Catalog addition: Klass book on Roswell
From: campbell@ufomind.com (Glenn Campbell, Las Vegas)
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 22:26:34 -0800
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THE REAL ROSWELL CRASHED-SAUCER COVERUP
By Philip Klass
Price: $24.95
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We were not sure that the world needed Phil Klass's take on the
Roswell crash, but nonetheless here it is: released after most of the
Roswell hoopla has died down anyway. Can you guess his conclusions? No
alien craft crashed near Roswell! Okay, if there is nothing new in
Klass's attitude, it is still interesting to see the current Roswell
debate filtered through his jaundiced eye. Because it was completed
recently, the book covers some of the later developments not reported
in others, including Project Mogul, the GAO report, Pflock's criticism
of Glenn Dennis, the fall of Don Schmitt and the defection of Kent
Jeffrey. Having been around ufology longer than most still-living
proponents, Klass seems to have plenty of dirt on everyone, and he
follows up on a lot of previously unresolved issues. We are impressed
with the sheer density of data here. Klass's strength is keeping track
of documents and sequences of events. Although he uses no footnotes,
he gives precise dates for almost every event he mentions and provides
enough clues to lead us to the source document. Even if you don't
agree with his slant, this is an important reference work on the
Roswell case and probably Klass's best book yet. -- Glenn
CROSS REFERENCES
[ see active links at http://www.ufomind.com/catalog/k/klassroswell/ ]
Roswell Incident Skeptical Viewpoints: Book by best
known UFO skeptic critical of crashed saucer claims;
corrected chronology of Roswell events, p.34-40
The Roswell Incident: Roswell area map, p.12
Hangar 18, Wright-Patterson AFB: Review of "Hangar 18"
story told by Robert Carr at press conference in 1971;
subsequent denial by AF, p.8-9
Kenneth Arnold: Arnold case in relationship to the Roswell
incident two days later, p.13-14
Gerald Anderson: Chapter on Anderson's claims, p.74-82
Anderson comes forward with crash claims following
broadcast of Unsolved Mysteries Roswell story in 1989 or
90.) Anderson's "Uncle Ted" diary shown to be a hoax,
p.100
Mac Brazel: Brazel's original statements said to be accurate,
p.36-37
Barney Barnett: Analysis of Barnett's claims, p.41-44;
(Barnett said he came across a 25 foot saucer west of
Socorro, NM. Was joined by some archeologists, then
ordered away by the military. Barnett supervisor,
J.F.Danley, recalls that he was excited that day.)
Glenn Campbell: Brief mention of Campbell on Larry King
show: "only slightly pro-UFO" p.221
CIA: CIA's once-secret UFO papers, now declassified,
show no evidence of crash knowledge, but some general
interest within the agency, p.46-57
Glenn Dennis: Analysis of Dennis's claims, p.64-73;
Chapter "The Nurse Who Never Was" questioning Dennis's
claims, p.187-196 photo of Dennis in insert
Stanton Friedman: Friedman was laid off as nuclear
physicist in 1971 and since then has earned his income a
UFO lecturer, p.24'; Friedman discovers Marcel on
2/23/78, p.24; Friedman develops second saucer crash
theory, p.41-45; Friedman cites "Cosmic Watergate" and
shows blacked out CIA document at 1981 MUFON
conference, p.58; severs relationship with Moore in 1990,
p.95; writes critical review of Randle/Schmitt book in Sept.
1991 MUFON Journal, p.95
GAO: Chapter on GAO investigation, p.110-114; (GAO
investigation started in Feb. 1994. Existance of investigation
reveal in Klass's newsletter and Alburquerque Journal in
Jan. 1994. Also reported in Jan. 14, 1994 Washington
Post. AF launches own investigation before GAO's starts.)
Schiff's spin on GAO report, p.160-169 Reactions to GAO
report, p.170-176
Walter Haut: Text of Haut's press release, p.14-15; Haut's
recollections questioned, p.32
Kent Jeffrey: Chapter "Kent Jeffrey Shoots the Truth," on
his Roswell Initiative and eventual disavowal of Roswell
case. p.212-219
James Bond Johnson: Mention of Johnson's 7/9/47 article
in the Fort Worth Telegram, p.26; Chapter on Johnson's
discrepencies in Johnson's recollections, p.83-88
Philip Klass: Author
Frank Kaufmann: Analysis of claims, p.105-109;
skepticism by Pflock. p.106-107; photo of Kaufmann,
Fig.12,16
Jesse Marcel: Two chapters on Marcel, questioning his
memory, p.24-33; Friedman discovers Marcel on 2/23/78,
p.24; Marcel's first radio talk show, 4/7/78, p.25
Jesse Marcel Jr.: Skeptical analysis of Marcel Jr's
recollections, p.38-39
Bill Moore: Mentioned throughout; splits with Friedman in
Sept. 90, p.95
Project Mogul: Chapter on Mogul explanation, p.115-122
Karl Pflock: Skepticism of Kaufmann's Roswell claims,
p.106-107; former government service, p.110-111 (Pflock
graduated from San Jose State in 1964; moved to
Washington, DC, in 1966 to work for CIA. Chairman of
NICAP's National Capital Area Subcommittee. Left CIA in
early 1970s. Worked as congressional staffer. Under
Reagan administration, was Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Operational Test and Evaluation for 4 years.
retired in 1992 to pursue interest in UFOs. Briefed Schiff on
Roswell in 1992. Pflock's Roswell investigation funded by
FUFOR.) chapter on KP's Roswell perspective, p.130-136
(Pflock's report "Roswell in Perspective" was published by
FUFOR in 1994, before AF report.) Pflock criticism of AF
report in IUR, NOv/Dec 94, p.141+ photo of Pflock, fig.
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Kevin Randle: Mentioned throughout; Chapter "Randle
Ignores His Own Advice," concerning his investigation of
Kaufmann, p.197-203
Bill Robertson: Summary of Robertson Panel conclusions,
p.55-56 (The panel convened in Washington on Jan. 14,
1953, and consisted of five scientists)
Frankie Rowe: Rowe's claims, p.103; photo of Rowe in
insert
Jim Ragsdale: Chapter on Ragsdale's claims, p.97-101;
Randle & Schmitt discover Ragsdale in 1993, p.97; JR
changes his story again, p.144-150
Don Schmitt: Mentioned throughout; lies about his
credentials, and doubts about research, p.152-159
Dennis Stacy: Stacy writes positive review of Pflock's
"Roswell in Perspective", in July 1994 MUFON Journal,
p.134-135
Jaime Shandera: Mentioned throughout
Frank Scully: Mention of Scully's book and the later fraud
conviction of his sources, p.7-8
Steven Schiff: Chapter on GAO investigation initiated by
Schiff, p.110-114; Schiff requests Roswell investigation
from Sec. of Defense on Mar. 11, 1993; confusion over
responses by DOD and National Archives; GAO
investigation initiated. Schiff's spin on GAO report,
p.160-169
Nathan Twining: Both Berlitz/Moore and Randle/Schmitt
omit key parts of the twining letter in their Roswell books,
p.28-29
Unsolved Mysteries: First broadcast of UM's Roswell story
was Sept. 20, 1989, p.74
U.S. Air Force: First AF Roswell report, also known as
Weaver Report, released to the public on 9/8/94; chapter,
p.123-129
Review and Cross References (c) copyright, 1998, Glenn Campbell
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