Awareness - 1976 - Vol 05 No 4 - Winter

Magazine Overview

AWARENESS, published by Contact (UK), is a quarterly magazine focused on UFO phenomena. This issue, Volume 5, Number 4, is dated Winter 1976. The editor is J.B.Delair, with the editorial address at 19 Cumnor Road, Wootton, Boar's Hill, Near Oxford, Oxfordshire. The telephone number listed is OXFord 735571.

Contents

The issue features a variety of articles and reports:

• Report on Contact (UK)'s Annual General Meeting (1976) by J.B.Delair: Details the AGM held in London, noting attendance, new committee members (Mrs Sandy Robbs as Membership Secretary), the financial position, and progress on the Northern (UK) UFO Catalogue. It also mentions the display of prototype UFO models.
• ORTHOTENY by J.A.Dunkin-Wedd: Explores the theory of 'orthoteny' or straight-line patterns in UFO events, linking them to ancient alignments and natural markers like pine tree clumps in France and England. The author discusses his personal investigations and the potential connection to higher civilizations.
• Report on the Two-Day UFO Congress at Poitiers by Rudy de Groote: Covers an international UFO congress held in Poitiers, France, on June 16th-17th. The report highlights the consensus that UFOs are a real phenomenon, with contributions from scientists such as Dr. Pierre Guerin, Professor Auguste Meessen, and Jacques Vallee. It also mentions French Gendarmerie investigations and new apparatus for recording UFO spectra.
• THE INCREDIBLE APADOCA AFFAIR by M.Gebe: Presents a letter from Antonio Apadoca, a young farmer from Jalisco, Mexico, to Salvador Villanueva Medina. The letter describes an extraordinary encounter in October 1953 involving a landed, shining blue circular UFO and two short, humanoid beings who identified themselves as 'friends'. The narrative details the beings' appearance, their interaction with Apadoca and his family, and their visit to his farm.
• UFO OCCUPANTS: WHAT ARE THEY? by J.B.Delair: This article is mentioned in the contents but not fully transcribed in the provided pages. It is noted that J.B.Delair delivered a talk on this subject at the AGM.
• Book Reviews by Brinsley Le Poer Trench and J.B.Delair: Mentioned in the contents, but the reviews themselves are not provided in the scanned pages.
• Notices and UFO MODELS: These sections are listed in the contents, with 'UFO MODELS' having a page reference.
• Advertisements: Pages 29-30 are dedicated to advertisements.

Contact (UK) Directory

The issue includes a directory of Contact (UK) personnel, listing names and addresses for the National Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Public Relations Officer, Research Enquiries Officers, Senior Research Officer, Research Programme Co-ordinator, Librarian, and Archivist.

Editorial Stance

An editorial note clarifies that opinions expressed in the journal are not necessarily those of the editor or staff, and that unless stated otherwise, all material is copyright CONTACT (UK), 1976. The editor also expresses regret for not always being able to acknowledge correspondence due to economic and other reasons.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the ongoing study and reporting of UFO phenomena. There is a focus on official and scientific investigations, as evidenced by the report on the Poitiers congress and the mention of the French Ministry of Defence acknowledging unexplained sightings. The magazine also delves into more speculative areas, such as the 'Orthoteny' theory, which attempts to find patterns in UFO events and ancient sites, and the detailed account of the 'Apadoca Affair', which presents a personal testimony of a close encounter. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting diverse reports and theories within the UFO field while maintaining a degree of journalistic integrity and acknowledging the limitations of current scientific understanding. The emphasis on 'Awareness' suggests a goal of informing the public and encouraging critical thought on these subjects.

This issue of "Northern Ufology" (no:1, October 1976) features an article titled "UFO OCCUPANTS: WHAT ARE THEY?" by J.B.Delair, which is an enlarged version of a previous paper. The magazine also includes a lengthy first-person account by Antonio Apadoca detailing his alleged encounter with extraterrestrials and his journey to their world.

