Tid och rum - 1963 No 06

Magazine Overview

TID OCH RUM - Issue 6, June 1963

This issue of 'Tid och Rum', an ufological journal published by the Ifologiska Sällskapet in Stockholm, Sweden, focuses on UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and related theories. The cover features a bold title and a striking circular logo, with the issue number and date prominently displayed. The main cover headline, "Vi behöver DIN hjälp!" (We need YOUR help!), signals a call for reader engagement and contributions.

Editorial and Call for Contributions

The editorial section, "Vi behöver DIN hjälp!", urges readers to actively participate in the society's work. It emphasizes the importance of growing the organization to become a strong point of contact for those seeking answers about extraterrestrial craft. The editorial highlights the need for contributions, whether it be by transcribing or referencing UFO reports from other media, writing original articles, or encouraging new members. The society is preparing an introductory booklet to explain its aims and present evidence for UFO existence, citing statements from astronomers and scientists. The editor expresses a personal wish for the society to help individuals find a firmer footing in existence and to work for love, kindness, and tolerance.

Table of Contents

The issue includes a detailed table of contents, listing articles such as:

• "I ett omätligt universum" (In an immeasurable universe)
• "Kan det hända också hos oss?" (Can it happen to us too?)
• "Flygande tefat - interplanetariska farkoster" (Flying saucers - interplanetary craft)
• "Föreningssidan" (Organization page)
• "Fallet Siragusa" (The Siragusa case)
• "US Air Force stoppar nyhetsutsändning om UFO"
• "Celest fenomen Sydatlanten" (Celestial phenomena South Atlantic)
• "Människans ursprung" (The origin of man)
• "Ifo-nytt från Sovjet" (UFO news from the Soviet Union)
• "Geschäft i flygande tefat" (Business in flying saucers)
• "Dödas röster inspelnde på band" (Voices of the dead recorded on tape)

Article Summaries

"I ett omätligt universum" (In an immeasurable universe)

This article contemplates humanity's place in the vast universe, contrasting our limited knowledge with the immense scale of existence. It questions whether humanity is close to understanding the universe, conquering atomic power, curing diseases, or mastering heredity. The author criticizes "Homo ignoramus," who is unaware of life's origins, the existence of other planets' inhabitants, or fundamental aspects of our own planet like gravity, composition, or the origins of oceans and continents. It touches upon historical mysteries like the Bronze Age preceding the Iron Age and the construction of ancient megalithic structures.

"Kan det hända också hos oss?" (Can it happen to us too?)

This section reprints an account from 'Fate' magazine (October 1962) about a UFO observation by a Dr. N.N. from an unnamed university in Ohio. Dr. N.N. observed an egg-shaped object, approximately 30 meters in diameter, at a distance of 300-500 meters. The object was white with a dark band, moved silently, and left no exhaust. Despite the observation's clarity, Dr. N.N. requested anonymity due to fear of ridicule, highlighting a prevalent issue where individuals in positions of authority are hesitant to report such sightings. The article contrasts this with prominent figures like Professor H. Oberth and Professor Maney who have publicly shared their observations.

"Flygande tefat - interplanetariska farkoster" (Flying saucers - interplanetary craft)

This article, presented as an informational pamphlet from the Ifologiska Sällskapet, asserts that flying saucers are craft piloted by beings from neighboring planets. It details their suspected electric propulsion method, which involves creating a vacuum above and overpressure below the craft by ionizing the air. Descriptions of UFO appearances include luminous points resembling satellites but capable of moving in various directions, sometimes exhibiting color shifts and luminous tails. The article also describes disc-shaped craft, luminous spheres, and larger "mother ships" shaped like cigars or cylinders. It notes that these craft can hover silently and perform complex maneuvers. The article mentions observations of electrical effects, such as systems being discharged or short-circuited, and the potential for physical sensations like tingling or temporary paralysis when near a craft.

"Fallet Siragusa" (The Siragusa case)

This is a detailed account of two encounters by Eugenio Siragusa, an Italian customs official from Catania, Sicily, in 1962. In the first encounter on April 30th, Siragusa, guided by telepathic communication, met two beings approximately 1.65 meters tall wearing metallic, shimmering suits. They delivered a message urging an end to atomic experiments and the disarmament of politicians, which Siragusa recorded and sent to world leaders. Only de Gaulle acknowledged receipt. The second encounter occurred on September 4th, where Siragusa and his family observed flying saucers. Siragusa then met two taller beings (around 2.15 meters) who reiterated the message. He also observed their craft, a large disc about 25 meters in diameter, resting on a metal cylinder.

