UFO Information - 1969 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-INFORMATION
Issue: nr 1
Date: October 26, 1969
Publisher: UFO-Motala
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This first issue of UFO-INFORMATION, published by UFO-Motala, aims to serve as a communication tool for their Swedish UFO groups, circulating approximately monthly. The magazine intends to foster better contact and information exchange between UFO-Motala and other groups, as well as among the groups themselves, promoting a spirit of cooperation.

Content Highlights

Editorial Stance and Criticism of FOA

The editorial section, titled "FOA och de 'flygande tefaten'" (FOA and the 'flying saucers'), expresses strong criticism of the Swedish National Defence Research Institute (FOA) for its perceived indifference and inadequate handling of UFO phenomena. The article references two specific cases from September 1969: one involving Mrs. Tekla Eriksson in Romelanda and another seen by Bertil Lyrstedt and his family in Hällesåker. Both sightings reportedly lasted over an hour, and the authors argue that natural explanations are unlikely given the details. UFO-Motala accuses FOA of a routine of dismissing witnesses as unreliable, discrediting them, or offering simplistic explanations like streetlights, comets, or weather balloons. This approach, they contend, creates a dubious impression for anyone seriously investigating the UFO complex. The magazine emphasizes that despite FOA's limited resources for UFO work, the current approach is insufficient, and a more serious effort is needed.

Psychic Exercises Inspired by George Adamski

The issue includes a section titled "NÅGRA TELEPATISKA ÖVNINGAR ENLIGT GEORGE ADAMSKI" (Some Telepathic Exercises According to George Adamski). It outlines four exercises designed to develop telepathic abilities:

• Exercise 1: Involves sending and receiving simple impressions between two or more people, starting in the same room and progressing to separate rooms or locations. It stresses giving impressions freedom and maintaining neutrality.
• Exercise 2: Focuses on receiving impressions from an object owned by another person, suggesting that objects retain imprints from their owners and others who have touched them. It also suggests a similar exercise with sealed envelopes containing postcards or playing cards.
• Exercise 3: Encourages group telekinetic efforts, such as influencing a coin toss, a dice roll, or directing a light object to move or hover.
• Exercise 4: Guides the reader to observe natural phenomena, like fire, and connect with the essence of objects, such as trees, to perceive their history and processes. It also suggests experiencing unity with water through mental projection.

Cosmic Lecture 1: The Nature of Reality and Consciousness

This section presents "Cosmic Lecture 1," attributed to "En Kosmisk Broder" (A Cosmic Brother). It discusses the eternal and infinite nature of truth, the universe, and life. Key points include:

• Free Will and Responsibility: Every being has free will granted by the Creator, along with the responsibility for their actions. Interference in another's life is discouraged, though advice and guidance are permissible.
• Negative Experiences: The lecture posits that negative experiences are not to be avoided but are essential for growth and changing one's behavior. The idea of solely building on positive experiences is deemed flawed.
• The Illusion of Death and Separation: The physical senses create illusions, such as the concept of 'death' and 'separation.' In reality, all atoms vibrate and are alive. Consciousness expands upon leaving the body, but a frequency shift causes a 'memory block' for past lives, though a sense of familiarity and talents may remain.
• Unity with the Creator: The lecture emphasizes that all beings are one with the Creator and with each other. Actions towards others are actions towards oneself.
• Overcoming Fear: The average person is trapped by fear of the unknown and the simple fact of their unity with the universe. This fear leads to a struggle for survival, ultimately resulting in death. The lecture urges acceptance and understanding of these facts to foster peace and love.

John Searl's EMF-Powered Craft

An article titled "John Searl och hans e.m.f.-farkost" (John Searl and his e.m.f. craft) details the work of John R. R. Searl, an Englishman who worked at Midlands Electricity Board. In 1949, he discovered an 'electro motive force' (e.m.f.) generated by rotating metal objects. By 1952, he built a segmented, disk-shaped generator using electromagnets. During a test, this generator reportedly lifted off the ground, reaching an altitude of about 15 meters, emitted a strange 'gloria,' broke local radio reception, and then accelerated at a fantastic speed, presumably into space. Searl and his associates claim to have built several smaller, radio-controlled spacecraft and plan to build an 8-person, 30-meter diameter craft for a manned moon mission, powered by a generator capable of producing billions of volts in a vacuum. The project is seeking funding through the sale of shares at one pound each.

