UFO Review - No 12

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO REVIEW, number 12, published by UFO News Service in New York, focuses heavily on a 'Worldwide UFO Flap' encompassing landings, contacts, and abductions. The cover prominently features headlines about secret UFO bases in Mexico, strange UFO kidnappings, and a Brazilian youth who claims to be a healer due to alien contact. It also highlights a 'startling new UFO photo from England' and updates on crashed saucers and alien beings recovered by the U.S. military, alongside an update on the 'Philadelphia Experiment: Proof of Navy's Classified Invisibility Project'.

Editorial: UFOs-The Planetary Alignment

The editorial section posits that a predicted planetary alignment in December 1982 could lead to a drastic increase in UFO activity and natural disasters. It argues that UFOs might play a role in the planet's destiny, potentially even assisting in evacuations. The piece notes an alarming increase in UFO sightings globally, citing examples from Moscow and China, and mentions fear in rural South America due to encounters. It also touches upon the House of Lords in England setting up a group to investigate UFO findings, strange underwater sightings off Norway, and abductions in Sweden, with the presence of 'Men-In-Black'. The editorial stresses that UFOs are a fact of life and encourages readers to share their information.

Reports So Bizarre They Stagger The Imagination

This section features an article titled 'Aliens Have Arrived on Earth: Strange Creatures Roam Our Planet In The Dead of Night'. It highlights Timothy Green Beckley's conviction, based on compiled data, that a mass landing of extraterrestrial ships is imminent. The article summarizes several 'Strange Encounters' from Beckley's book, including:

• Strangest Encounter Ever: A terrifying experience involving lights, a dog-like creature, bizarre lights, a materialized 'little boy', a vanishing stranger, and beings emerging from a landed spaceship.
• UFO Beings Direct My Life: A story about an individual who believes they are possessed of supernatural powers due to a link with aliens.
• A UFO Base 40 Miles From The White House: An account of UFOs establishing a base near Washington D.C., with a contactee detailing her long history of UFO-related experiences.
• Flying Discs & Glowing Hair: A doctor reporting a gleaming silvery object at a girl's birth, with similar objects appearing on her birthday and making her hair glow.
• The Strange Mr. Trudel: An individual who takes amazing close-up photographs of UFOs.
• The MD & The MIB: A doctor's frightening encounter with an alien visitor who made an object disappear and warned him to burn his UFO files.
• An Alien In Our Midst: A musician's suspicion that aliens live among us, based on an odd couple he encountered.
• Sex Onboard A Saucer: A brief mention of a Brazilian farmer's sexual relations with a UFOnaut, noting an increase in sexually oriented abductions.
• Mt. Shasta Space Base: The article suggests Mt. Shasta, California, is a landing port for extraterrestrials who have contacted a race of 'little people' living inside the Earth.

Searching For "Flying Tortilla" Bases In Mexico

This investigative piece by Timothy Green Beckley and Carol Ann Rodriguez explores claims of UFO bases in Mexico, particularly in the Yucatan. They discuss the potential ancient astronaut connection to the pyramids of Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan, noting similarities in dimensions to Egyptian pyramids and the Mayans' advanced astronomical knowledge. The article recounts legends of superhuman gods descending from the heavens and assisting the natives. It also touches upon the Aztec emperor Montezuma's interactions with a 'White God' and a prophecy of his empire's downfall, linking it to UFOs and a mysterious 'arrow made out of multicolored clouds'. The legend of the King of Texcoco and his disappearance, possibly related to a UFO or extraterrestrial event, is also detailed. The authors mention a carving on a Mayan sarcophagus depicting what appears to be a pilot in a rocket-like device, interpreted by Erich von Däniken as evidence of ancient space travel.

Dire Warning From The Gods

This section delves into Aztec traditions and their belief in 'higher order' deities, suggesting this belief contributed to their civilization's downfall at the hands of Spanish conquistadors. It recounts the legend of the 'White God' who promised to return, leading the Aztecs to mistake the Spaniards for his return. The story of Montezuma is revisited, detailing a pact made by the King of Texcoco with the gods to see into the future, a warning of impending disaster, and a mysterious disappearance of the King of Texcoco, possibly related to a UFO or extraterrestrial event.

