AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 90
Date: January 2012
Publisher: STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon and extraterrestrial contact, featuring a mix of historical accounts, contemporary sightings, and reflections on the search for life beyond Earth.

Encounters with Space People

The issue opens with a discussion of UFO author Timothy Good's appearance on the Frank Skinner radio programme, where he mentioned an alleged 1967 encounter in New York. Good described a telepathic interaction with a man in a charcoal grey suit at the Park Sheraton Hotel. He also recounted a previous encounter in 1963 during a tour in the United States, where he asked a girl on a bus if she was from another planet, and she responded with a smile and bow of acknowledgement before leaving.

Lou Zinstaag, co-author with George Adamski, shares her own experience from 1959 in Basle, Switzerland. Following Adamski's advice to be alert, she had a telepathic encounter with a spaceman after asking if she could meet one. Later, on June 24th, 1961, she experienced another telepathic contact with a man who appeared foreign, possibly Norwegian or Canadian, who responded positively to her mental question about being a spaceman.

George Adamski himself is mentioned in relation to an experience on August 16th, 1958, while travelling with co-worker Carol Honey. Adamski had a telepathic hunch to return to a cafe where they encountered a young blonde girl. Adamski reacted strongly, and Honey realized she might be a space person. The girl appeared about twelve but seemed older, possibly around 45. The next day, Adamski received a call clarifying that the girl was not the one he initially thought, but her sister.

Alex Birch's UFO Photographs

The programme 'Stargazing Live', hosted by Professor Brian Cox and Dara O'Briain, is discussed, including a segment on UFOs. While a picture shown resembled a craft, it was identified as a seagull. The programme noted that Jodrell Bank receives about 30 UFO reports annually and that 1 in 5 Britons are convinced aliens have visited Earth. Dr. David Clarke, a UFO consultant for the National Archives, presented two cases: the Boston Stump case in 1996, where a strange light was seen above Skegness, and the Alex Birch photograph.

Alex Birch, who was fourteen in 1962, took a photograph in Sheffield that was examined by intelligence officers. He later had another sighting over forty years later at Retford Town Hall, where a classic flying saucer appeared in a photograph. The article notes that many ordinary people are spotting UFOs.

The explanation for the Boston Stump UFO being Venus is questioned, as video evidence showed it flashing, and a radar echo was received by the RAF. The article suggests this contradicts scientific rigour.

Historical Contactee Accounts

An account from Philip Rodgers details his investigation into UFO sightings in Sheffield and extraterrestrial messages received on a tape recorder. Rodgers mentions Alex Birch's 1962 photograph and other sightings by Birch and his family, including a cigar-shaped object in 1962 and a saucer with a blue light in March 1963, which resulted in a blank photograph, possibly due to radiation.

The article discusses sightings in Mosborough, Derbyshire, including a fiery, circular object that landed and disintegrated into ashes, a case reminiscent of Desmond Leslie's 'Flying Saucers Have Landed' and George Adamski's 'Inside the Space Ships'.

Albert Coe's account of a 1920 encounter in Canada is detailed. As a teenager, Coe helped a fatally injured young man in a silver-grey garment. The man revealed he had a nearby 'plane', which turned out to be a disc-shaped craft on three legs. Coe was sworn to secrecy. He later received an invitation to meet the 'stranger' again, who explained that he was a student of electronics from off-planet, observing Earth's scientific advancement. The 'stranger' revealed he was 300 years older than Coe and that his mission required secrecy. The craft's control panel was damaged, preventing an automatic emergency call.

Other Articles and Features

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings: This section describes two booklets. 'The Hidden Unity' explores subconscious siting of ley points and the significance of places of worship, with an appendix on the Pagan religion. 'Beginnings' covers Jimmy Goddard's discoveries in areas like earth energy detection and antigravity, including a chapter on cognitive dissonance.

Earth People, Space People: This booklet, prepared by Tony Wedd, details claims of extraterrestrial contact, the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and extraterrestrial language. It was created to compensate for the loss of Wedd's original manuscript, 'Earth Men, Space Men'.

The Legacy of Tony Wedd: This CD-ROM is an electronic version of Tony Wedd's exhibition on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology.

Amskaya Newsletter: The newsletter itself is described as a continuation of the organisation formed by Tony Wedd in 1960, focusing on flying saucer investigation. Subscription details are provided.

Web Sites: A list of relevant websites for extraterrestrial contact is provided, including links to sites on planets, flying saucers, and ley lines.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA revolve around personal accounts of UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters, often involving telepathic communication and mysterious visitors. There is a strong emphasis on historical cases and the early days of ufology, particularly through the works of George Adamski and Tony Wedd. The newsletter also touches upon the scientific community's approach to UFOs, questioning skepticism and highlighting the impact of funding cuts on research like SETI. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting various accounts and encouraging readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial contact, while also acknowledging the need for critical evaluation of evidence, as seen in the discussion of Alex Birch's photographs and the Boston Stump case.