Delve Report - No 10

Magazine Overview

This issue of DELNE, number 10, features a striking cover illustration depicting falling stars over a village, with prominent headlines "They Walk Through Walls" and "Space Spots." The magazine delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, from deep-earth exploration and theories of gravity to UFO encounters and genetic anomalies.

Weird World

The "Weird World" section presents a collection of peculiar news items. These include a vampire scare in Peru, a British transvestite's workplace dispute over dress code, a miraculous appearance in Hungary, a fatal snowman incident in Denmark, and a bizarre cow-related shooting in Colombia. Other stories cover squid races in Tokyo, a fatal rattlesnake bite in Georgia, lost false teeth found in a cod, a farmer's protest in India using home-grown dung, and the auction of a storage locker's contents, including cremated remains. A story from the Netherlands highlights a costly experience with a stolen police-trained guard dog.

Book Reviews

Three book reviews are featured:

• ICE FALLS AND ANGEL HAIR by Allan J. Manak, a history of chronological anomalies potentially linked to the UFO enigma, priced at $10.
• LOOM OF THE FUTURE by Trevor James Constable, an interview about technologies accessing etheric forces for weather control, priced at $18.95.
• PERMUTATION by Shirle Klein-Carsh and Ann Carol Ulrich, an autobiography of a Canadian artist and ufologist detailing an assignment from aliens and the story of a woman cured of cancer, priced at US$11.95.

Publications of Interest

A directory lists various publications related to UFOs, the paranormal, and New Age topics, including "Hollow Earth Insider," "Promises & Disappointments," "Contact Forum," "Phoenix Newsletter," "Equinoxe," "Aura-Z," "Strange," "Nexus New Times," "Catalyst p.c.," and "The Gate."

WeirdWorld

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Features

Cave Explorers Going Deeper into the Earth

This article by Harry F. Rosenthal details the expedition of Bill Stone and his team into Sistema Huautla in Mexico. They descended 4,839 feet, nearly a mile, and swam through a half-mile underwater tunnel to reach an air-filled cavern. This marked the fifth deepest cave penetration in the world. The expedition faced challenges, including the death of one member. Stone, a research structural engineer, describes the endeavor as "pure exploration" and the "last bastion on this planet of truly manned geographical exploration." The team developed a life-support system for underwater exploration, allowing for 6-8 hour dives. They faced extreme conditions, including rappelling down shafts and navigating underwater tunnels. The article mentions the use of freeze-dried food and the weight-saving efforts of the explorers. The expedition was ultimately stopped by a massive underwater tunnel, Sump 9, which they could not bypass.

Carried Away?

Written by Frank Kuznik, this article explores the phenomenon of alien abductions, featuring the account of Skye Ambrose. Ambrose describes an encounter with a UFO and subsequent missing time. The article discusses how ordinary people are reporting experiences that resemble post-traumatic stress disorder. It references psychiatrist John Mack, who treats abductees and finds their experiences difficult to explain conventionally. The article suggests that abduction scenarios may be linked to psychological factors, childhood abuse, or 'waking dreams.' Ambrose's account, recalled under hypnosis, describes encounters with tall, thin beings with large eyes and a surgical procedure involving a computer chip implant. The article notes that while some abductees are frightened, Ambrose embraced her experience, leading to a career change and a book about her encounters.

They Walk Through Walls: by Arthur Christopher

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High Park Ghost Rides White Nag

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Two Intriguing UFO Explanations

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Space Poems

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WorldWatch

This section provides brief news updates:

• The World Wildlife Fund estimates that 90% of the Mexican fir forest for Monarch butterflies has disappeared, potentially ending their migration.
• NASA has cancelled plans for moon and Mars missions due to cost, but McDonnell Douglas is developing a cheaper rocket.
• A venomous caterpillar in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has claimed its fifth victim.
• Archaeologists in Denmark discovered seven 3,600-year-old bronze swords.
• Environment Canada recorded a 121-foot wave off Vancouver Island.
• Amateur fossil hunters discovered 200-million-year-old reptile footprints in Nova Scotia.
• Scientists announced the discovery of the most complete remains of the world's oldest known human ancestors in Ethiopia.
• A mystery disease affecting eyesight has struck over 10,000 Cubans, possibly due to dietary deficiencies.

