Awareness - 1973 - Vol 02 No 2 - Summer

Magazine Overview

This issue of AWARENESS, a publication by Contact (UK), is dated Summer 1973 and is Volume 2, Number 2. The editorial address is 19 Cumner Road, Wootton, Boar's Hill, Near Oxford, with J.B.Delair serving as the editor. The magazine features a range of articles, including an editorial, discussions on mutual agreement and social science, UFO reports, and information on satellite re-entry and decay dates.

Editorial

The new editor, J.B.Delair, acknowledges the recent delays in publishing and the retirement of the previous editor, Rick Roebuck. He states that while present editorial policies will aim to keep the magazine interesting and varied, this editorial will be brief to allow more space for articles. A significant development highlighted is Contact (UK)'s acquisition of its own duplicating machine, which is expected to eliminate printing delays and allow for regular, cost-effective production. The editor expresses hope that this new equipment will help fulfill the aim of keeping AWARENESS 'rolling' and satisfying its members.

Articles

The Area of Mutual Agreement by Daniel W.Fry

This special article, prepared as part of an international project by "Understanding Incorporated", focuses on the challenges of communication and the satisfactory transmission of experiences between people. While not directly about UFOs, it addresses fundamental problems confronting modern humanity, particularly the failure to adequately record and communicate experiences. Dr.Fry's discussion of methods for better information transmission is considered highly relevant to ufologists.

The article contrasts "social sciences" with "physical sciences." It argues that while billions are spent on social sciences, they lack a genuine scientific foundation, being developed as an art rather than a science. This leads to the creation and propounding of doctrines based on aesthetic or emotional appeal rather than tested merit, resulting in social experiments that can lead to tragedy. In contrast, physical sciences are built upon a foundation of mutual agreement, with universally accepted postulates and methods for resolving disputes, preventing wars arising from scientific disagreements.

The social sciences, however, lack a defined area of mutual agreement, leading to opposing beliefs and friction between groups, which can escalate to war. Warfare, the article contends, does not resolve underlying problems but only demonstrates fighting abilities. The author poses Hamlet's choice: "To be or not to be?" for mankind, especially with the advent of weapons of absolute destruction.

To address this, the article proposes creating a foundation for a true social science by determining and documenting the area of mutual agreement, similar to the physical sciences. This would involve enlisting or creating an international organization to sponsor a world-wide congress. Delegates from every nation, race, ideology, and philosophy would convene to determine, through mutual discussion, all principles, postulates, and rules of procedure generally accepted as valid for the social relationship of mankind. The goal is not to influence thought but to discover what people already think. Suggestions would be dropped if not acceptable to a delegate, and accepted items would be recorded. The proposal suggests starting with simple postulates, such as the need for adequate food for all, and building upon them. The preliminary study indicates a need for about one thousand delegates and a year for the primary document. The plan should be publicized globally before implementation.

Between You and Me by Brinsley Le Poer Trench

This section explores theories about the origin of UFOs, suggesting they could come from various parts of our universe or even invisible universes. The author reiterates his earlier postulations from books like "Forgotten Heritage" and "Men Among Mankind," which suggest humanity was created by "Elohin" (gods) as a breeding experiment and that ancient contact with "Sky People" occurred before the sinking of Atlantis.

The author notes the significant number of UFO sightings and landing reports since 1947, suggesting these may not be the original "Sky People." He mentions that many ufologists believe UFOs originate from an area related to Earth and are not friendly.

Several incidents are cited to support this view. One report from Ian Norrie describes a truck carrying asbestos sheets being stopped by "little men" and incinerated by a blue ray. A similar incident occurred shortly after. Norrie also provided a drawing by Fernando Calderón, depicting a humanoid appearing on a TV screen during the Apollo 15 mission on the Moon, an event witnessed by others.

The author references his previous book, "The Eternal Subject," discussing how conversations between astronauts and Mission Control can be censored via delayed tape techniques, with amateur radio operators potentially picking up the deleted dialogue. He mentions a story about the Apollo 11 team seeing something spectacular on the Moon that was allegedly censored.

