UFO Allehenda - 1995 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Allehanda
Issue: Nr. 2
Year: 1995
Publisher: Enköpings UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO Allehanda, the member magazine of Enköpings UFO-förening, provides updates on club activities and features a collection of UFO reports and historical accounts.

Club Activities and Announcements

The magazine opens with information about the Enköpings UFO-förening, its purpose as a member magazine, and its publication frequency of three issues per year. The club's meeting place is identified as 'the little red cottage' at Ulundakorset. Membership fees can be paid to postgiro number 67 81 27-2. The address for the organization is Box 350, 745 03 Enköping, with a contact number for the local club (0171-385 18) and for the chairman, Arnold Idebring (342 03).

Several upcoming events are highlighted. An 'Upptaktsfest' or 'Höstfest' (Autumn Party) is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th, starting at 7 PM, organized as a KNYTIS (potluck) event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food, while drinks (soda and light beer) and coffee will be provided. A package auction with a free lottery, featuring attractive prizes, is also part of the event. Tickets for the lottery are 5 SEK each, and there are three hand-knitted sweaters and a small wooden chest among the prizes. Singing and music are expected to be part of the evening. Guests are welcome, and overnight stays in the local club room are possible for those traveling from afar.

A Flea Market is also announced for Saturday, October 14th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Members are urged to check their attics and basements for items to sell, contributing to the club's economy.

Arnold Idebring, the chairman, provides an update on club activities. He thanks members for their contributions to maintaining the club grounds. He mentions that the 'ALU-gänget' has been painting. A UFO-Sverige board meeting and the release of the second issue of 'UFO-aktuellt' occurred on June 17th.

Travelogue: A Trip to Nepal

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a travelogue titled "Ett Reseminne" (A Travel Memory) by Arnold. The author recounts a safari trip from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Chitwan National Park, near the Indian border. The journey involved a bus ride with limited comfort, passing through mountainous terrain with steep cliffs and dry riverbeds where gemstones could be found. The route was the only one connecting India and China through Nepal. The trip to Chitwan involved crossing a dry riverbed on a truck, reaching a lodge where the temperature was 30 degrees Celsius.

During the safari, the group went on a jeep tour hoping to see tigers, but instead encountered a rhinoceros and a black bear from a distance. The evenings were lit by kerosene lamps due to the lack of electricity. The next morning, the group went on an elephant ride through the park. The author describes seeing deer and birds, but no tigers. The elephant ride was followed by a cultural performance by the Turufolket, who danced and sang. The journey back to Kathmandu was by truck and bus. Despite not seeing tigers, the author felt the excursion was worthwhile.

Accompanying the travelogue are several photographs, including one labeled "Turofolket dansar" (Turofolk dancing), a landscape view, and an "Elefantstation där lastningen skedde" (Elephant station where loading took place).

UFO Reports: 'Rapportcentralen' and Historical Cases

The 'Rapportcentralen' section details recent UFO sightings reported in March 1995. These include:

• March 5 & 7: A sighting near Roma Kloster of a flying object with two white lights.
• March 6: A report from near Hoting of a strong white, red, and neon green light moving over treetops before appearing to crash.
• March 7: A sighting near Lövstads slott of a cigar-shaped, reddish-yellow object moving northwards.
• March 19: A report from Skärplinge of a fast-moving point of light traveling south.
• March 19: A sighting in Malmö of two triangular formations with lights moving rapidly northwards.
• March 21: A pear-shaped balloon-like object seen stationary near Nás.
• March 21: A large, white object moving at high speed near Vålberg, followed by a smaller red object.
• March 21: A white-violet streak of light seen near Valje.

Several 'Äldre inkomna fall' (Older incoming cases) are also presented:

• December 22, 1965 (Finland): Two youths witnessed a large, disk-like object emitting a blue light that illuminated the area for 20 minutes.
• June 1962 (Finland): Thirty people observed a large cigar-shaped object with 12 windows that circled for an hour before disappearing.
• 1977 (Sweden): Men fishing saw a water column rise vertically from the sea.
• June 1947 (Sweden): A man saw a gold-colored object resembling a lipstick tube perform a 90-degree turn and move at high speed.

UFO Before 1800

This section delves into historical accounts of potential UFO sightings predating the modern era.

