Delve Report - No 11

Magazine Overview

DELVE, Issue No. 11, is a magazine focused on paranormal phenomena, forteana, and ufology. The cover prominently features the title 'DELVE' and issue number '11', with a striking image of an astronaut against a mountainous backdrop. The main cover headline is 'STARDUST', accompanied by sub-headlines teasing articles on 'UFO ABDUCTIONS', 'SECRETS OF A SUPER-RACE', 'THE FLYING SNAKE OF NAMIBIA', and 'The 'Message of Cydonia''.

Articles and Features

The 'Message of Cydonia'

This article, authored by Richard C. Hoagland and Erol O. Torun, presents a "First Communication from an Extraterrestrial Civilization?" The authors analyze images from the 1976 NASA Viking spacecraft, focusing on a mile-long, 1500-ft high humanoid "face" discovered in the Martian desert of "Cydonia." Initially dismissed by NASA as a "trick of light and shadow," new analysis reveals a complex situation. The "face" and surrounding landforms are interpreted as a "carefully layed out, highly-sophisticated, redundantly encoded 'mathematical and geometric CETI message.'" The paper details extensive geodetic and mathematical analysis, identifying two specific mathematical constants, "e" and "pi," derived from angular measurements of key morphological objects around the "face." They also discovered these constants "coded" in the geodetic siting latitude of the "complex" on the planet. The geometry and mathematical constants suggest "embedded tetrahedral geometry," predicting a specific geodetic latitude (19.5 degrees N. and S.) associated with a planetary or stellar sphere. This is reinforced by a "tetrahedral pyramid" at Cydonia, geometrically connected to "spheres" at Cydonia. The authors suggest this message directs attention to a phenomenon occurring at these latitudes, potentially a new astrophysically significant form of energy, possibly related to a "unified field" connecting gravity, electromagnetism, and planetary angular momentum. They urge verification of the "Cydonia Message" via the 1992 unmanned Mars Observer spacecraft.

EMF and UFOs?

Authored by Patricia Mason, this article explores the connection between electromagnetic fields (EMF) and UFO abduction experiences. It posits that EMF, a physical and measurable force, might play a role in the elusive UFO phenomena. Magnetite, a mineral with magnetic properties found in living organisms and the human brain, is discussed. EMF is created by electrical potential differences, and public debate has existed since the 1970s regarding the environmental issues of EM exposure. The article presents a table comparing reported symptoms of EMF exposure with those of UFO abduction, noting similarities such as tingling, disorientation, headaches, fatigue, and memory loss (or "missing time" in UFO accounts). The author suggests that pulsed electromagnetic waves can cause memory loss, hindering UFO research. The article concludes that the cause of abduction phenomena remains unknown, whether it be government manipulation, extraterrestrials, supernatural forces, or environmental factors. EMF is considered potentially "the élan vital, the very spark of life," affecting perceptions and possibly altering individuals spiritually.

Weird World

This section presents a collection of bizarre and unusual news items from around the world:

