SUFOI Reporter - 1969 Vol 1 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: SUFOI Reporter
Issue: No. 3
Volume: Vol. I
Publisher: SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO Information)
Publication Frequency: Quarterly
Country of Publication: Denmark
Date: Issue date is not explicitly stated for the entire magazine, but individual reports date from late 1968 and early 1969. The cover date is implied by the issue number and volume.

Editorial Information

The SUFOI-REPORTER is an exchange magazine published by Scandinavian UFO Information four times a year. The editor is Willy Wegner, and the sub-editor is Marianne Hansen. The publication aims to provide information about UFO sightings across Scandinavia. Organizations, magazines, or individuals with materials concerning the UFO-Enigma are invited to exchange them with SUFOI-REPORTER by writing to the editor. The exchange address is SUFOI's Foreign Service, v/ Willy Wegner, Editor, Odinsgade 2, -4, DK 2200 Copenhagen N., Denmark.

Reported UFO Incidents

Small Object in the Garden (December 5'th, 1968, Sweden)

Mrs. S.H. from Slemmestad reported a strange experience on the night between December 4th and 5th, 1968. While sitting behind her window at 0:35 PM, she noticed a luminous 'thing' hovering in the garden, approximately one meter from the window and 1.50 meters above the ground. The object was described as a flattened ball with a diameter of only 2-3 centimeters, emitting a constant light. Mrs. S.H. observed it for about one or two minutes as it hovered slowly. Suddenly, the 'thing' changed color to red at the edge and then disappeared in an unexplainable manner. The editors noted that this type of object might be a telemeterdisc and that such sightings are frequent in Scandinavia. The source is cited as UFO-NYT, Vol. 12, No. 4.

Phenomenon in the Sky Over Falun (February 10'th, 1969, Sweden)

On February 10th, 1969, around 8 PM, Anita Eriksson from Stenslund in Falun witnessed a strange phenomenon while walking her dog. The sky was cloudy. The phenomenon was observed to be close to the ground. There was no sound. The lady observed the phenomenon for about 10 minutes, during which it moved from the city to a suburb and back again, then turned around and disappeared over Varpan. The phenomenon was described as clear red and yellow. The source is "Dala-Demokraten", February 11'th, 1969, cited in UFO-NYT, Vol. 12, No. 5.

Pursued by a Ball-Shaped Light (March 9, 1969, Norway)

A family driving in their car in Norway on March 9, 1969, reported being traced for 45 minutes by a ball-shaped light with two small red lights on each side. At intervals, the object was only 200 meters from the car, at a height of 50-100 meters. The experience frightened the two children and the couple. The story was told by Sales Inspector Svein Harald Hansen from Enebak to the newspaper "Arbeiderbladet". The incident occurred between Skiptvet city and Vaaglia in Enebak. The object first appeared after the family left Skiptvet, following their car as a powerful round light to the left of the road. It later moved to the front and side of the car. The family stopped their car, and the light did the same. The car's headlights dimmed, despite the car being new. The luminous object did not disappear until the family arrived home in Enebak, after driving 35 kilometers.

Scientific Explanation and Skepticism

A scientist from the Astrophysical Institute, Observator Rolf Brahde, suggested that the phenomenon seen over Falun might have been Venus. However, Mr. Hansen expressed doubt about this explanation, questioning how a planet could be positioned 100 meters over the road. The source for this part of the report is "Arbeiderbladet", March 11'th, 1969, cited in UFO-NYT, Vol. 12, No. 4.

A Hoax

10'th Year Anniversary of a Hoax

This section discusses a photograph published in "Look Magazine's Flying Saucer Edition" on page 30, which was claimed to be real but was not. The photograph was taken in June 1959 by Ole Strandgaard (21) and Jorgen Ekvall (23) early in the morning. They provided the photograph to the newspaper "B.T.", which used it on its front page. The two men were featured on Danish and Swedish television. The following morning, they revealed the entire story was a hoax and presented the model they used to the newspaper office. The article notes that a copy of the photograph from the newspaper "Dagens Nyheder" is shown on the next page, and the model used for the hoax is displayed by Erling Jensen from SUFOI's Central of Reports. The text indicates that there exist 3 different photographs related to this hoax. The article is continued.