Trevor James's book "They Live in the Sky" is mentioned, which posits that "ufonauts" on the Moon and Earth were hostile. The late Dr. Morris K. Jessup is cited for his theory that UFOs originate from the Earth-Moon binary system. John A. Keel's emphasis on UFOs dropping "earthly" artifacts like aluminum, calcium, and silicon is also noted.

The article then delves into the Maury Island incident from 1947, where six doughnut-shaped objects appeared. One object discharged light and metal pieces, followed by lava-rock-like material, which injured one person and killed a dog. This incident occurred three days before Kenneth Arnold's sighting of nine objects near Mt. Rainier.

Contact (UK) Directory

The magazine includes a directory for Contact (UK), listing key personnel and their addresses: F.W.Passey (National Chairman), A.Riebold (General Secretary), D.Baxter (Public Relations Officer), D.N.Mansell (Membership Secretary), J.Sears (Research Enquiries Officer), D.N.Mansell (Senior Research Officer), and J.B.Delair (Research Programme Co-ordinator).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the establishment of a scientific basis for understanding human relationships and societal issues, drawing parallels with the methodology of physical sciences. The concept of "mutual agreement" is central to this proposal. Additionally, UFO phenomena, potential extraterrestrial contact, and related incidents form a significant part of the content, particularly in Brinsley Le Poer Trench's article. The editorial stance, as stated, is that the opinions expressed within the magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the publication's staff or organization.

This issue of "Flying Saucers" from November 1973 focuses on the enigmatic Maury Island Affair and presents a collection of recent UFO sightings, alongside data on satellite re-entries.

The Maury Island Affair

The article begins by recounting the extraordinary experience of Dahl and his companions, who witnessed six 'aircraft' that dropped metal before disappearing. The following morning, a mysterious man dressed in black visited Dahl, detailing the events of the previous day and warning him not to discuss the incident, implying a threat to his welfare and family. Despite this warning, news of the event reached Ray Palmer, who commissioned Kenneth Arnold to investigate. Arnold, a prominent figure in UFOlogy, enlisted Captain E.J. Smith, a United Airlines pilot who had also observed similar objects.

Their investigation, based at the Winthrop Hotel in Tacoma, took a strange turn, leading them to involve military intelligence officers Captain William Davidson and Lt. Frank Brown. However, shortly after their arrival, the two original eyewitnesses, Dahl and Chrisman, appeared to suggest the affair was a hoax. Subsequently, Davidson and Brown, while flying back to California in their B.25 bomber, died when their plane crashed near Kelso, Washington State. A later investigation by Major Sanders deemed the dropped material to be slag.

The article notes that Edward J. Ruppelt, former chief of Project Blue Book, dismissed the Maury Island affair as a hoax in his book. However, Harold T. Wilkins, who corresponded with Dahl and Chrisman, reached different conclusions, suggesting the affair may have genuinely occurred.

The author expresses personal disbelief that the Maury Island incident was a hoax, suggesting that the military officers were the ones who were misled. Several points are raised in favor of the sighting being genuine: Dahl's description of the objects as 'aircraft' before the term 'flying saucers' was widely known, and the unusual doughnut shape of the objects. The author questions the logic of perpetrating a hoax with such specific and unusual details, and the act of dropping common slag over the bay. The author posits that Dahl may have later presented the affair as a hoax due to the escalation of the military investigation and the warning from the man in black.

A thought-provoking question is posed: if many UFOs originate from an invisible area pertaining to our planet, why do they drop earthly substances like slag, silicon, aluminium, and calcium? This leads to speculation about whether UFO occupants might have bases on Earth, particularly in unexplored regions like Brazil, which has a high record of UFO activity.

Selected UFO Reports (1973)

Under the new research inquiry officer, John Sears, the magazine presents a selection of interesting UFO reports received in 1973. These reports have been gathered from various sources, with special thanks to CONTACT (S.A.) for providing clippings from SKYWATCH Magazine and South African newspapers.

