The UFO Enigma - 2002 03 - Volume 22 no 7

Magazine Overview

The UFO Enigma, Volume 22, Number 7, published in March 2002 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 covers a diverse range of topics, from controversial contactees and international UFO flaps to mysterious encounters and ancient discoveries.

Featured Articles and Reports

Controversial Contactee Dr. Reed in a New Light

This section highlights an upcoming presentation by Gloria Noble, a MUFON member, who will defend controversial contactee Jonathan Reed, Ph.D. Noble's presentation will cover Reed's encounter with an ET, a mystical bracelet with hieroglyphic symbols, and telepathic revelations. She will also discuss physical attacks on Reed's friends and the demands made by the MUFON Board of Directors before Reed could speak at the 2001 Orange County California Symposium. The article mentions Jaime Maussan, a Mexican Radio Host, who defended Reed, and notes an editor's comment questioning the authenticity of a printed speech attributed to Maussan. A video segment will include a twenty-minute interview with MUFON investigator Dan McEvoy. The public is invited to the meeting on March 10, 2002, at Grone's Cafeteria.

UFO Roundup: Family Observes UFOs in Red Banks, Mississippi

On December 21, 2001, Jeremy S. and his brother witnessed two bright balls in the sky in Red Banks, Mississippi. These were followed by about 10 bright balls that rose from behind trees, formed a motionless triangle, and then moved slowly west. The objects changed lights from bright to dim and two dim UFOs disappeared into a bright UFO. Their father also witnessed the event. Jeremy estimated the UFOs were about as high as a passenger aircraft (30,000 feet) and moved slowly.

UFO Roundup: Major UFO Flap Reported in Mexico City

This report details a significant UFO flap over Mexico City and its suburbs in December 2001. On December 15, an AeroMexico Boeing 727 jetliner encountered a glowing UFO over Toluca, detected by radar at 12,000 feet. On December 16, a UFO described as 'a reddish color' was videotaped over Metepec. On December 17, a 'sombrero' shaped UFO with three protuberances was seen in Tasquena, ascending and descending. On December 18, several fiery UFOs were seen over Popocatepetl, with witnesses in Cuernavaca reporting five gleaming UFOs. On December 19, an oval UFO, described as dark with a dome, was videotaped moving at high speeds over Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl. Mexican ufologists Alfonso Salazar and Amado Marquez are cited.

1962: The Phantom Trucker of Genevieve, Illinois

This article recounts a 'phantom trucker' encounter from January 1962. Mrs. Pat Barker was traveling with her family when their car became stuck in a snowstorm in Genevieve, Illinois. A tall, burly man, identifying himself as a trucker, appeared and helped start their car using ether. When Quincy Barker turned to thank him, the man had vanished, and no tire tracks were found. The article suggests this figure might have been an angel.

Rense.com: New UFO Wave Hits Belgium

This report by Dieter Bosh, edited by James Neff, discusses a new wave of triangle-shaped UFOs in Belgium, following the 1989-90 Russian UFO wave. The current wave, occurring in late 2001 and early 2002, has been widely recognized, appearing on TV news. Reports describe blue, orange, and yellow lighting on the craft, and close encounters with silver, cylindrical UFOs. The article notes that UFO investigative associations like SOBEPS work with the Belgian Army, and some believe the triangles are US military related, possibly linked to SHAPE. The author, a member of UIU, shares his personal sightings in Brussels, describing a massive silver UFO emitting green orbs.

UFO Roundup: 1995: Phantom Truckers on the Prairie

This section details another 'phantom trucker' encounter from December 1995 in western North Dakota. Kevin and Sharon H. were stranded in a severe snowstorm on Interstate Highway I-94. Their cell phone had no signal, and they were in a dire situation. Suddenly, a large green tow truck with a snow plow arrived, driven by two men in white parkas with scarves obscuring their faces. They quickly cleared the snow and got the couple's car moving. When Kevin turned to thank them, the men and their truck had disappeared. The state highway department dispatcher later stated no plows had been out that night.

UFO Roundup: UFO Landings Reported in Northern Brazil

Residents of Cupira, Pernambuco, Brazil, have reported landings of disc-shaped UFOs, with hatches opening and small humanoid creatures emerging. Brazilian ufologist Edison Boaventura has also observed UFOs over Guararapes Airport. Reports mention exotic-shaped objects, unexplained lights, and cigar-shaped luminous objects along the coast and in the Serra da Rosa mountains. Farmer Jose Antonio dos Santos claimed to have seen a UFO resembling a plate land, with legs protruding, and then take off after he fired a shot.

Wisconsin Flying Object

An anonymous witness in Waterford, Racine County, Wisconsin, reported seeing a square-shaped object in the sky on January 5, 2002, which moved slowly and disappeared. Her 13-year-old son also saw it.

