IUSI - No 05 1978

Magazine Overview

This issue of INTERN UFO-Sverigeinformation, dated May 30, 1978, is an internal bulletin from the Riksorganisationen UFO-Sveriges Centralgrupp. It is intended exclusively for UFO-Sverige's local groups, district managers, field researchers, and other active members, with the content explicitly forbidden from being shared with third parties. The magazine covers organizational news, upcoming events, training, and detailed reports on UFO phenomena.

Editorial Content

Editors' Message

Editors Mats Nilsson and Hakan Ekstrand express their gratitude for the material received but urge readers to send in more contributions, including news clippings, advertisements, and personal accounts in the style of Science Fiction. They highlight the irregular publication schedule due to the manual process of stapling the magazine.

Local Group Support

A plea is made to local UFO groups to assist with the stapling of the magazine in Skänninge, mentioning Carl-Axel Jonzon as a contact person. This effort is crucial for ensuring a more regular and timely publication.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• UFO Exhibition in Köping: Running from late May through August, this exhibition targets Scandinavian tourists and features a 5.5-meter diameter UFO model and film screenings.
• Planning Conference in Nyköping: Scheduled for July 9, this conference aims to foster idea generation for the development of UFO-Sverige.
• SVENSK UFO 78: Held from July 9 to 14 in Nyköping, this event includes a week of activities such as lectures and film screenings for both ufologists and the general public. Speakers include Reinhold Carleby, Lehel Repits, and others.

Training for Field Researchers

A weekend residential course for field researchers is scheduled for September 8-10. This course, combining theoretical and practical elements, is mandatory for active field researchers within UFO-Sverige. It covers interview techniques, witness psychology, and common misinterpretations of UFO cases. The cost is 75 SEK, including food and lodging.

UFO-Sundsvall Report

The "Förenings-Aktuellt" section features the Sundsvalls UFO-förening, founded in 1970-71. The group has grown to over 65 members and aims to study UFO phenomena objectively. They are currently facing financial challenges due to the lack of municipal funding and are seeking alternative revenue streams. The report highlights the common issue of a small core group of active members in local UFO organizations.

Nordic UFO Cooperation

An event held in Tönsberg, Norway, on May 13-14, brought together Nordic UFO organizations. The meeting focused on collaboration and the establishment of "NORDIC UFO-GROUPS" to improve information exchange. The first publication, "Nordic UFO-News letter," is planned for autumn.

Minutes of the UFO-Sveriges Riksstämma (National Assembly)

• The minutes from the March 18, 1978, national assembly detail several key decisions:
• Membership Fees for 1979: Fees will cover the cost of the member magazine, with specific amounts to be determined later. Local groups will pay an additional fee.
• Statute Amendments: Changes were made to statutes regarding group membership fees (25 SEK for A-members) and the process for determining mandates based on activity reports.
• Voting Procedures: Clarifications were made regarding voting rights and procedures at the national assembly.
• Central Group Appointment: Köpings UFO-förening was appointed as the central group until March 17, 1979.

Pulsars and Astronomy

A brief article discusses the discovery of over 40 pulsars, objects with extremely dense mass that rotate rapidly. It mentions a peculiar pulsar (JP-1953) that challenges current cosmological models, suggesting a universe potentially older than previously estimated.

Questions and Answers

• Congress Timing: A reader suggests holding UFO congresses during summer to accommodate those with work commitments. The response points to "Svensk UFO 78" as an example of a summer event.
• Lehel Repits' "Galaxy Motor": A reader inquires about obtaining blueprints and books by Lehel Repits, expressing frustration over the lack of response. The magazine notes the silence on this topic since 1973.
• German Flying Saucer: The Q&A section also touches upon a German inventor's flying saucer, whose propulsion system allegedly rendered it uncontrollable due to high voltage interfering with guidance radio waves.

The Flying Saucer - Part 2

This installment continues the narrative of a UFO landing in Stigtomta, Sörmland. Following a loud noise, the craft emitted a powerful, pulsing blue light that spread like waves. The event was witnessed by local residents, including one named Pelle, who described it as a spectacular but surreal experience. The craft then ascended rapidly into space. The narrative also mentions an attempt by uniformed soldiers to open the craft's door with a small explosive charge, which resulted in a large fire.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes the importance of active participation from its members, whether through submitting material, assisting with organizational tasks, or attending events. There is a clear focus on practical UFO research, training, and the dissemination of information within the organization. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting serious, objective UFO investigation and fostering a sense of community among UFO enthusiasts in Sweden and the Nordic region. The challenges faced by local groups, such as limited active members and financial constraints, are openly discussed, suggesting a desire for shared solutions and mutual support.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, dated 1/78, focuses on a significant UFO sighting and encounter in Sweden, alongside a deep dive into the enduring mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle and the Devil's Sea. The magazine presents a narrative of an extraterrestrial craft experiencing a fire and subsequent landing, leading to communication and interaction with local authorities. It also explores historical and contemporary accounts of unexplained disappearances and phenomena in the infamous maritime regions.

