UFO Nyt - September 1959

Magazine Overview

Title: UFONYT
Issue Date: September 1959
Publisher: SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO-investigation)
Country of Publication: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFONYT, published in September 1959, focuses on UFO phenomena, radio amateur experiences, and related scientific and speculative topics. The cover features a striking illustration of flying saucers ascending from Earth towards a ringed planet, with the magazine title prominently displayed.

Key Articles and Reports

Aktuelt (Current Events)

Radio Contact and UFO Sighting (Page 3):
This section details an experience of radio technician C. Velsboe in Slagelse, Denmark, on July 12, 1959. While monitoring frequencies between 144-146 mc, he detected an unusual, rhythmic signal described as 'hammer blows on a steel ship' and a 'Sputnik signal'. He observed a UFO moving slowly across the eastern sky, and the signal strength in his receiver increased as the object passed overhead, decreasing as it moved out of sight. Velsboe, an experienced radio technician, is presented as a credible witness. The article encourages other radio amateurs to report similar findings.

The Portuguese Encounter (Page 3):
Reprinted from a 1954 Lisbon newspaper, this account describes merchant Cæsar Cardose and his friends encountering a disk-shaped object in the Portuguese mountains. The object, described as steel-grey with a transparent ring, landed nearby. Three tall beings, clad in metallic clothing, emerged. They placed flowers and branches into a box and then invited the men to enter their craft. The encounter concluded with the beings departing at high speed.

UFO Photograph Release (Page 6):
A photograph of a disk-shaped UFO, estimated to be 4000 feet in diameter, was released from a US rocket testing range in New Mexico. The photo was taken in October by a government photographer.

The Lone Radio Amateur in the World! (Pages 4-6)

This narrative, attributed to Byron Goodman, WID X, recounts an extraordinary experience with a radio amateur named 'Mike'. Mike claims to have made contact with entities from other planets, specifically mentioning Mars and Venus. He describes building a special antenna and engaging in regular communication via Morse code. Mike asserts that these extraterrestrials are observing Earth and are interested in human technological advancements, particularly in areas like jet fighters, rockets, and atomic energy. He also claims to have received instructions on building advanced antennas and stations, with their communications being far beyond current scientific publications. The narrative suggests that these beings are interested in guiding humanity away from the misuse of atomic energy and promoting peace. Mike's claims are presented as a secret, with a warning against revealing the information.

Literature Reviews

Cedric Allingham: Flying Saucer from March (Pages 7-8):
This section reviews Cedric Allingham's book, which details his UFO contact experience in Scotland in February 1954. Allingham, an amateur astronomer and ornithologist, claims his contact was accidental and different from Adamski's. He posits that UFOs originate from Mars and Venus, and that these beings are here to help humanity. Allingham discusses his contact, including a description of the extraterrestrial and the object he encountered. He also compares his experiences with those of other contactees, like George Adamski, and critiques certain aspects of Adamski's accounts. Allingham believes that UFOs are physical craft piloted by beings from other planets, not from other dimensions, and that they are interested in Earth's development, particularly in the context of atomic energy.

Book Listings (Pages 8):
A list of UFO-related books is provided, with titles and prices in Danish Kroner. Authors include Daniel Fry, G. Gibbons, W. Girvan, J. Guieu, Gerald Heard, T. James, M. K. Jessup, and C. G. Jung.

Cosmic Science: Questions and Answers (Pages 9-10)

This section presents a Q&A based on material from George Adamski and Lucy Mc. Ginnis.

Question 4: Why do the space people come to us?
Their presence is attributed to scientific studies of planetary changes, particularly Earth's polar shifts, which are natural phenomena occurring periodically. Their visits coincide with the International Geophysical Year, a period of intense scientific study of Earth.

Question 5: Do the space people resemble us?
Yes, they are believed to be created in the 'image of God' and thus resemble humans. Differences in size and color exist, similar to variations on Earth. The emphasis is on inner spiritual life rather than physical appearance.

Question 6: Do the visitors support a specific form of society on Earth?
No, they do not recognize or support human divisions and social classes. They believe in individual destiny and the eternal nature of life, respecting all beings equally.

Incident Reports (Page 9):
Two brief incident reports are included: one from Haute-Loire, France, involving a car stopping and a UFO passing by, and another from Fontainebleau forest, Paris, describing multiple fireballs observed.

