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TOUCHING
T HE
UNKNOWN
number 2
JULY 1992
Monthly Newsletter Of The
Fortean Research Center
Edited by Tom Keith, Frank Dreier
Layout: Frank Dreier
Contents copyright 1992 by The Fortean
Research Center. Information may be published
if credit is given to the Center and the author.
To report incidents of paranormal or unexplained phenomena, or unusual personal experiences, call:
[AD] Scott Colborn, Director (402) 421-1701; Steve Johnson, Associate Director 435-8941; Tom Keith, Director of Investigations 489-3403
For more information on the Center, call the above, or write to the Fortean Research Center, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE 68509
From The Director
To borrow a phrase from our Editor Frank
Dreier, "here is the part that nobody reads"-although
I hope that you do! The basic membership rates in the
Fortean Research Center have been increased to $20
for U.S. members and $25 for Canadian & overseas
members. This is the first increase since 1982. In case
you're curious about your membership status, you'll
notice a number on your mailing label that corresponds
with the issue of the Journal of the Fortean Research
Center that your membership expires with. For exam-
ple, our Journal-in-progress is "5/3" and this is the last
Journal you'd receive under your present membership.
Anyone with "5/2" will not receive the next Journal
(5/3), nor will they receive the next newsletter unless a
check or money order is sent to us for the appropriate
amount. So hey!...re-up today, OK?
by Scott Colborn
Are there a few of you that will consider a more
sizable level of financial support? I believe that there
are. The $20 basic membership for U.S. members is
just that...basic. Your $20 will just about cover the
production of the Journal and newsletter as well as the
mailing costs. Many of you can afford membership
levels of $50, $100, or even $500. As we are a tax-
exempt organization, you may wish to include a dona-
tion to us in your tax planning. Please consider a
higher level of financial support so that we can con-
tinue to bring to you quality publications, quality
conferences, and quality speakers on the unexplained.
Speaking of quality speakers, have we got a summer
schedule for you!
around)!
See you next issue, and keep looking up (and

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Special Lectures, July And August
Saturday, July 25th, "The Bentwaters NATO
Air Base 1980 UFO Incidents" with Peter Robbins.
Peter Robbins is a New York Author and
researcher, and co-author of a book-in-progress enti-
tled Left At East Gate. His talk will include in-depth
information from Larry Warren, who claims to have
been present at the landing of a craft of unknown ori-
gin and who observed alien beings outside the craft.
Robbins will have slides and audio tapes and will take
questions from the audience as well. Many of you
heard the interview with Robbins on our radio
program, 6/20/92.
7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Way Home Records
and Books, Lincoln, NE. To help defray travel
expenses there will be an admission charge of $5.00
for members and $7.00 for non-members, and please
bring a chair as the bookstore has limited seating of
their own. Mark your calendars...this will be the only
notice you get!
Saturday, August 22nd, "The Salter UFO
Encounters Of March, 1988" with Dr. John Salter.
Dr. Salter is Professor & Chair of American
Indian Studies, University of North Dakota, as well as
a friend and colleague whose work has been of signi-
ficance to myself and many other researchers of UFO
abductions. John will tell us about the close encoun-
ters he and his son have had, and what John believes
are the "good motives and beneficial actions" of the
"not-so-different [people] from afar." John is a warm,
engaging speaker and you will not want to miss him.
7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Way Home Music and
books. $5.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members
to help defray travel his travel expenses. Again, bring
a chair and mark your calendars!
Monthly Coffees, Note Date Changes
Monthly coffees generally take place the first
Sunday of the month, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Way
Home Records and Books, 3231 So. 13th, Lincoln,
NE. However, due to the speakers schedules, meeting
dates for July and September only have been changed.
Admission is free, non-members are invited to
attend.
July 12th, "Spiritual Healing" with Janice
Hayes. A nationally known psychic and workshop
On The Air
In our continuing attempt to keep people
abreast of the most up to date information, the Fortean
leader.
August 2nd, "Mars and Mankind" with
Harry Jordan. Founder of the Mars Project in Omaha
and researcher into the Martian surface anomalies (i.e.
the "Face on Mars").
September 13th, "A Skeptical Perspective on
Parapsychology" with Dr. Donald Jensen. Dr. Jen-
sen is a Professor of Psychology at the University of
Nebraska, Lincoln.
by Dale Bacon
Research Center interviewed a variety of guests over
the past few weeks on our radio program, Exploring

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Unexplained Phenomena.
May 23rd we touched base with Lucius Farish
of Plumerville, Arkansas. A past guest, Lou gave us
insight into the UFO activity in and around Arkansas.
The publisher of the UFO Newsclipping Service, Lou
also coordinates the Ozark UFO Conference each year.
June 6th was a special Saturday morning with
our guest Penelope smith. Penelope is an inter-species
psychic communications expert. The phone was ring-
ing constantly with questions about family pets and
other animal-related topics.
June 13th brought nationally known author
Things To Look For
Satellites can be seen from the Earth, and many
times these are confused with UFOs, especially if they
have some peculiar qualities. With over 6,000 pieces
of space hardware in orbit, it's actually quite common
to see 10-15 per night. Not all 6,000 are operating.
Some are derelict, abandoned, or even spent rocket
stages. Occasionally you'll see one that is tumbling
and as it does, it gives off flashes of light.
Satellites appear like a star that is moving. You
Recent Investigations
There were several reports of unusual occur-
rences reported to the Fortean Research Center during
June. Among them was a report involving two separate
incidents of cattle mutilation in the O'Neill area;
reports of on-going ghost activity in northeast Lincoln,
We Need Your Help!
One of the main focuses of the Fortean
Research Center is to collect information from people
and lecturer Harrison Livingstone to Lincoln's air-
waves. Mr. Livingstone has just published a
comprehensive expose on the JFK assassination,
entitled High Treason 2. He feels the entire incident
has been covered up by our own government.
June 20th was the Lincoln debut of Peter
Robbins. (see "Special Lectures", above)
For those of you in the listening area, we
broadcast on KZUM-FM at 39.3 on the dial. We are
also heard on Lincoln cable channel 10. Typically we
audio tape our weekly broadcasts and make them
available to members of the center.
by Erik Hubl
can be certain that it's not a plane if there are no
blinking (strobe) or colored lights and if it fades and
disappears as it enters the Earth's shadow.
Some can get as bright as the brightest star and
also move quite fast. Probably the tumbling ones are
the most spectacular because they fade out and then get
bright, fade out, and so on. These are all low orbit
satellites, yet it's hard to tell which country they belong
to.
by Tom Keith
central Lincoln, and reports of past ghost experiences
in northeast Lincoln, the O'Neill area, and Blooming-
ton, Ill.; and past UFO sighting reports, two that
occurred in southeast Lincoln, and the other a series of
sightings at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base.
luding ghost experiences, UFO sightings or contacts,
cattle mutilations, near-death experiences, psychic
experiences, sightings of strange animals, and other
unexplained occurrences. Requests for confidentiality
will be honored. To report your experiences, old and

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about their experiences with all types of unexplained
phenomena. It's a safe bet that every one of our mem-
bers has had, or has knowledge of, an experience of
this type and we'd like to hear about them. We are
interested in all type of paranormal experiences, inc-
new, contact Tom Keith, director of investigations, by
>mail at Box 30036, Lincoln, NE, 68503; or by phone at
[AD] (402) 489-3403. If you get the answering machine,
leave a message and I'll get back to you so you don't
even have to pay for the call.
Meditation & Healing Workshops
Spiritual teacher and counselor Janice Hayes is returning to Lincoln to present a pair of workshops focusing on
personal development. The Meditation workshop will be Saturday, July 11, and the Healing workshop, which will
focus on techniques for healing yourself and others, will be Saturday, July 18. Both will be 10:15 am to 5:15 pm
at The Way Home Music and Books. The cost is $60 for one workshop, or $100 for both. Preregistration is
[AD] required. Call Linda Keith at 489-3403 for information about private readings and to register for the workshops.
Special Offer
We've prepared a transcript of the audio-tape Col. Charles Halt made in the Rendlesham Forest during the RAF
Bentwaters UFO incidents for those who've ordered tapes of the conference and for those attending the lecture
on June 25th. If anyone else would like to receive a copy, send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
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TOUCHING
HE
UNKNOWN
JUNE 1992
number 1
Monthly Newsletter of the
Fortean Research Center
Editors: Dale Bacon and Tom Keith
Layout: Frank Dreier
Contents copyright © 1992 by The Fortean
Research Center. Information may be published
if credit is given to the Center and the author.
To report incidents of paranormal or unexplained phenomena, or unusual personal experiences, call:
[AD] Scott Colborn, Director (402) 421-1701; Steve Johnson, Associate Director 435-8941; Tom Keith, Director of Investigations 489-3403
For more information on the Center, call the above, or write to the Fortean Research Center, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE 68509
From The Director
Welcome to the premier edition of what we hope will be a
monthly newsletter sent to the members of the Fortean Research
Center. Tom Keith, Director of Investigations for the Center, and
Dale Bacon, editor emeritus of the Journal, along with assistance
from Frank Dreier, editor of the Journal, have a project here in the
form of a newsletter that I think will be of great interest to you,
the
members of our Center. The intention behind this publication is
that it will serve as a timely connection between the activities of
the Fortean Research Center and its membership, in the following
ways.
In this and future issues, we'll be announcing upcoming
events of both local and regional interest. In addition, the news-
letter will serve as a forum for an exchange of ideas, theories and
hypotheses regarding Fortean phenomena, as well as a vehicle to
keep our membership abreast of the investigations being con-
ducted and cases worked on by our members. In this regard you
keeping us informed of your work, your research, and
by Scott Colborn
informative, and just maybe a little controversial. Controversy
allows for an exchange of ideas and a give-and-take that I believe
is inherent in the process of finding the truth. So join in the fun
and send us your comments and newsclippings for future issues.
Keep it short, concise and to the point. If you "wax poctic" in
greater length than the newsletter will allow, you might see your
comments in the next Journal. And take a moment and tell a
friend about our Center-because membership benefits just got
even better.
Members will now receive a Journal published about ever
3-4 months that has gotten many great reviews from our peers,
and a monthly newsletter. By the way, if you renew your sub-
scription immediately and send us $15, you'll receive both
publications for the length of your membership (4 Journals and
approximately 12 newsletters...around one year. Do it right
away, because rumor has it that there will be a raise in member-
ship fee's pronto.
and Frank for their present and

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your point-of-view. Let your fellow and sister members know
what you are up to! Maybe another member can help you with
your particular research and area of interest.
I hope you'll find this newsletter interesting, stimulating,
Thanks 10 TOM PRIS
future work in this newsletter, as well as to you, the members, for
your feedback and comments. With all this said, I welcome you
to the first of what I hope are many newsletters to come!
Quarterly Pot Luck Dinner
Fire up those nuclear accelerator packs and brush off your
ghost busting shoes. We're having our quarterly pot-luck dinner
on Saturday, June 13th and this time the entertainment is a Tour of
the Ghosts of Lincoln, hosted by Dale Bacon.
This bus tour is approximately 90-120 minutes in length
and visits many of the famous and not-so famous haunts in the
capital city. It will begin and end at the Antelope Park shelter,
followed by one of the increasingly popular meals provided by
members and friends of the center.
As it currently stands there will be one tour, but based on
the recent response to the meetings a second bus may be called
into play. In addition to the tour and meal there will be fine con-
versation and maybe even a surprise or two. Watch your mail for
more information about this exciting event.
New Monthly Coffee Format
The Fortean Research Center monthly coffee is held 2
pm-4 pm the first Sunday of each month at The Way Home Music
and Books, 3231 So. 13th, in Lincoln. In the past the entire
meeting has consisted of open discussion about any and all sub-
jects, but beginning with the June 7 coffee there will be a change
in format.
The highlight of each coffee will be a program on a speci-
fic topic, such as UFO experiences, UFO sightings, abductions,
cattle mutilations, ghost reports, psychic experiences, interpreting
On The Air
One of the outlets utilized by the Fortcan Research Center
for the dissemination of information is through the public air
waves. Lincoln, Nebraska is home to one of the few remaining
public access radio stations left in the country today. it has
enjoyed over 15 years of service to the area combining specialized
music and eclectic programming. Exploring Unexplained
Phenomena has aired every Saturday morning since 1984. Each
week this call-in talk show has featured researchers, investigators
dreams, etc. The programs will be presented by Fortean Research
Center members or invited guests. Part of the coffee will be
devoted to announcements of scheduled investigation classes, pot
luck dinners, up-coming workshops, seminars, conferences and
other Fortean Research Center activities. There will also be the
traditional open discussion period.
The June 7 program will focus on Nebraska cattle mutila-
tions and will be presented by Tom Keith. Non-members are
welcome to attend, and everyone is encouraged to bring a friend.
by Dale Bacon
and updates involving the realm of the unexplained.
As an ongoing feature in this newsletter I will be giving all-
too-brief summaries of our guests and the topics discussed for the
preceding four week period.
April 25th was an all update show spurred on by questions
concerning the conference speakers by listeners. On the update
shows the sky is the only limit for subject matter. Often UFO's
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anomalies are covered.
May 2nd was an exception to the normal broadcast. That
was the weekend of the conference and both Scott and I were in
attendance. One of the production assistants took over for us
making announcements about the conference speakers and the
various topics they would be discussing.
May 9th brought back to us the UFO crash and retrieval
reporter Leonard Stringfield from Cincinnati, Ohio. Stringfield
has been with us on previous occasions and still proved to be
fascinating. Leonard's work into the McGuire/Ft. Dix alleged
Things To Look For
All times are Central Daylight Savings Time.
As summer approaches we tend to spend more time outside
enjoying the warmth of day. We also remain to feel the refreshing
cool of the evening. As you spend time in the backyard you may
wish to cast your gaze to the sky. You'll notice lots of wonderful
things by doing so. Look to the west and the first thing you will
sce is a bright star that outshines the others. Oddly enough, it's
not a star at all. This is Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar
system. For you constellation buffs, it is positioned just below
Leo, the Lion. High overhead you'll see the Big Dipper pointing
to the North Star.
This the time of year when the Milky Way is beginning to
make its appearance. The Milky Way is that band of stars clus-
We Need Your Help!
One of the main focuses of the Fortean Research Center
is to collect information from people about their experiences with
all types of unexplained phenomena. It's a safe bet that every one
of our members has had, or knows of someone who has had, an
experience of this type and we'd like to hear about them. Ghost
experiences, UFO sightings or contacts, cattle mutilations, near-
death experiences, psychic experiences, sightings of strange ani-
mals, whatever, are welcomed. People join the Fortean Research
shooting of an alien being fills the listener with wonder.
May 16th saw a return of Dr. Janet Lingren, a Jungian
dream analyst who enjoys her profession. Janet has done much to
expose the listeners to the importance of dreams in our everyday
existence. Our phone response is always active when analysts of
her caliber sit in on the show.
For those of you in the listening area, We broadcast on
KZUM-FM at 89.3 on the dial. We are also heard on Lincoln
access cable channel 10. Typically we audio record our shows
and make them available to members of the Center.
tered together with space gasses forming a cloudy strip of white
extending from horizon to horizon.
