OVNI - 1995 10 - October

Magazine Overview

< OVNI > is a newsletter from the Phenomenon Research Association, with the October 1995 issue featuring a cover headline about the Roswell Autopsy debate. The magazine is priced at £1 including postage, and members receive it for free. The publication is based in the UK.

The Roswell Autopsy Debate Continues

This section discusses the ongoing speculation surrounding the "Alien Autopsy" film, questioning its authenticity and whether the alien depicted is connected to the Roswell incident. It reports the death of the ex-US Army cameraman, with conflicting dates of death and names (Jack Barnett vs. Jack Barret), suggesting a possible pseudonym. The article ponders if his death was a result of disclosing the film or due to natural causes or government intervention.

An edited transcript from the film details the cameraman's experiences after enlisting in the army, including filming tests at White Sands and being assigned to a crash site near Socorro in 1944. He was told it was a Russian spy plane but realized it was not upon arrival at the cordoned-off site. The transcript describes a large "disc, a Flying Saucer" with "freak creatures" around it. The cameraman recounts how a soldier hit one of these creatures to retrieve a "box." The story is presented as having a ring of authenticity, and the article questions the public's interest in such discoveries, suggesting it would not cause widespread panic but rather confirm existing beliefs about extraterrestrial life. It also notes a connection to a UFO encounter witnessed by Patrolman Zamora in Socorro, New Mexico, in 1964.

Terry Walters: Contactee/Healer/Abductee?

This article, written by Omar Fowler, details an interview with Terry Walters, who claims to be a contactee, healer, and abductee. Walters describes having healing powers passed on by "Nordics" and claims to have been in contact with them via telepathy and travelled with them in their craft. His wife recounts an experience where Terry's physical body remained in his room while his mind/spirit journeyed in a Nordic craft, observing a mountain range and forests across Asia. Walters also describes aliens inserting a glass probe into the earth in a snowy environment, expressing concern about mining activities near a fault line, possibly in the Arctic Circle, mentioning the name "Uttuxt."

Walters describes the "Nordics" as 6-foot tall, clean-looking beings with blonde hair, green eyes, high foreheads, and slim builds, who speak slowly and only answer questions. He claims to be able to read people's thoughts by touching them and has also cured people, sometimes with the help of the "Nordics." He recounts a personal experience of a serious back injury in 1966 that was surgically corrected by the "Nordics," with subsequent X-rays showing no evidence of the previous injury. The article also mentions a case where Terry helped Colin Andrews, a crop circle researcher, with a knee problem that was subsequently healed.

Nevada, Area 51 & All That

Omar Fowler writes about secret work in Area 51 and its surroundings, involving advanced "aerial" craft using alien technology, confirmed by witnesses and British aeronautical engineers. The article critiques a UFO magazine's report on the Nevada area, calling some stories "neurotic" and mentioning claims of "Greys" appearing at the back door of the "Little A Le Inn" and "7 mile Russian troop movements." The author cites Tony James of EMUFORA, who suggests the proprietors of the "Little A 'Le' Inn" are "leg pullers" and their stories are fantastic, dismissing the idea of "Greys" at their back door. The author expresses regret that such reporting invites ridicule and questions the magazine's intentions.

A Slip in Time?

Written by Enid Fynes-Williams, this personal account describes a trip to Kerry, Ireland. While driving towards Smerwick Harbour, the author and her friend encountered a lady with a small child. Later, after driving further down a narrow track, they found themselves near a cliff edge. Suddenly, a car appeared, driven by a couple they had met earlier. When asked about the lady and child, the couple stated they had seen nothing but derelict stones. The author concludes they had "strayed into the unknown." Upon developing photographs taken at the headland, the author and her friend Drina were absent from the images, leading the author to question what had happened.

They've Got Our Moon!

This article, reprinted from the SIGAP "Pegasus" magazine, discusses claims by Richard Hoagland and industrial engineer Vito Saccheri regarding NASA's knowledge of extraterrestrial artifacts on the Moon. Saccheri, vouched for by "Houston Sky" editor Gayle Nesom, claims the Moon is littered with alien structures. He was inspired by a book by former NASA scientist George H. Leonard, who alleged that President Kennedy's lunar initiative was driven by discoveries of lunar activity. Saccheri and Lester Howes visited NASA's photo archive and were shown thousands of large photos (32x24 inches) of lunar structures, machinery, pyramids, and pipelines, with identifying code numbers. Saccheri also recounts overhearing mission control dialogues about UFOs during Apollo missions, suggesting a cover-up.

The Evening Sky

This section, by Barry Parkinson, provides an astronomical update for October 1995. It mentions Saturn glowing in the autumn sky, visible planets like Jupiter and Mars, and a new comet discovered by Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, which is much larger than Halley's comet but poses no collision threat to Earth. It also touches upon the movie 'Apollo 13' and scientific interest in the Moon, citing data from the US Clementine Lunar Orbiter which suggests the Moon formed after a Mars-sized object collided with Earth. The article also discusses the Aitken Basin on the Moon's far side and its unique internal composition.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly the Roswell incident and related films, alien technology, and extraterrestrial encounters. The Phenomenon Research Association appears to maintain a policy of focusing on UFO investigation rather than internal disputes. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, presenting various claims and witness accounts while also critically examining sensationalized reporting. There is a clear interest in exploring potential government cover-ups and the implications of extraterrestrial discoveries for humanity.

