UFO Allehenda - 1989 No 3

Magazine Overview

This is issue number 3 of the magazine "UFO", published in 1989 by the Enköpings UFO-Förening (Enköping UFO Association). The cover features a festive "God-Jul" (Merry Christmas) greeting alongside the magazine title and issue number, with a striking illustration of a UFO hovering over a snowy, wooded landscape with a cabin.

Contents and Articles

Editorial and Association News

The magazine opens with a section titled "MEDLEMSBLAD FÖR ENKÖPIMGS UFO-FÖRENING" (Membership Bulletin for Enköpings UFO Association), stating it is published three times a year. The association's meeting place is at Ulunda, where they gather every Wednesday evening. Contact information is provided, including a postal address (Box 350, 199 03 ENKÖPING) and phone numbers for the local premises (385 18 or 305 49). The treasurer is Ivar Karlsson (Tel. 357 65). The library is open on Wednesday evenings.

A list of new members is welcomed: Leif Mårtensson, Lars Åke Karlsson, Dick Ekenhage, Lana Lundin, and Roger Lundin, all from Uppsala.

• The "INNEHÅLLSFÖRTECKNING" (Table of Contents) outlines the issue's content:
• Information about what has been happening
• Invitation to the Christmas Party (JULFEST)
• Report from a Theme Evening
• Alarm in the Soviet Union
• Giants land with spaceships
• UFO report from Vallby Enköping
• Ivars Spalt (a column)
• Dagny saw a UFO in her field
• Important information about Theme Evenings after the Christmas break
• Close encounters of the third kind
• Invitation to the UFO-Sweden National Meeting 1990

An appeal is made for volunteers to help the association, with contact information provided.

"HEJSAN" - UFO Debate and New Books

The "HEJSAN" section discusses the ongoing UFO debate, particularly following an incident in the Soviet Union reported by TASS. The news has been widely published in Swedish newspapers. The article notes that reports mention beings of up to 3 meters in size. Two new UFO books are highlighted: one by Hjort and Ante Jonsson about the Tingsrydsfallet, titled "Fantastiska resor med UFO" (Fantastic Journeys with UFO), and another by Boris Jungkvist, his fourth book, titled "Kentakt med UFO" (Contact with UFO).

The author questions whether UFO-Sweden members are speaking with a unified voice to the media, emphasizing the importance of clearly stating personal opinions to journalists. In Enköping, only three UFO cases were reported during the summer and autumn, with one remaining unsolved. In contrast, the association's club activities have been lively, starting with a successful "upptaktsfest" (kick-off party). Theme evenings have also been held, featuring a presentation by space journalist Anders Palm. The issue mentions upcoming events, including the traditional "Jul, gröt, Lucia och familjefesten" (Christmas, porridge, Lucia, and family party) on December 2nd. Two or three theme days are planned after the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Membership fees are discussed, with a slight increase decided at the annual meeting: 100 Kr for families, 60 Kr for individuals, and 40 Kr for those over 16. Children can also be members for 10 Kr up to age 16. An payment form is included with the magazine. The section concludes with New Year wishes.

"GRÖTFEST" - Christmas Party Announcement

This section announces the Enköpings UFO-förening's Christmas party (Julfest) on Saturday, December 2nd, at the club premises in Ulunda, starting at 17:00. The event will include traditional Swedish Christmas porridge (julgröt), a Lucia performance with elves and attendants, and entertainment by club members. Children will receive goodie bags and possibly other surprises. A "PAKETAUKTION" (package auction) is also planned, where attendees can bring wrapped gifts. The proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase items, and it's suggested as an opportunity to solve Christmas gift problems. Neighboring UFO associations are also invited. The event is described as a large family celebration.

"Sverige ett u-land när det gäller rymden" (Sweden a developing country when it comes to space) by Thomas Mattsson

This article reports on a lecture given by space journalist Anders Palm in Enköping. Palm, who was present at the JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) in Pasadena, USA, during the Voyager II mission's encounter with Neptune, described the event as the "last great space event of our time." He shared his experiences of being at the US space center, working on a freelance basis for Nordic newspapers and radio/TV. Palm noted that the Voyager II probe, launched in 1977, took 12 years to reach Neptune. Initially, little was known about Neptune, but today, its size, two moons (later updated to eight), and gas layers are known. NASA has identified "black spots" on Neptune's surface, theorized to be permanent typhoons. Palm explained that obtaining clear answers from scientists takes time as they process the vast amount of data and images sent back. The transmission of images from Neptune, over 3,000 kilometers away, presents challenges due to weak sunlight and requires long exposure times. Despite these difficulties, approximately 6,000 images of Neptune have been produced.

