The UFO Enigma - 1993 10 - Volume 14 no 2

Magazine Overview

The UFO Enigma, Volume 14, Number 2, published in October 1993 by the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, is a monthly publication dedicated to the investigation and reporting of UFO sightings and related phenomena. This issue features an in-depth report on Shawn Morton's disclosures about Area 51, an update on the famous Betty and Barney Hill abduction case, and a section on recent UFO happenings in Missouri.

Shawn Morton Discloses Area 51 Data in Video Update

This article, written by Marge Myers, Secretary, details a presentation by Shawn Morton, who discussed specific UFO-related areas of interest. Morton's background includes a Political Science degree, a Fine Arts degree from Juliard, and a degree in Organic Chemistry. He has also worked on the Buck Rogers T.V. program and Star Trek films, and more recently on a documentary called "UFO Contactees" and segments for the T.V. program "Sightings."

Morton claims to have visited Area 51 no less than 46 times in the past two years, first discovering it after an interview with Bob Lazar in 1990. His first visit was on February 26, 1991. He noted that before 1978, one could see the base by walking over a hill. In 1984, U.S. Intelligence expanded the base's borders by 89,000 acres. Through registration with local sheriff and security forces, Morton was able to get closer and observe the base with video equipment. Comparing his footage with John Lear's 1978 pictures, Morton observed significant changes, indicating a well-lit and busy area.

Morton also discussed the Dulce Mesa region, placing it approximately 60 miles southeast of Durango, Colorado, near the New Mexico border. This area, situated within an Apache Indian reservation between Lumberton and Farmington, is where a farmer named Gomez claims to have lost 500 head of cattle to mutilation, suggesting it as the origin of the cattle mutilation phenomenon.

The Dulce Base and Alleged Alien Conflict

Morton recounted a rumor from 1953 about a supposed deal between the U.S. government and aliens from Zeta Reticuli. This deal allegedly allowed aliens to establish underground bases for genetic and energy experiments in exchange for old UFOs and information on human and animal genetic engineering. The Dulce base was described as being about 450 feet underground with 7 to 12 levels. A disagreement reportedly occurred in 1979 over a government request for information on alien weapons, which was refused. This led to a military intervention by a Delta Force team, resulting in a human death toll of 66, after discovering the base strewn with bodies from genetic experiments.

However, Bill Moore, known for the MJ-12 papers, is mentioned as claiming the Dulce Mesa story was fabricated to test how far it would go. Morton also conducted ultrasound experiments in the Dulce Mesa area, using a sound with 32 bands (8 hypersonic, 6 subsonic) and a pulse of 278 RPM. The goal was to detect electrical output or alien reactions. The tests revealed a large central power source, identified as an atomic reactor, approximately 450 feet down and 250 feet high, with evidence of a causeway or railroad system and electricity wired to various levels.

Following these events, reports of fireballs emanating from the area were featured in news sources. Since then, no further sightings, abductions, or cattle mutilations have been reported from the area. Morton suggested that increased investigative activity might have driven the aliens away. The Morton tape was loaned to the publication by Brice Widaman.

UFOSG Meeting Information

Starting October 10, 1993, the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis (UFOSG) will hold its meetings at 2:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at Shoney's Restaurant on 7468 Manchester Road. The group thanks Walter and Myrtle Palmer for their previous help at the Tyler Place Presbyterian Church. The restaurant requests that attendees make purchases, such as a beverage or dessert. The meeting room is at the rear of the restaurant, past the salad bar.

Election of Officers and Board Members

Elections for officers and approval of new Board of Directors members were also conducted. John Roppolo will continue as Enigma editor, and Walter Palmer and Bruce Widaman will continue as chairmen of the Parapsychology Committee and the St. Charles UFO Committee, respectively.

Reminder: Annual UFOSG Dues

Annual dues of $10.00 for UFOSG membership are due in September. Members are encouraged to pay promptly and invite friends interested in UFOs to join.

The Betty and Barney Hill Case Update

This article by Tom Bellos revisits the Betty and Barney Hill case from 1961, considering it one of the best case scenarios for extraterrestrial visitation. Betty Hill recounted being shown a star map aboard an alien craft, which she reproduced from memory after a hypnosis session with Dr. Benjamin Simon MD. Dr. Simon initially believed it was a dream, but Betty maintained it was a real event. A UFO report from a nearby airport added some validity to their claims.

