The UFO Enigma - 1990 04 - Volume 10 no 8

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue: Volume 10, Number 8
Date: April 1990
Publisher: UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The UFO Enigma, published by the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., focuses on current area investigations, UFO technology, and anomalous events. The newsletter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the investigation and reporting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Study Group Hears About Current Area Investigations

By Margaret Myers

The article details a meeting of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis held on March 11, 1990. President John Schroeder reviewed the group's history, noting its formation in 1969 by scientifically oriented individuals interested in the UFO phenomenon. The meeting included a "sharing time" segment where members recounted interesting anecdotes. John Roppolo, the Librarian, invited members to library meetings at his home in St. Charles. Steve Mihalic recommended the book "Osiris' Gold." Frank Brown discussed current tabloid articles on UFO sightings and other anomalies, noting that some information, though sensationalized, has proven accurate.

Forest Crawford, Vice President, announced that the group's computer database would soon be operational, allowing for the review and input of MUFON cases since 1969, including craft type and entity data, to aid in generating and comparing information. Crawford also reported on the ongoing case study of north central Illinois sightings and mentioned tumbling cylinder type sightings in DeSoto, Missouri. He theorized that UFOs might mimic atmospheric objects, possibly copying the appearance of re-entry objects.

Crawford also described a recent sighting in Illinois of a lozenge-shaped object that was chased by a car at speeds up to 70 m.p.h., keeping pace with the vehicle before passing over it.

The "OSMA" Project and the Haney Case

Following a refreshment break, John Schroeder introduced Alex Horvat, Missouri MUFON Public Information Officer, as the afternoon speaker. Horvat discussed official attitudes towards extraterrestrials, referencing Carl Sagan and using fictitious names. He explained Dr. Frank Drake's formula for determining the possibility of life in the universe: Nn = Rr Fp Ne F1 Fi Fc L1, where Nn is the total number of life forms, Rr is the rate of star formation in the galaxy, Fp is the fraction of stars with planets, Ne is the number of planets suitable for existence, F1 is the fraction of suitable planets where life arises, Fi is the fraction of planets with intelligent life, Fc is the fraction of intelligent life that tries to communicate, and L1 is the lifespan of civilizations. Horvat suggested adding "Ce" (Communication and exploration) to the formula.

Horvat recounted a story, relayed by Stan Friedman to Bruce Maccabee, about a UFO crash in Missouri. A security guard named Haney (not his real name) was involved. Three extraterrestrials were found at the crash site; two were killed, and one was injured. Haney, who had dyslexia as a child, reported being affected by a blue beam in the woods at age ten, which seemed to correct his problems. He later joined an elite group called Smith's Rangers, headquartered in San Diego, which was tasked with recovering downed craft and studying alien propulsion systems. Haney and his group were sent to a remote location in the Dakotas where a craft was opened using a sound wave frequency. Haney described a being at the control panel, approximately 5'10" tall, weighing about 185 pounds, with a different skin color and hair texture, but otherwise humanlike. He reported telepathic communication with the alien. The project was apparently code-named "OSMA," which Horvat noted was similar to "OZMA," the initial project associated with the SETI Project involving Carl Sagan and Frank Drake.

Horvat mentioned that Haney had seen a star chart that remarkably resembled a known chart of that section of the sky, lending credence to his story. Haney was part of the security detail for the crash retrieval project and was curious, which reportedly did not please his superiors. The alien was nicknamed "Hank" and treated like a laboratory rat. Haney intervened when further tests were planned, and was subsequently transferred to the East Coast, where he underwent debriefing and experienced severe adverse effects, possibly due to drugs. In later interviews, Haney discussed metaphysical aspects and telepathic communications, predicting potential future events like a large asteroid impact in 2024 or a devastating earthquake. He also provided an artifact from the craft, identified as marcasite, which is similar to fool's gold.

Alex Horvat's presentation was deemed informative and stimulating.

