Long Island UFO Update - Vol 02 No 09

Magazine Overview

This is the September 1991 issue, Volume II, Issue IX, of the "L.I.U.F.O.N. LONG ISLAND U.F.O. UPDATE". Published by THE LONG ISLAND U.F.O. NETWORK INC., it costs $2.00. The cover features a photograph of a farmhouse in Southold, which was reportedly "buzzed by a U.F.O. in August 1991", with a reference to "THE SOUTHOLD U.F.O. INCIDENT". The issue promises an expanded national and international U.F.O. review, along with "The Chairman's Corner, LIUFON News, The Long Island Scene and U.F.O.'s in the News", and a "Membership Corner".

The Chairman's Corner

In "The Chairman's Corner", John Ford addresses the question "IS SOMETHING COMING NEAR?". He revisits a previous LIUFON article about a large celestial body detected in our solar system since 1987. The article had mentioned information from researchers George Dickson, Linda Howe, and Mike Christol regarding the object's size and potential intelligent control. Ford notes that Linda Howe has since contacted LIUFON demanding a retraction, stating she never informed LIUFON about a Pentagon source and that the object could be a natural body. Ford refuses to retract the information, asserting Mrs. Howe did provide it during a phone call, but offers apologies if embarrassment was caused and suggests she should have specified if the information was not for publication. He also mentions Phil Imbrogno's research, which located the object near Jupiter, heading towards Earth and estimated to be about thirty miles across, possibly a burnt-out comet leaving a trail. Ford questions the government's interest and Mrs. Howe's request for retraction, concluding that "Only time will tell."

LIUFON Activities and News

The month of September was busy for LIUFON, with an increase in reported sightings and activities. The organization conducted extensive research into reports of cigar-shaped objects in the metropolitan area, determining they were not blimps. LIUFON Chairman John Ford participated in numerous radio interviews across the US and Canada, discussing their expose on Bill Knell and the Moriches Bay Incident. These broadcasts resulted in new members from Iowa, Ohio, California, and Canada. LIUFON also sponsored a talk at the Shelter Island Public Library. Upcoming library talks in Great Neck, Glen Oaks, and Port Washington were pending confirmation. The journal has been distributed to members, and the second part of a report will be published in December. The complete report on the Moriches Bay Incident is being published in three installments to manage costs.

U.F.O.'s In The News

Recent media coverage indicates a growing seriousness in the consideration of UFO incidents. The New York Times published a front-page story on the crop circle phenomenon, exploring the possibility of UFO activity as an origin. CBS Network aired a prime-time documentary on three substantiated UFO Abduction Cases. Fox Network is also planning a special on UFOs in October. The article suggests a shift towards treating UFO research with more respect than in past decades, lamenting that researchers like Dr. Hyneck, Major Donald Kehoe, Coral and Jim Lorenzen did not live to see this.

Membership Corner

Scheduled membership meetings for the Long Island UFO Network Inc. are listed: October 28th, 1991 (updated report on Moriches Bay Incident), November 28th, 1991 (new slide lecture on UFO history), and December 27th, 1991 (video documentary on "Face On Mars"). All meetings are at the South Country Library in Bellport Village and are open to the public. A special announcement addresses publishing delays due to photocopier problems, with the Network apologizing and stating their publishing schedule is now up to date.

Operation Long Island Skywatch

The current season for Operation Skywatch concludes on November 1st, 1991, and will resume in April 1992.

Bulletin, Bulletin, Bulletin

LIUFON Chairman John Ford was contacted by Dr. Armend Victorian from England regarding LIUFON's Moriches Bay Report. This report was also seen by Major General Henri Levere of the Belgium Air Force, who is investigating Belgium sightings. The described objects in the LIUFON report match sightings in Belgium. Dr. Victorian is assisting LIUFON in investigating the Moriches Bay Incident and has requested photographs and slides to help the Belgium Government identify the object.

The National and International UFO Review

Pennsylvania Encounters: Pennsylvania residents continue to report UFO encounters in 1991. While the total number of incidents reported to PASU UFO Hotline has dropped, sightings are still occurring. Many events are explained as misidentified natural sources after investigation. Brief summaries of interesting events include:

• January 14th, 1991: A commercial pilot reported a bronze-colored rectangular object at 7000 feet southeast of Pittsburgh.
• February 4th, 1991: In Reeders, Pennsylvania, several huge rectangular objects were observed moving slowly, about 200 feet above the ground, for three hours. They were silent, blocked stars, and had rows of white, yellow, and red lights.
• May 15th, 1991: In West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, two witnesses observed a large, grey, silent aerial device that acted strangely, with an unusual mist around it. It was about 300 feet off the ground and appeared to tilt and wobble. Blimp operations centers and FAA provided no information on blimps in the area.

