Tid och rum - 1965 No 14

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'Tid Och Rum' (Time and Space), an 'Ifologisk Tidskrift' (Ufological Journal), is number 14, dated June 1965. Published by Ifologiska Sällskapet (The Ufological Society) in Stockholm, Sweden, it covers topics related to ufology, spiritualism, and unexplained phenomena.

Editorial and Publisher Information

The editorial team consists of I. Troëng, Chr. Jansson, and A. Andersson. Contributions should be sent to I. Troëng in Garpenberg. The journal is published by Ifologiska Sällskapet, with a postal address in Stockholm.

Editorial Letter: 'Äntligen!' (Finally!)

Ernst Linder, the chairman of Ifologiska Sällskapet, opens the issue with an explanation for the significant delay in publishing issue number 14. He attributes the delay primarily to financial difficulties and the breakdown of their old stencil machine. This necessitated that all work be done on a voluntary basis during free time, which became overwhelming when the stencil machine failed and several staff members faced personal challenges. Linder expresses relief that the situation has improved with the acquisition of a new stencil machine and a reorganization of the publishing process. He assures readers that the enthusiasm for the journal remains high and that they continue to have a positive relationship with 'extraterrestrials' ('främmande planeter').

Table of Contents

• The issue includes the following articles:
• Meddelande (Announcement)
• Den vise från Østerlandet (The Wise Man from the East)
• Tibetanernas urkunder om kulturer före istiden (The Tibetans' Documents on Cultures Before the Ice Age)
• Mount Shasta- Mysteriet (Mount Shasta- The Mystery)
• Experimentet med månstenen (The Experiment with the Moonstone)
• Egendomliga ljud från rymden (Peculiar Sounds from Space)
• Pressklipp (Press Clippings)
• Mysteriet Lobsang Rampa (The Mystery of Lobsang Rampa)
• Mannen från Mars (The Man from Mars)

Announcements (Meddelande)

• Several announcements are made:
• The publication of issue 14 was delayed.
• George Adamski passed away on April 23, 1965.
• Astrid Gilmark, known from TV and 'Hemmets Veckotidning', has compiled her experiences into a book to be published by Nybloms Förlag in Uppsala.

'Den vise från Østerlandet' (The Wise Man from the East)

This article recounts an experience of Mr. Best, a soldier serving in North Africa during WWII. On Christmas Eve 1941, while driving from Tobruk to Alexandria, his car broke down in the desert near Mersa Matruh. He encountered an Arab man who invited him to meet his 'chief', Shejk El Ramaddhi. The Shejk, who was waiting in a nearby dwelling, engaged Mr. Best in a conversation that felt deeply familiar and insightful. The Shejk made several predictions, including that Mr. Best would become a doctor, and that his car would start again. The encounter was marked by a profound sense of peace and well-being. Upon returning to his car, it started immediately, and the Shejk had vanished. Later, in 1943, Mr. Best learned from a Coptic student in Cairo that the dwelling was the tomb of Shejk El Ramaddhi, a wise man and saint who had died 200 years prior. The explanation was that Mr. Best had interacted with the shejk's spirit. The article also touches upon the accuracy of the shejk's predictions and Mr. Best's newfound fluency in Arabic during the encounter.

'Tibetanernas urkunder om kulturer före istiden' (The Tibetans' Documents on Cultures Before the Ice Age)

This section, excerpted from 'Doctor from Lhasa' by Lobsang Rampa, describes a secret system of tunnels beneath the Potala Palace in Tibet. Lobsang, guided by his teacher Lama Mingyar Dondup, explores these tunnels which are said to hold the key to Earth's history. They discover a chamber containing ancient artifacts, statues, and foreign objects, which Lama Dondup explains is a repository of gifts from around the world. Inside, they find a hidden entrance to a mysterious tunnel. The Lama reveals that this tunnel leads to a place where they will learn about the origins of Tibet and a past civilization. The text describes a 'glowing cylinder' that provides light and is used to project images or information. The Lama explains that Earth's history is recorded on inscriptions, including details about a time when the planet was closer to the sun, days were shorter, and humans lived for centuries. He mentions a 'super-intellectual' race from another system that ruled Earth and taught humanity. The article also references the Great Flood as a catastrophic event caused by a bomb, suggesting that atomic bombs existed thousands of years ago and were responsible for past destruction.

