Argus - 1981 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: ARGUS
Issue: 2
Volume: 5
Year: 1981
Publisher: GÄVLEBORGS UFO FÖRENING (Gävleborg UFO Association)
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Editorial and Organizational Information

Argus is the membership magazine for UFO-Gävleborg, which is affiliated with the national organization UFO-Sverige. The magazine is published four times a year and is included in the membership fee. The editorial responsibility lies with the board, with Roland Östlund as Chairman and Thomas Dahl as Vice Chairman. The association's address is Box 282, 801 04 GÄVLE 1, with contact phone numbers provided. Membership fees are SEK 75 per year for families and individuals, and SEK 40 per year for military personnel, pensioners, and students under 18. Payments are to be made to Postgiro number 21 45 89 - 4.

Letter from the Editor / Chairman's Message

The editorial, likely written by Vice Chairman Thomas Dahl, welcomes members as autumn arrives and the days grow darker. It announces the resumption of Thursday meetings, which were unexpectedly successful in the spring. These meetings involve bingo, film screenings, discussions about UFOs and space research, crafts, and general socializing. Members are encouraged to attend, and a map to the meeting location, known as the 'Gröna rummet' (Green Room), is promised later in the magazine.

The editor highlights recent activities of UFO-Gävleborg. They visited the UFO-Sverige office in Sala, describing it as very interesting and praising the extensive work involved in producing the UFO-Sverige Aktuellt magazine. Following this, they attended the annual Field Research Course at Lärsätergården near Köping, which was deemed very interesting and rewarding, including mandatory training and entertainment. The editor highly recommends this course for aspiring field researchers.

Furthermore, UFO-Gävleborg has launched a traveling exhibition across the county. The exhibition opened in Hudiksvall with Christer Nordin, chairman of UFO-Sverige, as the opening speaker. At the time of writing, the exhibition was in Ljusdal and was scheduled to move to Bollnäs, Söderhamn, and finally Ockelbo. The association hopes this initiative will raise public awareness about the UFO phenomenon, emphasizing the need for scientific research into this area. Several nations, including France, Greece, and Saudi Arabia, are noted for already conducting scientific research on UFOs.

News Articles and Reports

Gävlebo Saw UFO Over Andersberg

An article from ARBETARBLADET dated August 31, 1981, reports on an alleged UFO sighting by Tomas Dahl in Gävle. Dahl described seeing six round, turquoise lights in a V-formation on a clear, cold Wednesday evening around 10:44 PM. The objects, described as being three times larger than the brightest stars, changed formation from a V to a circle, then spread out into a wide semicircle before disappearing rapidly towards the southwest. Dahl stated that his knowledge of how to handle such observations vanished in the moment. He contacted the UFO association, but no other witnesses had come forward to corroborate his sighting. The observation has been reported to the UFO-förbundets (UFO Association's) registration center in Strängnäs, where Stig Aggestad collects such data. Aggestad considers the observation interesting, noting that the conditions made it difficult to explain as atmospheric reflections or migrating birds, and the event happened too quickly to be easily dismissed. It has been registered as a UFO sighting for the time being.

The article also mentions a previous report from the Eskilstuna area where a family in a car was reportedly chased by a luminous object on country roads. Stig Aggestad described this incident, where a large green luminous formation appeared behind the car and followed it until the outskirts of town before abruptly turning aside and disappearing. The object emitted light but no sound, and was described as looking like a large green oval football field. All three family members provided similar accounts and were very frightened.

Light Phenomenon Over Barva

An article from FOLKET dated September 1, 1981, details an encounter experienced by a woman and her family on the night of August 13, 1981, in Barva, near Eskilstuna. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, described a luminous object that appeared larger than a 'half football field' and pursued their car for about two kilometers. The sky was mostly overcast, with some cloud cover to the east. At 10:36 PM, they noticed a light in the sky that initially appeared to be a brighter patch in the clouds. The light then approached them with incredible speed, its trajectory unlike that of normal aircraft. The object stopped about 500 meters behind their car and approximately 300 meters in altitude. The woman stated the object was enormous, round, with a distinct bulge in the middle, and emitted a strange yellow light that did not reflect off the clouds or terrain. She felt completely paralyzed by fear. As they approached populated areas of Barva, the object veered sharply west and disappeared. The woman noted that in that turn, the object appeared exceptionally large.

