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Info-ParaNet Newsletters Volume I Number 614
Sunday, December 6th 1992
(C) Copyright 1992 Paranet Information Service. All Rights Reserved.
Today's Topics:
Re: Phoenix Project
ParaNet Directory
New Affiliate
ParaNet FAQ File
Hansen On Clark
United Nations and UFOs
An Open Letter to UN
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From: Jeff.Brewi@p0.f812.n202.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Jeff Brewi)
Subject: Re: Phoenix Project
Date: 25 Nov 92 14:53:58 GMT
DK> Hi Jeff!
DK> As far as I listened to the tape it was an exact duplicate.
DK> (about 10 minutes from the start) I then skipped randomly forward
DK> to see if there was any other material which was new to me. None that
DK> heard. It was Astral sounds wherever I stopped.
DK> What a letdown! I was cheering him on that this would finally be a
DK> breakthrough.
DK> Donald Kircher
It seems whenever somebody is on the verge of a breakthrough...it turns
into nothing! Too bad too many(I consider 1 too many) people are
putting out garbage as evidence on purpose tring to decieve people...
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: ParaNet Directory
Date: 29 Nov 92 01:39:02 GMT
Below is the current list of ParaNet Affiliates.
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LIST OF PARANET INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES
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ParaNet Information Services
Headquarters
Michael Corbin, Director
P.O. Box 172
Wheat Ridge, CO 80034-0172
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
ParaNet Address: 9:9/0
Internet Address: mcorbin@paranet.org
For any information about ParaNet, direct your inquiries to one
of the addresses listed above, or phone voice at (303) 431-8796.
Affiliate applications can be file requested via 1:104/422 by
requesting APPLICATION.
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LIST OF PARANET ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS
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Don Ecker - Director, Network Security
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
ParaNet Address: 9:1012/3
Internet Address: Don.Ecker@paranet.org
Clark Matthews - Network Development/Coordinator
FidoNet Address: 1:107/816
ParaNet Address: 9:1012/4
Internet Address: Clark.Matthews@paranet.org
Cyro Lord - ParaNet/Internet/Gateway Administrator
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
Internet Address: Cyro.Lord@paranet.org
James Roger Black - ParaNet/Internet Network Development
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
Internet Address: James.Roger.Black@paranet.org
Deryl Jon Bair - Director, Public Relations
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
ParaNet Address: 9:1012/30
Internet Address: Deryl.Jon.Bair@paranet.org
Matthew McKenna - ParaNet Financial Operations
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
ParaNet Address: 9:1012/29
Internet Address: Matthew.McKenna@paranet.org
John Burke - Director, ParaNet Legal Affairs
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
ParaNet Address: 9:1012/9
Internet Address: John.Burke@paranet.org
Vladimir Godic - Australian Bureau Chief/UFORA Representative
FidoNet Address: 1:104/422
ParaNet Address: 9:1040/7
Internet Address: Vladimir.Godic@paranet.org
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AFFILIATES
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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ALPHA-CENTAURI SAN FRANCISCO, CA RICK MOEN
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ALPHA-DELTA LOS ANGELES, CA DON ECKER
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9:1011/2 The ABySS BBS 703-823-6591 9600
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ALPHA-THETA PALM SPRINGS, CA JEFF & DANNI BREWI
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NU-DELTA ORLANDO, FL JOHN HICKS
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UFORA WYNNVALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA KEITH BASTERFIELD
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UFORA WOOMERA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA ROGER KOCH
ASSOCIATE WOOMERA
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ASSOCIATE VICTORIA
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ASSOCIATE VICTORIA
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UFORA/TUFOIC ASSOCIATE
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: New Affiliate
Date: 29 Nov 92 03:38:01 GMT
This is to welcome Jeff and Danni Brewi of Palm Springs, CA to the ParaNet family. They have an avid interest in research and investigation.
ParaNet ALPHA-THETA(sm)
Jeff and Danni Brewi
On behalf of the group, welcome! Please take a moment and introduce yourselves.
Michael Corbin
Director
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: ParaNet FAQ File
Date: 29 Nov 92 03:40:02 GMT
ParaNet has begun work on a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) file dealing with
the paranormal. I would like to ask for our subscriber's participation in this
endeavor.
