Nsrkontakt - 1992 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: NÄR KONTAKT
Issue: Nr 1-92 (Volume 3)
Publisher: Västra Sveriges UFO-Förening
Date: January 1992

This issue of "När Kontakt" is a Swedish-language magazine focused on UFO phenomena, published by the Västra Sveriges UFO-Förening. It aims to inform members and interested individuals in the western region of Sweden about UFOs and related topics.

Editorial and Membership Information

The magazine opens with a section titled "Tänkvärt!" (Food for thought!) and an editorial by Roald Lundgren, reflecting on the past year and the ongoing work of the UFO association. He mentions the growing membership and the upcoming annual meeting. The editorial team includes Roald Lundgren, Mikael Lundgren, and Thor Sörensen. Membership fees are listed as 95 SEK for individuals and 150 SEK for families, with a reduced rate of 50 SEK for those under 18. Payments are to be made via postgiro. Contact information for the editorial office in Kungälv is provided, including phone numbers for Roald Lundgren and Thor Sörensen.

UFO-Aktuellt Subscription

A prominent section encourages readers to subscribe to "UFO-Aktuellt," described as Sweden's largest and leading UFO magazine, published quarterly. A year's subscription costs 120 SEK and includes the latest news from Sweden and around the world, with some pages printed in color. Subscription details for 1992 are provided, with payment to be made to postgiro 50 50 60-4 under the name UFO-Sverige.

Belgian UFO Encounters

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to UFO sightings in Belgium. The headline "Till och med Belgiens flyggeneral är övertygad: Utomjordiska farkoster besöker oss" (Even Belgium's air general is convinced: Extraterrestrial craft visit us) highlights the article. It features interviews and statements from Belgian Air Force Chief Wilfried de Brouwer, Professor Auguste Meesen from the Catholic University of Louvain, and Lucien Clerebaut, secretary general of SOBEPS (a society that has studied UFOs for twenty years). They confirm that extraordinary phenomena have been observed in Belgian skies for a couple of years, describing the objects as intelligent, high-tech machines unlike anything known. The article mentions that Belgian F-16 fighter jets have been used to investigate these phenomena, with radar confirming the presence of objects that made evasive maneuvers. Professor Meesen expresses certainty that they are facing a phenomenon from space.

Further details on Belgian sightings include amateur footage captured near Braine-le-Comte, showing flying saucers. One witness, Richard Rodberg, described a silent, hovering object that illuminated the ground with a bright white light before disappearing towards the Tihange nuclear power plant. The object was estimated to be two stories high. The article also references the 1970s UFO experiences of former US President Jimmy Carter.

Other International and Swedish Sightings

The magazine also reports on UFO sightings in Norway. Torfrid Urdal observed a dark green spherical object with a smoky tail in Tønsberg. In Holmestrand, a man witnessed a blinking light between four bright stars. Ufologist Leif Havik reported seeing red-orange lights in a square formation near Støren.

Swedish sightings are also mentioned. Margareta and Sixten Johansson in Sigtuna saw a large, windowed object resembling a Volkswagen bus. Guards at Drottningholm Castle reportedly saw three objects. Sten Lindgren recounts personal experiences, including seeing a large, green-yellow object in Vendelsö and a craft with three spheres that later retracted before flying away. He also describes seeing a girl with laser beams emanating from her eyes and a large, white, cigar-shaped craft over Stadshuset.

Scientific Perspectives and Theories

The issue delves into scientific perspectives on UFOs. It discusses the Condon report from 1968, which concluded there was no evidence of extraterrestrial activity but also did not prove it impossible. The article "Vetenskapen gör tummen ner för ufon" (Science gives a thumbs down to UFOs) presents the view that while many scientists are convinced of UFOs' extraterrestrial origin due to their speed and advanced technology, official investigations often downplay or conceal evidence. It mentions the high speeds detected by radar (up to 200,000 km/h) and the credibility of witnesses like sea captains and astronomers. Professor Herman Oberth and Lord Dowding are cited as believing in extraterrestrial craft.

Another article, "Urgammalt liv ute i rymden?" (Ancient life in space?), discusses the possibility of life forms much older than humans and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life using radio astronomy. It also touches upon the concept of "Tefatsfolket ska sättas i karantän" (The flying saucer people should be quarantined), referencing a statement by Martin Wierup in 1986 about the potential risks of alien diseases.

