Sri Lanka UFO Register - no 03

Magazine Overview

Title: SRI LANKA U.F.O. REGISTER
Issue: No. 3
Date: January - June 1980
Publisher: The Sri Lanka UFO Register
Country: Sri Lanka
Price: Rs. 7.50/-

This issue of the Sri Lanka UFO Register focuses on UFO phenomena, featuring a report on a significant sighting in India, coverage of an international UFO congress, and an in-depth interview with Rex Dutta that delves into conspiracy theories and the philosophical implications of UFOs.

Contents and Key Articles

NEWS AND VIEWS (Page 2)

The "News and Views" section includes correspondence and editorial notes. A letter from Sumedha Hewavitarne praises the Register, suggesting UFO study could aid in communication with other worlds and the utilization of human psychic properties. An editorial note from J.B. Delair of Contact International (UK) commends the publication and seeks Sri Lankan representation for their organization. Another item highlights UFO sightings reported in the Philippines, particularly over Bohol island, describing objects as bright, swift, and cigar-shaped or round with pulsating lights.

RUGBY-BALL UFO IN WEST BENGAL (Pages 3-5)

This detailed report recounts a single-witness case from November 1957 in Asansol, West Bengal, India. The witness, Dr. Samir Sengupta, a qualified physician, described an object that appeared to be two saucers joined together, traveling in a straight line at approximately 20 m.p.h. at tree-top level. The object was off-white or light aluminum, smokeless, and emitted no smell or heat. Dr. Sengupta initially thought it might be a new type of helicopter but realized it did not fit standard military vehicle descriptions. The report notes the object's slow rotation and its subjective impression of being the size of a large drawing room. The article also references Dr. J. Allen Hynek's "escalation of hypotheses" and connects the sighting to the Kirtland Air Force Base case from November 1957.

QUOTE (Page 5)

A quote from Major Donald E. Keyhoe's book "THE FLYING SAUCER CONSPIRACY" (1957) states that hundreds of saucers had been reported globally by expert observers like pilots and meteorologists. The editor also appeals for details on UFO reports from Sri Lanka in 1954, noting it was a significant year for sightings.

AN INTERVIEW WITH REX DUTTA (Pages 6-10)

This extensive interview with Rex Dutta, who organizes "Viewpoint Aquarius," explores his philosophical approach to understanding UFOs and alleges a global conspiracy to suppress information. Dutta argues that conventional science is inadequate to explain the phenomenon and that governments are secretly researching psychic warfare. He posits that a 1954 landing at Edwards Air Force Base (Muroc) led to a coordinated censorship, banishing UFO news from public view for seven years.

Dutta outlines four stages of this alleged conspiracy: silence, ridicule, conventional explanations (claiming only about 12% of sightings are explainable, contrary to official narratives), and a final stage of denial. He suggests that the suppression is driven by the need to maintain existing energy economies (coal, oil, nuclear, hydro-electricity) and prevent humanity from embracing a superior "psychic power" that requires selflessness and "Oneness" as a prerequisite.

He criticizes the current state of humanity, which he believes is not trained for selflessness, and suggests that public landings of UFOs would serve little purpose in changing consciousness. Instead, he advocates for a change in human consciousness through "Occult Meditation" and "Occult Law," leading to telepathy, enlarged minds, and potentially the ability to travel at the speed of thought and manifest bodies at will.

Dutta asserts that governments are secretly researching psychic science, often for military purposes, and that while many contacts have occurred, only the "failures and martyrs" are known. He believes that despite the cover-up, the UFO phenomenon is leading humanity towards a universal ethic, a larger mind, and a state of "Oneness."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Sri Lanka UFO Register positions itself as a non-political, non-religious journal dedicated to the study of UFOs. The issue highlights a recurring theme of government secrecy and alleged conspiracies surrounding UFO phenomena, contrasting this with the potential for advanced understanding through philosophical and psychic exploration. The editorial stance appears to be open to unconventional explanations and critical of mainstream scientific and governmental approaches to UFOs, encouraging reader participation in gathering information.

Themes: UFO Sightings, Close Encounters, Government Secrecy, Psychic Phenomena, International Cooperation, Conspiracy Theories.

Tags: UFO, Sri Lanka, West Bengal, Asansol, Dr. Samir Sengupta, Rex Dutta, Contact International, London International UFO Congress, Daylight Disc, CE1, Kirtland AFB, Psychic Warfare, Conspiracy, Oneness, Mind.

Title: SRI LANKA U.F.O. REGISTER
Issue: No.3
Date: 1979
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the Sri Lanka U.F.O. Register focuses heavily on the First London International UFO Congress, held on August 26-27, 1979. It also includes reports on scientific claims regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

The First London International UFO Congress

The congress, hosted by the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA) and Contact International (UK), was held at the Mount Royal Hotel in London. The event was opened by C.A.E. O'Brien, President of BUFORA, who emphasized the need for scientific acceptance of UFOs.