International UFO Petition to the United Nations

This section announces the "INTERNATIONELL UFO PETITION TILL FÖRENTA NATIONERNA" (International UFO Petition to the United Nations) action, organized by UFO-Motala for Scandinavia. The petition expresses disappointment with the lack of government interest in UFOs and the inconclusive results of 'closed UFO investigations.' It highlights statements from NATO's Commander-in-Chief of Air Forces in Europe, L M Chassin, who noted that UFO radar signatures can cause confusion and be mistaken for enemy projectiles, and from UN Secretary-General U Thant, who reportedly considered the UFO issue the most important global question after the Vietnam War. The petition demands:

1. Official recognition of UFOs as a serious global issue.
2. Establishment of a global UFO observer network supported by the UN and overseen by UNESCO.
3. Creation of a specialized UFO research center, equipped with advanced technology and staffed by international scientists, under UNESCO's direction.

The petition is being promoted through a questionnaire to gauge world opinion. UFO-Motala urges organizations and individuals to request questionnaires to help distribute them widely.

UFO Research and Global Investigation

An article titled "UFO-forskare vill ha global undersökning av de 'FLYGANDE TEFATEN'" (UFO researchers want a global investigation of 'FLYING SAUCERS') discusses the history of UFO sightings since Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting. It reiterates the call for a global, collaborative investigation into UFOs, citing statements from Dr. James Mc Donald, a physics professor at Arizona University, who described UFOs as a global phenomenon that should be examined from that perspective. The article also mentions U. Thant's view on the importance of the UFO issue. It notes that radar signatures of these phenomena can cause confusion and potentially be mistaken for enemy projectiles, posing a risk of world catastrophe. The article expresses optimism that the UFO issue is gaining more attention over time.

It then presents several specific UFO case reports:

• Montclair, New Jersey (September 21, 1968): Four witnesses experienced physical after-effects, including blindness, muscle weakness, intense heat, and claw-like wounds, after encountering a UFO.
• Brazil: Reports of UFOs in South America, including a case where divers were searching for a crashed UFO in a river near Peropava-älven. A UFO reportedly crashed into a tree and then into the river on June 14, 1967, causing the water to boil.
• Spain (June): Thousands in Madrid witnessed a UFO, which was photographed but evaded Spanish fighter jets operating at lower altitudes.
• Färila, Sweden: A UFO approximately seven meters in diameter, described as bluish-black, was seen flying about 50 meters high.
• Vänga, Sweden: A UFO landing during Pentecost left burnt marks and a peculiar liquid.
• Skoghall, Sweden (September 29): A woman reported seeing a 15-20 meter long craft at night. The report was corroborated by other witnesses and investigated by UFO-Motala.
• Gränna, Sweden (September 11, 1968): A witness stopped his car to observe a UFO that flew over a field and then over the forest. It was described as egg-shaped, with its flat side facing the ground, illuminated by a strong blue-white light, and made no sound.

The article concludes with a statistical analysis, suggesting that out of 100% of reported UFO sightings, 80% can be explained by conventional means (like balloons or light reflections). Of the remaining 20%, about 15% are difficult to explain, leaving only 5% that are truly inexplicable due to strong evidence. The author believes that focusing on these 5% would present a more accurate picture of the UFO phenomenon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-INFORMATION revolve around the need for serious, objective investigation into UFO phenomena, a critique of official dismissiveness (particularly from FOA), the promotion of psychic development, and the call for international cooperation and recognition of UFOs. The editorial stance is one of advocacy for UFO research, challenging conventional explanations, and encouraging public participation in gathering evidence and raising awareness. There is a clear emphasis on the importance of UFOs as a global issue requiring urgent attention.

This issue of UFO magazine, dated August 23, 1969, features several reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UFOs) and related events, primarily from Sweden and Norway, with one case from Argentina. The cover story highlights a sighting by Tekla Eriksson in Romelanda, Sweden, who observed a luminous, boat-like object for three hours.

