UFO Information - 1970 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-INFORMATION
Issue: No. 1-70
Date: 1969
Publisher: UFO-Motala

This issue of UFO-INFORMATION focuses on UFO phenomena, public opinion, and related topics, including a section on breathing exercises with Tibetan influences.

UFO-Motala Petition Results

The magazine presents the preliminary results of a survey conducted by UFO-Motala regarding 'flying saucers.' This survey is part of an international UFO petition to the United Nations. The results are based on 650 questionnaires distributed across Sweden, targeting individuals aged 16 and above. The survey asked about people's attitudes towards 'flying saucers.' The preliminary findings indicate a surprisingly large number of positive responses, suggesting that many respondents are aware of the UFO issue to some degree. While definitive conclusions cannot yet be drawn due to the ongoing nature of the campaign, the initial count offers an indication of the potential final outcome. The survey included questions such as whether the respondent believes UFOs are a serious global issue, whether the issue can be handled by an international institution, and whether a global coordinated investigation with UN support is warranted, including the establishment of a worldwide network of UFO observers and a dedicated UFO research center.

Personal UFO Sighting Account

A personal account details a UFO sighting that occurred on Saturday, September 23rd, at approximately 10:30 PM. The witness, along with her husband and Mats and his sister, was at home. While her husband and the children were in the kitchen, she and her husband were in the living room. The witness was looking out the window towards the northeast, where she usually observes a larger star. She noticed the sky was quite bright, though one side was cloudier, and there was a strong wind. She got up to get a better look and saw an object approximately one to one and a half meters in size emerge from behind the corner of the house. It was white, shone like reflex light, and appeared to 'waddle' towards her. The object was at the height of the roof ridge of her and her neighbor's villa, about four meters away. It moved from southwest to northeast, passing between the houses and disappearing behind the neighbor's roof ridge. The entire movement, covering about 20-25 meters, took approximately five seconds. The witness was deeply shaken, unable to sleep, and required sleeping pills. She emphasizes that she is telling the truth and hopes A.B.C. will believe her account.

Breathing Exercises (from "Doctor from Lhasa" by Dr. T. Lobsang Rampa)

This section, translated by U. Thellström and J. Lind, focuses on breathing exercises, drawing from Tibetan practices. The author, Dr. T. Lobsang Rampa, explains that in Tibet, healing is done not only with herbs but also through the patient's breathing. The exercises are presented as a way to improve health, alleviate suffering from long-term illnesses, and achieve mental control.

Key techniques described include:

• The 'retained breath' technique: Used to help with stomach, liver, and blood issues. It involves a deep inhalation, holding the breath until a slight throbbing is felt at the temples, and then exhaling forcefully through an open mouth.
• The cleansing breathing exercise: Described as absolutely invaluable for improving health, it cleanses the lungs of stale and polluted air.
• Establishing a breathing rhythm: Using a person's heartbeat as a measure for normal inhalation, with a suggested average rhythm of six heartbeats for inhalation, holding for three, and exhaling for six.
• Controlling pain: By breathing rhythmically and focusing on the idea that each inhalation brings in life force and each exhalation expels pain. Placing a hand on the affected area is also suggested.
• Recovering from fatigue or sudden loss of strength: Involves standing or sitting with feet together, hands clasped, and performing rhythmic breathing with a pause before the cleansing breath.
• Overcoming nervousness: A technique to calm oneself before stressful situations, such as medical examinations, by taking a deep breath, holding it, and exhaling slowly.
• Controlling anger: Similar to the nervousness technique, a deep inhalation held briefly and then exhaled slowly can help regain control.

The author stresses the importance of following instructions precisely and warns against experimenting without a competent teacher, as poorly prescribed exercises can be harmful. He mentions that these methods were used in a prisoner-of-war camp to perform deep abdominal surgeries and amputations without painkillers, relying on hypnosis and breathing control.

English Newspaper Clippings

This section presents translated newspaper clippings from various British and Swedish publications:

• Lurgan & Portadown Examiner (October 18, 1969): Reports from Northern Ireland describe a cigar-shaped object, referred to as a 'cloud,' observed on October 11th. Witnesses reported it changing shape and exhibiting red and green hues. Dr. E. M. Lindsay and Dr. Rackham at Armagh Observatory and the Planetarium observed the phenomenon, noting it was too concentrated to be aurora borealis.
• Article connecting the phenomenon to a Russian rocket launch: Hr. A. W. K. Colmer, a meteor observer, linked the 'cloud' to the Russian rocket launch 'Soyuz.' The author of the article suggests a barium cloud as the most likely explanation, noting their magnetic properties.
• Bournemouth Evening Echo (October 22 & 25, 1969): A former naval officer, Alastair Mackenzie, reported seeing an object about 10 meters above the ground, approximately 2.5 meters from his house. It was described as round, about 20 cm in diameter, semi-transparent, gray-white, with a pulsating center. The object moved away silently and rapidly.
• Warrington Guardian (October 31, 1969): Four youths in Warrington reported seeing a bright, white, cigar-shaped object hovering for several minutes near the UK Atomic Energy Plant before disappearing at high speed. Gerard Ryder described it as having two distinct parts, with no lights or exhaust.
• The Kansas Newsletter: Mentions Dan Fry, a well-known UFO advocate, being honored by President Nixon with a request to recommend individuals for positions in the new administration, suggesting the Nixon administration is paying serious attention to the UFO movement.

