Awareness - 1982-83 - Vol 11 No 4

Magazine Overview

AWARENESS, JOURNAL OF CONTACT INTERNATIONAL, Issue 4, 1982-3. This issue features a cover illustration of a flying saucer and includes articles on UFO origins, mystery submarines, tiny UFO entities, and reports from the annual conference.

Editorial: AWARENESS REBORN!

The editorial addresses the difficulties experienced in producing the previous issue using a stencil method, citing problems with print clarity and the inability to reproduce illustrations effectively. To improve the situation, the organization has decided to lease a new Canon TP-120 photocopier, which offers superb reproduction. This decision necessitates an increase in the magazine's size to A4 and a rise in subscription costs. The editorial also mentions the organization's intention to offer a photocopying service to members at competitive rates. The subscription renewal notice indicates an increase to £7.50 after three years at £5.00, emphasizing that the funds will be used to enhance the magazine. The editorial expresses gratitude to members who returned 'Blue forms' and announces that another set will be included in this issue with two new cases. It notes that 1983 has started with fewer UFO reports but highlights sightings of a giant object in South Wales and objects over Lancashire. The editor also reports a sighting of white lights in Wheatly on March 1st. The editorial concludes by announcing Mrs. Kathleen Waldron of Warrington as the Investigator of the Year for her long service.

Investigator of the Year Announcement

Mrs. K. Waldron from Warrington and North West is announced as the Investigator of the Year for 1982-83. Mr. G. Birdsall from Leeds was the previous recipient in 1981-82.

Report of the Annual Conference

The report details the CONTACT Organisation's Annual Conference held on Saturday, March 5th, at the Aylesbury Civic Centre. The event was plagued by misfortunes, including the Vice-President's car overheating and Graham Birdsall's coach breaking down, stranding the Leeds contingent. Despite these issues, the conference proceeded with lectures. Ruth Rees, the President, welcomed attendees and introduced Contact Organisation as a leading non-cultist UFO research group. The first lecture was by Brian Burden on 'Men in Black and Associated Phenomena,' discussing various origins for MIBs, including CIA and political groupings, and how they can be generated in emotive incidents like the Kennedy assassination. John Sear presented slides on UFO sightings from South America, USA, and Italy. Ananda Sirisena from Sri Lanka spoke about the appreciation of UFOs in his country, linking it to Buddhist philosophies, and described cases involving 'miniaturisation' and pocket-sized aliens. The meeting concluded with thanks to the organizing team, and an announcement for future conferences in Leeds (March 17th, 1984) and Richmond (Provisional 1985).

Mystery Submarines by D.N. Mansell

This article discusses sightings of strange craft at sea, dating back to 1606, which were often described as sea monsters but are now considered alien craft. These craft have been sighted on the surface and underwater worldwide, with armed forces attempting to capture them without success. The article notes that while major powers possess numerous submarines, some detected craft remain unidentified. It highlights the Soviet Union's advanced submarine fleet and mentions the increase in unidentified sightings from the 1920s, particularly in the Arctic Circle, coinciding with the 'Ghost fliers' of Scandinavia. The article details several specific incidents: large German U-Boats seen between 1945-1957; a mysterious sighting by an American Naval officer in the North Atlantic of a large submarine with a glass smooth conning tower that sped off rapidly; an Argentine refrigeration ship encountering an underwater craft in 1965 that surfaced and submerged at high speed (75-80 knots); sightings at Sognefjorden, Norway, in 1973 involving a periscope, unidentified blips, and a large dark shape on the surface; sightings in Greenland in December 1973; a metallic cigar-shaped craft in the Gulf of San Matias and Nuevo Gulf, Argentina, in February 1960; sightings around Australia and New Zealand in 1965, including one in Kaipora Harbour; and sightings near the Canary Islands on March 5th, 1979, of a brilliant object rising from the sea. The article concludes that many of these submarines are likely Soviet spy vessels, but their size and speed suggest capabilities beyond known types, leaving their origin and purpose open to reader interpretation.

