Missing Link - 1992 08 - no 119

Magazine Overview

Title: THE MISSING LINK
Issue: Number 119
Volume: 12
Date: August 1992
Publisher: UFOCCI
Price: $2.95

This issue of The Missing Link delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, ET contact, and related theories. The cover features a striking image of a rock formation in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, with a UFO emblem and the magazine's title.

JORPAH Conference Announcement

The magazine announces the JORPAH conference in Cottonwood, Arizona, scheduled for September 5-7. This event is described as the only FREE conference for contactees, drawing attendees globally. It emphasizes that the media will not be in attendance and the conference is not nationally advertised in other UFO publications. Attendees will hear personal accounts of contact with ET civilizations and learn about the UFO phenomenon. The event will also feature sales of JORPAH T-shirts, books, calendars, tapes, and jewelry, with illustrations by local artist Joe Collins. Reservations can be made by calling Janet Rogers.

Canyon de Chelly Feature

A descriptive piece on Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Navajo country highlights its geological features, prehistoric ruins, and its historical significance as a refuge during the Indian Wars. The article notes its current role as a home for small Navajo communities and the regulations for visitors, requiring licensed guides.

Letters to the Editor

Several letters address various topics:

• Linda Solferino questions the inclusion of 'Contacts of Enrique C. Rincon' and criticizes UFO investigator Fabio Zirpan. She recommends David M. Jacobs' book "Secret Life" for its findings on abductees and shares a personal experience involving her son's nosebleeds and her husband's discovered lump, which she suspects might be an ET monitor.
• Jerome Clark is discussed by a correspondent who believes he deals with fear through denial, particularly regarding claims of implant removals. The writer expresses a desire to understand the meaning and significance of ET contact and abduction experiences, believing that everything will be revealed in time. The letter also references Clifford, Wes Bateman, Simone Mendez, and others, and touches upon the government's treatment of individuals involved in UFO research.
• Ron Russell thanks Aileen for the cover spot, describing it as ethereal and mysterious. He reports on a successful UFO symposium and convention held in Denver, where researchers participated in a think tank. He requests more copies of his cover art for his Hall of Fame and art shows.
• Hermann Langley expresses difficulty in finding people in his area interested in UFOs due to fear of government surveillance. He requests hypnosis to understand his own experiences and recounts a peculiar incident involving a missing hat and a feeling of a presence in the bushes during a car ride near Kingston, Tennessee.

Daniel B. Alter's Theory: Anti-Matter Planet Impact

Daniel B. Alter presents a complex theory predicting the end of Earth due to an anti-matter (A-M) planet colliding with the sun at half light speed. His theory is based on the concept of a mobius strip universe and interprets crop circles as warnings from ETs. He correlates a specific crop circle with a pictograph of the solar system, predicting an arrival date of July 18, 1997. Alter criticizes the scientific establishment for not adhering to the scientific method and for ignoring evidence of UFOs. He also discusses the government's role in withholding information about ETs and proposes that ETs are using abductions for reproduction and to create a worker caste.

Scientific Problems and Government Role

Alter outlines scientific problems that need solving, including understanding the equation for a mobius universe and improving the scientific method. He argues that scientists often fail to admit when they are wrong and that politicians and business leaders also act as 'own cost minimizers.' He asserts that governments have engaged in a cover-up regarding UFOs and ETs and suggests that cooperation with ETs is necessary.

Personal Path to Predictions

Alter traces his theoretical development back to reading Ronald Coase's work on social cost in 1975. He explains his journey to understand how life forms minimize time and energy, leading to his theory about the A-M planet and the mobius universe. He notes that his predictions are testable and verifiable, urging for confirmation from Ph.D. astronomers and physicists.