The Corona Borcalis, also known as the Council of the
Chicfs, is directly overhead. This poctic name originates with the
native people of this area. The Pawnee knew it was time for the
spring councils by looking through the smoke holes in their earth-
homes. Visible were these stars, the celestial chiefs, having
council. The belief was that it would be wise for the chiefs in the
sky to see a council of chiefs on earth taking place at the same
timc.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the 14th of June. This will be
a partial eclipse, about 2/3 of the full moon will be in the carths
shadow. This event will begin at 9 pm and continue until 1 am,
with the zenith about 11 pm.
And finally, the summer solstice will occur at 10:14 pm on
Saturday, June 20th.
Center to learn about these types of phenomena and hear what
experiences other people are having. We want to collect that in-
formation and make it available to members. Requests for
confidentiality will be honored. To report your experiences, old
and new, contact Tom Keith, director of investigations, by mail at
[AD] Box 30036, Lincoln, NE., 68503; or call me at (402) 489-3403. If
you get the answering machine, leave a message and we'll get
back to you so you don't even have to pay for the call.

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Recent Investigations
Fortcan Rescarch Center investigators were kept busy
during the past few months with several cases of unusual occur-
rences. Those cases included a report of ghost activity in a home
in northwest Lincoln, in an apartment in south-central Lincoln, in
a home in Seward County, and in a home in a second location in
Seward County. There was a UFO sighting in northwest Lincoln,
a UFO alien-contact report in a home in a small town in Butler
County, and an alien-sighting report in northwest Lincom. There
was also a creature sighting in west-central Lincoln.
The Fortcan Research Center also received additional in-
formation pertaining to on-going experiences stemming from
previously reported UFO sightings and contacts in Lincoln,
Omaha and Las Vegas, Nevada, and involving a UFO sighting
and cattle mutilation in Valley County.
Members who are doing investigations are encouraged to
send copies of their reports in for compilation. Report forms arc
available from Tom Keith, Box 30036, Lincoln, NE., 68503.
Ghost Investigation Class Set For June 20
The Fortean Research Center's second investigation class,
"Investigating Ghost Experiences," will take place Saturday, Junc
20 at The Way Home Music and Books, 3231 So. 13th St., in
Lincoln.
Ghost hunter Dale Bacon, Steve Johnson, and Tom Keith
will instruct the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. class. Coffee and rolls will be
available for a small donation.
The class is open to all members of the Center. Please prc-
register by stopping in or calling the Way Home prior to June 14,
[AD] as classroom space is limited. (402) 421-1701
FORTEAN RESEARCH CENTER
[AD] P.O. BOX 94627
LINCOLN, NE 68509
A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR THE STUDY OF UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA
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U.S. Postage
PAID
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TOUCHING
THI
E
UNKNOWN
number 3
AUGUST 1992
Monthly Newsletter Of The
Fortean Research Center
Editors: Dale Bacon and Tom Keith
Layout: Frank Dreier
Contents copyright 1992 by The Fortean
Research Center. Information may be published
if credit is given to the Center and the author.
To report incidents of paranormal or unexplained phenomena, or unusual personal experiences, call:
[AD] Scott Colborn, Director (402) 421-1701; Steve Johnson, Associate Director 435-8941; Tom Keith, Director of Investigations 489-3403
For more information on the Center, call the above, or write to the Fortean Research Center, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE 68509
From The Director
Let me guess...you've just finished mowing the lawn and
are now relaxing in your favorite chair reading this newsletter. Or
perhaps you're at a ball game reading this while waiting for your
son or daughter to take their turn at bat. Summer can be a busy yet
interesting time for us all.
I've just returned from the Mutual UFO Network Interna-
tional Symposium that took place in July in Albuquerque, New
Mexico. After the conference, my wife Kathryn and I went to a
town approximately 40 miles north of Carlsbad Caverns-a fairly
small town by the name of Artesia. Our travels took us to Artesia
because of what a Lincoln, Nebraska woman under regressive
hypnosis told a clinical psychologist and myself.
The woman, who has had UFO/paranormal experiences
since childhood, said that as an adult she had been abducted and
taken to an underground facility with a water source or a river
nearby (she could hear what she described as water next to or ove
cribed as being hot and arid with slightly
by Scott Colborn
altered. The "letter" piqued my interest all the more, because very
few people knew of my interest in a place by the name of Artesia.
Then something else happened that got my attention in a big way!
I decided to tell no one except the abductee and the psy-
chologist about receiving the "letter." In going through my files,
I remembered hearing about Bill Hamilton's interest in alleged
stories of underground facilities, so I called Bill. He was very
cordial and I invited him to be a guest on Exploring Unexplained
Phenomena. The following Saturday as we were about 34
minutes into the one hour program, I asked Bill to tell us about the
alleged alien presence on planet Earth and abut the possibility of
alien underground bases. Right at that precise second, the trans-
mitter for the radio station went off the air! The engineer got it
back on by manually restarting it, and could find no immediate
cause as to why it had gone off-air.
A friend of mine has told me that "there are no coinci-
If you accept his statement, then a lot of stuff was
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rolling terrain and some greenery that followed the river. She
gave the name of Artesia as being associated with the facility, and
said it was a joint operation with both "alien beings" and humans
wearing white coveralls. At one point during her experience at
the facility she was in a room interacting with children that looked
like they were possibly alien and human parents. But wait folks,
it gets stranger yet.
I narrowed the possible towns with the name of Artesia
down to several, with Artesia, New Mexico being the closest in
my judgement to the description offered by the abductec. Shortly
after I had begun researching various citics by the name of Artesia
around the country, I received an anonymous letter in the mail. In
so many words, it stated that I should cease and desist in my
cfforts to learn more about Artesia, and that the woman's in-
volvement was unfortunate, but the course of events couldn't be
happening that was pointing me towards Artesia. Thus my inter-
cst in combining my trip to the MUFON conference in
Albuquerque with a short side trip to Artesia, New Mexico.
In Artesia I met with the news editor for the paper, and
explained my interest in learning about any unusual reports from
the area. She took my picture and wrote a short, concise article
inviting the readers to contact me with any information. I also
met with several individuals associated with the police depart-
ment and asked them to contact me with any reports of UFO
activity, cattle mutilations, disappearances of people, pets or
livestock, clc.
You'll read all about this case in a future Journal. At the
very least, should someone ask me what I did on my summer
vacation, I've got a fairly good story for them! I hope you have an
interesting summer as well.
Salter to be Special Speaker, August 22
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Professor John R. Salter, Jr. is a Professor and Chair of
American Indian Studies at the University of North Dakota.
our special mecting, he will discuss a 1988 UFO encounter and
abduction experience he and his son, John III, had near Richland
Center, Wisconsin, while traveling across country by car. He now
teaches a course in UFOS, ETs and Close Encounters at NDU.
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Bring a folding chair, a potential new member, and enjoy
an interesting evening Saturday. August 22nd, at the Way Home
Music and Books, 3231 So. 13th, in Lincoln. The three-hour
program is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. There is a charge of $5
for members and $7 for non-members to help defray Salter's
travel expenses. Don't miss this important program!
Jensen to Speak at September 13 Coffee
Monthly coffees generally take place the first Sunday of
the month, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Way Home Music and
Books, 3231 So. 13th, in Lincoln. However, the September
meeting will take place on Sept. 13, rather than Sept. 6.
Dr. Donald Jensen, a Professor of Psychology at the Uni-
versity of Nebraska, Lincoln, will present "A Skeptical
Perspective on Parapsychology."
There is no admittance fee and non-members are welcome
to attend. Bring a folding chair and enjoy this controversial and
interesting program.
Newsletter Expansion Planned
Duc to the many kind comments we have received about
this newsletter, we will soon be expanding its size. The purpose of
by Tom Keith
the newsletter is to keep members informed on activities and
topics of concern to Fortean Research Center members. The new,
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larger format will allow us to include descriptions of cases, arti-
cles on various topics by FRC members, calendars of scheduled
events, and other interesting features. This is an opportunity to
share your views, ideas and experiences with other FRC mem-
bers. The newsletter will be as interesting and exciting as the
members make it with their contributions. We invite all members
On The Air
Our call-in program airs every Saturday morning in Lin-
coln from 10:00 to 11:30 on KZUM, 89.3 FM, and on Cable
access channel 10. Typically we tape them for our members.
June 27 we spoke with Father Lloyd Worley, a Grand
Master in the school of Tarot divination referred to as Le
Bateleur. He discussed various applications and insights into the
use of the 78 card deck of the Tarot.
July 4th brought its own psychic fireworks with a dialogue
involving UFO researcher Bob Oeschler. The show host, Scott
Colborn, had been witness to a video while in attendance at the
Laramie, Wyoming conference on UFO abductions. This video is
in the hands of Mr. Occhsler and purports to show what will
become controversial UFO activity. Bob graciously accepted our
invitation to speak openly about the video on the radio with us.
July 11th and 18th were updates with material from
Recent Investigations
There were several incidents of unusual occurrences
reported to the Fortean Research Center during July. Among
them were four reports of on-going ghost activity: one in south-
cast Lincoln, one in north Lincoln, one in Lincoln Air Park, and
one in east-central Omaha. There was also a report of past ghost
activity in a home in a small town a few miles south of Lincoln.
to submit material for publication.
Submissions must be received no later than the 15th of the
month prior to publication; for instance, a letter or submission for
the September newsletter must be received no later than August
15. Send all submissions to Fortean Research Center, P.O. Box
94627, Lincoln, NE, 68509.
by Dale Bacon
around the world on topics from MIBs to psychic activity in
Russia. These updates are important in that the amount of printed
material grows yearly and if it's not heard, it is useless to anyone.
July 25th was an end-of-the-month surprise for the liste-
ners. We compiled a series of snippets of eight interviews we
have done over 1991-92. We once again heard the interrupted
broadcast of William Hamilton as he was about to discuss
underground UFO bases. Our interview with the famous, or
infamous, Bill Cooper. The near-death experience with a disti-
nguished panel of experts who had been there. The Billy Meier
UFO case, as discussed by Brett Elders. These, combined with
the others, rounded out the month nicely.
We're always looking for new and interesting guests. If
you're involved in research or have had an experience, and would
be willing to talk about it over the airwaves, please contact us.
by Tom Keith
There were three possible UFO sightings reported to the Fortean
Research Center during July. One sighting occurred near Normal
and South Streets in southeast Lincoln in August, 1990; one
occurred near Yankee Hill Lake, about five miles west of Lincoln
July 16, 1992; and the third sighting occurred near 14th and
Highway 2 in south Lincoln July 24th, 1992.
UFO Investigation Class Pt. I, October 3
Our investigation classes will continue with a series of
classes on UFOs. Because of the complexity of UFO reports,
egister at The Way Home or by calling Tom Keith at (402)
[AD] 489-3403 no later than October 1.

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three separate classes will be presented to cover the topic. Part I
will deal with interviewing people who report or witness sight-
ings. Part II, not yet scheduled, will deal with physical evidence
and will include a outdoor training session; and Part III, will
cover interviewing contactees and abductees.
Part I will be held on October 3, from 10:15 am to 4:00
pm
at The Way Home Music and Books, 3231 So. 13th, in Lincoln. It
is open to all Fortean Research Center members, but because
space is limited those wishing to attend will be required to pre-
Upcoming Events
There is no charge for the class, but all those attending are
required to have a MUFON Field Investigator's Manual, available
at The Way Home. Participants should bring a folding chair,
pen/pencil and notebook.
Members interested in investigating reports of UFO sight-
ings, ghost activity, and miscellaneous paranormal events are
urged to attend the FRC series of investigation classes. It is from
this pool of participants that investigations of reports received by
the FRC are assigned.
MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON UFO RESEARCH
University Plaza Ballroom, Springfield, Missouri
September 18-20, 1992 (Friday evening through Sunday noon)
Speakers: Forest Crawford, Stanton Friedman, Budd Hopkins, Linda Moulton Howe, Harry Jordan, George Knapp, Bruce Mac-
cabec, Jorge Martin and Mr. Amaury, and George Wingfield.
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TOUCHING
UNKNOWN
number 6
FEBRUARY 1993
Monthly Newsletter Of The
Fortean Research Center
Editors: Scott Colborn, Frank Dreier
Layout: Frank Dreier
Contents copyright © 1992 by The Fortean Re-
search Center. Articles and information may be
reprinted with credit to the Center and the author.
To
report incidents of paranormal or unexplained phenomena, or unusual personal experiences, call:
[AD] Scott Colborn, Director (402) 421-1701; Steve Johnson, Associate Director 475-8944
For more information on the Center, call the above, or write to the Fortean Research Center, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE 68509
From The Director
Ten Ways You Can Help The UFO Cover-Up
Continue, Part Two
6) Attempt to keep any and all discussion of the UFO subject
out of the public and private schools.
Remember that before we adults can "mold their little minds" (I
heard this exact phrase years ago from an adoring father of two
children) kids can be free-thinkers, and that's dangerous. Try to
impress on your children and the children of others at the very
earliest age possible that they should always believe everything
that our government and military tells 'em. Always conform,
don't rock the boat and never ask silly questions. And never ask
silly questions that might reflect on the parent and the lack of
"proper values" that didn't get instilled at an early age. Point out
to the kids that after all, if there was anything to this UFO busi-
ness, the
would have been all over this stuff a long time ago.
press
Anyone knows the government can't keep a secret, so we can't be
expected to believe for one minute that factions within our elected
or appointed government have little green men or are keeping the
biggest secret in the history of this planet. Come on now! Take as
your litany the phrase being made popular by a best-selling
manufacturer of beer: "Why ask why?" There's nothing to get all
steamed about...trust me. (Last call, drink up folks)
up
7) Ridicule anything you read in the press, or any comments
favorable to the study of the UFO subject by broadcast media.
Let 'em know that there are more important issues facing us. Any
issue will do. Take as an example the ABC Nightline program in
1983 that was going to feature an interview with the late Dr. J.
Allen Hynek on UFOs. Thank goodness at the last possible
minute someone in authority at ABC made the right decision
(remember War of the Worlds?). With Dr. Hynek seated in the
ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE, Nightline switched the show's focus
to another subject far more important than the UFO subject (thus
averting the potential UFO riots-in-the-streets scenario). Of
it was the Greyhound Bus strike. So don't give the UFO
course,
by Scott Colborn
crazies an inch of favorable coverage. If ever in doubt, remember
the "party line." (By Jove, I think you've got it.)
8) Convince witnesses that there is just a little problem with
their internal hard-wiring in their brains.
Let's say that you know someone who purports to have had a
"close encounter" experience (estimates are now of possibly one
in fifty having had some sort of crazy wacko UFO experience). A
little medication, a little therapy to resolve angst over father-
mother stuff and they'll be in good shape in no time, and more
importantly they won't be talking about UFOS. (With the appro-
priate amounts of medication, they won't be walking, talking or
doing much of anything.) Furthermore, there are always mun-
dane explanations for someone's half-baked memories of UFO
contact, or worse yet, contact with occupants of UFOs. Never
mind that the mundane explanations are sometimes far stranger
and much more twisted than alien contact. Just look 'em right in
the eye and say "Come on now, you don't expect me to believe
that garbage, do you? Let 'em know that no one in their right
mind will listen to their tall tales. Certainly not you!
9) If this UFO stuff still bugs you after all the above, here's a
simple cure: get religion.
