New Atlantean Journal - 1980 - Vol 08 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: THE NEW ATLANTEAN JOURNAL
Issue: Volume 8, #1
Date: Spring 1980
Publisher: THE NEW ATLANTEAN RESEARCH SOCIETY
Price: $1.50

This issue of The New Atlantean Journal focuses on the unexplained, the unknown, and the unexplored, with a strong emphasis on UFO phenomena, paranormal events, and New Age philosophies. The cover features an illustration of an Egyptian sarcophagus, hinting at ancient mysteries.

Editorial: Survive? What For?

The editorial, written by Joan O'Connell, critiques a segment of the 'New Age' community focused on preparing for a cataclysmic era by becoming 'Survivors'. O'Connell questions their motives, particularly their focus on money, food, and leadership, and their exclusionary practices. She contrasts their self-serving 'survival' with core values of compassion, mercy, kindness, and self-sacrifice. The editorial argues that true understanding comes not from creating a new, exclusive religion, but from understanding what has already been given. It posits that 'survival' is determined by one's personal vibrational energy field, influenced by thoughts, deeds, and lifestyle, rather than physical location. The piece concludes by stating that true sanctuary is internal and dependent on one's own energy field and willingness to help others.

Letters to the Editor

The 'Letters to the Editor' section features several reader contributions:

• Garry Miller from Redcliff, Alberta, Canada, reports on a mystery involving cattle and bulls found dead with their genital organs removed, speculating on causes like X-ray or microwave exposure.
• Dan Caylor from Iowa inquires about the location of possible UFO bases and inner earth entrances mentioned in a previous article on 'Phantom Phenomenon'.
• A letter from Joan O'Connell (likely a different person or a note from the editor) addresses a subscriber's request for plain packaging, which was denied, leading to the subscription's cancellation.
• Rev. Frank Alper D.D. from the Arizona Metaphysical Society shares a transcript of a monthly channeling related to alien souls and offers it freely.
• Mary Hardy from Michigan recounts an event where tape recorders stopped working during a talk on UFOs, and a cloud was observed over the church, with L-rods indicating a pulsating energy field. She suggests a connection between pyramid antennas and an interplanetary communication network.

Strangeness: News Briefs

This section compiles various unusual news items from around the world:

• Chosica, Peru: A recording of an alleged extraterrestrial message is under investigation by Peruvian technicians. Spaceships have reportedly been seen and photographed in the area.
• Santa Fe, New Mexico: A state probe into cattle mutilations has cataloged 76 incidents and is investigating 10 more, though no cases are yet complete.
• New York: The Insurance Information Institute reported a record number of catastrophes in the first half of 1979, with insurers paying over $600 million in claims.
• London, England: UFO experts are investigating mysterious deaths of zoo animals, which medical experts attribute to radiation poisoning, possibly linked to recent UFO sightings.
• Moscow, Russia: Archaeologists discovered a mysterious 5th-century monastery perched in the Pamir Mountains.
• Lierna, Spain: Over 2,000 mummified bodies were found during restoration work on a 15th-century monastery, believed to be victims of the Spanish Inquisition.
• Tokyo, Japan: The annual search in Japan's 'Suicide Forest' yielded five more bodies, bringing the year's total to 48.
• Clearwater, Florida: The Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Hospice changed its name to Hospice Care Inc. to distance itself from controversies surrounding Dr. Kubler-Ross's involvement with a psychic.
• Frankfurt, Germany: Police arrested a man suspected of being a modern-day vampire.

Featured Artist: Christine Hayes

The issue introduces Christine Hayes, described as a remarkable woman and artist whose work in word and song evokes the 'Ancient Ages' and 'Old Ones'. The editor expresses pride in introducing her unique contributions.

Advertising and Promotion

Page 2 advertises "THE NEW AGE GUIDE TO ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION," a revised and expanded edition published by The New Atlantean Journal. It offers tips on promoting organizations, creating effective advertising, budgeting, conducting seminars, and increasing circulation, with a directory of New Age businesses, publications, and groups. The book is priced at $5.00 and includes a bonus of advertiser coupons.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings and extraterrestrial contact, unexplained animal deaths (mutilations and radiation poisoning), mysterious archaeological finds, and paranormal phenomena. The editorial stance, as articulated by Joan O'Connell, is critical of a self-centered 'survival' mentality within the New Age movement, advocating instead for compassion, universal understanding, and internal spiritual development over external preparation for disaster.

This issue of the NEW ATLANTEAN JOURNAL, identified as Volume 1, Issue 9, published in 1979 with a cover price of $1.50, presents a blend of ancient mythology, spiritual narratives, and investigations into unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and related events.