The first step will be to define the various categories that the FAQ file
should have, i.e., a list of organizations, bibliographies of publications and
articles, publishers, and information on the subjects of interest.
Ideas?
Mike
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: Hansen On Clark
Date: 29 Nov 92 05:56:01 GMT
* Forwarded from "Fidonet UFO Conference"
* Originally by Don Allen
* Originally to All
* Originally dated 27 Nov 1992, 23:27
This is a response from George Hansen regarding Jerome Clark's earlier
reply to Hansen's claims. It came in the mail (unsolicited) as an ascii
file on a 5 1/4 disk and with Hansen's handwritten permission to post
to the BBS's . You be the judge.
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M E M O
To: Those interested in the UFO problem
From: George P. Hansen
Princeton Arms North 1, Apt. 59
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 426-0927
Date: 23 November 1992
The enclosed paper is one in a series constituting a public debate on Budd
Hopkins' Linda Napolitano case (stage name "Linda Cortile"). You may have seen
my report "Attempted Murder vs. The Politics of Ufology: A Question of
Priorities in the Linda Napolitano Case." In order to fully understand the
present paper, you may wish to obtain a copy of that earlier article as well as
the response by Jerome Clark, if you have not already seen them. Clark's
address is given in the first footnote of the enclosed article.
The ufological community has recently been given an important article from
Clark, and I believe that it merits your close attention. Clark is a prominent
leader in the field and familiar with some of the secret details of the Linda
Napolitano case. His piece should raise serious questions of professional
judgement and responsibilities.
Walter Andrus, head of MUFON, has yet to respond. This is most disturbing.
Both Clark and Andrus are in positions to control the information that is, and
more importantly, is not, presented in their UFO magazines. Many of you pay
good money for memberships and subscriptions in order to obtain that
information. I urge you to contact the boards of directors of MUFON and CUFOS
and request an explanation for the behavior and statements of their leaders in
regard to the Napolitano case.
As with my previous article, please feel free to copy and distribute this memo
and enclosed paper, publish them in any periodical, and post them on electronic
bulletin boards.
"TORQUEMADA" RESPONDS TO JEROME CLARK
George P. Hansen
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ABSTRACT: Jerome Clark is thanked for correcting a misinterpretation of his
position reported in the paper "Attempted Murder vs. The Politics of Ufology."
Clark has now provided, in writing, his reasons for opposing a federal
investigation of the purported kidnapping and attempted murder of Linda
Napolitano. This rationale and other writings of Clark are examined in order
to gain insight into his thought processes.
This paper primarily discusses psychological factors influencing the
investigation and interpretation of the Napolitano case. A paper is in
preparation devoted to the substance and evaluation of the claims. This affair
provides a wealth of material for those attempting to understand the field of
ufology from a psycho-social perspective. In the long run, the actions and
beliefs of the leaders of ufology may be far more important than Linda
Napolitano's UFO abduction claim. As such, this may yet prove to be "The Case
of the Century."
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My article "Attempted Murder vs. The Politics of Ufology: A Question of
Priorities in the Linda Napolitano Case" has been published in a number of
newsletters and posted on electronic bulletin boards. In that piece I reported
that Budd Hopkins, Walter Andrus, and Jerome Clark had urged that the reported
attempted murder of Linda Napolitano not be communicated to law enforcement
authorities because such could be damaging to ufology. Clark has recently
issued a response correcting my interpretation of his remarks, and I am
grateful to him for now doing so ("The Politics of Torquemada; or, Earth
Calling Hansen's Planet" by Jerome Clark; 612 North Oscar Avenue, Canby, MN
56220; October 24, 1992). I should mention that I had sent Clark an earlier
draft of my article and invited his comments before publishing it (Clark did
not avail himself of this opportunity and sent me a note only saying "George
-- Please do not call or write me again").
The comments and reasoning of Clark should be of special interest to the UFO
research community. He is vice-president of the Center for UFO Studies and
editor of its magazine International UFO Reporter. He writes a monthly column
for Fate magazine, has written books and even an encyclopedia on UFOs. The
Fund for UFO Research gave him the prestigious Isabel Davis Award for 1992.
