Missing Link - 1989 06 - no 80

Magazine Overview

Title: THE MISSING LINK
Issue: 80
Date: June 1989
Publisher: UFO CONTACT CENTER INTERNATIONAL (UFOCCI)
Price: $1.50

This issue of The Missing Link, dated June 1989, features a cover story about the MUFON Conference in Las Vegas, highlighting the expected participation of the UFOCCI and hinting at potential 'explosive' events and the possibility of undercover agents.

Aileen's Soap Box!

This section, written by Aileen, discusses the case of Dr. Scott Corder, a physician in Russell, Kansas, whose medical license was rescinded. Dr. Corder was involved in an ongoing contact case with an entity named 'Peter,' who allegedly claimed to be Peter the Apostle. Following Dr. Corder's letters to the Department of Defense about impending UFO landings, the Medical Board mandated a psychiatric test at the Menninger Clinic. Dr. Corder refused to sign papers that would keep him there for observation. The article emphasizes that Dr. Corder is fighting this decision, and his patients are protesting the perceived injustice. Aileen argues that this action infringes upon the constitutional rights to freedom of belief and speech. She also recounts a separate case of a researcher who allegedly wrote an indictment against the government for making treaties with an 'alien nation' in exchange for technology, leading to the researcher losing his job. Another anecdote involves a rancher in Wyoming who lost everything after an abduction, cattle mutilation, and crop sabotage.

The Cosmic Puzzle: The Hidden Reality by Scott Corder, M.D.

Dr. Scott Corder presents his perspective on the UFO mystery, likening it to a puzzle where some pieces do not fit. He questions the reliability of eyewitness accounts, suggesting that advanced species might employ deception. Corder agrees with Jacques Vallee's theory that the purpose of UFO phenomena might be to 'control human belief.' He posits that if these beings can control physical reality, controlling beliefs is a more indirect but effective method. Corder shares his investigation into a contactee in Kansas who claims to have had contact with 'Peter the Apostle.' This contactee's story, which began in November 1980, involves a close encounter and later conscious physical contact. Corder believes this contact is crucial for understanding the 'Hidden Reality' and that UFOs have been involved with mankind since the beginning, referencing Rev. Barry Downing's book 'The Bible and Flying Saucers.' He suggests a conflict between 'Good' and 'Dark' sides over controlling human beliefs, with the 'Good' side promoting belief in God and Jesus, and the 'Dark' side promoting other beliefs like extraterrestrials without God, self-deification, and reincarnation.

Corder advises testing the spirits of any alleged contactees by asking them to state that 'Jesus Christ has come in the flesh.' He believes that refusal or evasion indicates deception. He acknowledges that the UFO puzzle is complex, involving 'greys' and other independent groups not directly tied to biblical 'Good' or 'Dark Angels,' but asserts that all will be accountable to God. He concludes that understanding will come through faith and reason, and that God is the ultimate judge.

Reports from France

This section, compiled by Michel Granger, details a UFO sighting above Toulouse in Haute-Garonne, France, on the night of February 6-7, 1989. Witnesses, including M. Andre Rieu, reported a bright blue-green light illuminating the landscape. French police investigated but found no evidence. The National Spatial Studies Center (CNES) suggested the phenomenon might have been the re-entry of a satellite, rocket, or meteor. Michel Granger, a French UFOlogist, is seeking information on cattle mutilations, the Face of Mars, and abduction cases.

Boeing News: Reported Elsewhere

This section covers several space-related news items:

• Space science entering a 'second dawn': The United States is planning numerous space science missions, including Magellan (Venus radar imagery), Cosmic Background Explorer (early universe radiation), Voyager 2 (Neptune flyby), Galileo (Jupiter atmosphere sampling), and the Hubble Space Telescope. Boeing is involved in the Hubble project.
• Satellites distort space observations: Soviet Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellites, powered by nuclear reactors, are emitting radiation that may threaten major science projects like the Gamma Ray Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope.
• Soviets will press on with Mars programs: Despite recent setbacks, the Soviet Union remains committed to its Mars exploration program, with plans for an unmanned landing in 1994 and a sample return mission in 1998.

The Far Side

A comic strip by Gary Larson.

This Week's Sighting

An account from Mrs. Ellen Traskin of New Hope, Pennsylvania, who claims to have seen Elvis Presley emerge from a flying saucer, with a mysterious guitar-shaped cloud above the site.

The Helge File - Men in Black in Sweden?