"Dödas röster inspelnde på band" (Voices of the dead recorded on tape)

This section appears to be a brief mention of a recording of voices, possibly related to paranormal phenomena, with a reference to an article in 'S.T.' dated June 9, 1963.

"I ett omätligt universum" (continued)

This continuation delves into the nature of energy and cosmic phenomena. It discusses the importance of understanding "vortex energy" (virvelenergi) for space travel, suggesting that current human technology is inadequate. The article posits that the energy from the sun, interacting with the atmosphere, creates the heat and light necessary for life. It also touches upon the phenomena observed with artificial satellites, which are surrounded by a light caused by particle bombardment, not reflected light. The text emphasizes that future spacecraft must utilize this "floating vortex energy" to create an invulnerable center, protecting occupants from cosmic radiation.

"Metafysiska effekter" (Metaphysical effects)

This section discusses the intersection of ufology with parapsychological phenomena such as telepathy, teleportation, and precognition. It notes that these phenomena are increasingly recognized by parapsychological research but remain controversial due to a general lack of understanding. The article suggests that the metaphysical aspects of ufology have made the subject more contentious than it needs to be.

"Tefatsmystiken" (The Mystery of Flying Saucers)

This article addresses the mystique surrounding UFOs, suggesting that it arises from a resistance to accepting evidence that challenges the conventional view of humanity's unique intelligence in the universe. It points to the apparent technological superiority of extraterrestrial civilizations and criticizes the US Air Force for allegedly obscuring information about UFOs. The article notes that Swedish ufologists have compiled approximately 600 UFO reports from 1948-1959 and that Swedish authorities consider flying saucers not to be a military problem, interpreting them as peaceful visitors.

Organization News

The "FÖRENINGSNYTT MM" (Organization News MM) section provides updates on various ufological groups and societies across Sweden, including contact information for:

• Gotlands Kosmologiska Studiegrupp (Visby)
• Göteborgs Kosmologiska Studiesällskap (Gothenburg)
• Halmstads Ifologiska Sällskap (Halmstad)
• Ifologiska Sällskapet (Stockholm), with contact persons Ing. K E Nordquist and Brage Jansson.
• Linköpings Ifologiska Organisation (Linköping)
• Malmö Interplanetariska Sällskap (Malmö)
• Ufologiska Sällskapet (Uppsala)

It also mentions an emblem for sale, depicting a flying saucer, and provides subscription and contribution details for 'Tid och Rum'. The magazine is published by Ifologiska Sällskapet, Stockholm, with Sven-Erik Asklund as the responsible publisher. The next issue (nr 7) is expected in August.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence, the nature and propulsion of UFOs, and the potential for interplanetary communication and travel. There is a strong emphasis on scientific inquiry, even when dealing with phenomena that challenge conventional understanding. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, encouraging reader participation and aiming to demystify the subject of UFOs. The magazine promotes a message of peace and tolerance, as conveyed in the Siragusa case, and suggests that extraterrestrial visitors may be benevolent. The articles also touch upon broader philosophical questions about humanity's place in the cosmos and the limitations of current scientific knowledge.

This issue of TOR magazine, dated August-September 1962, focuses on UFO phenomena, ancient civilizations, and paranormal communication.

UFO Reports

The issue begins with a report on the US Air Force's intervention in a UFO broadcast. On June 14, 1962, the Air Force requested the radio station WMOU in Berlin, N.H., to cease re-broadcasting a UFO observation. Researchers from Pease Air Force Base interviewed witnesses Michael Saunders and Lillian M. Jeskey, who reported seeing four luminous UFOs flying in formation on the evening of June 13th. The objects were described as round with glowing yellow light and distinct contours, each with a separate red light at the bottom that blinked simultaneously.

A separate report from the Journal of Commerce, New York, dated July 10, 1962, details an observation made on March 30, 1962, by First Mate A.J. Maehl of the SS Mormacloud. While sailing from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro, at latitude 16°07' S and longitude 37°33' W, a clear white-glowing object was observed. It appeared to be the size and brightness of Venus, located 40-45 degrees directly below Canopus, and moved with a slightly irregular course towards the constellation Crux. It disappeared bearing 150°, at a height of 40°, directly over Crux. The object was visible for 8 minutes. Environmental conditions were noted: partly cloudy sky, east-southeast wind of force 2, barometric pressure 760.98 mm, air temperature 26.7°C, and water temperature 27.8°C.