• A doctor performing an autopsy on an 89-year-old Cuban woman found the skeleton of a baby in her womb, likely from an abortion 40 years prior.
• Surprising research indicates a fourfold increase in farm workers attacked by cows in 1995 compared to 1994, with no clear explanation.
• More than 200 goats and sheep reportedly committed suicide by jumping into a lake in Inner Mongolia.
• In England, a man accidentally shot his wife and himself while trying to nail molding with a pistol.
• A 69-year-old stale cheese sandwich was found behind a couch in Peterborough, England.
• The mysterious disappearances in an area known as "China's Bermuda Triangle" are attributed to a "poisonous miasma" from decaying plants that suffocates people and causes them to fall into an abyss.
• Japanese scientists searched for poisonous spiders in parks and graveyards around Osaka.
• Scientists have detected acceleration in the melting of the Arctic ice cap, with Siberia being warmer than in the past 1,000 years.
• A colony of poisonous spiders, identified as members of the Black Widow family, led to the closure of a primary school on the Isle of Wight.
• A huge, rat-like creature weighing 11 pounds was captured by Chinese soldiers near Beijing.
• The U.S. Defense Department has no projects causing a mysterious hum that has plagued Taos, New Mexico, residents.
• Danish scientists discovered a new life form, *Symbion pandora*, living on the lips of a Norwegian lobster.
• A spectacular fossil of a 9-foot long ostrich-like dinosaur was found in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, suggesting birds inherited nesting behavior from dinosaurs.
• A hill fort in southern England, dating back 2,500 years, was surveyed, revealing evidence of class distinction and complex technology among its Celtic inhabitants.
• A California boy was fatally wounded by a teenager shooting a gun into the air.
• Elton John's concert in Melbourne, Australia, was interrupted by a swarm of grasshoppers.
• An IBM robot surgeon, "Yellow," is set to perform its debut operation on a living human in a Rome hospital.
• Over 100 jackals have entered Italy from Yugoslavia, seeking food.
• Three employees of the National Beef Packing Co. in Liberal, Kans., were found dead in a vat of beef blood.
• Large tropical grasshoppers, up to five inches long, are appearing in Florida.
• An ambulance crew in Oslo, Norway, mistakenly took a healthy man to the hospital due to having the same name as the intended patient.
• A church statue in Woodbridge, Va., reportedly dripped water during mass.
• A monkey trained to pluck coconuts accidentally caused an injury to its owner.
• A British singer collapsed and died after a performance.
• Celebratory gunfire at a wedding in Turkey resulted in two deaths and nine injuries.
• A crater was found in Brazil's rainforest after witnesses saw a bright light, possibly caused by a meteorite or a block of ice from a comet.
• An extremely rare albino whale was spotted off the Australian coast.
• Babies and children in Rio Grande, Argentina, are developing dimmed eyesight and growing hair on their eyeballs, possibly due to ozone layer thinning.
• Over 2,000 manhole covers were stolen in Beijing in 1994, leading to over 200 injuries from people falling into open manholes.
• Singing sand dunes have been discovered in China's Badainjaran Desert.
• A monkey in Ethiopia reportedly took revenge on a farmer by savaging him two weeks after being shot.
• Songbirds living near motorways are losing their natural mating songs due to traffic noise.

Forteana

This section presents more unusual news items:

• Investigators are looking for a dinosaur-like monster in Turkey's Lake Van.
• A two-month heat wave in England caused problems for apple growers.
• A Polish adventurer became the first person to trek to both the North and South Poles in one year.
• The mystery of the Hurrians, an ancient people, may be solved with the discovery of their home, Urkesh, in Syria.
• Rumors of an apparition of Jesus appearing on a wall in East Tehran led to crowds gathering.
• Scientists found a huge nest containing thousands of fossilized dinosaur eggs in France.
• A fragment of a jaw and three teeth found in southwest China suggest early humans arrived in Asia over half a million years earlier than previously thought.
• Mice in the Chernobyl nuclear disaster area have evolved mutant forms and thrived despite high radiation levels.
• Proposed legislation in Manitoba, Canada, would make it illegal to kill bats, benefiting mosquito control.
• A red-winged blackbird terrorized residents in North Bay, Ontario, by swooping down and pecking them.
• Residents of Hubei province, China, reported numerous sightings of Bigfoot and collected hair and footprints.
• Malaysian army and police units searched for Bigfoot after trekkers found fresh footprints.
• A man died after accidentally inhaling hair from a wig.

XIth Century UFO Report from China

This article by John Brent Musgrave recounts an account from Shen Kua's "Mêng Chhi Pi Than" (Dream Pool Essays), written around the year 1086. It describes a "very big 'pearl'" seen for many years near the town of Yang-chou. The "pearl" appeared in marshes and later at Lake Pi Shic, often seen by passers-by. A friend of Shen Kua's saw the "pearl" close by one night; it opened slightly, emitting a "horizontal thread of gold," then opened its shell, revealing a "white light" as bright as the sun, illuminating the surroundings. The "pearl" then flew off into the distance, dazzling bright.

