UFO Review - No 15

Magazine Overview

Title: The Official Flying Saucer Newspaper UFO REVIEW
Issue: #15
Date: 1983
Publisher: UFO NEWS SERVICE
Country: USA

This issue of UFO REVIEW, dated 1983, presents a collection of articles and interviews centered around UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial contact, and New Age spiritual beliefs. The cover features a dramatic photograph of a UFO over a mountainous landscape, with headlines hinting at top-secret disclosures, including "ENGLAND'S CRASHED UFO," "ATLANTIS & THE SPACE BROTHERHOOD," and "MT. SHASTA-COSMIC CENTER."

Articles and Features

"MONSTER DISC" OVER CONN. This short piece notes that many UFO sightings go unreported. It highlights recent activity in Connecticut, particularly around New Britain, where low-flying objects of various colors have been frequently observed, often over the city park and a golf course. Unmarked helicopters have also been seen in the area, seemingly scanning.

STRANGE ENCOUNTERS BY DIANE TESSMAN

#### UFOs In Fast Food Business? SAUCER KING' VS BURGER KING
This article posits that UFOs have landed and made contact, with many UFOnauts resembling humans. It references a story from the APRO Bulletin about a family who stopped at a bizarre, saucer-shaped restaurant. The restaurant had bright lights, a circular interior with mirrored walls, and waitresses in silver uniforms. The family had never seen the restaurant before, even though they had driven the route previously. After eating, their car mysteriously started on its own.

UFO BEAMS DOWN HEALING RAYS - "NOW I CAN SEE!" BY HANNA SPITZER This personal account details the author's visit to Mt. Shasta with her husband, Damian, and their artist friend, Patrick. They were drawn to the area by its majesty and the legends surrounding UFO sightings. The author recounts finding a pair of leather gloves that fit Damian perfectly, which he had mentioned needing. They set up camp with a picturesque view of Mt. Shasta City. The narrative shifts to their stay on land owned by Priscilla, who also owned the restaurant where Patrick was painting a mural. The author describes the natural beauty and the peaceful atmosphere of Mt. Shasta, noting that many locals believe in UFOs and various mystical phenomena.

#### MT. SHASTA-HEADQUARTERS OF THE SPACE GUARDIANS
This section introduces Sister Thedra, a spiritual teacher born in West Virginia. After a severe car accident in 1950 led to cancer, she experienced a spiritual healing. She believes she was tasked with "feeding His sheep." Sister Thedra moved to Mt. Shasta in 1962, where she channels Christ and St. Germain, and has also observed and filmed UFOs. She describes Mt. Shasta as a cosmic center and believes UFOs are guardians. She also mentions the legends of Lemurians, elementals, and Sasquatch in the area.

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH HAROLD SHERMAN BY TIMOTHY GREEN BECKLEY Harold Sherman, a renowned ESP researcher, discusses his early experiences with telepathy, starting at age 17 when an inner voice warned him not to turn on a light, which later proved to be a high-voltage wire down across the power line. He recounts an experiment where he telepathically woke his school chum, Homer, at a specific time. Sherman believes ESP is a potential human ability that requires training. He details an experiment conducted over five and a half months with explorer Hubert Wilkins, where he accurately recorded impressions of Wilkins' expedition, demonstrating telepathy over long distances. Sherman also discusses the possibility of beings elsewhere in the universe having far more developed mental capabilities than humans. He wrote a science fiction novel, "THE GREEN MAN," in 1946, which he believes may have tapped into information from space beings. Sherman also recounts a physical UFO sighting with his wife in Hollywood. He mentions his work with Gretta Woodrew, a contactee who can bend silverware and shrink spoons, and discusses the concept of "Earth Refugees of the Aquarian Age" and the potential for an evacuation or "Rapture."

Revelations of Things to Come by Earlyne Chaney This section promotes a book by Earlyne Chaney that claims to offer startling answers to questions about the future through the year 2000, including potential world wars, the role of the feminine principle, the return of space gods, and the Second Coming of Christ. It also touches on Egyptian initiation and the Sphinx phenomenon.

