Contact USA - No 11

Magazine Overview

Title: CONTACT USA
Issue: 11
Volume: II
Date: Saturday, June 19 thru Sunday, June 20th (1971)
Publisher: Contact, USA
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of CONTACT USA, dated June 19-20, 1971, is primarily dedicated to cataloging numerous UFO and UAP sightings and related phenomena reported by individuals, predominantly in Ohio, during March and April of that year. The publication emphasizes the importance of objective reporting and encourages public participation in a 'Communication Days' event aimed at interacting with potential extraterrestrial visitors.

Communications Days and SEE Mission

The magazine announces 'Communication Days' from June 13th to June 20th, coinciding with a 'UFO Search and SEE Mission.' Readers are urged to alert ham radio operators and the media about UFO reports, and to insert notices in daily papers asking interested individuals to contact them. The core of this initiative involves encouraging people to visualize and mentally transmit messages to UFO craft, focusing on specific days and locations. The editor, Madeline Teagle, stresses the need for objectivity in observation and recording all experiences, regardless of whether they are positive or negative.

Sighting Reports

The bulk of the issue comprises detailed accounts of alleged UFO sightings and encounters:

March 1971 Sightings:

• March 16-71, West Akron: Mrs. Dollie Hansen and her family reported observing a large golden ball with rays, which diminished in size, turned red, and vanished. No noise was heard, despite a cloudy, rainy sky.
• Prior Incidents: Mrs. Hansen had previously experienced unexplained fatigue and a small pinhole mark with a bruise on her wrist, later developing a lump. She also suffered dizziness and a knee injury.
• March 13-14, Copley Rd area: A young lady reported two small dots appearing as bruises on her finger, which later developed into a blister. Her sister-in-law observed 'teeth marks' on her knuckle, and the girl complained of extreme tiredness.
• March 14, Ellet section: A woman awoke to arm pain and found eight small pinhole marks in a circle on her left arm. She heard a voice say, 'Alien forces are here,' and then experienced a vision of a bubble with wriggling worm-like creatures.
• March 19-23: Multiple reports of severe headaches, inability to sleep, and extreme tiredness, followed by restlessness. One specific incident involved Nel Medley of Streetsborough, who, after experiencing a persistent headache and sleeplessness, saw the face of a beautiful woman who spoke of being 'your sisters' and then fell into a sound sleep.
• March 25, Ohio: Reports of significant TV interference on Channel 3, including zigzag lines and buzzing, followed by the appearance of four figures (three men, one woman) dressed in unusual outfits, with the woman appearing to look directly at the viewers.
• March 29-30, Millet District: A woman saw a mass of light from which two figures, one tall and blonde with blue eyes in a khaki uniform, and another in a jump suit, appeared and walked into the room before vanishing. She later experienced a severe headache.
• March 31, Akron and West Akron: Several calls reported a large, bright red, apple-sized object moving like a yo-yo, blinking on and off. A cylinder-shaped red object also appeared. The objects were seen over the Ohio Edison Power Plant.

April 1971 Sightings:

