UFO Allehanda

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Allehanda
Issue: Nr 3
Date: 2000?
Publisher: Enköping-Sala UFO-förening
Type: Member magazine

Editorial and Club Activities

The magazine opens with greetings for Christmas and New Year, reflecting on the passage of time. The editor shares a personal story about becoming a father again after 12 years, highlighting it as a modern-day miracle. The issue also announces the club's Christmas party on December 8th at 19:00 in their local hall.

The magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary. The editor reminisces about the early days of the publication, which used a spirit duplicator and was initially published four times a year, now reduced to three due to a lack of material. Members are encouraged to contribute their thoughts and experiences.

The club's local hall in Ullunda, also 20 years old, is mentioned as the meeting place, located at 'the little red cottage' at the intersection of E-18 and road 55, also known as Ullundakorset. The club's activities over the past year are reviewed, including challenges with lawn maintenance due to a wet summer and broken lawnmowers, which were eventually repaired. Regular Wednesday evening meetings continue to be well-attended.

The club distributes UFO-Aktuellt and, starting this year, Rapport-Nytt, which provides brief descriptions of UFO cases reported to UFO-Sverige's reporting center. The magazine recommends Rapport-Nytt and invites interested readers to contact them for subscriptions.

Flea markets held in spring and autumn were successful and are crucial for financing the club's operations. The club expresses gratitude to those who donated items and helped with the markets. The year's events included a spring party and a less-attended autumn party. The final event of the year is the family party, or Christmas party.

A recent lecture on astrology was well-attended despite technical difficulties. Negotiations are underway with the 'Luciagänget' to perform at the Christmas party.

Historical and International UFO Cases

Nazca Lines in Peru: The article discusses the Nazca Lines in Peru, a 50 square kilometer area with kilometer-long lines and animal figures created between 1,000 and 2,000 years ago. Erich von Däniken theorized these were landing strips for extraterrestrial visitors, but the author suggests he should have tried landing on the gravel plains first. Recent damage to the Nazca figures from mud and stone slides is reported, with authorities digging ditches to protect the remaining symbols. While famous figures like the spider, monkey, and hummingbird are intact, the long-term preservation is uncertain. The article also notes past damage from off-road vehicles and motorcyclists, and the death of Maria Reiche, the lines' main protector, in 1998.

Soviet UFO Investigation: A report from the Russian Academy of Sciences' journal details a Soviet investigation into UFOs conducted from 1978 to 1990. The study, which involved thousands of people and numerous observation stations, examined over 3,000 reports and registered 300 peculiar phenomena. All were eventually given natural explanations, including rare natural events, rocket launches, satellites, airplanes, and meteorological balloons. The article mentions a balloon causing panic in the Baltikum in 1977. The investigation leaders, Julij Platov and Boris Sokolov, commented that either extraterrestrial UFOs were excluded from Soviet airspace during those 13 years, or the hypothesis of extraterrestrial UFOs is unsound.

Personal Anecdotes and Humor

Ivar's Column: Ivar shares personal experiences, including a trip to Hedared and Bohuslän, visiting friends and family, and attending a church service. He mentions his daughter Taimi's musical performances and a visit to a unique stave church. He also recounts playing at a Halloween party and being celebrated on Father's Day. Ivar mentions a significant oil spill near Leversta and Furuberg and his involvement with the Kryddensambeln band. He also details his car breaking down and being repaired with the help of Thomas. He participated in organizing a party in Boglösa and played at a successful festival. Unfortunately, he cannot attend the club's Christmas party on December 8th because he has a performance for the visually impaired.

• Humorous Stories: The magazine includes several humorous anecdotes:
• A story about a pilot offering a farmer and his wife a plane ride as thanks for assistance, with a warning not to make a sound or face a 500 SEK fine. The farmer remains silent until his wife falls out during acrobatic maneuvers.
• A short joke about the Latin name for Earth and bringing dogs on flights.
• A story about a child's nightly prayers that seem to predict the deaths of his grandfather and grandmother.
• A joke about a man mistaking his shoes for a toothache after a crayfish party.
• A story about a man who, after surviving a difficult day at work, is met by his wife who complains about the mailman falling dead outside their house.

New UFO Book

A review of the new book "UFO-mõte med det okända" by Clas Svahn is presented. The book is described as containing both old and new UFO cases, with particular mention of the Ernst Åkerberg case from Gotland in 1957, which is considered one of the most interesting cases in Sweden.

Holiday Greetings

The issue concludes with holiday greetings for Christmas and New Year 2001, featuring an illustration of a decorated Christmas tree and gifts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening, its activities, and its publications. There's a strong emphasis on local events, member participation, and sharing personal experiences related to UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards UFOs, while also presenting scientific investigations and natural explanations for reported sightings. The publication aims to inform and engage its members, fostering a sense of community within the UFO research field. The inclusion of humor and personal stories suggests an effort to make the magazine accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience within the membership.