Missing Link - 1991 09 - no 108

Magazine Overview

Title: THE MISSING LINK
Issue: Number 108
Date: September 1991
Price: $2.00

This issue of The Missing Link, published by The UFO Contact Center International, delves into a variety of topics related to UFOs, spirituality, and unexplained phenomena. The cover features a striking illustration of a flying saucer and highlights articles on compelling evidence from the Koran on UFOs and a statement from General Ivan Tretyak of the USSR on UFOs.

UFO... Art by James Nichols

The issue features an article on James Nichols, a self-taught artist whose work focuses on UFO illustrations. Nichols developed an interest in art during high school and military service, later settling in Tucson, Arizona. Inspired by science fiction films, he began creating space and science fiction scenes. His association with UFO investigator Wendelle Stevens led him to create numerous renderings for Stevens' case studies. Nichols' UFO art has also appeared in "Astronomy, The Cosmic Journey" and the video "The Meir Chronicles." He describes his UFO art as crisp and powerful, portraying UFOs with photographic reality, and states, "UFO'S ARE HERE!" He believes the UFO phenomenon is the most important sociological event of the millennium.

ESSASSANI: The Living Light Center

Authored by Aileen, this section introduces the concept of 'Essassani,' a light center intended to bring peace and harmony. Formulated before the 'First World UFO Congress' in Tucson, Arizona, the headquarters would serve as a place for individuals with contact experiences to live, work, and meditate. The name 'Essassani' is derived from the planet Bashar comes from and means 'living light.' The article mentions Bashar, a being who purports to be half-alien, half-human, offering 'helpful hints' for evolution. It also discusses Valery Uvarov's communication about 'light cities' with pyramidal buildings that are meant to harmonize with the Earth's grid system to prevent future catastrophic events. This information was reportedly received by contacts in Russia and Germany. The article suggests that many people are receiving similar information simultaneously, indicating a global effort towards this goal. John Foster is mentioned as having spoken at an open house in Seattle, sharing plans for cities from the Missouri River to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Other light centers, such as Galacticus in Bora Bora and Nova 8 in Colorado, are also mentioned, with efforts to connect with them. The undertaking is described as the most important in human history.

Living Light Publications

To fund the building of Essassani, the UFOCCI is launching 'Living Light Publications.' A building account has been established, and the author has deposited the first check. The article encourages readers to share information about Essassani with anyone who might be a benefactor and has the goal of saving the planet. Essassani is planned to be built near San Luis, Colorado, on property purchased in 1984, requiring dedicated individuals to realize the dream.

EXPRESS THE ESSENCE

This section features a poem by George Andrews (1971) titled "EXPRESS THE ESSENCE." The poem is a spiritual reflection on inner light, wisdom, and connection to a universal source, encouraging readers to recognize the 'sun' within themselves and act from a place of limitless living light.

UFOS, ETS AND YOU by Tom Dongo

Tom Dongo's column this month focuses on Bigfoot evidence and the Deanna and Wes Bateman incident. Dongo recounts finding large, five-toed footprints on a sandbar near Oak Creek, which were significantly larger than his own hiking boot and indicated a weight of 300-400 pounds. He also discusses tracks found near Secret Canyon, described as enormous, 18- to 20-inch, five-toed prints that appeared and disappeared. Dongo shares an experience of a friend who encountered a 22-inch, five-toed track on the Mogollon Rim, which led to a herd of elk running at full speed, suggesting Bigfoot was chasing them. He notes that Bigfoot activity often coincides with UFO activity. Dongo then addresses the Bateman incident, explaining that his initial report was inaccurate because he relied on second-hand accounts. He clarifies that Wes Bateman, age 60, is a UFO contactee with over thirty years of direct alien contact. The harassment faced by Wes and Deanna, including low-flying black helicopters, a near-fatal illness for Deanna possibly linked to food, and a coral snake in their bathtub, are detailed. Dongo suggests these incidents may be part of a pattern of harassment and sabotage against UFO researchers since the 1940s. He explains his personal involvement in UFO research stems from a desire to understand what is happening in the world, stating, "There is something 'out there' and I think it is more and different than any of us realize."

