Medlemsblad 16

Magazine Overview

Title: BREVCIRKELN
Issue: 16
Volume: 2
Date: December 1964 (12.64)
Publisher: BREVCIRKELN
Country: Finland
Language: Swedish

This issue of Brevcirkeln, a circular letter publication, begins with a festive greeting from the editor ('RED') to all participants, wishing them a Merry Christmas and expressing gratitude for their involvement throughout the year. The editor acknowledges the end of the year's correspondence and uses the opportunity to thank those who have actively contributed their energy, effort, and time to the circle's activities.

Editor's Letter and Financial Discussion

The editor addresses concerns raised by some members regarding the circle's future and financial sustainability. Reassuringly, the editor states that there is no danger to the circle's continuation and that they will resume operations in the new year with full energy and interest. Economically, they are also secure.

A recurring topic, the idea of a fixed annual fee instead of voluntary contributions, is discussed. The editor reiterates the circle's purely idealistic stance, which allows for simple rules that have proven effective. A key principle is that no private individual should profit from the circle's activities. This means the circle does not purchase or pay for articles, manuscripts, or translations. No one involved in the circle's work receives compensation. All funds received, whether money or other valuables, are directly reinvested into providing literature to the participants. Expenses are strictly limited to essential items like postage, paper, envelopes, stencils, and ink.

The editor emphasizes that neither the circle nor the editor personally own the funds received; their role is to manage them responsibly. This philosophy underpins the reliance on voluntary contributions. The editor believes a mandatory annual fee would contradict the circle's spirit and serve no purpose. They have no interest or need to accumulate money and are not worried about the future. The current system is sustainable because each person supports the activity according to their interest. Those who find the work valuable contribute financially from time to time. Those who, after receiving the first circulars, find the work not valuable, are removed from the mailing list. This measure is necessary for self-preservation, as they cannot afford to 'feed the wastebaskets of the uninterested.'

News from Finland

'RED' also reports receiving letters from circle friends in Finland who are keen to establish many more rewarding correspondence contacts. This presents an opportunity for lasting friendships, and readers are encouraged to start writing today.

The publication also mentions that the 'IFOLOGISK KOSMOLOGISKA FÖRENINGEN I HELSINGFORS' (Ufological Cosmological Society in Helsinki) is bilingual, with contact information provided for 'INTERPLANETISTIT R.Y.' and 'INTERPLANETISTERNA R.F.' in Helsinki, Finland.

Board of Directors

The issue lists the board of directors for the organization:

• Chairman: Prosten Arvi Merikallio, Vilppula
• Vice Chairman: Flygkapten Ilpo Koskinen, Helsingfors
• Treasurer: Fru Brita Lagerblad, Helsingfors
• Organization Secretary: Folkskollärare Kaarlo Lipsanen, Helsingfors
• Information Secretary: Ekon. Mag. Joel Rehnström, Oitti.

The address for correspondence is Ekon. Mag. Joel Rehnström, Oitti, Finland.

UFO Observation Report: The 1956 UFO Annual

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a UFO observation reported in the "1956 UFO Annual" by M.K. Jessup. The report details an observation made on the night of July 5, 1955, by two independent observers, one in Washington D.C. and the other in Illinois.

Both observers reported seeing a spot on the Moon's surface. One placed its location precisely at the center of the lunar disk, while the other reported it near the lunar limb. Using these two baselines and the known distance from Earth to the Moon, the object's location in space was determined to be 152,000 km from Earth, near a gravitational neutral point.

One observer also provided an estimate of the object's apparent size relative to the lunar crater Tycho. Based on this, mathematicians calculated the object's approximate size to be 77 km in diameter. The report includes a diagram illustrating the positions of the observers on Earth, the Moon, and the estimated location of the object.

Analysis of the UFO Sighting

The report poses the question: "How do we know it was a UFO?" The answer provided is that one observer watched the object circle the Moon's surface for three minutes before departing. This controlled movement is interpreted as evidence of intelligence.

M.K. Jessup and Extraterrestrial Civilizations

The article also provides a brief biography of M.K. Jessup (died 1959), describing him as a scientist and technician whose books on UFOs were crucial in compiling vast amounts of data on the subject. Jessup's work, according to the article, helps build a sound understanding of a difficult problem. The text highlights that Jessup points to uncomfortable facts, particularly for the orthodox religious and scientific communities. These facts challenge deeply held beliefs, suggesting the existence of highly advanced civilizations predating recorded history, civilizations that surpass humanity in morality, culture, and science.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around ufology, extraterrestrial intelligence, and the nature of scientific and societal belief systems. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, challenging conventional scientific and religious paradigms. The publication emphasizes idealistic principles, voluntary participation, and the dissemination of information without personal profit, positioning itself as a platform for exploring controversial and advanced ideas about our place in the universe.