AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 63
Date: July 2005
Publisher: STAR Fellowship
Country: United Kingdom

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, delves into the life of a lesser-known figure in ufology, Mollie Thompson, and reports on a significant UFO sighting in Mexico.

The Mollie Thompson Story: A Forgotten Ufologist

Andy Roberts contributes an article titled "From Worlds Afar: The Mollie Thompson Story," highlighting Mollie Thompson as one of the 'forgotten' ufologists. Her interest in UFOs began in the early 1950s after reading "Flying Saucers Have Landed," a book that significantly impacted her. Thompson's approach to ufology was characterized by a belief that understanding superior intelligence required expanding oneself to meet it, moving beyond the 'nuts and bolts' focus of the era into new age philosophies.

Thompson initially joined the Manchester UFO Research Society and explored the ouija board, leading to telepathic contacts with entities named Ornoor and Lon, and later Philemon. These contacts provided her with teachings that she later shared, though some in the Manchester UFO Society found her views unconventional. She met George Adamski and his associate Desmond Leslie in London in 1963. There is a discrepancy in recollection between Thompson and her friend Emily Crewe regarding the presence of Lord Louis Mountbatten and Lord Dowding at this meeting.

Thompson was also a musician and guitarist. In 1965, she began writing songs, which were eventually compiled into an LP titled "From Worlds Afar." The LP featured songs about flying saucers and new age themes. Anthony Brooke, a figure involved in the new age side of the UFO movement, helped arrange for her music to be recorded and distributed. The LP is now considered a rare collectible.

Her involvement in ufology extended to visiting various UFO groups and communities, including the Aetherius Society and Findhorn. She also attended 'The Thing' phenomenon in Warminster and met Arthur Shuttlewood. Thompson became increasingly involved with Liebe Pugh's Universal Link. In 1966, she was invited to sing at a convention in Los Angeles, USA, and spent several months touring the US, singing and lecturing.

Thompson also spoke about prophecies, particularly those believed by Universal Link, which suggested a significant revelation around Christmas 1967, possibly related to nuclear activity. By 1967, she began to drift away from the mainstream saucer scene, disillusioned by the lack of major world upheaval. She continued to work 'behind the scenes' with new age organizations. The author, Andy Roberts, expresses a determination to ensure Thompson's imprint on ufology was not lost, eventually locating her and conducting an interview in May 2005.

Massive UFO Sighting Over Xalapa, Mexico

Santiago Yturria reports on a massive UFO sighting that occurred on June 24, 2005, in Xalapa, Mexico. The event took place at 10:30 AM during an official ceremony for the delivery of new police patrol cars, attended by Governor Fidel Herrera Beltran, his staff, police officials, media, and the public. A fleet of at least 14 unknown flying objects appeared in the sky, described as being in a triangle formation and remaining static for approximately 30 minutes. The sighting caused excitement and surprise, with the governor jokingly remarking, "It seems the martians have arrived!!"

Initial reports from local newspapers and TV Azteca described the event as unexplained. However, an update by Santiago Yturria on June 27, 2005, notes an attempt by the local newspaper "El Diario de Xalapa" to debunk the sighting by citing a single witness, a seven-year-old girl, who claimed the objects were balloons. This claim was not corroborated by the school. The article highlights the unusual duration of the sighting (30 minutes) as inconsistent with balloons and questions the explanation.

Further reports indicate that similar UFO fleet sightings were videotaped on the same day in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The Xalapa incident is considered significant due to the high-profile witnesses, including the governor and government officials, and the extensive media coverage.

Other Content

The issue also includes advertisements for various publications and resources related to ufology and esoteric subjects, such as:

• The Hidden Unity and Beginnings: A study of ley points, places of worship, and earth energy detection.
• Earth People, Space People: A booklet detailing extraterrestrial contact claims and the history of the STAR Fellowship.
• The Legacy of Tony Wedd: A CD-ROM of Tony Wedd's research on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology.
• STAR Fellowship Video: A compilation of titles related to George Adamski's scoutship, Tony Wedd's work, and Denis Shipwright's sighting.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of lesser-known figures in ufology (Mollie Thompson), significant UFO sightings (Xalapa, Mexico), and the intersection of ufology with new age beliefs and esoteric studies. The STAR Fellowship, as the publisher, appears to maintain an open-minded stance towards UFO phenomena, providing a platform for diverse perspectives and investigations, including those that may fall outside mainstream ufological discourse. The editorial stance emphasizes documenting and preserving the history of ufology, particularly the contributions of individuals who might otherwise be overlooked.