The UFO Enigma - 1989 10 - Volume 10 no 2

Magazine Overview

The UFO Enigma, Volume 10, Number 2, October 1989, is a newsletter published monthly, except in the summer, by the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the investigation and reporting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

UFO NETWORKS AND FLYING STARS AT NEXT MEETING

This section announces the October meeting of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., which will feature two presentations and a book review. Ken Geest will discuss computer bulletin board networks and UFOs, demonstrating how his network operates and highlighting the vast amount of information accessible through personal computers and modems. The article emphasizes that future investigative discoveries may come from library and archive research as much as from field investigations.

David Rapp will review John Ackerman's book, "To Catch A Flying Star." The book is described as a hard-core scientific analysis of UFOs and their possible composition, exploring propulsion design, superconductors, and the mechanics of UFOs. This review is expected to spark a fascinating discussion.

The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 8, 1989, at 2:00 p.m. at the Boatman's Bank building, 75 West Lockwood in Webster Grove.

UFO STUDY GROUP ELECTS OFFICERS AT SEPT. MEETING

This article reports on the election of officers for the 1989-90 season of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., held on September 10th at their new location in the Boatman's Bank building. The elected officers are listed:

• President: John Schroeder
• Vice President: Forrest Crawford
• Recording Secretary: Margaret Meyer
• Corresponding Secretary: Helen Hanke
• Historian: Peggy Roppolo
• Chief Field Investigator: David Rapp
• Treasurer: Spencer Wolling
• Librarian: John Roppolo
• Marshal: Frank Brown

Myrtle Palmer's Request for Volunteers

Myrtle Palmer, who has ensured refreshments are available at monthly meetings, is seeking volunteers to help with this task for the upcoming year. Those interested can call her at 771-0173.

MUFON Symposium Report

Dave Rapp presented his experiences at the MUFON Symposium in Las Vegas. The symposium included presentations on various topics. Jennie Zeidman discussed an Ohio helicopter sighting, calling UFO debunker Philip Klass a "ninny" for suggesting it was a meteor.

Don Johnson spoke about the history of UFOs and their interference with vehicle engines and other electromagnetic devices.

Linda Moulton-Howe discussed cattle mutilation cases from her recent book, including one from southern Missouri conducted with Dave Rapp. This case involved cattle surgically butchered with cauterized cuts and no blood, with the cow appearing to be picked up and dropped outside a fenced area. The surgery required advanced, large, and powerful LASER technology.

Bill Moore spoke for two hours defending the authenticity of the MJ-12 documents, though the audience was reportedly less than courteous.

Unofficial Speakers at MUFON Symposium

Unofficial speakers included John Lear, Bill Cooper, and Bill English. John Lear presented a case against the U.S. government, alleging a treaty with aliens in exchange for technology and bases, and claimed the U.S. government has five undamaged alien craft and has hosted three aliens. Lear also linked this to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Bill Cooper discussed the U.S. government's relationship with aliens, claiming some aliens were captured in 1950-1951 and died in 1952. He also stated that the U.S. and USSR maintain joint bases on the Moon and Mars. Dave Rapp is noted as being extremely skeptical of both Lear's and Cooper's claims.

PARAPSYCHOLOGY GROUP DISCUSSES REINCARNATION AND DISINFORMATION

By John Schroeder

This article details a meeting of the Parapsychology Group where the discussion focused on reincarnation. One account involved a young Scandinavian woman who sang a German song perfectly without prior training, leading to claims of prior German ancestry. However, it was later revealed she had seen a German songbook as a child, leaving the mechanism of her subconscious recall and translation into melody a mystery.

The group also discussed William Moore's controversial presentation at the MUFON Symposium regarding "UFO's and the U.S. Government." Moore admitted to knowingly funneling government disinformation through APRO to Paul Bennewitz, who believed he had tapped alien communication. Moore claimed this was done to gain data on UFOs, not for money, and disclaims responsibility for Bennewitz's subsequent credibility issues and mental health decline. Moore suggests he is on the brink of a momentous announcement based on leads gained as a double-agent.

Moore believes disinformation is correlated between governmental services because aliens are manipulating policy, secret projects need cover, counter-intelligence agents disseminate disinformation, and aliens are leaking information about their technological superiority to prepare society for their dominance.

Walter Palmer and John Schroeder were scheduled to review a 96-page series of articles from "New Yorker" magazine titled "Annals of Radiation: The Hazards of Electromagnetic Fields" at the October 4th Parapsychology Committee Meeting. The discussion was to include the effects of ELF and brain function, appliances on human fetuses, and the destructive power of electrical transformers.

LIBRARY / ARCHIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

By Ken Hanke

This section describes the ongoing work of the Library and Archive Committee, which meets on the third or fourth Sunday of each month to organize the UFO Study Group's collection. Their objectives include studying, organizing, building the collection, communicating, sharing, working with media products, cataloging books, and having fun. The next meeting was scheduled for October 22nd at the home of the new Librarian and Archivist, John and Peggy Roppolo.