'Mannen från Mars' (The Man from Mars) and Related Content

This section seems to include discussions on various ufological topics:

• Friedrich Jürgensen's Recordings: The article mentions Friedrich Jürgensen and his recordings of 'programs from the spirit world'. Jürgensen claims that flying saucers are essentially ferries for the 'dead' traveling to other spheres. He states that extraterrestrials wish to contact humanity and help them, but require conscious contact. He also reports that 'pilots' of these craft complain about experiencing the 'heaviness and pain of the body' when materializing. Jürgensen's 'spirit friends' reportedly monitor broadcasts, such as the 'Ritsch-Ratsch polka', and replace the original content with new, rhyming lyrics about Jürgensen's life, which he then records.

• UFOs and Ionized Air: The text discusses the phenomenon of UFOs hovering and being surrounded by a cloud of ionized air. It is noted that such craft, when stationary at a certain altitude (e.g., 100 meters), can cause car engines to stop due to the conductive nature of the ionized air affecting electrical systems. Diesel engines, lacking electrical ignition, are less affected. This phenomenon is linked to Mr. Best's car trouble in the desert.

• Telepathic Contact: The issue highlights the ability of extraterrestrials to maintain telepathic contact with individuals on Earth. It is suggested that this ability is well-developed among 'space friends' and 'spirit friends'. The encounter with Shejk El Ramaddhi is presented as an example of this, where the Shejk's knowledge of Mr. Best's situation was uncanny.

• Mount Shasta Mystery: This topic is listed in the table of contents but not detailed in the provided text excerpts.

• Experiment with Moonstone and Peculiar Sounds from Space: These topics are also listed but not elaborated upon in the scanned pages.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of 'Tid Och Rum' revolve around extraterrestrial contact, spiritualism, ancient mysteries, and the potential for humanity's spiritual evolution. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting accounts and theories from various sources, including contactees and researchers. There is a clear interest in bridging the gap between the material and spiritual realms, and in exploring historical and pre-historical accounts that suggest advanced civilizations and technologies. The journal seems to advocate for a more open-minded approach to these subjects, particularly in contrast to what it perceives as Western skepticism.

Title: TOR
Issue: 293-299
Date: February 8, 1965
Publisher: Göteborgs-Tidningen
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of TOR magazine presents a collection of articles exploring unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and unconventional theories, often with a critical stance towards mainstream scientific acceptance.

Mount Shasta Mystery

The article "MOUNT SCHASTA - MYSTERIET" recounts Professor Edgar Allan Larkin's 1920s observations using a telescope at Mount Lowe Observatory. He reportedly saw a golden dome, three towers, and a marble building near Mount Shasta. He noted a strong white light illuminating the structures at night. The article also mentions local tales of mysterious strangers in the area.

Psychometric Experiment with a Moonstone

"EXPERIMENTET MED MÅNSTENEN" details an experiment conducted by the author using a piece of dellenite stone, believed by geologist Bergqvist to be material ejected from the moon during its formation. The author sent fragments of the stone to five individuals with purported psychometric abilities to 'read' its history. Three responses are presented:

• Elisabeth described the stone as part of a cornerstone from a temple in a mountainous region near the Andes, from the Lemurian era, destroyed during a great catastrophe.
• Anna L. described a high, pointed mountain peak, prehistoric creatures, and human-like beings. She perceived a great catastrophe, possibly a flood, and saw flashes of light. She also described a post-glacial period before the Dellen lakes formed.
• E.S. described dark-skinned people, a ruined building near the sea or a river, and a deafening roar followed by silence. This response received points for local color and the mention of a catastrophe.
• Elis (likely referring to Elisabeth or another psychic) described a mountainous region by a large sea, cold winds from the southwest, and earthquakes. This response also received points for location and mention of a catastrophe.

The author discusses the similarities and differences in the responses, noting that while some details align with his expectations, others, like the description of a small mountain peak, were unexpected. He concludes that the experiment was successful in confirming his preconceived notions about the stone's origin.