• April 6, Northfield: Joyce Billings and her sister-in-law observed a large square-shaped object, comparable in size to an airplane at tree-top level, with a bright central light and red outlines. Green lights were also seen.
• April 7, Fairlawn: Dolly Hansen and her neighbor saw an object that changed from a star-like appearance to a beautiful gold color, then became oblong, and finally shot out a green fire-ball before vanishing.
• April 7, Peninsula Valley: Joyce Billings and her sister-in-law observed a large white light with red and green lights that shot out a beam. Later, they saw two rotating red lights hovering above treetops.
• April 8, Peninsula: Joyce Billings and her sister-in-law observed a large, brilliant white light, much larger than any star, exhibiting multiple colors and moving in a pattern resembling a Christian cross.
• March (early Sunday morning), West Virginia: A large red cross was reported in the sky.
• April 9, Barberton: Jerry Pulschamp observed a brilliant white light, larger than any star or airplane light, with a small red light inside. The object's brilliance was intense, and it would vanish and reappear.
• April 10-71, Barberton: A brilliant silver object was seen in the sky for approximately three seconds before vanishing.
• April 11, City Airport: Jerry Pulschamp reported seeing two brilliant blue-white lights, about baseball-sized, hovering near the street level, which grew brighter and then disappeared without sound. During this event, a female companion's voice suddenly became sped up, sounding like Donald Duck.
• April 5, Atlanta to Georgia (via plane): Betty Fern observed a large brilliant white light traveling alongside her plane above the clouds, moving in a yo-yo motion and pendulum fashion.
• April 10, Westwood section: A young woman received a phone call that sounded like her daughter, but the daughter was present and confirmed it was not her. The call mentioned coming over for a yellow coat and bringing eggs.
• April 12, Canal Fulton: Nola Ramsey reported a severe headache, feeling 'full' and 'big' with intense pains, similar to a hangover but not from that cause.
• April 12, Westwood, Akron: Dolly Hansen observed a bright light in her bathroom that alternated dimming and intensifying. Bars of rainbow-hued light surrounded her, and a tall, sparkly white figure of light appeared, resembling heat waves, which then vanished, leaving her feeling light and weightless, followed by diarrhea.
• April 11, East Expressway: Jerry Pulschamp and his companion observed a brilliant ruby red light flashing above treetops, estimated to be about 300 feet high. The light paced their car, and no interference was noted with car operation, but the companion's voice sped up.
• April 14, West Akron: A pure gold colored object, pea-sized, crossed the sky, stopped overhead, went completely out, then reappeared and remained stationary before moving slowly north.
• April 14, Northampton, West Hill, Bath, Cuyahoga Falls, Akron: Many observed an odd, brilliant luminescent white streak of light, described as a funnel or triangular formation. Some saw a large, pulsing white spot directly overhead. Witnesses reported light-headedness and heart area sensations.
• April 14, West Hill, Akron: A woman reported her TV suddenly went out, replaced by snow and buzzing. A doorway appeared, followed by a helmet-shaped object. She then fell asleep.
• TV Interference Reports: In the same area, reports of TV interference include voices not belonging to programs, projected pictures, and signals resembling Morse code. Phone conversations were also interrupted by unusual noises and voices.
• April 16, General Tire, Akron: Jerry P. Sclchamp observed a large, bright white light above the plant that made a sudden 90-degree turn and headed south. A low humming sound was heard.
• April 16, East Palestine, Ohio: Joe Vargo observed a huge orange-red fire-ball that arced earthward, leveled off, and vanished. A sharp acrid odor was noted.
• April 17, St. Akron: Tom Anderson saw a white wing-like object, sometimes triangular, in his bedroom, which lit up the room. He felt cold and frightened.
• April 14, Orrville, Ohio: A large object, possibly fifty feet in diameter, with visible windows and a low humming noise, sailed across the clubhouse. An odor of sulphur and a sharp acrid smell were noted.
• April 18, East Akron: Tom Anderson observed a large bright object to the south, appearing like an extra-bright star, visible for about 45 minutes before vanishing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings, the diverse physical characteristics of the reported objects, and the significant physical and psychological effects experienced by witnesses. There is a clear emphasis on the need for detailed, objective reporting of these phenomena. The editorial stance, as conveyed by Madeline Teagle, is one of open inquiry and a call to action for the public to engage with and document these events, potentially even attempting communication. The magazine positions itself as a central hub for collecting and disseminating such information, highlighting the unusual and widespread nature of these reports within the specified timeframe and geographical area.

This issue of CONTACT magazine, dated April 1971, focuses heavily on "Sightings," presenting a collection of witness accounts of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena. The magazine appears to be a publication of the Greater St Louis UFO Study Group, aiming to document and disseminate reports of unusual aerial events.

Detailed Sightings Reports

The bulk of the magazine is dedicated to chronological accounts of sightings, primarily from April 1971, with a few extending back to Fall 1970 and earlier. The reports detail numerous encounters across various locations, predominantly in the United States, with a few international reports from South Africa.