Romelandafru såg lysande himlabåt

The main article details Tekla Eriksson's experience on a Tuesday night. She observed an object that appeared boat-like, with a white upper section and a green lower section, hovering for three hours. She described it as a luminous, boat-like figure with a white sphere in the front. The object's behavior and appearance are described in detail, and the report notes that the Swedish National Defence Research Institute (FOA) had no explanation for such phenomena.

UFO över K-skoga

Sixten Jern, a sawmill worker in Karlskoga, Sweden, reported seeing a strange object on a Wednesday evening. He described it as large, silent, and hovering at the altitude of police helicopters. The object had three red lamps and moved away at a speed that exceeded light speed, eventually stopping near Degerfors before disappearing. His colleague also witnessed the event.

Klotrundt sken sågs i Järna

In Järna, Sweden, on a Tuesday night, Ernst Herbertsson and a neighbor observed a round, luminous object moving eastwards. Described as a very bright and round star, it moved towards the 'leksandshållet' (direction of Leksand). Herbertsson watched it for a couple of hours, noting that it seemed to move straight up into the sky at the end. The object was described as blue-white.

Ljusfenomen över Arboga

Civil engineer Ragnar Fredrik Bengtsson reported seeing a luminous phenomenon near Lillkyrka while driving. The object, moving from north to south, had a clear white nose and a rear section that shifted colors, with exhaust-like flares. Bengtsson ruled out a comet or meteor, suggesting it might have been a disintegrating satellite.

Mystiskt svart föremål sågs i Övre Åmnäs

In Övre Åmnäs, Sweden, Margit and Verner Holmgren observed a mysterious black object moving rapidly at low altitude towards the northwest. They heard a 'whizzing' sound before seeing the object. Mrs. Holmgren stated it was not a meteor and resembled a large capercaillie without wings.

Mystiskt ljusklot sågs i Hällesåker

Bertil Lyrstedt, driving home late one night, saw a mysterious luminous object on the sky. The object, described as a bright, round light, followed his car at a distance of a few hundred meters. His mother, Ing-Britt Lyrstedt, and his brother Hans also witnessed the phenomenon. They described it as a luminous sphere with a vertical band, pulsating in brightness, and completely silent. Hans Lyrstedt reported watching it for an hour. As dawn approached, the object reportedly moved away with a loud whistling sound.

"Flygande tefat" vid Bergen, flera rapporter

Several reports from the Husnes area near Bergen, Norway, describe the observation of an "unidentified flying object" (UFO). One witness, driving home, saw a round, luminous disc moving silently and hovering at low altitude. He followed it with binoculars for an hour, noting its ability to move vertically and horizontally, and to remain stationary. No official explanation has been provided.

Lysande himlaföremål ned genom isen i Nordanskog

This article from May 19, 1968, reports on an incident in Nordanskog, Sweden. A luminous, round object was seen sailing over the treetops and landing on the ice of a lake. It emitted a strong light for about 1.5 hours. The object, described as blue-yellow, later sank through the ice. The author suggests that once the lake thaws, they might be able to find the object.

Telepati från Chasconuis till Mexico

This section details a purported telepathic event involving Dr. Girardo Vidal and his wife, who disappeared for 48 hours in Argentina in May 1968. They reappeared with no memory of the missing time, their car found parked on an unknown road. They experienced a sense of shock and disorientation. The report mentions that Dr. Vidal's car was sent to America for scientific investigation.

Elektronisk UFO Detektor

This article describes a Mac Carthy electronic UFO detector. It differs from previous models by using a coil instead of a compass needle as a sensor. The device uses five transistors for amplification and is designed to detect signals from UFOs, with a range of about 5 km for small signals and 1.5 miles for larger ones. The article notes that cars and airplanes do not affect the detector.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena and witness testimonies. The magazine presents these accounts without definitive explanations, often posing questions about their nature (e.g., extraterrestrial, military secrets, or natural phenomena). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO sightings, encouraging readers to share their experiences and presenting various perspectives on these mysterious events.