Svsvaren - 1985 No 4

Magazine Overview

Title: SVÄVAREN
Issue: NR 4
Volume/Year: 1985
Publisher: UFO-CENTER KARLSKOGAS FÖRENINGSORGAN
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of Svavaren, the official organ of UFO-Center Karlskoga, is notable for being the only Swedish publication without an article on Halley's Comet. The cover features a striking image of an astronaut's helmet and highlights several intriguing articles, including claims of US authorities hiding crashed UFOs and a mysterious case from Australia.

Editorial: The Challenges of UFO Research

The editorial section addresses the current state of UFO research, noting that major UFO organizations, including the Hynek Center for UFO Studies, are facing significant financial problems. This mirrors a decline in interest and membership for UFO-Center Karlskoga as well. The editorial acknowledges that UFO research is often an unrewarding endeavor, leading many to abandon it for more accessible hobbies. However, it calls for renewed efforts, urging members to recruit new individuals to revitalize the organization's activities. The magazine itself is presented as a primary contribution from the Karlskoga branch, aiming to provide readers with information from the international UFO press.

The editorial also touches upon the ongoing issue of finding a new location for the UFO center and mentions a meeting with Unga Örnar regarding shared premises. Furthermore, it critiques the established scientific community, citing the book "Sannings dödgrävare" (Gravediggers of Truth) by William Broad and Nicholas Wade. The editorial argues that much of what is presented as scientific fact is riddled with fraud, deception, and outright lies, providing historical examples from ancient astronomers like Hipparchus and Claudius Ptolemaios, as well as figures like Isaac Newton, Johann Bernoulli, Gregor Mendel, and Robert Millikan, who allegedly manipulated data or plagiarized discoveries.

Cover Stories and Contents

The cover prominently features the headline: "SWEDEN'S ONLY MAGAZINE WITHOUT AN ARTICLE ON HALLEY'S COMET!" The table of contents lists several compelling articles:

• Picknick vid Hanging Rock: A mysterious case from Australia.
• USA-VETENSKAPSMAN ERKÄNNER: US scientists admit authorities are hiding crashed UFOs.
• Fallet Julio Del 2: The continuation of a case.
• Eldsvådor Orsakade Dinosaurernas Död: A theory about dinosaur extinction.
• Det Heliga Landet Arabien: A piece on the Holy Land.
• OUL!: Unidentified underwater sounds.
• Egyptens Pyramider Byggda av Betong: A claim about pyramid construction.
• Yamamotos Återkomst: Yamamoto's return.

Americaner Gömmer Ufonauter (Americans Hide Ufonauts)

This article reports on Dr. Robert Sabacker, who has allegedly confirmed that American authorities possess crashed UFOs and their occupants. Sabacker, a highly credentialed individual with ties to Princeton, Harvard, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, reportedly stated in an interview that he was privy to information about crashed UFOs being examined by top scientists under Dr. Vannevar Bush. The article also mentions Wilbur B. Smith, a Canadian electronic engineer who was briefed by Sabacker. The piece connects this to the long-standing belief that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is a storage site for crashed UFOs and alien bodies, citing research by Leonard Springfield and William Moore.

OUL! Oidentifierade Undervattensljud (OUL! Unidentified Underwater Sounds)

This section details mysterious underwater sounds reported by houseboat owners in San Francisco. Frank Hubach, a houseboat owner and acoustician, recorded these sounds, which are described as being like an electric razor but ten times stronger. Investigations by engineers Jim Coe and others have found no common characteristics with known machinery. One theory suggests the sounds might be mating calls of a specific fish, the plainfin midshipman, and experiments are underway at the Steinhart Aquarium to verify this. However, houseboat owners remain skeptical, finding the sounds too powerful for a biological origin.

Baking on the Moon

This short piece discusses research at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, where engineers Tom Meek and Rodger Blake are exploring the use of microwaves to create building materials from moon dust. They found that volcanic ash, similar in composition to lunar regolith, could be melted into a hard, concrete-like stone. They believe moon dust, being more reactive due to bombardment by high-energy particles, would respond even better to microwave radiation. The process could involve using large microwave ovens on the moon's surface, powered by solar energy, to produce building blocks or roads.

