Awareness - 1970 - 06 - June

Magazine Overview

AWARENESS, THE JOURNAL OF CONTACT (U.K.), June 1970, Volume 2. This issue, dated June 1970, presents a collection of articles and updates concerning the international UFO scene and the Contact movement. The cover features a striking image of a galaxy and the magazine's title.

International Scene Updates

Brinsley Le Poer Trench, International Chairman, opens the issue by sending warm thoughts to Mrs. Carol Halford-Watkins and her husband Darrel from Contact (Canada), who is recovering from heart attacks. He also apologizes for omitting Mr. Leon Broch from Contact (Switzerland) in a previous article and shares his positive impression of Mr. Broch's efforts and a personal UFO sighting he described.

The magazine announces Rhodesia as its 24th member country, welcoming Mrs. Rhona T. Dippenaar as the international committee member. Contact emphasizes its non-political stance and its aim to connect with spiritually oriented people globally. Mrs. Dippenaar is actively building membership and preparing for a skywatch.

Updates continue with Comtesse R. d'Oultremont from Contact (Belgium) seeking UFO slides or films for her group, with a recommendation to contact Miss Rey d'Aquila from Contact (Holland) who has films available. Mr. Philip R. Austin from Contact (New Zealand) reports his group's progress and plans for a magazine, noting recent mysterious circles and markings appearing in New Zealand.

Forty Flying Saucers Over The Vatican City

Dr. Alberto Perego, Chairman of Contact (Italy), continues his article detailing a visit to the Vatican Observatory. He recounts Father Zilwes's report of strange objects seen in 1954 and Father Zilwes's theory that these might be 'teleguided' craft, possibly Russian, rather than interplanetary. Perego suggests that governments maintain secrecy about UFOs due to their potential to interfere with atomic experiments and protect their own underground bases. He posits that UFOs are not hostile but may use strong methods to warn humanity against atomic war, citing numerous 'black-outs' in the 1960s as evidence of their ability to disrupt power and communications. He concludes that Earth's surface is occupied by humans, but the planet strategically belongs to these extraterrestrial visitors.

Betwixt Earth and Sky

Paul Screeton's article delves into the subject of 'ley hunting' and its connection to UFOs. He discusses the work of Alfred Watkins, who pioneered research into prehistoric alignments, and the theory that these 'leys' are mark trackways possibly related to an Earthly 'power' grid. The article highlights Tony Wedd's work linking leys and orthoteny (the theory that UFOs fly in straight lines). While some ufologists find no evidence for orthoteny, others, like Wedd, believe there is a definite link. John Michell is quoted suggesting a relationship between UFO phenomena and prehistoric alignments, noting that UFO sightings spurred re-examination of ley systems. Screeton speculates that UFOs might use the 'power' emanating from leys for propulsion or direction-finding. He also considers the possibility that prehistoric man received help from UFO occupants in mapping these systems, referencing Brinsley Le Poer Trench's book 'Men Among Mankind'. The article acknowledges that such speculation might attract 'cranks' but emphasizes the importance of exploring all possibilities.

Operation Earth - Critical Review

J.B. Delair reviews Brinsley Le Poer Trench's book 'Operation Earth'. Delair notes that the book focuses more on theorizing about UFO sources and intentions than on cataloging sightings. Trench proposes two main sources for UFOs: an invisible near-Earth source with hostile intentions, and a more distant, allegedly benevolent source called the 'Sky People'. These groups are described as being in a struggle for control of Earth. The review mentions Trench's discussion of the 'Men in Black' and their alleged role in silencing UFO researchers. Delair finds Trench's theories interesting but cautions that conclusions based on incomplete understanding can lead to speculation. He highlights the book's potential value for ufologists due to its bibliography and its discussion of seismic activity and world grid systems in relation to UFOs. However, Delair criticizes the inclusion of discussions on social revolutions and 'hippies', deeming them largely irrelevant to the UFO problem.

On Coveting: The Tenth Commandment

Tony Wedd presents a discourse based on a 1961 tape recording, exploring the concept of coveting. He explains that coveting stems from a lack of spiritual values and an insatiable desire for material goods. Wedd suggests that true contentment is achieved through spiritual power and balance, not by accumulating more possessions. He contrasts this with a perceived motive of 'conquering territory' often imputed to UFO occupants, stating that they seek to restore balance on Earth due to humanity's lack of inner satisfaction.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently promotes the Contact movement's global reach and its inclusive, non-political approach. There is a strong emphasis on the potential connection between UFO phenomena and ancient human history, particularly through the study of ley lines and prehistoric alignments. The magazine also engages with theories about the origins and intentions of UFO occupants, including the idea of extraterrestrial intervention to prevent global catastrophes like atomic war. The editorial stance appears open to speculative theories, encouraging readers to consider various possibilities while distinguishing between speculation and established fact. The importance of spiritual values and inner balance is also a recurring theme, particularly in Tony Wedd's contribution.