Topa Chica

The lead article, "TOPA CHICA," by CHRISTINE HAYES, is a mystical narrative. It describes Topa Chica, a figure with a bronze face and royal ancestry, raising his arms to the sky as flaming arrows of light illuminate the earth. The winds are depicted as rushing to embrace the north wind, creating a "mystic's dream" around Topa Chica's silhouette. The story continues with Topa Chica perching like an eagle, sensing the presence of "Great Guayamas." Guayamas is described as having ascended a "stairway of the White Pillars" to "Shauva, the Forever Kingdom." Topa Chica breathes in the scent left by Guayamas, and the narrative connects this to the sun drawing closer to Earth and frost forming from Guayamas' breath. The story further elaborates on Topa Chica's connection to Guayamas and "Itza," the "Sun Mansion," a Pyramid-Temple. Topa Chica becomes the "mind and soul of Itza," and together they receive Guayamas. Topa Chica is then described as "freed from mortality" and "braced against Itza," becoming a "Chief Priest of the Sun." The narrative culminates with a description of a sacred rite involving a "Star-Stone Altar" and an emblem called the "Seal of Bows," which collects sunlight at a specific moment, signaling a universal climax.

Ancient Culture Chants

This section introduces "ANCIENT CULTURE CHANTS," described as tonal recitations and hymns created from humanity's spiritual heritage, flowing like a river of consciousness. These chants are presented as a means of healing and freeing trapped energies, facilitating a connection to a "Living Sound." Each initiation chant is said to be a separate vibration of Space-Time interaction, opening the "Seeker" to a part of himself suspended in Time, leading to experiences of symbols, pictures, feelings, and distant memories, fostering a sense of "omni-being" and "Unity."

• Several "Ancient Culture Chant Tapes" are advertised:
• TAPE #1 LIGHT TRINITY: Contains elemental and spiritual vibrations from three land regions, including a recording from the San Antonio River and a Texas plateau above petroglyphs, attuned to the Polar-Axis.
• TAPE #2 SPIRIT EAGLE: The initiation of an American Indian, featuring chants, symbols, drums, and an Indian voice.
• TAPE #3 CRYSTAL FLAME: The initiation of an Atlantean-Incan, with chants and symbols.
• TAPE #4 WHEEL OF THE SACRED TURNING: The initiation of a subterranean Tibetan, with chants and symbols.
• TAPE #5 UP FROM THE SEA: The initiation of an ancient Polynesian, with chants and symbols.
• TAPE #6 PHOENIX OF THE SAF-FIRE: The initiation of the Solaria Sun Race from beneath the Egyptian Pyramid at Giza, with chants and symbols.

These tapes are available on cassette in Dolby Stereo for $10.00 per tape, ordered from SAF-FIRE, 151 Postwood, San Antonio, Texas 78228. Checks should be payable to CHRISTINE HAYES.

The Future Is Now: Time Spirals

An advertisement introduces "TIME SPIRALS," a monthly publication of the Premonitions Center, described as a non-profit organization. Copyrighted in 1979, it is edited by Joe Jochmans and Roger Rejda, with art by Yuko Yamada. A one-year subscription costs $18.00, and a single issue is $1.75. The publication covers "Mysteries of the Past and the Future" and includes features like "Russia's Attack on North America Using Tesla's Magnifying Transmitter" and a worldwide UFO pictorial section. Orders can be mailed to The Premonitions Center, Box 82863, Lincoln, Neb. 68501.

Every Midwife And Person Involved In Home Child Birth Should Have This Confidential Report!

This section promotes a "Confidential Report" titled "Manual For Midwives" by Edwin Flatto, M.D. It highlights that more women are opting for home delivery due to economics, natural joy, convenience, and health advantages. While acknowledging the low complication rate in midwife-supervised home deliveries, it advises medical backup. The report aims to inform expectant mothers and adults about delivering a baby, especially in situations where hospital access is limited due to distance, lack of facilities, or emergencies like disasters or epidemics. Testimonials from readers like Pio Chang, M.D., Carlos Arguello, M.D., and Julio Funes, M.D., praise the report's value. A reader, Jessie Carracciole, shares a positive experience of a home birth. The report is available from THE NEW ATLANTEANS, 5963 32 Ave. North, St. Petersburg, Fl 33710, for $8.95 plus $1.00 postage and handling.

The Phantom Phenomena: The Cattle Surgeons

This special report by TAL LEVESQUE discusses "Animal Mutilations," noting that their source and reason remain unclear despite extensive investigation. The report mentions "peculiar indentations" at mutilation sites, possibly made by an "Unknown type of aircraft," and numerous reports of silent, unmarked choppers and UFO activity. It also details "eerie activities of glowing Aeroforms" that change shape and color, tracked by infrared binoculars, Star Scopes, and radar, exhibiting movements and speeds inconsistent with conventional aircraft. These observations, when mapped, suggest peculiar alignments involving geological anomalies and a potential "Invisible Global Grid." The report questions if "MUTES" (presumably Mutilated Animals) are associated with a more complex mystery.

The Phantom Choppers and Occult Power

An incident near the Coudersport "Ley" Triangle in Pennsylvania describes an aircraft resembling a helicopter, about 50-60 feet long, metallic, with red and green hues, emitting an "exhaust stream." It appeared silently and then "instantly disappeared." The report questions how such craft can vanish and suggests they might utilize natural energy nodes or "Portals" to become invisible, clustering in areas of "Occult Geography."