Picknick vid Hanging Rock (Picnic at Hanging Rock)

This is a detailed narrative account of a mysterious event that occurred on February 14, 1900, at Hanging Rock, Australia. A group of schoolgirls from Appleyard's College went on a picnic. During the outing, three girls – Miranda, Irma Leopold, and Marion Quade – along with one governess, Greta McCraw, disappeared. Michael Fitzhubert and Albert Crundall, who were present at the picnic, searched for them. Irma Leopold was eventually found unconscious at the foot of two large cliffs, suffering from a head injury and amnesia. Her shoes and socks were missing. The article notes that the school's rector died mysteriously months later, and the school itself was destroyed by a grass fire. A piece of fabric, possibly from the governess's underskirt, was found years later. Edith Horton, another student, reported seeing the girls head towards a crevice near a large monolith before disappearing. The case remains unsolved, with the monolith at Hanging Rock believed to hold the secret.

Paranormal Section

This section contains several shorter articles:

• Hanging Rock Mystery: A continuation of the Hanging Rock incident, detailing the search efforts and the testimony of Edith Horton, who described seeing the missing girls head towards the monolith. It also mentions the subsequent deaths of the school's rector and another student, Sara Waybourne, who reportedly committed suicide.
• Albert Above Bush My Flags Hurry Ring Of High Up High Hurry Foun: A cryptic message found in Albert's notebook, possibly related to the Hanging Rock incident.
• The Hanging Rock Mystery Revisited: An article from a 1913 Melbourne newspaper summarizing the events, noting that Irma Leopold (now Countess de Hatte-Marguery) lives in Europe but has no clear memory of the incident. The mystery is compared to the famous disappearance of the Marie Celeste.

Biologisk Personlighetsklyvning (Biological Personality Splitting)

This article discusses the phenomenon of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), also known as multiple personality disorder. Dr. Bennett Braun of the International Society for the Study of Multiple Personality in Chicago has documented cases where different personalities within the same individual exhibit distinct biological characteristics, such as different brainwave patterns, pain thresholds, and healing abilities. One notable case involves a person who is allergic to citrus fruits, with this allergy manifesting only when a specific personality is dominant. The article suggests that these biological differences may be more significant than previously understood. Dr. Martin Orne, a hypnotherapist, notes an increase in reported cases and speculates that the diagnostic process itself, which often involves hypnosis, might inadvertently lead to the manifestation of new personalities or cases.

Tomater i Kina Ingen Nyhet (Tomatoes in China No News)

This brief report challenges the common belief that tomatoes were introduced to China in the 19th century. It mentions the discovery of fruits and nuts in a 2,000-year-old tomb from the Han Dynasty, which, when planted, grew into plants that produced tomatoes. This suggests that tomatoes may have been present in China much earlier than previously thought.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Svavaren include unexplained phenomena, historical mysteries, alleged government cover-ups, and critiques of established science. The magazine maintains a stance that is open to unconventional explanations and actively seeks to investigate and report on cases that challenge mainstream narratives. There is a clear emphasis on UFOs and paranormal events, but also an interest in historical anomalies and scientific skepticism. The editorial stance is one of persistence in the face of declining interest and a commitment to providing readers with information often overlooked by conventional media.

This issue of "Ufo" (published by SVAVAREN) features the second part of "FALLET JULIO" (The Julio Case) by Antonio Ribera, along with an article on Egyptian pyramids and a piece on ancient Arabia. The magazine issue is identified as No. 4-85, suggesting a publication date around April 1985.

The Julio Case: Part 2

The article continues the narrative of Julio's encounter with an alien craft. Upon reaching the top of a slope, Julio spots the machine hidden behind two small hills in a dry riverbed. He is astonished by its size, far larger than a typical flying saucer. Initially, he can only see the left side of the craft, but it is still immense. Julio describes his reaction as one of disbelief and awe, stating, "It was as if Karl Marx had met God. I, who had been so skeptical before, was now standing 70 meters from an extraterrestrial craft myself."

