Stockholms UFO-Nytt - 1992 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: Stockholms UFO-Nytt
Issue: Number 3, 1992
Publisher: Stockholms UFO-förening (STUFO)
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of Stockholms UFO-Nytt, the information bulletin for the Stockholm UFO Association, covers a range of topics related to UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. It includes reports on a UFO film screening, discussions on prophecies, and an overview of the UFO scene in Poland.

Featured Articles and Content

Contact with Space Beings: Myth or Reality?

A lecture by Håkan Blomqvist was scheduled for November 19th at Rosenhill, Barkarby. The lecture aimed to explore the nature of contact with space beings. The event had an entrance fee of 30 SEK. Directions to the venue were provided, including public transport information.

Editorial from Inga Sill

Inga Sill, likely an editor or representative of the association, writes a brief note to the members. She mentions that this issue (No. 3) aims to cover various lectures held up to September. She highlights two articles discussing a UFO film by Tony Eckardt and Eva Olsson, offering different perspectives. Sill expresses a degree of skepticism regarding the methods used in the film, particularly the limited number of measurements, but encourages critical thinking.

Table of Contents

• The issue includes the following articles:
• Videovisning av Tony Eckardt om UFO (Video screening of Tony Eckardt on UFO) - Page 4
• Närkontakt med UFO (Close encounter with UFO) - Page 6
• Det mystiska budskapet (The mysterious message) - Page 7
• Nostradamus profetior (Nostradamus prophecies) - Page 8
• UFO i Polen (UFO in Poland) - Page 8
• Föredrag om UFO i Polen -92 (Lecture on UFO in Poland -92) - Page 9
• På föredrag hos Jüri Lina (At a lecture by Jüri Lina) - Page 10
• Planeternas position under okt.-dec. (Planetary positions during Oct-Dec) - Page 12
• Inkomna rapporter (Received reports) - Page 13
• Tredimensionell bild (Three-dimensional image) - Page 14
• Pressklipp (Press clippings) - Page 15

Videovisning av Tony Eckardt om UFO på Brygghuset den 14:e juli 1992

This article by Andreas Ohlsson reviews a UFO film by Tony Eckardt and Eva Olsson. The film features interviews with three contact persons: Sten Lindgren, Daniel Glanz, and Ante Jonsson. The article notes the filmmakers' strong belief in UFOs but suggests the film has value for serious research due to the personal accounts. It highlights the expressive nature of the contact persons' testimonies. Sten Lindgren's 1965 contact at Nävsjön and Daniel's experience are mentioned. Ante Jonsson's 1984 sighting of a flying saucer with a crew is also discussed. The article mentions Sune Hjorth as a co-author of Jonsson's book "Fantastiska resor med UFO". A contact person named Jenny is identified as the intermediary for extraterrestrials. The film also includes an interview with Dag W.F. Warghusen, who was inspired by Ante Jonsson's book. A message from extraterrestrials, conveyed through Jenny, expresses concern about human conflicts and the destruction of the planet, urging for love and understanding. The film also presents information on new natural laws and shortcuts in the universe, allegedly provided by a "UFO pilot" named Edeecha. Edeecha claims to be from the planet Azhiz, located 136,895 "sarach" (a unit of distance) from Earth, and that travel between planets is possible in 1-1.5 hours using "non-time tunnels". The article notes that Edeecha speaks Swedish and appears human. The extraterrestrial message was also shown as a text in an unknown language, described as resembling astrological signs. The author, Andreas Ohlsson, expresses skepticism about the origin of the message, suggesting it might be terrestrial, and criticizes the tendency to defer problems to extraterrestrials.

Närkontakt med UFO

Written by Elsie-Marianne Molin, this article discusses the film "Närkontakt med UFO" by Tony Eckardt and Eva Olsson. The film showcases interviews with contact persons Sten Lindgren, Daniel Glanz, and Ante Jonsson. Molin acknowledges the filmmakers' strong belief in UFOs but finds value in the contact persons' narratives, noting their expressive delivery. The article mentions the contact person Edeecha, who claims to have unique theories about interstellar travel and speaks Swedish. Edeecha reportedly stated that there are 34,689 inhabited planets in the Milky Way, many part of a planetary federation. The film includes a message from space, written in mysterious hieroglyphs, and an audio message in an unknown language, possibly "speaking in tongues." Molin suggests that the messages should be analyzed by linguists. She draws a parallel to Matthew Manning, who produced texts in multiple languages without knowing them. Molin concludes that the film's value lies in the personal accounts of the contact persons, regardless of the filmmakers' strong beliefs.

