Awareness - 1970 - 09 - September

Magazine Overview

AWARENESS: THE JOURNAL OF CONTACT (U.K.), September 1970 issue. This edition, labeled 'Extra,' features a cover image of a spiral galaxy and the prominent title 'AWARENESS.'

To Scan or Not to Scan by Norman Oliver

Norman Oliver, Director of Cosmos, addresses the increasing scrutiny of the 'Extra-Terrestrial hypothesis' (E.T. hypothesis) concerning flying saucers. He acknowledges that while other explanations, including psychic and esoteric phenomena, might contribute to understanding ufological events, the E.T. hypothesis remains the most attractive proposition for many enthusiasts. Oliver tackles the common question of why UFOs are not detected by global radar systems. He posits that we cannot assume they are not detected, citing the example of meteorites which are not always reported. He suggests that UFOs might be least likely to have reports released and that their construction or 'screens' might prevent radar detection. Oliver also entertains the 'time-travelling concept,' proposing that civilizations from the past might be visiting the present, or that future descendants are returning. He further speculates that time travellers and interstellar travellers might use similar mediums, materializing within the atmosphere to evade radar.

Shades of Condon? by Michael Matson

Michael Matson, Publicity Officer of Contact U.K., contrasts the approach of the U.S. (exemplified by the Condon Report) with that of Britain's Ministry of Defence regarding UFOs. While the U.S. has engaged in extensive debunking, the British Ministry has largely maintained a discreet silence. Matson suggests several reasons for this: the British public's perceived complacency, the more bizarre nature of UFO occurrences in America compared to Britain, and the role of mass media in Britain in trivializing UFO news. He also notes that the U.S. authorities' continuous 'proving' of no evidence for UFOs has allowed the Ministry of Defence to maintain its silence. Matson recounts his personal experience of reporting a satellite-like light on March 31st, 1970, to the Ministry of Defence. He was informed by the Ministry that they could not link the report to any satellite or debris, suggesting it might have been an aircraft under unusual circumstances. However, he had independently learned from Slough Radio and Space Research Station within minutes that the object was a Russian device, 'Cosmos 1970 14B USSR.' Matson questions whether Mr. L.W. Akhurst and his colleagues at the Ministry are simply inefficient or if there's another explanation. He criticizes the Ministry's practice of providing easily-found, plausible explanations without attempting to establish the true nature of observed phenomena. Matson also touches upon the Ministry's statistics on UFO reports, questioning their accuracy and the criteria for classifying objects as 'Unexplained.' He highlights a significant increase in reports in 1967 and questions why other years with notable publicity, like 1965 (Warminster), did not show similar spikes.

UFO Statistics 1st January 1959 to 31st December 1969

This section presents a table detailing UFO statistics compiled by the Ministry of Defence. The categories include Satellites/Debris, Balloons, Celestial and Natural Objects, Phenomena, Aircraft, Miscellaneous, and Une* (Unexplained - Insufficient Information). The total number of reports over this decade is 1316. Notably, 1967 saw a significant surge with 362 reports, a substantial increase from the previous year's 95.

Time to Grow Up by Brinsley Le Poer Trench

Brinsley Le Poer Trench, International Chairman of Contact, addresses the idea of 'sky visitors' as evangelist missionaries. He rejects this notion, stating that they are not trying to impose their ideas but rather have a long-standing interest in humanity, possibly stemming from having 'colonised' Earth thousands of years ago. Trench supports this theory by referencing global legends of sky people mingling with mortals across diverse cultures (Maya, Aztecs, Inca, Egyptians, Greeks, Native Americans, etc.). He also draws parallels with biblical verses from Genesis, suggesting that 'Sons of God' mated with human women, leading to mighty men and indicating a superior brain capacity in these sky people (estimated at 3,000 c.c. compared to humans' 1,300 c.c.). Trench believes these beings have 're-seeded' the planet multiple times to hasten mankind's evolution, aiming to bring humanity to a stage nearer their own mental capacity for integration into a galactic civilization. He argues that these visitors have unobtrusively injected ideas throughout history, adhering to a 'Cosmic Law' not to interfere unduly, forcing humanity to learn the 'hard way.' Trench suggests that civilizations have been wiped out by humanity's errors, and the visitors are now closely observing us at a technological crossroads. He posits that humanity faces a choice between nuclear holocaust or entering a Golden Age. He references Dr. J. Allen Hynek's observation that physical scientists reject UFOs due to their fantastic performances, conveniently forgetting past scientific impossibilities like nuclear energy or space flight. Trench asserts that UFO demonstrations have been visible for 23 years, not as open landings (which would violate 'Cosmic Law'), but as sightings of craft and capabilities, allowing those with 'eyes to see' to understand. He emphasizes that open landings would be an infringement of Cosmic Law, as humanity must learn its lessons. He concludes that mankind has not heeded the teachings of holy books or the subtle guidance of the sky people, leading to a violent, godless world. Trench urges humanity to achieve 'Cosmic adulthood' and awaken from materialistic dreams, stating that the visitors cannot act as 'nurse maids.' He encourages self-reliance and the use of inherent spiritual capacities to clean up humanity's mess, viewing this as the quickest way to meet the sky people and join a galactic civilization.

