UFO Allehenda - 1995 No 1

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-Allehanda, identified as Nr. 1.1995 and part of Årg 1 (Volume 1), is the member magazine of Enköpings UFO-förening. It aims to provide members with current information and is published three times per year. The magazine includes a table of contents listing various articles and sections.

Table of Contents and Key Sections

• The INNEHÅLL (Table of Contents) lists:
• Information från styrelsen (Information from the board)
• Pressklipp, UFO-feber i Sovjet (Press clippings, UFO fever in the Soviet Union)
• Ett reseminne från Indien (A travel memory from India)
• Vårfesten (The spring party)
• Loppmarknad (Flea market)
• Saxat från RPC-Nytt (Excerpted from RPC-Nytt)
• Vårt Ämne en översättning (Our topic, a translation)
• Ivars spalt (Ivar's column)

It also notes an observation of a competition on page two.

Rapportcentralen

A section titled RAPPORTCENTRALEN (Report Center) is dedicated to MÖRKER- OCH DAGSLJUSFALL (Dark and Daylight Falls). Contact information is provided for Kerstin Hulthén in Uppsala.

Articles and Content

Hejsan (Hello)

This section, signed by Arnold, provides an update on club activities. It mentions the annual meeting held on February 11th, where the board was elected. Arnold Idebring continues as chairman, Ivar Karlsson was re-elected as treasurer, and Anita Andersson, Iréne Akersén, Lennart Eriksson, and Jögen Granlie were also re-elected. Roland Andersson is a new addition to the board, replacing Mikael Sjöberg.

Two lecture evenings are highlighted: on February 15th, Mats Nilsson Sala, head of the UFO-Sweden organization, gave a presentation illustrated with overhead slides. On April 5th, Editor Anders Palm spoke about dragons, robots, and space technology. The article notes that attendance could have been better despite advertising in the local newspaper.

Wednesday evening open house gatherings have been well-attended during the winter. The UFO-SVERIGES national meeting is scheduled for May 27-28 in Skelefteå. The spring flea market is on May 6th, with preparations needing help on April 26th and May 3rd. The spring party is on May 13th, marking the start of summer when activities typically decrease.

The editorial team wishes everyone a pleasant summer.

UFO-feber i Sovjet (UFO Fever in the Soviet Union)

This article, written by Pavel Petrov and translated by Rolf Hallgren, discusses the increasing interest in UFOs and the changing official attitude towards them in the Soviet Union. It notes that previously, UFOs and alien visits were largely forbidden topics in Soviet media. However, the glasnost era has seen a shift, with the national news program Vremya reporting a UFO sighting in Voronezh. Popular science magazines have also been reporting on UFOs for years, sometimes leading to consequences for journalists.

An exhibition in Moscow, "UFO myth or reality?", showcased photographs of alleged UFOs and official accounts of observations. A display included children's drawings of a flying saucer that reportedly hovered over a garden in Voronezh. The article suggests that children are often more receptive to UFO phenomena due to their active imaginations or lack of preconceived notions.

Another exhibition, "UFO, humanoid and snowman", featured photographs by Eduard Meyer, claiming to depict encounters with an alien woman from the planet Erra and aggressive dwarf-like beings. The article states that studies of UFOs and alien visits are no longer solely the domain of fringe enthusiasts, with astronomical societies and the ecological section of the Soviet Peace Committee taking an interest.

The intellectual community is now considering alien visitation as a hypothesis worth discussing. Artists have also been inspired, with UFO and alien themes appearing in paintings and even stamps. The article mentions an artist in Tomsk, Siberia, who sketches UFO sightings and witnesses to create his science fiction paintings, evoking a sense of being on the threshold of a strange civilization.

Bildgåtan (Picture Riddle)

A small section invites readers to identify a detail in an accompanying picture and submit their guess to a "Tysta Jakop" (Silent Jacob) box in the club's premises. The competition is open to participants of a party and may offer a prize.

Ett reseminne från ett besök vid den heliga floden Ganges i Indien (A travel memory from a visit to the holy Ganges River in India)

This is a personal travelogue detailing a visit to Varanasi, India, on March 24th. The author describes an early morning trip to the Ganges River to witness the sunrise. The journey involved a bus ride, a cycle taxi, and a boat trip. The author observes the vibrant street life, the ghats (steps leading to the river), and cremation sites where fires burn. They note the presence of holy men and the practice of offering flowers and lights on the water. The author also describes the ritualistic bathing and washing of clothes by the river, the use of neem twigs for dental hygiene, and the general atmosphere of the place.

The author recounts a cycle tour, experiencing the dense traffic of cars, rickshaws, and three-wheeled taxis. They observe the local customs, including the deference shown to cows compared to humans in traffic. The temperature reached thirty-seven degrees Celsius. The trip concluded with a return to the hotel for breakfast, with plans to fly to Nepal later that afternoon.

KNYTIS (News)

This section announces the vårfesten (spring party) on Saturday, May 13th, starting at 7 PM. It is described as an event that marks the winding down of activities for the summer. The party will include a customary package auction, where participants bring wrapped gifts for a lottery. The article encourages members to bring friends and enjoy the company. Coffee and soft drinks will be available. The section is signed by Styrelsen (The Board).

Loppmarknad (Flea Market)

This section announces the Loppmarknad (Flea Market) to be held on Saturday, May 6th, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM at the UFO club's premises in Ulunda. It states that there will be more items for sale than ever before, including fluorescent light fixtures, stereo systems, textiles, curtains, glassware, and porcelain. Visitors are invited to come and find bargains, with coffee available.

A picture shows the first flea market in 1985.