This issue of CONTACT (U.K.) is numbered 15 and covers the period from July 31st, 1969, to March 31st, 1970. The cover headline, "We come in peace and brotherhood to try and show Earth men the way of Truth," sets a tone of communication from an external source, likely extraterrestrial.

Editorial Content

The issue opens with a lengthy discourse, purportedly from 'space people,' who state their peaceful intentions and criticize Earth leaders for leading humanity towards dangerous conflict and destruction driven by material goods. They claim to offer a different path, focusing on spiritual growth and the development of spiritual powers, challenging humanity to explore the 'godlike side of himself in others.' They mention possessing various free energy machines that could be useful and express a desire to share them, not for material gain, but to help humanity learn more about them and their ways. They emphasize contentment with simple things and a lack of strife, contrasting with humanity's insatiable desire for more.

Following this discourse is a comment from an individual who cannot fully substantiate the claim of 'space people' origin, suggesting it might be subliminal writing from their unconscious mind. This writer compares the concept of distributing material goods to the 'potlatch' of Canadian Red Indians, noting that the white man made it illegal. They interpret the message as a warning against allowing wealth to hinder the development of spiritual potential, advocating for giving away possessions to worthy causes.

Astronomical Observations and UFO Reports

'THE ASTRONOMER' section invites readers to submit observational reports and mentions Britain's leading magazine devoted to PRACTICAL amateur astronomy. Subscription details are provided for 'The Astronomer' magazine.

The 'LETTERS' section includes a letter from a reader in Donnington, Shropshire, who recounts an experience in April or May 1947, seeing a high-flying aircraft that hovered, then shot out of sight. They speculate it might be from another planet, especially after the atomic bomb had been exploded. Another incident described from Donnington involves a single track in the snow, about an inch wide, that lifted over bushes and fences, with no accompanying footmarks, leading the witness to wonder if craft are coming low enough to leave such tracks.

A correspondent from Surrey criticizes 'Contact (U.K.)' as being run by ignorant, opinionated fools driven by ego-drives, and calls it a club for unscientific dilettantes.

Organization News and Meetings

The 'NOTICE BOARD' announces the Annual General Meeting of Contact (U.K.) held at Caxton Hall on May 16th, 1970. Mr. F. Passey chaired the meeting, noting the poor attendance but thanking those present and the committee for their efforts. Jimmy Goddard reported a year of growth in membership and activities. The Treasurer, Derek Mansell, presented the financial report for the period July 31st, 1969, to March 31st, 1970. The Profit & Loss Account showed total expenditure of £157 13s 0d and equal receipts. The Balance Sheet indicated a balance of £63 5s 1d at March 31st, 1970, down from £128 0s 0d at July 31st, 1969, due to a loss on period working of £64 14s 11d. The accounts were adopted unanimously, and Derek Mansell noted receiving 150 subscriptions. The Constitution and Aims of the organization were also presented and accepted.

During the meeting, the committee was re-elected en bloc. A suggestion was made to reduce the issues of 'Awareness' from four to two per year, which was generally opposed due to concerns about losing interest and cohesion. Discussions also covered encouraging attendance at meetings, finding a cheaper hall, the content of a proposed UFO Register, and an agreement with the Sunday Express for UFO information exchange.

London Meetings were scheduled to recommence in September, with a list of BUFORA and Cos-Mos London Meetings also enclosed.

A 'Competition' is announced for designing new membership cards, with the prize being a year's free subscription.

The committee members are listed: Mr. F. Passey (Chairman), Derek Mansell (Research Officer and Membership Secretary), Jimmy Goddard (Secretary), Anne Patterson, Doris Cropper, David Lloyd, A. Brewer, and Adrian Turner.

A change of address is noted for Jimmy Goddard and Doris, effective August 1st, due to their marriage.

Membership and Publications

Subscription to Contact is 10/- per year (5/- for under 16), payable annually on March 31st. Members receive a membership card and the journal 'Awareness.' Articles and letters from members are welcomed for publication in 'Awareness.' Advertising rates for 'Awareness' are given: Half page £2, Quarter page £1, Eighth page 10/-. Exchange advertising is also considered, with applications needing committee approval.