Cycles - And Invisibles!

The report notes that ranch herds have been hit by mutilators in areas like Logan County, Colorado, even under surveillance. Mutilations are estimated to occur between midnight and 4 a.m., a time psychics associate with atmospheric "maximum contraction." The mutilators often operate away from population centers, favoring electro-static sites at altitudes of 5,000-6,000 feet, particularly in the Southwestern U.S.

Dulce, New Mexico, is mentioned as being repeatedly hit, with investigators reporting a sense of being "watched" by hovering aeroforms, though none were seen. Dr. Monteith, a physicist at Sandia Labs, is cited as an expert who believes "Phantom Phenomena" can make themselves and their craft "INVISIBLE." The report questions their need for animal blood and body parts, speculating about "Multi-dimensional or Subterranean Aliens" analyzing Earth.

The Ultimate Conspiracy

This section posits a "small 'Group' of hidden powerful beings" aiming to control lives. It references a psychic, B. Ann Slate, who foresaw impending disaster, stating that "They're underground, in contact with Outer Space and their intentions toward Mankind is total destruction!" These beings are described as a "race of beings, of a different species, who are cannibals," working with others who have reddish-orange glowing craft and a base in a mountain near Portland, Oregon. The report links this to mysterious dog killings in Camas, Washington, in 1974, where dogs were found decapitated with brains removed, a pattern also seen in cattle mutilations.

The report also mentions small animals disappearing from locked cages in Pennsylvania and a buffalo mutilation at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado. It references a sighting of a football-shaped object near the Griffith Park Zoo in L.A. in 1973. The report questions the motive behind observing, kidnapping, and mutilating domesticated animals, particularly cattle and dogs, and suggests this might be part of an alien study on how humans can be conditioned to accept them as "Masters."

It advocates for tuning into "beneficial mind fields" through Neg-Ion generators, meditation, crystals, and developing psychic powers, stating that humanity is under "wide field surveilance from aerial patrol systems."

An advertisement for "UFO UPDATE" is included, describing it as a publication with North American and Canadian UFO stories, photos, and clippings, featuring articles on "Russia's Attack on North America Using Tesla's Magnifying Transmitter" and "Men In Black." It is available quarterly for $6.00 or $1.50 per single copy.

Wars?! Earthquakes?! Economic Collapse?!

This section advertises "The Crystal Ball," a semi-monthly newsletter offering predictions, prophecies, and forecasts on topics including silver, gold, droughts, gas shortages, social upheavals, UFOs, science, ESP, and more. It is available as two back issues for $2.00 with a money-back guarantee. The Crystal Ball also offers a report on "UFO Cover-Up?!" for $2.00, inquiring about government silence and featuring over 51 illustrations of UFO sightings.

My "Magic Laws" for Abundant Health and Peace of Mind

This advertisement by Luke G. Thomas shares his personal journey from a difficult youth to living a healthy and productive life to age 87. He attributes his well-being to learning and obeying "simple, natural laws" of eating, breathing, exercising, resting, and respecting a "loving Creator," rather than seeking mystic wisdom or amulets. He describes overcoming health issues like arthritis and high blood pressure by changing his habits and correcting "wrong information." Thomas emphasizes that "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap" and that the human body has a remarkable capacity to heal itself when treated "intelligently." He encourages readers to "CHANGE WHAT YOU CAN CHANGE" and offers advice on living a healthier, happier life. Readers can send $1.00 and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Luke Thomas, Box 221, Tracy, CA 95376, for more information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The journal consistently explores the intersection of ancient civilizations, spirituality, and unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and related events. There's a strong undercurrent of conspiracy theories, suggesting hidden powers and extraterrestrial influences manipulating human affairs. The editorial stance appears to be one of questioning established narratives, seeking alternative explanations, and informing the public about what the journal perceives as "the plain truth" regarding energy fields, subterranean worlds, and potential threats to humanity. The promotion of home birth and alternative health practices also suggests a broader theme of self-reliance and questioning conventional systems.

This issue of "something incredible" magazine, dated December 21, 1979, delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, ranging from mysterious aerial disappearances to ancient mysteries and esoteric studies.

Mysterious Disappearance Of 3 Planes Still Unsolved

The lead article reports on the baffling disappearance of three Singapore air force Skyhawks over the Philippines' Sierra Madre mountains. A comprehensive search failed to yield any clues about the fate of the pilots or the aircraft. Maurice Baker, Singapore's ambassador to the Philippines, expressed grave concern about the chances of finding survivors. The U.S. 13th Air Force at Clark air base confirmed that the jets were flying in formation during a training exercise when they vanished. The last communication from the pilots gave no indication of distress. The article notes a disturbing parallel with the disappearance of four Philippine air force planes on a similar route over five years prior.

