UFO Nyt - provenummer februar 1966

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NYT
Issue: PRØVENUMMER (Sample Issue)
Date: February 1966
Publisher: SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO NYT serves as a sample, introducing readers to the magazine and the organization behind it, SUFOI. The cover features a bold 'UFO' title and the issue identifier 'NYT', with a striking red and black design.

Presentation of SUFOI and UFO-NYT

The introductory section on page 2 presents SUFOI as a Scandinavian UFO information organization that has been investigating UFO phenomena for ten years. It highlights the magazine UFO-NYT, published since 1958, which aims to inform readers about sightings globally and related scientific advancements. The article explains that the magazine covers astronomy, space travel, and technology relevant to UFO studies. SUFOI offers two pamphlets, 'UFO-ORIENTERING' (60 pages) and 'UFO-BILLEDHEFTE' (40 pages), for 2 DKK and 3 DKK respectively, plus postage. Readers are invited to subscribe to UFO-NYT, a 40-48 page magazine published six times a year for 24 DKK annually. The current issue is presented as a taste of the content, with the hope of gaining new subscribers. The magazine has a circulation of 2900 copies. Readers are also encouraged to report sightings to the SUFOI Rapportcentral.

Interview with Frank Halstead

Page 3 and 4 feature an interview with astronomer Frank Halstead, former head of the Darling Observatory at the University of Minnesota. Halstead firmly believes UFOs are real, citing his and his wife Ann's personal sighting on November 1, 1955. They observed two luminous objects, one estimated at 250 meters long and the other at 30 meters in diameter, flying parallel to their train over the Mojave Desert in California. He describes the larger object as disc-shaped with windows and the smaller one as similar in appearance. Both objects flew low over a mountain ridge before ascending rapidly and disappearing. Halstead speculates that these beings are not from our solar system but from much farther away, possibly requiring advanced technology to overcome vast distances and time differences. He suggests that UFOs might be operated by highly intelligent beings controlling trained creatures for Earth-based tasks like vegetation sampling. He also addresses the US government's reluctance to release UFO information, attributing it to a desire to prevent panic. Regarding the Condon investigation, he expresses skepticism due to past 'childish explanations' from the Air Force but hopes the Colorado research team will be objective. He laments the scientific community's general neglect of UFO phenomena despite abundant observational data, suggesting that scientists are often cautious about their professional standing.

Halstead further discusses the possibility of extraterrestrial life, considering Mars as the most likely candidate within our solar system, but acknowledges the vast distances involved. He believes that future advancements in propulsion, possibly involving electrical power sources, might enable interstellar travel. He concludes by expressing a hopeful vision of humanity eventually joining a 'Planetary Federation' for the common good of the universe.

UFOLOGY: Are We Being Shadowed from Space?

Pages 5, 6, and 7 contain articles by Court Haurvig exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation. Haurvig discusses numerous reports of alleged encounters with beings from other planets, noting that many observers are credible and fear ridicule. He recounts a story from Ecuador about a landed metallic disc, approximately ten meters in diameter, containing several small, deceased beings (about 1 cm tall) with light brown skin and strange uniforms. When authorities returned to the site, only ash and scorched grass remained.

A Mexican farmer claims to have traveled to Venus in a UFO, describing advanced Venusian societies living in domed cities. Donald E. Keyhoe, a UFO investigator, is mentioned as believing governments conceal UFO facts due to fear of economic and public panic. Keyhoe's efforts to obtain this information from the US government are noted, as is the transfer of UFO investigations to a US university, raising questions about its independence.

Haurvig also touches upon the pilot Mantell's fatal crash, where the Air Force initially attributed it to chasing Venus and later to a skyhook balloon, both explanations met with skepticism. He discusses reports of UFOs 'mapping' coastlines and ponders whether we are experiencing a 'wave' of visits from different star systems or even different time dimensions. He suggests that if aliens master time, they could easily visit Earth without detection. He also considers the possibility that beings from other time frames might perceive time differently, making vast distances seem short.

Haurvig questions whether missing persons cases could be linked to UFO activity, but acknowledges that most disappearances have mundane explanations. He concludes that while direct evidence is lacking, the sheer volume of sightings suggests we are being 'shadowed from space' and have been for millennia. He believes that eventual contact or further scientific understanding will resolve these questions.

Observations

Pages 8 and 9 present several UFO sighting reports:

• Report from 1947 (Norway): An observer near the Soviet border saw two luminous, elliptical objects performing complex maneuvers, including vertical and circular movements, and rapid changes in direction and speed, far exceeding that of conventional aircraft.
• Nyborg, 1967: A driver reported seeing an oblong, luminous object, about 1 meter long, with distinct blue and white lights, which briefly seemed to draw power from his car's ignition and lights.
• Køge, 1961: A woman and her daughter observed a cigar-shaped object with windows flying low over rooftops. It ascended rapidly and disappeared. The object was estimated to be bus-sized and flew at speeds up to 200 km/h.
• Århus, Denmark (December 1966): An article from 'Jyllandsposten' describes a sighting by Niels Chr. Harritsø of a strange, greyish, cigar-shaped object moving silently at a low altitude and speed (estimated 40-50 km/t) over Århus. This sighting is contrasted with that of a private pilot, NN, flying a Klemm 107B aircraft in the same area earlier that day, highlighting the differences in altitude, speed, and sound.
• Randers, Denmark (December 1966): Erik Jørgensen reported seeing a slender, white object resembling a Caravelle jet without rudders, flying at an estimated 250-300 km/h at an altitude of 300 meters.
• Porsgrunn, Norway (December 1966): An observer saw a large, cigar-shaped object moving at high speed with colored smoke, hovering vertically with a bright white light before disappearing.

