IUSI - No 39 1982

Magazine Overview

Title: INTERN UFO-SVERIGE INFORMATION
Issue: NR:39
Publisher: RIKSORGANISATINEN UFO - SVERIGE
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Price: 40 KRONOR per year

This issue of INTERN UFO-SVERIGE INFORMATION, published by the national organization UFO-Sverige, is issue number 39. It is a Swedish-language publication with a cover price of 40 Kronor for a yearly subscription. The cover features a prominent graphic of a UFO.

Eskilstuna UFO-förening: Meeting Minutes and Annual Report (1981/82)

The issue includes detailed minutes from the Eskilstuna UFO-förening's annual meeting held on Sunday, February 14, 1982, at Hällby fritidsgård. The meeting was chaired by Ulf Ekstedt. Key agenda items included:

• Opening: Welcome and declaration of the meeting's opening.
• Presidium Election: Election of Mats Nilsson as Chairman, Anette Lindholm as Secretary, and Göran Jonsson and Anders Lantz as adjusters.
• Agenda Approval: The agenda was read and approved.
• Activity Report: The activity report was presented and approved.
• Financial Report: The financial report was presented, and a debt to UFO-Sverige of 75 Kronor was written off.
• Auditor's Report: The auditor's report was presented and approved.
• Board's Discharge: The meeting resolved to grant the board discharge from responsibility.
• Board Proposals: Proposals were discussed, including the formation of an election committee and the setting of annual membership fees (25 Kronor for active members, 15 Kronor for supporting members and pensioners).
• Bank Account: A proposal to open a bank account was approved.
• Annual Fee Setting: The annual fee was set.
• Board Election: The election for the board included Ulf Ekstedt as Chairman, Anette Lindholm as Secretary, Jan Mårtensson as Treasurer, Göran Jonsson and Håkan Karlsson as board members, Per-Erik Brodén as Auditor, and Anders Lantz as Auditor's substitute. Mikael Byström and Peter Höglund were elected to the election committee.
• Future Activities: Various suggestions for activities were discussed, including stargazing evenings, lectures, and making a slideshow.
• Meeting Closure: The meeting was concluded by Mats Nilsson.

Following the meeting minutes, the Activity Report for the 1981/82 year for the Eskilstuna UFO-förening is presented. The board consisted of Ulf Ekstedt (Chairman), Göran Gustafsson (Secretary), Jan Mårtensson (Treasurer), Peter Höglund (Board Member), Anette Lindholm (Board Member), and Håkan Karlsson (Auditor).

During the year, the association held 9 meetings, including 3 board meetings and 2 study circles, all at Hällby fritidsgård. The membership at the end of the year comprised 14 active members and 6 supporting members. The financial status is detailed in a separate statement. The membership fee was 10 Kronor.

In terms of investigative activities, two members completed a field researcher course organized by UFO-Sverige. A few cases were investigated by the association's field researchers but were dismissed as early misinterpretations.

Information activities included representation at a UFO lecture by Mats Nilsson in Eskilstuna on January 26, 1982. Three members attended the national UFO-Sverige meeting in Stockholm on March 14, 1981.

The report concludes with a 'Slutord' (Concluding Remarks) from the board, expressing gratitude to Mats Nilsson and Håkan Ekstrand from UFO-Sverige for their help in starting the association. They also thank the members for their interest and express hope for a rewarding and informative next year, aiming to increase awareness of the UFO phenomenon.

UFO Encounters and Experiences

The Barney and Betty Hill Case

An article recounts the famous case of Barney and Betty Hill, who claimed to have been abducted by aliens in 1961. After a two-hour car journey home from a vacation, they experienced a strange humming sound and a bright light, and upon arriving home, discovered that four hours had passed and their clothes were wrinkled and disheveled. Later, both suffered from unexplained health issues, leading them to a psychiatrist. Under hypnosis, they described being taken aboard a UFO and subjected to physical and psychological examinations by small, grey-skinned beings. Notably, Betty later found her lost earrings, which she believed were returned by the aliens. The case gained significant attention, resulting in a book and a film. The article also mentions that after Barney's death, students reported seeing a UFO hovering over his grave.

Betty Hill's Life Saved by a UFO

The article highlights further UFO encounters experienced by Betty Hill. In one instance, a UFO appeared directly in front of her car as she was about to cross a railway crossing, causing her to stop abruptly. Immediately after, a train sped past the crossing where she would have been. The article asserts that prominent US psychiatrists have interviewed Betty under hypnosis and confirmed the reality of her experiences.

