Argus - 1983 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: ARGUS
Issue: NR 1, ÅRGÅNG 7
Year: 1983
Publisher: GÄVLEBORGS UFO-FÖRENING
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of ARGUS, the member magazine for UFO-Gävleborg, a member of UFO-Sverige, focuses on recent UFO activity and the organization's internal affairs. The cover prominently features the 'HAMRÅNGE-FALLET' (Hamrånge Case) as the latest news, with details on page 12. The issue includes a significant report on a UFO sighting over Delsbo.

Editorial and Organization Information

The magazine is published by Gävleborgs UFO-Förening, with Jan Englund as the responsible publisher. The editorial and association contact number is 026/116969. Subscription and membership fees are detailed: 50 SEK per year for families and individuals, and 25 SEK for military personnel, pensioners, and those under 18. Membership fees are to be paid to postgiro number 21 45 89 - 4.

The board for 1983 is listed, including Chairman Roland Östlund, Vice Chairman Thomas Dahl, Secretary Håkan Ekdahl, Treasurer Ylwa Jedenby, and board members Bo Eriksson, Bengt-Olof Bratter, Ola Jedenby, and Agnes Ekdahl, with Helena Öhman as a substitute. The board for 1982 included Stig Myrin as Treasurer and Eskil Nyström as a board member.

Annual Meeting Minutes (Årsmöte Protokoll)

• The minutes from the annual meeting held on February 20, 1983, are presented. Key decisions included:
• Approval of the meeting's announcement and agenda.
• Election of Roland Östlund as meeting chairman and Håkan Ekdahl as meeting secretary.
• Election of Ola Jedenby and Agneta Ekdahl as scrutineers and vote counters.
• Approval of the activity report and the auditor's report.
• Granting the board non-liability for the past year.
• Election of Roland Östlund as chairman for 1983.
• Election of board members for 1983: Bengt-Olov Bratter, Ola Jedenby, Håkan Ekdahl, Thomas Dahl, Ylwa Jedenby, Jan Englund, and Bo Eriksson. Agneta Ekdahl and Helena Öhman were elected as substitutes.
• Election of Sture Mattsson and Sven-Olov Gilljam as auditors, with Berit Mattsson as substitute auditor.
• The election of the election committee was postponed to a later meeting.

Activity Report (Verksamhetsberättelse) for 1982

• The report for 1982 highlights the association's activities:
• Meetings: Approximately twenty member meetings were held in the local 'Gröna rummet' (Green Room), along with four official member meetings. A combined Christmas and Lucia party was held on December 12th.
• Observations: Observation nights took place at Råhällan and Främlingshem.
• Family Days: Family days were organized at Högbo and Kungsberget.
• Membership: The number of paying members in 1982 was 50.
• Investigations: The association investigated several UFO-related cases within the Gävleborg county.
• Outreach: Representatives visited schools, showed films, and contributed articles to local newspapers.

Financial Report (Kassarapport) and Auditor's Report (Revisionsberättelse)

The financial report for 1982 details income and expenses. Total income was 5572.50 SEK, primarily from membership fees (1295.00 SEK), lotteries (1809.00 SEK), legacies (2000.00 SEK), sales of ARGUS (368.50 SEK), and information (100.00 SEK). Total expenses were also 5572.50 SEK, including costs for member magazine distribution (822.00 SEK), rent (475.00 SEK), office supplies (960.50 SEK), telephone (1000.00 SEK), lottery prizes (563.95 SEK), member meetings (307.35 SEK), advertisements (30.00 SEK), postage (506.75 SEK), and miscellaneous costs (809.00 SEK). The year's profit was 97.95 SEK.

The balance sheet shows a starting balance of 544.55 SEK for postgiro and 0.00 SEK for cash, with total income of 5572.50 SEK, resulting in a total of 6117.05 SEK. Expenses were 5474.55 SEK, leaving a closing balance of 547.30 SEK for postgiro and 95.20 SEK for cash.

The auditor's report, dated February 19, 1983, confirms that the financial records for 1982 were examined and found to be satisfactory, with adequate documentation for income and expenses, correct cash and postgiro balances, and no issues with the bookkeeping. The auditors proposed that the balance sheet be approved and the board be granted non-liability.

UFO Over Delsbo Case

This section details a UFO sighting by Ulf Karling, a member of Sundsvalls Segelflygklubb SSFK, on Midsummer's Day in 1982. While flying a Piper Super Cup plane with Marie Nyberg near Delsbo at an altitude of 350 meters, they observed a white, disc-shaped object with a cupped shape. The object was described as blindingly white, shimmering, and emitting red and green light. The encounter lasted about 15-20 seconds. Karling estimated the object's size to be between half a meter and one meter. Loy Solli, chairman of UFO-Sundsvall, suggested it might have been a 'telemeterskiva' (telemetry disc).

