The UFO Enigma - 2001 12 - Volume 22 no 4

Magazine Overview

The UFO Enigma, Volume 22, Number 4, published in December 2001 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 a diverse range of articles, from scientific investigation methods to personal accounts and reports of sightings.

New, Diverse Investigation Analysis by Dave Rapp

This section announces a presentation by Dave Rapp, Missouri MUFON Assistant State Director, to be held on December 9, 2001. Rapp's presentation, 'Diverse Methods of Extraterrestrial Investigation,' aims to explore a broad spectrum of scientific approaches to solving UFO mysteries. Rapp's background includes a Bachelor of Science in Physics and 16 years of engineering experience at McDonnell Douglas, working on advanced guidance systems, IR sensors, stealth technologies, and satellite laser communications. His presentation will cover topics from cattle mutilation field investigations to remote viewing, referencing books like Paul Hill's 'Unconventional Flying Objects,' Ingo Swann's 'Penetration - The Question of Extraterrestrial and Human Telepathy,' and Joseph McMoneagle's 'Mind Trek' and 'The Ultimate Time Machine.' McMoneagle was involved in the top-secret military program STARGATE, which reportedly conducted remote viewing sessions on UFOs and made extraterrestrial contact.

Pondering The Hum

This article, by Tom Sharpe for The New Mexican, details the mysterious 'hum' phenomenon reported by residents of Kokomo, Indiana. Similar to the infamous Taos hum, the Kokomo hum has caused numerous people to report feeling sick and experiencing symptoms like headaches, fatigue, nausea, ear pressure, joint pain, dizziness, and depression. The hum has been measured at 10 to 30 hertz. The article also revisits the Taos hum, which occurred in the early 1990s, and mentions scientific investigations that failed to pinpoint a source. Theories about the hum's origin range from UFOs and military plots to natural phenomena and psychological factors. The article notes that publicity around the Taos hum eventually died down, with some residents moving away. Sara Allen, an engineer, continues to hear the hum but suffers no severe symptoms. David Deming, an associate professor of geology, believes the hum is caused by extra-low-frequency radio signals used for submarine communications, though he expresses concern about the lack of understanding and the spread of misinformation.

Schoolboy Deciphers Mystery Of Mummy's Identity

Written by Sarah Cassidy for The Independent - London, this article reports on 17-year-old Adam Cadwell, an A-level student who translated ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics on a mummy's casket at Sheffield Museum. The inscription revealed the identity of the mummy as Djema'at, the daughter of a wealthy family from Thebes, who died at age 14 around 650 BC. The translation also listed offerings for the afterlife and a spell for charming the gods. Cadwell had previously gained national attention for identifying a rare ancient Egyptian burial figure. Anne Murrey of the North Yorkshire Ancient Egypt Group praised Cadwell's abilities, and Gill Woolrich, Sheffield Museum's curator of archaeology, expressed pleasure at the identification.

Filer's Files: UFO Sightings Reports

This section compiles several witness reports of UFO sightings from November 2001:

• Missouri Strange Object on TV: Dave Arnold reported seeing an elliptically shaped ball of light with a trailing tail on a news broadcast in St. Louis.
• Arizona UFO Flies Around Mountain: A witness in Glendale described a round, reddish-gold object flying at high speed across the sky.
• Foothills, Ahwatukee: Rick observed a metallic brown object with four lights hovering in a circular pattern around a mountain.
• California: A couple in Skebastopol reported a UFO hovering over their car, causing it to stall.
• United Kingdom (Norwich): A fighter aircraft was seen escorting a triangular craft with three green lights.
• Arkansas Cylinder: A cylindrical, shiny metal craft was observed flying at a low altitude without noise.
• North Carolina Flying Triangle: A large triangular object with blue lights was seen making a quick u-turn and hovering silently.
• Missouri Silver Cigar UFO: A silver cigar-shaped UFO was observed hovering at a high altitude.
• Texas Lights (Houston): Multiple witnesses reported seeing unexplainable lights with various colors and patterns over several nights.

Woman's ET Missing Time Yields 20 Years Of Paranormal Activity

This two-part series by Karen Lyster details her personal experiences, beginning with a UFO encounter in 1978 where she went missing for two days. Upon her return, she experienced three months of intense supernatural activity, including objects flying, levitation, and apparitions. This activity followed her to New Zealand. Lyster also recounts an experience in Sydney at age 18, where she felt compelled to take a weekend trip to a rundown hotel. She experienced a period of missing time, waking up on Sunday when she believed it was Saturday, and later recalling being on a UFO. The article highlights the disorienting nature of missing time and the difficulty in processing such experiences.

Spies Admit It: There Are No Aliens Out There

This article from The Observer reports that Britain's Ministry of Defence has ceased its 50-year investigation into UFO sightings. The Directorate of Intelligence, Scientific and Technical concluded that UFO records have not proved valuable. Dave Clark, a UFO researcher, suggests that modern radar technology can explain most sightings. While the Ministry will maintain a small internal UFO desk, their intelligence experts are no longer actively investigating. Graham Birdsall, editor of UFO Magazine, finds this decision extraordinary and believes it's a mistake for the government to stop investigating, stating that UFOs continue to be seen and reported.