Crashed Alien Spacecraft Orbiting Earth

Another section discusses a claim by Soviet space researchers, led by Professor Sergei Boshich, that a damaged alien spacecraft has been orbiting Earth for approximately 25 years. They are reportedly working with American colleagues to track and potentially bring down the craft. Dr. Desmond King-Hele from England is quoted as saying that if true, this would be a discovery of the century, proving the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Soviet researchers reportedly discovered the craft in the early 1960s at an altitude of 1240 miles. They believe the spacecraft exploded into 10 pieces on December 18, 1955. The article notes that the first human-made spacecraft was launched two years after this discovery. Russian researchers have ruled out the possibility of it being a meteor. Professor Aleksander Kazantsev estimates the craft was at least 75 meters long and 30 meters wide before its explosion, and Professor Aleksei Zolotov suggests the beings aboard were between one and 2.5 meters tall. The article concludes by quoting Russian researchers who confidently state that by the 1980s, definitive proof of extraterrestrial visits would be available.

Haunted House in Borley, England

A detailed account is given of the Borley Rectory, described as the most haunted house in England. Located on the north bank of the River Stour in Essex, the house, built in 1863, was reportedly haunted by spectral carriages, a nun, a headless man, and poltergeist phenomena. Reports included mysterious footsteps, ringing bells, writings on the walls, and disembodied voices. The article chronicles events during the tenures of various residents, including the Bull family, the Foyster family, and later, Captain Gregson. It mentions phenomena such as objects appearing and disappearing, doors opening on their own, and physical assaults. Harry Price, founder of the British National Laboratory for Psychical Research, conducted an investigation in 1937 with a team of 40 observers, documenting various unexplained events, including moving objects and temperature drops. The rectory burned down in 1939, but paranormal activity reportedly continued. An excavation in 1943 uncovered fragments of a skull and earrings with religious symbols. Further investigations in 1961 caused equipment to malfunction.

Paranormal Experiences in a Swedish Home

Edna Rugless, a retired nurse living in a 300-year-old house in Devon, England, reports hearing unexplained noises of children playing upstairs. She discovered that these were the ghosts of two young girls, Elizabeth and Ann, who had died in the house over 70 years prior. Her pets, a dog named Sheba and a cat named Wisby, showed fear of the upper floor. A psychic friend confirmed the presence of two young girls, Emily and Amy, who lived in the house. The local vicar, Fredrick Gilbert, confirmed that two four-year-old girls, Elizabeth and Ann, had died in the house, with a relative named Amy.

Other Articles

No Room for Space Flights

An article addresses a misunderstanding caused by a news report suggesting that people could reserve a seat on an American space shuttle for 2,000 Kronor. NASA clarified that the report referred to payload reservations for scientific purposes, and they had to issue a public statement to correct the information and return checks received.

Logged Pine Trees

This section describes an environmental initiative in northern Idaho, USA, where a mining company is replanting trees on deforested slopes affected by pollution, mining, and forest fires. A greenhouse located 900 meters underground in a mine is used to grow pine saplings. The conditions in the mine, including a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and 100% humidity, are ideal for plant growth. The mine provides ventilation and artificial sunlight, and the absence of insects is also beneficial.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features a strong interest in UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and paranormal events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting reported cases and investigations without overt skepticism, particularly in the articles concerning the Barney and Betty Hill case, the crashed spacecraft, and the Borley Rectory haunting. The inclusion of meeting minutes from a UFO association suggests a focus on ufology and related subjects within the Swedish context. The magazine aims to inform its readers about ongoing research, reported sightings, and historical cases within the paranormal and ufological fields.

This issue of Norrbottens KURIREN, dated Wednesday, December 23, 1981, features a prominent cover story about a sighting of a "Brontosaurus-like" creature in the Congo. The magazine delves into various unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, poltergeist activity, and discussions on life after death and reincarnation.

Sighted in the Congo!

The lead article reports on an American expedition to the Republic of the Congo that claims to have sighted a creature resembling a Brontosaurus on three occasions near Telesjön. The expedition leader is Herman Regusters, with John Sack acting as spokesperson. The creature is described as having a long, serpentine neck and a dark brown, oily skin, and was observed emerging from the water. While the expedition promised to show a photograph, they warned of its poor quality due to the low light conditions. The article notes that reports of such creatures in Central Africa date back to the 18th century. However, scientists in the USA are skeptical, citing the extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago and the unlikelihood of such a large animal surviving undetected. Some experts suggest these sightings might be comparable to the Loch Ness Monster or the Yeti.

Poltergeist Phenomena: Why Do They Prefer Youth?

