From My Viewpoint

“And let in knowledge by another sense.” John Dryden. In my work, and in learning about the work of certain individuals, I am constantly aware of knowledge gained by the use of the super-senses. At the same time, I become privy to confidences that show there are those in our world who use the super-sense gifts of others for their own gain.

Recently, I received a letter from a member who was distressed because she thought a magazine had used several short articles she had sent them, without giving proper credit. The articles had been returned to her several months earlier with the usual thank-you but no thanks. May enclosed copies of her articles, as well as the pages from the magazine in which she felt her ideas had been used. Some of the unique wording in both were exact duplicates. In this case, fortunately, I was able to reassure May that because of the time involved, the magazine was in the clear. Apparently, May, who has frequently shown super-sense gifts, had focused in to several experiences that would be reported in an upcoming issue of the magazine. This brought to mind several of her own traumatic experiences she’d had earlier and she sent a report about them to the magazine.

Although in this situation, the magazine was innocent of any wrong-doing, such is not always the case. One well-known author used the unpublished work of another well-known author without acknowledging the efforts of the man from whom he had done the pirating. This book, based on psi phenomena, was well received when brought out by a major publisher.

A woman in Ohio wrote to me about $3,000 she and her daughter had given to an invention corporation. Mrs. Smith, along with her daughter, had invented a way in which they could talk to the deceased, including her husband. Their invention made many of the conversations very clear, “like a phone call,” she wrote. The corporation promised to market the device for $3,000. Once the money was sent, attempts to contact them failed. Mrs. Smith asked me what she should do.

Ethics ... morality, call it what you will, there seems to be a singular lack of this quality in our world today. They are words which, thanks to television and publications, are in every mind if not in every heart. Colleges are urging students to sign-up for courses in ethics so they’ll know the proper way to act-react when they get out in the real world. Dog eat dog is no longer quite the thing to do. I doubt, though, that taking Ethics 401 will greatly change a person’s thinking if he comes to the class believing other dogs will make a tasty dish.

We know governments are interested in using the super-senses of a few to find out what other governments are doing. The work of Russia in encouraging and developing super-psychics has been well documented in several books and articles. Our own government’s involvement along these lines has been partially reported in several periodicals.

A very real moral dilemma may occur for some if they are approached to use their super-senses to try to be a peeping Tom on the governments of other countries. At first, the individual may feel flattered that his government needs him, but he must then go on to ask what could be the ultimate result to the world, as a whole, if his peeping is successful.

Given the current state of the voice phenomena, probably not much could be learned trying to peep through the keyholes of governments or private citizens. This may change as research and development continues. Unfortunately, the unscrupulous here may find counterparts beyond. When and if faced with a decision that could affect not only ourselves but others, I think we must try to look at the larger picture and hope we have the wisdom and the courage to choose the answer and the action that will benefit the largest number of people possible. The gifts of the super-senses are not to be taken lightly. They are a serious responsibility.

ABC-Good Morning America (Good Morning—Haunted Europe)

The third week in May, ABC television presented a series of famous hauntings in Europe on their popular program, “Good Morning America.” Ronald Regan, Jr., who originated the idea for the series and was the host, took the viewer to five locations such as Dracula’s castle in Romania and the catacombs in Rome. Several months earlier, the producer contacted AA-EVP member, Tina Laurent of Wales and Benson Herbert, internationally known parapsychologist, about visiting Athelhampton Hall in England, which is one of the oldest 15th century manor houses still being lived in. There are many reports of repeated visitations of several ghosts, including a pair of duelists, a monk and a Grey Lady with her pet laughing ape. All have been seen at one time or another, and sounds that they make, such as the duelists dueling, have been frequently heard.

Tina spent two days with Herbert at Athelhampton assisting him in his investigations. During the actual program, which aired May 22, Herbert was shown observing and commenting about his electronic equipment which was set up to register the presence of unseen entities.

Before leaving Atheihampton, Tina found the opportunity to talk briefly to the producer and Regan about the AA-EVP and give them information about the Association, several newsletters, and the travel brochure for Egyptian Odyssey II.

