Long Island UFO Update - Vol 2 No 3

Magazine Overview

This document is the March 1991 issue of the "LONG ISLAND U.F.O. UPDATE", Volume II, Issue III, published by The Long Island U.F.O. Network Inc. The cover features a photograph of an alleged UFO from Glen Cove, N.Y. in 1973 and highlights the "Glen Cove, 1973 Photo Analysis Report" as a key feature, along with other reports on the Long Island scene, abductions, and international UFO news.

Key Articles and Reports

"The Glen Cove, 1973 Photo Analysis Report"

This section details the analysis of a photograph taken by a 15-year-old witness in Glen Cove, N.Y., in the spring or summer of 1973. The witness, a high school student taking a photography elective, took a picture of a lake and surrounding trees. Upon developing the photo, she discovered an oval disc-shaped object in the upper right corner. Unable to get it analyzed at the time, she contacted LIUFON in 1990. LIUFON Chairman John Ford obtained a statement from the witness, and the photograph underwent testing. Initial examination by photographic expert Chris Zamboni was skeptical, suggesting the object might be a tear in the negative or an emulsion defect. However, a subsequent analysis by Dick Ruhl and the Loy-Taubman Inc. Photo Lab in Manhattan concluded that the object was not due to a negative tear or printing defect. The object showed distinct contrasts and shadows, suggesting a three-dimensional form, and was out of focus, indicating it was taken at a distance. While a bird in flight was offered as a possible conventional explanation, it was not considered conclusive. Further computer analysis was recommended, with the preliminary conclusion being that the object is a three-dimensional object of unknown origin.

"The Legacy of Wythville" by John Ford

This article discusses an article from "UFO MAGAZINE" by Don Ecker about the Wythville, Virginia UFO Flap of recent years. Beginning in February 1988, Wythville experienced over five thousand UFO sightings. Local authorities and the Air Force Base at Langley attempted to explain them away, but Dan Gordon, a newsman from WYVE, and his colleague Paul Dellinger, investigated. Their findings included reports of disappearing animals with surgical incisions, police ridicule of sightings, and a sighting of Air Force jets chasing a luminous object. Attempts to get official comment from Senator John Warner and Representative Rick Boucher were unsuccessful. The article highlights the personal tragedy Dan Gordon endured during his investigation, including IRS audits, surveillance, threats, and his home being ransacked. The breaking point came when his 19-year-old son was blinded in a shooting incident. As a result, Dan Gordon ceased his UFO research and stopped publishing his newsletter. Ford concludes that UFOs are real and that the government actively suppresses investigations.

Manhattan Abduction Case Report

This report details the investigation into the abduction of Elizabeth Hess (not her real name) in Manhattan, W. 37th Street, in late September or early November 1989. The case, investigated by Mark Landers and Jeanette Thompson, involves Hess being commanded to rise by three or four creatures who entered her bedroom. She was allowed to dress and then taken outside where she observed thirty to forty other women her age walking towards the river in a trance-like state. She felt a force drawing her towards a building near the river. The report includes a drawing of the confrontation and describes her being punctured with a glass tube and a white substance extracted from her back, leaving a pock mark. The aliens, described as having dark blueish-greyish black skin, large heads, large eyes without pupils, and wearing white coats, told her the substance was poison and she should stop smoking and eating chocolates. Mrs. Hess' stereo and clock radio stopped working after the experience. The report also mentions a childhood incident where she experienced missing time. Medically, Mrs. Hess has had seven miscarriages in four years, with doctors unable to find an explanation. The case is considered medically impossible by Registered Nurse Jeanette Thompson, raising the question of alien impregnation. LIUFON has referred Mrs. Hess for hypnotic regression and is preparing medical records for expert opinion.

The Long Island Scene

This section reports on various UFO activities and sightings on Long Island and in the surrounding metropolitan area. On March 6th, 1991, a high-altitude flaming meteorite was observed over the Atlantic. On March 7th, two police officers reported a luminous object hovering over Moriches Bay. A waitress in Farmingdale reported a bright oval light descending and landing. Reports from Pennsylvania mentioned two objects, one a meteor and another a boomerang object. In New Hampshire, an object described as a large red light was seen over Nashua. There are also reports of a close encounter by a light aircraft with a large object near Sandy Hook. The West Islip Abduction Case has been referred to Bud Hopkins. A report from Patchogue describes a possible alien encounter with a young father observing an alien figure outside his window. The section concludes by stating that activity continues and there may be a connection to a young child in the Patchogue case.

Membership Corner

This section announces upcoming membership meetings and events. The last meeting was held on March 22nd in Bellport Village. Future meetings are scheduled for April 26th (video on Canadian UFO activity and the Billy Meir Case), May 31st (second video on the Billy Meir Case), and June 28th (final segment of the Billy Meir Case video, followed by discussion). All meetings are open to the public and are non-smoking. "Operation Long Island Skywatch," a three-year program to obtain photographic evidence of UFO sightings, is resuming in April. Members are reminded to renew their memberships and to report all UFO activity to the Network.

Chairman's Corner

In addition to the Wythville report, John Ford discusses the recent Channel 12 News coverage of the Network's investigations, which included interviews with members and witnesses. He also mentions the positive reception of James LeFante's abduction story at the New Jersey State Convention and his willingness to speak to civic groups. The success of a recent talk at the Nesconset Public Library is also noted. Future LIUFON talks are scheduled at the Southold Indian Museum and Lindenhurst Library. Plans for the next LIUFON Conference in April 1992 are underway, with a focus on more accessible locations. The Florida chapter is organizing under Kelly Firedman, and LIUFON is expanding its investigator base with new members from out of state.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, photo analysis, abduction experiences, and ongoing investigations by the Long Island UFO Network. The editorial stance, as expressed by John Ford, is that UFOs are real and that there is a concerted effort, possibly by the government, to suppress information and investigations into the phenomenon. The newsletter actively promotes research, witness testimony, and public awareness of UFO activity.

