Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1996 No 07

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ НЛО' (Fourth Dimension UFO), published as an appendix to the newspaper 'Заводская правда' by the Yaroslavl UFO Center, is dated 1996, issue number 7. The cover prominently features the headline 'Пуля из мушкета 1775 года' (A Musket Ball from 1775).

Articles

A Musket Ball from 1775

The lead article details a medical anomaly where surgeons discovered a musket ball, estimated to be over 200 years old, in the chest of a six-month-old infant in Paris. Professor Andre Meinot, a French pediatric surgeon, reported this at an international scientific conference in Brussels. The child was born with circulatory issues, and during surgery, the metallic object was found near the aorta. Experts identified it as a musket ball from the American Civil War era. The infant's mother had no recollection of any injury during pregnancy. Professor Meinot stated that the event is inexplicable by logical means and has attracted the interest of French parapsychologists, who believe it to be evidence of reincarnation, possibly the spirit of a 19-year-old soldier who died in 1775.

Pelageya Nikiforova? From the 'Other Side'

This article recounts an experience of A.V.R., a lawyer and war veteran, at his dacha in the Sudislavsky district on the night of July 2, 1992. He awoke to the sound of his gate opening and saw an unfamiliar woman in old, worn clothing and a brown plaid headscarf float past his window without making a sound. His dog, a collie, showed no alarm. The woman moved into the yard, and when A.V.R. sent his dog, she found no one. Later, a clairvoyant, R.N. Sukerina, identified the figure as Pelageya Nikiforovna K., a local resident who had died a few years prior at age 76. Villagers confirmed her appearance and attire. The article concludes by posing the question of why she appeared, stating there is no clear answer, and she has not been seen since.

Ants Look to the Sky

This short piece discusses how ants navigate, particularly in the Sahara desert where chemical trails evaporate. Dr. Rüdiger Wener of Zurich University explains that ants use a complex system of polarized light patterns in the sky, invisible to humans, to orient themselves. The 'Dallas Morning News' is quoted humorously suggesting asking an ant for directions in the desert.

Speed is Devastating Africa

This article addresses the AIDS epidemic in Africa, citing that approximately 10 million of the world's 15 million known AIDS cases are in Africa, making it the most affected continent. Professor Nathan Klimek describes the current measures as a 'small barrier' against the 'all-consuming rivers' of the epidemic. He notes that African leaders have not fully grasped the potential devastation, which could lead to the extinction of not only African populations but also those of other continents.

'Jaws' Chew Cancer Cells

According to forecasts from the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, cancer cases in Russia will increase by a quarter by the early 21st century. The article explores the phenomenon of sharks never developing cancer. A theory suggests their unique skeletal composition is responsible. In 1973, Professor Folkman discovered that tumors grow by forming their own blood vessels. Ten years later, specialists Langer and Lee from MIT found a substance in shark cartilage that inhibits this growth. Professor Duri of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center reported that 93% of cancer cells in a solution with this substance died. Clinical trials in the US showed that for eight terminally ill patients who had exhausted other treatments, tumor sizes reduced by an average of 65%. Over eight years of research, no sharks developed malignant tumors, and the shark cartilage extract has reportedly helped 80% of terminally ill patients in the US.

A Quarter Hour in a UFO

This is a lengthy first-person account from an engineer named A. Yas from Belaya Tserkov, Ukraine, detailing an encounter in September 1939 near Yablunovka. He describes seeing an oval 'cloud' descend, which turned out to be a UFO. An alien in a spacesuit and a robot emerged. The alien, whom he nicknamed 'Indian' due to his appearance, invited him aboard. Inside, he met a beautiful alien woman named 'Gezelia' and another alien he called 'Negro'. Gezelia, described as having dark skin, curly hair, and large blue eyes, and wearing a silver pendant, began to study him and his health. A robot attempted to attach discs to him, which he resisted. Gezelia then examined his Ukrainian newspaper, and he wrote the alphabet for her. She showed him slides of cities, including Chernobyl, and indicated a possible future visit in four years. She also drew diagrams related to technology and space. He described the craft as egg-shaped, about 8-10 meters high, with a wingspan of 15-19 meters. The encounter ended abruptly when he called Gezelia a 'witch', causing her distress. He was returned to his clothes and the UFO departed vertically, disappearing into a light blue cloud. He found only a grass imprint and a circular support mark at the landing site. He also noted that Gezelia's heart rate was higher than a human's, and her body temperature felt elevated.

'Gift' from the Aliens?

This brief report mentions a Swiss scientist, Doctor Barton Spiller, claiming to have found an infant in the Brazilian jungle with a mix of human and non-human features, suggesting extraterrestrial parentage. The child is described as physically well-developed but with unusual ears and eyes. Dr. Spiller believes this is proof of intelligent life beyond Earth. Trajano de Morias, a UFO researcher in Brazil, is advocating for an international commission to study the case, noting the child's internal organs differ significantly from human ones and that his appearance on Earth is unlikely to be accidental.

New Video Film

A new video compilation titled 'MIRACLE AROUND US!' is announced. It includes a report on a UFO contact experience of Irina Zinovyeva from Yaroslavl, a segment on the practical use of telepathy and clairvoyance in the US military, footage of the Apollo-8 moon landing, and segments from the show 'THE UNKNOWN' featuring Y. Gorny and E. Naumov, as well as footage of a healer from Kostroma, Y. Bogdanov.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, alien encounters, and paranormal events. There is a strong interest in medical anomalies that defy conventional explanation, such as the musket ball case and the purported alien-hybrid infant. The publication also touches upon broader societal issues like the AIDS epidemic and cancer research, often linking them to potential extraterrestrial influences or advanced alien knowledge. The editorial stance appears to be open to extraordinary claims and encourages readers to consider possibilities beyond mainstream scientific understanding, as evidenced by the detailed personal accounts and the focus on mysteries.