Investigators reconstructing the event noted the craft's strategic placement in a small valley, partially on a wheat field and partially on a fallow field, making it undetectable from the nearby main road. The craft hovered four meters above the ground. Julio estimated its height to be comparable to a three or four-story building, with a diameter of 60-70 meters. Its form is described as an upside-down soup bowl, made of metal with a matte, silver-shimmering surface. The 'wings' or supporting part of the disc constituted more than two-thirds of its diameter.

From the craft's dome, a ring about 1.5 meters wide emitted blinking lights in a sequence of blue, green, red, and yellow. The ring appeared to rotate counter-clockwise, though this was deemed an optical illusion. Dark vertical triangles, later identified as windows for the control cabin, were visible near the top of the dome.

Two beings emerged from the craft. Julio had to run to catch up with them. They proceeded towards the geometric center of the craft. Looking up, Julio saw what he described as a "large metal umbrella."

The underside of the craft was smooth, without bolts or rivets. Julio noticed a strong scent of pine or ozone, possibly from an ionized field. A metallic cylinder, about 4 meters high and 2-2.5 meters in diameter, descended from the craft and stopped a hand's breadth from the ground. A guillotine-type door opened, revealing a brightly lit interior with a strange, 'unearthly' light that was pure white and did not cause discomfort.

Julio hesitated to enter but eventually did. He found himself in a cylindrical room, three meters high and 2-2.5 meters wide, with walls of the same matte metallic material. The ceiling was made of polished glass or plastic, white, translucent, and extremely bright, emitting light throughout the space. This lighting is noted as typical in many abduction cases.

Julio realized his dog, Mus, was missing and returned to find him. The dog was reluctant to come, but Julio eventually forced him. The elevator ascended, leading Julio to a corridor of similar size to the elevator shaft. The corridor was rectangular and lit from the ceiling. He then entered a circular corridor that followed the curve of the craft's dome. After walking further, he encountered two metal doors, 2.5 x 2.2 meters.

These doors were elegantly designed, with no visible hinges or handles. The entire environment was clinical and antiseptic, with no sharp angles; walls and ceiling flowed seamlessly.

He then came to a ladder, which reminded him of a swimming pool ladder. The rungs were 40 cm apart, and the handrail was cylindrical. The beings moved silently, and Julio's footsteps were also quiet, except for the sound of Mus's paws.

The control room was described as having a pleasant, almost sacral light that eliminated shadows and made everything appear clear and distinct. The room was vaulted, constructed from the same light-emitting white glass or plastic. The space was approximately 15 meters wide and 5 meters high, giving an impression of vastness.

Furniture included a central control board resembling an organ, with a transparent screen. Other smaller tables were arranged along the periphery. The chairs were tall and conical, supported by a single point on the floor. A grey panel, about 4x4 meters, contrasted with the other furnishings, which appeared to be covered in black leather.

One table, made of a metallic, dark blue material, was used for surgical procedures. The windows around the dome were rectangular, with the longer side vertical, offering a view of the surrounding landscape through semi-transparent glass, like infrared lenses.

Julio's dog, Mus, was examined, and the aliens showed tension when the dog approached them. The aliens communicated via telepathy, using symbols that Julio interpreted as '3' on top of a '7', and two curved lines connected by two horizontal lines (resembling the UMMO symbol).

They asked to examine the dog, and Julio agreed. The dog was placed on an operating table, and a blood sample was taken with a thin, metallic syringe. The aliens were precise in finding the vein.

Julio was then asked about his rifle. He explained it was for hunting, not out of necessity but for sport. The aliens reacted with a gesture suggesting disapproval.

Julio was offered a cigarette, which he accepted, but one of the beings declined, indicating they did not inhale. The aliens then inquired about human society, government, and politics, showing a surprising level of knowledge.

