UFO Times - No 28 - Mar Apr 1994

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO TIMES
Issue: Number 28
Date: March/April 1994
Publisher: A BUFORA PUBLICATION

Editorial

Reconciliation Between BUFORA and the Witness Support Group

The editorial announces the resolution of difficulties between BUFORA (The British UFO Research Association) and the Witness Support Group (WSG). The WSG will continue to provide its seminar service at a new venue in Westminster University, London. The editor expresses hope that both organizations will learn from past attempts at destabilisation and remain focused on understanding the close-encounter UFO experience.

Prophecy: When Worlds Collide

This section discusses the prediction by a WSG member that the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet will impact Jupiter in July 1994, potentially causing the planet to attain critical mass or its atmosphere to ignite. The article notes the similarity to a scenario in the film '2010' and mentions William Cooper's book 'Behold a Pale Horse', which refers to a Jovian Orbiter carrying plutonium that could cause a nuclear reaction. The editor acknowledges that prophecies often fail but notes that pundits predict 'something wonderful is going to happen', possibly fulfilling prophecies of the Revelations.

The editor also apologizes for the late appearance of UFO Times 27, attributing it to proofreading during the festive season, and assures readers that measures will be taken to prevent future delays.

Articles

Alien Encounters: Are The UFOs Evil? by Gordon Millington

This article critically examines the hypothesis that UFOs are not extraterrestrial but are instead demonic entities, a view held by some fundamentalist Christians in the 1970s. The authors of 'UFOs - What on Earth is Happening?' by John Weldon and Zola Levitt, are cited as proponents of this idea, suggesting UFOs are imps from the astral, sent by Satan to subvert mankind and prepare for the coming of the Antichrist. The article contrasts this with the Extra-Terrestrial Hypothesis (ETH), arguing that demons do not need planetary bases and can operate anywhere. It lists purported demonic powers, such as imitating good spirits, providing false predictions, controlling human minds, and assuming human form. The author points out logical fallacies in equating demons with UFO occupants, such as the argument that both prefer darkness or that UFOs have 'scientifically' impossible manoeuvres. The article also touches upon the 'parallel universe' theory as a proposed origin for these entities.

The article then discusses the 'Spectre of Winterfold' incident in Surrey, UK, in 1967, where a couple reported a sulphurous odour and a luminous 'face' reaching into their car. It also references the Flatwoods monster incident in West Virginia, USA. The authors of 'UFOs - What on Earth is Happening?' suggest that the proximity of evil spirits can cause nausea and actinic burns, and that magnetic fields produced by UFOs may induce hallucinations. The article also mentions Uri Geller and his claims of communication with extraterrestrial entities, which the fundamentalists interpret as demonic manipulation.

It then shifts to cases of alleged UFO-related deaths and injuries, including Captain Thomas Mantell in 1948, who died after chasing a UFO, and Frederick Valentich in 1978, who disappeared while flying his Cessna. The article notes that while direct harm from UFOs is not always evident, cases like the 'absorption' of two US Tomcat F14 jet planes into a triangular UFO in Puerto Rico in 1988 suggest more direct involvement. The article highlights a pattern of exceptionally high UFO activity in Puerto Rico.

The Final Secret of Free Energy – Part III by T.E. Beardon

This is the third part of a series exploring the concept of 'free energy'. The author argues that energy is internally infinite and unlimited but has finite energy density. He introduces the concept of 'potential gradient' and how it interacts with 'collector mass' (like free electrons in a circuit) to create voltage. The article delves into the physics of how potential gradients are collected by charged masses, leading to a 'potentialised' electron that moves as a current. It explains that voltage represents the dissipation of a finite collection of excess EM energy/potential gradient. The author criticizes conventional definitions of voltage and force fields, suggesting that EM force fields exist only on charged particles and not in the vacuum. The article discusses 'relaxation time' in collectors, where electrons become potentialised without immediate movement as current, allowing for the extraction of potential energy without power.

The author then discusses the 'electron gas' in wires, explaining that while electrons move according to quantum mechanical laws, their movement can be simplified for classical understanding. He emphasizes that the 'skin effect' causes current to move along the surface of conductors. The article reiterates that force is not simply F=ma but is coupled to potential gradients and electron translation. It critiques the notion of E-fields existing in a vacuum, citing Feynman and Lindsay & Margenau, and suggests that the correct equation for the vacuum might be PE = -VФ. The article concludes by defining a 'collector' as a circuit element with a finite relaxation time that allows for the potentialisation of free electrons without immediate current flow, enabling the extraction of free energy density.

The European Dimension

This section presents UFO sightings from Europe.

