Missing Link - 1990 01 - no 87

Magazine Overview

'The Missing Link', Number 87, January 1990, is a monthly publication by the UFO Contact Center International (UFOCCI). The cover features a striking illustration of a flying saucer and the headline, "UFOS Is something up there, down there in Nelson?", indicating a focus on local sightings in Nelson, Nevada. The issue is priced at $1.50 and dated January 1990, with a related newspaper article from December 24, 1989.

Something's going on at Nelson -- but what?

This feature article by M.F. Whalen delves into the numerous UFO sightings reported in Nelson, Nevada. It highlights the experiences of Jim Harris, a 68-year-old widower and former miner, who claims to have seen several flying saucers. Harris describes one sighting where an object, resembling an upside-down table saucer, hovered silently before taking off. He attributes the frequent sightings in the area to various factors, including the magnetic pull of the canyon and tectonic activity.

The article also recounts a frightening visitation experienced by miner Jack Jacksis and his neighbor Ed Brown. They witnessed the sky become ablaze, and Brown described a flying saucer with "people inside that looked like dogs." Jacksis himself reports a personal experience of a hand on his head and being called "Johnny" by an unseen presence.

Marguerite Knickerbocker, a long-time resident, advises inviting UFOs in rather than fearing them and recounts seeing a bright, glowing craft moving in high-speed right angles. Ron Firestone, a miner and gold refiner, also shares his sighting of a bright, glowing craft that lit up the sky, describing its incredible speed.

The article touches upon the government's potential interest in the area, mentioning reports of imposters posing as geologists. It also includes a disturbing account of a dockworker who was allegedly abducted with his children after recounting a UFO experience.

Saucers

This section continues the exploration of UFO phenomena, featuring an interview with Ron Firestone, who has seen a UFO. It also includes an anecdote from Jacksis about a fiery object that appeared over the sky, which he initially thought was a motorcycle explosion. The article also mentions Marguerite's account of a craft that made a complete square in the sky, moving in a way that defies known physics.

Further accounts include a story about a man who claimed to have been followed by a stranger in a black suit who admitted to being an engineer and knowing where a UFO was hidden. This man then blindfolded Harry Clark and took him to a mountain cave, described as an alien landing site.

The article also references the official stance of the U.S. government, citing Project Blue Book, which concluded in 1969 after investigating over 12,500 sightings. The majority were explained by natural phenomena or hoaxes, with no indication of technology beyond human knowledge or extraterrestrial vehicles.

Woman tells of UFO in '73 on U.S. 31

This article by Frank Sikora details the experience of Cynthia Vodovoz, who, as a 12-year-old in October 1973, encountered a large, round, bright green object with a yellow ring on U.S. 31 near Gardendale. Under hypnosis years later, she recounted being taken aboard a craft and examined by three small, whitish beings. She recalls a bright light and feeling unable to move. Her father initially dismissed the object as a rocket test, but later, an Air Force colonel reportedly confirmed seeing a UFO.

Jeff Ballard, state director of MUFON, is seeking other witnesses from that night. The article also mentions that October often brings reports of strange lights due to clear nights.

I came face to face with BIGFOOT

This article features Lyle Vann, a 51-year-old man from Paulden, Arizona, who claims to have encountered Bigfoot 35 times in the past 15 years. He describes a close encounter where a creature, nicknamed "Old Man," approached him, snorting and gritting its teeth. Vann describes the creature as having a flat face, pointed ears, a gray mustache and beard, and a white streak of hair. He also recounts encountering a male and female Bigfoot, both over 10 feet tall, and has recorded their voices and a cast of a footprint.

Vann emphasizes that Bigfoot creatures are shy, gentle, and friendly, not vicious monsters.

I tackled a Nullarbor alien

This piece reports on UFO sightings in the Nullarbor region of Australia, a known center for such phenomena. It mentions incidents involving the Knowles family, whose car was allegedly picked up by a spaceship, and an Anselt Pioneer coach that was buzzed by a UFO. Rob and Shirley Lundon, owners of the Mundrabilla motel, have capitalized on this fame by selling UFO-themed merchandise.

