South Lincs UFO Study Group Newsletter - No 23 - 1970

Magazine Overview

Title: South Lincs UFO Study Group Newsletter
Issue: No. 23
Date: February 1970

This newsletter from the South Lincs UFO Study Group presents a collection of reports and articles related to unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and intriguing historical findings.

Sighting Report: Wrawby, Lincs.

The issue begins with a sighting report from Clive Barwood, detailing an observation on Tuesday, December 30, 1969, at approximately 17:45 BST. The object described was red, slightly flattened, and fuzzy-looking, appearing about the size of a half moon. It was moving slowly westwards at an elevation of 15 to 20 degrees in the southwest. When Barwood attempted to view it through a telescope, it had disappeared, possibly behind a cloud bank. The object was seen over the village of Wrawby, Lincolnshire, as the observer passed from Elsham railway crossing to Wrawby. The comment notes it was possibly an aircraft.

Lost In Time: Dimitri Girshkov

This section continues a story about a man named Dimitri Girshkov, who was discovered in musty records. He had stopped to pray by a friend's grave on his wedding day in 1746 and then disappeared. This item is attributed to the Leicester Mercury, dated October 10, 1968.

Ghosts and Electrical Images

A speculative piece questions whether ghosts are electrical type images carried along in the ether, similar to how a tape recorder captures sound images, and are replayed later under specific atmospheric conditions.

UFOs and Evil Thought-Force

This section poses a question about UFOs, linking them to a theme of 'evil thought-force' potentially fashioning electrical manifestations within matter, described as 'signs and wonders' that deceive people.

Scotland's "Grey Man" Encounter

This article recounts an experience of Colin Gordon, a climber on Ben Macdhui in Scotland. Separated from his party during a blizzard, Gordon sought shelter in a cairn. While checking his map with a compass, he heard footsteps and his compass began to whirl erratically. He then saw a figure described as ten feet high, with a domed head, pointed ears, long gorilla-like arms, and taloned fingers. The creature appeared to roar, but the wind deadened the sound. Gordon fled and rejoined his party, where he fainted. The report notes that other people have seen or heard the 'Grey Man,' including Professor John Norman Collie and Dr. Kellas. Wendy Wood claimed the creature spoke in Gaelic. The author finds Colin Gordon's experience particularly interesting because his compass reacted similarly to UFO approaches.

Solar Influence on Health and Behavior

Two Italian scientists from Florence University are awaiting data analysis from the Apollo 12 moon-shot to corroborate over 54,000 tests they have conducted on the sun and moon's effects on human life and death. They hope to understand why sudden deaths occur most frequently in the early morning and why periods of solar anger are unfavorable for delicate surgical operations. The research is led by Professor Giorgio Piccardi, director of the Centre of Study of Fluctuating Phenomena in Florence. He has been conducting 'chemical tests' with the Leningrad astronomical observatory to monitor outer space activity. Professor Piccardi and Professor Vladimir Negowsky from the Moscow centre of human reanimation have found a relationship between these tests and the intensity of the solar corona. Professor Negowsky noted that sudden deaths are most frequent in autumn and winter, particularly in the early morning. Professor Piccardi explained the 'S02We-La system,' originating in Germany and adopted by Russia, which uses daily or hourly gradings based on 'sun,' 'waves,' and 'fluctuations of weather' to guide doctors in treating patients. He stated that moments of violent solar eruptions, with solar explosions provoking secondary reactions on Earth, would be considered unfavorable for surgery. Professor Vicenzo Lapiccirella, a specialist in pathological medicine at Florence, believes the cosmos influences us, citing the moon's effect on tides and the occurrence of epileptic fits, as well as favorable periods for agriculture and animal mating.

Did Ancient South American Indians Have Jets?

This section adapts an article by Ivan T. Sanderson from 'Weekend' magazine (January 14-20th, 1970). It discusses a 1,000-year-old, 14-inch-long gold object found in the vaults of the State Bank in Bogota, Colombia. Initially thought to represent a bird or fish, a scientific examination revealed characteristics of a vertical-take-off plane. The object has a cockpit formed by cutting away three-quarters of the creature's head, a tilted rear section acting as a windscreen, and what appear to be headlights. It also features a seat, a scoop, and a rectangular nose similar to a Rolls-Royce. The tail fin is shaped like those on modern planes. An engineer suggested it resembled a freight-carrying glider launched from water. The model was found inland, near the Nazca Lines, which are described as parallel lines running for miles, with four-winged figures visible from high altitudes, possibly serving as 'ground markers' for man-made flying devices. The article includes a photo of the gold model alongside a drawing of the Concorde, noting their similarity in shape.

Philosophical Quote

The issue concludes with a philosophical quote: "The man who thinks himself wise believes nothing until it is proved, but the man who is wise believes everything until it is disproved."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently explores unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and potential extraterrestrial or unknown influences on human life and history. There is a clear interest in correlating physical events (like solar activity) with human health and behavior, and in examining ancient artifacts for evidence of advanced technology. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, presenting various reports and scientific inquiries without necessarily endorsing specific conclusions, but encouraging further study and consideration of unconventional ideas.