Long Island UFO Update - Vol 1 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: LONG ISLAND UFO REPORTER
Issue: 2
Volume: 1
Date: July 1989
Publisher: LIUFON INC.
Price: $2.00

This issue of the Long Island UFO Reporter focuses on UFO activity and alleged cover-ups on Long Island, with a prominent feature on the 'Columbia Street Case' in Port Jefferson, NY. The cover also highlights an excerpt from Linda Howe's book on animal mutilations and reports on other significant sightings from 1988.

The Long Island Scene

The "Long Island Scene" section details recent UFO activity in June 1989. A retired police officer from Port Jefferson reported a silver or gray cigar-shaped object on June 16th. The following day, a fluorescent orange cigar-shaped object, estimated at 600 feet long, was observed in North Bellport. Reports from North Shore communities describe 'Balls of Light' occurring frequently, with police receiving numerous calls about "High Strangeness." These lights are described as three-dimensional and under intelligent control, sometimes pursuing vehicles or appearing in homes. There are also reports of sudden, intense blue-white illuminations in bedrooms. LIUFON has been investigating an alleged UFO landing site on a private horse farm in Speonk, with a visible circle of dead grass from September 1987. The section also notes an increase in missing time cases and strange phenomena. In February, reports of intense blinking lights in the woods on Barnes Road in Shirley were received. Additionally, a case from Islip on November 22, 1988, describes a football-shaped craft with hundreds of white lights hovering over a neighbor's house.

The Chairman's Corner: The Columbia Street Case: A Case of Government Cover-Up: Did It Really Happen?

This section delves into the investigation of an abductee's story in the Port Jefferson area in January 1989. The abductee, a wealthy advertising executive, claimed to have been abducted off his yacht in February 1988. During an interview, he recounted telling a friend, who was a police officer in Suffolk County, about his experience. This led to the discovery of an incident in the Sixth Precinct (Port Jefferson area) on Columbia Street where a UFO allegedly buzzed three police cars responding to calls about a UFO over homes. This incident was reportedly heard from several officers working in the Sixth Precinct.

The LIUFON investigation team examined the location near the railroad track at the end of the Port Jefferson branch of the LIRR. Police cars were reportedly buzzed while responding to a call for assistance. The object allegedly came within fifteen feet of the police cars. A radiological survey found no detectable radiation, and the area was photographed. A canvass of the area yielded no witnesses. LIUFON investigators also conducted a covert investigation within Suffolk County Government circles.

On February 4th and 28th, 1989, LIUFON investigators reported their findings. The incident, initially reported as October 18, 1988, at 4:35 P.M. (later verified as October 19, 1988), involved a 40-foot oval disc buzzing civilian homes and backyards. A U.S. Post Office tractor truck was also buzzed as it was about to cross railroad tracks on Columbia Street, causing the driver to flee. Subsequently, police cars responded and were also buzzed, with the object coming within fifteen feet of a police car's roof. Three additional police cars responded, bringing the total to four officers. The object then sped off to the northeast.

The most sinister part of the incident, according to the report, is that the civilian witnesses and police officers were detained and debriefed at the Sixth Precinct. The Post Office driver was also debriefed. The police officers were allegedly warned that their careers would be ruined if they spoke about the incident. Civilians were threatened with IRS audits, and the Post Office driver was warned of disciplinary action. National Security was reportedly involved, with an unspecified Federal Intelligence agency summoned. All police records and 911 call tapes were confiscated, leaving no records in police custody at the Sixth Precinct.

The article states that each Suffolk County Police Department Precinct Commander has a classified briefing manual on UFO incidents, detailing how to handle situations until federal intervention. LIUFON has suspected such procedures for ten years. The report concludes that a cover-up of an actual UFO incident occurred on Long Island, ordered by the U.S. Government, which previously stated in the 1969 Condon Report that UFOs do not exist.

On April 2, 1989, at the LIUFON Conference, the organization decided to release the story to the media. Suffolk County Police denied the incident, and local newspapers reportedly carried the police line, sometimes in jest. LIUFON maintains that the case is substantial, occurred, and has been covered up by federal authorities. Witnesses have not come forward. LIUFON stands by its story, with tape recordings of conversations with six individuals who had independent knowledge of the incident. Their identities are confidential. The publication suggests that some sources may be within the Suffolk County Police Department itself.

Sightings

This section presents summaries of cases investigated by LIUFON in 1988, presented to satisfy membership requests for discussion.