Clark has placed himself in a prominent, public role and is now in a position
to determine what many persons will chance to read about the topic. Clark's
explanation
I am pleased that Clark now acknowledges, in writing, that he did indeed urge
UFO researchers to suppress evidence of a series of felonies. He apparently
wishes to impede the process of justice. His rationale is even more intriguing
than I had imagined, and I will quote his entire paragraph explaining his
position:
"I urged the critics to refrain, over the next six months, from
pursuing the investigation, which they had indicated now consisted, or would
soon consist, of knocking on the doors of government agencies looking for
evidence of the elusive Richard and Dan. I stated that, if this story is true,
it is not just a UFO case but a `politically sensitive' event because it
supposedly involves a political figure of international stature and therefore
has consequences far outside the tiny world of ufology. If that is indeed the
case, we would never find Richard and Dan (if they exist as who they say they
are) because banging on the wrong doors could alert the relevant agency that
two of its agents were leaking a huge secret. They would then be effectively
silenced, and we would never learn the truth." (From page 1 of his paper "The
Politics of Torquemada")
This is a candid, and remarkably revealing, explanation, especially because
Clark told me that he accepts Linda's story of being harassed, kidnapped,
sexually molested, and nearly drowned by government agents. Clark's statement
provides insight into his mindset.
First, we are urged to stop investigating the case (even though the affair
has been discussed in Omni, the Wall Street Journal, Paris Match, the Mufon UFO
Journal, and the New York Times). The statement displays Clark's true belief
about the appropriateness of internal review and criticism in ufology.
Second, though the critics should refrain from investigating, presumably
Hopkins should continue. One can only surmise that Clark believes Hopkins to
be qualified to investigate kidnapping and attempted murder. He urges all
outsiders to remove themselves from the case, and Clark would allow Richard and
Dan six more months of unobstructed opportunities for kidnapping and murder.
But concerned citizens should remain silent. This has led some to question
Clark's grasp on reality.
Third, Clark suggests that "banging on the wrong doors could alert the
relevant agency that two of its agents were leaking a huge secret." Clark's
suggestion about "alerting the relevant agency" is ludicrous. Hopkins himself
had already visited a number of agencies and made inquiries. He had even sent
a picture of one of the agents to the United Nations. Further, Hopkins had
spoken publicly numerous times about the case, including presentations for
BUFORA, New Jersey MUFON, New York MUFON, the Abduction Study Conference at
Massachussetts Institute of Technology, the 1992 MUFON symposium in
Albuquerque, and even the television show Inside Edition. If there actually
was a conspiracy, the perpetrators would be fully aware of Hopkins'
investigation. One can only wonder how Clark could rationally offer his idea.
Fourth, and most revealing, Clark suggests that it is plausible that a
conspiracy at the top levels of the world's governments is suppressing evidence
about this UFO abduction and the subsequent kidnappings, sexual molestation,
and attempted murder. Not only was the United Nations Secretary General
reportedly involved, but during a meeting I attended on October 3, 1992,
Hopkins' partisans made allusions to the involvement of other world figures,
though they were not named. Hopkins and Clark seem to think that they possess
secret, crucial knowledge of the international political situation regarding
the UFO abduction phenomena. Clark, living an isolated existence in a small,
remote town in Minnesota, seems to believe himself to be in a position to make
important recommendations affecting public disclosures by governments,
revelations that would have a profound impact on world affairs.
Clark's earlier writings on conspiracy theories
It is worth briefly reviewing some of Clark's earlier writings on
conspiracies because they provide additional illumination of his thinking. For
instance, he calls Jacque Vallee's book Revelations "the ultimate conspiracy
book" (International UFO Reporter, September/October, 1991, p. 3) and describes
Vallee as having an "ability to detect connections invisible to the rest of us
[and it] reaches its most bizarre extreme..." (International UFO Reporter,
January/February, 1990, p. 8). He attacks John Keel, saying "that his
speculations were laced with paranoia" (UFOs in the 1980s by Jerome Clark,
Detroit: Apogee, 1990, p. 175). These writings suggest deep, visceral
reactions. For Clark, notions of conspiracies have a high psychological
charge, and he appears unable to grapple with such ideas in a dispassionate
frame of mind.