This document is a report from the archives of the Long Island U.F.O. Network Inc., detailing an investigation case numbered 0014-91. The primary focus is "THE COMPLETE PINE BUSH INVESTIGATION REPORT," dated February 16, 1991. The report was compiled by a team including John Ford, Mark Landers, Peter Kandel, Stewart Kandel, Donna Stein, and Christine Morciglio.

Pine Bush Investigation Report (February 16-17, 1991)

February 16, 1991, 4:30 P.M.

Personnel arrived at the suspected alien landing zone located in the field behind the Jewish Community Cemetery in Waldon, N.Y. The team commenced observations by photographing the area and taking readings with the RF Frequency Meter Detector, designed by Mark Landers. No appreciable readings were given off by the Field Detector. The weather conditions were clear and cold.

February 16, 1991, 9:30 P.M.

Observations continued with the setup of monitoring equipment, including the RF Detector and the Magnetic Field Detector. During the hour of observation, the team reported no unusual phenomena. The cemetery grounds were locked, and no effort was made to investigate them. The area was photographed by John Ford. The weather remained cold and clear with a light cloud cover between 5000 and 10,000 feet.

February 17, 1991, 2:30 P.M.

Observations resumed with the deployment of the RF Detector, Magnetic Field Detector, and a Radiation Counter. The cemetery area was locked, and efforts to enter and take readings were made. The area was photographed by John Ford and Mark Landers. No unusual phenomena were detected by the equipment. After one hour, the team departed. A short trip was made to the area of Sears Road, known for other suspected landings, but no unusual energy phenomena were reported there. The team then returned to their motel.

February 17, 1991, 9:21 P.M.

The field team returned to the location. They employed cameras, binoculars, and various technical equipment. Several members reported observing a light to the North East of their position that was changing colors (red, blue, yellow, to white). This light was definitively ruled out as an aircraft of known configurations. It was observed at an extreme distance, about 5 degrees above the horizon, and was intermittently obscured by passing clouds. By 10:21 P.M., the light had risen to at least 30 degrees above the horizon. The possibility of it being a scintillating star was considered. The last observation was made at departure time, with the light still changing colors.

During this period, Mark Landers' RF Detector and Magnetic Field Detector were triggered on two occasions with no apparent cause. Mark Landers opined that a substantial signal was the source of these distortions. One disturbance occurred when Chris Morciglio entered and left a parked Cadillac, though this was later ruled out by subsequent tests as being caused by the car's circuitry.

John Ford attempted to travel along the length of the fencing to enter the field behind the cemetery but was blocked by barb wire fencing at the rear of the property.

It was noted that none of the equipment registered any readings during the afternoon investigations; readings were only obtained during the evening. Despite heavy traffic on the County Road, none of it disturbed the equipment. Nighttime photographs were taken by John Ford and Chris Morciglio, aiming to simulate strange energy fields previously obtained on photographs by Ellen Crystal.

The team also reported frequent readings of low-yield radiation on the Radiation Counter, which was unusual as prior years' surveys at the location yielded no discernible background radiation levels in the soil. The team left the area at 10:33 P.M.

The National and International U.F.O. Review

Montreal, Canada Sighting (November 7, 1990)

Extensive reports in Canadian newspapers and local TV news detailed a large object sighted over Montreal on November 7, 1990. Hundreds witnessed a circular formation of yellow or amber lights, stationary for about three hours. The object was photographed by the Montreal Police. The Canadian Air Force reported no radar confirmation and refused further comment. Local researchers obtained a copy of the photograph from the Montreal Police, and analysis confirmed it to be genuine. The photograph shows a circular formation of bright amber lights with noticeable light beams emitting from the object, which was partially obscured by a cloud. Authorities have provided no explanation.

Fund for U.F.O. Research, Maryland

The Fund for U.F.O. Research announced a recent fundraising drive was successful, raising $10,000 to support efforts to document and interview witnesses to the Roswell U.F.O. crash. Their efforts have supported Stanton Friedman, Kevin Randle, and Don Schmitt in their video-taping interviews with additional witnesses. The Fund is making the tapes available to the public and can be contacted at P.O. Box 277, Mount Rainier, Maryland, 20712. The price is $50.00 per copy.

Wendel Stevens, Nevada - Florence, Italy Incident

U.F.O. Researcher Wendel Stevens issued a statement clarifying an alleged incident in Florence, Italy, involving a video tape of aliens in a hospital room with an abductee. Stevens stated that no video tape was taken. The night nurse reportedly entered the room and surprised the visitors, taking a series of 35mm photographs. Wendel attempted to secure copies, but they were purchased by an Italian T.V. Station. The pictures will not be shown on any American TV Special as previously reported, and no information is available regarding their accessibility to the American UFO Research Community.

North American Crop Circle Foundation

This investigative organization, formed last year to study Crop Circle phenomena, has issued a report indicating that 86 crop circles appeared in North America last year.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on U.F.O. sightings, investigations, and related phenomena, often highlighting the work of researchers and organizations in the field. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting information related to U.F.O.s and unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging further research and public awareness. The inclusion of reports from various international locations and the focus on investigative techniques and equipment suggest a commitment to a serious, albeit often speculative, exploration of the subject.