UFOLOGY 101

By A. B. H. Alexander

This article introduces "Ufology 101" as a class or subject aimed at understanding the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial visitations. It posits that UFOs are real and Earth has been visited by technologically superior beings. The author notes that credible private scientific research has been ongoing for years and that legislators are responding to public demand for truth, with the government acknowledging the need to endorse efforts to educate the public.

The article challenges skepticism, citing Mark Twain's quote about skepticism being key to education. It suggests that while some may find the subject mythical, the facts are becoming clearer. The author acknowledges the difficulty in analyzing the phenomenon due to the intelligence and agenda of the beings involved, making conventional analysis challenging.

It mentions figures like Budd Hopkins, who believes beings more intelligent than humans are involved, and Richard Hoagland, who coined "Terrestrial chauvinism" to describe skeptics. The article highlights the scientific backgrounds of some ufologists, such as J. Allen Hynek (astronomer) and Stanton T. Friedman (nuclear physicist), who worked with NASA and acknowledges government cover-ups.

Timothy Good, author of "Above Top Secret," is quoted stating that UFOs are an embarrassment to the establishment and that control is difficult. Bob Oechsler discusses corporate involvement in the cover-up, suggesting it's to maintain a stable consumer society and avoid panic.

The article references the 1953 "Robertson Panel," which recommended that Project Blue Book focus on allaying public anxiety and debunking UFOs rather than collecting data. It questions whether national security or government control is the real issue. A 1978 Gallup Poll indicated over 13 million Americans have seen UFOs, a significantly larger number than investigated by the Air Force.

The article suggests that misinformation and debunking aggravate those seeking substance. It proposes a joint international military-civilian government effort to coordinate public education on the nature and implications of the UFO phenomenon, questioning whether keeping quiet is a better option.

MUFON MEMBERS GIVE LECTURES TO COMMUNITY

This section announces a series of free lectures titled "Facts To Know About UFO's" presented by members of the Missouri chapter of MUFON. These lectures are intended for the public interested in UFOs and are suitable for "novices." The presentations are scheduled for October 19th at the O'Fallon Plaza Branch Library, October 26th at the Kathyrn Linneman Branch Library, and November 9th at the Lake St. Louis Branch Library.

CLOSE ENCOUNTER IN CAMBODIA - 1971

By Peter A. Bostrom

This article is a transcribed interview with a retired military "Special Forces" officer, referred to as "Joe," who served in Vietnam. Joe recounts a close encounter in Cambodia in September 1971 with several EBE's (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities) and their space vehicle. The encounter occurred during a search and destroy mission in an area out-of-bounds for U.S. troops.

Joe describes hearing noises like generators or machinery, leading him and his team into a clearing where they found something unexpected. He describes the vehicle as almost spherical, suspended on four legs, with the base appearing to touch the ground. He estimates there were 16 to 21 humanoids present, similar in number to his own team of fourteen Special Forces and several dozen Thai Rangers.

The beings were described as having grayish-whitish skin and wearing silver, one-piece jump suits. They were carrying items that resembled instruments but no weapons were seen. When approached, the aliens turned towards them. One alien held something that the corporal with Joe perceived as a weapon, causing him to fire a burst from his Browning FNFAL rifle. The bullets, described as 150-grain slugs with significant hitting power, struck the alien, who then dropped as if dead. The material of the aliens' suits was compared to compact, bullet-proof vests.

The article mentions that the government entity MJ-12 was involved in gathering information about Unidentified Objects in the air space around Vietnam. The "other officer" mentioned that the Roswell crash happened and described procedures for people to see alien vehicles and bodies.

DEMONWARP: AN EDITORIAL

By Ken Hanke, Editor

Ken Hanke reviews a movie titled "Demonwarp" (1988, Horror) that he found in the television listings. The movie's plot involves a man rescuing his daughter from Bigfoot and topless teens from alien sacrifice. He expresses his intention to watch it.

Calendar

The calendar section lists events for October 1989, including:

• October 4: Parapsychology Committee Meeting in St. Louis, MO.
• October 8: UFO Study Group Meeting in Webster Grove, MO.
• October 17: St. Charles UFO Committee meeting.
• October 19: MUFON lecture "Facts To Know About UFOs" in O'Fallon, MO.
• October 21: Show-Me UFO Conference in Earth City, MO.
• October 22: Library / Archive Committee meeting in St. Charles, MO.
• October 26: MUFON lecture "Facts To Know About UFOs" in O'Fallon, MO.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the ongoing investigation and reporting of UFO phenomena, the role of government in information dissemination (including disinformation), and the scientific and personal experiences related to UFO sightings and encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO subject, encouraging research and discussion while acknowledging the complexities and potential for misinformation. There is a clear emphasis on the reality of UFOs and the extraterrestrial hypothesis, with a critical view of debunking efforts and a call for greater transparency and education on the subject. The magazine also covers related topics such as parapsychology and reincarnation, suggesting a broader interest in unexplained phenomena.