IUSI - No 22 1980

Magazine Overview

This issue of INTERN UFO-Sverigeinformation, dated March 5, 1980, is a confidential internal bulletin from the Riksorganisationen UFO-Sverige. It is distributed to local groups, district chiefs, field researchers, and active members, with a strict prohibition against sharing its content with third parties. The magazine is published approximately 10 times a year, with a subscription costing 40 kronor annually.

Editorial Content and Articles

The issue opens with a letter from the editorial office, addressing a review of Jacques Vallée's book 'Messengers of Deception' that appeared in the previous issue. The author questions Vallée's critique of local UFO groups, suggesting that these groups are essential for gathering information. The letter also touches upon Vallée's views on UFOs and government secrecy, and his assertion that UFOs might be demonstrating their capabilities through animal mutilations.

Motions to the National Convention (Riksstämman) 1980

Several motions are presented for the upcoming national convention:

• Motion 1: Proposes the establishment of a working group to create rules for the function of UFO-Sweden's information leaders, covering their conduct with the public and media, minimum fees, and legal implications.
• Motion 2: Calls for the creation of a UFO-Sweden research archive, emphasizing the need to structure and make the extensive Swedish UFO report material accessible for serious research, potentially involving international collaboration.
• Motion 3: Suggests that the organization should have a fixed postal address for all its activities, proposing Box 16, Skänninge, as a suitable option.
• Motion 4: Urges the establishment of a UFO-Sweden research archive, with the board tasked to develop principles and practical conditions for its scientific processing, seek qualified collaborators both within and outside UFO-Sweden, and assess the archive's size.
• Motion 5: A motion from UFO-CENTER KARLSKOGA criticizes the voting power granted to Carl-Axel Jonzon, who handles the UFO-Information magazine, arguing that it gives him an undemocratic advantage at national conventions.
• Motion 6: Requests the establishment of an information leader for UFO-Sweden.
• Motion 7: Asks for one or two individuals to be assigned to manage material from the C-group for UFO-Information.

Centralgruppen Informerar (Central Group Informs)

This section provides updates and information for local groups. It mentions the Nordic cooperation and an upcoming Nordic meeting in Västerås. It also notes a visit from a French journalist and plans for deeper cooperation with French UFO organizations. The central group highlights the high cost of their phone bills and encourages members to contact them with suggestions.

UFO-Sveriges Riksstämma 1980 Program

A detailed schedule for 'Svensk UFO-80', a week-long event in Västerås from June 30 to July 5, 1980, is provided. The program includes lectures, film screenings, and discussions on various UFO-related topics, featuring speakers from Sweden and Denmark. Topics range from UFO sightings and research to parapsychology, meteorology, and the history of UFO research.

'Katastrofteorin' (Catastrophe Theory)

This article delves into the 'Catastrophe Theory' proposed by Erasmus Darwin. It discusses the construction of the Egyptian pyramids, questioning conventional explanations and suggesting advanced technology or knowledge beyond that of the ancient Egyptians. The author explores theories involving water, geometry, and potentially extraterrestrial influence, linking it to the idea of cyclical catastrophes and the evolution of species.

New Medicines from Space

This section discusses the potential of space exploration for medical research and production. It highlights that experiments conducted in zero gravity aboard the Space Lab can lead to purer vaccines, better tissue processing, and more cost-effective production of medicines like urokinase. It also touches upon the production of new alloys with superior properties.

Spain Publicizes UFO Secrets

This article reports on the Spanish government's official release of UFO dossiers in October 1976. The documentation, comprising 12 registered UFO cases, was handed over by Air Force General Felipe Galarza to journalist Juan José Benitez. The cases include detailed reports, sketches, and photographs, with information gathered from military personnel and specialists.

UFO Reports from Spain

This section details several UFO incidents from Spain, including a landing at Poligono di Tiro di Las Bardenas Reales, a near-collision with an Iberia flight, an encounter with military jets, a radar response to IFF codes, and a sighting by a salesman in Aznalcollar. It also mentions an observation by pilots of a Mirage III-DE and an incident near Villafria Air Base.

