Missing Link - 1989 10 - no 84

Magazine Overview

The Missing Link, Number 84, October 1989, is a magazine published by UFO Contact Center International (UFOCCI) in Federal Way, WA, USA. It features a cover illustration of stylized, circular, plant-like or fungal-like objects and the magazine's title. The cover price is $1.50.

Guest Editorial: Championing Open-Mindedness

This section presents an opinion piece that originally ran in The Star Beacon, a publication related to The Missing Link. It argues for the importance of open-mindedness in the field of ufology, highlighting the diversity of viewpoints and the stimulating nature of encountering new perspectives. The editorial contrasts 'nuts-and-bolts' ufologists who demand physical evidence with more 'eccentric' individuals, referred to as 'cosmic foo-foos.' It emphasizes that true understanding requires an open mind, especially when confronted with controversial material such as claims about the 'Grays,' messages from the Ashtar Command, the MJ-12 phenomenon, and 'Alternative Three.' The author draws a parallel to historical medical practices where disbelief in unseen germs led to preventable deaths, advocating for a similar open approach to ufological phenomena.

The editorial further discusses how opinions vary, even among ufologists, and that the newsletter's purpose is not to sway readers but to express diverse opinions from around the world. It advises against focusing on predictions of cataclysms, suggesting that the current state of affairs might be the 'cataclysm' itself. The piece concludes with a message of hope and encouragement for those who care about Earth and humanity.

Ann U., Associate Director from Delta, Colorado, provides contact information for The Star Beacon. Dr. Fred Bell of PYRADYNE INC. is also listed.

Group Divine Mind

This article, by George G. Guess, explores the concept of 'Group Divine Mind,' which is described as a way of operating that dolphins and whales have utilized for millions of years, leading to harmonious, joyful, and abundant communities. The author suggests that humans can learn from dolphins and whales, particularly in overcoming fear, choosing love, and facilitating humanity's transition into new states of consciousness.

The concept is linked to an energy influx called the 'Crystal Light Link,' which began around April 16, 1989, coinciding with the Harmonic Convergence. This energy is said to activate crystal structures within humans, dolphins, and the Earth, enabling the transmission and reception of new frequencies. Dolphins, in particular, are transmitting information on how to function as 'Group Divine Mind.'

Guess recounts a personal experience attending a Dolphin Workshop in the Florida Keys. He describes a dream involving an Orca whale and an energy transmission, which motivated him to attend the workshop despite financial and time constraints. During the workshop, he experienced telepathic communication from dolphins, gaining a deeper understanding of his spiritual nature and the interconnectedness of consciousness. He emphasizes that dolphins are 'inner dimensional travelers' and can be contacted through sensitivity and focus.

The article also touches upon the Foundation for Conscious Cooperation's aim to bring dolphin/whale energy into the mainstream and highlights the ongoing slaughter of whales and dolphins for commercial purposes, urging readers to consider conscious cooperation.

The Dolphin's Gift

This piece by George G. Guess details his personal journey and experiences related to dolphins. It begins with a dream in the fall of 1988 where he received an energy transmission from an Orca whale, leading to a tidal wave. This dream prompted him to attend a Dolphin Workshop in the Florida Keys. He describes the rapid shift in reality upon arriving in Miami and the profound experience of swimming with dolphins. Guess explains that dolphins operate in horizontal and vertical directions, facilitating quantum leaps in consciousness for humans. He felt the dolphins were highly conscious beings and that their choice to interact with humans indicates they are enlightened. He describes a profound experience during one of the 'swims' where he felt himself as spirit using a body and experiencing through multiple bodies, facilitated by the dolphins' energy.

He concludes by stating that dolphins and whales are inner dimensional travelers and can be contacted through sensitivity and focus, even in dreams. The article includes a note from Gerald and Aileen Bringle thanking friends for wedding cards and presents.

Mysterious Circles In British Fields

This article, reprinted from the Wall Street Journal by Craig Forman, discusses the phenomenon of mysterious crop circles appearing in southern England. For 83 years, farmers like John Scull have found large, near-perfect circles of flattened wheat in their fields, appearing overnight. These circles are described as swirled in a precise spiral pattern, with the wheat leveled but undamaged and continuing to grow horizontally. The phenomenon has attracted widespread attention, with investigators, scientists, tourists, and reporters descending upon the affected areas.

The article mentions that the Queen has sharply questioned Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher about the circles, and that she possesses a book on the subject. The largest circles are about 100 feet in diameter, and sometimes groups of circles form patterns resembling crucifixes and Celtic crosses. The precision and increasing number of circles (over 250 recorded that year) have dispelled hoax theories, especially since the circles leave no tracks and are often difficult to see from a distance.

