Klipprunden - 1986 02 03

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-NORGE
Issue Date: February 1986
Publisher: UFO-NORGE
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of UFO-NORGE from February 1986 delves into various UFO-related news and reports from Norway, alongside organizational updates and reflections from the publication's staff.

Contents

Weather and Volcanic Activity

The issue begins with a brief mention of the cold weather in Tønsberg, linking it to a volcanic eruption six years prior that may have released ash into the atmosphere, affecting solar radiation and global temperatures.

UFO Reports and Organizations

Parafysisk Studiesirkel: An article from Norsk Ukeblad highlights an organization called Parafysisk Studiesirkel, which collects UFO reports. The group claims to have existed for twenty years and is led by Wilhelm Simonsen, with Vidar Ranvik Gunhildrud as second-in-command. The magazine encourages readers who know of this group to contact them to establish contact and share information. A notable detail is their claim of possessing a unique UFO photograph taken in Jessheim in 1965, so powerful that it burned the photographic negative. This image has reportedly never been published. The article was written by Siw Grindaker.

Tore Mostue's UFO Book: Gudbrandsdølen og Lillehammer Tilskuer reports on February 15th that Tore Mostue is writing a book about UFOs, with approximately 70 typed pages already completed. The magazine anticipates further updates on this project.

Sightings and Investigations:

• Levangsheia: Vestmar reported on February 12th about a luminous object sighted over Levangsheia by Amund Løvbakken, who initially thought it might be Halley's Comet. The object was described as being 1.5 to 2 meters long and about half a meter wide. Local authorities, including Blindern and the University, were notified, but no significant findings were reported.
• Bergenskanten: Firda, on February 19th and 21st, covered a mysterious aerial phenomenon. Their reporter in Bergen, Finn K., concluded that the sighting was likely the star Arcturus.
• Toten Area: Two articles from Oppland on February 19th and 20th, titled "Now I believe in UFOs" and "Flying houses seen in several places," detail sightings by 12-year-old Jan Vegar Millerud from Østre Toten. He reported seeing two "things" in the sky, which were not planes. The phenomenon later moved directly towards the two boys. The report also mentions the Solobservatoriet på Harestua's article "The Stars Blink to Us" as a potential explanation. However, further indications on February 20th suggest something unusual occurred in the airspace over Toten. A man from Søndre Land, who wished to remain anonymous, supported the boys' account, stating it could not have been an aircraft.
• Lillehammer: Dagenningen in Lillehammer reported on February 20th about a prank involving silk paper balloons of various sizes and shapes being released, causing confusion and fooling people. The magazine notes this as a potential explanation for future reports from that area.

UFO-NORGE Organizational Matters

International Travel and Media: The author mentions an upcoming trip to England, scheduled for March 9th for a committee meeting and March 16th for departure. He has received a UFO video from UFO-SVERIGE, filmed in Hessdalen by Ove Levitsky, which he plans to show in Leeds. The video is not yet fully edited, requiring some splicing and translation.

Tore Mostue and Membership: The author revisits Tore Mostue, noting that he was affected by the end of the "Klipprunden" (likely a segment or activity). Although not on the board, Mostue is active, and the author suggests including him in a group. Mostue has been trying to start a local group with mixed success. He is invited to send a letter to join UFO-NORGE as a group, which would ensure he receives information on par with others.

Membership Fees and Subscriptions: The magazine states that members can choose how much they wish to pay for the newsletter. A single payment form is sent out annually. The author acknowledges receiving some payments via postgiro and thanks those who have contributed. He also addresses those who may dislike the newsletter, asking if they would prefer not to receive it.

Financial Surplus and Future Plans: The main fund has a considerable surplus. The author proposes using these funds to support the many contributors across the country who deserve compensation for their efforts. He also suggests this could alleviate the financial burden on members.

Subscription Drive: To maintain the publication's financial health, an increase in subscribers is needed, as the rate has slowed down. The goal is to surpass the previous year's results, which requires immediate action.

Recruitment Campaign: The magazine has reverted to its standard recruitment method at the back of the issue, after a large-scale campaign with significant prizes in 1985 yielded only two "STREAMER" recipients. Board members are reminded to pay their dues, and potentially those of others.

Corrections and New Staff: The author corrects a name and address: Kari Anne Sørensen, Furumoveien 16 A, Vestskogen, 3140 BORGHEIM. He notes that other information might be incorrect. Kari Anne Sørensen is a new editorial staff member, and the magazine has managed to compile about ten to twelve pages of content. Per is asked to send finished layouts directly to her.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena within Norway, presenting reports from various regions and encouraging reader participation. There's a strong emphasis on the organizational aspects of UFO-NORGE, including membership, finances, and the challenges of producing and distributing their publication. The editorial stance appears to be one of earnest investigation and information sharing, while also acknowledging the practicalities of running a membership-based organization. The tone is generally informative, with a touch of personal reflection and encouragement to readers and contributors.