UFO Origins: Censored History and the Hobbit Craft by A.H. Fry

This article explores historical records from European libraries and Asian monasteries that parallel fictional accounts of advanced technology. It references the work of R. Stacy-Judd, who found evidence of advanced aircraft and land conveyances in Central American pyramid sites, with attempts made by governments to suppress this evidence. The author suggests that H.P. Lovecraft's fiction incorporated authentic place names and historical details. The article also draws parallels with J.R.R. Tolkein's 'Lord of the Rings,' suggesting that his 'Appendix A' might be based on ancient records. It recounts an encounter with a woman named Mrs. Reede, who claimed that 'Hobbits' from another dimension use modern conveyances similar to UFOs. These beings are described as peace-loving entities occupying isolated regions, having updated their technology. The article posits that very few 'Hobbit craft' make up the vast fleets of UFOs, and that their mission is unclear. It further discusses 'Earth Origin Craft' existing for at least 10,000 years, citing ancient Indian manuscripts and alchemical processes. It mentions the acquisition of 'FOO' fighter technology by Canadians after WWII and the U.S. focus on rocketry. The article suggests that alien craft origins can be traced to ancient times, possibly linked to 'Gods' and 'watchers' from other dimensions, and that surges in UFO sightings occur when humanity is on the verge of self-destruction, citing the 1973 Seven Days' War of Israel as an example. The article concludes by discussing 'androids' sent by 'identities' who control alien craft, noting that governments struggle to understand these entities. It emphasizes the concept of 'free choice laws' upheld by these identities, with 'watchers' intervening only when humanity is endangered. The article notes that counterfeit craft appear less solid than genuine ones. It ends by mentioning Mr. Fry's books on suppressed inventions and ancient history.

Foreign Reports of Tiny UFO Entities by Ahmad Jamaludin (Malaysia)

This section introduces the unique phenomenon of humanoid encounters in Malaysia, where over 95% of CE 3 cases involve entities less than 12 inches tall. While this is a significant clue, similar occurrences have been recorded worldwide, though they constitute a small percentage of overall UFO occupant reports. The article provides a list of foreign reports relating to tiny UFO entities, starting with a case from Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 1930s involving an 8-year-old girl.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, unidentified aerial and underwater phenomena, ancient civilizations, and the potential for extraterrestrial or interdimensional contact. The journal presents itself as a research group focused on UFO phenomena, aiming to provide factual accounts and analysis. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, seeking to improve the dissemination of information and engage its membership in ongoing investigations. There is a clear emphasis on historical research, including ancient texts and censored histories, to understand the origins and nature of UFOs. The organization, Contact (UK), positions itself as a non-cultist group dedicated to UFO research.

Title: Awareness
Issue: Issue 4
Volume: Vol. 2
Date: 1983
Publisher: Awareness
Country: UK
Price: £1.50
ISSN: 0262-5352

This issue of Awareness magazine features a prominent article titled "The Prophet Ezekiel's UFOs Part 2" by Kiril Terziev, exploring the interpretation of biblical texts as accounts of extraterrestrial phenomena. It also includes a section on "Classic UFO Sightings" by D.N. Mansell, which analyzes questionnaire responses and presents detailed case studies.

The Prophet Ezekiel's UFOs Part 2

By Kiril Terziev (*Belgradska 5. 92400 Strumica, Yugoslavia)

This extensive article delves into comparative elements and figures in the description of spherical and four-wheeled UFOs as found in the Book of Ezekiel. Terziev posits that the biblical concept of the "firmament" or "vault" can be interpreted as a solid sphere or hemisphere, akin to a spherical UFO. He draws parallels with medieval iconographic representations of the "firmament" as a mandorla or "glory," and notes the use of semicircular forms in sacral architecture as symbolic representations of this "firmament."

The article further explores how ancient art, including Mesopotamian reliefs, depicts "winged globes" or "winged suns" which Terziev suggests are artistic representations of UFOs. He analyzes figures like the winged bull and lion, which have human heads with horned head-dresses, as potential depictions of UFOs or their occupants. The "horns" are linked to luminous strings reported in modern UFO sightings.

Terziev also examines Ezekiel's description of four "wheels" or "cherubims" in the Jerusalem temple, interpreting them as discoidal UFOs. These are described as having a "wheel in the middle of a wheel" structure, with appendages, and exhibiting luminous effects and rapid, zig-zag movements. The "faces" of these creatures (man, bull, lion, eagle) are seen as symbolic representations, possibly linked to the appearance of the UFOs or their pilots.

The article highlights the significance of the number four in Ezekiel's descriptions and discusses how biblical texts may have multiple meanings, requiring careful interpretation to discern potential UFO-related content from later editorial additions or symbolic interpretations.

Classic UFO Sightings

Part 2. by D.N. Mansell.

This section presents an analysis of questionnaire responses regarding UFO sightings, focusing on two cases: Socorro, New Mexico (1964) and Boianai, New Guinea (1959). The responses indicated a high percentage of genuine or possible UFOs for both cases, with a low percentage considering them hoaxes.