Disc Pictures...

Page 10 features a section on 'Disc Pictures'.

• Photos by Harold A. Trudel (July 24, 1966): Two photos taken by Harold A. Trudel, accompanied by Joseph Ferriere, editor of 'PROBE', show an object described as only 3-4 feet in diameter and about 150 feet away.

Genuine Photograph of a Flying Saucer?

This section discusses a photograph of a UFO taken near Detroit. Dr. Allen Hynek, head of the astronomical faculty at Detroit University, stated that preliminary analyses of the negatives suggest no evidence of forgery. The images, taken by brothers Grant and Dan Jaroslaw, show disc-shaped objects hovering over Lake St. Clair. Four pictures were taken before the object disappeared to the southeast. The article notes the striking similarity of these images to previous UFO photographs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO NYT strongly advocates for the reality of UFO phenomena and the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry and a critical view of official explanations, particularly from military and governmental sources. There is a clear emphasis on eyewitness testimony and the need for further investigation, despite perceived scientific skepticism and potential government cover-ups. The magazine aims to inform and engage readers who are interested in the 'flying saucer' topic, presenting a wide range of sightings and theories, from the mundane to the highly speculative, including discussions on time travel and alien contact. The recurring theme is that humanity is not alone and is potentially under observation by beings from other worlds.

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue: 11
Date: January/February 1966 (based on NICAP Investigator date)
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of UFO-NYT, a Danish publication focused on UFO phenomena, presents a collection of reports, photographs, and analyses of alleged UFO sightings from the mid-20th century. The content spans various locations including Australia, the United States, and Denmark, and features a mix of witness testimonies, photographic evidence, and skeptical inquiries from official bodies.

Featured Articles and Reports

Australian Photo

The cover prominently features a photograph of a UFO, with accompanying text identifying it as a UFO photographed by W. C. Hall near his farm in Australia in 1954. Another report details a UFO photographed by American rocket engineer Daniel Fry on September 18, 1954, around 3:30 PM, between Baldwin Park and Azusa, California, taken with a Brownie Holiday camera.

A separate article, "Australsk foto," discusses a UFO photograph taken by a Saucer News correspondent in Melbourne, Australia. The observation occurred on April 14, 1966, at 2:22 PM and lasted about 6 seconds. The object was described as a solid, physical entity that moved slowly before disappearing rapidly to the north. A low humming sound was heard as it vanished, despite being completely silent until then. The article notes that the smaller image is an enlarged detail of the main photograph.

Fup eller...

This section, titled "Fup eller..." (Hoax or...), presents a case from New Jersey where two 12-year-old boys claimed to have seen objects flying high in the air. They managed to take a photograph of the objects. The article states that experts from the American Air Force claimed no knowledge of any such "saucer" launches.

Skeptisk politi på åstedsbefaring efter fl. tallerken: Meldingen fra Mosjøen er blitt en verdens-nsasjon!

This lengthy report details a sensational claim from Mosjøen, Norway, where two sisters, Asta Solvang (32) and Edith Jacobsen (24), reported seeing a flying saucer land in the forest and interacting with a man from space. The incident reportedly occurred on August 25, 1954. The police, led by Police Prosecutor Stephensen, conducted an on-site investigation in the forest where the landing supposedly took place. Despite the sisters' detailed accounts, which were consistent even under intense questioning, the police remained skeptical. Their theory was that the women, having read a book by Adamski about flying saucers, might have reenacted or vividly imagined the event based on a real-life experience in the woods. The 'space man' was described as dark-skinned, wearing a buttonless jumpsuit, and was very polite, communicating through gestures and smiles. He reportedly communicated in German, English, and French, but the sisters could not speak with him. He drew planets on a piece of paper. The sisters mentioned the saucer was blue-white, about 5 meters in diameter and 1.5 meters high, and disappeared very quickly. They also noted a low humming sound. The police were unable to find any physical traces of the saucer or the man. The report includes a quote from "Hundeavisen, Oslo. 1. dec. 1966."

Hævder at have set fl. tallerken

This section reports on two boys in Mount Clemens, Michigan, who claimed to have seen a disc-shaped flying object hovering about 1.5 km from Selfridge Air Force Base. The 17-year-old Dan Jaroslaw and his 15-year-old brother Grant provided photographs showing a disc-shaped object with a slightly convex top and an antenna-like protrusion. The American Air Force stated they had no knowledge of the observation, and a helicopter flying in the area at the time reported nothing unusual. The accompanying image caption mentions the photo was taken with a Polaroid camera near Selfridge Air Force Base.

