Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 2001 No 03

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО' (Fourth Dimension & UFOs), issue number 3 (158) from 2001, published by the Yaroslavl UFO Center named after F. Yu. Zigel, focuses on a variety of paranormal and extraterrestrial topics. The cover prominently features a headline about the Chupacabra and the NASA probe NEAR Shoemaker losing contact with the asteroid Eros.

Chupacabra Sightings in Chile

The magazine reports on ongoing and numerous sightings of the Chupacabra, a blood-sucking creature, in Chile. Local newspapers, such as 'La Estrella de Calama' and 'La Estrella del Loa,' have documented incidents where peasants affected by these 'vampire' attacks are approached by representatives of an 'agency' offering money for silence. Despite these efforts, reports of Chupacabra activity are increasing.

One account from January 19 describes four Chupacabras attacking a home near Calama, killing six chickens and a rooster. The homeowner, Elena U., described the creatures as acting intelligently, as if trained, and noted their incredible speed and ability to seemingly 'dissolve into the air or teleport.' Seven birds were found dead, drained of blood, with typical Chupacabra puncture wounds. Strangely, three guard dogs remained unresponsive, as if hypnotized.

Within three days, dogs on another farm became victims. Unusual 'unnatural sounds, like a flying airplane,' were heard before the attack. The farm owners found only traces of fur and footprints. Local residents describe the monster as 'covered in fur and able to stand on its hind legs when it wants.' The excitement is amplified by UFO sightings, with many directly linking the creatures to 'flying saucers.'

Señora Patricia Valdivia, from the village of La Banda near Calama, reported hearing strange sounds like a fight and heavy breathing. Upon looking out, she saw three 'paralyzed' cats and a sitting monster approximately 60-70 centimeters tall. The creature fled over a fence when it saw her. Ufologist Jaime Ferrer managed to cast footprints of the Chupacabra.

Later, three teenagers from Independencia Norte, near Calama, reported seeing a gray, furry creature with spikes on its back. It was startled by the teenagers opening the door, made a huge leap, and hid under a pickup truck. The teenagers called for their mother, and the monster disappeared.

The article concludes by stating that Chupacabra and UFO sightings in Chile continue.

NASA's NEAR Shoemaker Mission to Asteroid Eros

The magazine reports that NASA decided to extend the mission of the NEAR Shoemaker probe by 10 days, which was originally scheduled to end on February 14. The probe's systems are in good condition despite a significant 'shake-up' during landing. The primary goal of the extended mission is to collect information about the asteroid's surface composition using the onboard X-ray and gamma-ray spectrometer. This aims to achieve a tenfold increase in accuracy compared to previous orbital measurements. Other instruments, like the camera and magnetometer, are not planned for use. The camera is currently pointed downwards, and the antenna's limited bandwidth would not suffice for image transmission. The magnetometer was not activated as it failed to detect any magnetic fields below 120 meters during the probe's descent.

An idea to lift the NEAR probe from the surface and make another jump on the asteroid was abandoned due to limited fuel (less than 8 kg remaining). By March, signals from the probe became weaker, and contact was lost when it entered shadow, as it operates on solar batteries. While some specialists suggest contact might be re-established in about two years, the probe's designers are skeptical due to the extreme cold temperatures it will endure. It is likely that contact will not be re-established, and NASA may not receive further scientific data.

Mysteries of Asteroid Eros

Images from the Eros asteroid reveal a surface covered in small craters (under 1 km) and strewn with boulders ranging from 30 to 100 meters in diameter. The abundance of craters suggests numerous collisions with other cosmic objects. However, Eros's weak gravitational field should theoretically cause most debris from these collisions to escape the asteroid. The presence of so much debris is puzzling.

Several hypotheses are offered. One is that scientists may not yet have a complete understanding of the processes that form craters on small asteroids with weak gravity, and how debris is ejected at low speeds. Another possibility is that debris remained in orbit with the asteroid and eventually settled back onto its surface due to its weak gravity. The authors admit these are mere hypotheses. Calculations indicate that the gravitational pull on Eros is so weak that a thrown ball would fly into space and never return, making the low-speed ejection of debris inexplicable. If the scattered rocks are not impact debris, their origin is unknown. The asteroid Eros has thus presented scientists with a significant puzzle.

Yuri Gagarin: The Space Pioneer

This section provides a biographical sketch of Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, the first human in space. Born on March 9, 1934, in Gzhatsk (now Gagarin), Smolensk Oblast, he came from a collective farm family. His father was Alexey Ivanovich Gagarin, and his mother was Anna Timofeyevna Gagarina. He was married to Valentina Ivanovna Gagarina (née Goryacheva) and had two daughters, Elena (born April 10, 1959) and Galina (born March 7, 1961).

Gagarin graduated from vocational school No. 10 in Lyubertsy in 1951 with honors as a mold-maker, followed by a workers' youth school in Lyubertsy in 1951. He completed the Saratov Industrial Technical School in 1955 with honors and the Saratov Aero Club in 1955. In 1957, he graduated from the First Chkalov Military Aviation School for Pilots in Orenburg with a 'first-class' rating. In 1968, he graduated with honors from the N.E. Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy in Moscow.

From 1955, he served in the Soviet Army and, from 1957 until his enrollment in the cosmonaut corps, he was a fighter pilot in a fighter aviation regiment of the Northern Fleet. He achieved the qualification of 'Military Pilot, 1st Class.'

