UFO Nyt - November 1961

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue Date: November 1961
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 presents a range of articles, from current events and investigations to scientific discussions and personal accounts.

Key Articles and Sections

Aktuelt: Tavshedsgruppen (The Silencing Group)

The lead article addresses the persistent issue of a 'silencing group' that allegedly targets individuals involved in UFO research. The author expresses concern that a recent victim is Major Wayne S. Aho, a former naval officer and dedicated UFO researcher in the USA. Aho was reportedly 'picked up' after a lecture and admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The article suggests that this group silences ufologists and witnesses who speak about two specific topics: the connection between flying saucers and the Bible, and flying saucers and the polar regions.

• Several cases are cited as examples of the 'silencing group's' actions:
• George Adamski: Threatened with death.
• A South American ufologist: Threatened with death for discussing the relation of flying saucers to the South Polar region.
• M. K. Jessup: Author of UFO books, allegedly died by 'suicide'.
• Albert K. Bender and John E. Stuart: UFO researchers from the IFSB organization, who reportedly 'disappeared'. A quote from Stuart's last letter describes an encounter with a mysterious individual who offered him 'help' but also seemed to threaten him.
• Reinhold Schmidt: Claimed contact with flying saucer crews and wrote about a flight to the North Pole, reportedly faced consequences.
• Chrismann and Dahl: Coast Guard employees who reported retrieving 'metal' from a flying saucer, subsequently 'disappeared'.

The article posits that the 'silencing group' is vast and has connections to many areas, suggesting that understanding its motives is key to solving the UFO mystery.

Jordisk videnskab og sandheden! (Earthly Science and the Truth!)

This section features a lecture by Frank Pedersen, delivered at a congress, which discusses the relationship between established science and the UFO phenomenon. Pedersen acknowledges that many people are skeptical or dismissive of UFOs, but argues that a significant portion of the population is interested. He contends that the public's perception of UFOs is often shaped by a resistance to new ideas and evidence, comparing it to historical resistance faced by scientists like Einstein.

Pedersen highlights the difficulty in proving UFOs, stating that while evidence exists in the form of numerous reports, radar observations, and photographic materials, it is often dismissed or misinterpreted. He mentions a specific photograph of five 'luminous discs' taken at a US marine station, which authorities could not prove to be fake.

UFO-observationer over Skandinavien (UFO Observations over Scandinavia)

This section details UFO sightings reported in Scandinavian countries. One report from Italy describes an eyewitness who photographed flying saucers on April 27th in Abruzzerner, near Monte Silvano. Another report from Perth, Australia, mentions strange, fast-moving objects followed by silvery threads that disappeared upon contact. A Norwegian newspaper reports a flying saucer sighting over Vigra airfield, and another incident where a flying saucer pursued a plane over Bergen.

Pressen skrev (The Press Wrote)

This section compiles newspaper clippings related to UFOs. It notes that in the third quarter of the year, 56 clippings were received from Danish newspapers, with 22 concerning observations and 13 being informative articles. SUFOI was mentioned 15 times. The articles recommended for readers include topics like life on Mars, potential space travel, and the nature of meteors.

Lid' om en bog! (A Little About a Book!)

This review discusses the book "Secret of the Andes" by 'Brother Philip'. The book is described as dealing with esoteric truths and is expected to be highly controversial. It reportedly focuses on secret brotherhoods and their influence.

Spørgsmål og svar (Questions and Answers)

This Q&A section, featuring contributions from George Adamski and Lucy Mc. Ginnis, addresses questions about flying saucers. In response to whether radiation from a saucer can kill a person, the answer states that while direct harm is not reported, fear itself can be deadly. The author recounts an experience of being partially paralyzed by the electromagnetic force of a craft but suffering no lasting effects. It is emphasized that occupants of spacecraft provide clear instructions, and adherence to them prevents harm. The author claims to have been aboard Earth-based spacecraft and experienced no danger from their radiation.

