Klipprunden - 1983 08 02

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-Norge, dated August 2, 1983, is a Norwegian publication focused on UFO phenomena and related topics. It includes a mix of news, reports, and opinion pieces, reflecting the organization's efforts to promote serious investigation into unexplained aerial phenomena.

Articles and Reports

"Venstrevridd sukker" (Left-Handed Sugar)

This article introduces a new type of sugar developed by the company Biospherics in Maryland, USA. This 'left-handed' sugar is chemically altered so that the human body cannot absorb it, making it virtually calorie-free and non-cariogenic (does not cause cavities). The article explains that the molecular structure has been 'twisted' from right to left, making it incompatible with the body's molecular receptors, similar to trying to fit a right hand into a left glove. A Norwegian doctor from the Institute of Nutrition at the University of Oslo vouches for the possibility of creating such indigestible sugar, noting that while other indigestible sugar variants exist, they often cause severe diarrhea, a problem reportedly not associated with this new product. The formula is a closely guarded secret.

Editorial and Organizational Updates

The editorial section, dated Tønsberg, August 2, 1983, addresses the readers after the summer break. It highlights upcoming events, including the London Congress '83, where Erling Strand and Odd-Gunnar Røed from the UFO-Norge Committee will present findings from Arendal and Project Hessdalen. They have secured a one-hour slot before lunch on Monday. A special meeting with J. Allen Hynek is also planned for Tuesday, with a focus on the Hessdalen phenomena, which is hoped to provide solid support for their research.

The editorial also discusses future announcements regarding membership numbers, comparing the circulation of their trial issue with the current distribution. They are sending out past issues as trial copies and are tracking the response to inserts, including a V.G. advertisement, which yielded eight responses, six of whom became subscribers – a good conversion rate.

A letter from SUFOI (Swedish UFO Information) proposes a more extensive collaboration, acknowledging that their current methods of cooperation have been poor. SUFOI suggests forming a three-person group initially, with one representative each from UFO-Norge, UFO-Sweden, and SUFOI. This group would aim to expand its reach to other countries over time, emphasizing close communication.

The issue also includes a notice about an 'EXTRA. komitémpte' (extra committee meeting) that was postponed from August 14th to August 21st.

Bodøjournalist «forfølges» av UFO'er (Bodø Journalist "Pursued" by UFOs)

This article from Nordlandsposten, dated July 13, 1983, features freelance journalist and photographer Arne Wisth from Bodø. Wisth, who has written the book "UFO-mysteriet i Hessdalen" (The UFO Mystery in Hessdalen), claims to be pursued by unidentified flying objects. He recounts spending weeks in Hessdalen, documenting numerous sensational photos of luminous flying objects. He also describes an incident where a UFO descended rapidly towards him on a frozen lake, forcing him to lie down. Wisth expresses surprise at being 'tracked' to his current residence in Holmlia, Oslo, where he has observed UFOs three times. He initially hesitated to speak about it, fearing disbelief, but a recent sighting was witnessed by nine people simultaneously. He dismisses the possibility of these being satellites, noting their erratic movement against Earth's rotation.

Wisth also mentions ongoing UFO activity in Hessdalen, including a recent observation of a large, sickle-shaped object that behaved strangely for nearly three hours, witnessed by many locals in broad daylight.

L.I.-vesen fanger i USA (Alien Beings Captured in USA)

This article, attributed to Stein K. Kristiansen and published in VG (Verdens Gang) on July 16, 1983, reports on a UFO group in Washington that is suing the US government. The group claims that the 'E.T.'-like beings, referred to as 'little E.T.', and a dozen of their relatives are being held in secret captivity in the USA. The group, led by Larry Bryant, is demanding information about whether these beings are alive or dead. They cite a government memo from March 22, 1950, which allegedly states that three flying saucers were discovered in New Mexico, each crewed by three human-like beings, about three feet tall, dressed in metallic clothing. Bryant believes the Air Force, which concluded its UFO study in 1969, may have found smaller E.T.s previously and estimates that at least a dozen small aliens are currently in military custody. The US Air Force and the Justice Department have been given 60 days to respond to the lawsuit.

Tatt av UFO (Abducted by UFO)

This section compiles several newspaper clippings from July 1983 detailing alleged UFO abductions.

One clipping from VG (July 20, 1983) reports on Stafan Gasparovic, a 45-year-old Frenchman living near Metz, who claims he was abducted by a UFO on a Sunday afternoon and flown for several kilometers. He is hospitalized with minor injuries and difficulty seeing clearly. He describes the craft as resembling a fireball and its occupants as small, fat beings with pointed ears. His neighbors are skeptical, with some suggesting he may have had sunstroke.

Another clipping, also from VG (July 20, 1983), reiterates the Metz incident, with similar details about Gasparovic's claim of abduction by a fireball-like craft with small, fat, pointed-eared occupants.

A clipping from Arbeiderbladet (July 20, 1983) also covers the Metz incident, again detailing Gasparovic's account of being taken by a UFO and describing the occupants.

UFO-Norge blir ofte mistrodd: Lokal «UFO'ist» (UFO-Norge is Often Mistrusted: Local "UFO'ist")

This article from an unidentified newspaper (dated July 20, 1983, from Kristiansund N.) features Eddy Hansen, a member of UFO-Norge. Hansen states that the organization has nearly 1000 members and publishes a bi-monthly magazine. He acknowledges that UFO-Norge is often not taken seriously, but argues that their claims cannot be disproven either. He mentions that a UFO group at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) is conducting research. Hansen discusses the feeling of being ridiculed and the perception that their work is akin to a religion. He shares an anecdote about an investigation into a hole in a lake (Silsetvannet) that turned out to be gas currents, illustrating their work in explaining the inexplicable.

The article also touches upon the potential for official government investigation groups in Norway, noting that France and Brazil already have such bodies. It mentions that the Norwegian military has shown interest in reports of unidentified objects and that such objects are sometimes detected on military radar screens, though this information is not publicly disclosed.

Hansen also refers to an upcoming book about a UFO crash in the USA in 1948, claiming that the remains of its crew have been preserved.

«Rom og Tid» – Fremmedvitenskapelig Informasjon

This article, likely from Arbeiderbladet (July 20, 1983), features Einar Larsen from Sandefjord, who is promoting the "Instituttet for Fremmedvitenskapelig Informasjon" (Institute for Extraterrestrial Scientific Information) and its magazine "Rom og Tid" (Space and Time). Larsen describes the institute as Norway's largest popular science organization dedicated to topics that mainstream science often ignores, such as UFOs, astronomy, and parapsychology. He expresses frustration with 'know-it-alls' who dismiss ufology without understanding it, blaming the media for insufficient coverage. Larsen asserts that UFOs exist and challenges critics to provide proof, noting that photographic evidence is often dismissed as retouched or an optical illusion. He believes that personal experience is needed for widespread belief.

The article includes a humorous anecdote about a tourist asking for directions to the 'Holme' (a place) and the tram to 'B' (likely referring to a specific route or destination), and another tourist mistaking Nesodden for Denmark, highlighting the sometimes unusual questions received by tourist information staff.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-Norge revolve around the ongoing investigation and documentation of UFO sightings, the challenges of gaining public and scientific acceptance, and the promotion of international cooperation among UFO research organizations. The editorial stance is one of earnest pursuit of truth, advocating for a serious and open-minded approach to unexplained phenomena, while acknowledging the difficulty in providing definitive proof. There's a clear effort to counter public skepticism and to position UFO-Norge as a credible research body.