The UFO Enigma - 2001 04 - Volume 21 no 8

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue Date: April 2001
Publisher: UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of The UFO Enigma delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, remote viewing, historical cases, and emerging technologies. It features an upcoming event with David Moorehouse, a former government remote viewer, and explores the implications of his work. The magazine also includes reports on recent sightings, historical investigations, and scientific developments.

Featured Articles and Reports

David Moorehouse: Remote Viewer and UFO Answers

The lead article announces an hour-long video presentation by David Moorehouse, a former Armed Forces Remote Viewer and author of "Psychic Warrior," at the April 8, 2001 meeting of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis. Moorehouse, an Army Major who transitioned from military service to "inner-outer mind exploration," was involved in official government Remote Viewing projects. His work reportedly contributed to intelligence gathering for the military and Black Budget agencies. He also trained thousands of recruits in remote viewing. Alex Horvat, an affiliate of the UFO Study Group and former editor of Probe Magazine, shared insights, describing Moorehouse as "the real deal" who doesn't claim psychic abilities but recognizes unexplored human potential. Horvat suggests that Remote Viewing might be used for nefarious purposes, such as monitoring, mental manipulation, or assassination.

The meeting also includes an interactive session led by ENIGMA editor Spencer Wolling, who will cite quotes from seven certified remote viewers regarding UFOs from Jim Marrs' book "Alien Agenda." Attendees are invited to share their views.

UFO Roundup: Sightings from Mexico and Beyond

This section details several recent UFO incidents:

• Baja California, Mexico: Two Mexican policemen reported seeing a reptilian creature with a black suit and glaring red eyes on a beach in Rosarito on February 29, 2001. Urak Pavlov, director of UTRENE, noted a "wave of sightings" in the region. Additionally, on March 5, 2001, 50 sheep were found mutilated on ranches near Tocate, B.C., with no blood. On February 28, 2001, a large luminescent object reflecting the spectrum of colors was observed in Tijuana.
• Mount Popocatepetl, Mexico: Lights described as flying over the volcano were reported by residents on March 5, 2001. The sightings were reported by the Spanish news agency EFE and local radio stations, with some witnesses describing movement, rotation, and fixed lights.
• Shag Harbor, Canada: The issue references the 1967 crash of a UFO into the bay, witnessed by Royal Canadian Mounties and followed by a Navy search, though officials later claimed nothing happened. Researchers Don Ledger and Chris Styles have investigated this documented incident.

U.F.O. Historical Revue: Questions on a 1953 Cape Cod Mystery

This article investigates a reported disappearance of an F-94C aircraft near Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts, in June 1953. Clarence Dargie, who claimed to have been involved in the investigation, stated that the aircraft's engine, navigation lights, instruments, and radar all failed simultaneously at 1500 feet, leading to a bail-out and the subsequent vanishing of the aircraft. However, the author cross-references this account with newspaper reports from the Cape Cod Times. A June 25, 1953, report details an F-94C crash at Otis AFB, identifying the pilot as Lt. Adolphus D. Lawson Jr., with no mention of a disappearance or the pilot and radar observer named Suggs and Markhoff in Dargie's account. The article also references an August 11, 1952, report of a jet interceptor disappearance with one occupant lost. The author concludes that Dargie's story is shaky and may be a conflation of different events, noting that the official accounts do not align with his narrative.

C~COM: Highway Space Warp?

This piece, credited to UFO ROUNDUP, describes an experience of truck driver Mark Hasbrouck in West Texas on December 22, 1988. While traveling with two other drivers, Larry Greenwood ('Congaree') and Zeke Matlich ('Zero'), Hasbrouck experienced a time discrepancy where he believed only minutes had passed since his last CB radio conversation, while the other drivers stated 30 minutes had elapsed. During this time, Hasbrouck also reported seeing owls in the road with luminous eyes. The incident occurred between Sierra Blanca and Allamore, Texas.

Four Guests with Gemini

Written by Clark C. McClelland, this article recounts an event on April 9, 1964, during the unmanned launch of the Gemini-Titan I from Cape Canaveral. The author, a designer working on the Titan II Launch Operations Team, describes how telemetry data indicated the presence of other, unidentified objects accompanying the capsule in orbit. Despite attempts to explain these as Titan II upper stage remnants, the author and others present suspected UFOs, but the official explanation was later determined to be debris from the upper stage.

Mysterious Acoustic Anomaly in South Georgia

A letter from a resident of South Georgia describes an event on March 29, 2001, around 11:00 am. A powerful sound, described as "more felt than heard," caused car and building alarms to trigger, and some windows to break. The anomaly lasted approximately 3-5 seconds. The writer's service truck had difficulty starting afterward, and his pager battery was drained. No aircraft were visible, and the event was not reported locally.

Six 'Saucer-Shaped' UFOs And Face-To-Face ET Contact In LA In 1957

This article, by Frank Altomonte, details a reported incident from November 6, 1957, in Playa del Rey, California. Richard Kehoe, an employee of the General Telephone Company, claimed that while driving, his car and two others stalled as an egg-shaped spaceship landed on the beach. Two "little men," described as yellowish-green and wearing black leather pants, emerged and questioned Kehoe and the other drivers. The ship, described as oval and tan or cream-colored, then disappeared into the sky, and the cars immediately restarted. The article notes that this event has been mentioned in UFO books but has faced skepticism due to the nature of the occupants and lack of corroborating witnesses. It also references a Los Angeles Times headline from November 6, 1957, reporting "MYSTERY AIR OBJECT SEEN IN SKY OVER L.A."

