UFO Intelligence Newsletter

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Intelligence Newsletter, dated September 1995, is produced by the UFO FILTER CENTER and directed by Francis Ridge. The cover prominently features the headline "CRAFT EXECUTES ROLL MANEUVER OVER OHIO", detailing a significant UFO sighting.

Craft Executes Roll Maneuver Over Ohio

The lead article details a report submitted to Senator John Glenn by Kenneth Young of ASK (Associates for Scientific Knowledge). The report describes an airborne object videotaped in Clermont County, Ohio, on November 10th. The object, observed at 2:00 AM, was silent and displayed a noticeable assemblage of four white lights in a triangular configuration. ASK computer specialists analyzed the videotape for months, finding no determinate identification but revealing an unequivocal triangular surface illuminated by the lights, resembling the hull of the B-2 Stealth Bomber. The soundless device performed a "rolling" motion, appearing to complete a maneuver that would put a conventional aircraft in an "upside-down" (inverted) pitch. The article stresses the danger of such a maneuver over a populated region. Several other residents corroborated seeing similar unknown aerial objects in the same region, with some reporting multiple sightings.

The journal AVIATION WEEK & SPACE TECHNOLOGY is cited as contending that many triangular craft observations are traceable to secret flight testing of the Northrop TR-3A, a classified tactical recon vehicle. However, the newsletter questions this explanation due to the frequently reported "high performance" maneuvers, such as 90-degree turns, racetrack turns at high speed, tremendous acceleration, and hovering vertically. Speculation also includes the top-secret AURORA and DARKSTAR programs, but the author questions why military testing aircraft would display bright headlights and parade capabilities over populated regions late at night.

Cincinnati and Southern Ohio UFO Sighting Summary

A summary of UFO sightings in Cincinnati and southern Ohio is mentioned, listing thirty reports from 1993, 1994, and 1995. These are cross-referenced with "Isolated New Entries" and other "New" entries on the regular Summary.

Just Imagine

This section delves into a philosophical exploration of intelligent beings from another planet observing Earth. It contrasts the human experience of mortality, with its inherent anxiety, stress, and desire for a realm beyond death, with a hypothetical alien perspective. The article critiques human behavior, such as bickering, fighting, and killing for power and riches, and the lack of time for relationships. It touches upon the human struggle to understand existence through art and literature, and the desire to escape mortality. The author suggests that humans were told their existence was a prelude to an eternal one, but most are unaware, designing purposes for life that never satisfy. The section concludes by noting that while many humans know of a divine plan, few believe it, leading to the planet's problems. The source is listed as "Unknown".

Sun's Future Not So Bright

This brief article discusses a finding by astrophysicist Sallie Baliunas and colleagues from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. They announced that the Sun may dim by the middle of the next century, potentially causing a cooling of temperatures similar to the Little Ice Age in Europe (1645-1715). The source is ASTRONOMY Magazine.

New Abduction Case

Dr. Eddie Bullard from INDIANA UNIVERSITY is investigating an abduction case in Indiana, following a notification from Richard Hall of the FUND for UFO RESEARCH. The individual lives in Anderson, Indiana, and is seeking assistance. The newsletter promises to keep readers updated.

Abduction Research Reports

The newsletter announces the receipt of Dr. Bullard's latest report, "The Sympathetic Ear: Investigators As Variables in UFO Abduction Reports." The synopsis of an earlier report, "On Stolen Time," is also mentioned, and the full report (Vol I: "Comparative Study of Abduction Reports" and Vol II: "Catalog of Cases") has been requested. This information is to be furnished to Indiana researcher Bruno Molon for his Alien Command Structure study.

Alien Writing?

The Indiana Group is investigating a case where an abductee submitted sketches of alien symbols or written characters, claiming to know their meaning. Copies have been sent to an authority on the subject.

"Flightwatch Number" Needed

Robert Durant suggested the need to track blimp flights to eliminate them as a source of UFO misidentifications. The author drafted letters to MUFON, CUFOS, and FUND for UFO RESEARCH, requesting cooperation in obtaining a number or address for current and past blimp flight records. The Air Force and FAA are mentioned as past sources for flight records. The "Mongo case" is referenced as an example where such information is crucial.