#### Belgium - Triangle Hovers Over Brussels

This report details an observation by Monsieur Philippe Bertels on August 21st, approaching 23:30, near Linkebeek, a suburb of Brussels. He perceived a white, luminous source of great intensity low on the horizon, which he initially mistook for a plane. As he approached the Rue Rosendael and Avenue du Domaine, he observed a dark, triangular mass in the sky adorned with lights of various colours (yellow and blue). The object hovered stationary and emitted no sound. The viewing angle was estimated at 45°, appearing about 30 cm at arm's length. The luminosity surrounding the object created an artificial twilight. The witness observed the phenomenon for 15-20 seconds before continuing on his way. The article notes that this is a single witness account but aligns with other testimonies of persistent phenomena.

#### Belgium - An Eventful Evening at Jodoigne

This case, sent by José Fernandez, involves two young boarders, Eric Bunda and Delanoy Michel, at the Jodoigne Royal Athénée Staff near Brussels in January 1984. Delanoy woke Eric up to find the way to the toilets. While looking out of the toilet window, Eric saw a very strong luminous source stationary at about 20 metres from him and one metre above the turf. The object was described as a round dish, about a dozen metres in length, bordered by steady, multiple lights of green, white, and red. A small dome was on top, and the lower part was bathed in light. After about 10 seconds, Eric alerted Michel. They both observed the object, which remained stationary and silent. They then locked themselves in the toilets. When they emerged, the object was gone, but they saw it flying away rapidly into the distance.

More Photographs From Soviet Russia by Alexey Priyma

This section presents three photographs and their descriptions:

• Photo 1: A man travelling by train near Moscow in May 1992 saw two strange, little, green clouds, which, when photographed, revealed themselves to be two typical UFOs.
• Photo 2: A member of the Wacheslaw Pichugin Centre in Moscow took a photo in January 1992 showing two objects in the night sky, possibly similar to those seen over Hitumaa Island in the Baltic Sea.
• Photo 3: This photo shows the hand of a female contactee who claims to be in direct contact with a 'doctor from another world'. Strange rays are seen issuing from her hands during 'astral energy' treatments.

Other Sections

Wanted: Names and Addresses of Active UFO Groups and/or UFO Publications

Philip Mantle is compiling a directory of UFO groups and publications worldwide and requests details from anyone involved in such activities.

Advertising in UFO Times - Rates

This section provides advertising rates for UFO Times magazine, which is a bi-monthly, illustrated publication with a circulation of approximately 500. Rates are listed for display ads (full page, half page, quarter page, eighth page) and classified ads (column inch).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the UFO phenomenon from various perspectives, including witness testimonies, scientific analysis, and even religious interpretations. There is a clear focus on UFO research within the United Kingdom, with BUFORA at the forefront. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the sharing of information and research, while also acknowledging the controversial and sometimes frightening aspects of the phenomenon. The magazine also shows an interest in fringe science concepts like 'free energy' and delves into the more speculative aspects of UFO encounters, such as potential demonic connections. The inclusion of international cases, particularly from Brazil and Europe, indicates a global perspective on UFO activity.

Title: UFO Times
Issue: 11
Date: March 1994 (inferred from content)
Publisher: BUFORA (British UFO Research Association)
Country: UK

This issue of UFO Times features a prominent article on 'The Embargo Hypothesis', exploring the possibility of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations subtly intervening to guide humanity's development and prevent self-destruction. The magazine also includes discussions on the nature of intelligence, alien abductions, and UFO research methodologies.

The Embargo Hypothesis

Authored by Gerard Surflete, this article posits the 'Embargo Hypothesis' as a plausible answer to the Fermi Paradox ('Where is everybody?'). It suggests that advanced alien civilizations, or 'Embargoers', might subtly interfere to prevent humanity's self-destruction, such as through nuclear conflict. The author argues that humanity's unique high order of intelligence is worth preserving, and that subtle interventions, rather than overt ones, would be employed. This preservation effort is seen as a long-term strategy, potentially spanning 100-200 years, to ensure survival in the universe.

The article touches upon the origins of life, noting that planets with liquid water and bombarded by cometary material might commonly develop life, as suggested by Dr. David Hughes' calculations of 100 million 'wet and warm planets' in our galaxy. However, intelligence is considered potentially much rarer. The author contrasts the slow evolution of reptilian intelligence over 150 million years with the rapid development of anthropoid mammals and extreme human-like intelligence in much shorter timescales, implying a rarity that justifies preservation.

