Stockholms UFO-Nytt - 2006 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: Stockholms UFO-nytt
Issue: Number 2/2006
Date: 2006
Publisher: Stockholms UFO-förening
Type: Information bulletin on Unidentified Flying Objects.

Articles and Content

HEJ! (Editorial)

Andreas Ohlsson, Chairman of Stockholms UFO-förening, opens the issue by noting a 'hot UFO summer' that has transitioned into autumn. He mentions the discovery of a new crop circle near Teknikhöjden in Järfälla in early August, which was investigated by Clas Svahn of UFO-Sverige. Sadly, the editorial also announces the passing of Sven Lindquist, a long-time and dedicated member, who passed away in September. Ohlsson reflects on the production of UFO-Sverige's magazine, which comes out four times a year, and mentions that their archive in Enköping is filling up with older issues. He highlights Inga-Lill Wallin's effort to distribute these magazines at the Kallhälls Bygdegårdsdag on September 17th. The editorial concludes with a call for volunteers to help the organization.

Ufot i Carbondale (UFOs in Carbondale) - Part 5

This concluding part of a report by ufologist Matt Graeber investigates the UFO incident in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, on November 9, 1974, often referred to as 'Pennsylvania's Roswell'. The article critically examines the account of policeman Ned Dailey, who claimed to have found a UFO in a pond. The author questions Dailey's actions, such as not reporting his findings to authorities like Norad or Nasa, and his delay in returning to the site. The report also scrutinizes Dailey's claim about the National Guard being present, suggesting it might be fabricated. The article points out inconsistencies and the lack of verification for Dailey's story, suggesting that the event was likely a misidentification of a 'light' or perhaps a hoax. It discusses how the incident was sensationalized and became a significant, albeit controversial, event in ufology. The author expresses skepticism about the claims, contrasting it with the more straightforward explanation of a recovered object, possibly a 'light' or a 'Russian robot' as suggested by some accounts. The article concludes by stating that the event was likely an object found in the pond, not an extraterrestrial craft, and criticizes the tendency to inflate such incidents.

Nattlig utflykt till Rösaring (Night Excursion to Rösaring)

This article describes Rösaring, an ancient cult site near Stockholm, Sweden. It details a visit organized by Stockholms UFO-förening, focusing on an astronomical event that occurs only once every nineteen years, where the full moon aligns with the edge of a grave at the end of a procession path. The author recounts a personal experience of observing the moon's position on August 9th, which was slightly higher than on the actual date of the event, July 11th. The article describes the Rösaring site, including a 540-meter path dating back to the Viking age, ancient stone formations, and a labyrinth believed to be a ceremonial site. It also mentions archaeological interpretations of structures found at the site, such as a possible 'likbod' (corpse house). The author participated in a guided tour on August 27th, led by Bengt Sandén, and found it to be a fascinating experience.

Stockholms UFO-förenings vårträff onsdagen 26 april (Stockholm UFO Association's Spring Meeting April 26)

This report covers the spring meeting of the Stockholms UFO-förening held in Barkarby. Despite travel disruptions, members gathered for coffee and cake. Andreas Ohlsson presented an update on UFO reports received by UFO-Sverige's reporting center, noting approximately 75 reports, with about 15 from the Stockholm area. Two cases were highlighted: one from Upplands Väsby on April 21st, where an object was initially thought to be metallic but was later identified as a plane. Another report from Farsta on the same day involved a blinking object that was filmed and later identified as a toy kite. Ohlsson also discussed a 2004 daylight sighting from Lidingö of an object with a rough surface following a power line, which remains unidentified. The meeting concluded with a lively discussion among the members.

Runt svart föremål observerat i Jakobsberg (Around a Black Object Observed in Jakobsberg)

This article details a sighting by Conny Rehnström and Laila Gustavsson in Jakobsberg, Stockholm, in late August 2005. They observed a peculiar object described as a 'giant black beach ball' flying horizontally without sound. Laila estimated its size to be about a thumbnail at arm's length. The object disappeared behind trees. Conny described it as completely black with no discernible features. The exact date of the sighting could not be recalled, but it was estimated to be in late August of the previous year. The case is currently under investigation by UFO-Sverige, with Andreas Ohlsson noting that no explanation has yet been found.

Pressklipp (Press Clippings)

This section includes a press clipping from Aftonbladet dated August 22, 2006, titled 'En marsian – nej det var en bolid' (A Martian – no, it was a bolide). The article reports on a bright light phenomenon observed by dozens of witnesses in Sweden and Norway around midnight between Sunday and Monday. The phenomenon was described as a huge, bright fireball. While initial thoughts ranged from UFOs to aircraft, astronomers like Claes-Ingvar Lagerqvist and Gösta Gahm identified it as a bolide, a large fragment of an asteroid entering the Earth's atmosphere. The article explains that bolides are much larger than typical meteors and can travel at extremely high speeds, causing intense light and sound effects due to atmospheric friction. The clipping also includes a fact box about bolides, noting their brightness, speed, and origin from asteroids.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena, including crop circles and ancient sites. There is a clear emphasis on presenting witness accounts and the findings of ufological investigations, while also maintaining a critical perspective, as seen in the detailed analysis of the Carbondale incident. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging member participation and the sharing of information within the UFO community. The publication serves as a platform for reporting on both local Swedish cases and broader international UFO-related news, often with a scientific or investigative approach.