Bigfoot Report

FI Jim Delehanty filed a preliminary report on a Bigfoot sighting that occurred in Washington State in early August. All materials will be turned over to UPRO (Unexplained Phenomenon Research Organization) in Vincennes, Indiana.

The Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki

The author expresses a belief in a connection between the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the advent of modern intense UFO activity, including the 1947 wave and the Roswell crash. The article reflects on the necessity of the bombings under the circumstances and the potential thoughts of advanced beings witnessing such events.

Early Close Encounters

The ROUNDTOWN UFO SOCIETY Newsletter claimed the first classic documented close encounter occurred in Circleville, Ohio, on February 1, 1948. However, a check with the Regional Sighting Information Database revealed 18 cases prior to that sighting in the Missouri to Ohio and Indiana to Tennessee region. The earliest entry noted is an EGBA entry from March 17, 1903, in Helmer, Indiana. Other early documented cases in Indiana include a 1923 case in Rend City and a 1931 case in Springersville. The first documented Ohio case was in Cleveland in November 1941. The Circleville case is considered potentially the first well-documented one, depending on its details.

Indiana Group News - Director's Message

Francis L. Ridge reports on the success of National UFO Information Week (August 12-20), which included newspaper and TV interviews and an exhibit in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The exhibit featured a display board, a documentary screening, and handouts. Ridge also discusses handling abduction cases, emphasizing the need for conscious memory, contacting Abduction Support Groups (ASG), and encouraging experiencers to keep diaries. He mentions the availability of qualified hypnotherapists and hints at future meetings with a different format, requiring investigators to share their findings.

Letter to Regional UFO Groups

Ridge sent a letter to approximately a dozen research and investigation groups in the six-state Midwest region, requesting closer cooperation.

From the Training Officer's Desk

Jerry Sievers recommends reading the new FI MANUAL weekly and suggests "UFOs: Best Evidence," a three-tape set, for those weak on UFO history. He introduces Steven L. Lyons as the newest FIT in the Indiana Group, noting his background as a sound engineer and video photographer with an interest in ET relationships. Sievers reminds FITs to send self-addressed double-stamped envelopes for training materials and to request the FI Exam after studying the materials.

Indiana Research Publications

This section lists several publications available for purchase, including "Regional Encounters: The FC Files," "UFO Intelligence Newsletter" (eight-page newsletter with sighting summaries), "Field Investigation. Technical Information Series, TI-2," "Engineers Praise Disc Performance," "The Report on Unidentified Flying Object" by Ed Ruppelt, and "The Bibliography Project" listing MUFON & CUFOS articles.

Use of Material

Articles from the newsletter may be used in other publications provided credit is given and the source is quoted.

Computer Codes

A key is provided for understanding the abbreviations used in the sighting listings, including Hynek columns (Distant, Close), object types (OWL, DDisc, XBOL), source abbreviations (MUJ, IUR), and entry levels (N=New, C=Change).

Isolated New (N) Entries

This section provides a detailed chronological listing of UFO sightings from various locations, including date, time, city, state, object type, sound, duration, a brief description, and the source. Entries span from 1993 to 1995.

UFO Intelligence Summary - National Sighting Information Database

This extensive section lists numerous UFO sightings from January 10th, 1995, onwards, detailing date, time, city, object characteristics (shape, height, weight, object type), sound, duration, a brief description of the sighting, and the source. The entries cover a wide geographical area and include various types of observed phenomena, from lights and discs to cigar-shaped objects and meteors. Many entries note specific maneuvers, speeds, and witness accounts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on UFO and UAP sightings, with a particular emphasis on detailed case reports and the analysis of physical evidence like videotapes. There's a clear interest in distinguishing UFOs from conventional aircraft and misidentifications, such as blimps. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation, encouraging data collection and sharing among different research groups. The newsletter also touches upon broader themes, including the philosophical implications of alien life, the nature of consciousness, and the potential connection between historical events and UFO activity. The inclusion of abduction research and Bigfoot reports suggests a broad interest in anomalous phenomena. The publication actively promotes its own research materials and encourages reader participation in data gathering and analysis.