UFO Allehenda - 1984 No 2

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Allehanda, published by the Enköpings UFO-förening (Enköping UFO Association) in 1984 as Number 2, serves as a member's newsletter. It aims to inform members about ongoing events and activities within the UFO community.

Cover Story: The Mariannelund UFO Incident

The cover prominently features a drawing related to a UFO sighting. The main article, titled "En av Nordens bästa UFO-observationer: 'Flygande tefat' landade i Mariannelund" (One of the Nordics' best UFO observations: 'Flying saucer' landed in Mariannelund), details a remarkable encounter experienced by Gideon Johansson, a 73-year-old retired overmontör.

The incident occurred in late September 1959 in Mariannelund, Sweden. It began with a total power outage in the area. Johansson, standing outside his home, witnessed a UFO, described as a 'flying saucer,' descend and hover near his house. He observed two occupants inside the craft. The UFO's underside grazed a four-meter-high linden tree, causing a crashing sound and damaging the tree, which later died. The craft then hovered about forty centimeters above the ground before moving away and disappearing rapidly. Johansson's son, Rolf, also witnessed the event, as did other individuals from a distance, though they have not come forward publicly.

Ewert Mårtensson, a psychologist from the UFO-Sverige expert group, considers Johansson's account one of the most reliable he has encountered. Johansson recounts being harassed for years due to people not believing his story, emphasizing that "Every word is true." The article notes that the UFO's proximity caused the power outage, and the craft's underside showed signs of being scorched or glazed, with chalk-like splashes, suggesting it came too close to the power lines.

Following the sighting, Johansson experienced a vision of the aliens' world, describing it as having a humid atmosphere, a blue sky, and no sun. He also reported experiencing severe stinging pains in his legs after the encounter, which he attributes to radiation exposure from the UFO, leading to a long period of suffering and eventually the amputation of his right leg.

Association Activities and News

The newsletter provides updates on the Enköpings UFO-förening's activities:

• New Members: Several new members are welcomed, including Laila Fagerström, Håkan Eriksson, Elisabeth Eriksson, Maria, Nicklas, and Peter, all from Enköping.
• Reporting UFO Sightings: Members are encouraged to report any unusual sightings, with the reminder that only about three out of ten events are reported. A phone number (30549) is provided for reporting, available at all hours.
• Library: The association's library is open every Thursday evening. Members can also contact the librarian to arrange other times to borrow books.
• Local: The association's meeting place is located at the Ulunda crossroads, opposite the road from Strängnäs leading to Västerås. Contact numbers for the local are provided.
• Study Circle: The study circle has completed 18 sessions, with a total of 22 meetings including parties and gatherings since October. The psychology study circle concluded with an average attendance of 11.75 people per evening.
• Future Studies: The association is considering focusing on ancient history and ancient riddles for their autumn studies, aiming to start in early October.
• Summer Closing Event: A special all-day event is planned for Saturday, May 12th, to conclude the winter season. The program is described as secret but will include outdoor activities and a 'knytis' (potluck) in the evening. The event will feature entertainment by the punk rock band "Humanoiderna." Attendees are advised to wear old clothes and are welcome to bring sleeping bags or park caravans if they need to stay overnight.
• Membership Drive: The newsletter promotes subscribing to "UFO-Sverige Aktuellt" through their cashier, Ivar Karlsson, offering a 20% discount for members, making the subscription 60 SEK instead of 75 SEK.

Editor's Column ("Ivars Spalt")

Iver writes about various topics. He mentions attending the national meeting in Karlskoga, where he met a beekeeper, Björn Lagesson, and learned about bees. He reflects on the word "Bi" (bee) and its presence in many Swedish words. Iver also expresses hope that more members will participate in the association's summer activities and the May 12th closing event. He mentions that Pelle borrowed a book titled "Nostradamus samlade profetior," which predicts alien visits in 1996, coinciding with the association's 20th anniversary.

Iver shares two jokes: one about conscripts and a cow, and another about a woman buying a cake. He also notes that the Enköpings UFO-förening has produced songs, with two mentioned as being created for a field research course in Lersäter in 1977 and a national meeting in Enköping in 1980.

UFO Songs

The issue includes lyrics for two UFO-themed songs:

• "UFO-visan" (The UFO Song), sung to the melody of "My Bonnie," expresses wonder about planets and UFOs, inviting them to visit Earth.
• "Riksstämman den 22/3 1980" (The National Meeting March 22, 1980), sung to the melody of "Rialajazzen," commemorates a UFO conference in Enköping, mentioning speakers like Semitjof, Pollenkungen, Henry Svensson, and Tellefsen.