Palm highlighted the immense public interest in the US surrounding the Voyager II's Neptune flyby on August 25th, with major TV stations and newspapers dedicating significant coverage. He contrasted this with the lack of similar interest in Sweden, concluding that "Sweden is a developing country when it comes to space."

A photo caption identifies Enköpings UFO Förening's chairman, Arnold Idebring, being informed by freelance journalist Anders Palm about the exploration of Neptune. Palm lectured in Enköping about the Voyager II's journey.

Press Clippings: Soviet UFO Reports

This section compiles press clippings detailing UFO incidents in the Soviet Union.

#### "Larm i Sovjet: Pravda: Utomjordingar hyllade glasnost..." (Alarm in the Soviet Union: Pravda: Aliens hailed glasnost...)

This article, originating from MOSKVA (TT-AFP) and published in KVÄLLSPOSTEN, reports that the Soviet newspaper Pravda published a story about three aliens visiting the town of Abra-dovsk. The aliens, described as 3.02, 3.09, and 3.36 meters tall with three eyes and four ears, arrived in an orange flying saucer and announced "Glasnost...hurra!" The local party committee was reportedly meeting to decide how to handle the visitors. The article notes that since the previous week, Soviet media have been giving significant coverage to UFO reports, including a state television report about a UFO landing in Voronezj where children allegedly witnessed beings leaving a flying saucer.

#### "Tass rapporterar om ufo-landning" (Tass reports on UFO landing)

This article, from SMÅLANDSPOSTEN, states that Soviet scientists have confirmed a UFO landing in a park in Voronezj, manned by "giants with small heads." The official Soviet news agency Tass reported that the landing site was identified, and traces of alien beings who took a short walk in the park were found. Witnesses reportedly saw a bright, disc-like object hovering and landing. The beings were described as giant, human-like figures with small heads. The report also mentions a 20-meter long depression in the ground with four deep "hacks" and unidentified stones found at the site. Genrich Silanov, chief of the geophysical laboratory in Voronezj, stated that the stones were not of earthly origin. The report also mentions sightings of a "saucer-shaped" object in the sky by Voronezj residents. The article contrasts this with a previous TASS report that debunked a Socialistisk Industri story about a UFO landing near Moscow, attributing it to a burning haystack.

#### "Jättar landade med rymdskepp i stadspark - bekräftas av forskare" (Giants landed with spaceship in city park - confirmed by scientists)

This article from FALU-KURIREN, based on a MOSKVA (KyP-AP) report via TASS, reiterates the confirmation by Soviet scientists of a UFO landing in a Voronezj park with "giants with small heads." Witnesses described the beings as three to four meters tall with small heads. The article also mentions the discovery of a 20-meter long depression and strange stones. Genrich Silanov, head of the geophysical laboratory, noted the stones were not of earthly origin. The report suggests that the beings' movements in the park matched the discovered traces. Voronezj residents were reportedly "overwhelmed by fear" for several days after witnessing the event.

"Rymdvarelsen 'talade' med den sovjetiske reportern" (The alien 'spoke' with the Soviet reporter) by Gunnar Johansson

This article, published in an unspecified newspaper, recounts a story from Komsomolskaja Pravda about a journalist who claimed to have had a "close encounter" with aliens near Perm on July 30th. The journalist was part of a team investigating other UFO reports. He described meeting aliens who were between two and four meters tall with glowing eyes. Communication occurred through glowing letters in the air, with the aliens stating they came from the "red star" in the constellation of Virgo. They explained that the reporter could not return with them as it would be dangerous and he might carry terrestrial bacteria. The article notes that such reports in Soviet media are presented without commentary on their truthfulness.

