The UFO Enigma

Magazine Overview

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

This issue of The UFO Enigma newsletter, published monthly by the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., focuses on a variety of topics within the UFO and parapsychology fields. The organization is a nonprofit entity dedicated to investigating and reporting unidentified flying objects.

Featured Articles and Reports

World Traveler David Childress Speaks at April Study Group Meeting

By John Roppolo, the UFO Study Group meeting on April 9th was exceptionally well-attended, with over 90 people present. The guest speaker, David Hatcher Childress of Adventures Unlimited, shared insights from his organization's expeditions to exotic locations and his work publishing books on travel, archaeology, and philosophy. Childress, who had appeared on local television and radio shows prior to the meeting, engaged the audience in a question-and-answer session that covered a wide range of topics, including Atlantis and UFO propulsion methods. Despite the warm temperature, attendees remained engaged. The article also notes that Childress would be addressing the "Show-Me UFO Conference" on October 21, 1989, in St. Louis, sponsored by the Missouri Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).

Parapsychology Committee Gets Update on Psychic Experiments

By John Schroeder, this section details a meeting where David Rapp was introduced as MUFON's Missouri Director of Investigations. The Parapsychology Committee discussed "Chaos," a non-linear computer program that appears to predict cyclic occurrences, weather changes, and quantum physics phenomena. The group also shared information on room temperature fusion, referencing a story in the April 4, 1989, issue of the Post Dispatch. Marjorie Sherrill provided an update on "The Society of Research in Rapport and Telekinesis," founded by John Neihardt. The article also touches upon experiments involving "Isolation Boxes" (or ML Boxes) which reportedly demonstrated telekinesis, with Professor Tom Richards from the University of Missouri at Rolla duplicating these experiments. William Edward Cox, initially a skeptic, became a believer after working with these boxes. Cox described a phenomenon attributed to "John King, Pirate," which purportedly controls a pen to write automatically. Eight still photos analyzed showed the pen writing within the box without visible support, though a shifting shadow was observed. Cox uses the term "agency" to describe the precipitating cause of these phenomena. Marjorie Sherrill also participated in experiments involving letters with questions placed in a locked room, which were seemingly stamped and mailed by group telekinesis, with some questions answered obliquely. She received approximately 100 letters from unknown "agencies," some correcting typographical errors. One response, from "Shanti - Rector / J.K.," discussed the nature of existence across different universes and dimensions.

Bruce Widaman recommended that a graphologist analyze the automatic writing. Bruce also provided information on the "Show-Me UFO Conference" and distributed a copy of "Fringes of Reason." The next Parapsychology Committee meeting was scheduled for May 3rd at the Schroeders' home to discuss "The Lear Papers" and "The Krill Paper."

Library Corner

By Peggy Roppolo, this column notes that the archives and library have outgrown their space and are now housed in separate locations. The committee plans to separate the branches to implement more projects. A project to create scrapbooks of different archive material for purchase is underway, though the use of staples, which can scratch copy machines, is being reconsidered in favor of gluing.

Leonard Stringfield Report #5

This section announces the availability of Leonard Stringfield's latest status report, number 5, titled "UFO Crash / Retrieval: Is the Cover-up Lid Lifting?" for $7.00.

Martian Anomalies

By Bill McNeff, this report from Minnesota MUFON discusses James Falvo's research into Martian anomalies, particularly the large face on Mars. Some scientists believe it may be an artifact, with other possible artifacts, including pyramids, in the vicinity. Computer analysis reportedly shows a pupil in one "eye" and teeth in the "mouth." Falvo is conducting doctoral research on Martian anomalies and their relationship to UFOs. The article mentions an interview with Mr. Ed regarding the Gulf Breeze case, with Dr. Bruce Macabbee analyzing photos and finding reason to believe they are genuine. It also notes unusual radar antennas erected in the Gulf Breeze area and military involvement, citing Dick Moss's corroboration.

Extraterrestrial Signalling Machine

By Loren Goldfeather, this article provides instructions for constructing a device to contact alien life forms. The "machine" involves a turntable, a plastic bowl, Bristol boards, tin foil, and a Radio Shack strobe light. The symbols cut into the cardboard face, illuminated by the strobe and rotating, are intended to appear as a lighthouse beacon and communicator. Color filters can be used to convey specific emotions. The article also describes a simple infrared detector that can be used to determine if a home is being probed by invisible rays of light. A warning is issued about potentially unfriendly extraterrestrial life forms, advising readers to protect themselves mentally and be prepared for challenges. The author provides a contact number for questions.

Charles Hickson Video Tape

This section promotes a documentary video about the 1973 UFO incident at Pascagoula, Mississippi, featuring Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker. The video, titled "In Contact," reportedly includes never-before-revealed details, interviews with officials, scientists, and a doctor of theology, offering a unique insight into the abduction event. The cost is $19.95 plus $2.00 for postage and handling.

Calendar

• The calendar for May 1989 lists several events:
• May 3: Parapsychology Committee Meeting in St. Louis.
• May 14: UFO Study Group Meeting in Webster Grove, MO.
• May 23: St. Charles UFO Committee Meeting.

Flash! UFO Flap

This brief report notes a UFO flap occurring in the southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas area, with over 50 sightings reported in recent months. Readers are encouraged to watch the next issue of The UFO Enigma for more information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings and investigations, parapsychological phenomena (telekinesis, psychic experiments), and the promotion of conferences and related materials. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, providing a platform for researchers, investigators, and individuals sharing their experiences and findings. There is a clear emphasis on reporting on local group activities, such as the UFO Study Group meetings and MUFON events, while also covering broader UFO-related news and research. The inclusion of articles on Martian anomalies and extraterrestrial communication suggests a wide scope of interest within the UFO community.