Some Booms May Be Earth's Fault

This section addresses the mysterious booming noises heard off the East Coast the previous winter. The Mitre Corporation, a private research organization, concluded that only a fraction of these noises could be attributed to supersonic aircraft. The report suggests that the remaining 181 unexplained noises might be connected to seismic activity, citing evidence such as an explosive noise preceding a small quake in New Jersey and New York on June 30, 1978, and similar booming noises reported before the great earthquake of 1886 in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Phenomenology of the Ley System

Presented to the 11nd National Congress of Radiesthésia, this article by Colin H. Bloy, dated May 5, 1979, explores the concept of ley lines and subtle energies. Bloy describes how groups in England, France, and Germany have identified long-distance alignments connecting megalithic sites, churches, and natural features. His group conducted a dowsing investigation that confirmed the existence of energies traveling in straight lines. They observed various line configurations, including single, triple, and six-bar lines, noting a progression based on the number 7, and a shift to an eight-system (64 bar line) since March 24, 1978. The article references the Archdruid of France, suggesting ley systems run from east to west, emerging from Mount Pamir. These lines are said to pass through significant locations such as Teheran, Jerusalem, the Pyramids, Rome, Sienna, Pisa, Monte Carlo, Marseilles, Narbonne, and Barcelona. Bloy also discusses geometrical forms found at functional points of the ley system, including spirals, labyrinths, and combinations of circles and squares, which he suggests have esoteric significance, with seven circles indicating a positive function and circles within squares indicating a negative one.

The Pleiades: Homeworld of the Ancients?

Authored by Patrick O'Connell, President of The New Atlaneans, this article examines the possibility that the ancient Sumerian civilization benefited from extraterrestrial contact, specifically from beings associated with the Pleiades star cluster. Citing Zecharia Sitchin's work, O'Connell highlights the perplexing lack of scholarly understanding regarding the Sumerians' origins and advanced technology. He points to striking similarities between Western civilization and Sumerian culture, suggesting a common root. The article further explores the "Pedra de Inga" monolith in Brazil, whose hieroglyphics bear remarkable resemblances to ancient Near Eastern symbols (Egyptian, Babylonian, Sumerian), as well as glyphs from Easter Island and the Indus Valley. These similarities, along with linguistic parallels between Nahua, Semitic, Turkish, and Quechua languages, are presented as evidence for a universal language of the ancients. The recurring symbol of an intertwined figure-eight or infinity symbol on the Pedra de Inga is noted, as are similar motifs on pottery dating back to 2,000 B.C. found in Brazil, linking them to Near Eastern pottery from Sumer, Babylon, and Egypt.

Cosmic Flea Market

The "Cosmic Flea Market" section features advertisements for various organizations and publications related to ufology, New Age beliefs, psychic phenomena, and esoteric studies. These include newsletters like "The Pyramid Guide," journals such as "Rainbow Round the Sun," and societies like "The Triumvirate Society" offering courses in astrology, numerology, and metaphysics. Advertisements also promote psychic readings, book searches, UFO-related materials, and information on spiritual hierarchy and pyramid energy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained phenomena, ancient mysteries, and esoteric knowledge. The magazine appears to maintain an open-minded stance towards unconventional theories, presenting evidence and speculation on UFOs, extraterrestrial contact, ancient civilizations, and subtle energy systems without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to explore these "incredible" topics further.

This issue of THE NEW ATLANTEAN JOURNAL, dated SUMMER, 1979, delves into ancient mysteries, extraterrestrial connections, and contemporary UFO phenomena. It features articles that explore the potential links between ancient symbols, texts, and the possibility of visitors from other worlds.

Ancient Texts, Symbols, and Origins

The issue begins by examining the association of VENUS with entwined snakes found in Mexican and Near Eastern inscriptions, suggesting a divine light or beam from a celestial sphere, possibly a UFO. It references Homet's assertion that ancient texts depicting the spiral form of Hydra, the sacred serpent, symbolize heaven, and that the symbol for 'heaven' is astrologically linked to the Pleiades. The 'Secret of Primitive Letters' is discussed, with enigmatic symbols inscribed on the Pedra Pintada in Brazil and other locations shown in figures 9, 10, and 11.

The Pleiades are highlighted as a recurring motif in ancient traditions, with one interpretation linking the Sumerian word MUL to this star cluster, significant around 22,000 BC. The text suggests a history of visitations to Earth by multiple sources of entities, with future issues promising to explore more cosmic encounters.

The Oahspe and the Tablet of Se'moin

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the book 'Oahspe', published in 1882 by J.B. Newbrough, who claimed to receive it through automatic writing from 'Space Brothers'. 'Oahspe' is presented as a revelation that predicted future events, including the appearance of 'ships' in the 'New Age'. The text posits that some ancestors did not evolve from apes but came from the stars, possessing a 'Sacred Gene' that grants potential immortality and a connection to etherean worlds.

The article "CALLING ALL PSYCHICS TO: THE SEARCH FOR THE TABLET OF SE'MOIN" by Walter Wiers explores the concept of the Tablet of Se'moin, described as the first written language of Earth, divinely engraved. The search for this tablet is framed as a quest to link with 'OtherWorld Cousins'. The text notes that astronauts left a plaque on the moon, and questions whether ancient visitors left similar evidence or warnings.

