Long Island UFO Update - Vol 03 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: THE LONG ISLAND U.F.O. UPDATE
Issue: II
Volume: III
Date: February 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 variety of UFO-related phenomena, including sightings, alleged abductions, and investigations. The cover prominently features a photograph from Devon, England, depicting a circle of scorched grass with three depressions, linked to a UFO speculation from August 1991. The magazine also includes a detailed report on the 'Medford Abduction Case,' investigating claims made by Stewart Swerdlov.

LIUFON News

The month of February 1992 was busy for LIUFON, with a significant increase in reported sightings. Despite a slight drop in membership due to economic recession, the organization remains strong. The LIUFON journal is being distributed in installments due to its length, covering the Moriches Bay Case Report. The organization has also scheduled several speaking engagements and radio interviews for its Chairman, John Ford, discussing topics like the Moriches Bay Case and UFO Abductions.

Membership Corner

The March 24th membership meeting featured a video on UFO Abductions instead of the planned slide program, due to Chairman John Ford's last-minute TV interview. The meeting was chaired by Kay Ford. Future meetings are scheduled, including presentations on the Abduction Case of Mr. Stew Swerdlov and a slide lecture series on the History of the U.F.O. Phenomenon. The film "UFOs, It Has Begun" is also being replayed. LIUFON is resuming its 'Operation Long Island Skywatch' night excursions. The latest issue of 'The Journal' is being sent out, featuring the Moriches Bay Crash Retrieval Case.

The Chairman's Corner

Chairman John Ford discusses the intriguing 'Medford Abduction Case' involving Stewart Swerdlov, who claims to be a lifelong abductee. The investigation by LIUFON revealed Swerdlov's memories of childhood abductions, potential generational abductions, and involvement with the CIA and the Montauk Project. Swerdlov also alleged government brainwashing and involvement in siphoning funds for secret projects. His case became highly controversial, especially after he was incarcerated for Bank Fraud. The article notes the lack of direct supporting evidence beyond his medical records.

The National and International UFO Review

This section details several international sightings and reports:

• Devon, England: A report from August 18th, 1991, describes scorched grass and three depressions found on Catherine Webb's lawn, with speculation of UFO involvement. The police were skeptical, and a UFO expert was consulted.
• Pound Hill, England: Graham Singer, 17, reported and photographed a domed, silvery disc on August 27th, 1991. The British UFO Research Association validated the sighting and photographs.
• Gloucester, England: On December 9th, 1991, four elderly ladies witnessed a UFO with bright lights and a humming engine passing over the town center.
• Wiltshire, England: The Borderland UFO Research Group intensified Skywatch activities following two sightings reported by confidential witnesses.
• North East and South: Reports of large boomerang-shaped objects, similar to the Hudson Valley sightings of the 1980s, were received from New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Ohio, Georgia, Kansas, and Kentucky in late February and early March.
• Moriches Bay Incident: The scientist involved, Preston Nichols, has revealed his identity. LIUFON is working on enhancing Peterson photographs from the incident and has received assistance from Dr. Armand Victorian. Information from the U.S. Space Command and Navy Space Tracking Command indicates no Soviet satellites crashed in the area. Additional witnesses have been found, and the flight log of the 607th Air Sea Rescue Squadron suggests they were not over Moriches Bay.

Local Review

• West Islip Abduction Case: This case has been closed at the request of the witnesses due to severe trauma experienced by a nurse during regression. LIUFON plans to publish an extensive report on this case in a future journal issue.

The Long Island Scene

February saw a surge in sightings in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania metropolitan areas, resembling the Hudson Valley sightings. A large boomerang object was reported in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on February 5th, which the FAA attributed to the Russian Space Station Muir, a conclusion LIUFON disputes. A large crescent-shaped object was also reported hovering over highways in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The March newsletter will feature detailed accounts and drawings of these cases. The Stewart Swerdlov Case has been closed due to his federal incarceration for Bank Fraud. The article notes that the upcoming March issue will provide more details on these events, and an increase in sightings is anticipated for March and April.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings (both domestic and international), abduction experiences, and the investigation of these phenomena by LIUFON. The editorial stance appears to be one of active investigation and skepticism towards official explanations, as seen in the dispute over the Russian Space Station Muir explanation. The organization is committed to gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and publishing detailed reports on its findings, while also managing membership and public outreach through meetings and radio interviews.