Kontakt No 2 1971

Magazine Overview

Title: KONTAKT
Issue: 1
Volume: 1971
Date: September 2, 1971
Publisher: UFO-SODERTALIE
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of 'KONTAKT', an information bulletin from UFO-TYRINGE, covers a range of topics including environmental warnings, paranormal events, historical parallels, and alternative medicine.

Environmental Catastrophe is Approaching!

The lead article, 'MILJÖKATASTROFEN NÄRMAR SIG!' (Environmental Catastrophe is Approaching!), warns of an impending disaster due to sulfur emissions. Two Swedish researchers presented a report indicating that if these emissions are not significantly reduced, half of Sweden's lakes and a portion of its grazing land could be totally destroyed within 20-30 years. The article stresses the urgency of the situation and the need for international environmental negotiations, suggesting that authorities may be too lenient with large industries.

The Stone That Kills

This section recounts the chilling history of a famous stone located in Augusta, Georgia, USA, which was formerly a slave market. The stone is described as having been stained by the blood of slaves who were sold, whipped, or executed there. Over the years, numerous individuals have died in accidents or violent events while attempting to move or interact with the stone. These incidents include drownings, being crushed by the stone, electrocution by lightning, and fatal car accidents. The article details the efforts of Sheriff Jem Thomas to move the stone, which ultimately led to his death from pneumonia. The stone has since been left undisturbed, and people are warned to stay away from it. The source is cited as TIDNINGEN SÖKAREN M.FL.

Homeopathy, Science or Humbug?

This article delves into the controversial field of homeopathy. For years, homeopathy has been dismissed as unscientific humbug by mainstream medicine. However, there has been a recent improvement in public perception, with many turning to homeopathy when conventional medicine fails to solve their problems. The article explains the fundamental principle of homeopathy: 'like cures like.' If a medicine can induce migraine-like symptoms in a healthy person, it can be used to treat migraines. Homeopathic remedies are prepared through extreme dilution, often from 1 million parts per gram down to a decillionth. These highly diluted medicines are intended to stimulate the body's own healing power, as symptoms are seen as an expression of the body's natural drive towards health. The article notes that homeopathic remedies may initially cause a temporary worsening of symptoms, which is a sign of the natural healing process. It also emphasizes the importance of individualization in homeopathic treatment, as each person's illness is unique.

The Mariannelunds Case

This section details one of the most notable and understated UFO cases in Sweden, the 'Mariannelunds case' from 1960. On the evening of October 29, 1960, electrician Gideon Johansson and his son were investigating a problem at a substation when they witnessed a strange light in the sky. Initially mistaking it for a malfunctioning airplane, they soon realized it was a disc-shaped craft with a cabin on top. Inside the cabin, Johansson observed two beings described as having pale white faces, bald heads, high foreheads, large dark eyes, slender noses, small mouths, and pointed chins. They were small, about 12 years old, wore white clothes with crossed belts, and had what appeared to be ear-mounted headphones. The beings were behind a transparent, curved window. One seemed preoccupied, while the other observed Johansson. Suddenly, the light vanished, and the UFO ascended with a strong air current. No fault was found with the substation, and the light soon returned. The ufologist Gösta Rern found Johansson's account credible.

Has History Repeated Itself?

This article draws parallels between the lives and assassinations of U.S. Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Kennedy. Both presidents were involved in advocating for civil rights for Black people. Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1847 and president in 1860, while Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1947 and president in 1960. Both presidents' wives lost a son while they were in office and living in the White House. Both Lincoln and Kennedy were assassinated on a Friday, in the presence of their wives. Lincoln's secretary, named Kennedy, advised him not to go to the theater where he was murdered. Kennedy's advisor, named Lincoln, advised him not to go to Dallas, where he was shot. Both presidents were shot in the head. Their successors, both named Johnson, were from Southern states and were Democrats. Andrew Johnson was born in 1808, and Lyndon Johnson in 1908. John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839, and Lee Harvey Oswald, Kennedy's assassin, was born in 1939. Both Booth and Oswald were Southerners who supported popular movements. Jack Ruby and Ben Corbett killed Booth and Oswald, respectively, before they could stand trial. Both J.W. Booth and L.H. Oswald have the same number of letters in their full names, as do Kennedy and Lincoln, and Andrew Johnson and Lyndon Johnson. Lincoln was assassinated in a theater called Ford's Theatre, while Kennedy was assassinated in a car made by Ford, the Lincoln model. The article concludes by suggesting that history seems to have repeated itself.

Died from Spraying

A brief report details the death of nine-year-old Charlie Thomas in a New Jersey hospital. He had been playing in a field where a plane was spraying a cucumber crop. The hospital determined that the pesticide had destroyed his lungs.

Go With UFO T-Shirts

This section promotes UFO-themed batik T-shirts designed by Barbro Johansson. The shirts are blue with a UFO depicted and are available for 30 SEK each. Contact information for Barbro Johansson in Klippan is provided.

UFO-TYRINGE

This is an invitation to join UFO-TYRINGE, an organization involved in UFO research and other interests, including occultism, environmental care, and philosophy. For those who prefer to be passive, they can still support the group by joining. The organization plans to release a book list of approximately 200 books available for loan. A voluntary membership fee of 10 SEK is required, which also covers the group's fee to the national organization UFO-SVERIGE. Contact information for Kurth Johansson in V. Torup is provided.

Editorial

The editorial section announces a new contributor, Thony Glans, who wrote the article on homeopathy. It also mentions that the well-known occultist Alve Holmqvist will visit UFO-TYRINGE on September 19-20. Readers are invited to submit articles and letters to the editors, Tomas Gustavsson and Thony Glans.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features a blend of the unexplained (UFOs, curses) with more grounded concerns (environmental issues, health debates). The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating phenomena outside mainstream scientific consensus, as evidenced by the coverage of UFOs and homeopathy, while also addressing pressing societal issues like environmental degradation and public health concerns. There's a clear interest in connecting seemingly disparate events and exploring potential patterns, as seen in the 'Has History Repeated Itself?' article.