Det mystiska budskapet

This article by Elsie-Marianne Molin investigates a "hieroglyphic" text shown in the film, attributed to Edeecha. Molin searched for similar symbols in various languages without success. She confirms with Tony Eckardt that Edeecha provided the text. The article questions whether the text is genuine or fabricated. A contact person's voice reading a message in the film is compared to a previous UFO-Nytt article about a girl named Channie, who wrote a story involving an extraterrestrial teacher and ended her story with the word "Adjann." The voice in the film also ends with "Adjann," and uses the word "ese" which is similar to "essé" in Channie's story. Molin suspects Channie might be the author of the message, and that the voice reading it is a contact person who learned it by heart. The presence of the word "UFO" in the message is seen as evidence of a terrestrial origin. Channie, when contacted, denied writing the message but explained "Adjann" as a form of farewell, and "ese" as possibly related to "essé." She offered to write out the message in regular letters, but it might not be included in this issue. The article includes a phonetic transcription of the extraterrestrial language, as interpreted by Channie.

Nostradamus profetior

Elsie-Marianne Molin reviews an English video about Nostradamus. The film discusses his predictions, including World Wars, space travel, and atomic bombs, identifying Napoleon and Hitler as the first two Antichrists. The third Antichrist is yet to come. The film depicts historical events and the horrors of war. According to the film's interpretation, the third Antichrist will emerge from the East, causing immense suffering, earthquakes, and famine. World War III is predicted to start in 1994 and last until 2021, involving nuclear conflict between Russia and the USA, leading to the destruction of New York. However, in 2021, a confederation of states near the North Pole will establish peace. Nostradamus's final prophecy mentions the end of the world in 3797. Molin concludes by emphasizing that interpretations vary and that decisions made today can alter the future, expressing hope that these dire predictions will not come to pass.

UFO i Polen

Dariusz Orlowski writes about the situation of UFO reporting in Poland. From 1970 to 1986, discussing UFOs was largely forbidden, with organizations being investigated and their publications censored. Police reports were often suppressed or ridiculed. While press coverage was rare, it did occur. Now, with UFOs being an open topic, many books by authors like J. Allen Hynek and Whitley Strieber are popular. Initially, many weekly magazines published UFO-related content, but interest has waned. However, many people remain members of UFO organizations and subscribe to UFO magazines, including one that covers Swedish cases. Orlowski plans to translate important Polish UFO cases in future issues.

Föredrag om UFO i Polen sommaren -92

Dariusz Orlowski recounts his experience at a UFO lecture organized by ANTROVIS in Poland in May 1992. The event attracted around 2000 visitors, mostly older men. The entrance fee was 98,000 zloty (approximately 40 SEK), considered a significant amount in Poland. The hall featured ANTROVIS banners with slogans like "Welcome space friends" and "We are not alone." Artwork depicting celestial bodies, Adamski-type flying saucers, and alleged contactees was displayed. A painting of a woman married to a "spaceman" from Alpha Centauri was also present. The lectures included personal accounts from individuals claiming contact with extraterrestrials. One speaker, a younger man, discussed "little green men" and offered a subscription to his magazine for questions. The event lasted about 7 hours and included book sales, with strong interest in J. Allen Hynek's "Närkontakter med UFO" and Nostradamus books. Orlowski notes that other organizations advertised, with one stating "Is Earth a space lab." He spoke with an ANTROVIS member who indicated existing contacts with Scandinavia. Orlowski expresses concern that many people's initial interest in UFOs is based on sensational stories, which can lead to disillusionment when these are debunked, harming serious UFO research. He promises to cover serious UFO research in Poland in the next issue.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO sightings, alleged contact with extraterrestrials, and the personal experiences of individuals claiming such encounters. There is a clear interest in documenting these accounts, even if the filmmakers or authors express personal beliefs. A recurring theme is the critical evaluation of evidence and claims, with some authors, like Andreas Ohlsson and Elsie-Marianne Molin, urging for a critical and scientific approach to UFO phenomena. The magazine also touches upon prophecies and the potential for future events, as seen in the Nostradamus article. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging members to engage with the subject matter while maintaining a degree of skepticism and promoting serious research.