Not just any old religion. You've got to get one that will make
you feel bad about your UFO experiences. You've got to feel bad
so you can feel good. This UFO stuff-it's the devil's business,
and if you just change your ways and become a god-fearing per-
son (put you tithe right here), the poor devil will just leave you
alone. So you've got to get a religion that discourages thinking
about the UFO question, and encourages you to view any subject
that is not fully understood as suspicious and to be fearful of.
Never mind all the references in the Christian Bible to events that
bear a marked similarity to UFO accounts, to ground traces and to
spectacular lights seen in the skies. Or, for that matter, to many
other sacred texts that mention accounts involving what we might
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10) With all this said, if you yourself ever have a one of those
way-out, wild UFO experiences, just call up one of your bud-
dies in CSICOP & they'll set you right.
They'll tell you what you didn't see and assure you that it's a
normal reaction brought about by too little sleep, too much coffee
and an over-active imagination. Or something like this, but pro-
bably even better. I hear tell that the same flocks of geese that
confused "veteran" UFO researchers with spectacular geese
overflights for years have flown indoors and are being seen in
bedrooms all across America, so just disregard those "visitor" tall
tales. They're probably silly Mother Goose stories. So if you
have any problems after your imaginary experience, a little
therapy or perhaps a serious alcohol or drug addiction and you
won't even think about weird memories. At least you won't think
about them a lot. And never mind those silly repetitious dreams
about imaginary encounters with the little grey guys. Just keep
From The Editors
This issue was delayed do to the amount of time it took the
last issue to reach people. We wanted to establish whether people
would actually receive it before we sent out the next, in case we
had incorporate material from it into this issue. We also wanted
repeating to yourself as you pour another glass for medicinal
"This is just in my head and it's really not happening. I
purposes,
saw a flock of geese in my bedroom and everyone knows that
geese don't fly into bedrooms so nothing could have happened-
therefore nothing did happen. See, you're feeling better already,
aren't you? (Never mind the time you woke up in the back yard
with the whole house locked up tight and deadbolted from the
inside Disregard all your natural senses that something fishy is
going on and just go on with your life. Just brush off those ima-
ginary goose feathers, straighten up those shoulders, and fly right!
Grow up-be mature! Raise your family and mold their little
minds, and when they come to you with their nightmares about
little men in their bedrooms and the nosebleeds that you also had
as a kid, just remember that it's happening all across this country
and it's as "apple pie and flag-waving right" as anything else in
this great land. After all, you want to be patriotic, don't you?
finalized information on the conference not included in the flyer.
It's been expanded to three pages this month because the
contents ran a little over. Unfortunately, they didn't run a lot over,
so the added filler may not be terribly scintillating.
Exploring Unexplained Phenomena V Update
Two new guests have been added to our line-up.
Raymond Boeche, founder of the Fortean Research Center and
well-known for his investigation of the RAF Bentwaters Incident
will give a talk on the Men In Black (MIB) phenomena. John
Carpenter, a clinical social worker, hypnotist, and MUFON's
Director of Abduction Research will speak on the relevance of
multiple participant abductions to research at our banquet, and
moderate a close encounters panel with experiencers from the
southeast Nebraska area. (Friday evening, opposite the ghost tour)
We have several workshops scheduled to run concurrently
Friday morning, from 8:00 to 11:00. Cost is $5.00 per person.
Janet Waage Lingren Ed. D.: "An Introduction to Jungian
Dream Analysis and the Psycology of the Unconscious."
Joe Smith & Ray Jensen: "Dowsing: What It Is, How To Do It"
J. Edward Smith/Henry: "Understanding The Possible
Metaphysical Implications Of UFO Contact"
The speaking program will begin at noon Friday, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, and 8:00 Sunday finishing up at noon. Each speaker
FortFest '92 Review
This was my third FortFest, it was the International Fortean
Organizations 18th, held each November in Arlington, Virginia.
Few conferences have been around as long, and few cover such a
wide variety of subjects, and at times pleasantly obscure ones.
Part of the appeal of most conferences is the chance to meet with
the other conference-goers, and they've developed a wide variety
of pleasantly obscure attendees. Conversation is likely to bring
will be given two hours.
Admission to individual sessions will be available at the
door for those who won't be attending the entire conference.
Friday and Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning sessions will
have two speakers, Friday evening and Saturday morning and
evening will have one (half the price of double sessions).
The banquet at the Nebraska Center will now be Friday
evening from 5:30 to 7:30, with John Carpenter as speaker,
[AD] $17.50 per person. Meat dish will be chicken breast with orange
marmalade, the vegetarian dish linguini stroganoff.
The buffet at Valentino's will be Saturday evening from
6:00 to 8:00. Vegetarian dishes available. $7.50 per person.
Ghost tour conducted by Dale Bacon, Friday evening,
8:00 to 10:00, $5.00 per person.
Registration for entire speaking schedule (not including
banquet or workshops) is $40.00 for members, $45.00 otherwise.
[AD] For more information call (402) 421-1701 Monday
through Friday 1:00-7:00 p.m. CST. Updated flyers available.
Volunteers still needed to staff the registration desk.
by Frank Dreier
up at least a couple of subjects you've somehow remained una-
ware of, and as usual, some that you wish you could somehow
remain unaware of.
Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of Vampires Among Us,
opened by spelling out some of the differences between tradi-
tional vampire legend and media portrayals. Antonio Huneeus's
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current UFO scene; he's written the "Science Frontiers" column
for the New York City Tribune. John Keel gave an overview of
pivotal years in history in "Portents & Fortents." John Michell's
talk was based on his The Twelve-Tribe Nations and the Science
of Enchanting the Landscape, and included unpublished material
on the locating of central ceremonial sites for various regions.
The highpoint of the afternoon was Doug Skinner's illus-
trated overview of "The Richard Shaver Mysteries." In the
1930's Shaver came forth with a number of tales-some of which
he thought were true, some written as fiction-about lost civili-
zations, mutant mind controllers manipulating the human race,
and underground cities to which he'd been shown. Only those
most devotedly on the fringe would today take his stories at face
value, but they're problematical in their similarities to later UFO
phenomena, and for the large number of people who also felt
they'd been taken to the caves of the Dero.
My Dinner With Aztecs
The banquet featured and enormously well produced pre-
sentation, Age of Gods, Heroes, and Man: a Multi-media
Portrayal of Pre-Columbian Cultures by composer David Iron-
side and photographer Jeff Young. Using a soundtrack of
traditional Mexican instruments and original photos of sites in the
Yucatan, it evoked the concretization of the Quetzalcoatl myths
from the spiritualism of the Maya through the Toltecs to the
"literalism and power" of the Aztec. A bank of computer con-
trolled projectors worked together to seamlessly fade and dissolve
between slides in a virtually cinematic presentation, at times
overlapping in half-seen or implied images gods and spirits. A
beautiful and impressive production.
Doug Skinner is a talented ventriloquist-a term I seldom
use-and appeared on Martin Mull's Talent Takes a Holiday.
On previous occasions, he and little Eddie Gray have presented
sketches on unscrupulous crop circle and abduction investigators,
this year giving a short but very funny demonstration of a very,
very bad way to read the Tarot.
Finally, there was a panel on crop circles moderated by
widely published Fortean Michael Shoemaker. On the panel were
Rosemary Ellen Guiley (Center for N. Am. Crop Circle Study),
Gerald S. Hawkins (Stonehenge Decoded), Ray Manners (INFO
president), John Michel (Cerealogist editor), and Andrew
Rothovius (NEARA).
Shoemaker made two interesting points concerning the
circles validity. First of all, they're the only Fortean phenomena
he knows of that have no historical precedent (unless you include
haunted computers), and paradoxically, the fact that the evidence
is so concrete in comparison with other Fortean phenomena raises
suspicion. Manners suggested that the circles might be done by
competing art students. Guiley asked where the half finished
circles were, as somewhere along the line some hoaxter should
have been interrupted.
An audience member whose father was an onion farmer
made two interesting points: there are rollers available that could
flatten grain without damaging the seed heads, and that round
patches caused by fungus do appear overnight...neither of which
answers the objections to either of these explanations. However,
it does show how arguments used by proponents can be overly
simplistic, and how skeptics comments can be helpful in im-
proving them, even when the alternative explanations seem
hopelessly flawed. Also, after the constant defending of the
phenomena against silly arguments on television and the news-
papers, it's actually very pleasant to listen to intelligent skeptics
who don't feel obligated to behave badly, even if one doesn't
agree with them.
Breakfast Of Forteans
The Sunday morning breakfast seminar started with
Michael Shoemakers "The Fortean Traveler", a slide projected
guide to Fortean sightseeing, mostly in the eastern U.S. and
Canada, concentrating on geological and archeological sights.
Ken Moak took a look at the theoretical considerations involved
with the idea of biological UFOs in "Charles Fort's Sky Critters."
William Corliss of the Sourcebook Project spoke on some
of the "559 Terrestrial Anomalies" he's gathered over more than
years of combing scientific journals, and published in his
catalogs of geophysical and geological anomalies. These range
from marine phosphorescent wheels, to unusual inclusions in
rocks, to gelatinous meteors.
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The Shadow Over Fredericksburg
Each year they present a different ghost tour, sometimes
ranging quite far afield from the Washington D.C. area, this year
to Fredericksburg. Richard Leshuk hosted the tour and did an
admirable job filling people in on the background, and keeping
them from filing into it and missing the bus. Further insight on
ghosts and photography was provided by Dale Kaczmarek of the
Ghost Research Society, and psychic and private detective
Ginette Matacia gave her impressions of the sites. If you don't
already bring a psychic along when sightseeing, I heartily
recommend you do.
In his introduction to The Ghosts of Fredericksburg L.B.
Taylor Jr. stated that, arguably, Fredericksburg is America's most
historic city, and that it may also be our most haunted city of its
size. While I've been to places that felt older or more atmospheric
(Harper's Ferry, for example), there was some hard to pin down
feeling about the town (more aesthetic than psychic) that fit it to
the role. I thought it was just me, or the winter light, or the Civil
War TV series. However, another member of the tour group was
impressed by how much it really did feel like a town out of an
H.P. Lovecraft story, which in afterthought seemed to be pretty
much my impressions.
I'd like to make it clear to the good people of Fredericks-
burg (and any black magicians on the chamber of commerce) that
I'm not suggesting this is in fact the case...just that a superficial
visit to it by an editor of questionable taste left the impression it
might be. As the odds are rather against this, don't let me deter
you from visiting, as it's a worthwhile place to visit whether or
not you're interested in the ghosts.
Congratulations are due to FortFest Chair Phyllis Benja-
min and the others who put this and the last few events together.
I should also mention the excellent book sale put together by
Michael Shoemaker, always a major attraction for attendees.
INFO will present FortNite, a one day event on May 1st.

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From Other Sources
We receive information on a number of interesting products and
services. Rather than keep it to ourselves, we'll feature some of
them here from time to time. This does not constitute endorse-
ment by the Center, any comments are the opinions of the author.
Above I mentioned L.B. Taylor Jr's. well produced and written
book on Fredericksburg, to be reviewed in a future Journal. If
you're interested in haunted Virginia, or planning a trip there, he
has written a series of books on the region:
The Ghosts of Fredericksburg...and nearby environs (166
pgs), The Ghosts of Richmond (172 pgs), The Ghosts of
Tidewater (232 pgs), and The Ghosts of Williamsburg (84
pgs), all of which are illustrated.
Autographed copies are available from the author, write to: L.B.
Taylor Jr., 248 Archers Mead, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
William Corliss publishes detailed catalogs of anomalies collec-
ted from scientific journals, as well as more general handbooks
(both categorized into archeology, astronomy, biology, geology,
geophysics), and a bimonthly newsletter Science Frontiers. He
also has a good selection of books by other authors on the more
scientific end of anomaly research (challenges to astonomical
theories, prehistory, evolution, geology), and carries photocopies
of selected scientific reports and classic books. The Sourcebook
Project, P.O. Box 107, Glen Arm, MD 21057.
FortFest 1992 Audio Tapes: Set of six tapes covering all speak-
ers Saturday and Sunday, but not the banquet, is available for
[AD] $18.00 from INFO, P.O. Box 367, Arlington, VA 22210-0367.
Articles Of Interest
Popular Science, Vol. 80, March 1993
Secret Mach 6 Spy Plane by Bill Sweetman
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Sweetman, a leading authority on Stealth, coauthored a
book with James Goodall, who spoke at our last conference and is
quoted in the article. It illustrates the probable designs of several
aircraft flying out of Groom Lake (with a 1992 photo of the
facility), but the text focusses on the replacement for the SR-71
nicknamed "Aurora." Its methane burning engines may be res-
ponsible for the "bone-shaking" noises heard nearby. Reports of
high altitude, brightly glowing objects may be attributable to the
diamond-shaped "Pumpkin Seed," which may use external com-
bustion where "exhaust expands in the conical area defined by its
shock wave". There may also be an operational fleet of triangu-
lar, quiet, subsonic stealth reconnaissance aircraft, the TR-3A
"Black Manta."
The August '92 issue's "Science Newsfront" department
has photos of a "doughnuts on a rope" contrail that may indicate
an aircraft using a pulse-detonation engine.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) released a
report on the "black" aircraft last year.
National Geographic, Vol. 182, No. 6, Dec. 1992
The Hard Ride of Route 93 by Michael Parfit
Short mention and photo of "Dugout Dick" Zimmerman,
INFO has also released its second occassional paper, Demons,
Doctors, and Aliens: An Exploration into the Relationships
Among Witch Trial Evidence, Sexual-Medical Traditions, and
Alien Abductions by James Pontolillo. Skeptical, but goes be-
yond usual psychological view by looking at "...the powerful
historical and cultural currents that underlie and have to a large
extent shaped these experiences." It will be reviewed in a future
issue of the Journal. $10.00 from above address.
Circles Of Note: A Readers Guide to the Crop Circle Pheno-
menon a listing of books, newsletters, articles, videos, and mis-
cellanea, edited and commented on by Michael Chorost.
Available for $3.00 from Dennis Stacy, Box 12434, San Antonio,
TX 78212.
The General Accounting Office (GAO) has several new studies it
offers for free, one per customer. Order from US General
Accounting Office, PO Box 6015, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
[AD] Call: (202) 275-6241. Numbers are necessary when ordering.
National Aero-Space Plane-Key Issues Facing the
Program (T-NSIAD-92-26)
Space Station-Delays In Dealing With Space Debris May
Reduce Safety and Increase Costs (IMTEC-92-50)
Space Station NASA's Software Development Approach
Increases Safety and Cost Risks (IMTEC-92-39)
Space Station-Improving NASA's Planning For External
Maintenance (NSIAD-92-271)
Space Station-Status of Financial Reserves
(NSIAD-92-279)
NASA-Changes to the Scope, Schedule and Estimated
Cost of the Earth Observing System (NSIAD-92-223)
who rents out (and lives in) dugout caves, milks goats, and sells
religious poetry to tourists south of Salmon, Idaho. He has had
several out-of-body experiences-once floating to another
planet and is visited by his common-law wife who was killed in
1963. The author comments: "no wild gestures, no rolling eyes.'
KMT, A Modern Journal Of Ancient Egypt, Vol. 3, No. 2,
Summer 1992
Redating The Great Sphinx Of Giza by Robert M. Schoch
This geologists suggestion that the Great Sphinx was from
2,500 to 4,500 years older than now accepted received a great deal
of coverage, as well as negative comments from Egyptologists.