Antonio Apadoca's Account

The narrative begins with Apadoca describing his initial encounter with visitors who appeared to be from another world. He notes their unusual appearance, including ivory-colored skin, long hair, and strange-voiced speech, which contrasted with his own peasant background. These visitors explained they were from another world and invited him to see their spaceship.

Inside the craft, Apadoca experienced a smooth flight, passing over cities like Guadalajara and Mexico City. He describes the ship's transparent walls and the sensation of flying at great speed. They then entered a larger control ship in space, which he likens to a "monster" or "tortilla" shape.

Within the control ship, Apadoca observed screens showing other ships and experienced a sense of vertigo. He was offered food, which he found to be concentrated and nourishing, and later slept in a specially designed bed. Upon waking, he witnessed the approach to an enormous ball of fire, identified as the sun of their planet.

The ship landed in an orchard-like area on their planet. Apadoca describes the soil, metallic aisles, and the impressive scale of the alien city, with buildings lacking windows and having a high-polish, multi-colored appearance. He observed various vehicles moving at high speeds and a highly organized, yet seemingly indifferent, population.

Apadoca was taken to a dining room where he experienced their food and was offered a second ration. He then went for a walk through the city, noting the uniform dress of the inhabitants and their pronouncedly rough intonation when speaking their own language, contrasting with their smoother Spanish.

He learned that other humans had been brought to this planet and were living there happily. He was offered a trip to see their world, which he accepted. He describes the inhabitants as being of small stature, with men and women looking similar, distinguished by their voices and natural form. He also notes the absence of money and a different concept of day and night.

During his stay, Apadoca was shown an entertainment hall with gigantic screens and actors. He also visited another restaurant. He was eventually taken back to his ranch, with the journey taking approximately 4 days and 19 hours. His alien friends promised to return and requested samples of seeds and domestic animals, which he provided. They later returned for a three-day visit, and Apadoca invited them to his wedding, though they never returned.

Apadoca expresses a desire for humanity to focus on peace and progress, suggesting that these aliens could help if governments dedicated resources to such goals instead of warfare. He also mentions that Mr. George Adamski of the United States has had a similar experience.

Editorial Note

An editorial note by Mr. Gebe (who translated the letter from Spanish or Mexican) discusses the veracity of Apadoca's story. It acknowledges the fantastic nature of the account but points to the date (1953) and certain details within the narrative that were not widely known in ufological circles until years later, suggesting potential foresight. The note also addresses the curious command of language displayed by Apadoca, considering his claimed peasant background, and suggests this might be a result of the translation process or journalistic improvement by Gebe.

UFO Occupants: What Are They? by J.B.Delair

J.B.Delair's article addresses the persistent question of "Who" or "What" are UFO occupants, a topic he notes has been largely avoided in ufological literature. He challenges the common assumption that UFO occupants are representatives of alien races responsible for UFO design and manufacture.

Delair highlights the apparent gulf between human intellectual levels and those of UFO occupants. He uses Apadoca's inability to comprehend the actions in the entertainment hall as an example of this disconnect. He posits that UFO technology reflects a highly sophisticated intelligence, likely operating on a higher intellectual plane than modern humans.

However, Delair points out the incongruity: while UFOs and many of their actions suggest advanced technology, much of the observed behavior of UFO occupants appears childish or irrational. He questions whether all UFO occupants share a common origin or if multiple alien races are involved.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around direct contact with extraterrestrial beings, the nature and capabilities of UFOs and their occupants, and the potential implications for humanity. The editorial stance, particularly in the note following Apadoca's account, leans towards considering the possibility of the story's authenticity, despite its extraordinary nature, by referencing specific details and timing. J.B.Delair's article offers a more analytical and questioning perspective on the identity and behavior of UFO occupants, urging readers to look beyond simplistic assumptions.

This issue of "Awareness" (vol.5, no:3) focuses on the diverse nature of UFO occupants and explores various interpretations and theories surrounding their existence and activities. It also includes book reviews and information on available UFO models.