Douglas MacAdams Interview

An interview with Douglas MacAdams, who has worked at The Comet Tavern in Seattle for over a decade, explores his views on dreams, work, and alien encounters. He describes an 'implant episode' where he experienced manipulation by alien beings using electrodes and a machine, leading to a feeling of an implant within his chest. This experience profoundly affected him, leading him to quit drinking and pursue dance. He views his encounters with alien beings as spiritual events rather than literal occurrences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the reality of UFOs and ETs, with a critical stance on government secrecy and the mainstream scientific community's dismissal of evidence. The theory of an impending cosmic disaster serves as a central theme, with crop circles presented as a crucial form of communication from advanced ETs. The magazine promotes a proactive approach, encouraging readers to test warnings and advocate for transparency. Personal accounts of contact and abduction are featured prominently, contributing to a narrative of ongoing interaction between humans and extraterrestrial intelligences. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the unexplained, challenging conventional explanations and governmental narratives.

Title: The Missing Link
Issue: 119
Date: August 1992

This issue of The Missing Link magazine delves into personal accounts of paranormal experiences, UFO investigations, and cryptozoological research.

Personal Beliefs and Experiences by John Adams

John Adams shares a deeply personal essay detailing his spiritual journey and encounters with what he believes to be extraterrestrial life. He begins by outlining his personal beliefs, tracing their evolution from a childhood bout with polio and religious fervor to a broader understanding of universal love and pacifism. Adams recounts his early life, including time spent as a Jehovah Witness and his later immersion in a 'hippie-type' lifestyle in Hawaii, where he became an astrologer and explored metaphysical learnings. He describes periods of feeling out of place and questioning his purpose, even referring to himself as a 'SPACE CASE.'

Adams details several 'contacts,' including pre-birth experiences and encounters before the age of 3 1/2. He recounts a vivid experience at age 5 where a cloud-like entity spoke to him, levitating him and telling him he would 'grow up to do our work.' He also describes a period of intense walking and talking with people from age 7 to 14, during which he felt no harm. His life has been marked by significant events, including an appendectomy, toe surgeries, his parents' separation, and a move from Ontario to Massachusetts. He notes that contacts resumed in Massachusetts in the mid-1960s and again in Hawaii in the early 1970s. Adams emphasizes his current work documenting his experiences and preparing for the future.

How to Cope with Contact

Adams offers advice for individuals who have experienced contact, suggesting they assess their health history, write biographies, and keep daily inventories of dreams, feelings, and activities. He stresses the importance of listening to instincts, cleansing the mind and body, and logically finding reasons for their experiences. He recommends seeking out trusted individuals experienced in regression therapy and hypnotherapy for guidance, stating that the answers ultimately lie within oneself.

UFO Researchers Descend on Field

The magazine reports on UFO researchers investigating unusual depressions found in a 25-acre wheat field near Township Line Road in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania. The depressions, described as flattened stalks, some resembling a child's drawing of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and others as mere splotches, have attracted media attention, including television news crews.

Carolyn Gottshall, wife of the farmer Henry Gottshall, suggests the depressions are caused by excess nitrogen fertilizer weakening the wheat stalks, causing them to fall. However, UFO researchers like Thomas J. Carey and Mike McClellan are skeptical of this explanation. Carey, who holds a master's degree in anthropology, believes it may have been a prank or an attempt to create a design that was not fully realized. McClellan noted that the shapes and locations of the depressions did not align with typical farming practices. Researchers, including Carey, McClellan, and psychology professor Bruce Rideout, examined the site, with Carey sending a soil sample to MUFON headquarters. They observed trails leading into and out of some areas, suggesting someone had walked through the wheat. The article also notes the public's interest may have been fueled by recent media, such as the movie 'Alien 3' and the miniseries 'Intruders.' Police officer Jeffrey Vernacchio discovered the depressions and took aerial photographs, noting the wheat was matted down without broken stalks.

The Bigfoot Man of Skamania County

This section features an ethnographic study by Chris Bader, an undergraduate researcher at Evergreen State College, focusing on Bigfoot activity and beliefs in Skamania County, Washington. Bader visited the county, known for its Bigfoot sightings in the 1960s, and investigated Ordinance #69-01, which was passed to protect Bigfoot from hunters.

