The UFO Enigma

Magazine Overview

The UFO Enigma, Volume 21, Number 3, published in November 2000, is a publication of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis. The magazine covers a range of topics related to UFOs, unexplained phenomena, and alleged government secrecy.

Upcoming Events and Book Reviews

The issue highlights an upcoming meeting of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc. on November 12, 2000, featuring astronaut Gordon Cooper. Two speakers will share personal UFO sightings and a book report. Dawn Vohsen, a MUFON certified Field Investigator, will discuss her UFO experiences and review "Gordon Cooper: an Astronaut's Journey into the Unknown." The meeting will also include a discussion on Cooper's life as a businessman after his NASA career.

Another segment reviews "Uriel's Machine" by Christopher Knight & Robert Lomas. Gene Johnson, who began buying UFO books at age 11 after a personal encounter, will share his own UFO experience and review the book, which explores secrets of Stonehenge, Noah's flood, and the dawn of civilization, drawing on texts like the "Book of Enoch."

NASA Shuttle Mission and UFO Sightings

The magazine reports on the NASA Space Shuttle Mission STS-106, launched September 8, 2000. Preliminary reports suggest the Space Shuttle Atlantis spotted and filmed a UFO two days later. An audio recording of radio transmissions between astronauts and mission control reportedly included phrases like "'Atlantis, Houston, you're go for ET photo and plus x'," and "'We got a second!'" Jeff Chandler, who obtained a photo of a cigar-shaped UFO, questions the correlation between the photo and the audio, suggesting "ET" likely refers to the External Tank. He expresses dissatisfaction with how the cigar picture was sensationalized.

Jeff Challender has prepared a new tape of various UFOs caught on recent Shuttle video footage, highlighting instances where NASA zooms in on UFOs and then cuts the feed. He claims to have identified numerous UFOs around the shuttle, suggesting they move at high speed.

Multiple Witness Triangle Sightings

The issue details a sighting in New Mexico on September 26, 2000, where a truck driver reported a huge triangle-shaped UFO with bright white lights on each corner and a red light in the center. The object was described as about 10 stories wide and 20 stories tall. Another sighting occurred in central Idaho on September 27, 2000, involving four hunters who witnessed a huge, silent, unlighted triangular-shaped object directly overhead, estimated to be the size of a football field.

Chemtrails and Health Concerns

An article titled "Strange Haze: Frequently-Aired Criticisms" by Will Thomas addresses the phenomenon of "chemtrails." Thomas argues that these are not normal contrails and suggests a connection to unexplained illnesses. He refutes common criticisms, providing points such as contrails dissipating quickly, commercial aircraft not flying in grid patterns, and the absence of sickness from normal contrails. The article contrasts normal contrails with chemtrails, which linger and spread, and notes that some spray aircraft are unmarked and may not be U.S. military. It raises concerns about potential biowarfare testing and links outbreaks of respiratory illnesses to chemtrail sightings, suggesting they could be symptoms of Mycoplasm Fermentans or Mycoplasm Pneumonia.

Another report details a strange incident in Brighton, Michigan, on October 8, 2000, involving chemtrails and two white helicopters. The sky reportedly turned pitch black, and later, huge Xs formed from contrails were observed. A UFO, described as a blue/white light with an egg shape, was captured in a photograph.

Historical UFO Cases

The magazine revisits the Rendlesham Forest incident, marking its twentieth anniversary. Georgina Bruni's book, "You Can't Tell The People," is highlighted, promising to reveal new evidence and testimonies from military and civilian witnesses, aiming to counter debunking theories and provide the truth about the event.

A case from Cliff Rowe's UFO radio program details the disappearance of a USAF F94C fighter plane near Cape Cod in June 1953. The plane's electrical systems failed, and it disappeared at high speed and pitch, with no wreckage found except the cockpit canopy. A similar incident occurred five months later in Michigan, involving a UFO and a scrambled aircraft that also disappeared.

Alien Abduction and Surgical Intervention

A report details an alleged alien abduction case from Michigan in late November 1999. A woman awoke with a red mark on her throat, which her physician later identified as a surgical incision, suggesting it was recent and possibly related to a tracheotomy. The physician also shared her own UFO experience from her teenage years.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of UFO sightings, potential government secrecy, and the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena. It presents witness testimonies, expert analysis, and revisits historical cases, aiming to inform readers about the complexities and ongoing mysteries of UFOlogy. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and a critical examination of official explanations, particularly concerning military and governmental involvement in UFO-related events and phenomena like chemtrails.

