UFO Nyt - Januar 1959

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue: January 1959
Publisher: S.U.F.O.I. (Danish UFO Organization)
Country of Publication: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO-NYT, published in January 1959, delves into the world of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) with a focus on reports, investigations, and the organization's perspective. The cover features a stylized illustration of flying saucers, Earth, and a ringed planet, with the prominent title 'UFONYT' and the date.

Editorial Stance and Organization Information

The magazine is published by S.U.F.O.I., whose stated aim is to promote knowledge and interest in the UFO phenomenon. However, the editorial explicitly states that the articles published in 'UFO-NYT' represent contributions to the understanding of UFO research and do not necessarily reflect S.U.F.O.I.'s official recognition of the ideas presented, nor does the organization accept responsibility for the opinions expressed within the articles. The issue also lists contact groups for S.U.F.O.I. across Denmark.

Aktuelt (Current Events)

This section addresses the common misconceptions surrounding UFOs. Hans Christian Petersen, the editor-in-chief, argues that UFOs are physical craft piloted by beings of 'flesh and blood.' He debunks the idea that UFOs are spiritual or can be invisible due to high frequencies, comparing this to how a dog whistle operates beyond human hearing or a fast-spinning propeller becomes invisible. He criticizes the notion that anything unexplained must be attributed to UFOs, urging readers to distinguish between genuine UFO phenomena and other matters.

Uddrag af rapporter fra 1.-14. april 1958 (Excerpts from reports from April 1-14, 1958)

This section provides a detailed compilation of UFO sightings reported in Denmark during the first half of April 1958. Notable reports include:

• April 1: Manufacturer Pørtner in Maribo observed 4 yellow objects with a red glow moving at high speed.
• April 6: In Herning, 3 groups of people saw 3 objects moving from west to northwest, described as yellowish lights with high speed.
• April 8: Janitor Jørgen Nissen in Haderslev reported 2 formations of 5 objects each, flying from west to east. The objects were described as violet and yellow, rotating, and appearing through a veil.
• April 9: In Århus, a 21-year-old man saw 3 objects at high speed. Later, a police officer observed a low-flying, red-blinking, egg-shaped object.
• April 10: S. Å. Hansen in Haderslev saw a large object with 3 smaller ones, the large object changing color from green to blue to fiery red.
• April 11: Multiple reports from Århus, Esbjerg, Vejle, and Horsens described various formations and single objects moving at high speeds, with descriptions including colors like yellow, violet, and blue.
• April 12: A farmer's wife in the Varde area reported seeing a large, bright fireball descending from above with a tail, which disappeared without a sound. Another witness saw a flaming object with a long tail.
• April 13: On Samsø, two sisters observed a silent, low-flying, dark, oval object with luminous points.
• April 14: In Aabenraa, a woman observed a bright orange object, significantly larger than the full moon. In Sdr. Farup, a man reported an object flying very close to him, making his clothes warm, emitting a faint whistling sound.

Hvorfor jeg tror på realiteter bag rumfartøjerne (Why I believe in the reality behind the spacecraft) by Wilbert B. Smith

Wilbert B. Smith, formerly associated with Canada's official flying saucer investigation post at Shirley Bay, presents his case for the reality of UFOs. Having spent over seven years researching the phenomenon, reading extensively, interviewing witnesses, and examining physical evidence, Smith, an electrical engineer with a master's degree and a government position, approaches the subject with a scientific mindset. He outlines his research methodology, which involved three phases: literature review, theoretical and laboratory work, and following up on leads. Smith emphasizes that hundreds of normal, honest people have reported seeing unusual lights and solid objects in the sky that behave in ways inconsistent with known phenomena. He dismisses the idea that these witnesses are lying or mistaken, asserting their credibility based on his interviews. He also touches upon the psychological effects reported by those near UFOs and the potential technological explanations involving manipulation of energy fields (electricity, magnetism, and gravity), citing the Mantell case as an example where altered fields may have caused structural failure in the aircraft.

Smith also discusses his investigation into 'contactees' – individuals claiming communication with extraterrestrial intelligences. He states that while many contacts are of little value, a significant number are confidential and show remarkable consistency when questioned using standardized methods. He believes these intelligences are from other planets and are not of earthly origin. He suggests that their technology is far beyond current human understanding, involving manipulation of dimensions and cosmic rays. Smith posits that humanity is not alone in the universe, and that our race is ancient and has appeared in physical form on Earth many times. He also mentions that other planets in our solar system are inhabited and that these extraterrestrial beings are concerned about Earth's nuclear activities, offering help and enlightenment.