This is a revised and expanded version of his original paper, much
more informative than other articles that have appeared.
Kiwanis, March 1993
It's a conspiracy! by Robert McGarvey
A look at the motivations behind conspiracy theorizing.
UFO editor Vicki Cooper and abduction and NDE researcher
Kenneth Ring were interviewed and quoted.
American Scientist, Vol. 80, No. 5, Sept.-Oct. 1992
Early Life on Land by Jane Gray and William Shear
The traditional view of the first organisms to colonize the
land was based on megafossils (large specimens of nearly whole
plants and animals), which seemed to appear and diversify
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evolution of modern terrestrial ecosystems. Plant microfossils
and microscopic pieces of small animals have been obtained from
older sediments by dissolving them in acid, pushing back the
dates and revising views on the nature of these early communities.
American Heritage of Invention & Technology, Vol. 8, No. 3,
Winter 1993
How Engineers Lose Touch by Eugene S. Fergusun
Though not Fortean in the usual sense, this article strikes
me as being in line with some of Fort's commentaries on seem-
ingly scientific approaches to problems. The author feels that
engineering education has shifted too far towards analytical
approaches, and that students no longer gain an understanding of
Upcoming Events
how things work under real conditions, the limits of stress in ma-
terials, and how people use and respond to systems. He points out
that "nearly all engineering failures result from faulty judgments
rather than faulty calculations." and that "Successful design still
requires expert tacit knowledge and intuitive 'feel' based on ex-
perience..." and an ability to visualize realistic conditions. He
also comments on the use of computer programs, which break
problems down into an approximation of reality, based on a set of
assumptions made by the programmer that the user may not be
aware of, and the programmers themselves may have limited ex-
perience. He also addresses the problems of "top-down design",
and of designers becoming to self contained and cutting themsel-
ves off from relevant knowledge from other fields.
If you would like your event listed on the calendar, please get the information to us as soon as possible, to compensate for bulk
rate mailing delays. We list events as far forward as space allows.
Mar. 25-26- Presidential Leadership, Congress and the US Space Program
Washington, DC
Sponsored by NASA and the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at the American University.
[AD] Roger D. Lanius, NASA History Division, Code ADA-2, Washington, DC 20546. Call: (202) 358-0384.
Eureka Springs, AR Inn of the Ozarks
April 2-4 - Ozark UFO Conference
Guests: Forest Crawford, David Froning, "Leah Haley", Bill Hamilton, Linda Moulton Howe, Antonio Huneeus, John E.
Mack, Norman Oliver, George Wingfield.
Ozark UFO Conference, Route 1, Box 220, Plumerville, AR 72127
April 16-18- The IVth Great UFO/ET Alien & Abduction Congress
May 1
Bordentown, NJ The Days Inn
[AD] Pat J. Marcattilio, 138 Redfern St., Trenton, NJ 08610. Call: (609) 888-1358
- FortNight '93
Arlington, VA Quality Hotel, 1200 N. Courthouse Rd.
[AD] International Fortean Organization, P.O. Box 367, Arlington, VA 22210-0367. Call: (703) 522-9232 or (301) 897-5440.
May 26-29- The Case for Mars V
Boulder, CO
Explores the potential for colonization of Mars, and the definition of innovative national and international programs for
Martian exploration.
[AD] Tom Meyer, Case for Mars V, POB 4877, Boulder, CO 80306. Call: (303) 494-8144. Fax: (303) 494-8446.
June 12-13- UFO Expo West
Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles Airport Hyatt Hotel
Guests: Al Bielek, Budd Hopkins, Terence McKenna, Sean Morton, Yvonne Smith, others.
[AD] UFO Expo West, POB 1011, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Call: (215) 850-8919.
June 19 or 20- Summer Solstice At Carhenge
Alliance, NE
Carhenge, 2 1/2 miles north of town
3rd annual decidedly non-pagan celebration at replica of stonehenge constructed entirely of cars. Events: Last
remaining Japanese-made cars will be replaced with American makes. Honda will be flung to its resting place with a trebuchet.
June 24-26 - Rocky Mountain Conf. on UFO Inv.
University of Wyoming
Larimie, WY
Guests: Alice Bryant: "Healing Shattered Reality", Fowler C. Jones: "A Psychologist Looks at UFO Phenomena", Cynthia
Hind: "UFO Research in Africa". Events: Pre-conference hypnosis sessions (21-22), hypnosis workshop (23).
July 2-4
[AD] Rocky Mountain Conference on UFO Investigation, Conferences and Institutes, P.O. Box 3972, Larimie, WY 82071-3972
- MUFON 1993 UFO Symposium
Richmond, VA Hyatt Richmond Hotel
"Ufology: The Emergence of a New Science" Guests: Colin Andrews, Wesley E. Ellison, Cynthia Hind (Zimbabwe),
Hoang-Yung Chiang (Taiwan), Linda Moulton Howe, George Knapp, Illobrand von Ludwiger (Germany), John E. Mack,
Jorge Martin (Puerto Rico), Vincent-Juan Ballester Olmos (Spain), Jeffrey W. Sainio, John F. Schuessler.
[AD] Mutual UFO Network, 103 Oldtowne Rd., Seguin, TX 78155-4099. Call: (512) 379-9216
Aug. 1-5 Ancient Astronaut Society Conference
Las Vegas, NV Imperial Palace
Guests: Vince DiPietro, Zecharia Sitchin, Brad Steiger, many foreign guests.
[AD] Ancient Astronaut Society, 1921 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035-3105. Call: (708) 295-8899.

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EXPLORING
UNEXPLAINED
PHENOMENA
April 30th to May 2nd
Lincoln, Nebraska
Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
33rd and Holdredge
Update On Page 2
John Salter
Kevin Randle
John Kasher
Harry Jordan
Linda Moulton Howe
Budd Hopkins
Rosemary Ellen Guiley
John Carpenter
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TOUCHING
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UNKNOWN
number 4
OCTOBER 1992
Monthly Newsletter of the
Fortean Research Center
Editor: Tom Keith
Layout: Frank Dreier
Contents copyright © 1992 by The Fortean
Research Center. Information may be published
if credit is given to the Center and the author.
To report incidents of paranormal or unexplained phenomena, or unusual personal experiences, call:
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For more information on the Center, call the above, or write to the Fortean Research Center, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE 68509
Newsletter Expansion
Due to the many kind comments we have received, this
newsletter is expanding its size. The purpose of the newsletter is
to keep members informed on activities and topics of concern to
Fortean Research Center members. The larger format will allow
us to include descriptions of cases, articles by members, a calen-
dar of events, and other interesting features.
This is an opportunity to share your views, ideas and ex-
periences with other FRC members. The newsletter will be as
interesting and exciting as the members make it with their con-
Bulletin Board On Line
The popular new Fortean Research Center computer bul-
letin board service went on line August 28th, thanks to the efforts
of Sysop Bob Dunne.
The BBS is open to the public and features Fortean
Research Center news and information, as well as a large
Ouija Boards
Ouilja (we je, -je) n. Trademark. A board with letters and num-
bers printed on its surface used for spelling out messages by psy-
chic forces, often believed to be spirits of the dead, through
movement of a pointer or planchette. [American English,
supposedly <French oui + German ja]
The Ouija Board is not a new "game", its use was common
even in Victorian times. Through the ages it has been used in a
number of ways, including as a fortune-telling devise, as a tool for
communicating with the dead, and, most recently, as an
entertaining party game.
There are many theories as to what causes movement of the
planchette across the board. Some people believe the participants
touching the pointer direct the movement, either consciously or
subconsciously. Others think spirits from beyond are able to
communicate with the living by this method and some believe
that demons and evil spirits use the Ouija Board as a doorway to
by Tom Keith
tributions. We invite all members to submit material for pub-
lication. Write an article or send us a letter asking a question,
stating an opinion about some type or facet of unexplained
phenomena, complaints about the FRC or its publications, sug-
gestions for future activities or events. We want to hear from you.
Submissions must be received no later than the 15th of the
month prior to publication; for instance, a letter or submission for
the November newsletter must be received no later than Septem-
ber. Send all submissions to the above address.
paranormal file area, a database for logging and reviewing
reports, and we are in the process of hooking up with national and
international paranormal networks such as MUFONET and
ParaNet.
You can reach the FRC BBS at any hour, seven days a
[AD] week, at (402) 488-2587. Set your system for 1200-2400 baud,
8,N,1 and visit the board. We'd appreciate your suggestions,
comments and criticisms.
by Tom Keith
this dimension and view the curiosity of the participants who
experiment with the board as an invitation to torment or possess
them.
Many people report having negative experiences as a result
of "fooling around" with an Ouija Board. One man said, "I was
messing around with an Ouija Board one night when a strange
feeling came over me and I suddenly realized I was floating near
the ceiling looking down at my own body. It scared the hell out of
me and I've stayed away from them (Ouija Boards) ever since."
Through the large number of ghost experience cases Linda
and I have investigated through the years we have learned that it is
common that the person reporting an ghost experience, or
someone in the family, had been using an Ouija Board. Some
people believe they have even brought evil into their lives by
using the board. The ghost reports we have investigated in which
an Ouija Board played a part have generally been those that were
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For instance, Dale Bacon, Linda and I investigated a case
last spring in which a 15-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother
were terrified by spirits that had entered their home after the girl
and a couple of her friends had tried to conduct a seance using an
Ouija Board. The spirits stayed with the family for some time and
frightened the kids so badly they didn't want to go near the house.
Their mother also saw figures several times and was even touched
by them on different occasions, though no one actually suffered
any physical harm.
Had the Ouija Board played a part in the arrival of the
spirits? There is no way to tell for sure.
Obviously, not every one who experiments with an Ouija
Board has a negative experience, but it's use is common thread
that runs through many of our ghost experience investigations. Is
it just a matter of mathematical probability (out of every so many
people, a certain number will have a bad experience)? Is it that
some people are more vulnerable to dangerous spirits? Are Ouija
Boards and ghost experiences connected at all? I don't know the
answers to those questions, but we hear about Ouija Board in-
volvement often enough during our investigations that we are
suspicious that a connection might actually exist.
If you have had paranormal experiences after using an
Ouija Board the FRC would like to hear about them. Phone me at
[AD] (402) 489-3403, or write me at Box 30036, Lincoln, NE, 68503.
Looking At Shamanism pt. 1
If you, as a reader, keep up on current trends in the world of
metaphysics, you are aware of the latest national fad referred to as
the shamanic experience.
Whenever something like this comes along I look into it to
see what it is all about. I guess I am one of those who follow fads.
As a case in point, a few years back I was reading all I could about
crystals and their esoteric properties. Before that all the rage was
in the trance-channel. You remember Lazaris and Ramtha, don't
you? The stories and tales about dolphins and Atlantis were about
as incredible as the prices they charged to hear them.
It has always been that new fads will come around every
few years, with the really big ones happening about every twenty.
Spiritualism was the thing just after the turn of the century.
Mediums were conducting seances as late as the death of Harry
Houdini in 1929. The forties showed a rise in the Christian faith,
partly due to the global conflict of the era. The 1960's dawned the
Aquarius, with just a side order of cult followings.
We managed to survive disco and urban cowboys, kung-fu
movies and Rambo. The last twenty years have spawned literally
hundreds of overnight sensations. The eighties heralded the New
Age, of which nothing was new. In fact, the newer the fad, the
older the tradition it came from. The next twenty-year cycle will
put us into the turn of the millennium. I'm curious what rage will
go with it? The way our nation has been exposed to the "Save the
Planet" programming, I tend to think that the shamans might be a
part of it. Earth religions are more visible and the emphasis on
American Indian culture is at an all time high. Unfortunately the
culture being studied was wiped out some two-hundred years ago.
I suppose the old adage of better late than never is applicable here.
I do hope that it is not too late, however.
So then, what is a shaman and how does this character fit
into all of this? To be totally honest, I don't know if I can actually
tell you. The best way for me to proceed here is with a story.
When I was a kid growing up in a rural Iowa community sur-
rounded by farmland beyond that more farms, I loved playing
cowboys and Indians. Before I discovered monster movies I lived
on westerns. John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef
were more than just figures on the big screen. They were heroes
to me. There were two kinds of people they fought, bad cowboys
and Indians. I admit that the celluloid is not the best comparison
to make to life, but the alternative I had was to experience the
Indian first hand. This took place in Tama, Iowa, for me. That
experience proved fatalistic for me in that my uncles would go
drinking with members of the Mesquake Indians from the res.
Racial tension between the reds and whites got so bad that the
by Dale Bacon
main street separating the towns of Tama and its white counter-
part, Toledo, would become a no-man's land. The old men and
farmers of the area would always talk negatively about the "lazy
Indian" and any other minority which happened to exist. Need-
less to say, I was somewhat conditioned to a certain image of
these people.
As is so often the case, my thinking changed over time.
The more I worked with and studied the history of the plains In-
dians, the more I grew to respect their cultures and traditions.
Because of this I was more than just a little interested in the sha-
manic movement when it came in vogue.
I don't remember where I first heard the word shaman.
Maybe I read it in a book somewhere, because it was never used
in the movies. When you heard about the doctors and healers in
the tribe they were called medicine men. In fact, you had to go all-
the way to the country of Siberia to hear this term used. Until
recently, the only person who would use such a term was an
anthropologist. These are the people who actually introduced the
word into our society. Men and women like Carlos Castenada,
Michael Harner and Margaret Mead were influential in the deve-
lopment of interest. Mircea Eliade wrote an excellent text on the
subject back in the 1930's, but few people read it until the eight-
ies. The book is boring, but the information is complete and
painstakingly researched. After all, he was an anthropologist, not
a novelist.
The death of Joseph Campbell was the impetus needed to
kick the fad into high gear. Once he was gone, people began to
listen to what he had been saying for the past fifty or so years
about mythology and he history of mankind. A connection was
established between the shaman and healing. The healing was
always done with ritual and natural medicines. It was a perfect
fad for the environmentally aware baby-boomers of this age. The
one thing which was special about the shaman was that he or she
could perform the art of what is called "journeying." What this
consists of is inducing an altered state of consciousness (or Sha-
manic State of Consciousness, according to Michael Harner) and
then "journey" into either the underworld or overworld. During
this trip the shaman undergoes many adventures, such as
encountering mythical creatures, animal guides or being torn
apart by unseen forces, only to be rebom as a new person. In the
old countries, and many new countries, this state was attained by
the use of certain sacred drugs or by the steady rhythmic drone of
a drum beaten for hours. Other ways this state is induced is
through dancing, twirling, sleep deprivation and chanting, howe-
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scious society.
The American Indian, or Native American, for you politi-
cally correct critics, was the society chosen by the up and coming
shamans as the role-model people. Primary interest was placed
on the Lakhota people because when most people think of In-
dians, they think of Lakhota. They are also called the Sioux. The
culture admired, however, as I stated earlier, was destroyed by the
advancing conquest of the west from 1629 to 1890. There had
been a movement to actually eliminate these heathens from the
planet prior to the turn of the last century. Some of us can still
recall reading the history books where phrases like, "The only
good Indian is a dead Indian" existed. It wasn't until the 1960's
that Indians were even treated as human beings by the central
government, and that is still being disputed. When a society tries
everything it can to destroy a people, it is little wonder that tradi-
tionalists are so upset about the influx of shaman Wannabes (as
in, "I wannabe a medicine man.") to the reservations. The Wan-
nabe will pay a lot of money to learn the pipe ceremony (which
had been illegal until the 1960's), the vision quest and sweat
ceremonies. Then, of course, there are those opportunists who
would gladly take the money and send the pilgrim home, a real-
live medicine man, or shaman, or whatever they wanted to call
Recent Investigations
There was only one unusual occurrence reported to the
Fortean Research Center during August-September. It was a
We Need Your Help!