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue Date: November 2000
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network Eastern (MUFON)
Content Focus: UFO sightings, investigations, and related activities.

WASHINGTON, DC DANCING METALLIC BALLS

This article details a sighting by George A. Filer, Director of MUFON Skywatch Investigations, on September 29, 2000, over the Washington Memorial. Filer observed what he initially thought was a metallic airplane reflecting light. At 4:35 PM, in a clear sky, he saw a small, ball-shaped object moving in a straight line. Soon, a second object of similar description appeared, flying towards the first. Filer became anxious, fearing a midair collision. However, just before they would have collided, both objects "VERY QUICKLY" spun off in opposite circular directions, "dancing around each other in circles, occasionally disappearing then reappearing." At one point, Filer observed up to four such objects. He noted that an actual airplane passed through the area at a much lower altitude, and as it did, the observed objects "disappeared totally." After the airplane departed, one or two objects reappeared and continued their unusual movements. Filer took steps to ensure his vision was not distorted, confirming the objects were clearly in focus.

He decided to leave after observing them for a period, stating, "I NEVER thought I would ever see anything like this. There was no other explanation for what I saw today." He also reported developing a "very bad inner ear ache" about two minutes after leaving, which lasted for half an hour, though he was unsure if it was related to the sighting.

The article also mentions NUFORC (National UFO Reporting Center) as a source.

New Television Set for UFOSG

The UFO Study Group (UFOSG) has acquired a new 19" portable television set with a built-in video tape player, donated by Jo Anne Scarpellini. This upgrade is noted as being "much better than the previous 10" screen."

COMING DEC. 8 – NASA PHOTOS

David Rapp is scheduled to review the book "The Ringmakers of Saturn" by scientist-engineer Norman Bergrin. Rapp will be examining NASA films to find slides that support Bergrin's theories about crafts.

LOCAL MEETINGS

This section provides contact information and meeting details for several UFO-related groups:

• UFO STUDY GROUP OF GREATER ST. LOUIS: Meets the second Sunday of each month at 2 PM at Grone's Cafeteria, 1269 S. Laclede Station Rd., Yorkshire Shopping Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63119. Contact Walter Palmer (314-771-0173) or Spence Wolling (314-966-4955).
• MUFON MISSOURI-ST. CHARLES, MO.: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Select, 4221 South Outer Road., St. Peters, MO. Contact Bruce Widaman (636-946-1394).
• MUFON OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Meets the third Sunday of each month at 2 PM at the Ponderosa Steak House in Collinsville, IL. Directions are provided, involving taking I-55-70 East to Illinois 157, then north to a sign indicating "Police Left." Contact Forest Crawford (618-345-0554).

UFO STUDY GROUP OF GREATER ST. LOUIS – OFFICERS AND BOARD

The issue lists the officers and board of directors for the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis for the 2000-2001 term:

• Officers: President: Clarence Barnes; Vice President: Walter Palmer; Treasurer: Spencer Wolling; Secretary: Margaret Myers; Librarian: Walter Palmer; Marshall: Frank Brown.
• Miscellaneous: Chief Field Investigator: JoAnne Scarpellini; Field Investigator: Dawn Vohsen; Resource Contributor: Bob Soetebier; Editor of the Enigma: Spencer Wolling.
• Board of Directors: Clarence Barnes, Walter Palmer, Spencer Wolling, Margaret Myers, John Schroeder, Frank Brown, Walter Rogers.

The group's address is P.O. Box 31544, St. Louis, Missouri 63131.

FUND FOR UFO RESEARCH, INC.

This section lists the address for the Fund for UFO Research, Inc. as P.O. Box 277, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712. It is identified as a "NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFOs)."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features reports of UFO sightings, with a particular focus on detailed eyewitness accounts like the "Dancing Metallic Balls" incident. It also serves as a hub for information on local UFO investigation groups, providing meeting schedules and contact details, fostering a sense of community among researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, evidenced by the promotion of book reviews related to extraterrestrial craft and the listing of research organizations. The inclusion of details like the new television set for the UFO Study Group suggests a practical support for investigative efforts.