The UFO Enigma - 2001 05 - Volume 21 no 9

Magazine Overview

The UFO Enigma, Volume 21, Number 9, published in May 2001 by the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., is a monthly publication dedicated to the investigation and reporting of UFO sightings and related phenomena. This issue features a lead article on how investigative equipment can verify UFO sightings, a collection of recent UFO reports from across the US and worldwide, and discussions on various related topics including psychic phenomena, alien genetics, and historical encounters.

How Investigative Equipment Can Verify UFO Sightings

This section announces a meeting of the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis on May 20th, where Chief Field Investigator JoAnne Scarpellini will teach attendees about using investigative equipment to verify UFO sightings. She will also share anecdotal evidence and provide hands-on experience with high-tech tools. Scarpellini, with a background in chemistry, physics, and medical research, shares her personal experience of becoming a UFO believer after seeing a 'green fireball' in 1948. She emphasizes that instruments often reveal mundane explanations but also acknowledges the potential for the sublime. An anecdote is shared about her trifield meter indicating an 'inhuman' presence upstairs, which turned out to be their dog.

UFO Reports Pour In From Across US And Worldwide

This section compiles numerous UFO sighting reports from various locations:

• Connecticut Cigar Mothership Spotted: On April 13, 2001, a witness in Kensington saw a glowing, cigar-shaped object with no blinking lights, just solid red and white lights, flying low and silently. A second similar object was also observed.
• New Jersey Huge Disc: On September 12, 2000, a family in West Berlin witnessed a very large, lighted disc resembling a wheel with spokes, displaying complex light patterns.
• Virginia Flying Orbs: On April 23, 2001, Andy and Robin Hodge in Roanoke reported seeing two fast-moving, yellowish-white orb-like objects that were definitely not conventional aircraft.
• Ohio Globe and Possible Intercept: On April 19, 2001, a witness in Cadiz saw a white light globe that moved erratically, changed color to red, and then vanished, causing all the dogs in town to stop barking. The witness also reported their house shaking faintly on another occasion.
• Ohio UFO Intercept: James Greenen reports on April 24-25, 2001, an incident where a UFO reportedly stopped a civilian's car, and an F-15 fighter jet almost lost control attempting to intercept it.

Minnesota MUFON Journal - Directors Report

Bill McNeff, State Director for MN MUFON, discusses 'Extraterrestrials and PSI'. He posits that most human-ET contact involves telepathy. He shares an anecdote about a former neighbor who claims three generations of her family have had suspected alien contact, and she herself has developed psychic abilities, including telepathic exchanges. McNeff believes in PSI due to personal predictive dreams. He also recounts the case of John Dingley, who predicted a crop formation, and a woman named 'Sonya' who made several accurate predictions about earthquakes and an ice storm, though her later predictions were inaccurate. McNeff also mentions Dr. David Jacobs' research fearing alien/human hybrids controlling humanity via PSI, but also considers the possibility of universal PSI development.

Filer's Files

• Genes: This section discusses Zecharia Sitchin's theories regarding the human genome. It highlights the discovery that humans have only about 30,000 genes, fewer than expected, and that human genes are remarkably similar to those of other life forms. The enigma of 223 genes without evolutionary predecessors is discussed, with a 'horizontal transfer from bacteria' explanation contrasted with Sitchin's theory of Anunnaki genetic engineering. Sitchin posits that the Anunnaki created humans by upgrading existing hominids with their own genes, citing Sumerian texts and depictions of the DNA double-helix as entwined serpents.
• Russian Underwater Encounters: Researcher Paul Stonehill reports numerous Soviet accounts of strange underwater objects. In 1982, Soviet frogmen encountered large, human-like underwater swimmers in tight suits and sphere-like helmets. An attempt to capture one resulted in the frogmen being thrown to the surface, suffering from Caisson disease. Documents from the Turkmenistan Military mention giant discs and spheres entering and exiting lakes. Soviet Navy files also contain reports of high-speed underwater objects and submarines being chased by unknown 'submarines'. Lieutenant-Commander Oleg Sokolov reported observing a UFO take off from the water in the 1960s.
• Russian Encounters (continued): Professor Korsakov reported Soviet officers witnessing a UFO ascend from behind a battle cruiser in the Black Sea in the 1950s. In 1965, the crew of the steamship RADUGA saw a fiery sphere emerge from the Red Sea, creating a water pillar. In 1977, a doughnut-shaped object rose from the sea near South Georgia Island, causing radar to stop operating. In 1984, the crew of the tanker GORI observed a polychromatic, flattened object resembling an upside-down frying pan in the Mediterranean, which hovered, changed shape, and then ascended rapidly.
• Popular Mechanics Cover: A mention of an article in Popular Mechanics titled "WHEN UFOS LAND" which claims scientists have physical evidence they can't explain away, including data on French government landings and Ubatuba debris.