Preliminary Facts in the Geophysical Year (Pages 10)

By Dr. Wilhelm Martin:
This article summarizes findings from the International Geophysical Year (extended to 1959). Key points include:

1. Cosmic Radiation: Cosmic rays are found to be more intense at higher altitudes than previously thought. While shielded by Earth's atmosphere, they are the strongest and most deadly known radiation types.
2. Earth's Crust: The Earth's crust is estimated to be 29-56 km thick.
3. Ocean Trenches: Two deep ocean trenches were identified, one near the Philippines (10,500 m) and another near the Carolines (nearly 11,000 m).
4. Ice Cover: The Arctic ice cover has a deep sea beneath it (2-3 km), while Antarctic ice is 3250 m thick. This research involved 12 nations.
5. Ocean Currents: A cold current exists beneath the warm Gulf Stream in the Mexican Gulf.
6. Solar Activity: Unusual sunspot activity caused significant magnetic storms, disrupting radio traffic.
7. Origin of Cosmic Rays: The origin of cosmic rays remains an unsolved mystery, though some are known to come from the sun.

The article also notes that much about Earth's interior remains unknown, and that recent atomic conferences have challenged existing theories by scientists like Einstein and Max Planck. Russian Sputniks reportedly detected a 'cosmic equator' influencing Earth's magnetic fields.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena, presenting various accounts and theories from researchers and alleged contactees. There is a strong emphasis on the credibility of witnesses, particularly those with technical backgrounds like radio amateurs. The publication appears to lean towards the belief in extraterrestrial visitation, with a focus on the potential for advanced beings to influence human development positively, especially concerning technology and atomic energy. The editorial stance, as stated in the 'S.U.F.O.I. og "UFO-NYT"' section, is to promote knowledge and interest without necessarily endorsing every viewpoint presented, thus maintaining a degree of journalistic neutrality while actively engaging with the subject matter.

This issue of UFO-NYT, number 11, focuses on UFO observations over Denmark. The cover prominently features the headline "UFO - observation over Danmark" and includes a table detailing the number of reports received for each month.

UFO Observations in Denmark and Norway

The magazine details a significant number of UFO reports received by SUFOI. The July reports were initially fewer due to summer vacations, but the total number of reports for June was 48, May had 8, April had 2, and March had 1. A report from December 1958 and one from 1956 were also noted. In total, 80 reports were received in the preceding month, bringing the cumulative count of reports prior to January 1, 1959, to 306. The total number of reports from January 1 to August 1, 1959, reached 586, with an overall total of over 900 reports to date.

Two reports were received from SUFOI groups in Norway. One from 1956 described two adult men observing two grey, disc-shaped, self-luminous objects over Berberg, Gjerpen, moving at high speed. Another report from April 1957 detailed a 14-year-old boy and his mother observing a grey object, round with two rings inside each other, near Skien. The object was described as moving at an estimated speed of 3000 km/h.

Specific Sightings and Witness Accounts

The issue provides numerous specific sighting details:

