UFO Allehenda - 1995 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NR. 3 1995
Publisher: Enköpings UFO-förening
Issue Date: 1995
Country of Publication: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, the membership magazine of Enköpings UFO-förening, provides information to its members. The cover features a drawing of a UFO over a snowy landscape, with the title 'UFO NR. 3 1995' and 'Cillehanda'.

Table of Contents

• The table of contents lists several articles and sections:
• Information from the board
• Invitation to "Grötfest"
• Is communication possible? by Granlie
• Is the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle solved? by Mats Nilsson
• A travel memory from Tanzania
• Ivar's column
• Important message

Editorial and Membership Information

The magazine opens with information about Enköpings UFO-förening, stating that UFO-Allehanda is published three times a year to provide current information to members. Their club room is located in 'the little red cottage' at Ulundakorset. Membership fees are detailed: 150 SEK for families, 100 SEK for individuals, 50 SEK for ages 16-20, and 10 SEK for ages 0-16. Payment can be made to postgiro number 67 81 27-2 or directly to the treasurer, Ivar Karlsson. Contact information for the association and its chairman, Arnold Idebring, is provided.

A "Viktigt meddelande" (Important message) announces that it is time to renew membership for the upcoming year and that an enclosed payment slip can be used. It also mentions that payment can be made directly to Ivar Karlsson.

Ivar's Column (Arnold)

Arnold writes about the approaching Christmas season and the upcoming "Grötfest" (a traditional Swedish Christmas porridge party). He reflects on a successful flea market held previously, which generated funds for the association's operations. He announces the winners of a lottery: Mats Nilsson (lottery number 40), Jörgen Granlie (lottery number 30), Clas Svahn (lottery number 15, winning a vest), and Ada Eriksson Hallunda (lottery number 20, winning a wooden box). He thanks everyone who contributed items to the flea market and Irene for knitting sweaters.

Arnold also mentions that negotiations are underway for speakers for the autumn and winter terms. Professor Jens Tellefsen is confirmed to speak on December 13th at 7:00 PM about "Was Falköping a center of mathematics in ancient times?". Anders Palm will speak on popular science, and Gudrun Andersson from Smedjebacken is slated to speak about archaeology in January. A small entrance fee will be charged for these events. He also notes that UFO-Aktuellt will be published in December and appeals for volunteers to help with distribution.

Grötfest and Lucia Announcement

A separate announcement details the "Grötfest" and Lucia celebration, scheduled for Friday, December 8th, at 7:00 PM. It is described as a family event, welcoming children, with guaranteed candy from Santa Claus. Glögg (mulled wine) and Christmas porridge will be served. The event will include a Lucia tableau and a Christmas gift auction, where purchased gifts grant a lottery ticket. Entertainment in the form of song and music is promised. The event is open to non-members as well.

Is Communication Possible?

This article, attributed to Jörgen Granlie, addresses the common question of why UFOs do not make contact. It references an article from "Illustrerad Vetenskap" (Illustrated Science) about extraterrestrial life and the limits of brain capacity. The article discusses comparing intelligences based on neuron count, brain structure, and neuron processing speed. It introduces the concept of the Sentience Quotient (SQ), developed by Dr. Robert A. Freitas, which measures a brain's data processing ability in bits per second per kilogram. The SQ ranges from -70 for the least intelligent hypothetical brain to +50 for the most theoretically capable. Human intelligence is estimated at around +13 SQ. The article suggests that vast differences in SQ and brain structure could be the primary barrier to communication, making it impossible for us to even perceive or understand an alien intelligence, much like an ant cannot comprehend humans.

Symposium for Trans-border Science

This section, written by Jörgen Granlie, reports on a symposium on trans-border science held on October 14th and 15th in Hökarängen, Stockholm. The event was organized through collaboration between Sällskapet för Parapsykologisk Forskning (Society for Parapsychological Research), Nätverket för Gränsöverskridande vetenskap (Network for Trans-border Science), and UFO-Sverige. The symposium aimed to facilitate the exchange of information among members of these organizations. An organizing committee was formed, including Göran Brusewitz, Brita Deurell, and the author. The event, held at Martinskolan, was attended by 100 participants. Despite initial concerns about low sign-ups, all spots were filled. UFO-Sverige had 12 participants, with some information possibly lost in marketing efforts. Participants came from various parts of Sweden.

The program for Saturday, October 14th, included sessions on "Ufology Today," "PSI-track experiments," "Earth radiation experiments," "Using a dowsing rod," "Observing earth radiation in nature," and a discussion on whether certain places are stronger. Speakers included Clas Svahn, Jens Tellefsen, Thord Neumüller, Sten Deurell, Björn Neumüller, Thorsten Carlsson, Arne Groth, Krister Ottosson, Bo Israelsson, Jan Dalkvist, Brita Deurell, and Håkan Ekstrand.

