Long Island UFO Update - Vol 02 No 03

Magazine Overview

This document is the March 1991 issue (Volume II, Issue III) of the "LONG ISLAND U.F.O. UPDATE", published by THE LONG ISLAND U.F.O. NETWORK INC. The cover features a black and white photograph of a silhouetted object over land and trees, identified as a photo from Glen Cove, N.Y. in 1973. The issue is priced at $2.00.

Key Features and Articles

"The Glen Cove, 1973 Photo Analysis Report"

This report details the analysis of a photograph taken by a 15-year-old high school student in Glen Cove, N.Y., in the spring or summer of 1973. While taking photos for a school assignment, the student captured an image of a lake and surrounding trees. Upon developing the picture, she discovered an oval disc-shaped object in the upper right corner. She kept the photo for years until contacting the Long Island U.F.O. Network in 1990.

LIUFON Chairman John Ford interviewed the witness, who confirmed no objects were visible in the sky at the time. The initial examination by photographic expert Chris Zamboni was skeptical, suggesting the object might be a tear in the negative or an emulsion defect. However, the witness insisted she did not damage the negative or print.

The photograph was then sent to Dick Ruhl, a photographic expert, who disagreed with Zamboni's assessment. Ruhl noted distinct contrasts and shadows indicating a three-dimensional object. Further analysis at Loy-Taubman Inc. Photo Lab in Manhattan, under the supervision of Dick Ruhl, concluded that the object was not due to a negative tear or emulsion defect. The object displayed hues of grey and black, suggesting it was three-dimensional and out of focus, indicating it was taken at a distance. While a bird in flight was offered as a possible conventional explanation, it was not considered conclusive. The report recommended further computer analysis, with the preliminary conclusion being that the object is a three-dimensional object of unknown origin, not yet identified as a UFO.

Manhattan Abduction Case Report

This case, investigated by Mark Landers and Jeanette Thompson, involves the alleged abduction of a young woman named Elizabeth Hess (not her real name) in Manhattan in late September or early November 1989. Mrs. Hess reported a bright white light entering her bedroom on the second floor. She claims three or four creatures commanded her to rise and accompany them. After being allowed to dress, she went downstairs and stood with her captors on the street. She described telepathic communication and observed thirty to forty other people, mostly women her age, walking towards the river in a trance-like state.

She was drawn towards a building near the river, where she saw three 'Flying Saucer' type objects in the sky. A tall thin female creature, wearing a black hooded robe and possessing large black eyes, directed her to a "Bag Lady" sitting nearby. Mrs. Hess gave the woman water. Subsequently, she recalls being at the foot of her bed, with beings pulling off her ski jacket. They told her they were doctors and needed to give her an injection. A long needle was inserted into her right shoulder, and a white substance was extracted, which the beings claimed was poison, advising her to stop smoking and eating chocolates.

Upon waking, Mrs. Hess had a bump and a perfectly round mark on her shoulder blade. She described the beings as approximately 5 feet tall with large, wide heads, dark blueish-greyish black skin, large eyes without pupils, and no ears or hair. They had a business-like facial expression, wide flat noses, thick throats, and large fingers. Another description of aliens mentions large 8-foot tall beings with pasty skin, big heads with pointed chins, almond-shaped eyes, and a hooded cloak.

Since the experience, Mrs. Hess's stereo and clock radio have not worked. She has also experienced strange odors in her room. A childhood incident involving missing time from 7:15 PM to 11:15 PM while at a drug store is also mentioned. Most significantly, Mrs. Hess has had seven miscarriages in the past four years, with doctors unable to find an explanation. Medical tests have shown conflicting results, with some indicating pregnancy and others showing no fetus. LIUFON has referred Mrs. Hess to Bud Hopkins for hypnotic regression, and her medical records are being examined by a doctor for expert opinion. The case is under investigation, with LIUFON publicly stating the facts are verified by medical records examined by Jeanette Thompson, a Registered Nurse.

The Legacy of Wythville

This section, written by John Ford, discusses an article in "UFO MAGAZINE" by Don Ecker about the Wythville, Virginia UFO Flap. Beginning in February 1988, Wythville was inundated with over five thousand UFO sightings, ranging from discs to boomerangs. The local Air Force Base at Langley attempted to explain them as Air Guard Refueling Operations, but this explanation did not align with known operations. Dan Gordon, a newsman from WYVE radio, along with colleague Paul Dellinger, investigated the occurrences.