It is suggested that the 'Oahspe' revelation is part of a 'Battle of the Books', competing with other religious and historical texts. The issue raises the question of proof for these claims, noting that 'Oahspe' anticipates this need, with its author(s) promising that in 'Kosmon' (the present era), proof will be sought.

A plate labeled "PLATE 60.-SE'MOIN" displays numerous symbols, each with a corresponding word or phrase, presented as examples of the ancient language. The first tablet is estimated to be around 75,000 years old, making its discovery challenging.

UFO Phenomena and Encounters

The magazine reports on various UFO sightings and phenomena. A section titled "Johannesburg invaded by deadly spiders" describes an invasion of violin spiders in South Africa, with health officials stating there is no known antidote. Another brief report, "Attack of the amorous toads!", humorously explains the mystery of murdered goldfish in garden ponds as toads showing romantic affection due to a shortage of female toads.

Under the heading "UFO PHENOMENON: INTERNATIONAL REPORT" by Joan O'Connell, several incidents are detailed:

• JETLINER PILOT REPORTS A CHASE BY UFOS! (11/15/79): A Spanish jetliner pilot, Francisco Lerdo de Tehado, reported being pursued by two parallel red lights over the Mediterranean island of Ibiza. The objects were described as traveling at extreme speeds and 'playing' with the jetliner before disappearing.
• "MAYDAY" INVESTIGATED!: U.S. authorities are investigating why an Aero Mexico pilot declared a 'MAYDAY' over Europe, shut down an engine, then restarted it and flew to Miami, reporting severe vibrations.
• BLINDED BY A UFO: A Colombian airplane pilot, Mr. Manuel Lopez, was suddenly blinded by the light from a UFO, forcing him to fly erratically over Bogota until he received assistance.

Back Issues and Subscriptions

The latter part of the magazine advertises back issues of "THE NEW ATLANTEAN JOURNAL" from March, June, September 1978, and Summer 1979, with titles covering topics such as Earth's Magnetic-Energy-Grid, UFO Kidnapping, Atlantis, the 'MU' Rock, and 'Dark Holes' in Space. It also promotes back issues of "SAUCER SCOOP!", an earlier publication from the 1960s by Joan O'Connell, featuring articles by notable authors in the field.

Subscription information is provided for foreign subscribers, with different rates for surface and airmail, and a note about fluctuating exchange rates for Canadian subscribers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of ancient mysteries, the interpretation of ancient symbols and texts as evidence of extraterrestrial contact, and the reporting of contemporary UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be open to the possibility of 'Space Brothers' and ancient alien visitors, presenting 'Oahspe' as a significant, albeit controversial, source of information. There is a clear interest in challenging conventional scientific and historical narratives, encouraging readers to question established beliefs and seek proof for extraordinary claims. The magazine positions itself as a source for alternative perspectives on history, spirituality, and unexplained phenomena.

This issue of the magazine, dated March 29, 1979, features a prominent cover story titled "X-ray pictures show 'wildly different' sky," highlighting new discoveries from space.

X-ray Pictures Show 'Wildly Different' Sky

The lead article reports on the first X-ray pictures of space sent back by a National Aeronautics and Space Administration satellite launched in November. These photographs reveal a sky vastly different from what is visible to the naked eye, showing evidence of five elements common to Earth. Scientists believe this information will help clarify mysteries about the formation of the solar system and universe. Dr. George Clark of MIT described the X-ray sky as "a violently changing thing," contrasting with the perceived stability of visible stars. The telescope on the satellite is 300 times more sensitive than previous instruments. Dramatic X-ray images include those of supernovae, rare cataclysmic star explosions. Scientists at MIT and Goddard Space Flight Center have detected five heavy elements—magnesium, silicon, sulfur, calcium, and argon—in the remnants of these explosions, elements previously unseen outside our solar system.

Zodiac Helps Net Robbery Suspect

A news brief details how authorities in Cheyenne, Wyoming, apprehended a truck stop attendant accused of robbing his employer of $27,000. The suspect, John Edward James Jr., and his accomplice, Paul Williams, were captured after detectives used a computer and the suspect's astrological sign (Virgo) to determine his real name. By tapping the suspect's girlfriend's phone, they learned he was born under the Virgo sign, which, combined with his approximate age, allowed a computer to identify him.

News in Brief

This section contains several short reports:

• Theory of Unseen Forces Backed: Rev. Morton Kelsey, an Episcopal priest and psychologist, suggests in his book "Discernment: A Study in Ecstasy and Evil" that clinical psychology offers evidence for the reality of angelic and demonic forces.
• The First Bionic Woman?: A report from Argentina describes Isabel D., who allegedly climbed out of a swimming pool as if she were the "BIONIC WOMAN," exhibiting no weight or consistency. She reported seeing a blue-greenish rail and two milky white figures observing her.
• UFOs Sighted in China: A Peking newspaper reported sightings of UFOs over China, described as "moon-like ball surrounded by fog-like gases" that spurted jets of gas. A high school student also witnessed a "basin-size round object" with yellow and white lights.

