Cosmology Newslink - No 05

Magazine Overview

Title: COSMOLOGY NEWSLINK
Issue Date: 1973 June
Issue Number: 5
Publisher: Edward Harris
Country of Publication: England
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of Cosmology Newslink, dated June 1973, presents a collection of articles and reports related to UFO sightings, the nature of humanity, and a critical examination of how the media handles the UFO phenomenon. The magazine emphasizes its commitment to reliable sources of information and relies on voluntary contributions.

Editorial and Publisher Information

The editorial is written by Ed. Harris, who expresses gratitude to the "willing HELPERS" who contribute to the production of CNK, specifically mentioning his wife Rita for her help with typesetting. He also notes the upcoming "Skywatch" date in mid-June and encourages readers to report any unusual sightings. The editor also invites individuals with astronomical knowledge to contribute articles to balance the ufology focus of the magazine. A significant point raised is the media's handling of the UFO enigma, which the magazine intends to critique.

Cosmology Newslink is printed, published, and edited by Edward Harris. Distribution is handled by Watkins Bookshop in London and Susan Stebbing in Herne Bay, Kent. William Moser is listed for Australia. The editorial address is in Dunmow, Essex, England, with a separate branch address in Leyton, East London for other correspondence. The magazine is a non-profit publication, issued four times a year.

Subscription prices are listed as 72p per year for the UK, $1.62 by sea for the USA & Canada, and 72p or equivalent by sea for Australia. Individual issues cost 18p (41 cents) each.

Key Articles and Themes

"PHILOSOPICAL LOOK AT UFOS" by Fred O Gardner Fras Fiec

This article delves into the philosophical aspects of humanity and its potential connection to UFOs and space visitors. Gardner posits that understanding the "nature of man" is fundamental to treating each other as brothers. He questions the basic existential queries: "Who am I?", "Where have I come from?", "Why am I here?", and "Where am I going?". The author argues that our names, addresses, and reputations are of superficial importance, especially to those who accept that man is a spiritual being. He describes man as a tripartite being: spirit, soul, and body. The article suggests that many people have a misconception about their own nature, leading to a misunderstanding of UFOs and space visitors. Gardner also touches upon the common belief system of transient existence after death and the concept of eternal damnation or everlasting life based on belief, contrasting it with atheistic views. He defines man as a spirit or spiritual entity that first clothes itself in a mental body, then an astral or emotional body, and finally a physical one upon incarnation.

"THE GREAT T.V. UFO BOTCH-UP!"

This piece strongly criticizes the broadcasting media's portrayal of UFOs, calling it a "distasteful disgrace." The author argues that television producers often struggle to distinguish fact from fiction and the "crank from the researcher," presenting a "totally biased" and "tongue in the cheek" approach. The article specifically mentions an "excellent short programme" by Anglia TV that initially suggested UFOs were real, featuring a headmaster who studied UFOs with a radar scanner. However, the impact was allegedly ruined by showing a close-up of a toy robot at the end, leading to the conclusion that while UFOs might be real and the government might know, the public shouldn't be told. The author calls for a "serious factual documented start" to UFO reporting, rather than a "stupid end."

"CRITICISM?" by Ed. J. O. Hare

This article, also referred to as "THE KNOCKING GAME," discusses the criticism faced by those who write about the flying saucer subject. The author notes that many editors, writers, and researchers have been targeted by "high paid critics," sometimes leading to the closure of journals. The "knocking game" is played by those who dismiss or discredit individuals who claim contact with people from other worlds. The article criticizes the tendency to dismiss claims based on whether the person is a "believer" or possesses UFO literature. It contrasts this with the educational approach in Australia, where children are taught about other life and UFO types. The author urges for a collective effort to "get rid of the knockers" of the UFO subject.

Sightings Reports

The magazine includes a section titled "SIGHTINGS" detailing various UFO reports from around the world:

• Australia: A sighting at Taree, initially discussed extensively, was concluded to be Venus.
• Canada: Two large lights were reported over a bay off Zwick's Island.
• England: A Meols couple reported being followed by two luminous objects on an unlit road. In Harlow, a UFO described as a disc-shaped object emitting blue light was observed hovering for about 30 minutes.
• Italy: Near Pordenone, an object estimated at 3,000ft altitude was observed for over an hour. It changed color from red to green to blue and then moved north.
• Hong Kong: The crew of an American TWA plane observed a "shining ball" moving south-west of Okinawa.
• Yugoslavia: A report from Politika is mentioned.
• USA (Kansas City): Youths reported a "long object with red lights" landing briefly in a field.
• Africa (Ft. Beaufort): Police and a farmer fired on an unidentified flying object that appeared as a ball of fire and changed color.
• New Zealand: A "glowing UFO" described as barrel-shaped was observed hovering and pulsating.
• Bermuda Triangle: Dr. Jonathan Wright of NASA suggests UFOs are using an isolated island in the Bahamas to control American space flights and pick up "samples" of earth people, potentially linked to the disappearance of ships and planes.

