Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1992 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ (Fourth Dimension)
Issue: No. 2, 1992
Publisher: Organ of the Yaroslavl Group for the Study of UFOs
Price: 1 ruble 50 kopecks (negotiated price outside Yaroslavl region)

Editorial Introduction

The issue opens with an address to the readers from the editorial board, introducing an article by Pavel Stonhill, an American ufologist of Russian origin. Stonhill is presented as the director of the Center for Russian UFO Research in Los Angeles and a correspondent for CUFOS and MUFON. He has extensively studied UFO phenomena globally and has published articles in Russian. His work aims to bridge the gap between American and Russian ufologists.

Main Article: Mysterious UFOs Abroad

The main section, "Mysterious UFOs Abroad," features several case studies from different parts of the world:

UFO Over Alaska

On November 17, 1986, the crew of a Japanese "Boeing 747" flying over northeastern Alaska observed bright flashing lights and a large object with a Saturn-like appearance (a disk with a ring). The object was detected by radar and tracked the aircraft. It was described as being the size of two aircraft carriers. The UFO disappeared from radar screens and reappeared behind the plane before vanishing completely. Captain Kenju Terauchi attempted to evade the object.

The "Westerly Boomerang" UFO

In 1983 and 1984, residents of seven counties in New York and Connecticut reported seeing strange flying objects resembling birds with enormous wingspans. One observer described them as boomerangs with flashing lights, noting their immense size and speeds ranging from 5 mph to the speed of lightning.

French UFO

On January 8, 1981, in Transen-Provence, France, Renato Nicolai witnessed a saucer-shaped craft land on his property. When investigators from GEPAN (the French state UFO research project) examined the site, they found two concentric circles. Soil and plant samples were analyzed by scientist Michel Bounias. Over two years, he found that the plants had lost 30-50% of their chlorophyll, causing them to "age." These results could not be replicated naturally or in the lab, and no radiation was detected, though the effect was compared to gamma-ray exposure on seeds.

Korean UFO

Francis P. Wall, a US Army Private from the 25th Division, recounts an event in early spring 1951 near Chorwon, Korea. During an artillery barrage, he saw a faint light descending towards a village. The object entered the bombardment zone unharmed. Later, it approached their position, emitting a bright green, vibrating light. Wall described its size as difficult to estimate but its shape as strange. He fired an armor-piercing bullet from his M-1 rifle, hitting the object with an audible metallic sound, which artillery fire had failed to do. The object then began to spin erratically, its light pulsating, before suddenly going dark. A loud, roaring sound, like a diesel locomotive, was heard, followed by an attack of "radiation" in pulsating waves. The soldiers were ordered into a bunker. The object hovered above them, then disappeared at a 45-degree angle. Three days later, the entire company suffered from severe dysentery and weakness, with doctors noting unusually high white blood cell counts. Wall reports ongoing memory loss, disorientation, and weight loss, rendering him disabled. In a 1989 interview with researcher Dr. Richard Haines, Wall confirmed details of the encounter, including the time elapsed between his shot and the impact sound, subsequent headaches, vomiting, loss of appetite, and increased thirst. He also discussed the direction of fire and the object's disappearance. The article notes similar observations by other witnesses in the region around the same time.

Analysis and Context

The magazine references research into various aircraft types from 1950s "Jane's All the World's Aircraft" to find explanations, but finds none for remote-controlled or non-aerodynamic craft. It suggests that such encounters have occurred consistently since 1950. A similar incident involving a spherical orange glow with a diesel-like noise was reported near Portland, Oregon, on March 17, 1981.

Reader Letters

Letter from A. Sergeenko

This reader expresses admiration for the magazine's factual approach and clear headlines. They suggest the magazine could explore topics like "bio-ramka" (a dowsing rod) and its use, and potentially reprint interesting articles from Moscow publications on new worldviews. They also propose a column on psychics like Vanga.

Response from V. Musinsky (Editor)

Musinsky thanks Sergeenko but states the magazine's principle is to provide original information, not to reprint material for which readers have already paid. He expresses skepticism about psychics, noting that none predicted the collapse of the USSR. He advises readers not to take the magazine's articles as absolute truth but to consider them in context.

Letter from Lyubov Gazizova

Gazizova writes that an article about B. Kokorev (content not detailed in this excerpt) "turned her consciousness upside down" and changed her life. She also shares her personal experience with developing a "bio-ramka" by bending wire, learning to sense objects with her eyes closed. She believes UFOs are not dangerous, but humans are to themselves, and that individuals receive what they project. She encourages self-improvement and overcoming fear.

Letter from V. Kozarenko

Kozarenko questions why the magazine is not increasing its price, given that his own salary has increased. He suggests readers would understand a price adjustment.

Response from V. Musinsky (Editor)

Musinsky acknowledges the validity of Kozarenko's point. He explains that the magazine is forced to increase its price due to rising postal and other costs, including a demand from the Vladimir Regional Directorate of Soyuzpechat for 90 kopecks per issue, which would have made the magazine unaffordable for readers in that region. This led to the termination of distribution there.

Special Sections and Advertisements

"Anomaly" Subscription Drive

The magazine "Anomaly" is advertised as a source for information on anomalous phenomena, communication with other worlds, and the supernatural. It claims connections with research centers in Russia and abroad and offers a spiritual dimension to readers' lives. Subscription details are provided (index 50206).

Parallax Advertisement

Parallax offers services for creating any type of promotional, educational, or documentary film, including animation and slide shows. They also provide film screening services in cinemas and on television.

"Photographic Set No. 3" Advertisement

A set of 20 photographs with brief commentary on UFO appearances in the USSR and abroad is offered. It includes photos by contactee Meyer and eyewitness D. Geller, as well as images related to the Tunguska event. The price is 38 rubles, and orders are to be sent via postal money order.

"Not Through the Fault of the VTs" (Letter)

This letter expresses a feeling of hostility from "VT" (likely referring to extraterrestrials or a specific group) and a sense of vulnerability to their influence on human consciousness. The writer questions how to protect oneself and is told that strength lies in unity, which they believe is unlikely. The writer feels that humanity is destroying Earth and that only the Creator's will prevents its destruction. They believe humanity has a limited time to change. The writer feels compelled to share these warnings.

Editor's Response to "Not Through the Fault of the VT"

Editor V. Musinsky notes the "messianic" tone of the letter and suggests that excessive involvement in ufology can lead to fanaticism and pathology. He states that such letters are usually discarded but that if there's a perceived danger to the author, they should seek professional help.

Subscription and Editorial Information

Subscription Notice

Due to significant increases in postal services and new taxes, the magazine is forced to adjust its subscription price. Starting with issue No. 3 of 1992, the subscription price will be 30 rubles for the remainder of the year. The magazine plans to release twelve issues. For individual orders, a price of 3 rubles per issue will be charged, covering postal and other costs. Information on how to subscribe via postal money order to Yaroslavl addresses is provided.

Editorial and Contact Information

Contact details for the editorial office in Yaroslavl are provided, including address, P.O. Box, and phone number. The editor and co-founder is V. D. Musinsky. The print run is 18,400 copies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts and scientific analysis. It aims to provide factual information rather than sensationalism, as stated by one reader and echoed by the editor. There's a clear interest in bridging international UFO research, particularly between Russia and the West, as exemplified by the featured article by Pavel Stonhill. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious inquiry, encouraging reader participation while maintaining a critical perspective on unsubstantiated claims and potential psychological effects of deep involvement in the subject matter. The magazine also touches upon broader themes of consciousness, energy, and humanity's place in the universe, often through reader contributions.