Meaning of Long Message Given

In the Spring NEWS I gave a long message Dan Mckee had brought when he and his wife, Marjorie, visited us in March. I asked for your opinions as to what the message meant and said I would like to share this in the Summer newsletter. Three people sent their interpretations. For new members, or those who may have forgotten the message, it goes as follows, “I say the end soul in flesh as ye the man is. I am I, but the self over your days is numbered there. We mighty down there with ‘ya. Remember, we lived that he’s gonna use, and I need them there. I hope you live. Reign with that.”

Monty Hearon, OR State Coordinator, wrote that he believes the person was trying to say that man is an eternal soul in flesh. That he (the communicator) was still himself, but we, on the earth plane, have a limited time. That they (on their plane) are always with us on our plane. The speaker asks us to remember that they develop by helping us and so they need us, and he hopes our life is “ruled by that thought.”

Tina Laurent said she gets the feeling that the originator is talking about reincarnation and that “the human may have more than one type of ‘soul’ or spirit ... it is a very deep statement.”

David Lothamer, CA State Coordinator, feels the message says that the real spirit (soul) exists in the physical flesh of man, but the person speaking is existing in the spirit world. The person is telling us that we, personally, have a limited number of days on Earth. David also feels that the spokesperson is saying that their power (help) is down here with us. He believes that the individual is indicating that they lived and worked so we could use our own life correctly. They want us to live a good life; that we have been given responsibilities and duties and we are needed here on Earth.

I am grateful to the three people who sent their interpretations.

New Jersey Begins Taping Group

It was with great pleasure that I recently read a letter from Victor DeVincenzo, N.J. AA-EVP member. He wrote that he and his wife, Geri, have started a group that will meet periodically for joint taping and photography experiments. Valerie Tjaden, AA-EVP member, and her mother, attended the first meeting and expect to be an active part of the group. Victor wrote, “My role is mainly to assist her (Valerie) and maintain scientific controls.” Victor will attend our conference in August and I am sure would be happy to talk to other individuals there from N.J.

I hope Victor’s efforts will be an inspiration to others. One of my reasons for starting the AA-EVP was the hope we would have an outgrowth of many such groups. As far as I know, Victor is the first person to do this. I urge you to become similarly involved!

Valerie Huggett-Liberant

Word has been received that Valerie Huggett, FL AA-EVP member, has made her transition.

Valerie, a charter member of the AA-EVP, joined the Association in May 1982. She was intensely interested in our work and would write to us about it from time to time. In the Fall newsletter I wrote about a book Valerie had just completed reading titled, Extension of Life, by Pat Hayes, and which she felt “all EVPers should read for enlightenment.” It is about Arthur Ford and Valeie, who knew Ford, felt was a genuine case of channeling since it had his “mind-set.”

I know all of us will keep Valerie in our thoughts and prayers that she will continue to find happiness and expanded opportunities in the world beyond death.

Listen for Code Words

David Lothamer wrote, “Some members might be interested and listen for CODE messages.” He has found that at times those on the other side use some of the words he has used in his comments or questions, for their answers.

This, I know, happens in my own taping. In fact, I frequently remind those in other dimensions to try to use as many of the unique words I have used in my questions, in their replies. I explain that if they can do this, it will be evidential I am hearing from them, and have not picked up a radio transmission.

As an example, if I ask, “Please tell me if you are in my office,” and within several seconds I tape, “We are in your office now,” I can be reasonably confident I have recorded a message from another dimension.

Since David and I both experience this sort of thing in our tapings, you may also. David would like AA-EVP members to report similar findings if they have them. Check you message logs and let me know if you have unique code words being used by the unseen.

“The Heart is Agitated by a Tremor of Tenderness”

The excellent results Marcello Bacci and his friend, Luciano Capitani of Grosseto, Italy, have been receiving through their tape recorder has been mentioned in previous AA-EVP newsletters. I have heard several of their tapes which, since they are largely in Italian, I have been unable to interpret. However, because of the quality of the voices one can usually tell when the unseen are speaking. The two men use an old World War II tube short wave receiver usually set at 7.2 MHz for their sound source.

