UFO Allehanda

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Allehanda
Issue: Nr2, 1980, Year 1
Publisher: Enköpings UFO
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO Allehanda, a publication from Enköpings UFO, serves as a newsletter and information source for its members and interested readers. The cover features a drawing depicting a person in a cockpit looking out at a futuristic landscape, with the magazine's title prominently displayed.

Content Highlights

Ivars Spalt (Ivar's Column)

This section contains a personal account from a reader named Ivar, who describes an encounter with a flying object. While working at a glassworks, a colleague shared an experience from his summer vacation on Svartsjölaniat. He reported seeing a flying object resembling a flying cigar moving directly towards his summer house. When he turned away briefly to get binoculars, the object had vanished. Ivar expresses his certainty that it was a flying object.

Following this, Ivar comments on the UFO organization, stating that he finds it to be apolitical but expresses disappointment that more people do not support Arnold's extensive work for the organization. He encourages readers who haven't been active to contribute with letters or articles to UFO-Allehanda, noting that Arnold would be pleased.

Reporting and Information Flow

Another section discusses the reporting process for UFO sightings. It is noted that when a report is written and submitted, it is investigated locally and then forwarded to Herr Aggestan for further investigation. However, the report's author never receives feedback on the outcome, whether positive or negative. This lack of feedback is suggested as a reason why some people may refrain from reporting what they have seen. It is also mentioned that reports prior to 1980 are stored on Carl Axel's wind, implying they might be forgotten.

A report from Västerås is mentioned as being included at the time of printing. This observation occurred on a Thursday evening, November 23rd, at 9:00 PM and consisted of a light with a buzzing sound, similar to a bicycle dynamo, moving over Harraker Sätrabrunn. The report was made by at least two people, and the publication encourages more witnesses from that evening to come forward.

UFO Organization Activities

Meetings and Events:

• Monthly Meeting: Scheduled for Sunday, November 9th, at the regular meeting place, Ulunda 8. The proposed agenda includes opening the meeting, approving the agenda, reviewing minutes, reports, new business, new members, any other business, and a coffee break.
• Observation Nights (Spaningskvällar): Planned for the autumn on September 6th and 20th, October 4th and 18th, and November 15th and 29th. Meetings for these nights are at 8:00 PM at Paus parking.
• Study Evenings: Held every Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Library Services:

The UFO organization's library has been reorganized, with approximately 60 books available for loan. Rules for borrowing are provided: a fee of 5 SEK for a standard one-month loan period (from one monthly meeting to the next). Exceeding this period incurs a 20 SEK fee. An inventory will be conducted every three months. The librarian, Lars Brundin, can be contacted for more information.

National Planning Conference:

A planning conference was held in Karlskoga on Saturday, October 25th. Enköping was represented by three people. Proposals included dividing the country into three zones, each with its own planning conference, and establishing a common agenda. The possibility of inputting observation reports into a data system for research purposes was also discussed. A new questionnaire is being developed and will be translated into Swedish. The issue of finances and compensation for UFO case investigations outside regional areas was also to be addressed. A proposal for ready-made study circles from UFO-Sweden was raised but not discussed due to time constraints. Decisions from these conferences are advisory, with final decisions made at the national assembly.

Lucia Fest:

The board is considering organizing a Lucia fest in December instead of a regular meeting.

Study Circles:

Study circles began on Thursday, October 23rd, with 11 participants attending the first session, which was described as a pleasant evening. A total of 16 more sessions are planned. These circles are organized independently, as study associations did not accept their topics. Participants can join at any time. There are three detector kits available for the detector course.

Film Screening:

On Monday, October 12th, a film screening of 'Forntida gåtor' (Ancient Riddles) was held at Örsundsbro youth center, attracting about thirty interested young people. A discussion on UFO topics followed the film, and the program was well-received.

Astronomy Section

This section, titled 'Lite Astronomi varför inte' (A Little Astronomy, Why Not?), discusses basic astronomical concepts. It explains that Earth is one of nine or ten planets in our solar system, which is part of a larger system called the Milky Way. The Milky Way is described as a spiral galaxy with a diameter of about 100,000 light-years, and our solar system is located about 30,000 light-years from its center. Galaxies are said to cluster together, with the Milky Way being part of a local group. The Andromeda galaxy (M31) is mentioned as being relatively close at two million light-years away. The article touches upon the vastness of the universe, with an estimated trillion galaxies within the range of a 5-meter telescope. It also briefly mentions the Big Bang theory as a possible origin of the universe's matter and energy, posing questions about what existed before it.

Call for Volunteers

Coffee and Service:

An announcement seeks someone willing to handle coffee preparation and service during study evenings. Volunteers are needed starting around 6:30 PM.

Contribution:

Readers are encouraged to submit their suggestions and ideas to a box labeled 'Tysta Jakop' (Silent Jacob) which will be placed in the local office. Anonymity is permitted.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO phenomena, organizational activities, and a general interest in astronomy. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting active participation within the UFO organization, encouraging the reporting of sightings, and fostering a community for those interested in the subject. There is a clear emphasis on practical activities like meetings, observation nights, and study circles, alongside efforts to manage and disseminate information through their publication and library. The publication also seems to encourage scientific curiosity, as evidenced by the astronomy section.