Anomaly 02 1969 Sept

Magazine Overview

Title: ANOMALY
Issue: No. 2
Date: September 1969
Publisher: Not specified
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of ANOMALY, edited by John A. Keel, presents a diverse collection of articles exploring UFO phenomena, psychic experiences, and conspiracy theories. The cover highlights a preliminary study on UFO witness attitudes and comparisons of independent polls, alongside other intriguing topics.

In This Issue

Preliminary Study of UFO Attitudes and Opinions This article presents a study on the attitudes and opinions of non-reporting UFO witnesses, comparing the results with various independent polls. It aims to understand the perspectives of those who have witnessed UFOs but have not come forward publicly.

Psychic Impressions of UFO Percipients Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle of the University of Wyoming conducted a survey on the psychic impressions of UFO percipients. The study investigates the personal characteristics of individuals who claim to have experienced "mental communication" or psychic phenomena related to UFOs.

The Contactee Syndrome: A Medical Perspective This section examines the contactee syndrome, exploring whether it can be classified as a disease. It summarizes relative medical factors associated with individuals who report close encounters with UFO occupants, detailing the psychological and physiological reactions observed.

The Illuminati and Conspiracy Beliefs An article delves into the Illuminati and other major "conspiracy" beliefs, exploring the historical and modern contexts of these theories. It addresses questions about the Illuminati's origins, their alleged connection to the Masons, and their purported control over international finance and media.

Mind Manipulation Techniques Famed author William Burroughs explains some basic techniques for mind manipulation, offering insights into how individuals can be influenced or controlled.

"M.I.B." Encounter in Italy Dr. Jacques Vallee recounts a possible "Men in Black" (M.I.B.) encounter that occurred in Italy in 1952. This piece explores the mysterious figures often associated with UFO sightings.

A Fraudulent UFO Report This article discusses a case involving a fraudulent UFO report, highlighting the challenges in verifying UFO evidence and the potential for deception.

Statements by J.B. Priestly and Sir Victor Goddard Recent statements by novelist J.B. Priestly and RAF Air Marshal Sir Victor Goddard are featured, offering their perspectives on UFOs or related matters.

Assorted Supplementary Material The issue also includes various other supplementary materials that contribute to the overall exploration of the magazine's themes.

Specialized Research Poll: UFOs and Control Groups

This section details a poll conducted by Specialized Research, comparing the backgrounds and attitudes of ufologists with control groups (CG) of non-UFO-oriented individuals. The CG is described as a slightly above-average, well-educated metropolitan liberal group, while the UFO group was evenly divided politically. The poll investigated experiences with UFOs, beliefs about their reality and origin, and opinions on government suppression of information.

• Key findings from Table 2 include:
• 15% of the UFO group had seen a "flying saucer," compared to 3% in the CG.
• 60% of the UFO group believed UFOs were real, compared to 48%-61% in the CG.
• 60% of the UFO group believed UFOs were from outer space, compared to 40% in the CG.
• 25% of the UFO group believed UFOs were a secret government device, compared to 57% in the CG.
• 85% of the UFO group believed the government was suppressing UFO information, compared to 63% in the CG.
• 50% of the UFO group were interested in reading more about UFOs.

The poll also noted that people over 30 were disinterested in UFOs, while those under 30 were more interested, with the under-21 group showing the highest interest. Surprising findings included the high readership of "SCIENCE DIGEST" among the CG.

Psychic Impressions of UFO Phenomena

Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle's article explores the claims of UFO percipients experiencing "loss of time" and "mental communication." He notes that parapsychologists' findings are often inconsistent with accepted scientific knowledge, with fraud being an alternative hypothesis. The study aimed to test the hypothesis that differences exist between those experiencing psychic impressions and those observing UFOs and communicating with occupants. A questionnaire survey of 63 participants (39 males, 24 females) from various countries was conducted, with organizations like APRO and Flying Saucer Review assisting in publicity. The survey categorized claims ranging from not seeing a UFO to experiencing communication and being inside a UFO.