Rosalba Harris, PA AA-EVP member, kindly translated their latest tape for me. The voices are heard directly over the speakers and are loud and clear enough to be replied to at once which permits two-way conversation. Many of the messages on their most recent tape are worthy of comment. In speaking about death, the unseen told the tapers, “The dead come back to life,” (in communicating) followed with the moving statement, “The heart is agitated by a tremor of tenderness.” We are told during the taping that, “Man is the cause of his own pain.” Later, someone says, “Life beyond death, beyond the life we know, from death is life.”

In answer to Bacci’:s question, “Do you live where we live or not?” the reply comes, “No, it is not yet so. There are still two separate worlds.”

The experimenters asked how the phenomenon of the voices takes place and were told, “It is necessary to have a personal, direct flux in your life. We can collaborate. The human needs our collaboration.”

In the matter of research on the other side, an invisible said, “Here we are at the very beginning of the research.”

One time, Capitani was discussing the voice phenomenon with the other side and said, although many people are dedicated to it, he regretted the little importance generally attributed to the research. A voice reassured him with, “Blessed are the names of those who have brought the research forward—they have lived.”

Results for Some but Not for Others

There has been much consternation, and at times even accusations of fraud, aimed at some tapers who have outstanding results which cannot be replicated by others using the same system.

Rosalba Harris wrote to me recently about a letter she had received from Saria Buioni. Saria is a collaborator to Virginia Ursi, AA-EVP member, Italy, and head of the Italian organization in Milan (CE. M.M.) for the investigation of the voice phenomena.

In Saria’s letter to Rosalba, she pointed out that some equipment gives results only when used by a certain experimenter. “Koenig’s equipment works for him; Bacci has great success with his radio (short wave) but when the same type of radio is used at CE. M.M., there is no success.” She further wrote, “Spiricom, Koenig, Bacci, Capitani, etc. are all persons of good will, in search of something ... they are all open to attack and criticism from envious parties.”

I have long held the theory that each of us has energies as unique as our fingerprints. You will find no two people exactly alike. The reasons why Bacci and Capitani, (and others) are so successful with their taping systems when no one else is, are undoubtedly many. One important factor could well be that their unique energies have combined with the energy source (sound and otherwise) they are using which helps the voices speak. When someone else uses the system their results, if any, are of inferior quality. The explanation for this could be that their energies are not as compatible with the sound source that the person uses that they are trying to duplicate.

A Generous Offer

Richard Black, LA AA-EVP member, has made a very generous offer. Richard is gifted in psychometry and the use of a pendulum. He is willing to give a free reading to any member who sends him a photograph and by using his pendulum can give a yes or no answer to your questions. Your picture will be returned but please remember to enclose a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope. His address is: [Address withheld]

Publication Reviews

Several of our members have sent me articles that they felt would be of interest to us. Many thanks to each for bringing them to my attention.

Monty Hearon sent me a clipping from The Oregonian which was about how the personal experiences of many clash with the ‘closed system.’ Quoting briefly from it, “Most modern thought assumes the world is a closed, natural system in which such things as heavenly appearances and voices simply don’t happen, at least not anymore.” The findings of Dr. Johnson, a St. Cloud, Minn. Lutheran minister conflict with this assumption. His survey in 14 Roman Catholic and Protestant congregations in St. Cloud found that 30 percent of the people reported extraordinary experiences such as religious visions, prophetic dreams, heavenly voices or visitations.

Benn Kobb, VA AA-EVP member, sent me an article from the September/October 1986 issue of Venture Inward titled, “The Ghost in The Machine,” it describes how The British Society for Psychical Research has made eight investigations of a report from an economics professor in England. The professor describes how the ghost of Thomas Harden, Dean of Brasenose College at Oxford in 1530, has been “haunting” his computer. The good Dean, flashes messages upon his computer screen making commentaries about contemporary events or gives facts about his identity. Enough information has been provided by the ghost to identify it as being Dean Harden.