"Rapport om något flygande föremål" (Report on a flying object)

This is a personal observation from an unnamed observer in Lilleberg Vallby, who reported seeing a silent object on the night of September 24th. The object moved from the south at high altitude, made sharp turns, and then continued towards the northeast. The observer commented that no civilian aircraft were expected at that time and that planes land at Arlanda (KL 2345).

"Ivars spalt" (Ivar's column)

Ivar's column begins with a lighthearted critique of his UFO club "kompisar" (friends). He thanks Birgit "Rock-Olga" and Lars-Christer Magnusson for their contributions, including buying lottery tickets and paying higher membership fees. He also mentions selling signed cassettes and providing club decals.

Ivar then humorously laments that only two members have bought his cassettes, urging others to purchase them as they contain "very good recordings." He also mentions attending a concert by "Rock-Olga" with "Havsbandet" where hundreds of people were present.

He expresses disappointment that no one attended an art exhibition organized by his brother and nephews in Enköping. Ivar then defends himself against accusations of boasting, stating he enjoys sharing and listening to others' experiences.

He offers to sell a "WASA-brädan" (WASA board) with a gold-plated anchor key, costing 475 Kr, potentially with a discount for the UFO association. He provides historical details about the salvaged warship "Rikswasa," which sank in 1623 and was salvaged in the 1960s by the Nahlin brothers. The board is numbered, with number one presented to the current king.

The column concludes with a promise to continue on the back page.

"GOD MORGON, GOD NATT" - Lifestyle Tips

This section includes a brief apology from "Ivar" for not being able to attend a presentation by Anders Palm, Katarina Dahlin, Erik Strand, and Jörgen Granlie due to being in Gothenburg. He mentions that the presentations were very engaging.

He notes that "honung" (honey) is still available for purchase and is diminishing quickly. He also mentions a report form for a UFO incident from the head of accounting at S.1 Fo 47/48.

Two members, Kenneth Zetterlind and Janne Karlsson, returned from a round-the-world trip on November 12th, having visited various locations including Helsinki, Frankfurt, Singapore, Sydney, and New York. They have 6 hours of video footage from their trip, which may be shown at the UFO club.

Ivar expresses pleasure at having members from various cities like Uppsala, Sala, and Gothenburg, and appreciates the support from neighbors near the "Ufo-stugan" (UFO cabin). He praises the work of the "Hustomten" (house gnome) and other members.

He looks forward to the Christmas party on December 2nd with porridge and a package auction. He was positively surprised by the sales of Irene's handicrafts at the last auction, which significantly boosted the UFO club's funds. He believes the joy experienced at their UFO parties is unique.

"Drönarens drömfrukost" (The drone's dream breakfast)

This is a short, whimsical description of an ideal breakfast, including cold orange juice, a soft-boiled egg, toast with butter and honey, a caviar sandwich, and coffee. It also suggests a glass of milk for nutrition-conscious individuals.

"Visens sömnhjälp" (Wisdom's sleep aid)

This section offers a step-by-step guide to preparing for sleep:
1. Get undressed calmly.
2. Close the bedroom window.
3. Open the bedroom window while you go into the bathroom.
4. Fill your toothbrush mug with water.
5. Heat a couple of deciliters of milk.
6. Take your favorite mug, add a generous dollop of honey, and stir.
7. Pour the milk over the honey and stir.
8. Brush your teeth.
9. Get into bed, place your head on the cool pillow, and sleep well.

It also includes a note to drink honey-milk slowly, without radio, TV, or newspapers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the Enköpings UFO-Förening and its activities, encouraging member participation and volunteerism. There is a strong focus on UFO sightings and alleged alien encounters, particularly drawing from international reports, especially from the Soviet Union during the Glasnost era. The tone is generally enthusiastic about UFO phenomena, though some articles, like Ivar's column, add a touch of humor and personal reflection. The magazine also covers space exploration news, contrasting Swedish public interest with that in other countries. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs and related phenomena, while also fostering a sense of community among its members through social events and shared interests.

This issue of UFO-Sveriges, dated 1990, is a compilation of UFO reports and related events, featuring articles from various Swedish and international publications. The magazine covers personal sightings, alleged alien encounters, and announcements for UFO-related events.