Kosmologi: Livet efter døden er nu! (Cosmology: Life After Death is Now!)

This philosophical piece discusses the concept of past lives and the importance of moving forward without dwelling on the past. It suggests that a failure to mature and let go of childhood dependencies can lead to dangerous aggression in adulthood, potentially manifesting in destructive actions like the use of atomic bombs. The author criticizes the modern world's glorification of youth and its nostalgic view of childhood.

Vedrørende Mars-kanalerne (Regarding the Mars Canals)

This article delves into the historical observations of canals on Mars. It details the work of Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli, who in 1877 mapped what he called 'canali' on the planet. Professor Percival Lowell continued this research, building an observatory to study Mars. Lowell believed the canals were part of an irrigation system. The article notes that Lowell's theories, like those of Schiaparelli, faced skepticism and criticism from the scientific community. It also mentions modern research, including reports from the Lowell Observatory and the von Bloemfontein Observatory, suggesting that the Mars canals might be artificial, created by intelligent beings.

Other Mentions and Reports

• Dr. Harold C. Urey is quoted stating the likelihood of intelligent beings in the universe.
• Professor H. Oberth suggests that flying saucers originate from other worlds.
• A report from Argentina describes a truck driver's encounter with a large, disc-shaped object and a tall, human-like being, which caused temporary paralysis.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO-NYT strongly emphasizes the theme of government secrecy and cover-ups surrounding UFO phenomena, exemplified by the detailed discussion of the 'silencing group'. The magazine also highlights the importance of evidence in UFO research, while acknowledging the skepticism and resistance it faces from mainstream science and the public. The articles on Mars canals and cosmology suggest a broader interest in extraterrestrial possibilities and philosophical questions about existence. The editorial stance, as stated in the introduction, is to promote knowledge and interest in UFO research without necessarily endorsing every published opinion, thus positioning UFO-NYT as a platform for discussion and investigation rather than a source of definitive answers.

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue: 209
Volume: 2
Date: February 1961

This issue of UFO-NYT delves into a variety of topics, from solar activity and its potential impact on Earth's climate to numerous UFO sightings across Scandinavia and beyond. It also explores the mysterious Tunguska event, religious apparitions in Fatima, and theories about polar shifts and extraterrestrial landing sites.

Solar Activity and Climate

Soviet researchers, including Professor Vladimir Krat from the Pulkovo Observatory, predict a period of more stable climate on Earth with slightly lower average temperatures. This is attributed to a decrease in solar activity, which was exceptionally high between 1957-58. While the general trend is a decrease in solar flares and explosions, a sudden intensification occurred in early November of the previous year, resulting in 39 chromospheric explosions, the most significant on November 10th, lasting 90 minutes. This event sent charged particles and cosmic rays towards Earth, causing disturbances in the planet's magnetic field and leading to magnetic storms.

UFO Observations Over Scandinavia

The magazine presents a compilation of UFO reports received by SUFOI's RAPPORTCENTRAL between September 8th and 25th, totaling 38 reports. The majority of these (37) are from 1961, with one from 1957. The issue also notes 8 detector alerts for 1961, bringing the total for that year to 43. A cumulative total of 1686 reports have been received by SUFOI.

Several specific sightings are detailed:

• August 29th: An observation of a meteor-like object, with six subsequent reports, some suggesting it was a UFO.
• August 6th (Nibe): A dark, two-kroner sized object was seen rising from the horizon, emitting strong light, described as balls or discs. It made a sharp 180-degree turn and disappeared.
• September 5th (Nibe): 7-9 objects, white to yellow and pulsating, the size of a ten-øre coin, appeared over the horizon, made a sharp 180-degree turn, and disappeared.
• September 10th (Helsingør): Four white-shining objects, brighter than stars, flew in a straight line towards the south, appearing controlled.
• September 12th (Brandlund): Four red and one yellow object were observed, with the red ones moving south-north and the last one in an irregular arc.
• September 17th (Hillerød): An oblong, rounded object with pulsating rays was seen, described as red-yellow, moving at high speed, stopping, and then disappearing.
• September 10th (Brønshøj, Copenhagen): A large Saturn-shaped object hovered over a house, causing a curtain to be sucked out of a window, then flew away at a slower speed.
• September 18th (Svenstrup, Als): A 10-15 mm object, described as a rocket in three sections with strong red-yellow light, moved across the sky.
• September 22nd (St. Merløse): Three blue-yellow objects flew parallel to the horizon, described as two-øre sized with long tails, and later three objects ascended vertically at high speed.