Legendary Sounds from Space

"EGENDONLIGA LJUD FRÅN RYMDEN" by Ivan Troëng investigates the phenomenon of anomalous sounds reported during meteor sightings. The article begins with an account from 1783 of a bright sphere over England that split into two parts and was heard to make a loud thud. It notes that while science eventually accepted meteors as 'stones from heaven' in 1803, the nature of these sounds remained a mystery.

Sir Charles Blagdon's observations for the Royal Society are mentioned, where some observers reported hearing a 'whispering' sound as meteors passed. Blagdon was skeptical of sound traveling from such distances but acknowledged the numerous and clear testimonies.

The article references a study by geologist A. Wegener on a large meteor that fell in Treysa, Germany, in 1916. Wegener meticulously documented areas where detonation sounds were heard and where a whistling sound was heard simultaneously with the meteor's light. He concluded that these anomalous sounds were not physically possible through conventional means.

Later reports continued to document these sounds, though their frequency decreased. The author suggests reasons for this decline, including increased general education leading observers to dismiss such phenomena, and a general lack of public interest in unusual aerial events due to the prevalence of jet planes, rockets, and satellites.

Despite the lack of a definitive explanation, the article posits that if these sounds are real, they might be the result of an electromagnetic effect. It mentions Soviet research showing that some large meteors are accompanied by radio interference, citing an incident in 1947 where an electrician received a shock during the Sikhote-Alin meteorite passage.

Ivan Troëng explores potential mechanisms for the transmission and reception of these sounds. He references studies by H.H. Nininger and A.H. Frey, who found that some individuals could perceive sounds from weak radar beams, suggesting a link to electromagnetic waves affecting the brain. Troëng also discusses Friedrich Jurgensson's experiments with recording 'voices' without a microphone, proposing that air ions vibrating with sound waves can create variations in the electric field, which could then induce currents in recording devices.

Applying this to meteors, Troëng suggests that the intense wind noise and ionized air surrounding a meteor could create strong oscillations in the electric field, similar to how shouting into a tape recorder without a microphone can produce a sound on the tape. He concludes that the reception mechanism might be analogous to the ear-brain connection, where air pressure variations are converted into electrical signals.

The Mystery of Lobsang Rampa

This section critiques the scientific establishment's dismissal of unconventional ideas, using the case of Lobsang Rampa as an example. The author argues that science, despite claiming objectivity, often rejects new ideas if they don't fit established handbooks or if the proponent isn't a recognized professor. The case of Lobsang Rampa, an Englishman who claimed to have undergone a soul transfer with a Tibetan lama, is presented as an instance where the idea was deemed impossible by scientific circles due to its extraordinary nature.

The author criticizes the lack of genuine expertise in many fields, where individuals may be experts in a flawed theoretical framework rather than in objective reality. The article implies that Lobsang Rampa's books, despite their detailed accounts of Tibetan wisdom, are dismissed due to their unconventional origin and lack of verifiable credentials within the existing scientific paradigm.

Man from Mars

Written by Cedrik Allingham, this article recounts his personal experience in Scotland in 1954. While on a coastal walk near Lossiemouth, he first heard a whistling sound, which he initially mistook for a bird. He then saw a bright, disc-shaped object in the sky, which he identified as a flying saucer. He described it as metallic, with visible landing gear and a superstructure. The object then flew northwards, accelerating rapidly. Allingham attempted to photograph it with his camera but was unsuccessful in capturing a clear image.

He spent some time afterwards hoping to see the object again but was unsuccessful. He mentions that he was unaware of a similar sighting by Stephen Darbishire at Coniston that morning, as he was avoiding newspapers at the time. Allingham decided to stay in the area longer, suspecting he might witness more phenomena.

UFOs in Sweden, Norway, and Finland

Reports of UFO sightings have been frequent in Scandinavian countries during the winter and spring. The article notes that 1964 was a record year for UFO activity in the USA, according to UFO Nachrichten. It also mentions a report from South America where a fleet of disc-shaped craft performed a V-formation flyover.

UFO Sighting in Sweden

Lars and Britt Thunell reported a strange experience near Malmö, Sweden. While driving on a clear, windless night, they saw an oval, glowing object about 25 meters in diameter at an altitude of a couple of thousand meters. They heard a distinct hissing sound, which they attributed to the object, not the wind. The object began to move, and the sound intensified. Another similar object appeared, and then the first one's light went out before the second one moved west and disappeared.