A New View of Arabian Nights

John E. Schroeder recounts a conversation with a visitor from Saudi Arabia who explained that the concept of a 'flying carpet' in his culture does not refer to a magic rug but to the last thing unrolled after a tent was erected, signifying home. When asked if this could describe a UFO shape, the visitor nodded affirmatively.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the intersection of science and the unexplained, with a focus on UFO phenomena. Dave Rapp's article champions scientific methods in UFO investigation, while the 'Hum' reports highlight the physical and psychological effects of unexplained sounds. The 'Filer's Files' section provides a collection of contemporary sighting reports, underscoring the ongoing nature of UFO activity. Karen Lyster's personal narrative delves into the deeply personal and disorienting aspects of missing time and alleged alien encounters. The article on the UK Ministry of Defence's withdrawal from UFO investigations suggests a shift in official attitudes towards the subject, contrasting with the continued belief and reporting by UFO enthusiasts. The piece on Arabian folklore offers a cultural perspective, reinterpreting ancient myths through a modern UFO lens. The overall stance of The UFO Enigma appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging scientific analysis while also giving voice to personal experiences and ongoing reports.

Title: The UFO Enigma
Issue: December 2001
Publisher: C-COM (CLASSIFIED COMMUNICATIONS)
Editor: Erich A. Aggen, Jr.

This issue of The UFO Enigma, published monthly by C-COM, focuses on several key topics within the realm of UFO phenomena and related events.

The Death of Bill Cooper

The lead story details the death of ex-UFO researcher Bill Cooper, who was shot and killed by an Apache County Sheriff in Arizona on November 6th, 2001, during an attempt to serve an arrest warrant. The Apache County Sheriff's office stated that Cooper was considered armed and dangerous, had threatened law enforcement, and had a history of harassing local residents. He was also wanted on felony charges. The report includes accounts from former colleagues Bill Hamilton, who predicted Cooper's demise, and Norio Hayakawa, who described Cooper as arrogant but also seeking to be a good person. Hamilton noted that Cooper's shift from discussing 'evil aliens' to 'evil government' led to a loss of audience before he moved to Arizona to spread his militia views.

UFO Tracked on Radar and Sonar

This section recounts an incident from late February 1963, involving a radar-sonar operator, Lt. Tim Preston, aboard a Royal Navy destroyer escort approximately 30-50 miles off the northern coast of Norway. A stationary object, estimated to be 100-120 feet across, appeared on radar at an altitude of 35,000 feet. The object entered the radar's scanning range at high speed and was also detected by another ship. Attempts to communicate were unsuccessful, and evasive maneuvers by the destroyer were met with the object appearing to follow. When fighters were scrambled, the UFO suddenly descended at tremendous speed, disappearing from radar screens within seconds. Immediately thereafter, sonar operators detected a solid, fast-moving submerged object about 10 miles away. Lt. Preston described the object as having dived into the ocean and moving at 'hundreds of miles per hour' in a zigzag pattern before sonar contact was lost.

Where Are the Bodies?

This brief section references biblical passages (Matthew 24:40-41) and connects them to the events of 9/11 at the World Trade Center (WTC). It claims that during the WTC impact, people going down the stairs reported disappearances, and some individuals allegedly went back into the building. The text asserts that at the time of impact, there was a UFO flyby that was video-taped.

Few Former Soviets Abducted by UFOs

This article, an editorial by Vladimir V. Rubtsov from the RIAP Bulletin, discusses the connection between UFO phenomena and alien abductions. Rubtsov argues that the connection is not as obvious as often portrayed. He distinguishes between unknown atmospheric objects and the consistent narratives of abduction experiences, where beings enter bedrooms, abduct residents, and perform manipulations in a closed location. He notes that 'saucer abduction' reports from the former Soviet Union were rare. Soviet citizens typically had friendly talks with 'extraterrestrials' and traveled voluntarily, with refusals being respected, possibly due to awareness of the 'iron curtain.' The editorial suggests that Soviet contactees could more easily avoid unpleasant medical procedures or unwanted interactions compared to their American counterparts, implying that 'alien abductions' are a phenomenon that occupies a special place in American collective consciousness.

Local Meetings and Organizations

The latter part of the magazine provides listings for local UFO study groups and MUFON chapters, including:

• UFO STUDY GROUP OF GREATER ST. LOUIS: Meets the second Sunday of the month at Grone's Cafeteria, St. Louis, MO. Contact Walter Palmer or Spence Wolling.
• MUFON MISSOURI-ST. CHARLES, MO.: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Holiday Inn Select in St. Peters, MO. Contact Bruce Widaman.
• MUFON OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Meets the third Sunday of each month at the Ponderosa Steak House in Collinsville, IL. Contact Forest Crawford.

It also lists the officers and board of directors for the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., and provides contact information for the Fund for UFO Research, Inc. in Mt. Rainier, MD.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained aerial phenomena, including alleged sightings, encounters, and the broader implications of UFOs on society and individuals. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena, often citing various sources and websites, while also presenting critical analysis, as seen in the piece on Soviet vs. American abduction experiences. The death of Bill Cooper highlights the intersection of UFO research with controversial personal lives and law enforcement actions. The inclusion of biblical references alongside UFO reports suggests an attempt to integrate paranormal events with broader belief systems or to find symbolic meaning in contemporary events.