SUFOC 1972 No 1

Magazine Overview

This document is the first issue of the magazine "S.U.F.O.C.", published by Stockholm's UFO Center in 1972. It serves as their member magazine and includes a variety of content related to UFO phenomena, organizational activities, and member information.

Editorial and Content

Editorial Letter

The editorial, signed by "Red." and later identified as TONY (Tony Eckardt), welcomes readers to the first issue and expresses hopes for a good autumn. The editor reflects on the association's decision to be outward-facing, planning lectures, slide shows, and information sessions for youth groups and clubs. They have initiated contact with the PR group for UFO-Sweden (UFO-Södertälje) to discuss collaboration among Stockholm-area clubs. The editor also outlines planned meeting dates for the autumn, with specific dates underlined for lecture evenings. Readers are encouraged to borrow books during the summer.

Report from the Annual Meeting

A report from the annual meeting held on May 25, 1972, in the club premises at Fredsgatan 21 details decisions made. The previous board was granted discharge, with a reservation for Sune Nordwall for a specific period. New board members elected were Tony Eckardt as chairman, Lennart Johansson as vice-chairman, Anne Peterberg as secretary, and Leif Johansson as treasurer. Membership fees were increased to 20 SEK and 15 SEK for students. Meetings are to be held every fourteen days, with a lecture once a month.

Activity Report (1971)

The activity report for the period March 18 to December 31, 1971, outlines the year's events. The board composition changed during the year, with different individuals holding positions like Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer at various times. Erik Häggström and Jan-Erik Schöldström served as auditors. Representatives for the UFO Sweden national meeting in Motala were Leif Johansson, Lennart Johansson, and Erik Fredriksson. The association held its constitutive meeting on March 18, 1971, and an extra general meeting on April 22, 1971, along with 23 other recorded meetings. The membership at the end of 1971 consisted of 12 active members and 1 student, totaling 13 members. The average age of members was 30 years, with 4 members under 26.

• Key activities included:
• February 20: Attended an unofficial conference by Solna Astronomical Association in Stockholm, discussing UFOs' potential motives for visiting Earth.
• February 21: Attended a meeting organized by Lennart Johansson's Parapsychological discussion group, featuring lectures on parapsychology and propulsion systems.
• March 18: Constitutive meeting where UFO Sundbyberg was formed by members from Solna Astronomical Association.
• April 10: At the UFO Sweden national meeting in Motala, Leif Johansson demonstrated Tony Eckardt's constructed detector for magnetic field changes, which garnered significant interest.
• April 22: An extra general meeting was held, leading to the formation of Stockholm UFO Center and the adoption of statutes for UFO Sundbyberg, with the name change deemed necessary as few members were from Sundbyberg.
• May 9: A discussion meeting was held with other UFO organizations in the Stockholm area, including UFO Stockholm, UFO Enskede, and UFO Södertälje.
• May 11: Journalist Ulf R Johansson from Kvällsposten interviewed the association at Tony Eckardt's home.
• May 19: A coordinated UFO observation evening was held, with participants stationed in Häggvik and Lovön. A light phenomenon in the Big Dipper was observed, registering on Tony Eckardt's tape recorder.
• June 19: Another UFO observation evening was conducted with several UFO organizations, with observation points in Häggvik, Lennartsnäs, and Gålö.
• October 14: An extra general meeting filled the positions of Chairman and Treasurer with new members.
• October 19-20: Material was sent to UFO Motala and GICOFF for publication of the detector.
• October 28: Information letters were sent to foreign UFO organizations, with IGAP from Denmark being the first to respond.
• November 4: Sune Nordwall shared his experiences from the Anthroposophical Center in Darnach, Switzerland.
• November 18: Tony Eckardt recounted his meeting with Charles Bowen, editor of Flying Saucer Review, in London. The club received PR signal 34875 on channel 20 and established a postal address.
• November 25: The club visited Klubb K, where Ivan Troeng spoke about UFO phenomena, and Sten Lindgren showed films and slides. Bertil Kuhleman lectured on the new age.
• December 2: The club visited Klubb K, where UFO Södertälje presented UFO phenomena, and Sten Lindgren showed films and slides. Bertil Kuhleman lectured on the new age.
• December 6: Lennart Johansson sent out information about the electromagnetic detector to interested parties.
• December 16: The club held its year-end celebration at Leif Johansson's home.

Economy

The association's capital at the beginning of the fiscal year was 0 SEK. Income for the year was 273.39 SEK, and expenses were 118.15 SEK, resulting in a profit of 155.24 SEK. The capital at the end of the year was 155.24 SEK.

UFO Over Farsta!

This section details a UFO sighting on New Year's Eve in Farsta, Stockholm. The author, Olof Lundström, along with several other people, observed seven yellow objects with luminous tails moving eastwards at high speed, resembling meteors. The objects were described as clot-shaped and appeared to be spinning. The phenomenon lasted about ten seconds, and the author noted the time as 04:13.

A comment from G.I.C.O.F.F. (Göteborgs Informations Center för Oidentifierade Flygande Föremål) suggests the objects were a falling Russian rocket stage observed over Norway and Sweden between 04:15 and 04:20 on New Year's Day. UFO Sverige commented on the event as flying saucers in formation.

Member Directory

A comprehensive list of members is provided, including their names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Notable individuals listed include Sune Nordwall, Jan-Erik Schöldström, Berndt Eriksson, Jan Lidgren, Leif Johansson, Lennart Johansson, Anne Peterberg, Tony Eckardt, Aisig Peterberg, Daiga Eckardt, Marienne Erenius, Boris Jungkvist, Solweig Simlin, and Eva Helderud.

Book Review: Operation Trojan Horse

This section reviews "Operation Trojan Horse" by John A. Keel. The book is described as a compilation of contact reports and regular UFO reports, with original material dating back to 1897. It covers radiation and parapsychological effects, warning about the potential dangers and deceptive nature of UFO phenomena and 'UFOnauts', whom Keel labels as liars and deceivers. The review mentions Keel's personal experiences with strange phone calls and being followed by individuals in a black Cadillac, which then disappeared. The book is recommended.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena, while also acknowledging the parapsychological aspects. There is a clear effort to connect with other UFO organizations, both nationally and internationally, and to disseminate information through their publication. The editorial tone is informative and aims to engage members in the ongoing study of UFOs. The review of John A. Keel's book suggests an openness to exploring the more controversial and potentially negative implications of UFO encounters.