The program for Sunday, October 15th, covered topics such as "Tradition of church building from an earth radiation perspective," "Experiments with telepathy," and the "Martebo project." Speakers included Bo Israelsson, Jan Dalkvist, and Inga-Lill Wallin.

The symposium was described as successful, with good weather favoring outdoor experiments. The event was filmed by local TV. The organizing group decided to hold another symposium in the fall of 1996, on either October 5-6 or October 12-13.

"Ghost Rockets"

This article, also by Jörgen Granlie, discusses the phenomenon of "spökraketer" (ghost rockets) observed over Europe in 1946. The first official acknowledgment came on February 26, 1946, when Helsingfors radio reported "enormous meteor activity" in northern Finland. Numerous reports described objects emitting smoke trails and leaving a lingering glow, rushing across the sky at high altitudes. These objects were described in various shapes, including round, oblong, flashing orbs, and oval or cigar-shaped objects. In July 1946, Sweden experienced a wave of these phenomena, with hundreds of reports over southern Sweden. The Swedish government suspected Soviet involvement, but no concrete evidence of sabotage or bombing emerged. Investigations into exploded "ghost rockets" yielded only difficult-to-identify fragments of dark, slag-like material.

The phenomenon spread south, reaching Italy and Greece, and even India by September. Sweden reported the highest number of observations, around 1000. The article notes that in the opening scene of the 1977 film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," the "Flight 19" incident was depicted as a UFO abduction.

Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved?

This article, by Mats Nilsson, delves into the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. It describes the area as a triangular region in the Atlantic Ocean, between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, known for unexplained disappearances. Authors like Charles Berlitz, Alan Landsberg, and Ivan T. Sanderson have written extensively on the topic, proposing theories involving underwater pyramids, UFO bases, and dimensional portals. The article mentions the famous case of the Mary Celeste, found adrift and deserted in the Bermuda Triangle in December 1872. It also recounts historical disappearances of ships, including the USS Pickering (1800), the British ship "Bella" (1854), and the Swedish bark "Lotta" (1866).

A key event discussed is the disappearance of "Flight 19," a squadron of five Avenger bomber planes, on December 5, 1945, during a training flight off the coast of Florida. No trace of the planes or their 14 crew members was ever found. A search plane, a Martin Mariner, also disappeared. The article notes that the film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" incorporated the "Flight 19" incident into its narrative as a UFO abduction.

It also recounts an incident in 1974 where a passenger plane reportedly flew through a green shimmering cloud, and its clocks were ten minutes behind those on the ground. The plane briefly disappeared from radar. The article concludes by questioning why some craft disappear while others do not, and mentions the common belief that compass needles rotate erratically within the Bermuda Triangle.

Mats Nilsson's Column

Mats Nilsson writes a column thanking the members for their warm reception on his 50th birthday. He expresses his gratitude for the gifts and well wishes. He then appeals for contributions to UFO-Allehanda, noting that it is challenging to produce a full issue when relying on a single person. He encourages members to share interesting UFO articles they have read, recommend books with reviews, or write about their experiences. He also urges other UFO associations to visit each other's meetings to broaden their horizons.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings and phenomena (ghost rockets, the Bermuda Triangle), the possibility of extraterrestrial communication, and parapsychological research. The Enköpings UFO-förening actively promotes member engagement through events like the "Grötfest" and encourages contributions to their publication. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, with a focus on sharing information and fostering a community of interest.

This issue of UFO-Allehanda, dated 1994 and identified as issue number 10, delves into various intriguing topics, primarily focusing on the enduring mystery of the Bermuda Triangle and personal accounts related to UFO phenomena and travel. The content is predominantly in Swedish, with a confidence score of 3, indicating some legibility issues.

The Bermuda Triangle Mystery

The magazine explores the persistent enigma of the Bermuda Triangle, noting that while many pass through without incident, others report unsettling experiences. Accounts from survivors often describe greenish fog, boiling seas, and malfunctioning compasses. Several theories are presented to explain these phenomena. One theory suggests enormous magnetic storms, supported by the observation of erratic compasses and the erasure of 'black box' recordings. Another theory posits the suspension of gravity, leading to the 'pulverization' of matter and leaving no trace. A third theory involves strong undercurrents that can pull ships down and cause aircraft to lose their gliding ability. The article emphasizes that none of these theories have been definitively disproven. It also mentions that satellite images of the Bermuda Triangle sometimes show a blank white spot, for which no explanation has been found.