Article: Dagny Såg Ett UFO På Sin Egen Åker I Tidavad

This article recounts the experience of Dagny Ekström, who, shortly before midsummer, saw a round, luminous object hovering about a meter above a field near her home in Tidavad, Sweden. She described the object as shining brightly even on a cloudy day. As she approached, the object lifted higher. When it moved towards her, she turned and fled. The object then moved silently towards the east and then west, leaving no sound or trace. Ekström states that the incident happened seven years prior but the memory remains vivid. She notes that she had not previously thought about UFOs but now reads articles on the subject and realizes others have had similar experiences. She speculates that the object might have originated from a larger craft in the sky.

Article: Kvinna Såg UFO?

This report, originating from Jönköpings-Posten/Småland, details an account from a young woman on Hermansvägen in Jönköping who, at 1:30 AM on a Monday, saw five strong lights shining into her bedroom. Initially thinking it was a car, she pulled up the blind to see a 'flying saucer'. For five minutes, she observed a hovering, oval object about two meters wide and 70 centimeters high, floating about half a meter from her window. The light was red, and the object itself was silver-colored. She went onto her balcony to get a better view and noticed about 30 small windows on the other side. The object then moved towards the railway and disappeared quickly into the night sky. The woman was not frightened but felt 'a little uneasy'. She had been using a solarium shortly before the sighting and wonders if the light attracted the object. She has since been watching her window with a camera. She has not heard of anyone else in the area seeing anything unusual and the police in Jönköping have not received any other reports.

Article: Åter ett fall av UFO-barn

This article, published in Ölandsbladet, discusses a series of strange UFO incidents in the area around Mount Everest, between China and Nepal. It reports on a young woman who gave birth to a boy who is the size of an eight-month-old baby but possesses unusual characteristics. Dr. Wah Singh states that the resemblance to a human ends there. The child can run easily, lift small objects with a finger, and start fires with a laser-like beam from his eyes. His head is oversized, his eyes have cat-like pupils, and he has pointed ears and a wide mouth. X-rays reveal that the child lacks human internal organs, having a tube-like structure instead of intestines, no heart, kidneys, or lungs, and a single, walnut-sized organ in his chest. Dr. Wah Singh is a known lecturer at European universities. The mother recounts a nocturnal encounter with a handsome, strange man, after which she lost consciousness and has no memory of a sexual encounter. The scientific community is particularly interested in the organ that functions as a replacement for the heart, lungs, and liver. The mother and child are being prepared for a trip to East Berlin for a thorough study by German scientists. The article is copyrighted by SAF-Bulletin and written by Gunnar Schelin.

Information om Temakvällarna efter Juluppehållet

This section provides information about upcoming theme nights following the Christmas break. The schedule for the rest of the term is not yet fully finalized due to difficulties in confirming dates with speakers. However, it is confirmed that some evenings will focus on UFO-related topics. Wednesday evenings will continue to be meeting nights, with announcements for these events to be made in Enköpings Posten. Written invitations will be sent out in due course for the annual general meeting. The first Wednesday meeting after the break is scheduled for January 10th. The next issue of UFO-Allehanda will be published before the end of the spring term, which falls in the first half of May 1990. The author, identified as 'Ordf.' (Chairman), apologizes for not being more visible but assures readers that he is working behind the scenes, finding the work to be a form of recreation. He extends thanks to all contributors for the past year and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Article: OM MAN FÅR TRO PÅ historien om Antonio Villas Boas

This article details the story of Antonio Villas Boas, a 23-year-old Brazilian farmer, who claimed to have had an encounter with an extraterrestrial craft and its occupants on October 15, 1957. Villas Boas was plowing a field with his tractor when a 'luminous, egg-shaped object', about 10 meters long and 7 meters wide, hovered above him and landed nearby. Three 'metal legs' extended from the craft, disabling his tractor and engine. Four helmeted figures then pulled him up a ladder and into the craft. They communicated with 'a series of barks that resembled the sounds a dog makes'. Villas Boas noted their 'bright eyes, which appeared blue' through their helmet visors. The beings were about 150 centimeters tall and wore 'very tight-fitting overalls'. Villas Boas was undressed, and his abductors took blood from his chin, which he felt as no pain or sting. Dr. Olavo Fontes, who examined Villas Boas four months later, found two distinct marks on his chin. Inside the craft, a beautiful, naked woman entered the room. Villas Boas described a detailed account of being seduced by her. After she left, one of the men called her back. Before she departed, she turned to Villas Boas, pointed to her stomach, then to him, and smiled, seemingly indicating a pregnancy. The man then returned Villas Boas's clothes, but his 'Homerotändare' (a type of lighter) was missing. Villas Boas was shown around the craft, noting a large 'disc-shaped dome' that made a whistling sound as it rotated. His guide pointed to the metal ladder, and he descended. The UFO then ascended slowly, its legs retracting, and the dome spun faster as the lights blinked and changed color. The machine then flew away rapidly towards the south. The entire event lasted between 1:15 and 5:30 AM. Dr. Fontes's examination revealed two scars on his chin and several bruised injuries on his body, leading him to conclude that Villas Boas may have suffered a 'radiation injury'. The article cites Ronald D. Story's 'The Encyclopedia of UFOs' and Charles Bowen's 'The Humanoids' as sources, with the origin attributed to 'Det Bästa. Myter och Mysterier.'