Er der alligevel liv på Mars?

This article discusses new findings that lend support to the theory of life on Mars. French-American studies, using advanced spectroscopic instruments, have detected significant amounts of hydrogen in Mars' atmosphere. Dr. Lewis D. Kaplan, an American scientist, stated at a meeting of the US chemical society that hydrogen is essential for life. Previously, many scientists believed life on Mars was impossible due to the planet's weak gravity, which they thought couldn't retain light hydrogen. However, a French couple, Dr. Pierre Connes and Dr. Janine Connes, using new instruments they designed, have found evidence of a hydrogen concentration on Mars that is 1000 times greater than in Earth's atmosphere. The article also suggests that Mars' atmosphere may contain methane, which is often produced by bacteria that do not require oxygen.

»Der var noget i luften«

This section compiles several reports of unusual aerial phenomena observed in Denmark. It begins by referencing an article from "Odense Stiftstidende" on January 9th, which mentioned observations from Fyn and Sønderjylland on January 6th. Many people reported seeing a "lyskugle" (light ball) with a long tail moving from west to east, which was initially speculated to be a meteor. The collected material was sent to the Smithsonian for further analysis. The article also notes that five naval motor torpedo boats conducted a "lighting exercise" between Fyns Hoved and Samsø during the evening, and that the Navy's Operational Command provided details about the flares used, which helped in sorting the reports.

One specific report is detailed from Fru M. Lorenzen in Stevelt. She described seeing a fiery red object at 5:30 PM, which she initially dismissed as a satellite. Later, at 6:30 PM, she saw a flying saucer moving in the opposite direction. She described it as fiery red, hovering, and emitting a sharp, bright light, resembling a burning parachute. It moved slowly and disappeared behind a hedge near Christian Christensen's property. She could see it glowing brightly behind the hedge. When she went to inform her husband, it was gone. The article includes a quote from Norman Mailer and Bernard Shaw.

HEFLIN HISTORIEN

This article focuses on the case of Rex Heflin, a highway inspector for Orange County, California, who reported seeing and photographing a dome-shaped UFO on August 3, 1965. Heflin estimated the object to be 30 feet in diameter and presented three Polaroid photos taken from inside his car. Despite his superiors and others vouching for his honesty, the US Air Force (AF) dismissed the photos as a hoax, suggesting the UFO was a model 1-3 feet in diameter thrown into the air. A detailed investigation was conducted by NICAP's Los Angeles chapter, led by Dr. Leslie K. Kaeburn, with assistance from engineers John R. Gray, Edward Evers, and Albert Cocking. Ralph Rankow, NICAP's photographic advisor, conducted a technical examination of the photos. The AF claimed to have determined the UFO's size by comparing its sharpness to the highway's centerline, but NICAP argued that the Polaroid camera's depth of field made such a determination impossible. NICAP also pointed out that other objects in the photos, like a pipe rack 247 feet away and electrical masts 1500 feet away, were sharp, indicating that a 30-foot UFO would also be in focus. The article further discusses how engineer Gray determined the sun's position to analyze the UFO's shadow, concluding that a 1-3 foot model would cast a shadow close to the road, while a larger object would cast a shadow further away. The article quotes NICAP Investigator Hr. Rakow, who dismisses the Air Force's explanation as impossible and condemns their unfounded claim of a hoax, stating it would discourage future witnesses from coming forward.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-NYT include the presentation of photographic evidence of UFOs, witness testimonies of sightings, and the often skeptical or dismissive responses from official authorities, particularly the US Air Force. The magazine appears to lean towards presenting these accounts as potentially genuine, highlighting investigations by civilian organizations like NICAP and questioning official explanations. There is also a scientific inquiry into the possibility of life on Mars, suggesting a broader interest in extraterrestrial phenomena beyond just sightings. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, encouraging the reporting and investigation of sightings while critically examining official denials.

Notable Quotes

"Det er altid en smule forvirrende, når den forkerte mand siger det rigtige ord." - Norman Mailer, amerikansk forfatter.

"Frihed betyder ansvarlighed. Det er grunden til, at de fleste mennesker er bange for den." - Bernard Shaw.

FAQ

Q: What is the significance of the Australian UFO photo?

A: The Australian UFO photo was taken by W. C. Hall in 1954 near his farm.

Q: What was the outcome of the Mosjøen UFO incident investigation?

A: Police investigated the report of a flying saucer landing and an encounter with a 'space man' but were skeptical, theorizing the witnesses might have been influenced by reading about flying saucers.

Q: What was the US Air Force's explanation for the Rex Heflin UFO photos?

A: The US Air Force claimed the UFO was a model 1-3 feet in diameter that had been thrown into the air, a claim disputed by NICAP.

Q: Is there evidence of life on Mars?

A: French-American studies using advanced spectroscopic instruments have found significant amounts of hydrogen in Mars' atmosphere, which is necessary for life, though many scientists previously considered life on Mars impossible due to its weak gravity.