UFO Incident in Nyköping and Förola

The issue opens with a dramatic account of a fire on board a UFO, which was still smoldering. A mysterious blue shimmer enveloped the area, visible even in daylight. TV 2's Rapport managed to contact the Nyköping police, who relayed information from 'DE TIO' (the extraterrestrials). According to this communication, the craft had been damaged by 'less rational individuals' in Stigtomta, resulting in the death of some of its occupants, including the commander's closest associate and life companion. The craft was forced into the ionosphere to extinguish the fire and was now in need of repairs. DE TIO expressed their desire to land and repair their craft undisturbed, hoping for protection and assistance.

Polischefen Roger Ersson and Överbefälhavaren Ambjörnsson had spoken with DE TIO and promised full protection for the repair work, even offering to procure special alloys. DE TIO had requested a landing site where they could work undisturbed. They communicated using small, palm-sized, partially transparent globes that displayed images, resembling mini-TVs.

The report also mentioned a sighting near Förola, a village near Nyköping, of a 'gigantic bluish-white shimmering round thing' hovering over an old iron mine, believed to be the Vimaana craft landing. A TV 2 reporting team was dispatched to the location.

Later, it was reported that DE TIO had left the Nyköping police station and headed north, possibly towards Förola, followed by a convoy of curious onlookers. A roadblock was set up, allowing only the police and the TV 2 reporting car through. The craft had landed in a field near the old Förola iron mine, and no unauthorized persons were allowed near it. The craft's side was described as black and sooty, confirming it was the same craft.

Extraterrestrial Technology and Departure

Following the landing, the craft was observed being repaired by a robot-like machine. Metal pieces and triangular metal rods were unloaded from the craft, along with a large glass container with a blank, liquid-like substance. The repairs were swift, and the craft's exterior was restored to its original matte metallic sheen. When the hatch was closed, it seemed to malfunction, opening again. A person emerged and presented Polischefen Ersson with a 'foil book'. The hatch then closed again, and the craft was enveloped in a blue shimmer, emitting beautiful blue rings that spread outwards. The craft then ascended with incredible speed, disappearing as a speck within five seconds, demonstrating extraordinary performance after repairs.

The witnesses were left in awe and disbelief. The foil book, documented by the police, was the only tangible evidence left behind. The extraterrestrials' message, translated by Professor Josyer Singh from the Sanskrit script on the foil book, stated that they were leaving because human civilization was not yet mature enough to receive their knowledge and technology. They intended to return to their self-sufficient underground facilities on Earth, which they had used 12,000 years ago in Tibet and South America, and would seek contact again when humanity was more developed.

It was mentioned that these beings, referred to as Vimaana, were of the same human race and considered humans their 'sisters and brothers'. They emphasized that peaceful coexistence was essential for spiritual and technological development. The report also noted that the Vimaana had developed a new, modified type of craft, smaller and discus-shaped, capable of higher speeds for interstellar travel.

The Bermuda Triangle and Devil's Sea Mysteries

The magazine then shifts focus to the enigmatic 'Bermuda Triangle' (also known as 'Dödens Triangel' or 'Spökhavet') and the 'Devil's Sea' (Djævulshavet). These areas, located between Bermuda, southern Florida, Puerto Rico, and between southern Japan, the Philippines, and Guam respectively, have been the sites of numerous unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft since World War II. The common pattern is the absence of SOS signals, wreckage, oil slicks, or any other trace of the missing vessels or planes.

Various theories are presented, including the possibility of an unknown energy source deep within the ocean, speculation about the sunken continent of Atlantis, and the idea that these areas are not explored enough. The text highlights the disappearance of the Panamanian registered oil tanker in October 1976, which sent a final radio message about worsening winds before vanishing without a trace, leaving only an oil slick and an overturned lifeboat.

Electronic and Atmospheric Phenomena

Electronic phenomena are also discussed, particularly the erratic behavior of compasses in these regions, which are said to spin like a top. Historical accounts, including those from Columbus's voyages, mention unusual lights and magnetic anomalies. The article notes that the sea surface in the Bermuda Triangle is reportedly several meters lower than the surrounding water, a fact established by the SKYLAB space laboratory.