Strange Relics from the Depths! Messages from Civilizations Incredibly Old!

This article, reprinted from "FORGOTTON AGES," discusses the discovery of a subterranean structure in Bradley County, Tennessee, by farmer J. H. Hooper in 1891. The structure included a wall approximately 1,000 feet long, 8 feet high, and 2 feet thick, with projections. Geologically dated to the Quaternary period (over a million years old), the wall is made of red sandstone blocks cemented with red clay, salt, and other clays. Most significantly, hidden beneath the plaster were sandstone blocks covered with hieroglyphics of a lost language. The glyphs were arranged in wavy lines and interspersed with symbols of the sun, moon, and strange animals. A total of 872 individual characters were identified, suggesting a pictographic writing system. The find was met with apathy by the scientific community, and the site has since been lost or eroded.

Fossils or Not?

A photo caption discusses molds and casts of fossil-like objects, 12 to 18 inches long, discovered in 1.2 billion-year-old sandstone in Arizona. These objects resemble parts of segmented animals like crabs and scorpions, which typically appear in rocks much younger than 600 million years.

Astro-Mysteries!

This section includes several short items:

• Black Hole X-Ray: A new orbiting observatory has sent back the first photograph of a bright X-ray object that could be a black hole in space, identified as CYGNUS X-1.
• Famous Gifted Reader: An advertisement for Morris Fonte, offering insight into life questions.
• Superknowledge: Instant Brain-to-Mind Tap: An advertisement for a data service.
• Lucky Numbers: An advertisement for personalized lucky numbers based on zodiac signs and birth dates.

UFO Pendants Ultra Fine Objects!

An advertisement for pendants shaped like UFOs.

'UFO Manual'!! Proves Gov't deceit.

An advertisement for a manual offering information on UFOs, craft, crew, and survival.

New Cartwheel Puzzles English Astronomers

This article, sourced from the Denver Post, reports on a peculiar dark object resembling a cartwheel discovered by astronomers Keith Taylor and David Axon while photographing the Great Nebula in Orion. The object, 55 seconds of arc in diameter, has a hub, six spokes, and a rim. They speculate it might be an illusion caused by solar wind distortion.

Playing With Unknown Forces: The Ouija Board

Reprinted from "INNER LIFE," this article by Andrew Piotrowski explores experiences with ouija boards. It recounts three stories: a Vancouver singer who became addicted and received dangerous advice leading to a suicide attempt; a lonely Alberta woman who was attacked after meeting a man through ouija guidance; and the author's own first, pleasant experience. The article notes the board's ancient, transcultural history, used by Chinese for communication with the dead and by Canadian Indians for finding lost people. Experiments by scientific organizations suggest a legitimate phenomenon where subjects are influenced or manipulated by an unknown force. Despite this, established religions generally condemn its use. Dr. Ian Currie, a sociologist, warns that the board attracts "lesser spirits" and can lead to trouble. A study indicates one in three North Americans claim contact with the spirit world, and ouija board sales peak during national crises. The writer concludes with a cautionary summary, advising limited experimentation.

Super-Blasts from Super-Space?? OR A War of the "Gods" on Earth?

This article by Patrick O'Connell questions whether a war is being waged in space or from another dimension. It links a UFO explosion over the Persian Gulf on August 24, 1979, described as a "pulsating and cylindrical UFO" that "suddenly exploded, turning night into day," to other mysterious explosions and "sky-quakes." The article also references the disappearance of two US Air Force supersonic fighters and the temporary loss of radio contact with the Voyager 1 spacecraft, posing the question of who or what is tampering with Earth's satellites, planes, and communications. It mentions a "superbolt of lightning" in South Africa or the South Atlantic, noting its power is comparable to a small nuclear weapon and that it was not a human-detonated nuclear explosion.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the unexplained, including UFOs, extraterrestrial phenomena, ancient mysteries, and paranormal activities. There is a clear interest in reporting on sightings, discoveries, and theories that challenge conventional scientific or historical understanding. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts and expert opinions, while also acknowledging potential dangers and the need for caution, particularly concerning the ouija board. The inclusion of advertisements for psychic services, lucky numbers, and UFO-related merchandise further reinforces the magazine's focus on the esoteric and unexplained.

This issue of "UFO" magazine, dated December 1976, features a cover story titled "TERROR IN TEHRAN!" and includes a variety of articles on UFO sightings, archaeological discoveries, and predictions of Earth Changes. The magazine is published by The New Atlantean Journal.

Terror in Tehran!