Another Hot Week Of UFO Encounters Around The US

This section continues the reporting of recent UFO sightings:

• South Carolina Sighting: On May 1, 2001, witnesses in Myrtle Beach saw five lights in a line that curved and backed up, with a second object appearing. The objects were silent and flew too low to be airplanes.
• Florida "UFO Sighting By Australian": A report of a strange craft in Central Florida and a new abduction case from around 1990 near Cape Canaveral involving two prominent citizens who experienced a 100-meter craft overhead and lost time.
• Sebastian: On April 25, 2001, a witness saw a large, silvery-black cylinder-shaped object with a sphere on the front, moving slowly at first then very quickly southwest.
• Kentucky Flying Triangle: On April 21, 2001, witnesses in Glasgow saw five white lights forming a flying triangle moving slowly southeast. The object was very low, with a red strobe light, and was described as huge, like a 747.
• Illinois Spheres: On April 26, 2001, witnesses in Wildwood saw two large, glowing, oblong symmetrical objects hovering, which then moved away separately. The witness also felt a sensation of something zooming past their window.

Another Hot Week Of UFO Encounters Around The US (Continued)

• California Flight of Six Chevron Shaped Craft: On April 24, 2001, a witness in Manhattan Beach observed a flight of six chevron-shaped craft flying east at high speed over the ocean. The craft maintained perfect separation and executed sudden changes in heading without apparent roll movement.
• Colombia Three UFOs Over Capital: On April 23, 2001, three UFOs were witnessed flying over Bogotá, remaining motionless for four minutes.
• France: Are UFOs Mining Chalk for UFO Propulsion: Jo Glapan, a former French College professor, suggests that UFOs use CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate) for propulsion, possibly mining it from Earth. This theory is linked to crop circles often being found on chalk or limestone sites, and the observation of UFOs near these locations and megalithic monuments.

British UFO Bureau Shuts Down - Claims Lack Of Sightings

The British Flying Saucer Bureau, founded in 1953, has closed due to a lack of reported UFO sightings. Denis Plunkett, a founder, believes the end of the Cold War led to a decline in sightings, as they tend to rise during times of international tension. He also suggests extraterrestrials may have finished their study of Earth after the atomic bomb explosions in World War II.

Missouri Flying Spinning UFOs

• Missouri: On March 29, 2001, a witness in Washington observed a shiny, square object with four circular shapes on the front, spinning horizontally and traveling north. The object was described as chrome-like and extremely shiny.
• St. Louis: On April 5, 2001, a witness and his son saw a large, bright oval light that appeared to be a triangular craft with several lights. The object made a soft humming sound and was gray or black in color.
• St. Louis: On April 21, 2001, a witness reported seeing a craft with three to five non-blinking lights on the front, with a circular outline, flying directly overhead without sound. The object was described as smaller than a commercial airplane.

Classified Intelligence

• Bizarre Croatian UFO Story: This section reprints a document filed to NSA in 1993, released by the State Department in 1997. It details a Soviet report from 1965 where soldiers near Hanoi allegedly fired at a UFO, which returned fire with a laser weapon, 'completely dematerializing' the Russians. The report also mentions a planned meeting with extraterrestrials in Tashkent in 1991, which did not occur.
• Korean War UFO Encounter: In early 1951, PFC Francis P. Wall witnessed a 'jack-o-lantern' shaped UFO in Korea that was struck by aerial artillery bursts but remained unharmed. The UFO then emitted a pulsating blue-green light and fired a ray that caused radiation poisoning symptoms in the soldiers, leading to their evacuation and long-term health issues for PFC Wall.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the ongoing reporting of UFO sightings from diverse locations, the use of technology and investigative methods in UFO research, and the exploration of unconventional explanations for phenomena, such as psychic abilities and extraterrestrial involvement in human origins. The magazine maintains a stance of open inquiry into UFOs, presenting witness accounts and theoretical discussions without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to consider various possibilities. The inclusion of Filer's Files and Classified Intelligence sections suggests a focus on compiled reports and declassified or historical information related to UFOs.