The Talking Rock

This narrative describes a legend about a large, powerful rock that was difficult to move. It eventually spoke, warning of a disaster and its unwillingness to stay in Mexico. Despite threats from Montezuma, the rock was moved, but the bridge collapsed. The rock was later found cracked in the same spot. The story also includes an account of a farmer being abducted by a 'powerful eagle' and taken to a cave where a 'great and powerful man' gave him a vision of Montezuma's impending downfall, instructing him to warn the emperor.

Youth's Incredible Healing Powers Attributed To Strange Other-Worldly "Dream"

This article profiles Francisco Ramon Jimenez, a Spanish youth who claims to have developed incredible healing abilities after a dream about extraterrestrials. He states that an alien from Ganymede visits him nightly, teaching him how to cure the sick and providing him with special energy. News stories reportedly show hundreds of people visiting him weekly for treatment, which involves laying on of hands and natural remedies. Jimenez does not charge for his services, fearing he might lose his power. The article notes a trend of contactees becoming psychic healers.

Turkish Shepherd Contacting Spacemen For Thirty Years

Behcet Oncal, a Turkish shepherd, claims to have been in contact with aliens for thirty years, starting at age fifteen. He describes an encounter with three figures emerging from a beam of light, who told him they were visitors and would transmit pictures to him. Over the years, the aliens have allegedly allowed him to draw a map of their solar system, mentioning 'Kur' as the center of the universe and an explosion as its origin. He also names other solar systems like 'Morsanit' and 'Lakit'.

MIB Take To Rock Music

This short piece notes a British rock band, The Stranglers, releasing an LP titled 'The Gospel According to the Men in Black'. The band's drummer, Jet Black, saw a UFO, which inspired their interest in the subject. The article mentions their UFO-inspired songs and their performances in black attire.

Things That Go "Bump In The Night" Still Evident In Warminster

This article revisits the UFO activity in Warminster, England, a town near Stonehenge. Arthur Shuttlewood, a UFO researcher, and UFO REVIEW editor Timothy Green Beckley observed a UFO that responded to searchlight signals with intelligent movements. Beckley describes the experience as feeling like an 'unseen hand' was controlling the craft, which was too high to discern details but clearly not conventional aircraft. The article also mentions Bob Strong, who has taken numerous photos of various UFO shapes.

Couple Convinced UFOS Here To Help Mankind

Lori and Jerry Morgan of Corte Madera, California, recount two encounters with a UFO that hovered near their home. They believe these encounters have changed their lives, putting them in 'synchronicity' and preparing them for a 'new approaching age'. The first sighting involved a large, silent object with two bright lights hovering close to the ground. Mrs. Morgan felt she was being spied upon but not harmed, describing the experience as 'surrealistic'. The second encounter was a more straightforward sighting. They feel that extraterrestrials are interested in helping humanity.

First Time Revealed: The Shocking Facts Behind The Philadelphia Experiment And The Roswell Incident

This section features an exclusive interview with William Moore, co-author of books on these controversial topics. Moore discusses his initial interest in UFOs stemming from lectures in the 1950s and his subsequent investigative work for NICAP. He explains his focus on the Philadelphia Experiment, initially intending to debunk it as a hoax but finding substantial evidence suggesting it was real. He describes the experiment's goal of achieving radar invisibility for ships by creating an ionized field, which led to severe, unexplained physical and mental effects on the crew, including deaths. Moore clarifies that the experiment did not make the vessel invisible on radar scopes, but rather created a field that refracted radar waves. He dismisses Carlos Allende as a reliable source for the experiment's details. Regarding the Roswell Incident, Moore states that the only solid evidence is the collaborated testimony of 70 people and photographs of wreckage, while acknowledging the government likely possesses more evidence. He discusses the physical characteristics of the alleged alien bodies and the potential cause of death. Moore also touches upon the controversy surrounding a photograph of an alien, later proven to be a hoax, and mentions ongoing efforts to obtain documents from NASA.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and ongoing nature of UFO activity worldwide, the potential for alien contact and intervention, and the possibility of government cover-ups regarding these phenomena. The magazine adopts a stance of presenting these reports as credible, encouraging reader participation, and suggesting that UFOs and extraterrestrial beings may have a significant role in humanity's future, possibly even offering assistance. There is a clear emphasis on investigating and disseminating information about UFO sightings, alleged encounters, and historical mysteries, often framing them as 'shocking facts' or 'bizarre reports'. The editorial stance leans towards validating the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial presence, while also exploring the implications for human society and destiny.