Limitations of the study include the difficulty of obtaining reliable information via questionnaires and potential personal biases.

Medical Aspects of Non-Events: The Contactee Syndrome

This section discusses the contactee syndrome, drawing parallels with chronic alcoholism. It describes two main reactions during initial contact: extreme fear or complete euphoria. Hysteria can cause temporary paralysis and nausea, while euphoria leads to a sense of well-being and lack of control. Following contact, individuals may experience an expansion of awareness or rapid deterioration of personality. The article details observations of approximately 200 percipients, noting that some were identified before their main experiences. The euphoric-type experience can lead to personality deterioration, confabulation, and a willingness to lie to substantiate their stories. These individuals can become "space age messiahs," similar to religious fanatics.

Conversely, true UFO percipients tend to ignore ridicule, while UFO buffs are described as obsessive-compulsive personalities with paranoid leanings who actively seek publicity. UFO percipients often suffer mental blackouts, amnesia, and disorientation. The article suggests that the contactee syndrome might be a form of schizophrenia, involving tampering with memory circuits. It distinguishes between percipients who forget experiences due to memory blocks and those whose memories are altered with false data. The article cautions that contactee events should not be accepted solely on surface memory, as paradoxically, total recall might indicate the event never occurred.

Historical Conspiracy Theories: Illuminati, Hashishim, and Ismailianism

This section clarifies historical entities often confused in conspiracy theories. The Ismailian sect of Islam, led by the Aga Khan, is ancient. Around 1090, its members formed the secret inner society known as the Hashishim, who used marijuana for religious visions and fought against Crusaders and orthodox Moslems, eventually being crushed in the 13th century. The Illuminati originated in Germany in 1776, based on the Hashishim, advocating for equality and overthrowing monarchy. They attempted to infiltrate the Masons but failed and were suppressed in 1785. The article debunks the idea that Ian Fleming's SPECTRE was based on a real organization and dismisses the belief in the modern Illuminati's survival as a common form of organized paranoia.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of ANOMALY revolve around the unexplained, particularly UFO sightings and the psychological and societal impacts of these phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious inquiry into these subjects, presenting research findings, historical accounts, and personal testimonies. There is a clear interest in exploring the psychological aspects of UFO experiences, including the contactee syndrome and its potential links to mental health conditions like schizophrenia. The issue also engages with popular conspiracy theories, attempting to provide historical context and debunk misinformation. The editor, John A. Keel, is presented as a central figure in this exploration, with the publication serving as a platform for disseminating research and fostering discussion within the UFO and paranormal communities. The emphasis on polls and scientific research, alongside anecdotal accounts, suggests an effort to approach these often-controversial topics with a degree of rigor, while acknowledging the limitations and speculative nature of some of the material.

This issue of ANOMALY, titled 'Waking Suggestion' and dated March 1969, is a supplement focusing on UFO phenomena, psychological techniques, and investigative research. It features articles by William Burroughs and contributions from various researchers and publications, offering a deep dive into the unexplained.

Waking Suggestion by William Burroughs

William Burroughs introduces 'waking suggestion' as a technique for producing events and directing thought on a mass scale, available to anyone with a portable tape recorder. He credits Dr. John Dent of London for pioneering this method, which involves instructing a patient to read aloud while concentrating on the text. The doctor, standing behind the patient, repeats pre-agreed suggestions at the same voice level. Because the patient's attention is focused on reading, they do not consciously hear the suggestions, allowing them to take direct effect on the subconscious mind. This is distinguished from subliminal suggestion, which operates below the level of conscious perception.