Howard Ruess, TX AA-EVP member, sent me an article from the January/February ‘87 issue of American Health, “Mysticism Goes Mainstream,” written by Father Andrew Greeley. Dr. Greeley describes two surveys done by him and his colleagues at the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Council. In the latest survey 67% of all adults report having experienced ESP. In another poll conducted in 1973, it was 58%. He feels the rise of reports is due to the fact that people are less afraid to talk about their experiences. Although there isn’t space to report fully on this excellent article, Dr. Greeley writes, “What was paranormal is now normal.” He also commented, “Our studies show that people who have tasted the paranormal ... are anything but religious nuts or psychiatric cases. They are, for the most part, ordinary Americans, somewhat above the norm in education and intelligence and somewhat less than average in religious involvement.”

Egyptian Odyssey II Up-Date

There has been much interest in our Egyptian Odyssey II trip which leaves October 1 for eighteen wonderful days in Egypt. A number of people have said they expect to go and are looking forward to being part of the group.

Lynn Gardner, tour leader, and I as co-host, have made additional plans. We will have two sections leaving from this country. Those who live closer to Chicago will meet Lynn the evening of October 1 at O’Hare airport. For those who prefer leaving from New York, I will meet them at Kennedy for departure to Amsterdam at 6:50 October 1. The two planes land at Amsterdam within a few minutes of each other, and so that is where we will meet. From then on, we will be together until leaving October 18; the Chicago group going back to Chicago and the New York group to Kennedy.

There is more good news! For our European members—you can meet us in Cairo at the Mena House, located at the foot of the Pyramids on October 2. This will be our headquarters while in Cairo. By making your own plans to get to Cairo, you save $1,050 from the tour price and need send Lynn just $1 ,935 (U.S. Funds). One European member, frequently mentioned in our newsletters, feels she’ll be with us. Let’s have at least three or four more. Egypt is for everybody!

Some good news for our American members. If it makes it easier for you financially not to have to pay the entire tour price at one time, you can charge your air-fare through Lynn and pay that portion later. Lynn and I feel this trip to Egypt is going to surpass all that went before. We want you to be a part of it and are making it as easy as possible for you.

Lynn will be taking an active part at our conference and, as mentioned in the conference brochure, will have a special workshop on Sunday morning for those who have signed up for the trip or are seriously considering doing so. Although it isn’t definite, our Egyptian guide, Ahmed Fayed, is going to make every effort to attend at least part of our conference!

If you have any questions or if you have misplaced your trip brochure, get in touch with Lynn ([phone number withheld]) or me. We will help make your dream come true!

News From and About Members

Robert Camburn, PA, wrote, “It seems that much channeling is being reported in the public press as well as in publications in the psychic field, and this euphuism for medium-communication may induce, in those not given to thoughtful examination, a credulity that accepts whatever purports to come from psychic or esoteric realms. And even what comes from invisible quarters is not necessarily the truth, the whole truth. There are evidently, deceptive spirits, and those that intend no deception may still be speaking out of knowledge distorted by continuing prejudices and misperceptions. And the channeled material may be ‘polluted’ by subconscious intrusions from the channeler. We must rely on our own intellects and not accept every voice that speaks....”

From the proliferation of channelers on the scene, many looked upon with questionable reverence by an adoring public, I felt it wise to quote Robert’s thoughtful letter at some length.

Victor DeVincenzo is due congratulations for having an article accepted for publication by the Journal of Religion and Psychical Science. The article is about the 1968 Zeitoun apparitions in Egypt.

Clara Laughlin, VA State Coordinator, wrote that her guide, Callie, mentioned in the Spring newsletter, calls himself her doorkeeper. Clara said that after watching a Phil Donahue program about cryogenics, she asked Callie what spirit thought about this. He gave the interesting message, “A frozen soul gives no comfort.” An evidential message was taped recently, “Philadelphia people come to your conference.” This came at about the time I received, but before Clara knew, that Rosalba Harris, of Philadelphia, had mailed her conference registration.