Montana Strange Lights

In Billings, Montana, a woman and her husband spotted an unusual white, half-spherical object hovering about 1,000 feet above the street on a Saturday evening. The object had a flashing light and took off at high speed, described as faster than any airplane lights.

Washington Large Black Flying Objects

In Port Angeles, Washington, on December 29, 2001, a couple observed a huge black 'wall' object in the clouds, described as two football fields in length. Later, a solid black disc-shaped object fell from the clouds, and two large black objects were seen 'dancing' in the clouds. The objects were large, black, and made no noise.

"Highly Advanced" Paintings Found in South African Cave

This article discusses the discovery of 77,000-year-old art in a cave in South Africa, near Capetown. The findings, published in the journal Science, include carved patterns on stone and palm-sized pieces of red ochre, suggesting early humans possessed abstract thought and symbolic behavior. These discoveries predate the famous Lascaux cave paintings by 30,000 years.

1990: The Phantom Trucker of Topeka, Kansas

This section provides another recollection of a 'phantom trucker' encounter from December 24, 1990, in Topeka, Kansas. Mary W., driving in a snowstorm, lost control of her car on icy roads. A young man, identifying himself as a trucker, appeared and helped her regain control. He then told her to consider it an early Christmas present and disappeared. Mary noted his clear blue eyes and kind demeanor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of The UFO Enigma include the persistence of the 'phantom trucker' phenomenon across different decades and locations, the ongoing investigation and reporting of UFO sightings globally (with a focus on Mexico, Belgium, and Brazil), and the exploration of controversial figures within the UFO community like Jonathan Reed. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and encouraging readers to judge the evidence for themselves, as indicated by the invitation for opinions and the inclusion of diverse reports from different sources and regions. The publication also touches upon the intersection of UFO phenomena with unexplained events and historical mysteries, such as ancient art discoveries.

The UFO Enigma, Volume 11, Issue 03, dated March 2002, is a publication from MUFON Skywatch Investigations, likely based in the USA. The magazine focuses on UFO phenomena, featuring witness reports, investigative analysis, and organizational news.

Pennsylvania Dark Spider-Shaped Objects

This section details a sighting on January 2, 2002, in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. The witness and their mother observed two objects flying above Circuit City shortly after sunset. The objects were described as dark, shaped like spiders with a solid body and extensions, emitting no sound and having no lights. The unusual shape caused the witness to fear terrorism. The objects were too far away to observe closely by the time the witness's father arrived. The report was sourced from NUFORC (National UFO Reporting Center).

Oklahoma Burning UFO

Reported by Jim Hickman, this incident occurred on January 8, 2002, near Merritt, Oklahoma. Two teenagers returning home saw what they initially thought was a barn fire. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was an object behind the barn, emitting a bright flashing light. The object was described as bigger than the barn and emitted a "real bright" white/yellow/orange flashing light, with blue and red flashing lights around its outer edge. It flew at an altitude under 1000 feet, moving upwards and then dimming until it disappeared. The witness reported no electrical interference or missing time, and the skies were clear. Interestingly, the report notes that a highway patrol car had stopped a speeder nearby, and the officer did not appear to notice the aerial object. A neighbor reported hearing unusual noises on the phone line, which cut out when UFOs were mentioned. The reporter, Jim Hickman, is an author and MUFON Research Specialist.

CIA Contractor Soured RV Program

This article discusses the STARGATE remote viewing (RV) program and a critical 1995 investigation conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Joe McMoneagle, a former CIA contractor and remote viewer, claims the AIR study was flawed and intended to fail. He states that the investigators, who had led a previous negative RV study in the 1980s due to lack of security clearances for the RVers, were biased. McMoneagle alleges that the 1995 study had insufficient time to review the extensive operational files (121 boxes) and that only a fraction was examined, with much of it being "sanitized" due to the investigators' lack of clearances. He also points to political objections to remote viewing and managerial issues within the program. Despite these criticisms, the AIR study did find that "a statistically significant laboratory effect had been demonstrated," confirming that remote viewing works. However, AIR concluded that the anomalous cognition information had not been used to guide intelligence operations, a statement McMoneagle found "absurdly untrue."

Local Meetings

The magazine includes listings for various UFO-related groups and their meeting schedules:

• UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis: Meets the second Sunday of the month at 2 PM 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 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.

The issue also lists the 2000-2001 officers and board members for the UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, Inc., including Clarence Barnes, Walter Palmer, Spencer Wolling, Margaret Myers, Frank Brown, JoAnne Scarpellini, Dawn Vohsen, Bob Soetebier, John Schroeder, and Walter Rogers. 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) is provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are direct UFO sightings with detailed witness accounts and the critical examination of government-involved UFO research programs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, with a critical eye towards official investigations and a platform for reporting diverse sightings and research efforts. The inclusion of local group meetings suggests an effort to connect with and support the broader UFO research community.