Burroughs explains that waking suggestion can be applied in public spaces like streets, cocktail parties, bars, and theaters by playing back pre-recorded tapes. The volume is adjusted to match ambient sounds, and tapes can be constructed with location-specific street sounds. The effectiveness of these tapes is enhanced by including contradictory commands, such as 'Stop. Go. Wait here. Go there. Come in. Stay out. Be a man. Be a woman. Be white. Be black. Live. Die. Be a human animal. Be a superman. Yes. No. Do it now. Do it later. Be your real self. Be somebody else. Rebell. Submit RIGHT. WRONG. Make a splendid impression. Make an awful impression. Sit down. Stand up. Take your hat off. Put your hat on. Create Destroy. React. Ignore, Live now. Live in the past. Live in the future. Obey the law. Break the law. Be ambitious. Be modest. Accept. Reject. Do more. Do less. Plan ahead. Be spontaneous. Decide for yourself. Listen to others. Talk. SILENCE. Save money. Spend money. Speed up. Slow down. This way. That way. Right. Left. Present. Absent. Open. Closed. Up. Down. Entrance. Exit. IN. OUT.' These commands, constantly imposed by the environment, create disorientation at the unconscious level, making the suggestions more effective. Insult tapes are noted as being particularly effective when combined with contradictory commands.

Burroughs details various tape recorder tricks that can be used, including speed-up, slow-down, overlay, and echo chambers. He emphasizes persistence and exposure, suggesting wide coverage by using cars to play suggestions alongside popular tunes and street sounds. Operators of insult tapes are advised to move fast and avoid being caught.

Abstract by Dekter Kurt Unruh von Steinplatz

The abstract quotes Dekter Kurt Unruh von Steinplatz, who posits that opposing force with counter-force only creates what is being opposed. He suggests that revolution requires three tactics: 1. Disrupt. 2. Attack. 3. Disappear. He then introduces the concept of 'My Own Business' (MOB) units, composed of like-minded individuals forming separate communities that take over apartment buildings, blocks, small towns, banks, and sheriff's offices, operating as ordinary citizens.

The abstract also mentions a group of fifty young men who recorded riot sound effects on portable tape recorders, placed in identical black briefcases, and used them to create confusion by playing them at full blast in rush hour, accompanied by screams, police whistles, and the sounds of night sticks and tear gas.

Medical Aspects and Contactee Syndrome

This section discusses the potential medical and psychological aspects of UFO encounters. It notes that non-smokers, teetotalers, and vegetarians seem to have a higher rate of contact, and LSD users also report a high rate of symptoms. Metabolic changes can occur after contact. Doctors working with alcoholics and schizophrenics have found that vitamin deficiencies can disturb brain metabolism, suggesting a similar chemical imbalance might be present in UFO percipients. The 'contactee syndrome' is described as not being adequately studied by qualified medical researchers, lacking clinical precedent in psychiatry, yet potentially affecting thousands of 'silent contactees.' The author suggests that an intelligent study of these individuals could provide insights into the nature of the phenomenon, and that 'non-events' offer no basis for study, emphasizing the need to examine the people themselves.

UFO Sighting in Italy

A report details a UFO sighting on July 24, 1952, by a man fishing in the Serchio river near Vico, Italy. He observed a disc, approximately 20 meters in diameter, hovering for ten minutes. A hose-like object extended from the disc and plunged into the water. The disc had five 'propeller'-like features and a dome, with an orange glow visible through slits. The witness reported receiving an 'electric shock' from a ray of light as a man in a diving helmet looked at him from the object before it departed eastward.

Six days later, a tall, thin man speaking with a foreign accent approached the witness, asking about airplanes or flying saucers. The man offered a long, golden-tipped cigarette, which caused the witness to feel as if he were about to die, with his head reeling. The stranger then took the cigarette away, leaving the witness weak and helpless. This report was published in the September 25, 1952, issue of La Nazione, a Florentine newspaper.

SPRINKLE Study: UFO Observations and Communications

This section presents data from a study by Dr. Leo Sprinkle, based on completed questionnaires from participants. The study classifies claims of UFO observations and communications, with tables detailing the number of males and females who have seen UFOs, experienced communication with occupants, or both. The results indicate that a significant number of participants believe they have seen UFO phenomena, and a portion have experienced communication with UFO occupants.

