Annals of the Enquiring - 1993 Vol 4 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: ANNALS OF THE ENQUIRING
Issue: Vol 4 No 3
Date: JUL/SEP 1993
Price: £1.50

This issue of "Annals of the Enquiring" delves into a variety of Fortean, UFO, paranormal, and bizarre topics. The cover prominently features the magazine's title and a list of its thematic interests, accompanied by a striking image of three figures in 3D glasses. The issue is dated July/September 1993 and is priced at £1.50.

Contents

The magazine opens with a "First Word - Editorial" by Editor Gerry Lovell, followed by a diverse range of articles including "Vampire Curse," "Black Mass," "OOB" (Out of Body), "Eire UFO," "Abduction Movie," "Heaven Help Us," "Ghostly Waitress," "Animal Magic," "Alien Corridors to Earth," "Crop Circles," "It's A Strange World," "Mystery of the Weeping Madonna," "Prof Bizarre's Column," "BYM Event in Ireland," "Other Minds Other Worlds," "Vengeance of the Werewolf," "When The Lights Go Out," "Stamping Out Vermin," "Out Of This World," "Cool Hand Fluke," "Slow Boat," "Flip-Flop Tribe," "Monsterous Mistake," "Demons, Doctors & Aliens," "UFO Magazine," and "Leftovers."

Editor's Note: First Word

Editor Gerry Lovell discusses recent reports of a mysterious bright ball seen daily in the skies, tentatively identified as a solar apparition. He also touches upon the return of the "Beast of Exmoor" and an appearance of "Nessie" at Loch Ness. The Loch Ness Monster, officially named *Nessiteras Rhombopteryx*, was reportedly observed by Edna MacInnes and her boyfriend as a light brown, giraffe-necked creature approximately 8 meters long. The sighting occurred on June 17th, though some newspapers reported it as June 23rd.

Dead Wrong About Vampire Curse

This article recounts a story from Pisco, Peru, where residents feared a curse from Sarah Heley, a woman allegedly sentenced to death for murder and witchcraft 80 years prior, who had sworn revenge. The story claims her death would have occurred in 1913, and the fear of her curse led to unusual preparations in the village.

Glastonbury Black Mass

Anne Goode reported a suspected Black Mass ritual in her field overlooking the Glastonbury Festival site. A large illuminated wooden cross was sawn down, and the head of a dead Jacob lamb was placed on the stump. Mrs. Goode had previously expressed concerns about the festival's perceived evil nature.

Conducted Out-Of-Body Event

Broadcaster Neville Garden experienced an out-of-body event in Edinburgh where he saw his own body slump dead to the floor during an orchestra rehearsal. He described feeling a sensation of floating to the ceiling and observing himself conducting. He was clinically dead for a time but was revived by trained orchestra members.

UFO GETS ATTENTION OF EIRE

This piece details numerous UFO sightings reported in the Irish press on April 1st, concerning a "bizarre, low-flying, silent craft with lights" seen on the morning of March 31st. The most reliable account came from two Gardai who observed a large object with two bright lights. The object emitted a vapour trail and appeared very low. An Air Corps helicopter crew also spotted two "star-like objects." Further investigation by Dr. T S Kelso suggested the object was likely rocket fragments from the Cosmos 2238 satellite, launched on March 30th.

Abduction Movie Causes Press Hype

The release of the Paramount Pictures movie 'Fire In The Sky,' based on the alleged abduction of Travis Walton, generated significant media attention. The article mentions that newspapers like the Daily Star brought up old stories of British Close Encounters, including an alleged incident in Aveley, Essex, in 1974, where a couple claimed to have been subjected to a medical examination by aliens who cited genetic experimentation as their reason for visiting Earth.

HEAVEN HELP US

Astronomers in New South Wales, Australia, were searching for meteorite signs after a white fireball sighting. The article also notes an object resembling a "Flying Saucer" on an ornate frame of a Medieval German painting.

