Long Island UFO Update - Vol 02 No 02 - 1991 02

Magazine Overview

Title: LONG ISLAND U.F.O. UPDATE
Issue Date: February 1991
Volume: II, Issue: II
Publisher: THE LONG ISLAND U.F.O. NETWORK INC.
Description: This issue of the Long Island U.F.O. Update focuses on a significant new witness to the 1947 Roswell crash, Gerald Anderson, and provides a collection of international and local UFO-related news and investigations.

L.I.U.F.O.N. News

The organization is gaining wider recognition, with Tin Beckly of "U.F.O. Universe" planning an article on the Maria M. Case. A recent talk by Chairman John Ford at the Riverhead Library was highly successful, featuring a presentation on the John Lear Letter, a video of John Lear's interview, and a segment of Linda Hoves' "Strange Harvest." The event also introduced the Moriches Bay Crash Report to an audience of over a hundred, who were reportedly shocked by the disclosed information. Meanwhile, Dick Ruhl promoted L.I.U.F.O.N. in Pennsylvania with a lecture and slide presentation on UFOs. The organization has been contacted by The New York Times for a potential article and by Channel 12 News for an interview regarding the Moriches Bay Crash. Bob Barry of "E.T. Monitor" plans a live phone interview with Chairman John Ford about the Moriches Bay Crash. The organization also conducted an extensive radio interview with British Columbia's local Radio Station KGBH. Upcoming L.I.U.F.O.N. talks are scheduled for March 9th at the Nesconset Public Library and April 21st at the Southold Indian Museum. The organization is seeking members to help arrange meetings at different library branches.

Membership Corner

L.I.U.F.O.N. apologizes for the late arrival of the January newsletter due to mechanical problems with their photocopier, specifically a breakdown that required professional printing for the last two pages. This issue is also late due to production problems associated with a recent trip to Pine Bush. The organization relies on volunteer members, and their unavailability causes delays. Changes in meeting date arrangements with South Country Library have also contributed to problems. The recent membership meeting on February 22nd featured the first four segments of the Vanderbilt Planetarium Debate. The next meeting on March 22nd will continue with selections from the debate. Operation Skywatch is planned to resume in late April, involving weekly sighting trips to obtain photographic evidence of UFO activity, open only to members. The organization is also seeking more volunteer investigators as four have left due to personal issues.

The Chairman's Corner: The Abduction Experience

John Ford discusses the societal perception of abductees as "freaks" or "vierdos," contrasting this with the reality of traumatized individuals seeking answers. He explains that abductees are often private and not seeking publicity due to fear of being labeled "Crackpots." The article details several phenomena associated with abduction experiences: time distortion (including lost time or experiencing days as minutes), light phenomena (such as "Balls of Light" and intense lights), encounters with shadows and strange creatures that can transform into unrecognizable forms, and heightened ESP capabilities (mind reading, pre-knowledge, automatic writing, out-of-body experiences, levitation). Ford concludes that abductees face the dual burden of potential ridicule and the risk of institutionalization, leading them to avoid publicity.

The National and International U.F.O. Review

Hungary: The Hungarian U.F.O. Research Group reported on UFO sightings in Hencida in late 1989. Farmer Sandor Gyorke witnessed a "half-cone pyramid" shaped object hovering over his tractor, which led to the tractor overheating and 30 liters of water evaporating. The object was later observed as two cylinders. Other fieldworkers reported a "Christmas tree-shaped" object, and a family reported their car being followed by a red fireball and later observed a blue-green light from a forest. Despite some objective reporting, attempts at debunking were made, including explanations of "polar light" and a downed weather balloon. Investigator Laszlo Kiss confirmed the discovery of a landing circle and defended the witnesses' credibility.

Japan: The Japan Space Phenomena Society (JSPS) investigated two cattle mutilation cases from late 1989 in Takko-Town, Aomori Prefecture. The animals were found dead, bloodless, with excised udders, ears, and tongue tips. Doctors ruled out gangrenous mastitis, and researchers discounted predator activity due to the precise cuts. JSPS investigators noted similarities to numerous U.S. mutilations and reported concurrent UFO sightings of orange balls of light and a blue oval-shaped UFO. Reluctance of witnesses to talk is hindering investigations.

Australia: The Victorian UFO Research Society (VUFORS) reported on an investigation of a 60 square kilometer area in the Mallee District, Victoria, where over 400 ground and air rings were photographed. Some air rings displayed surface structural features. The investigation also recorded rectangular ground markings, crop circles, and magnetic field anomalies. Rings were arranged in parallel or zig-zag patterns, with some vertically stacked up to 120 meters. The soil within the rings was dry and hard, with small holes and crusts. Magnetic anomalies were detected, and striking the surface within the circles produced a ringing sound. VUFORS has ruled out several explanations and planned to resume investigations.

