Long Island UFO Update - Vol 2 No 12

Magazine Overview

This issue of the LONG ISLAND U.F.O. UPDATE, Volume II, Issue XII, dated December 1991, is published by The Long Island U.F.O. Network Inc. The cover prominently features the headline "UFO CRASH/RETRIEVALS: THE INNER SANCTUM" and "STATUS REPORT VI" by Leonard H. Stringfield. The price for this issue is $2.00.

Key Articles and Features

UFO CRASH/RETRIEVALS: THE INNER SANCTUM - STATUS REPORT VI by Leonard H. Stringfield

This section is a book review of Leonard Stringfield's latest status report on his ongoing research into alleged UFO crashes and retrievals. The review highlights that Stringfield's work is serious research, not mere entertainment, delving into what governments might be hiding. It recounts his early efforts in the seventies, including facing CIA intimidation at a MUFON conference in Dayton, Ohio. The review details several significant cases and disclosures mentioned by Stringfield:

1. A Gemini mission aborted early due to being followed by a UFO, with Dr. Alan Hynek debriefing the astronauts.
2. A Top Secret NATO briefing paper from 1962 that acknowledged UFOs as interplanetary craft, prompted by overflights in 1961 that nearly led to conflict.
3. A UFO Crash in Crompton, N.M., in the late forties, discovered by motorists, followed by a massive UFO sighting.
4. Ongoing research into the Kecksburg and Roswell UFO Crashes, including the potential eyewitness account of Gerald Anderson.
5. A 1941 UFO Crash at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, investigated by Ray Fowler and Stringfield, involving an alien crew.
6. New light on the 1990 South African UFO Crash case, debunking it as a hoax.
7. Mention of several significant Soviet Crash retrievals, including actual wreckage.
8. Serious attention and praise for "The Moriches Bay Report."
The review concludes that Stringfield's report lifts the veil further on the secret of UFOs.

LIUFON NEWS

This section covers organizational news and updates from LIUFON:

• Resignation of Richard Stout: Richard Stout has resigned as First Vice Chairman due to continuing health problems. Frank Columbo has been elected as the new First Vice Chairman. A new Director of Investigations will be selected soon.
• Board Membership: Dick Ruhl has been elected as a permanent voting member of the Board of Directors.
• New Chapters: LIUFON is forming a chapter in Florida, headed by Kelly Freeman, and may form a chapter in Connecticut with Leola Sutton.
• Chairman's Health: Chairman John Ford was severely ill over the holidays, delaying the next installment of the Moriches Bay Incident report until February.
• Reports: The total number of cases reported to LIUFON for 1991 was approximately seventy, with a significant increase in abduction and strange phenomena reports, alongside actual sightings of blimp, cigar, and dome-shaped objects.
• Upcoming Events: Plans for a conference in October 1992 are underway. LIUFON will soon offer video tapes of its productions. They are also arranging new speaking engagements and resuming "Operation Long Island Skywatch" in April.
• Publications: Members are encouraged to submit articles for the newsletter or journal.

MEMBERSHIP CORNER

This section details past and future membership meetings and events:

• December 27th, 1991 Meeting: Featured the film "Face On Mars" with Dr. Robert Hoagland.
• Future Meetings:
• January 31, 1992: Video on U.F.O. Abductions (open to public, followed by members-only slide presentation).
• February 28, 1992: Film on the Bermuda Triangle.
• March 26, 1992: Slide program on the history of the U.F.O. Phenomenon.
• Coming Events: The April meeting will feature a presentation on the results of 1991 case investigations. Future topics include Hypnotic Regression, the Roswell U.F.O. Crash Case, and important films.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

This section formally announces the resignation of Richard Stout as First Vice Chairman due to health issues and acknowledges Frank Columbo's election to the position. It notes that Mr. Stout declined a voting seat on the Board but remains a member.

THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL U.F.O. REVIEW

This section provides brief reports on UFO sightings from around the world:

• Moscow, Russia (May 1991): The crew of the MIR Space Station observed and video taped a large phosphorescent UFO. Cosmonaut Muso Manarov suggested it might be a reflection, but the broadcast correspondent expressed government concern.
• Bucharest, Romania (May 30-31, 1991): An unidentified flying object was seen moving regularly over the city, described as bright and at high altitude, despite cloud cover. A Romanian Defense official suggested it was an optical illusion or weather-related.
• Fredricksburg, Virginia, USA (November 1991): Reports of large disc and cigar-shaped objects at high altitudes were received from a confidential FAA source. The Pentagon inquired about radar confirmations due to concerns over near collisions with military jets.
• Pennsylvania, USA (December 1991 - January 1992): Sightings of large, brightly illuminated discs and cigar-shaped objects occurred in the northwestern part of the state and along the New Jersey border. One sighting was intercepted by a jet from McGuire AFB, but the pilot reported seeing nothing.

UFOS IN THE NEWS

This section covers recent media coverage and related publications:

• TV Special: A TV special on UFOs produced by Henry Winkler and Linda Howe was rebroadcast due to public reaction.
• UFO Universe: Tim Beckly plans to publish a report on the Moriches Bay Incident.
• UFO Magazine: Has changed its address.
• STRANGE MAGAZINE: A new magazine focusing on the paranormal and UFOs has been launched.
• Gulf Breeze, Florida: UFO activity continues with renewed sightings.
• Conferences: John White has announced a break from holding conferences in New Haven.
• Media Hype: The media continues to give significant attention to the UFO subject.

THE LONG ISLAND SCENE: DECEMBER 1991

This section details LIUFON's activities during December 1991:

• James Lefante Interview: Lefante was interviewed about recent abduction experiences, including missing time and unexplained phenomena, which may require hypnotic regression.
• Medford Abduction Case: This case remains under continuous investigation, with information deferred from public comment due to family involvement.
• West Islip Case: Reports of a physical entity appearing in a daughter's bedroom and a strange late-night incident involving an electronic signal and a voice summoning the subject from her home.
• Electronic Signal Recording: LIUFON recorded an electronic signal in the spring of 1991, analyzed by Preston Nichols, which exhibited six different wavelengths and is considered a potential breakthrough if it is an emission from an abductor's wand.

LISTINGS OF PUBLICATIONS BY LEONARD STRINGFIELD

This section provides a catalog of Leonard Stringfield's research papers and books available directly from him, including titles like "RETRIEVALS OF THE THIRD KIND," "UFO CRASH/RETRIEVAL SYNDROME," and "UFO CRASH/RETRIEVALS: THE INNER SANCTUM," along with their prices and publication details.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO crash retrievals, abductions, and the alleged government cover-up of UFO information, heavily influenced by the research of Leonard Stringfield. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and dissemination of information regarding UFO phenomena, encouraging member participation and reporting. There is a strong emphasis on international cooperation and reporting of sightings, as well as a commitment to uncovering the truth behind alleged UFO incidents.