"EARTH REFUGEES OF THE AQUARIAN AGE" This article discusses a project initiated after the destruction of Atlantis to restore physical contact with extraterrestrial families. It suggests that many people are not from Earth but volunteered for this project. The author mentions the concept of "Karma" and the need to dispel ego roadblocks to achieve a "human grid system." The article touches upon the possibility of an evacuation or "Rapture" and discusses how this event might be coordinated, referencing the biblical projection of 144,000.

AN ASHTAR COMMAND BOOK: SPACE GODS SPEAK This section promotes a book titled "The Space Gods Speak," which contains transmissions from the "Solar Council," described as highly evolved beings or "Ascended Masters." These beings are said to hold council meetings and issue directives to the Ashtar Command. The book discusses the nature of these beings as pure light and energy and their love for all creations. It also addresses the idea that Earth is the only planet in the solar system that is not peaceful and happy, and that truth will eventually win out.

"TELECRYSTAL" This advertisement promotes a "TELECRYSTAL" believed to enhance telepathic ability and open channels with the Space Brotherhood. It references a book, "PROJECT WORLD EVACUATION" by Tuella, which suggests crystals will power vehicles in the New Age. The "TELECRYSTAL" is described as the most powerful of crystals, imported from Austria, and comes with a silver chain and a channeled message.

A VOICE FROM SPACE OFFERS SALVATION This advertisement promotes a book, "NEW WORLD ORDER," containing channeled prophecies from the "Space Brothers" concerning humankind's future. It discusses the concept of a "New World Order" and the need for humanity to prepare for a better way of co-existing. The book is said to offer a positive means to join friends among the Space Brotherhood.

Other Advertisements and Book Promotions

The issue also includes advertisements for various books and services related to UFOs, psychic phenomena, and New Age topics, such as "POWER of the PENTAGRAM," "CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH A SPACE BROTHER," "PYRAMID ENERGY AND THE SECOND COMING," "THE NIGHT MUTILATORS," "MATTER, LIFE, EVOLUTION," and "Psychic Kirlian Photography."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, extraterrestrial contact, psychic abilities (ESP, telepathy), spiritual teachings, and New Age philosophies. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and belief in the reality of UFO phenomena and extraterrestrial intelligence, often intertwined with spiritual and mystical interpretations. There is a strong emphasis on the idea of a "New Age" and impending global changes, with a focus on spiritual growth and preparation for future events, including potential evacuations or transformations.

This issue of UFO REVIEW, dated November 1982 (indicated by the issue date of the Certificate of Merit), is a compilation of reports, interviews, and articles focused on UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial contact, and New Age spiritual concepts. The cover prominently features Dr. Frank Alper discussing Atlantis and the Space Brotherhood, Thelma Terrell on materialization and channeling, and Dr. Fred Bell, a former NASA scientist, discussing his encounters with a female saucer pilot.

UFO Conference Report

The issue begins with a report on a two-day UFO conference held in Reno, Nevada, sponsored by restaurant owner Miguel Ribera. The event garnered significant media attention and drew attendees from across the United States. During the conference, UFOs were reportedly sighted in Nevada and California. UFO REVIEW's publisher conducted several interviews at this event.

Dr. Frank Alper: Atlantis & Space Brotherhood

Dr. Frank Alper, who uses the spiritual name Christos, is presented as an authority on Atlantis and channeling. He explains his involvement began with a spiritual message from a being named Strenth, who guided him to start a class on Atlantis and crystal usage. Alper channels energies from various masters and universal aspects of creation, including Michael, Sananda, Murvin, and Kryon. He discusses the history of Atlantis, its advanced technology based on magnetic crystal power, and its relationship with Space Brothers. Alper believes that souls from Atlantis also founded the original tribes of Israel. He asserts that Space Brothers are sending energy patterns to awaken humanity's consciousness and that many are being beamed aboard ships for information implantation.

Thelma Terrell: The Materialization Of Ashtar

Reverend Thelma Terrell, known spiritually as Tuella, is a former pastor and founder of Guardian Action Publications. She channels messages from the Ashtar Command and has compiled works like "World Messages for the Coming Decade" and "Project: World Evacuation." Terrell emphasizes that it is time for mankind to awaken to impending events and that a world evacuation might be necessary. She describes her background as a servant of Jesus Christ and her initial spiritual communications through automatic writing before progressing to channeling. Terrell explains that Ashtar himself is a beautiful being from the Venus heritage line and the Commander in Chief of fleets in this hemisphere. She clarifies that Ashtar does not materialize physically but sends projections of himself. She has channeled numerous messages over 12 years and highlights Athena, Ashtar's twin flame, as a prominent figure in her training. Terrell states that the primary function of the Space Brothers is to remove fear and help humanity understand why they are here, preparing them for potential geological changes and evacuation.