One of the main focuses of the Fortean Research Center is
to collect information from people about their experiences with
all types of unexplained phenomena. It's a safe bet that every one
of our members has had, or has knowledge of, an experience of
this type and we'd like to hear about them. We are interested in all
type of paranormal experiences, including ghost experiences,
themselves. A life long practice, learned during an extended
three-day weekend on the res. now they could teach others. They
could conduct their own sweat lodge ceremonies and have a
vision quest any weekend that would fit into their schedule. They
could give workshops and charge extravagant prices for atten-
dance. People will pay the price, too. The cycle goes on, until the
next fad slithers in.
Why? Something to keep in mind about the shaman is that
when this word was introduced to the English language, it brought
another word with it. Sham. A sham artist is one that can trick
you into believing whatever he or she wants you to believe. Even
if it is tricking you into believing that your sickness is cured. The
shamanic wonder workers of the world are putting too much
emphasis on the journey and forgetting about the purpose. They
are spending all their time beating drums and talking about seeing
eagle, wolves and bears. They love to talk to other shamans about
how the Native American had the right idea when it came to liv-
ing as one with his or her environment. About how all things are
related and something has got to be done before it's too late. And,
of course, how the "journey" went this last weekend. Then after
the meeting they get into their respective cars, drive home to their
families, watch a little TV and go to bed.
by Tom Keith
report of past UFO activities in the Falls City-Rulo area of
southeast Nebraska.
UFO sightings or contacts, cattle mutilations, near-death expe-
riences, psychic experiences, sightings of strange animals, and
other unexplained occurrences. Requests for confidentiality will
be honored.
To report your experiences, old and new, contact Tom
Keith, director of investigations, by mail at Box 30036, Lincoln,
[AD] NE, 68503; or by phone at (402) 489-3403. If you get the ans-
wering machine, leave a message and I'll get back to you so you
don't even have to pay for the call.
UFO Investigation Class Pt. I, October 3
Our investigation classes will continue with a series of
classes on UFOs. Because of the complexity of UFO reports,
three separate classes will be presented to cover the topic. Part I
will deal with interviewing people who report or witness sight-
ings. Part II, will deal with physical evidence and will include a
outdoor training session; and Part III, will cover interviewing
contactees and abductees.
Part I will be held on October 3, from 10:15 am to 4:00 pm
at The Way Home Music and Books, 3231 So. 13th, in Lincoln. It
is open to all Fortean Research Center members, but because
space is limited those wishing to attend will be required to pre-
register at The Way Home or by calling Steve Johnson at (402)
[AD] 435-8941 no later than October 1.
There is no charge for the class, but all those attending are
required to have a MUFON Field Investigator's Manual, available
at The Way Home. Participants should bring a folding chair,
pen/pencil and notebook.
Members interested in investigating reports of UFO sight-
ings, ghost activity, and miscellaneous paranormal events are
urged to attend the FRC series of investigation classes. It is from
this pool of participants that investigations of reports received by
the FRC are assigned.
Fortean Research Center Calendar
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Exploring Unexplained Phenomena, our weekly radio program,
has been airing in Lincoln since 1984, featuring researchers, in-
vestigators and updates from across the spectrum of unexplained
phenomena. For those of you in the listening area, we broadcast
each Saturday Morning from 10:00 to 11:30, on KZUM-FM at
89.3 on the dial, as well as on Lincoln access cable channel 10.
Typically we make tapes of our shows available to members.
Oct. 3-Ed and Lorraine Warren talk about "Alternative
Parapsychology"
Oct. 10-Ralph Blum discusses "Runes"

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Monthly coffees generally take place the first Sunday of the
month, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Way Home Records and
Books, 3231 So. 13th, Lincoln, NE. Admission is free, non-
Upcoming Events
Oct. 4-25-Metaphysical Classes by Henry, 2-4 pm
members are invited to attend.
Oct. 4-No special programming scheduled.
[AD] The Way Home Music and Books, 3231 So. 13th, Lincoln. Preregistration required, call 421-1701. Fee charged.
-Henry: Intuitive Counseling 10 am - 5 pm
The Way Home Music and Books, 3231 So. 13th, Lincoln. Fee charged.
-Janice Hayes Reincarnation and Regression Workshop, 10 am-5 pm
[AD] The Gathering Place, 1448 E, Lincoln. Preregistration required, call Linda Keith at 489-3403. Fee charged.
Oct. 12-16 Personal readings and regressions offered by Janice Hayes.
[AD] Preregistration required, call Linda Keith at 489-3403. Fee charged.
Oct. 24
- Show Me UFO/IAC Conference
Nov. 1
St. Louis, MO The Harley Hotel of St. Louis, 3400 Rider Trail South
Guests: Dr. Thomas E. Bullard, David H. Childress, Dr. Richard Haines, Dr. John Kasher, Virginia Tilly.
[AD] UFO Study Group of Greater St. Louis, P.O. Box 31544, St. Louis, MO 63131. Or call Bruce Widaman (314) 946-1394.
-First of five Meditation Classes, Sunday evenings, 7-9 pm
[AD] The Way Home Music and Books 3231 So. 13th, Lincoln. Preregistration required, call 421-1701. Fee charged.
Nov. 14-15- Fortfest 1992
Arlington, VA Arlington Quality Hotel, 1200 N. Courthouse Rd.
Guests: Willian Corliss: "Anomalies," Rosemary Ellen Guiley: "Vampires," Antonio Huneeus: "Soviet UFOs," John
Keel: "UFO Enigmas & Extraterrestrial Anomalies," John Michell: "The 12-Tribe Nations & the Science of Enchanting the
Landscape," Ken Moak: "Charles Fort & the Sky Critters," Doug Skinner; "The Shaver Mystery," Dwight Whalen: "Mysterious
Canada." Also, Gerald Hawkins and Michael Shoemaker on "The 1992 Crop Circle Scandles" Events: Haunted Virginia Mo-
torcoach Tour, presentation on "A Mythic Archtypeal Portrayal of Pre-Columbian Cultures" by Jeff Young and David Ironside.
[AD] International Fortean Organization, P.O. Box 367, Arlington, VA 22210-0367. Call: (703) 522-9232 or (301) 897-5440.
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EXPLORING
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GHOSTS OF THE AIR CATTLE MUTILATIONS THE MOTHMAN PSYCHIC DREAMING
BENTWATERS UFO INCIDENT CROP CIRCLES SECRET ADVANCED AIRCRAFT.
MAY 1-3
1992
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Speaking Program will be divided into 5 sessions: Saturday morning, afternoon, evening
and Sunday morning and afternoon. Each will have at least two speakers and is available individually
for $10.00 (no discount or preregistration on individual sessions)
Friday Events. Free reception with the guests from 5-7:00 p.m. at the conference site.
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EXPLORING
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MAY 1-3
1992
LINCOLN,
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Linda Moulton Howe
Jenny Randles Ray Boeche
Bentwaters UFO Incident In the forest between the U.S.
airbases of Bentwaters and Woodbridge in England, a security patrol encountered an ob-
ject on the ground which they then followed through the trees for three hours one night in
December 1980. The next morning, physical traces were found, and that night a com-
plicated series of UFO events lasting six hours were witnessed by a number of other
servicemen on and off the base, including the Deputy Base Commander. These were the
subject of a CNN series and a recent Unsolved Mysteries story. We hope to have some of
the witnesses present, though nothing has been confirmed as yet. Jenny Randles is the
British UFO Research Associations director of investigations, and the author of many
books, including From Out of the Blue. Ray Boeche is a principal U.S. investigator.
Martin Caidin
Ghosts of the Air One of the nations leading author's in aviation and
astronautics, Martin Caidin 's books have been used as doctrine and strategy guides and
textbooks by the National War College, the Air University of the U.S. Air Force, and other
institutions. He has been cited repeatedly by NASA, the U.S. Air Force and Navy for his
work in many fields. His 140 books include Samurai!, Black Thursday, Zero!, The Night
Hamburg Died, and Ghosts of the Air. He has collected first-hand stories from pilots and
official records of the USAF, RAF, and the Luftwaffe involving haunted airfields and
planes, crewless aircraft landing, "shifts in time," mysterious warning voices, WWI
aircraft appearing in WWII battles, and less easily classifiable cases. He is also doing
research into psychokinetic effects, and will give a demonstration of his experiments.
George Wingfield Jenny Randles
Crop Circles The 1991 season brought a number of complex, strange, and
sometimes spectacular new designs, as well as the strange and spectacular claims of
hoaxers "Doug and Dave." An update on events in England from George Wingfield,
Director of Field Research for the Centre for Crop Circle Studies and author of articles for
a number of publications, notably The Crop Circle Enigma. While he feels they are the
result of some sort of non-human intelligence, Jenny Randles, co-author of Crop Circles:
A Mystery Solved with Paul Fuller, feels meteorology and hoaxing explain them.
Cattle Mutilations Winner of local, national, and international awards for her documentaries on science, medicine,
and the environment Linda Moulton Howe, author of An Alien Harvest, will present an update on her current and past research.
Loyd Auerbach

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Psychic Dreaming Respected parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach teaches at John F. Kennedy University, is author
of Psychic Dreaming and ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists, and a consulting editor for FATE. He will discuss the process of dreaming
and the ways various experiences may occur in the dreaming state, such as shared dreams, precognition, and out-of-body experiences.
John Keel
The Mothman 1966-67 in and around the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia: Poltergeists plagued homes,
UFOs followed a regular nightly schedule over the town, animals were found mutilated, people received strange visitors and phone
calls, and a winged apparition dubbed the "Mothman" was sighted by over 100 people. Over the year they occurred, veteran journalist
John Keel investigated and witnessed events. His book, The Mothman Prophecies, is considered a classic. A former science editor for
Funk and Wagnalls' and special consultant to the Federal Government, he has had articles in nearly every leading periodical.
James Goodall
Secret Advanced Aircraft Groom Lake (also known as Area 51, Dreamland, and the Ranch) on the Nellis
AFB range in Nevada saw the development of the U-2, the SR-71, and stealth technology, and is a test sight for most "black" aircraft.
However, reports from observers and inside sources suggest that a new generation of vehicles employing "...exotic propulsion and
aerodynamic schemes not fully understood at this time" (Aviation Week & Space Technology, Oct. 1, 1990) are being flown. Noted
aviation writer James Goodall is a leading expert on the Lockheed Blackbird family and the history of the Skunk Works, author of
F-117 Stealth In Action and co-author of Lockheed F-117A: Operation and Development of the Stealth Fighter with Bill Sweetman.
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TOUCHING
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number 5
NOVEMBER 1992
Monthly Newsletter Of The
Fortean Research Center
Editors: Stephen Johnson, Frank Dreier
Layout: Frank Dreier
Contents copyright © 1992 by The Fortean Re-
search Center. Articles and information may be
reprinted with credit to the Center and the author.
To report incidents of paranormal or unexplained phenomena, or unusual personal experiences, call:
[AD] Scott Colborn, Director (402) 421-1701; Steve Johnson, Associate Director 435-8941
For more information on the Center, call the above, or write to the Fortean Research Center, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE 68509
From The Director
Ten Ways You Can Help The UFO Cover-Up
Continue, Part One
1) First but foremost, don't talk about the subject!
If you're hunched over the coffee pot at work and your co-
worker asks if you watched the UFO special on TV the previous
night, plead ignorance and say you were watching the Gilligan's
Island re-runs. If you are forced to make a statement, say some-
thing like: "Well, some say there may be something to this stuff,
but I don't know..." Kind of roll your eyes back in your head and
laugh nervously. But don't say any more, because if you do,
someone else might get the idea that you believe! (To "believe" is
a fate worse than being caught in a time warp dancing cheek-to-
cheek with Richard Nixon on top of the big desk in the Oval
Office with all your friends watching and laughing hysterically
and knowing that it's true-Dick is a good dancer.)
2) Don't join any organizations that purport to be actively
studying the UFO mystery.
If they dare to suggest that there may be a reality in the
thousands of worldwide reports from pilots, housewives, retail
clerks, farmers, psychologists, doctors, the young and the old, just
drop 'em flat. Don't contribute any money and heavens don't
give 'em any of your time. 99% of all the organizations investi-
gating UFOs depend totally on member support. No members, no
support. It's simple. Don't give 'em anything and they can't
exist. If they don't exist, we've won. There won't be anyone to
challenge the "party line" (see #3). Better yet, if you gotta join
something and the bowling league is filled, join CSICOP. You
can surround yourself with such good people as Phillip Klass,
who rarely has to interview a witness before making a pro-
by Scott Colborn
believing the "party line"...you know which party line I'm talk-
ing about, don't you? Stand up a while you read this aloud, with
your hand held over your heart and your eyes suitable glazed over
(any impression of Marlin Fitzwater will do) the following
official line:
"There are no such things as UFOs and anyone reporting a UFO is
a crackpot, weirdo, commie-loving liberal pervert alcoholic drug
taking schizophrenic wacko Perot believer."
4) Never, I repeat, never ask anybody important (anybody
important is someone that pays good money to have their
shirts professionally laundered) questions in public about the
UFO subject.
Especially politicians, or more importantly, politicians that
you helped get elected by not voting for the other folks. Always
ask 'em really deep questions like "Are you going to raise taxes?"
If we can just keep the UFO questions out of the public arena, we
have won the game. By not telling your elected representatives
your concerns or asking them about UFOs, you'll never endanger
yourself or them with violating the "party line." Of course if
you're with me here you really don't have any concerns anyhow.
Any questions here, see #3 above. Don't elect anyone who is a
"free thinker." Keep electing the folks who will listen to reason
(the "party line"). Keep the professional politicians going back
into office year after year, 'cause it's the way it's always been. At
least it's worked for the last 50 years.
5) If you ever hear anyone in your immediate vicinity talking
about the UFO subject, point your finger at 'em and burst out
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nouncement because after all: a) he knows what's going on and b)
he knows what he is going to find before he finds it. A witness
would just mess up his facts. Don't worry, we have suitable
patriots infiltrating most of the UFO groups and we won't let 'em
get too far spreading their swill about alien abductions of our
children and the like.
3) Don't read any books or magazines that cover UFOs.
Don't encourage people around you to read 'em either,
because if you can keep 'em dumb and stupid, they'll go on
Articles Of Interest
"Aliens in the Basement" by Frank Kuznik
Air & Space (Smithsonian), August/September 1992
The author tours Wright-Patterson, asking about the
remains of the Roswell crash. Not surprisingly--and I think quite
reasonably-the people there preferred to talk about the research
projects they're actually involved with. Obviously a not entirely
serious article, but respectful towards the Roswell research
(Kuznik hoped to participate in the archeological dig being
planned at the alleged crash site). Fairly humorous and interest-
ing for the glimpses of how people working at the base view the
Tell 'em you're going to call the people wearing the white
coats to take 'em away. Try to make them feel as uncomfortable
as possible. A bunch of half-baked loonies...Like they expect us
to take them seriously. Let 'em know real quick that no one in the
whole world will listen to them or take the subject seriously.
