Amskaya - No 028 - 1993 04

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No.28
Date: April 1993
Publisher: STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, delves into various aspects of ufology, historical anomalies, and esoteric research. It features articles on potential extraterrestrial life within our solar system, a medieval UFO sighting, a review of a TV program about 1950s contactees, and a book review of Jacques Vallee's work on Soviet UFO research. Additionally, it includes a piece on 'Skyways and Landmarks' discussing magnetic currents and healing centres, and a section on two booklets concerning 'The Hidden Unity' and 'Beginnings' which explore ley points, earth energy, and ancient sites.

Inhabited Solar System?

This section discusses claims made by a brigadier-general about human-like extraterrestrials living secretly among us, with a solar system reportedly populated by twelve planets. The author, Timothy Good, notes that while some claims are difficult to accept, the honesty of witnesses makes the story intriguing. The text also touches upon the distinction between human-like extraterrestrials and 'bug-eyed abducters', mentioning an account where both types were encountered.

A Medieval Incident?

This segment presents a passage from the chronicles of Byland Abbey in Yorkshire, describing a 'great portent' outside during a meal. A large, round, silver disc-like object was seen flying slowly over the abbey, causing great terror. The passage is incomplete, with the rest of the manuscript missing. A drawing of the object, made by a friend in the 1960s, is mentioned.

Skyways and Landmarks

Written by Tony Wedd, this part explores a theory of UFO flight based on magnetic currents. The author suggests that by tuning into different coloured magnetic currents (red, blue, green, yellow), a craft could achieve sideways propulsion. The article also recounts an experience where a lady identified a 'vortex' near a sycamore tree, which she described as a centre for twelve magnetic healing points aligned on a map. The author contemplates using water from healing centres like Burrswood and Tunbridge Wells for healing purposes.

TV Programme Review: Farewell, Good Brothers

This review discusses a Channel 4 documentary aired on April 10th, 1993, titled 'Farewell, Good Brothers'. The documentary focused on the 1950s flying saucer craze and featured interviews with American contactees such as George Adamski, George King, and George Van Tassel. It also included footage of Van Tassel's 'Integreton'. The review highlights the Menger couple, Howard and Connie, and their ongoing mission to share their story. Other figures mentioned include Daniel Fry and researcher William Hamilton, who noted a theological content in the messages. Evangelist Frank Stranges suggested that abducting aliens came from the inner earth and that there was a government conspiracy of silence.

The documentary is described as an offbeat, amusing, yet purposeful look at the 1950s UFO phenomenon, connecting the craze to the threat of nuclear war and the quest for salvation. The interviewees are noted for their remarkable stories, including claims about the headquarters of the Interplanetary Confederation being on Jupiter.

Book Review: UFO Chronicles - The Soviet Union - A Cosmic Samizdat

This review covers Jacques Vallee's 1992 book, which examines UFO events in the former Soviet Union. The reviewer notes that the book might disappoint European readers seeking entirely new information but confirms that UFO events similar to those worldwide have occurred in the Soviet Union. The book is structured as a narrative alternating between travelogue and ufological reporting, detailing Vallee's journey to Moscow in 1990. It includes discussions with Soviet researchers, notably Professor Vladimir Azhazha, who studied underwater UFOs and described alien behaviour as that of a superior technology treating humans as inferior. The review highlights Azhazha's agreement with Vallee's theories on multidimensional UFO origins. It also mentions a case from 1975 involving an artist named Malichev who was telepathically invited aboard a UFO by a female leader and visited a planet with three moons. The review concludes by stating that the book leaves unanswered questions about the extent of Soviet UFO research and expresses hope for future dialogue between Soviet and Western researchers.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section announces 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 prevalence of places of worship on leys, discussing environmental and philosophical implications. It examines two ley centres, 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 over twenty years, including earth energy detection, natural antigravity, and subconscious siting. It also includes a chapter on cognitive dissonance and an account of the discovery of leys by Alfred Watkins.

Subscription Information

Information is provided for subscribing to AMSKAYA, which is described as the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship. The cost is £2 for four quarterly issues, with payment to be made to J. Goddard. The original cover design is by David Taylor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the historical presence of UFOs, the experiences of 'contactees' from the 1950s and beyond, and the exploration of esoteric concepts such as ley lines and earth energy. There is a clear interest in Soviet UFO research, as evidenced by the book review. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and supportive of contactee accounts, as indicated by the reviewer's statement, "Despite current intellectual fashions, the contactees can still not be disposed of, and I will always support them." The publication seems to bridge the gap between conventional ufology and more fringe or alternative research into earth mysteries and ancient phenomena.