Forty Flying Saucers Over the Vatican City (concluded) by Dr. Alberto Perego

Dr. Alberto Perego, Chairman of Contact (Italy), continues his discussion on UFOs, noting that they originate from different planetary systems and use diverse craft and physical types. He mentions that pilots sometimes appear monstrous due to their cosmonautic equipment. Perego discusses the 'SIGN' that has been adopted globally, which he identifies as the cross or pyramid (SHAN), a symbol sacred for at least 10,000 years across cultures. He states that this symbol ultimately represents the 'MYSTERY OF LIFE' and that these beings are more important than gods because they exist. Perego suggests that these beings observe military activities, particularly concerning atomic war, and that waves of sightings serve as warnings to prevent atomic disaster. He asserts that they do not seek material possessions but wish to prevent atomic war, which would have significant consequences. The 'SIGN' (cross) is presented as a symbol of UNITY, understanding, and coexistence, rather than promoting specific religious or philosophical preferences. The article then details specific incidents: the sinking of the Israeli destroyer 'Eilath' by a Sovietic magnetic missile on October 21st, 1968, followed by Israeli bombing of Egyptian Oil Refineries in Suez on October 24th, 1968. Simultaneously, on October 24th, 1967, triangular objects were sighted over the Italian Parliament in Rome and Imperia, with similar sightings reported over American bases in Spain since 1965. On the night of October 24/25, 1967, a wave of UFOs forming 'crosses' appeared over England, reported by thousands and noted by newspapers and Parliament members. Perego concludes that the cross is a familiar symbol in England, but these 'crosses' in the sky were significant, possibly linked to the international tensions of the time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the validity and implications of the Extra-Terrestrial hypothesis for UFOs, the perceived lack of transparency and potential cover-ups by government bodies (particularly the UK's Ministry of Defence), and the idea of ancient extraterrestrial contact influencing human history and evolution. The editorial stance appears to be one of questioning official narratives, advocating for a deeper investigation into UFO phenomena, and promoting the belief in a non-human intelligence actively involved with Earth and humanity's development towards a galactic civilization. There is a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and spiritual growth as a means to achieve this integration.

This issue of 'Awareness' magazine, published in the United Kingdom, focuses on UFOs, exploring their propulsion, potential origins, and the broader implications for science and human understanding. The content includes articles on theoretical physics related to UFOs, discussions on psychic phenomena, book reviews, and reports of recent sightings.

UFO Propulsion and Anti-Gravity

The article "U.F.O. PROPULSION" by Richmond Clarke posits that the propulsion of UFOs is a significant enigma, as witnesses rarely report jets or exhausts. Clarke suggests that anti-gravity and the control of gravity power are the most plausible explanations for UFOs' tremendous speeds and ability to defy gravity. He theorizes that high radiation, heat, and electrical interference associated with UFOs could be side effects of gravity control devices. Citing Einstein's general theory of relativity, Clarke explains that partially nullifying Earth's gravitational field is theoretically possible, and an advanced technology might have already mastered this. This would allow for abundant energy and shortened interplanetary flight durations. Furthermore, artificial gravity would enable extreme acceleration and maneuvers without crushing the crew, as the force would be applied simultaneously to the craft and its occupants.

The article also touches upon the benefits of mastering such techniques for human astronauts, particularly during lift-off, re-entry, and other hazards of weightlessness, such as skin infection, dehydration, body weight loss, blood changes, and bone density reduction. The occupants of UFOs are theorized to protect themselves from extreme heat, light, and sound waves through a 'gravity shield'.

Clarke further speculates that a more advanced civilization might have solved the problems of time and distance by applying the theory of a unified magnetic field and converting matter into energy and vice versa, referencing Einstein's famous equation E=MC². The phenomenon of UFOs disappearing instantly could be an effect of this unified theory, enabling energy projection across vast distances in seconds.

Introspection Before Expression: A Plea for Sanity

In his article "INTROSPECTION BEFORE EXPRESSION," Glyn Davies expresses a desire for sanity in the discussion of UFOs. He critiques what he perceives as a tendency for people to be misled by intellectual-sounding but ultimately unsubstantiated claims, particularly those using terms like 'Hyper-dimensional' and 'Cosmo-temporal adjunct'. Davies calls for a dispassionate appraisal of the emotive subject of UFOs to dispel naive theorizing. He sees no clear correlation between psychic sciences and serious UFO investigation, believing that many are grasping the 'wrong end of the metaphysical stick'.

