Amskaya - No 036 - 1995 10

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 36
Date: October 1995
Publisher: STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, exploring different types of alleged extraterrestrial visitors, personal sightings, the history of UFOlogy, and critical analyses of contactee claims.

Types of Visitors and Contactee Claims

The newsletter begins by referencing an article from 'Pegasus' magazine titled 'Types of Alien' by David House, which categorizes extraterrestrial visitors. Two 'advanced spiritual' types are mentioned: Human type B, described as genetically similar to humans, evolved, spiritual, benevolent, and possibly the forefather race of mankind, who have offered assistance but were rebuffed. Human type C is also described as highly evolved and spiritual, from Sirius, concerned about the 'Grey scenario' but not heavily involved with Earth happenings. The text expresses hope that friendly, advanced extraterrestrials are a reality, contrasting this with the possibility of 'wishful thinking' or deception.

It also touches upon a report from George Adamski's 'Cosmic Bulletin' regarding Venusian ships being attacked by hostile travellers, who were repelled by a 'repelling ray' without being destroyed. The author notes that they have personally received help and guidance through thought communications encouraged by the STAR Fellowship.

Farmer Sees UFO Take-Off From Field

A significant portion of the issue details an account by Ron Toft, published in 'Pegasus' (July-August 1970), about farmer George Graham's sighting in 1968. Mr. Graham, a 75-year-old farmer from Woodmansterne, Surrey, witnessed a strange glow in a field, which he initially mistook for a neighbour's lorry. The glow was about 10 yards distant. He then heard a loud 'whoosh' and saw a dark circular shape rise silently into the air, disappearing within seconds. The following day, he found unmistakable evidence in the field: a large, key-hole shaped marking, described as being like a 'big horse-shoe with a heel on it'. The marking was approximately 40 feet long and 20 feet wide, with a band where the grass, blades and roots, had been neatly plucked or sucked out, leaving bare soil. Mr. Graham estimated the UFO was higher than a double-decker bus and heard the 'whoosh' only after it reached about 100 feet. He was frightened and initially suspected foreign powers rather than extraterrestrials. The marking took about six months to disappear. He also mentioned that two girls had previously seen a strange object in the same field, causing their dogs to bolt.

UFO Abductions

Gordon Millington's article, 'UFO Abductions', discusses the historical progression of the UFO phenomenon. It traces the public's awareness from Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting to the 'lights in the sky' (LITS) era, which involved aerobatics and disruptions like buzzing the White House. Millington suggests that the phenomenon evolved its strategy to regain public attention, moving from mere sightings to the 'Contactee Era' initiated by the book 'Flying Saucers Have Landed' by Desmond Leslie and George Adamski in 1953. This phase aimed to demonstrate that UFOs had relevance to humanity through personal contact. The article posits that contactees might possess exceptional telepathic abilities, allowing the phenomenon's psychologists to tailor presentations to their expectations. The ETH (extra-terrestrial hypothesis) is discussed as a logical, though perhaps psychologically driven, conclusion for the origin of UFOs. Millington critiques the idea of benevolent aliens, suggesting that the phenomenon might employ different strategies, including a focus on 'green issues' and a 'genetic programme' for creating hybrids, possibly with the intent of taking over the planet.

Can You Be Contacted By Space Visitors?

George Hunt Williamson addresses the question of why some people are contacted by 'saucer occupants'. He suggests that individuals acting as agents may volunteer, and that high military rank, wealth, or looks are not prerequisites. The key factor is 'standing in the Light' and desiring it, which attracts 'space friends' who want their message carried to Earth. He implies that these visitors are interested in those who prioritize helping humanity over worldly gain. Williamson states that they know everyone on the planet and that eventually, all will have an opportunity to meet them.

A significant excerpt from a letter by a radio broadcaster describes an experience where disembodied voices saying 'All is well' were heard faintly over the airwaves during a broadcast, leading the broadcaster to check for open mikes or feedback.

Analysis of George Adamski

Marc Hallett from Belgium writes to Jimmy Goddard, expressing his disillusionment with George Adamski. Hallett, a former member of the Belgian saucer group BUFOIIGAP, discovered that the 'Rodeffer film' was faked, leading him to believe Adamski was a liar. He also points out that the 'Vatican medal' Adamski claimed to receive was actually a commercially sold medal. Hallett published a book in 1983 detailing his findings, including that Adamski's 'Inside the Space Ships' was a remake of his earlier science fiction book 'Pioneers from Space'. He states that Adamski never had desert contacts or captured a flying saucer, and his pictures were faked. Hallett's own wife, Maria, reportedly called Adamski 'diabolic' and a liar.

Jimmy Goddard replies, defending the possibility of Adamski's claims by citing independent sightings of Adamski-type scoutships, a film taken by Adamski on a 'UFO' CD-ROM with similar sound to another case, and similarities between the John Sheets film and the Rodeffer film. He also mentions a film of a cigar-shaped object by Harold Trudell, frames from a Mexico flap video showing craft similar to Howard Menger's pictures, and the 'Solexmal language' as supporting evidence for contact claims.

Book Reviews and NASA's Stance

The issue includes reviews of two books: 'UFOs - Psychic Close Encounters - the Electromagnetic Indictment' by Albert Budden, and 'Aliens - the Final Answer - a UFO cosmology for the 21st century' by David Barclay. Budden's book proposes the 'electro-staging hypothesis', linking UFOs and psychic phenomena to altered states of mind and electromagnetic effects. Barclay's book suggests UFOs are from inside the Earth, piloted by descendants of intelligent dinosaurs. Both books are noted for presenting interesting cases, though the reviewer implies a dismissal of the 'extraterrestrial hypothesis' as immature.

A brief report on a 'UFO at Garden Party' describes a silvery-white disc seen at an organization's event, which most attendees dismissed as a balloon.

NASA's stance on UFOs is presented, stating they have no factual knowledge about alien UFOs or evidence of extraterrestrial life. They have conducted searches for extraterrestrial intelligence and are involved in projects like TOPS (Towards Other Planetary Systems) to find evidence of planets in other star systems.

Publications Available

A list of publications available from Jimmy Goddard is provided, including 'Skyways and Landmarks Revisited', 'Campus Lines', 'Cosmic Friends', 'The Inhabited Solar System', 'Enigmas of the Plain', and the newsletter 'Touchstone'.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

Two booklets by Jimmy Goddard are described: 'The Hidden Unity', which examines the phenomenon of subconscious siting of ley points and the predominance of worship places on leys, and 'Beginnings', detailing discoveries related to earth energy detection, natural antigravity, subconscious siting, and the solar transition effect.

Earth People, Space People

This section describes a booklet prepared by Tony Wedd, detailing claims of extraterrestrial contact. It includes articles on the history of the STAR Fellowship, personalities within it, evidence for life in the Solar System, and investigation into extraterrestrial language.

Subscription Information

Information is provided for subscribing to AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, with details on cost and how to send cheques.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA include the classification and nature of extraterrestrial visitors, personal UFO sightings and their evidence, the historical development of UFOlogy and its various phases (LITS, Contactee Era, Abductions), the critical examination of contactee claims (particularly George Adamski), and the exploration of alternative hypotheses to the extraterrestrial hypothesis. The STAR Fellowship's stance appears to be one of open investigation into UFO phenomena, encouraging contact and research, while also critically evaluating claims and evidence. There is a clear interest in the historical aspects of UFOlogy and the psychological elements involved in witness accounts and belief systems.