UFO Nyt - November 1959

Magazine Overview

UFO-NYT, November 1959 issue. This publication is the first anniversary issue of the Scandinavian UFO-Investigation (S.U.F.O.I.) magazine, which aims to foster knowledge and interest in UFO phenomena. The magazine is published by Forlaget SUFOI and distributed by Tysk Bogimport A/S. The cover features the title 'UFONYT' with stylized flying saucers, Earth, and a ringed planet, dated November 1959, priced at 1 Danish krone.

Editorial Reflections and Publication History

The editorial section, written by H.C., reflects on the first year of UFO-NYT's publication, which began on November 1, 1958. The initial print run was 2,000 copies, with about half sold and the rest distributed for free, resulting in a monthly deficit of approximately 500 kroner. By January 1959, interest had grown, leading to a print run of 4,000 copies. A significant turning point occurred in August 1959 when the magazine achieved financial balance, partly due to an agreement with Tysk Bogimport A/S for distribution. The editor expresses hope for expanding the magazine's page count. The editorial also addresses criticisms and attempts to discredit the magazine, particularly concerning the collaboration with Tysk Bogimport, refuting claims of political influence or content manipulation. The magazine maintains a non-sectarian stance, which has led to some cancellations but also solidified its readership. Ufologist W. Buhler from Rio de Janeiro is cited as having praised UFO-NYT alongside other international UFO publications.

Key Articles and Reports

'Aktuelt' (Current Events)

This section details the publication's progress and addresses criticisms. It highlights that the magazine has maintained a clear, non-sectarian line, which has disappointed those hoping for a shift towards a more sectarian approach. The editor thanks contributors and supporters. It is announced that starting January 1, UFO-NYT will feature a table of contents and continuously numbered pages.

'En landing' (A Landing)

This article recounts an extraordinary incident reported by farmer Antoine Mazaud on September 10, 1954, in the Plateau de Millevaches, France. Mazaud claims to have encountered a strange, middle-height figure with a helmet. The figure approached him, shook his hand, and embraced him. Mazaud initially reacted with fear but later felt the figure was not a threat. The figure then entered a dark object, described as cigar-shaped, approximately 3-4 meters long, which ascended vertically and flew towards Limoges. Mazaud later referred to the entity as 'my Martian'. The story, initially kept secret, eventually reached the police and press, who characterized Mazaud as hardworking, quiet, and not prone to fantasy.

B. T.'s Chronicle (May 27, 1959)

This chronicle features an account by Heikki Hjelt, a Finnish businessman and engineer, who claims to have witnessed two flying saucers in broad daylight in 1956. Hjelt has since dedicated himself to studying space research. He criticizes the prevailing scientific skepticism towards UFO observations, comparing it to the historical resistance to Galileo's findings. Hjelt suggests that current scientific understanding of nature's forces (electricity, magnetism, gravity) is incomplete and that the principles of jet propulsion are insufficient for space travel. He implies a connection between these forces and UFO technology.

UFO-Nachrichten (UFO News)

This section reports on a UFO sighting near London Airport on February 26, 1959. The object, described as a disc-shaped, bright yellow unidentified flying object, hovered at low altitude for 20 minutes before disappearing at high speed. It was observed by airport personnel and a RAF base, though not detected by radar. British Minister of Aviation, George Ward, stated that the object could not be identified and that while a natural explanation was sought, a new manifestation of flying saucers or a machine from Mars could not be entirely ruled out.

'Litteratur' (Literature)

This section begins a series of book reviews by SUFOI-Horsens. The first review is of M. K. Jessup's book, 'The Case for the UFO.' Jessup, a deceased researcher, astronomer, and mathematician, authored four books on UFOs. The review highlights Jessup's scientific background and argues that his claims are logically explained and difficult to refute. The book is described as essential reading for ufologists, potentially serving as their 'bible.' Jessup's work explores ancient UFO sightings and technologies, suggesting that prehistoric civilizations possessed advanced knowledge. He posits that UFOs have existed for 300,000 years and originate from a field within Earth's orbit, not distant planets like Mars or Venus. The review also touches upon Jessup's theories regarding propulsion, levitation, and ancient megalithic cultures, suggesting they understood similar forces to those used in UFOs. The review notes that Jessup's book poses many questions and provides answers, including explanations for phenomena like unexplained ground marks and the disappearance of people and objects. The review concludes by mentioning that the analysis of the 'Veggerby case' gel showed it to be mud with plant residue, leading to the case's closure.