The Diversity of UFO Occupants

The article begins by posing the question of whether UFO occupants possess "Childish Mentalities" and how this might relate to the advanced technology of UFOs. It notes that while many occupants are described as human-like, others are significantly different, ranging from hairy dwarfs to giant entities.

Commonly reported forms include short-statured beings with large crania and spindly limbs, as well as stump-like creatures and robot-like entities. The text highlights cases such as those seen by Maurice Masse at Valensole, France, and the entities at Gaffney, South Carolina. It also mentions the smoke-belching thing from the Cisco Grove case and the "mechanical men" at Sawbill Bay, Ontario.

Classification of UFO Occupants

Webb and Bloecher's classification divides occupants into three main groups: "dwarfs", "normals", and "giants".

• Dwarfs: Typically operate in pairs or singly, wearing shiny coveralls and helmets.
• Normals: Tend to operate in groups of three or more, wear differently colored clothing, can breathe our air, and are frequently involved in abductions.
• Giants: Sighted less often, with characteristics that are imperfectly known.

However, the article points out that these classifications are oversimplified. It notes variations within the "dwarf" category, such as the bearded dwarfs of Bebedouro, Brazil, and the aggressive hairy dwarfs of Petare. It also describes medium-height entities with united legs and the "normals" who appear human but are incredibly thin, like those who abducted Gilberto Ciccioli in Argentina.

Alternative Interpretations of UFO Occupants

The diversity of UFO occupants leads to at least three alternative interpretations:

1. Different Races: Each reported type represents a distinct race, implying a vast number of technologically advanced cultures visiting Earth.
2. Subservient Creatures/Robots: Many types are merely subservient creatures, such as trained anthropoids or programmed robots, carrying out predetermined tasks.
3. Expressions of a Higher Intelligence: All types may be different expressions of an intelligence that lacks a physical form but can project itself into consciousness in various shapes.

Examining the Alternatives

• Alternative One is supported by cases like the one in Viamao, Brazil, where two different types of occupants emerged from a single craft, and the Cisco Grove case which featured both a robot-form and another entity. Antonio Apadoca's experience of being taken to another world and seeing various alien beings also lends support.
• Alternative Two suggests that the differences between forms are more marked. Crawford et al. proposed that hairy dwarfs are subservient creatures trained to collect samples for higher ufonaut types, exhibiting intelligence comparable to a chimpanzee. The bearded dwarfs of Bebedouro, however, appeared more intelligent. The article notes the possibility of advanced biomedical knowledge and hybridization techniques leading to organic engineering for various purposes.
• Alternative Three delves into paraphysics, suggesting the manipulation of complex forces and energies. Cases like the transparent-legged entities at Sierra Chica, Argentina, and the huge figure near Salt Lake City, Utah, which only became visible when car headlights were turned off, are cited. The idea of holograms is also mentioned.

The diversity of occupants might reflect different origins, robotic or subservient types, or the use of hologram-like methods of manifestation. The "star-map" allegedly shown to Betty Hill is presented as evidence supporting the idea of diverse collaborating cultures with regular trade and communication routes across vast astronomical distances.

Controlled Birds and Mimicry

The article then discusses "controlled birds" and other creatures associated with UFOs, describing them as weird entities. Shiny, metallic-looking large "birds" reported in Britain and the "Kareeta" mentioned by Wilkins are considered variants of this theme. The Puerto Rican "birds" of 1975, which responded to unearthly music, are highlighted. These "birds" were excessively large and appeared in areas that subsequently experienced chronic animal mutilations. The phenomena of ufos, animal mutilations, and these "birds" commenced and ceased almost simultaneously.

The author contends that these "birds", "Mothman", and many UFO occupants are deliberately disguised or camouflaged creations, both organic and mechanical, used by UFO intelligences for surveillance and monitoring. These creations are based on imperfect knowledge and are often detectable. The "Mothman" sightings in West Virginia, for instance, coincided with intense UFO activity and animal mutilations, and ended when these phenomena ceased.