POSSIBLE RELATION REVIEW By Darush Bagheri

Darush Bagheri's article explores the possibility that ancient history contains evidence of UFO phenomena and extraterrestrial contact. He posits that ancestors witnessed and recorded events related to advanced civilizations, describing occurrences involving destructive forces, celestial objects, and divine interventions that align with modern UFO sightings. Bagheri references biblical texts, such as Psalm 18, which describe a circular object descending from the sky with brightness, fire, and thunder. He also draws parallels with Islamic stories from the Koran, mentioning descriptions of dark clouds, wind, fire, and luminous objects. The article discusses ancient legends of weapons and mysterious phenomena, suggesting these are not mere myths but evidence of encounters with a superior heavenly civilization that has influenced human history since the planet's formation. Bagheri concludes that these phenomena are evidence of an outside civilization that has continuously interfered in earthly events.

Two Men In A Little Green Suit

This article by Ward Harkavy reports on a lawsuit filed by Bob Dean against Pima County, Arizona. Dean, a 62-year-old retired military man and a respected member of Pima County's emergency services, alleges that he was passed over for a promotion to top emergency services official due to his interest in UFOs. Dean, who has 27 years of military service and held top-secret clearance, states he has seen military documents about UFOs and is not a 'flake.' Sheriff Clarence Dupnik is quoted as saying Dean has an 'unusual belief' and that his public identification with UFO investigations is not desirable for the organization's image. Dean's attorney, Ron Stolkin, claims Dupnik is violating Dean's First Amendment right to free speech. The lawsuit also includes charges of age/gender bias. Despite the legal battle, Dean continues to work in emergency management and recently received an 'Excellence in Emergency Management Award.' The article notes that the case is considered perhaps the first lawsuit of its kind.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs, with spirituality, ancient history, and personal experiences. There is a strong emphasis on presenting evidence, whether through art, historical accounts, or personal testimony, to support the reality of UFOs and potential extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations for historical events and contemporary sightings. The publication also touches upon the potential societal impact and implications of these phenomena, as seen in the discussion of 'light cities' and the legal case involving Bob Dean. The magazine seems to advocate for a deeper understanding of these mysteries, urging readers to look beyond conventional explanations and embrace the possibility of a broader reality.

Title: The Missing Link
Issue: 108
Volume: 12
Date: September 1991
Publisher: Nexus Magazine (Australia)
Language: English

This issue of The Missing Link delves into several prominent UFO and alien-related cases, questioning authenticity and exploring the details of alleged encounters.

Roswell Alien Photo, Or Just Another Hoax?

The lead article scrutinizes a color photograph that reportedly surfaced in the Soviet Union, claimed by M. Popovich, wife of a former Soviet cosmonaut, to depict an alien body recovered from the 1947 Roswell Incident. The Fair-Witness Project expresses skepticism, citing observations that the photo appears heavily airbrushed, particularly on the alien's face. They also note the sharp, intense quality of the colors, suggesting it is more characteristic of modern fabrication than 1940s color photography. Further doubt is cast by the observation that the alien's outfit appears to have a zipper fastening, a detail not commonly reported in abduction accounts. The angle of the photo and the use of flash photography are also deemed more suggestive of a fabrication. The project states they will continue to evaluate the information.

I Met and Flew with UFO Aliens (Billy Meier Case)

This section details the claims of Eduard 'Billy' Meier, an amateur photographer who asserts he has met and flown with aliens from a planet 500 light years away. Meier allegedly possesses photographic evidence and a handwritten record of conversations with a female alien named Semjase. Experts like Wally Gentleman, who created special photographic effects for '2001: A Space Odyssey,' suggest that faking such photos would require extensive resources and equipment beyond Meier's means. Meier's account includes his first contact in 1942 at age 5, and subsequent telepathic communication with Pleiadians, who selected him as their Earth contact. He describes their 'beamships' with propulsion systems capable of exceeding light speed and their ability to dematerialize individuals. Neighbors in his village of Hinwil have reported his sudden appearances, consistent with being beamed down. Meier also possesses metal fragments from alien spacecraft, which metallurgists have found unexplainable. Wendelle Stevens, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and investigator, believes Meier's case is distinct and that if it were a hoax, it would be exceptionally convincing.

The Outer Space Connection Event

A promotional announcement for an event titled "The Outer Space Connection" to be held at the Mountaineers Auditorium in Seattle on December 21, 1991. The event features Dr. Valery Uvarov from Sant Peterburg, Russia, Director of the International UFO Network in U.S.S.R., and Lt. Col. Wendelle Stevens (Ret.), an investigator and author known for "The Pleiadean Contact Case." Admission is $15.00.

