Cos-Mos - Vol 1 No 01 - 1968

Magazine Overview

Title: COS-MOS
Issue: 1
Volume: 1
Date: New Year (1969)
Publisher: COS-MOS Organisation
Country: UK
Language: English

This inaugural issue of COS-MOS introduces the organisation and its aims, which are to study all types of Ufological occurrences, with a special focus on landing and contact cases, and to explore methods for making contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. The magazine aims to provide a platform for diverse viewpoints and encourage a comprehensive approach to the UFO enigma.

The Aims of COS-MOS

Norman Oliver, the Director of COS-MOS, addresses the question of why another UFO group is needed. He states that past UFO research has often resulted in repetitive sightings and that COS-MOS seeks a different approach by considering all types of reports—physical, mental, scientific, esoteric, or spiritualistic. The organisation plans to set up specialised groups to examine different facets of Ufology, with all groups reporting their findings for correlation. Their twin aims are to study all Ufological occurrences in depth, particularly landing and contact cases, and to explore ways of making contact. COS-MOS welcomes individuals regardless of their personal beliefs, provided they are genuinely interested in furthering Ufology. The organisation also expresses a desire to cooperate with other UFO groups.

Oliver thanks the members who have joined since the inception and offered assistance, apologising for any delays in contacting them due to the challenges of running a large organisation. He extends best wishes for the New Year.

COS-MOS Meetings

Regular meetings are planned for London, likely at Caxton Hall, later in 1969. In the meantime, Mr. Desmond Greene has arranged for meetings to be held at The Tower, 55, Fitzjohns Avenue, Hampstead, N.W.3. These meetings are scheduled for February 20th and March 20th, both at 7:30 p.m., with a guarantee of an interesting evening.

Any Suggestions?

Mr. McMullen of Ashford reported a sighting on October 29th, between 21:00 and 21:30. He and Mr. Honey observed a bright orange sphere, about 150 above the horizon, moving from west to east at the speed of a piston-engined aircraft. The sphere appeared to be the size of the moon, elongated while being watched, and its light intensity varied. At one point, it shone brightly on a nearby car. The sighting lasted about 20 seconds before the object was obscured by buildings. An attempt to relocate the object by driving a mile away was unsuccessful. The report suggests it was either a super firework or a UFO, noting that fireworks would typically be expected to have others present.

Tell Us!

A common question is whether COS-MOS is only interested in landings and contacts. The answer is no; they are also interested in sightings and request newspaper cuttings and reports. An Information Officer will be appointed, but for now, all reports should be sent to the Director. Unless exceptional, sightings will be filed without investigation. Dave Rowe is thanked for a detailed report of sightings at Pewley Down, and other members are also acknowledged for sharing their experiences.

U.F.O. Publications and Recordings are available from Miss Susan Stebbing, 87, Selsea Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent. S.A.E. is requested for a list.

Extract from Talk at BUFORA Northern Convention (October 12th, 1968)

The Director of COS-MOS presented several possibilities for the origin of UFOs:

• Interplanetary/Interstellar Visitors: Friendly, hostile, or intent on exploitation/colonisation, possibly connected to occult, spiritualistic, or religious fields.
• Interdimensional Beings: From other planes of existence, perhaps co-existent or more spiritually evolved, with bases on or under Earth, or from other planets.
• Time Travellers: From Earth or elsewhere.
• Earthly Occupants: Earth races unknown to us, or beings who 'own' the planet.
• Invasion/Evacuation: Entities capable of changing form, here to evacuate the population due to Earth's potential explosion or engulfment by a Nova, or to herald a new age.
• Occult Connection: Partly or entirely connected to the occult, not physical entities.
• The Devil: A 'blanket' explanation, though the Director does not personally consider this likely.

The Director invites readers to share their own ideas.

Trevor Fletcher of Leeds is leading a sky-watch group for COS-MOS to visit contact/landing sites in England. Members will be notified in advance. DAPRO (Dagenham Aerial Phenomena Research Organisation), an associate society, is also interested in contact/landing cases and holds meetings in the Dagenham and Epping areas. Interested parties can contact Mr. B.R. Barton at 01-592 5710 for DAPRO details.

Groups and Research

Philip Rodgers will lead a COS-MOS group studying Hypnosis in relation to Flying Saucers. Interested individuals can contact him at Beech Cottage, Sir William Hill, Grindleford, Nr. Sheffield. Mr. G.A. Baker is the chief representative for Western England, based at The Old Mill, Upper Swell, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Glos., and will also hold occasional sky-watches.

