Missing Link - 1991 01 - no 100

Magazine Overview

Title: THE MISSING LINK
Issue: Number 100
Date: January 1991

This issue of The Missing Link is presented as a complimentary copy, aiming to increase subscriptions by showcasing its unique content on abduction-related articles. The magazine is published monthly by the UFO Contact Center International and is dedicated to providing information on UFOs and related phenomena, particularly for those in remote areas who may not have access to such material through other means.

Reported Elsewhere

New telescope to map galaxies Astronomers from the University of Chicago, Princeton University, and the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton have announced a project to build a 100-inch telescope designed to map the universe more extensively. The telescope is planned to be erected at Apache Point in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico.

'Waverider' concept defined According to Aviation Week & Space Technology, 'Waverider' business aircraft may be operational by the early next century. These aircraft are named for their ability to remain attached to their own supersonic shock wave, allowing them to ride on it. The concept, developed by Ohio State University students, is designed for flight at 100,000 feet at six times the speed of sound, carrying 10 passengers and a crew of two.

Elvis

By Aileen This section explores the persistent belief that Elvis Presley is alive, delving into the reasons behind this notion. The author, Aileen, has been collecting material on Elvis and notes a 'bizarre happening' surrounding him. She recounts meeting a woman from Cincinnati who was a close friend of Elvis after his separation from Priscilla and who is also a UFO researcher. This friend claims Elvis once told her, "In the future you are going to hear some very strange things concerning me, don't believe them!"

The article references a book by Gail Brewer-Georgio titled "The Elvis Files," which includes a tape of a 1988 telephone conversation with someone claiming to be Elvis, verified by individuals close to him. The conversation suggests Elvis was in Washington, which the author believes was Washington State, not D.C.

A nurse from Seattle recounts seeing a man with a cowboy hat and grey beard at a Rolling Stone concert in 1988, whom she recognized by his voice as Elvis. The next day, she saw him visit a patient at the hospital, and he ambiguously stated, "Yes. That was my friend, John Anderson!"

The article also mentions two men from Woodinville, Washington, authors of a book titled "Elvis and the UFO Connection," who were guests on the "Jim French Show" on KIRO Radio in Seattle. The author expresses difficulty in finding this book but has ordered a copy and invited the authors to speak at a future meeting.

Furthermore, the author touches upon Elvis's alleged UFO sighting in the desert near Blythe, California, and mysterious circumstances surrounding his birth, including a strange blue light at his birth.

One Shining Hour Christine Hayes' book, "Magi from the Blue Star Planet," is mentioned, suggesting Elvis remembered a past life on Rigel in the Constellation of Orion. The author relates two personal experiences that deeply affected her: a ride on "Star Tours" at Disneyland in 1989, which evoked a feeling of longing for 'home,' and seeing the movie "Field of Dreams," produced by "Orion" Pictures, which also triggered a similar profound emotional response.

It is noted that "Orion" Pictures' logo features hyperspace streams of light, and the author wonders about the name's significance. The article suggests that "Orion" Pictures may be linked to Elvis's past life and his eventual return. Gail Brewer-Georgio's book, "Orion," written as a novel, is said to parallel Elvis's life closely, with a new edition planned. The book reportedly disappeared from shelves after Elvis's disappearance.

The section concludes by encouraging readers interested in the story of Elvis being alive to purchase or borrow "The Elvis Files" book and its accompanying video.

Fact or fantasy?

Springfieldian seeks validation of UFO encounter 43 years ago

By Mike O'Brien

This article details the account of Gerald Anderson, who claims to have witnessed a UFO crash and alien encounter in New Mexico in July 1947, when he was five years old. Anderson, now a former police chief and deputy sheriff, has broken a 43-year silence to share his story, which is generating significant interest among UFO researchers.

Anderson describes arriving in New Mexico with his family and, on his second day, encountering four alien creatures near a crashed silver disc. He states there were two dead, one dying, and one apparently uninjured creature, all about 4 feet tall with large heads and almond-shaped, coal-black eyes. He claims to have touched one of the creatures and the spacecraft, noting a significant coldness. He also recounts that his father, uncle, brother, and cousin witnessed the event.

Anderson's account is being investigated by researchers like Stanton Friedman, a nuclear physicist, who believes Anderson's recollections align with details of his own research into a New Mexico crash. John Carpenter, a therapist and UFO researcher, conducted extensive interviews with Anderson, including under hypnosis, and found his account to be detailed and consistent.

