Awareness - 2000-01 - Vol 24 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: Awareness
Issue: 24.3
Volume: 24
Date: Summer 2001
Publisher: Contact International UFO Research
Country: England
Language: English

This issue of "Awareness", the journal of Contact International UFO Research (CIUFOR), delves into a variety of UFO-related topics, including photographic evidence, animal mutilations, alleged alien claims, and investigations into mysterious aerial phenomena. The magazine also touches upon the impact of the "Foot and Mouth" disease on countryside investigations and includes news briefs on astronomical discoveries and local incidents.

Editorial: Alien Invasion Rehearsal?

The editorial draws a parallel between the government's handling of the "Foot and Mouth" disease outbreak and a potential alien invasion scenario. It highlights the government's initial reactive measures and the subsequent realization that some actions were unnecessary. This is used to speculate on how an "invisible" alien form might manifest and take over human minds or bodies, referencing "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers." The editorial also discusses the impact of the disease on countryside access for skywatch and cropwatch activities, suggesting potential government cover-ups and the influence of media reports. It briefly mentions a new "Martian Face" discovered from NASA footage, acknowledging the subjective nature of such interpretations and the potential for misidentification due to random geological formations.

Contents and Key Articles

News in Brief

• Martian Face 2001: Reports on a new "face" discovered in the Syrtis Major region of Mars, with astronomer Dr. Tom van Flendern suggesting it might be an artificial creation, while a senior NASA source dismisses it as natural rock formations.
• Delhi Monster Attacks: Mentions reports of a large ape-like creature or masked maniac attacking citizens in Delhi.
• Crop Circles Late: Notes the late start to the 2001 crop circle season, with formations appearing in rapeseed and "Mandala" themes emerging in wheat and barley. The impact of the "Foot and Mouth" disease on access to fields is also highlighted.
• Crop Circle Martyr (2): Discusses the case of Matthew Williams, fined for making a crop circle, and the investigator Gordon Stewart's opinion on the formation's complexity and Williams' group's behavior.
• Mini Lights Reappear Near Circles: Reports on video evidence of white lights moving around a crop formation at Dunstable Downs, Beds, similar to a 1991 "German Students' Video."
• Natural History Museum Radioactive!: Details how the Natural History Museum in London displayed rocks with radioactivity levels 60 times above safe limits, leading to a fine.
• Oldest UFO Society Closes: Announces the closure of the British branch of the Flying Saucer Bureau, founded in 1952.

Detailed Cases and Investigations

• Leicestershire Mystery: An investigation into a series of emotional phone calls from a night security officer reporting "lights" and a "WW2 fighter type" aircraft. The witness's husband was dismissive, suggesting fatigue or misidentification, and the factory's history as an Auster aircraft site is noted.
• UFO baffles Sandusky County: Reports on a sighting by Jaime Kwiatkowski of a black pyramid-shaped object with three lights near Clyde, Ohio. The object emitted a hum and then shot upwards. A similar sighting was reported near Chicago.
• Investigation of UFO Sightings Over Clyde, Ohio: Details the investigator's follow-up on the Sandusky County sighting, including conversations with the witness, local authorities, and the National UFO Reporting Center.
• Investigator's Weird Television Experience: Vera Perry recounts an experience where her TV displayed a strange yellow oval shape with black outlined square holes and pulsating yellow lights, which then vanished.

"Squiggle" UFO Photographs

This section, authored by Daniel Gooding, explores the history of UFO photography, starting with an unusual photographic case from 1893 reported by Robert R. Levingston. The article compares the "spiralling or squiggle" forms on this early photograph to those found on many modern UFO photos. It features several examples of comparable photographs, including:

• UFOs over Lake Ontario (1995)
• Thousands of UFOs over Fort Smith, Arkansas (1966)
• A light over Beira, Mozambique (1990)
• A UFO changing color over 100 times in Gulf Breeze, Florida (1990)
• "Biomorphic Spacecraft" photographs taken by Ian Bale, suggesting alien spacecraft might not be manufactured on Earth.

The article references Charles Fort's writings and discusses the possibility of prosaic explanations versus genuine UFO evidence.