New Magnetic-Electric Device Can Power Home From Near Free Energy Source

This report, by Penny Robins from The Cairns Post, details the unveiling of a "world first" commercial machine developed by John Christie and Lou Brits in Cairns, Australia. The device, named Lutec 1000, is claimed to power a house from a permanent, clean, green, and virtually free energy source, relying on internal magnets and operating 24 hours a day after a battery kickstart. It produces 24 kilowatts of power and is described as over 500% efficient. The inventors have lodged an international patent and are seeking $500,000 to start production. They have also discussed selling energy back to the grid.

The Mars Monolith "Graveyard"

This piece, credited to an unidentified author from a website, discusses "anomaly hunters" who interpret features on Mars as evidence of artificial structures. The author focuses on images showing what appear to be large, partially buried monoliths or megaliths arranged in a geometric relationship. The exposed parts are estimated to be 400-800 feet long and 175-200 feet wide, extending over 150 feet above the surface. The author expresses uncertainty about their origin and placement, posing questions about how they got there and who might have placed them.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, from contemporary UFO sightings and alleged alien encounters to historical mysteries and advanced technological concepts like remote viewing and free energy. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting witness accounts, investigative reports, and scientific speculation without overt skepticism, while also acknowledging the need for critical evaluation of evidence, as seen in the Cape Cod mystery article. The publication aims to inform readers about a wide range of controversial topics within the UFO and paranormal research community.

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue: Vol. 3, #11
Date: April 2001
Publisher: MUFON Skywatch Investigations
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The UFO Enigma delves into controversial claims surrounding the Viking Lander mission to Mars and alleged NASA cover-ups regarding evidence of extraterrestrial life. It also provides listings for local UFO study groups and MUFON meetings.

Mars Sky is Really Blue and Rocks Have Green Patches

This section critically examines the color images transmitted by the Viking Lander I from Mars in 1976. The article asserts that the initial color images, received on July 21, 1976, displayed a strikingly different Mars than what was publicly presented. According to individuals who worked in the Viking Image Formatting and Processing section at JPL, including Mr. Van der Woude and Ron Wichelman, the photographs revealed a blue sky, brown and reddish soil, and rocks with green patches. However, the article alleges that NASA administrators ordered the destruction of the original digital data negative showing the blue sky. The images were subsequently altered, appearing falsely reddened, to create the impression that Mars was devoid of life, such as green algae or lichen.

The article references the book "Mars the Living Planet" by Barry Digregorio, Dr. Gilbert Levin, and Dr. Pat Straat, suggesting it provides further details on this matter.

Rigged Tests for Life on Mars

Further compounding the alleged cover-up, the article highlights that tests conducted for the existence of life on Mars were reportedly rigged to deny such findings, despite favorable conditions. Dr. Gilbert V. Levin, who was in charge of the Viking Lander experiments, is quoted as revealing that onboard instruments performed tests in a miniature laboratory, yielding a "startling positive response." This indicated that the Viking mission had found evidence of life. Dr. Levin strongly believes that life was discovered on Mars in 1976, but NASA dismissed the findings, attributing them to faulty instrumentation. The official NASA stance denied the existence of alien life, despite what the article describes as strong scientific evidence.

Despite the official denial, the article notes that arguments against the Viking Mission's Labeled Release life detection system were overcome, with the only remaining objection being the claimed absence of water. However, many scientists were aware that the images themselves showed evidence of water, such as the ice cap. The article points out that the discovery of water on Mars, including evidence of waterspouts and geysers, was also concealed from the scientific community and the public until recently.

UFOs and Intelligent Life Cover-up

Adding to the narrative of suppressed information, the article mentions claims by some NASA personnel that UFOs were airbrushed out of photographs. It references statements by Senator John Glenn, suggesting a deliberate policy to hide the possibility of intelligent life in the universe. The article laments that billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent, and only recently are the "true findings" emerging. It also recalls that the first Viking Lander imaged an infinity symbol or a figure 8 on one of the rocks. Furthermore, it notes that on July 4, 1997, the Pathfinder mission's Sojourner rover sent back images of strange symbols on the ground. The article concludes this section by questioning why such information is not openly shared with the public.

Local Meetings and Organizations

The second half of the page is dedicated to providing information about local UFO study groups and their meeting schedules. This includes:

• UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis: Meets the second Sunday of each month at 2 PM at Grone's Cafeteria in Yorkshire Shopping Plaza, St. Louis, MO. Contact Walter Palmer or Spence Wolling for more information.
• MUFON Missouri-St. Charles, MO: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Select in St. Peters, MO. Contact Bruce Widaman.
• MUFON of Southern Illinois: Meets the third Sunday of each month at 2 PM at the Ponderosa Steak House in Collinsville, IL. Contact Forest Crawford.

Additionally, the issue lists the "2000-2001 OFFICERS" and "MISCELLANEOUS" staff for the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, including President Clarence Barnes, Vice President Walter Palmer, Treasurer Spencer Wolling, Secretary Margaret Myers, Marshall Frank Brown, Chief Field Investigator JoAnne Scarpellini, Field Investigator Dawn Vohsen, Resource Contributor Bob Soetebier, and Editor of the Enigma Spencer Wolling. The "BOARD OF DIRECTORS" for the same group is also listed.

The page also includes contact information for the "UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc." (P.O. Box 31544, St. Louis, Missouri 63131) and the "FUND FOR UFO RESEARCH, INC." (P.O. Box 277, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712), identifying the latter as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the research and investigation of unidentified flying objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the alleged suppression of evidence regarding extraterrestrial life on Mars by NASA, particularly concerning the Viking Lander mission. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards official government and scientific explanations, advocating for transparency and the open dissemination of information related to UFOs and potential alien life. The inclusion of local UFO group meeting information suggests an effort to connect and inform the UFO research community.