Missing Link - 1992 03 - no 114

Magazine Overview

Title: THE MISSING LINK
Issue: Number 114
Volume: 12
Date: March 1992
Publisher: UFOCCI
Price: $2.95

This issue of The Missing Link, a publication by the UFO Contact Center International (UFOCCI), delves into the often-disturbing personal consequences of UFO encounters and abductions, alongside artistic interpretations and specific case studies.

A Sad State of Affairs

In her editorial, Aileen Garoutte expresses dismay over the "devastating attacks on their personal welfare and mental health" experienced by contactees and percipients. She highlights a pattern where individuals seeking solace from loved ones are met with disbelief or even hostility, particularly when their partners are kept in a "sleep state" during encounters. Garoutte questions the reasoning behind the visitors' actions, noting that their ability to manipulate time seems to contradict the distress caused. She recounts several cases:

• Case 1 (1980, Seattle): A pregnant woman abducted in Seattle suffered severe physical and psychological trauma. Her husband, though present but asleep during the event, warned her not to speak of it, fearing for his job. This led to his own job loss, mental breakdown, and divorce.
• Case 2 (Wyoming): A rancher who sought help after unexplained phenomena lost his ranch, his wife, and faced multiple assassination attempts. He now lives a meager existence as a ranch foreman.
• Case 3 (Portland): The director of the Portland Oregon UFO Group resigned and ceased activities despite leading a growing organization. This was attributed to continuous harassment, including life-threatening situations, phone tapping, and mail tampering, forcing her to relocate.
• Case 4: A member of the organization lost custody of her children to her ex-husband, who cited her UFO involvement as evidence of her being "crazy" and an unfit mother.
• Case 5: An Associate Director of UFOCCI experienced similar public and spousal rejection, leading to divorce and an assassination attempt. She was forced to move and still receives death threats.

Garoutte posits that these are "concentrated efforts being made by a negative 'force' to keep us all quiet." She draws a parallel to Whitley Strieber's experiences, acknowledging his role in raising awareness but also his decision to withdraw due to the abuse. Despite the bleak outlook, she finds a positive aspect in the phenomenon bringing people together and offers a hopeful perspective from a Russian researcher who stated, "Contactees are their (extraterrestrials) future," suggesting preparation for a higher plane of existence.

UFO Art by Keith Powell

The issue features artist Keith Powell, whose work "The Visitors" is on the cover. Powell, born in 1941, has been an artist since childhood and lives in Grand Coulee, Washington. His art is described as visionary, expressing his own encounter experiences. He wishes for people to understand themselves and care for the Earth. His contact information is provided for correspondence.

A UFO Abduction in Puerto Rico

This section presents a detailed account from Delia, a Puerto Rican woman, who claims to have been abducted by extraterrestrials. The article raises the question of whether these abductions are for genetic experiments to create a new race. Delia describes:

• First Encounter: While at a Yoga Center, she was taken from her room and transported through the air. Upon waking, she experienced physical pain and a shift in her perception, noticing the beauty of the sky and feeling increased love for others.
• Second Encounter: Three months later, she noticed changes in her menstrual cycle and a slight enlargement of her stomach. She was then taken to a metallic room with twelve small grey beings. There, she experienced a birth, describing it as a normal process unlike her previous Caesarean births. She believes she gave birth to a child that was "half human and half extraterrestrial."
• Emotional Aftermath: Delia expresses deep pain and sorrow, knowing the child is hers but unable to keep him because he cannot eat human food. She also recounts two subsequent encounters where she was brought the child, experiencing a fear that he might fall, suggesting it was an experiment to observe her maternal instincts.
• Children's Experiences: Delia's two other children have also had UFO experiences and are reportedly being studied for developing mental abilities, raising her concern about their potential abduction.

The report is submitted by Willie Durand Urbina of the Puerto Rican Research Group.