Title: Stockholms UFO-nytt
Issue: Nr 2/2006
Date: August 22, 2006
Publisher: Not specified
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of Stockholms UFO-nytt, dated August 22, 2006, features a prominent article on the cover discussing mysterious crop circles and UFO experts' dismissals of them. It also includes a section on reported hauntings in Stockholm's theaters.

Article: Ufokännare avfärdar mystiska sädescirklar (UFO Experts Dismiss Mysterious Crop Circles)

The main article, originating from Lokaltidningen Mitt i Järfälla, reports on a large crop circle discovered in a field near Kassavägen in Järfälla, Sweden, on August 6, 2006. The circle measured 34 meters in diameter.

Clas Svahn, chairman of Riksorganisationen UFO-Sverige (Swedish UFO Organization), measured and photographed the circle a few days later. However, he does not believe it to be the work of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Svahn categorizes such formations as 'graffiti,' often created by young people, and notes that this phenomenon was most prevalent in Sweden during the first half of the 1990s, though it has since declined, with Poland and Hungary now seeing more such incidents.

Svahn explains that the motivation behind creating crop circles is often to provoke reactions and speculation, such as attributing them to UFOs. He describes a common method for creating these patterns: attaching a plank or branch to a rope, holding it over the shoulders, and then walking in a circle while keeping the rope taut. For a perfectly round shape, another person can stand in the center with a string around their waist, attached to the person making the circle.

Regarding the specific Järfälla circle, Svahn observed that it was not perfectly round and had uneven edges. Each ring varied in width between 3.95 and 4.60 meters. The article includes a photograph of the crop circle and credits the image to Clas Svahn/UFO-Sverige.

Article: Här är Stockholms teaterspöken (Here are Stockholm's Theater Ghosts)

This section, seemingly from Aftonbladet, explores the phenomenon of hauntings in Stockholm's theaters. It quotes scenographers, directors, and theater managers who attest to the presence of supernatural occurrences.

• Drottningholms Stadsteater (Drottningholm City Theater):
• Ghost: Karin, a 17-year-old factory girl.
• Description: Karin died while helping to carry stones for the theater's construction in the 18th century. Since then, witnesses have reported hearing knocking sounds and even seeing strong lights emanating from the museum lodge. Today, only researchers visit the lodge.

• Vasateatern (Vasa Theater):
• Ghost: Gösta Ekman the elder.
• Description: Gösta Ekman the elder, grandfather of the contemporary actor Gösta Ekman, died in 1938 and is said to haunt the theater. It is believed that actors may encounter trouble if they disturb the order. The article recounts an incident where actress Harriet Andersson took a break and rested in a lodge reserved for a male lead actor, which angered Gösta Ekman's spirit, causing the theater's fluorescent lights to suddenly shatter.

• Ulriksdals slottsteater (Ulriksdal Palace Theater):
• Ghost: A young French opera singer.
• Description: The opera manager of Confidencen, Kjerstin Dellert, has reported hearing footsteps in the attic, mysterious coughs, and doors slamming. The ghost is said to be a young French opera singer who, in the mid-18th century, was unlucky enough to be given a room in the cold attic where she froze to death.

• Nybroplan (New Bridge Square) - referring to Dramaten:
• Ghost: Actress Harriet Bosse.
• Description: Harriet Bosse, the third wife of author August Strindberg, is described as a kind, though perhaps slightly bitter, ghost. She is said to prefer watching performances along with the regular audience. Director Ingmar Bergman claimed to have once seen Harriet Bosse as 'a thin gray figure on the shelf above the marble foyer.'

General Commentary on Theater Ghosts:
Clas Svahn, a UFO researcher and author of the book 'Det okända' (The Unknown), is quoted extensively. He notes that belief in the supernatural is deeply rooted, and despite seeing ourselves as rational beings, there is a strong need to believe in a world where not everything can be explained. Svahn suggests that ghosts offer hope that life continues beyond death and that belief in them, and their sightings, has not decreased but rather increased over the past twenty years.

He advises readers to ponder this the next time they buy a theater ticket, implying that they might not be alone in their seat.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance appears to be one of investigating and reporting on phenomena often associated with the unexplained, such as crop circles and hauntings. While presenting these phenomena, the publication also includes skeptical viewpoints, as seen with Clas Svahn's rational explanation for crop circles. The inclusion of theater ghost stories suggests an interest in local folklore and paranormal accounts within the cultural landscape of Stockholm. The publication aims to inform readers about these intriguing subjects, offering both eyewitness accounts and expert opinions.