Alternate Horizons Newsletter - Vol 3 No 5

Magazine Overview

Title: Alternate Horizons Newsletter
Volume: Three
Issue: Number Five (Whole Number 17)
Publisher: The Foundation for Philosophic Advancement
Editor: Allen H. Greenfield
Date: Implied to be around 1970 based on context of past issues being referenced.

This issue of the Alternate Horizons Newsletter features a collection of extracts from previous issues, particularly focusing on the 'AR theory' and its implications for understanding UFO phenomena and reality itself. The cover art, illustrated by Glen Brock, presents a dramatic and somewhat unsettling scene with a distressed human figure in the foreground and silhouetted figures in the background.

Editor's Note and Introduction to Extracts

The Editor's Note explains that this issue begins a series of extracts from past issues of the newsletter. These extracts are intended to form the basis of a 'permanent' informational document for the Foundation for Philosophic Advancement (FPA) and related entities. The editor explicitly states that these quotations do not necessarily reflect their present thoughts on the topics discussed, indicating a historical or archival purpose for their inclusion.

The AR Theory: Core Concepts and Implications

The extracts delve deeply into the 'AR theory,' which stands for 'alternate reality.' The core idea is that our perceived reality is not the only one; rather, our world may be paralleled by one or more other realities that exist in a coequal state. These realities are thought to interpenetrate, leading to phenomena that have traditionally been relegated to mysticism, the supernatural, or fortean events.

Key aspects of the AR theory discussed include:

• Objective Explanation: The AR theory aims to explain phenomena scientifically, moving beyond mystical interpretations. It recognizes logic and fixed reality but advocates for an expanded frame of reference to understand objective reality.
• Reality Warps and Doors: A significant concept is the 'reality warp' or 'door' between realities, which can be natural or artificial, permanent or temporary. This concept is linked to ancient 'leys' (lines between monuments) and the orthoteny theory (straight lines in UFO reports), suggesting a potential connection between UFO sightings and ancient sites.
• Interpenetration of Realities: The theory posits that interpenetration between realities has occurred throughout history, potentially involving conscious intervention in human affairs from outside our world.
• 'Beachhead' Concept: A disturbing term, 'BEACHHEAD,' is introduced in the context of artificial interpenetration, hinting at a potential motive or purpose behind such events.
• Mythological Parallels: The concept is illustrated with examples like unicorns and dragons, suggesting that what is myth in one reality might be reality in another, and vice versa. The idea is that these worlds touch or merge, allowing beings from one to be perceived in another.
• Human History Connection: A significant premise is that the motivations of UFO operators might be deduced from human history. If an era shows 'anti-human' elements, it could indicate a similar influence from UFO operators.
• Broader Phenomena: The AR theory is presented as an all-encompassing view that can explain phenomena ranging from ghosts to flying saucers, linking them to alternate co-realities.
• Dimensionality and Vibrations: The concept of 'dimensions' and 'vibrations' is mentioned as ways to conceptualize these alternate realities, though the text questions the proof for such ideas.
• Conventional vs. Unconventional Thinking: The newsletter contrasts conventional thinking, which dismisses ideas like 'little men' or flying saucers, with the AR theory's challenge to our understanding of reality. It suggests that dismissing possibilities limits our understanding.

Historical Cases and Anecdotes

The extracts reference several historical cases and sources that are seen as supporting the AR theory:

• University Books: The publisher is mentioned as a source for data on parapsychological, fortean, and UFOlogical phenomena.
• Geoffrey Hodson's Vision: A 1922 vision described by Geoffrey Hodson in 'Faries At Work and At Play' bore a remarkable similarity to a UFO-related incident involving John Black and John Van Allen that occurred over 30 years later. Both involved an entity described as drawing a bucket of water.
• John Black/John Van Allen Case: This case, covered in books by Gray Barker and H.T. Wilkins, is cited as an example of a UFO-related incident with parallels to older accounts.
• Storm Photo Narrative: A note regarding Volume Three, Number Four, Whole Number 16, cautions that a photograph appearing on page 2 in connection with the 'Storm Photo' Narrative may not be an accurate reproduction and should not be given undue value.

Specific Encounters and Experiences

• The 'Contact' Call: On August 25th, 1968, a skywatch in the Atlanta, Georgia area, organized by the Foundation for Philosophic Advancement and the Atlanta Watch Organization, received an unusual phone call. The writer, after answering, handed the phone to Frank M. Campbell, III. Campbell recorded a portion of what was described as a 'contact' type message, which appeared to state, '...you will discontinue this project or reap the result(s).' The message was technically impressive, featuring a monotone voice and electronic noise, and its authenticity (hoax or not) was noted.

Editorial Stance and Cautionary Notes

Two 'PLEASE NOTE' sections, signed by Allen H. Greenfield, provide important context and cautionary advice:

• Regarding Volume Three, Number Four, Whole Number 16: This note advises caution in evaluating the 'Storm Photo' narrative and its accompanying photograph due to potential reproduction issues.
• Regarding Volume Three, Number Five, Whole Number 17 (this issue): The editor strongly cautions readers against jumping to conclusions about whether UFOs are hostile, friendly, or indifferent. He emphasizes that the selected quotations might present a particular slant, and that additional information is needed before drawing 'hard' conclusions. Caution in research and analysis is advised.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the exploration of the 'AR theory' as a framework for understanding anomalous phenomena, particularly UFOs. The newsletter adopts an archival and analytical approach, presenting past ideas and experiences without necessarily endorsing them as current thought. The editor's notes consistently emphasize critical thinking, the need for extensive research, and the avoidance of premature conclusions when dealing with complex and often ambiguous subjects like UFOs and alternate realities. The overall stance is one of open inquiry tempered with a strong dose of caution and a commitment to a scientific, albeit expanded, view of reality.