Former RAF pilot Graham Rogers' encounter

Former RAF pilot Graham Rogers reported being saved by occupants of a UFO while flying in a storm. He was guided into the alien craft, where mechanics repaired his plane, and he was then released, arriving home minutes later.

Psychic Meets Ghostly Waitress

TOP PSYCHIC James Byrne reported seeing a ghostly waitress, identified as Ann Adams or Adamson, in an Ayr hotel. The hotel owner, Hugh Searle, confirmed that the hotel had a history of ghostly occurrences, but this was the first time a ghost had been actually seen.

Animal Magic

Reports include a goat in southern Iran found to have golden teeth, attributed to a local grass. Additionally, an Australian farmer claims to own the world's oldest cat, named Tom, reportedly over 40 years old.

Alien Corridors to Earth

Eamonn Ansbro analyzes the possibility that UFOs are incoming routes for extraterrestrial interstellar travellers. The article explores potential interstellar travel routes, the challenges of navigating our solar system, and the possibility of aliens using red dwarf star systems or super-heavy elements for fuel. It discusses hypothetical exploration models and the density of stars within the galaxy, suggesting that alien travel might be directed towards or away from the galactic center or along the Gould Belt.

Discovered Routes & Parallax Uncertainties

This section details potential interstellar routes for alien travellers, identifying two main routes away from the galactic body and others tangential to the radius vector. It also discusses the limitations of parallax measurements in determining the precise location and attributes of stellar systems.

Suitable Pathways

Further analysis of routes suggests that pathways exist with respect to the Local System center, with important 'junctions' in star systems like Alpha Centauri and Eta Cassiopeiae. The article notes that the Solar System might be in the path of travellers leaving the Local System center.

CROP CIRCLES HOTLINE

David Kingston, Dorset convenor of the Centre for Crop Circle Studies, reports spheres of light appearing over winter crops prior to circles forming. An international conference on crop circles was scheduled for August in Bath.

STALKING CIRCLES

Paul Fuller's magazine 'The Crop Watcher' details the first reported crop circle of 1993 in Oxfordshire and mentions three formations found in Japan. The article notes that Japan has witnessed over 300 crop circles since 1990.

Keeping An Eye

This humorous piece recounts instances of mistaken identity, including a bird watcher mistaking a shrivelled carrot for a rare owl and an excited radio broadcaster identifying a cowpat as a nighthawk.

Action Man

British actor Brian Blessed planned to lead a hunt for the Abominable Snowman (Yeti) in South China.

Slow Boat

An explorer intended to sail a bamboo raft from Hong Kong to prove that Chinese sailors could have discovered America before Columbus.

Dead Wong

Reports that forty people committed suicide in China in March following a ruling that those who died after April 1st would be cremated rather than buried.

The Mystery of The Weeping Madonna

John Macklin reports on an icon of the Virgin Mary owned by Anton and Marika Koulis, which has been weeping tears for over 30 years. Experts have been unable to explain the phenomenon, which is considered a miracle by the owners. The tears have been analysed and found to be identical to human tears.

Professor Bizarre's Column

This column features several brief, unusual stories: the disappearance of a $90 million satellite launched by China; a hypnotist's failed attempt to disarm armed robbers; and a woman who suffered from mysterious pains for eight years due to a needle embedded in her leg.

BVM EVENT IN IRELAND DURING MAY

A woman named Christina Gallagher in Co. Mayo, Ireland, reported receiving a message from an angel stating that time was short and the world was heading towards doom. She described the angel as being made of pure light.

THER MINDS THER WORLDS (PSYCHOMETRY)

Anthony O'Shaughnessy explores the concept of psychometry, the ability to learn about objects through touch. It discusses the origins of the term, experiments by Joseph Rhodes Buchanan and Professor William Denton, and similar conclusions reached by archaeologist Tom Lethbridge. The article also touches upon the idea that ghosts might be 'tape recordings' of emotions imprinted on water, and mentions psychometric experiments conducted by Boyle Somerville.