Allan Stewart, a supervisor with the WA Main Roads Department, claims to have had four close encounters with alien craft, twice ending up in the hospital after being "zapped." He describes UFOs as typically disc-shaped or cigar-shaped, varying in color from blue to pale green, and some as large as a football field. He believes aliens are concerned about humanity's impact on the planet.

CHRISTMAS VACATION

Written by Alleen, this personal narrative describes a unique Christmas vacation to Bagdad, Arizona. The author notes the town's unusual trust among residents, with unlocked doors and cars. She also highlights that Bagdad has many UFO witnesses and abductees, with UFOs reportedly seen over the mine. The author underwent regressive hypnosis and found three abductions in one case, noting they were not the typical "greys." The trip also included a visit to Sedona, where the author experienced the vortexes and met Dirk, a proprietor of a book store who is also a "percipient of the visitor experience."

DEAR AILEEN

This section contains letters from readers. Claudia Sanderson-Jones expresses gratitude for the November newsletter and praises UFOCCI pioneers for fostering a caring community. She shares her experience with a psychic research group and mentions members confessing to UFO sightings, lost time, and physical problems. She emphasizes the comfort of knowing others are not alone in their experiences.

Aliens take a shine to mountain getaway

This brief report from the Rocky Mountain News mentions increased UFO activity in Crested Butte, Colorado, with police officer Carole Ann Brady reporting two sightings of a "red haze" and brilliant white lights. Other residents also reported sightings, followed by U.S. jets flying low over the area. The article notes a UFO conference occurring simultaneously in Aspen.

Alien Kidnap Victims View 'Communion'

This short piece from the Chronicle in San Francisco discusses special screenings of the movie "Communion" for people who claim to have had Close Encounters or abductions. Loric Barnes, described as a chronic abductee and Whitley Strieber's secretary, organized these viewings. Barnes recounts her own experiences, including seeing a blue flying saucer and being physically abducted.

ROSWELL/CLUJ AND IRON CURTAIN SIGHTINGS

Authored by Joy Barish, this article discusses three distinct sightings: Roswell, sightings behind the Iron Curtain, and the Rex Heflin December 1965 case. The author references Ron Schnaffer's work on rocket parts scattered over an area, suggesting a connection to the Roswell incident. She also mentions experiments with monkeys, questioning if this is related to UFOs. The Heflin case is discussed, with some researchers now considering it a hoax, while others maintain its authenticity. The article then details the Cluj UFO sighting in Romania in 1965, where Emil Barnea photographed a hat-shaped UFO. The author compares this to the Heflin sighting and other international reports, including those from Russia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, noting the censorship of UFO information in Russia.

Footnotes:

The article references "UFOs from Behind the Iron Curtain" by Ion Hobana and Jullen Weverberg, and "The Humanoids" edited by Chas. Bowen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of 'The Missing Link' are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and alleged abductions, with a strong emphasis on witness testimonies and personal experiences. The magazine appears to present these accounts without overt skepticism, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. The editorial stance, as stated in the subscription information, is that the opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of UFOCCI, suggesting an open platform for discussion on these topics. There is also a recurring interest in historical UFO cases and international sightings, as well as a nod to other unexplained phenomena like Bigfoot.

This document is a transcript from "The Billy Goodman Happening Radio Talk Show" dated November 21, 1989, featuring guest Bob Lazar. Lazar is identified as a Nuclear Physicist and Government Scientist who builds scanners for the government that detect plutonium. The show also includes a report on a story of a trip on an alien ship by Leilani and Dan Dearing, and a UFOCCI reporting in from Waynesboro, Tennessee, by Brent Raynes.

Bob Lazar Interview

The primary focus of the transcript is the interview with Bob Lazar. He discusses his background, including having a Q clearance and working on a project at Area 51 (Dreamland) and the Nevada Test Sight. Lazar states his intention was not to spearhead a movement but to share what he had to say.

He mentions an investigative force called "finding the truth" that checks out UFO claims. Regarding the craft he saw at Area S-4 (Groom Lake, Area 51), he describes it as being in new, with a shape bearing a striking resemblance to Billy Meier photographs, which he coins "The Sport Model." It is slim, thin, disc-shaped with ridges, and has no weird protrusions. He estimates its dimensions to be approximately 30 to 35 feet across and about 15 feet tall. Lazar claims he stood inside the doorway of the object. He describes the material as feeling like ordinary metal, possibly steel, and that it was just sitting there with no tripods visible.