This issue of UFO REVIEW, dated "copyright 1981" and identified as "PAGE ELEVEN" of Volume 11, features a cover headline about "The Amazing Revelations of a 'New Age Seer' - MICHAEL X!". The magazine delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, including UFO contact cases, alleged government cover-ups, and ancient mysteries.

Swedish UFO Mystery Deepens: Helge's Encounters

The lead article details the experiences of Helge, an ordinary Swedish worker who claims to have had multiple UFO encounters. The first significant event occurred in December 1965 when, troubled by kidney stones, he took a walk on a frozen lake. He encountered a saucer-shaped object and four entities (three men, one woman) who emerged from a dark tube. These entities, described as having large dark eyes, perfect teeth, and no body hair, interacted with him, and afterwards, his kidney stones vanished. He felt a breeze with a smell of hyacinth. Helge initially suspected a Russian machine but soon realized it was something else.

In August 1966, Helge felt compelled to return to the same lake. He encountered the craft again, and a man who identified himself as one from the initial meeting informed Helge he would go to the Bahamas as their contact man, giving him a metal plate. Helge was instructed to bury the plate. In March 1967, Helge and his wife sold everything and traveled to the Bahamas, but had to return home because Helge had forgotten the plate. They later settled south of Stockholm.

Father Rapas and The New Generation

A peculiar episode involved a man named Father Rapas, who appeared to be one of the 'Catholic priests' Helge had seen on a flight to Nassau. Father Rapas claimed to be working for 'overlords' and suggested a coffee break. During this meeting, Rapas's existence was confirmed when a young boy picked up his hat after it fell. Helge was given instructions for his next trip to the Bahamas, emphasizing the importance of the metal plate. The organization "The New Generation" was proposed, intended to be a peace organization, with rules that included harsh punishments for those who harmed its members.

The Dreaded Men-In-Black

This section, by Hakan Blomqvist, discusses the "infamous men in black" (MIB) and their connection to UFO cases. The author notes that information was difficult to obtain due to the sinister aspects of the case. He mentions a related MIB case that confirmed data he had acquired earlier. The author acknowledges that doubts may arise regarding this information but presents the facts as he knows them, obtained from three second-hand sources closely related to Helge.

Realities of an Underground World

Part three of Jon Singer's series explores legends and reports of ancient underground structures. The article mentions mysterious tunnels in Goshen, Massachusetts, and Milford, Connecticut, with theories suggesting they were part of the "Underground Railroad" or built by ancient civilizations. It also touches upon the legend of a cave near Mt. Pharaoh, NY, containing hieroglyphs and gold disks, possibly linked to Atlantean artifacts. In New York City, reports of a stone chamber beneath Broadway and a large natural cave under Manhattan are discussed. The article also references Richard Shaver's belief in Atlantean robots called Deros living underground and causing strange occurrences.

UFOs and Space Brothers: Doomsday

This section presents a dire warning about "End Times" and a global catastrophe, citing psychics, spiritual leaders, and UFO contactees. It suggests that civilization is about to crumble and the physical world will be destroyed. The article promotes a book, "PSYCHIC & UFO REVELATIONS IN THE LAST DAYS," which allegedly contains channeled information from advanced beings about surviving these events, including a "mass evacuation by space ship" for the "Chosen Ones."

Chasing the Flying Saucers: The Walk-Ins and Jessup Dimension

Gray Barker recounts his experiences attending a UFO and New Age Conference. He mentions trying to contact Timothy Green Beckley and receiving a message from James W. Moseley about Mary Robinson's prophetic dreams. The article introduces the "Walk-Ins" phenomenon, described by Bill Cox as space people taking over terrestrial bodies. Cox's research identified different types of Walk-Ins, including messengers and missionaries. The section also touches upon the controversial Philadelphia Experiment and the alleged murder of Dr. Morris K. Jessup, with Ann Genzlinger claiming Jessup was guided by an unseen presence and that she was campaigning to vindicate him.

Valiant Thor

This section recounts an encounter with "Valiant Thor," a Venusian described as a "good guy." Dr. Frank E. Stranges was allegedly met by Thor's associates after being dropped off by MIB. Thor, who possessed incredible knowledge and could speak any language, was tested by government personnel, revealing an IQ well over 200. The article also mentions August C. Roberts's prior attention to Thor through a photograph.

