Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1994 No 08

Magazine Overview

Title: Четвертое Измерение (Fourth Dimension)
Issue: No. 8
Volume: 1994
Publisher: Ярославская группа по изучению НЛО (Yaroslavl Group for the Study of UFOs)
Date: 1994
Price: Free (свободная)

This issue of 'Четвертое Измерение' serves as an appendix to the newspaper 'Заводская правда' (Factory Truth) from the Yaroslavl Tire Plant. It delves into various unexplained phenomena, with a primary focus on 'phantom submarines' (Unidentified Submerged Objects - USOs) and UFO sightings.

Phantom Submarines: The "Phantoms"

The lead article, "Подводные лодки "Фантомы" (Phantom Submarines), explores reports of unidentified underwater objects, particularly from the post-World War II era. It discusses sightings in the Pacific Ocean and mentions General Douglas MacArthur's concern about potential hostile activity. The article highlights observations made during the International Geophysical Year in 1958, where large USOs were detected moving at high speeds and depths, sometimes leaving tracks resembling tank treads. The phenomenon intensified in the 1960s, with sightings reported from Australia to Argentina, and notably in the fjords of Scandinavia (Sweden and Norway), which heightened international tensions.

The author references a 1987 article in 'ALMANAKH-PANORAMA' about Soviet mini-submarines, but then pivots to the work of American researcher John Keel. Keel's findings suggest that UFOs, or 'ghost birds,' were observed in Sweden and Norway as early as the 1930s, often in poor weather. The article details the 1972 return of these 'ghost birds,' described as black, unmarked bodies. A significant incident occurred in Sognefjord, Norway, where military forces attempted to surface a USO with depth charges. The operation was disrupted by mysterious helicopters, and the USO escaped. This event reportedly caused a near-fall of the Norwegian government. The article notes that Swedish and Norwegian authorities suspected Soviet submarines were responsible, leading to strained relations with Moscow, which denied any involvement.

Incidents continued to increase, with reports of USOs and 'helicopters' violating Scandinavian airspace. In 1976, Keel observed Swedish and Norwegian fighter jets searching for submarines. Mines placed in strategic locations disappeared, and anti-submarine torpedoes failed to detonate or vanished. Despite international committee meetings, the Soviets maintained their denial, claiming the data was fabricated.

A key event cited is the 1981 grounding of an unidentified submarine in Torumskar, Sweden, identified as a Soviet 'Whiskey' class. The captain claimed navigational errors, but the incident fueled speculation. However, USOs continued to appear, and Moscow reiterated that the submarines were not theirs. The article mentions a 1985 Soviet government publication listing over 90 USO sightings in Soviet waters. Swedish military began to suspect a 'third force' was responsible.

With the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the naval activity ceased. In 1992, Swedish Commander-in-Chief Bengt Gustafsson announced the end of these incidents. However, reports of USO activity surged again in the summer of 1992. Russian authorities found no records of Soviet submarines in Scandinavian waters, and President Yeltsin hinted at an unknown party being responsible. The article concludes by noting USO reports dating back to 1905.

The section is attributed to Paul Stonehill, Director of the Center for Russian UFO Research (USA) and a member of the editorial board of 'Четвертое Измерение и НЛО'.

"Dead Head" Indicator

This section recounts the peculiar case of Abi Fadriz, an Egyptian man who suffered from severe headaches that worsened in polluted environments and improved in natural settings. Doctors could not diagnose his condition. After his death, his head was preserved for scientific study. It was discovered that the head would react to air pollution, with facial muscles contorting. When exposed to clean air, the contortions ceased. The head was placed in a special chamber and used for research and air quality analysis, demonstrating extreme sensitivity to pollutants.

Radar Reports: "The Clearest Target I've Ever Seen on Radar"

This article details a series of radar observations on August 13, 1956, near Bentwaters Air Base. Radar stations detected an unidentified object moving at an exceptionally high speed (around 6400 km/h). Later, a group of 12-15 signals moved at 180-200 km/h, coalescing into a single powerful signal before disappearing. Fighter jets were scrambled but found nothing. The incident was initially attributed to anomalous radio wave propagation, but pilots reported seeing a bright white light moving at incredible speeds. Further radar contacts were made, with objects stopping and starting abruptly, and multiple targets appearing near the main object. A 'Venom-Hewiland' night fighter was scrambled and pursued an object that maintained a constant distance, even during evasive maneuvers. The object eventually disappeared from radar and visual range. The official explanation in the 'Blue Book' was anomalous radio wave propagation, but a US Air Force officer noted that the pilot described it as "the clearest target I've ever seen on radar."

