Amskaya - No 095 - 2013 04

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, Issue No. 95, dated April 2013, is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship. The cover features a graphic with the title 'AMSKAYA' and a subtitle 'Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship,' depicting a desert landscape with a UFO and a road.

Article: Adamski Scoutship Landing at Bexleyheath

This article, drawing from UFO investigator Margaret Fry's book 'Link to the Stars,' details a UFO sighting on July 17, 1955, in Bexleyheath, UK. The author describes a domed, bell-shaped craft with three ball-like structures that landed on a nearby crossroads. The craft exhibited unusual flight characteristics, including tilting, ascending with a wobbling motion, and opening a porthole before disappearing. The Kentish Times newspaper later reported a similar sighting by a policeman in Erith on the same date. The article also mentions a second sighting by the author's father, a scientist, and a strange coincidence where her cousin's fiancé also saw a UFO on the same day from Meopham. A further landing in Bexleyheath on the same day in 2002 is described as a black craft that spanned the road, with oval lights and emitting flashes.

The article notes that after her first sighting, the author experienced an attack of paralysis, which she links to a similar incident reported in August 1952, before George Adamski's contact. It also mentions George Adamski's own accident with his scoutship, where an entity named Orthon grabbed his arm.

Article: The Citizen's Hearing on Disclosure at Washington DC April 29th to 3rd May 2013

This section reports on the Citizen's Hearing on Disclosure (CHD), a five-day congressional-style presentation in Washington D.C. involving international researchers and witnesses. The hearing covered the history of global UFO sightings, alleged UFO crashes (like Roswell), and past presidential interest in UFOs. Key figures like Cong. Kilpatrick, French, Sheehan, Dolan, Sen. Gravel, and Cong. Bartlett are quoted, discussing the urgency of acknowledging the UFO problem and the potential for a UN proposal.

Testimony included the 'Sirius' Documentary, with Executive Producer Steven Greer discussing alleged existing technologies and DNA analysis of a humanoid. Researcher Grant Cameron presented documents on Laurance Rockefeller's attempts to get the Clinton administration to address UFOs. Linda Moulton Howe spoke on UFO abductions and mind manipulation. Political activist Stephen Bassett highlighted media underreporting of UFO news.

Day two focused on the Rendlesham Forest incident, with testimony from military personnel. Cong. Roscoe Bartlett questioned Sgt. James Penniston about the UFO he approached. The afternoon session discussed UFOs near American nuclear missile sites, with retired Air Force Capt. Bruce Fenstermacher describing a sighting above a Wyoming nuclear base. UFO historian Richard Dolan discussed FOIA documents related to military encounters.

Day three included testimony on animal mutilations, with Linda Moulton Howe discussing cases linked to UFO sightings. A panel on 'Majestic' documents discussed alleged presidential and military cover-ups of UFOs and alien occupants. Robert Wood, retired from McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Corp., presented findings.

Day four featured international testimony from countries like Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, and Argentina. Former Brazilian chemistry teacher A.J. Gevaerd discussed UFO cases in Brazil. Col. Oscar Santa-Maria, a Peruvian air force fighter pilot, recounted a 'dogfight' with a sphere-shaped UFO in 1980, describing its advanced capabilities and his inability to hit it.

Cong. Darlene Hooley praised the panel's openness. The second panel of day four included international experts like Antonio Huneeus, Nick Pope, Grant Cameron, Sun Shili, and Roberto Pinotti. Sun Shili, from the World Chinese UFO Federation, discussed the cultural significance of UFOs in China. Sen. Mike Gravel outlined a plan to get the United Nations to reexamine UFOs, proposing a global conference.

The technology panel included Dr. Roger Leir, who described removing unusual objects from abductees, and physics engineer Thomas Valone. CHD organizer Stephen Bassett introduced a video testimony from a former CIA operative ('X') who worked on Project Blue Book and claimed President Eisenhower was upset about alien activity.

'X' described visiting a base in Nevada (Area 51) where alleged alien crafts and a 'grey alien' were observed. He recounted meeting with Eisenhower and Nixon, who emphasized the need for secrecy.

Cong. Carolyn Kilpatrick expressed the importance of discussing UFOs and the need for humanity to seek knowledge. On the final day, pilots testified about UFO encounters and deliberate suppression of information.

Former Canada Minister of National Defense Paul Hellyer closed the hearing, stating UFOs are unequivocally real and suggesting that at least four species have been visiting Earth. He advocated for full disclosure, comparing it to children accepting the idea of the tooth fairy and Santa Claus.

Several former members of Congress suggested reuniting to take the UFO-ET disclosure issue to the United Nations.

Book Review: Hendrix on Hendrix - Interviews and Encounters with Jimi Hendrix

This section reviews a book by Steve Roby about Jimi Hendrix, noting his claims of seeing UFOs and references to 'space people' in his music. It highlights Hendrix's quotes about 'flying saucers' and his disapproval of shooting at them.

Booklets and CD-ROMs from Amskaya

This section advertises several publications available from the Amskaya address:

• The Hidden Unity and Beginnings: Explores subconscious siting of ley points, places of worship, and earth energy detection. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and line drawings. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.
• Earth People, Space People: A booklet based on Tony Wedd's manuscript 'Earth Men, Space Men,' detailing extraterrestrial contact claims, the history of the STAR Fellowship, and evidence for life in the Solar System. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.
• The Legacy of Tony Wedd: A CD-ROM of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology. Price: £9.99.

AMSKAYA itself is available for £4 for four quarterly issues.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, alleged government cover-ups, and the push for disclosure. The STAR Fellowship, through its newsletter AMSKAYA, appears to be a long-standing organization dedicated to investigating flying saucer phenomena and advocating for transparency. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting witness testimonies and research findings without overt skepticism, and encouraging a global discussion on UFOs and potential extraterrestrial life.