'UFO - observationer over Skandinavien' (UFO Observations over Scandinavia)

This section provides a statistical overview of UFO reports received by SUFOI up to October 15, 1959. A total of 50 reports were received for the period September 15 to October 15, 1959, with a breakdown of reports by month: 2 in June, 7 in July, 24 in August, and 17 in September. The total number of reports received by SUFOI up to January 1, 1959, was 308, and after January 1, 1959, an additional 701 reports were received, bringing the total to 1009. Specific reports mentioned include an engineer in Sydfyn reporting an incident on June 19 (detailed in the August issue) and a report from Korsør of a white, swirling object observed at approximately 4:30 PM. The July reports include a radio-UFO observation described by H. C. Petersen and an account from Svendborg of a two-meter oval object, red and fuzzy, moving across the sky.

'Cosmic Science: Spørgsmål og svar' (Cosmic Science: Questions and Answers)

This section features a Q&A based on George Adamski and Lucy Mc. Ginnis's work. Question 10 asks about belief in God, to which the answer emphasizes universal love and harmony as taught by 'Wisdom's Men' and found in ancient scriptures, suggesting that extraterrestrial beings live in accordance with these principles. Question 11 addresses family life among extraterrestrials, stating it is similar to human family life but filled with more joy, with a preference for vegetarianism. Question 12 clarifies that 'space beings' are not ethereal or spirits but normal, physical beings, and that the term 'ethereal' refers to the invisible gases from which all matter originates. It is stated that these beings live on planets similar to Earth. The section also includes a quote from Carit Etlar about joy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a non-sectarian approach to UFO research, emphasizing factual reporting and analysis over speculation or sensationalism. It aims to educate the public and distinguish genuine observations from hoaxes and fantasies. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging collaboration between amateur astronomers and ufologists, while critically examining official scientific responses to UFO phenomena. The magazine also highlights the historical depth of UFO observations, suggesting a long-standing presence and advanced technology associated with these phenomena.

This issue of UFO-NYT, identified as number 11 and likely from October 1959 (based on the reference to the 'oktober-nummeret' on page 3), is a Danish publication dedicated to reporting and investigating Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).

UFO Sightings - July Reports

The magazine details numerous sightings from July 1959. On July 25th, three men duck hunting near Sortsø observed a strongly luminous red-lilac object hovering over a lake, changing size and moving rapidly. On the same evening, an over-police officer and a gamekeeper near Næsbystrand witnessed an object described as a 'bundle' of red and white lights that moved quickly westward. Simultaneously, a colleague of the over-police officer, along with a civil defense instructor and their wives, observed two strong, lantern-like red lights on the northern sky, which were then illuminated by a powerful white spotlight that moved and rotated before the object proceeded westward. The weather was calm and clear.

On July 26th, a trainee in Randers reported seeing a projectile-shaped object of yellow-red color moving low over the sky from north to south at a speed slightly faster than Sputnik. The following day, July 27th, a track worker in Aarhus observed a round, coin-sized object glide across the sun disk, moving from the 4 o'clock to the 10 o'clock position on the sun's face.

A report from Næstved, dated July 7th (though the report itself is from July 28th), describes two CF-men from the Næstved barracks seeing a shiny, needle-head-sized object ascend in the eastern sky. This observation occurred near Fogedbygaard, about 6 km west of Næstved, and was noticed by a crowd of people looking at the sky.

UFO Sightings - August Reports

August began with a sighting on August 3rd at 00:25 AM, where a mechanic from Copenhagen at Ordrup Strand observed a round, white/green, one-kroner-sized object pass quickly over the sky from south to north in 8 seconds. On August 7th, a mechanic from Amager observed a blue-white, pea-sized object describe a large upward arc and disappear towards the southwest between 23:06 and 23:08.

Reports from Odense on August 8th and 13th mentioned objects in the sky, but detailed reports had not yet been received, only an introductory letter.

On August 9th, an observation on Amager described a 'spinning top seen from below' that lasted for 22 minutes (11:50 AM to 12:12 PM). The object appeared to rotate on a vertical axis and emit flashes, seeming faceted. It moved out over the Øresund and disappeared as a small dot.

A consultant in Ålborg observed on August 20th, at sunset, a long, oval, light-yellow object glide slowly across the sky from north to southwest for about 15 minutes. His wife was also a witness.

On the evening of August 30th, a report from Varde described a round, gold-shining, two-kroner-sized object seen by a housewife. It was described as a luminous ring that sailed across the sky and disappeared suddenly.

UFO Sightings - September Reports

September 1st saw an observation at 23:10 by constructor F. H. Flint-holm from Vejle, accompanied by a manufacturer, a mechanic, and a kiosk owner. They saw a round, white-yellow, pea-sized object moving from 280 degrees WNW in a descending flight towards 285 degrees NNV, where it disappeared. The report suggested the object landed, but a search for the site was unsuccessful.

