Studiekreds Bladet - 1974 No 10

Magazine Overview

Title: STUDIEKREDSBLADET
Issue: No. 10
Year: 1974
Volume: 1
Publisher: SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of Studiekredsbladet marks the publication's first anniversary, having completed its first year of operation with ten issues. The magazine serves as an internal communication channel for UFO study groups affiliated with SUFOI, aiming to improve contact between groups and to foster collaborative research projects.

Editorial and Contributions

The editorial section highlights the significance of the one-year anniversary and expresses gratitude to the modest readership for their economic and content contributions. The editor also expresses a desire for more subscribers, believing the articles contain valuable information for a wider audience. They hope that current subscribers will continue their support in 1975, despite initial difficulties and printing issues.

This issue features special contributions from Ole Henningsen, head of SUFOI's Investigation Department, and John Juhler, head of SUFOI-Aalborg and SUFOI's representative in Northern Jutland. Ole Henningsen congratulates the publication on its anniversary, acknowledging the hard work involved and the challenges of fulfilling all ambitions. He emphasizes that even newcomers to UFO interest can contribute significantly, sharing his own experience of initiating correspondence with international institutions despite limited English skills.

John Juhler's contribution reflects on the achievements of the past year, primarily establishing contact between UFO groups. He notes that while this contact hasn't yet led to concrete actions, it has fostered a sense of unity. He proposes that in the coming year, the groups could collaborate on specific projects, such as local initiatives or larger research tasks, possibly inspired by figures like Erich von Däniken. He also addresses the proposed reduction in publication frequency from 10 to 6 issues per year, arguing against it due to the potential for communication to become too slow, which would hinder group work and the timeliness of observation overviews. He believes the increased cost of monthly publication is justifiable given the benefits.

Editor's Commentary and Discussion

The editor responds to John Juhler's points, agreeing that improved inter-group contact is a significant issue. The idea of a joint research project is deemed excellent and should be pursued, though it will require substantial effort. The editor acknowledges Juhler's suggestion of using the abbreviation 'SB' for Studiekredsbladet, which will be adopted to save space and energy.

Regarding the publication frequency, the editor questions the current level of communication between groups, suggesting that groups could better utilize the information about upcoming meetings published in SB. They also discuss the timeliness of meeting reports, noting that even with monthly publications, reports might not always be current. The editor proposes that groups could plan their meetings to ensure their reports can be included in SB, potentially making them no more than 14 days old.

The editor also addresses the observation overview, noting that such reports are rarely completely up-to-date by the time they reach SB. The delay is partly due to the significant effort required for editing and typing the material, a task the editor performs alone. This workload is cited as a primary reason for the proposed reduction in publication frequency.

Updates from UFO Groups

Fredericia UFO Gruppe: Reported on their meeting of October 1, 1974. The agenda included updates since the last meeting, discussions about a potential collaboration meeting, the UFO-Nyt booklet, and a lecture. Bent Eriksen presented two UFO reports and summarized a light show lecture organized by FUFCS. He expressed dissatisfaction with the venue's inadequate curtains and the abrupt ending of the lecture by Steen Landsy, which prevented audience questions.

Svendborg UFO Klub: Held a meeting on November 5, 1974, with 5 attendees. The primary agenda item was the discussion of a comprehensive but ultimately false UFO report. Conversations also touched upon 'black holes' as potential magnets and telepathy. The meeting concluded with a discussion of the previously mentioned report and adjourned around 11:15 PM. The next meeting was scheduled for the first Tuesday in December.

Københavnsudvalget (Copenhagen Committee): Had little new information to report. Their first meeting on Amager was poorly attended, with only two people present. The committee plans to contact various student associations to arrange lectures.

New Study Group

A new UFO study group, SVENDBORG UFO KLUB, led by Frank Lerbæk, is introduced. The magazine awaits confirmation on whether this group will contribute material.

SUFOI Member Meeting

A SUFOI member meeting was held on October 25, 1974, at Gl. Hellerup Gymnasium, featuring speakers like X.P. Madsen, Ewald Hansen-Mårup, and Ole Henningsen. Although the attendance was low (around 90 people), the meeting was considered successful as SUFOI gained two new staff members: a civil engineer for the technical department and a criminal investigator for the investigation department.