• November 21, 1985 (Port Washington and Manhasset): A large disc-shaped object, approximately 2,000 feet in diameter, with a dome and red rectangular windows, traveled across Nassau County. It was described as having multi-colored lights and was observed by witnesses at various locations, including a traffic light and a dune area. Some estimates placed its size at 150 feet, while others described it as huge, with the closest estimate being 2000-3000 feet in diameter. The Nassau County Police suggested it was a blimp, and the FAA stated it was a formation of light aircraft. It is listed as unknown.
• November 21, 1985 (Manhasset): A possible sighting of the same or a different object, described as oblong or elliptical with eight large white lights on the bottom, approximately 300-500 feet. A young mother reported it following her home.
• February 13, 1988 (North Bellport, Suffolk County): A large silver mushroom-shaped object, approximately 1,000 feet in diameter, was observed hovering above Sunrise Highway. It was partially obscured by clouds, smooth, and appeared like polished aluminum. It cork-screwed straight up and disappeared. The witness, a retired businesswoman, claims never to have believed in UFOs until this sighting.
• Unknown Date (Shoreham): A cigar-shaped object, described as immense, was observed by a guard at a construction plant. It appeared as a long cigar-shaped object moving at high speed and altitude, disappearing to the south in less than a minute. The witness requested confidentiality.
• March or February 1971 (Long Island Expressway, Exit 55 or 56): A large disc-shaped object with a dome and lights, minimum 300 feet in diameter, was seen by a woman and her son. It was hovering over a warehouse and had red multi-colored lights and a beam of white lights. The location is estimated to be between exits 55 or 56.
• Summer of 1968 (Bethpage): A disc-shaped object, 60-80 feet in diameter, with windows and multi-colored lights, was observed by a family. It hovered at a second-floor bedroom window and appeared to be observing a nearby Grumman facility. The family kept the sighting secret for twenty years.
• December 27, 1987 (Lindenhurst): An oblong or disc-shaped object, 300 feet long, with six to ten large white lights, was observed floating down the highway. It was reportedly escorted by at least twelve military observation planes.
• Fall of 1978 (North Shirley): A boomerang-shaped object, 75 feet wide and 150 feet long, illuminated by many multi-colored lights, buzzed a car. The gentleman reported it to police, MacArthur Airport, and the Vanderbilt Planetarium, but received no explanation.

Case No: CR-0001-88 From the Archives of the Long Island UFO Network: Crash Retrieval: Government Coverup and Murder Over Crashed UFO's

In June 1988, a retired New York City Narcotics Detective contacted LIUFON with information about the recovery of a crashed UFO. He feared he could be the target of a government assassination since 1974. The detective, who had 22 years on the force and was an instructor at the New York City Police Academy, provided a video-taped statement. He recounted an incident in 1974 when, as an escort for two visiting FBI instructors, he overheard one agent discussing their involvement in the recovery of a crashed UFO in 1973. The agent claimed they were detailed to Los Angeles to pick up a doctor who was flown to an Air Base in Colorado. There, under tight security, the doctor performed autopsies on seven alien bodies. The agent stated the doctor never left the base and was injected with a cancer virus, dying within three weeks. The agent also claimed that anyone involved in such incidents was systematically killed by the government, with insurance claims used to silence families. The detective noted that the agent's partner became alarmed during this conversation.

The article suggests that the only positive evidence for this story is found in the book "Clear" (continued on page 12).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alleged government cover-ups, and the investigation of these phenomena by organizations like LIUFON. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards official denials and a commitment to uncovering and reporting information about UFO incidents, even when faced with potential government suppression. The publication aims to present detailed accounts of sightings and investigations, encouraging discussion and further research among its readership.

Title: AN ALIEN HARVEST
Publisher: Linda Moulton Howe Productions
Issue Date: 1989

This document is an excerpt from Linda Moulton Howe's book, "An Alien Harvest," detailing UFO and cattle mutilation cases. It focuses on specific incidents from the late 1980s, presenting witness accounts, investigative findings, and scientific analysis.

Arkansas Cattle Mutilations (March 10, 1989)

The excerpt begins by describing an incident on L.C. Wyatt's property in Hempstead County, Arkansas, where five pregnant cows were found dead and mutilated. Mr. Wyatt discovered the cows laid out in a straight line in a pasture. Jim Williamson, Editor of the Little River News, noted that one cow had its legs drawn up as if it had been running and was 'zapped by something.' The Hempstead County Sheriff's Department concluded that an instrument was involved in the excisions, but no obvious cause of death was found.

Juanita Stripling, Associate Editor of the Little River News, photographed the scene. She observed a large, round cut-out area on one cow, with the calf still in the embryo sac. The cut was precise, approximately 1 3/4 to 2 inches deep, with no blood on the ground or the bodies. Four other cows were found in a line, with their legs straight out, and their rectal areas appeared 'distended' and bored into with a smooth circle.

Jim Williamson recalled seeing a 'golden glow' light similar to ones he had photographed in 1988, hovering above a Rural Electric Association substation about fifty aerial miles from the site the previous evening.