Reader Correspondence

The magazine includes several letters from readers:

• Leon A. Bonotaux (Chino Valley, Arizona): Expresses disappointment with a previous issue featuring a writer named "TRO," whom he dismisses as a "posturing fool" and "Mystery Man." He prefers issues with sincere articles about UFOs and abductees.
• Paul (Location unspecified): A Forensic Document Examiner requests photocopies of the original letters from "TRO" to analyze the typewriter used and suggests requesting a handwritten letter to assess personality. He agrees with skepticism voiced by other reviewers but finds "TRO's" points about the ozone layer interesting. He also shares his belief that beings involved in close encounters wear protective gear that covers their features, suggesting they might be androids or wearing advanced suits.
• Rick Smilo & Michael Maguire: Contribute a poem titled "I'D LOVE TO MEET SOME LADIES FROM THE PLIEADES," which humorously touches on themes of looking for answers in the sky and encountering strange phenomena like "strange circles cut into my lawn."

Editor's Notes and Other Correspondence

• Editor's Note (Page 6): Appreciates reports from other countries and notes the need for interpretation, fostering a sense of global connection.
• Editor's Note (Page 7): Acknowledges the appreciation for international reports and the effort to bring people closer through shared experiences.
• June Scherrer (Tucson, Arizona): Reports on a UFOCCI meeting held on February 8, 1992, attended by 44 people. The meeting featured discussions on sightings, letters about things over Denver, and videos, including Bob Lazar's new tape and footage of UFOs and laser beams. Wendelle Stevens and Claudia Sanderson also presented. Scherrer mentions plans for future meetings and media outreach. She also shares a personal experience of having an "odd" object removed via surgery from her thumb, which had apparently pierced her hand and implanted itself.

To the Editor: Analysis of the Walter's Case

"BB" from St. Louis, MO, responds to a letter in the November 1991 issue regarding the "Walter's case" and the operation of the Colorpack camera. BB argues that the camera's system, while advanced for its time, was not sophisticated. The aperture was fixed, and light was controlled by an "electronic eye." BB suggests that the photo in question (Photo 19) showing detail on the "UFO" and background could only be produced by a double-exposure, implying the photo might be fabricated. BB criticizes the UFO community's tendency to defend such cases, stating that skeptics can both disprove and prove a case. The author also notes that Gulf Breeze believers find skeptics tedious.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the darker, more challenging aspects of UFO experiences, emphasizing the psychological toll and societal stigma faced by witnesses. The editorial stance appears to be one of empathy and validation for those who have had these experiences, while also acknowledging the need for critical analysis and verifiable evidence, as seen in the discussion of the Walter's case and the interest in "TRO's" authenticity. There's a recurring theme of seeking truth and understanding, whether through personal accounts, artistic expression, or forensic investigation. The publication aims to connect individuals with similar experiences and provide a platform for sharing information, even as it grapples with the potential for hoaxes and the emotional burden of the phenomena.

This issue of The Missing Link, number 114, dated March 1992, features a prominent cover story titled "UFOs, ETs AND YOU" by Tom Dongo, accompanied by an image of a UFO. The magazine explores various facets of UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and related theories.

Analysis of 'TRO' Letters

Harv Howard, Associate Director from Manchaca, Texas, provides an analysis of recent communications from a 'Tro-person,' concluding that the interactions are likely a hoax. He points to the trickster-like behavior, the unusual use of compound words, and the stated withdrawal from communication as indicators. Howard outlines four possibilities for the hoax: a lone individual or group seeking attention, a government disinformation effort, a genuine alien being deceptive, or unknown perpetrators. He leans towards the first possibility, suggesting a single individual is responsible. The method of delivery via mail, rather than direct contact, also raises suspicion.