The One Thing Needed

Smith concludes that the scientific understanding of the universe is incomplete. He suggests that science, religion, and matter/energy are all facets of a single 'jewel' that needs to be understood holistically. He stresses the importance of recognizing that humanity is not alone and that our race is part of a larger, ancient cosmic community. He believes that understanding the 'One' – the fundamental principle of the universe – is crucial for progress. He also touches upon the concept of dimensions, suggesting that there are twelve dimensions that form the structure of the universe, and that our current understanding is limited.

Understanding Dimensions

Smith elaborates on the concept of dimensions, stating that extraterrestrial beings have a greater understanding of universal sequences. While they wish to help humanity, they must do so without disrupting the natural order of development. He mentions that a significant difficulty for humanity is the lack of knowledge about the number and nature of dimensions, which are essential for understanding the universe. He suggests that there are twelve dimensions that form the necessary structure of the universe.

Birkende Landing Case

This article details an investigation by two Danish UFO enthusiasts, Roald Nørskov and Poul Krog, into a reported landing incident in Birkende, Denmark. The case began with a newspaper notice about an experience on Hindsholm. Their investigation led them to a report by a woman who, while cycling home in the dark on January 29th, saw a bright, star-like object descend and land softly in a field. The object, estimated to be about 20 meters in diameter, emitted a very strong light and was silent. After the light disappeared, the woman felt frightened. She later reported the incident to farmer Knud Pedersen, who was initially skeptical. Several weeks later, a farmhand discovered three elliptical ground traces in the field where the object had reportedly landed. The traces were approximately 75 cm long and 40 cm wide, with rounded ends, suggesting something had slid on the ground.

Modern Superstition

This section, referencing an article in 'Højskolebladet,' discusses the views of H. C. Petersen, who reportedly claimed that all planets in the solar system are inhabited by beings forming a cosmic council, far advanced in technology and morality, who are concerned about Earth's atomic activities. The author of this section, Steffen Jacobsen, expresses concern that such ideas are being presented as fact by individuals in positions of authority and accepted by the press as normal. He likens this to modern superstition and calls for a clarification of concepts before it becomes too pervasive.

Terrestrial or Non-Terrestrial UFO?

This brief section contrasts the characteristics of UFOs reportedly developed in the USA and Russia (strong odor, noise, limited speed) with those described in numerous reports (silent, odorless, extremely high speeds exceeding 30,000 km/h). It suggests that advanced UFOs are surrounded by their own atmosphere and gravity field, propelled by cosmic rays.

News about Adamski

This section provides an update on George Adamski's activities, noting his upcoming visit to Denmark and his scheduled lectures. It mentions the significant financial commitments involved in his world tour, with Denmark contributing a substantial amount. Adamski's lecture to the Mexican government is summarized, where he reportedly conveyed messages from Venusian and Saturnian beings about their peaceful intentions, concerns about nuclear waste, and the need for humanity to protect itself from atomic radiation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the reality of UFOs as physical craft, the existence of extraterrestrial intelligences, the advanced technology of these craft, and the potential dangers posed by human activities, particularly nuclear experimentation. The magazine takes a stance that UFOs are real and of non-terrestrial origin, while also acknowledging the need for critical investigation of 'contactee' claims. The editorial emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between genuine UFO phenomena and other explanations, and promotes a scientific yet open-minded approach to the subject. The issue also highlights the organization's role in disseminating information and fostering discussion within Denmark.

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue: 11
Volume: 11
Date: January 29, 1958 (raw date: 25/1958)
Publisher: SUFOI
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Cover Headline: UFO i Italien

Article: UFO i Italien

This article, written by Engineer Ernst Crosley, details several UFO sightings in Italy during June 1952 and July 1953.

June 1952 Sighting (Antignano, Italy):

Crosley and friends were on a terrace 32 km from the coast near Antignano, a suburb of Livorno, when they observed a persistent blinking from a shiny, silver object over the sea. The object moved at high speed, ascending and descending in a parabolic path. They observed this phenomenon for some time before a second, equally bright object appeared. They identified both as flying saucers. The UFOs maneuvered in large arcs approximately 60 km from their observation point. Using the moon as a reference, Crosley calculated the UFOs' speeds to be between 16,000 and 18,000 km/h. The distances covered by the UFOs were estimated at 12 diameters vertically and 15 diameters horizontally.

