downloaded from Prodigy Interactive Personal Service. Sagan expresses his long-standing interest in extraterrestrial life and his involvement with space missions like Viking to Mars. He stresses that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence" and urges adherence to strict standards of evidence, warning against anecdotal claims and faked photographs. He dismisses theories about ancient astronauts and the construction of the pyramids as a failure of imagination and archaeological knowledge, citing historical accounts and inscriptions as evidence of human capability. Sagan believes that claims of alien abduction and experimentation require tangible proof.

Protecting World Views

This section presents a philosophical perspective from "Zimmerman" on how societal world views are reinforced by major historical events like World Wars and the Cold War. Zimmerman suggests that UFO phenomena may have been "sacrificed" or denied to maintain the belief that the military was protecting the public and had everything under control. He acknowledges the nobility in this denial but also notes that many are now embracing a different consciousness, open to the possibility that humans are part of a larger, meaningful universe. Zimmerman critiques the human perspective as linear and anthropocentric, believing that humanity views itself as the subject and the rest of the universe as the object. He questions the moral basis for dominating other life forms if alien intelligence might be superior.

1993 Annual UFO Report Shows 18 Encounters From 14 Cities

This article, by North Carolina MUFON, details 18 UFO sightings reported from 14 cities in North Carolina during 1993. George D. Fawcett, Public Relations Director for MUFON-NC Inc., compiled the report, noting that most cases were nighttime incidents, some supported by camcorder films or photographs. The sightings occurred in various locations including Matthews, Salisbury, Greensboro, Lincolnton, and Gastonia. Specific incidents described include:

• A cigar-shaped object with white lights observed near Pumpkin Center.
• A triangular UFO with blue tinted lights seen near Butner.
• A glowing whitish-orange disc-shaped object seen over Lincolnton.
• A silver, cereal-bowl shaped UFO filmed by Diane Wilkins in Lincolnton.
• A brilliant white UFO spotted over Crowder Mountain in Gastonia.
• A red-lighted UFO observed moving horizontally and then swiftly away near Greensboro.
• A round, silvery-white, frisbee-shaped UFO seen near Sherrills Ford.
• A huge oval object with a greenish light hovering near Belmont.
• A battleship gray, cigar-shaped UFO flying across Highway 150.
• A large, orange-colored, saucer-shaped UFO with a dome chased by a truck driver through Lincolnton and surrounding areas.
• A half-globe object with white lights hovering above Lake Wiley.
• A disc-shaped object moving across a cloud at Salisbury.
• A triangular UFO with a "humming sound" observed over a house in Statesville.
• A moon-shaped UFO with orange lights seen near Crouse.
• A white, oval-shaped UFO hovering above Lake Norman, making a humming sound.
• An oval-shaped object that dropped from the sky and then shot up into the clouds, displaying colored windows, seen by an auto mechanic.
• A dome-topped UFO composed of three triangles with yellow lights and hollow markings seen by Michael Yates in Salisbury.

Fawcett encourages anyone with sightings to report them confidentially.

USAF Plans to Keep Unwanted Eyes Off Secret Nevada Base

This article by Michael Norris discusses the U.S. Air Force's plans to acquire an additional 4,000 acres around Groom Lake (Area 51) in Nevada to prevent public visual access to the secret base. Researchers have long suspected the facility is used to test advanced and secret aircraft, with ufologists accusing the government of harboring and testing alien UFO technology. The Air Force already controls 89,000 acres surrounding the base, which it does not admit exists. Despite efforts to block visual access, points like White Sides Mountain still offer a view. The irony is highlighted that under the Open Skies Treaty, former Warsaw Pact countries will be able to fly over the area and take photos, while U.S. citizens are being prevented from knowing what is being developed. The article questions what the government is working on if it is not concerned about former enemies knowing.

UFO Database

This section announces a new UFO Database program in development, seeking input from readers on desired features, search fields, and information to include. The program will be designed around user input and will come with a small database, with plans for DOS and Windows versions and a Beta Test in April 1994. Readers are encouraged to submit information on their personal UFO experiences or famous UFO cases. Contact information for Michael Curta is provided.

HBO Drops Roswell Movie, Showtime Picks It Up

This article by Michael Norris reports on the development of a movie about the alleged Roswell crash. Initially planned by HBO, the project was dropped due to budget difficulties and concerns about the "topic being too controversial." The movie, based on the book "UFO Crash At Roswell" by Don Schmitt and Kevin Randle, has been picked up by Showtime Networks, Inc. Paul Davids, the executive producer, states that many people involved have a strong conviction that the truth about the Roswell Incident should come out. Showtime has completed 29 days of shooting for the film, titled "Roswell," with a release date scheduled for late July. The film will star Martin Sheen, Kyle MacLachlan (as Colonel Jesse Marcel), Kim Greist, and Dwight Yoakam. The movie is set in two time periods: 1947 (the crash) and 30 years later (the reunion). While not shown in U.S. theaters, a video version is expected by Christmas.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently explores themes of government secrecy and cover-ups related to UFO phenomena, as seen in the articles on Operation Blue Fly and the Roswell incident. There is a strong emphasis on the need for evidence-based investigation, as highlighted by Carl Sagan's remarks. The magazine also showcases personal initiatives like the PETSETI Project, demonstrating a continued interest in the possibility of extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, while maintaining a critical approach to claims lacking substantial proof. The publication also promotes its own content through subscription offers and classified ads, indicating a commitment to engaging its readership in the ongoing discussion of UFOs.