Discussion on UFOs

A section titled "FLYGANDE TEFAT - EN VIKTIG FRÅGA" (Flying Saucers - An Important Question) argues that UFOs are a reality and not mere curiosities. It criticizes the media and authorities for downplaying or dismissing UFO reports, contrasting the attention given to trivial matters with the lack of serious coverage for well-documented UFO sightings. The article suggests that governments find the existence of UFOs inconvenient because it challenges established scientific and religious beliefs. It highlights that many scientists, politicians, and the former UN Secretary-General U. Thant have acknowledged the significance of the UFO phenomenon. The author believes that despite official denial, the reality of flying saucers will eventually be universally accepted.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the reality of UFOs and encourages members to actively participate in the Enköpings UFO-förening. There is a strong emphasis on reporting sightings, attending meetings, and engaging with the UFO phenomenon. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry and a belief in extraterrestrial visitation, challenging skepticism and official explanations. The publication aims to educate its members and the public about UFOs, fostering a sense of community among those interested in the subject. The inclusion of songs and personal anecdotes reinforces the human element of UFO experiences.

Title: Arcanum
Issue: Serie A nr 114
Date: Not specified
Publisher: Not specified
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of Arcanum magazine focuses on the extraordinary parapsychological phenomena observed in the Soviet Union, particularly the psychokinetic abilities of Nelya Mikhailova.

Hon flyttar saker bara genom att titta på dem (She moves objects just by looking at them)

The main article details the remarkable abilities of Nelya Mikhailova, a middle-aged housewife from Leningrad. She possesses the power to move small objects, such as matches, cigarettes, glasses, and apples, by concentrating on them. While she cannot perform these feats on command, after periods of 'warm-up,' she can induce movement in objects as if guided by an invisible hand. She can also select and direct individual matches from a group, influence a compass needle, stop a pendulum, and split a smoke cloud. In one experiment, she could separate the yolk from the white of an egg in a saltwater aquarium and then recombine them.

The article emphasizes that while Nelya Mikhailova may not be entirely unique, she is considered one of the most astonishing and well-controlled psychokinetic mediums of our time. It is reported that over 40 renowned scientists, including two Nobel laureates, have tested her, and she has been a prominent subject at major parapsychological congresses in the Soviet Union.

Physical and Physiological Effects

Each demonstration of her abilities is described as immensely taxing for Mikhailova. Her pulse can reach up to 250 beats per minute, and she can lose several kilograms in weight within half an hour. Following a film recording, she was temporarily unable to see or speak. Her pulse was weak, blood sugar levels were high, her endocrine system was disturbed, and she experienced pain in her arms and legs, dizziness, and insomnia for several days. Her entire organism was left weakened, as if after a severe stress situation.

Scientific Investigations and Findings

Mikhailova is considered a valuable subject for parapsychological research. She also reportedly possesses telepathic abilities, a degree of clairvoyance, and can perceive with her skin. Scientists have noted that she generates approximately 50 times more electrical potential in the back of her head than in the front, a significant deviation from the normal ratio of three or four to one.

She has been tested with a new detector developed at a physiological institute in Leningrad. This device, capable of registering the energy fields surrounding living beings up to four meters away, showed unusual activity. When Mikhailova exerted her psychokinetic abilities, her already strong energy fields began to pulsate, as if receiving energy directed towards the point she was focusing on.

A similar phenomenon was registered by the same detector at a distance of three meters from a clinically dead man, suggesting that energy might emanate from deceased individuals. This observation is compared to a previous statement by the famous American clairvoyant Eileen Garrett, who claimed to have seen spirals of energy flowing from recently deceased people for up to three days after their death.

Garden Windmill Advertisement

The second page features an advertisement for a decorative garden windmill. The windmill is made of wood and is available in the colors Faluröd (Falu red), Vit (white), Svart (black), and Zinkgrön (zinc green). It is described as highly detailed and decorative. Interested parties are instructed to call 0171/30549. A portion of the proceeds (10%) goes to UFO-Enköping.

Additionally, there is a note stating that a lamp for UFO-Sverige has been accounted for and sent to their support fund, as per an attached receipt. The receipt details a payment of 70.00 SEK for an 'AVGIFT' (fee) to Postgiro account 239052-4 on April 4, 2404.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on paranormal phenomena, particularly psychokinesis and UFO-related topics, as indicated by the content and the mention of UFO-Sverige and UFO-Enköping. The editorial stance seems to be one of reporting on and investigating these phenomena, presenting scientific findings alongside anecdotal evidence. The detailed reporting on Nelya Mikhailova's case suggests an interest in rigorously documented, albeit unusual, human abilities and their potential scientific implications.