Fireballs Over St. Louis

By Forest Crawford

This article describes a widespread event on the night of Saturday, March 17, 1990, around 9:40 p.m., when hundreds of witnesses across the greater St. Louis area, and extending into Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri, observed bright flashes of light. The phenomenon was described as large, bluish-white or orange-red fireballs, approximately the size of a bowling ball with a three to five foot tail of fire, falling at an angle of about 15 to 20 degrees. Witnesses reported the ground rumbling and the sound of thunder or sonic booms. The fireballs did not impact the ground but seemed to disintegrate or fizzle out. Some reported a smell of sulfur. The debris reportedly fell northwest of St. Louis City. An in-depth analysis of the event and physical evidence was promised for a future issue.

UFO, Psychic and Poltergeist Events

By John E. Schroeder

This section details a Parapsychology Committee meeting on March 7, 1990, attended by 11 people. Dr. Pacelli Brion introduced "Sheila," who shared her UFO and poltergeist experiences spanning over 15 years. Sheila described an incident at age 15 where she and her boyfriend saw a descending star that separated into three lights, hovered, reunited, and sped away. The McDonnell Planetarium attributed this to a meteor shower. Years later, during a difficult period in her marriage, Sheila reported an encounter with a sphere of light that entered her bedroom and passed through her head before disappearing. She and her husband were wary of discussing this event.

Later, while sick, Sheila experienced a visit from a small green being described as wearing a green cover-all uniform. This entity communicated telepathically, stating they were there to protect and comfort her, offering help in her existence or the option to join them if she became too emotionally troubled. Sheila felt peaceful and fell asleep.

Sheila also recounted experiences related to a perceived grotesque and evil fetus, which led to a therapeutic abortion that confirmed the pregnancy but revealed a macerated fetus. Following this, she experienced poltergeist activity, including books flying off shelves, items falling in stores, and bins shaking and emptying. During distraught periods, the green being would reappear to comfort her and once dissuaded her from suicide. She divorced her husband, and at that time, asked the being never to appear again, which it did not, though the poltergeist activity continued.

Further incidents included her feeling compelled to buy a country farm, attracting ownerless dogs, and one dog reacting to an unseen flying object. A globe fell from a ceiling lamp, striking her head without breaking. She also experienced falling down stairs multiple times, with one incident where she was seen flying above the stairs. Curtains twice jumped off their fasteners. During one such event, she mentally addressed "alien helpers," questioning their promise of protection. Subsequently, a seven-foot man in a black uniform appeared at her window, identifying himself as a guardian sent to defend her from evil.

Wayne and a neighbor, employed by a U.S. defense contractor, reported observing a hovering UFO at the same time the Black Guardian appeared to Sheila. The defense employee later retracted his story. Sheila's experiences are to be investigated by a Parapsychology Committee Field Investigator.

During the "Sharing Session," Warren Bartling observed telekinesis, and other members reported on fake UFO flaps caused by Joseph Plishke's kites. Physicist Stephen Hawking's work on the "Unified Field" was also mentioned.

Other Reports and Events

Another participant reported on the META II disc, a replacement for the Puerto Rican double grid sky scanner, which will scan and analyze data from the widest spectrum of the sky. Tests on its 8.4 million channel receiver were scheduled to begin in June 1990.

Larry Schultz was scheduled to present and discuss anomalous apparition photos at the April 4 Parapsychology Committee meeting.

What's Happening at Groom Lake, Area 51?

This section presents excerpts from a three-part interview of Robert Lazar by George Knapp, host of "On The Record" on KLAS-TV, Las Vegas. Lazar, a physicist, claims to have worked at Area 51, a government supersecret test range in Nevada, on projects involving flying disks provided by alien intelligences.

Lazar asserts that factions within the government pursue hidden agendas outside the law. He describes Area 51 at Groom Lake as no longer secret, detailing its dry lake bed, corrugated buildings, runway, and sophisticated radar equipment, used for testing new technology for decades. He notes that people working at Area 51 are tight-lipped about what they see.

The speculation about alien technology being tested at Area 51 surfaced in documents related to "Project Aquarius," allegedly prepared for MJ-12, stating a program to fly recovered alien spacecraft was established in 1972. The National Security Agency confirmed having a Project Aquarius but denied any connection to flying saucers.

In 1984, the Air Force seized nearly 90,000 acres around Groom Lake, an action described as illegal. Congressional hearings revealed the authority for this action was at a higher level than the Air Force. In 1987, the Air Force sought to renew its control over the Groom range, with news articles and unnamed sources in national magazines discussing alien spacecraft.