Anderson describes the military's swift arrival at the scene, securing the area and ushering the civilians away. He recalls a tough-talking Army captain and a gruff sergeant who threatened the family if they divulged what they saw, claiming it was a secret military aircraft. Anderson notes that the soldiers did not appear surprised by the craft or creatures, suggesting they knew what it was.

The article connects Anderson's sighting to the Roswell Incident, suggesting that the wreckage found near Roswell and the crashed saucer Anderson saw might be linked, possibly indicating a mid-air collision between two craft.

Anderson expresses his belief that the government has been covering up the truth about UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. He hopes his decision to speak out will encourage others to come forward and lead to official revelations. He advocates for an "Earthling orientation" and believes proving the existence of extraterrestrial life could change humanity's perspective and potentially lead to salvation from self-destructive tendencies on Earth.

Noted expert finds account convincing

By Mike O'Brien

This article highlights the significance of Gerald Anderson's UFO encounter testimony, as assessed by nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman. Friedman, who has lectured extensively on UFOs, considers Anderson a potentially "most important" witness to a 1947 New Mexico spacecraft crash.

Friedman is co-authoring a book based on his investigation and was struck by how Anderson's recollections echoed details of his unpublished research. For example, both Anderson and a reluctant mortician independently described an unpleasant red-headed Army captain involved in recovering bodies from a crash.

Sketches drawn by Anderson under hypnosis, including a lonely windmill, later proved significant when a similar windmill was spotted behind trees during a return trip to the crash site, trees that had grown over the 43 years since Anderson's initial sighting.

John Carpenter, who extensively debriefed Anderson, emphasizes the witness's detailed recounting and genuine amazement when recalling forgotten details under hypnosis. Carpenter also notes Anderson's profound gratitude for being taken seriously after years of silence.

The article mentions Gallup Poll results indicating a high percentage of college-educated Americans believe in UFOs, questioning why governments maintain a cover-up. Friedman suggests this might be to hide the embarrassment of technologies being derived from confiscated alien spacecraft.

Friedman's primary interest is in encouraging future progress by demonstrating that humanity is not alone in the universe, which he believes would foster a more unified global perspective.

Other Mentions

E.A.P. Saw a U.F.O. This section reports on a UFO sighting attributed to Elvis Aaron Presley, as mentioned in the book "ELVIS: HIS LIFE A TO Z." The book references an encyclopedia of Presleydom which states that Elvis saw a UFO. It also lists other notable individuals who have reported UFO sightings, including Kenneth Arnold, John Lennon, Cliff Robertson, Jackie Gleason, Senator Barry Goldwater, Shirley MacLaine, Michelle Phillips, Lee Majors, and Farrah Fawcett.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, alleged government cover-ups, and the potential connection of public figures like Elvis Presley to extraterrestrial phenomena. The magazine's stance, as indicated by its publisher, the UFO Contact Center International, is to disseminate information and foster awareness about these topics, particularly for those interested in abduction and contactee reports. The editorial content suggests a belief in the reality of UFO phenomena and a critical view of official explanations, advocating for transparency and further investigation.

Subscription Information

The Missing Link is published monthly by the UFO Contact Center International. Subscriptions are $19.00 in the U.S. and $30 overseas. The magazine welcomes articles, cartoons, and letters to the editor. The views expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the UFOCCI, which is a non-profit organization.

Advertising Rates

Advertising is accepted at 20 cents per word, with camera-ready copy.

Holiday Greetings

The issue concludes with a thank you to readers for their holiday cards and gifts, wishing them a happy new year and peace, signed by Aileen.

Title: The Missing Link
Issue: January, 1991
Volume: 1
Publisher: The Missing Link
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The Missing Link delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial encounters, and unconventional communication methods. It features personal accounts, technical explanations, and discussions on the nature of scientific inquiry within the UFO community.

Articles and Features

"My 100 encounters with space aliens" by Dr. Rauni-Leena Luukanen

Dr. Rauni-Leena Luukanen, formerly the chief medical officer of Finnish Lapland, shares her extraordinary experiences of having 100 close encounters with space aliens. She claims to have been whisked aboard spaceships, examined, and operated on by extraterrestrials, and believes these beings have saved her life three times. She recounts an incident where a small alien provided first aid after a car accident, preventing fatal hemorrhaging. Another time, a force field deflected her falling motorbike. She also narrowly escaped death when an elk jumped in front of her car, again attributing her safety to a force field. Dr. Luukanen, initially skeptical, became a believer through these encounters. She describes remembering past encounters through hypnosis, recalling aliens placing mental blocks on her memory. She details meetings with three types of aliens: one three feet tall with a large head and black eyes, another with a large nose, and a third about 12 feet tall with a small head and dark glassy eyes, all wearing lab coats and hoods. She expresses no fear of these medical exams, sensing they are positive and part of a larger experimental project. She notes that contacts often occur around 2 a.m., leaving her mysteriously exhausted. She also mentions the possibility of implants and the difficulty of pinpointing their location.