Lazar states he has seen other UFOs, parked in hangers at a distance, but does not know if they are operational. He touches on quantum physics and gravitons, stating that the theory of gravitons is wrong and that there are two gravities of wave, A and B. He expresses a willingness to discuss quantum physics further privately.

When asked about the crafts being from another solar system, Lazar states he knows where they are from. He also discusses the concept of gravity generators, stating that they generate gravity themselves. He describes the vehicle's movement as attaching itself to distorted space time and returning with the distortion, calling it a "bizarre thing."

Lazar mentions having his own company and conducting business with the government on a technical aspect, likening it to a consultant. He is not familiar with "M-42" but rates Steve Hawkins as a thorough guy, though basic theory might be incorrect. He subscribes to the Big Bang theory but acknowledges that many other things could have happened.

Regarding drugs and hypnosis, Lazar recounts an experience where he had vivid memories of events but lost a couple of days. He underwent regressive hypnosis with a hypnotist named Lane Keck, who identified the method as the "Orion method," a regimented hypnosis used by the military. Lazar believes this is used to indoctrinate people working on ET projects, causing them to have no memory of their work. He states he went public to protect himself, as he felt uncomfortable and threatened.

Lazar estimates he has seen nine flying saucers and believes they come from "another world." He states they are either remote control or flown by people, as he did not see who got into the discs. He notes there is not much room inside the discs, suggesting one would have to be very small.

He confirms that the government would go to "every length possible" to conceal information. He believes the government has a "hands off" policy towards him now, which he is fine with.

Lazar discusses the concept of a vortex, stating that Blue Diamond is a supposed entry way for flying saucers, but that there is no vortex there. He suggests flushing a toilet as a way to see a vortex.

Story of Trip on Alien Ship

This section details a lecture given by Leilani and Dan Dearing at the Miamiway Theater. Leilani described awakening to an orange light and finding herself on an alien spaceship. She recounted seeing an octagonal ship with a panel board communicating in rectangular boxes with orange light. Dan was strapped into a seat beside her. She described beings that resembled people but with pointy noses, yellow skin, dark black eyes, and hair. Upon waking, she found herself back in bed. The Dearings founded the Southeast Regional UFO Communication Center and believe thousands of people are having similar experiences.

Waynesboro, Tennessee UFOCCI Reporting In

This report by Brent Raynes details two letters from an individual identified as LL. In the first letter, LL described a disappearance in the 1960s while visiting a friend in Washington State, involving an "eerie red light" and waking up in bed with no memory of the intervening time.

The second letter describes an incident from the early 1960s at a "Pacific Northwest military base." LL was driving southwest when she saw something long and white in the woods, which turned out to be three white, cocoon-like objects, about as big as a large tree trunk. Upon closer inspection, they appeared to be made of millions of tiny threads, like fiberglass, and were sticky. A base police officer confirmed the objects. LL later overheard at headquarters that each body was drained of blood and that they were of three scientists who worked in different parts of the world. LL, who has worked as an EMT and has a business taking care of the dying, was told to make it look like she did not do anything.

Advertisement and Book Review

An advertisement offers various reports and books on UFOs, aliens, and spacecraft propulsion. Another section reviews "FROM THE BLUE STAR: The Spiritual Drama & Mystic Heritage of Elvis Aaron Presley" by Christine Hayes, with contributions by Wanda June Hill. The book explores Elvis' beliefs about his soul coming from the "Blue Star" (Rigel) and his past life memories.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alien encounters, government secrecy and cover-ups, and the potential use of advanced physics and psychological manipulation (hypnosis) in relation to these phenomena. Bob Lazar's interview is central, presenting a firsthand account of alleged experiences with advanced technology and extraterrestrial craft at a classified military location. The Dearings' story adds a personal abduction narrative, while LL's account from the Waynesboro report introduces a more disturbing element of potential military involvement with unidentified bodies. The overall stance appears to be one of exploring and presenting these phenomena, with a clear emphasis on the possibility of government concealment and the mysterious nature of UFOs and alien contact. The inclusion of the Elvis Presley book review, while seemingly unrelated, touches on themes of past lives and spiritual origins, which can be broadly connected to the broader search for understanding beyond conventional explanations.