Lazar claims there are nine flying saucers of extraterrestrial origin being tested at a secret base called S-4, a few miles south of Groom Lake. He states that the technology is of alien origin, citing the "furniture" inside the craft as evidence that humans could not have built them. He described the "sport model" disk, which glowed blue and hissed before lifting off the ground silently, operating without any visible propulsion system. He also mentioned disks that had large holes in them, suggesting they had been hit by projectiles.

Lazar's credentials proved difficult to verify, with contacted schools having no record of him. However, a 1982 phone book and a newspaper clipping from Los Alamos listed him as a physicist. He claims to have worked with a half-mile long particle beam accelerator at Los Alamos National Labs, capable of generating 700,000,000 volts. EG&G, where he claims to have been interviewed for the S-4 job, also has no record of him.

Lazar described the propulsion system as an antimatter reactor with gravity amplifiers, using wave guides that resemble microwaves. He saw posters of flying disks, one labeled "the floor model," which lifted off the ground. He was led past the disk into an office area, noting the chairs were small.

Security at S-4 was described as oppressive, using fear and intimidation. Lazar agreed to a polygraph exam, which yielded inconclusive results, with one test suggesting truthfulness and another deceit. Polygrapher Terry Tabernetti conducted four tests and concluded there were no attempts to deceive, attributing the difficulty in determining truthfulness to the fear drilled into Lazar.

Lazar believes his testimony is crucial, stating, "What's going on up there could be the most important event in history. You're talking about contact, physical contact and proof from another planet, another system."

Next Evening's News

Lazar described the "top hat" craft and the "jello mold," and the "sport model" operating perfectly. He noted one disk had a large hole in the bottom and top, bent metal suggesting it had been hit by a projectile.

Gene Huff, a Las Vegas real estate appraiser and friend of Lazar's, confirmed that Lazar was anxious for people to know his story and that he was being careful about security threats. Huff stated that Lazar was adhering to a program of secrecy due to threats against him and his wife.

When Lazar felt he could no longer remain silent, he took Huff and others to the Groom Mountains to witness the flights. A total of five witnesses on two consecutive weeks managed to see a strange glowing object lift above the mountain, move around, hover, and then descend. A home video tape of these events was recorded.

Huff described seeing an elliptical shaped light through a telescope that came up rapidly, glowed brightly, and then moved back down before ascending again. He compared it to seeing something in the movies.

Bob Lazar is presented as the only person to publicly claim "inside knowledge" of the flying disks at the test site. A technician in a highly sensitive position stated it is "common knowledge among those with high security clearances that recovered alien disks are stored at the Nevada Test Site." A former military technician stationed at the test site saw a flying disk land outside Area 51, which was quickly surrounded by security.

A man who worked at Groom Lake as a technician inadvertently saw a large metallic disk under a tarp being examined by men in lab coats. An airman at Nellis Air Force Base reported watching unusual objects flying over the Groom Mountains for five nights, capable of stopping on a dime and moving at speeds of 7,000 miles per hour. He was ordered to turn off his radar sensors and keep quiet.

Lazar insists that these events are not part of some other secret program but are evidence of alien technology.

Interview with George Knapp (December 9, 1989)

Lazar stated that the response to his identity being made public has been almost entirely favorable, with very few negative reactions. He dismissed claims that he had gone underground or been silenced, calling them ridiculous. He mentioned that he was initially told not to say anything, and that "everything up to death threats" was used to ensure his silence, including constant reminders of signing away his constitutional rights. He believes his phone is tapped.

Lazar explained that he came forward because his birth certificate was missing, and he was told he wasn't born at the hospital. When other previous job information also disappeared, he felt he had to speak out before he disappeared himself.

Calendar

The calendar lists upcoming events for April 1990, including Parapsychology Committee meetings, UFO Study Group meetings, and UFO Research Committee meetings in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO sightings, alleged government cover-ups, and the potential for extraterrestrial technology. There is a strong emphasis on eyewitness testimony and the investigation of anomalous events. The publication appears to support the idea that UFO phenomena are real and warrant serious investigation, often highlighting individuals who claim insider knowledge or have experienced direct encounters. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts and perspectives, including those that challenge conventional scientific or governmental explanations.