Early Life and Energy Conservation

In a section titled 'SYRE, DÖDEN FÖR DE FÖRSTA PÅ VÅR JORD' (Oxygen, the Death of the First on Our Earth), a theory by Dr. Carl Woese is presented. This theory suggests that early life forms, possibly methane bacteria, existed before the development of oxygen, plants, and animals. These organisms thrived without oxygen, deriving energy from hydrogen and carbon dioxide, and could withstand high temperatures. NASA is involved in this research, believing it could offer insights into the origins of life.

Another brief segment discusses energy conservation, citing Bengt Fitger, head of the Lyktan lighting factory. He states that three people traveling to the Mediterranean consume as much energy as is needed to light their homes for 40 years, and that home lighting accounts for only 0.8% of Sweden's total energy consumption.

Solar Eclipse and Flat Earth Theory

The issue concludes with a brief mention of a total solar eclipse in Colombia lasting 55 seconds and the next one scheduled for July 11, 1991. It also features an article titled 'JORDEN ÄR NOG PLATT TROTS ALLT' (The Earth is Probably Flat After All), discussing the 'Flat Earth Society' (FES) and their reaction to the Apollo 8 mission's images of a spherical Earth. Despite the evidence, the FES maintains its belief in a flat Earth, with the sun and moon circling the North Pole. The article quotes FES secretary Samuel Shenton expressing the need for his organization to discuss the implications of the lunar mission.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, extraterrestrial encounters, and historical mysteries. There is a clear interest in UFOs and alien technology, as evidenced by the detailed report on the Nyköping incident. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various theories and accounts without necessarily endorsing them, while also acknowledging the limitations of current scientific understanding. The recurring theme is the vastness of the unknown, both in space and in the depths of our oceans, and the human drive to understand these mysteries. The magazine encourages readers to question and seek knowledge, as suggested by the concluding quote: "Reason is to believe only half of what you hear. Intelligence is to know which half to believe."

Title: Bärgslagsbladet
Issue Date: January 23, 1978
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Main Article: "Jorden inte rund säger 250 norrmän" (The Earth is not round, say 250 Norwegians)

The primary article in this issue discusses the beliefs of "The Norwegian Flat Earth Society," an organization comprising 250 members who are convinced that the Earth is not spherical. The article highlights Stein Ove Høgdahl, an 18-year-old Oslo high school student and the general secretary of the society, who states that "almost everyone believes the Earth is round." He views the "indoctrination in schools" as the primary obstacle to overcome.

Høgdahl explains their model of the Earth as a flat disk with a small rim. The North Pole is at the center of this disk, and the continents are arranged around it. The "rim" is described as a 20-30 mile high ice barrier, which they claim is what was previously referred to as the South Pole. When the article mentions the explorer Roald Amundsen reaching the South Pole in 1911, Høgdahl dismisses it, suggesting Amundsen only reached a small part of the ice barrier and could not proceed further due to extreme cold.

The society also expresses skepticism towards images of the Earth from space, drawing parallels to the Watergate scandal. Høgdahl suggests that if Nixon could falsify audio tapes, he could also falsify images. He posits that the US might be releasing "fake images of a round Earth" for military strategic reasons, specifically to mislead the Soviet Union, whose missile calculations are based on a round Earth model. They believe this is intended to make Soviet missiles land outside the Earth's edge.

The article notes that the membership of the American branch of the Flat Earth Society drastically decreased when images of Earth from space were first released, but many members returned after Nixon's fall.

The society is actively working on developing a new model called a "flatus" (flat object), which they believe will be easier to transport and cheaper than a traditional globe. The article is attributed to Sören Karlsson.

Poetry Section: "UFO-dikt" (UFO Poem)

This issue also includes a poem titled "UFO-dikt" by Gunnar Schelin. The poem is a short, whimsical piece about flying saucers (UFOs) and their potential landing on "Borglanda."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to cover fringe beliefs and alternative theories, as evidenced by the prominent article on the Flat Earth Society. The inclusion of a UFO-themed poem suggests an interest in unexplained phenomena and the unusual. The editorial stance, while reporting on the Flat Earth Society's views, does not explicitly endorse them but presents their arguments and skepticism, particularly regarding government transparency and scientific consensus, as seen in the Watergate reference.
The magazine's content touches upon themes of conspiracy, skepticism towards authority, and alternative scientific models, alongside a lighter piece of poetry related to UFOs.