GOLD SECTOR 1

Magazine Overview

Title: GOLD SECTOR 1
Issue: October-November 1978
Publisher: GOLD SECTOR 1
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Content Summary

This issue of Gold Sector 1 magazine, dated October-November 1978, presents a collection of UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and related phenomena. The publication appears to be a newsletter or journal focused on ufology, featuring reports from various individuals and locations.

Cover

The cover features the title "GOLD SECTOR 1" prominently displayed with a graphic element. It includes the address for Gold Sector 1 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and a handwritten address for "Scandinavion UFOs Information" in Denmark, suggesting an international readership or correspondence.

Reports from Various Locations

The magazine details numerous sightings from October 1977 through November 1978:

• October 21, 1977 (Colon Rd, Ohio): Tom Miller reported observing a car with darkened windows near Indian Springs school, followed by bright lights moving in a zig-zag pattern in the sky. He also noted an inebriated man who vanished.
• October 21, 1977 (Northampton, Ohio): During a meditation evening, multiple people witnessed a spectacular lightening display, two bright lights moving in a zig-zag motion, and a red half-moon. Some experienced intensified ESP and physical discomfort.
• October 10th (Copley area, Ohio): Tom Miller observed a double con trail that appeared and disappeared quickly, accompanied by a pinkish cloud.
• October 11th, 11 PM (Brimfield, Ohio): Pete Downard saw a large, bright blue oval of light.
• October 12th (Loudonville-Marshalville-Ashland area, Ohio): Several reports described a comet-like object or meteor streaking across the sky, changing colors.
• October 12th (Aurora area, Ohio): Sandra Billings observed a large, cylindrical object resembling a smoking pipe.
• October 17, 8:45 PM (Graham Rd, Ohio): Georgiana Walters reported a large, round object descending rapidly.
• October 20-77 (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.): Cliff Borden and Terry Stake saw a flashing light moving at a 45-degree angle. Mark Grop reported a flashing object with multiple lights.
• October 23-77 (Cuyahoga Falls-Stow section, Ohio): Multiple witnesses observed a red, whirling light with no sound, estimated to be twenty-to-fifty feet in size.
• October 17 (Fairlawn shopping center, Ohio): An object hovered for 20 minutes, appearing crescent-shaped, then tubular, and finally diamond-like before disappearing.
• October 25 (Location unspecified): A report of a loud sound in the head and a vision of writing in Latin, including phrases like 'LA-SA-MA' and 'A-SA-RA SATIA- A-TAN SO-LIA', interpreted as 'the vested Power of God'.
• October 26 (Penninsula, Ohio): Sherry Spauer observed a large, red flashing object with swirling lights, which turned white with multiple red lights as it passed overhead.
• October 26-27 (Grandview area, Ohio): Joyce Real and a friend observed a saucer-shaped object and heard a loud, shrill noise.
• October 30 (Route 77, Ohio): Joyce Real and a friend heard a noise like a police siren, but not quite.
• October 29-77 (Canton, Ohio): Diane Brainard observed a disc-shaped light moving in an orbital pattern, emitting lights that appeared to shrink in size.
• November 1st (East Akron area, Ohio): Five individuals reported seeing a bright white light changing colors, seemingly in response to a smaller steady white light.
• November 2nd, 10 to 10:15 PM (Kenmore area, Ohio): Robert Link and others observed a large, cylindrical shape object.
• November 4th, 1977 (Upper Midwest): A tremendously bright green and white UFO streaked across the sky, observed from Minnesota to Michigan, which astronomers initially identified as a meteor but could not find evidence of a crash.
• August 1977 (Chester, Ill.): A report of a UFO 'invasion' where saucers allegedly shot beams of light, burnt buildings, and took over local media. The report later suggests this may have been a hoax.
• March 1977 (Akron, Ohio): Joe Pavlov saw a brilliant white light traveling at tremendous speed.
• November 1976 (Copley, Ohio): Pete Crumbaugh observed a round ball of white light flying at high speed.
• December 6, 1976 (Copley, Ohio): Pete Crumbaugh discovered large humanoid footprints near a company pond.
• November 6th (Fairlawn area, Ohio): Tom Andersen saw a bright orange object with a strange texture effect, which disappeared into a tiny black hole.
• November 6 PM (Fairlawn area, Ohio): A steady pulsating light was observed, appearing oblong in shape.
• November 12th (Brimfield area, Ohio): Two teachers observed a large cylindrical object, from which seven orange flares were shot out.

Reports from the Readers

• Daniel Wayne Sartin (Pennsylvania): Describes an encounter in the mountains where his dog reacted to a strange phenomenon. He then saw a large cube revolving end over end, heard a voice stating that Earth would be changed and cut down for a superior race. He lost his dog shortly after.

Special Contact Report

• Lee Bell's Story: Lee Bell encountered a man claiming to be from Alpha Centauri named Mike. Mike discussed his people's reasons for not publicly landing (fear of a 'War of the Worlds' type incident) and the perceived menace of UFO magazines. He also mentioned their advanced technology, including land craft that exceed 250 mph and hover using counter-action magnetics-polarities.

Other Information

• FSIC Bulletin: The magazine promotes a monthly bulletin from FSIC (address provided) and mentions their monthly meetings.
• Cleveland UFOLOGY PROJECT: This group is also highlighted, with information on their location and meeting schedule.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings, particularly those involving unusual lights and shapes (cylindrical, oblong, disc-like), and the increasing number of alleged contact experiences. The magazine seems to adopt a stance of open inquiry, presenting various reports without definitive conclusions, but encouraging readers to consider the possibilities. There's an emphasis on identifying the 'truth within each account' by attempting to 'weed out' human interpretation and focus on the core experience, suggesting a critical yet receptive editorial approach to the subject matter.