Dr. James Powell, a veterinarian from Hope, Arkansas, and Hempstead County Sheriff Don Worthy examined the cows in the dark and took samples. However, they reportedly did not cooperate with the Little River News. Jim Williamson contacted Linda Moulton Howe, who then contacted Dr. John Altshuler, a pathologist and hematologist who had previously examined tissue from a mutilated animal in 1967. Dr. Altshuler instructed Williamson to cut a rectangle of cowhide, including the excision and normal tissue, for analysis. The samples were sent to Denver for microscopic examination.

Dr. Altshuler commented on color photographs of the cow tissue, stating that the cutting was done quickly with a hot instrument. Microscopic examination revealed cut edges that were hard, dark, and showed signs of coagulative necrosis and 'string bean' signs, indicating tissue destruction and death due to high heat, possibly from a laser or hot needle. The thin band between the cutting margin and normal tissue suggested pinpoint accuracy. Vacuolar changes in the dermis indicated tissue cooking or exposure to temperatures above 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The lack of inflammatory change suggested the injury was fast. While a lack of blood is often reported, microscopic evaluation of vascular channels is limited, and a whole animal assessment is more valuable.

Dr. Altshuler concluded that the surgical procedure was likely performed quickly, possibly in a minute or two, using high-temperature heat, such as a laser, applied to a fine probe.

This finding reminded Howe of a 1981 case on the Grass family's ranch near Pine Ridge, South Dakota, where tail hair was left by a mutilated steer. Charlene Grass reported seeing a strange light that spring, and three years later, the family experienced five mutilations. Howe took the steer's tail hair for examination, and a lab technician suggested it looked like heat. Laser was also suggested but not available for testing. The excerpt notes that significant laser use in medical surgery began in the late 1970s to early 1980s.

Jim Williamson also contacted Questek, a laser equipment manufacturer, which stated that a laser capable of making such cuts would weigh 550 pounds, be the size of an office desk, and three feet long. Such surgery on one cow could take about an hour in a hospital facility and cost approximately $20,000, not including generators. Specialized wiring and safety factors would also be required.

U.F.O. Cases and Potential Cover-ups

The excerpt then discusses other U.F.O. cases, referencing a book by Lawrence Fawcett and Barry J. Greenwood about a recovered U.F.O. in 1973, based on research by Leonard Stringfield. This case may be related to the Great Lakes Naval Center object and suggests the government may have recovered another U.F.O. in 1973, separate from the Roswell incident, implying a willingness to keep secrets, even through murder.

The Patchogue Bay Case (January 30, 1989)

This case involves a reported government cover-up on Long Island. Civilian witnesses reported a sixty-foot polished aluminum oval disc over Patchogue Bay. A police unit observed the object, and two officers took photographs. The object traveled East Bound across the bay and ascended rapidly. The Federal Government reportedly seized the records and photographs, and witnesses were allegedly silenced by intimidation. The Police Department retained copies, kept secure at Yaphank Police Headquarters.

The Smith's Point Beach Sightings (September 1, 1988)

Randy and her son Seth were at Smith's Point Beach when they noticed a crowd looking at a long cigar-shaped object, vertical to the horizon and enclosed in a clear bubble, at a high altitude and miles offshore. Approximately one hundred people witnessed the object, which appeared to be brightly illuminated with a polished metallic finish. It was silent, had no exhaust trail, and did not cause electrical interference. The clear globe encompassing the object was immense. Several aircraft, including airliners and light airplanes, appeared much smaller. One pilot attempted to get a closer look but veered off. The sighting lasted for at least an hour before the object floated out to sea and disappeared.

Mary Franks contacted LIUFON after reading a report, stating she saw a tremendous cigar-shaped object hovering east of the beach on a late afternoon in early September 1988. It had red and green blinking lights at either end and disappeared in the early evening.

The Wave, a local paper, reported three objects appearing over Rockaway Beach on September 3-4, 1988: an oval object that hovered, a probe of light emanating from it, and a cigar-shaped object. These appeared as white lights and hovered over the ocean. The oval object reportedly descended over Rockaway Beach Boulevard before ascending again. Reporters from the paper confirmed seeing the objects, which hovered, made no noise, and moved too fast for helicopters.

The Mastic Beach Case (November 30, 1988)

David Harris, a construction contractor, was in his hot tub when he observed an object come directly over him, initially mistaken for a light aircraft. The object displayed a bright searchlight, then stopped and plunged at a 45-degree angle before flipping on its side. It hovered, displaying eight white circular lights, and was about 60 feet in diameter with a pronounced dome. It then moved off quickly. Harris, a former skeptic, then saw another, larger oval-shaped object, about eighty feet across, with a gondola and lights on its underside, and red hot engine exhausts. This larger object moved slowly west and gradually rose. Harris felt the smaller craft was guiding the larger one.