Case 1. Socorro, New Mexico 1964: The summary emphasizes the authorities' interest in the site and the witness, Zamora, suggesting they regarded him as reliable. It notes that while other witnesses existed, their testimony was not considered valuable. The author also references Koy Stanford's book on the "Socorro Saucer," implying more witnesses and government involvement than initially presented.

Case 2. Boianai, New Guinea 1959: The author states he does not have enough information to comment definitively but suggests it could be a genuine UFO, though he has heard allegations of the story being inflated by hearsay. He also notes that the witness was not prone to religious hallucination.

Case 3. Quarduble, France. Sept. 10th 1954: This case details the experience of Marius Dewilde, who, with his family, lived in an isolated house. At 10:30 p.m., his dogs began barking intensely, drawing his attention outside. He noticed a dark mass on the railway track and heard footsteps approaching. He then saw about six creatures, described as unlike anything he had ever seen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs, with historical and religious texts. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting interpretations that link ancient accounts and artifacts to modern UFO sightings. There is a clear interest in providing detailed analysis of witness testimonies and historical records, encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations for phenomena described in religious scriptures and historical events. The publication seems to advocate for a re-examination of these texts through the lens of potential extraterrestrial contact.

Title: SCIENCE FRONTIERS
Issue: NO. 26
Date: MAR-APR 1983
Publisher: Contact International
Country: USA

This issue of Science Frontiers, a bimonthly collection of digests from current literature, focuses on anomalies and unexplained phenomena. It is sent free to customers of the Anomaly Data Research Center.

Selected UFO Reports

This section, compiled by D.N. Mansell, presents a series of UFO sightings from various locations and dates:

• Ankara, Turkey (8th September 1982): Many witnesses observed a cluster of 10-15 bright objects following a larger one, heading southeast to northwest for 15-30 seconds. Local dogs reportedly howled.
• Whitby, N. Yorkshire (29th October 1982): Witnesses saw an object resembling a star followed by lights, forming a large triangular shape. Despite its size and slow movement, no engine noise was heard.
• Palatine, Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA (27th November 1982): Three police officers reported a silent object with intense white and red light, bright enough to illuminate the ground. It was visible at an altitude of 300-500 feet and drifted slowly for about 10 minutes.
• Thame, Oxon (10th November 1982): A witness saw sixteen lights in a line formation, completely silent. The object was estimated to be twice the size of large RAF transporters and was flying below cloud level.
• Nebraska City, NEB, USA (11th December 1982): Several witnesses saw two hovering, purplish-pink objects. One, the size of a VW Beetle, descended to a field, bouncing over a highway, while the other moved south. The craft made no noise, spooked horses, and law enforcement officers reported only a flash of light.
• Thame, Oxon (22nd December 1982): A woman observed a long red object with a blue light at the end, traveling at airliner speed from west to east.
• Tiddington, Oxon (22nd December 1982): A husband and wife witnessed a cigar-shaped object flying low and silently.
• On Road Between Thame and Aylesbury (22nd December 1982): Witnesses reported seeing blue and red lights moving from west to east.
• Kidlington, Oxford (22nd December 1982): A family saw a large red object, glowing intensely and emitting a slight humming noise, heading towards London.
• Princes Risborough, Bucks (31st December 1982): Another family reported a very large triangular object with approximately 100 lights, flying silently and low at about 100 m.p.h., causing distress to the family.

Case 4: Saude, NE Coast of Brazil (April 1958):
Senor Wilson Lustora was driving along the beach when he encountered fishermen looking at an object in the sky. He heard a humming noise and saw a craft, about 40-60 feet in height and circus tent-sized, descending towards him. It hovered about 120 feet away and 45 feet above the water, rocking sideways. The upper half resembled aluminum with a dome and a welding arc light, while the lower half was dark with square portholes emitting red light. Dark shapes were seen looking out of the windows. The water below was boiling, and hanging things like leather thongs were visible. The object ascended and descended several times over an hour, making a shattering noise. The case was investigated by local police, the Brazilian Air Force, and the American Air Force, and was deemed unidentified.

Case from France (Date illegible):
A witness named Marius described seeing two creatures, approximately 3½ feet tall, dressed in tight-fitting diving suits with glass or masked faces. He was blinded by a strong beam of light from a dark, magnesium flare-like mass on a railway track. The mass then took off, hovering with steam coming from its bottom, emitting a whistling sound. It climbed east, appearing red and then disappearing. This case was investigated by the French Air Police, regular police, and the D.S.T., with other witnesses confirming a strange object. The police believed the witness, and the case was closed as unidentified.