UFO Sighting in Norway

Ansgar Jacobsen in Saksemarka, Norway, reported seeing a luminous, cigar-shaped object with a fiery red color and a trailing tail of sparks. The object moved in a straight line over the sea and disappeared. Jacobsen, who works at Braathens, stated that neither civilian nor military air traffic was scheduled at that time, leaving the origin of the object a mystery.

UFO Activity in Virginia, USA

Sheriff John Kent of Augusta County, Virginia, issued a decree against shooting at 'little green space men,' citing the danger posed by stray bullets. He noted that residents frequently reported 'flying objects,' now officially termed 'UFOs.' The article mentions a case where Professor Ernest Gehman detected high radioactivity at a landing site. It also recounts an incident where three boys chased a 'little green man' who turned out to be Donald Cash, a man dressed in a blue overall and motor hood, whose appearance was mistaken for an alien.

Sighting in Gallsäter, Sweden

Gottfrid Andersson of Gallsäter, Nora, reported seeing two 'stars' separate from each other and move in opposite directions in the early morning. He speculated they might be satellites but found their slow movement and separation peculiar.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features reports of unexplained aerial phenomena, often accompanied by eyewitness accounts and attempts to find explanations, whether scientific, paranormal, or electromagnetic. There is a recurring theme of skepticism from the established scientific community towards these phenomena, contrasted with the conviction of witnesses and proponents of alternative theories. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these mysteries, presenting various perspectives without necessarily endorsing any single explanation. The articles often highlight the limitations of current scientific understanding when faced with anomalous events and suggest that conventional explanations may not always suffice.

This document comprises five consecutive issues of the Swedish publication 'TOR', numbered 301 through 305, dated February 18, 1954. The central narrative is a detailed first-person account by Cedric Allingham of his encounter with a flying saucer and its pilot.

The Encounter

Allingham describes his initial sighting of a flying saucer on February 18, 1954, near Lossiemouth, Scotland. After an initial sighting at a distance, the craft reappeared and landed approximately 200 meters away. He observed its metallic, disc-like shape, estimated its size, and noted its silent, smooth operation, contrasting it with previous accounts.

First Contact and Communication

Following the landing, a hatch opened, and a pilot emerged. Allingham describes the pilot as being similar in height and build to himself, with brown hair and skin that appeared deeply tanned. The pilot wore a seamless, one-piece suit that covered him from neck to foot, with only his hands exposed. A notable detail was a small device in the pilot's nostrils, suggesting an alternative method of breathing.

Allingham attempted to communicate with the pilot using sketches and gestures. He established that the pilot was not from Venus, but from Mars. The pilot's speech was difficult for Allingham to understand, and his own attempts at Martian language were unsuccessful. Allingham offered his pen as a gift, which the pilot accepted.

Discussion of Mars and Technology

Through further sketches, Allingham confirmed that the Martian canals, as theorized by Lowell, were indeed artificial, consisting of a central water channel with surrounding vegetation. The pilot's reaction suggested that Mars had ample water, contrary to Earth's understanding. Allingham also inquired about the propulsion system of the flying saucers, but the pilot's explanation, possibly involving concepts beyond current human understanding like atomic power, could not be conveyed effectively through the limited communication.

The pilot then asked Allingham, through gestures, if Earth's people were preparing for a new war. Allingham's response, indicating uncertainty, seemed to concern the Martian.

Departure and Corroboration

As dusk approached, Allingham asked to photograph the craft, and the pilot agreed. He took several pictures of the saucer, but a photo of the pilot was less successful due to the fading light. The pilot politely declined Allingham's request to enter the craft. The saucer then ascended silently, accelerating rapidly and disappearing to the north. The time was 4:25 PM.

Later, while walking back to Lossiemouth, Allingham met James Duncan, a local fisherman. Duncan confirmed that he had also witnessed the flying saucer and the encounter between Allingham and the pilot. Duncan provided a written statement in Allingham's book, corroborating the event and the pilot's departure.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The 'TOR' issues focus on UFO phenomena, personal testimonies, and the exploration of extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and documentation of such events, presenting Allingham's detailed account as a significant piece of evidence. The publication seems to encourage the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena and potential interactions with beings from other planets, particularly Mars, as evidenced by the detailed discussion of Martian technology and society.