• Ancient Carvings: The article mentions carvings on a granite cliff and stones in Hunan Province, China, depicting cylindrical objects resembling spacecraft, dated to approximately 47,000 years ago, potentially from the Neanderthal period.
• Egyptian Papyrus: An excerpt from the annals of Thotmes III (circa 1504-1450 BC) describes a circular object of fire descending from the sky, emitting an unpleasant odor and having a body described as a 'staff' (about 52.3 meters long). The event caused fear and confusion among witnesses.
• Biblical Account (Ezekiel): The text references Prophet Ezekiel's vision, interpreted by some as a UFO encounter. Ezekiel describes a 'stormwind' with 'flaming fire' and a 'vehicle' containing beings with multiple faces (human, lion, ox, eagle), four wings, and features resembling human hands. This vision is dated to 592 BC during the Babylonian captivity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, both contemporary sightings and historical accounts. There's a clear effort to document and investigate these events, as evidenced by the 'Rapportcentralen' section and the inclusion of historical and biblical interpretations. The club's activities, such as the Autumn Party and Flea Market, are presented as ways to engage members and support the organization. The travelogue adds a personal dimension, showcasing the author's experiences and observations. The overall tone is informative and investigative, aiming to present UFO-related information to its readership.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, identified as Nr 1, Årg 1 and dated 1980, is a Swedish publication focused on UFO phenomena. The cover prominently features the question "VAD VET DU OM UFO" (What do you know about UFOs?) alongside an illustration of the Earth with several flying saucers. The magazine aims to inform readers about UFO events, news, and phenomena from around the world.

Ancient Accounts and Biblical Interpretations

The issue delves into historical and religious texts to find early descriptions of phenomena that could be interpreted as UFO sightings. The biblical figure Hesekiel is presented as describing beings with wings and wheel-like structures, interpreted by the magazine as potentially describing a spacecraft. The text recounts Hesekiel being taken aboard a craft and transported to Tel-Abib, experiencing profound distress.

Julius Obsequens, a Roman author from the 5th century AD, is highlighted for his book "Prodigiorum liber," which compiles numerous strange events. Several examples from his work are cited, including:

• 216 BC: Ship-like objects seen over Italy.
• 180 BC: A round shield in the sky over Apulia, and the sky over Capua appearing to be on fire with ship-like forms.
• 99 BC: A flaming torch-like object falling from the sky in Tarquinia, and a glowing sphere observed at sunset.
• 90 BC: A golden-yellow fireball in the Spoletium territory that rotated, grew, and obscured the sun.

Another ancient account from 393 AD describes strange lights and a luminous sphere appearing at midnight, followed by numerous other glowing spheres that merged into a fiery flame, likened to modern descriptions of UFO formations.

A rare 1493 incunabula from Verdun is mentioned as possibly containing the first visual representation of a UFO in Europe, illustrating a description by Hartmann Schedel of a cigar-shaped object with a halo of flames seen in 1034 AD.

The "William of Newburgh's Chronicle" is cited for a description from the late 12th century of a flat, round, shining object (a "discus") flying over Byland Abbey in England, causing terror.

Modern UFO Research and Possibilities

The magazine touches upon the scientific and speculative aspects of UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It mentions the ongoing efforts to establish radiotelegraphic contact with potential inhabitants of other planets, referencing signals from CTA 21 and CTA 102 in 1964, which N. S. Kardashev from the Soviet Union suggested could be from a "supercivilisation."

There's a discussion about the vastness of the universe, with estimates of a trillion Earth-like planets. The challenges of interstellar communication are noted, with a potential 20-year delay for a response from a planet 10 light-years away.

The issue also includes a section on the possibility of life forms utilizing silicon instead of carbon and being adapted to high temperatures and cosmic radiation.

Personal Columns and Anecdotes

"Ivars Spalt" is a personal column by Ivar Karång, who discusses his weekly activities, including visiting the employment office, attending UFO programs on TV, and frequenting the "UFO-stugan" (UFO cabin/club). He shares a poem about aging, reflecting on the physical and mental changes associated with getting older. He also includes a contrasting anecdote about his 87-year-old mother and 85-year-old aunt discussing how fun it is to be old.

Another short piece, "12 flaskor whisky" (12 bottles of whisky), is a humorous, nonsensical story about a person who is instructed by his wife to pour out whisky, leading to a series of increasingly absurd actions involving bottles, glasses, and the house itself.

There are also short, humorous anecdotes titled "Ingen ändring" (No change) about two perpetually quarreling friends, and "Utan ambition" (Without ambition) contrasting a Stockholmer with a Göteborgare.

Subscription Information

The magazine provides details for subscribing to UFO-Aktuellt, stating it is published 4 times a year. The annual subscription costs 170 Kr, with payment to Postgiro 50 50 60 – 4, UFO – Sverige. Contact phone numbers are also provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the historical and ancient roots of UFO sightings, the interpretation of religious texts through a UFO lens, and the ongoing scientific and speculative inquiry into extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded exploration, presenting historical accounts and modern theories as potential evidence for UFO phenomena, encouraging readers to consider these possibilities.