More recent research by Richard Mc Iver and Larry Khulman is highlighted. Khulman, an expert on oil platforms, drew parallels from an incident in the North Sea where a gas deposit eruption caused an oil platform to capsize. This led to the theory that similar gas eruptions in the Bermuda Triangle could be responsible for disappearances. Mc Iver has conducted laboratory experiments to investigate phenomena occurring beneath the surface in areas like the Bermuda Triangle.

The gas hydrate theory is further elaborated. Over millennia, layers of plants and animals form gas hydrates. When underwater seismic activity or landslides occur, these hydrates break apart, releasing large quantities of methane gas. This gas, when it reaches the surface, can reduce the water's surface tension, causing it to bubble and boil. Methane is lighter than air and highly flammable. The theory suggests that if a ship and a plane enter the area simultaneously after such an event, the ship could sink into the gas-laden, buoyant-reduced water, with the rising gas and sediment covering the wreckage, leaving no trace. The methane gas rising into the atmosphere could then cause aircraft engines to stall due to lack of oxygen and, if ignited by hot exhaust gases, lead to explosions and the plane crashing into the sea.

The article notes that the Bermuda Triangle is often called the 'graveyard of the seas,' with an estimated 1,000 people lost over the years. It also mentions that Russian oceanographers have conducted similar investigations in a roughly 1.5 km² area and have observed similar events in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Travelogue: Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a personal travelogue of a safari trip to Tanzania, focusing on the Ngorongoro Crater. The author describes the crater as being 600 meters deep with steep sides, covering an area of 17,200 km². The journey involved navigating the crater floor, which features numerous small saltwater lakes populated by thousands of flamingos. The author observed various wildlife, including hyenas, jackals, Thomson's gazelles, zebras, and lions. The narrative recounts an encounter with a pride of lions and a close call with a large eagle that attempted to snatch their food. The author also describes seeing rhinos and the impressive sight of large animals moving together.

The accommodation at the crater rim is described as a hotel partially built into the mountain, with mahogany interiors and a stunning view of the crater. The author reflects on the impact of nature reserves on tourism but notes the displacement of indigenous populations, such as the Maasai, who are nomadic herders. The article suggests that these communities are denied access to prime grazing lands and water sources, living in primitive conditions without adequate compensation from the state.

Personal Anecdotes and Reflections

The magazine includes a personal column titled 'Ivar's Spalt' (Ivar's Column). In this section, the author reflects on the approaching Christmas season and the common question of what gifts to buy. He shares a nostalgic recollection of his childhood Christmases in Karång, Sweden, in 1940. He vividly describes the traditions, including bathing in a large tub, preparing the Christmas tree with handmade decorations, paper crafts, gingerbread cookies, and live candles. The ritual of 'dopp i grytan' (dipping bread in the pot) and the anticipation of Santa Claus are recounted. He also mentions the Christmas newspapers and the gifts he received, including a doll that could do somersaults, a toy that made noise, and a wind-up motorcycle.

Another personal account details a phone conversation with Anni Lötsch-Johansson, who shared a childhood UFO experience. Anni, who was born in Germany and moved to Denmark after the war, recounted being taken aboard a craft by green humanoids at the age of nine. She described the experience as painful, involving sample collection and leaving her unconscious. She had kept this experience a secret for many years.

The column also mentions a visit to Hedared to celebrate Lars-Christer Magnusson's birthday, detailing various activities including a sauna, music, and a tour of local sites like Näs slott and a church where Birgit's father was buried. The author expresses feeling overwhelmed by the experiences during the trip.

Scientific News and Other Items

A brief news item reports on a heavy meteorite that fell in Enschede, Netherlands, in April. The meteorite, estimated to be from asteroid Midas, was approximately 70 centimeters in diameter and weighed about half a ton. Experts have reconstructed its trajectory, suggesting it entered the atmosphere at high speed. Astronomers at the Leiden Observatory in Holland calculated its orbital inclination, noting that only a small fraction of known asteroids have such a high inclination, making Midas a likely origin.

The issue also includes a section on new membership fees for the organization, effective from 1996. It lists different rates for families with children, individual members, and those over 16 years old.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the unexplained phenomena of the Bermuda Triangle, personal UFO encounters and sightings, and travel experiences. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that is open to exploring unexplained mysteries and presenting various theories, including scientific ones, while also valuing personal testimonies and anecdotal evidence. The inclusion of travelogues and personal reflections suggests a broader interest in sharing diverse human experiences alongside the core UFO and mystery topics. The editorial tone seems to be one of curiosity and a desire to document and share these intriguing aspects of life and the unknown.