The lead article, reprinted from THE NEW ATLANTEAN JOURNAL, details an incident involving a 19-year-old named Gholam Reza Bazargani from Chalus, Iran. He claims he was taken by a UFO from the woods near his home to Isfahan, a journey that baffled police and psychiatrists. While authorities initially placed him under psychiatric care, other reports from villagers in Marvine and Lanjan, as well as from other individuals, corroborated his story, with observations coinciding with Bazargani's claims. Police conducted a search for him in Chalus but found no trace. Bazargani reported being taken inside a spaceship by four 'beings' and later waking up in barren lands near Isfahan. Despite skepticism from authorities, the identical nature of the reports from varied people left them mystified. The article also poses a question about the coincidence of the US Embassy in Tehran being located on Jamshid Avenue. A separate note mentions UFOs being frequently seen in Shiraz, Iran, where a UFO was photographed showing three windows on its saucer-shaped hull.

UFO Kidnapping: Florida Style! Update

This article by Joan O'Connell revisits a previous case of a young Florida woman abducted from her car, who later discovered she was pregnant. The child, a boy, was born exhibiting extraordinary strength but no immediate psychic abilities. Years later, the boy is now a handsome teenager with the highest recorded IQ in his state. The mother and son have maintained their privacy, and the boy is unaware of the circumstances surrounding his birth, preferring not to be seen as 'different' by his peers. He is also an accomplished artist, drawing spaceships. The author expresses a desire to compare this case with others and wonders how such children adapt to the world.

Stunning Secrets Out of the Earth

Written by Elisabeth de Stroumillo, this piece describes the overwhelming impact of Macedonian tomb treasures on display at the Archaeological Museum in Thessaloniki, Greece. The author details the opulence of the November 1977 finds from Vergina, including pure gold caskets (larnaces) holding the bones of a great king (likely Philip of Macedon), gold wreaths, diadems, and finely crafted silver objects. The article also mentions other finds from Macedonian tombs, such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and a gilded krater. The author recounts visiting the re-sealed tombs at Vergina and the surrounding hillock, which guards further secrets.

Earth Changes

This section discusses the prophecies of Edgar Cayce, focusing on his predictions about Earth Changes. It mentions that Cayce's readings, numbering over 50,000 pages, cover a wide range of subjects, including medical and health issues, and human thought. Cayce spoke of the period between 1958 and 1998 as when changes would become visible, with 1998 being a key date. These changes include east and west coast earthquakes, continental shifts due to a pole shift, and the return of Christ. The article quotes Cayce's 1932 response to a question about when these changes would become apparent, which he linked to conditions in the South Sea, Mediterranean, and the Etna area. It then highlights significant events on September 12, 1979: a powerful earthquake in Indonesia, the eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily which killed nine people, and Hurricane Frederick, the costliest hurricane in a century, hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast. The section is published bi-monthly by Richard C. Green.

Other Content

• Free Advertising: An advertisement for "Bonus" Publications offering free advertising on a per-order basis.
• Back Issues: An offer to order back issues of the magazine.
• Dora Tennyson Lithographs: An advertisement for sensitive lithographs by psychic artist Dora Tennyson.
• New Knowledge Booklets: Advertisements for booklets on topics like Pyramid Energy, the Nature of God, and training methods, published by PreScience Publications.
• Matter, Life, Evolution: A book review by John G. Elliott, M.S. M.LS., published by Gibson-Hiller Co.
• Under Orders: A book by Mary Roe about a supernatural tale involving a lost submarine commander.
• Our Motto: Results: An advertisement for ESP Laboratory offering self-help tapes, occult supplies, and courses.
• Wood Energy: An offer for a sample copy of Canada's Natural Life Magazine.
• Experiments with Alternate Currents: An advertisement for books by Nikola Tesla and related works, available from Omni Publications.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the unexplained, UFO phenomena, ancient mysteries, and alternative perspectives on reality, including psychic abilities and prophecies. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating and reporting on these subjects, even when they challenge conventional scientific or historical understanding. There's a clear interest in connecting seemingly disparate events, such as the super-blast and UFO activity, or archaeological finds with broader implications for human history and consciousness.

This document appears to be a collection of pages from a magazine, likely focused on paranormal phenomena, ufology, and potentially doomsday predictions, with a strong emphasis on natural disasters and prophetic accounts. The pages include a chronological listing of significant global events from August to October, a review of a book by Harold Sherman, and promotional material for 'The New Atlantean Journal'.

Chronological Events (August - October)

The first page details a series of natural disasters and unusual weather phenomena occurring between late August and mid-October. These include:

• August 24: An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale strikes San Jose, Costa Rica, injuring ten people. On the same day, Northern China experiences a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, injuring over 100 people and causing building collapses.
• August 27: Earthquakes of 3.5 and 3.7 magnitude are felt in Arkansas and parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. A geophysicist notes these areas are on different fault systems.
• September 2: Hurricane David devastates the Caribbean island of Dominica, resulting in 1200 deaths, leaving three-fourths of residents homeless, and destroying 90% of crops, with an estimated $2 billion in damage.
• September 10: India faces its worst drought in 25 years, with over $2 billion in crop losses, leading to migration from rural areas to overcrowded cities.
• September 12: Mentions of a South Pacific quake, Mount Etna erupting, and Hurricane Frederick, with a reference to an 'opposite story' not provided in this scan.
• September 16: Los Angeles experiences its worst smog in 24 years, prompting officials to issue a 'red flag alert' that cancels all outdoor activities.
• September 20: A series of strong earthquakes in Italy causes dozens of deaths and damages ancient sites like the Roman Colosseum and Forum.
• September 21: California is hit by 16 separate forest fires, burning over 100,000 acres.
• September 23: An earthquake measuring 5.6 shakes the island of Hawaii, causing broken windows and toppled shelves.
• September 29: A prolonged drought in Northeast Brazil (Pernambuco, Ceara, Piaui, Alaquas, and Rio Grande do Norte) severely damages food crops, necessitating government emergency relief.
• October 3: A freak autumn tornado strikes Windsor Locks, Connecticut, causing nearly $200 million in damage, killing 4 people, and seriously injuring 120.
• October 10: An early autumn snowstorm brings up to 13 inches of snow to Virginia, damaging fruit crops, and setting new cold records in New York, Maryland, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Book Review: "The Green Man and His Return" by Harold Sherman

One section is dedicated to a review by Patrick O'Connell of Harold Sherman's book, "The Green Man and His Return." The book, originally written in 1946-1947, is described as containing two novels and is presented as highly prophetic, with many of its predicted events and scientific achievements having already occurred. Sherman is identified as a renowned authority on ESP and a pioneer in the field.

The review suggests that Sherman's work provides explanations and potential solutions to Earth's current problems, especially in an age of social and economic upheaval and accelerated Earth changes. The book is characterized as the 'journey of a Cosmic Vision' given to Sherman in the 1940s. It is speculated that Sherman's greatness will be recognized, comparing him to a 'John the Baptist' or a harbinger of good news. The book reportedly details events that have come to pass and prepares readers for a possible future, including the appearance of 'spaceships on a gigantic mission designed to save the earth population from self-destruction.' It also mentions the power of these spaceships to affect car and aircraft engines and cause electrical blackouts, phenomena that reportedly began occurring after the book's initial publication.

The original stories, "The Green Man" and "The Return of the Green Man," were published in "Amazing Stories" magazine in 1946 and December 1947, respectively. The review emphasizes that for the first time, both are available in a single volume. It describes the narrative involving a 'Super Being, NUMAR,' and a 'Great Light' heralding the arrival of a 'SpaceFleet' with the mission of bringing 'Peace to Mankind.' The review concludes with an exciting call to action: "FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS!"

The book is available for $8.95 postpaid, ordered directly from Harold Sherman in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Promotional Material for "The New Atlantean Journal"

Another page contains promotional material for "The New Atlantean Journal," described as the nation's most unique quarterly magazine covering the "UNKNOWN, the UNEXPLAINED, and the UNEXPLORED." The magazine offers a special subscription deal: 3 assorted back issues plus a 1-year subscription for $7, which is half the newsstand price and significantly less than the total retail value.

• The promotional text lists several article titles from recent issues, including:
• Dr. J. Manson Valentine's Discovery of X-KUKIKAN - Sacred Grotto of the Mayan
• The 'Phantom Phenomenon': Maps of Suspected UFO Bases and 'Inner-Earth Entrances'
• Leylines and the Telluric Forces: Ancient Energy-Gridlines Rediscovered
• Hidden Secrets of the Southwest: Ancient Sphinx Uncovered
• UFO Maps of Suspected Tunnel Entrances
• Earth Changes and the Solar Fire
• Mystery Men in a Green Mist
• Sonar Depth Chart of 'Triangle' Pyramid
• Photographed: A 'Water-Sprite'
• Survival in the New Age: An Escape Route
• Crystal River: An American Stonehenge in Florida?
• Atlantis Remembered: Our Coming Earthchanges
• Bigfoot Sightings Revive Hopi Legends
• UFO's: Saviors or Destroyers?
• Mystery Flash Traps Women in 'Tube of Fire'
• UFO's have Powerful Thirst for Gas
• The UN and the UFO Mystery
• The Wee Ones
• Mamelwouth: The Talking Rock?
• The Clones of Enki
• Are YOU a Space-Child?
• The Secrets of Ancient Medicine
• The Tunnel Monster

The offer urges readers to "DARE YOU TO READ US!" and includes a coupon to return with $7.

Cover Art and Theme

The cover art depicts a figure identified as 'The Green Man,' with a stern expression, wearing ancient-style attire and a distinctive headdress. The title "THE GREEN MAN AND HIS RETURN" is prominent. The overall theme of the magazine, as suggested by the content, revolves around prophecies, unexplained phenomena, potential future catastrophes, and extraterrestrial contact.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes are a blend of natural disasters, apocalyptic predictions, and paranormal or extraterrestrial encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one that acknowledges and presents these phenomena as significant, potentially warning readers of impending dangers or offering alternative explanations for world events. The promotion of "The New Atlantean Journal" suggests a focus on the unexplained and a desire to challenge conventional understanding of reality. The emphasis on Harold Sherman's prophetic work aligns with a belief in foresight and potential future events impacting humanity.