Upcoming Articles and Advertisements

Next Issue Preview

The next expanded number of SUFOI Reporter will feature an article by Major Frank Petersen titled "The Flying Saucers and the Terrestrial Culture".

Advertisement

An advertisement is included for "UFO GUIDE: 1947-1967", a 100-page publication containing lists of books, articles, and pamphlets about UFOs, flying saucers, and life on other planets. It also includes directories of UFO associations, organizations, research centers, and periodicals. The price is US $2.95. The publisher is Rainbow Press Co., located at 5231 North Mohawk Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

UFO-Observations Tower

In Egese near Svendborg, a local group from SUFOI built a UFO-observation tower in 1966. This is noted as the first tower built in Denmark specifically for the observation of UFOs.

SUFOI Contacts

This section lists various UFO organizations and contacts around the world:

• Australia: Australian Flying Saucer Research Society.
• Belgium: Benelux UFO Co-operation.
• Canada: Canadian UFO Report (Magazine).
• England: Dagenham Aerial Phenomena Research Organisation, Flying Saucers Are Fact (Magazine), Interplanetary Space Travel Research, Northern Sky Watching Bureau, South Lincolnshire UFO Study Group.
• Spain: Centro De Estudios Interplanetarios.
• Suomi (Finland): Vimana (Magazine).
• U.S.A.: Aerial Phenomena Research Administration, Aerial Research Systems, Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America, Chapel Hill Aerial Phenomena Investigation Committee, Committee On Aerial Phenomenon Research Investigations, International Fortean Organization, Saucer Magazine, Skylook (Magazine), UFO Sighter (Magazine).
• West Germany: Deutsche UFO/IFO Studiengemeinschaft.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of SUFOI Reporter are the documentation of UFO sightings in Scandinavia and the critical examination of potential hoaxes. The magazine appears to be a platform for sharing eyewitness accounts and investigative findings within the UFO community. The editorial stance is one of earnest reporting of phenomena, coupled with a cautious approach to photographic evidence, as demonstrated by the detailed analysis of the "hoax" photograph. The inclusion of contact information for various international UFO organizations suggests a goal of fostering a network for information exchange and collaboration in the field of UFO research.

This document provides an organizational overview of Scandinavian U.F.O. Information (S.U.F.O.I.) and details its publications. The organization was founded in 1957 and is described as the largest UFO organization in Scandinavia, representing over 5000 Scandinavian UFO enthusiasts, with the majority being Danish.

Organization Staff

The document lists the staff of S.U.F.O.I. and its publication "UFO-NYT". Key roles and individuals include:

• Editor-in-Chief: Frank Pedersen
• Editor: Iver O. Kjems
• Sub-editors: Frank Lerbæk, Bodil Kromann, Willy Wegner
• Enquiry Office: Hanne Nielsen
• Accounts Office: Irma Andersen
• Technical Department: Frank Pedersen
• Report Central Office: Erling Jensen
• Photographical Laboratory: Ensio Slej
• Press Cuttings Office: Ole Henningsen
• Public Relations Office: Gunnar Weichardt
• Translating Office: Bodil Kromann
• Library: Peder C. Andersen

The organization also has representatives in various locations:

• Copenhagen: X. P. Madsen, John Petersen, Gunnar Weichardt
• Funen: Frank Lerbæk
• Norway: Ludvig Andreas Hoff

S.U.F.O.I. maintains over 60 contact addresses across Scandinavia, providing information about the UFO-case.

Publications and Mission

S.U.F.O.I. emphasizes effective research and the dissemination of serious, sober, and objective information. Their primary publication is a Danish magazine named "UFO-NYT" (UFO-NEWS), which is published eight times annually. In addition to the magazine, they distribute information through pamphlets and books. They also produce "SUFOI-Reporter," a magazine focused on UFO developments within the Scandinavian region (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark). The organization actively seeks and welcomes any information from foreign organizations, magazines, or individuals concerning the "UFO-Enigma."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The editorial stance of S.U.F.O.I. is clearly focused on rigorous, objective, and serious research into UFO phenomena. They aim to be a central hub for information within Scandinavia and are open to international collaboration and information sharing. The emphasis is on factual reporting and effective research methods.