The following day, the woman reported the incident to the duty officer at P 10 in Strängnäs, from where the report was forwarded to FOA (Swedish Defence Research Agency) in Stockholm. No official comments were available from the military over the weekend. The duration of the observation (six minutes) made it unlikely to be an aircraft. The article concludes by questioning what might have chased the family's car in the Barva forests.

Fireball in the Sky

An article from Örnsköldsviks Allehanda dated January 8, 1981, and FOLKET dated March 16, 1981, reports on sightings of large red fireballs. On a Sunday at 6:18 PM, a couple in Enköping saw a very large red fireball with a long, trailing tail in the sky. It disappeared in an arc towards the woods north of Uppsala. The following Monday, about ten people called the newspaper reporting similar experiences. On a Friday, witnesses between Ljungby and Växjö saw a similar bright light, described as a large red fireball with a yellow edge, which faded into smoke. Police officers noted that the stars were obscured by the red body. A woman driving home from Växjö also reported the sighting. Professor Lindblad from the Stockholm Observatory suggested these sightings were likely bright meteors, explaining that small particles entering the atmosphere at high speeds can become incandescent and sometimes break apart.

Police Chased Flying Saucer

A report from Kvälls posten (Malmö) dated January 6, 1981, describes two police officers in Ljungby who initially believed they were witnessing a dramatic aircraft accident. They pursued a fireball-like object moving towards Ryssby. The object was described as a burning red phenomenon. However, it was not a crashing airplane, and no planes were in the area. The mystery was later attributed to a delayed New Year's rocket by an eyewitness who saw it launched and explode. The article also mentions a police inspector, Stig Carlsson, in Ljungby who is convinced the object was not a meteor, weather balloon, or New Year's rocket, and that a 'saucer hunt' had begun in Småland.

Mysterious Lights Over Lake Valdemaren

An article from FOLKET dated March 16, 1981, details an observation by electrician Kent Edström and his fiancée near Flensby, outside Flen. On a Saturday evening around 7:30 PM, they saw three yellow lights over Lake Valdemaren. Two lights were close together, and the apparent distance between the outer lights was about eight centimeters when measured at arm's length. They heard a faint, brief sound before the lights moved north at tree-top height and slowly disappeared towards Hälleforsnäs. Edström, accustomed to aircraft lights and traffic in the area, stated that this was unlike anything he had seen before. Investigations revealed no aircraft landings at Kjula or Fl in Västerås during that period, although military exercises were ongoing in Sörmland.

Fishermen Attacked by UFO Beings?

An article from ALLAS VECKOTIDNING, issue 44/1980, reports on a disturbing incident in Brazil. It claims that UFOs have attacked people, resulting in one death and two severe burns. The case, known as 'The Crab Island Case,' involved three fishermen on a 12-meter boat. They reportedly saw a UFO descend upon their boat, causing them to fall asleep for over five hours. Upon waking, two fishermen found Jose Sousa's charred body and suffered severe burns themselves. An examination of the boat revealed no signs of fire damage but detected unusually high radioactivity. Professor Carnerio Belfart examined the victims and the deceased, noting the burns resembled lightning strikes but without corresponding damage to the boat. Dr. Sylvio Lago, a hypnosexpert, hypnotized the survivors, who described identical experiences with four extraterrestrial figures arriving in a UFO. Lago is convinced they were visited by extraterrestrial beings who attacked them. The article expresses concern about the intentions of UFOs and the possibility of future attacks.

Boris Jungkvist's Research on UFOs

An article from DAGENS NYHETER/NORD discusses Boris Jungkvist, a UFO researcher from Häggvik, Sollentuna, who believes UFOs exist despite not believing in 'flying saucers' specifically. Jungkvist, along with his father and brother, reportedly saw a flying saucer in 1949 near Lake Magelungen in southern Stockholm. He has since dedicated his free time to researching unidentified flying objects. He has written two books, 'UFO en fantastisk verklighet' (UFO: A Fantastic Reality) and 'Besökare från kosmos' (Visitors from Cosmos), in which he identifies about twenty common UFO models, including conventional saucers, spherical, cigar-shaped, and objects resembling inverted saucepans.