Other Articles and Advertisements

The issue also includes advertisements for various books, hypnosis tapes, seminars, and publications related to UFOs, New Age topics, and unexplained phenomena. There are also classified advertisements for psychic readings, research opportunities, and related materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a belief in UFOs, extraterrestrial contact, and various unexplained phenomena. There is a strong emphasis on psychic abilities, ancient mysteries, and potential future catastrophes. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into these topics, often presenting anecdotal evidence and theories from contactees and researchers, while acknowledging skepticism from some quarters. The magazine seems to cater to an audience interested in the paranormal, spiritualism, and conspiracy theories.

This issue of UFO Review, dated "On Sale Every Sat." and identified as Volume/Issue TWENTY ONE, is a UFO-focused publication from the USA, originally in English. The cover prominently features the headline "UFOS AND OTHER COSMIC PHENOMENA" and includes striking artwork of the Loch Ness Monster and a UFO.

The Loch Ness Monster and UFO Connection

The lead article explores the intriguing parallels between the Loch Ness Monster and UFO sightings, drawing heavily on the work of investigator F.W. Holiday. Holiday's research, detailed in his book "The Dragon and the Disc," suggests that both phenomena share characteristics such as variable shape and color, their effect on domestic animals, and high-speed movement. He theorized that the chemical composition of Loch Ness might attract both entities. The article also mentions that sonar returns from the Loch have been duplicated by radar returns from UFOs. Anthony Harmsworth, Curator of the Loch Ness Monster Exhibition, is interviewed and confirms numerous sightings of the creature, noting that scientists are currently using sophisticated sonar equipment to verify its presence. He describes the monster as typically having a large hump and occasionally a long neck.

Suppressed CIA Documents: Riddle of Hangar 18

This section details claims that the U.S. government has been hiding evidence of crashed UFOs and alien beings since the late 1940s and early 1950s. According to military sources and newly obtained CIA, FBI, and State Department documents via the Freedom of Information Act, wreckage and bodies were stored in "Hangar 18" at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The article mentions that even Senator Barry Goldwater was denied access to the hangar. It also includes offers for readers to obtain photos of alien bodies and a poster of alien types.

Helge and The New Generation

The issue details the experiences of a contactee named Helge, who made multiple trips to the Bahamas as part of an organization called "The New Generation." This group, reportedly inspired by Martin Luther King's spirit, was led by a spiritual figure named Father Rapas. Helge described visiting a mountain base where he encountered various entities, including giants, hermaphrodites, and dwarfs, and was shown a three-dimensional depiction of Earth's evolution. He also encountered a group of bull-necked entities with pointed ears in Sweden and later, more oriental-looking beings in the Bahamas. The organization's activities were monitored by the CIA, and a contact named Loftin, who informed the CIA about the base, was found dead. The base was subsequently moved to Mexico City.

Men in Black (MIB)

The article touches upon the phenomenon of Men in Black (MIB), describing them as figures who appear during UFO encounters, often wearing black suits and driving black Cadillacs. They are characterized by their sinister demeanor and alleged mind-tampering abilities. The case of Helge is presented as having typical MIB elements, though it notably lacks mentions of lost time or hypnosis. The MIB are sometimes associated with organized crime or a 'mafia' element.

Harold Sherman's Psychic Works

Several advertisements and excerpts highlight the works of Harold Sherman, an authority on psychic phenomena. His books, such as "The Dead Are Alive," "The Harold Sherman ESP Manual," and "The Green Man and His Return," are promoted for their exploration of the higher powers of the mind, communication with the spirit world, and prophecies of future visitations by space beings.

The Great Conjunction of December 1982

A prediction is made about a significant planetary alignment, termed the "Great Conjunction," occurring in December 1982, when nine planets will be in conjunction with Earth. This event is suggested to herald a "new world crisis."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO Review consistently explores the intersection of the unexplained, focusing on UFOs, cryptids like the Loch Ness Monster, and paranormal phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond conventional scientific understanding. There's a recurring theme of government secrecy and cover-ups regarding UFO evidence, as well as the exploration of spiritual and psychic dimensions. The magazine aims to present controversial theories and witness accounts, urging readers to maintain an open mind towards these mysteries.