UFO Allehenda - 1984 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Ellehanda
Issue: No. 1, 1984
Volume: Year 3
Publisher: Enköpings UFO-förening
Type: Member magazine providing information on current events within the UFO and parapsychology community.

New Members and Activities

The magazine opens by welcoming new members to UFO-Enköping, listing Gunilla Larsson, Inger Harrelind, Fam. Kurt Karlsson, Britt Karlsson, Ulrika Karlsson, Martin Karlsson, Pernilla Karlsson, Fredrik Sthål, and Sture Edberg. The editorial team apologizes for a long silence, attributing it to difficulties in contacting Jan Fjellander, who was scheduled to speak on parapsychology. An extra notice will be sent if he appears.

A study circle on parapsychology is ongoing, with well-attended Thursday evening meetings. The magazine encourages new participants.

The issue reports on a recent Christmas party, which was well-attended and enjoyable, with a successful raffle. The annual meeting (årsmöte) was held on January 29th and included standard proceedings, followed by a film about "Poltergeist phenomena," which was related to the study circle's topic.

The new board for the year was elected: Arnold Idebring (Chairman), Lars Brundin (Vice Chairman), Anita Andersson (newly elected Secretary), Ivar Karlsson (Treasurer), Lennart Eriksson (Vice Secretary), Bertil Medin, and Joakim Eriksson.

Membership fees remain unchanged: 50 SEK for families with children under 16, 15 SEK for individuals aged 16-20, and 30 SEK for those 20 and older. Members are urged to pay their fees by March 31st using the provided payment slip (PG. nr. 678127-2). Membership cards will be sent with the next issue.

Three representatives from the association attended a planning conference in Stockholm on February 4th. The conference discussed the possibility of UFO-Sverige Aktuellt featuring a section on local group news, which could be an interesting initiative if decided upon.

Upcoming Events and Information

The annual national meeting (riksstämma) will be held in Karlskoga on March 31st, at Bredgårdsskolans aula. The internal part begins at 10:00 AM, while the external part will feature lectures by Anders Palm on space technology and Jan Fjellander on the Hessdalen project in Norway (if he can be contacted). The URD group will also speak on UFOs in general. Interested individuals can contact the association for more information.

The Hessdalen project is described as being in full swing, with groups rotating to manage the significant technical resources. A considerable amount of data has been registered, recorded, and photographed, with the final processing of this material expected to be the largest task. The association expresses gratitude to those who have worked through the winter and wishes them luck.

A previous mention of an event to occur in May is followed up, with the magazine stating there is no new information to report yet but that work is in progress and updates will be provided in the next issue.

Personal Notes

Arnold expresses his gratitude to everyone who supported him during his hospital stay and since his return, enabling him to function for the association. He welcomes Anita to the board and commends Svea and Sture for their dedicated work at Ulunda.

Observation: UFO-Sverige Aktuellt Subscription

Readers are encouraged to subscribe to UFO-Sverige Aktuellt. Members of the local group receive a 20% discount, paying 60 SEK instead of 75 SEK. The contact person for subscriptions is the treasurer, Ivar Karlsson.

Ivar's Column (Treasurer's Report)

Ivar thanks the members for electing him treasurer for two years, humorously mentioning he bribed the election committee with honey. He urges members to pay their dues promptly. The fees remain the same: 50 SEK for couples with children under 16, 15 SEK for individuals aged 16-19, 30 SEK for individuals aged 20-150, and free membership for those over 150. Members also receive a discount on UFO-Sverige Aktuellt (60 SEK/year instead of 75 SEK) and discounts at several local businesses: AB Sten & Son (Börje Andersson), Thiléns Cykel & Rep.verkst. (Karl-Erik Thilen), Skokällaren (Nisse Pettersson), Radioteknik & TV (Lars Lind), and Enköpings Glasmästeri (Katie Nyström). Kenneth Zetterlind is mentioned as having received a good discount on shoes at Skokällaren.