Julio was eventually told he could leave. He descended the ladder and was escorted back to his car. The aliens seemed irritated by the daylight outside.

Upon returning to his car, Julio found Mus already there. He initially dismissed the experience as a dream but recalled the details with remarkable clarity. He decided not to return to the craft's location for fear of being taken again or being considered crazy.

Later, during a hypnosis session in February 1980, it was suggested that Julio might have returned to the craft and undertaken a new excursion with the beings, but he has since resisted further questioning.

Egyptian Pyramids: Built of Cement and Concrete?

This section presents the theory of chemist Joseph Davidovits, who suggests that the Egyptian pyramids, particularly the Cheops pyramid, were constructed using cement and concrete cast in wooden molds. He argues that the ancient Egyptians mixed crushed limestone and mineral binders, similar to modern concrete. The sides of the cast blocks served as formwork for subsequent blocks. Davidovits claims to have found evidence of this binding material and air bubbles, which are not present in natural limestone. He believes this method explains the precise fit of the pyramid blocks and challenges the traditional view of thousands of laborers hauling massive stone blocks.

The Holy Arabia

This article discusses the research of Professor Kamal Sailibi, a Lebanese Christian scholar, who proposes that biblical events attributed to Palestine actually occurred in the coastal regions of Asir and Hejaz in southern Saudi Arabia, near Mecca. Sailibi's theory is based on his study of pre-Arabic place names found concentrated in a 10x20 mile area. He compared these names to the original unvocalized Hebrew texts, suggesting that mistranslations have led to the misplacement of biblical events.

Sailibi points to the word for Egypt, 'MSRYM', which in its unvocalized form could also refer to villages in southern Asir. He suggests that the biblical narrative of the Israelites' enslavement and Moses' exodus might have taken place in this region. The term 'TEHOM', often translated as 'deep', is proposed to mean 'TIHAMA', the coastal desert. The article notes that ancient immigrants from western Arabia may have brought these place names to Israel. Further archaeological investigations in Saudi Arabia are needed to confirm Sailibi's theory.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine "Ufo" consistently explores themes of unexplained aerial phenomena, alien encounters, and alleged abductions. The detailed account of the Julio case highlights witness testimony, investigative efforts, and the technical aspects of UFOs and alien technology. The inclusion of the Egyptian pyramid theory and the re-evaluation of biblical geography suggests an editorial interest in challenging conventional historical and scientific narratives, seeking alternative explanations for ancient mysteries and phenomena. The overall stance appears to be one of open inquiry into subjects that lie beyond mainstream scientific understanding, presenting detailed case studies and speculative theories.

Title: PARANORMALT
Issue: No. 4, -85 (November 1985)
Publisher: UFO-Center Karlskoga
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of PARANORMALT, the organ of UFO-Center Karlskoga, delves into several intriguing paranormal and scientific topics, including a detailed account of the Enfield poltergeist case, a personal narrative of reincarnation, and a scientific theory on dinosaur extinction.

The Enfield Poltergeist Case

The issue begins with a summary and conclusions from Guy Lyon Playfair's book "This House Is Haunted," focusing on the Enfield poltergeist case. The phenomena, which started on August 31, 1977, in Enfield, involved furniture moving, objects flying, and knocking sounds. The case gained public attention when The Daily Mirror reported on it. The Society for Psychical Research (SPR) became involved, with investigators Maurice Grosse and Guy Lyon Playfair (under the pseudonym Watson) studying the case. The article highlights the synchronicity of Grosse seeking a case for investigation and Playfair's availability.

During their investigation, Grosse and Playfair witnessed various phenomena, including a young girl levitating and a chair moving, a kitchen table overturning, clothes falling from a table, and a notebook moving. Grosse also observed a teapot rocking, doors opening and closing, a ball flying through the air, and a sofa lifting and flipping over. Many of these events were recorded on tape, with the investigators claiming over 400 recordings, surpassing a previous record held by William G. Roll.

