Missing Link - 1989 04 - no 78.1

Magazine Overview

Title: THE MISSING LINK
Issue: NUMBER 78.1
Date: APRIL 1989
Publisher: UFO CONTACT CENTER INTERNATIONAL (UFOCCI)
Country: USA
Price: $1.50

This issue of The Missing Link, published by UFO CONTACT CENTER INTERNATIONAL (UFOCCI), features a cover illustration of an 'ATMOSPHERIC THEATRE DICUSCR' and a lead article introducing Richard Ross, D.M., by Alleen Edwards, Director. The magazine covers a range of topics related to UFOs, unexplained phenomena, and personal experiences.

Featured Articles and Content

Richard Ross: A Multifaceted Individual

Alleen Edwards introduces Richard Ross, highlighting his diverse background and extraordinary experiences. Ross has served as a Chief of Police, demonstrating street smarts and an understanding of criminal psychology. He is also a Near Death Experiencer (NDE), whose story has been featured in The Missing Link. Following his NDE, Ross's cognitive abilities dramatically increased, leading him to write complex quantum physics formulas, prompting a California think tank to study him as a phenomenon. During a regression at this think tank, he recalled being on board a spacecraft and interacting with aliens. Ross is also described as a quantum physicist with a global network of scientific correspondence and, surprisingly, as 'El Medico,' a masked wrestler.

UFOs: A Proposal for Thinking About the Unthinkable

Donald Dewey, a freelance writer based in New York, presents an article reprinted from TWA Ambassador. The piece explores the societal skepticism surrounding UFOs and alien life. Dewey uses a stadium analogy where speakers share beliefs in charioteers, Satan, a bearded deity, and alien creatures, met with varying degrees of laughter and disbelief. He contrasts these with mythological and religious apparitions, noting that while chemically induced visions are an exception, the concept of alien beings is often relegated to science fiction. Dewey critiques the stereotypes associated with UFO spotters and highlights how prominent figures, including a former US President, senators, and astronauts, have been linked to UFO sightings. He discusses the growth of UFOs as an industry and the challenge they pose to fundamental human premises of reasoning and evolutionary progress. The article touches upon the suspicion that governments possess more knowledge about extraterrestrial contact than they reveal, and the potential for public panic or a crisis of self-esteem if such information were disclosed. Whitley Strieber's book 'Communion' is mentioned as suggesting that the official silence is calculated, partly due to human reluctance to accept the existence of advanced alien life forms that might challenge humanity's perceived superiority.

Personal Accounts and Sightings

Hawk Mountain Journey: Cary Dickey of the Delmarva UFO Contact Center recounts a visit to Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary. During the visit, Dickey and a friend experienced unusual energy and tranquility. They observed a UFO in a group of clouds, which responded telepathically with a display of six circling eagles. Later, on another cliff, they witnessed a 'charcoal cloud' in a valley, from which two aliens, described as Preying Mantis and Lizard Person types, waved. This event was accompanied by 'missing time,' where 30 minutes elapsed in reality while it felt like 2 minutes. Subsequently, three diamond-shaped UFOs followed their car for about two hours. Dickey suggests that the Reading, PA, and Berks County area may be entering a period of heavy UFO activity.

Subscriber Letters:

• An anonymous subscriber from Orange County, California, describes a sighting at Joshua Tree National Monument. While camping, they observed a strange craft, approximately 100-150 yards away and seven feet off the ground, moving at about 20 MPH in a straight line without noise or lights. The subscriber felt paralyzed and unable to move, later recalling the event with strong emotions of fear and action. They express a feeling of connection with UFOs and space people and are seeking others in their area to discuss these topics, as well as a hypnotist experienced in this field.
• Nick Edwards from Tacoma, Washington, reports experiencing wounds, described as 'snake bites,' upon awakening, a phenomenon that has occurred throughout his life. This is noted as a response to the February editorial concerning physical anomalies upon waking.

Other Content

• FLASH: This section encourages readers to send in positive contact cases to balance the focus on negative aspects of UFOlogy, assuring fair coverage from the UFOCCI and its editor.
• Classified Advertisements: Several books related to UFO contact and abductions are listed for sale through UFOCCI.
• Phenomena Research Report: Information is provided for the UFO REPORTING CENTER, offering updates on sighting and a contact address in Seattle, WA.
• Space Debris: A brief report highlights the serious impact of man-made orbital space debris, comparing the kinetic energy of small aluminum spheres to significant impacts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the unexplained, particularly UFOs and alien encounters, and the potential for government secrecy or cover-ups. There is a strong emphasis on personal experiences and testimonies, as seen in the profile of Richard Ross and the subscriber letters. The magazine also touches upon the artistic expression related to these themes, as exemplified by the cover art and Richard Ross's artistic talents. The editorial stance, as indicated by the 'FLASH' section, is to present a balanced view of UFOlogy, encouraging positive contact stories alongside more commonly reported negative ones. The publication appears to be a platform for sharing diverse and often extraordinary accounts within the UFO community.