Mimicry is seen as a desire to achieve something without discovery, possibly to "confuse the picture" regarding ufonaut activity, make alien life forms more acceptable, or conduct investigations unobtrusively. The article suggests that these disguised probes are often overlooked because they mimic familiar terrestrial forms.

UFO Occupants as Tools

The article posits that UFO occupants may be artificial or controlled entities, serving as tools for a higher directive agency. The focus should be on understanding the actions of these tools to visualize the ultimate purpose of the phenomenon, much like observing a carpenter's actions to understand the final form of a table.

The Purpose of UFO Activities

A review of UFO activities indicates a preoccupation with collecting samples of soil, water, rocks, plants, and animals, as well as occasionally collecting human beings. This suggests a program involving "life", its propagation, and the development or hybridization of new life forms, possibly not all of terrestrial origin. The celebrated Villas Boas case, where a human male was forced to procreate with an alien female, is cited as support for this interpretation.

This leads to the conjecture that UFO occupants might be engaged in an inter-planetary or inter-stellar farming program, exploring life-bearing worlds and studying organisms. It's even suggested that these groups might have originally seeded Earth with life or been involved in early human evolution, periodically returning to check on progress.

The reluctance of ufos to make overt contact is attributed to the intellectual and psychological gulf between humans and UFO occupants. Their activities on Earth are often furtive, intended to be secret.

Book Reviews

This section features reviews of three books:

• "UFOs: The American Scene" by Michael Hervey: Described as an amazing volume with an immense number of separate UFO episodes chronicled, many from little-known sources. It details events from 1492 up to 1972, though it omits more recent important reports. The review notes shortcomings like inadequate referencing and a short index but praises its photographic content and overall value.
• "CHARLES FORT, THE FORTEAN SOCIETY, AND UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS" by Loren E. Gross: This book is lauded as a fascinating and riveting record of UFO sightings from 1895 to 1947, systematically documenting reports that were previously not widely available. It highlights Charles Fort's work in collecting "erratic" events and his interest in flying objects and their occupants.
• "MYSTERY STALKS THE PRAIRIE" by Roberta Donovan and Keith Wolverton: This book exclusively deals with strange animal disappearances and mutilations in a five-county area of Montana between 1974 and 1976. The reports are taken from the Cascade County Sheriff's Office files. The review notes the gruesome details, excellent color photographs, and the disturbing implications of these cases, linking them to UFO activity and unidentified helicopter-like objects.

Notices

• CERCLE INTERNATIONAL DE JEUNES UFOLOGUES: A new organization in France for young ufologists (ages 14-18), with branches in several countries.
• Correspondence: Several members wish to correspond with interested persons.
• Stop Press: Correction to the spelling of Antonio APADOCA to Antonio APODACA.

UFO Models

A series of scale models of various triangular and domed ufos are available for sale to members. Prices for discoidal and triangular models are listed, with extra charges for overseas postage. Orders should be sent with full payment to D.N.Mansell.

Books for Sale

A list of books available for purchase includes titles such as "The Bermuda Triangle", "Gold of the Gods", "The UFO Experience", and works by Charles Fort and Immanuel Velikovsky.

For Sale or Trade

Albert Onori offers a large collection of UFO newspaper clippings dating from 1950 to the present, available for sale or trade.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the classification, nature, and potential origins of UFO occupants. The article explores the idea that these occupants might not be independent beings but rather tools or creations of a higher intelligence, possibly engaged in a long-term program related to life on Earth. The concept of mimicry and disguise is central to understanding their activities. The reviews of books on UFOs and Fortean phenomena reinforce the ongoing investigation into these mysterious events and their implications. The magazine appears to maintain an investigative and analytical stance, presenting various theories and evidence for readers to consider.

This document is a single page from a magazine, issue number 30, focusing on "UFOS AND SPACE AGE PUBLICATIONS." It functions as a catalog or advertisement for books and magazines related to UFOs and the paranormal, alongside information about a UFO research network.