Astronomical Discoveries

"Upphittade: två nya planeter" (Found: two new planets) reports on the discovery of at least two planets orbiting a pulsar 1,300 light-years away. These planets, detected through irregular radio wave patterns, are estimated to be more than twice the size of Earth and orbit the pulsar in 98 and 66 days, respectively. The article notes that life cannot exist on these planets due to the intense radiation from the pulsar.

Other Content

The magazine also includes advertisements for Tollenäs Camping, Viking Stopp (tire service), Blå Boden Köket (catering), Kortedala Lås A/B, Rondo Kemiska, and Glasögoncentrum. There is also a section titled "FRIGE RYMDVARELSERNA!" (Release the space beings!) referencing a US presidential candidate's platform.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, and the scientific and societal response to these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a belief that UFOs represent a significant, potentially extraterrestrial, mystery that warrants further investigation. The magazine actively promotes its own organization and related publications, encouraging reader engagement and membership.

Title: Rapport Nytt
Issue: 9
Volume: 1992
Publisher: UFO-Sverige
Date: 1992

This issue of "Rapport Nytt" is a Swedish UFO magazine that covers various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, including witness accounts, research projects, astronomical observations, and organizational news from UFO-Sverige.

Witness Accounts and Sightings

Gnesta Sighting

The magazine recounts an experience of Mona Sjöström and Ulf Hultberg, who, along with Jeanette von Heidenstam and Allan Hernelius, witnessed a large, bus-sized craft with a strong white light near a manor in Gnesta. Mona Sjöström described it as a "fantastic sight" that one would never forget.

Stockholm Sightings

It is mentioned that sometimes crafts land in Stockholm to pick up and drop off people, with an example given of Gärdet, 400 meters from the Radio and TV house. The extent of this activity and who is involved remains unknown to the general public.

Masfjorden Sighting

A report from Norway details a sighting on a Thursday morning near Risnes in Masfjorden, where a V-shaped, unidentified flying object (UFO) was observed. The object had a bright red point at its tip and a pale red body. Rollaug Nordvang, one of the witnesses, described it as being like a "fireball" and stated it appeared to hover motionless in the air for several minutes before descending behind a mountain.

UFO Research and Theories

Project URD

In 1972, Sten Lindgren initiated Project URD in Sweden. This project compiled 1000 UFO reports from 1920 to 1984 into a database. The results were shared with the Swedish Ministry of Defence, the Defence Staff, FOA (Swedish Defence Research Agency), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and a copy was given to the King and Queen. The project concluded that there is indeed something operating over Sweden, suggesting a real phenomenon.

Extraterrestrial Civilizations

Sten Lindgren suggests that there are many different extraterrestrial civilizations, with about ten of them having permanent activities around Earth. These civilizations send representatives who live among humans, and their existence is linked to the concept of reincarnation.

Alien Operations Plan

Lindgren learned in the mid-1960s that extraterrestrials have a 30-year operations plan, which was expected to conclude around the mid-1990s. He reportedly has constant telepathic contact with them and anticipates interesting events in Sweden and Scandinavia within the next year.

Howard Menger's Visit

On January 31st, Howard Menger was scheduled to visit Stockholm. He had, in collaboration with the American government, constructed a full-scale UFO model and even test-flown it. Lindgren stated that "fantastic things" would be presented within six months.

Lindgren's Intentions

Sten Lindgren clarified that his intention was not to convert people but to reach individuals who could immediately grasp the importance of the information. He stated that if they didn't, it was okay, and they could forget it.

The 'Mirakelsulan'

Page 2 discusses a product called 'Mirakelsulan' (Miracle Sole). It explains how it relates to electrical phenomena in the human body, magnetic fields, particles, and electrons. The sole is described as reflecting 'betastrålen' (beta radiation), which is considered a negative current. The text lists various ailments that users have reported improvement with, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, headaches, stress, and sciatica. It also warns of potential temporary discomforts like crawling sensations, general malaise, and dizziness when first using the sole, emphasizing that these are temporary and part of the process of restoring the body's positive and negative current balance.

Lisebergsteatern

Pages 3 and 4 focus on Lisebergsteatern in Gothenburg, Sweden, presenting it as an excellent conference venue. It details its seating capacity (458 seats), facilities for conferences, and catering options. The theatre is also linked with the Spaceport Liseberg theme area, offering combined conference and entertainment packages, including a visit to the Liseberg Tower and a space simulator.

Technical Equipment

Page 4 provides details on the theatre's technical equipment, including its high-class sound system with a 16-channel mixer, turntables, cassette players, microphones, and a tele-loop system. The lighting system features an AVAB 2001 light console with 48 circuits, 75 spotlights, and a follow spot. For slide presentations, there are three Kodak Carousel projectors with DATATON control and a TASCAM 133 cassette player.