Personal UFO Encounter in the USSR

Victor Kostrykin recounts his personal UFO experiences, beginning with a sighting in 1962 in the countryside near Blagoveshenka, USSR. He describes an object moving at impossible speeds and angles, defying known physics. This event led him to investigate UFOs. He details another experience on July 6/7, 1968, in the mountain village of Hushtosyrt, where he witnessed a bright, vertically falling object that descended spirally. He then sensed a presence and saw a humanoid figure in flames, which he initially mistook for a Yeti. This encounter left him in a state of suspended animation, followed by a feeling of lightness. Later, he describes an encounter with an alien craft and beings, whom he refers to as 'THEM.' The craft was disc-shaped with portholes and emitted a soft, milky light. He met an alien being similar to a human but with specific differences, and was invited into the spacecraft. Inside, the environment was warm and softly lit. He describes the beings as intelligent, kind, and possessing advanced psychic abilities, communicating telepathically. They explained concepts of universal construction and future upheavals for Earth, offering guidance on how to prepare and develop consciousness. Kostrykin also mentions 'chrono pits,' described as localized points of transition where time moves at different speeds, allowing for rapid travel.

Plant Consciousness and Reactive Implants

Lorne Goldfader, Director of UFORIC in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, discusses a phenomenon he calls 'THE FLOWERING PULSE.' This sensation occurs during friendly interactions with other humans and, surprisingly, also when exposed to a new plant. He conducted experiments, confirming that plants could elicit this response, leading him to believe that plants possess consciousness that can be transferred. He also describes a burning sensation experienced near nervous, sick, or angry people, suggesting that the alien nervous system might be similarly sensitive.

Interview with Dr. Valery Uvarov

Tom Dongo interviews Dr. Valery Uvarov, director of the International UFO Network in Russia. Uvarov describes his organization's work, which includes scientific soil testing after UFO landings and collecting data from contactees. He states that the Soviet government has never interfered with his research. Uvarov confirms having had face-to-face contact with extraterrestrials, whom he prefers to call 'humanoids,' describing them as intelligent, kind, and similar to humans but more advanced. He explains that they communicate information about the universe's construction and future events, including 'great upheavals' for Earth. He suggests that humanity has about a year and a half to prepare, with the next ten to fifteen years being crucial. Uvarov also discusses the possibility of changing future events through consciousness development and living in accordance with universal laws. He mentions six 'chrono pits' in the Soviet Union, with the Bermuda Triangle and Arizona having the largest and most powerful ones in the world. He also touches on the ability of these beings to project their consciousness and transform their bodies.

UFO Activity and Government Information

Uvarov expresses that while there are abductions in Russia, he has only heard of one case and no one has been hurt by aliens. He believes UFOs are present in large numbers because higher civilizations want to communicate universal laws to humanity, which is currently living out of sync with these laws. He also comments on recent photographs of British crop circles, suggesting they are a formula or scheme for transitioning between dimensions and serve as maps.

Soviet UFO Incidents and Technology

The article details several UFO-related incidents, including a UFO crash in the Soviet Union in 1983, described as pyramid-shaped and approximately 30 feet wide by 20 high, which was shot down and later removed by the military. It is estimated that there have been around twenty-five UFO crashes worldwide over the last forty years, with the U.S. government possessing at least five intact spacecraft. Marina Popovich, a Soviet Air Force fighter pilot, is cited as reporting an enormous, three-mile-wide extraterrestrial craft that absorbed a target missile. The article contrasts the Soviet government's relative openness with UFO information compared to the U.S. government's tendency to hide such data.

A Peculiar UFO Sighting in Texas

Ann Bauer, Associate Director from Houston, shares a story about Paul, who claims not to believe in UFOs or ETs. While driving with his family, Paul noticed a light following his car. The light seemed to interact with the car's electrical systems, causing the heater and radio to turn on and off. Paul attempted to remove the radio fuse, which temporarily made the light disappear, but it returned when he reinserted it. He expressed disbelief and confusion about why he was being followed. The incident is presented as a lighthearted anecdote, with a concluding remark that if Paul ever starts believing in UFOs, he might have a real problem.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the theme of extraterrestrial contact, ranging from skeptical analysis of communications ('TRO' letters) to personal accounts of encounters and interviews with experts. There is a recurring interest in the nature of alien beings, their technology, and their potential motives. The concept of consciousness, both human and potentially alien/plant, is also a significant theme. The magazine appears to present a range of perspectives, from debunking hoaxes to exploring advanced alien concepts and technology. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, while also acknowledging the possibility of deception and disinformation.