Soviet UFOs

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to UFO reports from the Soviet Union, based on interviews conducted by Italian UFO researcher Alberto Fenoglio with a Russian diplomat and an engineer. These reports suggest that Soviet military and civilian aircraft personnel have frequently encountered large discs, fiery globes, and enormous cigars, both day and night.

One incident from New Year's 1959 caused high alarm when unidentified objects hovered over Sverdlovsk for over 24 hours. Soviet pilots have reportedly fired at these objects without success.

Several specific observations are detailed:

1. Summer 1961, Irkutsk: A rocket-like machine with four legs landed. The craft and two pilots were photographed by a female pharmacist.
2. Summer 1961, Central Russia: A small mail plane carrying post and four passengers disappeared. Two days later, the plane was found near Tobolsk, intact, but the passengers were missing. Approximately 100 meters from the plane, a circular, sharply defined mark was found where the grass was flattened and the ground indented.
3. Summer 1961, Saratov: A skydiver jumped from 9,000 meters. The pilot saw her descend under her parachute. Three days later, she landed and explained that she had been picked up by a flying saucer. The 'spacemen' treated her well, took her into space to see Earth, and gave her a message for the authorities, which was handed over to the local police.
4. Summer 1961, Worovesk: An enormous cigar-shaped ship, at least 800-1000 meters long, hovered at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters. During the day, it emitted flames and smoke from its rear end. At night, it emitted an intense blue-white light. When stationary, it appeared grey, making it difficult to distinguish against the sky and clouds. Suddenly, the ship became transparent and disappeared. Later, fighter jets arrived, but after they left, the object reappeared, emitted a large flame from its underside, and ascended rapidly into space.
5. Summer 1961, Rybinsk: Near Moscow, a new rocket battery was built on a hill. A huge disc, surrounded by several smaller discs, appeared at an altitude of about 20,000 meters. The objects seemed to be studying the rocket battery. The battery commander ordered a salvo, but the rockets detonated about two kilometers short of the target. A second salvo had the same result. The third salvo could not be fired because the smaller discs had activated and disabled the battery's entire electrical system. After the smaller discs returned to the larger craft, the electrical system was functional again.
6. Early 1962, Russia: A heavy tank factory experienced a massive explosion, nearly causing an international crisis, with some Soviet authorities blaming American saboteurs. In the weeks prior, cigar-shaped and disc-shaped craft had been seen nearby, and witnesses reported seeing a large fiery ball descend towards the factory before the explosion. Intense, brightly lit small spheres followed. The area was illuminated, and a strong shockwave was felt. A large dust cloud covered the site, and when it cleared, only a crater filled with scrap remained of one factory building. This building was the assembly hall for parts of an automatic device for atomic cannons. After the explosion, a disc was seen hovering over the site, as if to check if the mission was accomplished. When fighter jets approached, it flew away. Notably, no one was injured, as an alarm had sounded minutes before, causing workers to seek shelter.

The Lost Continent of Mu

The magazine features an excerpt from James Churchward's book, "The Children of Mu." This section discusses the theory of a large continent called Mu that existed in the Pacific Ocean, centered near the equator, between America and Asia. Its estimated size was 1000 miles east-west and 500 miles north-south. The current islands of Oceania are considered remnants of this continent, which sank approximately twelve thousand years ago due to violent earthquakes and eruptions.

The existence of Mu is supported by various sources, including:

• Naacal-people's clay tablets, books, writings, inscriptions, and legends from India, China, Burma, Tibet, and Cambodia.
• Maya-people's books, inscriptions, symbols, and legends from Yucatan and Central America.
• Finds, inscriptions, symbols, and legends from the Pacific island world.
• Stone tablets from Mexico near Mexico City.
• Cave writings and inscriptions found in western North America.
• Books by Greek philosophers.
• Books and writings from ancient Egypt.
• Legends from around the world.

According to these sources, Mu was the land where humans first appeared approximately 200,000 years ago, and it was also the "Garden of Eden." The creation stories from Mu are said to be similar to the biblical account. The civilization of Mu was highly advanced, far surpassing present-day science. Civilizations in ancient India, Egypt, and Babylon are considered degenerated offshoots of Mu's civilization.

The author states that his writings are not his discoveries but rather a recounting of information found in ancient texts dating from 12,000 to 70,000 years ago. He claims that archaeology and geology confirm these findings, as do legends. Lao Tse, in 600 BC, spoke of the advanced knowledge of his prehistoric ancestors.

