Flying Saucer Review Vol. 34, No. 1 (March, 1989)

This issue of Flying Saucer Review (Vol. 34, No. 1, March 1989) serves as a compilation of reports and commentary on the state of UFO and abduction research. The editorial content challenges the assumption that extraterrestrial entities are inherently benevolent, noting that historical reports of 'human-like' beings have shifted toward more disturbing accounts of small, large-headed entities. The document features a report by Graham Conway regarding the 'Contactee-Abduction Phenomenon' in British Columbia, Canada. Conway details his experiences with various abductees, noting commonalities such as physical implants, poltergeist-type activity, and psychological trauma. He discusses the challenges of documenting these cases, including the reluctance of witnesses and the emotional toll on those involved. The text also touches upon the 'light people'—beings reported by some contactees during sleep—and the recurring theme of sexual assault and physical scarring among abductees. Additionally, the document includes a summary report by F.C. Taylor of Circles Phenomenon Research regarding the 1988 crop circle phenomenon in England. Taylor highlights the work of Dr. Terence Meaden, who has investigated the circles and dismissed conventional explanations like hoaxes or meteorological events, though the mystery remains unsolved. The publication reflects the broader discourse within the UFO research community of the late 1980s, characterized by a transition from simple sighting reports to complex, often distressing, accounts of human-alien interaction.