Title: THE MISSING LINK
Publisher: UFO Contact Center International
Issue Date: 1989 (inferred from article dates)
Content Focus: UFO sightings, alien encounters, paranormal experiences, and related phenomena.

This issue of The Missing Link magazine presents a collection of personal testimonies and articles detailing various encounters with UFOs and alleged extraterrestrial beings. The publication aims to share these experiences and foster discussion within the UFO community.

Cover Story: The Gigantic Ferris Wheel UFO

The cover story recounts a startling encounter with a massive UFO that resembled a gigantic ferris wheel with lights around its edges, estimated to be approximately three telephone poles tall. The craft reportedly came within 100 feet of the witness's car before disappearing. The witness also noted seeing two other similar, though smaller, crafts. This sighting is compared to a previous experience in Wytheville, VA, leading the witness to believe a UFO base exists in Hawk Mountain. The report concludes with an "ALIEN MESSAGE" stating: "WE ARE HERE. NOW IS THE TIME TO TELL ALL."

Personal Accounts of Encounters

Several individuals share their personal experiences:

• Leonard L. Lassor II recounts an encounter near East Rochester, where he and his girlfriend, "Arlene," saw a craft resembling a big city, with a smaller craft beneath it. He also describes a later incident in West Lebanon, Maine, where a craft larger than a barn was observed, emitting a humming noise before disappearing. Lassor mentions a lump on his arm similar to one described in an article about an ET-visited girl and expresses a desire to see Dr. Mundy for potential memory issues.
• An anonymous contributor (writing to Brent Raynes) details an abduction report from Waynesboro, Tennessee. The abductee describes a "little gray-skinned being" appearing in her dining room during prayer on October 7, 1989. The following morning, both she and her husband discovered bald spots. She also recounts a story about coyotes attacking a Pekinese dog and a premonition that her husband will die of a heart attack before their son reaches seventh grade. The contributor notes shared characteristics among those who attend UFO meetings, including being outcasts, having insecurities, and low self-esteem.
• Linda Solferino shares two experiences. The first is a dream where she saw a large, tower-like structure on a pole by a creek, described as a futuristic house. The second experience, from September 1986, involved a dream of a house that looked incredible, which she later drew. She also recalls a nighttime sighting around 1957-1958 of a brightly lit object that rolled like a satellite.
• James Van Avery describes a "True Life Situation" where he and his wife, Dianne, were awakened by four sharp knocks at their front door at 4 AM. Their friend, Cathy Nelson, also awoke and reported seeing light and hearing radio sounds. This event triggered a vivid, colorful imagination of "little gray men" carrying him out of the room. He connects this to his wife's similar experience and discusses the potential for "mind linking" through a semi-conscious dream state, suggesting experiments involving early morning alarms and predetermined scenarios.

Constructing an Extraterrestrial Signalling Machine

Loren Goldfeather provides instructions for building an "Extraterrestrial Signalling Machine" using readily available materials such as tin foil, Bristol boards, a strobe light, and a turntable. The device is designed to create a visual beacon, potentially attracting alien attention. The article suggests using colored filters and symbols, and even placing objects inside the unit. It also mentions the utility of a simple infrared detector to identify potential probing by invisible rays.

Dream Linking History and Consciousness

James Van Avery's contribution delves into the concept of "Dream Linking History." He posits that a connection exists in the state of consciousness and that studying the half-awake, half-asleep mode could yield results in mind linking. He suggests that participants can use this state for out-of-body experiences or dream linking episodes. Van Avery proposes an experimental method involving early morning alarms and predetermined scenarios to trigger these states.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of The Missing Link consistently explores themes of UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the potential for communication with extraterrestrial intelligence. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance, providing a platform for individuals to share their extraordinary experiences and beliefs. The editorial content, including letters and articles, suggests a community interested in exploring the unexplained and seeking answers beyond conventional understanding. The publication is presented as a non-profit organization dedicated to this pursuit.