Ordinance #69-01

The ordinance, originally passed in the 1960s, declared the slaying of a Bigfoot a felony. It was revised in 1984 due to legal limitations, with the fine reduced to $1,000 and the jail term to one year. Bader spoke with Bob Lieck, the prosecutor who signed the ordinance, who described the issue as 'comic relief' and the ordinance as a joke. Ed McClarney, a County Commissioner, mentioned seeing Bigfoot tracks but remained uncertain. The County Sheriff expressed skepticism, recalling 'wild goose chases' and an unclear photograph of a supposed Bigfoot body.

David's Unorthodox Beliefs

Bader's research led him to an elderly man named David, who is a prominent local believer in Bigfoot. David claims over a dozen sightings and has collected what he believes to be Bigfoot droppings and hair. However, David's beliefs about Bigfoot's appearance differ significantly from mainstream accounts. He dismisses purported photographs as hoaxes, asserting that Bigfoot has black fur, a pointed head, and no odor, and that other reported characteristics are due to mistaken identity or Bigfoot wearing animal skins. Bader suggests that David's unique claims may stem from a need to 'own' the Bigfoot phenomenon personally.

David also believes Bigfoot is environmentally aware and dislikes guns, mirroring David's own values. Bader posits that Bigfoot, in David's psyche, represents a 'noble savage' – a being in harmony with nature, contrasting with humanity's greedy and destructive society. David's interpretation of Bigfoot's thoughts and values appears to be an externalization of his own worldview.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores themes of personal belief, the nature of truth, and the interpretation of unexplained phenomena. John Adams' essay emphasizes self-discovery and the subjective nature of experience, while the UFO and Bigfoot articles highlight the ongoing investigation and differing perspectives on paranormal events. The magazine appears to present these accounts and research without overt judgment, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, though the focus on personal narratives suggests an openness to unconventional explanations and experiences.

Title: The Missing Link
Issue: 119
Date: August 1992
Publisher: UFO Contact Center International
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The Missing Link delves into the multifaceted world of UFOs, extraterrestrial encounters, and related paranormal phenomena. The cover story, "UFOs, ETs AND YOU" by Tom Dongo, posits a unifying theory for diverse unexplained events, while other articles explore the controversial topic of alien implants and recount the famous Antonio Villas Boas abduction case.

UFOs, ETs AND YOU

Tom Dongo's column begins by posing the question of whether various unexplained phenomena, such as UFOs, ETs, Bigfoot sightings, poltergeist activity, and even strange occurrences like objects falling from the sky, might all originate from a single source. He suggests this could be a deliberate diversion tactic by an unknown group, keeping humanity occupied with bickering and confusion. Dongo argues that while generations have given these phenomena different names and interpretations, the basic activity remains consistent. He encourages a re-evaluation of our understanding of our own potential, suggesting that humanity may possess powers akin to those attributed to gods, and that we are perhaps only using a small fraction of our brain capacity.

The author touches upon the role of governments in withholding information about extraterrestrial life, stating that they hold crucial missing pieces to the puzzle. He warns that the eventual release of this information, whether forced or voluntary, could lead to the downfall of many governments due to the ensuing public uproar. Dongo emphasizes the need for unity and cooperation, suggesting that humanity requires help from both extraterrestrial sources and governments.

Implants

This section discusses the topic of alien implants, distinguishing between two primary types: actual solid objects and those created through hypnotic suggestion. The author notes a recent trend among 'new-agers' to 'pull' these implants, sometimes with excessive zeal. He expresses skepticism towards some practitioners, labeling their methods as 'New Age Bullshit' when driven by fear-mongering for profit. The article clarifies that the discussion is not directed at professionals working with suggestion-type implants. The author believes that solid implants are likely installed by aliens, and that implants, whether solid or etheric (stagnant energy blockages), are usually placed in specific body locations like the lower leg, upper arm, behind the ear, sinus area, or the back of the head. Credible researchers have reportedly found BB-sized implants on X-rays and brain scans. The author expresses a hope that these implants, regardless of type, are intended to help humanity.

