UFO Information - 1975 No 04

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-INFORMATION
Issue: Number 4, 1975
Volume: 7
Publisher: UFO-Sverige
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Date: 1975

This issue of UFO-INFORMATION delves into various facets of the UFO phenomenon, featuring articles on radar detection of UFOs, the cosmic origins of comets, the extraordinary claims of a man named Ted Owens who purports to have psychic powers and communicate with extraterrestrials, and the critical analysis of UFO photography.

Ser Man UFO På Radar? (Do We See UFOs on Radar?)

The lead article discusses the ongoing debate about the existence of UFOs and the role of technology, particularly radar, in their detection or dismissal. The author criticizes sensationalist reporting and highlights the limitations of technology, arguing that one must assume 'everything is possible' when considering other civilizations. The article explains how radar works, detailing its components and how it functions by sending out pulses and analyzing the echoes. It notes that while radar systems are designed to monitor airspace, they have blind spots and can be fooled by objects that appear stationary or blend with ground echoes. The author suggests that while radar can detect unexplained 'echoes,' the interpretation of these signals is subjective and prone to error, making it difficult to definitively identify UFOs. The article implies that radar operators might miss UFOs, or that unexplained signals could be misidentified.

Rester Av Solsystemets Skapelse: Kometerna (Remnants of the Solar System's Creation: Comets)

This section explores the nature and origin of comets, describing them as icy bodies formed from the primordial gas cloud that created our solar system. These 'cosmic wanderers' are said to contain information about the solar system's formation. The article details how comets develop tails when they approach the sun due to solar wind. It discusses the concept of 'planetoids' or asteroids being remnants of comets that have lost their volatile materials. The Tunguska event of 1908 is presented as a possible example of a comet head impacting Earth. The article also touches upon the vastness of space and the constant bombardment of Earth by space debris, including meteorites, many of which are believed to be comet remnants.

Allt På Foto Är Inte "Flygande Tefat"! (Not Everything in Photos is a "Flying Saucer"!)

This article, written by J.O. Sundberg with photographic assessment by Håkan Pettersson, focuses on the critical analysis of UFO photographs. It emphasizes that UFO-Sverige takes a skeptical stance towards photographic claims and employs rigorous examination processes. The article details a specific case where a series of photographs, initially claimed to be of a UFO, were ultimately exposed as a hoax. The analysis revealed that one of the photos, when enlarged, clearly showed a common saucepan lid. The article outlines common methods used to fake UFO photos, such as throwing objects into the air, using model spacecraft, or painting them on windows, and warns against such deceptions.

Flygande Tefat Över Antarktis Bedömt Som Äkta! (Flying Saucers Over Antarctica Judged as Genuine!)

This short piece highlights a UFO photograph taken in Antarctica in 1969, which is presented as one of the few genuinely accepted UFO photos. It also mentions a series of five photographs taken in 1952 in New Jersey, USA, of a disc-shaped object, which have also been considered authentic.

Mannen Som Dirigerar Stormar Dit Han Vill – Fick PK-Kraft Från Kosmos (The Man Who Directs Storms Where He Wills – Got PK-Power From Cosmos)

This extensive article profiles Ted Owens, who claims to be a 'PK-man' (Psycho-Kinetic man) capable of communicating with 'ufonauts' and controlling weather phenomena. The article recounts several instances where Owens allegedly predicted events with uncanny accuracy, including a plot to kidnap President Nixon, the end of a drought in the US, and the path of hurricanes. It also details his claims of causing thunderstorms and influencing Hurricane Inez. The article notes that while Owens provided documentation for his claims, government agencies showed interest but did not act upon his offers to use his abilities. It also mentions his prediction of assassinations that later occurred.

Varelserna Har Skilda Funktioner (The Beings Have Different Functions)

