UFO Nyt - Juli 1959

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue Date: July 1959
Publisher: S.U.F.O.I. (Scandinavian UFO-investigation)
Country of Publication: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO-NYT, the publication of the Scandinavian UFO-investigation (S.U.F.O.I.), aims to foster knowledge and interest in the UFO phenomenon. The magazine emphasizes a scientific and critical approach, stating that published articles are contributions to understanding UFO research and do not necessarily reflect the organization's endorsement or liability for the opinions expressed.

Editorial and Contact Information

The editorial team includes Hans Christian Petersen (Editor-in-chief), Roald Nørskov (Danish content), Poul Krogh (English content), Thorkild Hansen (translator), Ensio Slei (German content), and Børge Panduro (image content). The publication is based in Vojens, Denmark, with contact group leaders listed across various cities in Denmark, including Copenhagen, Sjælland, Fyn, and Jylland.

Current Events and Reports

Adamski's Tour Cancellation: A letter from Basel, dated June 8, 1959, informs Captain Petersen that George Adamski has had to cancel his European tour due to health issues, specifically an overstrained heart, lungs, and throat from numerous lectures. This cancellation is expected to cause significant economic losses for organizers. The letter also dismisses negative press regarding Adamski's visit to Queen Juliana as lies.

Japanese Sightings: The issue reports on two alleged UFO landings in Japan. On January 26, 1959, a bright object was observed near Suruga Bay, possibly landing near the Ohi River in Shimanda, Shizouka district. Witnesses, including workers from a chemical plant, reported seeing strange figures descending from the sky. Another landing was reported a week later in Hokkaido, where a farmer and others saw an egg-shaped object land silently.

European Encounters: A report from New York, originally published in "La Sicilia" on September 23, 1958, describes seven tall, slender individuals with intelligent expressions and green skin who appeared in a New York neighborhood. They were described as wearing tight-fitting clothing and helmets. The individuals evaded attempts to surround them when the police arrived. Dr. Albert Perego confirmed the event through his contacts.

Another incident from October 18, 1954, in France, details Frk. Marie-Louise Bourriot's encounter with a red light and then two 'dwarf-like figures' while riding a moped. She then observed a luminous object ascending vertically.

UFOs in England and South Africa: The article mentions that the British Air Force has maintained special observation stations for UFOs for eight years but is forbidden from disclosing information. Reports have been received from respectable individuals, and a UFO was reportedly caught in a searchlight in South Africa.

Scientific and Theoretical Discussions

Giordano Bruno's Philosophy: The issue references Giordano Bruno's ideas about the vastness of the universe and the probability of other life forms, contrasting this with the limited views of some contemporary astronomers.

Origin of the Moon: A report on a Soviet astronomer, Nikolai Kozyrev, presents a theory that the Moon is not a dead celestial body but was torn from Earth's surface by a natural catastrophe. Kozyrev claims to have observed volcanic activity, including an ash eruption and gas explosion, in the Alphonsus crater on the Moon, suggesting a different origin for the Moon and Earth.

Planetary Habitability: A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a detailed discussion on the possibility of life on other planets within our solar system. The author adopts a strict scientific and critical standpoint, analyzing astronomical data and challenging conventional assumptions.

• Challenging Assumptions: The author refutes the idea that planets like Venus (with its thick cloud cover and carbon dioxide atmosphere) or Jupiter and Saturn (with ammonia and methane atmospheres) are uninhabitable. Similarly, the claim that Mars, despite its potential past habitability, is now devoid of life is questioned.
• Solar Distance and Temperature: The article discusses how planets further from the sun are calculated to have lower average temperatures. However, it proposes that atmospheric effects, such as a denser atmosphere on Mars, could act like a 'collective lens,' potentially equalizing the temperature difference caused by distance.
• Planetary Order: The arrangement of planets in a disc-shaped zone around the sun, following the Titius-Bode law, is presented as evidence against a purely materialistic, random origin, suggesting a higher, law-like force at play.
• The Missing Planet: The absence of a planet between Mars and Jupiter, where approximately 30,000 asteroid fragments orbit, is noted. This is speculated to be the result of a catastrophe that destroyed a planet, possibly due to the actions of its inhabitants.
• Adamski's Claims about the Moon: The issue references Adamski's claim that the Moon's far side has a denser atmosphere and is inhabited by humans, citing observations of lunar differences on Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn's moons as potential support against purely materialistic views of lunar uninhabitability.
• Revising Scientific Understanding: The author emphasizes that recent geophysical year findings, such as stronger cosmic radiation at higher altitudes and different temperature conditions, necessitate a revision of many scientific assumptions. The limited nature of our knowledge about planets is highlighted, urging caution against drawing conclusions based on insufficient data or solely on the pronouncements of authorities.
• Critique of Einstein's Theories: The article touches upon a message from the 1958 Geneva atom conference where Nobel laureate Yukawa suggested that parts of Einstein's theories might no longer hold true. The author implies that some astronomical conclusions, particularly regarding the sun's energy production, are based on these potentially outdated theories.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, the potential for extraterrestrial life, and a critical examination of scientific and astronomical theories. The editorial stance strongly advocates for a rigorous, evidence-based approach to the study of UFOs and related phenomena. It encourages skepticism towards established authorities and promotes independent critical thinking, emphasizing that scientific understanding is constantly evolving and should not be based on dogma. The magazine aims to present factual information and encourage open-minded yet critical investigation into the mysteries of the universe.