The Antonio Villas Boas Case

This section details the well-known abduction case of Antonio Villas Boas, a 23-year-old Brazilian farm worker, which occurred on October 5, 1957. The account begins with Villas Boas noticing a silvery fluorescent light in his yard on the night of October 5th. The light, seemingly from above, began to move towards his window. The following night, October 14th, while working his tractor, he and his brother witnessed a very bright light that moved with incredible speed across the field. On October 15th, alone with his tractor, Villas Boas encountered a luminous, egg-shaped object that descended towards him. He described it as a strange machine with purplish lights and a large red headlight. The object halted about fifty meters above him, illuminating the tractor and surrounding ground.

Terrified, Villas Boas considered fleeing but deemed it impractical due to the soft soil. The object then moved closer and slowly descended. He observed the machine's shape and the lights emanating from it. When the machine reduced speed to land, the light changed from red to greenish. Antonio attempted to start his tractor, but the machine's lights and his tractor's lights simultaneously died. He tried to escape on foot but was apprehended by a short individual dressed in strange clothing. He managed to push the being off balance, but was then simultaneously grabbed by three other beings who lifted him off the ground. Despite his struggles and protests, they dragged him towards the craft.

Inside the craft, which stood on three metal supports, he entered a small square room with polished metal walls and fluorescent lighting. The outer door closed seamlessly, becoming part of the wall. He was then motioned into a second, larger, semi-oval room containing a solid metal column running from ceiling to floor. The beings' speech was described as a series of barks and yelps, bearing no resemblance to human speech, which Antonio found difficult to comprehend. The beings eventually agreed on something and proceeded to undress him. They did not harm him but used force. Finally, naked, he was approached by one of the beings holding what appeared to be a wet sponge, with which a liquid was spread over his body.

UFOAZ Video Price List

This section provides a detailed price list for video tapes available from Ted Loman, a UFO researcher based in Tucson, Arizona. The list includes over 40 titles, featuring interviews with various UFO contactees, researchers, and witnesses, covering topics such as UFO crash retrievals, crop circles, abductions, the Philadelphia Experiment, and specific UFO events like the Bentwaters landing and the Mexican Eclipse. The prices vary for one-hour, two-hour, and custom-combination video tapes, with additional shipping costs.

UFO Research Directory

This segment advertises the "UFO RESEARCH DIRECTORY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR THE 1990s" by Gene Duplantier. It is described as an invaluable reference book for researchers, containing over 1,000 information sources, worldwide addresses, and contact details. The directory is alphabetically arranged and includes categories for crop circles, Bigfoot, ghosts, hotlines, computer networks, contactee and abduction clubs, and more. It is available for $9.95 (US) or C$ 11.95.

The Missing Link Subscription

Information is provided on how to receive 12 monthly issues of "The Missing Link" by becoming a member of the UFO Contact Center International for $20. The organization is described as the oldest and largest for UFO Contactees, with a motto of "Understanding through Awareness." Members receive discounts on organization activities.

Notes from the Hangar

This section announces the availability of "Notes from the Hangar," the quarterly journal of UFOlogy from the National UFO Museum. It is described as a must-read publication featuring articles, book reviews, interviews, and Close Encounter Reports. While subscriptions are exclusive to members of the museum's "Friends of the Museum Association," individual copies can be obtained for $4.95 (plus postage).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature of UFO phenomena, the potential for extraterrestrial contact, and the psychological and societal implications of these encounters. There's a strong emphasis on the idea that various unexplained events might be interconnected and possibly orchestrated. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to question established narratives and consider unconventional explanations, while also cautioning against sensationalism and exploitation within the UFO community. The magazine promotes resources for further research, such as video tapes and directories, and highlights organizations dedicated to UFO studies and contactee experiences.