UFO-Aktuellt Magazine and Merchandise

Page 8 promotes "UFO-Aktuellt," described as Sweden's largest and leading UFO magazine, published four times a year. A subscription costs 120 SEK for a year. The page also offers back issues for sale from 1980 to 1991, with prices varying by year. Additionally, it advertises merchandise such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, and decals, with ordering instructions provided.

UFO Videos

Two UFO-related videos are advertised: "UFO-det olösta mysteriet" (UFO-The Unsolved Mystery), which covers recent events in the US and Soviet Union, including the Gulf Breeze sightings and the Roswell crash, and "Pyramidernas gåta" (The Riddle of the Pyramids), which explores the Cheops pyramid.

UFO-Sverige Youth Section

The article "Nu sätter UFO-Sverige ungdomarna i centrum" (Now UFO-Sverige puts the youth in the center) announces the formation of a special youth section within the national organization. Mikael Sjöberg from Uppsala and Andreas Ohlsson from Järfälla are leading this initiative. The goal is to create activities for young people, such as lectures, video nights, and study visits, to foster a sense of community and encourage their involvement.

Astronomy Section

Page 7 provides an astronomical overview for March 1992. It details the positions of planets visible in the night sky, including Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It also notes the phases of the moon, with a new moon on the 4th and a full moon on the 18th.

High Altitude Life

Answering a question from J. E. Smestad about life at high altitudes, the article states that animal life generally ceases where vegetation ends, around 5700 meters. However, some animals venture higher. The Nahuren sheep has been observed at 6000 meters, foxes at 6400 meters, and wolves hold the record for mammals, with tracks found up to 6500 meters. Birds and insects are observed at even greater heights, with one spider species living at about 7000 meters, feeding on springtails. These creatures survive by entering a dormant state during extreme cold. The article notes that while mammals at higher altitudes have larger lungs, humans cannot function above 5600 meters, whereas alpine choughs have been observed at over 8000 meters.

Personal Profiles and Inquiries

Pär Karlsson's Inquiry

An inquiry from Pär Karlsson of Örebro seeks contact with individuals who sell or can provide information about a stone called "Lapis Lingua-tursmyckestenen." Karlsson learned about this stone from an article in the magazine "Sökaren" and has been searching for it, contacting mineral shops and the American embassy without success.

Archivist's Profile

An unnamed archivist from Örebro describes their career, starting with a high school diploma in economics in 1979. They worked in the municipal building control archive, managing building permits and drawings. The archivist also mentions hobbies such as playing the piano, photography, and philately.

Traffic Control System

Page 10 discusses a new traffic control system developed by data scientists in Australia. This system, named OASIS (Optimal Aircraft Sequencing Using Intelligent Systems), can increase airport capacity by seven to ten percent. It provides instructions to aircraft to adjust their speed when they are tens of miles from the airfield, thus reducing the need for planes to circle while waiting to land and saving fuel.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes UFO research and awareness, encouraging readers to subscribe to "UFO-Aktuellt" and engage with the organization. There's a strong emphasis on the reality of UFO phenomena and the potential for extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation and information dissemination, with a particular focus on Swedish and Scandinavian cases. The inclusion of an astronomy section and articles on high-altitude life suggest a broader interest in unexplained phenomena and scientific inquiry.

Title: UFO-Aktuellt
Issue: 9/91
Date: September 1991 (implied by issue number)
Publisher: UFO-Sverige
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt focuses heavily on the impact of media, particularly radio, on public awareness and reporting of UFO phenomena. It details the overwhelming response to a popular radio program that featured the Archive for UFO Research (AFU), alongside a prominent article on the intriguing 'face on Mars' formation and several first-hand accounts of UFO sightings.

"Många ringde efter radioinslag" (Many Called After Radio Segment)

This lead article by Stig Aggestad, Berit Bergqvist, Kurt Persson, and Clas Svahn details the massive public reaction to the Sveriges Radio program "Efter tre" when it broadcasted live from the AFU's facilities in Norrköping on November 19th. The program, hosted by Ulf Elfving, led to the radio station's switchboard being overwhelmed with calls from listeners eager to share their UFO observations. The article highlights that over 130 members were part of the association, with the goal of serious UFO research.

During the broadcast, UFO-Sverige's chairman Clas Svahn and AFU's Håkan Blomqvist were interviewed, providing a serious and informed perspective on the UFO question to an estimated two million listeners. Reporter Martin Svenningsen is commended for maintaining a professional and objective tone. The segment's impact was significant, even prompting a visit from the local TV channel Östnytt.