April 19th, West Akron, USA: A woman reported a series of unsettling events including knocks on her door, a feeling of being watched, her dog's agitated barking, a loud bang outside, and a persistent hum similar to an airplane. She also described creakings in her house and footsteps outside, while experiencing physical symptoms like goose-bumps and chills.

April 20th, West Akron, USA: A group of individuals witnessed a large, V-shaped object, described as pearl-grey with dim greyish lights, moving slowly just above a garage roof. Immediately after the object passed, a house two blocks away burst into flames, though no direct connection was stated.

April 16th, Great Lakes Naval Station, USA: Seaman Steven Randolph observed a large, round, silvery-white object with a red stripe heading east at high speed.

April 22nd, West Akron, USA: A large, deep red, cigar-shaped object was seen traveling north, which then stopped, hovered, rocked, and became whitish before vanishing. The object's pulsation was compared to a surge of color.

April 22nd, Orrville, USA: A couple reported seeing numerous star-like objects crossing the sky, unlike airplanes or satellites. Two objects with long streaming tails shot down toward their car and dissipated.

April 22nd, Orrville, USA: A young girl and another individual observed several objects, with one object hovering close to their car, pacing it into Orrville, and then disappearing.

April 22nd, West Akron, USA: A woman saw long, slender vertical beams of light descending from the sky, forming a cage of perpendicular lines around her property.

April 23rd, Kent, Ohio, USA: Bill Aultz reported a large, bright object that appeared like a flashlight, changed color from white to pink and red, stopped motionless, and then released several smaller objects before disappearing.

April 23rd, Orrville, USA: A young girl reported a beautiful silvery-golden ball of light appeared, and a voice spoke to her, saying, "You will be contacted."

April 23rd, Akron, USA: Mildred Hayward, Shirley Cradlebaugh, and Dollie Hansen observed a moving star that turned orangish and then red, stopped overhead, and emitted a loud chittering noise. They reported an icy drop in temperature and a feeling of being watched.

April 24th, Northampton, USA: A youngster awoke to a loud chirping sound and saw a large, bright, reddish object with a red rotating light on top about fifty feet away.

April 26th, West Akron, USA: A large gold ball of light was reported hanging motionless near the YMCA tower, visible for some time before disappearing.

April 30th, Radio Show: Listeners of the Ted Owens and Earl Neff radio show reported strange occurrences during their broadcast.

April 28th, Orrville Area, USA: The reporter, Betty Fern, and Steve Putnam experienced a strong impression of going down a hall and having doors close tightly. They later saw two large, headlight-like objects in the sky, with a red light between them. They also noted an unusual odor described as similar to ether and anti-freeze.

Fall of 1970, West Virginia, USA: A young man hunting reported hearing strange noises, followed by a terrifying roar. He then encountered a solid wall of "womething" that knocked him down and stunned him. He also saw a yellow light that sailed noiselessly over his head.

April 15th, Rockford, Illinois, USA: A news broadcast reported the landing of a huge craft at Westgate, observed by high school students, local residents, and sheriff's deputies.

January 4th, 1971, Southwick, Massachusetts, USA: A woman and her husband saw a large, burning, sulphurous, cigar-shaped object the size of a bus, which disappeared before they could wake their daughter to see it. They also reported a similar oval-shaped object appearing monthly.

Spring of 1970, Zanesville to Akron, USA: Bill Aultz observed a large, silvery blimp-like object tracking his car, which disappeared in New Philadelphia.

Late April, Mt Shasta, USA: George Murray and companions reported seeing glowing lights and misty cities, followed by a large cloud that transformed into a saucer-type craft, emitting a beam of light that "zapped" them, inducing a trance-like state.

1954, Reading, Penna., USA: Orestes Wilson observed a white electric bulb-like object high in the sky, experiencing a "drawing" sensation and a perception of communication.

June 1968, Reading, Penna., USA: Orestes Wilson observed a perfectly round, silver, classic Adamski-type UFO, low and motionless in the sky.

August 1970, South Africa: Eye-witnesses reported a bright object hovering overhead, described as orange-colored, with a light projected below, and estimated to be smaller than the moon.

October 1970, Durban North, South Africa: MTJ Solomon and Miss Diane Vincent saw an orange light traveling from a northerly direction over the sea, which disappeared behind trees.