Dr. Fred Bell: NASA Scientist Meets Female Saucer Pilot

Dr. Frederick Bell, a former NASA spacecraft checkout engineer who worked on the Saturn and Apollo programs, claims to have had face-to-face contact with beings from another solar system, specifically a spacewoman named Samjase from the Pleiades. Bell, a descendant of Alexander Bell and Ethan Allen, asserts that these beings predicted Earth's potential self-destruction due to ecological reasons. He authored "Death of Ignorance" and is an expert on health and nutrition. Bell's scientific background began with atomic energy experiments at the University of Michigan at age 14, complemented by studies of Eastern masters. He worked for NASA from 1962 to late 1966 on projects like Apollo and Gemini, focusing on internal navigation.

Key Persons and Organizations

The issue mentions several other individuals and organizations, including Diane Tessman, author of "The Transformation," who offers readings and channeling services. Tim Beckley, publisher of UFO REVIEW, is also featured. The New Age Foundation, Inc. is noted for presenting a Certificate of Merit to Tim Beckley on November 12, 1982.

The Rendlesham Forest Incident

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the Rendlesham Forest incident in the UK, investigated by Gray Barker and Jenny Randles. The article details a report from December 1980 where a UFO was tracked by radar and allegedly landed on a U.S. Air Force base. Civilian radar experts and witnesses confirmed the event. The article suggests that U.S. Air Force personnel contacted the alien occupants, confiscated recordings, and imposed a news blackout. The writer speculates that the military's suppression of this information might be due to its potential to disrupt energy industries, banking systems, or established religions, or to reveal the government's long-standing cooperation with extraterrestrials.

Vivienus: The Woman From Another Planet

The magazine features the story of Vivienus, a woman who claims to be from another planet. She reportedly appeared on a New York radio talk show hosted by Long John Nebel, stating she had come to share vital information with humanity. Her story, detailed in the book "Vivienus: Starchild," describes life on Venus as a world of living souls with forms unseen by Earth's physical eyes, where creation is done through visualization. She contrasts Venus with Earth by listing what Venus lacks: money, wars, jobs, cars, bombs, guns, pain, loneliness, misunderstanding, and ridicule. Vivienus also describes flying saucers, known as "swoops," and her personal encounter with a being she identifies as Jesus Christ.

Miraculous Talisman Of The Ancients

This section discusses the significance of crystals, linking them to ancient astronauts and their advanced civilizations. It highlights the properties of quartz crystals, such as emitting negative ions, stimulating adrenal function, and elevating consciousness. The article promotes the use of crystals as talismans for spiritual awakening and offers a crystal capped with 24K gold electroplate for $10.95.

Harold Sherman's Works

The issue advertises books by Harold Sherman, including "The Dead Are Alive," "The Harold Sherman ESP Manual," and "The Green Man and His Return." These books focus on life after death, psychic development, and prophecies of future visitations by Space People.

Bill Cox's Research

Bill Cox, editor of PYRAMID GUIDE, contributes articles and advertises his research papers and cassette tapes. His work covers topics such as ancient Egyptian technology, pyramid power, form energy, and psychic phenomena. One article details a sighting at Lagoa Fervadouro, Brazil, involving a giant transparent cube-shaped craft. Another mentions a mysterious encounter with a small being and unusual phenomena at Lagoa Sumidouro.

Nikola Tesla

A section is dedicated to Nikola Tesla, describing him as a wizard, alchemist, super psychic, and potential extraterrestrial being. It highlights his inventions and mysterious life, referencing books that explore his work and alleged connections to UFOs and Venusian spaceships.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, extraterrestrial contact, channeling, ancient civilizations (particularly Atlantis), psychic phenomena, and New Age spirituality. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various claims and theories from researchers, experiencers, and channelers within the UFO and paranormal communities. The magazine aims to inform readers about these phenomena and encourage personal exploration and awareness.