Ghost Stories

Ivar shares several ghost stories he has heard:

1. The Black Lady and Church-Pelle: In the 1920s, a "Black Lady" appeared to many residents of Teda. She was seen by the church caretaker, Kyrk-Pelle, who became friendly with her. She would accompany him to and from the church, disappearing near a large linden tree. Her presence was also witnessed by others, including Kyrk-Pelle's wife, Emelia.
2. The Black Lady and Astrid: Astrid encountered the Black Lady on her way home from a dance. The figure floated in front of her towards the churchyard, where she disappeared. Astrid described the figure as very tall with a white face and noted the sound of rustling steps, which sometimes disappeared. She was also able to see the figure's outline and noted its white face.
3. The Black Lady and Nisse Södergran: Nisse encountered the Black Lady while walking near Teda school. She walked ahead of him to a large stone known as the "liksten" (tombstone) before veering off towards the parsonage.
4. Algot and the ghost Fredrik Berglund: Algot encountered a person while cycling near Målhammar, whom he recognized as Fredrik Berglund, who had recently passed away. This encounter occurred on a summer morning.
5. Ida and the ghost Tapper: Ida, while cycling early one morning near Jordsberga, experienced a gate opening with great force and then slamming shut. She later heard that the ghost of "Gubben Tapper," who had died many years prior, was seen near this gate. Ida is the narrator's mother.
6. The Horse Guard Clemens and the ghost in the annex building: Clemens, a horse guard at Godsägare Tallström's estate in the 1920s, stayed overnight in a supposedly haunted annex building. He witnessed a long, white-clad woman with a child in her arms enter the room, approach a stove, and look into it. Clemens's roommate fled in fear, but Clemens remained. The woman then sat on his bed and spoke with him. Later, a child's skeleton was found walled up behind the stove.
7. Clara met her deceased sister-in-law: In the late 1800s, Clara was visited nightly by her deceased sister-in-law. When Clara asked her sister-in-law what she sought, the visits ceased.

The section concludes with a note that the ghost of "Strömsta" will have to wait for another issue. Ivar also extends a welcome back to Arnold after his illness and to Anita on the board, and thanks Svea and Sture for their efforts.

UFO Sighting: August Night 21 Years Ago!

This article by A. Wahlström and J. Lind recounts a UFO sighting in August 1958 in Västergötland, Sweden. The witness, a man from Härja, describes an encounter with a UFO and a small, alien-like being.

The Encounter:

Late one night, around August 25th, the witness was reading in his rented cottage. He looked out the window and saw a figure heading towards the outhouse. He initially thought it was his landlord, Oskar. After lighting his pipe, he felt a strong sense of being watched and looked up to see a face inches from his window. He initially mistook it for a human, perhaps a vagrant.

The Being and the Craft:

Upon closer inspection, the being appeared unusual. Its face was framed by a helmet that emitted a cold, bluish glow. Its clothing resembled an overall with a collar. The being was small, estimated to be around 11-12 years old. Its eyes were larger than a human's and appeared black. The witness couldn't see ears due to the helmet. The being's gaze was hypnotic.

Driven by an unknown impulse, the witness quickly dressed and rushed outside to intercept the being, which had already left the window. The being had jumped over a small fence and was running towards a wheat field. The witness pursued it and saw a craft waiting on a gentle slope about 25 meters away. The craft was described as disk-shaped, about 12 meters in diameter.

The Departure:

The witness felt a strange odor and a sense of overwhelming fatigue. The small being ran to the craft and ascended a retractable staircase. A singing sound, like an electric motor, was heard as the craft lifted off. The craft retracted its landing gear, resembling a plane retracting its landing struts, and accelerated rapidly. The witness felt paralyzed and could not move. The craft ascended vertically before accelerating away at high speed, bending nearby birch trees. After the craft disappeared, the paralysis subsided, leaving a sharp smell of ozone.

Aftermath and Investigation:

The witness told his wife, who thought he had dreamed it. The next morning, he recounted the event to his landlord, Oskar, who was also skeptical. However, Oskar accompanied him to the site. They found that 10-12 centimeters of the rye crop was missing, the wheat field was trampled, and three deep holes formed a triangle. Oskar then became uncertain.

Summary and Additional Information:

The craft was silver-colored and appeared to be made of metal. Its outer edge was initially dark blue, but as the singing tone intensified, it began to glow with a bright blue light. The upper dome had a different color and appeared to have vents. The blue glow was so intense that the witness had to turn away, at which point the color changed to orange. The craft rested on three telescopic legs that were retracted in stages.

Witness's Perspective:

The witness believes the craft was a reconnaissance vehicle sent from a mothership to collect samples. He notes that such craft often land in secluded areas, which matches his experience. Despite having no lasting physical after-effects, he finds it difficult to shake off the memory of the night.