Written by Hakan Blomqvist, this article details a case involving 'Men in Black' (MIB) in Sweden, based on information gathered over years. The primary witness, Helge, an ordinary Swedish worker, is described as telepathic. The case began in December 1965 when Helge, suffering from kidney stones, experienced a UFO encounter on a frozen lake near Gothenburg. A saucer-shaped craft appeared, and four entities (three men, one woman) descended. They were described as tall, with large dark eyes, perfect teeth, and translucent overalls. The entities used a gas with a hyacinth smell and provided Helge with an object that relieved his kidney pain. The craft then departed at high speed.

In August 1966, Helge had a second contact at the same lake. A man from the first encounter appeared, and Helge was told he would go to the Bahamas. He was given a metal plate to wear, which he later buried. Helge and his wife sold their belongings and moved to the Bahamas in March 1967, but returned home after the experience there did not materialize as expected. They settled south of Stockholm, where Helge resumed work as a rock blaster. A peculiar incident occurred on a plane from England to Nassau, where Helge noticed fourteen people who looked alike.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO contact experiences, the potential for government secrecy and interference in UFO research, and the spiritual or religious implications of these phenomena. The magazine seems to adopt a stance that supports the reality of UFOs and alien contact, often framing it within a context that questions official explanations and explores deeper, sometimes spiritual, interpretations. There is a clear emphasis on personal testimony and the belief that these events are significant and have profound implications for humanity's understanding of reality and its place in the cosmos. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging critical thinking, investigation, and an open mind towards unconventional explanations, particularly those that involve advanced extraterrestrial intelligence and potentially spiritual or divine intervention.

This issue of "The Missing Link" magazine, dated November 1988, focuses on the intriguing connections between UFO phenomena, Men in Black (MIBs), and folklore, particularly fairy lore. The publication is presented as a monthly issue from the UFO Contact Center International, based in Federal Way, Washington, USA.

The Helge Case and Father Rapas

The issue details the experiences of a Swedish contactee named Helge, who became involved with entities claiming to be 'Father Rapas'. Helge's story begins with his wife obtaining an apartment in Stockholm and meeting members of "Ifologiska sallskapet". A wealthy building contractor financed Helge's trips to the Bahamas.

During one trip, Helge was tasked with retrieving a plate he had hidden in a lake. On his way, he encountered a man dressed in a black cape, boots, and a slouch hat, who introduced himself as Father Rapas. Rapas claimed to be working for 'overlords' who had contacted Helge previously. Rapas suggested a coffee break at a motel, where he removed his hat, revealing himself to Helge. A young boy inadvertently knocked the hat off, and another boy picked it up, thinking he was responsible.

Helge was given instructions for his next trip to the Bahamas, emphasizing the importance of not forgetting his plate. The plate itself is described as 7 x 4.5 cm, 1 cm thick, with a rough backside, made of aluminum-like material, and engraved with cryptic symbols. It could become extremely hot, requiring Helge to wrap it in asbestos, and allegedly caused him rashes. This is compared to similar accounts involving Albert Bender and Aarno Helnonen.

Rapas then suggested Helge let him drive, revealing an advanced age (though he implied a much greater age). Rapas drove like a racing car, and Helge fell asleep. Upon waking, Rapas was gone, and the car was parked outside Sodertalje with a package of fruit on the driver's seat.

The New Generation Organization

Several Swedish UFOlogists became interested in Helge's case. A group formed around Helge, who returned to the Bahamas with his plate, financed by the building contractor. Money was to be mailed to Helge through a school teacher named Tryggwe Glantz. In January 1968, a meeting in Nykoping informed attendees of a letter from Rapas, dated January 1, 1968, outlining the basics for an organization to be started by the Swedish group, confirmed by the 'overlords'.

This organization was to be called "The New Generation" and intended to be a peace organization. A quote from Rapas's letter stated: "We detest you. That is why we believe in the youth, they are the only ones whose hands are not soiled with the blood of others... Your catchwords shall be: Freedom from violence from hunger we are all brothers and sisters... You who have supported him (Helge) shall not be forgotten, you shall reap a hundredfold, but if someone hurts him or his devoted wife, I say, they shall be revenged sevenfold". The group also received 65 'Rapas rules' of philosophical points, some of which were contradictory or harsh, such as Point 15: "If you have helped a poor man with your last money and dressed him with your own clothes, given him your last food and he rises up and wants to know you down, toss him into the lake, he is worth nothing else". Point 17 advised against letting interplanetary people grow to heaven but to bring them down to earth for more work.