Puerto Rico Sightings: The most momentous story for LIUFON in recent months concerns a significant UFO flap in Puerto Rico. Over the last three years, sightings have been reported, but the last three months have seen a spectacular and disturbing flap. Information is gathered from other researchers, as hard correlation with published media is lacking. The flap includes:

• A large UFO flap since the summer months.
• Reports of military jets intercepting large UFOs in daylight, with dogfights witnessed by civilians.
• Daylight overflights of major population centers by large discs and formations of smaller discs.
• Daylight encounters on roads with landed UFOs and their occupants, with unsubstantiated reports of forced sexual contact with young women.
• The military has positioned barrage balloons to prevent overflights and landings.
• Reports of daylight abductions with landings on highways and forced removal of vehicle occupants.
• A major center of activity in Lajas, near a state park, with reports of an underground alien base. The park was closed by the Federal Government due to a contamination threat after an explosion.
• The national press has not covered these stories, suggesting a gag order, though Puerto Rican media has reported some aspects.

LIUFON states that hard factual information is scarce, but they will publish more as it becomes available.

The Long Island Scene

East Meadow Incident: At the beginning of September, a report from East Meadow described a large circular object with a pronounced dome and rotating lights observed at 11:45 PM on September 1st. The witnesses reported engine sounds and saw the object move southeast. While Dick Ruhl investigated blimp activity, it was determined a blimp from Republic Airport returned around 11:15 PM and may have been vectored over East Meadow. However, the witnesses insisted the object was definitely not a blimp.

West Islip Abduction Case: This case is being prepared for its first hypnotic regression session on October 5th. LIUFON will report on breakthroughs.

West Islip Shoreline Sighting: A large cigar-shaped object, self-illuminated, was reportedly seen along the West Islip shoreline on July 21st, 22nd, or 23rd. The object stopped, reversed direction, and eventually turned out to sea.

Virgin Light Ship Blimp: A Virgin Light Ship Blimp in Florida caused alarm, but LIUFON confirmed no blimps were operating near Fire Island or the Robert Moses Causeway at the time.

Medford Abduction Case: LIUFON is investigating a major abduction case in Medford involving a man, his wife, and three small children. The witness has requested that LIUFON refrain from making public statements. Evidence suggests intense abductions have occurred over several years. The case is in its preliminary stages.

The Southold U.F.O. Incident

On August 2nd, 1991, at 8:45 PM, a group of teenagers on a farm in Southold, Long Island, along with a taxi driver and her passenger, encountered a UFO. The report was provided to LIUFON by Ruth Jernick of "Suffolk Times". Bernadette Cox, the taxi driver, reported seeing a formation of bright white lights above her taxi, accompanied by a white mist, which moved west. She heard a diesel engine sound (later identified as an irrigation pump). Her passenger, Robert Tyler, noted the lights were unusually intense. The children reported seeing a bright light descend and buzz their home, describing it as a large disc-shaped object with multi-colored lights and large red lights in front. The object moved over the Pindar Winery field. Later, the eldest daughter contacted the Southold Police. On August 5th, LIUFON investigators met with Cox and Charles Manolakos of Southold Cab Company. A radiological survey of the Pindar field yielded no results. On the following Saturday, LIUFON Chairman John Ford and Vice Chairman Rich Stout spoke with the mother of the children, who refused to cooperate, but a radiological reading near the house showed radiation. The Pindar winery reported irrigation tractors were in the field until 8:30 PM, but no one saw anything. LIUFON obtained the official Southold Police Report.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the Long Island UFO Update reflects LIUFON's ongoing commitment to researching and reporting UFO phenomena. Recurring themes include detailed investigations of local incidents (Southold, East Meadow, West Islip), national and international UFO flaps (Puerto Rico), and the broader implications of UFOs for society and scientific inquiry. The publication emphasizes the need for serious consideration of UFO research, contrasting it with past dismissiveness. The editorial stance is one of diligent investigation, public information dissemination, and a cautious but open approach to controversial topics, as exemplified by the discussion on the celestial body and the demand for retraction. LIUFON actively engages with its membership through meetings and newsletters, and collaborates with other researchers and organizations internationally.