March Sightings:

• March 13th, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA: An unnamed young boy saw two soundless, silvery triangular objects flying one behind the other.
• March 22nd, Murphysboro, Illinois, USA: A power-station worker observed a disc-like object, pulsating from red to white, hovering over a power-station transformer for 3-4 minutes. It was estimated to be 25-30 feet in diameter and 1,500 feet above ground, and moved towards the Mississippi river.
• March 28th, Roberonia, Pennsylvania, USA: A farmer and his family witnessed an object of uncertain shape land in a pasture. They observed figures bending over and moving around inside the object for approximately 25 minutes.

April Sightings:

• April 5th, Derby, Derbyshire, England: Mr. K. Rowland saw three fast-moving, soundless, bat-shaped objects travelling in formation over his house, emitting no light.
• April 6th, Digby, Lincolnshire, England: An unnamed young man saw an object circle Ursa Major and then move towards Lambda Ursa Majoris before dematerializing. The object was starlike and orangy-red.
• April 6th, Charleston, Missouri, USA: A woman witnessed a TV outage, a bright flash, and an egg-shaped object at tree-top level. The object had a red upper part and white bottom, and lights flashed through her house.
• April 9th, Casterton, Victoria, Australia: A family of four saw an unknown object emerge from a cloud bank and rise swiftly, with a white light at the front and a red light at the rear, at an estimated height of 20,000 feet.
• April 12th, Farmington, Missouri, USA: Witnesses K. Pingel and M. Coiyer observed a flat disc-like object travelling very fast, changing color from off-white to yellow and then orange, and glowing.
• April 24th, Walton and Hersham, Surrey, England: P. Stoker saw a round object, the size of a 10p.piece held at arm's length, initially red, then orange. Its speed was estimated at 100 miles per hour, and its height at 2,000 feet.
• April 27th, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA: A group of neighbours witnessed a flashing red light, stationary, for 30 minutes.

May Sightings:

• May 18th, Springfield, Missouri, USA: A young lady saw a blue cylindrical-shaped object travelling from east to west for about a minute, with lights on all sides.
• May 18th, Pekin, Illinois, USA: A family in a car observed a large object with a dome, emitting a pulsating orange light, hovering over a field and school at about 90 feet above ground level. It then moved down a road, turned back, and headed towards the Illinois River.

June Sightings:

• June 3rd, Junee, Australia: A man and his wife saw a row of yellowy-orange lights hovering over a paddock. The next day, they found circular indentations 15 feet in diameter, with six 'prod' marks around the area.
• June 12th, St. Charles, Missouri, USA: Many witnesses, including local police, saw four bright, whitish glowing balls or spheres moving southwards at high speeds. They maneuvered through clouds and exhibited complex movements, including one light 'hopping over' another. An aeroplane in the area had these lights 'play tag' with it, and the aeroplane was tracked by radar, but the lights were not.

Satellite Re-Entry and Decay Dates

The issue includes extensive lists of satellite re-entry and decay dates, categorized into "Re-Entered Satellites" and "Satellite Decay Predictions." These tables provide catalogue numbers, satellite sources (USA, USSR), names (e.g., Titan, Cosmos, Molniya, Intelsat, OPS), and the dates of decay, some with specific times. The data spans from March 1973 to July 1973, with predictions extending to April, May, June, and July 1973. This information has been released by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

References

The article cites several books and magazine articles related to UFO phenomena, including works by Brinsley Le Poer Trench, Harold T. Wilkins, Curtis Fuller, Trevor James, Morris K. Jessup, and John A. Keel.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the unexplained, with a particular focus on UFO sightings and the potential for extraterrestrial visitation. The editorial stance appears to lean towards investigating UFO phenomena seriously, questioning official explanations, and encouraging readers to consider unconventional possibilities, such as extraterrestrial bases on Earth. The inclusion of detailed sighting reports and satellite data suggests a commitment to providing comprehensive information to the UFO research community. The article on the Maury Island Affair, in particular, highlights skepticism towards official dismissals and emphasizes the need for thorough investigation, even when faced with tragic outcomes.