The Abduction of Sammy Desmond

This extensive article, reprinted from the International UFO Reporter, details the case of Sammy Desmond, a 33-year-old man from Los Angeles who claims to have experienced a UFO abduction. The case is presented as epitomizing many common abduction themes.

Background and Early Experiences

Sammy Desmond, a single male of Hispanic extraction with a high-school education, worked as a wallpaper remover. His background includes recreational drug use, but the author, D. Scott Rogo, notes it was not of a nature to cause psychotic episodes. Desmond's family lived in a suburban outskirt of Los Angeles, in the San Fernando Valley. His early experiences date back to childhood, including an encounter with a fog-like apparition by his bed around age six. Later, he experienced waking up feeling poked, often seeing a brown cloud in his room. During the 1960s, while working for his father's construction company, he experienced metal objects, particularly keys, inexplicably breaking in his hands, and thick metal support beams snapping instead of bending. These incidents were witnessed by co-workers but were difficult to demonstrate spontaneously.

The 1984 Abduction

The primary abduction event occurred in the winter of 1984. Desmond was sleeping in the living room of his parents' house in Reseda. He reported seeing odd lights in the house, which he described as football-sized glowing and spinning objects surrounded by smaller objects. These lights eventually descended and paralyzed him. The following night, the lights entered the residence again, and Desmond, in a "weird mood," invoked them to return. They descended upon him, and he passed out. Upon waking, approximately six hours had passed, and he discovered he was naked despite wearing underwear earlier. He found dirt on his feet and a large, syringelike mark in his navel, which oozed a thick liquid for three days before vanishing.

Further Encounters and Hypnotic Regression

Several weeks after the 1984 incident, Desmond witnessed sparkling lights in the backyard corral, which approached a fence. He saw humanoid beings, approximately four feet tall, with bald, egg-shaped heads and bodies that twinkled, wearing what appeared to be "space suits." They seemed to be stumbling over the fence. Desmond managed to call his sister, but the creatures disappeared before the rest of the family could see them.

Desmond initially did not link his experiences to UFOs, considering them more demonic. He was interviewed by D. Scott Rogo in February 1987, and later underwent hypnotic regression sessions conducted by Dr. Thelma Moss, a former UCLA psychologist. During these regressions, Desmond recalled being in a strange room, feeling pressure on his chest, seeing a bright light, and perceiving silhouetted beings. He also remembered a syringe, described as long and two feet, being inserted into his navel. He reported seeing himself on a TV-like screen engaged in sexual activity during the time lapse. The beings also appeared particularly interested in his genitals. The syringe was described as a long, two-foot metal syringe. The experiences were consistent with features common to classic UFO-abduction cases.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores themes of alleged extraterrestrial contact, the authenticity of photographic evidence, and the psychological and physical impacts of purported UFO encounters. The editorial stance, particularly in the Roswell photo analysis, is one of critical skepticism towards extraordinary claims, emphasizing the need for verifiable evidence. The publication also highlights events and individuals within the UFO research community, such as conferences and prominent researchers like Wendelle Stevens and D. Scott Rogo.

This issue of The Missing Link, dated September 1991, delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, abduction experiences, and the official military perspective on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Desmond's Abduction Experience

The issue features a detailed account of a UFO abduction experienced by an individual named Desmond. The narrative, presented as a dialogue between Rogo and Sammy (Desmond), describes a harrowing examination. During the experience, a needle was inserted into Desmond's navel, accompanied by a voice reassuring him in English that it would not hurt. He felt pressure but no pain. This event is compared to the famous Betty and Barney Hill abduction in 1961, and Budd Hopkins' research on similar cases involving tubes or syringes inserted into female abductees.

Desmond also recounts seeing himself on a screen, naked in bed, and looking away as a clear, dark-colored liquid was injected into him. He was too nervous to ask why. He describes his captors as having flat faces, long heads, and wearing white, jacket-like outfits resembling hospital uniforms. They had flat faces and bald heads, with hardly any noses.

The experience also involved being immersed in bubbling water after a bruise was found on his groin. This memory emerged during a third regression session and was linked to a recurring dream of being partially immersed in water in a factory-like room.