Feature Story: Gerald Anderson, New Roswell U.F.O. Crash Witness

This feature details the emergence of Gerald Anderson as a significant new witness to the 1947 Roswell crash. Anderson, who was five years old at the time, claims to have been an eyewitness to the crash site and the recovery of the alien UFO. His story came to light after he contacted "Unsolved Mysteries" in 1989. U.F.O. researcher Stanton Friedman, preparing for a new book, contacted Anderson and conducted interviews, including hypnotic regression sessions, which yielded exciting details. Anderson recounts his family's trip to the desert where they discovered a large silver object embedded in a hillside. He describes seeing four creatures near the ship, two of whom were dead, one injured, and one tending to the injured. His family attempted to communicate with the creature, which felt rough, cold, and reptilian. A group of archeology students led by Dr. Buskirk and a Civil Engineer named Barney Barnett also arrived at the scene. Anderson experienced a mental contact with a creature, feeling its fear and hopelessness. An armed group of soldiers, led by a Sergeant and a Captain, arrived and quickly removed the civilians, threatening them with severe consequences if they spoke of the incident. Anderson recalls seeing extensive military vehicles and equipment, suggesting the military was prepared for the event. The government's explanation of a weather balloon was accepted by the public, and the wreckage and bodies were removed, leaving no evidence.

Further Investigation: Stanton Friedman investigated Anderson's claims, locating a windmill at the crash site that Anderson remembered. Friedman also unearthed information about a mortician who delivered children's coffins to the Army Air Force shortly after the crash, delivered by a red-haired Army Captain. This information, unknown before Anderson's contact, adds credibility to his story. Friedman believes Anderson is one of an increasing number of witnesses to mankind's first contact with extraterrestrials, suggesting more than a weather balloon was found at Roswell.

Preliminary Pine Bush Report (2/16/91 to 2/17/91)

A team of L.I.U.F.O.N. volunteers investigated the Waldon Jewish Community Cemetery area. Initial field tests on Saturday afternoon and Sunday produced no readings of radio frequency or magnetic anomalies. However, on Sunday night, periodic Radio Frequency and magnetic field variations, and for the first time, radiation readings were detected. A strange light, changing colors, was observed in the northeast sky. A more comprehensive report is promised for the next issue.

The Long Island Scene

January 24th, 1991: A report from Sea Breeze Ave and North Old Country Road described a domed object with multi-colored lights hovering above a red barn. The object lifted up and moved instantly north. The witness reported a discrepancy in time and a rash on her left thigh after the encounter. Neighbors reported heavy military helicopter activity originating from West Hampton Air Base.

February 2nd, 1991: In West Islip, a large luminous ball or sphere, estimated at 100 feet in diameter, landed in a parking lot, causing a traffic accident. The object then moved across Sunrise Highway and landed in a field behind the West Islip Library.

February 16th, 1991: In Massapequa, a large object, estimated larger than a football field, with three white lights in a triangular formation, was observed moving at an estimated 100 mph on a South Westerly course. The object was silent and blended with the night sky. Dick Ruhl contacted FAA Radar Control at Kennedy, who confirmed the object was on their radar with no listed traffic in the area. This is considered a breakthrough due to FAA confirmation.

February 5th, 1991: A witness in the Deer Park Area reported observing a high flying luminous ball of light moving quickly across the sky. Approximately an hour earlier, there was a fifteen-minute power failure in the Deer Park and North Babylon areas. The possibility of a connection is being investigated.

L.I.U.F.O.N. is also investigating a report on a Manhattan Abduction.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the ongoing investigation and validation of UFO phenomena, the detailed reporting of specific sightings and incidents, and the exploration of the psychological and societal impact of UFO encounters, particularly abductions. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and a commitment to uncovering and disseminating information about UFOs, while also acknowledging the challenges and skepticism faced by witnesses and researchers. The organization actively seeks to engage its members and the public through meetings, investigations, and publications.

Title: THE LONG ISLAND SCENE

Issue Date: March 12, 1992

Publisher: LONG ISLAND U.F.O. NETWORK INC.

Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of 'The Long Island Scene' from the Long Island UFO Network (LIUFON) focuses on recent UFO sightings and investigations in the region, alongside broader UFO news and research.

