Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1996 No 02

Magazine Overview

This issue of "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ НАО" (Fourth Dimension NAO), issue number 2 from 1996, published by the Yaroslavl Ufocenter, focuses on UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and alleged government cover-ups. The cover story highlights the infamous Roswell incident and other related cases.

Key Articles and Reports

"Aliens from Space Died in New Mexico"

This article details the Roswell incident of July 2, 1947, near Roswell, USA. It describes the crash of a large disc-shaped object and the discovery of four humanoid alien bodies, described as having a biological structure different from humans. The wreckage was reportedly made of an unknown metal with hieroglyphic symbols. The article mentions a 1987 international symposium where a secret government document was found, confirming the discovery. Two witnesses are cited: former US Air Force Major Jesse Mercep, who examined the wreckage, and physicist Robert Sarberger, who described the flying saucer as being made of an unusually light metal and the aliens' internal structure as resembling that of insects. The article also reveals that in 1992, General Tom de Bose confessed that in 1947, he received orders from General Clemens MacMillan to conceal the facts of the 'saucer crash,' with General Romey tasked to create a cover story. General Arthur U. Exon is also mentioned as having participated in experiments on the wreckage in 1947.

"UFO Crashes"

This section presents several alleged UFO crash incidents:

• Texas-Mexican Episode: An ex-Air Force lieutenant colonel reported that in 1977, he and another pilot witnessed a UFO crash near the Texas-Mexico border. They flew to the crash site and saw the object surrounded by soldiers. V. Todd Zehel investigated this case, learning from a former colleague whose uncle, a lieutenant colonel, participated in the cleanup and claimed an alien body was found. The uncle refused to discuss the matter, citing national security.
• Nevada Crash: On April 18, 1962, air defense radars detected a reddish-glowing object moving at high altitude. Witnesses reported seeing a falling UFO near Eureka, Utah, which disappeared from radar screens. An explosion was observed. Researcher Keviu Rendle interviewed witnesses, including a former soldier from Nellis Air Force Base who stated he and his colleagues were taken to a desert site to collect wreckage of a 'flying saucer,' which they were told was a secret aircraft.
• Disc in the Desert: In the 1970s, UFO researcher Raymond Fowler encountered the case of Fritz Warner (an engineer at a nuclear test site in Nevada). Warner swore that on May 21, 1953, he and other servicemen were taken to Indian Springs Air Force Base, then transported to Kingman, Arizona. There, they were shown an oval object, 30 feet in diameter, resembling 'two saucers with their bottoms joined.' Warner was tasked with calculating the object's speed at impact based on sand traces. He also entered a tent and saw a four-foot-tall alien in a silver 'metallic' suit. Warner claimed to have spoken with a pilot who saw 'seats, various instruments, and screens' inside the crashed craft. All participants reportedly took an oath of secrecy. Leonard Stringfield also communicated with a former Air Force metallurgist who was involved in destroying wreckage similar to Warner's description.

"New Video Film!"

A new three-hour video compilation titled "Guests from Eternity" is advertised, covering topics like dinosaurs, pyramid builders, crop circles, SETI, and 'super-contact of the third kind' with UFOs, including footage of an alien body autopsy from the 1947 Roswell crash. The film costs 60,000 rubles and can be ordered by mail.

News from Around the World

"News from Around the World"

• Crop Circles in Czech Republic: Czech ufologists attempted to influence crop circle formation in England, but the circles later appeared in Czech fields, with about 20 now recorded.
• Mexico: The magazine claims Mexico is a frequent destination for UFOs, with 'flying saucers' appearing monthly, often over the capital. A case is described where a 'flying saucer' landed in a cornfield, leaving a burnt circle, and low-statured beings with antennae emerged. The landowner charged admission to view the site.
• South Africa: Farmer Smith reportedly fired at a UFO, and two days later, his water tanks exploded spontaneously.
• Hagen, Germany: An amateur astronomer observed a yellow-red object and suffered a 'light strike' through binoculars, causing physical distress.
• Nalchik, Russia: A woman named F. experienced red circles forming on her arm during bio-energy therapy, which transformed into geometric shapes, including a swastika. Ufologist V.P. Kostrykin replicated the marks on himself.
• Brazil: A magician's assistant, Pablo Jimenez, was found dead with his head severed after a performance where he was presented as headless. The magician, identified as Dieter B. from Germany, disappeared, and no record of him existed.