Headliners

This section contains various short news items:

• Bookmakers offer odds on Elvis Presley being found alive and the Loch Ness monster's existence.
• A hairy, venomous caterpillar in Brazil has caused fatalities.
• Seven 3,600-year-old bronze swords were found in a Danish potato field.
• A 121-foot wave was recorded off Vancouver Island.
• Fossilized reptile footprints from 200 million years ago were discovered in Nova Scotia.
• The most complete remains of the world's oldest known human ancestors were found in Ethiopia.
• A mystery disease is affecting thousands in Cuba.
• A 5-foot yellow rat snake escaped and was found in a kitchen.
• A major power distribution system failure caused a 2-hour blackout for over 1 million homes and businesses in several US states and Canada.
• A British teenager allegedly hacked into sensitive US government computers and monitored communications related to the North Korean nuclear crisis.
• Egyptian archaeologists found eight rare tombs from the Hyksos period, including the earliest intact horse skeleton.
• A marsupial thought extinct for 125 years, Gilbert's potoroo, was found in Western Australia.
• Scientists developed a highly accurate clock using synthetic sapphires.

IT'S IN THE GENES

This section discusses genetics and related topics:

• Stephen Hawking suggested that computer viruses could be considered a "real life form" due to their parasitic nature.
• He also proposed that genetic engineering could be used to extend human life and create healthier, smarter beings.
• An expert in genetics, Simone Bilderbeek, warns about the potential for creating half-human, half-animal monsters through unregulated genetic experiments.
• Scientists have introduced a human gene into cows to increase disease resistance.
• Scientists have produced a significantly larger salmon through genetic engineering.
• Research on a small, headless water creature is shedding light on the origins of human beings, linking its hox genes to those found in mammals.
• An alteration in a single gene has been shown to make worms live more than twice as long as normal, with potential implications for human aging.

GRAVITY THE SOURCE

By John R. Frick, this article presents a theory about gravity. It posits that gravity is a natural process created by a planet's "core," which produces "lighter-than-air" subatomic particles that give objects weight. The theory suggests that "centrifugal force" from the rotating core creates gravity, and that "magnetics" controls orbital paths rather than gravity. The article discusses the concept of a "double crust" on planets and the role of "heat factor" in creating caverns. It also speculates about the existence of a tenth planet in Earth's solar system, named BRUTUS.

Searchers seek largest underground cavern

This article reports on the Konocti Project, a four-year effort by Bob Pace, Patrick Ostrander, and Bob Zalusky to find the world's largest underground cavern and a lake within Mount Konocti, California. They are seeking signs and artifacts of an ancient people. The project is driven by local legends and historical accounts of underground passages and lakes. The team is working to clear an obstruction to access a vertical shaft, hoping to discover a lake with blind fish and evidence of past inhabitants. A magnetic survey has identified a large gap in the magnetic field, suggesting a deep shaft.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the unexplained, UFO phenomena, strange news, and scientific anomalies. There is a clear interest in fringe science, paranormal events, and speculative theories, as evidenced by the articles on gravity, alien abductions, and deep cave exploration. The inclusion of book reviews and a directory of related publications suggests an aim to inform readers about ongoing research and discussions in these fields. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into topics that challenge conventional understanding, presenting both anecdotal accounts and scientific speculation.

Title: ALIENOTES

Issue: 11

Document Type: Magazine Issue

Content Focus: This issue of ALIENOTES explores the growing public awareness of alien presence, media's role in shaping perceptions, and scientific investigations into unexplained phenomena. It delves into the intriguing possibility of time travel as an explanation for UFO sightings, linking it to quantum physics and the concept of entities passing through solid objects. The magazine also features a collection of 'Forteana' – a compilation of unusual, bizarre, and often inexplicable events from around the globe, alongside articles on scientific discoveries and paranormal topics.

The Alien Presence and Media Influence

The issue opens by noting how television shows like "Star Trek," "The X-Files," and "Babylon 5," along with movies, are conditioning the public to the idea of extraterrestrial life. Scientists, like those at UC-Berkeley using a large radio telescope, are actively searching for signals from intelligent aliens, though concrete evidence remains elusive. The article touches upon the debate of whether mysterious radio signals are natural or extraterrestrial in origin.

Personal Accounts and Cultural References

Columnists and writers are incorporating alien themes into their work. Gary Dunford of The Toronto Sun quotes the Weekly World News about "Rush Limbaugh Meets With Aliens," while science writer David Suzuki uses an extraterrestrial scientist studying humans as an example. Movie critic Bruce Kirkland discusses Abel Ferrara's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," with Ferrara humorously suggesting he himself might be a Martian. The music of Frank Zappa is referenced, with an asteroid being named "Zappafrank" in his honor. The alleged marriage statement of Lisa Marie Presley involving a "brainwashing experiment" by the CIA, Freemasons, and Scientology is also mentioned.

Time Travel and UFO Explanations

A significant portion of the magazine explores the connection between time travel and UFO phenomena. Raymond Fowler, author of "The Andreasen Affair," suggests that UFOs can exhibit physical manifestations and even move people through walls. Candace Segar, an electrical engineer, draws a parallel between children's claims of walking through walls and the quantum physics concept of particle tunneling. The article posits that if time travel is possible, our descendants might be observing us, and that UFOs could be vehicles from the future.

