Studiekreds Bladet - 1975 No 06

Magazine Overview

STUDIEKREDSBLADET, Volume 2, Issue 1, dated 1975, is a Danish UFO magazine serving as a central communication platform for various UFO study groups across Denmark. The publication's primary goal is to foster better contact and collaboration among these groups, encouraging them to share research materials and propose joint investigation projects. The editorial stance emphasizes an open forum for opinions while maintaining a focus on factual UFO-related content, steering clear of sensationalism.

Content Highlights

The issue features a review of the UFO landscape in 1975, highlighting the contributions of several key UFO groups. The Fredericia UFO Gruppe is noted for its stability and the dedicated work of its leader, Bent Eriksen, who has been instrumental in report writing. The Nørholm UFO Gruppe / SUFOI-Aalborg is recognized for its fluctuating but valuable contributions, particularly in the northern region. The Jørlunde UFO Gruppe, though appearing only a few times, managed to delve into interesting cases, and efforts are underway to engage new members in UFO projects in Sjælland. The Felsted UFO Gruppe is mentioned as having been inactive for some time, with uncertain prospects for revival. The SUFOI-Lolland Falster group is growing and has been a consistent contributor of material. The Virum UFO GRUPPE, one of the older groups, has temporarily paused due to difficulties but is expected to resume activities. The Bornholms UFO Club is highlighted as an energetic new group, though it is advised to focus its efforts more narrowly on UFO phenomena.

The magazine also includes detailed meeting minutes from the Fredericia UFO Gruppe (September 12 and October 10, 1975) and SUFOI-Lolland Falster (October 2 and 30, 1975). These minutes cover discussions on UFO reports, upcoming events like UFO-75 and UFO-76, media coverage, and organizational matters such as forming report groups and participating in a telephone chain.

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to a critical analysis of George Adamski, often referred to as a UFO prophet. The articles question the authenticity of his claims of contact with Venusians and his alleged flights to the Moon and Venus. Evidence is presented suggesting that Adamski's stories may have been fabricated or plagiarized, with comparisons drawn to older esoteric texts. The magazine notes that while Adamski was controversial, his claims were widely reported and influenced many UFO enthusiasts, particularly in Denmark. The issue also touches upon the identification of Adamski's famous 'flying saucer' as a common English beer cooler lid.

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

STUDIEKREDSBLADET adopts a critical yet open approach to UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous reporting and research, encouraging groups to submit their findings. The editorial stance is to focus on the core UFO subject matter, avoiding what it terms 'out-of-bounds' topics. The magazine aims to be a reliable source of information for Danish UFO enthusiasts, fostering a sense of community and shared investigation. The issue concludes with holiday greetings and a reminder for material submissions for the next issue, scheduled for February 1976.

This document comprises meeting minutes and discussions from the Bornholms UFO Club (BUFOC) for the year 1975. The content reflects the club's activities, interests, and organizational developments throughout that year, with a strong focus on UFO phenomena, paranormal subjects, and ancient mysteries.

Meeting Minutes and Discussions

September 15, 1975 Meeting (Bornholms Centralbibliotek, Rønne)

The meeting was attended by Palle, Jørgen, Preben, Christian, Inge, Jørgen Nielsen, Ib, and Michael. Three members were absent. The evening's topics included 'Atlantis,' 'Humans in 'bubbles' under the ocean,' and 'open floor' for reports.

Key Discussion Points:

• Observation Reports: Members shared personal experiences. Palle recounted an experience his uncle had in Nr. Sundby involving 'flying saucers,' for which a report would be compiled. Ib mentioned a 'star explosion' and inquired if others had observed it. Palle asked if anyone had experienced anything unusual in the past 14 days, with no positive responses.
• UFO Photography: A member from Maribo claimed to have photographed something UFO-like in a snapshot of his house. The 'things' appeared in the developed photo but were not visible during the actual taking of the picture. These were later identified as reflections on the photograph.
• Jorma Viita's Odense Photos: The 49 color photographs taken by Jorma Viita in Odense were discussed. The consensus was to let these photos rest and await potential future explanations.
• Reflections and Illusions: The meeting reviewed various UFO photos from the club's archive, highlighting those caused by reflections and other 'optical illusions.'
• Atlantis: The discussion delved into Plato's writings on Atlantis, exploring theories about its origin, whether the Atlantic Ocean was named after it, and potential causes for its disappearance, such as volcanic activity or energy explosions.
• 'Elverhøjene' (Elf Mounds): This topic was discussed in relation to 'flying saucers.'
• 'Underjordiske' (Underground Dwellers) on Bornholm: A discussion about underground tunnels on Bornholm, specifically one running from Gudhjem to Hammershus ruins.
• Ancient Battery: Palle read an article about a scientist who found an electric battery thousands of years old, stored in a museum in Baghdad.
• 'Humans in Bubbles' and Underwater Life: The topic of beings in underwater 'bubbles' was debated, referencing a find in Kenya of a creature with gills. The possibility of extraterrestrial origins and other forms of life in 'artificial bubbles' was considered.
• Cave Dwellers: The discussion touched upon humans living in caves.
• Loch Ness Monster: Briefly discussed.
• Deep Lakes: A very deep lake between Switzerland and Austria was mentioned.
• Swedish Lake Monster: A new theory about a creature in a large Swedish lake was discussed.
• Diving UFOs: UFOs diving into the sea were compared to submarine reports from Norwegian fjords.

September 29, 1975 Meeting (Bornholms Centralbibliotek)

Attendees included Palle, Jørgen, Preben, Christian, Inge, Jørgen N., Michael, Poul, Laila, Ib, and two guests (schoolchildren). Karl Jørgensen had sent a proxy vote.

Key Discussion Points:

• Pyramid Experiments: Ib shared his positive results from pyramid experiments.
• Future Meeting Topics: Potential topics for the next meeting were discussed.
• Archive Access: It was announced that the club's archive, which contained material from the past 9 months, was being classified. Members were informed they could borrow material from the archive.
• New Passive Member: Palle announced that BUFOC had gained a new passive member from Copenhagen, Tom Pedersen, who discovered the club through their magazine.
• Newspaper Clippings: The meeting began with reading and discussing newspaper clippings.
• Membership Dues: Members had the opportunity to pay their membership fees.
• Book Discussion: Palle read excerpts from the book 'Mysteries in 100,000 Years.'
• Television Program: A television program about stars, lasting about 1 hour and 15 minutes, was viewed.
• Greek Myths and Legends: Excerpts from Greek myths and legends, recorded on tape, were played.
• Carbon-14 Dating: The Carbon-14 dating method was debated, noting a potential margin of error of about 50%. The new electronic method was also discussed.
• Guests Depart: The younger guests left around 10 PM, promising to stay in touch.
• Knowledge and Material Loss: The discussion shifted to knowledge and material items that could be lost due to natural disasters like earthquakes.
• Cheops Pyramid: The world's largest pyramid was discussed, with the assertion that the 'Cheops' pyramid is not the largest, but rather one located at the bottom of the sea in the 'Death Triangle' (Bermuda Triangle).
• Ancient Civilizations: An American professor's claim that Earth has had five civilizations, with two destroyed by floods and three by nuclear war, was mentioned.
• Electronics and Control: Ib le Fevre raised concerns about electronics potentially taking control from humans, citing American electronic computers that can self-replicate. He believed these machines posed a greater danger than nuclear power.
• Personal Identification Numbers (CPR Numbers): The issue of personal identification numbers was discussed, with concerns that humans are becoming mere numbers, with all information encoded in data banks. This was described as the most frightening development of the century.
• Land of 'Mu': The lost continent of 'Mu' was discussed. Palle read from a book about clay tablets with inscriptions that an officer had spent his life deciphering. These inscriptions were found in various locations, including Europe, India, Mexico, the Vatican Library, and Inca languages, possibly originating from 'Venus.'
• Atlantis and 'Mu': The coexistence of Atlantis and 'Mu' in roughly the same time period was debated.
• Various Topics: Numerous other topics related to the 'Mu' inscriptions were discussed but were too extensive to detail.
• Giant Construction: The possibility of giants having built ancient structures was discussed, considering the weight of stone blocks (up to 750,000 kg) and the tools that would be required.
• Greek vs. Nordic Mythology: Greek myths were compared with Nordic myths.
• Extraterrestrial Control: The question of whether humanity is controlled from space was debated, with differing opinions among members.
• Free Will: The concept of human free will and whether humans have the freedom to do anything they wish was discussed.
• Alien Observation: The possibility that extraterrestrials are monitoring Earth was raised.
• Human Impact on Nature: Human intervention in nature and humanity's adaptability were discussed.
• Adamski and Mars: Adamski's claims and the authenticity of images of planets released to the public were debated.

