Klipprunden - 1985 01 06

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-NORGE, dated January 6, 1985, marks the beginning of a new year with a forward-looking editorial and a collection of UFO sightings and related news. The magazine aims to expand its membership and undertake new projects, emphasizing the need for financial support and active participation.

Editorial and Membership Drive

The editorial section, written by Odd-Gunnar, sets a tone of renewed energy for the year ahead. He announces the arrival of new pens and 'listening devices' (kulepennene) and calls for more members and sponsors. A list of 22 sponsors is included, with a plea for those not yet contributing to justify their reasons. The cost for new sponsors is detailed, with a slight reduction if more people join. Information is also provided regarding the 'klipprunden' (clipping round) subscription service for January-March 1985, with specific pricing for different regions and services.

UFO Sightings and Reports

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to UFO sightings reported from various parts of Norway in late 1984. These include:

• Ørje, Norway (Tuesday afternoon): Solveig and Hallvard Lihagen reported a frightening experience seeing a "terribly sharp, white light from a spherical 'object' with a strange top." It moved and hovered, described as a "10-meter" object.
• Finnmark, Norway (Early December 1984): Multiple reports from Vadsø and surrounding areas describe sightings of luminous spheres and objects with rays and gas spirals, moving at high speeds before disappearing.
• Sør-Varanger, Norway (December 1984): Several individuals reported seeing a large, luminous sphere, described as "growing" and almost perfectly round with a bright spot in the center. Some speculated it might be a Soviet rocket.
• Mehamnfjorden, Norway (December 1984): A man described a large, luminous sphere that lit up the mountains and moved rapidly before disappearing over the sea, likening it to a powerful searchlight.
• Drammen, Norway (December 1984): An object described as a "luminous sphere blinking from yellow to red and green" was observed, sparking debate whether it was a UFO or a star.
• Froland, Norway (December 1984): Salve Laurak reported seeing two luminous spheres, one the size of a football, moving from north to south.
• Løkeberg, Norway (December 1984): Agnes Hagen and neighbors observed an elliptical, luminous object moving slowly and low over the horizon for about 20 minutes.

Other News and Features

• Post Office Fire in Tønsberg: A dramatic event on New Year's Eve saw over 1200 letters and packages burned at the Tønsberg post office due to fireworks.
• Film Review: 'The Philadelphia Experiment': Borghild Maaland reviews the American science fiction film, describing its plot about time displacement and electromagnetic fields. She notes its entertainment value despite a somewhat unusual theme.
• Swedish Proposal: A satirical piece suggests selling parts of Sweden (Bohuslän, Dalsland, and Värmland) to Norway to help with Norway's oil revenues and to alleviate Sweden's rural population issues.
• 'Staffans Stollar' Cartoon: A cartoon depicts UFO members in Sweden getting cheaper gasoline.
• 'Laffen' Cartoon: A humorous New Year's greeting.
• 'Falsk Alarm' (False Alarm): A brief report about a false alarm in Kristiansand where a man jumped from a low-rise building.
• 'Jul hos Carrington' (Christmas with Carrington): A segment discussing characters from the soap opera 'Dynastiet'.
• 'Tjassa...?' Cartoons: Humorous cartoons by Morten m...
• 'Fikk tale-gaven igjen' (Got the gift of speech again): A story about Marie Hefferman regaining her speech after swallowing a coin.
• 'WC-hysj' (WC-Shush): A brief note about a public toilet in Voss that the local council wishes to keep discreet.
• 'Signallys' (Signal Lights): Reports of unidentified lights in the sky, attributed by authorities to low-flying jet fighters.
• 'UFO over Marker?' Article: The main cover story details the sighting by Solveig Lihagen in Ørje, describing a strange, luminous object.
• Project Hessdalen: A letter from the Project Hessdalen coordinating committee discusses the need for envelopes and the new letterhead designed by UFO-SVERIGE.
• Rotor-Bladet: An excerpt from the Luftforsvarets Forsyningskommando's (Air Force Supply Command) newsletter, mentioning an article on the "Hessdalen phenomenon."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena, encouraging reader participation and the sharing of experiences. There's a strong emphasis on UFO-NORGE's activities, including membership drives and subscription services like the 'klipprunden'. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, while also covering lighter news items and cultural references. The inclusion of a satirical pieces and film reviews suggests an effort to engage a broader audience. The magazine also highlights the activities of similar organizations, such as UFO-SVERIGE.

This issue of UFO-SVERIGE-AKTUELLT, titled "HESSDALSFENOMENET," delves into unexplained aerial phenomena, focusing on the Hessdalen phenomena in Norway and a specific witness account from Sweden. The magazine features articles, witness testimonies, and details of investigations into these events.

The Hessdalen Phenomena

The Hessdalen phenomena are described as unexplained lights that began appearing in the Hessdalen valley, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Røros, Norway, in December 1981. This valley is about 12 kilometers long and surrounded by mountain ranges, with a population of around 150 people. The lights were observed at various altitudes, from just above rooftops to high in the sky, and could remain stationary for over an hour or move in regular or irregular patterns at high speeds. Witnesses reported seeing objects with elliptical shapes, typically 20-30 meters in diameter, though smaller formats were also observed. The size was estimated by witnesses who were 20-50 meters away.

