Varden

Magazine Overview

This document is a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1983, primarily focusing on UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) sightings reported in various locations across Norway. The clippings are from publications such as Varden (Skien), Østfold Bygdeblad (Rakkestad), Indre Akershus Blad (Bjørkelangen), Ringerikes Blad (Hønefoss), Drammens Tidende Buskeruds Blad, and Indre Smaalenenes Avis (Mysen).

Key Articles and Reports

"Glødende tallerken" i Fyresdal (Varden, 11. Oct. 1983)

Svein-Åge Johnsen reported a strange experience on Fjellgardene in Fyresdal on October 6th. While on a hare hunt at 5:30 AM, he and his companions observed a large, glowing, disk-like object in the sky. The object, described as a "glowing saucer," moved slowly westward for approximately 15 minutes. Johnsen ruled out the possibility of it being a star and suggested that others might have witnessed the same phenomenon.

Var UFO'en i Rømskog en rakett? (Østfold Bygdeblad, 12. Oct. 1983)

Ninni Haugen from Rømskog offered a potential explanation for a UFO mystery in Rømskog: a party rocket. She stated that a wedding took place at the municipal hall on September 17th, and a guest launched a rocket in honor of the newlyweds. Haugen believes this rocket is the likely explanation for the reported "mystery."

UFO sett i Fet også (Indre Akershus Blad, 13. Oct. 1983)

UFO observations were being reported from multiple locations in the district, not just Rømskog and Ørje. Four men from Fet reported seeing a bright light moving slowly over Øyeren on Saturday, September 17th, between 6 and 7 PM. They were driving from Lillestrøm to Fetsund on a clear night and could not identify the light, which they described as being brighter than a plane or helicopter. Kristian Korsveien from Fetsund, one of the witnesses, recalled seeing something similar years ago near his farm at Garder-toppen.

UFO sett i Setskog (Indre Akershus Blad, 22. Oct. 1983 & Indre Smaalenenes Avis, 26. Oct. 1983)

On Wednesday evening, a "so-called UFO" was observed in Setskog. A flying, luminous phenomenon was seen for a few seconds north of Setten before disappearing over the treetops towards Bjørkelangen or Høland. Similar phenomena had been reported at the same location in the previous year. The observation on October 19th was made at 8:35 PM (Indre Akershus Blad) and 8:55 PM (Indre Smaalenenes Avis), with the object being visible for only a few seconds. The description mentioned an elongated, luminous object.

"Sikker jeg så UFO i Vestre Ådal" (Ringerikes Blad, 21. Oct. 1983)

Ole Kolbjørn Strande is certain he saw a UFO over Skollerudåsen in Vestre Ådal the previous day. He described it as a ring with lights of various colors all around it. The object hovered briefly, then moved backward and disappeared quickly. Strande noted that there was no sound and found the experience rather unsettling.

Falsk UFO-melding (Ringerikes Blad, 22. Oct. 1983)

This clipping clarifies a previous report, stating that the UFO sighting over Vestre Ådal was false. Ole Kolbjørn Strande from Hallingby emphasized that he neither saw anything suspicious nor spoke to the newspaper's journalist.

UFO i Adal (Drammens Tidende Buskeruds Blad, 24. Oct. 1983)

This report reiterates Ole Kolbjørn Strande's sighting in Vestre Ådal, confirming he saw a UFO over Skollerudåsen on Thursday evening. The UFO moved over the treeline, emitted lights of many colors, and made no sound. The distance was difficult to judge.

Ufo sett i Kvinnherad? (Kvinnheringen, date not specified, but likely around Oct. 1983 based on other clippings)

This article discusses a man's claim of seeing a UFO over Opsangerset in Kvinnherad on January 6th, describing it as a blinding, strong light visible for minutes. He also reported seeing the same object on September 28th at 5 PM. Kvinnheringen organized a meeting with two UFO enthusiasts, Rolf Ask and Rune Grønstøl, who were interested in the man's account. The article defines a UFO according to UFO Norge as an unidentified phenomenon. Ask and Grønstøl discussed the appearance of the object, describing it as approximately 30 meters long with seven to eight vents, steel-grey or silver-grey in color, emitting a strong phosphorescent light from its underside. They noted that the description was similar to other reported sightings and that UFOs are often seen at the beginning of the year or between August and October. The enthusiasts also discussed the logic behind repeated sightings for study and the possibility of life in other solar systems. They stated that UFO encounters are generally calm, and while some people have been sunburned by strong lights or hypnotized, most are not scared.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout these clippings is the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings in Norway during October 1983. The articles present witness accounts, offer potential explanations (ranging from rockets to misidentification), and include discussions with UFO enthusiasts who are attempting to systematically study the phenomenon. The overall stance appears to be one of reporting these events as they occur, with a degree of open-mindedness towards the possibility of unidentified aerial phenomena, while also acknowledging the need for logical explanations and scientific investigation. The inclusion of the "Falsk UFO-melding" also demonstrates a commitment to correcting erroneous reports.