Unknown Object Incident

Date: April 5, 1977, 03:10 AM
Location: Mellansverige and Ångermanland, Sweden

A large, illuminated cloud-like object was observed by numerous people across Mellansverige, with consistent reports regarding its time and course changes. Notably, the object was sighted about 30 minutes earlier in several locations in Ångermanland. The same day, Finland experienced a UFO flap.

Observations:

• Stockholm: Two night nurses at the Karolinska Hospital's pediatric clinic described it as a light cone moving at low altitude over Danderyd. It appeared to maneuver, stop, and then proceed east.
• Danviksbron: A taxi driver observed a large, illuminated cloud moving across the sky and emitting a light beam towards the ground.
• Gåsinge, NV om Gnest: Farmer Olle Larsson reported seeing a bright light source high in the eastern sky, above a thin cloud layer. The object moved in a straight course from east to west, emitting light beams that bent downwards. It made a distinct course change towards the northeast and ascended. The object never disappeared below the horizon, fading away like a distant star. The entire observation lasted five to ten minutes and was completely silent.
• Arlanda Airport: The object was observed at 03:20 AM by the duty meteorologist. It was deemed unlikely to be an airplane or helicopter by air traffic control.

Expert Opinions:

• Professor Ulf Sinnerstad (Stockholm Observatory): While acknowledging that many aerial light phenomena are meteorites, he stated that the long observation time made a meteorite theory improbable. He also dismissed the theory of the sun illuminating high-standing clouds, as it was still dark before sunrise.

Other Sightings:

• Härnösand: The object was observed at 02:30 AM following the Ångermanälven river. It then turned west above Härnösand.
• Backe, Ångermanland: Essy Strömkvist reported waking up due to the brightness, initially thinking the moon had moved. The object was described as incredibly beautiful and completely white, with a blunt front and pointed rear, followed by something resembling clouds. It moved silently, and despite opening the window, no sound was heard.

Speculations:

• Laborator Sture Wickerts (FOA): Suggested a "satellite at a few hundred kilometers altitude."
• UFO-Sverige's Report Center: Leaned towards the theory of a "Russian rocket launch," but noted discrepancies.

Finnish Flap:

Finland experienced a flap (dense UFO observations) on the evening of April 4th, with about 50 reports received in the first week. These observations, including near-sightings with windowed aircraft and distant observations, shared a commonality: they occurred six hours before the Swedish observations. The Finnish reports generally indicated the objects were flying west towards Sweden. The question is posed whether this was a mothership.

Air Surveillance System Yields Results

Date: November 27, 1976
Locations: Västmanland, Uppland, Södermanland

During a regular UFO-Sverige group outing, which included grilling, air surveillance training, and astronomical studies, an unusual phenomenon was observed. From the air surveillance tower at Svana (UFO-14), a yellow, egg-shaped object was detected moving southeast. This triggered an alert to other groups in Enköping, Västerås, Köping, Sandviken, and Stockholm. Most other groups had canceled their outings due to bad weather.

Luminous Object Above Clouds

Date: November 14, 1976, 00:30 AM
Location: Garpenberg, Dalarna, Sweden

A family of five observed a luminous object for 10 minutes. The sky was cloudy, ruling out confusion with stars or meteorites. The object moved silently, alternating between forward motion and hovering. After changing direction a couple of times, it disappeared towards the horizon over Intrånget. The witness expressed relief that the entire family saw the object.

Ball Lightning - A Scientific Enigma!

This section, with text by Anders Palm and illustrations by Sune Envall, discusses the phenomenon of ball lightning.

Description:

Ball lightning is described as a round, sparkling ball that appears to fall from the sky. It may hover motionless before slowly descending. Observers are often astonished. It is not a UFO or a flying saucer but a natural phenomenon. West German researchers at the University of Göttingen have studied ball lightning and its occurrences worldwide.

Characteristics:

• Size: While large ball lightning with diameters over 20 meters have been reported, most are much smaller, averaging around 20 cm.
• Duration: Ball lightning is a short-lived phenomenon, lasting only a few seconds. Only two reported instances lasted longer than 30 seconds.
• Origin: The origin of ball lightning is unknown. One theory suggests it forms from a regular lightning strike that curls into a ball when it has nowhere else to go.
• Color: Ball lightning can appear in various colors, from orange to white-blue.
• Movement: It can hover in the air but usually moves at a speed of 3-4 meters per second.
• Disappearance: It can disappear silently or with a sharp crack.