Unlike many vague conspiracy ideas, Clark's and Hopkins' are exceptionally
specific. Hopkins claims to have a massive amount of evidence, and that
material could be used to identify and convict the culprits. Times, dates, and
places of the purported crimes are known as well as the license plate numbers
of cars involved. But Hopkins and Clark refuse to divulge information. In any
event, their conspiratorial notions are having a dramatic impact on the
investigation of this case. We now have a stark instance of some of the most
prominent leaders in ufology actively attempting to impede the enforcement of
criminal laws they believe to have been violated. Their actions are guided by
a belief in the existence of a powerful international government conspiracy.
By any measure, Clark's own suggestions are far more extreme than those of
Vallee or Keel, but because of Clark's prior vehement denunciation of
conspiratorial thinking, I failed to grasp his present views on the Hopkins-
Napolitano case. This was the reason for my misunderstanding.
Summary
One of the unexpected benefits of the Napolitano case is that it provides
remarkable illumination of the mentality of a prominent authority on UFOs.
Because of his influence and control over a significant amount of popular UFO
literature, this is of particular consequence.
If we accept Linda's claim, Richard and Dan are menaces not only to Linda
but to society at large. Yet Clark vigorously opposes reporting them to the
authorities. He seems to believe that he has special insight into the world
political situation that justifies his position.
Neither Clark nor Hopkins has provided even minimal evidence for such a
notion. That being the case, there may be a plausible explanation for their
behavior. They imply that they possess secret knowledge of a conspiracy within
the highest levels of the world's governments; such thinking can be termed
"grandiose"; the word "paranoid" might even apply. Ironically, Clark's
previous writings display a loathing of and revulsion toward much tamer
conspiratorial speculations. Clark's "Torquemada" article is again emotional
and self-laudatory, and I urge those interested to obtain a copy in order to
verify that. After such a review, the reader will be in a better position to
assess Clark's mental state and deduce the plausible cause of his behavior.
23 November 1992
** End of file **
Well guys, throw another log on the fire of speculation.
Don
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: United Nations and UFOs
Date: 29 Nov 92 09:26:01 GMT
This file was contributed by HUFON (Houston UFO Network) concerning the recent
meeting held at the UN on the UFO situation.
UFOs, the U.N. and GA 33/426
by John F. Schuessler
Late in 1978, prominent UFO researchers approached the United Nations with
the suggestion to set up some type of international clearing house whereby
investigators and researchers would be able to coordinate on an international
level scientific research into unidentified flying objects, and to inform the
Secretary-General of the observations, research, and evaluation of such
activities. The UN General Assembly responded favorably by adopting Decision
GA 33/426. Unfortunately, nothing was done to bring the decision to fruition
and it lies dormant to this very day.
Early in 1992 Mohammad Ahmad Ramadan, President of the United Nations
Parapsychology Society, suggested it was time to reacquaint the United
Nations with Decision GA 33/426 with the intent of forming the agency called
for in the Decision. In order to make this happen, he felt it necessary to
have a series of presentations aimed at providing an update on the UFO
situation. He then proceeded, with the strong support of MUFON's Robert
Bletchman, to organize the United Nations Symposium on Extraterrestrial
Intelligence and Human Future which occurred on October 2, 1992, just ten
days before NASA was to begin it's SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial
Intelligence) program.
The symposium was not aimed at traditional academia or the media. It was
felt that traditional academia has proved to be insufficient in solving
problems of this magnitude and needs help itself in having credibility for
the future. As far as the media is concerned, it is saturated with UFO data
and all of those concerned have already made up their minds - for or against. No UFO witness will make them change their minds, unless they see for themselves. The mission of the symposium, then was not to change people but to network with those who already are willing to listen, especially among the United Nations non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as Amnesty International, Red Cross, Greenpeace, B'nai Brith, etc. The organizations are the greatest catalyst of change in modern times. For instance, they fought very hard to force President Bush to attend the Earth Summit in Rio.
It was noted that the "old guards" of politics and science would be
apprehensive, fearful we were pulling the carpet from under their feet.
Therefore, the tone of the symposium was to present the data and leave the
audience to decide for themselves, the way I believe it should always be
done.
Hundreds of representatives of the United Nations NGOs meet weekly to
investigate problems having a worldwide scope. Many of these representatives
did attend the symposium and responded favorably. The Dag Hammarskjold
Auditorium was filled to capacity.