Other Sections and Publications

• U.K. Contacts, Reporters, and U.S.A. Contacts: Lists various individuals and their roles in different regions.
• Cosmos Express (or Cosmic Reporter): A monthly periodical exploring strange and unknown news and events, with subscription details.
• Foresight: A bi-monthly magazine focusing on mysticism, psychic development, and UFOs, with subscription details and a new address.
• UFO Report: Details provided for Watson.
• Aquarius Viewpoint: Details provided.
• Insight: Details provided.
• The Emergency Press: Details from Laura Mundo.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings from diverse global locations, the critical analysis of media representation of ufology, and a philosophical exploration of human existence and consciousness. The editorial stance is one of advocating for factual reporting on UFOs, challenging dismissive attitudes, and promoting reliable sources of information within the ufology community. The magazine positions itself as a platform for those interested in the "strange and unknown," encouraging reader participation and critical thinking.

Title: UFO FORUM
Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3
Date: 1973 (raw date)
Publisher: CNK
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of UFO Forum, formerly UFO Talk, presents a diverse range of topics centered around UFOs, the paranormal, and related scientific and speculative subjects. It features personal accounts, investigative reports, and discussions on space exploration and the nature of life.

The UFO That Changed My Life

This lead article by Leo V. Bartsch recounts a profound personal experience. Bartsch describes an incident on December 23, 1956, where he told a dying person he would return in three months, which he did. The day after his return, the person died, and Bartsch felt a 'numb spot' in his arm, which he interpreted as a demon. This condition worsened over three years, causing his fingers to twitch and tremble. He found relief through spiritual intervention, attributing it to God's spirit. On September 27, 1959, at 3:00 am, he experienced a sensation of something from the universe passing low over his roof, accompanied by a minute of weightlessness and his arm returning to normal. He predicted it would be in the newspaper, and indeed, the September 28th issue of the 'World' newspaper in Coos Bay, Oregon, reported a sighting of a 'beautiful coloured flying object' by a mother and her two sons, occurring at approximately the same time and altitude.

Bartsch further elaborates on his experience, noting that the woman who reported the sighting lived only three miles away and her sighting was directly over his house. He began attending UFO meetings and, in September 1962, sought spiritual help. He recounts asking 'oh God, who art Thou?' and feeling a 'sparkling electric contact' in his arm, followed by the words, 'How did you like your answer?'. He connects this to the demon being removed from his arm three years prior, referencing Matthew 13:35 about God speaking in parables. He also mentions Psalm 68:17, stating 'the chariots of God are twenty Thousand,' and notes his stiff left knee as a point of skepticism for some.

Space Research Section

This section focuses on the United States' manned space effort following the Apollo moon-landing. The primary objective for the remainder of the decade is to concentrate on new objectives using space technology to solve earthly problems, establish permanent scientific laboratories in space, and expand international cooperation. The year's effort is centered on Skylab, the first experimental space station designed as an orbiting workshop for astronauts to live and work for up to two months. Skylab is described as a converted empty rocket tank, well-equipped as a laboratory. During its eight-month planned life, it will host three teams of astronauts. Skylab's objectives include applying space-age techniques to study earth's resources, the effects of extended spaceflight on humans, and extending spaceflight techniques and the effects of zero-gravity conditions. The crews will experiment with melting, molding, and welding metals, expecting weightlessness to alter physical and chemical processes and allow manipulation of metals in ways impossible on Earth.

Contact

This section explores the possibility of extraterrestrial contact and the origins of life. It discusses the emergence of 'genesis molecules' capable of replication, suggesting biological evolution was underway. Experiments by Stanley Miller at the University of Chicago, simulating the early Earth's atmosphere with electrical discharges, produced amino acids. Further experiments by Sidney Fox created 'proteinoids,' and Ponnamperuma and Juan Oro linked amino acids into building blocks of nucleic acids. Evidence of similar chemical combinations in outer space is cited, with meteorites containing organic compounds and amino acids. Ponnamperuma identified 17 amino acids in an Australian meteorite, noting an unusual equal distribution of left and right-handed molecules, suggesting an extraterrestrial origin.