Jungkvist leads the Häggvik UFO research center, which has about thirty enthusiasts. Additionally, about 170 members are spread across the country. He uses a form to collect UFO observations, detailing the date, location, conditions, and appearance of the object. Jungkvist claims to be able to dismiss about 80% of observations through checks with the military, air force, SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute), and the observatory in Saltsjöbaden. He also receives information from NASA about satellite observations. However, he states that 20% remain unexplained or 'highly explainable and normal UFOs.' Jungkvist asserts that the evidence for UFOs is overwhelming, citing thousands of documented cases, radar confirmations, ground imprints, and photographs, including reports of abandoned metallic fragments from UFOs. He notes that observers are often military personnel or pilots, whose professional knowledge makes them reliable witnesses.

Jungkvist uses computers to differentiate UFOs from other flying objects, inputting details of known phenomena to identify unique UFO characteristics. He describes typical UFO behavior as silent movement, rapid acceleration, abrupt changes in direction, self-luminescence, and color changes. He recounts an unusual 1976 observation near Norrtälje of a UFO shaped like a 1930s biplane (de Havilland Tiger Moth). He speculates that these might be deliberate tactics by UFO intelligence to confuse humans about their true intentions, possibly planning a future invasion. He notes that witnesses often report seeing 'humanoids' collecting samples of rocks, plants, and other materials, and that UFOs show particular interest in military installations, power plants, communication systems, and freshwater reserves. Certain areas, like Norrbotten, Småland, and the region north of Stockholm, have experienced more frequent UFO sightings, with specific reports from Vallentuna, Norrtälje, Danderyd, and Sollentuna.

UFO Over Olshyttan

An article from SÄTERS TIDNING dated November 11, 1980, reports on a sighting by Stig Lönnemyr in Olshyttan. Lönnemyr was on his way to work early one morning when he heard a high-pitched sound above Olshytteberget and saw an object, about four times the size of the moon, moving over the treetops. He described it as 'icicles with blue-yellow light descending towards the ground.' Most remarkably, when he got into his car and turned on the radio, it went completely silent, and the object had vanished. Lönnemyr and his wife had seen something similar a year prior. The article also briefly mentions a 'strange aircraft' sighted by Klas Stålvinge and others in Jönvik, suggesting a possible connection.

Theoretical Article

A Solution to the Capture Theory on the Origin of Our Solar System

This article, attributed to Olof Gustafsson of Örebro, dated January 1978, presents a theoretical model for the formation of the solar system. It proposes that the Sun, in its early stages, ejected a tidal wave or mass stream that interacted with a giant planet. This interaction, occurring in stages, led to the release of masses that formed planets like Mercury and Venus. In a later stage (stage 2), the stream pulled away parts of the mass, forming Earth and the Moon. The detached masses gained increasing speed towards the Sun. At stage 3, Earth was closest to the Sun, and its velocity determined its future average distance. The Sun's gravitational pull then altered Earth's orbit to align with the Sun's path. The distance between the Sun and Earth, along with the Moon, increased to one Astronomical Unit (149.6 million km). Earth's speed at its orbital distance was about 30 km/sec greater than the Sun's, and the Moon's speed was slightly higher, allowing it to enter orbit around Earth. In stage 4, further planet masses, including those that formed Mars, asteroids, and smaller planets, were formed from collisions. Masses released when the giant planet was closest to the Sun were drawn into the Sun, possibly forming sunspots. The article also suggests that the Sun may have flared up like a Nova during this process. The larger planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are described as having cores of planetary material surrounded by solar material, with Jupiter still emitting more heat than it receives from the Sun. Saturn's rings are hypothesized to be solar material ejected and given orbital velocity by Uranus. The article introduces a 'Primary Number' (PN) for each planet, related to its initial velocity and orbital period, and references Kepler's Third Law.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Argus strongly focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena within Sweden, with a particular emphasis on reports from the Gävleborg region. The magazine actively promotes UFO research, encourages member participation in meetings and events, and disseminates information from various UFO organizations and news sources. There is a clear stance that UFOs are a real phenomenon requiring scientific investigation, as evidenced by the inclusion of theoretical articles and reports on international UFO research. The magazine also highlights the efforts of UFO associations in collecting and analyzing sighting data. The tone is generally informative and investigative, aiming to inform members and the public about UFO activity and research.

This issue of GT Helg-Extra, dated Tuesday, January 6, 1981, features a prominent cover story about a police pursuit of a UFO in Småland, Sweden. The magazine also includes articles on ancient underwater structures, UFO sightings in Enköping, and a controversial photograph from Mexico. Additionally, it contains the minutes from a UFO association's annual meeting and a report on a UFO lecture.