Reader Inquiries

The editor invites readers to submit questions, particularly regarding addresses of Danish and international UFO organizations and periodicals.

Subscription Information

Information is provided for subscribing to Studiekredsbladet in 1975. The cost is 20.00 kr. for 6 issues, with a payment deadline of January 11, 1975. The complete set of 10 issues from 1974 is available for 15 kr.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the internal communication and collaboration of UFO study groups within Denmark. There is a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of UFO research, including the collection and dissemination of reports, the challenges of organizing meetings and sharing information, and the need for active participation from members. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouragement and a desire to foster a more cohesive and productive UFO research community in Denmark, while also acknowledging the significant workload involved in producing the publication.

This issue of 'NYT FRA SUFOI-AALBORG' (New from SUFOI-Aalborg) is dated November 1974 and focuses on the activities and discussions within the Danish UFO research community. It includes meeting reports, organizational debates, and interviews.

SUFOI-Aalborg Meeting Report (November 6, 1974)

The issue begins with a report from a SUFOI-Aalborg meeting held on November 6, 1974, hosted by Torben Birkeholm. The primary discussion revolved around the group's future direction and what members expected from the meetings. It was noted that John Juhler typically set the agenda, leading to a discussion about clarifying the group's purpose. Members expressed a desire for good discussions, interesting topics, analysis of observations and reports, UFO photos, and research tasks. The group also decided to officially call themselves 'SUFOI-Aalborg' for clarity. Other points discussed included the production of posters, plans for observation tours every Friday evening, and upcoming national member meetings announced in issues 6 and 11 of 1975. John Juhler presented a book on rock carvings in Tassili, noting that while the images were interesting, they did not definitively prove ancient alien visits. The next meeting was scheduled for December 4th at Ulla's, featuring a tape by Helge Davidsen.

Lolland-Falster UFO Group Meeting (October 31, 1974)

A separate report details a meeting of the Lolland-Falster UFO group on October 31, 1974, with 7 members present. The group noted a recurring attendance of the same individuals. Films shown included 'EN NØGIÉ TIL VOR KLODE' (A Key to Our Planet) about the European Space Research Organization (ESRO) and 'NABO TIL SYDPOLEN' (Neighbor to the South Pole) about an expedition to Antarctica. A film titled 'POLAROID SOLBRILLER' (Polaroid Sunglasses) discussed polaroid materials, with efforts made to record information for John Juhler's experiments with polaroid for UFO observation. 'MÅNEBILEN' (The Moon Car), a Russian film, was also shown. The report encourages interested individuals to show films and provides information on obtaining 16mm films from embassies and libraries. The group had also obtained NASA astronaut photos and the 'Moon Obelisk photo' for ordering. They were awaiting responses from Austria and Germany regarding UFO photos and had sent an inquiry to A.P. Møller about a ship observation in South America. Clippings from 'Operation Main-Brace 1952' were being prepared for archiving.

DEBATKASSEN (Debate Box) - Part 2: Dansk UFO Center

This section continues the debate on UFO organizations, focusing on Dansk UFO Center (DUFOC) in Thisted, led by Willy Wegner. The article is divided into two parts: Part A, detailing DUFOC's history and purpose, and Part B, presenting 10 questions posed by the editorial team to Willy Wegner.

Part A: Dansk UFO Center's History and Purpose

Dansk UFO X Center was founded on November 20, 1969, initially to experiment with report forms and interview techniques. The experiment failed, and a new activity led to the formation of Dansk UFO Center as it is today. DUFOC is described not as a formal organization but as an archive where interested individuals can obtain information on the UFO subject. Its system is continuously being developed. DUFOC has about 15-20 collaborators nationwide. Since October 1971, DUFOC has published a journal, 'Dansk UFO Tidsskrift', which aims to cover the field of ufology. The journal is set to change its format soon. DUFOC's research is primarily focused on the literary aspect.

