AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 113
Date: January 2017
Type: Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship

Florida Congress Candidate Claimed Contact at Age Seven

The lead article, reported by Harriet Alexander from the Daily Telegraph, details the claims of Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera, a Republican candidate for Congress in Florida. Aguilera, aged 59, stated that she was abducted by aliens at the age of seven. She described the aliens as three people who looked like the Christ the Redeemer statue. In a 2009 Spanish-language interview, she recounted being taken aboard a spaceship with round seats and quartz rocks, where she learned that the world's "energy centre" was in Africa and that God was a universal energy. She also mentioned that the island of Malta was surrounded by prehistoric skulls and that Coral Castle was a pyramid. Aguilera later clarified that the aliens had mentioned Isis, which she found complicated to explain. She stated that the aliens promised to return, and they did when she was 17. Luis Sosa, a Venezuelan journalist, thanked her for speaking out. Aguilera also referenced statements by presidents and scientists supporting the belief in intelligent life in the universe.

The Travis Walton Case Re-examined

This section, by Jon Austin, presents a new perspective on the infamous Travis Walton abduction case from November 1975. UFO researcher JP Robinson, after meeting with Walton, suggests the incident was not an abduction but an accident. Walton was allegedly hit by an energy beam from a UFO, which killed him, and the aliens then took him aboard their craft to save his life. Robinson believes this interpretation gives the story a more legitimate tone, describing it as an "accident and an act of humanitarianism." Walton and his former co-workers, who passed lie detector tests, still maintain their original account of seeing a UFO and Walton being struck by a beam.

The Gaffney Incident: The Night Police Talked to an Alien

Investigated by John Keel, this case from November 17, 1966, involved two police officers, C Hutchins and A Huskey, in Gaffney, South Carolina. They encountered a metallic, spherical object descending from the sky. A figure, described as about four feet tall and wearing a shiny gold suit, emerged from the object. The humanoid spoke perfect English, asked questions, and stated, "I...will...return...in...two...days." Footprints were found at the site. Hutchins and Huskey searched for two weeks but saw nothing unusual. The article notes that the "green complexion" often reported in newspapers was an embellishment added by the officers due to initial ridicule.

Other Encounters and Sightings

Dean Fagerstrom's Story

Dean's extraterrestrial experiences began in November 1966. He described seeing holographic projections of two faces, identified as Donestra and Kilestra, who claimed to be studying Earth. He later had another contact on January 19, 1968, involving a small, vibrating object and a probe. Following this, Dean felt compelled to buy drafting supplies and spent 72 hours drawing complex alien machinery, guided by instructions from the bluish dots appearing on his graph paper. These drawings were later given to Philip J. Imbrogno.

Light Orbs at the Great Pyramid

Two YouTube videos from Hugh Newman, dated 2012 and 2017, show light orbs moving over the Great Pyramid in Egypt. The article notes that one orb sighting in 2017 appeared similar to one seen near a prototype Concorde in 1976 and suggests the orbs were investigating rather than being natural phenomena.

European Commission President Mentions Concern of People from Other Planets

This section highlights a statement by Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, made in Brussels on June 28, 2016. Juncker stated, "You should know that those who observe us from afar are concerned. I have met and listened to several leaders of other planets. They are very worried because they ask questions about the path the European Union will pursue." The article emphasizes that this was not a mistranslation or a slip of the tongue.

Quotes from World Leaders and Experts

The newsletter includes several quotes from prominent figures regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial contact:

• Senator Barry Goldwater: Stated that the UFO subject is highly classified and impossible to get information on.
• Gordon Cooper (former NASA astronaut): Believed governments were covering up UFO information to avoid public panic and that extraterrestrial vehicles are in use.
• Ronald Reagan (President): Enigmatically suggested that an alien threat might unite humanity and questioned if an alien force was already among us.
• Dr. Brian O'Leary (physicist): Stated there is abundant evidence of contact and that visitors use advanced technologies.
• Dr. Edgar Mitchell (astronaut): Confirmed that crashed craft and bodies have been recovered and that "we are not alone in the universe."
• Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter (former CIA director): Said that high-ranking Air Force officers were concerned about UFOs, but public secrecy and ridicule made it seem like nonsense.
• Ben Rich (former Lockheed Martin engineer): Claimed that humanity already has the means to travel among the stars, but these technologies are locked up in black projects.
• Viktor Afanasyev (cosmonaut): Described a mysterious, engineered metal structure approximately 40 meters long with inner holes that followed their spacecraft.
• Tony Dodd (former British police officer): Stated that diplomats confirm meetings with aliens who are benevolent and assist in advancing technology.
• Paul Hellyer (Canada's former Minister of National Defence): Asserted that aliens have been visiting Earth for millennia and contributed considerably to human knowledge.

Web Sites and Videos

The newsletter provides a list of relevant websites and YouTube channels for further research into extraterrestrial contact, including sites on ley lines, flying saucers, and specific UFO incidents.

Booklets and CD-ROMs

Information is provided on several publications and a CD-ROM related to the STAR Fellowship and its research, including "The Hidden Unity and Beginnings," "Earth People, Space People," and "The Legacy of Tony Wedd."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around alleged extraterrestrial contact, UFO sightings, and government secrecy surrounding these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and presentation of evidence, including personal testimonies, expert opinions, and historical cases, encouraging readers to explore these topics further. The newsletter actively promotes the idea that humanity has been visited by extraterrestrial beings and that this information is often suppressed or downplayed by authorities.