Bicester Crash Retrieval (1967) - Update

Bill Foley provides an update on the Bicester Crash Retrieval case, questioning the accuracy of a previous article. He notes that the D21 unmanned drones, mentioned in relation to the case, were flown in the autumn/winter of 1967, not in the spring. He also highlights the lack of cooperation from individuals associated with the case and mentions that RAF Bicester records do not indicate any recovered aircraft from Upper Heyford during the relevant period. The possibility of a USAF prototype is considered, but its lack of recording is questioned. The editor notes the withdrawal of the USAF from Upper Heyford and its current use for car storage.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of "Awareness" consistently focuses on unexplained aerial phenomena, UFO sightings, and related mysteries. There is a strong emphasis on investigative journalism, with detailed accounts of sightings and investigations. The magazine appears to maintain an open-minded but critical stance, presenting evidence and witness testimony while also exploring potential explanations and questioning the motives of those involved. Themes of government secrecy, the limitations of scientific explanation, and the subjective nature of perception are recurrent. The editorial stance seems to favor the exploration of possibilities beyond conventional explanations, while acknowledging the need for rigorous investigation and evidence. The magazine also highlights the challenges faced by UFO research groups, such as declining membership and the need for funding, as evidenced by the appeal from "Flying Saucer Review."

Title: Awareness
Issue: Vol. 21, No. 2
Date: April 2001 (Cover Date: April 2001 LIST)
Publisher: Contact International UFO Research
Country: UK
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Brain Rhythms - Do UFOs Respond to Desynchronising Forces?

This article by Michael Soper explores a theory linking UFO sightings to altered brain rhythms, specifically the alpha wave. Soper suggests that factors such as the movement of large populations, the mixing of immigrants, the invention of television, and the use of powerful drugs since the 1940s (like phenobarbitone) could influence brain rhythms and, consequently, the perception of UFOs. He notes that alpha rhythm production can be weakened, strengthened, or changed in frequency by these substances. Soper introduces the concept of 'social relevance' and 'pull,' theorizing that individuals with strong alpha production might possess greater charisma. He posits that when populations are mixed and brain frequencies are modified, UFOs may appear as part of a 'task of reunification' for society, with individuals sensing and reacting to discordances by making themselves visible.

The article lists various drugs and their effects on EEG alpha rhythms, including:

• Phenobarbitol: Speeds Anterior
• Mebarol: Speeds Anterior
• Mesantoin: Speeds Frontal
• Mysoline: Speeds Frontal, Less Alpha
• Valium: Speeds Frontal
• Megadon: Speeds Frontal
• Paraldehyde: Fast and Slow - Different Areas
• Chloropromazine: Suppresses sleep, Increases Epilepsy
• Librium: Persistent speeding of Anterior
• Mellaril: Slows
• Stelazine: Mixed slow and fast
• Phenergan: Slight general slowing
• Serpasil: May speed
• Demerol: Chronic use permanently slows Alpha
• Morphine: Initially slows - Chronic use Alpha Strengthened
• Codeine: Ditto
• Heroin: Initially slows, Chronic Use Alpha Strengthened
• Methadone: General Slowing
• Darvon: Slight Speeding
• Talwin: Slight Slowing
• Alcohol (Minor Use): Slowing
• Alcohol (Excess): Suppresses Paroxysms
• Alcohol (Chronic): Weakens Alpha Power
• Sodium Amytal: Speeds Frontal
• Seconal: Speeds
• Chloral Hydrate: May speed
• Placidyl: Speeds Frontal
• Doriden: Speeds with Spindling
• Noludar: Slight Slowing
• Bromide: Can Speed or Slow
• Pentothal: Speeds with Small Dose
• Mescaline: No effect
• Hash: Slight Change in Alpha Power
• Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD): Slowing with slightly decreased Alpha Power
• MDMA (or MDA): Fast Activity Increases

Soper notes that narcotics increase Alpha power, linking this to the nineteenth-century use of narcotics and nicotine, and the popularity of contemporary artistic works created by individuals under the influence of these drugs.

UFO Sightings and Drug Use Statistics

The article touches upon the idea that countries with high UFO reporting rates might also have higher rates of drug use. It mentions that Israel, which increased drug use after the Gulf War, has seen an increase in UFO reporting. Statistics from a United Nations report (ISSN 0253 9403) on drug use are presented, showing defined daily doses per 1000 inhabitants for METHYLPHENIDATE in various countries, with the USA having the highest dose (3.14) followed by Canada (1.58) and Israel (0.54).

The editor notes that UFOs tend to be seen when the witness is in a relaxed state, not overly focused, suggesting that the subconscious mind 'sees' the object when the conscious mind is 'turned off.' Rapid dematerializations of UFOs are explained by a sudden switch of concentration to a higher conscious level.

Animal Mutilations - The Newquay Zoo Incidents 1978

This section, investigated by Emylin Price for Contact (UK), details a series of bizarre animal mutilations that occurred at Newquay Zoo between February and September 1978. The potential causes considered were (a) large predator, (b) Satanic ritual abuse, and (c) alien interference. The investigation summary notes that while nothing was definitively proved, there were reports of 'big cats' and ongoing ritual abuse.