July 1953 Sighting (Viareggio, Italy):

About a year later, on June 17, 1953, a young German couple, refugees from Magdeburg, stayed with Crosley. One evening, while driving them to Viareggio, Crosley stopped near the "Frapani" Strandcafe around 11 PM. Around 11:45 PM, as they were about to leave, a beam of light appeared in the sky. This beam rapidly grew larger, appearing to be a spaceship crashing towards Viareggio. Crosley described it as a large spaceship, its size difficult to estimate, descending to about twice the height of a house. The outer hull glowed with a metallic sea-green color, and there were windows along its sides. The interior emitted a sharp, bluish-white light. The craft then stopped at an angle, hovered for a fraction of a second, turned right, rolled slightly on its axis, ascended steeply, and disappeared as its lights went out. Crosley noted that despite an estimated 5,000 people on the promenade, only about 12-15 people seemed to notice the event, highlighting how little people observe the sky.

Follow-up with Signor Ciardelli:

The next day, Crosley met with Signor Ciardelli, a mason from Viareggio. Ciardelli independently reported seeing a similar object the previous evening around 9 PM. He described it as a carmine-red glowing ball, about the size of a familiar advertising balloon, which became visible in the sky and flew at a steady speed towards the ground. It lit up near the ground and then disappeared silently. Crosley and Ciardelli disagreed on the color (sea-green vs. reddish), but Crosley speculated that such craft might change color based on unknown factors. They also discussed the possibility that the UFOs were interested in the Grosetto area due to a mercury plant, possibly detecting the high weight of the mercury mineral.

Another Sighting (Near Grosetto, Italy):

Later that same Sunday evening, while driving the German couple back towards Livorno, Crosley stopped near Grosetto. The couple got out and walked along the road. Suddenly, they shouted about a "fast, fast fireball." Crosley, delayed getting out of the car, saw the fireball disappear. The couple described it as a carmine-red glowing ball, the size of a large balloon, which suddenly became visible in the sky and flew at a steady speed towards the ground. It lit up near the ground and disappeared silently. Approximately 10 minutes later, two bright, flying saucers appeared from the west. They were described as being the size of a 25-øre coin held at arm's length, shining silver-white against the night sky, and moving horizontally at a moderate speed. Crosley then saw another fireball, seemingly descending in the area where the two UFOs had just been.

Article: Politiassistent Roald Nørskov's Report (Denmark)

This section details an incident investigated by Police Assistant Roald Nørskov and Farmer Knud Pedersen.

The Incident:

On January 29, 1958, around 7 AM, a woman reported seeing a "landing" in a field. Measurements taken by Knud Pedersen and his farmhand indicated two distinct spots forming a triangle with 15-meter sides. Police Assistant Andersen of Bullerup was called to the scene. He wrote a report and collected a shoebox full of stones that appeared to have been subjected to unusual heat, along with tar-like burnt soil about 4 cm thick. Some small crystals, initially surrounded by a yellow layer that has since disappeared, were also found. These crystals now appear black and have a greenish sheen.

Initial Theories and Investigation:

The initial theory was that a drone (pilotless aircraft used in exercises) had crashed, but no wreckage was found. The report and collected items were sent to Karup, but no further information has been received, and the current location of the contents is unknown. Roald Nørskov and Povl Krog later managed to relocate the two spots, which had been carefully preserved. Notably, vegetation had only begun to grow on these spots in the spring and autumn of that year, a phenomenon also observed in areas where garden waste has been burned.

Further Observations and Connections:

One of the stones found in one of the spots showed signs of weathering from intense heat, which Knud Pedersen remembered seeing during the initial investigation. Nørskov and Krog discovered that on the same morning and at the same time, similar "landings" were observed by many people across the island of Fyn. Their inquiries confirmed that the reported directions of the landings matched the woman's account.

It was also reported that on the same morning, a bright, luminous object was seen over large parts of Northern Europe. Meteorologists suggested it was a meteor that had fallen into the North Sea after apparently "exploding" over Fyn, with something being ejected from it.

Nørskov and Krog posed the question: Could it have been a spaceship that detached a flying saucer over Fyn, which then landed near Birkenæs? Only the woman saw the object, which was gone by daylight. The article notes that meteors do not descend gently to the ground.

All the information gathered closely matched similar reports from other parts of the world. The three landing spots were still visible and measurable when Nørskov and Krog saw them earlier that month.

Article: INSIDE THE SPACE-SHIP

This section is an excerpt from a book by G. Adamski, translated from UFO-Nachrichten.