In 1960, he was accepted into the cosmonaut corps. On April 12, 1961, he made the world's first space flight aboard the Vostok spacecraft, lasting 1 hour and 48 minutes. Tragically, he died on March 27, 1968, in an aviation accident near the village of Novoselovo, Kirzhachsky District, Vladimir Oblast, during a training flight.

UFOs and the JFK Assassination

This extensive article explores the controversial theories surrounding the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, suggesting it was not the act of a lone gunman but a conspiracy possibly involving extraterrestrials.

The official narrative attributes the assassination to Lee Harvey Oswald. However, the article highlights widespread public disbelief, with two-thirds of Americans convinced of a cover-up. A 1979 House of Representatives committee also concluded a conspiracy existed.

Ufologist William Cooper proposes a radical theory: Kennedy discovered the U.S. ruling elite's connection with extraterrestrials and intended to make this information public. Cooper suggests that President Eisenhower was the last to have full knowledge of the alien issue, with subsequent presidents receiving only filtered information from 'Majestic-12' and intelligence agencies. Cooper believes 'Majestic-12' fed presidents a narrative of aliens seeking to 'rebuild their culture' on Earth with technological gifts.

According to Cooper, Kennedy, upon learning certain truths about alien presence and the elite's use of drug trafficking to fund joint projects, issued an ultimatum to 'Majestic-12' in 1963 to cease drug operations. He also informed them of his intention to disclose the presence of extraterrestrials to the American people by the end of the year.

Author Bob Frissell points to Kennedy's speech at Columbia University ten days before his death, where he stated, 'The presidential post was used to organize a conspiracy against the American people. Before leaving this post, I must inform the citizens of their situation.' This statement is interpreted as a precursor to revealing the truth about aliens.

The article cites Merrick's book, 'The Messenger's Murder: The Death of J.F.K.,' which claims Kennedy, after consulting with former President Eisenhower and his brother Robert, decided to make a sensational announcement on November 22, 1963. This intention allegedly caused extreme concern among interested parties, leading to the assassination.

• Key points supporting the conspiracy theory include:
• The building from which Oswald allegedly fired was not guarded by police.
• Oswald could not have fired multiple accurate shots in the given time.
• Amateur film footage suggests at least one shot came from the front, not the rear.
• Doctors were not allowed to examine the bullet wounds.
• Kennedy's brain, which could have indicated the bullet's trajectory, mysteriously disappeared while in storage.

The article also questions the actions of the presidential car driver, William Greer, an intelligence agent, who allegedly braked instead of accelerating during the attack, making the passengers an easy target. Furthermore, witnesses near the presidential car reportedly died under mysterious circumstances within two years.

William Cooper and others attempted to disseminate their findings through lectures and film screenings. Cooper himself survived an assassination attempt during a lecture, losing his right leg.

The article questions the motives of the 'invisible government,' suggesting they might genuinely believe they are saving humanity by withholding the truth. However, it notes the 'ironic fact' that their allies are an alien race also struggling for survival.

A list of 23 British scientists working on projects similar to 'Star Wars' and who died under mysterious circumstances between 1982 and 1988 is presented. These scientists were involved in electronic warfare and UFO research. The article suggests their deaths, along with Kennedy's, might be linked to a cover-up.

Subscription and Product Information

The magazine announces the continuation of subscriptions for the second half of 2001. It provides subscription details, including a new postal address for correspondence: P.O. Box 1, Yaroslavl-14, 150014. It also promotes a CD-ROM titled 'UFO, COSMOS, MAN,' containing thousands of UFO images, planetary photos, rare video footage, information on cloning, past issues of the magazine, and cosmic music, available for 250 rubles.

Other Short Articles

• 'Three Hours of Wonder!': Advertises a video cassette featuring rare UFO footage, parapsychology, and other paranormal phenomena.
• 'UFOlogy Video Album': Another video cassette advertised with 1000 different UFO scenes.
• 'Guests from Eternity': Features English crop circles, Egyptian pyramids, and the dissection of an alien from a 1947 crash.
• 'It Can't Be!?': Showcases magic tricks by David Copperfield and others.
• 'Miracles Around Us!': Includes UFO abductions, moon flights, psychics in military service, and folk medicine.
• 'Pikran - Earth - Red Star': A presentation by Yaroslavl ufologist V.P. Dyachkov about a UFO conference and an expedition to an anomalous zone.
• 'UFO Conference in Moscow, 1996': Records of presentations and demonstrations.
• 'Three Hours Near UFOs': Features rare UFO video footage and a presentation by academician V.S. Leonov.
• 'On the Verge of the 21st Century': Discusses new achievements in ufology and an encounter with Marina Lukonina.

These video cassettes are priced at 150 rubles each, with discounts for multiple purchases.

• 'Almost Collided!': A brief report about asteroid 2001D276 passing Earth on February 23, 2001, at a distance of about 880,000 km.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of UFO sightings, extraterrestrial encounters, conspiracy theories, and unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts, theories, and alleged evidence, even if controversial. The inclusion of detailed reports on Chupacabra, the JFK assassination, and space missions alongside UFO phenomena suggests a broad interest in the unexplained and a willingness to challenge conventional explanations. The magazine also actively promotes related media, such as video cassettes and CD-ROMs, indicating an effort to engage readers beyond the printed articles.