Most members felt uneasy due to the threats, and the building contractor was told to pay thousands without knowing the full extent of his support. When Helge returned from his second Bahamas trip, the group disbanded, and Helge felt betrayed, secluding himself.

The Bahamas Retreat

Helge's second trip to the Bahamas was more successful. Around New Year 1967-68, Father Rapas instructed Helge on what to do. On New Year's Eve, Helge met an old negro named Joe at the harbor, who took him on his boat towards a small island called Wenenrgren Island. There, they entered a mountain through an opening, which served as the base. Helge witnessed various entities, including giants, hermaphrodites, and dwarfs. He was shown the evolution of Earth and its civilization in a three-dimensional picture. During this experience, Helge collapsed three times and was revived by Rapas. He was also shown a collection of weapons from all ages.

From this mountain center, "The New Generation" organization was to spring, and Helge was to enter a school there.

CIA Agent Killed by "The Brothers"

With the building contractor withdrawing support, Helge relied on his 'contacts from space', who possessed unlimited economic resources. A man from a car firm gave Helge a new car. Before his third trip to the Bahamas, Helge arranged for a friend to care for his apartment. Payments for this service were to be sent from the Bahamas to a special bank account. Helge paid five crowns into this account before leaving. On the day they departed, someone paid 1,000 crowns into the account, and it increased weekly, but the source of the money remained unknown.

Upon their return, Helge and his wife were anxious about owing money, but their friend explained the account balance. They initially thought the friend had made the payments but later realized it was likely their UFO-connected contacts. Helge's further trips involved meeting entities with thin, pointed features, deeply tanned skin, oriental looks, long tapering fingers, and dark eyes, described as perfect. He did not see the bull-necked individuals with pointed ears from his initial contacts in Sweden. On the third trip, Helge's wife saw these entities for the first time and believed they were angels.

In the Bahamas, Helge met other earthly contacts, including a Russian and an American negro named Loftin. Loftin informed the CIA of the base, and later, Loftin was found dead with a bullet hole in his head, killed for treason. The CIA's knowledge of the base led to its relocation outside Mexico City, with Helge continuing his contacts via plane.

They Have No Feelings

People who had been in touch with Helge asked why he didn't stop working for these entities. Helge stated he couldn't, fearing the same fate as Loftin. He described his situation as negative and isolating, warning others not to go deeper. He mentioned carrying a pill in case he couldn't take it anymore.

Helge received little information from the aliens, who consulted their 'overlords' before responding. However, Helge's Russian friend claimed Helge knew more about them than he had discovered after twenty years. The entities seemed devoid of feelings, unaffected by death or torture, yet sometimes appeared stupid and not telepathic. They claimed to be from another planet, aiming to prevent a Third World War, but Helge had a different view.

An informant saw photographs taken by Helge in the Bahamas, but the entities themselves could not be photographed, only a lighted square where one had been. Helge recalled an incident where he felt embarrassed talking to an entity on a bench, as if talking to himself. These beings could disappear instantly. They never slept or ate but did drink. Helge never met any women among them. He was allowed to use their cars, including a black Cadillac that seemed indestructible, equipped with a magical eye for steering.

Passport to Paranoia

The article discusses the typical characteristics of Men in Black (MIBs), comparing them to descriptions by other UFOlogists. The author notes the surreal, science-fiction-novel-like nature of the case but affirms the reliability of informants. Certain events, names, and places are withheld as potential check-points for future investigations. The case puzzles the author due to the absence of 'lost time' or hypnosis, common in MIB encounters, suggesting a different form of mind-tampering.

The case has generated controversy and speculation about the origin and motives of these entities. One theory suggests they are a form of 'Mafia' selling themselves to the highest bidder, a theory supported by a psychometric medium who held Helge's plate and was shocked by it. The UFO-Mafia connection has been noted by other UFOlogists. Richard Shaver's concept of 'gangster groups' in contact with criminals and politicians is also mentioned. These entities are believed to operate globally and appear similar worldwide.

John Keel's involvement with MIB cases in the 1960s is highlighted, including his sightings of phantom Cadillacs with oriental-like passengers. The author speculates that intelligence organizations might be aware of these phenomena and dealing with them discreetly. UFOlogists are encouraged to document claimed facts carefully.