Letters to the Editor

• From Derek Mansell: Mansell notes that since his article on Mysterious Submarines, he has established 200 sightings of Soviet or other submarines in Norwegian or Swedish Fjords over the last ten years. He also mentions Graham Birdsall's research on U-Boat 567, which was lost in 1941 but reportedly sighted off the Canary Islands in 1979, complete with a gun.
• From Kiril Terziev: Terziev responds to an article published in AWARENESS, referencing an article by Thomas M. Olsen. Terziev discusses chemical compounds potentially formed from air and carbon dioxide in UFO propulsion systems due to hypersonic speeds and collisions, including ozone, sulfur dioxide, various nitrogen oxides, formic acid, formaldehyde, phenol, and nitrobenzene.
• From Upendra Sarup: Sarup recounts two personal experiences. The first involves a nondescript Indian man who worked in his school's tailoring department and has remained unchanged for decades, wandering aimlessly. The second incident, in July 1976, describes a handsome, powerfully built man in black on a bus who, after staring at Sarup and his friend, vanished into thin air on a clear road. Sarup questions the significance of these events.

Archeology

• A Mysterious Copy of the Grave Creek Stone: This section discusses the so-called Morristown Tablet, found near Morristown, Tennessee. A symbol-by-symbol comparison with the Grave Creek Stone suggests they bear the same message, possibly in a Semetic language, translating to "Tumulus in honor of Tadach. His wife caused this engraved tile to be inscribed." The article questions why such a message would be copied and whether either stone is a hoax, noting the anomaly of Semetic inscriptions in ancient American graves.
• Archeology in Britain: Straying from the Party Line: This piece references an article in New Scientist about 'leys' in England, which are described as intentional clusterings of megalithic sites along straight lines. While some alignments may be coincidental, several seem statistically significant. The article notes that most archeologists dismiss leys as amateur imagination. It also mentions a retired engineer's measurements of magnetic fields around the Rollright Stones, detecting converging leys and a spiral pattern, corroborated by a psychic.

Astronomy

• Gyroscopic Galaxies: The article discusses recently discovered ringed spirals, which are anomalous because their rings are perpendicular to the spiral's plane. This orientation is difficult to explain with current theories of galactic evolution. One suggestion is a galactic collision, but evidence is lacking.
• Antarctic Meteorite May Have Been Blasted Off the Moon: Meteorite ALHA 81005, found in Antarctica, resembles rocks brought back from the moon. Its isotope ratios match lunar rocks, and it is a breccia containing pinkish, magnesium-aluminum-rich spinels. The presence of anorthosite further supports the moon origin. The implication is that the meteorite was blasted off the moon by a comet or meteorite, captured by Earth, and landed in Antarctica. The editor notes that Antarctica's ice is geologically recent, suggesting this could be evidence of recent astronomical catastrophism that might have affected Earth.

Geophysics

• Slithering Patch of Light: On September 8, 1981, in Ngasre, New Zealand, during a thunderstorm, a bright lightning strike was followed by a flow of light entering a house under the door. This fluid-like blob, about 3-4 inches long and 3 inches wide, moved along the floor, resembling quicksilver with a bluish-silver color. It had rounded sides, was brighter at the edges, and extended trails like oil. The phenomenon made no sound or smell. A subsequent magnetic survey showed a weak correlation between the patch's motion and regions of intense magnetic field.

Advertisements

The issue includes several advertisements:

• Extra Terrestrial Influence in Biblical Times: An advertisement for a book priced at £6.50 (inc. P.P.) by David Medina, discussing the word "elohim" and the theory of extraterrestrial influence on human history and reproduction.
• 1983 UK International UFO Congress: Announcement of the 3rd International UFO Congress in High Wycombe, Bucks, from August 2-27, 1983, featuring speakers like Dr. Stanton Friedman and Dr. Allen Hynek. Details are available by sending an S.A.E. to BUFORA.
• Book and Magazines for Sale: An advertisement for a selection of over 300 titles on UFOs and mysteries, available from Lionel Beer.
• World UFO Directory 1983: A comprehensive guide to UFOs, Fortean groups, and related publications, priced at £3.00 (incl. postage) from UFON.
• Photocopying Service: An offer for A4 photocopies at 5p each (4p for 100+) from Contact headquarters.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Science Frontiers are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and anomalous events. The magazine adopts a stance of presenting reported phenomena and scientific or speculative explanations, often with an editorial note (indicated by "Ed.") that adds commentary or raises further questions. There is a clear interest in exploring the fringes of science, including archeological anomalies, extraterrestrial theories, and geophysical curiosities, while maintaining a connection to scientific journals and research where possible. The inclusion of letters to the editor and advertisements further broadens the scope of topics and community engagement within the UFO and anomaly research field.