UFO Kaleidoscope

This section compiles several witness accounts of UFO sightings:

• K. Konstantinov (Novosibirsk region) describes a triangular object with red light and expanding rings.
• L. I. Slavkina (Kemerovo region) recounts seeing a blue-green, violet-tinted, shimmering, elliptical UFO, approximately 130x60 meters, hovering over her sleeping son and mother.
• Shamukhamedov Muradov (Ashgabat) reports a "two-story house" shaped object with oval windows, silver-white in color, moving silently at night.
• Grigoriy Podosinnikov (Tbilisi) describes a star-like object that stopped, descended, separated a red body, and then ascended back into the sky.
• O.V. Firsova (Chita-49) witnessed a star-like object descend, release a red body, and emit white steam before rejoining the 'star' and disappearing.
• Dima Pecheykin (Sverdlovsk region) saw a bright red spot that grew larger, resembling the sun, and moved in an arc.
• L. Tarabykina (Arkhangelsk) describes a rotating ball of light that approached her window, causing a candle to burn unnaturally brightly, and then ascended, trailing a magnetic tape.
• An unnamed witness from Dzhambul, Kazakhstan, recounts a mountain excursion where a pink glow illuminated the area, accompanied by a loud hum, and a flying object with searchlight-like beams descended, from which figures with blue lights on their heads emerged.

The Flying Girl

This article discusses the phenomenon of levitation, focusing on a 13-year-old Ukrainian-Bulgarian girl named Dasha from a village near Sofia. Unlike yogis who achieve levitation through spiritual practice, Dasha reportedly exhibits this ability naturally, first noticed when she 'planned' her fall from a table. Her parents deny any mystical lineage. Experts and psychics have investigated, but found no unusual energy fields or auras. Some suspect a trick or 'collective hallucination.' Dasha herself believes others could fly if they truly willed it. Her dream is to fly like a bird, but her current ability is limited to gliding from hills.

UFO Appeared at Noon?

This report details a sighting by Pavel Vladimirovich Ivanov in Yaroslavl on July 31st, between noon and 1 PM. He observed a bright, silver 'cigar' shaped object moving silently at an altitude of 300 meters. Despite parachutists and an An-2 aircraft being active at a nearby training airfield, neither they nor air traffic control reported seeing the object. The article notes a previous pattern of UFO sightings in the 'Rezinotekhnika' area at the same time of day. The author suggests that UFO activity may be increasing after a lull since mid-1991, potentially indicating a significant global increase in UFO phenomena.

Deadlines Are Shifting

This section contains announcements:

• The International Forum of Informatization (MFI-94) in Moscow will take place on November 26-27, 1994. The conference on 'Ufology and Bioenergoinformatika' has been rescheduled to November 27-28, 1994.
• The planned 'UFO-DIALOGUE' cruise on the Volga River in 1994 has been canceled due to economic reasons. Preparations are underway for a similar event in 1995, and proposals for organization, sponsorship, and preliminary applications for the 1995 event are requested.

Shop "Yunyy Technik" (Young Technician)

This is an advertisement for a shop offering various items, including electric drills, chainsaws, circular saws, perforators, washing machines, building materials (lumber, wallpaper, tiles), motorcycle parts, radio components, video and audio cassettes, and batteries.

Subscription Announcement

An announcement for subscriptions to the newspaper 'ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗВЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО' for the first half of 1995. The cost is 5000 rubles. Due to postal costs, six issues will be sent in three separate mailings. A double subscription (two copies per mailing) costs 10000 rubles. Subscriptions are processed via postal money order to a specific address in Yaroslavl.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and USOs, drawing heavily on witness accounts, alleged military encounters, and speculative theories. There's a recurring theme of potential extraterrestrial or unknown intelligence involvement in global events, often linked to military activities and Cold War tensions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting various cases and perspectives without definitive conclusions, encouraging reader participation through submitted accounts.