Misidentification and Behavior:

Ball lightning is sometimes mistaken for a UFO or flying saucer, which is understandable given its appearance. However, it only occurs during thunderstorms, similar to regular lightning. Ball lightning is known for its strange behavior: it can roll on the ground, set clothes on fire, and has even been reported to chase airplanes.

This issue of Flying Saucer Review, Volume 26, Number 2, dated February 1980, features a prominent article detailing a car encounter with a UFO in Australia. The magazine is published by Flying Saucer Review, likely based in the United Kingdom.

Article: The Car That Braked for a Green Light (Australia)

The main article, titled "BILEN SOM BROMSADE VID GRÖNT LJUS." (The Car That Braked for a Green Light.), reports on an incident that occurred in Australia. The report is attributed to "BIL KONTROLLERAD AV UFO" (Car Controlled by UFO) and is taken from a collection of reports in "The Tasmanian Mail" dated February 27, 1980.

The Incident

On August 20, 1979, a retired police constable, identified as Fröken Costello, was driving her 1971 Volkswagen Beetle from Queenstown to Devonport, a route she had taken many times before. Approximately 10 km from the Waratah turnoff on the Murchinson Highway, the interior of her car was suddenly illuminated by a bright green light, described as being similar to the car's interior lights. She also noticed a green light, larger than Venus, appearing behind her car.

Vehicle Malfunction

As she continued driving up a hill, Fröken Costello observed that her VW Beetle, which had previously functioned without issue, failed to accelerate as expected. Despite pressing the accelerator, the car slowed to about 50 km/h. She then pushed the pedal to the floor, but the vehicle's speed remained unchanged, and the engine RPM did not increase. She downshifted from fourth to third, and then to second gear, but the engine RPM remained constant.

Time and Instrument Anomalies

Fröken Costello noticed that the clock on her dashboard displayed 21:20, which she later realized was not the correct time. The green light seemed to hover at the same height and distance for the entire duration of the event. Approximately 1 km before the Waratah turnoff, the light suddenly disappeared, and the car's interior returned to normal. The vehicle immediately regained speed. She observed that the dashboard clock still showed 21:20. Later, she discovered that her wristwatch had also stopped at 21:20.

Duration and Fuel Consumption

Initially, Fröken Costello believed the event lasted only 2-3 minutes. However, considering the distance over which the light was visible (9-10 km), she estimated the duration to be between 10 and 15 minutes. Upon reaching her destination, she encountered another surprise: although the fuel tank had been full when she left Queenstown, it showed empty upon arrival. The car had never consumed more than half a tank for that particular route.

Aftermath

Since this incident, both the Volkswagen Beetle and Fröken Costello's wristwatch have functioned normally.

The report is sourced from Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 26, No. 2, 1980, and was translated from Swedish by Eva Harling-Svensson.

Other Content

UFO-Sverige Lamp

A separate section on the second page features an advertisement for a "UFO-SVERIGE LAMPA" (UFO-Sweden Lamp). The lamp is sold for the benefit of UFO-Sverige, with 25% of the proceeds going to their support fund. The image shows a lamp with a circular emblem featuring a UFO design.

Library Notice

There is a notice stating that "Föreningens Bibliotek är öppet Varje Torsdagskväll Tillsvidare." (The Association's Library is open every Thursday evening until further notice.) It provides a contact for the librarian and a phone number: 31043.35899. It also includes a call for observations: "Du som observrar något ovanligt i rymden eller anorstädes. Låt oss få veta det." (You who observe something unusual in space or elsewhere. Let us know.)

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue appears to focus on unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) and their effects on terrestrial vehicles and human perception. The primary article details a classic UFO encounter involving vehicle malfunction, unusual lights, and temporal anomalies, suggesting a direct interaction between the witness and an unknown craft. The presence of the UFO-Sverige lamp advertisement and the library notice indicates an active community or organization dedicated to the study of UFO phenomena in Sweden, encouraging public reporting of sightings. The editorial stance, as suggested by the content, is one of serious investigation and documentation of UFO reports, aiming to collect and disseminate information within the UFO research community.