The investigation uncovered several disturbing incidents: small and large animals disappeared, some reappearing with surgical incisions and missing organs, which police attributed to predators. Initially cooperative, the police became distant and ridiculed sightings. Gordon and Dellinger, along with witnesses and a WUSA camera crew, observed Air Force jets chasing a luminous object. Senator John Warner refused to comment on the sightings, and State Representative Rick Boucher's inquiry went unanswered.

The article highlights the personal tragedy endured by Dan Gordon and his family over 39 months, including IRS audits, phone taps, surveillance, mail tampering, threats, and a home ransacking. The final straw was the blinding of Dan's 19-year-old son in a shooting incident. Due to these events, Dan Gordon has ceased researching UFOs and publishing his newsletter. Ford suggests that UFOs are real and that the government actively suppresses investigations.

Membership Corner

The last membership meeting was held on March 22nd in Bellport Village. The newsletter announces upcoming meetings for April 26th, May 31st, and June 28th, 1991, all at the South Country Library in Bellport Village. These meetings will feature video presentations on Canadian UFO activity and the Billy Meir Case. Meetings are open to the public, with no smoking allowed.

Operation Long Island Skywatch

This program, launched three years prior, aims to obtain photographic evidence of UFO sightings on Long Island. Members are sent out each weekend to areas of known high activity. The operation resumes in April.

Other Reports and Mentions

• Channel 12 News Story: Channel 12 News was preparing a major story concerning the Network and its investigations, interviewing members and witnesses.
• Bob Barry's "E.T. Monitor": This program planned a story on the Moriches Bay Incident.
• New Jersey State Convention: James Lefante addressed the convention with his abduction story.
• Nesconset Public Library Talk: A talk by John Ford and James LeFante was well-received, extending for two hours past its scheduled end time.
• Florida Chapter: The Florida chapter is organizing under Kelly Firedman, aiming for vigorous membership recruitment.
• Out-of-State Members: Several new members have joined from out of state, with requests to become investigators.
• UFO Activity Reporting: Members are urged to report all UFO activity to the Network via hotline or mailing address and to forward newspaper or magazine clippings.

The Long Island Scene

This section reports on ongoing UFO activity in the Long Island and metropolitan areas.

• March 6th, 1991: A fireball was observed over the Atlantic States, described by the Vanderbilt Planetarium and Phil Imbrogno as a flaming meteorite. However, LIUFON notes that other things were in the sky that night.
• March 7th, 1991: Two police officers reported a large luminous object hovering over Moriches Bay at 2:00 AM, which moved off at great speed. This report was broadcast on WALK radio.
• Farmingdale: A young waitress reported a bright oval light descending and landing in a field.
• Pennsylvania: A member reported seeing two objects over Lancaster, one a meteor and the second a boomerang object.
• New Hampshire: An object, described as a very large red light, was seen stationary over Nashua before accelerating and disappearing. It was also observed near Manchester and possibly landed in the mountains.
• Sandy Hook: A pilot reported a close encounter with an extremely large object that approached his aircraft directly. The FAA had no radar contacts.
• Springfield, Mass.: A report of three bright amber discs over Feeding Hills.
• West Islip Abduction Case: This case has been referred to Bud Hopkins for further investigation, involving a mother and daughter who have reported multiple abduction scenarios.
• Patchogue: A young father reported seeing an alien figure with a large humanoid head and arms enveloped in a blue-white haze outside his bedroom window. This sighting may be connected to the family's young child.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, abduction experiences, photographic analysis of alleged UFOs, and witness testimonies. There is a strong emphasis on the Long Island U.F.O. Network's investigative efforts and its role in documenting and analyzing these phenomena. The editorial stance, particularly in "The Chairman's Corner," suggests a belief in the reality of UFOs and implies that governmental entities may be actively suppressing investigations into the subject. The newsletter also highlights the importance of member participation in reporting sightings and supporting the organization's activities.

This document is a report from the archives of the Long Island U.F.O. Network Inc., detailing an investigation conducted on February 16-17, 1991, concerning the 'Complete Pine Bush Investigation Report'. The case number is 0014-91.

The Pine Bush Investigation Report (February 16-17, 1991)

February 16, 1991

On February 16, 1991, at 4:30 PM, a team consisting of John Ford, Mark Landers, Peter Kandel, Stewart Kandel, Donna Stein, and Christine Morciglio arrived at the suspected alien landing zone located in a field behind the Jewish Community Cemetery in Waldon, N.Y. The initial observations involved photographing the area and taking readings with an RF Frequency Meter Detector designed by Mark Landers. No significant readings were obtained from the field detector. The weather conditions were clear and cold.