The article also discusses the growing evidence that basic chemicals of life exist beyond the solar system, citing the detection of ammonia molecules in the Milky Way. It quotes Carl Sagan stating that 'the building blocks of life are lying around everywhere.' The possibility of life elsewhere evolving differently due to varied environments is considered. The existence of billions of planets in the universe is supported by the fact that the sun is an ordinary star in the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of billions of galaxies. Calculations suggest there could be 100,000 to 1,000,000 technological civilizations in the Milky Way, though their survival time might be short due to self-destruction or pollution.

Monka Sums It Up

This section features a letter from Monka and Cliff Swanson (Canada) responding to an article about a moneyless system. They express strong agreement, calling money a 'curse to mankind' and advocating for a universal economics system that would eliminate poverty, debt, and stagnation. They believe the wealthy do not want such a system because it would diminish their power. Monka Swanson quotes 1 Timothy 6:10, stating that money is the 'root of all evil,' and suggests that crime, war, and violence stem from the current system. She believes that if people could forget about money and work for each other, the earth would become a better place.

The Eternal Subject

This article reviews "The Eternal Subject" by The Hon. Brinsley Le Poer Trench, Chairman of the Contact movement. The book is described as an in-depth study of the connections between UFOs and psychic phenomena. It poses questions about humanity's origin, hybrid races, the influence of young people's behavior, and the purpose of UFO persistence. The review highlights the book's examination of UFO bases on Earth and the moon, and its explanation of how UFOs might reach Earth from deep space. It contrasts Trench's work with orthodox scientific views, mentioning a scientist who postulates instantaneous travel to stars like Tau Ceti and argues that UFOs have been visiting Earth in a similar manner.

A biographical note on Brinsley Le Poer Trench states he is the heir presumptive to the Earl of Clanricarde, has been engaged in UFO research for over twenty-five years, is a former editor of 'Flying Saucer Review,' and has authored five previous books. He is considered a top-flight writer and thinker in the UFO field.

Letters to the Editor

This section includes correspondence from readers. A manager from Robinson & Watkins wishes the journal success, finding the title 'a little ambitious.' Dr. Frank E. Stranges of NICUFO USA sends greetings from California, mentions his upcoming article on Dr. Stranges' life story in the next issue of CNK, and offers to include an advertisement for the magazine. Alfred Edwards writes an article on the supernatural for approval, calling the magazine 'one of the finest of its kind.' Peter Fairley, Science Editor for Independent Television News (ITN), forwards a letter to Dr. John Bastin at Queen Mary College London University for analysis of US Lunar samples.

Another letter from Bpinsley Le Poer Trench congratulates the magazine on its growth and interest, noting his remarks align with an article on page 5. Roger Tripp comments on the amount of science fiction cartoons, which the editor agrees to reduce.

Tarika 2000 AD

This is a comic strip titled 'Tarika 2000 AD' by David Pix, with art by E. Harris. The strip depicts a battle against a plant that is crushing everything and increasing its strength, with missiles and lasers being used. The plant is described as dying, and the threat to Earth is imminent.

Searching for the Loch Ness Monster

This article, conducted and compiled by Y. Lee for CNK in 1973, continues a series on the Loch Ness Monster. It references a report from 'The Province' (Canada) about the 'Morag' monster in Loch Morar, noting rumors dating back to 1887 and the possibility of a 'whole family of monsters.' Lord Glendevon recalls an incident in 1931 where his fishing rod was snapped by a 'submerged creature' in Loch Morar. The survey team plans to use sonar equipment in their search. The article also includes a report from 'The Globe and Mail' (Toronto) about 'Loch Ness Monster Tales' dating back 900 years, and details sightings by Teresa Cameron, her father Angus, John Gillies, and Sween MacDonald, as well as a committee's dossier of 33 reports concerning the 'Morag' monster.

Find the M.I.B.

Authored by Beryl Wallace, this article discusses Men in Black (MIB) phenomena. It includes a photograph of Beryl Wallace and her family. The article references an investigation by Elliot O'Donnell into a haunted house where a man with a dark complexion in a corduroy coat and red scarf appeared and vanished. It also recounts an incident in 1898 during an airship flap in the USA where a dark-skinned man claimed to be the airship's inventor. The article speculates that during the gangster era of the 1920s, disappearances might have been MIB kidnappers mistaken for Chinese individuals.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO Forum are the personal impact of UFO encounters, the scientific exploration of space and the universe, and the investigation of unexplained phenomena such as cryptids and paranormal entities. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance, presenting various perspectives and encouraging discussion on topics often dismissed by mainstream science. There is a clear interest in bridging the gap between the unexplained and potential scientific or spiritual explanations, as seen in Bartsch's account and the discussions on life's origins and extraterrestrial civilizations. The inclusion of letters to the editor and reader contributions suggests a desire to foster a community of interest and inquiry among its readership.