The text also mentions that ancient people left behind indestructible messages on clay and stone tablets, and the wisdom of these ancestors is referenced by an Egyptian priest speaking to the Greek philosopher Salon, as recounted by Plutarch. Many of these writings are lost, but fragments and remnants can be found worldwide, complementing each other to explain the "First Civilization on Earth."

Friedrich Jürgenson's research into "voices from the dead" is presented. He claims to have spent over fifty years piecing together evidence to understand human creation. He began hearing whispered words and then recorded messages on tape that were not part of the original recording. He initially feared he was going mad but eventually concluded these were messages from the deceased.

He describes the process of recording these messages, which often appear as a peculiar mixed language he calls "rolyglott," a camouflage to distinguish them from regular radio programs. These messages can contain words in Swedish, German, Italian, Russian, and English.

Jürgenson, along with his wife Monica, a dentist in Stockholm, lives on a farm. He has had a successful exhibition in Pompeii and was offered to start excavations there, but he shifted his focus to these transmissions.

He believes his ability to receive these messages is due to his knowledge of about ten languages, a sensitive musical ear, and considerable patience. He describes two types of transmissions: "copists," who alter existing radio programs to insert personal messages, and "popser," who create new content, including music and songs, sometimes using instruments like flutes and saxophones to convey words. He has eighty tapes of such recordings.

Jürgenson explains that the fourth dimension does not have our time limitations, allowing the deceased to 'stretch' time to insert their messages. He likens this to playing a film in ultra-rapid.

He searches on various wavelengths and stations, sometimes receiving clear signals, other times not. The recordings are often distorted, but by adjusting volume and playback speed, key words and short sentences can be deciphered. He spends many hours transcribing these "space transmissions."

He notes that sometimes the transmissions are as clear as regular radio programs. The content is often simple, resembling subconscious dream messages. He perceives the deceased as mature souls but also naive, like children, sometimes observing Earth as if through a periscope.

Jürgenson claims to recognize most of the voices, which identify themselves or are introduced by others. These include personal friends, historical figures, and even those who died suddenly and may not have realized they were dead. He suggests that "flying saucers" are the spacecraft of the deceased.

He mentions a case where a person named Chessman, after being executed, reportedly said in English, "Now I am truly dead. I am flying."

Many people, including Swedish and foreign parapsychologists, have listened to Jürgenson's recordings and consider him an honest man, with no alternative explanation for the phenomenon.

A comment from studio engineer Kjell Stensson of Sveriges Radio, dated June 9, 1963, acknowledges the interesting and perplexing nature of the recordings, noting that voices and choirs are heard that cannot be part of normal radio broadcasts. He states that while some words are difficult to decipher, "ghost voices" are clearly present on the tapes, and current radio technology cannot explain them. He also dismisses the possibility of fraud.

Ifological Society and Other Topics

The magazine also includes a section from the Ifological Society, listing available publications. These include topics such as "Tefats and World Politics," "The Flying Saucers and Their Electric Drive Method," "The 'Pentecost Meteor' 1961," and "The Question of the Earth's Axis Tipping."

An article titled "Business in Flying Saucers?" from Skånska Dagbladet (February 13, 1963) discusses astronomers' attempts to debunk UFOs. It criticizes astronomers like Professor Wallenqvist and Docent Lindblad for their dismissive attitudes, arguing they lack a solid understanding of the evidence. The article points to Project Blue Book's classification of many cases as clear UFO incidents and mentions experts like Air Marshal Lord Dowding, who was convinced of the extraterrestrial origin of UFOs. Astronomer Tombaugh, General Chassin of NATO, and General Mac Arthur are also mentioned as believing in UFOs.

The article refutes the claim that UFO evidence consists of blurry photos, emphasizing the importance of credible witnesses. It cites photographs taken by deep-sea photographer Baruna during an expedition in January 1958, which were confirmed by Brazilian naval authorities.

The author concludes that only a distortion of facts or solid ignorance can lead to a negative stance on the existence of these spacecraft. The Ifological Society's current research questions include how these ships are powered, where they come from, and their purpose.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the unexplained, presenting evidence and theories related to UFOs, ancient mysteries, and paranormal phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, giving voice to researchers and witnesses who challenge conventional explanations. There is a clear interest in extraterrestrial hypotheses for UFOs and a fascination with lost civilizations and unconventional forms of communication, such as the 'voices from the dead' research. The magazine seems to advocate for a broader understanding of reality that includes phenomena not yet explained by mainstream science.