Damien Broderick's article, "TWO INTRIGUING UFO EXPLANATIONS," extensively discusses the implications of time travel. He addresses the "grandfather paradox" and the logistical challenges of time travel, including the potential for paradoxes and the need for causality. Broderick suggests that UFOs might be time machines, citing the diverse designs reported and the implausibility of thousands of alien civilizations visiting Earth. He also touches upon the idea of a "Time Police" to prevent paradoxes.

Forteana: A Collection of Curiosities

The "Forteana" section presents a diverse range of unusual events and phenomena:

• Peru: A plague of flying ants attacked pastures and people.
• Fiji: A fisherman died after a fish head lodged in his throat.
• Canada: An interspecies friendship developed between a beluga whale and a husky.
• China: A mysterious trench appeared overnight, and scientists are studying a massive slime mould.
• Kansas, USA: A man removed a pentagram from his own eyeball.
• Brazil: Vampire ants attacked a town.
• Nevada, USA: A large infestation of Mormon crickets occurred.
• Poland: A man was shot by his own dog.
• England: Twins collided on an icy lane.
• North America: The article "Some aliens make mighty good eating" refers to introduced species of fish, birds, and mammals.
• USA: An amateur paleontologist unearthed a large ice-age sloth claw.
• California, USA: Ducks and geese were electrocuted by lightning.
• Alaska: The legend of Alaska's "Hairy Man" is discussed.
• Australia: Blind spiders were found in caves, and a cat ran up a large phone bill.
• Florida, USA: A caretaker kept a homeowner's body frozen for two years.
• Kansas, USA: A man thought he saw a pentagram in his eye and removed it.
• Brazil: Vampire ants attacked a town.
• Nevada, USA: A large infestation of Mormon crickets occurred.
• Poland: A man was shot by his own dog.
• England: Twins collided on an icy lane.
• USA: An amateur paleontologist unearthed a large ice-age sloth claw.
• California, USA: Ducks and geese were electrocuted by lightning.
• Alaska: The legend of Alaska's "Hairy Man" is discussed.
• Australia: Blind spiders were found in caves.
• Florida, USA: A caretaker kept a homeowner's body frozen for two years.
• Egypt: Teenage girls experienced fainting spells attributed to mass hysteria.
• Japan: A scientist grew a magnolia from a 2,000-year-old seed.
• Singapore: Scores of Asian men died in their sleep from mysterious nightmares.
• Ontario, Canada: Firefighters became ill after flying through a mysterious cloud.
• Australia: A cat ran up a large telephone bill.

Scientific and Paranormal Notes

David Schramm, an astrophysicist, suggests that a mass extinction 225 million years ago may have been caused by an exploding star. NASA scientists propose that an asteroid collision wiped out dinosaurs by spraying sulfuric acid into the atmosphere. Astronomers have found evidence of the largest black hole ever discovered, with a mass 40 million times that of our sun. An object 120 miles long, beyond Pluto, has been detected, potentially shedding light on comet formation. Michael Persinger warns that intense magnetic fields from UFOs may pose cancer and suicide risks to investigators. Researchers have found evidence of water on Jupiter's moon Io and discovered "vapor rivers" in Earth's lower atmosphere. Scientists also suggest that ancient Earth was struck by comets and asteroids, causing extinctions.

Other Noteworthy Items

• European Bird Migration: Bird populations are migrating to England in winter, suggesting a genetic basis for this change.
• Great Wall of China: Its eastern end may extend to the Yalu River, adding 646 miles to its known length.
• Belgian Trench: An enormous trench appeared in a potato field.
• Woolly Mammoths: A population survived 6,000 years longer than previously thought.
• Loch Ness Monster: A tourist's lost wallet was found by an expedition searching for the monster.
• Valley Fever: A dust-borne disease endemic to the American Southwest has spread, causing flu-like symptoms and meningitis.
• Mediterranean Sea: A deadly weed has been found off the Riviera.
• South Africa: Ravenous ants swarmed into a retirement home.
• Russia: A businessman died from a highly radioactive office chair.
• Alberta, Canada: A security window system trapped and killed a woman.
• Philippines: Thousands of pilgrims converged on a town awaiting an apparition of the Virgin Mary.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the pervasive presence of the unexplained, the intersection of science and the paranormal, and the human fascination with mysteries. The magazine adopts an open-minded yet analytical stance, presenting various theories and reports without necessarily endorsing them as definitive truth. There is a clear interest in exploring unconventional explanations for phenomena, particularly the idea that UFOs might be related to time travel rather than extraterrestrial visitors from space. The "Forteana" section highlights the sheer diversity of strange occurrences, suggesting a world rich with anomalies that defy easy categorization. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond conventional scientific understanding, while also acknowledging the need for critical evaluation and the potential for misidentification or hoaxes.