This issue of "GOLD SECTOR I, UFO" focuses on a variety of topics related to UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial contact, and personal experiences, interspersed with astronomical information and announcements. The magazine appears to be a non-profit publication, soliciting donations from its readers.

Extraterrestrial Contactee: Mike

The primary narrative revolves around an interview with an individual named Mike, who claims to be an extraterrestrial. Mike describes his people's culture, including their views on death, which they consider an unnatural occurrence, and their practice of preserving bodies without embalming or burning. He states that his people have a building devoted to Earth and share aspects of Earth culture, like movies, with their children, implying a lack of traditional schools on his home planet.

Mike recounts a tragic incident where a semi-truck killed some of his people, and how his kind assisted in handling the bodies, beaming them away for reassembly. He mentions that these individuals are alive back on their planet. Mike also describes his family's presence on Earth and a peculiar incident involving a semi-truck accident that affected them. He claims his people can go into deep hibernation for up to a century to observe planetary and universal evolution.

An interesting detail is Mike's dietary habits; he never ate solid food and only consumed fresh tea or coffee. He controversially stated that "WE cause cancer, not tobacco" and that cigarettes are good, with cigars being better. He also mentioned that their atmosphere allows for fermenting beverages without contamination.

Mike demonstrated a remarkable ability to access information through Earth's phone system, once finding the address and phone number of a man's daughter who had been missing for ten years. This incident, recounted by another individual, led to the author's desire to meet Mike. The author initially suspected Mike might be an extraterrestrial even before meeting him.

Mike's home planet is said to revolve around a double star system, possibly Alpha Centauri, and its orbital pattern is described as the symbol of Infinity. Their days are 36 hours long with 6 hours of light and dark cycles. Mike also admitted to faking heart attacks at hospitals as a form of amusement, describing how he could make his heart flutter, his brain waves go crazy, and even stop his heart for two minutes.

Winter Skies for UFO Viewing

This section provides astronomical information relevant to the winter period, focusing on celestial events and objects that might be of interest to UFO observers. Key events include the winter solstice on December 21st and the vernal equinox on March 20th. The sun's position and day length are discussed for the Northern Hemisphere.

The moon's phases during winter are detailed, with a special mention of close encounters with the Hyades star cluster and the occultation of Aldebaran. The visibility of planets like Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn is described, including their positions in the sky and notable celestial events like Mars' opposition on January 21st and Saturn's opposition on February 16th.

Two meteor showers, the Ursids and the Quadrantids, are scheduled for winter. The Ursids are expected to peak on December 22nd, with about 15 shooting stars per hour, though a nearly full moon may reduce visibility. The Quadrantids, peaking on January 3rd, are expected to offer a better showing with up to 40 meteors per hour.

The section also highlights prominent winter constellations and stars, including Capella, Castor and Pollux, Procyon, Sirius, Rigel, and Betelgeuse, describing their colors and relative distances.

Communication and Rapport

This part of the magazine offers guidance for readers interested in establishing mental rapport and potentially physical contact with UFOs. It suggests a method involving establishing a quiet period, mentally picturing a UFO, and then making a mental request for communication, specifically mentioning 'ASHTAR CENTRAL COMMAND' and 'FLEET COMMANDER KRONO'. The process involves visualizing a craft first to act as a filter, connecting the request to the most compatible beings.

UFO Report Sheet and Reader Engagement

The magazine includes a "GOLD SECTOR UFO REPORT" sheet for readers to document their sightings. It prompts for details such as the reporter's name, location, description of the object, size, duration, and altitude. It also includes checkboxes for various physical sensations and effects experienced by the witness, such as heat, cold, unusual sounds, skin sensations, light-headedness, and ESP activation. Readers are encouraged to submit these reports and are asked if their sightings can be published, with or without their names.

Announcements and Seminars

There are announcements for a lecture by journalist Tom Valentine on "HEALING...THE MYTHS AND THE 'MIRACLES'" on February 24th. Valentine is described as having covered psychic phenomena, UFOs, and healing for over twenty years. Additionally, a workshop seminar is scheduled for February 25th, covering five hours of "relaxed, directed and fruitful development" on subjects like astrology, ghosts, UFOs, and the Bible. The fee for the seminar is $25.00, with a $5.00 reservation fee.

Editorial Stance and Themes

The magazine emphasizes the importance of considering all reports of unusual phenomena, even those that seem extraordinary or difficult to explain. It cautions against dismissing experiences based on the witness's character or societal non-conformity, stressing the need to evaluate facts and allow time to validate reports. The publication appears to be a platform for sharing diverse accounts of UFO sightings and related experiences, encouraging reader participation and open-mindedness towards the unexplained. The inclusion of astronomical data suggests an attempt to contextualize UFO phenomena within a broader understanding of the universe.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Recurring themes include the nature of extraterrestrial intelligence, methods of communication with non-human entities, the importance of objective reporting and evaluation of evidence, and the intersection of UFO phenomena with other unusual experiences like psychic healing. The editorial stance is one of encouraging the collection and consideration of all reports, advocating for a focus on facts over personal judgments of witnesses, and promoting the idea that many previously dismissed phenomena are now being considered as possibilities. The magazine also highlights its growth in mailing list subscribers, indicating a strong reader interest in its content.