COS-MOS is focused on forming new groups, encouraging members to lead groups based on specific interests such as Leys, Radio-Communication, Telepathy, Spiritualism, and Saucers.

Have You Heard?

Mr. John Searl of Mortimer, Nr. Reading, hopes one of his 'Saucers' will reach the Moon before Christmas 1968, implying a race between the USA and Russia.

The College of Universal Wisdom in California, founded by George Van Tassel, has created the 'Integraton', an 'Electro-Static Magnetic Generator' for Rejuvenation, Anti-Gravity, and Time Travel. The Integraton is described as a non-metallic structure, 38 ft. high and 58 ft. in diameter, generating fields that encompass its entire structure. It is built without nails or metal, and its dome is six times stronger than commercial building codes require.

Gerald Aspin, former treasurer of the Exeter Astronomical Society, appeared at a BUFORA meeting in a homemade 'Venusian Spacesuit'. He claims to be a reincarnated German officer and Christ.

COS-MOS welcomes new member Miss Möllie Thompson, an accomplished musician whose LP record 'From Worlds Afar' is recommended, particularly the song 'Three Wise Men'. The record is obtainable from Miss Susan Stebbing.

Was It A Landing?

An article from The Worthing Gazette in Spring 1967 reported a UFO sighting from Salvington Hill, Sussex. Around 1:00 a.m., observers saw a bright white light shoot across the sky, hover behind Highdown Hill, shoot out and return, then move rapidly north-west over half an hour. Months later, during a sky-watch near the site with Brian Simmonds and Dave Morrison, the area was inspected. Two large chalk pits were noted on the side of the hill where the UFO disappeared. Due to the time lapse, no landing traces were expected. The only find was a dead rabbit with its skull exposed, possibly from flesh removal, though its significance is uncertain. A local ghost story associated with a demolished cottage was also mentioned. The article notes other UFO reports from the area, including sightings by the Quicks and others on the Downs near Washington, 'electric shock' sensations at Chanctonbury Ring, and a report of a UFO following the Arun River at Littlehampton. The area of the South Downs is suggested as worthy of steady observation.

Membership

The annual subscription for individual members is one guinea, $3.00 U.S.A. and Canada. Membership is open to all who support the organisation's aims and whose application is approved. Application forms are available from executive members.

Windows of the Soul

Arthur Shuttlewood contributes an article exploring the symbolic connection between UFOs and the human soul. He begins by discussing how eyes are referred to as 'Windows of the Soul', reflecting inner feelings. He notes that witnesses of UFOs over Warminster skies often describe them as resembling 'eyes all lit up'. Shuttlewood posits that UFOs might be 'Windows of the Universal Soul'.

He suggests that UFO evidence should not be limited to aerial manifestations but should also include the study of changes in witnesses' thought patterns, emotions, temperaments, and spiritual awareness after an experience. He recounts a story from a young medical science student about a fiery cigar aeroform and its potential correspondence to the soul. The student's doctor associate found a difference of a fraction of an ounce when weighing bodies after death and, upon taking X-rays of a body shortly after demise, discovered a strange cigar-shaped glow in the chest cavity that was not present in bodies dead for a longer period. This leads to the question of whether this glow is the soul of Man, and if so, whether discarnate entities also possess souls.

Shuttlewood further discusses bizarre instances of poltergeist phenomena and how photographs taken during such events in Africa, using ultra-violet film, revealed luminous cigar-shaped forms. He quotes, 'They have eyes which see not and minds which do not comprehend,' suggesting UFOs may convey warnings about Earth's ills. He advises lifting one's eyes to the hills for help. While cautioning against a pseudo-religious attitude, he suggests there may be more to UFOs than meets the eye.

He mentions Norridge Wood near Warminster, linking it to the 'black' side of Ufology and the attraction of covens of witches to negative space-craft. He concludes by stating that Britain and the USA will be 'VIP' in the near future and advises following the Light, the Right, the Positive, and the Constructive. He emphasizes that in Ufology, like attracts like, and encourages honest support for good, strong, and victorious influences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the establishment and aims of the COS-MOS organisation, the collection and study of UFO sightings and contact cases, and the exploration of diverse theories regarding the nature and origin of UFOs and their occupants. The editorial stance is open-minded and inclusive, welcoming various perspectives and encouraging members to actively participate in research and group formation. There is a strong emphasis on a holistic approach to Ufology, integrating different types of evidence and experiences, and a forward-looking perspective on the significance of UFO phenomena for humanity's future. The magazine also highlights the importance of cooperation with other research groups and the potential for profound discoveries about the universe and our place within it.