Publications of Interest

This section lists several publications related to the paranormal and forteana, including:

• PARAPHENOMENA: A new magazine on the occult, paranormal, and forteana.
• THE EDGE: Explores Extraterrestrials, Earth, and the Universe, dealing with UFOs, occult, and metaphysical topics.
• UFO NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE: A monthly report of U.S. UFO clippings and worldwide reports.
• THE GATE: An entrance into the world of the paranormal, featuring factual articles and newsclippings.
• CE CHRONICLES: The Journal of suppressed information, covering ufology, mind control, black projects, extraterrestrial biology, and parapsychology.
• LO!: A fortean publication focusing on mysterious wonders of the world.
• CIRCULAR TIMES: An educational forum for alternative scientific approaches, covering UFOs, astronomy, crop circles, and vibratory physics.
• CLASSIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: An independent UFO/Fortean newsletter.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of DELVE are UFOs, paranormal events, unexplained phenomena, and ancient mysteries. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance, presenting a wide array of reported events and theories without necessarily endorsing them as fact. The "Weird World" and "Forteana" sections highlight the sheer volume and diversity of unusual occurrences reported globally, while articles like "The 'Message of Cydonia'" and "EMF and UFOs?" delve into more specific, analytical investigations into potential extraterrestrial contact and the physiological effects of electromagnetic fields. The editorial mentions Gray Barker, a notable ufologist, and expresses interest in the "Hollow Earth" subject and unusual creature sightings, indicating a broad scope of interest within the paranormal field. The overall stance is one of exploration and curiosity regarding the unexplained aspects of the universe and human experience.

This issue of Flying Saucer Digest, identified as issue number 11 and volume 29, published by Flying Saucer Digest, focuses on UFO phenomena, astronomical discoveries, and speculative theories regarding extraterrestrial interactions and ancient civilizations. The cover features a striking image of a UFO and a galaxy, with the headline emphasizing its status as the leading UFO news magazine.

Space Spots: Astronomical Discoveries and Phenomena

The "Space Spots" section highlights several significant astronomical findings. The discovery of a brown dwarf, GL229B, located 18 light-years away in the constellation Lepus, is detailed. This celestial body, too massive for a planet but too cool to be a star, was identified by NASA's Hubble telescope and the Mount Palomar observatory. The existence of a massive black hole in the Virgo galaxy M87 was also confirmed by the Hubble telescope, evidenced by a rapidly rotating spiral disk. Another discovery by the Hubble telescope points to a black hole or a concentration of stars in the M15 globular cluster. Additionally, the Hubble telescope captured images of moons in Saturn's orbit during a rare alignment of its rings. The issue also mentions the discovery of a large spiral galaxy named Dwingeloo I by astronomers in the Netherlands and the observation of a pulsar's birth within the Large Magellanic Cloud, a remnant of a supernova explosion.

A more unusual report describes a sighting by a flight crew in Argentina of a luminous object that approached their aircraft. The issue also touches upon the Crab Nebula, a celestial cloud formed by a supernova in 1054, which contains a pulsar.

The Flying Snake of Namibia

This article by Jan Lamprecht details alleged sightings of a 'Giant Flying snake' in the Keetmanshoop area of Namibia over several decades. Described as a creature between 10-15 feet long with a large head, it is said to change color like a chameleon and possess a fluorescent spot. One account describes a boy being attacked by the creature, which then flew away at a steep angle. The article notes that local people fear the creature and consider it dangerous.

