UFO Goteborg Manadsblad - 1968 April

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Göteborg Månadsblad
Issue Date: April 1968
Publisher: UFO-Göteborg
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of the UFO-Göteborg monthly newsletter provides updates on the organization's activities, reports on UFO sightings and incidents in Sweden, and discusses the nature of UFO phenomena.

Organization Activities and Meetings

The newsletter details the meetings held by UFO-Göteborg. The March 15th meeting had a smaller attendance due to an incomplete program but included an introduction to the organization's activities and a UFO film related to an 'invasion over America.' Jarl Åberg presented the film, and Jan Kullenbäck read an excerpt from 'Vakna' comparing scientific and biblical views of the universe. News of Gösta Rehn's upcoming visit to Göteborg was also shared.

The March 22nd meeting, though the first official meeting day, also saw low attendance. The evening was dedicated to discussing recent UFO events, with the chairman sharing personal anecdotes and emphasizing the importance of attending Gösta Rehn's visit on March 29th. The sale of soft drinks, organized by Stig Jadermark, was appreciated.

The March 29th meeting was dedicated to Gösta Rehn, who shared significant information. He discussed government resistance to UFOs, Russia's changing stance, and his conversations with Tage Ericsson at FOA. Rehn highlighted the peculiar disappearance of the 1946 UFO observation file from FOA's archives and mentioned new cases from Kålmården and Svappavaara in Sweden. He stressed the importance of observing UFOs through telescopes, as such reports are rare, and suggested closer contact with SIFU in Stockholm. Rehn also commented positively on the organization's literature, recommending an expansion of their book collection.

Following the meeting, Rydebrandt accompanied Gösta Rehn, discussing future actions and agreeing to send him a recording of their conversation with Ann-Lis Danielsson. UFO-Göteborg also pledged to send Rehn transcripts of their telescope observations.

The organization thanked Herr and Fru Sällström for donating a sofa. A response from UFO-Information in Norway indicated a desire for cooperation.

Key Incidents and Sightings

The 1965 Car Incident

A significant case detailed in the newsletter involves an incident from the autumn of 1965. Two truck drivers, traveling south on E.6an near Hallandsåsen, discovered a Volkswagen Beetle lying on its roof. Inside, they found a young woman who, when asked what happened, could only gesture towards her neck and ask for a cigarette. She was rendered mute by the experience. The drivers took her to Halmstad hospital. Despite attempts to alleviate her shock, she remained mute. Nearly three years later, she is still mute. The police investigation at the scene was perplexed by the complete lack of skid marks or any indication of how the car ended up on its roof, with no road present behind or in front of it. The police concluded the car had 'blown off the road.'

Later, a person who heard about the incident from the drivers managed to contact the woman. She communicated using a small blackboard and chalk. She reported seeing a sharp, greenish-white light in her rearview mirror, initially mistaking it for a car attempting to overtake. The light then appeared in front of and above her, intensely blinding. She also felt a stinging sensation and a feeling of being lifted. From that moment until she found herself sitting on the car, she remembers nothing. The report notes that the car's paint was matte in places, suggesting exposure to intense heat, and there were marks on the roof rack, possibly from a gripping tool. The article mentions seven similar incidents worldwide associated with this sharp light, questioning if UFOs are responsible and why such methods are used.

Dalarna Lake Incident

In connection with a letter to G-T on April 4th, a report arrived about an object that broke through the ice on a lake in Dalarna. FOA is reportedly investigating this incident.

UFO Types

The newsletter announces a new section that will present different types of UFOs that have been sighted, photographed, and filmed globally. The 'Adamski-type' is introduced, named after a man who claims to have photographed it. While opinions are divided, silhouettes of this type have been frequently seen, with two known cases reported over Göteborg. Observers using telescopes have estimated the object's size to be 10 meters in diameter.

International Cooperation and News

Denmark

Finn Nielsen from Roskilde, Denmark, is mentioned for establishing a telephone exchange on Fyn to expedite incoming UFO reports. He has received 25 reports and the article questions when Sweden will implement a similar system. The author expresses gratitude to Finn for his assistance with press clippings and other news.

Norway

UFO-Information in Norway has responded to an inquiry, expressing a desire for cooperation.

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

The editorial stance of UFO-Göteborg appears to be one of promoting awareness and investigation into UFO phenomena. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of gathering information, sharing sightings, and encouraging public engagement. There is a clear frustration with official secrecy and a desire to bring UFOs into public consciousness. The recurring themes include witness testimonies, official investigations (or lack thereof), the nature and types of UFOs, and the need for organized efforts to study the phenomenon. The publication also highlights the importance of international contacts and cooperation in the field of UFO research.