The UFO Enigma - 1990 10 - Volume 11 no 2

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue: Volume 11, Number 2
Date: October 1990
Publisher: UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri

This issue of The UFO Enigma focuses on UFO-related events and research, including reports from a symposium, discussions on parapsychology, and a detailed abduction case. The magazine is published by the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating UFO sightings.

Study Group Hears Report on 1990 MUFON Pensacola Symposium

This section, reported by Margaret Myers, details a meeting of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis on September 9, 1990. The meeting included a "sharing time" segment, committee reports, and audience participation. Frank Brown read headlines from tabloids concerning UFOs and Bigfoot.

In This Issue Highlights:

• NEWS: A briefing on speakers from the 1990 MUFON Symposium in Pensacola, Florida.
• "SHOW ME UFO/IAC CONFERENCE": This conference was notable for being the first to offer "instant video" of speaker presentations.
• FEATURES: A Canadian abduction account from Lorne Goldfeather, and Part II of the MUFON Symposium 1990 in Pensacola.

Parapsychology Members Discuss Psychic Detection

Authored by John E. Schroeder, this article covers a meeting of the Parapsychology Committee of UFOSGGST on September 5th. Eight members attended and shared recent psychic experiences. Committee Chairman Walter Palmer discussed a book about a 19th-century investigation into an unsolved crime using psychometric readings. The discussion also touched upon a contemporary mass murder case and other psychic case solutions. The next meeting was scheduled for October 3rd.

1990-91 Officers and Board Members

The issue lists the officers for the 1990-91 year, including John Schroeder as President, Margaret Myers as Recording Secretary, and J.L. Palermo as Enigma Editor. The UFOSG Board Members are also listed.

Show Me UFO/IAC Conference 1990

An announcement by J.L. Palermo provides a final call for reservations for the "Show Me UFO/IAC Conference" to be held at Noahs' Ark in St. Charles, Missouri, on October 13th. Featured speakers include Linda Moulton Howe, John Altshuler, M.D., John Carpenter, M.S.W./ A.C.S.W., Budd Hopkins, and Dr. Bruce Macabee. This conference was unique for offering immediate video recordings of the presentations, produced by PRODUCERS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. in conjunction with J.L. PALERMO & CO. The cost for videos was $20.00 per speaker or $75.00 for all five.

Symposium Reports (Continued)

This section continues the reports from the symposium. Steve Mihalic shared "space" tomatoes from a Long Duration Environmental Vehicle project, which were tested and found to be safe and delicious. John Schroeder presented the election results for new officers, with John Schroeder elected President. Forrest Crawford provided a brief description of the upcoming "SHOW-ME UFO/IAC Conference," highlighting its focus on abduction phenomena and cattle mutilations. He also announced the '91 MUFON Symposium in Chicago, with the theme "UFOs: The Big Picture," and a speaker on Bigfoot.

J.L. Palermo reported on the 1990 MUFON Symposium in Pensacola, Florida, which focused on "UFOs: The Impact of E.T. Contact Upon Society." He mentioned Budd Hopkins' discussion on abductions of adults and children. Dr. Brian O'Leary, a former astronaut, spoke about New Age psychology and ESP, demonstrating mental energy by twisting a spoon. Palermo noted the difference in perception between American and British ufologists regarding UFOs, with Europeans viewing them as more spiritual or psychological. Dr. David Gotlib, a Canadian psychotherapist, emphasized the welfare of the witness as paramount in abduction investigations.

1990 MUFON Symposium: What's Not in the Proceedings

This article by Ken Hanke, Assist. St. Dir. Missouri MUFON, discusses points not covered in the official proceedings of the 1990 MUFON Symposium. It addresses the term "IDEC" (InterDimensional Extraterrestrial Creature) known since the 1940s, suggesting aliens are not strictly biological. It posits that aliens use humans for communication via implants and that their communications can be distorted. The article also explores the possibility of "good," "evil," and "neutral/self-serving" alien types.

How Can We Improve Our Investigative Capability?

• This subsection outlines needs for improving UFO investigations, including:
• More detailed questions about witnesses' psychic/telepathic abilities and spirituality.
• The need for more magnetometers and scientific equipment.
• The greatest need is for more quality people to investigate.
• Training workshops for state directors.
• Setting priorities for situations of heavy aerial activity.
• Developing instructional videos for MUFON forms.
• Adhering to the chain of scientific evidence.
• Creating a superior case report model for trainees.
• Engaging mental health professionals for abductee training.
• Being conservative as spokespersons.
• Improving training on spotting the need for hypnosis.
• Establishing lists of immediate tasks for various MUFON positions.
• Disseminating training information to state police, military bases, and universities.
• Addressing inconsistency among state chapters and expanding the field investigators exam with input from psychology and social science professionals.

Canadian Abduction Account

Authored by Lorne Goldfeather, President of UFORIC, this detailed account describes the experiences of Alvina, a woman from Vancouver, British Columbia. Alvina reported a series of alien encounters beginning in 1985, including a craft landing near her home. She underwent an operation by aliens to heal a kidney condition in exchange for her eggs, with an implant left in her kidney. She described the aliens as tall with bushy eyebrows and large, black, slanted eyes. Alvina also recounted encounters where she was told that "greys" claimed to be her offspring and that she would teach them about Earth. She experienced a traumatic miscarriage which brought back memories of these events. In a later abduction, she was taken to a large craft, described as an "Embryo Fertilization Room," where she saw aliens with fearful expressions. On the craft, she met a lady who told her she was listed as a missing person in Boston, USA. Alvina also described a vivisection room and tanks with motionless human bodies. She predicted a future war in our atmosphere. Another woman in Vancouver referred to the abductors as "space bandits." Alvina's account is presented as credible, with some medical evidence, including an anomaly called "Cell-X" in her reproductive area.

The article also mentions another case where a Vancouver woman was told Earth is called "The Planet with the Two Moons." This section references a book about the moon and a meteorite called "Allen Hills 81005," which resembled lunar rock. Information is provided for readers to contact the author or the UFO Research Institute of Canada for interviews and lectures.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alien abductions, and the investigation of these phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious inquiry into these subjects, presenting reports, case studies, and discussions on improving investigative methodologies. There is an emphasis on witness credibility, the potential for extraterrestrial contact to impact society, and the intersection of ufology with parapsychology and medical/psychological investigation. The editorial stance seems to be one of open-mindedness and a commitment to exploring the unexplained, while also stressing the importance of rigorous investigation and the welfare of witnesses.