The study also explores participants' personal attitudes towards UFO reports, with many believing the 'spacecraft' hypothesis is the best explanation and that UFO sightings may involve occupants. Some believe hypnotic and ESP phenomena are used by UFO occupants for observation and communication. The average education level of male and female participants is presented, along with their self-described abilities and interest in Extra Sensory Perception (ESP).

Table 3 further categorizes participants' psychic impressions of possible motives of UFO occupants, ranging from 'Hostile' to 'Nurturant.' The data suggests that participants who have not experienced communication with UFO occupants tend to describe impressions of a 'Curious' motive, while those who have experienced communication also frequently describe a 'Curious' motive.

Mugged While Watching UFO's

This anecdotal piece recounts the experience of Harry Bottleworth, a resident of Berylmore, England, who was obsessed with watching for UFOs. While he was intently scanning the sky from his backyard, he was mugged, rolled, and beaten by 16 individuals. The constable noted that Bottleworth might have been targeted due to his predictable vigil. The muggers took an old 'Captain Midnight' decoder button, and Bottleworth was left with a significant hospital bill, remarking that he wished he had believed in hospitalization.

UFO Poll Confirmation

This section discusses findings from a UFO poll, noting that control groups from densely populated metropolitan areas showed rare sightings. However, a high percentage of witnesses claimed to have seen UFOs, often while on vacation or traveling. A very small percentage reported their first sighting to anyone, and a slightly larger percentage mentioned subsequent sightings only to immediate families. This confirmed the earlier conclusion that the majority of sightings go unreported and unpublished.

Suggested Reading

A list of suggested reading materials is provided, including articles and books on UFOs, contactees, ESP, and investigative procedures. Titles include 'Psychological Effects of Future or Present Contactees,' 'FLYING SAUCER MISSIONARIES,' 'A Psychiatrist Looks at ESP,' 'The Investigator's Handbook,' and 'THE COMPLEAT PRACTICAL JOKER.'

Beyond Condon

A promotion for 'BEYOND CONDON: NORTH AMERICAN REPORT ON RECENT CASES AND RESEARCH,' a 72-page report that probes unusual aspects of the UFO enigma, deemed beyond the scope of Dr. Edward U. Condon's project. Contributors include John A. Keel, Dr. Leo Sprinkle, and others.

UFOs: An Annotated Bibliography

Information is provided about 'UFOS: AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY,' compiled by Lynn E. Catoe for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. It contains over 1,600 entries summarizing UFO-related books and magazine articles from the past 100 years.

Decline of Interest Dept.

This section notes that FATE magazine featured the FSR special NORTH AMERICAN REPORT, resulting in six queries. An offer to supply original copies of the N.C. 'little man' photo generated 15 queries from Europe and 4 from the U.S. It also mentions that Bantam printed 200,000 copies of the Condon Report in paperback but failed to achieve bestseller status.

Paranoia Department

Author J.B. Priestly is quoted from the (MANCHESTER) GUARDIAN stating that 'This planet is under surveillance and is intended to be taken over by alien and extraterrestrial intelligences who intend to abolish the human race.'

Sir Victor Goddard's UFO Talk

RAF Air Marshal Sir Victor Goddard gave a UFO talk at Caxton Hall, London, discussing the nature of UFOs. He suggested that while UFO operators might be paraphysical denizens of another planet, UFOs could plausibly be creations of an invisible world coincident with Earth's space. He argued that if UFOs are paraphysical and reflect light like ghosts, remaining visible during swift transitions, their substance must be diaphanous and aetheric. He also commented on the astral world of illusion, its inhabitants' imaginative activities, and their potential to propagate phantasms or pursue materialistic progress.