Afterward, Harris noticed the water in his hot tub was unusually hot, and he had an unexplained sunburn on his face in November. He contacted police, airports, the Coast Guard, FAA, and newspapers, but no one was interested. He then contacted LIUFON.

A LIUFON team investigated the scene and found magnetic effects in the backyard and unusual radiation levels. Geiger counters, a compass, and a Gaus meter were used. Non-lethal radiation levels higher than normal were detected. The hot tub water showed signs of minor radioactivity. Every nail in the deck and the galvanized steel tool shed were magnetized, which was unusual. The home computer system and music synthesizer were rendered inoperable.

Subsequent field tests confirmed persistent radiation and magnetic effects. The compass spun wildly, and the Gaus meter indicated magnetic fields. Adjoining properties had normal readings. The intersection where the objects ascended showed normal radiation and no magnetic effects. The conclusion was that unknown objects passed overhead emitting radiation and high-frequency microwave transmissions, which would account for the magnetic effects. The manufacturer confirmed stressed steel was not used in the shed. Unused nails from the deck construction showed no magnetic effects.

The case was not closed, with indications of additional witnesses.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this excerpt are cattle mutilation, unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs/UAPs), potential government cover-ups, and the investigation of unusual physical and electromagnetic effects associated with these events. The editorial stance, as presented through Linda Moulton Howe's work, is one of serious inquiry into these phenomena, seeking scientific analysis and corroborating evidence, while also highlighting the challenges in obtaining official cooperation and the potential for suppression of information.

This document is a promotional flyer for an event titled "THE UFO EXPERIENCE" presented by OMEGA COMMUNICATIONS, scheduled for November 11-12, 1989, at the Ramada Inn in North Haven, Connecticut. The event aims to explore the nature, origin, and purpose of UFOs. It also features an advertisement for the book "AN ALIEN HARVEST" by Linda Moulton Howe.

The UFO Experience Event

The event promises "A WEEKEND WITH RESEARCHERS AND CONTACTEES" and features a lineup of prominent figures in the UFO research community. Each speaker is slated to present on specific topics:

• WALTER ANDRUS will discuss "Famous Recent UFO Cases - An Update."
• JEROME CLARK will explore "Are UFOs from Outer Space? A Look at the ET Hypothesis."
• VICKIE COOPER and SHERIE STARK will present on "The Media and UFOs - Coverage or Coverup?"
• ELLEN CRYSTALL will cover "Photographing UFOs by Direct Observation."
• MICHAEL GROSSO, Ph.D will examine "UFOs Through History in Religion, Myth and Folklore."
• JOHN KEEL, Ph.D will speak on "UFOs, Paranormal Phenomena and the Men in Black."
• WILLIAM MOORE will delve into "The Roswell Incident and MJ-12 - Exposing the UFO Coverup."
• KENNETH RING, Ph.D will present "The Omega Project: Psychological Studies of People Reporting Encounters with UFO Entities."
• WHITLEY STRIEBER will discuss "Communion and Transformation."
• DAVID WEBB will present "UFO Abductions and the Humanoid Catalog."

A registration form is included, detailing the fee structure: $120 per ticket until September 30, and $150 thereafter. The form requests the attendee's name, address, telephone number, and the number of tickets desired, along with the amount enclosed. Payment is to be made via check or money order.

Advertisement for "AN ALIEN HARVEST"

The second page advertises "EXTRAORDINARY NON-FICTION" in the form of the book "AN ALIEN HARVEST" by Linda Moulton Howe. The book is described as the result of ten years of research by the Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker into worldwide animal mutilations, human abductions, and government knowledge about alien life forms. It is a 472-page publication with 44 color and B&W photos, and 150 documents and drawings.

The book is endorsed by Jacques Vallee, who calls it "as intriguing and absorbing as a good spy novel" and a "compilation of challenging data" whose issues "should concern all of us."

"AN ALIEN HARVEST" was released in May 1989. The advertisement provides ordering information through MH PRODUCTIONS (Linda Moulton Howe Productions), with a price of $55.00 for the first limited hard-cover edition, signed and numbered. Shipping costs are listed separately for the United States and international orders. Colorado residents must add 3.6% sales tax.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document strongly focuses on UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial hypotheses, and related topics such as abductions, government secrecy, and the media's role in reporting on these subjects. The event and the book advertised suggest an editorial stance that takes these phenomena seriously and aims to present research and findings to the public. The inclusion of well-known researchers and authors like Jerome Clark, John Keel, Whitley Strieber, and Jacques Vallee indicates a commitment to exploring these subjects in depth.