Police Chase Flying Saucer in Småland

The lead story details an incident on Friday night where police officers Stig Carlsson and Torsten Karlsson in Ljungby, Småland, pursued a mysterious, circular object described as intensely deep red in the center. The object moved horizontally at a relatively low altitude and at a considerable speed. Both officers are convinced there is no simple, natural explanation for what they witnessed. They contacted the control center at Sturup, which confirmed no other aircraft were in the vicinity at that low altitude. Carlsson dismissed common explanations like weather balloons, rockets, or flares, citing his experience and the object's behavior and appearance.

Ancient Underwater Structures

An article, adapted from Charles Berlitz's book "The Bermuda Triangle," discusses underwater structures found in various locations, including Bimini, Haiti, and Mexico. These formations, described as large, flat stones supported by pillars or as pyramid-like structures, have been subjected to skepticism from geologists and archaeologists. However, recent investigations suggest these structures may be more extensive and complex than initially thought, possibly indicating ancient constructions of unknown purpose.

Enköping UFO Association

This section profiles the Enköpings UFO-förening, an organization with 62 members. Arnold Idebring, the chairman, states that the group has observed five unidentifiable objects. The association collects and processes UFO reports, sending them to UFO-Sverige for analysis. They also publish a monthly newsletter, "UFO-Allehanda," and aim to use data to identify patterns and connections between UFO phenomena.

Mysterious Photograph from Mexico

An article discusses a photograph allegedly taken in 1948 by an American photographer in northern Mexico. The photographer claims to have documented the crash of a spacecraft and the remains of an extraterrestrial being. He provided copies to UFO experts, who, after careful examination, believe the images are authentic and not forgeries. The report suggests that Mexican and North American authorities investigated the crash, taking the wreckage and body to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Some experts, like Len Stringfield, theorize it could be a crashed rocket or a deceased ape, while others are convinced it depicts an alien. The incident is compared to the Roswell crash of 1947.

UFO Lecture in Skövde

The Skövde Esperantoklubb hosted a well-attended lecture titled "Flying Saucers – Fantasy or Reality?" by Henry Svensson. Svensson presented compelling eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings, including the "Kinnekulle case" from 1974, where a large, luminous object was observed for hours without an official explanation. The lecture generated significant interest, with many questions from the audience, and a participant shared their own UFO experience.

Tranås-Posten Report on UFOs

This article from Tranås-Posten recounts a sighting by the Davidsson family of a red, full-moon-sized object followed by smoke trails, descending slowly. They also mention a similar event in Ljungby. The article explores possible explanations, including fireworks, a parachute rocket, or a satellite part, but concludes that without further evidence, the nature of the object remains unknown.

Stockholm Observatory on Meteors

An observation from Stockholm Observatory suggests that bright lights seen during the New Year and Epiphany holidays were likely meteors entering the Earth's atmosphere. These phenomena can appear as bright fireballs, sometimes breaking apart, and are characterized by high speeds and a red glow.

Borlängebo BT Report

A witness in Borlänge reported seeing a "ball" in the sky followed by a triangle. This sighting coincided with the discovery of unusual, bowl-shaped tracks on the ice near Dådran. UFO expert Lars Andersson finds the timing significant and urges anyone with similar experiences to come forward.

Gävleborgs UFO-förening Meeting Minutes

The minutes detail the annual meeting of the Gävleborgs UFO-förening. Key discussions included financial reports, proposals for regular meetings and a traveling exhibition, and the acquisition of UFO reporting forms. Elections were held for new board members and auditors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the theme of unidentified flying objects and related phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts, expert opinions, and organizational activities. The editorial stance appears open to the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation and unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging public participation in reporting sightings. There is a focus on investigating and documenting these events, with a critical yet curious approach to explanations.

Title: SAXONS VECKOTIDNING
Issue: NR.6
Date: February 2-8, 1981
Language: Swedish

This issue of Saxons Veckotidning delves into several intriguing topics, ranging from the commercialization of space materials to futuristic concepts of space travel and the pressing issue of climate change.

