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SUFOI Maneds Nyt - 1973 11-12 Vol 5 No 3
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Title: MÅNED's Nyt Issue: Nr. 3, 5. årgang Date: November - December 1973 Publisher: SUFOI's Distrikt 28/29, Virum UFO-kreds Language: Danish
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Title: MÅNED's Nyt
Issue: Nr. 3, 5. årgang
Date: November - December 1973
Publisher: SUFOI's Distrikt 28/29, Virum UFO-kreds
Language: Danish
This issue of MÅNED's Nyt serves as a newsletter for the Virum UFO-kreds, detailing the organization's statutes, upcoming meeting schedules, and member-related information. The publication aims to disseminate knowledge about UFO research and related topics.
SUFOI's Virum UFO-kreds Statutes
The document begins by outlining the statutes of the Virum UFO-kreds. The primary purpose of the 'kreds' (circle/group) is to spread knowledge regarding various aspects of UFO research.
Membership conditions require individuals to actively contribute to the group's objectives and to pay a regular fee that supports the group's activities. In return, members are granted rights including participation in study groups and events, and they will regularly receive the 'Måneds-nyt' publication, which provides relevant information.
Upcoming Meetings
The newsletter details a series of upcoming meetings with specific dates, times, and topics:
- Tuesday, November 6th, 7:30 PM: The evening will feature two main topics. The first is 'Biomolecules in Space' (GA), discussing the presence of molecules in the universe that form the basis of life, and what has been discovered so far. The second part is a travelogue from a USA trip with slides, including a visit to the Green Bank radio observatory.
- Tuesday, November 20th, 7:30 PM: This meeting will cover 'Mars' (FL), followed by a segment on 'Krishnamurti' (IL), exploring who he is and his teachings. The evening concludes with a review of SUFOI's latest publication, 'UFO'er og videnskaben' (UFOs and Science).
- Tuesday, December 4th, 7:30 PM: The agenda includes 'Black Holes' (FA), an introduction to 'De la Ware's' (IL) ideas and apparatus, which is presented as relevant in the current discussion about natural healers and alternative health methods. Finally, the latest issue of 'UFO-nyt' will be reviewed and discussed.
Additionally, a 'Christmas Closing' event is announced for an unspecified date at 7:00 PM, with further details to be provided at the meetings.
Member Contributions and Future Planning
A section on page 2 addresses the planning for the upcoming year, 1974. It acknowledges that planning for meeting content became difficult after the summer break in the previous year and aims to avoid this in the future. Members are encouraged to submit topic suggestions for the spring meetings using a provided form. Five suggestion points are listed. Members can indicate their suggestions by writing their initials next to the relevant point. The collected suggestions will be used to plan future meetings. A prize, a bottle of alcohol, will be awarded to a winner drawn from the submitted suggestions, to be presented at the Christmas closing event.
Mafalda Comic
A 'Mafalda' comic strip is included, humorously commenting on the idea of flying saucers coming from highly developed worlds. The punchline suggests that if this is true, then Earth, with its UFO sightings, must be considered highly developed, leading to a humorous conclusion about saving international prestige.
Subscription and Book Information
Members are reminded to renew their subscription to 'UFO-Nyt', which costs 35.00 DKK for 6 issues. Subscription orders should be sent to SUFOI's head office via GIRO 11 77 25. Contact person for subscriptions is Gunnar Weichardt.
Attention is also drawn to SUFOI's newly released book, 'UFO OG VIDENSKABEN' (UFO and Science), which is the first volume in SUFOI's debate book series. The book features discussions by six well-known scientists on the topic of UFOs and is available to members for a special price of 22.00 DKK.
Contact Information
Contact details are provided for meeting locations and other inquiries. Inge Larsen at Virum Stationsvej 141 A, 2830 Virum, is listed as a meeting point contact. Fl. Ahrenkiel at Niels Bohrs Alle 12, 2860 Søborg, is also listed for contact.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
This issue reflects a strong focus on organized UFO research and ufology within Denmark, specifically through the SUFOI organization and its local branches like the Virum UFO-kreds. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting scientific inquiry into UFO phenomena, evidenced by the planned meetings on topics ranging from astrophysics ('black holes', 'biomolecules in space') to ufological case studies and discussions of scientific publications. There is also an interest in broader philosophical and scientific discussions, as indicated by the inclusion of Krishnamurti and the book on UFOs and science. The newsletter encourages active member participation in both discussions and organizational planning, fostering a sense of community among enthusiasts.