Other reports are mentioned from Linkøping (Sweden), Bremen (Germany), and various Danish locations.

The Tunguska Event: A Cosmic Craft?

The article discusses the Tunguska event of June 30, 1908. Initially attributed to a meteorite, subsequent investigations by Soviet scientists, including Professor Koulik and later a group led by geochemist Florensky, have cast doubt on this explanation. The 1958 expedition concluded that the event was not a meteor crater and that no traces of a meteorite were found. The prevailing theory now suggests an explosion of a cosmic body that entered the atmosphere, possibly an extraterrestrial craft.

Professor Gueorgui Piekhanov, leading another expedition, reported high levels of radioactivity and compared the event's destructive power to several atomic bombs. He presented possibilities including a radioactive meteorite, an antimatter block, or a cosmic craft.

UFO-ers, Responsibility, and Non-Intervention

This section, written by Per Borgaard, explores the ethical considerations of UFO research and the potential interactions between humans and extraterrestrial civilizations. It questions why humans are interested in UFOs, suggesting a desire to uncover their technological secrets. Borgaard posits that extraterrestrials may be hesitant to intervene directly due to humanity's immaturity and tendency towards conflict, drawing parallels to human moral failings and the concept of 'do not interfere' principles.

He argues that extraterrestrials have a responsibility towards humanity, akin to how humans should guide children. The article touches upon the idea that humanity's current state of conflict and self-destruction might prevent a beneficial encounter, and that extraterrestrials are waiting for humanity to reach a certain level of maturity.

UFO Landing Sites

The article discusses the phenomenon of frequent UFO appearances at specific points on Earth, often linked to magnetic field lines and cosmic ray streams. It references Aimé Michel's book "Straight Lines" which suggests that these UFO concentrations might indicate landing sites. Reports from Australia, mentioning pastor Wm. Booth Sill's observations in New Guinea, are cited. The article also speculates about the South Pole region as a potential landing area due to its remoteness and connection to magnetic field lines.

Polar Shifts and Earth's Cycles

This section, translated by L. Osbrandt, discusses theories about Earth's geological cycles, particularly a 26,000-year cycle related to polar shifts. It suggests that Earth is approaching a critical stage in this cycle, evidenced by historical documents and the changing ice masses at the poles (decreasing in the Arctic, increasing in the Antarctic). The theory posits that the Earth's axis will shift, causing a significant change in its rotation and potentially leading to a new ice age or other catastrophic events. The article mentions Professor Brown's theories and the potential for a 'Noah's Ark' scenario for humanity's survival.

The Fatima Apparitions

This detailed account recounts the events at Fatima, Portugal, in 1916 and 1917. It describes apparitions of an angel and later a woman (identified as the Virgin Mary) to three shepherd children: Lucia Santos, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto. The apparitions conveyed messages about prayer, the spread of communism, and predicted the deaths of Francisco and Jacinta. A secret message was also delivered, the contents of which are not yet public. The article culminates with the 'dancing sun' phenomenon on October 13, 1917, described as a miracle witnessed by thousands.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs), the potential influence of celestial bodies on Earth (solar activity, cosmic rays), and the exploration of extraordinary events with both scientific and religious interpretations (Tunguska, Fatima). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various theories and witness accounts without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to consider different perspectives on these mysteries. There is a notable emphasis on the scientific investigation of UFOs, while also acknowledging the spiritual and historical significance of events like the Fatima apparitions.