SWARMS 3 HUMANS O

Brief reports on a plague of caterpillars affecting the island of Lewis and Sutherland, swarms of locusts destroying crops in Hungary, and a swarm of vultures descending on students at a graduation ceremony in Morocco.

Vengeance of the Werewolf

John Macklin recounts the legend of Count Bernard de Fiere in St. Avette, France, who was believed to be a werewolf and responsible for numerous murders in the early 19th century. After his supposed demise, the chateau he inhabited was left derelict. When a businessman began renovating the chateau in 1920, villagers warned him, and subsequent incidents, including a young woman being attacked, seemed to confirm their fears. The discovery of two coffins with stakes through the chest in the chateau grounds is presented as evidence of the werewolf's malignant force being laid to rest.

WHAT THE DEVIL!

Brief mentions of Earl Spencer revealing parts of his estate used for devil worship and families in West Java living in fear due to bloodstains on doors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFOs, paranormal phenomena, unexplained mysteries, and bizarre occurrences. The magazine appears to present a wide range of anecdotal evidence and reports on these topics, often with a focus on eyewitness accounts and historical legends. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the unexplained, presenting various cases for the reader to consider, without necessarily offering definitive conclusions, but often leaning towards the possibility of genuine paranormal or extraterrestrial activity.

Title: UFO Magazine
Issue Date: June 1993
Cover Headline: When The Lights Go Out

This issue of UFO Magazine, dated June 1993, features a cover story on 'Street Lamp Interference' (SLI) and explores various anomalous phenomena, historical mysteries, and unusual news items.

Street Lamp Interference (SLI)

The lead article, "When The Lights Go Out," introduces the phenomenon of 'Street Lamp Interference' (SLI), as put forward by the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP). SLI involves the spontaneous extinguishing of street lamps, sometimes in entire rows, in the presence of witnesses. This phenomenon can also affect other electrical devices like TVs, videos, and radios. The article references a 52-page publication by ASSAP titled 'The SLI Effect,' compiled by Hilary Evans, which presents witness testimony, analysis, and explores potential links to other anomalous phenomena such as telekinesis. Evans' approach is described as careful and measured, aiming to define this new phenomenon.

Out of This World: Strange News Briefs

This section presents a collection of unusual news items:

• Medical Anomaly: A 40-year-old woman in New York, pronounced dead by medics, recovered at home after being in a mortuary for over two hours. (Source: Ceefax, 16 June 1993)
• Tragic Incident: A six-year-old girl in Florida died by stepping in front of a tram, reportedly to become an angel and watch over her terminally ill mother. (Source: Teletex3, 16 June 1993)
• Spiritual State: A guru, declared dead by doctors more than a month prior, was reported to be in a deep meditative state and expected to wake up. (Source: Teletext3, 11 June 1993)
• Unusual Card Hand: A card player from Plymouth was dealt all 13 spades in a game of bridge, an event with astronomical odds, estimated at more than 2,000 million, million, million, million to one. (Source: Ceefax, 13 May 1993)

Another Slow Boat: Prehistoric Discoveries

Scientists examining a shipwreck off the coast of South East Australia suggest that Captain Cook may not have been the first European to reach the area. Tests on the vessel's timbers indicate they originated from Europe's Mediterranean region and that the ship sank between 1450 and 1660, significantly earlier than Captain Cook's arrival in 1770.

Monstrous Mistake in Carbon Dating

This article questions the conventional timeline of extinction, particularly concerning dinosaurs, in light of findings that suggest possible coexistence with early humans. It cites two key pieces of evidence:

• Hovaspai Canyon Rock Paintings (1924): The Doheny Expedition discovered ancient rock paintings in the Grand Canyon area depicting a tyrannosaurus, a stegosaurus, and men attacking a mammoth.
• Acambaro Statuettes (1945): Near Acambaro, Mexico, numerous clay statuettes were unearthed, including figures of monkeys, camels, horses, rhinos, and dinosaurs. One figure closely resembled a brachiosaur, suggesting the artist may have seen the creature. Carbon dating on these figures indicated they were 3,000 to 6,500 years old.