Evening of October 11th, Roof and Louis Trichard Area, South Africa: Thousands of witnesses saw a brilliant object streak across the sky, described as fiery, glowing, white hot to pink, and trailing a long blue-white tail, before breaking into seven equal parts.

Editorial Notes and Call for Reporters

The magazine includes a note suggesting a correlation between bright red craft sightings and areas of emotional instability, referencing unrest on the Kent State campus and in the Akron area. It also features a section encouraging readers to become "reporters for CONTACT." Potential reporters are offered membership cards and identification letters. The article emphasizes the excitement and value of firsthand reporting, suggesting it is more rewarding than relying on local media. It lists recommended equipment for reporting, including a Geiger counter, camera, tape recorder, tablet, and pen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the documentation of UFO sightings, presented as factual accounts from witnesses. The magazine appears to adopt a serious and investigative stance, encouraging detailed reporting and analysis of these phenomena. There is an underlying implication that these sightings are significant and warrant attention, with a particular interest in correlating them with unusual environmental or social conditions. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry and active participation from the readership in gathering evidence.

This issue of the "SPIRITUAL SUPPLEMENT" is a compilation of spiritual guidance, meditation techniques, and messages, dated October 9, 1970. It is presented as a supplement to CONTACT newsletters and originates from the U.S.A.

Content

Introduction and Subscription

The supplement begins by addressing its readers, stating that many have written for the Spiritual Supplement and that it will be included with all CONTACT newsletters. Readers who do not wish to receive it are asked to inform the publishers to have their names removed.

Meditation Exercise: 'Bolo'

A simple meditation exercise called 'Bolo' is introduced. It is described as a way to attune to the Infinite and the God of one's being. The core of the exercise involves a mental affirmation: "I place my mind within the Mind of God, that my thoughts SHALL become HIS thoughts, my heart within HIS Heart, that my ways SHALL become HIS ways, and my smaller will within HIS GEATER WILL, that there will be no will but Gods Will worked thru me this day."

Visualization of Light and Flame

Following the initial affirmation, readers are guided to visualize colors of gold, silver, white, and a clear crystalline essence blending into a swirling mass of LIGHT, described as a brilliant sun. If direct visualization is not possible, feeling this light is considered sufficient, depending on the individual's developmental stage.

Next, attention is directed to the heart area, imagining a slender flame of similar colors. Deep, rhythmic breathing is encouraged while focusing on this flame, visualizing it expanding and growing, pushing against the chest muscles, and eventually bursting through the skin to create a pearly radiance. This radiant fire is then described as becoming one's auric field, shield, and garment of light.

The flame is then visualized as dividing into ten parts, with one-tenth placed within the visualized SUN (representing the GREATER LIGHT). This act is framed as tithing one's being to the Infinite as gratitude. The remaining nine-tenths of the flame then melds back into a single flame surrounding the form, expanding to about fifteen feet in diameter, like a candle flame. Readers are encouraged to go about their day with this awareness, expecting a difference in their experiences.

The text emphasizes the principle, "As a man thinketh in his heart..so is he..or that he becomes," urging readers to WILL themselves to become a true SUN of God and a Divine Instrument of LIGHT.

Poem and Prayer/Chant

A poem is offered, described as being given to someone thinking upon the children of LIGHT who serve. It is presented as a prayer or chant useful for meditation. The poem includes lines such as:

"I AM within the Master's Fold
Securely to the LIGHT I hold
In-LOVE I stand, sealed round about
Protected from the night without
My life I give, that all might live
The FATHER, then, MY OWN does give"

Another section, possibly a prayer or affirmation, is presented:

"My sheep I hold within MY Fold
Forever bathed in LIGHT OF GOLD
Called forth from out the hostile Night
To stand eternally in PURE WHITE LIGHT
Their LIFE they give, that man might BE
And in return, I LOVE THEM FREE"

Message from Pauline Dickerson of Georgia

Pauline Dickerson from Georgia contributes a piece titled "TOGETHERNESS," reflecting on time, presence, and the heart as a storehouse of love. It states, "We Pass our time, and days go on / You are still with us, you will never be gone." It also speaks of the heart being where love is stored and the soul's eternal goal.