Useful Terminology

• This section introduces a new terminology for UFO phenomena, aiming to isolate and interpret their medical and psychological effects. New terms are added in each issue of ANOMALY. Definitions provided include:
• actinic rays: Ultra-violet and infrared radiation.
• actinism: Burns or changes in the skin after exposure to UFOs.
• aretalogy: The study of ancient writings, especially biographical literature describing encounters with non-terrestrial beings.
• demonomania: Possession, or belief that the body has been possessed by a supernatural entity; the contactee syndrome is a variation.
• demonopathy: Same as demonomania.
• ephidrosis: Excessive perspiration, frequently experienced by UFO percipients.
• inductopyrexia: Fever or sensation of heat produced by exposure to electromagnetic induction.
• klieg conjunctivitus: 'Eyeburn', producing inflammation, itching, and soreness of the eyes, a reaction to ultra-violet rays.
• UFO akinesia: Immobility or temporary paralysis of the body during UFO presence, possibly caused by ATP release or electromagnetic influence, with the mind unaffected.
• Window: A geographical location where UFO sightings occur repeatedly, often situated near known magnetic faults, where paraphysical objects become temporarily visible.

ANOMALY SUPPLEMENT #1: INDEX - MALE & MEN magazines

• This section lists articles by John A. Keel that appeared in MALE and MEN magazines between 1968-69, noting that many researchers missed them. Copies are available for 50% each. Titles include:
• 'THE SECRET UFO-ASTRONAUT WAR' (Sept. 1968): Details on Woodrow Derenberger's alleged visit to Cape Kennedy and astronaut sightings.
• 'BEHIND THE FBI'S UNDERCOVER FLYING SAUCER INVESTIGATION' (Oct. 1968): The Carroll Watts case in Wellington, Texas, and contactee events.
• 'NEW FLYING SAUCER CRIME WAVE THEY CAN'T COVER UP' (Dec. 1968): Deals with UFO injuries, animal mutilations, and kidnappings (not recommended).
• 'DEADLY FIREBALLS IN THE SKY' (March 1969): A study of unusual 'meteors,' UFOs, and earthquakes.
• 'WHAT THE C.I.A. IS NOT TELLING ABOUT FLYING SAUCERS' (April 1969): Historical events leading to official conclusions and 'Men In Black' material.
• 'THE BEDROOM INVADERS' (June 1969): Cases involving unusual entities and 'Men In Black' types.
• 'INJURED, BURNED AND BLINDED BY UFOS' (Aug. 1969): Reports of UFO injuries and developments in the Michalak case and South America.
• 'MONSTERS AND FREAKS FROM OUTER SPACE' (Oct. 1969): UFO-related cases involving hairy creatures and EM effects.

Precognition Study

A group of psychologists and parapsychologists in New York is conducting a statistical study of prophetic dreams and premonitions. Individuals experiencing such phenomena are asked to send their predictions to the Central Premonitions Registry.

Research Materials (Unpaid Advertisements)

• This section lists various research materials available for purchase or inquiry:
• Index to back issues of NICAP'S UFO INVESTIGATOR and Ruppelt's book.
• Index of all UFO-related articles in FATE-1968.
• Diffraction grating for determining the chemical composition of light sources.
• Magnetic maps pinpointing areas of magnetic deviation and unusual magnetism.
• Maps of major landing sites, occupant sightings, 'monster' sites, and 'Angel Hair' falls.
• UFO detectors (magnetic detectors).
• A booklet on 'FACTOR ANALYSIS OF UFO-RELATED ATTITUDES & POINTS OF VIEW ABOUT UFOS.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of ANOMALY revolve around the exploration of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs, and the psychological and sociological aspects associated with them. The magazine presents a stance that is open to investigating these phenomena, even those that challenge conventional understanding, such as 'waking suggestion' and the 'contactee syndrome.' There is a strong emphasis on research, investigation, and the development of terminology to better understand these complex subjects. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging rigorous study and providing resources for researchers, while also acknowledging the potential for psychological manipulation and the need for critical analysis of witness accounts and phenomena. The inclusion of 'suggested reading' and advertisements for research materials further reinforces this commitment to advancing the field of UFO research.