There is a notice seeking the address of Miss S. Stead.

A notice from the Treasurer and Membership Secretary addresses requests for Contact (U.K.) to become more scientific and improve the magazine 'Awareness.' This will require time and more money. A subscription increase to 20/- per year (over 16) and 10/- per year (under 16) is suggested, which would provide four issues of 'Awareness' and two of 'UFO Register.' This proposal is to take effect from March 31st, 1971, and members are invited to submit objections by July 31st, 1970. The funds will be used for research, organizing the tape library, and other organizational aspects. The suggestion will be put before the committee in August if there are no significant objections.

A reminder is issued to members who have not renewed their subscriptions.

International Skywatch and Data Research Division

The 'International Skywatch June 13th-14th' lists several watching points across the UK, including Folkestone, Plymouth, Dorking, Thorpe Bay, London, Oxford, and Leeds, with organizers named for most locations.

The 'DATA RESEARCH DIVISION' announces the upcoming release of a new journal, the 'U.F.O. Register,' to be published twice yearly. It is described as containing only true facts, with no articles or opinions. The price is 3/- per copy, with only 500 copies available, urging prompt orders.

Investigators and UFO Reports

The 'INVESTIGATORS AND UFO REPORTS' section calls for more investigators, preferably over 15, to help with UFO sighting investigations. The work involves receiving reports, reading local newspapers, and contacting local police. Specific regions are mentioned where more investigators are needed, including Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales, Devon, Cornwall, Birmingham, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, and overseas. Vacancies also include individuals to extract UFO sightings from local newspapers and those who can translate letters and cuttings into English, particularly from Spanish, Portuguese, and Brazilian languages.

Members are also asked to cut out and forward any newspaper reports of UFOs to the Research Officer.

A series of UFO reports are detailed:

• January 22nd, 1970, Cheriton: A round, bright white object with a tail, emitting smoke or vapour, seen for 15 minutes.
• January 27th, 1970, Abergavenny: A round, bright red object, size of a pea, hovered and dematerialised.
• February 3rd, 1970, Woodford: An elongated, brilliant blue object, faster than sound, seen for 2 seconds.
• February 3rd, 1970, South Woodford: Two round, bright yellow lights hovered and changed brightness, size of a cricket ball.
• February 3rd, 1970, Leytonstone: An object shaped like two cigars in a cross formation, glowing red, then flickering red, with blue and green rotating lights.
• February 6th, 1970, Leyton: A large, dome-shaped object, estimated 100 ft in diameter, pale yellow, stationary for 15 minutes, previously seen 10 days prior.
• February 6th, 1970, Wanstead: An oval-shaped, yellowish-white object, size of a pea, stationary at about 100 ft high.
• February 25th, 1970, Highams Park E.4: A half-circle or dome-shaped object, dull orange, size of a penny, changed shape and hovered.
• February 28th, 1970, Trundle Hill: An object, size of a pea, white, speed about 100 MPH, height about 1,500 ft, emission was bright.
• March 5th, 1970, Chichester: Objects appeared as two headlights, red then flickering red, then as two headlights plus blue and green rotating lights, hovering and changing brightness.
• March 9th, 1970, Shefford: An object, possibly round with a tail or cigar-shaped, bright white/gold, size of a pea, speed unknown.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential for communication with non-human intelligence, the importance of spiritual development over materialism, and the detailed reporting of UFO sightings. The editorial stance, as presented through the 'space people' message and the subsequent commentary, advocates for a shift in human priorities towards spiritual growth and a questioning of conventional societal values. The organization 'Contact (U.K.)' appears to be actively involved in collecting and investigating UFO reports, promoting amateur astronomy, and managing its membership and publications, with a stated aim to become more scientific. There is a clear division of opinion within the readership, as evidenced by the critical letter from Surrey.

This issue of "Awareness" focuses on UFO sightings and satellite re-entries, primarily from early 1970. The content includes witness reports of unexplained aerial phenomena and detailed lists of objects re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

UFO Sightings

Loughton, March 22nd, 1970

A witness, Mr. R. Tripp, reported seeing a bright star-like object above the skyline around 8:00 p.m. The object's color changed from orange to white with a rhythmic appearance. It was observed to be moving downwards and to the right, eventually becoming stationary. Using 12x50 binoculars, the witness described the object as greenish-white with no discernible shape. Over a period of 10-11 minutes, the object stopped and moved three times before being obscured by trees. The report was investigated by I.A.30.

