UFO Nyt - Maj 1959

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NYT
Issue: 1
Volume: 2
Date: May 1959
Publisher: S.U.F.O.I. (Scandinavien UFO-investigation)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO NYT, the second volume and first issue, dated May 1959, announces the "First International Contact Week-end" for flying saucers, scheduled for May 16-18. The magazine's stated purpose is to promote knowledge and interest in the UFO phenomenon. It features a mix of news, reports of sightings, and theoretical discussions.

AKTUELT (Current Affairs)

The "AKTUELT" section highlights the upcoming "International Contact Week-end" organized by "Flying Saucer Review" and supported by S.U.F.O.I. This event aims to establish contact with extraterrestrial visitors. Details are to be provided to S.U.F.O.I. contact groups on May 10th at the "S.U.F.O.I.-KONGRESSEN." The magazine reprints a message from "Flying Saucer Review" outlining the event's goals.

The First International Contact Week-end!

"Flying Saucer Review" has previously organized special observation days for flying saucers. This year, the focus shifts to actively attempting contact with the occupants of these craft. The event is described as the largest worldwide telepathy experiment and an invitation to beings from other worlds to land among friends on Earth. The organizers emphasize that while UFO reports are common, the public remains largely uninformed and skeptical, influenced by mass media. They believe that direct invitation is necessary for contact, possibly due to universal laws preventing interference.

Contact Methods

The magazine suggests several methods for establishing contact during the week-end:

• Electromagnetic Spectrum: Utilizing radio or light waves.
• Telepathy: Acknowledged as a scientifically studied field, particularly by researchers like Dr. J. B. Rhine and Dr. Soal.

Amateur radio operators are encouraged to participate. The "Interplanetary Space Patrol" in Abilene, Texas, operating on frequency 3933 kc. s., is mentioned as an example of UFO groups engaging in amateur radio work. For those without radio licenses, tuning receivers to an unused frequency during the week-end is suggested, hoping extraterrestrials might use it for communication. The use of a "light-beam" transmitter, described as simple to build using a car headlight, battery, resistor, and carbon microphone, is also detailed. This technology, developed during WWII for secret communication, is said to be unaffected by interference and can transmit modulated light waves detected by photocells.

Reports from the Field

The issue includes numerous reports of UFO sightings from June 1959:

• June 1, 1959: Frk. Inge Rauf in Hjordkær observed a vertically falling object.
• June 5, 1959: A cigar-shaped, silver object was seen hovering silently for 10 minutes near Skive before accelerating away. The "Skive group's detector" registered activity.
• June 10, 1959: A pastor in Midtjylland observed a strong red-glowing object moving slowly.
• June 11, 1959: A report from Fyn by Alfred Skovhøj.
• June 12, 1959: Engineer H. Hofmand-Nielsen in Sønderborg observed an orange-glowing object with a pointed tail, possibly a comet.
• June 15, 1959: Malermester Bertelsen in Sønderborg and a witness saw an oblong object surrounded by four moving round objects.
• June 15, 1959: Engineer H. Hofmand-Nielsen observed an object that changed colors (yellow, red, green) for 10 minutes.
• June 18, 1959: Hundreds of people between the border and Brande witnessed a phenomenon described as a comet or neon tube, which hovered and emitted light.
• June 23, 1959: Hr. H. R. Nielsen and three witnesses in Sønderborg observed a sphere-like object that disappeared into clouds.

Older reports are also referenced, including a radar sighting of an 80-meter UFO over Paris on February 20, 1956, which caused considerable nervousness.

Theoretical Discussions

The issue features an excerpt from Dr. George Williamson's book, "Other tongs - other flesh," translated from "UFO-Nachrichten." This section explores:

• Cosmic Philosophy: The idea that the cosmos is inhabited by beings with different concepts of time, and that human atomic experiments are harmful. The sun is described not as a fiery ball but as a cold, magnetic body.
• Electromagnetism: The fundamental force governing the universe, responsible for the existence of all matter and celestial bodies. Planets are magnetic, and the sun acts as the magnetic center of the solar system.
• UFOs and Magnetic Fields: Flying saucers possess their own electromagnetic fields, allowing them to navigate space and even dive into water without damage. Rockets, lacking this, are destroyed.
• Alien Beings and Earth: Williamson suggests that extraterrestrials are concerned about human experimentation and may be intervening to prevent Earth's destruction. He mentions beings who incarnate on Earth to guide humanity, citing Kenneth Arnold's experiences.
• Green Fireballs: These phenomena, observed since 1947, are linked to atomic experiments and are believed to be intelligently controlled but unmanned.
• Malona's Downfall: The planet Malona (also called Maldek, Marduk, or Lucifer) was destroyed by atomic experiments, serving as a warning to Earth. Its inhabitants were offered a chance to escape, but the guilty perished.
• Interplanetary Union: An organization comprising beings from many planets, systems, and galaxies, working towards a common plan for Earth's evolution. This union is preparing Earth for a transition to a higher density or plane of existence.
• Symbolism: The significance of symbols like the "Tuja" (tree of life) and the Swastika is discussed in relation to planetary beings.
• Historical Sightings: Past UFO occurrences are mentioned, including a sighting by Thotmes III and references in ancient texts.
• Green Fireballs and Foo-Fighters: These are discussed in the context of extraterrestrial surveillance and defense against atomic consequences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the promotion of direct contact with extraterrestrial visitors, the reporting of numerous UFO sightings, and the exploration of theoretical frameworks for understanding UFOs and their occupants. The editorial stance, as expressed in the "S.U.F.O.I. og 'UFO-NYT'" section, is to present information and foster interest without necessarily endorsing all the views expressed, thus avoiding organizational liability for the opinions presented.