Meteorites for Sale at Auction

The cover story, "HÄR SÄLJS BITAR AV RYMDEN PÅ AUKTION!" (Pieces of Space Sold Here at Auction!), reports on an unusual event at Sotheby's auction house in London. A 15-kilogram lump of space material, identified as part of the Canyon Diablometeorite that fell in Arizona approximately 20,000 years ago, was sold for 5,000 Swedish Kronor. The article notes that while the price might seem low, many believe such extraterrestrial stones will increase significantly in value. The meteorite is primarily composed of iron, with smaller amounts of nickel, cobalt, phosphorus, sulfur, copper, carbon, and diamond fragments. A polished side reveals the Widmanstätten pattern, a characteristic that proves its extraterrestrial origin. The auction was well-attended, with bids coming from around the world, and it is suggested that this market for space rocks is likely to grow. The article concludes by referencing an international resolution stating that celestial bodies are not for sale and belong to all of humanity.

The Space Elevator Concept

An article titled "Tag hissen ut i rymden!" (Take the Elevator to Space!) explores the concept of a space elevator proposed by English science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke. Clarke, who previously accurately predicted the advent of synchronous communication satellites, suggests building an elevator between Earth and space. The article describes how passengers would be pressed back by g-forces as the elevator ascends through a long shaft extending beyond the clouds. The construction would begin in space, building the shaft downwards, starting with a simple steel line and progressing to a thicker cable. The project would require vast amounts of material, and the challenge lies in finding sufficiently light and strong materials, which may necessitate mass production in specialized space factories. The proposed elevator shaft would be 36,000 km high, propelled by powerful magnetic motors, similar to magnetic levitation trains. While some consider the idea insane, space researchers believe it is feasible.

Venus: A Greenhouse World

The section "KLIMAT: 480 grader – och varmare blir det" (Climate: 480 degrees – and it's getting warmer) discusses the extreme temperatures on Venus. Despite being relatively close to the sun, Venus's surface temperature is 480 degrees Celsius. American researchers attribute this to a "greenhouse effect" caused by its atmosphere, which is 96 percent carbon dioxide. This gas allows sunlight to reach the surface but traps the infrared heat radiation emitted by the planet, leading to a continuous warming cycle, much like a greenhouse. The article draws a parallel to Earth, warning that increased burning of fossil fuels and the resulting rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide could lead to a significant temperature increase on our planet. A doubling of carbon dioxide levels, projected within 50 years if current trends continue, could raise Earth's temperature by two to four degrees Celsius, causing polar ice melt, rising sea levels, and catastrophic changes in precipitation. The article also mentions that sulfur dioxide, another pollutant, has an even stronger greenhouse effect.

UFO Sightings and Scientific Perspectives

Several short reports from 1950 detail UFO sightings and related discussions. These include:

• March 27, 1950: Seven people in Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported seeing flying saucers at high altitude during a sandstorm.
• March 28, 1950: Radio commentator Henry J. Taylor suggested that flying saucers exist and that the US Air Force would confirm their existence.
• March 30, 1950: A description of a disc-shaped aircraft, possibly a reaction model of the XF5U, capable of hovering or flying at high speeds.
• March 29, 1950: Reports of strangely shaped objects over the Mediterranean Sea and three flying fireballs near Hong Kong.
• March 31, 1950: The US Navy denied that its Chance-Vought XF 5 U fighter jet could be mistaken for a flying saucer.
• April 3, 1950: A model of a 1942 aircraft was presented as a potential prototype for real flying saucers.

The issue also includes a Q&A section titled "FRÅGA: Finns det eller finns det inte UFO:s?" (Question: Do UFOs exist or not?). The answer, attributed to astronomer Carl Sagan, states that while numerous civilizations capable of sending "flying saucers" likely exist in the universe, there is no definitive proof of their presence on Earth.

Location and Map

A map is provided for the area of Andersberg, Sweden, indicating streets such as Vinddraget, Skogsmursvägen, Hedesunda, and Norrskensgatan, with a location marked as "GRÖNA RUMMET" (The Green Room).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores topics at the intersection of science, technology, and the unexplained. The editorial stance appears to be one of curiosity and open-mindedness towards speculative scientific ideas (like the space elevator) and unexplained phenomena (like UFOs), while also grounding discussions in scientific evidence and current events (like climate change and meteorite sales). There's a clear interest in future possibilities and the frontiers of human knowledge, balanced with reporting on tangible events and scientific findings.