Tellus - 1972 09 vol 3 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: Tellus
Issue: Nr 1, Årgång 3
Date: September 1973
Publisher: Organ för M. I. S.
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of Tellus, a Swedish magazine focused on UFOs and related phenomena, presents a diverse range of articles exploring the intersection of science, the unexplained, and the human psyche.

Ur Innehållet (Table of Contents)

The issue's contents include:

• Telesateliternas gränslösa möjligheter. (The boundless possibilities of tele-satellites.)
• "Jag har motvilligt gått över"? (Parapsykologi.) ("I have reluctantly crossed over"? (Parapsychology.))
• Säreget monument i Vegeholmsskogen. (A peculiar monument in Vegeholmsskogen.)
• Tallkottkörteln är vårt tredje öga. (The pineal gland is our third eye.)
• U.F.O. Rappoter. (UFO Reports.)
• Vår gåtfulla värld. (Our enigmatic world.)

Editorial and Letters

The issue opens with a letter from "Tellusredaktionen" (The Tellus Editorial Staff), signed by "Tellus". The author, who previously wrote for the magazine about ten years prior, explains their absence due to the inactivity of the Malmö Interplanetariska Sällskap (M.I.S.) board. They express a desire to resume publishing interesting material and request contributions (newspaper articles, summaries, translations) from readers to help fill the pages.

Telesateliternas gränslösa möjligheter (The boundless possibilities of tele-satellites)

This article details the impressive international cooperation behind satellite communication systems, particularly focusing on Intelsat (International Telecommunications Satellite Consortium). It highlights the system's maintenance and operation, with individual earth stations owned by respective countries or private companies. Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland share a joint earth station in Tanum, which, when fully utilized, will provide 110 common satellite channels across the Atlantic for Nordic countries. The article notes that a country's investment in Intelsat determines its voting rights, with the American company Comsat, holding 53% of investments, dominating decision-making. Intelsat has grown from 14 members and four earth stations at its start to 83 members and 53 earth stations in 39 countries, with plans to increase to 70 stations the following year. The article quotes Comsat's director, Joseph V. Charyk, predicting that within a decade, electronic libraries will be accessible globally, allowing students to access information from anywhere and enabling simultaneous printing of newspapers and books in various cities. It also mentions a case where Swiss doctors observed a heart operation in real-time via a large screen, asking questions to the surgeon in Houston, Texas, and receiving immediate answers. EKG and EEG data have also been transmitted across continents for expert opinions.

Argentine engineers used a computer in the USA to solve a complex bridge-building problem, receiving an answer in three minutes. The inauguration of the Tanum earth station also saw the first transatlantic videophone calls via LM Ericsson's system, enabling a deaf-mute family to communicate using sign language with a teacher in Washington. A new type of satellite has been proposed to regulate air traffic and provide continuous weather updates to pilots, with similar projects discussed for maritime navigation. The article anticipates that future satellite communication networks will become the "nervous system" of tomorrow's world, enabling instant mail, bill payments, shopping, and banking from home. Arthur Clarke is quoted as saying that the Intelsat agreement of 1971 represents the "first draft of the constitution for the United States of Earth."

Säreget monument i Vegeholmsskogen (A peculiar monument in Vegeholmsskogen)

This article, written by Eric Johansson, describes a unique monument erected in a secluded part of Vegeholmsskogen, near the "Sibirien" bathing spot. This monument is said to commemorate an "unexplained" event. The marks and circles on the ground, which some believe confirm the claims of "Polleakungen" (the Police King) Gösta Carlsson about encounters with a spaceship and beings from another planet, have now been marked with strong cement castings. Carlsson recounted an experience from over 25 years ago (summer 1946) where he saw a large disc-shaped spacecraft descend into a clearing, preceded by a bright light. The craft left behind heavily burned circular marks on the ground, which have reportedly remained visible ever since. While visitors from Chalmers University in Gothenburg have investigated the site, no definitive facts about radioactive emissions have been found. The landowner, Erik von Geijer, and Gösta Carlsson decided to preserve these markings for posterity by creating cement castings with guiding inscriptions. The area is fenced, and the castings depict "inner and outer turbine beams" and a "fin" at the center, with a broad radio marking.

Tallkottkörteln är vårt tredje öga? (The pineal gland is our third eye?)

This section explores the concepts of telepathy, clairvoyance, and the feeling of déjà vu, suggesting that these are aspects of the human mind that science is now beginning to take seriously. Experts believe many people possess these abilities but have not learned to use them. America is reportedly using telepathy for space travel. The article discusses the "sixth sense" and the feeling of having been somewhere before, citing Dr. Peter McKellar of London, who states that thousands of documented cases of precognition exist. The investigation into the pineal gland, a small organ in the brain previously thought to be functionless, is highlighted. It is theorized that the pineal gland might be a link between the "psychic body" and the central nervous system, acting as a window to our spiritual life. It is suggested that the gland is activated by visual cues, such as pupil movement, rather than retinal images, and its role in analyzing these messages is still under investigation.