Various theories are presented, including mad hedgehogs, buck deer, mysterious whirlwinds, insect infestations, new virus strains, over/under-fertilization, helicopters flying upside down, magnetic forces, Star Wars space-defense beams, and alien UFOs. A mysterious white substance, not yet identified by laboratories, has been found near some circles.

Edley Ware, a farmhand, suggests UFOs or 'Yanks' as possible causes. Colin Andrews and Pat Delgado, authors of 'Circular Evidence,' propose that a rotating field of high energy, possibly from an intelligence, is creating the circles, with Delgado suggesting it could be a 'cry for help.' Terence Meaden, a meteorologist, dismisses the intelligence theory, attributing the circles to whirlwinds. Simon Brown, a farmer who has experienced circles on his land, believes they indicate a lack of understanding about phenomena occurring around us.

Jelly Adds to the Circles Mystery

This report, from the Evening Advertiser in Swindon, England, dated July 12, 1989, details further developments in the crop circle mystery. An additional 11 circles were reported in Wiltshire and Hampshire, bringing the total to around 170 for the year. The Ministry of Defence is reportedly investigating after an infectious white substance was found inside one of the rings. Nine people allegedly suffered severe chest colds after contact with this substance.

Investigators Colin Andrews and Pat Delgado suggest the circles might be linked to the death of a Harrier jump jet pilot in 1987, whose body was found near Wiltshire circles after falling from his plane. They propose that the pilot may have crossed a high-energy beam, causing the shapes and potentially indicating the work of an 'unexplained intelligence.' The Ministry of Agriculture suggests small whirlwinds of fertilizers as a cause, and Delgado warns against using cereal crops from within the rings for human consumption. Further tests on the white substance are pending at the University of Surrey and Guildford.

Other Reports and Features

Montreal/Quebec Report: A report sent by Shirle' Klein Carsh describes an observation near Montreal, Quebec, of seven 'round balls' that made cracking noises and moved erratically, passing through trees without apparent effect. The observation involved multiple vehicles stopping to watch.

'Communion' Coming Out: A brief announcement notes the upcoming October 20 release of the film 'Communion,' based on Whitley Strieber's book about his alleged alien contacts.

Cross Breeding - So What! By Jason Hooten, Associate Director, this article discusses the hypothesis of genetic experimentation or crossbreeding as a reason for alien abductions, as proposed by Budd Hopkins. Hooten expresses a personal disagreement with this explanation, suggesting that aliens might be here to help. He uses a hypothetical scenario of a dying human race resorting to extreme measures to survive, questioning if other races would not do the same. He also draws a parallel to human practices of crossbreeding animals and plants without considering their 'thoughts,' suggesting that if aliens deem humans unintelligent, their actions might be seen as scientific exploration rather than unethical.

Pondering in the Night: A poem by Jason Hooten, A.D., expressing themes of night, silence, soul, heart, stars, illumination, wind, wholeness, and love.

Calendar: A meeting schedule for the Seattle UFOCCI for the remainder of 1989 and 1990, listing board meetings, closed contact meetings, and monthly meetings. The January meeting is noted as a farewell party and handover to a new leader.

The Far Side Cartoon: A cartoon by Gary Larson titled 'Alien talk shows' depicts aliens discussing their incredible encounter with humans.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of The Missing Link revolve around the unexplained, the mysterious, and the need for an open and questioning mind. Crop circles, UFO sightings, and the nature of consciousness (particularly through dolphin communication) are prominent. The editorial stance, as articulated in the guest editorial and reinforced by the variety of articles, is one of encouraging diverse perspectives and exploration of unconventional ideas within ufology. There is a clear emphasis on personal experience, telepathic communication, and the potential for humanity to evolve its consciousness. The magazine appears to be a platform for sharing a wide range of theories and personal accounts related to UFO phenomena and consciousness studies, without necessarily endorsing any single viewpoint.

This issue of the Fortean Research Journal, dated June 1884, features a cover story titled "A MOST WONDERFUL VISITOR," by Scott Colborn. The magazine focuses on historical UFO sightings and alleged crashes, presenting a collection of reports for consideration and examination.

The Benkelman, Nebraska, UFO Crash (June 1884)

The central article investigates an alleged UFO crash that occurred in June 1884 near Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska. The report is based on announcements from the Daily State Journal in Lincoln, Nebraska. An initial announcement on June 8, 1884, describes the fall of a 'most wonderful visitor, apparently from some other planet,' noting that the writer's intelligence is vouched for and the details are given with particularity. It suggests the object might be an 'air vessel belonging originally to some other planet.'

