Long Island UFO Update - Vol 03 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: LONG ISLAND U.F.O. UPDATE
Issue: Volume III, Issue I
Date: January 1992
Publisher: THE LONG ISLAND U.F.O. NETWORK INC.
Price: $2.00

This issue of the Long Island U.F.O. Update focuses on a significant disclosure from the Soviet space program and provides a comprehensive overview of UFO-related activities and investigations.

Soviet Photo of a UFO Near Mars

The cover story highlights Soviet Cosmonaut Marina Popovich's disclosure of a photograph taken in 1989 by the Soviet space probe Phobos 2 near the planet Mars. The photo shows a mysterious object. Mrs. Popovich presented this at a San Francisco press conference on December 12th, 1991, while attending a West Coast U.F.O. meeting. The article notes that the space probe Phobos 2 inexplicably disappeared shortly after taking the photograph. Mrs. Popovich suggested a radiation flash from the object may have caused the probe's malfunction. The object is described as a long, faintly aerodynamic shape with rounded ends. This section also references 'The International U.F.O. Review' for further details.

LIUFON News and Activities

LIUFON News: The January 1992 update announces Frank Columbo taking over as Vice Chairman of LIUFON, praising his previous work as Director of Investigations. LIUFON is actively soliciting lecture spots within the Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, and Brooklyn Library Systems. They encountered scheduling issues with the Great Neck Public Library but are pursuing opportunities with the Port Washington Library. LIUFON is scheduled to give a talk on April 19th, 1992, at the Cutchogue Indian Museum in Southold. A fall conference is being planned for Western Suffolk. LIUFON will also be featured on the Lee Morehead Cable T.V. Program 'Psychic Channels' on March 19th, discussing the Moriches Bay Incident.

Membership Corner: The last membership meeting was on January 29, 1992, at the South Country Library, featuring a video presentation on UFO Abductions, followed by a members-only slide presentation. Future meetings are scheduled: February 28th, 1992, with a video on the Bermuda Triangle, and March 27th, 1992, with a new slide lecture program on the History of the UFO Phenomenon. A special announcement clarifies that while public access to meetings has been a courtesy, future functions may be members-only to benefit those who support the organization.

Operation Long Island Skywatch: LIUFON plans to resume its skywatch operations in April in several areas, including Moriches Bay, Orient Point, Robert Moses Causeway, Cedar Beach, and the Shoreham Reactor Location.

Pine Bush Trip: LIUFON is planning trips to the Pine Bush Area of New York to investigate UFO activity.

Fall Conference: Plans are underway for a fall conference in Western Suffolk.

Dr. Robert Hoagland: Noted author and lecturer Dr. Robert Hoagland will be speaking in Suffolk County in March, organized by LIUFON member George Dickson.

The Chairman's Corner: The Human Cost

John Ford, the Chairman, recounts an experience from the summer of 1989 when he gave a talk on UFOs at a bookstore. A young man approached him with a personal story about his father, an Air Force Captain involved in a 1957 incident where his plane crashed while chasing a UFO. The Air Force attributed the crash to oxygen failure and refused to release records. Ford emphasizes the 'human cost' of the phenomenon, urging skeptics to consider the impact on families of the missing, abducted, and impaired, rather than dismissing UFOs outright.

The National and International UFO Review

San Francisco, USA: Marina Popovich's press conference on December 6, 1991, is detailed, including the Phobos 2 photograph and the probe's disappearance. The object is described as a long, aerodynamic shape with rounded ends.

Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico: Wendell Stevens reported on investigations into abductions and sightings. One case involved a young man abducted and placed in a crop circle. Another involved 80 eyewitnesses to a large triangular craft that allegedly caused two Navy F-14 jets to crash, with no wreckage found.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: An astronomer reported observing three disc-shaped objects moving at tremendous speed in a triangular formation on September 8, 1991.

Pleasant Valley, Pennsylvania, USA: A witness reported a large triangular object with colored lights hovering and moving on October 1991, followed by a smaller object. The larger object then ascended vertically.

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA: A woman reported a large, bright triangular object with rounded edges and red lights on November 9, 1991.

Pennsylvania/New York Border: A large Earth tremor occurred on December 2, 1991, which the National Weather Service stated was not earthquake-related.

Seattle, Washington, USA: Dr. Valery Uvarov from Russia spoke at a UFO Conference, stating that UFO activity in Russia is comparable to the US and that Russia is a 'Hot Bed' of UFO activity, with many abduction reports.

Anchorage, Alaska, USA: A bright sphere of light streaked across the sky on November 24, 1991, causing numerous calls to aviation officials. Explanations ranged from meteorites to falling satellites. Witnesses described it as a huge blue sphere with a long trail. Astronomer Patrick Roache suggested it might be a bolide (a large meteor).

Blairsville, Pennsylvania, USA: Two women reported seeing a brilliant blinking white light attached to a large, triangular shaped object hovering low to the ground on August 30, 1991. The object had solid white light beams and transparent surfaces.

The Long Island Scene

January 1992 Activity: A report from the Robert Moses Causeway Area described a blue luminous sphere rising from the water. A young boy reported seeing four bright, amber luminous objects emerge from a cloud near the Freeport Shoreline. LIUFON is unable to verify these anonymous reports directly.

West Islip Abduction Case: This case, involving a young woman, underwent another deep regression session on January 27th. The session revealed childhood abduction scenarios and an initial contact at age nine. The incident reported on December 12th, involving an electronic signal and a hovering ship, was also explored. The case is ongoing and the young woman was severely traumatized.

Medford Case: This case is still under investigation, with recent events tying up the organization. A major announcement is planned for the February newsletter. The case involves the man and his family, legal proceedings, and potential connections to organized crime, government surveillance, and telephone taps.

Video Interviews: LIUFON filmed two two-hour video interviews with a gentleman involved in the Medford Case, which will be made public. One tape will be played at the April membership meeting.

Assistance: Preston Nichols, an independent researcher, has provided assistance with the investigation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation and reporting of UFO phenomena, encouraging public participation through meetings and skywatch operations. There is a strong emphasis on documenting sightings and cases, even those that are difficult to verify. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, acknowledging the potential significance of UFOs while also highlighting the personal and societal 'human cost' associated with the phenomenon. The publication also seems to be moving towards more exclusive content for its members, while still inviting the public to certain events. The coverage of international UFO activity, particularly from Russia, suggests an effort to provide a broader perspective beyond local sightings.