The article then presents several of the many reports received:

• A man's experience: He reported seeing a strange object in the sky that appeared to split into two planes. He had previously reported similar phenomena.
• The "Friends" encounter: A man reported an encounter two days prior to the broadcast (November 17th) near Sjuntorp. A boomerang-shaped object descended, and four beings emerged. They spoke to him using a luminous staff, conveying a message about humanity's perception of 'aliens' and requesting to be called 'friends' or 'co-creators' rather than 'creatures'. This contact lasted two hours.
• A 1959 sighting: An observation near Kristinehamn involved a strange object seen while waiting for a ride.

"Det förbryllande ansiktet på planeten Mars" (The Puzzling Face on Planet Mars)

This article discusses the famous 'face on Mars' formation, captured by the Viking I space probe. Gregory Molenaar, a data specialist working with NASA, and his colleague Vincent Di Pietro, have studied these images. The formation, approximately 1.5 km high, resembles a human face with eye sockets, a nose, and a mouth, and is located near formations interpreted as pyramids. While not definitive proof of Martian life, the researchers believe it warrants further investigation. Other NASA specialists suggest it might be an illusion caused by sunlight and shadows. The article notes that NASA is unlikely to fund a new mission solely to investigate this formation.

"Varför ändrar månen storlek?" (Why Does the Moon Change Size?)

Ann Janson explains the optical illusion that makes the moon appear larger when it is near the horizon compared to when it is high in the sky. This is attributed to the presence of terrestrial reference points near the horizon, which are absent when the moon is overhead. Bengt Bengtsson adds that the moon's actual size can vary slightly due to its elliptical orbit.

"För dig som vill sitta rätt och riktigt" (For You Who Want to Sit Right and Properly)

This section includes advertisements for "Vinyl Make Up" (Göran Eklund), which offers repair services for car upholstery, and for furniture from "Fåtölj Hans" and "Tauberman AB". There is also an advertisement for dog crates from "ALE GALLER AB".

"Myckleby hembygdsgård" (Myckleby Community Hall)

This section promotes the Myckleby hembygds- och fornminnesförening, highlighting its over 1000 members and inviting participation in its activities.

UFO Sightings from the Radio Broadcast Follow-up

This section details further reports received by UFO-Sverige following the radio program:

• The "Milk Crate" Object: A man in a villa area observed a strange, violet, transparent object resembling a milk crate with five legs hovering about 5-6 meters above the street. It moved slowly for about ten minutes before disappearing into a yard.
• The "Orange Yellow" UFO: A woman and her friends saw an orange object hovering 25 meters up near Smögen in 1972. A hatch opened, and a figure looked down, with another figure waving. The object then flew away. The woman has seen other similar objects, including spherical and triangular ones.
• The Boomerang Object: A taxi driver reported seeing a boomerang-shaped object with four luminous spheres on its underside moving parallel to the E4 highway near Sundsvall. He stopped to observe it but it moved away.
• The "Humming" Object: Ingemar Stridsberg and his wife, along with another couple, observed a star-like object moving erratically over a lake in Värmland in August 1965. When illuminated by a flashlight, the object descended, emitting a humming sound and a red light. It was described as two deep plates joined together, about twelve meters in diameter. It moved along the shore before ascending rapidly.
• The Borsökna Incident: Björn Ekström reported an encounter in Borsökna on August 17, 1972, when he was ten years old. A bright object descended and landed near him and his friend. His dog became frightened and yelped. Björn felt a static shock from the ground. The area reportedly lost power for several years, and nothing grew there for a long time.

"FUNDERINGAR I VINTERNATTEN." (Reflections on a Winter Night)

This is a poem by Ulla Lundgren, reflecting on the vastness of space, the smallness of humanity, and the potential for simple understanding of complex phenomena. It touches upon the idea that we are not alone.

The final note mentions that the location described in the poem is where a man from the Trollhättan area met "friends" on November 17, 1991, after their boomerang-shaped object landed 100 meters away. The case is under investigation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a serious and scientific approach to UFO research, distinguishing itself from sensationalism. The editorial stance emphasizes the importance of rigorous investigation and objective reporting. There is a clear interest in documenting firsthand accounts and exploring potential explanations, while also acknowledging the more unusual and unexplained aspects of the phenomenon. The impact of media, particularly radio and television, in raising public awareness and encouraging reporting is a recurring theme. The magazine also highlights the growing interest in UFOs and the work of organizations like UFO-Sverige and AFU in collecting and archiving information.