UFO Wave Over Sweden 1869?

This section revisits a 100-year-old report from Norrköpings Tidningar about a meteor seen on November 1, 1869. The meteor was described as moon-sized, visible in the northern sky, with a strong glow and a tail, disappearing with a bang. The article suggests that this might be part of a UFO wave over Sweden from that era.

"Flying Saucer" was a German Satellite Launch

An article from Västernorrland Allehanda (December 3, 1969) explains a light phenomenon observed on the night of October 6th along the coast of Ångermanland. This phenomenon, which was visible up to Haparanda, was identified as the launch of the Soviet weather satellite Meteor 2 from the Plesetsk cosmodrome.

Can Flying Saucers Be Atom-Powered?

This section addresses a question posed to Kvällsposten regarding a flying saucer sighting in Australia where trees around the landing site reportedly became radioactive. The article speculates that if it was a flying saucer, it could imply that such craft are atom-powered. It notes that researchers in the USA are working on atom-powered rockets and suggests that others might have already solved the technical problem.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings and related phenomena, presenting witness accounts, news reports, and speculative discussions. There is an interest in historical UFO events and the potential technological capabilities of UFOs, such as atomic power. The publication also includes articles on alternative health practices, specifically breathing exercises, suggesting a broader interest in unconventional knowledge and well-being. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, presenting information from various sources and encouraging readers to engage with the subject matter. The inclusion of a UFO petition indicates a desire to influence official recognition and investigation of UFO phenomena.

This issue of 'Cosmic Lecture' (Lecture 2) delves into philosophical and spiritual concepts, with a particular focus on the nature of actions, motives, and the power of love. It also features a cartoon related to UFOs and public awareness.

Cosmic Principles of Action and Motive

The lecture begins by challenging the common understanding of 'good' and 'bad' actions. It posits that an action in itself is neutral; its moral quality is determined solely by its results, which are influenced by the individual's motive and the methods employed. The core principle presented is that actions are a force set in motion, and the outcome is either positive or negative based on these factors.

Positive Motives and Outcomes

Serving humanity's development selflessly is identified as a positive motive. The text suggests a principle of reciprocity, stating that the help given to others will eventually return to the giver, encapsulated in the phrase, "what you do to your brother, you do to yourself."

Negative Motives and Outcomes

Conversely, using brute force is cited as an example of a motive leading to negative results, attributed to the concept of "Free Will." The lecture also criticizes focusing solely on one's own improvement, excluding others, as this has a negative effect on the individual and harms the collective "whole."

The Nature of Love and Harmony

The text explores the concept of love, suggesting that as humanity understands each other better, love develops. It identifies the source of love as the "Innermost essence of your Being," originating from the Creator. Expressing love is said to imbue one with immense power, making one immune to fear, doubt, and disharmony.

The Law of Attraction

Similar souls are drawn to each other. This principle, "like attracts like," is extended to emotions: just as fear, doubt, and disharmony reinforce themselves, so too does love. The more one expresses any of these, the stronger their capacity for them becomes.

Inner vs. Outer Reality

The external world is presented as a reflection of the inner state. Negative thoughts and actions gradually break down and destroy, while positive ones build up and refine. Thoughts aligned with the "Principle of Love" create beauty and permanence, whereas those outside this principle lead to fear, doubt, confusion, and disharmony.

Strengthening the Self

The lecture concludes this section by advising that rejecting unpleasant, dark, or negative thoughts strengthens one's soul.

UFOs and Public Awareness (Cartoon)

The second page features a cartoon by Bertil Bertilsson. It depicts two flying saucer-shaped UFOs in the sky. Below, a sign warns of a "STUP!" (cliff) and humorously adds "UFO-Gropparks" (UFO-parks or UFO-grottos), suggesting a potential hazard related to UFO activity. A figure labeled "ALLMÄNHETEN" (The Public), carrying a walking stick, is shown approaching the warning sign, seemingly unaware of the danger or the UFOs. The cartoon, with its elements of warning, UFOs, and the general public, seems to comment on awareness and potential dangers associated with the unknown.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around spiritual laws, personal responsibility for one's actions and their consequences, the cultivation of love and harmony, and the interconnectedness of individuals and the collective. The editorial stance appears to be one of spiritual guidance, encouraging self-reflection, positive thinking, and a focus on universal love and service as pathways to personal and collective well-being. The inclusion of the UFO cartoon suggests an awareness of contemporary phenomena and perhaps a subtle commentary on how the public perceives or is warned about such matters.