UFO-frest 70-åring på Mælan

Magazine Overview

This issue of the magazine, dated September 24, 1983, features several articles related to UFO sightings and phenomena in Norway. The cover headline highlights a sighting in Alta, where a "luminous sphere came straight at us." Other articles discuss sightings in Mo and delve into the experiences and beliefs of individuals involved in UFO research and observation.

UFO Sightings in Alta and Mo

The article "Lysende kule kom rett i mot oss" (Luminous sphere came straight at us) from Alta reports on an incident where a bright, spherical object was observed by multiple witnesses. One woman described being followed by the object, which was described as a "luminous sphere" that followed their car. Another witness saw a "glowing object" moving rapidly across the sky, estimating its altitude to be over 5000 meters, and noted that it split into two parts. The object was seen moving from the southwest towards the north.

A separate report from Mo, published in Rana Blad, details a sighting by a man who observed a "strong light" low over the town at approximately 3 AM. The object reportedly remained stationary for an hour without any audible engine noise. Rana Blad notes that no other similar observations have been received, and the police are unaware of this "visit."

Profile of Karl Bruun: A 70-Year-Old UFO Enthusiast

The magazine features a profile of Karl Bruun, a 70-year-old resident of Mælan, Røros. Despite his age and a life filled with diverse experiences, including wartime espionage, working with alcoholics, and diving, Bruun is described as having a vivid imagination and a strong belief in UFOs. He is presented as a rare individual who openly expresses his fascination with the unknown. Bruun's background includes being a former diver, having worked in Sørishavet and Horten. He moved to Røros in the 1970s as a carpenter. The article touches upon his wartime experiences, including his role in espionage for the resistance movement in Northern Norway during WWII, and his post-war work as a diver and later as a businessman.

Bruun expresses a strong conviction about UFOs, particularly those reported in Hessdalen. He dismisses explanations that attribute these phenomena to mundane sources like trains. He theorizes that UFOs may be visiting Earth to gather energy from the planet, energy that humans have not yet learned to harness. He also discusses his experiences with a dowsing rod (ønskekvist), which he claims reacts not only to water and metal but also to certain people, stones, and objects, suggesting the presence of unknown forces. He interprets his feelings of anxiety as warnings, which have so far prevented him from visiting Hessdalen himself.

Bruun also shares his thoughts on the Hessdalen dog puppy incident, suggesting that while some might attribute it to pranksters, the possibility of extraterrestrial involvement cannot be dismissed. He believes that two magnetic fields crossing near Måstjønnskarven and Finsåshøgda might be related to UFO activity and energy acquisition.

Lars Bull: Field Researcher for NIVFO

An article by Marianne Rustad introduces Lars Bull, a 23-year-old field researcher for NIVFO (Norsk Institutt for vitenskapelig forskning og opplysning). Bull's job involves interviewing individuals who have reported UFO sightings. He acknowledges that some sightings can be explained naturally, but a significant number remain unexplained. He suggests that these unexplained objects likely represent something humans have not yet discovered, and he finds the idea of Earth being the only inhabited planet unlikely.

Bull notes that many people are reluctant to believe in UFOs, but he has found that when he mentions his work, more people come forward with their own experiences. He points to the ongoing daily observations in Hessdalen as an example of significant UFO activity. He also mentions cases where vegetation has been affected by UFOs, leading to the collection of soil samples for analysis.

Editorial Notes and Recurring Themes

The issue includes a personal note from "MO" discussing a new typewriter and mentioning a "Hessdalen account" that has reached 5500 Norwegian Kroner. MO also introduces a game called "21" to raise funds for UFO work in Hessdalen, framing it as a way for people to support a cause they believe in. The editorial stance appears to be supportive of UFO research and open to unexplained phenomena, as evidenced by the detailed reporting and profiling of individuals like Karl Bruun and Lars Bull.

The magazine also includes a section on political tendencies, noting "Arbeiderpartiet" (Labour Party) for Hammerfest and Rana Blad, and "Høyre" (Conservative Party) for Asker Bærum's Budstikke. This suggests a broader context for the publications from which these clippings were taken.

Recurring themes include the mystery of unidentified flying objects, the search for explanations, the potential for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the personal impact of these experiences on witnesses. The issue encourages readers to come forward with their own sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the persistent mystery of UFOs, the human drive to understand the unknown, and the personal accounts of those who have witnessed unexplained aerial phenomena. There is a clear editorial stance of open-mindedness and encouragement for public participation in reporting sightings. The magazine seems to position itself as a platform for sharing such experiences and exploring potential explanations, including theories about energy acquisition by extraterrestrial visitors and the scientific investigation of these events. The inclusion of political affiliations for the source newspapers suggests a potential underlying commentary or context, though it is not explicitly developed within the UFO-related articles themselves.