A follow-up report from the same paper on June 8, 1884, titled 'A CELESTIAL VISITOR.... A Startling and Curious Story from the Ranges of Dundy County,' details the event further. On June 7, around 1 o'clock in the afternoon, John W. Ellis, a ranchman, and his herders witnessed a 'blazing meteor of immense size falling at an angle to the earth.' The object struck the ground out of sight over a bank. Upon investigation, they found fragments of 'cog-wheels and other pieces of machinery' glowing with intense heat, scorching the grass. The heat was so severe that one cowboy, Alf Williamson, was overcome and fell senseless, suffering severe burns to his face and singed hair.

The object itself, described as an 'aerolite, or whatever It Is,' was estimated to be about 50 to 60 feet long and cylindrical, with a diameter of 10 to 12 feet. The heat prevented close approach. The report notes that the sand where the object first touched the earth was fused into an unknown depth over a space about 20 feet wide by 80 feet long. Smaller machinery fragments were found, including a piece resembling a propeller screw, made of a metal like brass, about 16 inches wide, 3 inches thick, and 3.5 feet long, weighing about 5 lbs. A fragment of a wheel with a milled rim, estimated to be 7 to 8 feet in diameter, was also found.

Dissolution of the Visitor

A follow-up report from the Daily State Journal on June 10, 1884, titled 'The Magical Meteor,' describes the disappearance of the object. A tremendous rain storm began around 2 o'clock the previous afternoon. As the storm intensified, most observers fled for shelter. However, some, including the correspondent, waited to see the effect of the rain on the glowing mass. When the storm subsided, the object was gone, having 'melted, dissolved by the water like a spoonful of salt.' Scarcely a vestige remained, with only small, jelly-like pools on the ground that grew thinner and turned into muddy water. The air was filled with a faint sweetish smell. The entire affair is described as bewildering and a mystery.

Other Reported Incidents and Correspondence

Personal Encounters and Phenomena

Several letters from readers share personal experiences related to UFOs and unexplained phenomena:

• Barbara Nielsen from Virginia Beach, VA, recounts an incident where a drinking glass on a table shattered into a million pieces, likening it to being hit by a sledgehammer. She notes that this occurred during a period when they were seeing UFOs every night.
• J. T. Alan, a seventeen-year-old from McKinleyville, California, shares an experience from Christmas Eve, 1982. His younger sister reported seeing a small, leathery-faced figure in a white robe standing by her bed. Later that night, J. T. Alan himself bumped into something organic and slightly taller than him near the bedroom door, which he believes was not a family member.
• S.P.G. writes about a terrifying experience that occurred in August, approximately one year after an 'Invisible Flying Machine' sighting. While searching for gold, he heard tremendous, deafening sounds and encountered a powerful, grunting, charging 'beast' or 'monster' that vanished after about ten to fifteen seconds. He notes the straight-line distance of the sounds was estimated to be 30 to 36 feet. He found nothing disturbed in the area afterward.

Editor's Comment

The editor adds a note about a contactee/abductee in Illinois who witnessed a beam of light coming through a glass window, hitting a lamp on a table and breaking it into pieces, describing it as one of the lesser phenomena happening to the young man.

New Organization Announcement

Lorne Goldfeather, Director of UFORIC (the UFO Research Institute of Canada), announces the formation of their new civilian research organization. UFORIC aims to catalog and computerize incoming West Coast Canadian UFO reports and maintain a news service. They emphasize the importance of publishing findings immediately to counteract a 'Grand Coverup.'

Reader Opinions and Reflections

• Sherl Gould, Assoc. Director of UFO CCI, reflects on the nature of aliens, questioning why Zeta Reticulans are often portrayed as 'bad guys.' She suggests that 'benign enlightened aliens' exist and that the 'fear factor' hinders acceptance. She also touches on the concept of souls giving previous consent for 'medical' procedures or 'triggering' efforts related to telepathy and psychic ability.
• Ben Lee Harris inquires about Leo Sprinkles' sudden departure from UFO research, speculating about possibilities like 'super-holograms' or 'expansion into other dimensions.'
• Aileen Bringle (Editor and Director of UFO Contact Center International) responds to Ben Lee Harris, stating that Leo Sprinkles left UFO research due to a promise to his family and a desire to devote time to them, as he transitions into private counseling.

Marfa Ghost Lights

The issue includes a section on the Marfa Ghost Lights in Texas, noting their enduring mystery since early settlers first reported them in 1883. The article poses questions about their origin and location, stating that the mystery remains unsolved.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the Fortean Research Journal appears to maintain a stance of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and alleged alien encounters. The editorial approach involves presenting historical accounts, witness testimonies, and reader correspondence to stimulate discussion and investigation. There is a clear interest in documenting and analyzing reports of unusual aerial objects and encounters, even those from the late 19th century. The magazine also seems to encourage civilian research efforts, as evidenced by the announcement of UFORIC. The recurring themes include historical sightings, the nature of alleged alien visitors, the potential for government cover-ups, and the personal impact of these experiences on individuals.