Later that evening, at 9:30 PM, the team set up monitoring equipment, including the RF Detector and the Magnetic Field Detector. During the hour of observation, no unusual phenomena were reported. The cemetery grounds were not investigated as the area was locked. John Ford photographed the area. The weather remained cold and clear with a light cloud cover at an estimated altitude of 5000 to 10,000 feet.

February 17, 1991

The afternoon of February 17, 1991, at 2:30 PM, the team deployed the RF Detector, Magnetic Field Detector, and a Radiation Counter. Efforts to enter the locked cemetery to take readings were made, and the area was photographed by John Ford and Mark Landers. No unusual phenomena were detected by the equipment. After an hour, the team departed and visited the area of Sears Road, known for other suspected landings, but reported no unusual energy phenomena. The team then returned to their motel.

In the evening, at 9:21 PM, the field team returned to the location. Using cameras, binoculars, and technical equipment, they observed a light to the Northeast that was changing colors (red, blue, yellow, white). This light was definitively not an aircraft of known configurations and was initially observed at 5 degrees above the horizon. It was sometimes obscured by clouds. By 10:21 PM, the light had risen to at least 30 degrees above the horizon, and it was noted that it could possibly have been a scintillating star. The light was still changing colors at the time of departure.

During the investigation, Mark Landers' RF Detector and Magnetic Field Detector were triggered on two occasions without any apparent cause. Mark Landers believed a substantial signal was the source of these distortions. One disturbance occurred when Chris Morciglio entered and left a parked Cadillac, though it was later ruled out by subsequent tests that the car's circuitry was the cause.

John Ford attempted to access the field behind the cemetery by traveling along the fencing but was blocked by barbed wire fencing at the rear of the cemetery property.

It was noted that none of the equipment registered any readings during the afternoon investigations; readings were only obtained during the evening. Despite heavy traffic on the County Road, none of it disturbed the equipment. Nighttime photographs were taken by John Ford and Chris Morciglio, aiming to simulate strange energy fields observed in photographs by Ellen Crystal.

The team also reported frequent readings of low-yield radiation on the Radiation Counter, which was unusual as prior years' radiological surveys had yielded no discernible background radiation levels in the soil.

The team concluded their investigation and left the area at 10:33 PM.

The National and International U.F.O. Review

Montreal, Canada Sighting (November 7, 1990)

Extensive reports in Canadian newspapers and local TV news detailed a sighting of a very large object over Montreal on November 7, 1990. The object, described as a circular formation of yellow or amber lights, was stationary for about three hours. It was photographed by the Montreal Police, but the Canadian Air Force reported no radar confirmation and refused further comment. Local researchers obtained a copy of the photograph from the Montreal Police, and analysis confirmed it to be genuine. The photograph shows a circular formation of bright amber lights with noticeable light beams emitting from the object, which was partially obscured by a cloud. Authorities have not provided an explanation for the sighting.

Fund for U.F.O. Research, Maryland

The Fund for U.F.O. Research in Maryland has released a report on its recent fundraising drive, which was successful in raising $10,000. These funds will support efforts to document and interview additional witnesses to the Roswell U.F.O. crash. The Fund has supported Stanton Friedman, Kevin Randle, and Don Schmitt in their video-taped interviews with these witnesses. The Fund is making the tapes available to the public and can be contacted at P.O. Box 277, Mount Rainier, Maryland, 20712. The price per copy is $50.00.

Wendel Stevens and the Florence, Italy Incident

Wendel Stevens, a noted U.F.O. researcher from Nevada, issued a statement clarifying an alleged incident in Florence, Italy, involving a video tape of aliens in a hospital room with an abductee. Stevens stated that no video tape was taken. The incident involved a night nurse who apparently entered the room and surprised the visitors, taking a series of 35mm photographs. Wendel Stevens attempted to obtain copies of these pictures, but they were purchased by an Italian TV Station. The pictures will not be shown on any American TV special as previously reported. No information is available regarding their accessibility to the American UFO Research Community.

North American Crop Circle Foundation

This recently formed investigative organization has issued a report on North American Crop Circle phenomena. Established last year to investigate this subject, it has reported the appearance of 86 crop circles across the North American Continent in the past year.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine focuses on UFO investigations, sightings, and related phenomena, presenting detailed reports of field investigations, witness accounts, and research updates. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, with a commitment to documenting evidence and interviewing relevant individuals. The inclusion of international reports and updates from research organizations suggests a broad scope of interest within the UFO community.