Klipprunden - 1987 06 08

Magazine Overview

This issue of Hjemmet, dated June 8, 1987, focuses on a variety of intriguing and often unexplained phenomena, ranging from UFO sightings and paranormal encounters to a potential scientific breakthrough in energy production. The magazine's tone is generally open to the unusual, encouraging readers to share their experiences and ponder mysteries beyond conventional understanding.

UFO Sightings and Reports

The issue features several reports of UFO sightings across Norway. An article from Agder on April 22, 1987, details a sighting in Kvinesdal where a reader and her son observed a large, pulsating, luminous sphere in the sky on the night before Good Friday. The light was described as intensely bright, far surpassing sunlight, and the object's pulsation increased as its light grew stronger.

Two articles from Drammens Tidende Buskeruds Blad on April 23 and 24, 1987, report on a UFO sighting over Drammen. On April 22, Per Kristian Hem from Hofgaards gate saw a luminous sphere moving silently westwards over the fjord. He noted that the object changed direction and blinked when it crossed paths with an airplane. Another report from Drammen on April 23 describes a red-glowing sphere, estimated to be between the size of the moon and a star, observed by multiple residents. One witness from Toppenhaug expressed fear, stating she had never believed in such things before.

A brief article from Tidens Krav on April 25, 1987, discusses the general skepticism surrounding UFOs, attributing many sightings to misidentified objects like satellites or helicopters. However, it acknowledges the persistence of UFO enthusiasts and mentions historical figures like George Adamsky. The article, written by Sverre Greger, expresses disdain for fabricated evidence but maintains that research into natural phenomena is valid.

Another report from Drammen, dated April 24, 1987, mentions a sighting of a luminous sphere that a witness from Tangen speculated could have been a meteor, a shooting star, or a satellite, rather than a UFO.

The Vanishing House and Paranormal Encounters

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a story titled "HISTORIEN OM HUSET SOM BARE FORSVANT" (The Story of the House That Just Disappeared). This article revisits a previous story from Hjemmet nr. 11 about William Ekdal's experience in Engerdal in 1978. Ekdal stayed overnight in a small, old house and the next morning found it had vanished without a trace. The magazine uses a photograph taken by reporter Arild Mikkelsen in Skjerstad municipality as an illustration, unaware at the time that this location also had paranormal associations.

This illustration leads to a remarkable reader submission from Gunnar Solbakken, who identifies the house in the photograph as being from his childhood valley in Fannrem, Trøndelag. He recounts a local legend about a "Hølbeslimannen" (headless man) who haunted the area. Solbakken and his family witnessed a figure matching this description one summer evening; it appeared to walk across the road and vanish into thin air. He emphasizes that this was not an earthly person.

A follow-up article, "DETTE ER HUSET... Fortsatt fra side 29," continues the theme of unexplained disappearances and hauntings. It includes a letter from a reader in Fannrem who recounts her own experience of seeing a small, blue house with light-colored shutters near two lakes and a dam. She had passed the area many times before without seeing the house, and upon returning later, it had completely disappeared. She concludes that such phenomena are beyond normal explanation and that the scientific worldview is becoming more open to the paranormal.

Perpetual Motion Machine at Lysaker

An article by Bjørn Olsen, "Evighetsmaskinen skapt på Lysaker?" (Perpetual Motion Machine Created at Lysaker?), investigates a claim of a revolutionary energy-producing motor. The inventor, a toolmaker who wishes to remain anonymous, claims to have developed a motor that produces 25 percent more energy than it consumes, potentially solving the world's energy problems. The device, housed in a small box, is said to utilize 'freed power from magnets.'

Aftenposten reporters witnessed the machine in action and noted that measurement instruments indicated more power output than input. Independent experts confirmed that the machine produced more energy than supplied but could not explain the source of this excess energy, nor did they confirm the inventor's claims of a 'perpetual motion' or 'free energy' source. The article suggests that while the inventor's grand claims might be exaggerated, the discovery could represent a breakthrough in harnessing magnetic forces.

Organizational News and Meetings

The magazine includes updates on UFO-related organizations. Philip Mantle is reportedly involved in an internal conflict within YUFOS, leading to a split and the formation of a new group called YUFON (Yorkshire UFO Network), which appears to have ties to MUFON (Mutual UFO Network). The editor, Odd-Gunnar, mentions being asked to be the Norwegian representative for MUFON but found it too difficult, with Mentz Kaarbø accepting the role. Kaarbø is also noted as the editor of the Nordic UFO newsletter.

A meeting is planned in London during an international congress, involving MUFON, Philip Mantle, and the magazine's representatives, to discuss formalities. Additionally, the article mentions an upcoming national board meeting (Landsstyremøte) for UFO-NORGE in Flekkefjord on June 27-28, where Erling and the editor will present information about Hessdalen. A separate program for the Landsstyremøte 87 lists agenda items including reports from various departments, discussions on UFO-NORGE's strategy, and its inclusion in telephone directories.

Financial and Administrative Notes

There are mentions of financial matters, including a committee meeting on May 31 in Tønsberg. A sum of Kr. 2000 was credited to individuals who traveled to England to participate in the UFO debate there. The magazine also notes an increase of approximately 20 new subscribers following efforts related to 'Senfredag' and book sales (presumably related to Hessdalen). The editor acknowledges the difficulty in finding effective advertising methods to reach the right audience, despite utilizing various local newspapers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Hjemmet strongly embraces the theme of the unexplained and the paranormal. It actively encourages reader participation by soliciting stories and opinions, highlighting the idea that "silence brings no audible lesson." The magazine appears to operate on the premise that "there is more between heaven and earth," suggesting a willingness to explore phenomena that defy conventional scientific explanation. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, presenting reader accounts and investigative reports on UFOs, hauntings, and unconventional science, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for evidence. The inclusion of organizational news indicates an active role in the Norwegian UFO community.