The appearance of these lights caused concern among the local population, who were unable to explain them. In 1982-1983, a private group led by civil engineer E. Strand attempted to conduct observations to clarify the cause of these phenomena. The article is based on the results of this expedition, with images provided by E. Strand.

The observed lights were categorized into three types:
1. Small, sharp white or blue flashes: These could appear anywhere in the sky, sometimes like a "string of pearls" just above the mountain ridges.
2. Yellow or yellow-orange spheres: Observed near the ground, over houses, or high up, these could remain stationary for extended periods.
3. Assemblies of lights: Typically two yellow and one red light, gathered at equal distances, often appearing at the height of or just below mountain peaks.

In total, 187 observations were made. These were categorized based on the probability of them being the Hessdalen phenomenon, considering all possibilities for misidentification. After a thorough review, four cases were identified as definitively being the Hessdalen phenomenon, though a larger number were considered likely observations with a lower degree of certainty.

Instrumentation and Results:

• Photographic Equipment: A series of pictures were taken, and one single image is included in the article.
• Radar: The phenomena were registered on radar simultaneously with visual observations. Objects were also detected on radar in similar patterns without accompanying visual light.
• Magnetometer: No direct correlation was found between light registrations and magnetic fluctuations, but approximately 45% of the phenomena coincided with pulsation registrations.
• Spectro-analyzer: No direct correlation was found between spectro-analyzer registrations and the Hessdalen phenomena.
• Seismograph: No correlation was found between seismic registrations and the Hessdalen phenomena.
• Geiger Counter: No increase in background radiation was detected when the phenomena appeared.
• Infrared Viewer: No strong infrared radiation was observed.
• Laser: On one occasion, a spotlight directed at a type 2 light caused it to disappear. When a low-effect laser was directed at type 1 lights, their blinking changed to double-blinking, returning to normal frequency when the laser was removed. This suggests the phenomena are affected by energy input and potentially rules out "strobe" flashes from aircraft.

Further evidence suggesting the phenomena's unusual nature comes from radar observations where echoes were received only every other sweep, despite the lights being visually observed continuously. A series of five images shows a light observed for over two hours, sometimes splitting into two, moving down the valley, stopping, and then approaching the observers, appearing larger. At times, it emitted light beams that illuminated the ground. The observation distance was estimated at about 1 kilometer.

Despite the extensive observations, no definitive explanation for the Hessdalen phenomena was found. However, interest was piqued, and a new expedition was planned for January 1985, involving participants from FFI and universities in Oslo and Bergen, equipped with a more extensive instrument park.

The Hessdalen phenomena have also attracted international attention, with similar lights observed elsewhere. However, the regularity of the Hessdalen lights is considered unique, offering a possibility for future observations to yield an explanation.

The Ante Jonsson Incident

The magazine also features a detailed account of an incident involving Ante Jonsson from Tingsryd, Sweden. Jonsson, described as a stable family man with no prior interest in UFOs, claims he was attacked by small, strange creatures from a black craft on the night of February 3, 1984. He was driving home near an area designated as a military zone when he spotted a large, black craft, estimated to be 70-80 meters long, hovering about a meter above a field. He initially mistook a creature by the roadside for a pedestrian.

Jonsson drove home to retrieve his camera and returned to the site, only to find the craft gone. While attempting to turn his car around, he encountered the craft again, this time directly in front of him on the road. He braked sharply, causing his car to skid and get stuck in a snowdrift, just two meters from the craft. He heard no sound from the object.

As he opened the car door to free himself, a creature, about 120 cm tall, wearing a hood or similar covering, grabbed his arm. Terrified, Jonsson screamed and ran towards a nearby house, but was intercepted by two more creatures. He was then dragged towards the craft. A struggle ensued, and Jonsson managed to knock one of the creatures down. His rescue, he believes, came from the lights of an approaching truck, which apparently scared the creatures away, causing the craft to lift off and disappear.

Jonsson was found by police in his car, completely shocked and with his hands clenched tightly on the steering wheel. He has no clear memory of what happened after the encounter. He was taken to Växjö Hospital and later transferred to Sit Sigfrids Sjukhus, a psychiatric facility, where he underwent therapy against his will.

Jonsson expressed disappointment with the police and hospital staff, feeling he was treated nonchalantly and that the police were rude to his family. The police retained seven of his camera's film images, the reason for which he does not know. Military personnel had accused him of espionage.

The police, represented by Inspector Erik Ekelius, stated that such incidents are impossible to explain and that their role is to investigate potential crimes, which they found no evidence of. Ekelius suggested that Ante might have experienced an acute medical condition, noting that Jonsson's account was only given nine months after the event, reducing the likelihood of seeking publicity. He also described Jonsson as a calm and stable individual.

A truck driver reportedly called the police around the time of the incident, reporting a strange object hovering over the ground. Malmö UFO-jour was attempting to trace this driver, who was believed to be from Kristianstad.

Following the media coverage, five other witnesses came forward with accounts of strange lights, though not necessarily linked to the Jonsson incident. The article concludes by stating that many questions remain unanswered regarding this unusual close encounter, but that efforts are underway to provide a more comprehensive report.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents a stance of open-minded inquiry into unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and UAPs. It highlights the importance of witness testimony, scientific investigation, and the collection of data through various instruments. The editorial tone suggests a belief that these phenomena are real and warrant serious investigation, even when official explanations are lacking or dismissive. The publication aims to inform its readers about ongoing research and compelling cases, encouraging further exploration of these mysteries.