"UFO RADIO-RECORDER BEAM RECEIVER (PART 1)" by Richard T. Woodmaster

This article provides instructions for building a "stationary" directional beam set intended to receive special beamed signals from UFOs. Woodmaster emphasizes that the success of communication depends on the "space people" themselves choosing to open communication. The concept involves a "multi-wave" power beam that can be modulated. The Magno-Solar Beam is described as ionizing the air to create a conductor, leading to various phenomena like vacuums, light flashes, and sound. The article explains that energy transfer can occur through resonance, standing waves, or conductors, with the "type" of wave being more important than the power. It details how ultra-short waves can pass through ionized layers, and microwaves can form their own conductors for interplanetary communication. Radio waves, however, require the atmosphere and ground as conductors. The beam is described as consisting of two or more rapidly alternating pulses, peaked on magnetic wavelengths, modulated by compound resonant feedback, and phase-tuned for audio signal resolution. The article also touches upon the use of VHF and VLF bands for beam reception and the modification of sets for remote power and tuning. Television sets, particularly black and white models tuned to Channel 2 or 3, can also be modified as UFO detectors and beam receivers, exhibiting effects like inverted images and superimposition of extraneous images when exposed to short waves.

"INCREASED UFO ACTIVITY FROM DECEMBER TO MARCH ? ? ?" by Phyllis Duran

Phyllis Duran shares her personal experiences and observations regarding increased UFO activity. She describes a nearly invisible, fast burst of light that precedes her sightings, which she interprets as a signal to check the sky. This light is not like a flashlight but seems to "enter" her eyes. She recounts an experience at a star watch where a red light descended close to the desert floor, observed by multiple people. She also describes a recent experience while driving home where a light signal, pulsating in different colors (blue, yellow, violet), indicated activity. This was followed by a rotating light that disappeared. Duran notes that craft have been reported in the area by county sheriff's deputies and suggests that stepped-up UFO activity is likely in Snohomish County in the coming months. She also mentions a specific sighting on December 11, 1990, at 7:20 p.m., and speculates that increased activity might occur between then and March 22. Duran also explores the significance of numbers in UFO encounters, noting an affinity for numbers like 2, 7, and 11, and questioning if visitors use specific numbers for communication or bias.

"WHAT IS SCIENTIFIC?" by Aileen

Aileen critiques the emphasis on "scientific" credentials, particularly Ph.D.s, within the UFO community. She discusses a grant application for a PTSD study on abductees that stipulated the grantees could only interview "scientific" abductees, a condition she finds ludicrous. Aileen argues that well-known UFO groups prioritize those with academic degrees, granting them notoriety while lay people do the "leg work" and fund research. She contrasts the "scientific" approach, which she feels can be detached and dismissive, with the compassionate and dedicated efforts of "unscientific" individuals who listen to abductees' plights without judgment. She expresses a preference for helping those in need rather than adhering to a narrow definition of scientific credibility.

"TUCSON UFOCCI REPORT" by June Scherrer

June Scherrer, Associate Director of UFO CCI, reports on her experiences at the Foundation for UFO Research Conference and MUFON's State Wide meeting. She expresses a desire to connect with others interested in UFOs and discusses the challenges of being taken seriously. Scherrer shares a variety of reported phenomena, including missing time, physical marks, MIBs, and encounters with black helicopters. She empathizes with those who feel disbelieved, stating, "June, you're the only one who believes me and doesn't tell me I'm crazy." She recounts her own experiences with lights hovering above her home and believes it's crucial to inform the right people and help those in trouble. She also advocates for a more respectful approach towards researcher Wendelle Stevens.

Other Content

• Illustration: The issue features an illustration of a UFO-like object in a rocky environment, credited to Judith Noble Fowler, enhanced from a sketch by Gerald Anderson, and dated "1947 Only 5 NEW MEXICO."
• Photography: Images include a photograph of Mt. Shasta, and a table at the "Psychic Fair" manned by Claudia Sanderson-Jones.
• Subscription Drive: An announcement for a subscription drive offers a 10-year commemorative T-Shirt and a copy of "Message from the Plieades, No. 2" for those who bring in the most subscriptions, with a deadline of April 1, 1991.
• Ozark UFO Conference: Information is provided for the Third Annual Ozark UFO Conference in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, from April 5-7, 1991.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact, the methods and challenges of communication with non-human intelligence, and a critique of conventional "scientific" approaches to the subject. The magazine appears to advocate for an open-minded investigation into UFO phenomena, valuing personal testimony and direct experience alongside technical exploration. There is a clear stance against dismissiveness and a call for greater understanding and acceptance of those who report unusual experiences. The editorial stance seems to favor grassroots investigation and personal conviction over rigid academic or scientific validation, as highlighted in Aileen's "WHAT IS SCIENTIFIC?" article.