A Common Phenomenon in the Garden

This report describes an unusual phenomenon observed on the night of July 25-26, 1979, at Yngve Engström's property in Hallstahammar, Sweden. The phenomenon involved bluish-white, rectangular disc-shaped lights that moved and discharged electricity without sound. The lights were observed over the garden and later near a car and a field.

What Space Would a Compressed Human Occupy?

This short piece discusses the concept of human bodies being mostly empty space at the atomic level. It calculates the theoretical volume a human would occupy if all this empty space were removed, concluding it would be a tiny, almost invisible speck.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes the importance of organized UFO research, structured information dissemination, and the need for clear regulations within the UFO-Sverige organization. There's a strong focus on documenting and analyzing UFO cases, with a critical eye towards external interpretations (like Jacques Vallée's) and an internal drive to professionalize the organization's operations. The issue also explores broader themes of ancient mysteries, technological advancement, and the potential of space, suggesting a forward-looking and analytical approach to the UFO phenomenon.

This issue of "Utländska Tidskrifter" (Foreign Periodicals), identified as issue number 24 and dated December 1970, focuses on a collection of historical mysteries and unexplained phenomena. The magazine presents itself as a source for UFO-related information and research.

The Green Children of Woolpit

The issue begins by recounting the tale of the "Green Children of Woolpit," a phenomenon that occurred during the reign of King Stephen (1135-1154) in England. The story, as told by William Newburgh and later recounted by Ralph of Coggeshall, describes the appearance of a boy and a girl with green skin who emerged from a cave near Woolpit. They were initially unable to eat normal food, subsisting on beans, but eventually adapted and learned the local language. The children described their homeland as a place of perpetual twilight, without a sun, illuminated by a diffused light. The boy eventually died, while the girl integrated into society, married, and described her origins.

The Kaspar Hauser Case

The magazine then delves into the enigmatic case of Kaspar Hauser, who appeared in Nürnberg, Germany, in 1828. He was found with swollen feet and carried two letters, one purportedly from his mother and another from a caregiver. Kaspar claimed to have lived in a dark, confined space, with limited sensory input and no memory of his past beyond being taught to write his name. He displayed an unusual lack of understanding of the world, reacting with fear to common stimuli and showing a peculiar fascination with objects like a burning candle and a mirror. He was eventually adopted by the city and placed under the care of Dr. Daumer, who noted his exceptionally acute senses of sight, smell, and hearing. Despite efforts to uncover his origins, Kaspar Hauser remained a mystery, and his life was tragically cut short by a fatal stabbing in 1830, leaving his true identity and background unresolved.

The Disappearance of David Lang

Another perplexing event detailed is the disappearance of David Lang in Gallatin, Tennessee, USA, on September 23, 1880. Lang vanished into thin air in front of his wife and other witnesses while walking across a pasture. Extensive searches by police and geologists found no trace of him, with the ground showing no signs of disturbance. The mystery deepened the following year when a circular patch of unusually lush grass appeared in the exact spot where he disappeared, which local livestock avoided. A disembodied voice, purportedly Lang's, was heard calling for help from within the circle for several days before fading away.

The Lost Pilots of Mesopotamia

The issue also covers the disappearance of British pilots W.T. Day and D.R. Stewart in Mesopotamia in 1924. Their plane was found intact in the desert, but the pilots were missing. Their footprints were traced from the aircraft for about 40 meters before abruptly ending in the sand, with no further clues to their fate. Despite extensive searches, their whereabouts remained unknown, leading to the "Evening News" in London to report the mystery as unsolved.

Psychological Enigma: Sally Beauchamp

Finally, the magazine touches upon the psychological case of Sally Beauchamp, initially considered a case of multiple personality disorder. A new personality, "Sally," emerged, claiming to have always existed within Miss Beauchamp's psyche and taking control after a severe emotional shock. "Sally" possessed knowledge of Miss Beauchamp's memories and dreams but insisted on her own distinct identity. While Miss Beauchamp's original personality was eventually restored, the case intrigued psychologists, including William McDougall, before interest waned as scientific explanations were exhausted.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained disappearances, mysterious origins, and phenomena that defy rational explanation. The magazine positions itself as a curator of such intriguing historical accounts, suggesting a fascination with the paranormal and the unknown. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these cases for reader consideration, inviting speculation and further research into these enduring enigmas.