UFO and Space Age Publications Catalog

The page lists a comprehensive selection of books and magazines on UFOs and related subjects. Each entry includes the title, author(s), a brief description, and the price in British Pounds (£). Some notable titles and authors featured are:

• THE COSMIC PULSE OF LIFE by Trevor James Constable: Described as exploring the revolutionary power behind UFOs, illustrated with 410 pages, priced at £5.00p.
• SUPERMINDS: AN ENQUIRY INTO THE PARANORMAL by Prof. John Taylor: Priced at £1.16p.
• INVESTIGATING UFOS by Larry Kettelkamp: Presented as a dramatic introduction to the UFO story, suitable for newcomers or younger readers. Available in hardcover for £1.60p and paperback for 50p.
• THE COSMIC CONNECTION by Prof. Carl Sagan: Offers a daring view of the Universe and extraterrestrial life, priced at £1.10p.
• SECRET OF THE AGES by Brinsley Le Poer Trench: Discusses UFOs from inside the Earth, priced at 80p.
• UFOS AND THEIR MISSION IMPOSSIBLE by Dr. Clifford Wilson: Priced at £1.16p.
• GIFTS OF UNKNOWN THINGS by Dr. Lyall Watson: Noted as the latest book by this well-known author, priced at £4.40p.
• BLACK HOLES: END OF THE UNIVERSE and NEW WORLDS OF PHYSICS by Prof. John Taylor: Both priced at £4.50p.
• PASSPORT TO MAGONIA by Dr. Jacques Vallee: Priced at 62p.
• UFOLOGY: NEW INSIGHTS FROM SCIENCE AND COMMON SENSE by James McCampbell: Priced at £2.76p.
• MINDS THROUGH TIME AND SPACE by Brad Steiger: 96 pages.
• CHALLENGE TO SCIENCE: THE UFO ENIGMA by Jacques and Janine Vallee: Priced at £2.90p.
• LIFE THE UNKNOWN by Bernard Hurwood: 96 pages.
• FRATERNITY OF THE WEIRD by Michael Hervey: 96 pages.
• THE HOLLOW EARTH and FLYING SAUCERS FROM THE EARTH'S INTERIOR by Dr. Raymond Bernard: Both priced at £4.00p.
• MY CONTACT WITH FLYING SAUCERS by Dino Kraspedon: Priced at £2.90p.
• THE SIRIUS MYSTERY by Robert Temple: Priced at £7.55p.

Additionally, upcoming publications scheduled for Spring 1977 are mentioned, with advance orders being taken:

• THE CRACK IN THE UNIVERSE by Jean-Claude Bourret, translated from French by Gordon Creighton, priced at about £4.00p.
• THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY by Stephen Jenkins, which links UFOs with folklore, priced at about £3.90p.

The supplier notes that prices and availability are subject to change without notice and that full stock lists are available free with every order, or otherwise sent upon receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Overseas customers are instructed to send international reply coupons or unused American stamps.

Orders and inquiries are to be directed to Miss Susanne Stebbing at 87 Selsea Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8SD, ENGLAND.

Northern UFO Network (NUFON)

The page also introduces the "NORTHERN UFO NETWORK (NUFON)" as a communications and liaison medium. NUFON aims to unite serious-minded research groups and independent researchers in Northern Britain, fostering closer harmony through regular meetings, conventions, and monthly newsletters. It also supports other publications and joint investigations and research work. Further details about NUFON can be obtained directly from Miss Jenny Randles at 23 Sunningdale Drive, Irlam, Greater Manchester, M30 6NJ.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The content strongly focuses on the promotion and dissemination of information regarding UFO phenomena through literature. The editorial stance appears to be supportive of UFO research and ufology, providing a platform for authors and organizations dedicated to the subject. The inclusion of NUFON suggests an effort to connect and organize the UFO community, particularly in Northern Britain, and to encourage collaborative research and information sharing.