This issue of 'New Age Science' (Issue 10) from publisher The Evening Sky, based in the U.K., delves into the complex relationship between contemporary scientific understanding and 'New Age' philosophies. The magazine aims to reconcile these seemingly disparate fields, addressing confusion and irritation within the Environmentalist Movement regarding their compatibility. The publication features a cover illustration titled 'The Gates Of Paradise: WATER W Blake'.

The Concept of New Age Science

The lead article, likely penned by editor Barry Parkinson, tackles the perceived dichotomy between 'New Age' and 'Science'. It posits that while conventional science, which emerged in Europe about 400 years ago, offers an effective method for knowledge gathering, it has led to a universe devoid of inherent meaning and purpose. The author argues that any such meaning must lie outside the scientific description of reality. The article critiques 20th-century science for its association with destructive activities like the atomic bomb, biotechnology, global warming, and ozone depletion. It notes how some extremists within the environmentalist movement have expanded their views into a moral, social, and political orthodoxy, advocating for a return to a more natural way of life and economic regression. The author confesses that their own proposed purpose – surviving by restoring natural balances within a technological framework – is not a profound spiritual insight. A key statement highlights the reduction of truth to mere effectiveness as an 'intellectual low point' in 20th-century philosophy.

However, the article suggests that modern developments like Quantum Mechanics and Chaos Theory point towards a potential convergence between ancient religious insights and new scientific ones. It asserts that while Quantum theory may reveal a deeper spiritual realm, the knowledge of that truth must come from an external source. The author uses the example of green light to illustrate that knowing its wavelength does not equate to the experience of greenness. The article criticizes science for progressively denying our sense of self-awareness and argues that humanity should not be subjected to the 'suffocating demands of the scientific sense of self'. It suggests finding spiritual sustenance in new forms of science by stepping back from the 'heroism' of the scientific quest. Environmentalism is seen as stemming from a similar heroic impulse but with a nihilistic attitude towards the culture that created it and science itself. The author concludes that science must coexist with nature, and the disconnect between our sense of self and higher purpose must be addressed. Humanity cannot abandon the benefits of the 'information' miracle, nor can it continue to produce 'spiritually barren souls'. The underlying philosophy of 'New Age Science' accepts a sense of self and places scientific facts alongside it. The author identifies as both an environmentalist and a 'New Age scientist', believing these concepts can be comfortably accommodated within the mind, body, and spirit trichotomy, thus resolving any confusion.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

The issue features several reports related to UFO phenomena:

• Another Bizarre UFO Photograph: This section details a photograph taken by Mrs Valerie Scott on the South Downs near Portsmouth on May 28, 1995, showing strange 'light lines' resulting from an encounter with a swirling grey mist. A similar photograph, taken by her son Peter on November 2, 1944, at West Bridgeford, Nottingham, is also mentioned. Peter's object appeared brighter than any star and moved at high speed towards Cotgrave.
• Remote Viewing: A TV documentary titled 'The real X-Files' investigated the work of US intelligence agencies during the 'cold war', showcasing 'remote viewers' who could send their minds to any part of the world to describe locations.
• Anecdote of Psychic Prediction: Omar Fowler recounts an interview with an ex-officer in the West African rifles who described how his African sergeant, after going into a trance, accurately predicted that their weekly ration lorry had gone off the road 12 miles away.
• Tale Enders: This section presents several brief reports:
• NASA is accused of actively 'air brushing' UFOs out of film before prints are sold to the public, according to ex-NASA photo technician Donna Tietze.
• Dr Mack (OVNI September) is quoted on 'heterodox' opinions, with a spelling error noted by Garry Stapleton.
• Professor Stephen Hawking is cited as stating that faster-than-light travel could imply the possibility of time travel, allowing travel back in time.
• A villager in Horley near Banbury found his lawn covered in a mysterious 'jelly' that defied identification by analysis at the University of Surrey. This substance is compared to one found in a Crop Circle near Andover in 1985.
• 'Lights in the Sky' were reported in Porchester and Southsea on August 17 and 30, 1995, respectively. PRA member Paul Foster believes he spotted a flying object (FT) on September 5th near Derby, described as having a red nose light, orange edge lights, and a central white strobe.

Promotions and Meetings

• Flying Saucer Review: The magazine promotes 'Flying Saucer Review', available from The Editor, FSR Publications Ltd., for £15.00 for four issues, post-free.
• Next Meeting: An announcement for a meeting on Tuesday, October 24th, at 8 pm at the Stanley Club, Stanley Common (A609) near Ilkeston.
• Video Documentaries: The issue highlights two video documentaries: one investigating the 'Roswell Alien Autopsy' with input from pathologists and model makers, and another showing schoolchildren from Ariel School, Harare, Zimbabwe, who witnessed a UFO landing and received telepathic messages about planetary destruction.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the integration of spiritual or 'New Age' perspectives with scientific inquiry, the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs), and the exploration of consciousness and psychic abilities. The editorial stance, as expressed by Barry Parkinson, is one of seeking a balanced approach that acknowledges both scientific facts and the subjective human experience, advocating for a reconciliation between science and nature rather than an abandonment of technological progress. The magazine appears to support the idea that 'New Age Science' is a valid and coherent concept, capable of providing meaning and purpose.