The entities are not believed to be extraterrestrial, as they move without apparatus and have seemingly been present for a long time. MIB reports date back to the 19th century. The author's personal speculation is that these entities are terrestrial but of a different evolutionary path, possibly one of several sharing Earth. Theosophical literature mentions other physical evolutions coexisting on Earth, neither good nor evil, but usable by those who know how. The conclusion is drawn that perhaps John Keel is right in suggesting, "We have not been viewing the masters, only the slaves."

More Fairies and the UFO Connection

This section, authored by Joy Barish, explores the parallels between fairy lore and UFO encounters, particularly MIBs. It references Colin Wilson's "Poltergeist" and an account from August 1977 where Stephen Jenkins and his wife saw four "men" in black, described as cloaked figures carrying a coffin-like box. This is compared to a 1901 sighting near Edenberry, Ireland, by Mr. Gowran, who saw a group of dark figures around a coffin-like box.

Both groups wore black capes or shawls. In the 1977 case, the MIBs had skull-like faces. In the 1901 case, the shawls hung down to the ground. The article notes the uncanny coincidence of these sightings occurring 66 years apart in different countries.

An article in "Strange" magazine (November 1988) by Ken Meaux describes a 10-year-old girl seeing three strange figures gliding down a street in unison, like 'Charlie Chaplin'. The child's father heard a loud snapping noise.

The author shares a personal experience from Ireland in May 1984, where she saw a tall female figure dressed in red, who twirled, danced, and dematerialized on a highway. Her husband saw nothing unusual. This is compared to Stephen Jenkins's experience near Borley Rectory.

The article mentions trolls in Sweden, described as tall, thin men in black, who ask nonsensical questions with potentially diabolical results. This is linked to MIBs asking similar questions.

The Identity of MIBs

The absolute identity of MIBs remains unknown, with speculation ranging from UFOs to CIA agents, both associated with high strangeness cases. An account from a young man on Long Island described an intense observation of a man in black who appeared out of nowhere and vanished.

Dermut McManus's book "The Middle Kingdom" is referenced, detailing an attempt to reach the "Lis Ard" Mound in County May, Ireland, associated with fairies. McManus felt bagpipes at a fairy gathering commemorated a great piper. The fairy host is described as tall, thin men in black, similar to MIBs.

A case from "The First Proceedings of the International UFO Congress" in May 1967 involved a strange caller to Mrs. Ralph Butler, identifying as an Air Force Officer, described as tall, olive-complexioned, with a pitted face, characteristic of the fairy kingdom.

Another case mentioned a 300-pound, pasty-faced "MIB" who called on a suburban New Jersey family after they had seen a UFO. This MIB spoke in a singsong voice like a recording, similar to descriptions of fairies.

Geoffrey Hodsen's "Fairies at Work and Play" describes undines (water fairies) with high-pitched, full-toned voices. The author recounts a dream involving a terrifying chanting, possibly forecasting her mother's death, which is described as similar to fairy and UFO entities.

John Keel's "Mothman Prophecy" is cited, mentioning an account of a slight figure in a black coat and trousers with a dark, foreign-looking face. News woman Mary Hyre was approached by a woman who spoke of normal-sized, dark or heavily tanned men emerging from a flying machine.

Various 'boxes' are mentioned, from 'coffin' boxes to communication devices seen on UFOs. A 10-year-old boy reported seeing a box with silver chaff hanging from an antenna. Daphne Payne saw a whitish box floating in a farm yard in 1935. A 'bogey beast' appeared outside a kitchen door, described as white and wooly with glowing eyes.

The article notes that these creatures can appear in any shape, relating to UFO phenomena. In Middle Kingdom, two women in the 1950s saw a small man and identified it as a fairy.

The author believes the UFO question is in a primitive state and encourages reading books like "Omens of Awareness" and "UFOs an Initiated Account". It is suggested that UFOs might be the outer auras of a vast hierarchy of entities from other dimensions or angels.

Footnotes and References

The issue includes a list of footnotes and references, citing various books and articles related to UFOs, MIBs, fairies, and paranormal phenomena, including works by Geoffrey Hodsen, John Keel, Colin Wilson, and others.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the blurring lines between UFO phenomena, MIB encounters, and ancient folklore, particularly fairy lore. The magazine presents a stance of open inquiry, documenting various accounts and speculating on the nature and origin of these mysterious entities. There is a clear emphasis on the similarities between reported MIB characteristics and descriptions of fairies and other supernatural beings throughout history. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging research and documentation of these phenomena, suggesting that they may be more complex and terrestrial than commonly believed, possibly representing different evolutionary paths or dimensional entities.