We were fortunate in having Linda Howe available for a special noon program
prior to the symposium, but held in the same auditorium. She provided a
Crop Circle Mystery Update in a special hour and a half program.
Symposium speakers were each given one hour to present their message. After
a brief introduction by Mr. Ramadan, Stanton Friedman gave an energetic and
entertaining presentation entitled "The Cosmic Watergate." I followed with
the "Medical and Scientific Evidence." After a short break, the program
resumed with a presentation on "The Human Evidence," by Dr. Rauni Leena
Kilde, MD. of Norway. Dr. Kilde revealed her own personal abduction
experience. The final presenter was Dr. Norma Milanovich, speaking on the
"Cosmic-Spiritual Evidence and Experience," using material channeled through
her computer.
After a question and answer period by the panel of speakers, an open letter
to the Secretary-General, from the panel of speakers, was read aloud to the
audience. The letter was to be hand delivered to the Secretary-General on
the following Monday.
The UFO mystery is not limited to the United States. It is a worldwide
problem. Therefore, it was appropriate to bring this strong message to the
United Nations, with the expectation that the UN will proceed to form the
UFO agency called for by Decision GA 33/426. There is hope that it will be
done correctly this time.
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This article originally appeared in the Dec.'92 edition of HUFON REPORT,
the newsletter of the Houston UFO Network. For more information call
(713) 850-1352.
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: An Open Letter to UN
Date: 29 Nov 92 09:26:02 GMT
This file was contributed by HUFON (Houston UFO Network).
An Open Letter to the United Nations
October 2, 1992
In just ten days, the United States Government will initiate an intensive
search for intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. The Search for
Extraterrestrial Intelligence Program (SETI) will employ radio telescopes
and computers seeking to decipher signals from some other planet very much
like our own. It is based on the now widely-accepted scientific premise that
out of the billions of stars in our galaxy, there is a mathematical
probability that some may have planets on which intelligent civilizations
have evolved.
And yet - if the evidence we have presented today as scientists and
researchers from several countries at the Symposium on Extraterrestrial
Intelligence and Human Future, at the UN at the invitation of the
Parapsychology Society of the UNSRC, is to be taken seriously - there is
every indication that intelligent life forms already have made contact with
citizens of Planet Earth.
In other words, we are in the position of the man who is unsuccessfully
trying to contact his neighbor on the telephone, because his neighbor is
knocking at the door.
We support the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, however we believe
that the search can - and must - begin at the UN. We are now faced with one
of the most important issues of the century: the scientific study of
Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). The resolution of this enigma will
affect the future of the majority of the inhabitants living on this planet.
The UFO problem touches the lives of many nations and engenders puzzlement,
fear, and - at times - harm. Therefore, it is of significant scientific and
technological interest, and it carries with it many implications of the
existence of an intelligence other than our own.
The evidence is both intriguing and challenging. Reports of UFO activity
describe incidents where the craft fly circles around high performance jet
aircraft, shut down sophisticated electronic systems, black out electrical
power systems, stop automobiles, upset animals, damage plants, and cause
medical injuries to humans.
We now have the data to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that Unidentified
Flying Objects are operating in our skies on a regular and uninterrupted
basis. The technology demonstrated by the UFOs is futuristic, beyond the
present capability of human technology. Without warning, UFOs appear and
confuse the lives of humans throughout the world. We as world citizens
should no longer stand idly by and allow this to continue without a serious
and united effort to address the issue.
Therefore, we urge the United Nations to implement its GA 33/426 of December
18, 1978, by establishing an agency of the UN for undertaking, coordinating,
and disseminating the results of research into unidentified flying objects
and related phenomena (text enclosed). A small unit for the purpose is a
good start considering the present UN financial situation.
When the first contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence is openly made,
the question will be asked: "Who speaks for the citizens of Planet Earth?"
and the answer must be, "We, the United Nations."
Sincerely,
Dr. Norma Milanovich
Dr. Rauni-Luukanen-Kilde, MD.
Ms. Linda Moulton Howe
Mr. Stanton Friedman
Mr. John Schuessler
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This article originally appeared in the Dec.'92 edition of HUFON REPORT,
the newsletter of the Houston UFO Network. For more information call
(713) 850-1352.
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