This section explores the phenomenon of poltergeists, which are characterized by unexplained noises and the movement of objects. Researchers have observed that these phenomena often occur in the presence of children or adolescents. The article recounts two specific cases:

1. Rosenheim, Germany (November 1967): Lawyer Adam experienced strange occurrences in his office, including exploding light bulbs and ringing telephones. These events began around the time his 19-year-old secretary, Anne-Marie, started working there and ceased when she left. Professor Hans Bender, a parapsychology expert, investigated and concluded the events were likely poltergeist phenomena linked to Anne-Marie.
2. Seaford, Long Island, USA (February 1958): The Herrmann family experienced similar disturbances, such as bottles opening by themselves and moving across shelves. These events were particularly noted when their children, 13-year-old Lucille and 12-year-old James, were present. A skeptical police officer, James Huges, and detective Joseph Tozzi investigated but could not provide a rational explanation.

The Mothman of Point Pleasant

This extensive section details the events in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, during 1966 and 1967, when numerous sightings of a mysterious creature dubbed "Mothman" occurred. Hundreds of journalists and TV reporters flocked to the town. The creature was described as a human-bird hybrid, grey or black, with large, glowing red eyes (at least 6 cm in diameter) and a wingspan of up to 3 meters. It was often associated with an abandoned World War II TNT munitions depot. Mothman was reported to chase cars, fly alongside them at high speeds, and appear with "terrifying red eyes." The article includes testimonies from witnesses like Thomas Ury, Roger Scarberry, Raymond Wamsley, and Marcella Bennett. Dr. Benjamin Smith, an ornithologist from McClintics Bird Reserve, suggested the sightings might be misidentified cranes, but this explanation was met with skepticism by reporter Charles Barren. Journalist John A. Keel conducted extensive research on Mothman in Point Pleasant between 1966 and 1968 but ultimately could not solve the mystery. The sightings reportedly ceased in 1969 but resurfaced in 1974 when a sport plane encountered the creature near the Ohio River.

The Flying Dutchman

This article recounts the legend of the "Flying Dutchman," a ghost ship said to be eternally doomed to sail the seas. The story is linked to a sighting in March 1939 near False Bay, South Africa, where a group of people on the beach witnessed a majestic, fully-rigged East Indiaman ship emerge from a heat haze. The ship, described as a 17th-century merchant vessel, sailed with full sails despite the absence of wind and then vanished as mysteriously as it appeared. According to legend, the ship's captain, Hendrik van der Decken, was cursed for blasphemy after vowing to round the Cape of Good Hope despite a terrible storm in 1680.

Life After Death and Reincarnation

This section explores the possibility of life after death and reincarnation, drawing on research in parapsychology. Professor J.B. Rihne, a leading parapsychologist, is cited for his work and belief in a universal consciousness. The article discusses a case where a four-year-old boy allegedly communicated messages from his deceased father through drawings that included stenographic symbols and information about a hidden bank account. William Roll, who has collaborated with Rihne, is mentioned for his research into such claims. The section also touches upon the challenges of scientifically verifying these phenomena, comparing them to the difficulties in proving UFO sightings. It discusses telepathy as a potential explanation for some seemingly paranormal communications and mentions cases of alleged reincarnation, particularly from Asia, where individuals recall past lives with verifiable details. The work of Professor Ian Stevenson at the University of Virginia, who investigates claims of reincarnation, is highlighted, including a case of a woman in Philadelphia who spoke in primitive Swedish under hypnosis, possibly indicating a past life in Scandinavia.

Telepathy or Messages?

This part of the "Life After Death" section delves deeper into the concept of telepathy. It suggests that when people believe they are receiving messages from the deceased, it might be a form of telepathic communication. The article describes experiments where journalists created fictional deceased relatives and then attended séances, only to have mediums provide details that matched these fabricated histories, suggesting telepathic information transfer rather than communication with spirits. However, the author acknowledges that this does not entirely dismiss the possibility of life after death, citing phenomena like reincarnation as difficult to explain away.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, ranging from the cryptid Mothman and alleged UFO sightings to the more philosophical and spiritual topics of life after death and reincarnation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting various accounts and theories while acknowledging the challenges of scientific verification. There is a clear interest in parapsychology and the potential for phenomena that lie beyond current scientific understanding. The magazine aims to inform readers about intriguing mysteries and ongoing research in these fields.

Title: Det Bästa
Issue: Nr 6 Årg 35
Date: June 1977
Publisher: ur Reader's Digest
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Cover Headline: TEFATS-TURISTER (UFO Tourists)

This issue of Det Bästa, published by ur Reader's Digest, delves into a variety of intriguing and often mysterious topics, ranging from maritime legends and ancient technologies to modern scientific experiments and UFO phenomena. The cover features a collection of humorous cartoons related to UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters, setting a tone of curiosity and lighthearted exploration.

The Ghost Ship Legend

The issue begins with an exploration of the legend of the ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, and its supposed curse. It recounts the tale of its captain, van der Decken, doomed to sail the seas eternally. The article mentions historical sightings, including an account involving King George V as a young cadet on HMS 'Bacchante', and a more recent sighting in September 1942 near Cape Town. Scientific explanations, such as mirages, are also presented, citing an instance where a P&O liner reported seeing a phantom ship that was actually 200 nautical miles away.

