SUFOI Reporter - 1969 Vol 1 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: sufoi reporter
Issue: 1
Volume: 1
Date: 1969
Publisher: SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO Information)
Country: Denmark
Language: English

This is the inaugural issue of SUFOI-Reporter, presented as a special issue of the Scandinavian magazine UFO-NYT (UFO-NEWS). The magazine's purpose is to disseminate significant UFO information from the Scandinavian region (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark) on a quarterly basis, aiming to keep readers informed about the development of the UFO case in this area. The editorial board believes that studying international publications and fostering exchange between UFO organizations will greatly benefit their work and lead to closer cooperation.

Editorial

The editorial, written by Frank Petersen, Editor of UFO-NYT, introduces the first issue of SUFOI-Reporter. It highlights the magazine's objective to present key Scandinavian UFO information and track the UFO case's development in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The editorial also emphasizes the value of international exchange and cooperation among UFO organizations. SUFOI is identified as the largest UFO organization in Scandinavia, founded in 1957, with over 5,000 members, predominantly Danish. SUFOI prioritizes effective research and objective information. The organization also publishes UFO-NYT eight times a year and distributes pamphlets and books. Readers are encouraged to provide suggestions and comments.

Reports from Scandinavia

A Flying Tennis Ball

Lene Nielsen from Charlottenlund, Denmark, reported observing a small, white, tennis ball-sized object from her window on July 7, 1968, between 18:15 and 18:22. The object moved slowly, possibly with the wind, but then appeared to speed up. She described a strange "tongue" darting out from the ball at intervals, noting that its material did not appear reflective and resembled that of a tennis ball. The object disappeared behind a house after approximately seven minutes of observation.

UFO-Alarm Gave Results

This section details a series of observations on July 21, 1968, which involved overlapping reports. Peter Martensen and Sten Mikkelsen, walking in Tarup, Denmark, at around 20:30, spotted a small, oval, luminous object moving steadily west. After ten seconds, the object divided into two. One object flew east, while the other moved west/south-west. The report notes that the central reporting office was alerted, and by 21:00, observers in Copenhagen and northern Zealand were also looking for the object. Two observations were confirmed in Copenhagen.

John and Lizzie Petersen from Dragor, near Copenhagen, received the alert at 20:50. John Petersen, using a 10x50 telescope, observed a luminous spot at 21:08. He described it as slightly larger than a star but dim, and it remained stationary for about ten minutes before moving slowly north and disappearing behind trees. He noted the absence of stars that evening.

Paul Würtzner from Birkerod, Zealand, reported seeing four white luminous objects in a quadratic formation towards the north-east at 21:15. Using telescopes (7x50), he and a friend observed the objects, which appeared as pin-heads at arm's length. The objects flew south for about four minutes, emitting beams resembling those from a cutting blowpipe, before disappearing behind trees.

UFO Over Jutland

This section discusses the quality of UFO photographs received from Scandinavia. The article notes that while many pictures have been received, their quality has often been too poor for reproduction. It explains that for an object to be clearly visible on film, it needs to be of a certain size or close to the camera. However, the magazine has now received a picture of significantly higher quality.

Peter Johansen, a pupil on holiday in mid-June, took a photograph with an old "Brownie" camera from 1938. While intending to photograph a bird, he suddenly saw a dark object moving from south-east towards south in a descending direction. He thought it might be a flying saucer and managed to take one picture before the object turned around near the horizon and disappeared quickly towards the south-west. The entire event lasted only 10 seconds.

The film was examined by Ensio Slej in SUFOI's photo-department. He described the photograph as the best he had ever seen from Denmark, noting that details within the object's energy sphere were visible on the enlarged image.

UFO Statistics - 1967

This section presents UFO activity statistics for Scandinavia in 1967, detailing the number of reports received each month. A total of 115 reports were recorded. The breakdown by country shows that 16% of the reports originated from Sweden, 14% from Norway, and the remainder from Denmark.

Time Statistics

The time statistics indicate the distribution of UFO observations based on the hour of the day:

• 0001 - 0600: 15%
• 0601 - 1200: 4%
• 1201 - 1800: 15%
• 1801 - 2400: 66%

It is concluded that the most frequent time for observations is between 18:01 and 24:00. Statistics for 1968 are promised for future issues, possibly including a total of observations from 1947-1968.

Saturn Shaped UFO

SUFOI received a photograph taken in Norway, where the photographer did not notice the object at the time of capture. The magazine hopes to provide more details about this "Saturn-photo" in a future issue.

Concerning "Report from Denmark"

This note announces that the "Report from Denmark" previously published by NUFOK in Copenhagen and edited by Willy Olsen will cease publication because SUFOI-Reporter will now cover this information. Willy Olsen and Willy Wegner are revealed to be the same person, who has changed his surname and is now working for SUFOI. Willy Wegner expresses gratitude to organizations and correspondents for past exchange materials and hopes for continued contributions to his new address.

SUFOI Contacts

This section lists various UFO organizations from different countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, England, France, Holland, and Italy, along with their contact details or names. This serves as a directory for international exchange.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, reports, and statistical analysis of UFO activity in Scandinavia. There is a strong emphasis on objective research, sober information, and the importance of international cooperation among UFO organizations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information sharing, encouraging detailed reporting and photographic evidence. The magazine aims to be a central hub for UFO information within Scandinavia.

This document outlines the organizational structure and publications of Scandinavian U.F.O. Information (SUFOI).

Organization Staff

The "ORGANIZATION STAFF:" for SUFOI is detailed, with "UFO-NYT" listed as a publication. The staff includes an Editor-in-Chief, Editor, multiple Sub-editors, and heads of various departments such as Enquiry Office, Accounts Office, Technical Department, Report Central Office, Photographical Laboratory, Press Cuttings Office, Public Relations Office, Translating Office, and Library. Specific individuals are named for each role. Additionally, representatives are listed for Copenhagen (three individuals), Funen (one individual), and Norway (one individual).

Publications and Mission

Page 2 provides further information about SUFOI. It states that SUFOI is the largest UFO organization in Scandinavia, founded in 1957. As of the publication date, it represents over 5000 Scandinavian UFO enthusiasts, with most being Danish. The organization "greatly emphazises effective research and serious, sober, and objective information." SUFOI edits a magazine in Danish called UFO-NYT (UFO-NEWS), which is published eight times a year. Beyond this magazine, they also send out information in the form of pamphlets and books.

Another publication mentioned is "SUFOI-Reporter," which aims to inform readers about the development of the UFO-case in the Scandinavian area, specifically Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The Editor expresses a welcome for any kind of information from foreign organizations, magazines, or persons concerning the "UFO-Enigma."

Contact Information

The document concludes by stating that SUFOI has more than 60 contact addresses in Scandinavia, where people can obtain information about the UFO-case.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme is the organization and dissemination of UFO information within Scandinavia. The editorial stance is clearly focused on serious, sober, and objective research, as well as welcoming contributions and information from a wide range of sources to further the understanding of the UFO enigma.