Childrens Republic, Argentine, April 17th, 1970

Witness Senor Raul Gaiton reported an incident while driving his car. As his vehicle began to stall, he stopped to check the carburetor. He then noticed a flying saucer in the clear sky. He described it as a dome-shaped disc traveling very fast and disappearing quickly. The witness managed to take one photograph of the object using an Asaki Pentas camera with 55MMTS Lenses. The photo came out clear, but further details are needed to verify the report.

Folkestone, April 18th, 1970

Witness Mr. P. Harris, identified as I.A.12, was skywatching at 8:30 p.m. when he observed an object also seen by another witness. The object was described as flattened egg-shaped or like two inverted saucers, white in color, and approximately the size of a sixpence at arm's length. It remained stationary for about 10 minutes and was viewed through a telescope. To confirm it was not a lens artifact, the witness moved the telescope, and the object was no longer visible.

Sheffield, April 20th, 1970

Witness Mrs. V. Birks reported seeing a glowing red ball at 9:52 p.m. while passing a living room window. The object was described as a completely solid circle, glowing bright red, and about the size of a cricket ball at arm's length. The witness looked through an open window, ruling out a reflection. The object moved very slowly and silently on a direct course, appearing to be below the clouds, and was visible for six minutes.

Satellite Re-entries

January 1970

The magazine includes extensive lists of satellite re-entries, detailing catalog numbers, satellite names, sources (US or USSR), and estimated decay dates. The lists cover re-entries from January 15th to January 30th, 1970, featuring objects such as Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 311 Rocket Body, Biosat-D Payload, OV3-2 Rocket Body, Cosmos 303 Payload, OSO-E-1 Debris, and Intelsat III F-5 Debris.

February 1970

Further satellite re-entries are listed for February 1970, from February 1st to February 25th. Notable entries include Cosmos 316 Rocket Body, Cosmos 314 Rocket Body, "Meteor" Debris, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 268 Rocket Body, Cosmos 249 Debris, Cosmos 275 Payload, and Intelsat III F-5 Debris.

March 1970

The lists continue with satellite re-entries in March 1970, from March 4th to March 24th. This section includes "Meteor" Debris, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Explorer 8 Debris, Cosmos 314 Payload, OPS //6810 Payload, Intercosmos Rocket Body, OPS //6236 Payload, OV1-17 Payload, and Cosmos 311 Payload.

April 1970

Additional satellite re-entries are documented for April 1970, with decay dates ranging from April 18th to May 24th. This includes Cosmos 269 Debris, Explorer 1 Payload, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 320 Payload, and Intelsat III F-5 Rocket Body.

Continuation of Lists

Two further lists provide continuation of satellite re-entries. The first list covers dates from December 1st, 1969, to January 30th, 1970, with entries like Biosat-D Rocket Body, Cosmos 295 Payload, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 308 Rocket Body, Cosmos 313 Rocket Body, Transit 4a Debris, Cosmos 303 Rocket Body, Cosmos 283 Payload, Cosmos 313 Payload, Intercosmos 1 Rocket Body, Cosmos 61/62/63 Debris, Intelsat III F-5 Debris, Cosmos 54/55/56 Rocket Body, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 317 Rocket Body, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 269 Debris, Intelsat III F-5 Debris, and Molniya 1 ff Payload.

The second continuation list details re-entries from January 1st, 1970, to March 1st, 1970, including OPS ff 7353 Debris, Cosmos 316 Platform, Titan 3C-4 Debris, OPS ff 6531 Payload, FTV Debris, Meteor Debris, Cosmos 275 Payload, Cosmos 320 Payload, Cosmos 268 Rocket Body, Cosmos 320 Debris, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 249 Debris, Cosmos 323 Rocket Body, Explorer 8 Debris, OPS ff 1721 Payload, Intelsat III F-5 Debris, Intelsat III F-5 Debris, Cosmos 323 Payload, Titan 3C-4 Debris, Intelsat III F-5 Debris, "Meteor" Debris, and Titan 3C-4 Debris.

Note from the Research Officer

Derek Mansell, the research officer, provides a note explaining that the reports included in "Awareness" are condensed versions of the full reports, which contain more detailed evaluations entered into the new U F O Register. He expresses hope that members will understand that information is not being withheld.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena and the tracking of man-made objects in space (satellite re-entries). The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent data collection and dissemination, presenting condensed but evaluated information to its members, with a focus on UFO sightings and space debris.