Speaker Summaries:

• Robert Digby (BUFORA member): Presented an introductory paper on the sources of UFO reports, the diversity of investigating groups, and a classification system for UFOs.
• Lawrence Dale (BUFORA National Investigations Co-ordinator): Discussed current BUFORA investigations, noting that UFO reports in Britain in 1978 were roughly half the number from 1977. He identified three main areas for UFO sightings in Britain: London/SE England, the Midlands (Birmingham/Stafford), and Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh).
• Dr. Leo Sprinkle (University of Wyoming): Presented on 'Models of UFO Evidence,' suggesting four basic levels: Physical, Biological, Psycho/Social, and Spiritual. He shared a case of a rancher with UFO experiences and proposed that the UFO phenomenon is designed to 'modify social beliefs' and bring 'cultural transformation,' coining the term 'Cosmic Consciousness Conditioning' (CCC).
• Peter Hill (BUFORA senior member): Discussed 'From Data To Information,' arguing that the term UFO is inadequate. He highlighted the haphazard cataloging of data and the sporadic nature of research, emphasizing the need for more thorough statistical analysis and regular international meetings to formulate standard definitions.
• Edoardo Russo (CENTRO UFOLOGICO NAZIONALE, Italy): Lectured on two waves of UFO reports from Italy in 1954 and 1973. He detailed 'Close Encounter' cases and mentioned a mass sighting of a triangular object on September 14, 1978. He also described UFO sightings off the Adriatic coastline and a case reported by Rome Airport control tower, noting a hoaxer was jailed for fraudulent claims.
• Dr. Roberto Pinotti (CENTRO UFOLOGICO NAZIONALE, Italy): Spoke about 'Official UFO Evidence' in Italy, revealing that Italian secret services have studied UFOs since the early 1950s, with the Ministry of Defence currently involved in investigations.
• Professor Antonio Ribera (Spain): Assured listeners of the 'Reality of the UFO Phenomenon,' stating that 'UFOs are real – they are neither good nor bad. The UFO simply IS.' He posited that Earth's science is limited and not the only science in existence.

The congress concluded with the screening of the documentary film 'UFOs, Past, Present & Future.' Proceedings from the second day were promised for the next issue.

Russians Claim New Discovery on UFOs

According to Tass News Agency on September 24, 1979, Soviet scientists claimed to have created 'flying saucers' in a laboratory. Researchers at the Soviet Academy of Scientists theorized that UFOs were disc-shaped accumulations of dust and water caused by air turbulence. They reportedly reproduced these conditions and observed a 'flying saucer' forming. Soviet geophysicists linked the increasing frequency of UFO sightings to air pollution.

The "Editor's Comment" section questions this claim, pointing out that most UFOs are reported in open air, not under laboratory conditions, and that they exhibit characteristics like physical traces, electromagnetic effects, and intense light, which the Soviet experiments allegedly did not replicate. The comment also notes that some Soviet scientists, such as Dr. Vladimir Azhazha, Dr. Sergei Bozhich, Dr. Felix Zigel, Professor Samuel Kaplan, and Dr. Vsevlod Troitsky, take UFOs seriously.

The article mentions that the Soviet experiments might explain a few rare atmospheric phenomena but not the majority of UFO reports. It also references UFO activity over Petrozavodsk and Leningrad in September 1977 and a reported message from the Iranian government to the USSR about a UFO sighting over Teheran in December 1976.

There is Life on Mars

A British newspaper article from February 4, 1980, reported American scientist Robert Jastrow's statement that there is life on Mars. Dr. Jastrow, Director of the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, cited the 1976 Viking space probe's soil sample tests as providing a 'clear, unmistakable signal of life.' He claimed scientists kept quiet about these findings due to fear of ridicule from space agency chiefs.

The Editor's comment questions who the scientists might fear ridicule from, suggesting it might be from UFO contactees who have long claimed life exists on Mars. The editor states that if life on Mars is proven, it should be accepted as truth without ridicule.

Other Items of Interest

The issue lists items from recent journals, including 'A Philippine UFO Wave' from 'Flying Saucer Review' and 'Stretching the Truth in the Philippines' from the 'International UFO Reporter.'

Back copies of the 'SRI LANKA U.F.O. REGISTER' are available, with details of contents for issues No.1 and No.2 provided. Issue No.2 includes an interview with Rex Dutta, Part I.

The Editor apologizes for the delay in publication due to circumstances beyond their control and notes the absence of an editorial, stating that the 'Editor's Comments' compensate for this.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation and reporting of UFO phenomena, the scientific study of UFOs, and the potential for extraterrestrial life, both on Earth and other planets like Mars. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the reporting of UFO sightings and the critical examination of scientific claims, while also acknowledging the frustration of witnesses and the potential for government secrecy. There's a clear interest in international UFO events and research, as evidenced by the extensive coverage of the London Congress and reports from Italy and the USSR.