"Terror Against Ufologists"

This report details threats and attacks against UFO researchers in Russia between 1993-1994 by individuals who considered UFOs divine messengers. Incidents included phone threats, leaflets, vandalism, arson, and attempted murders. Ufologists like A.V. Myagchenkov and L.S. Makarova were physically attacked. The article mentions that law enforcement actions in Moscow helped reduce tensions, but similar incidents occurred in other cities, including the murder of ufologist A. Zolotov in October 1995. In Nalchik, 70-year-old ufologist Viktor Petrovich Kostrykin was beaten and his apartment ransacked.

"Dnepropetrovsk Research Center"

Research at the Dnepropetrovsk psycho-therapeutic center under Professor V. Rakhmanov studied 175 patients experiencing complications after treatment by psychics and TV healing sessions. Common symptoms included headaches, heart problems, high blood pressure, weakness, hallucinations, and allergic reactions. About 50% of patients experienced such effects, with 10-15% suffering severe complications.

"Mysterious Cyborg"

This personal account describes an encounter at Adler Airport in 1989 with a man who appeared disoriented and claimed to have arrived on an 'apparatus' rather than a plane. He exhibited unusual abilities, including charging himself from a power outlet and opening a locker with his fingers. The encounter left the narrator feeling unusually well, while the airport staff experienced headaches. The man, who identified himself as being from Sverdlovsk, eventually left, and the locker area experienced a complete power failure.

"23 Hours with an Alien"

This article recounts the experience of Tulkyn, an 11th-grade student from Uzbekistan, who disappeared for 23 hours in the spring of 1990. He claims to have encountered a tall being in a silver suit that emerged from a red cylinder that landed near him. He experienced a surreal environment with music and a sea before waking up on the road. His family and the local authorities searched for him. Another resident, U. Pardaeva, reported seeing a bright light and feeling drawn towards it on the same night. The article notes that photographs of Tulkyn taken by local journalists failed to develop, showing no image on the film. The school principal vouched for Tulkyn's character, but found the story fantastical. A similar incident occurred in October 1989 with H. Saidov, who reported a two-hour experience involving a robot in a spacesuit and beings near pyramids.

"UFOs and Aliens Love to Visit ESTONIA"

Igor Volke, a specialist in anomalous phenomena, reports on UFO sightings and encounters in Estonia. In January 1994, a milkmaid saw a multicolored UFO. In February, a woman in Pärnu encountered a 120 cm tall being in a yellow suit, with whom she had verbal contact. In July, two circular patterns were found in grass on a farm. In late July, four people saw a bluish UFO. In October, a family saw orange formations over the sea. In mid-October, UFOs were sighted in Tallinn. In late October, a man in Tallinn saw three beings in his room who then passed through a wall; he later found burn marks resembling Pahlavi letters and Arabic numerals.

"Mysterious Ball Over Plishkino"

Residents of the village of Plishkino in the Yaroslavl region reported seeing a glowing golden ball hovering over their village for several minutes in mid-January. The ball then slowly dissipated. Some residents believe it was a ball lightning phenomenon.

"Nostradamus Predicted Interplanetary Contact in 1999"

This article discusses the prophecies of Nostradamus, focusing on a prediction interpreted as an interplanetary contact in 1999. The author suggests that Nostradamus's scientific research combined with poetic and religious inspiration led to his predictions. The article quotes a prophecy about a 'burning sky' and 'two balls' that will 'burn two eastern cities,' leaving 'shadows of people' on the ruins, which is linked to atomic bombings. It further speculates that an extraterrestrial civilization might use Mars as a staging post for contact with Earth in June 1999.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents a pro-UFO and pro-paranormal stance, highlighting alleged evidence of extraterrestrial visitation and government cover-ups. The editorial tone is one of presenting these accounts as factual or at least worthy of serious investigation, often citing witness testimonies and alleged physical evidence. There is a clear interest in promoting the idea of alien contact and the existence of phenomena beyond conventional scientific understanding. The magazine also appears to be a platform for promoting ufological research and related media, as seen in the advertisements for video films and training courses.