The UFO Enigma

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue: Volume 14 - Number 7
Date: March 1994
Publisher: UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis
Type: Monthly publication dedicated to the investigation and reporting of UFO sightings.

The Allagash Abductions

This article, written by Marge Myers, Secretary, details the experiences of four men—Jim and Jack Weiner, Chuck Rak, and Charlie Foltz—during a canoe trip on the Allagash Waterway in May 1988. The group witnessed a fireball and subsequently observed a large, bright sphere of colored light hovering motionless and soundless about 200-300 feet above the treetops. The object was described as a bright, pulsing, spherical light with changing patterns, approximately the size of a house, with an estimated diameter of 80 feet, and absolutely silent.

Charlie Foltz first noticed the object and drew the attention of the others. Jim Weiner described the object's light as extremely bright, like a miniature sun, and suggested signaling it with a flashlight. Charlie signaled the object with a three-short, three-long, three-short flash sequence. Following the signal, the object abruptly halted and began to approach the canoe. The men felt a sense of being watched and experienced a state of suspended animation.

After the object left the area, the men felt tired and strange. They later discovered their large campfire had burned down to glowing red coals in a remarkably short time. The next morning, they encountered a forest ranger and reported their experience.

Years later, Jim and Jack Weiner began experiencing strange dreams and paranormal phenomena, leading Jim to author Ray Fowler. Fowler, a respected ufologist and national director of investigations for MUFON, was born in Salem, MA, in 1933, and has a background in the USAF Security Service and GTE Strategic Systems Division.

Following these developments, Jim underwent hypnotic regression, with consultant Tony Constantino conducting the session. David Webb, a solar physicist and investigator of 'close encounters of the third kind' (CEIII) and CEIV cases, was also involved. Charlie, Chuck, and Jack were also encouraged to undergo hypnotic regression.

During their individual hypnotic regressions, each man reported similar experiences, including being led to a hazy room with extremely bright light, sitting on a bench, and being asked to stand, remove clothes, and walk to a table. They felt they were floating rather than walking. The procedures seemed to follow a pattern: preparation, manual exam, scanning, instrumental exam, sample collection, reproductive exam, neurological exam, and behavioral exam. The abduction experience concluded with the abductees being returned to their surroundings, with instructions not to remember.

The secretary's note expresses a desire for reciprocity in such encounters, suggesting a wish for the abductors to experience similar invasions.

March Meeting - Program Plans

This section, by Spence Wolling, announces the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis meeting on Sunday, March 13, 1994, at 2:30 p.m. at Shoney's Restaurant. The meeting includes an exchange of new UFO information and a scheduled program featuring a video film from the First Annual Gulf Breeze UFO Conference. The film showcases a speaker who presented at the conference, with a second session arranged for those who could attend. The introductory paper provided data on ROBERT DEAN, a Retired Army Command Sergeant Major, who studied NATO's 'The Assessment' report on UFO sightings over Europe and has conducted a 30-year personal study of the UFO phenomenon.

Parapsychology and the Physics of Time/Space Travel

Written by John E. Schroeder, this article reports on the Parapsychology Committee meeting held on February 20. Dr. Brion was unable to present his program due to illness. Warren Bartling introduced a story about a pilot from World War III in 2036 who supposedly landed in Florida in December 1993. The discussion then focused on time travel in fiction, space exploration, and UFO reports.

Walter Palmer discussed the potential for future travel through speed approaching light, supported by quantum physics theory. Clarence Barnes affirmed parapsychology (pre- and post-cognition) and physical translation as dual paths for time travel. Walter noted that travel into the past is more difficult.

John Schroeder quoted Scientific American (March 1994) regarding the quantum physics of time travel, citing authors David Deutsch and Michael Lockwood. They suggest that while a chronology principle traditionally rules out past travel, it would not violate Einstein's theories of relativity. Their theory posits life as a four-dimensional 'worm' in space-time, with anomalies like time loops, curves, and multiverses potentially opening 'worm holes' to parallel universes.

The Parapsychology Committee decided to further discuss 'Time Travel' at their next meeting on April 24, 1994. The March meeting was cancelled due to Palm Sunday.

Sixth Annual Ozark UFO Conference

This conference is scheduled for April 1-3 (Easter Weekend) at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, AR. Speakers include Robert Emenegger, George Wingfield, Lynn Bishop, Antonio Hunceus, Forest Crawford, C.A. Honey, Robert Reed, Linda Mouton Howe, and Katharina Wilson.

New Orleans UFO Convention

"The UFO Experience: Avenues to Connecting Realms" will be held March 11-13, 1994, at the New Orleans Airport Hilton. Guest lecturers include Dr. Raymond Moody, Dr. Bill Roll, Linda Mouton Howe, Bob Oechsler, Colin Andrews, Donald Ware, Budd Hopkins, Debbie Jordan, Katharina Wilson, and Scott Maas. Workshops are also available.

Moviemakers wrap up "Roswell"

This condensed article from the Daily Record, Roswell, NM, discusses the Showtime movie "Roswell," based on the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin D. Randle and Donald R. Schmitt. The film dramatizes the 1947 incident and its impact on the people involved, exploring the events over two time periods: 1947 and 30 years later at a reunion of military men. Executive Producer Paul Davids stated that the film is a "human military drama" rather than a science-fiction movie, aiming to uncover the truth about the incident. The movie stars Kyle MacLachlan as Colonel Jesse Marcel, Dwight Yoakam as Mac Brazel, and Martin Sheen as Townsend. The article notes that many people involved in the production have a strong conviction that the truth about the Roswell Incident should come out. The movie is set to premiere on Showtime between May and July of the current year.

Calendar

The calendar lists upcoming meetings and events:

• UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis: March 13, 1994, at Shoney's.
• Parapsychology Committee: March meeting cancelled; next meeting April 24, 1994.
• ST. CHARLES UFO RESEARCH COMMITTEE: March 15, 1994.
• MUTUAL UFO NETWORK OF SOUTHERN IL: Regular meetings on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc. Officers and Board of Directors

The issue lists the 1993-94 officers and the Board of Directors for the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include detailed accounts of UFO sightings and alleged abductions, with a focus on the investigative process and personal testimonies. There is a strong emphasis on the scientific and parapsychological aspects of UFO phenomena, including discussions on time travel and quantum physics. The publication also promotes upcoming UFO conferences and events, and covers media portrayals of UFO incidents, such as the "Roswell" movie. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and a desire to uncover the truth behind UFO phenomena, encouraging discussion and research within the UFO community.