Initial attempts to document the phenomena with an infrared camera were unsuccessful, leading to equipment malfunction. The knocking sounds, initially perceived as a form of communication, ceased after Playfair asked the entity if it was dead, leading to a chaotic outburst of activity. Grosse later managed to communicate with the entity, which identified itself as having lived in the house 53 years prior. The entity also demonstrated its ability to move objects, such as a cardboard box filled with cushions, which hit Grosse in the head. BBC Nationwide attempted to replicate this event but failed.

A significant event occurred on the day the youngest daughter had her first menstruation, during which she was reportedly seen levitating in her bedroom. A red cushion was also observed on the roof. The entity claimed to have passed through a wall into a neighbor's house, where one of the girl's books was found. The phenomenon known as "The Voice" also manifested, with strange calls and whistling sounds. Grosse, with the guidance of Professor J.B. Hasted, managed to get the entity to speak, producing a rasping, low growling sound. This voice was later attributed to the girl's false vocal cords, causing her pain when used extensively.

Playfair proposes a theory that poltergeist phenomena involve "bio-energy balls" formed by human energy, which can be manipulated by non-physical entities. These entities, described as "ghostly consciousness packages," interact with these energy balls, which can become visible and move objects. The article also mentions the case of Annelise Michel in Germany, where two priests were convicted of manslaughter after attempting an exorcism.

Reincarnation: Dennis Dallison's Story

The issue features an account of Dennis Dallison, who experienced difficulties in understanding things as a child and was considered slow by his parents and teachers. His life changed when he went to Japan, where he learned Japanese rapidly and subsequently excelled in college, earning two academic degrees. His psychic issues led him to study past lives and reincarnation.

Dallison's turning point came when he saw an interview with Ruth Norman, who claimed to be Uriel and to have contact with extraterrestrials. Norman stated that she had been Socrates in a past life. This resonated with Dallison, and he moved to El Cajon, California, to study with her. He then met a therapist who helped people recall past incarnations. He also encountered the biographer of Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. Dallison experienced vivid memories of being Yamamoto, feeling the guilt of leading soldiers to their deaths. He states that he now feels in control of himself.

Parapsychologist Emily Williams Cook from Virginia University acknowledges that some people may recall past lives but expresses skepticism about Dallison's case, suggesting that memories might be influenced by learned information rather than direct recall. She notes that reincarnation therapy groups can encourage fantasy and that there are few convincing cases.

Dinosaur Extinction: The Meteorite Impact Theory

Another article discusses the theory that massive fires, ignited by a meteorite impact approximately 65 million years ago, caused the extinction of dinosaurs. Three researchers from the University of Chicago found evidence of soot, suggesting a catastrophic event. The meteorite is estimated to have been 10 kilometers in diameter.

While the initial theory suggested that the impact would create a dust cloud blocking sunlight and causing an "ice age" or "nuclear winter," Wendy Wolbach, Roy Lewis, and Edward Anders propose that the primary cause was soot from fires that spread across the globe. Even if the impact occurred in the ocean, it could have ignited fires on land, affecting vegetation over vast areas. The soot would have blocked sunlight, leading to global cooling. The concentration of carbon monoxide from such an event could have been highly toxic.

This theory is supported by the discovery of a worldwide belt of soot in sediments from the Cretaceous-Tertiary period. While noble gases expected from an impact were not found, the presence of carbon particles, concentrated significantly, indicates a massive influx of soot into the atmosphere.

Editorial and Contact Information

The magazine also includes contact information for UFO-Center Karlskoga, listing the editorial board members: ACKE O EVA SVENSSON, OWE LEWITZKI, JÖRGEN STENKVIST, and LISBETH ÅRSTAD. Subscription details are provided, with fees for individual members, families, and students/pensioners. The address for submitting articles, drawings, and other contributions is also listed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of unexplained phenomena (poltergeists, reincarnation) and scientific mysteries (dinosaur extinction). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into paranormal events and scientific theories that challenge conventional understanding, presenting detailed accounts and research findings for the reader to consider. The publication serves as a platform for disseminating information within the UFO and paranormal community in Sweden.