UFO Allehenda - 1999 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Allehanda
Issue: Nr 2 1999
Publisher: Enköping-Sala UFO-förening
Type: Member magazine

Content Summary

This issue of UFO Allehanda, the member magazine for the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening, provides a variety of articles for its readership. The cover features a striking black and white illustration of a UFO hovering over a snow-covered house, with beams of light descending.

Ivars Spalt

This personal column by Ivar Spalt, a long-time contributor, touches upon his transition to retirement, his enjoyment of activities like playing music and table tennis, and his family life. He mentions handing over the UFO-treasury to Lars-Erik, enjoying a good honey harvest, and spending time with his sister Birgit and her family. He also recounts a minor accident in Idre Fjäll where a chest fell on his foot, humorously earning him the nickname 'chest chief'. He shares a win from his car number and a lottery ticket, but also the expense of car repairs. Spalt also mentions experiencing hearing loss and tinnitus, and a bout of forgetfulness, including forgetting his accordion for a performance. He looks forward to the UFO-club's Christmas party and notes seeing Clas Svahn on TV. The column concludes with holiday wishes for Christmas and the New Year 2000.

Kållby har besök av UFO

This article details a significant UFO sighting that occurred in Kållby, Finland, in late November 1966. At approximately quarter to eleven in the evening, during clear, cold weather, workers at Hankkija's feed factory observed a large, red, disc-shaped object with lights emanating from its center. The object was estimated to be 40-45 meters in diameter and hovered at an altitude of 800 to 1000 meters. Witnesses described the air vibrating with electricity and the object emitting pulsating lights of various colors. After hovering for 12-15 minutes, the object vibrated as if starting large diesel engines, then accelerated rapidly towards the southwest, disappearing within 10-15 seconds. The witnesses were deeply affected and frightened by the experience, with some refusing to speak about it for years. The article notes that reports of the incident were later published in the Jakobstads Tidning and also appeared in other local newspapers. The account is attributed to Jörgen Granlie and sourced from the book "Kållby från forntid till nutid" by Börje Forsman.

Märkliga sammanträffanden

Authored by Mats Nilsson, this article explores numerous intriguing coincidences, drawing parallels between historical figures and events. It begins by comparing John Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln, highlighting similarities in their election years, assassinations, the circumstances of their wives losing sons, and the names of their secretaries and successors. The article also details the names of their assassins and successors' names, noting the number of letters in their names. It further points out that presidents elected every 20 years since 1840 have died in office. The article then presents other curious coincidences, such as three men named Green, Berry, and Hill being hanged for the same murder, a golfer hitting a wild duck with his ball, and two brothers being killed by the same taxi driver on the same route with the same passenger, exactly one year apart. The author quotes Colin Wilson on how books can fall open to reveal relevant information when searching for specific details.

Har du sett ett UFO?

Arnold Idebring shares his personal experience and reflections on UFO sightings. He notes that in the 1980s, when he and others spoke about UFOs in schools and at youth centers, people rarely claimed to have seen one. He suggests that while people might not have been lying, they may have been hesitant to admit their beliefs. Idebring recounts a personal UFO observation in late August, during twilight with a clear sky. He describes seeing a white, ball-shaped object, about the size of a tennis ball, at a 25-degree angle. He initially doubted his own eyes due to poor eyesight but was reassured by seeing a pale crescent moon with a similar color, which he believes confirmed the UFO's appearance. He emphasizes that the object was clearly defined and circular, unlike a cloud.

Möte med Döden

In this reflective piece by Mats Nilsson, the author describes a near-death experience during a jogging run. He recounts feeling disoriented on a familiar path that had transformed into a narrow, precarious plank with a steep drop. He heard a voice identifying itself as Death, offering to guide him across. Nilsson questioned where the path led, and Death explained that no one receives a chance unless they know the secret to life, which no one has discovered. Death stated that the secret was hidden within each person, making it the last place they would look. The author was given an unknown amount of time on Earth, with the assurance that he would not remember the encounter. He was found by another jogger, sitting exhausted against a tree, having fainted from exhaustion.

DET 20:e ÅRHUNDRADETS STÖRSTA UPFINNINGAR

This extensive compilation by Mats Nilsson lists significant inventions of the 20th century, organized by year. It covers a wide range of technological advancements that have shaped modern life. Key inventions include:

• 1900: Box camera (Kodak)
• 1900: Wire tape recorder (telegraphone)
• 1901: Vacuum cleaner (Hubert Booth)
• 1902: Electric starter for cars (Déchamps)
• 1903: Airplane (Wright brothers)
• 1905: Theory of Relativity
• 1907: Helicopter (Paul Cornu)
• 1910: Crystal radio receiver
• 1911: Atomic structure (Ernest Rutherford)
• 1913: PVC plastic
• 1916: Insulin discovery and extraction
• 1920: Automatic pilot for ships
• 1922: Sonar (Ekolodet)
• 1928: Jet engine (Frank Whittle)
• 1929: Wankel engine
• 1931: Heavy water
• 1932: Nuclear fission
• 1934: Rocketry (Werner von Braun)
• 1939: First jet plane
• 1941: Plutonium
• 1942: Nuclear reactor (Enrico Fermi)
• 1944: Stored-program computer (Howard H. Aiken), DNA molecule discovery (Oswald Avery)
• 1945: Atomic bomb testing
• 1946: Carbon-14 dating method
• 1953: Supersonic aircraft (F-100 Super Sabre)
• 1954: Nuclear-powered submarine (Nautilus)
• 1956: Cobalt cannon for cancer treatment
• 1957: Sputnik satellite, Laika the dog in space
• 1958: NASA founded
• 1959: Integrated circuits
• 1960: Weather satellite (Tiros 1)
• 1962: Satellite TV (Telstar)
• 1965: First space walk (Alexei Leonov)
• 1967: Heart transplant (Christian Barnard)
• 1969: Moon landing (Apollo program)
• 1971: Microprocessor (Intel)
• 1976: Apple computer
• 1979: Compact Disc (CD)
• 1982: Cancer virus discovery (Epstein-Barr)

The article concludes by reflecting on the continuous advancement of technology and speculating about future discoveries.

