Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1991 No 04

Magazine Overview

Title: ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ (Fourth Dimension)
Issue: № 4
Volume/Date: Апрель 1991 (April 1991)
Publisher: Орган Ярославской группы по изучению НЛО (Organ of the Yaroslavl group for the study of UFOs)
Price: 50 коп.
Cover Headline: СПИД И ПРОБЛЕМА НЛО (AIDS AND THE PROBLEM OF UFOs)

This issue of 'Fourth Dimension' magazine, published by the Yaroslavl group for the study of UFOs, delves into a controversial and speculative connection between the AIDS epidemic and UFO phenomena. The magazine presents itself as an organ for disseminating information on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related topics, often drawing from foreign press.

AIDS and the UFO Problem

The lead article posits a disturbing theory linking the AIDS epidemic to UFO activity. It references the phenomenon of 'animal mutilations' in the 1970s, particularly in the USA, where thousands of cattle were allegedly killed with surgical precision, drained of blood, and sometimes had reproductive organs removed. The article notes that AIDS, a blood-borne disease, began to appear around 1977, with an incubation period fitting the timeline of these mutilations. Mark Feinberg of Stanford University is quoted stating that AIDS does not resemble any known disease and possesses 'mutant qualities,' constantly changing its genetic structure. The article suggests that if UFOs are not benevolent, AIDS could be a 'most terrible weapon' introduced by extraterrestrial controllers.

UFOlogists' Materials and Foreign Press

The editorial notes that many UFO-related materials are known to ufologists through their information bulletins but were not widely accessible. To address this, the current issue reprints 'the most interesting articles from the foreign press' that were previously published in 'UFO Information Leaflet'.

Rita Gould's Story: A UFO Encounter

This section recounts an experience by Rita Gould, a UFO researcher, on September 17, 1989, near Brinklow Hill, Warwickshire, UK. While driving with another researcher, Clive Potter, she observed a bright light that moved erratically, causing objects in her car to jump. The light then appeared to descend and move slowly towards them, described as a pulsating blue light. Gould felt a sense of dread and mentally urged the object to leave them alone. The object then moved to the right side of the road, ascended with incredible speed and a 'rustling' sound, and then seemed to change shape, resembling a car before disappearing. Gould and Potter were both deeply affected by the experience.

Hypothetical Encounter

This article discusses a supposed event in April 1954, where five UFOs allegedly landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The occupants, described as human-like with slightly burnt skin and belonging to the 'white race,' reportedly communicated with US officials, including then-President Harry Truman, and demonstrated the dematerialization capabilities of their craft. They claimed to be from the star Betelgeuse and stated that the conditions for life on their planet were identical to Earth. The article notes that this information was allegedly shared under a condition of secrecy for 10 years. The magazine expresses skepticism, calling it a potential 'hoax' but invites readers to provide corroborating or refuting evidence.

UFO Wreckage and Alien Corpses

This piece details an incident reported by Italian architect E. Bossa on May 15, 1950. Bossa allegedly discovered a landed disc-shaped UFO near Baha-Blanca, Italy, with three deceased alien occupants. He entered the craft and found the pilots slumped over a console. The article suggests that the craft may have been destroyed by two other UFOs, which then joined a hovering cigar-shaped object. Bossa reportedly fled to a nearby village and returned the next day to find only scorched fragments of the apparatus. The magazine questions whether extraterrestrial craft suffer accidents on Earth.

Mysterious Circles

This section reports on the reappearance of 'mysterious circles' in wheat fields in Southern England in 1989. These are described as perfectly circular areas where the crops are flattened, either clockwise or counter-clockwise. One circle reportedly contained a white jelly-like substance. Witness accounts mention seeing a bright, wheel-like glowing object near the fields before it ascended into the clouds, and the next day, a new circle was found. Mysterious sounds have also been reported from the fields.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and speculative theories connecting these phenomena to earthly events like the AIDS epidemic and unexplained occurrences such as animal mutilations and crop circles. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting controversial or unverified information from various sources, including foreign press, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and inviting reader participation. There is a clear interest in the potential dangers and mysteries posed by extraterrestrial presence and technology.