UFO Allehenda - 1985 No 3

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Allehanda," Nr. 3, Volume 85, from July 27, 1985, is the membership journal for the Enköpings UFO-förening (Enköping UFO Association). It is published by the board and includes news, personal accounts of UFO sightings, and information about the association's activities.

Contents

New Members and Thanks

The issue begins with a welcome to new members: Inga-Lill Andersson and Lars Andersson from Örsundsbro, and their family. It also includes a thank you from Karl-Erik Thilén of Fjärdhundra for a gesture on his 60th birthday and a collective thank you from the board to those who contributed items and labor to a recent flea market on May 11th.

UFO Activity Reports

The magazine details several UFO-related events and observations:

• Örsundsbro Observation (June 9, 1985): An anonymous observer recounts an experience near Örsundsbro. While driving, they noticed police cars and dogs searching near the road. Further on, they saw a bright light in the sky, initially thinking it was a helicopter. As they got closer, the light resolved into a large, stationary object resembling a 'house-shaped' caravan with lights on all sides. The observer felt both fear and curiosity. They moved to a vantage point on a viaduct and saw the object again, describing it as a large, luminous cigar with a blinking red light underneath. After a few minutes, the object moved away. The observer's husband later accompanied them back to the location, but nothing was found.
• Örsundsbro Incident Follow-up (July 15, 1985): The association advertised in the local newspaper for witnesses to the Örsundsbro event. This led to a person in Enköping reporting a similar sighting at the same time, along with other witnesses. This suggested the events were connected.
• Arlanda Landing (July 15, 1985): Inquiries at Arlanda airport revealed that a plane had landed at 23:00, 45 minutes earlier than scheduled. However, the Milostaben (military radar control) could not retrieve radar images because the event was too old. The report was received nearly three weeks later. No conventional aircraft, civilian or military, were reported in the area at that time.
• Löth Sighting (March 1985): A person in Löth reported seeing a strange, rapidly moving light at low altitude.
• Veckholm Sighting (July 9, 1985): Another sighting was reported in Veckholm, but the observer had not yet returned the report form.
• Mälaren Sighting (1979): A previously reported incident from 1979 involved a cigar-shaped object seen over Mälaren, described as an illuminated ballroom. The reappearance of witnesses for older events is noted as strengthening the credibility of the original observations.

All three initial incidents (Örsundsbro, Arlanda, and the one from 1979) have been reported to the central reporting agency. The association urges anyone who witnesses unusual phenomena to report them as soon as possible, preferably on the same day, and provides a phone number for contact.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Autumn Program: The autumn program is being planned. An introductory party or crayfish party on August 31st has already passed.
• General Meeting (September 19): An all-member meeting will be held at 19:00. Participants who submitted a solution to a crossword puzzle on the last page have a chance to win a lottery ticket.
• Theme Night (October 3): A theme night will be held with the Enköpings Spiritistiska förening (Enköping Spiritualist Association) at the club premises in Ulunda.
• Flea Market (November 30): A flea market is planned for Folkets Hus. The association appeals for donations of items. Items can be brought to the club premises on Thursday evenings.
• Study Circle "UFO-logi": A study circle on UFOs will commence this winter. The book used will be "UFO, en fantastisk verklighet" by Boris Jungkvist, costing 80 SEK. The circle will meet on Thursdays at 19:00 in the UFO local Ulunda. Registration is required by September 19th through A. Idebring.
• Open House: The club premises in Ulunda will be open every Thursday evening starting September 5th.
• Christmas Party: The last event of 1985 will be a Christmas party, scheduled for a Saturday in early December. The "UFO-Allehanda" Christmas issue will provide more details.
• Field Research Course: A field research course is planned for October 4-6 in Lersäter. Interested individuals are asked to contact the association for more information.

Study Circle "Technique in Antiquity"

The study circle "Teknik i forntid" (Technique in Antiquity), which had 18 meetings with as many participants, held its final session. Carl-Anton Mattsson, co-author of a book with the same title, presented images and spoke about topics related to Egypt, India, and China. Approximately 40 people attended, including UFO-Sverige chairman Christer Nordin and Stockholm UFO-förening chairman Göran Norlén.

History of the Month: "Nödlögn" (Emergency Lie)

A short anecdote about a 72-year-old man who married a 21-year-old woman by claiming to be 95.