In a laboratory in Moscow, a young scientist was shown cards with various objects, while a man in Novosibirsk, over two hundred miles away, drew what he saw, including a feather and a teapot. This phenomenon, once dismissed as the work of charlatans, is now being studied by medical scientists as evidence of a new dimension of the human mind. Russians have long believed in telepathy and are conducting experiments to support their theories. Americans are also researching telepathy for communication during long space journeys.

Naturlig radar (Natural radar)

This article posits that radar waves, electromagnetism, and infrared radiation, which animals can detect, could also be detectable by the human psyche, given its advanced nature. Examples include bees sensing flowers from kilometers away and eels detecting movement in complete darkness. The article suggests that if we could understand the secrets of our psyche, we could achieve similar feats. Russian research into telepathy is presented as a potential first step towards this goal. Scientist Yuri Kamenski in Moscow conducted experiments where he concentrated on images for fifteen minutes at a time, while Karl Nikolajev in Novosibirsk attempted to draw these images, with some drawings reportedly being nearly identical.

Att flytta föremål med tanken (Moving objects with thought)

In a secret laboratory in Czechoslovakia, Dr. Rudi Veseley is leading a group studying telekinesis, the ability to move objects with the mind. This research began five years prior when a young technologist, Robert Pavilta, claimed he could stop a rotating pointer with his thoughts. Under controlled conditions, Pavilta was reportedly able to halt the movement of a thin copper wire simply by concentrating.

Det tredje ögat (The third eye)

This section elaborates on the pineal gland, suggesting it might be a crucial link to the "psychic body" and the central nervous system. It is described as an oval gland, about the size of a pea, located between the two hemispheres of the brain. According to an ancient Indian tradition, every human possesses a "third eye" that provides insight into our spiritual life. Modern scientists are increasingly exploring the idea that this gland acts as an "eye of the soul," translating subtle impressions received by the subconscious into signals the brain can understand. The gland's activation is thought to be influenced by visual cues, such as pupil movement, rather than retinal images, though its role in analyzing these messages is still under investigation.

UFO rapporter (UFO Reports)

Himla-fenomen igen (Celestial phenomena again)

MALMÖ (KvP) Residents of Malmö reported seeing strange lights in the sky on a Sunday night around midnight. Rezsö Csek described a clear V-formation of 5 or 7 craft moving from west to east, passing overhead in just 1.5 seconds. He believes it was not a natural phenomenon but something extraterrestrial. Bulltofta Airport reported no radar observations during that time.

Flygande tefat-armada siktad i norra Finland (Flying saucer armada sighted in northern Finland)

Reports from Kuusamo, northern Finland, claim that 16 "flying saucers" were sighted in the sky on the night before Monday. The UFOs were observed at various altitudes by many people. They reportedly glowed red and left short fiery trails. A cigar-shaped object was also reportedly seen near Hosa, Finland.

Tefats-möte 14-2-67 (Saucer meeting 1967-02-14)

A Guatemalan airplane pilot, Alfredo Castaneda, reported a near-collision with a "flying saucer" while flying to Mexico City. He described a round, silver object with a red ball on top that flew past his plane about 400 km southeast of Mexico City.

Flygande tefat i Gällivare? (Flying saucer in Gällivare?)

GÄLLIVARE (TT) A luminous, conical, semi-transparent object was observed moving erratically at an altitude of 1,100 meters in Gällivare. Traffic controller Eno Malmros at Gällivare Airport observed the object for nearly three hours. Authorities contacted had no explanation, and radar stations did not detect it. The object sometimes hovered, ruling out a weather balloon. The article notes that the object was approximately one mile from Ljusdal, and a local girl had reportedly seen two flying saucers on either side of her house a week prior, with two other women also reporting sightings of a similar luminous object.