This issue of UFO-NYT (Issue 11, 1959) is primarily dedicated to reporting and discussing UFO sightings and related phenomena in Denmark. The magazine features a cover headline announcing a solicited article and delves into a debate concerning the interpretation of UFO evidence, alongside practical guidance for UFO investigators and a comprehensive log of sightings.

Editorial and Correspondence

The issue opens with a solicited article, seemingly a response to a request for publication, titled "UFO-NYT is asked to publish the following." This section features a significant exchange between Hr. Lockhart and the editor of 'Psykisk Forum'. Hr. Lockhart expresses strong opposition to attempts to link UFOs with spiritualism or 'spiritist meetings' where flying saucers are referred to as 'Savior's heavenly fleet.' He criticizes the idea that spiritualist beliefs might be revised to accommodate UFOs and objects to being grouped with 'sects' attempting to claim UFOs for their own purposes.

The editor of 'Psykisk Forum' clarifies their position, stating that while their publication sometimes touches upon spiritualist research, they do not wish to involve spirits or mediums in the UFO question, emphasizing that it is 'quite the opposite.' The editor acknowledges having read a book by Trevor James, "They live in the Sky," and believes it is beneficial to present foreign viewpoints to Danish readers without necessarily endorsing them. The editor admits to having encountered more puzzling circumstances in UFO research than those presented by James, suggesting that while some aspects of UFO phenomena might be considered 'superphysical,' they are not a spiritualist.

The editor also addresses the idea of reincarnation, which some, including Adamski, have linked to UFOs. Adamski, through correspondence, is noted to be promoting the development of hidden human abilities like telepathy. The editor poses a question about whether one can maintain a purely rational stance on UFOs or if one must eventually yield to seemingly fantastic explanations.

Hr. Lockhart is urged to understand that while the editor also wishes to remain grounded, the concept of space travel inherently challenges one's sense of solid ground. The editor concludes this section by requesting that 'spirits, both with and without flesh,' be kept out of the discussion.

Following this, P. Kastrup, Editor of 'Psykisk Forum', signs off with a polite note and a question about the implications if 'space brothers' had different intentions. Further exchanges are to be conducted via correspondence.

Gipsafstøbningsteknik (Plaster Cast Technique)

This section provides detailed, practical instructions for investigators who encounter UFO landing traces. E. Slei outlines the importance of photographing and making plaster casts of any tracks. Key principles include minimizing the number of people at the site to avoid disturbing evidence, designating a leader, and using a rope to mark the perimeter. The necessary equipment is listed, including photographic gear (normal lens only, no wide-angle or telephoto), a tripod, a measuring stick, and flash equipment. For casting, high-quality plaster (gips), water, mixing bowls (a rubber bowl or can), a plastic bucket, stirring sticks, and wire or spokes for reinforcement are recommended.

The process involves careful measurement and photography of the tracks, ensuring the measuring stick is included in the frame. If lighting is poor, a flash can be used, ideally with oblique lighting to reveal the track's details. The plaster mixture should have a consistency similar to white sauce and be applied carefully to fill the track completely. The cast should be reinforced with wire or spokes and allowed to dry for at least half an hour before a second, thicker layer is applied. After drying, the cast is carefully excavated and cleaned, preferably under running water. A warning is issued against brushing the cast to remove dirt. The section also briefly mentions the possibility of casting tracks in snow using sulfur, though this is noted as requiring significant practice and equipment.

Litteratur (Literature)

A small section lists books available from New Age Book Store in Palmetto, Florida, USA. Titles include "Other Tongues other Flesh" by Dr. George H. Williamson, "Inside the Space Ships" by George Adamski, and "The flying Saucer conspiracy" by Donald Keyhoe, with their prices in US dollars.

USA frigiver beslaglagt filmmateriale (USA Releases Seized Film Material)

This article reports on a US documentary film from "United Artists" that uses previously seized and classified film material. A speaker explains that the Pentagon receives approximately 3000 reports of UFO sightings over the USA monthly. The film suggests that UFOs observed in US airspace and worldwide originate from other planets.

UFO observationer over Danmark (UFO Observations over Denmark)

This section, written by R. Nørskov, provides an update on UFO reports received by SUFOI (presumably a Danish UFO investigation organization). It details the number of reports for January and February 1959, noting an increase to 119 for January and 41 for February. Additionally, several reports from before January 1959 were received in March. The author states that detailed analysis of all reports is beyond the scope of this article but that significant observations will be published.