Title: The Missing Link
Issue: 114
Date: March 1992

This issue of The Missing Link magazine features a diverse range of articles exploring UFO phenomena, personal experiences, spiritual concepts, and cultural mythology.

Articles

"WHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO" by Bob Anthony

Bob Anthony challenges the term "UFO" and proposes using more descriptive terms like "Beamship" or "Spacecraft" as unidentified flying objects are increasingly identified. He suggests collating data from researchers and contactees to understand the various alien races visiting Earth and their craft. Anthony posits that most of the races in our galaxy are humanoid, with others being animal or plant-like. He advocates for a world that actively seeks knowledge about the galaxy and encourages private and corporate funding for such research, believing humanity is not alone in the universe.

"A VERY, VERY, VIVID DREAM" by Donna Tietze

Donna Tietze recounts a terrifying dream from her childhood involving a creature with glowing red eyes that seemed to have mind power over her. The dream was so vivid that it instilled a phobia of sleeping by an open window. She also describes a personal struggle with smoking addiction, detailing a profound spiritual experience where she was guided to quit, experiencing no withdrawal symptoms. She attributes her recovery to prayer and divine intervention.

"SMOKING QUIT ME" by Donna Tietze

This article is a continuation of Donna Tietze's personal journey of quitting smoking. She describes how her daughter's plea motivated her, and how a voice in her head guided her through the process. She emphasizes that overcoming addiction is not a sign of weakness but a struggle against a harmful habit. The experience led to a complete cessation of her smoking addiction without any withdrawal.

"EXPLORING UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA IV" Conference Announcement

An announcement for the "EXPLORING UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA IV" conference, scheduled for May 1-3, 1992, at the University of Wyoming in Lincoln, Nebraska. The conference, presented by The Fortean Research Center, includes various sessions on UFO investigation, hypnosis, and related topics. It also lists conference rates, lodging packages, and contact information for registration.

"UFO discussion and abduction support group will enter orbit here this Saturday" by Jan Stevens

This news report details the formation of a local UFO discussion and abduction support group in Laramie, Wyoming, organized by Jim Torson. Torson, who has been studying UFOs for a decade, believes something significant is happening and seeks to connect with others who have had personal experiences. The group aims to provide a safe environment for people to discuss their experiences, reduce fear, and offer support. The article also mentions an unidentified organizer who has experience as a field investigator for international UFO groups. Hypnotherapy will be offered to help individuals recall alleged abduction experiences. Torson expresses his skepticism towards theories of alien takeover or purely scientific expeditions, suggesting a larger, more significant phenomenon is at play.

"HIGHEST INTELLIGENCE REPORT"

This section presents material from Russia, compiled from a conference in Seattle, featuring Valery Uvarov's presentation. It discusses the human organism's energetic axis, the concept of subtle energies, and the potential damage caused by genetic engineering. The article introduces the "laws of Creation" expressed by numbers and the concept of a "zero point of harmony." It explores the nature of energy, distinguishing between positive and negative forces that drive evolution or degeneration. The text delves into the chakras, particularly the third chakra (anahata) and its connection to the cosmos, and the second chakra as an instrument for physical cognition. It posits that humanity's primary destiny is to serve as an intermediate link between the biological and energetic levels of life, with the mind being a unique "Impulse Ring" of subtle energies.

"THE TURTLE" by Keith Powell

Keith Powell shares a tribute to Chunksa Yuha, an elder of the Dakotah tribe, focusing on tribal mythology and its connection to European history. Powell discusses the significance of the turtle in Lakotah mythology as a symbol of eternal life, drawing parallels with Celtic legends. He emphasizes the shared understanding of the world across different cultures and the importance of the message over the messenger, quoting Chunksa Yuha.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the unexplained, particularly UFOs and extraterrestrial life, encouraging open inquiry and research. There's a strong emphasis on personal experiences, spiritual growth, and the interconnectedness of consciousness and the universe. The editorial stance appears to be one of curiosity, a desire for knowledge, and a belief that humanity is not alone. The publication also seems to advocate for the importance of understanding different cultural mythologies and spiritual concepts.