Tina Laurent, wrote, “Regarding Dan Mckee’s reverse voices, I can understand how he concentrates on them. From my nightly tapings I am getting more messages on the reverse side, so much that I may concentrate on that for a while. Those voices are so distinct and ear-catching and you KNOW there is absolutely no other explanation for them, I just get a lot more satisfaction from them.”

Dan Mckee, IL State Coordinator, called about a long message he had taped concerning his brother-in-law who had died twelve hours earlier. “Faith will now be here. Faith gave now, be thee seeing light played this into this side. They put ‘em now on the further side. You hear two men opposite. Dan’s aware, you would not catch that. Aw, we get that guy tell us, no more than a cancer too. I wish you nurse him. No way out of it. Great chance that we’re over. He live here. He miss her.” Mentioning cancer is evidential since that was the cause of death.

Richard Stanton, N.H., wrote that he believes what is really needed to improve communications is better technology and this can only be accomplished through the efforts of electronic technicians on both sides of the “veil.” He said, “I think those people who have accepted the fact that life continues after death of the body are interested in the kind of ‘life-style,’ if you will, they’ll be experiencing after they have made their transition.” Near the end of his letter he wrote “Whatever sphere I find myself on when I pass through the ‘Gates’ I expect to discover a reality parallel to the one I left but perhaps of greater explication and more beautiful according to those who have had that brief encounter,” (from reports of those who have had a clinical death experience).

Ray’s Light, Too

Ray Dietz, MD AA-EVP member, has just had a book of his poetry and prose published. I had the privilege of reading his manuscript before it was published and found t delightful.

In the forward, Rev. Louis Richard Batzler, former national President of Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship, wrote, “In this book of poetry and prose, Ray Dietz presents an interesting blend of homespun, folksy, common-sense philosophy and some profound truths concerning life—its meaning, source, many possibilities and wonders....” You may order the book directly from Ray: Spirited Communications [address withheld]. Cost:$6.95 + $1.00 postage and handling. We will have the book at our conference book table. Ray will tape our activities as he did two years ago. If you buy the book at the conference, I know he will be pleased to autograph it.

August Conference Up-Date

Registrations are coming in. Now that the conference is less than eight weeks away, more and more people are calling or writing for additional information. The response has been enthusiastic, many saying how well-balanced they think the program is and that our new features sound exciting. Our national advertising is bringing good results. I ran out of my original printing of 1,000 brochures two weeks ago and had to have 200 more printed.

As of this date, June 15, there are openings in all workshops, although two are proving very popular and are starting to fill. If you have been hesitating or procrastinating about mailing your registration, wait no longer. Remember, all registrations postmarked June 30 or before, receive a special rate. More importantly, the sooner your registration is received, the better chance you have of getting your first choice of workshops.

I have checked with the Holiday Inn. They have agreed to extend their special room rate for the AA-EVP, beyond the stated date of July 6, but only if they have rooms available. Four years ago, when we met at the Hyatt Regency-Inner Harbor, the Hyatt became filled and our last ten registrants had to go elsewhere. Don’t let that happen to you. The Holiday Inn is within a five minute walk of the Inner Harbor, a popular vacation spot for the entire family.

Don’t be afraid to come because you don’t know anyone. At our first two conferences (and this will be the same) everyone remarked how friendly and open we are. There are no strangers at AA-EVP conferences. Don’t think you live too far to come. We have had people from California, Florida, New Mexico, Canada and Sweden attend our conferences.

Come! Make new friends. Meet many of those you have read about in our newsletters. Learn from our outstanding featured speakers and workshop leaders. Take part in our special activities. Explore new horizons. Put your registration in the mail today. I’ll mail your receipt, workshop assignments and registration card for the Holiday Inn within twenty-four hours.

Odds and Ends

Send your news for the Fall NEWS by September 4. See you at the conference!

Always my best wishes, Sarah Estep