Part B: Interview with Willy Wegner

1. Reason for DUFOC's Start: Wegner believes that the existence of new UFO organizations stems from existing ones not performing their duties adequately. He suggests that organizations can be too broad, overwhelming individuals, or too rigid, stifling them. DUFOC, not having members but subscribers to its journal, operates differently.
2. Extreme Aspects of UFO Phenomena: DUFOC has investigated 'extreme aspects' of UFO phenomena, including contactee reports. While not all contactee reports are considered extreme, some, like the Ahstar group or individuals like Mark Age and Buck Nelson, are. Cases like the one in Paracoula are difficult to categorize. Wegner defines an 'extreme case' as one where a witness claims truthfulness while the situation feels like a mockery, whether intentional deception or self-deception.
3. UFO Camping: DUFOC is open to co-organizing a serious UFO camping event, provided it focuses primarily on UFOs and offers a relaxed, social atmosphere with potential lectures and group work.
4. Definition of a 'Ufolog': A 'ufolog' is anyone actively involved in ufology. This includes active members of UFO groups, subscribers to UFO literature, and even those who diligently follow UFO news or read UFO books, including skeptics who try to debunk phenomena.
5. UFO Reports: DUFOC receives few UFO reports annually, generally referring individuals to local groups near the observation site.
6. Ancient Astronaut Theories and Erich von Däniken: DUFOC acknowledges a link between ancient astronaut research and UFO research but believes the extent of engagement should be individual. Wegner is critical of the trend, suggesting it might lead to attributing everything to aliens, and notes that much of the content is repetitive, lacking original research.
7. Danish UFO Work: Wegner notes that while IGAP and FUFOS have specific lines (Adamski-oriented and philosophical, respectively) and do not claim to conduct research, SUFOI does. He expresses surprise that more research isn't published given SUFOI's staff, especially regarding investigations like the one concerning George Adamski's medal from Pope John XXIII.
8. Improving UFO Work in Denmark: Wegner suggests that cooperation might be a solution, but acknowledges that the differing approaches of major organizations (IGAP, FUFOS, SUFOI) make a formal collaboration difficult.
9. Small Research Groups vs. Organizations: Wegner agrees with Håkon Blomquist that small research groups are preferable to large organizations. However, he notes that SUFOI and FUFOS rely on members/subscribers for financial stability.
10. 'Solving the UFO Riddle': Wegner dismisses the phrase 'solving the UFO riddle' as a cliché. He believes the UFO phenomenon is a complex conglomerate of possibilities and predicts that the 'UFO riddle' will never be solved. He speculates that perhaps the visitors themselves have their own UFO problems to solve.

NYT FRA VIRUM UFO KREDS (News from Virum UFO Circle)

This section provides meeting schedules for the Virum UFO Circle:

• November 5, 10:30 AM: Topics include Rudolf Steiner, Adamski's and Allingham's reports, and a discussion on a new 'Adamski-saucer' observation.
• November 19, 7:30 PM: Topics include the Barney and Betty Hill observation, the Mårup observation, and Betjent Mårup's observations.
• December 3, 7:30 PM: Topics include Hynek's new book, the Killian effect, and the origin of life and 'auras'.
• December 17, 7:00 PM: Christmas closing event, with details to be finalized.

New members are encouraged to join starting in January.

GENSYNETS GLÆDE !! (Joy of Reunion!!)

This section reflects on the repetitive nature of topics presented in the 'Måneds-nyt' (Monthly News). A table shows the number of topics contributed by different individuals (GA, IL, FA, OC, GM, FL, OH), the number of repeated topics, and the number of 'forgotten' topics. The author expresses concern that the lack of new material and absent contributions from members are turning the group into a 'boring coffee club'. Addresses for Inge Larsen and Flemming Ahrenkiel are provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the structure and activities of Danish UFO organizations, the nature of UFO phenomena and research, and the challenges of maintaining engagement and originality within these groups. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, encouraging active participation, rigorous research, and a realistic assessment of UFO evidence, while also acknowledging the complexities and ongoing mysteries of the subject.