After all, you don't, and you're happy, aren't you? (The scar on
my calf is nothing really-probably got it playing football. Those
defensive tackles really liked to gouge a guy up.)
Concludes Next Issue...
by Frank Dreier
subject, and the research that goes on there.
For those that aren't already aware of it, there is no Hanger
18 at Wright-Patterson. (A hanger would be a strange place to
keep alien bodies in any case.) A Building 18 formerly contained
"cold cells" which were used to test engines in Arctic condi-
tions...a plausible enough explanation for the generation of a
myth which hasn't much bearing on the Roswell incident itself.
A doctor who "received my early education as a bureaucrat
there" wrote a letter in the next issue suggesting that the people
directly involved retired, a brigadier general needed more office
urband hol
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space for his organization, and the bodies were packed in boxes
marked "stuffed toy animals, condition poor" and sent to a surplus
property warehouse. (I would've thought it more likely they were
placed in the warehouse with the Ark of the Covenant...or in
Pentagon-speak, the "Superconducting Hebraic Archival Unit.")
He concluded: "If you think I my story is implausible, you should
visit the surplus property warehouse at Wright-Patterson and ask
the staff how to bid for surplus items. You might even find used
flying saucer parts, but they won't be accurately identified in the
catalog."
"The big red hen and the Devil's Hoofprints" by Bailey White
Smithsonian, October 1992
A short and probably true story about a childhood visit to a
well known Fortean spot. Twelve six-inch deep depressions, the
size of dinnerplates, which supposedly have been impossible to
fill in since their 1813 appearance near Bath, North Carolina.
Chickens are supposed to refuse to eat from them, and the authors'
aunt organized a test. I believe the subject was covered in more
detail in Jim Brandon's Weird America, but I was unable to check
a copy before press time.
From The Editors
Our apologies for the lateness of the issue, due to the
change in editors. As you can imagine, setting up the transition
teams, renting office space and equipment, and bringing in their
families was a significant logistical challenge.
If it seems your issues are taking a long time to arrive, it's
because they're being mailed bulk rate. It takes something like a
week for members in Lincoln to get their copies (sometimes
longer), while for one member living just outside Lincoln it takes
about a month. To compensate for this, the newsletter will now
Public Access Program
Exploring Unexplained Phenomena,
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm, Lincoln Cable channel 4.
Our new program started in October (unfortunately
scheduled too late to include in the last newsletter) and features
presentations from our 1991 Exploring Unexplained Phenomena
III conference. The programs change once a month, and will
"Evolution Watch: No Longer Human" by Lori Oliwenstein
Discover, December 1992
Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but a sample of her particu-
larly aggressive cervical cancer was cultured. These cells became
popular among cancer researchers for use in experiments. They
were unusually hardy, able to survive spills as well as take over-
come a anything else in a petri dish they contaminated in a short
time (causing problems for researchers who thought they were
studying something else). Deliberately and otherwise, they've
spread around the world, and are now know as HeLa cells.
However, researchers writing in the journal Evolutionary
Theory feel they should be called Helacyton gartleri and be con-
sidered a new species. They contend that they have evolved
separately from humans (with different strains in different
places), and behave "just like" a single celled microbial species.
The researchers disagree on what taxonomic category to put them
in. One feels they've become protists, but current evolutionary
theory does not allow for the same thing evolving twice. He also
thinks they are a particularly successful example of something
going on with other petri-bound cancer cells. Other biologists
disagree with their conclusions.
be sent out more toward the middle of the month. (This one will
be mailed around the weekend of the 14th.) We're also expanding
the "Upcoming Events" calendar so they'll be listed as far ahead
as possible.
With the change in editorship, it's now particularly impor-
tant that we get contributions from our members. It's already
appears necessary to shift some shorter articles from the Journal
to keep things going. Contributions needn't be full-fledged
articles, letters commenting on various Fortean, ufological,
cryptozoological, and etc. issues would be welcome. The
newsletter would be an ideal forum for discussions.
address your envelopes to the newsletter, at the Center's address.
Please
probably continue with the '91 conference for about a year (so
don't say you'll wait and catch next years conference on cable),
when we'll start on our '92 conference. However, we may drop
special shows into the schedule.
October's show was part 1 of George Wingfield's
"Evolution of the English Crop Circles" which will conclude this
month.
In December we hope to show Budd Hopkin's "The
Youngest Victims: UFO Abductions of Children."
Fortean Research Center BBS
The
Our computer bulletin board is now online and ready to
recieve your phone calls, and is open to nonmembers.
[AD] number is (402) 488-2587 and the board runs 24 hours a day and
[AD] accepts calls from 1200-2400 baud. Here's just a few of the things
you'll find on the BBS.
by Bob Dunne
-National and international message conferences, including
Fido and Bama UFO, ParaNet's Ask UFO Magazine with Don
Ecker, and the ParaNet Abduction conference with Dr. David
Jacobs.
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News and information about the Center, upcoming guests,
lecturers and events.
-Large UFO/paranormal file area (over 15
megs
and growing).
You'll also be able to exchange messages with members
and officials. So call in today and see what's happening in the
world of Forteana.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 22, 29-Meditation Classes, Sunday evenings, 7-9 pm
[AD] The Way Home Music and Books, 3231 So. 13th, Lincoln. Preregistration required, call 421-1701. Fee charged.
Mar. 17-21- Treat V
Mar. 20
Santa Fe, NM
Center for Treatment and Research of Experienced Anomalous Trauma, P.O. Box 728, Ardsley, NY 10502.
- UFO/ET Alien & Abduction Congress IV
New Jersey
[AD] Pat J. Marcattilio, 138 Redfern St., Trenton, NJ 08610. Call: (609) 888-1358 between 11am-2pm, ET.
May 26-29 The Case for Mars V
Boulder, CO
The potential for colonization of Mars, and the definition of innovative national and international programs for Martian
[AD] exploration. Tom Meyer, Case for Mars V, POB 4877, Boulder, CO 80306. Call: (303) 494-8144. Fax: (303) 494-8446.
- MUFON 1993 UFO Symposium
Richmond, VA Hyatt Richmond Hotel
July 2-4
"Ufology: The Emergence of a New Science" Guests: Colin Andrews, Wesley E. Ellison, Illobrand von Ludwiger
(Germany), John E. Mack, Vincent-juan Ballester Olmos (Spain), Jeffrey W. Sainio.
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EXPLORING
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April 30th
to May 2nd
Lincoln,
Nebraska
John Salter: The Salter UFO Encounters: A Comprehensive Update
Professor and Chair of American Indian Studies at the University of North Dakota, where he teaches a course in
UFOs, ETs and Close Encounters. He will discuss a 1988 UFO encounter and abduction experience he and his son
had while driving across Wisconsin.
Kevin Randle Stanton Friedman: The Roswell Incident
Kevin Randle is a former Air Force intelligence officer and the co-author with Donald Schmitt of UFO Crash at
Roswell. Stanton Friedman is a nuclear physicist and co-author with Don Berliner of Crash At Corona. Both
the New Mexico dessert in 1947, and have
authors have done extensive research into the alleged crash
come to somewhat different conclusions.
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Harry Jordan • John Kasher: NASA UFO Images/lowa Mini-Flap Update
Our guests appeared recently on Fox televisions Sightings discussing the videotape taken during a space shuttle
flight allegedly showing unidentified objects. They will also present anaupdate on a series of UFO sightings-and
landing traces in southern Iowa. Harry Jordan is an architect and the founder of the Mars Project in Omaha. Dr.
John C. Kasher is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Omaha and MUFON state director for
Nebraska.
Linda Moulton Howe: Aliens, Abductions, & Scientific Findings on Crop Circles
Winner of local, national, and international awards for her documentaries on science, medicine, and the environ-
ment and author of An Alien Harvest. She will present an update on her current and past research.
Budd Hopkins: New Revelations About UFO Abductions
The bestselling author of Intruders and Missing Time, and one of the researchers most credited with bringing
serious attention to UFO abductions.
Rosemary Ellen Guiley: Crop Circles & Unusual Ground Markings Worldwide
Director of the Center for North American Crop Circle Studies and the author of Harper's Encyclopedia of Mys-
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TOUCHING
THE
UNKNOWN
Monthly Newsletter of the
Fortean Research Center
July 1994
To report incidents of paranormal or unexplained phenomena, or unusual
[AD] experiences, call the Fortean Research Center (402) 421-1701; or Steve
[AD] Johnson, 475-8944. For more information about the Center, call or write
to the FRC, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE 68509.
A Message from the
Director
Greetings to all my fellow Forteans!
I am very honored to announce that the
Fortean Research Center's Board of
Directors has elected me to fill the position
of Director. I look forward to serving the
Board and the membership in this capacity,
and in helping guide the Center toward
continued growth and success. I know I can
count on your help in making this a stronger,
more vital organization--indeed, the only
way we can continue to improve is by
principally on UFOs, animal mutilations,
covert government involvement in the
paranormal, the Men in Black phenomena,
and cultic and occultic religious movements.
I'm currently at work on the first
book-length, scholarly study of the Men in
Black.
But enough about me--let's talk about us.
Where do we go from here? I am keenly
interested in your ideas and suggestions--
after all, this is your organization. I hope to
diversify our scope of investigations, offer
training classes for those interested in
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working together.
For those not familiar with my background,
let me give a brief summary.
I have been involved in investigating the
unexplained for almost thirty years now. I
have worked with various organizations in
many capacities, including a several-year
stint as MUFON State Director for
Nebraska. I have worked at various times
with organizations such as APRO (Aerial
Phenomena Research Organization), NICAP
(National Investigations Committee for
Aerial Phenomena), INFO (International
Fortean Organization), and many, many
others. In 1981, I co-founded the
Pennsylvania Association for the Study of
the Unexplained, along with Stan Gordon,
and then, in 1982, established the Fortean
Research Center here in Lincoln, serving as
Director until 1988, when I resigned and the
job fell to Scott Colborn's very capable
hands.
I'm employed as an illustrator and book
designer for the University of Nebraska
Press, and hold a B.A. in Art and Education,
and a Master's (Th.M) in theology.
My personal research has concentrated
organize the FRC library into an accessible
resource available to all interested members,
continue the tradition of fine annual
conferences (rated by many as the finest
event of its kind in the nation), and most
important, with the help of our Journal's
new editor, Gary Carey, see that the Journal
of th
f the Fortean Research Center resumes its
quarterly appearance in your mailbox.
We find ourselves in something of a
financial crunch at this time, and we can, to
be quite frank, use your financial support.
Any contributions would be gratefully
accepted, and remember, we are a
tax-exempt, charitable organization.
As a fund-raising event, we will be having a
pot luck dinner and benefit concert
scheduled for the 47th anniversary of
Kenneth Arnold's famous sighting--June 24
at the Bethany Park Pavilion. Scott Colborn
and I will both make brief presentations, and
we will be treated to a concert by Dennis
Taylor, one of the finest guitarists you'll
ever have the privilege to hear. The cost will
be $5.00, and remember to bring your
favorite covered dish. We'll look forward to
a great time of food, friendship, and fine
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Finally, many thanks to Scott Colborn and
the Board of Directors--Steve Johnson, Ed
Rumbaugh, Lee Debus, Lon Nancel, and
Frank Dreier--for their fine work in running
one of the best research organizations in the
country. Let's continue to pull together to
make the Fortean Research Center even
better in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Ray W. Boeche
A Note from Scott
The purpose of this statement is to inform
you of my decision to resign as Director of
the Fortean Research Center (FRC) and as
President of the Board of Directors of the
FRC, effective May 30, 1994. The decision
was not an easy one to reach; however, in
talking with my wife, Kathryn, regarding the
upcoming birth of our first baby, and
weighing the increasing commitment asked
of me by the growth of our bookstore, I feel
that this decision is for the best.
I have been honored to serve as Director and
President of the Board since 1988 Our
It is my intention to keep active in areas of
anomalous phenomena research such as
Close Encounters and Parapsychology,
although at a reduced level. I will continue
to host the weekly radio program "Exploring
Unexplained Phenomena" Saturday
mornings from 10:00-11:30 a.m. on KZUM,
89.3 FM. Additionally, I will carry on in the
Close Encounters support group that was
formed in 1988 and continues to meet
monthly in Lincoln. Also, it is my hope that
I can contribute articles from time to time
for publication in the Journal and the
Newsletter.
The "information highways" continue to get
more and more cluttered with "noise." It has
been, and I hope will continue to be, an
aspiration of our Center to help its members
separate the "wheat from the chaff," so to
speak. The FRC is one of the only
organizations around that encourages you to
take a broad perspective when looking at
unexplained phenomena, so as to not miss
the inter-relationships that may exist
between fields of research. By not closing
down to any given area, you may find
material in one area of research that helps
you understand and make sense of another
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membership has increased, the Journal of.
the FRC has shown steady improvement,
and the periodic speakers and yearly
conferences that our Center has offered to
our membership and to the public have
helped inform many people as to the various
aspects of the paranormal. The Center is
poised for further growth, and it is my hope
that you will continue to support the efforts
of the Fortean Research Center--
philosophically, spiritually, and financially.
The Board of Directors, during a meeting in
May 1994, considered several candidates for
the position of Director, and during a second
meeting elected Raymond Boeche, founder
and former Director, to the Directorship
position once again. Ray has agreed to
serve and brings with him over 25
years of
active research into the unexplained. If you
were to talk with individuals in the fields of
Ufology, Cryptozoology, Parapsychology
and other fields of research and inquiry that
comprise unexplained phenomena research
and if you were to ask them to come up with
a "short list" of the people they most respect,
Ray's name would be on many of the lists.
He is well-qualified, a friend of mine, and I
ask that you support him in his efforts as
Director.
philosophy has and can continue to serve
our Center and its members well.
The Fortean Research Center can and will
continue to serve its members and help
inform the public only with your support.
I've given the Center six years, and now it's
time for many of you to step forward and
make your contribution of time and money.
If you have an interest in becoming more
involved in the Center and its activities
beyond a subscriber, please let the Center
know of your interest. You may wish to
write the Center and let us know of your
talents, abilities, and ways that you believe
that you could help the Center.
Your financial support is critical for the
Center to continue its efforts, and I ask each
of you to consider making a tax-deductible
donation to the FRC at this time. Perhaps
you can't volunteer time or effort, but please
consider making a financial donation to the
FRC. It may or may not help soothe your
conscience, but it sure can't hurt to ask!
Make a financial donation and help the
Center.
In closing, let me just say that I've enjoyed
tremendously the friendships I've
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grown as the result of my interactions with
you and through my attempts to serve you as
Director of the FRC. I look forward to
seeing many of you at our yearly
conferences and single-speaker events, and
I'll close with a line taken from Bob Hope:
"Thanks for the memories!"
Sincerely,
Scott H. Colborn
P.S. In the future, please write to me in care
of The Way Home Music & Books, 3231
S. 13th St, Lincoln, NE, 68502. Should you
wish to reach me by phone, my number is
[AD] 402-421-1701, and you can usually reach
me there from 12 noon to 7 p.m.
On The Air
Fans of "Exploring Unexplained
Phenomena"--aired every Saturday at 10
a.m. on KZUM, 89.3 FM--are in for a
special treat.