UTOMJORDINGAR FÅR RABATT I ENGELSK BY

This short piece reports on the English town of Bedlington, which is marketing itself to extraterrestrial tourists by offering discounts at local businesses and producing a CD-ROM with tourist information for a potential American Mars expedition. The idea originated when NASA asked for material to describe Earth to those who had never been there.

TRODDE SIG HA SETT ETT UFO

A brief anecdote about a man in Djursholm who thought he saw a UFO, but it turned out to be the local beekeeper running and waving his arms, presumably trying to get rid of bees.

HAR DU TÄNKT PÅ

This section is a call to action for readers to subscribe to UFO-Aktuellt, emphasizing that the magazine's existence depends on subscriptions and encouraging members to support the publication.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, investigations, and related topics. There is a strong interest in documented sightings, historical cases, and the broader implications of UFOs. The publication also delves into unexplained phenomena, synchronicity, and the history of scientific and technological advancements, suggesting a worldview that is open to possibilities beyond conventional explanations. The editorial stance appears to be one of curiosity, investigation, and a desire to inform and engage its membership on a range of subjects related to the unexplained and the frontiers of human knowledge.

This issue of UFO-Sverige, identified as volume 23 and issue 9/99, dated May 30, 1996, is primarily in Swedish and explores the profound question of whether humanity is alone in the universe. The cover prominently features the headline 'ÄR VI ENSAMMA I RYMDEN' (Are We Alone in Space?) against a backdrop of the Crab Nebula, with the text indicating it's a supplement to 'Illustrerad Vetenskap' nr. 9/99.

Are We Alone in Space?

The lead article, authored by Jörgen Granlie, delves into the scientific and philosophical aspects of searching for extraterrestrial life. It acknowledges that while many scientists consider it improbable for humanity to be alone, definitive proof remains elusive. The article highlights the challenges in assessing the likelihood of life elsewhere, referencing problems associated with such estimations.

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)

Despite nearly 40 years of dedicated efforts to detect signals from alien civilizations, no success has been achieved. The search for intelligent life beyond Earth, often referred to as SETI, began in earnest in 1950. The article outlines four potential scenarios for first contact: a physical landing of an alien spacecraft, the reception of interstellar radio signals, an encounter during human space exploration, or the discovery of ancient alien artifacts.

The Fermi Paradox and Simulations

The article poses the 'Fermi Paradox' – if advanced civilizations exist in our galaxy, the Milky Way, and possess the technology for interstellar travel, why haven't we been visited? It notes that the Milky Way is ancient, with stars older than our Sun, suggesting ample time for life and civilizations to have evolved. To explore this, the article discusses a computer simulation conducted by English astronomer Martyn Fogg. Fogg's model assumed that a new civilization arises every thousand years in the Milky Way, with only one in a hundred developing the technology for interstellar travel. The simulation, starting six billion years ago, showed that within 14 million years, the entire galaxy could have been colonized. This implies that Earth, forming later, would have been subject to this colonization, leading to the conclusion that we should have been visited long ago.

Possible Conclusions

Based on these simulations, Granlie concludes that either humanity is the first intelligent civilization to arise in the galaxy, or interstellar travel is simply not feasible. This presents a stark dichotomy in understanding our place in the cosmos.

Local UFO-Sverige Chapter Activities

The second part of the magazine focuses on the activities and dedicated members of the Enköpings UFO-förening (UFO-Sweden's Enköping chapter), which has been active for 23 years. The author expresses joy in the longevity and continued activity of the chapter, which holds meetings every Wednesday evening.

Honoring Dedicated Members

The article pays tribute to several long-standing members whose contributions have been vital to the organization's success:

• Arnold Idebring: Recognized for his efforts in making events pleasant and for creating decorations and crafts, including lamps and UFO emblems, which helped fund the organization's activities.
• Ivar Karlsson: Celebrated as the former treasurer, who worked diligently to manage finances and organized numerous lotteries, which were crucial for the association's operations. He is also remembered for his role in creating engaging quiz questions for tip walks.
• Jörgen Granlie: Praised for his practical skills in maintaining the house and storage, handling tasks from roofing to inventory.
• Irene Akersén: Commended for her artistic talent in creating beautiful table runners, cloths, and embroidery, often adding value to auction items or lottery prizes.
• Anita & Roland Andersson: Acknowledged for contributing to the pleasant atmosphere of the meeting hall. Roland is noted for his handy skills, while Anita, the chairperson, is responsible for organizing members and managing paperwork.

The author encourages other members who read the publication to visit the Ulunda location and witness the functioning of their local chapter, emphasizing that their membership fees indicate a certain level of interest.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine reflects a strong interest in the UFO phenomenon and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, presenting both scientific speculation and the community-based activities of UFO-Sverige. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the unknown, coupled with a deep appreciation for the dedication and volunteer efforts within the organization. The issue concludes with a holiday greeting: "GOD JUL OCH GOTT NYTT ÅR" (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year).