The Dix Hills Sighting

On March 12, 1992, between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M., a significant UFO sighting occurred in Dix Hills, Long Island, NY. The object, described as an oval disc with a highly reflective, polished, silvery texture and noticeable light beams projecting from its bottom area, was observed at a high altitude for approximately three hours. The witness, Terry Demonde, a school bus driver for the Deer Park School District, reported seeing a large crowd observing the object while she was making her morning rounds. Numerous other witnesses in the area also observed the object.

Terry Demonde's account details several key moments:
1. At 9:00 A.M., while driving on Bagatelle Road, she stopped at the intersection of the Long Island Expressway and its service road due to a large crowd watching something in the sky. She observed a highly polished, silvery oval shape object at an extreme altitude, hovering silently and not resembling a conventional aircraft.
2. Between 10:00 and 11:00 A.M., she returned to the area and found people still watching the object. Channel 12 News was present, photographing the object, along with civilians using video and still cameras. The object was observed hovering to the West.
3. On her last run through the area, she exited onto the service road and drove West. She stopped when the object was directly overhead, exiting her bus. She noted the object was above the trees at a high altitude and resembled a Frisbee. It was highly polished and emitted light beams from its underside, possibly reflections of the sun. The object was slowly moving South West.

LIUFON investigators Ron Sierra and Buzz Eldridge interviewed Terry Demonde. Their investigative reports concluded that the object could have been a kite or unknown, but it was not a conventional aircraft. The case number for this sighting is 0027 & 0028-92, with the type noted as an Oval Disc, size estimated at 40-60 ft, and several witnesses.

The Cherry Hill, New Jersey Sighting

This section details a sighting that occurred on February 5, 1992, at 7:00 P.M. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The information was provided to LIUFON by members Peter and Stewart Kandel, who learned of it from a Pakistani resident alien friend. The witness, who requested total confidentiality due to his alien status, was traveling Eastbound on a major highway just outside Cherry Hill when he noticed an object at an extreme altitude.

The object was described as a large, illuminated crescent shape of immense size, hovering in the sky. Initially thought to be the moon, it was much brighter and had many small white lights on its surface. The witness watched it for several minutes while continuing to drive. He noted the object was much nearer than the moon and too large to be an aircraft. It remained stationary in one position due East. He also observed several aircraft, possibly commercial jets or military aircraft, circling the object as if watching it.

LIUFON checked with the FAA but could obtain no confirmation of any strange reports to aviation authorities. The report concludes that in light of extensive activity involving boomerang objects in the Sunbury and Southern New Jersey area that night, this sighting is classified as unknown and may have been part of those events. The case number is 0024-92, classification CE-1, type Crescent Shape, with unknown size and altitude.

UFOs in the News

This section provides updates on various UFO-related activities and research:

• UFO Abduction Cases: LIUFON is investigating a major UFO Abduction Case in the Staten Island area of New York City, involving a female subject with multiple disappearances of fetuses. Another abduction case in Bethpage, NY, is also being developed, involving a female abductee, her 14-year-old daughter, disappearing pregnancies, and a long history of such occurrences.
• Book Review: Dr. Jacobs, a professor of History and Politics at Temple University and a respected UFO Researcher, has published a new book titled "Secret Lives." The book is a compilation of evidence from approximately 60 UFO Abductees, praised for its systematic and scientific approach. It is currently available in hardcover from Simon and Schuster for $21.00.
• "Hard Copy" Film Excerpt: The television program "Hard Copy" aired a film excerpt from a September 1991 Space Shuttle flight showing objects moving at incredible speed, approximately 350 miles below the Shuttle's orbital path over the Eurasian Land Mass. These objects were light reflective and appeared to be fired upon by light beams from orbiting satellites. NASA stated the film showed "Ice Crystals," but scientific analysis suggests one object maneuvered away from the beams at over 15,000 miles per hour, raising questions about the "Star Wars" system.
• Fund for UFO Research Awards: The Fund for UFO Research has awarded the Donald Keyhoe Award for Journalistic Excellence to three journalists for their reporting on UFO-related news stories: Cathy Wogan ("Crescent News"), Cindy Horswell ("Houston Chronicle"), and Linda Moulton Howe (TV Documentarist). The award is named after Major Donald Keyhoe, founder of the National Investigating Committee for Aerial Phenomena.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting of specific UFO sightings and the ongoing investigation into UFO abduction cases. LIUFON appears to maintain a stance of rigorous investigation, acknowledging the unknown nature of many phenomena while firmly concluding that some observed objects are not conventional aircraft. The publication also highlights significant contributions to the field of UFO research, including new books and journalistic awards, underscoring a commitment to scientific inquiry and the dissemination of information within the UFO community.