Davies discusses Sir Victor Goddard's speech from May 1968, specifically inferences about precognition and postcognition having a common ground with memory. He argues that cognition involves logic and subjective empiricism, while memory is for knowledge acquisition and retention, making it only tenuously linked to cognition. Post and precognition are seen as aspects of the same process, with data displaced in time. He also questions Goddard's inference that memory is associable with electricity, referring to Dr. Brian Tiplady's work demonstrating the purely bio-chemical nature of memory.

Furthermore, Davies addresses Inference No.14, which questions the compatibility of Einstein's 'terminal velocity' with apparent time parity violations in ESP phenomena. He suggests that relativistic laws might only apply to the tangible universe, and in a 'Dn dimensional cosmogony,' cosmic thought and knowledge could be analogous to synaptic communication between brain cells.

Davies recommends that prospective authors and critical readers should acquire a broad knowledge of physical and philosophical sciences before engaging with the subject of UFOs. He fears that confused reasoning will obscure real issues and prejudice those with specialized knowledge.

Book Reviews

Brinsley Le Poer Trench reviews several books:

• CANCER PLANET MISSION by Ludwig F. Pallmann: Described as a fascinating contactee story about meeting 'Christ-like Satu Ra' and his sister Xiti from another planet in India. The narrative shifts to the South American jungle, where the author learns about the visitors' 'Cosmophilosophy'. The reviewer questions whether the visitors were real or a psychic experience.
• NOT OF THIS WORLD by Peter Kolosimo: This book, which sold 100,000 copies in Italy, highlights archaeological remains that could be relics of extra-terrestrial beings. It mentions the Nazca Lines, Tiahuanaca, and Japanese Dogu, and includes an interesting account of a Bison skull with a hole possibly made by a gun. The reviewer notes the absence of an index.
• UFOS - OPERATION TROJAN HORSE by John A. Keel: Keel, an American journalist, proposes the controversial view that 'Ultra-terrestrials' manipulate human minds and use contactees for their own purposes, asserting that the 'Ultra-terrestrials' are the liars, not the contactees. The book is described as well-documented and indexed.

Notice Board and Meetings

The magazine includes a "NOTICE BOARD" detailing upcoming meetings for various UFO research organizations:

• LONDON MEETINGS: Monthly Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Caxton Hall or Alliance Hall, featuring talks on topics like 'The Somerset and Kingston Zodiacs', 'The Enigmas of Space and Time', and 'UFOs Catalogued'.
• BUFORA MEETINGS: At Kensington Central Library, including an AGM and talks on 'A Symposium of Evidence relating Leys and Orthotenies to UFO Behaviour', 'Alien Beings', 'The Logic of UFOlogy', 'UFOs and the Bible', and 'UFO Hypotheses'.
• COS-MOS MEETINGS: At Kensington Central Library, with speakers discussing topics such as 'I Consider.....' (a panel on UFO opinions) and 'Chariots of Destiny'.

Other Contact Magazines and Committee Information

The issue lists other national 'Contact' magazines: 'Skywatch' (South Africa), 'Topside' (Canada), and 'Contact (U.S.A.)'. 'Contact (New Zealand)' is planning to produce a magazine. The magazine welcomes articles and letters from members. The committee members are listed with their contact details, including Chairman Mr. F. Passey, Research Officer Derek Mansell, Secretary Jimmy Goddard, and others.

Correspondence and Subscription Information

A letter from Brinsley Le Poer Trench praises "The UFO Register", the official organ of Data Research produced by Contact (U.K.), calling it a landmark in British ufology and a scientific journal that should be possessed by ufologists worldwide. An important notice from the Membership Secretary announces an increase in subscription rates effective April 1st, 1971, with details for different age groups and overseas members. The increased funds will be used to improve the magazines, research, London meetings, and the film and tape library.

Data Research Division and UFO Reports

The Data Research Division requests newspaper cuttings and seeks investigators and translators for Spanish and Portuguese reports. It notes gaps in reported sightings by county and implores readers to volunteer. The division also mentions that there are 1,897 objects in space and details an upcoming 'Borium Cloud Test' over the Western Atlantic.