This issue of UFO-NYT, identified by the number 219, delves into the events at Fatima in 1917, presenting an analysis that leans towards a UFO explanation rather than a purely religious miracle. The magazine features eyewitness accounts, expert opinions, and a detailed breakdown of the phenomenon.

The Fatima Event of October 13, 1917

The article begins by recounting the events of October 13, 1917, in Fatima, Portugal. Thousands of people gathered, expecting a miracle. They witnessed what many described as the sun performing unusual movements, appearing as a 'luminous disc' that was not blinding and made sudden, dancing movements. The disc then descended towards the crowd in a zigzag motion, causing panic. Witnesses reported feeling heat, which dried their wet clothes. After this, the 'sun' ascended back to its original position.

Eyewitnesses, including Dr. Almeida Garrette, a professor at the University of Coimbra, described the phenomenon as a 'luminous disc' with a clear shape, not blinking, and compared to a dull silver coin. Alphonso Lopes Vieira, observing from 30 miles away, expressed astonishment, calling the sight "quite unheard of."

The phenomenon was observed over an area of about 50 miles in diameter. One photograph, attributed to Alfredo Fendrica, is presented, showing a disc-like object. The article notes that the object's shape in the photograph resembles known disc-type UFOs, suggesting that the "dancing sun" might have been a strongly luminous disc, remotely controlled from a craft.

Analysis of the Phenomenon

The article, drawing from William Thomas Walsh's book "Our Lady of Fatima," explores the nature of the contact. It highlights that the phenomenon was not visible or audible to the entire crowd, but primarily to the children. Maria Correira, an eyewitness, described hearing a faint voice, like a bee's hum, which could not be understood. Walsh's book also details the 'woman's' disappearance, noting that the leaves on an azinheira tree were pulled in the direction of her robes, and that it took hours for them to return to their normal position.

Another observation by Tio Martos describes a small cloud descending, followed by a weakening of sunlight and a cool breeze. He heard a sound like "a horsefly's hum in an empty water jug." Monsigneur Joao Qaresma, a priest present during one of the contacts, clearly saw a luminous sphere moving from east to west, descending majestically before disappearing.

Interpretation and Technological Explanation

The article then shifts to an analysis of the event, questioning the traditional interpretation. It considers the location (a mountainous and inaccessible area in Sierra da Aire) as suitable for 'contact' away from large crowds. The witnesses being three young, devout children is also noted as significant.

The author proposes that the 'being' that appeared used a "projected image" rather than a physical manifestation, as only the children could see it. This advanced technology is inferred from the effect on the bush's leaves and the described sounds, which are likened to a "bee's hum" or a "horsefly's hum in an empty water jug." These sounds are suggested to be related to an electrical or electronic "radio broadcast."

The analysis concludes that the contact was likely a "projection" from a mothership, with the accompanying conversation being telepathic in nature, as suggested by Lucia. The article asserts that such contact methods are relatively simple for advanced visitors.

The appearance of the "shining disc" mistaken for the sun is described as a phenomenon that is now considered "fairly common" given the thousands of controlled discs seen today.

Conclusion

The article concludes that the "mystery" of Fatima is not as great as it might seem when analyzed with current knowledge. The events are presented as a sophisticated form of communication and observation, rather than solely a divine miracle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the reinterpretation of religious or miraculous events through the lens of UFOlogy and advanced technology. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards traditional explanations and a preference for scientific or technological interpretations of unexplained phenomena, particularly those involving aerial objects and unusual encounters.

Additional Information

The magazine also includes information for readers interested in joining SUFOI (the Danish UFO Society), listing contact persons and regional representatives across Denmark. It also advertises available audiovisual materials, such as slide series on Adamski and lecture series, for sale.

Image

A photograph labeled "Monguzzi billede nr. 2" is included, depicting a disc-shaped object on a landscape. A note indicates that this is picture number 2, and that picture number 3 is from the October issue. The text refers to page 179 of UFO-NYT from September 1961 for further context.