This issue of UFO Review, dated from an unspecified year and issue number, focuses on a variety of UFO-related accounts and phenomena. The main cover story highlights 'THE MYSTERIOUS PAUL VILLA PHOTOS,' presenting photographic evidence of UFOs and discussing the controversy surrounding it. Other featured articles include a personal account of a profound experience near Mt. Shasta, a discussion on the challenges of funding UFO research, and insights from contactees.

The Mysterious Paul Villa Photos

The issue details the story of Paul Villa of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who gained notoriety for his ability to produce photographs of UFOs on command. Villa claimed telepathic communication with advanced beings from other worlds, who would alert him to their presence. The photographs, ranging from a few feet to over 30 feet in diameter, depicted silvery discs. Skeptics attacked Villa's evidence, claiming his photos were fakes and that computer enhancements were open to interpretation. Rumors circulated that Villa had been threatened, and his house had been set on fire. Despite the controversy, Villa believed UFOs were part of 'God's huge armies' preparing humanity for a 'great day.' The article notes that Villa never profited from his photos, distributing hundreds of copies for free to schools, prisons, libraries, and government officials. The photos accompanying the story are presented as food for thought, even if they might be 'products of the dark room.'

Mt. Shasta Sighting and Healing Experience

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a personal narrative of an experience near Mt. Shasta. The narrator and companions were staying in trailers and experienced a profound event one clear night. During a moment of camaraderie, a light brighter than daylight, with no sound, passed over them, causing the forest to glow. This event led to feelings of being 'dazzled and amazed,' with tears of joy and smiles. The narrator describes it as being 'touched by something quite beautiful and definitely unexplainable.'

The experience is interpreted as an 'initiation' that brought feelings of love and warmth. The narrator and a companion, Damian, slept in a tent and reported hearing strange singing, humming, and the sound of 'little feet marching' in an unknown tongue, suggesting the presence of unseen entities.

The most remarkable aspect of the account is a reported healing. The narrator woke up and found they could see perfectly without glasses or contacts, a condition they had struggled with since childhood. This healing is directly attributed to the UFO light, leading to ecstatic joy and overwhelming emotion.

Damian also noticed his eyes felt clearer. The group felt a new bond and a shared sense of wonder.

UFO Research Funding and New Age Awareness

The magazine includes an interview with Harold Sherman, who discusses the difficulties in funding UFO research. Sherman recounts an offer from a wealthy religious leader who wanted him to cease research on life after death, suggesting that some entities protect existing beliefs even at the cost of knowledge. Sherman also speculates about a 'New Age of awareness' where UFOs might land openly and telepathic communication would be common.

Contactee Accounts

Several contactee accounts are featured:

• Frank Alper discusses the importance of openness to extraterrestrial information and the potential for humans to transport their energy aboard ships for learning and cleansing. He mentions that great beings have been reincarnated on Earth.
• Thelma Terrell describes a UFO craft that performed 'punch outs' and had an ionizing effect that was healing the earth's atmosphere. She witnessed the craft making rapid passes and accelerating vertically, describing it as like watching the Aurora Borealis.
• Dr. Fred Bell clarifies a misquote about being physically on a UFO, explaining he was able to control a ship telepathically with witnesses present. He mentions extraterrestrial beings named Semjase, Ptaah, and Playa, and discusses the challenges of human ego in ET contacts. He is co-authoring a book with Semjase.

Other Features

• Saucer King: This section recounts an incident where a group of people experienced a strange event involving a cafe that seemed to disappear and reappear, leading them to believe they were inside a UFO.
• The Blavatsky Theosophist: This is an advertisement for a bimonthly journal devoted to Eastern occultism, featuring translations of Egyptian Pyramid Texts.
• I Ching Cubes: An advertisement for a book that claims to provide clear YES or NO answers to questions using the I Ching.
• UFO WARNING: An advertisement for a book by John Stuart, described as a terrifying account of UFO research and encounters with occult forces.
• Classified Advertisements: A section with various classified ads related to UFOs, psychic phenomena, books, and services.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, photographic evidence, personal contactee experiences, and the potential for extraterrestrial interaction to bring about healing and a new era of awareness. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting various accounts and perspectives, while acknowledging the skepticism and challenges involved in UFO research. The magazine promotes the idea that UFOs are not just objects but potentially advanced beings with a purpose related to humanity's evolution and well-being.