Amskaya - No 024 - 1991 10

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, issue No. 24, dated October 1991, presents a diverse collection of articles and letters related to UFO phenomena, Earth Mysteries, and esoteric concepts. The cover features an illustration of two UFOs and the title 'AMSKAYA' with a star symbol, identifying it as the 'Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship'.

No-Contact Policy?

This article reflects on the sixth international UFO conference held in Sheffield, UK, which featured a broad spectrum of topics from contactee and abduction accounts to sighting research, corn circles, and the sociology of witnesses. The author notes a particular interest in a project investigating mysterious lights in Norway that responded to laser light, fitting Paul Devereux's 'Earth Lights' theory. The piece also touches on the decline of late fifties-style contact claims, suggesting they may have been false, yet the author personally continues to receive telepathic assistance, indicating a subtle form of guidance possibly linked to recent global changes.

A significant portion of the article is dedicated to a project the author has been involved in, concerning the validity of all religions and the concept of 'The Hidden Unity'. This concept posits that the ley system, far from being ancient trackways, is a living energy network that supports places of worship of all religions equally, irrespective of their specific doctrines. The author highlights instances where leys connect buildings of various faiths, suggesting an unconscious working together despite conscious animosities.

HEPTICS: A 7-point INQUIRY

Written by Tony Wedd, this article explores the prevalence of the number seven and twelve in measurements of time, nature, and technology, questioning if there's a 'secret magic' or 'lost technology' associated with them. Wedd contrasts the sun's 7-day week with the moon's 12-month year, noting how 360 degrees in a circle relates to 12 and 30, while 365 relates to 7. He discusses the historical resistance to decimal systems, citing the French Revolutionaries' failed attempt to implement a 10-month year and 10-day week. The article points out that while the 7-day week is universal, the 12-month year sometimes gives way to 13, as seen in Celtic traditions. Wedd suggests that measurements of light and sound frequencies do not inherently favor a 7-day week or 7 colors. He also examines the 'heptic' nature of measurements like the 15" x 36" proportion and the 7-foot broad gauge railway, contrasting it with the standard 4' 8" gauge derived from Roman chariot wheel bases.

Veteran Air Force Sergeant Tells How He Was Abducted By A Flying Saucer

This article, by Chris Fuller, details an alleged abduction experience of Staff Sgt. Charles L. Moody, a decorated Vietnam veteran. Moody claims he was taken aboard a UFO near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The story is supported by an analysis from Charles McQuiston, co-inventor of the Psychological Stress Evaluator (PSE), who found no signs of deception. Moody describes the UFO as disc-shaped, about 40-50 feet across, with three globes underneath. He recounts being taken into the craft, experiencing a time loss of 1 hour and 20 minutes, and interacting with aliens. He describes the aliens as about five feet tall, frail, with large craniums, round dark eyes, and wearing skin-tight white suits. The leader explained that their craft was an observation vessel from a larger main craft, and that his people would reveal themselves to mankind in three years. Moody also mentions a physical rash and hair loss following the incident, and a peculiar four-sided puncture mark found on his spine.

S this the real E.T. - an alien who died in a crashed UFO in the New Mexico desert?

This section discusses a new TV series, 'UFOs - Miracle of the Unknown,' which claims to present evidence of an alien that died in a crashed UFO near Roswell, New Mexico, in July 1947. The article mentions photographs of a doll-like Oriental figure, described as an 'E.T.', with closed eyes and a pouting mouth. It references reports from civil engineer Barney Barnett, who found several small, human-like bodies around a crashed disc-like wreck. The military reportedly dismissed the incident as a weather balloon, and UFO experts claim access to official papers has been denied due to classification. The article also includes testimony from former American police chief Gerald Anderson, who claims to have seen a crashed UFO in 1947 with two dead aliens, one dying, and one apparently uninjured. It further mentions a black and white photograph of the 'E.T.' sent to investigator Tony Dodd by former Soviet test pilot Dr. Marina Popovitch, and a color picture of the same being received later. The article notes that UFO expert Timothy Good claims the U.S. is researching alien spacecraft at a secret base in Nevada, and that governments are involved in an international conspiracy of silence regarding UFOs.

LETTERS

This section contains two letters from readers. Norman Darwen of Sidcup writes about a BBC2 TV program on Texas music, specifically mentioning Lubbock, Texas, and the 'Lubbock Lights' incident of 1951, which singer Joe Ely suggested might be connected to the city's musical talent. Chris Street of London thanks the sender for a copy of 'The Hidden Unity,' finding it an important concept for understanding Earth Mysteries. Street describes finding an interesting alignment through a mosque in Regent's Park, part of a seven-pointed star pattern around London, and lists various sites included in this alignment, noting the presence of hospitals and schools, suggesting a connection to healing and learning.

THE HIDDEN UNITY and BEGINNINGS

This section describes two booklets recently released by the Surrey Earth Mysteries Group. 'The Hidden Unity' explores the phenomenon of subconscious siting of ley points and notes the predominance of places of worship on leys, discussing the environmental and philosophical implications, and the irrelevance of doctrine. It provides examples of ley centers like the Shah Jehan Mosque in Woking and the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Scunthorpe, with an appendix on the significance of Pagan religion. 'Beginnings' details discoveries made by Jimmy Goddard, including earth energy detection, natural antigravity, subconscious siting, ley width, and the solar transition effect, and includes a chapter on cognitive dissonance. Both booklets are available for £1 plus postage from the Amskaya address.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA revolve around UFOs, alien encounters, and the broader concept of Earth Mysteries. There is a consistent interest in unexplained phenomena, from light sightings in Norway to alleged alien abductions and crashed UFOs. The magazine also explores esoteric and spiritual concepts, particularly the interconnectedness of religions through ley lines and the significance of numbers like seven and twelve. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts and theories while acknowledging skepticism and the potential for misinterpretation. The STAR Fellowship's continuation of its work since 1960, focusing on flying saucer investigation, underscores a long-standing commitment to exploring these topics.