This issue of "Stockholms UFO-förenings informationsblad" (Stockholm UFO Association's Information Bulletin) from November 2, 1992, features a cover story on a lecture by Jüri Lina titled "On a lecture by Jüri Lina – Like sending your brain on vacation!". The issue delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, including personal accounts, scientific discussions, and astronomical observations.

Jüri Lina's Lecture: Communication with Alien Civilizations

The main article details a lecture given by Jüri Lina on September 16th at Café Pan in Hälsans hus. Lina, an Estonian who claims to have been exiled by the KGB for his UFO research, presented his views on UFOs as a form of communication with alien civilizations. He noted the significant interest in UFOs in Russia, including the establishment of a UFO center and school, and the popularity of UFO-related media, with the magazine "Animalia" having a circulation of 260,000. Lina also claimed that Gorbachev and Reagan discussed UFO issues for five hours at a summit in Geneva, indicating its perceived seriousness. He categorized alien beings into three types: Humanoids (potentially from parallel dimensions or space, or 'astral beings' that can copy forms), Dinofroiders (hatching creatures with beaks), and Energetic beings (capable of copying objects like fireballs). Lina described a Russian UFO researcher's method of using a dowsing rod or 'biofield meter' to find landing sites, followed by verification by two psychics. He shared anecdotes, including UFOs passing through walls and landing in living rooms, a school being 'sucked up' by a UFO, and 'small gray beings' visiting Earth to 'enjoy our atmosphere'. A significant portion of the lecture was dedicated to an alleged abduction case from the former Soviet Union involving a 9-year-old boy named Silver, who claimed to have been taken aboard a craft and visited other planets.

Jüri Lina expressed his belief in the authenticity of the abduction story, citing the boy's return and a book he supposedly received. He also touched upon the theory of 'non-space' travel, similar to concepts presented in Tony Eckart's work. The lecture concluded with a Q&A session, where topics like telepathic influence, protection by aliens, and whether UFOs influenced the fall of the Soviet Union were discussed. Sten Lindgren mentioned a current wave of UFO sightings in the Gothenburg area with close encounters.

Astronomical Observations and Reports

Another section provides astronomical information for October-December 1992, detailing the positions and visibility of planets like Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It also lists the phases of the moon for October, November, and December.

The "Incoming Reports" section compiles several UFO sightings and unexplained phenomena from July to September. These include a girl seeing a bright light near Stockholm (later identified as Saturn), a man seeing a blue light near Trosa, and reports of bright points over Stockholm during the Water Festival (attributed to searchlights). Other reported incidents include a woman seeing a yellow-red point with a flame, a man observing a dark object tumbling at high speed over Brunnsviken, and a woman experiencing a strong light in her home.

Analysis of UFO Phenomena

A translated article, "UFOs – What Are They Really?" by Jacques Vallee from the "Journal of Scientific Exploration," critically examines the extraterrestrial hypothesis (ETH) for UFOs. Vallee argues that the sheer number of reported landings (estimated at 100,000 globally) is excessive for scientific study. He also questions the similarity of alleged alien beings to humans, suggesting they share too many biological and sensory characteristics with us, which is unlikely for beings from vastly different environments. Vallee proposes alternative hypotheses, including 'earthlight' phenomena, unknown control systems, or projections from the collective human subconscious. He suggests that UFOs might involve manipulation of space and time, with visitors potentially originating from any time or place, including Earth itself.

Another article discusses the phenomenon of mysterious lights over Yxtaholm, where Carina Nilsson reported observing two silent, circling points of light that disappeared rapidly. Despite contacting authorities, no explanation was found.

Scientific Debunking and Theories

A piece titled "Signals from a TV camera disguised as a star" reports on two American astronomers who initially believed they had detected a rapidly rotating pulsar in the Large Magellanic Cloud. However, further investigation revealed that the signals were actually from a TV camera, not an astronomical phenomenon. This highlights the potential for misinterpretation of data.

An article on "Comets emit mysterious radiation from space" explores the theory that comets passing through the magnetic fields of neutron stars could be the source of gamma-ray bursts. Research on Halley's Comet by Soviet scientist Roald Sagdeev suggests that comets are heavy enough to produce such discharges.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the UFO phenomenon from various angles, including personal testimonies, speculative theories, and attempts at scientific explanation or debunking. There is a clear interest in alleged encounters and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting different viewpoints and reports, while also including critical analysis and scientific explanations for some phenomena. The inclusion of astronomical data and the debunking of a pulsar sighting suggest an effort to ground discussions in scientific fact where possible, even within a publication focused on UFOs.