The star map Betty drew was published in Look magazine in 1966, catching the attention of Marjorie Fish, a school teacher and amateur astronomer. Fish dedicated years to isolating a "best fit pattern" for the stars on the map, driven by curiosity and intelligence. Her work was released to the public through an article in SAGA Magazine in 1973, co-authored by Stanton Friedman and B. Ann Slate.

Astronomer and technical writer Terence Dickinson also investigated the case and wrote an article for Astronomy Magazine in 1974. These publications brought the case significant public attention, with figures like Carl Sagan challenging Fish's star assignments. Despite challenges, Fish's map survived. Stanton Friedman continues to present the case's facts, while Terence Dickinson is no longer involved in ufology, which is noted as a significant loss.

The current status of the case in 1993 hinges on whether Betty's star pattern and Fish's assignments remain viable as new data emerges. The article mentions the Hipparcos satellite, launched in 1989 by the European Space Agency to map southern hemisphere stars, which could provide more accurate star positions than those used by Fish. The satellite has completed its mission, and its data is being reviewed by scientists, with potential publication of comparative data by late 1995.

Walter Webb, an astronomer involved with the Hill case, is also mentioned. He has a long-term involvement and will report on the case when the Hipparcos data becomes available. Webb was privy to Betty and Barney Hill's hypnotherapy tapes. He is also reportedly finishing a book about a double abduction case from the late sixties, based on a five-year investigation.

A late note indicates that Betty Hill has undergone serious abdominal surgery and is hospitalized, but her daughter is confident of her full recovery.

Missouri UFO Happenings

This section, courtesy of "Amateur Ufology News" from Lockwood, MO, summarizes recent UFO experiences in Southwest Missouri, noting a continuing wave of UFO activity in the Ozarks region.

On August 20, 1992, a 37-year-old divorcee and her 14-year-old son in rural Greenwood County, Kansas, witnessed four mysterious red lights blinking on and off for nearly half an hour. The lights appeared stationary at first, then formed a vertical line of four equally spaced lights before disappearing one by one. The event was silent, and the witnesses felt the lights were some distance away.

On November 12, 1992, two teenagers near Stockton Lake observed a spherical object, described as white porcelain and about the size of a Volkswagen "bug," maneuvering a few feet above the water. It moved at a steady pace of no more than 10-15 miles per hour and disappeared behind a point on the lake. The witnesses experienced no secondary effects or fear. The area has seen previous UFO reports from the early 1980s, with recent indications of increased activity.

Coming Events

On October 30th, MUFON of Southern Illinois will host a special meeting with Leah Haley, who will speak about her experiences with UFOs, aliens, and the capture of an alien spacecraft. She has written a book titled "Lost Was the Key," detailing her childhood dreams and alien encounters. The meeting will be held in Collinsville and costs $5.00 per person.

• Additional conferences listed include:
• October 22-24: First Annual Gulf Breeze UFO Conference - "The Search for Answers" in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
• November 20-21: Triad Research Conference - "Are We Alone?" in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• November 28 to December 5: 3rd Annual International UFO Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada.

October Meeting: MUFON Symposium and Springfield Conference Review

At the October 10 UFOSG meeting, Rev. John Schroeder will review information from the 1993 MUFON Symposium in Richmond, VA, including a summary of Jose Martin's presentation. Other reports on UFOs in Germany, Africa, Spain, and China will also be covered. Additionally, three UFOSG members who attended the Springfield, MO conference (September 17-19) will review its proceedings. This conference featured a speaker on Russian sources and an exciting event where Colin Andrews received a fax about a new crop circle discovery while speaking.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, abduction cases, and alleged government involvement with extraterrestrial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and reporting, presenting various viewpoints, including those of researchers and eyewitnesses, while also acknowledging skeptical perspectives (e.g., Carl Sagan's challenge to the Hill case). The publication actively promotes UFO research and encourages membership and participation in its events and discussions. The recurring themes include detailed case studies like Area 51 and the Betty and Barney Hill incident, along with reports of contemporary sightings and upcoming conferences.