UFO Allehanda

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Allehanda
Issue: Nr. 5, Volume 2
Date: 1981
Publisher: Enköpings UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO Allehanda serves as the member's newsletter for the Enköping UFO Association. It contains meeting minutes, announcements, a book catalog, and discussions related to UFO phenomena and related topics.

Meeting Minutes (September 6, 1981)

The minutes from the general meeting held on September 6, 1981, at Ulunda 8, detail several key points:

• Fältbiologerna Association: The association is considering withdrawing from the shared meeting space in Ulunda, potentially leading to the Enköping UFO-förening seeking its own rental contract with the municipality. If Fältbiologerna dissolves, the UFO-förening may need to purchase their share of the shared furniture.
• UFO Reports: Jörgen Granlie reported on several UFO sightings from the past two weeks in areas including Enköping, Nyköping, and northern Sweden.
• Travel Grant: A proposal from UFO-Sverige regarding travel grants was discussed and approved.
• Telescope Construction: A proposal was made and approved for the members to collectively build a telescope for the association's use. A 10.8 cm diameter mirror was deemed suitable, with an estimated cost of no more than 800 SEK.
• UFO Exhibition: The possibility of organizing a UFO exhibition at the library during weeks 44 and 45 was discussed. Carl-Anton Mattson from Nyköping UFO-förening agreed to give a lecture on October 27th about his trip to China, with no admission fee.
• Auditor Resignation: Jean Regnér resigned from his position as auditor, and the election of a new auditor was postponed.
• New Member: Håkan Stridh from Enköping was elected as a new member.
• Private Use of Meeting Room: Jean Regnér raised questions about private parties in the meeting room. It was clarified that the room is rented from Fältbiologerna, and private use has not been discussed. The board acknowledged a lack of clear information regarding room bookings and usage.
• Key Information: The board apologized for misunderstandings regarding the August 'knytet' (gathering) and pledged to improve communication with members.
• Room Keys: Information about obtaining keys for the meeting room was provided; members can get them for a fee of 18 SEK.
• Lecture Cancellation: Engineer Dan Pettersson's planned lecture was canceled due to his unavailability.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Information Meeting (October 11): A meeting was scheduled for October 11th at 16:00 at the clubhouse Ulunda 8. The agenda included opening the meeting, approving the agenda, reviewing previous minutes, reports, new members, a coffee break, and a film screening by Ove Lewitzki from Karlskoga UFO-Center titled 'Misinterpretations of UFO Phenomena'.
• Information Film and Discussion: A film and discussion were planned for Thursday, November 4th, at 19:00, likely related to the exhibition.
• Exhibition: An exhibition was planned for weeks 44 and 45 at the library.
• Lecture: Carl-Anton Mattson will lecture at the library on October 27th about his trip to China.
• Patrol Evenings (Autumn): A series of patrol evenings were scheduled for September 5, 19, October 3, 17, 30, November 14, 28, and December 19, with a meeting time of 20:00 at the clubhouse.

Library and Book Catalog

The issue includes an extensive catalog of books available in the UFO-förening's library, categorized into several sections:

• UFO Literature: Covering topics like 'The Flying Saucer People', 'UFOs: Friends or Foes?', 'The UFO Question', 'Flying Saucers', 'UFOs: Identified Flying Objects', 'UFOs: An Incredible Reality', 'What Does Science Say About Flying Saucers?', 'Facts About Flying Saucers and Their Creators', 'UFOs and the Bible', 'Flying Saucers: Documents and Theories', 'New Facts About Flying Saucers', 'The Incredible Saucers', 'Lands Beyond Reality', and 'Close Encounters with Saucers'.
• Ancient Technology: Books on 'Unsolved Mysteries of Humanity's Past', 'Back to the Stars', 'Gudarsäd', 'Phenomena That Shook the World', 'The Footprints of the Gods', 'Was God an Astronaut?', 'In Search of the Unexplained', 'Ancient Technology', 'Lost Technology', and 'From Distant Worlds'.
• Parapsychology, Religion: Topics include 'Facts About Life', 'Mystics in Vällingby', 'Life After Death', 'The World of Mysticism', 'Parapsychology', 'Jesus' Death', 'The Olof Jönsson Case', and 'On the Border of the Unknown'.
• Popular Science: Covering 'Space Rockets and Jet Propulsion', 'Astronomy', 'Astronomy in Pictures', 'Radio Astronomy', 'What Do We Know About the Universe?', 'Alone in the Universe?', 'Mars, We Come', 'M 70', 'Physicists Ask', 'The Biological Bomb', 'Man, The Sperm Whale, and the Tree of Creation', and 'Beyond Time and Space'.
• Science Fiction (Other): Including titles like 'The Battle for the Sun', 'The Last and First Humans', 'Kallocain', 'Moon Station', 'Death from the Sky', 'The Priest's Son', 'The City of Ryud', 'A Night to Remember (The Sinking of the Titanic)', 'The Wild Ones', 'Beware California', 'The Unknown Hitler', 'The Final Battle (The Battle of Berlin 6/4-2/5 1945)', 'Treblinka: Revolt in a Death Camp', 'The Eagle's Nest', 'Full Speed to Death', 'Winter North', 'Strange Houses', 'The Stable', and 'Threatened'.
• UFO Literature (Additional): 'Visitors from Space' and 'The UFO Challenge'.
• Parapsychology, Religion (Additional): 'Mysteries in the Cathedral of Chartres', 'Essays on Jesus's Miraculous Life', 'Voices from the Sky', 'Born with Stars', and 'Born with the Stars'.
• Popular Science (Additional): 'Mars at Last' (in English) and 'The Hundred-Year Prophecy'.

The library is also actively acquiring new books.

Personal Anecdotes and Notes

• Smått Goff's Column: The column reflects on the approaching October 1981 meeting and the anticipation for it. It mentions a planned week at the library (weeks 44-45) and upcoming events, including a talk by Carl Anton Mattson and an information film. The writer expresses hope for better luck with the November 11th event, featuring Ove Lewitzki's film on UFO misinterpretations.
• Book Drive: The issue mentions a book drive from October to January, encouraging members to borrow books. It also notes that members who lose books will be subject to previous regulations.
• Hari and Mari: A brief note mentions Hari and Mari, with Hari having participated in a tipping competition and read many books. It is mentioned that they might move to Sala.
• Jakop: A short piece about Jakop, who was proud to have participated in a competition and read many books. It is suggested that he might move to Sala.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes UFO awareness and investigation, encouraging member participation in meetings, lectures, and activities. There is a strong emphasis on sharing information through the newsletter and library. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, while also acknowledging the need for critical analysis, as evidenced by the film screening on misinterpretations. The organization actively engages with its members to foster a sense of community and shared purpose in exploring the unknown.