Title: The Missing Link
Issue: January, 1991
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of The Missing Link focuses on reader contributions and reports concerning UFO phenomena, including personal accounts, inquiries, and a poem. The content spans various dates, with the primary focus on events from 1990 and a significant historical account from 1971.

Letters

The "Letters" section opens with a letter from Thomas G. Shaffer, Jr., who is seeking information about entangled yin-yang symbols appearing in UFO sightings. He references a previous letter concerning a yin-yang symbol that appeared on June 22, 1990, and a related encounter event on June 21, 1990. He also notes that the narrator R. N. Hernandez described an "otherworlder" wearing a gold triangular emblem with a blue circle in "UFO Contact From Andromeda." Shaffer asks if the magazine's readership or UFOCCI has encountered similar entangled yin-yang signs.

Sighting Report From Ontario, Canada

By Mark Sheviak, this report details a sighting on Friday, May 11, 1990, at approximately 5:45 p.m. near Richmond Hill, Ontario. While traveling on a bus, Sheviak observed an object on the horizon that was large, thick, and fluorescent, described as a "thick short fluorescent bulb." It hung motionless in the clear, daylight sky and appeared to generate its own yellow/white light. After about five minutes, a second, similar but more faded object appeared nearby. Both objects were observed for five minutes before the bus went behind buildings, and the objects disappeared.

UFO Report: Pat Funk

This story, given by Dr. Leo Sprinkle and printed with permission, recounts an event from October 23, 1971, between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. The narrator, Pat Funk, was in her living room when she noticed a small glow in the east that darted northwest. Initially dismissing it, she later witnessed a "GREAT HUGE BRIGHT LIGHT" outside her patio, with sparks flying into pampas grass. This object, described as a "bright soft light like a neon tube," was about fifty feet away. The object then moved and was observed in three phases (Phase I, II, and III).

Funk describes being pulled out of her body by a power and entering the UFO. Inside, she observed a pilot with blonde, curly hair and a warm, stale atmosphere. She saw other occupants lying on their backs, strapped in. The experience was described as the greatest of her life, and she felt a connection to "them." The UFO then left with a burst of light, heading north.

Funk provides further details about the UFO's appearance, noting its dark brown metal, beautiful lines, and hovering behavior. She estimates its diameter to be thirty to fifty feet and its height ten to twelve feet. She also mentions an "X" on her drawing indicating a point where a strong power pulled her out of her body. She speculates about the UFO's potential to draw electricity from power lines, referencing nearby industrial facilities.

Funk expresses her newfound interest in UFOs, noting that sightings date back to ancient history. She believes UFO occupants come from a civilization far more advanced than ours. She anticipates a future where these "people" may reveal themselves and more individuals will be contacted.

Personal Impressions

In this section, Funk elaborates on the location of the sighting relative to her property and discusses potential explanations, including nearby industrial sites and power lines. She reflects on the historical context of UFO sightings, dating them back to ancient battles and the French and Indian Wars. She posits that UFO occupants belong to a highly advanced civilization and expresses a hope for future contact and understanding.

Poem: To Those I Love

This section includes a poem titled "To Those I Love" by "Dawn," sent by Anne Bower. The poem is described as a posthumous work written by a friend of hers, who developed a gift for writing after her passing. The poem reflects on love, life's brevity, and spiritual connection.

Orbiter

The "Orbiter" section, dated November/December 1990, features a photograph of a person in what appears to be a cryogenic or medical chamber. The editor, Jim Melesciuc, is seeking comments, opinions, and suggestions regarding this photograph. The issue also includes the address for UFOCCI (3001 S. 288TH ST. #304, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003) and notes that UFOCCI was officially organized on June 4, 1981.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, personal encounters with unexplained phenomena, and the potential for advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. The magazine appears to provide a platform for individuals to share their experiences and seek corroboration or discussion within the UFO community. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry and a willingness to publish detailed personal accounts, encouraging readers to share their own observations and thoughts on these subjects.