• December 10, 1958: In Birkerød, a 17-year-old apprentice and a gardener saw a red, oval, self-luminous object fly three times faster than a jet, hover 50 meters above a hilltop, and then disappear westward.
• February 1959: Near Bredballe, Jutland, a red-yellow, round, self-luminous object, the size of a 1-krone coin, was observed passing across the sky from southeast to southwest at 0115 hours by four adults.
• April 2, 1959: In Slagelse, a woman observed a self-luminous oval object, about 5 cm in diameter at arm's length, for 45 minutes, exhibiting strong flashing lights in multiple colors.
• May 11, 1959: In Oksbøl, a mechanic and his wife observed a reddish object moving with the speed of Sputnik, ascending and descending.
• May 12, 1959: Over Hovedvej, a housewife and another witness saw a bright red-blue, round, pea-sized object fall from the north towards the east.
• May 15, 1959: Near Skagen, a 23-year-old electrician observed a copper-colored oval object, the size of a full moon, hovering still in the air low over trees for 15 minutes.
• May 17, 1959: From Horsens fjord, two men observed a very large, black, partly square object hovering still on the water surface.
• May 20, 1959: Between Aidt and Haulbjerg, seven people observed a round, white-yellow, 2-krone-sized object hover, then ascend to 10,000 meters and fly northwest at 600-1000 km/h.
• May 22, 1959: A foreman saw two drop-shaped, grey-blue objects merge into an elliptical object that became invisible.
• June 7, 1959: Two reddish objects were seen on the western horizon near Slagelse, flying with unusual speed and disappearing on the eastern horizon.
• June 19, 1959: Reports indicated that observations were spread across the country, including Læsø.
• June 20, 1959: Near Øgelykke, a farmer observed a cigar-shaped object with five smaller objects, described as moon-colored, one resembling a cheese dome. They hovered for 10-15 minutes before disappearing.
• June 20, 1959: A detector observation in Copenhagen reported a bright flash from an object that then became invisible.
• June 21, 1959: In Haderslev, a detector alerted a person to a stationary orange-yellow object, the size of a medium-sized apple, which then disappeared upwards.
• June 22, 1959: Near Vejle, a police officer observed a metal-blank, star-sized object appear, move towards the zenith, and then descend towards the horizon, appearing round when overhead and hat-shaped near the horizon.
• June 23, 1959: A total of 33 reports were received, including observations made just after midnight on June 24.
• June 24, 1959: A policeman in Slagelse reported seeing an object resembling a fish scale moving in a zig-zag pattern, then reappearing with incredible speed.
• June 25, 1959: In Hørsholm, a red fireball was observed moving eastward, then descending vertically, showing a tail-like appearance before disappearing.
• June 26, 1959: Near Korsør, a sign painter reported his moped stopping inexplicably as he observed a disc-like object hovering in the northwest, rotating slowly, and then disappearing at high speed.
• June 26, 1959: A blue-green, strongly luminous object the size of a 2-krone coin was seen over Limfjorden moving east to west at high speed.
• June 28, 1959: Four adults on a train to Copenhagen observed a round, yellowish, 2-krone-sized object moving north, appearing white-yellow against dark storm clouds.
• July 1, 1959: A grapefruit-sized red object was seen moving low in the sky between Greve and Roskilde.
• July 3, 1959: An elderly red object, the size of a 10-øre coin, was observed high in the sky near Bråskov, vibrating strongly before disappearing southeast.
• July 3, 1959: In Ærø, an elderly red, 2-krone-sized object appeared low in the southwest sky, moving irregularly for 12 minutes.
• July 8, 1959: Three detailed reports described an unknown object over Denmark, with observations made at 0530, 1000, and 2230 hours.
• July 11, 1959: Near Odense, a red-yellow ball was seen moving from east to west, accompanied by deep, irregular rumbling.
• July 21, 1959: In Helsingør, a luminous strip changed shape into a 'U', then became redder, and reappeared.
• July 22, 1959: A detector in Copenhagen rang, and the observer saw 5 green, needle-head-sized objects disappear northwest.
• July 1959 (late): A report from Horsens fjord described a red-yellow round object, 15 cm in diameter, appearing west of a boat, moving like a spotlight, then disappearing and reappearing behind the boat, following it for 25 minutes before vanishing.

Scientific and Expert Opinions

The magazine features opinions from scientists and experts. German and Italian scientists are cited as stating that the extraterrestrial origin of UFOs has never been disproven. Dr. Albert Perego, an astrophysicist, claims that non-terrestrial objects have been under observation for a long time and suggests they might be tasked with preventing a nuclear conflict. The article also mentions the work of Franco Bandini, who has collected data on UFOs, noting that their flight paths consistently follow the same degrees of longitude.

Professor Hermann Oberth, a founder of rocketry, is quoted stating that if no other explanation for flying saucers is given, they can be considered spacecraft from another planet. He also made predictions about future space technology, including the establishment of the first manned space station within five to ten years and a moon landing within the same timeframe. He also predicted the construction of 'space mirrors' with diameters of half a dozen kilometers within 20 years, which could serve as artificial lighting for cities, melt polar ice caps, and influence weather patterns.

International UFO Reports and Research

A report from the "Detroit Times" on February 26, 1959, details an incident where three UFOs followed a DC 6 aircraft for 45 minutes. The pilot, crew, and 35 passengers claimed to have seen the luminous objects. Captain Peter Killian described seeing three yellowish lights in a horizontal line, which he initially mistook for Orion's belt.

An article in "Star Ledger" (Newark) from December 1958 is referenced, featuring statements from hundreds of radar operators from civilian airlines, with at least 500 claiming to have seen UFOs on their screens. The article notes that the US Air Force has allocated over 200 million dollars to UFO research. It also mentions a member of the "Preparedness Committee" demanding an investigation into the UFO situation and the Air Force's censorship methods, with Senator Lyndon Johnson reportedly involved.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the sheer volume and variety of UFO sightings reported, the detailed descriptions of the objects' characteristics and behaviors, and the scientific and expert perspectives on the phenomenon. The magazine appears to present these reports factually, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also highlighting the ongoing scientific interest and research into UFOs. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the nature of these unexplained aerial phenomena.