On June 18, Scott will be talking with Dan
Semrad and Carla Engstrom about Joseph
Campbell and Mythology. Carla is a
professional interpreter and hearing
To report your experiences, old and new,
contact the Fortean Research Center, P.O.
Box 94627 Lincoln, NE 68509.
A Page from the Bulletin
Board
"Abductees' implants strongly suggest a
technological lineage which can be traced to
a device known as a 'stimoceiver,' invented
in the late 1950s and early 60s by a
neuroscientist named Jose 'Bob' Delgado.
The stimoceiver is a miniature depth
electrode which can receive and transmit
electronic signals over FM radio waves. By
stimulating a correctly positioned
stimoceiver, an outside operator can wield a
surprising degree of control over the
subject's responses.
"The most famous example of the
stimoceiver in action occurred in a Madrid
bull ring. Delgado 'wired' the bull before
stepping in the ring, entirely unprotected.
Furious for gore, the bull charged toward the
doctor--then stopped, just before reaching
him. The technician-turned-toreador had
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Instructor and Dan is an insurance broker for
A. G. Edwards; both are members of the
Joseph Campbell Society of Lincoln and
promise a program that will be rich in ideas.
Both Carla and Dan will be answering your
call-in questions after the discussion, so
mark your calendar. This is indeed a special
event: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.
We Need You!
One of the main focuses of the Fortean
Research Center is to collect information
from people about their experiences with all
types of unexplained phenomena. It's a safe
bet that every one of our members has had,
or has knowledge of, an experience of this
type and we'd like to hear about it.
We're interested in all types of paranormal
experiences, including ghost experiences,
UFO sightings or contacts, cattle
mutilations, near-death experiences, sighting
of strange animals, and other unexplained
occurrences.
Requests for confidentiality will be honored.
button on a black box, neid mis hand.
Do you find this fascinating? This is only a
sample of hundreds of articles that are
available for you on the Fortean Research
Center's Bulletin Board. If you have access
to a computer and a modem, introduce
yourself to over 50 megabytes of reports,
articles, and programs dealing with
unexplained phenomena.
The Bulletin Board is open 24 hours a day, 7
[AD] days a week at (402) 488-2587 and is free
and open to the public. Bob Dunn is the
local sysop.
Pot Luck Supper
Date: June 24, 1994
Place: Bethany Park Pavilion
Time: 7 p.m.
Entertainment: Dennis Taylor/Guitar
Panel Discussion: Close Encounters,
plus talks by Ray and Scott
Contents of this Newsletter are copyrighted by the
Fortean Research Center. Portions may be published
if credit is given to both the Center and the author.
Gary Carey, Editor

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3) Dr. Richard Boylan:
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4) Close Encounters Panel Discussion: Scott Colborn, Moderator.
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8) Antonio Huneeus:
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8)
9) Harry Jordan & Dr. John Kasher:
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10) Robin Lindsey: (Banquet Speaker)
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11) Dr. Janet Waage Lingren:
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12) Dr. Brian O'Leary:
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13) Kevin Randle:
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14) Dr. Karla Turner:
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PARAPSYCHOLOGY OCTOBER
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1993
CONFERENCE 15 & 16
FATE Magazine & The Fortean Research Center Present Lincoln, Nebraska
Loyd Auerbach & Martin Caidin
Friday, October 15th
4:00-6:00 p.m. Daylight Ghost Tour Of Lincoln
Daylight version of guide Dale Bacon's popular coach bus tour, so you can see all the sites and haunts! Rain or shine. Limited to 44
seats, first come, first serve. Register early to assure your seat, $5.00 per person, prompt refunds if full. Departs from and returns to the
Bethany Park Shelter, parking instructions will be given.
6:00-11:00 p.m. Fall Potluck Dinner: Ghost Stories and Tall Tales with Loyd Auerbach & Martin Caidin
The site is the fully enclosed, all weather Bethany Park Shelter, and we'll have the wood fire burning! The dinner will be from 6:00-7:30,
and those attending the dinner should prepare and/or bring food for about four people. Our potluck dinners have a reputation for great
food and great people! From 7:30 to about 11:00 we'll settle in for an enchanted evening of ghost stories, tall tales, and those "strange but
true" accounts that Auerbach and Caidin are famous for. $5.00 per person, capacity is about 200 people, register early to assure your
seat. Tickets may be sold at the door, space permitting. Directions and parking instructions will be given those who register.
Saturday, October 16th
9:00-11:00 a.m. Loyd Auerbach
1:00-3:00 p.m. Martin Caidin
Nebraska Center, 33rd & Holdredge
3:30-5:30 p.m Loyd Auerbach & Martin Caidin
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LOYD AUERBACH
Loyd Auerbach has been investigating cases of reported paranormal phe-
nomena and helping people understand what may (or may not) be going
on in their lives for over 12 years. In 1989 he founded the Office of
Paranormal Investigations, a central place for people to call when they
believe they have a psychic or paranormal disturbance, and a resource
center for Media, business, scientists, law enforcement, and attorneys.
He has been teaching Parapsychology and related topics for several
years in the San Francisco Bay area, and previously in New York. He is
an adjunct professor teaching Parapsychology at John F. Kennedy Uni-
versity in Orinda, California, and has taught courses in anthropology,
"mysteries" in science and the so-called "unexplained". Science Fiction.
Magic, and Media. He holds a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from
Northwestern University (1978) and an M.S. in Parapsychology from
John F. Kennedy University (1981).
Mr. Auerbach is past President of the California Society for Psychi-cal
Study and a member of the American Society for Psychical Research
(ASPR), an associate member of the Parapsychological Association, and
a corresponding member of the Society for Scientific Exploration.
In 1984, he was called in as an Expert Witness in a San Francisco
homicide trial, his testimony dealing with psychic phenomena and the
anthropology of belief in the supernatural, and has consulted with other
attorneys since then.
Very interested in and concerned with media portrayals of Parapsy-
chology, he was Public Information and Media Consultant to the ASPR
in New York, and has been a consultant to various television producers
and writers in the United States, Japan and Great Britain, providing both
scientific and creative input. Most recently, he has been a consultant for
the FOX Television Network's Sightings, and been featured on the show.
He was also featured on four Japanese television specials in 1991-92, and
MARTIN-CAIDIN
Martin Caidin is recognized internationally as an authority in science,
aviation, astronautics, crime, oceanographic and the military in non-fic-
tion and fiction alike. He has worked, flown with, and written about
Japanese, Russian. German and other pilots, as well as combat and
science leaders in areas of military and air war history and contemporary
technology. He is a flight chaplain, FAA examiner, a deputy sheriff, an
undercover agent, a news reporter and broadcaster, racecar driver, teac-
her and is involved in many other professional activities. After a stint as
a merchant seaman in Europe and Africa, he spent several years in the
U S. and in Asia in the Air Force in Intelligence and special assignments.
He was the official historian for the Fifth Air Force (among others)
during his stint with A-2 (intelligence) in Japan.
He has had some 140 books published, and has been translated into
dozens of foreign languages throughout the world with sales in the tens
of millions of copies. Many of his books, such as Samurai! and Zero!,
have been active sellers for nearly thirty years through multiple hardco-
ver and paperback editions in several dozen languages. The National
War College, the Air University of the U.S. Air Force, and many other
educational, training, and special institutions have used his books as
doctrine and strategy guides, historical references, and textbooks.
Mr. Caidin is famous as a pilot and restorer of warplanes, as well as for
his performances at leading airshow events. He has flown bombers to
Europe and throughout different countries, and as a stunt and combat
pilot in different types of aircraft for numerous motion pictures. In 1960
he was the only civilian ever to live with and fly as a member of the
famed USAF Thunderbirds jet aerobatic team. He is a Charter Member
and for many years was on the Board of Nominations for the U.S.
Congress-established Aviation Hall of Fame.
In 1955 he worked secretly with Dr. Wernher von Braun and a small
research group at Cape Canaveral to build the nation's first top-secret
moon rocket. He continues a close association with many astronauts and
is involved in preparing a fifth for Tokyo Broadcasting System. He
recently filmed the pilot for a new TV series. Haunted America,
coincidentally featuring Martin Caidin.
He is an accomplished comedy magician and mentalist, having per-
formed in comedy clubs and restaurants, on stage, and for corporations.
His knowledge and interest in magic began while he was a student at
JFKU. in a course designed to introduce the would-be researcher to the
methods of the phoney psychic. Mr.. Auerbach has taught that course
when offered since 1984. He was 1989 President of Assembly #112 of
the society of American magicians, the first parapsychologist to have
actively served as an officer of both a psychical research group and
magicians organization. He is a member of the Society of American
Magicians national Occult Investigation Committee. He received a cre-
dit as a "Creative Consultant" to the Magic of David Copperfield X: The
Bermuda Triangle (CBS, March 1988).
His work as a Mentalist has expanded since late 1991 to include a new
version of an old idea. A new form of what has been called "spirit thea-
ter," entertainment in the vein of the spiritualist seances of the late
19th/early 20th centuries is now being presented by Auerbach and men-
talist-partner Larry Loebig as Seance Fiction Theater.
ESP, Hauntings, and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologists Handbook
(Warner Books, 1986), his first book, has sold over fifty thousand copies.
His second, Psychic Dreaming (Warner Books, 1991) was the subject of
a presentation at our 1992 conference where he also demonstrated stage
magic and mentalism. His third and newest book is Reincarnation,
Channeling and Possession: A Parapsychologist's Handbook. He has
been a consulting editor of FATE magazine since the beginning of 1991.
and his "Psychic Frontiers" column appears monthly with commentary
on parapsychology and psychic phenomena.
leading test pilots, and has spent much time at experimental and research
development centers. He founded the American Astronautical Society.
today the worlds largest such organization.
His novel Marooned, a huge publishing and motion picture success.
also became a major factor in American-Soviet scientific relations. The
U.S. Government through the Academy of Science stated that without it.
there likely would never have been the Apollo-Soyuz mission. In a rare
move, NASA officially recommended the book on the basis of its detail
and strict scientific and factual accuracy throughout. His novel Cyborg
was the basis for the TVseries The Six Million Dollar Man.
He has been active with the Air Commandos and Strike Command in
research with paramilitary strike teams; his police and crime work have
been considered as on "both sides of the fence," since he has been
involved in secret operations in paramilitary programs.
Mr. Caidin served as nuclear warfare specialist for several states in
preparing detailed analyses of the effects of mass-destruction weapons
against metropolitan target complexes. Much of his work remains stan-
dard reference and instructional material, and his studies of such effects
as firestorms are classics in their fields. The U.S. Government has rep-
rinted his materials widely for transportation in many nations throughout
the world, including the U.S.S.R.
He has been the Consultant to the commander of the Air Force Missile
Test Center; Consultant to the Air Surgeon, FAA; and continues to work
closely with scientific, military, security, intelligence, teaching and civi-
lian agencies. He has often been retained by industry, government.
Hollywood and leading political figures for advice and direction on
scientific, military, cultural, and "into the future" analyses.
When last in Lincoln he presented material from his book Ghosts of
the Air, and gave what many would say was a successful demonstration
in psychokinesis (the mental influencing of an object without physical
contact). He is a contributing editor for FATE magazine
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TOUCHING
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Bimonthly Newsletter Of The
Fortean Research Center
Editor: Scott Colborn
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Was The CIA At The Conference?
Rumor has it that at least one individual at the Exploring
Unexplained Phenomena V conference-April 30th to May 2nd,
1993, in Lincoln, NE-told one or more persons that they were an
agent working for the CIA. What was to be gained by this dis-
closure is not immediately known to this author. I have it from a
fairly reliable source that the above did take place. The names of
the individual(s) allegedly making the statement about working
for the CIA are known to me, as well as the name of at least one of
the people who was approached. The source has asked me not to
disclose names at this time, and I will honor this request.
Anyone can make a statement that they work for the CIA.
At the 4th Unexplained Phenomena conference held in Lincoln in
1992, a man approached Stephen Johnson, the Assistant Director
of the Fortean Research Center. The man told Stephen that he
was working for an agency, and had some information to pass
along. So, Stephen and I arranged a meeting that included Linda
Moulton Howe (a speaker at that conference), the man, and Ste-
phen and I. Very quickly we learned that the man making the
statement was not a balanced, healthy person. In fact he needed
professional psychological help, in my opinion. He offered no
credentials that impressed us, and sort of raved about things in
general. Since I brought up Linda Howe's name, I'll tell that
you
she is not the individual who the source referred to as having
made statements of CIA ties.
What makes the current allegations interesting is that the
person(s) with the alleged ties to the CIA are not "just anybody."
Prior to the start of the recent Lincoln conference, I had heard
rumors of the individual(s) in question as being (a) agent(s) for
the CIA from two different sources. In a phone conversation with
the individual(s) in question prior to the conference, the "rumor"
about CIA ties was brought up by the individual(s), and kind of
laughed off as being silly and ridiculous. I put the rumors in a sort
of "questionable" file that I keep stuff like this in, and went on
with conference preparation (indeed, I suspect that rumors about
the character of people in UFO research keep many publications
going). Is this whole thing a big deal, or not? Let's put on our
by Scott Colborn
collective thinking caps for a minute or two and think about this.
If an intelligence agency was interested in information and
current thinking regarding the UFO phenomenon from "civi-
lians," said agency would probably find it within their budget to
either have someone go to an occasional conference, or, the
agency would simply purchase audio or video tapes of the event.
Most UFO conferences in this country record the event on VHS
tape, and for a price you can own copies of the conference video
tape. Anyone, including an intelligence agency, can purchase
these tapes (although I'm not aware of any conference committee
that has received a request and payment directly from an intelli-
gence agency). The intelligence agencies have probably gotten
tapes, somehow. I accept this as a "given." So why would an
agency want a representative physically at a conference, when a
tape or two could be purchased.
At UFO conferences some of the most interesting infor-
mation is heard outside of the conference auditorium. Face-to-
face conversations over a meal, or perhaps in a hall. Stories of a
first-person nature. To glean this information you'd need to
physically have someone there. To engage in direct conversation
with people, and ask questions. Video tape can't ask questions.
You'd need someone there at the conference if you wanted
to set up a network for information gathering purposes of indivi-
duals who would volunteer to help and provide information from
time to time. Maybe this is part of it. Of course, I may just be
"fishing" here, and have missed the mark. Maybe the person(s)
alleged to have made the CIA reference did it for a lark, or did it to
hoax someone. Maybe they decided to put the word out there, and
see how long it takes to come back to them. Maybe you can
"clue" me in. What do you think? Why would someone come to
the Lincoln conference and tell one or more individuals that they
worked for the CIA? And is it a "big deal" to you if they did?
As far as I'm concerned, if the allegations are true, it leaves
me feeling "used." I'm a little angry that possibly people at the
Lincoln '93 conference chose to sneak around behind our backs.
I'm miffed that they laughed off the "rumors" and then proceeded
to embellish on it at our expense. Of course, I am taking the
source for this whole thing at his/her word, in effect that he/she

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was approached and the CIA relationship was laid out.
If the allegations are true, am I asking for or expecting too
much to have wished that they would have said right up front,
"Look, I'm also working with the CIA in terms of
and
I'd like to come to your conference and hang out. Ok with you
and your organization?"