Desmond was escorted by two beings described as "solid fog" with heads, arms, and chests. These fog-beings took him into an adjoining chamber that looked like a huge room with transparent metallic floors, causing him anxiety due to his fear of heights. He was escorted back to his house, feeling calmer when the beings stood aside. He then found himself flying back home, surrounded by twinkling lights, and entered the house by teleporting through the ceiling or walls.

Military Perspective: General Ivan Tretyak Interview

Oleg Moroz, a columnist for The Missing Link, interviews General Ivan Tretyak, Commander-in-Chief of the Soviet Anti-Aircraft Defense Forces (AAD). General Tretyak expresses skepticism about extraterrestrial visits, stating there is no evidence to support such claims. He explains that most reported UFO phenomena can be attributed to natural causes, optical illusions, or misidentified objects like research balloons or atmospheric formations. He notes that AAD radars are designed to detect conventional aircraft and that UFOs often do not register due to their characteristics or the radar's frequency range.

Tretyak discusses the incident of a Swedish balloon being shot down, clarifying it was not an extraterrestrial craft. He dismisses claims of widespread UFO kidnappings as "ridiculous" and suggests focusing on reducing crime and social unrest instead. He also addresses the Mathias Rust incident, explaining the decision-making process regarding intercepting his plane and the lack of airborne responders on light aircraft at the time.

Regarding potential threats, Tretyak states that while there are no specific instructions for dealing with extraterrestrial spaceships, general regulations exist for unidentified flying objects, including protocols for aviation. He emphasizes that developing weapons for UFO warfare is premature without understanding their nature and capabilities.

He also touches upon the difficulty of detecting certain objects, like those with low radar and visual reflectivity (similar to the US "Stealth" program), and suggests that measures to counter such technology might incidentally aid in UFO detection.

Tretyak confirms that there is no exchange of information on UFOs between WTO and NATO countries, as there is no concrete information to exchange. He refutes a report about Belgian Air Force radars detecting "black triangles," stating it was later officially denied.

He believes that creating specialized weapons for UFOs is not feasible until their nature and potential danger are scientifically established. He also expresses concern that focusing on imaginary enemies like UFOs distracts from real security and economic stability.

Other UFO Reports and Phenomena

The issue includes several brief reports of UFO sightings from various Soviet publications:

• Komsomolskaya Pravda (June 25, 1989): A silvery object observed near Kharovsk, with four tall creatures visible inside.
• Kharovsk suburb (June 6, 1989): Four spherical spaceships landed, and visitors emerged.
• Moskovskaya Pravda (December 31, 1969): A flying saucer landed near Protvino, and two female crew members gave a resident a ride.
• Sovetskaya Kultura (October 10, 1989): A reddish-crimson sphere landed in a Voronezh park, and two creatures appeared.
• Moskovskaya Pravda (October 28, 1989): A UFO flew over Klimovsk, followed by another similar object.
• Vechernyaya Moskva (March 24, 1990): About a hundred UFOs flew over Kirov.
• Molebka triangle: Frequent reports of light columns, spheres, and other phenomena.
• Ivanovo region: High UFO activity reported.
• Pereslavl-Zalessky vicinity (March 21, 1991): Two flashing lights were observed, and an interceptor fighter approached but registered no radar signal.

Article: 'Without a Name' by Bob Anthony

This section shifts focus to a philosophical discussion about communication and identity. Bob Anthony explores the concept of names and language, suggesting that in the future, through the evolution of telepathy, names might become obsolete. He posits that telepathic communication would necessitate complete honesty, potentially resolving relationship breakdowns but also creating challenges in managing personal information. The article questions whether humans are ready for such a level of communication and empathy.

Editor's Remarks

The editor notes that the case of Desmond is full of anomalies and references Hopkins' work. The UFOCCI found evidence of sexual manipulation in a 1978 case and tried to alert the scientific community, which was met with skepticism. The editor also mentions cases of needles inserted into navels, predominantly in women, and a case involving a vile of purple liquid inserted into a navel.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, abduction experiences, and the official military response to these phenomena. The magazine presents a critical view of official explanations for UFOs, highlighting unexplained cases and the limitations of current detection methods. The interview with General Tretyak provides a counterpoint, emphasizing skepticism and natural explanations, while acknowledging the existence of phenomena not yet understood. The inclusion of the 'Without a Name' article suggests an interest in broader implications of human evolution and communication, potentially linking advanced communication methods to future encounters or understanding of the unknown.