Title: UFO Roundup
Issue Date: April 12, 2001
Volume: 6
Issue: 15
Editor: Joseph Trainor

This issue of UFO Roundup focuses on UFO sightings in Connecticut at the end of March 2001, alongside organizational news and a tribute to a deceased member.

Three UFOs Sighted in Connecticut

The main article details three separate UFO sightings that occurred in Connecticut during March 2001. The first incident took place on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at 4 p.m. in Hamden, Connecticut. A woman and her eight-year-old son reported seeing a large, shiny, silver, bullet-shaped object with a single circular ring around its middle. The object ascended vertically, emitting a thick stream of pinkish smoke, before flying horizontally to the left. The witnesses followed it for a short distance but lost sight of it after about one-tenth of a mile. They noted the absence of flashing lights or sound.

Later the same day, at 6 p.m., another Hamden woman reported hearing a loud propeller sound. Her son observed a large, missile-shaped object hovering just above the treeline. He described it as oblong, with alternating blue and red lights, and further characterized its appearance as green and black, "kind of like an Army' vehicle."

On Thursday, March 22, 2001, at 4:30 a.m., a couple in Hartford, Connecticut, were awakened by a bright light that illuminated their entire house for about a minute. This was followed by a "whooshing sound," after which the phenomenon ceased.

The article notes that the Hartford event bears a strong resemblance to the Joshua Elderkin UFO case in Windham, Connecticut, which occurred in May 1758. It references "UFO Updates for Spring 1983" and "Colonial Close Encounters" by Joseph Trainor for further details, and states that Connecticut, nicknamed the "Nutmeg State," has a long history of UFO incidents.

Reports for these incidents were attributed to Rev. Billy Dee and Peter B. Davenport of the National UFO Reporting Center.

In Memoriam: Marvin Czarnik

The magazine expresses sorrow over the death of Marvin Czarnik, who passed away from a heart attack in Houston, Texas. Czarnik was a long-time member of the UFO Study Group and Missouri MUFON. He worked closely with Bruce Widaman and MUFON, and after retiring from McDonnell Aircraft, where he was involved in space program projects, he was instrumental in obtaining information about new government projects and related UFO information due to his extensive contacts at NASA. The publication extends its sympathy to his family.

Local Meetings and Organizations

This section provides details for various UFO-related organizations and their meetings:

• UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis: Meets the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. at the Ponderosa Steak House in Collinsville, IL. Directions are provided, involving taking I-55-70 east to Illinois 157, turning north, and following signs for "Police Left." Contact Forest Crawford (618-345-0554).

UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc. Information

Details are provided for the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., including:

• 2000-2001 Officers: President Clarence Barnes, Vice President Walter Palmer, Treasurer Spencer Wolling, Secretary Margaret Myers, Librarian Walter Palmer, and Marshall Frank Brown.
• Miscellaneous: Chf. Fld. Investigator JoAnne Scarpellini, Field Investigator Dawn Vohsen, Resource Contributor Bob Soetebier, and Editor of the Enigma Spencer Wolling.
• Board of Directors: Clarence Barnes, Walter Palmer, Spencer Wolling, Margaret Myers, John Schroeder, Frank Brown, and Walter Rogers.
• Contact Address: P.O. Box 31544, St. Louis, Missouri 63131.

Fund for UFO Research, Inc.

Information is provided for the Fund for UFO Research, Inc., with a mailing address of P.O. Box 277, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712. It is described as a nonprofit organization dedicated to research and investigation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the reporting of recent UFO sightings, specifically focusing on a cluster of events in Connecticut. The magazine maintains a stance of documenting and disseminating information about UFO phenomena, as evidenced by its detailed reporting of witness accounts and its support for UFO research organizations. The inclusion of historical context and organizational meeting information suggests an aim to connect contemporary sightings with the broader history and community of UFO investigation.