Mysterious UFO Sighting Tonight

This section reports on a mysterious light phenomenon observed across central Sweden shortly after midnight. Multiple calls were received by Aftonbladet describing bright objects moving northeast, which appeared to explode and disappear. Meteorologists, astronomers, and space researchers could not provide an explanation. The article attributes the phenomenon to "noctilucent clouds," explaining that these clouds are very high and reflect sunlight long after sunset, creating a bright, shimmering effect. They are composed of cosmic dust.

UFO Observation: Örsundsbro (June 9, 1985)

This is a detailed personal account from an observer in Enköping who witnessed an event on the night of June 9, 1985. The observer was cycling from Uppsala to Örsundsbro when they encountered police cars. Shortly after, they saw a bright light in the sky. The object was described as a large, stationary 'house-shaped' caravan with lights, and later as a cigar-shaped object with a blinking red light. The observer felt fear and curiosity.

Observer's Account from Enköping (June 9, 1985)

Another account from an observer in Enköping describes cycling home and noticing the sky looked unusual with clouds forming a 'staircase'. They saw a flying object moving from east to west at a high speed, approximately 200-300 meters above the ground, about 1-2 km from their location. The object was described as having a very strong, controlled light. The observer initially thought it might be a helicopter but noted its incredible speed and light.

"Fria Aktiviteter" (Free Activities) from Västerledsskolan

Two selected UFO-related stories written by students from Västerledsskolan are published:

• "Sportlovshändelse" (Winter Holiday Event) by Thomas: This story recounts a childhood experience in Norrland during winter holidays. The narrator and their grandmother witnessed a bright light in the sky after milking cows. They heard a hissing sound and saw a blinding light, followed by the appearance of four strange, distorted beings emerging from a craft. The narrator's grandmother's face transformed to resemble the beings. The narrator felt compelled to go with them and was told they would be transformed into similar beings. The story ends with the narrator waking up in their own room, realizing it was a dream, but noting marks and burned wheat in the field.
• "Natt i Augusti-79" (Night in August-79) by Jesse: This narrative describes an experience in August 1979 where the narrator, their older sister Eva, and their friend Jan were hitchhiking. They noticed a car that seemed to be crawling towards them. It turned out to be a large, silent craft that landed. Beings emerged, and the narrator was taken into the craft. Inside, a film showed the events from the perspective of the narrator and their friends. A being in a black suit spoke to the narrator in Swedish, and the narrator expressed a desire to return home. The narrator then woke up in an uncomfortable bed in a room resembling a cell. The film showed the narrator being carried into the craft. The narrator woke up in the field where they had previously been, with signs of the craft's presence.

"Har Det Funnits 'Fornastronauter'?" (Have 'Ancient Astronauts' Existed?)

This article addresses the theory of ancient astronauts. It states that there is no conclusive evidence to support the idea that intelligent beings from other planets have visited Earth. While human history is full of mysteries, they cannot be solely explained by alien visitation. Astronomers largely dismiss the theory due to the vast distances in the universe. The article mentions the Dogon people of Mali, who have traditions about Sirius being a binary star system with a companion star that is invisible but very heavy, and that their ancestors received visits from gods from this system. The article notes that this description aligns with modern astronomical discoveries, such as the discovery of Sirius B in 1971, a white dwarf with a 50-year orbital period.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, personal testimonies, and the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena. There is a clear interest in documenting and analyzing these events, encouraging public reporting, and fostering a community of like-minded individuals through the UFO-förening. The editorial stance appears to be open to the possibility of UFOs and extraterrestrial life, while also seeking scientific explanations where possible, as seen in the article about noctilucent clouds. The inclusion of student contributions and discussions on ancient astronauts indicates a broad scope within the ufology field.

Title: Ivars Spalt
Document Type: Magazine Issue
Publisher: UFO-Sverige
Country: Sweden
Original Language: Swedish
Time Period: 1980s

This issue of 'Ivars Spalt' focuses on UFO-related activities and sightings in Sweden, coinciding with the end of summer and the beginning of the association's activity period. The content includes personal anecdotes, reports of sightings, and information about the UFO-Sverige organization.

UFO Sightings and Observations

The publication highlights several interesting UFO cases. The Örsundsbro observation is mentioned as a significant event that was likely reported in the local newspaper 'Enköpings-Posten'. Beyond this, the author notes that there have been other interesting UFO cases in Sweden during the summer, which might be detailed in 'UFO-Sverige-Aktuellt'.