As of April 12th, 40 reports for March had been received, with breakdowns by region: 13 from Jutland, 5 from Zealand, and 22 from Funen. The data for January, February, and March reports are being compiled into schemas.

UFO-aktivitet i Danmark (UFO Activity in Denmark)

This section presents a table of UFO activity in Denmark from January to June, with specific dates and days of the week marked. The data indicates that the highest UFO activity occurred in the first ten days of March, culminating on the 9th and 10th, with a secondary peak during Easter.

The author notes that while a clear pattern is not immediately apparent, there is a suggestion of a 'mothership' operating over the Danish area during March and early April. Sightings of formations of up to 12 'saucers' were reported in Zealand and Jutland in the first half of March, with smaller formations of 4 also observed. On March 2nd, a large cylindrical object was seen over Ribe. The author speculates that if this object was as distant as one observed over South Funen in 1958 (calculated to be 1.5-2 km long), it could potentially be a mothership for the UFO formations active in Jutland and Zealand.

Several specific incidents are detailed:

• March 9th: A retired official near Ribe saw a cylindrical, red, sharply defined, self-luminous object hovering motionless for about 3 minutes at a 45-degree angle to the horizon. The object's appearance and disappearance were not witnessed.
• March 9th: A few hours earlier, five adults in Skårup, Funen, saw two UFOs following a scheduled flight. They were orange, about the size of a 10-øre coin at arm's length, stopped, moved up and down, and hovered for 10 minutes.
• March 9th: Luminous objects were seen over Brande and Aalborg.
• March 5th (22:37): A woman in Vejle saw a formation of 12 pinkish-red, self-luminous objects passing across the sky from north to south, almost directly overhead (80 degrees above the horizon). The formation was described as a 'syrup cake' shape, with one object leading and others following closely.
• March 6th: Different colored flashes were observed over Langeland. An observer saw a luminous object low on the horizon over Langelandsbæltet for about half an hour, casting a light trail on the water.
• March 9th (11:55): A formation of 4 UFOs was seen crossing the sky from northwest to southeast over Esbjerg.
• March 9th (evening): Four adults saw a formation of 4 UFOs crossing the sky from northwest to southeast.
• March 9th: A Falck rescuer near Svendborg saw a luminous object, the size and shape of a hen's egg, initially red, then greenish, moving from southwest to north and then west. The observation lasted 12 minutes.
• March 9th (20:49-21:01): A police assistant and a superintendent, along with another witness, saw a round, luminous object three times larger than a normal star over Kalvehave, changing color from red to white to blue and back. Through binoculars, it appeared to move in the shape of a question mark, casting a light trail on the water.
• March 9th (after 21:30): A reddish-yellow object, the size of a 10-øre coin at arm's length, was seen moving from south and disappearing eastwards over Brande.
• March 10th (11:00-11:08): In Brande, three people observed four 'matchsticks standing on end' for 8 minutes. They were faintly orange and fuzzy, stationary, then disappeared by moving towards the horizon, becoming smaller and changing their relative distance.
• March 10th: Six reports were received from Svendborg, Gilleleje, Frederikshavn, Silkeborg, and Vejle. Two objects were seen in Gilleleje, described as 2-øre coins at arm's length, shining brightly orange-yellow, one higher than the other.
• March 10th: The Vejle sighting is noted as interesting due to its size (15 cm at arm's length) and being witnessed by 6 adults. The red-yellow object moved south, then turned 90 degrees and flew west-northwest at airplane speed.
• March 11th: The leader of the SUFOI observation group in Svendborg and his wife saw a blinking orange-red light, 1/2 cm in diameter at arm's length, in the western sky for about 5 minutes.
• March 12th (21:32): A gardener in Hoptrup saw three yellow to orange luminous disc-shaped objects, bases upwards, moving from east at a 45-degree angle and disappearing northeast, maintaining constant spacing.
• March 15th (around 22:00): A teacher and his wife driving near Middelfart saw a white-yellow, disc-shaped object, the size of a 2-øre coin, pass high overhead. The teacher estimated its speed at about 50 km/h.
• March 20th (20:55-21:10): A police superintendent, a school inspector, and a janitor in Zealand observed a yellow, round object, the size of a 10-øre coin, stationary low in the northwest sky for a quarter of an hour.
• March 20th (half an hour later): A farmer, his wife, and in-laws in Dongshøjrup, South Funen, observed a bright luminous object, the size of the top of a coffee cup, low in the southwest sky, descending slowly behind a hill for 12 minutes.

Further details and calculations for observations in Funen from March 26th to 31st, and early April, are pending and will be published in a future issue.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of UFO sightings, the technical aspects of investigating these phenomena (specifically plaster casting), and the ongoing debate about the nature of UFOs and their origins. The editorial stance, as expressed by the editor of 'Psykisk Forum', is one of cautious empiricism, favoring rational explanations and evidence-based investigation while acknowledging the possibility of 'superphysical' aspects. There is a clear rejection of spiritualist or psychic interpretations of UFOs, as advocated by Hr. Lockhart, and a preference for scientific and observational approaches. The magazine aims to document sightings, provide practical tools for observers, and foster discussion within the UFO community in Denmark.