Images of stegosaurus have also been found scratched on a rock formation at Big Sandy River, Oregon. The article concludes that such 'evidence' casts doubt on the validity of carbon dating and challenges the established view of world history.

Flip-Flop Tribe

This report details the discovery of a 'lost tribe' in Papua New Guinea by a government patrol. The 79 members of this 'Stone Age clan' were found wearing crude clothing and using flint axes. They were reportedly worshipping a rock. While anthropologists and historians expressed excitement, the reaction from local authorities was more reserved. The tribe had reportedly been 'discovered' in 1990, and there was skepticism about their isolation. Broadcasting correspondent Sean Dorney noted that such 'lost tribes' often turn out to be wearing modern clothing, questioning the authenticity of their 'Stone Age' status.

Demons, Doctors, And Aliens

This section reviews the book 'Demons, Doctors, and Aliens' by James Pontolillo, published by The International Fortean Organization. The book proposes that alleged alien abductions are a continuation of ancient myths and folklore, possibly linked to sexual fantasies and hatred of women. Pontolillo's thesis suggests that the phenomenon is a 'delusional belief' with a self-fulfilling verification system lacking objective basis. The review notes that the book draws on numerous sources to support its claims and leaves the reader to judge the validity of its conclusions.

England - Hire This Man!

A brief item mentions that Witch Doctor Agustin Machado claims he can guarantee Bolivia a World Cup place if paid the same as players, plus a coaching job.

UFO Magazine: UFO Universe

This piece discusses the American magazine 'UFO Universe,' describing it as full of stories about 'alien implants,' 'devil men,' and UFO crashes. The author expresses a preference for written accounts over large, fuzzy images, citing a puzzling picture of a man's heel allegedly containing an alien implant and a poorly made model alien. The publication is imported by Comag, and its UK Editor is listed as Jenny Randles.

Leftovers: Unusual News Items

• Falling Object Mystery: A search for a body falling from the sky in Gloucestershire, UK, ended when police discovered a plane's cargo net, which was likely mistaken for a human body. (Source: Gloucestershire police, June 30)
• Unpaid Rent Discovery: A bailiff in Vienna, Austria, broke into an apartment to claim unpaid rent and found the occupant had been dead for four years. (Source: Teletex3, 21 April 1993)
• Meteorite Discovery: Police in Thailand guarded a football-sized meteorite weighing 17 kilogrammes that fell near a village, after villagers began worshipping it. (Source: Ceefax, 24 June 1993)
• Klingon Welcome: New signs in a Minnesota, USA town displayed a welcome message in Klingon, the language of the fictional Star Trek villains, indicating a summer camp for fans of the movies.

Advertisements and Listings

• Total Eclipse: An advertisement for a publication covering occult, bizarre, and unusual topics, offering subscriptions and sample copies.
• Excalibur Books: A listing for a bookstore specializing in books on Arthurian legend, UFOs, folklore, and mythology, offering lists of new, used, and imported titles.
• Demons, Doctors, And Aliens: An advertisement for James Pontolillo's book, described as a scholarly study that debunks alien abduction claims.
• APRA BOOKS: A listing for a book catalogue, Catalogue Two 1993.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores topics related to UFOs, anomalous phenomena, and unexplained events. There's a critical stance towards sensationalism, particularly regarding alien abductions, as evidenced by the review of Pontolillo's book and the preference for factual reporting over purely visual evidence in the 'UFO Universe' piece. The inclusion of diverse 'leftover' news items suggests an interest in the unusual and unexplained across various domains. The magazine appears to favor a skeptical yet open-minded approach, presenting information and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also highlighting research and publications in the field.