A personal account describes a sighting from around 1974-75 in Romberga, where a witness observed a round, blank disc UFO moving at high speed, distinct from a conventional aircraft.

Another report details a sky phenomenon witnessed by many people in central Sweden ('Mellansverige') in July, as reported in the Stockholm edition of 'Aftonbladet'. The author expresses a sentiment that authorities and the press seem to deliberately avoid mentioning UFOs in such contexts.

Personal Accounts and Anecdotes

Ivar Spalt, the author, shares his own experiences and observations. He mentions checking the sky for potential UFOs, comparing it humorously to looking for swarms of bees. He also notes a good honey harvest this year, which will be available at the UFO-lokalen (UFO premises) in Ulunda.

Lasse and Irene are mentioned as having visited the pyramids during the summer. Lasse, who speaks Swedish with a slight Arabic accent, is noted.

The author recounts watching a TV program titled 'En kryssning för fred och frihet' (A cruise for peace and freedom) on August 19th. The program featured Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians on a cruise to their homelands, culminating in Stockholm with demonstrations and speeches by politicians. During the program, the TV camera focused on the author Juri Lina, who was a guest speaker at the UFO-lokalen in Enköping during a spring event. Juri Lina is identified as a former Soviet citizen who was expelled from his homeland due to his work on UFO issues. It is mentioned that KGB agents have visited his home in Sweden multiple times, causing disturbances, and that Juri Lina has not been home during these occasions.

Mysterious Incidents

One intriguing anecdote involves a stone formation in a forest near the author's summer cottage that resembles a giant star. This is compared to the landing strips at Nasca, Peru, or the engraved condor on a UFO-Sverige film. The author admits difficulty in finding the star formation himself but mentions that Knutte Södergran has promised to help locate it, suggesting it as a potential autumn excursion destination.

Two 'horror stories' are presented. The first, recounted by a former colleague named Holst, describes an incident from his childhood. While playing hide-and-seek in dark, windy conditions among sheds, he hid in one and fell, touching something strange. He later discovered that a grave had been dug up and the deceased placed inside that very shed.

The second 'horror story', titled 'PENNAN' (The Pen), is a personal account by the author. He describes an incident where he placed a large moose antler ('älqkrona') on the sofa in a dimly lit summer cabin. As he did so, a red pen fell from a nearby table. He repeatedly placed the pen back on the table, but it kept falling to the floor. When he went to call his parents, he heard a rattling sound, and the pen flew towards him with great speed, landing at his feet. He attributes solving this and other 'mystical cases' within the UFO field to his own abilities. The pen is apparently available for viewing at the UFO-lokalen.

KRYPTO Puzzle

The issue includes a section titled 'KRYPTO' with a grid of numbers, likely a cryptography puzzle or a coded message. It states that the first correct solution will receive a 'Penninglott' (a cash prize). Solutions can be submitted by mail or at Thursday meetings. The address for submissions is provided: Enköpings UFO-för., c/o A. Idebring, Bergsgatan 60, 199 32 Enköping. The competition is open to members.

Products and Services

Page four features advertisements for UFO-related merchandise sold to benefit UFO-Sverige. These include:

• 'UFO-Sverige' Lampan: A decorative table lamp made of oak and pine, offering a pleasant light. It is sold for the benefit of UFO-Sverige.
• Ververingsvagn (Decorative Carriage): A decorative carriage with 50cm wheels and a 17-handle. It measures 58cm in height, 50cm in width, and 78cm in length, with a maximum height of 74cm. It is made of pine with oak inlays and can be ordered at affordable prices.
• Vägglampor (Wall Lamps): Decorative wall lamps available in various motifs, including a butterfly, UV (likely a stylized insect), horse, a gymnastic-like girl, a pin-up, and a UFO against a starry sky. These are made of pine and black oak, come with a 2-meter cord and a switch, and their size varies depending on the motif. An example given is a butterfly lamp measuring 190x200x70mm.

These items can be ordered from 'Hemslöjdan' at Bergsgatan, with A. Idebring as the contact person. The phone number provided is 0171/30549. The prices are described as affordable.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, personal paranormal experiences, and the activities of the UFO-Sverige organization. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, sharing anecdotal evidence, and promoting the organization's work and products. There is a clear interest in documenting and discussing unexplained aerial phenomena, as well as a critical view of how official channels and media handle such reports. The inclusion of a puzzle suggests an engagement with the community beyond just reporting sightings.