The UFO Enigma - 1989 03 - Volume 9 no 7

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue: Volume 9, Number 7
Date: March 1989
Publisher: UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The UFO Enigma, a monthly newsletter published by the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., provides updates on the group's activities, features articles on UFOlogy, parapsychology, and scientific theories, and includes a book review. Membership is $8.00 per year.

UFO Study Group Update

Joe Palermo, President of the UFO Study Group, reports that due to new memberships, the publication will continue for the rest of the year. The group will temporarily meet at the Boatman's Bank building in Webster Grove starting in June. For the upcoming meeting on March 12, 1989, Missouri State Representative Ted House will address the membership on the hypothetical idea of alien beings integrating into society. Palermo has shared current UFO videos with House and believes he is interested in the potential ramifications of alien interest in Earthlings. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the Farm and Home Savings and Loan community room in Webster Groves. The Library Committee is seeking new members to assist with organizing the archives, and interested individuals are asked to contact Peggy Roppolo.

Abductions Featured at February Study Group Meeting

John Roppolo reports on the February 12 UFO Study Group meeting, which featured a review of Ann Druffel's article "Abductions: Can We Fight Back" from the MUFON Journal. The presentation, based on an idea by Joe Palermo, focused on the abduction scenario common in UFOlogical literature. The article discusses psychic defense techniques, including visualization and 'grounding' (related to the Hindu concept of Chakras), to resist overwhelming feelings of paralysis experienced by abductees. Techniques such as visualizing a moving toe or finger, or imagining a cord connecting to the earth for 'earth energy,' are mentioned. Prayer and willpower are also suggested defenses. Druffel's article explores both positive and negative aspects of abduction, such as the quest for knowledge versus maintaining human spirit integrity, offering points for consideration.

MUFON Missouri Report

Bruce Widaman, MUFON State Director for Missouri, informed The UFO Enigma of an upcoming UFO conference in the St. Louis area scheduled for October 21, 1989. The conference aims to feature a mystery lineup of top ufologists. Details will be announced as they become available. The event will be held at the Harley Hotel in Earth City, accessible via Interstate 70 / 270. Information about this conference will also be available at the Ozark UFO Conference in Eureka Springs, Arkansas (April 14-16) and the MUFON Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada (June 23-25).

Parapsychology Committee Report

The Parapsychology Committee met on February 1 to watch a video on parapsychology and UFOs, discussing connections between the two. The March meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday (March 1) at the home of Rev. John Schroeder in St. Louis, will feature a discussion of experiments in psychic phenomena conducted by a group in southern Missouri.

Book Review: 'Ice: The Ultimate Disaster'

By Frank Brown

This is the second and concluding part of a review of a book titled 'Ice: The Ultimate Disaster.' The book discusses the advent of a shift in the Earth's polar axis, occurring every 25,000 years and causing few survivors. This shift is triggered by a massive accumulation of ice at the south pole. The review touches upon the great pyramids of Egypt, questioning the tomb theory and suggesting scant information from Herodotus. It also links the book to Freemasonry and mentions the obelisk in Central Park, New York, and a deposit found in its foundation in Egypt, containing items like a trowel, lead plummet, and stones with hieroglyphics. The book also covers earthquakes and cataclysms around the Mediterranean Sea around 1486 B.C. Geophysicists believe 95% of earth quakes are explained by continental drift, with geologists noting the Brevard Fault in Georgia as a boundary between the North American and North African plates. The review highlights the book's controversial nature and encourages readers to discover its contents themselves.

Reagan Hinted He Saw a UFO

By Jane Mayer and Doyle McManus

This section recounts an event from the summer of 1974, where Norman C. Miller, then a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was told by then-California Governor Ronald Reagan about his sighting of an unidentified flying object. Reagan had his pilot follow the object, which was heading toward Bakersfield, before it 'went straight up.' Reagan later did personal research and discussed the sighting with Miller. He also mentioned finding references to UFOs in Egyptian Hieroglyphics. When asked if he saw a UFO, Reagan responded, 'Let's just say that I'm agnostic,' which was also his answer in 1988 regarding questions about his wife's belief in astrology.

Nikola Tesla: Man Ahead of His Time (or How To Build a UFO)

By Bill Jones

This is the second part of an article exploring Nikola Tesla's theories on advanced propulsion systems. The article suggests that a machine built with superconducting magnets could simplify and reduce electricity needs for vehicles, enabling efficient flight and hovering with minimal electricity. Tesla's work on arc lights and ultrasonic noise is mentioned. The proposed aircraft/spacecraft would generate heat and a column of cold air. Air molecules entering strong magnetic fields would become polarized, creating lines of molecules that stop normal air movement, allowing for more air to flow in and causing intense cold. This process also allows for supersonic speeds without sonic booms. The article details how particle accelerators, like cyclotrons, could be used. These accelerators would use a static electric charge and gas particles, accelerating them to near light speed. The high-speed particles would be expelled through pipes to push the machine. The system could provide earth-normal gravity even in deep space. The article also discusses the use of a shortwave radio to find the exact frequencies of such craft and notes that these craft can override lower frequency electric circuits within a 6-mile radius. It mentions a 1941 incident where a shortwave radio overrode automobile ignition systems and speculates on how modern cars with computer-controlled systems might be affected. The article suggests that aircraft/spacecraft computer circuits would need to be designed to overcome electromagnetic interference. It also describes how the craft could use a double negative pole magnet to interact with the ground, polarizing air and making it icy cold. The article references Jonathan Swift's 'A Voyage to Laputa' as describing a similar imagined magnetic flying island. The use of superconducting material allows for simplified construction, with blocks of this material replacing inner hull metal sheets. The pilot can control the magnetic field strength, reducing electricity usage. The article concludes by noting that Tesla went broke in the early 1900s building a radio and electric power broadcasting station, with financiers not wanting peace and prosperity for all.

Calendar

The calendar for March 1988 lists the following events:

• March 1: Parapsychology Committee Meeting at the Schroeder home, 4991 Miami St., St. Louis, MO (7:30 p.m.).
• March 12: UFO Study Group Meeting at the Farm and Home Savings and Loan at Lockwood and Gore, Webster Grove, MO (2:00 p.m.).
• March 21: St. Charles UFO Committee at the Bonanza Sirloin Pit, 1215 South Duchesne St., Charles, MO (7:30 p.m.).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the ongoing activities and meetings of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, the investigation of UFO sightings and abduction phenomena, and the exploration of scientific and historical theories related to UFOs and advanced technology. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various perspectives on UFOs, from personal accounts like Ronald Reagan's alleged sighting to theoretical discussions on propulsion systems inspired by Nikola Tesla. The publication also engages with related fields such as parapsychology and historical accounts that may have UFO connections. The inclusion of book reviews and reports on conferences indicates a commitment to disseminating information within the UFO community.