Title: Cosmology Newslink
Issue: 24
Date: April 12 (year not specified, but content suggests 1970s)
Publisher: Not specified
Country: UK
Language: English

This issue of Cosmology Newslink, titled "INTO the UNKNOWN" by Betty Jones, delves into various unexplained phenomena, with a strong focus on the 'Men in Black' (MIB) and UFO sightings.

Men in Black (MIB) Phenomenon

The magazine posits that 'Men in Black' are part of an alien organization engaged in sabotage and kidnapping. It suggests they have operated throughout history, disguising themselves as various figures from devils to spacemen, adapting to the current mood. Historical connections are drawn to Hitler and the Nazis, who were rumored to have dealings with these entities, with witnesses reporting Hitler screaming about intruders.

A photograph is presented, reputed to be of an MIB, taken by J.W. Moseley in the USA. The image shows a figure hiding in a doorway, observing a house. The article raises questions about the authenticity of the photo, suggesting it could be a wax dummy. A significant point of discussion is the conveniently omitted license plate of the black Cadillac in the photograph, which happened on two separate occasions, leading to speculation about an elaborate hoax or bad luck.

J.W. Moseley is identified as the photographer, and the photos are stated to be from the SAUCER NEWS 1968-69 issue. The article notes that while the identity of the individuals involved in a specific case (the Robinsons) is unestablished, the magazine has proven that real and physical visitations of UFO researchers by unknown persons of questionable motives are occurring.

Personal Accounts and Sightings

Betty Jones's Account:

Betty Jones, a UFO researcher since 1965, shares her personal experiences that began in 1968 in Kalispell, Montana. She describes finding black marks on her kitchen floor every morning and discovering her doors unlocked. Initially suspecting her husband, she later realized this was not the case. Despite mopping the floor and ensuring doors were locked, the marks persisted daily. These incidents ceased after an unspecified period. Years later, she experienced further unexplained events, including her kitchen light flicking on and off, and her husband Ron witnessing the front room light turn on by itself. She also reports a sighting on April 9, 1971, of two bright objects above storm clouds, described as being the size of a large star.

Mr. D.W.'s Salisbury Plain Incident:

Around 1963, a man identified as Mr. D.W. was on Salisbury Plain when a strange orange cloud settled on the corn, leaving 12 burnt circles. He reported being scared and running from the scene but returned later. He collected the harvestor and found a black tube approximately 12 x 1 inches. The army reportedly arrived, warning people away from the marks and tubes, and ordered the surrounding corn to be burned. Mr. D.W. claims the black tube crumbled into powder when pressure was applied. The story was reportedly published in The Times, Daily Mirror, and Reveille, but these newspapers could not find any reference to it.

Analysis of Black Powder:

Cosmology Newslink sent samples of the black powder for analysis. R. Alan Mcdermott BSc found it to be silicone and graphite with a little sand of earthly origin. Further tests by Stephen J.A. Onis at a University College described the sample as a finely divided black powder with small shiny metallic particles, with a complete rundown including silicone-based material, small pebbles, fine sand, bits of red house brick, rusted iron, and carbon. One sample sent to Norman Oliver mysteriously disappeared, while results from three other consultants were pending.

International UFO News and Theories

German Language Edition:

An 'EINLADUNG' (Invitation) section addresses German-speaking readers interested in UFOs. The magazine expresses a desire to publish a special German language issue but requires contact with Germany to gauge interest. Readers are asked to fill out a form if interested, with a price of 2.00 Deutsche Mark per issue or 8.DM per year, plus postage. Currently, Cosmology Newslink is in English, but a bilingual edition is planned if there is sufficient interest.

Sightings and Reports:

• Harlow, Essex, England: George Clay reported seeing a strange light over the street while in his car, which led to him being stopped by the police on January 4, 1973.
• Bermuda Triangle: The article suggests the Bermuda Triangle is a 'HOUSE FOR UFOs' and mentions UFO contact with Denmark.
• Dr. Jonathan Wright (NASA): A NASA scientist believes UFOs are using a small island in the Bahamas to intercept American spacecraft and conduct human 'probes'. He suggests there is evidence that flying saucers have made ships and aircraft disappear.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the mysterious and potentially sinister nature of UFO phenomena, particularly the 'Men in Black'. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into unexplained events, encouraging reader participation and presenting evidence, even if speculative or anecdotal. The magazine aims to bridge language barriers by considering a German edition, indicating an international scope for its UFO research. The recurring theme is the intrusion of unknown entities into human affairs, whether through direct sightings, mysterious agents like the MIB, or unexplained physical phenomena.