This issue of UFO-NYT, identified as number 11, focuses on the skepticism surrounding flying saucer reports, an interview with George Adamski, and a detailed compilation of UFO sightings in Denmark.

Fup og svindel fra ende til anden (Hoax and fraud from beginning to end)

This section features magister Luplau Janssen's critical stance on flying saucers. He dismisses them as hoaxes and fraud, citing several examples. One instance involved reflections from aircraft wings, and another featured an actor disguised as a scientist promoting stories about little green men. A shopkeeper also allegedly used a photograph of a frisbee to illustrate a 'flying saucer' for advertising purposes. Despite Janssen's debunking, some attendees at a lecture remained unconvinced.

Adamski's Encounters

George Adamski, a prominent figure in UFOlogy, is interviewed after a stopover at Kastrup Airport. He recounts seeing flying saucers twice, once in Australia and once in England. He clarifies that reports of him meeting the English queen were inaccurate, though Prince Philip was interested. Adamski also claims to have met an extraterrestrial who now works as a scientist, whom he believes originates from Venus. He asserts that his lectures aim to inform people about the existence of flying saucers and questions why governments would spend years investigating these phenomena if they were not real.

Journalistik (Journalism)

This section, written by Frank Pedersen, criticizes an editorial in the magazine 'INFORMATION' for its dismissive and biased portrayal of UFO research. Pedersen argues that the editorial labels UFO enthusiasts as 'believers' and their reports as 'bedtime stories' and 'technical fantasies,' without proper investigation. He suggests that 'INFORMATION' should have consulted sources like the US Department of Defense or researchers like Wilbert B. Smith and Lord Dowding to get a more accurate picture.

UFO - observation over Danmark (UFO - observation over Denmark)

This extensive section meticulously documents UFO sightings reported to SUFOI (an organization for UFO investigation) in Denmark. It provides monthly breakdowns of reports and detailed accounts of individual sightings. Key observations from May 1959 include:

• May 1: A red object with a green glow seen near Frederikshavn.
• May 5: An orange, round object moving in jerks over Copenhagen, and a reddish-yellow object hovering near Bregninge on Ærø.
• May 7: A red sphere hovering over Hesselager and two orange, football-sized objects flying over Lyngby.
• May 8: A luminous, half-disk shaped object passing over Amager.
• May 9: Six luminous disc-shaped objects flying in formation over Langelands kyst.
• May 12: Seven round, white objects flying at high speed over Aabenraa.

The section also includes a historical report from 1888 of a luminous sphere seen near Humble.

SUFOI - SILKEBORG

This part announces that SUFOI-Silkeborg can now supply UFO detector building kits, including diagrams and instructions, for 15 Danish kroner. Compass needles are also available for 1 kroner each.

Sufoi-båndfilm (Lysbilleder) (Sufoi-filmstrip - Slides)

This section advertises available slide series related to UFOs, with three different series of approximately 30 pictures each, priced at 15 kroner per series plus postage. Information can be obtained from Sufoi-Fyn, NØRSKOV, Hesselager.

UFO-emblemer

Goldsmith P. Junge in Randers is offering UFO emblems for sale at 1 kroner each, plus postage.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine exhibits a dual stance: while one article by magister Luplau Janssen strongly debunks UFO claims as hoaxes, the majority of the issue is dedicated to reporting and cataloging UFO sightings, suggesting an underlying interest in the phenomena. The criticism of 'INFORMATION' magazine further indicates a defense of UFO research against what the publication deems poor journalism. The inclusion of Adamski's interview and the detailed sighting reports suggest a leaning towards exploring the possibility of real UFO phenomena, despite the presence of skeptical viewpoints.