Inside the Craft:

The narrator describes being inside a craft, possibly a scout ship. He notes that the interior was well-lit, with no dark corners. The light was difficult to describe, not purely white or blue, but seeming to have a mixture of all colors, with different hues becoming dominant at times. The narrator was so engrossed in observing the surroundings that he didn't realize the craft had taken off. He felt no significant acceleration or pressure changes, unlike in terrestrial aircraft.

Controls and Navigation:

The pilot's instrument panel is compared to an organ, with rows of buttons. Small light beams illuminated the buttons. The narrator observed maps and curves on the walls, with varying light intensity. He speculates that the changing colors of UFOs observed in the sky might be due to different energy outputs from the craft, possibly related to ionization.

Periscope and Observation:

A periscope, similar to those used in submarines, was present and directly connected to the central magnetic pole. The narrator was told that the craft had four cables originating from the central magnetic pole. Three cables supplied power to three hollow spheres used as landing gear, which also collected 'equilibrium electricity' from the magnetic pole present throughout the universe. The fourth cable connected to two periscopic instruments, one near the pilot and one behind him, which extended the optical installation, allowing the pilot to observe everything without leaving his seat. These instruments could be adjusted to suit the two crew members.

The Landing and Mother Ship:

As the craft approached its destination, the pilot announced they were near their mother ship. A circular opening appeared in the wall, expanding like an iris. A doorway, about eighteen inches wide, became visible. The narrator realized this explained why he had never seen doors in his photographs of flying saucers. The door sealed so perfectly that its outline was undetectable when closed. He inferred there were four doors on each side, totaling eight.

Orthon confirmed that the doors could be opened individually or all at once. The mother ship was described as the same large ship that Orthon and the narrator had met in the desert the previous year. It had been waiting at an altitude of approximately 40,000 feet above Earth. The narrator observed smaller ships landing and being taken aboard the mother ship. He described the mother ship as a gigantic black shadow, its immense size making its ends disappear from view. Its outer side curved downwards. As they approached the landing area, the mother ship was revealed to be 150 feet in diameter and nearly 2,000 feet long. The sight of this colossal ship hanging motionless in the stratosphere was unforgettable.

Other Content

Letters to the Editor:

A letter signed "pavc." asks if others have seen similar phenomena and if they have kept it secret to avoid ridicule. Police Assistant Nørskov and teacher Krog are interested in hearing from such individuals.

Reader Feedback:

Following the article's publication, several reports came in from people on Fyn who had seen an object traveling north over the island on the morning of January 29, 1958, around 7 AM. Readers who saw anything or know someone who did are asked to contact UFO-FYN.

Literature Section:

This section lists several books related to flying saucers and space travel, including works by Donald E. Keyhoe, Desmond Leslie, George Adamski, Orfeo Angelucci, William Ferguson, Dan Fry, and Gavin Gibbons. It also mentions that books by Adamski and Fry are available in Swedish and will be translated into Danish in early 1959.

OBS!:

This section announces the availability of Adamski's and Fry's books in Swedish and their upcoming Danish translation.

Psychological Perspective (C. G. Jung):

The article references Swiss psychologist C. G. Jung's views on UFOs. Jung suggests that these objects are likely piloted by intelligent beings and are not simply rumors. He notes that their construction indicates a technology far superior to human capabilities, and that they appear to be weightless. Jung believes that the US Air Force is withholding extensive information, possibly to avoid public panic, though he suspects the opposite might occur.

USAF Reports:

It is stated that secret investigations confirm the existence of flying saucers. Despite requests from American scientists, the US government has not released its secret reports. The US Air Force has received thousands of expert testimonies from pilots, engineers, astronomers, police, and others regarding UFO sightings across the USA and internationally, including Canada, Greenland, Antarctica, Japan, Korea, Australia, South Africa, and various European countries, including those behind the Iron Curtain.

SUFOI's International Collaboration:

SUFOI has entered into a collaboration with several countries, including Norway, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, England, Canada, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Japan. This expansion has led to the organization's name changing from "Syd-jydsk UFO-investigation" to "Scandinavian UFO-investigation."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings, alleged landings, and spacecraft encounters, presenting these accounts as credible evidence of extraterrestrial activity. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and belief in the reality of UFO phenomena, encouraging readers to share their own experiences. The inclusion of scientific and psychological perspectives, such as the reference to C. G. Jung, aims to lend authority to the subject matter. The magazine also actively promotes literature and research related to UFOs, as evidenced by the extensive book list and the announcement of SUFOI's international collaborations.