The Shadow of Man - Part II

By Robert France, this article explores the blurring lines between physical abduction and psychic contactee experiences. It questions whether psychic abilities or negative occurrences might stem from implanted devices. The focus shifts to the *effect* of these phenomena, which can alter a person's life, open latent psychic abilities, or even change their entire outlook. The author discusses theories that encounters are staged and that aliens might be deceptive about their origins and purposes. Abduction reports are numerous, and aliens reportedly conduct experiments on human reproductive systems, brains, and emotional content, often involving sperm, ova, and blood. There's a noted manipulation of human minds, with abductees reporting thoughts being withdrawn and replaced. The article questions why aliens, if interacting with Earth for millennia, would still need to conduct such investigations. It also suggests that alien interactions might involve mass manipulation of senses, making it difficult to distinguish reality from illusion. The article draws parallels between alien messengers and Norse mythology's Odin and his ravens, Huginn and Muninn (Thought and Memory), and hints at a blurring between the alien world and the world of the dead.

Transmigration of the Greys (Or A Little Byrd Told Me So)

Written by Dr. Harley A. Byrd, this piece discusses the alleged transfer of 'greys' (Zeta Reticuli aliens) to Puerto Rico and Rio de Janeiro in 1991. The author, a former ex-PIO Officer USN, claims that these aliens were subjected to the 'ELF (Electronic Low Frequency) Programme' by the NIH and the US Government. This programme is described as a bio-medical process affecting brainwave spectra. The article suggests this was done to appease local Hopi Indians in the Dulce, N.M. area, who had complained about cattle mutilations. The author asserts that the greys were then flown to the southern hemisphere, with UFO activity subsequently shifting from the US to Puerto Rico. The article also mentions conflicts between 'greys' and 'DRACOS' (Lizard Men) in underground facilities and the potential for these groups to cause future problems for Earthlings.

UFO Reports to the Ministry of Defence for 1993

A map illustrates the geographical distribution of 255 UFO sightings reported to the UK Ministry of Defence in 1993. The article notes that the crosses on the map represent general locations, not exact positions. It also points out that two further UFO files (AIR 2/16918 and AIR 2/17318) are available for viewing at the Public Record Office.

Reviews

• Fire in the Sky: A review of the movie based on the Travis Walton abduction case, noting that it stays fairly true to the original story apart from the abduction sequence. The reviewer rates it 6/10 and recommends renting it.
• Aliens: A review of Jenny Randles' book, which covers a wide range of UFO encounters. The reviewer praises its clarity and its alignment with the 'Embargo Hypothesis'.
• UFO Review - The Researchers: A mention of a VHS tape produced by DMP in association with BUFORA, featuring interviews with leading UFO researchers.
• Infinity Focus at I.A.S.: An announcement for an exhibition of photographs and paintings related to UFOs, cattle mutilation, and aliens.

Readers Write

This section features several letters from readers:

• Steuart Campbell questions a report of a landing at Hannut, suggesting it might be an astronomical mirage.
• Mary expresses concern about Malcolm Spector's Public Relations Company, suggesting it was a recruitment agency for projects involving mind control and extraterrestrial research.
• John Price criticizes the 'Investigations Diary' section of UFO Times for its infrequent appearance and lack of updates.
• Jim Danby defends BUFORA's non-partisan policy on UFO investigations, arguing that all aspects of the phenomena, including witnesses' experiences, should be studied.
• 'Angry Magonia Reader' harshly criticizes the editor of UFO Times, accusing him of plagiarism and a fetish for UFO witnesses.
• Mr. B. Stuart responds to Hilary Evans' assertion about BUFORA's role, suggesting that the organization should not be involved in counselling witnesses and that the 'WSG' (Witness Support Group) should be allowed to operate independently.
• Ken Phillips raises questions about the belief in UFOs without personal proof and whether it borders on a cult or religion.

Diary

This section provides upcoming events and information:

• BUFORA Lectures: New venue at Westminster University, London.
• Earth Mysteries: Meetings of the Travel & Earth Mysteries Society (TEMS).
• Parapsychology: Workshops by Dr. Serena Roney-Dougal.
• Stop Press: Details of upcoming lectures and events, including a talk on Philip Mantle's book 'Without Consent: Abductions in the UK'.
• Binders: Information on purchasing UFO Times binders.
• UFO - Video - Exchange: A service for obtaining UFO documentaries.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature of extraterrestrial intelligence, the potential for alien intervention (the Embargo Hypothesis), and the challenges of UFO research, including the study of abductions and witness testimony. The magazine appears to maintain a stance of open inquiry, encouraging debate and the exploration of various hypotheses, while also acknowledging the need for rigorous investigation and evidence. The editor's comments often inject a personal, sometimes provocative, tone, defending his editorial choices and engaging with reader feedback. There's a clear emphasis on BUFORA's role in promoting unbiased scientific research into UFO phenomena.