Med. mix (Medical Mix)

This is a humorous anecdote presented as a dialogue between a doctor and a nurse about a vegetarian patient who requested chlorophyll instead of blood plasma for an operation. The punchline involves a typo in a medical journal leading to the patient's death.

Saxat från RPC-Nytt (Excerpted from RPC-Nytt)

This section presents several UFO sighting reports, categorized by month:

• Äldre inkomna fall i DECEMBER (Older incoming cases in DECEMBER):
• December 4, 1967, 01:30, Lövåsen, Vilhelmina: Two discus-shaped objects were seen near a farm, one of which made a quick pass.
• August 24, 1973, evening, Kväggeshyttan: Three round, luminous objects hovered and moved up and down over a field, with no sound. A neighbor had also seen the object.

• Inkomna fall i JANUARI 1995 (Incoming cases in JANUARY 1995):
• Early January 1995, after 9:00 AM, Vårgårda: A woman saw an oblong, silver cloud with a flat underside and a rounded top, moving west. It disappeared instead of reappearing.

• Reports from RPC-Nytt:
• August 1981-1983, daytime, Sollentuna: A driver saw a staff-like object standing upright in the sky, which then quickly changed position to lie horizontally. It was approximately 20 meters long and 5 meters wide with small protrusions. Observation time was 3-5 seconds.
• January 2, 1995, 22:25, Strängnäs: Several round, reddish-orange objects were seen high in the sky, moving in a V-formation towards the north at high speed. The formation took only 1-1.5 seconds to cross the sky.
• December 1, 1995, approx. 00:15-00:30, Gimo: A light, larger than a star, blinked and emitted rays towards the ground. It remained stationary for two hours before moving southeast.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, presenting both eyewitness accounts and news related to UFO research and public perception. There's a clear interest in documenting sightings from Sweden and also in reporting on international developments, particularly from the Soviet Union. The publication also serves as a communication channel for the Enköpings UFO-förening, informing members about club activities, meetings, and events like parties and flea markets. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting information from various sources and encouraging member participation. The inclusion of travelogues suggests a broader interest in unusual experiences and cultural observations beyond just UFOs.

Title: UFO-Aktuellt
Issue: Nr. 1
Volume: 34
Date: 1989
Publisher: UFO-Sverige
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt delves into the complex and often contradictory perceptions surrounding extraterrestrial visitors and UFO phenomena. It challenges the popular notion that all alien beings are inherently good and highly evolved, presenting a more nuanced and sometimes unsettling perspective based on accumulated reports and observations.

The Nature of Extraterrestrial Visitors

The lead article questions the widespread belief that aliens are universally benevolent and possess a superior level of mental and spiritual development. It notes that while early reports (around 1947-1952) described "humanoid" beings of similar or larger size, who appeared good-willed or objective, later accounts, particularly concerning small, large-headed beings found in crashed saucers, presented a different picture. The author acknowledges the possibility of genuinely benevolent beings but states that concrete proof is lacking, which is crucial for humanity's future. The article criticizes the tendency within the "UFO community" to cling to the idea of good aliens, even when faced with contrary evidence, and suggests that popular films like "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T." may have been produced at the behest of these beings to foster a specific, perhaps misleading, narrative.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The magazine features several reports of UFO sightings and encounters:

• Argentina Incident: An anecdote recounts a man in Argentina who, upon seeing a landed UFO, ran towards it calling out "My friends" and was subsequently knocked unconscious by a beam from the craft. This incident is used to illustrate the potential danger of approaching unknown aerial phenomena without caution.
• Swedish Sightings: Several sightings from Sweden are mentioned. One report describes a red sphere descending slowly with smoke trails, followed by a flying saucer. Another sighting in Sollebrunn involved a flying object. Ladies from Ockelbo also reported seeing flying saucers. A driver near a road saw a bright object descend, followed by smoke, and noted that their car's headlights were affected.
• The "UFO-Stugan" and Community Events: "Ivars Spalt," a regular column by Ivar, addresses the UFO community. He announces the upcoming flea market on May 6th and a party on May 13th. He also mentions a lecture by Anders Palm, who writes about mysterious profiles in the EP newspaper and has authored many books. The column also calls for volunteers for various tasks and events, including the annual Leversta-Olumpiaden on July 29th.

Medical Anecdote

A humorous anecdote is shared about a conference of micro-surgeons in New York. The surgeons, after a few drinks, recount their most impressive achievements. An Australian surgeon describes reconstructing a hand, arm, and body for a worker injured in a printing press, making him so efficient he caused five people to lose their jobs. An American surgeon tells of reconstructing a worker injured in a nuclear reactor, creating a new skull, body, and organs, making the worker so efficient he caused fifty people to lose their jobs. The Swedish surgeon then recounts finding a fart in a trash bag, using it to build new buttocks, a new body, and legs, ultimately creating a man named Carl Bildt who, according to the anecdote, makes an entire country's population unemployed. This story is presented in the context of being overwhelmed by data and genetic engineering.

Organizational News and Future Plans

UFO-Sverige has purchased a new printing press to produce their magazine in-house. The magazine, UFO-Allehanda, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, with the first issue appearing in 1980. The editor has managed to find issue number 2 from 1980 and has copied the first page of that issue, which was produced using a spirit duplicator, and this is presented on page 11.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance appears to be one of critical inquiry rather than blind acceptance. It encourages readers to question assumptions, particularly regarding the benevolence of extraterrestrial visitors. The emphasis on reporting sightings and sharing community news, alongside critical analysis and even humor, suggests a desire to explore the UFO phenomenon from multiple angles. The editorial tone is generally informative and engaging, aiming to keep the UFO community informed and involved.