If the allegations are true, maybe we should have a table at
next years conference marked "CIA," and legitimize their pre-
sence. On some college campuses there is a career week during
which the agency hangs out a shingle and talks to prospective in-
dividuals about the CIA as a career field. But of course the CIA
isn't concerned with the reality or perceived reality of their pre-
sence on college campuses, and they probably are with regards to
UFO conferences. I mean, if the CIA did man a table at next
year's conference, would it say to people that "we're interested in
a field that officially is not recognized as being a field to be pub-
licly interested in?" So are they sort of forced to employ people to
sneak around and tell lies and half-truths to keep the appropriate
distance from the UFO field in public? Well, if the allegations are
true, the agency better have a talk with some of their "loose can-
nons." because they blew it in Lincoln. Oh, by the way. This
whole CIA thing has nothing to do with the "man-in-black"
appearance at the conference. Read on.
The "Man-In-Black" Appearance
That's right, we had a M.I.B. at the conference (well, sort
of). Lon Nansel, one of our members, decided to dress up as a
M.I.B. Lon, looking the height of M.I.B. fashion, walked into the
conference auditorium just as Ray Boeche was to present his
paper on the M.I.B. phenomenon. As Ray took the podium to
begin delivering his paper, Lon walked "herky-jerky" fashion
down to the front of the audience, turned around, stared at
members of the audience, took a note pad from his pocket a
began writing in it. He looked great! His attire consisted of black
wrap-around sunglasses, a wire running from an ear piece down
into the shirt collar of his white shirt, and black tie and black suit
(I think you got your $20 out of the suit, Lon). Lon said he had
used some talcum powder on his face to really get a "pasty" look.
After having gotten Ray's and the audiences attention, he sat
down for several minutes in the audience, and then walked out of
the auditorium. We got some really great pictures of him in the
lobby, and standing in the elevator in the lobby with the doors
opening and closing repeatedly.
Later that same night we had a great Valentino's buffet
dinner, and Lon walked in late. Of course he had changed clothes,
removed the talcum, and for all intents and purposes looked like a
"regular guy. After having gone through the buffet line, Lon
found a place to sit at a table with three other people also attend-
ing the conference. During dinner, the people asked Lon if he had
seen the "man-in-black" who had tried to disrupt the morning talk
by Ray Boeche. Lon did all he could do to maintain a straight face
as they told him about the M.I.B. They didn't get it! They
actually thought it was for real.
So, to set the record straight, there was no "real" M.I.B.
appearance in Lincoln at the '93 conference (at least that we are
aware of), although given the previous story we're sure that the
legend has started. I'll let you know in the future when we get
requests for info on the M.I.B. appearance. Thanks for the laughs,
Lon! And, thanks to all you folks who attended and made this last
conference our best yet.
Now for some more interesting events we've got planned
for you!
Special Lectures, July And August
Saturday, July 25th, Marc Davenport
Mark Davenport is the author of Visitors From Time: The
Secret Of The UFOs (Wild Flower Press, 1992), and his talk will
consist of lecture material, slides, and audio and video tape. We
hope you'll come hear Marks information. There will be ample
time for questions.
The talk is open to the public. It will start at 7:00 p.m. and
conclude at 10:00 at The Way Home Music & Books, 3231 S.
13th St., Lincoln, NE. The cost is $5.00 per person.
Saturday, August 21st, Christa Tilton
Christa Tilton, author of The Bennewitz Papers, and an
Thanks To...
Exploring Unexplained Phenomena Conferences
We'd like to thank the following for helping us publicize
our conferences If there's anyone we didn't see or forgot among
all the publications that come in, we apologize. Organizations:
INFO, Lincoln Convention and Visitor's Bureau (also for the
banners and name tags), MUFON, Michigan MUFON (George
and Shirley Coyne), UFOCCI. Publications: FATE, UFO,
Lucius Farish and the UFO Newsclipping Service, Jim Delmont
and the Omaha World Herald, John Barrette and the Lincoln
abductee from Oklahoma, will present information on the
abduction phenomenon, the government cover-up of UFO
material, and alleged government interest in mind control.
Christa will talk about her own abduction experiences, on of
which involves an underground alien/human facility.
Open to the public. 7:00-10:00 p.m. at The Way Home
Music & Books. $5.00 per person.
We hope you'll support these talks with your attendance! Tell
some friends too. Don't forget our weekend with Loyd
Auerbach and Martin Caidin described in the accompanying
flyer. Remember-limited seating. It should be a great time!
Journal-Star, Curt Donaldson and the Lincoln Star. Bookstores:
Pegasus Book Store, Star Realm.
We'd like to thank all the people who volunteered their
time to help keep the convention running, man the registration
table and run the video camera (especially Fred and Mary Zewe).
The staff of the Nebraska Center has been very helpful
over the years, the technical staff especially so in getting the
audio-visual kinks worked out for us. The upgrading of their
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cest places to hold a conference, and perhaps the easiest on
back.
Thanks also to Max at The Pressworks for getting the
program book out at even more of the last minute than usual..
We had a number of exhibitors offering products in the
lobby, which added to the value of the event for our attendees.
Finally, thanks to all our guests for taking time out of their
schedules to speak at our conference.
Library
Thanks to Jim Birkel for the filing cabinets.
Letters
Gregory C. Matteson
Norfolk, Nebraska
AU
After attending my first full weekend of Exploring Unex-
plained Phenomena V, and then, after spending a weekend in the
company of so many very fine speakers and attendees (to not
mention the attendees would be a crime), I have concluded that
my life is considerably enhanced as a result.
The comment I attribute to Scott Colborn ... (and I para-
phrase here) about the high quality questions and comments to the
speakers, the warm and friendly feelings throughout the weekend.
I would care to say those things are entirely due to the considerate
From Other Sources
We receive information on a number of interesting products and
services. Rather than keep it to ourselves, we'll feature some of
them here from time to time. This does not constitute endorse-
ment by the Center, any comments are the opinions of the author.
UFO Newsclipping Service. Since few UFO researchers can
afford the high cost of a clipping bureau, they have developed a
system whereby they share their clipping service by providing
copies of current UFO clippings on a monthly basis. Each 20
page, legal size, photo-offset issue offers a selection of wire
service stories and reports from local and small-circulation
newspapers across the U.S. There is also an international section
(in English) and a four page section on Fortean clippings. Most
Upcoming Events
Martin Caidin, Curt Donaldson, George Hansen, Jerry Hug,
William E. Jones, William La Parl. Tom Long, and Peter Robbins
made contributions to the library. Special thanks to Dennis
Whelan for the autographed Adamski book.
Thanks also to our director for giving us space for the
library, and a place to hold our monthly coffee, both of which are
at The Way Home Records and Books.
Miscellaneous
We'd like to thank Oklahoma MUFON for carrying an
appeal for information from Scott Colborn.
attitude, and well spoken but deliberate Scott Colborn. I am
absolutely certain, that without Scott Colborn's gentle and forth-
right ways, FRC activities would more likely resemble a
tragicomic scene from The Prisoner. Bizarre, fragmented,
chaotic.
Congratulations to the FRC and Scott Colborn for suc-
cessfully planning this excellent educational and exciting
weekend.
Scott had not seen this before publication, and in fact has a policy
of only publishing vitriolic, hateful, and libellous letters about
himself.
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If you would like your event listed on the calendar, please get the information to us as soon as possible, to compensate for bulk
rate mailing delays. We list events as far forward as space allows.
June 24-26 Rocky Mountain Conf. on UFO Inv.
Larimie, WY
University of Wyoming
Guests: Alice Bryant: "Healing Shattered Reality", Fowler C. Jones: "A Psychologist Looks at UFO Phenomena", Cynthia
Hind: "UFO Research in Africa' Events: Pre-conference hypnosis sessions (21-22), hypnosis workshop (23).
July 2-4
[AD] Rocky Mountain Conference on UFO Investigation, Conferences and Institutes, P.O. Box 3972, Larimie, WY 82071-3972
MUFON 1993 UFO Symposium
Richmond, VA Hyatt Richmond Hotel
"Ufology: The Emergence of a New Science" Guests: Colin Andrews "The 'Signs' of Change are Real", Wesley E.
Ellison "Detection and Analysis of Aerial Phenomenon", Cynthia Hind (Zimbabwe) "Abductions in Africa", Hoang-Yung
Chiang (Taiwan) "UFO Sightings/Research in China", Budd Hopkins "Linda Cortile Case Update", Linda Moulton Howe
"Lights, Disks and Mutilations in Alabama", George Knapp, Illobrand von Ludwiger (Germany) "Most Significant Sightings

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in Germany", John E. Mack, Jorge Martin (Puerto Rico) "The Astounding UFO Experience in Puerto Rico". Vincent-Juan
Ballester Olmos (Spain)“Spanish Air Force UFO Files", Jeffrey W. Sainio "Video Analysis", John F. Schuessler "The Eddie
Webb Medical Case".
[AD] Mutual UFO Network, 103 Oldtowne Rd., Seguin, TX 78155-4099. Call: (512) 379-9216
Aug. 1-5 - Ancient Astronaut Society Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Imperial Palace
Guests: Vince DiPietro, Zecharia Sitchin, Brad Steiger, many foreign guests.
[AD] Ancient Astronaut Society, 1921 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035-3105. Call: (708) 295-8899.
Aug. 19-23-1993 Global Sciences Denver Congress
Northglenn, CO
Holiday Inn Northglenn
At least 25 guests on a variety of subjects of New Age interest, including alternative science, technology, and medicine,
free energy devices, UFOs, crop circles, earth changes and prophecy, conciousness and parallel realities, conspiracy, planetary
healing, and various permutations along the general psychic, past life, channeling, and empowerment continuum.
[AD] Global Sciences, East 119 Place, Thornton, CO 80233. Call: (303) 452-9300. Fax: (303) 457-8269
Oct. 9-10 - Omega Conference
North Haven, CT
Holiday Inn
Guests: Robert Bletchman "UFOs and the UN-International Laws concerning ETS", Rosemary Ellen Guiley "Crop
Circles Around the World.", Richard Hoagland "Face on Mars and Other ET Formations", Budd Hopkins "New Revalations
about UFO Abductions", Phil Imbrogno "UFOs and the Hudson Valley Stone Chambers", George Knapp "Area 51", John
Mack "Abductions: Possible Meanings in Human Evolution", Peter Robbins "James Forrestal Mystery: Were Ets Involved in
His Death?", Dennis Stacy "UFO Crash/Retrievals by the Military", Travis Walton "My 5 Day UFO Abduction", John White
"What's It All About, ALFie?". Also: photo exhibit by MUFON.
John White, Omega Communications, POB 2051, Cheshire, CT 06410.
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THE FORTEAN
RESEARCH CENTER
[AD] P.O. BOX 94627
LINCOLN, NE_
68509
Press Release
Start: Immediately
End: May 2, 1993
EXPLORING UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA #5
April 30th-May 2nd, 1993
The Nebraska Center, 33rd & Holdrege
Lincoln, NE.
The Fortean Research Center presents it's fifth conference on
the unexplained April 30th-May 2nd, 1993, in Lincoln, NE. The site
for the conference is once again the Nebraska Center, one of the
finest facilities in the country. This year's conference will
focus on the UFO mystery, with an internationally known roster of
authors and researchers such as:
Professor John Salter, "The Salter UFO Encounters'
Kevin Randle, "The Roswell Incident"
Stanton Friedman, "The Roswell Incident'
Harry Jordan & Dr. John Kasher, "NASA UFO Images/Iowa Mini-Flap
Update
Linda Moulton Howe, "Aliens, Abductions & Scientific Findings On
Crop Circles"
Budd Hopkins, "New Revelations About UFO Abductions'
Rosemary Ellen Guiley, "Crop Circles & Unusual Ground Markings
Worldwide'
Raymond Boeche, "The Men-In-Black"
Registration is $45 for the conference speaking schedule.
Each presentation will be for approximately two hours. A block of
rooms has been reserved at the Nebraska Center Hotel which adjoins
the conference site. Please make your room reservations directly
[AD] with the hotel by calling 402-472-3435. Questions?...call Scott
[AD] Colborn at 402 421-1701, 1-7 p.m. See you in Lincoln!
"EXPLORING UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA

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GHOSTS
OF
LINCOLN
REGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, June 13th
(Tour begins at 9:00 pm, ends at around 11:00 pm)
[AD] $7.00/non-members.
Join members of the Fortean Research Center and
their spouses/significant others for the "Ghosts of
Lincoln" tour. This guided tour will be directed by
your favorite ghost-watcher Dale Bacon. There are
only 48 seats on the bus! Fill out the registration
form below & send it and your payment along with a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to us immediately.
Seats will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve
basis, with members receiving first priority. No
exceptions, so respond very promptly. $5.00/members,
We will send your reserved seat
confirmation back to you or send your check back to
you in your stamped envelope if there is no space so
be sure and send one to us (or no seats reserved).
The increasingly popular FRC Pot-Luck Dinner will
start at 7 pm, at the Antelope Park location of past
events (no reservations needed for the dinner).
Bring some food to share. The cost per person for
the Pot-Luck Dinner is $1.00/members, $2.00/non-
members, & $1.00/children. For those not going on
the Ghost Tour, maybe we'll spin some stories of our
own after we eat! Hope to see lots of you...our
next Pot-Luck will be in August or September!
Detach here and send in the bottom part to:
FRC, P.O. Box 94627, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Questions?
[AD] Call 402-421-1701, 3-7 pm. See you there!
THE GHOST TOUR (9-11 pm)...please print!
Name
of members/significant others
THE FRC POT-LUCK DINNER (7-9 pm)...
# of members @ $1.00 =
of non-members G $2.00 =
# of children @ $1.00 =
Phone number
@ $5.00 = $.
$.
Total enclosed = $.
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EXPLORING UNEXPLAINED
PHENOMENA III
MAY 17-19, 1991
LINCOLN, NE.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Fortean Research Center is pleased to announce that
Lincoln, NE, will be the site of a third "Exploring Unexplained
Phenomena" conference, May 17-19, 1991. The conference will be
held at the Nebraska Center, Holdrege and 33rd Streets. Having
been the site of conferences on the unexplained in 1982 and 1983,
and the site of the international MUFON Symposium in 1988, the
Nebraska Center offers one of the finest facilities in the country.
Abstracts of 500 words or less should be submitted on one or
more of the following areas of research and interest:
1) UFOLOGY
2) UFO ABDUCTIONS
3) CRYPTOZOOLOGY
4) PARAPSYCHOLOGY
5)
FORTEANA
6) ANIMAL MUTILATIONS
7) CROP CIRCLES
8) ALTERNATIVE SCIENCE
9) ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS
10) MEN-IN-BLACK
11) SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION
12) MARS SURFACE FEATURES
13) OTHER...YOU TELL US!
The initial abstract should accurately reflect the actual
paper or talk to be presented to an audience of both researchers
and lay public. Please tell us of any audio/visual needs you will
have, or any special requirements that your presentation will have.
Send the abstract of your presentation no later than Feb.
15th, 1991 to:
Review Committee
The Fortean Research Center
[AD] P.O. Box 94627
Lincoln, NE, 68509
For further information, please write to the above address or call
Scott H. Colborn, Director
The Fortean Research Center
[AD] Day phone: 402-483-7284
[AD] Home phone: 402-477-8846
We hope to see you in Lincoln in May, 1991!