Introduction to Something Big: Government Pacts and Alien Races

This section delves into speculative theories about a possible 'pact' between the U.S. government and a non-human race, allegedly as early as 1933. Researchers like John Lear and William Cooper are cited, suggesting this race may be of a neo-saurian origin, possibly related to intelligent mutations of dinosaurs. The article posits that these entities, possibly resembling the 'Greys' described in UFO encounters, may have established a 'treaty' with the government, which is now seen as a means for the aliens to gain control. The Illuminati and the 'Cult of the Serpent' are implicated, allegedly cooperating with these aliens for power and technology, with deep underground bases like Dulce and Pine Gap serving as exchange points.

The article questions whether an alien species seeking control would invade directly or manipulate behind the scenes. It suggests a connection between the Illuminati's 'Club of Rome' and the 'Greys', implying a possible agenda of mass genocide orchestrated by these alien powers.

Death Ray 'Buncombe' Says Local Scientist

This short piece reports on skepticism from Canadian scientists, including Professor E. Burton of the Physics laboratory, regarding claims by Grindell Matthews in England about a 'diabolical ray'. The scientists found the claims to be 'buncombe' and unlikely to be true based on current scientific understanding.

Stardust...

An essay by Sungma Tenzing Lama explores a philosophical and cosmological perspective, viewing the universe and all its components, including humans, as being made of 'stardust'. The author suggests that humans may be part of a larger, secret purpose, contributing to a science alien to Earth, possibly for refueling alien spacecraft or for other unknown purposes.

Gray Barker's Questions & Answers About UFO's

Edited by Fannie Hoffman, this Q&A segment features Gray Barker discussing various aspects of UFO phenomena. Barker expresses a changing view away from the purely outer-space theory, considering intergalactic origins or even other dimensions. He discusses the possibility of life on Venus and the challenges of interstellar travel. Barker dismisses most UFO photos as hoaxes but notes a potential correlation between UFO sightings and Mars' proximity to Earth. He also touches upon the lack of authenticated landing reports and the theory of interdimensional origins. Barker recounts his interest in UFOs stemming from the Flatwoods 'monster' incident and mentions his books, "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers" and "The Book of Saucers."

He discusses the possibility of biblical accounts like 'fiery chariots' being UFO sightings and suggests that people are becoming more conscious of space travel's possibility, potentially reducing future panic over alien landings. Barker also shares his most interesting, humorous, and exciting research experiences, including investigations into the 'mothman' reports.

Center of Earth for Wm Reed

This section describes William Reed's proposed expedition in 1908 to find a hole at the North Pole leading to the Earth's center. Reed had written a book on the subject and was seeking financial support for his venture.

Book Reviews and Advertisements

The issue includes reviews of "Fire in the Sky: The Walton Experience" and "Orion." Advertisements for "World UFO Journal" and "Catalyst - The New Age Directory" are also present, along with an advertisement for "Flying Saucer Digest" itself.

UFO Abductions/Magnetic Implant Response

This detailed section summarizes research by Nicholas Reiter and his colleague (AR) into UFO abductions and the possibility of detecting and neutralizing 'implant devices' using magnetic and electrical means. Their experiments involved testing abductees with electromagnets and a Tesla Coil, observing a 'Magnetic Implant Response' (MIR) characterized by panic and physiological reactions. They discovered that the Tesla Coil appeared to nullify or stun the MIR. The research also noted that the Tesla Coil could seemingly drive away unseen entities.

Secrets of a Super-Race

This article by Chris Palmer discusses 'Ooparts' (out-of-place artifacts), suggesting they are evidence of a prehistoric, advanced civilization or extraterrestrial visitors. Examples include a bullet-ridden bison skull, a 4,000-year-old electrical device found in a porcelain cylinder, and a metal screw from an ancient coal-bed. The article speculates that this civilization may have passed on its knowledge before returning to space.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of astronomy, unexplained phenomena, and speculative theories about extraterrestrial life and advanced civilizations. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards official explanations and a focus on alternative research and anecdotal evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, government secrecy, and the potential for advanced technologies, both terrestrial and extraterrestrial. The issue highlights a fascination with the unknown, from distant galaxies to mysterious creatures and alleged alien interactions with humanity.