Klipprunden - 1983 11 18

Magazine Overview

This issue of Indre Akershus Blad, dated 3. NOV. 1983, features a cover story titled "UFO i Fet" (UFO in Fet), indicating a focus on local UFO sightings. The publication is described as having a "Hayhengig" (dependent) political tendency, though this might be a misreading or a specific local descriptor.

UFO Sighting in Fet

Journalist Per Erik Nilssen reports on a sighting by two young women, Merete Borgen and Lena Magnussen, who claim to have seen a UFO in Fet. They describe the object as cigar-shaped and glowing red, appearing around 5:00-5:30 PM on a Saturday. They observed it moving eastward over the hills towards Smestad and noted it seemed to be descending, prompting them to look for landmarks. The women express a desire to know what these objects are, especially given the increase in reported sightings.

The article also mentions new observations from Setskog on a Monday evening, Aurskog on the same evening, and Mork on a Tuesday evening, suggesting a potential increase in UFO activity in the region.

UFO Sighting in S. Høland

Another report, dated 10. NOV. 1983, from Indre Akershus Blad, details a sighting by Grethe Strømberg from Hemnes i Høland. While waiting for a bus at 6:00 PM on a Sunday, she observed a luminous object in the sky. She describes it as square-shaped with something in each corner. The object reportedly took a short round before disappearing in the direction it came from. The sighting lasted only a few seconds.

UFO-Landing? in England and Hessdalen

A clipping from Adresseavisen (dated 2. NOV. 1983) references a question from a reader named Alf Chr. S. about a reported "UFO landing" in Suffolk, England, which allegedly involved a brigadier general. The article notes that this report is being investigated along with a case involving a large imprint in a field. It also cautions that foreign UFO reports often require significant revision upon closer examination.

The same clipping includes a personal note from someone who is heading to a committee meeting in Hessdalen on the weekend of November 19-20, expressing hope that "UFOs will be at our service." This indicates an active interest in the Hessdalen phenomena.

UFO Norge avdeling Midt-Norge

Page 2 features a detailed article about UFO Norge avdeling Midt-Norge (UFO Norway, Mid-Norge Branch), based in Rognes. Journalist Eli Refseth visited Leif Havik, the head of this branch. Havik, originally from Trondheim, has moved to Rognes and made UFOs his primary interest. He clarifies that UFO Norge is not a formal institute but a voluntary organization where members pursue their interest out of personal passion, incurring only expenses.

Havik explains that no official government bodies are investigating UFOs, making the work of organizations like UFO Norge crucial. He points to the Hessdalen area as a hotspot, with over 1000 observations reported by 1000 different people, suggesting "there must be something." He contrasts this lack of official interest with the defense's swift response to potential submarine sightings.

Project Hessdalen

Havik discusses "Prosjekt Hessdalen," an international initiative scheduled for January. This project, driven by a Nordic initiative within the UFO community, will involve a continuous 24-hour watch in the Hessdalen valley. Participants will deploy various measuring instruments to record ground and air phenomena, aiming to identify what the luminous objects in Hessdalen are *not*.

Leif Havik's Perspective on UFOs

When asked if he believes in UFOs, Havik calls it an "idiotic question," comparing it to asking if one believes in houses or trees. He acknowledges that many UFO observations have natural or terrestrial explanations. However, he believes some phenomena are of non-terrestrial origin. He dismisses theories that suggest only people with high social standing or education can identify UFOs, stating that their research is based on concrete observations.

Havik also mentions that UFOs don't necessarily have to be flying saucers; some could be psychological phenomena, modern ghosts, or advanced natural phenomena, but these explanations don't cover all observed events, particularly daytime sightings.

Personal and Professional Life

Havik runs a small import business selling photographic equipment and is also looking into the home computer market. This business allows him to support his UFO research hobby. He has lived in Rognes for about a year and finds it a pleasant place to live, enjoying the friendly neighbors. He doesn't believe he is perceived as an eccentric or a "mystic" person in the community.

Call for Information

Havik encourages anyone who sees luminous objects in the sky to contact him. He emphasizes the importance of registering these observations to identify patterns. While he notes that phone calls have been less frequent recently, he expects an increase in activity, particularly in the autumn. He reiterates that their goal is to determine what the observed phenomena are *not*.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently highlights UFO sightings as a topic of public interest, particularly in local Norwegian areas like Fet and the more widely known Hessdalen. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, giving voice to witnesses and researchers like Leif Havik. There's a clear emphasis on the voluntary nature of UFO research and a subtle critique of the lack of official investigation by governmental bodies. The magazine promotes the idea that these sightings warrant serious attention and investigation, even if definitive explanations remain elusive.