En inbyggd mottagare (A built-in receiver)

This article discusses the theory that the pineal gland functions as a built-in receiver for cosmic radiation, which significantly impacts our lives and that of animals. Understanding the pineal gland's true function could reveal important aspects of the human psyche. Female intuition is presented as another baffling psychic ability, described by New York psychoanalyst Dr. Eric Berne as akin to listening intently in the dark. Medically, intuition is attributed to accumulated impulses not yet transformed into consciousness, though it's difficult to study and often operates in peculiar ways. An example is given of a woman who recognized a fellow passenger on a cruise, who turned out to be the same girl who answered her house doctor's phone. The article also touches upon precognitive dreams, calling them the most mysterious of psychic abilities. The case of chemist Friedrich Kekule is cited, who, after struggling to solve the structure of the benzene molecule, dreamt of six carbon atoms dancing in a closed ring, leading to his breakthrough discovery. The article concludes that the human mind still holds many secrets that remain difficult to explain despite scientific efforts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Tellus are the exploration of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and psychic abilities, and the potential for scientific advancement to explain or integrate these phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance, presenting various theories and reports from both scientific and anecdotal sources. There is a clear interest in how modern science, such as satellite technology and physics, might intersect with or provide frameworks for understanding parapsychological concepts like telepathy and intuition. The editorial stance seems to be one of curiosity and a desire to inform readers about the latest developments and reports in these fields, encouraging reader participation and discussion.

This issue of "VÅR VÄRLD" (Our World), issue number 10, presents a fascinating and mysterious phenomenon under the headline "Här är naturen tokig" (Here nature is crazy). The article, contributed by American TV reporter Frank Edwards, delves into a peculiar location known as the "Oregon Vortex."

The Oregon Vortex: Nature Gone Crazy

The article describes the "Oregon Vortex" as a place where nature seems to have gone insane. Animals reportedly shy away, and birds change course when approaching the area. Even trees within a specific magical circle are described as leaning distinctly towards magnetic north, while those just outside stand vertically. This phenomenon is attributed to a circle of "amok" gravity, approximately 60 meters in diameter, which is described as quite circular but whose exact size varies over 90-day periods, according to instrument readings.

The "Oregon Vortex" is located along the sandbanks at Sardine Bay in Oregon. The exact cause and nature of these forces remain a mystery. Inside the circle, there was once a small shed used as an experimental location, abandoned in 1890 when the instruments technicians used began to malfunction.

Upon entering the shed, visitors experience a strange force pulling them downwards, as if gravity has suddenly increased. People instinctively lean forward towards the center of the circle. Leaning backward creates an unsettling feeling of being forced inward, consistent with instrument readings indicating an unusual force.

Scientists have conducted numerous experiments to understand these forces. One notable experiment involved hanging heavy metal balls from chains in the shed's ceiling. Visitors can still see one of these balls hanging at an angle towards the center, defying gravity. It is easy to make the ball swing towards the center but difficult to swing it outwards.

Even cigarette smoke is affected by the "witch's cauldron's" (häxkittelns) strange forces. When smoke is blown into the still air of the shed, it forms spirals, floats towards the center of the circle, and then disappears.

Another peculiar effect observed is with a glass placed on a sloping table, with its highest side facing the center of the circle. The glass reportedly slides uphill towards the center. A regular ball placed on a level surface at the edge of the circle rolls inexorably towards the center. Even peppercorns thrown into the air swirl and are drawn towards the center in spirals, as if guided by an unknown, invisible hand.

The area, known to Native Americans as a "bewitched" (förtrollad) place, has been investigated by white men who were convinced of the existence of these secret forces. Investigations are ongoing.

Instruments have proven that the phenomena are not an optical illusion or a fantasy. A simple golf club, placed at a specific angle from the center, will stand on its own. The forces at play are described as clearly electromagnetic. A standard light meter used by photographers shows different readings inside and outside the circle, and compasses do not function at all.

This world-famous "Oregon Witch's Kettle" is similar in some aspects to another location about eight miles away, though the forces there are not as strong. The nature of these forces is measurable and observable but not explainable.

Humor in Uniform

This section contains two humorous anecdotes:

1. Recruit's End-of-Training Leave: On the last day of recruit training, a soldier recounts how his company, always last in the mess line, was surprised to be going on a 15-day leave. A fellow recruit congratulates them for enduring the hardships and calls them the "cream of America's youth." This soldier then uses his "goodwill campaign" to get to the front of the line when the mess hall doors open.

2. A Private Reunion in Saigon: A flight attendant named Julie was to meet her fiancé, who was serving in the military, at the Tan Son Nhut Airport in Saigon after six months apart. Her company commander granted her leave to meet her. Despite the busy airport, her fiancé's flight crew escorted them onboard Julie's plane, provided them with drinks and sandwiches, and set up a "Do Not Disturb" sign, allowing them a private reunion in first class, 15,000 kilometers from home and a million kilometers from the combat zone.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on unexplained phenomena, mysteries of the world, and intriguing reports, as evidenced by the lead article on the Oregon Vortex. The inclusion of humorous anecdotes suggests a broader scope that includes lighter content alongside serious investigations. The editorial stance seems to be one of curiosity and exploration into the unknown, presenting documented accounts and scientific observations while acknowledging the limits of current explanation.