The specific incidents included:

• February 9, 1978: Muscovy Duck Decapitated.
• February 16, 1978: Bar Head Goose Decapitated.
• February 26, 1978: Muscovy Duck Decapitated.
• April 12, 1978: Muscovy Duck Decapitated.
• August 17, 1978: Black Swan Beheaded.
• September 23, 1978: Wallaby Beheaded.

Key findings from the investigation include:

• Killings occurred in the early hours, often without security personnel hearing anything.
• The responsible entity was efficient and rapid.
• Blood and internal organs were removed, possibly by drinking or a suction device.
• The killer was likely able to access the zoo area easily.
• The cuts were clean, with no teeth or claw marks, and no signs of struggle were evident.
• The black swan's head and neck were missing, with the body unruffled.
• Radiation exposure was investigated, with readings of 0.2R at the wallaby carcass site and the approximate site of the wallaby carcass, but 0.00R at other visited sites.
• A paw print was found, but never identified.
• Reports of a large 'puma' seen walking near the zoo tracks were noted.
• Horses refused to approach a bridge area where one of the birds was found, suggesting a possible 'haunted spot' or PSI sensitivity.
• The lack of blood at incident sites was initially attributed to occultists but later discounted by police.
• A similar case in the USA was linked to UFO activity.

The report summary lists factors for further investigation, including abandoned mines, descriptions of the 'puma,' past similar incidents, missing persons from mental homes, stolen veterinary anesthetics or surgical equipment, and local reports of unusual aircraft or livestock loss.

Extraterrestrial Claim - The Testimony of "Ra"

This section presents the testimony of an individual claiming to be an extraterrestrial named 'Ra' from ancient Egypt, who contacted Contact International in June 2001. 'Ra' claims to be 41,027 years old and not human ('Homo Sapiens').

Key points from 'Ra's' testimony:

• Knowledge of Sun and Moon: 'Ra' claims humans have inaccurate knowledge of the Sun and Moon, stating that the perceived angle of arc is altered by atmospheric lens effects. 'Ra' disputes the scientific view of the Sun's size and distance, providing alternative figures.
• Moon Landing: 'Ra' suggests the Moon landings were faked, questioning how the lunar module could take off without assistance, and noting the absence of stars in photographs.
• Alien Contact: 'Ra' states that the Federation of Planets landed in America on January 1, 2001, and were met by a military cordon, with no publicity allowed. 'Ra' claims to have 490 Federation Star Destroyers on red alert in the Sol System.
• E.S.T. (Ethyl Silicon Triphosphate): These entities are described as Federation members and criminals who have been on Earth for thousands of years and are making deals with various governments.
• Influence on Evolution: 'Ra' claims extraterrestrials have been watching Earth from day one and have influenced human evolution, planting terms like 'Dilithium' and 'Crystal' (which they call 'slow light emitters').
• Transporter Beams: 'Ra' mentions using 'Relocaters' (transporter beams).
• Military Code: 'Ra' admits to using deliberately misspelled words and coded language in the text, such as 'Anthracite' meaning 'melted trees.'
• Star Trek Analogy: The editor notes the similarity of 'Ra's' claims to the TV series 'Star Trek,' questioning the blurring of fiction and reality.

'Ra' provides alternative measurements for the Sun (526,518 miles in diameter), Earth-Sun distance (22,929,006 miles), and Moon diameter (6,821 miles). The article also mentions the possibility of making an 'Ion Drive' from 'Dilithium' using ratios of the Great Pyramid.

Advertisements and Book Listings

The magazine includes advertisements for UFO and space age publications, including books, magazines, and audio/video tapes. A list of 'Montauk Titles' and 'General Additions to Stock' is provided, featuring books on UFOs, time travel, conspiracies, ancient mysteries, and paranormal topics. Notable book titles include 'The Montauk Project,' 'Pyramids of Montauk,' 'UFOs: A Century of Sightings,' and 'The UFO Book.' Prices and ordering information are included.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential connection between altered states of consciousness (influenced by drugs or psychological factors) and UFO perception, unexplained animal mutilations with possible extraterrestrial links, and direct claims of extraterrestrial contact and advanced technology. The editorial stance appears open to investigating unusual phenomena and presenting diverse perspectives, including those that challenge conventional scientific understanding, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and encouraging critical thinking. The magazine actively solicits contributions from readers and maintains a focus on UFOs, crop circles, and paranormal topics.