This section, written by Olle Öhman, explores the nature of UFO occupants, or 'ufonauts'. It discusses the theory of an 'X-system' proposed by Aimé Michel, suggesting that UFO phenomena might be managed by beings not physically present, but by biological robots or mechanical probes. The article describes various reported encounters with beings that exhibit different characteristics, ranging from human-like appearances to grotesque 'humanoids' with unusual physical traits. It posits that these beings, if they are robots, might possess superior intelligence and abilities compared to humans. The article also briefly mentions encounters with beings that appeared as materialized figures or robots.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently adopts a skeptical yet open-minded approach to UFO phenomena. While it critically examines photographic evidence and questions the sensationalism surrounding UFO reports, it also explores more speculative theories, such as the possibility of advanced alien technology, psychic powers, and the existence of non-human intelligences. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging investigation and analysis, while cautioning against deception and unsubstantiated claims. The publication aims to inform its readers about current UFO events, research, and theories within the ufological community.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, dated 1975, is a Swedish publication dedicated to the study of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related phenomena. The cover prominently features the headline "FLERA UFO-OBSERVATIONER INOM KORT TIDSRYMD GJORDES I LUDVIKAOMRÅDET" (Several UFO Observations Made in the Ludvika Area in a Short Period), accompanied by a drawing of a humanoid figure. The magazine delves into various UFO sightings, encounters with alleged extraterrestrial beings, and the scientific and parapsychological aspects of these phenomena.

Key Articles and Case Studies

Ufonauter paralyserade professor med "rökpuff" This article recounts an incident in August 1947 where Professor R. L. Johannis, an Italian painter and writer, encountered two humanoids during a mountain hike in the Alps. He described a large, disc-shaped object glowing red, partially embedded in a rock crevice. The humanoids, about 90 cm tall, wore transparent blue overalls and had large, caricature-like heads with grey-green skin. One of them emitted a smoke puff from a belt, causing Professor Johannis to become paralyzed. The beings then took his ice axe and departed in their craft. The incident was reported in the Italian UFO magazine Clypeus.

Jägaren i trädet halvt ihjälgasad This case describes an event from September 1964 involving a hunter near Cisco Grove, California. While alone in the woods, he observed a bright light that turned out to be a UFO. He climbed a tree for safety as three beings approached. Two were about 160 cm tall in silver-grey suits, and the third was grey and robot-like with glowing red eyes. The beings attempted to reach him, and the robot-like one used a gas that made him dizzy and semi-conscious. He spent the night in the tree, enduring the beings' attempts to gas him and reach him. At dawn, a final gas attack caused him to lose consciousness. Upon waking, the beings were gone.

Varelse med ögon som lampor vid bilfabrik This account details an encounter in Cordoba, Argentina, on September 27, 1972, involving Enrique Fernando Moreno, a 20-year-old worker at the Renault factory. During a night shift, he saw an oval object and then encountered a tall, grey-skinned being with lamp-like eyes and a rectangular mouth. The being's hand had eight fingers and claws. The object, described as a flying saucer, took off silently. The article also mentions a similar experience by Lustalde Rodriguez on the same night, where his clock stopped and his truck's engine failed. Both witnesses reported being affected by a luminous ball.

Ingenjör svårt bränd av UFO On May 21, 1967, engineer Steven Michalak was prospecting near Falcon Lake, Canada, when he encountered two disc-shaped flying objects. One landed nearby. Upon approaching it, he touched the craft with his gloved hand, causing the glove to melt and him to be thrown backward by a wave of heat that ignited his clothes. The UFO door closed, and the craft departed rapidly. Michalak suffered burns and later developed symptoms of radiation poisoning, losing significant weight. His blood pressure dropped drastically. The incident was met with little interest by the police, and he later warned others against approaching UFOs.

FLERA UFO-OBSERVATIONER INOM KORT TIDSRYMD GJORDES I LUDVIKAOMRÅDET This section details two separate UFO observation events in the Ludvika area of Sweden. The first, on November 25, 1973, involved Paul Hellberg and Elisabeth Segelström observing three strong, white-yellow, cone-shaped light phenomena moving in formation. The second, on April 24, 1974, involved Paul Hellberg observing a disc-shaped object, approximately 12 meters in diameter, with a dome and a lower section, described as having a pencil-grey surface and emitting visible radiation. A weather balloon was found in the area around the same time, but the observers felt it was unrelated to the phenomenon they witnessed.

HÖNSFARMARE ÅT PANNKAKA LAGAD OMBORD PÅ TEFAT This article describes an unusual incident involving Joe Simonton, a 60-year-old chicken farmer from Wisconsin, USA. He reported being visited by three beings from a silver, disc-shaped craft. One of the beings requested water, and Simonton provided it. He then observed one of the beings preparing food on a grill-like device. Simonton was given a pancake-like food item, which he later had analyzed by the U.S. Department of Health. The analysis revealed it was composed of fat, starch, buckwheat husks, soy husks, and wheat bran, with normal bacterial content and radiation levels for such material. The laboratory concluded it was a common pancake.