Scientific Perspectives on Energy

A section titled "Uppfinnare vill få el från jordrotationen" (Inventors want to get electricity from Earth's rotation) discusses innovative concepts for energy generation. It details cyclone generators, conceived by inventors like Edgar Nazare (France) and Börge Mönnike (Denmark), which utilize the Earth's rotation (Coriolis force) to generate energy. These generators, requiring significant height (hundreds of meters), could produce substantial amounts of power. The article notes that the construction costs are estimated to be one-third of those for a nuclear power plant per kW.

Ancient Mysteries and Technology

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to exploring ancient mysteries and the possibility of advanced technology in antiquity. Under the heading "FRÅGETECKEN I DET FÖRGÅGNA" (Question Marks in the Past), the magazine posits that history is often fragmented and subject to misinterpretation.

The Vision of the Prophet Ezekiel

The article "profetens sällsamma syn" (The Prophet's Strange Vision) focuses on the biblical account of the prophet Ezekiel's vision. It presents the description of a 'stormwind', a 'great cloud', and 'flaming fire', with four beings possessing four faces and four wings. Henry Kjellson, a Swedish aerospace engineer and researcher, is featured as interpreting this vision as a description of an advanced aircraft, possibly a flying saucer, with wings, wheels, and a cockpit resembling a pilot's cabin.

Vimanas: Ancient Flying Machines

Another section, "vad var en vimana?" (What was a vimana?), delves into ancient Indian texts like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. These texts describe 'vimanas', which are interpreted as ancient flying machines. The article suggests that these were not common but rather exclusive to royalty, and their construction details were deliberately hidden. Kjellson's research suggests that some of these machines might have used hydrogen-filled balloons and electric power, similar to early airships.

Ancient Electricity and Weapons

The section "tusenårig elekricitet" (Thousand-Year-Old Electricity) explores evidence of ancient technological knowledge. It references the discovery of a 2000-year-old battery-like device in Baghdad, consisting of a clay vase with a copper cylinder and an iron rod, suggesting ancient electrical power generation. The article also mentions ancient Egyptian temple depictions that appear to show men operating devices resembling lamps connected to high-voltage insulators. Furthermore, the "domedagsvapnet Brahma" (Doomsday Weapon Brahma) discusses a powerful weapon described in the Indian scripture Mahabharata, which is compared to a modern atomic bomb due to its destructive potential.

The Soul Photography Experiment

Under the title "HAR SJÄLEN FOTOGRAFERATS?" (Has the Soul Been Photographed?), the magazine reports on a 1943 experiment by an American research group. Using a Wilson chamber, they attempted to photograph electrons leaving the body at the moment of death. While most attempts yielded no results, some produced faint outlines or contours above the deceased subjects, leading to speculation about whether the soul had been captured on film.

UFO-Sverige Annual Meeting

The magazine includes a report on the UFO-Sverige annual meeting held in Lersäter on April 24, 1982. The minutes detail discussions on the organization's activities, financial matters, and proposed changes to its statutes. Key decisions included approving the operational report, electing new officials, and discussing proposals for future activities and financial management. Arnold Idebring of Enköpings UFO-förening presented a sculpture to the organization.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Det Bästa revolve around unexplained phenomena, ancient mysteries, and the potential for advanced technology in the distant past. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting various theories and interpretations, from scientific explanations for optical illusions to speculative theories about ancient astronauts and forgotten technologies. The magazine encourages readers to question historical narratives and consider alternative explanations for historical accounts and unexplained events. The inclusion of humorous cartoons suggests a balanced approach, acknowledging the more speculative aspects of the topics discussed while maintaining an engaging tone.

This document is a single page from the magazine "UFO-Aktuellt", issue 3, from 1982. The page contains official meeting minutes and announcements related to the Swedish UFO information community.

Meeting Minutes and Announcements

The page details the conclusion of the 1982 annual meeting, with the chairman officially declaring it closed. It also announces that the 1983 annual meeting is scheduled to take place in Vetlanda, with a preliminary date set for Saturday, March 26th. Furthermore, it states that materials have been handed over to the Köpings UFO-förening (Köpings UFO Association) for placement in a UFO exhibition at the Köpings museum.

The bottom of the page features the roles and signatures of key individuals involved in the meeting: Jörgen Granlie as Secretary, and Ivar Karlsson and Lars Brundin as Assessors (Justeras).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The content focuses on organizational matters within the UFO community in Sweden, specifically concerning meetings, exhibitions, and the archival of information. The tone is official and informative, documenting the administrative aspects of UFO organizations.