Message from a 'Contactee' concerning UFOs

A significant portion of the supplement is dedicated to a message received on March 26, 1969, from a 'contactee' or 'channel' concerning UFOs. It describes "BEINGS" that man cannot command or control but with whom he can work through "LIGHT of CHRUST" and "CHRISTS LOVE." The message emphasizes that nature will become one with these mighty forces of the Divine, and man can also become one with these energy flows. It states that man can direct these forces through "CHRISTS LOVE." The core message is that if man stands upon and becomes the CHRIST, he and these beings shall be ONE. However, if man stands alone on his mortal self, he will fall. The message urges people to "GO FORTH... IN MY NAME...AND CONQUER...AND MAKE PERFECT." It calls for people to "LOOK UP... RISE UP...BE COUNTED AMONG THE RIGHTEOUS...AND STAND FORTH FOR THE PRECEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF LIGHT, LOVE, AND LOVE THAT HAVE BEEN TAUGHT TAUGHT YOU THRUOUT THE AGES...THE HOUR OF AT-ONE-MENT IS AT HAND."

Further Affirmations and Teachings

The supplement continues with affirmations such as "We speak...as the FATHER has spoken unte us...." and "for wo are Sons, Suns, and SUNS...and we come now to gather unto ourselves those that we have placed among mankind, that they may be given their FULL SUNSHIP, to serve in the HOLY ORDER OF THE FIERY FLAMING CROSS OF EVERLASTING LIGHT... LOVE...and LIFE WE ARE HERE.... YOUR HOUR IS AT HAND,... BE IN PEACE."

'TRUTH' Section

This section is a reflective piece on "TRUTH." It describes truth bubbling forth like a hidden spring, quenching thirst and carrying burdens. It speaks of finding peace, becoming aware of all that one is, and life growing and reaching forth on wings unhampered by the world's ignorance of God's glory. Time is likened to sand in an hourglass, and the text suggests that those who were once bound by death's grip are now free. It contrasts the fleeting nature of mortal life with the eternal music and life found when seeking a distant shore of peace and truth. The piece describes a "Master Power" flowing from and throughout all that is, near a high mountain, guarded by a keeper who unlocks the bars of the soul. It speaks of sweet and refreshing water of life eternal, sourced from the God Power. The author joins this vision of truth, walking paths warmed by the God Power, leading upward to eternal LIGHT. The piece concludes with a statement of standing with the wind, facing the earth, and finding truth in thoughts and dreams, leading to inner peace and eternal life.

The author, identified as L J A, dates this piece 10/9/70.

Color Symbolism and Further Engagement

The supplement concludes by asking readers to "Think on the following colors." Specific dates are associated with color combinations:

• May 18th thru June 14th: a soft, shimmering pink, gold and blue.
• May 21st thru June 21st: a beautiful, glorious luminescent GOLD.

Mystically, pink represents Divine Love, blue represents Divine Will, and gold represents Divine Wisdom.

A phrase for contemplation from May 21st to June 21st is "A-MAN-A.".

Readers are invited to correspond and share their experiences with these colors, names, or visualizations. The publishers state they will delve deeper into colors, auras, and symbolism, but will not mention names, instead sharing understanding for evaluation. The purpose is stated as "your learning," encouraging active thinking and postulating, rather than absolute acceptance.

A contact telephone number, 929-3804, is provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are spiritual enlightenment, the pursuit of truth, the power of meditation and visualization, and the concept of Divine Love, Will, and Wisdom. There is a strong emphasis on connecting with a higher power, referred to as God, the Infinite, the FATHER, or the CHRIST. The editorial stance is one of guidance and encouragement, urging readers to actively engage in their spiritual journey, to seek inner truth, and to align their will with Divine will. The inclusion of a message concerning UFOs suggests an openness to exploring phenomena beyond conventional understanding, framed within a spiritual context of higher beings and divine guidance. The publication encourages personal exploration and feedback from its readers, fostering a sense of community in their shared spiritual quest.