Intern Avis For NUFOC - 1978 no 04

Magazine Overview

Title: INTERN avis for NUFOC
Issue: 4
Volume: 2
Date: April 30, 1978
Publisher: NORSK UFO CENTER
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

Content Summary

This issue of 'Intern Avis for NUFOC' provides a comprehensive update on UFO-related activities and research in Scandinavia. It features several key articles and reports:

Prosjekt UFODATA

The magazine details 'Prosjekt UFODATA' (Project UFODATA), a significant undertaking by SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO Information). Spearheaded by Per Andersen, a consultant in data processing, the project aims to conduct thorough statistical analyses of SUFOI's extensive UFO report archive, which contains approximately 6000 reports collected since 1957. Due to past work pressures and limited financial resources, only a few statistical studies have been performed. This project seeks to rectify that by implementing a systematic electronic data handling system. The project is divided into four sub-projects: critical review and conversion of reports into numerical sequences, data input into the system, statistical analysis (including frequency tables, cross-tabulations, histograms, and chi-square tests), and the preparation of reports on the project and its findings. The data system will also allow for quick retrieval of specific reports.

'Tidsloven' - A New Publication

An article introduces 'Tidsloven' (The Time Law), a new book by Danish author Per Andersen, published by Skandinavisk Ufo Informations forlag. The book is described as a potential breakthrough for scientific investigations into the UFO phenomenon. SUFOI believes that the large volume of observation reports forms a crucial scientific basis for this publication. 'Tidsloven' addresses the regularity of UFO reports, noting that most sightings occur around 21:30 and 03:00 local time, and predominantly in the evening and at night, a pattern observed internationally. The book investigates how Danish UFO reports are distributed throughout the day, whether this distribution confirms the international 'time law', and if natural factors can explain it. A key conclusion is that the peak around 03:00 is difficult to explain and might indicate increased UFO activity. This is highlighted as the first thorough statistical study of Danish UFO reports, aiming to improve understanding of the UFO phenomenon and encourage serious scientific exploration.

Author Met UFO

This section recounts a UFO sighting experienced by the renowned Italian author Alberto Moravia. While driving on a country road in Tuscany with a friend, they observed a strange object. Moravia described it as being three to four meters in diameter, violet and neon-like in color, hovering stationary among olive trees. It emitted a strong, non-blinding light. The 'saucer' remained visible for about half a minute before disappearing at lightning speed. The following day, newspapers reported a UFO sighting over Italy, confirming Moravia's experience.

Voices from the Past

This article discusses a peculiar phenomenon where astronauts and technicians at NASA's Houston center reportedly heard inexplicable voices during a moon landing mission. Astronaut Edgar Mitchell contacted Sidney George Woods, an 88-year-old Englishman who had compiled an extensive collection of audio recordings. Woods, a physicist, claimed these voices were not of earthly origin. He also stated that he had audio recordings as evidence of flying saucers landing. Woods, along with two other individuals, had conducted interviews for over 25 years using a medium to communicate with deceased individuals. Electronic voice analysis tests reportedly confirmed that the medium did not produce the voices, and that these voices possessed characteristics distinct from any known human vocal patterns. Woods claimed to have made contact with historical figures such as Queen Alexandra, Mahatma Gandhi, Lionel Barrymore, and Amy Johnson, and even the Chinese philosopher Confucius. A quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi suggests a desire to bridge the gap between different realms for universal peace.

Nordic UFO Meeting, Tønsberg 1978

Detailed information is provided for the Nordic UFO Meeting scheduled to take place in Tønsberg from May 13-15, 1978. The program includes a detailed schedule of events from Friday evening to Monday afternoon, featuring meals, meetings, and various activities. The meeting's main themes are: 'Gathering of Material (Global)', 'Distribution of Material Among Cooperating Nordic Organizations', and 'Press Releases'. A press conference and public viewing of a film are also planned. The cost for participation is outlined: 75 kr. for one day, 120 kr. for two days, and 150 kr. for three days, which includes three meals. Accommodation details, including the possibility of camping at the scout hut, are provided. Information on transportation and how to register is also included, with a deadline for registration.

Telescope for Sale

A 4 1/2" reflecting telescope with a 900 mm focal length, capable of up to 300x magnification and featuring a stable tripod, is offered for sale for 1500 kr. Inquiries should be directed to Odd-Gunnar Røed.

UFO Exhibition in Connection with 'Close Encounter' Film

An exhibition related to the film 'Close Encounter of the Third Kind' was held at Kilden cinema in Tønsberg. The article notes that Tønsberg, through the NUFOC group, had held exhibitions, while Sandefjord and Horten had not, highlighting the importance of active information dissemination. The exhibition featured authentic UFO photographs, a large display promoting two UFO magazines, and near-contact stories from Sweden and Denmark. A display stand with brochures for the magazines was also available.

UFO Observed from a Plane in 1956

This section recounts a UFO sighting by four men in a plane in 1956 under a starry sky. The operations officer, Lav Volle, described a strange light appearing near the plane's left wing. The object was white on top and deep red underneath, with four 'portholes' emitting light. Its shape gradually became visible as the light faded, resembling a glowing metal hull about 5 meters in diameter. The witnesses believed it was not of earthly origin. One pilot attempted to communicate with the object using a flashlight. The UFO then moved behind the plane, reappeared on the right wing, and followed the aircraft for 10 minutes before tilting its side towards the direction of travel, extinguishing its light, and accelerating sharply upwards at a 45-degree angle, disappearing from view. The incident has remained memorable for the witnesses.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes the importance of systematic data collection and analysis in UFO research, as exemplified by Project UFODATA. There is a clear interest in scientific approaches to understanding the UFO phenomenon, as seen in the review of 'Tidsloven' and the reporting on the Nordic UFO Meeting's focus on gathering and distributing material. The Norsk UFO Center (NUFOC) appears to be actively engaged in public outreach and information dissemination through publications, meetings, and exhibitions. The editorial stance leans towards promoting serious, evidence-based investigation while also covering anecdotal accounts and historical cases.