On September 2nd, a master hairdresser from Vejle observed an oval, rose-red, pea-sized object moving from NNV towards SSØ at about 50 degrees above the horizon, with a speed estimated to be that of an airplane at 200 meters altitude.

From Copenhagen on September 3rd, two men reported seeing a large, luminous sphere with a sparkling tail moving from SW to E and descending towards the horizon. It was estimated to be 5x5 cm (height and width) at arm's length, with one observer comparing it to the size of a football. It suddenly extinguished.

An observation was made from a west-facing balcony in Esbjerg on September 3rd and 4th between 8 PM and 9 PM by a housewife, her 12-year-old daughter, and other witnesses. They observed two objects, one red, green, and later white, described as 'saucer-shaped', and another orange-yellow and disk-shaped. Both were described as coin-sized at arm's length.

From Nyborg, two small, 3 mm-sized objects were reported on the northern sky on September 10th at 21:20 and 21:22.

On September 11th at 19:50, a 15-year-old student from Skien, Norway, observed a cigar-shaped, silver-shining, coin-sized object appear in the eastern sky and disappear towards the northeast at about 45 degrees above the horizon. The student reported seeing it move approximately 900 degrees relative to the course of two jet aircraft, with no visible exhaust and no sound.

A 12-year-old boy, son of an over-police officer from Odense, reported on September 14th that he and his father and a farmer observed a round, white-blank, needle-head-sized object descend from the zenith in a straight line towards the east, gradually disappearing in the haze within about half a minute.

From Brovst on September 15th at 17:46, a needle-head-sized object was seen in the northeast sky. It was yellow and strongly luminous, with a descending course. Notably, the observer's wife saw the object while in the garden, and simultaneously heard her husband's saucer detector ringing.

Four reports were received for the evening of September 17th concerning a UFO first seen in the air, then standing on a field in Nordfyn, and finally gliding low over a marsh. The object's disappearance was not witnessed by the last observer, who ran inside due to anxiety. The presence of a businessman who also saw the object standing on the field suggests the case requires further investigation.

Three men observed on September 24th at 19:15 near Thurø a round, pea-sized object of reddish color gliding low in the sky from SE to NV, with its course from Midtsjælland towards Jutland.

From Langeland, the SUFOI leader reported on September 26th at 09:51 seeing 6-7 small, oval, black objects about 30 degrees above the horizon on the southwest sky. They hovered slowly and disappeared into alto-cumulus clouds. The objects appeared oval, flew with their narrow edge forward, and moved in a scattered, random formation in a perfectly straight line.

The last report for September, dated the 30th, describes a carpenter in Vindeby on Tåsinge seeing a round object, first white then reddish, moving high in the sky from south to north. The size was not specified, but his wife witnessed the observation.

Scientific Discussions and Theories

The magazine also delves into scientific concepts. An article references the British medical journal 'The Lancet', suggesting that space travel could be a means for humans to stay young, with future space travelers aging only 22 years during a 45-year journey due to relativistic effects. It proposes changes to birth certificates to record 'space travel duration' and 'space travel time'.

Another section discusses the possibility of building a flying saucer, citing a French scientist, Dr. Marcel Page from Perpignan, who claims to have discovered the secret. His theory of antigravity, developed over 40 years, proposes that a rotating electric field could eliminate Earth's gravitational pull without an energy source. His concept involves a round, flat flying saucer with a passenger cabin in the middle, surrounded by an electric field that rotates at the speed of light.

Dr. Page's work is presented as challenging accepted theories of space physics, and he was reportedly warned by French military intelligence to be cautious. His theory of antigravity, first mentioned in 1921, is now a focus of American and Russian scientific efforts.

Other Reports and Notes

A report from Oklahoma City Times on April 2, 1959, details a mid-air collision involving four Air Force planes. One plane, a DC-6 type military aircraft, caught fire and crashed. The pilot's last words indicated a collision with something, possibly an unseen object, leading to speculation about 'invisible things' causing such accidents.

There is also a mention of a Soviet scientist, Nicolai Jerusalinski, who believes some of the 150,000 planetary systems in our galaxy may be inhabited by more advanced life forms. He discusses plans to make the moon habitable, potentially finding uranium for nuclear power plants and creating an artificial atmosphere.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the persistent reporting of UFO sightings, suggesting that these phenomena are not imaginary due to the sheer volume of credible observations. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that encourages open-mindedness towards UFOs, questioning established scientific paradigms when they conflict with observed phenomena. The editorial seems to advocate for a re-evaluation of our understanding of atomic structure and the nature of reality, particularly in light of UFO reports. The inclusion of scientific theories, even speculative ones like antigravity, indicates an interest in exploring potential explanations for these sightings beyond conventional understanding.