The article also references potential explanations from Sundsvalls Tidning (ST) dated July 2, 1982, suggesting a heart-shaped balloon, and July 8, 1982, mentioning ignited gas pockets.

Other Content

• Ledare (Editorial): The editorial notes that this issue contains many reports due to the recent annual meeting. It highlights the success of an exhibition at Silvanum, which garnered significant media attention, including from radio Gävleborg. The next issue is announced for June.
• Flyttat? (Moved?): A notice asking members to update their address if they have moved, either by mail or by phone.
• Bidrag (Contributions): A call for articles and discussion contributions from readers, with a request for typewritten manuscripts with generous spacing.
• Glad Påsk (Happy Easter): A seasonal greeting with a cartoon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes UFO investigation and awareness within the Gävleborg region. It serves as a platform for reporting sightings, sharing organizational news, and fostering a community of enthusiasts. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, acknowledging skepticism while presenting evidence and witness accounts. The organization actively engages in outreach and aims to improve its information dissemination and investigative capabilities. The emphasis on detailed reports, financial transparency, and member participation suggests a well-organized and dedicated group.

Title: SUCCÉ
Issue Date: January 1983
Content Focus: UFO phenomena, exhibitions, and sightings in Sweden.

UFO-EXPO in Gävle

The magazine reports on a successful UFO exhibition, UFO-EXPO, held at Silvanum in Gävle from January 5 to 30, 1983. The event was organized by the Gävle UFO-förening in cooperation with Studiefrämjandet and Silvanum. The exhibition material was rented from UFO-Sverige. Approximately 5,000 visitors attended the exhibition. The event featured presentations by Henry Svensson, who spoke about UFO cases in Sweden, and Christer Nordin, chairman of UFO-Sverige, who discussed the international UFO situation. The exhibition concluded with a panel debate where the public could ask questions about UFOs.

The Gävle UFO-förening experienced significant growth during this period, with its membership increasing from 50 to 120 in the last month, largely due to the exhibition's success. The organization also provided information films about UFOs, which garnered considerable interest, and arranged for visitors to come via chartered buses from across the region. The exhibition also generated significant media attention, including a report on Radio Gävleborg.

The Hamrånge Case

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the "Hamrånge Case," detailing an alleged UFO observation by the Wigren family on February 19, 1983. Representatives from the UFO-förening visited the family to reconstruct the event. The family reported seeing a strong light between trees, which they followed. Later, they observed a luminous sphere hovering motionless in the air about 400 meters away. The object was described as orange with a white light on the right and a red tail-like feature on the left. No sound was detected. The object then moved at high speed towards Ockelbo. Subsequently, the object reappeared and followed the Wigren family's car, causing their car radio to experience severe interference, forcing them to turn it off. The family's attempts to investigate further were met with the object's disappearance. They also noted hearing aerial activity in the area, suggesting a search was underway.

UFO-Sverige contacted the Swedish Air Force regarding potential aerial activity during the time of the observation, but received no comment. The article questions the purpose of such flights, using the phrase "Man kan ju fråga sig vad flyget har uppe att göra en LOKUAG?" (One can ask what the aircraft are doing up there for a LOKUAG?). The observation took place between 18:40 and 19:05 under clear, starry conditions. The area around the object was illuminated, according to the Wigrens. The magazine states it will follow up on this case.

Satellite Debris and Other Sightings

The magazine also includes a "TIDNINGS-KLIPP" (Newspaper Clipping) section. One article discusses the possibility that debris from a crashed Soviet spy satellite may have caused a large, 50-meter wide ice-free area on Lake Tickelstärnan in Valbo. The ice pattern was noted to resemble a crystal lattice. While the probability of the satellite's nuclear reactor section falling in Sweden is considered minimal, a government working group has been formed to monitor the situation. The satellite's reentry into the Earth's atmosphere was expected around January 20th.

Another clipping reports an UFO sighting in Österfärnebo on a Sunday afternoon, where a red glowing sphere was observed moving slowly and erratically for two to three minutes. The Gävleborgs UFO-förening is seeking contact with other witnesses and provides a hotline number.

Gävleborgs UFO-förening Bylaws

The issue includes proposed bylaws for the Gävleborgs UFO-förening. The organization's objectives include demonstrating the existence of unidentified flying objects, researching their phenomena, origins, and effects, serving as an information and contact point for the public, and stimulating interest in UFOs in the Gävleborg region. The bylaws also outline membership requirements, the process for investigating UFO-related events, and the organization's structure, including the role of the annual meeting (årsmöte) as the highest decision-making body.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, UFO investigations, and public engagement with the topic. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and reporting on reported sightings and related events, while also acknowledging the role of media and public interest. The inclusion of bylaws suggests a structured approach to the organization's activities and a commitment to its stated goals of research and information dissemination.