Article: NÄRKONTAKT AV TREDJE GRADEN.

This article describes the first reported sighting of UFO occupants after the Arnold case, which occurred on July 23, 1947, near Bauru, Brazil. Jose C. Higgins, part of a land surveying group, heard a high-pitched whistling sound before seeing a large, disc-shaped object land. Higgins estimated its diameter to be about 45 meters. The object was described as being made of greyish metal with a distinct, narrow rim and resting on crooked legs. While the rest of his group fled, Higgins remained and encountered three beings, each over 210 centimeters tall. They wore 'transparent suits that covered their heads and bodies and were inflated like Michelin men', with 'metal boxes' on their backs. Their clothing, visible through the suits, resembled colored paper. The three beings looked identical, with colossal, round eyes and large, round, bald heads lacking eyebrows and beards. Their bodies were similar to humans, but their legs were proportionally longer. Higgins found them 'very beautiful in a sexless way'. One of the beings used a stick to make eight holes in the ground, resembling a solar system with seven planets. The being pointed to the outermost planet, calling it 'Orque', which some UFO enthusiasts interpret as originating from Uranus. They attempted to lure Higgins into their craft, but he managed to escape. He hid in a thicket for half an hour and observed them jumping, skipping, and playfully throwing large stones. They then boarded their craft, which took off and disappeared to the north. The article cites Charles Bowen's 'The Humanoids' and 'Det Bästa. Myter och Mysterier.'

UFO-SVERIGES RIKSSTÄMMA och UFO-SEMINARIUM 1990

This section announces the UFO-Sveriges National Conference and UFO Seminar 1990. The internal part of the conference (Riksstämman) begins on Saturday, March 10, 1990, at 9:30 AM. The UFO Seminar starts around 12:15 PM and concludes at approximately 3:45 PM. The seminar will feature presentations, films, and a special debate. The entrance fee is 40 Swedish kronor and can be pre-ordered by depositing the amount into postgiro account 440 19 83-4 before March 6, 1990. Pre-paid tickets will be sent out upon receipt of the payment, provided the name and address are clearly indicated on the payment slip. The organizing association, STUFO, is not responsible for incorrectly made payments. The pre-paid ticket must be presented before 12:45 PM to collect the actual ticket; after this time, available seats will be sold to those waiting in line. Seminar fees can be refunded (80%, i.e., 32 SEK) if a written or verbal request is made to the association at least the day before the seminar. A total of only 250 tickets are available for pre-purchase. The event will take place at ABF-huset, Sveavägen 41, Stockholm, in the Z-hall on the first floor. The internal part runs from 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM. The organizer is the Stockholm UFO Association, located at Box 137, 145 01 Norsborg. The external part (seminar) runs from 12:15 PM to 3:45 PM. Contact information includes a phone number (0753 85857) and postgiro number (440 1983 -4).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and the scientific and public interest in these phenomena. The magazine presents a mix of personal testimonies and reports from various sources, suggesting a broad scope of UFO-related events. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting and exploring these phenomena, providing a platform for witnesses and researchers. The inclusion of a UFO conference announcement indicates an active community and ongoing efforts to discuss and investigate UFOs in Sweden. The magazine also touches upon the more speculative aspects, such as the possibility of extraterrestrial offspring and the scientific study of alleged alien beings.