Several UFO reports are documented:

• March 9th, 1970: Exmouth, UK. A circular object, yellow with red flames, travelling East to West.
• April 1st or 2nd, 1970: Enstone, UK. A flattened round, bright object, hovering and flickering, then dropping.
• May 17th, 1970: Salem, Oregon, USA. A circular object, white, red, and green, hovering and changing brightness, travelling North to South.
• May 17th, 1970: London N.7, UK. A cluster of starlike points of light shaped like a rectangular box.
• June 4th, 1970: Stone, UK. A bright, white, circular object with hazy edges.
• June 14th, 1970: Barnet, UK. A beam of light seen behind trees, later shining into a window.
• June 14th, 1970: Shelly Beach, Natal, South Africa. Multiple saucer-shaped objects and a bright circular object performing a U-shaped manoeuvre.
• June 14th, 1970: Near Fornebu, Norway. A large round luminous object seen after a jet plane passed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the mystery of UFO propulsion, the potential for advanced technologies like anti-gravity, and the scientific investigation of UFO phenomena. There is a clear editorial stance advocating for a rational, evidence-based approach to ufology, as expressed by Glyn Davies, while also acknowledging the importance of diverse viewpoints and ongoing research. The magazine serves as a platform for sharing UFO sightings, discussing theoretical possibilities, and coordinating research efforts among its readership.

This issue of "Flying Saucer Review", Volume 16, Issue 20, dated July 1970, focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena. The cover prominently features the headline "CELEBRATED SCIENTIST-EXPLORER SEES UFO", highlighting an account involving Thor Heyerdahl. The magazine includes detailed witness reports of aerial phenomena, alongside extensive lists of satellite re-entries.

Witness Reports

The issue presents several witness accounts of unexplained aerial objects:

June 20th, 1970 - Shepperton, UK

At 1:00 a.m., Mr. J. Goddard, his parents, and Mr. T. Close witnessed an object described as a bright satellite heading northwest to west. Upon closer inspection, it appeared much nearer and was circling a wide area for approximately 25 minutes. The object's light was mostly steady but flashed at times, and its color was white. Data Research, the magazine's research arm, suggests this sighting may have been an aircraft conducting calibration runs with a searchlight at 28,000 ft, within 20 nautical miles of Wingfield, Reading.

July 4th, 1970 - Folkestone, UK

Around midnight, Miss L. Couturier, Mr. J. Male, and Mr. N. Ashman reported seeing four green, heart-shaped objects with an aura. These objects proceeded from land to sea, moving northeast to southwest, and were visible for only a few seconds. After the witnesses sat down, the objects reappeared, heading northeast from the southwest in a 'Y' formation, moving very fast and visible for only a few seconds again. No sound was reported. Data Research notes that while many people saw these objects, most national newspapers reported them as orange.

July 17th, 1970 - Folkestone, UK

At 10:45 p.m., Mr. P. Harris observed a red disc about a third of a mile out at sea from his bedroom. After switching off his light for a better view, the object's color changed to white, and it appeared like a star. Mr. Harris felt the object was receding. Initially, it was the size of a pea held at arm's length.

July 21st, 1970 - Rotherham, UK

Mr. Bryan Swann and four others witnessed a bright, star-shaped object moving slowly from the north at 11:00 p.m. While observing this object, they noticed four more star-shaped objects moving in different directions. Initially thought to be cloud patches, these objects were clearly seen passing the stars. They were described as silver, star-shaped, and the size of a pea held at arm's length, with no sound reported.

Celebrated Scientist-Explorer Sees UFO

This section details a significant sighting involving Thor Heyerdahl, famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition. On Monday, July 29th, 1970, Heyerdahl and his crew aboard the RA II, along with the crew of the UN oceanographical ship "Calmara" and thousands of others across the Caribbean Islands (including St. Thomas and St. Croix), reported witnessing an unidentified flying object. The sighting occurred at 02:45. A navigator on the RA II, Norman Baker, first spotted the object, describing it as round, flat, and clearly lighted. Heyerdahl and Mexican anthropologist Dr. Santiago Genoves observed the object for 10 minutes. The "Calmara" also reported seeing the object. The event generated numerous telephone calls to newspapers and radio stations across the Caribbean. The article emphasizes the credibility of the witnesses, including trained scientists and a professional ship's crew, suggesting it was a "first-class UFO report" that might become a classic sighting. The author, J.B. Delair, requests readers to send any further details to Data Research and hopes to obtain a direct statement from Heyerdahl himself.

Satellite Re-Entries

Pages 3 through 7 of the magazine contain extensive lists of "SATELLITE RE-ENTRIES". These tables detail catalog numbers, satellite names, their sources (US or USSR), the specific name of the object (e.g., Titan 3C-4 Debris, Cosmos 315 Payload, Intelsat III F-5 Rocket Body), and their estimated decayed dates. The entries primarily cover re-entries from March to August 1970, with a few extending into September. The final page notes that these satellites have re-entered Earth's atmosphere.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs/UAPs) with a focus on credible witness accounts, and the cataloging of man-made objects re-entering Earth's atmosphere. The editorial stance, as indicated by the inclusion of the Heyerdahl report and the detailed analysis by Data Research, leans towards serious investigation of UFO sightings, giving weight to scientific and public reports. The inclusion of satellite re-entry data suggests an interest in objects in Earth's orbit and their eventual fate, possibly as a point of comparison or context for aerial phenomena.