The meeting concluded with a decision to adjourn and go home.

October 13, 1975 (Ordinary General Meeting at Bornholms Centralbibliotek)

Attendees included Palle, Jørgen, Preben, Christian, Inge, Jørgen N., Karsten, Poul, and two guests. Karl Jørgensen had sent a proxy vote.

Agenda Items:

• 1. Election of Chairman: Ib le Fevre was elected chairman unanimously.
• 2. Chairman's Report: Palle presented the chairman's report, noting the positive growth in passive members (subscribers), likely due to the club's magazine. He also mentioned the club's good connections and collaborations with other UFO clubs, including Steen Landsy (FUFOS), Willy Wegner (Thisted), Frede Melhedegaard (Stadil), and Bent Eriksen (Fredericia). He also highlighted offers to IGAP and SUFOI, and collaborations with Torsten Dam-Jensen for the Studie Kredsbladet, to whom meeting reports and newspaper clippings were sent.
• 3. Minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were so extensive that the secretary (Preben Marker) could not read them aloud. It was decided that all members could borrow the minutes for reading, with a maximum loan period of 14 days.
• 4. Treasurer's Report: Jørgen presented the financial report, noting significant economic growth since January 1975. Income increased by 91% (405.75 DKK), while expenses increased by only 32% (126.50 DKK). The cash balance increased by 498% (279.25 DKK), reaching 335.00 DKK as of October 1, 1975. The treasurer also noted 196.00 DKK in funds and a debt of 125.90 DKK for the membership magazine, resulting in a net surplus of 70.10 DKK.
• 5. Elections: The secretary, who was up for re-election, was re-elected with 10 votes and 1 proxy vote. Objections were raised regarding the proxy vote being signed, but the chairman's decision to accept it was upheld by the other participants.
• 6. Miscellaneous: A proposal for a name for the club's magazine was put forward, and it was decided that all members could submit suggestions for a name. A discussion followed regarding members who were behind on their membership fees. It was decided that the chairman would speak with them individually, and the matter would be addressed by the legal committee. The club decided to establish formal laws and statutes, and a legal committee was elected: Palle, Jørgen, Christian, Jørgen Nielsen, Ib, and Preben Marker. The first meeting of the legal committee was scheduled for October 22, 1975, and proposals for statutes would be sent to all members.
• Postgiro Account: The treasurer requested the establishment of a postgiro account to facilitate payments from passive members outside Rønne, as well as those in Copenhagen and Thisted. This was approved, and Palle and Jørgen were tasked with setting up the account. The Bornholms UFO Club now has a postgiro account number 4 28 57 19.

The meeting concluded with informal discussions and was then adjourned.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of BUFOC Kontakt are UFO sightings and related phenomena, ancient mysteries (Atlantis, Mu, pyramids), and the organizational activities of the Bornholms UFO Club. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging members to share experiences and theories, while also maintaining a critical approach by distinguishing between genuine observations and potential misidentifications (e.g., reflections). The club also demonstrates a commitment to formalizing its structure through the development of laws and statutes and maintaining financial transparency. There is a clear interest in both historical enigmas and contemporary paranormal claims, as well as a practical focus on club management and member engagement.