SVÅRT LEDA UFO I BEVIS - OCH ÄNDÅ FINNS DE DÄR! This article argues for the reality of UFOs, drawing parallels to historical skepticism towards scientific discoveries like Galileo's heliocentric model. It posits the vastness of the universe and the high probability of other inhabited planets, suggesting that advanced civilizations might be exploring Earth. The author recounts a personal UFO sighting in the autumn of 1947, describing a disc-shaped object about 30 meters in diameter with colored rings and three fields underneath, moving at an estimated speed of 6000 km/h at an altitude of 300-500 meters. The object made no sound.

DANSK POLIS PÅ UFO-JAKT - OBJEKT SÅGS 3,5 TIMMAR A report from Denmark describes two police officers in Holstebro observing an oval UFO with an antenna for three and a half hours on August 5, 1975. A patrol car confirmed the observation. The object was described as being about the size of an airplane. The Danish meteorologist Asgar Lundbak suggested that many Danes would see UFOs that year, referring to meteors, and expressed skepticism about extraterrestrial spacecraft, attributing sightings to natural phenomena.

Tre stora kategorier ufonauter This section presents a classification of UFO occupants by researcher Jacques Vallée. He categorizes them into: 1. Mediating Beings: Appear human-like, often in normal clothing, and communicate in the witness's language. They may ask for water or tools and sometimes offer information or invite witnesses aboard. 2. Small Technicians: Typically 100 cm tall, with large heads, large luminous eyes, and green or greenish skin. They often wear suits and helmets and pilot small craft. They are described as collecting samples and performing experiments. 3. Tall Observers: Resemble humans more closely, ranging from 180 to 300 cm tall. They are often fair-skinned with shiny hair or dark-skinned and bald. They are described as beautiful, friendly, and intelligent, sometimes wearing helmets. They are technologically superior and seem to be studying humans.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents UFO phenomena as real and worthy of serious investigation, challenging skepticism and advocating for a more open-minded approach. There is a recurring theme that UFOs are advanced machines, possibly from outer space, and that humanity needs to study this issue for its own safety and technological advancement. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various cases and theories without outright dismissal, while also acknowledging the potential for misinterpretation or natural explanations (though often favoring the extraordinary). The magazine highlights the importance of international cooperation in UFO research and criticizes the dominance of American UFO literature.

This issue of UFO-Information, dated 1975, focuses heavily on a significant wave of UFO sightings and incidents that occurred in North and South Carolina during 1973. The main article, "TUSENTALS IAKTTOG VÅG AV UFOS ÖVER CAROLINA" (Thousands of Sightings of a Wave of UFOs Over Carolina), details the extensive investigation by George D. Fawcett, a leading expert on unidentified flying objects.

The 1973 Carolina UFO Wave

George D. Fawcett, who has investigated UFO phenomena for 29 years, provided TATTLER magazine with an exclusive article detailing the 1973 UFO wave in North and South Carolina. Fawcett, known for his skepticism towards incoming UFO reports, personally examined 81 landing reports and 30 cases involving alleged alien beings in 1973, spanning 25 US states and 6 other countries. He asserts that the wave could not be attributed to mass media, as many reports predated media coverage.

Fawcett described the UFO reports from the Carolinas as the "biggest I have ever experienced in my 29 years as a ufologist." He highlighted a UFO observation by Billy Gowans as a unique event, though not a "classic" case, noting its similarity to a Swedish sighting from three years prior. The reports came from credible individuals.

Several specific incidents are detailed:

• January 16, 1973: G. Ray Motsinger and his wife reported a dome-shaped UFO with four strong lights near Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The object caused a feeling of weightlessness in their car.
• October 4, 1973: A large number of UFO sightings occurred in and around Greenville, South Carolina, with a nearby radar station also detecting a UFO.
• October 24, 1973: Policeman Steve Montgomery in Burlington, North Carolina, observed a large saucer-shaped object above his patrol car. The UFO emitted pulsing red light, and afterward, Montgomery's radar burned out.
• October 24, 1973: Five deputy sheriffs in Mount Airy, North Carolina, heard a strange sound on their CB radio, followed by numerous UFO reports in the town. Later, sheriffs investigated a reported UFO landing at Robert Fulton's ranch and captured a "sharp sound" on tape from a UFO flying nearby.
• October 23, 1973: A UFO landed near Garner, North Carolina, remaining for 20 minutes before departing northwest. Witnesses described it as round with red and white windows.
• October 19, 1973: Mr. and Mrs. David Doby from Copeland, North Carolina, reported seeing a large blue, oval UFO and a one-meter tall being in a gold metallic suit.
• October 24, 1973: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Craddock from Ararat, North Carolina, reported a large blue UFO flying over their house, emitting a "buzzing sound" and dropping a mysterious fragment that was later examined by scientists.
• October 24, 1973: David Simpson, driving near Dobson, North Carolina, experienced his car's engine and headlights failing as an oval UFO landed in front of him. He fainted upon seeing a creature whose eyes "glowed like fire."
• October 28, 1973: A luminous, "saucer-shaped" object was seen over Scranton, South Carolina, emitting a "buzzing sound." It landed in a field and remained for 10 minutes, leaving a 4.5-meter oval patch.
• November 14, 1973: Witnesses in Greensboro, North Carolina, reported an egg-shaped, turquoise object in a wooded area that made a "rustling sound" and agitated dogs. It maneuvered in the treetops for two hours.

Fawcett emphasizes that these are just a fraction of the thousands of reports from the Carolinas in 1973.

The Spiritual Brotherhood and Prayer Power

Page 2 introduces "The Spiritual Brotherhood," an English sect led by 54-year-old Dr. George King. The sect believes that prayer power can be stored in small plastic containers, which can then be placed anywhere in the world to avert disasters. King claims to receive inspiration from a "cosmic master on the planet Venus." The sect's headquarters are in Fulham, London. The method of storing prayer power is not revealed, but King states that vital parts of their equipment are made of pure gold. He also warns that prayer power is as dangerous as electricity and is not effective for past events but can be directed to places where there is a risk of future occurrences. The stored prayer power is used collectively by the members.

Ray Nelson, the sect's secretary, explains that prayer power can be directed anywhere on Earth within half an hour. He cites an example where the sect's prayers for flood-stricken West Pakistan were followed by President Nixon's announcement of American aid.

English UFO Literature in Swedish Libraries

Under the heading "SVENSKA BIBLIOTEK HAR ENGELSK UFO-LITTERATUR" (Swedish Libraries Have English UFO Literature), Frank Östergren presents a compilation of English-language UFO literature available in Swedish libraries. He notes the scarcity of translated UFO works in Sweden and the limited availability of original English titles in local bookstores. The list includes authors like Frank Edwards, John G. Fuller, Morris K. Jessup, Coral and Jim Lorenzen, and Jacques Vallée, along with their book titles, publication details, and library references.

UFO Information Evenings and Distribution Issues

Page 3 addresses the question "VARFÖR FÅR JAG INTE TIDNINGEN?" (Why Don't I Get the Magazine?). The distributors express regret over subscription issues, attributing the problem to the postal service rather than their own distribution process in Skänninge. Readers experiencing problems are advised to contact their local post office.

The section "Att hyra: STILLFILM FÖR FÖREDRAG OCH UNDERVISNING" (To Rent: Still Film for Lectures and Education) offers a slide series about UFOs for rent from Köpings UFO-förening, suitable for lectures and educational purposes.

Another piece, "På vandring i skogen" (On a Walk in the Forest), is a poetic reflection by George, encouraging readers to appreciate nature's rhythms and sounds.

A product is advertised: "FLYGANDE TEFAT VISST FINNS DOM" (Flying Saucers Definitely Exist), a badge with this text and a UFO illustration, sold by Köpings UFO-Förening.

Expanding UFO Information Efforts

Page 4 discusses the expansion of UFO information activities, inspired by the success of previous campaigns and the outreach methods of Major Donald E. Keyhoe and Danish UFO groups. Köpings UFO-förening has developed an 80-slide film package with narration and music, which has been shown with good results in various locations, including schools.

A comparison of information evenings held in Arboga (which had a local newspaper that frequently covered UFO topics) and Ludvika (where the local paper had not covered UFOs) showed significantly higher attendance in Ludvika (145 attendees) compared to Arboga (125 attendees), despite both locations having similar population sizes. This suggests a pent-up demand for UFO information in areas with less media coverage.

The article calls for volunteers to help organize and conduct information evenings, either by presenting the existing material or by leading discussions. Interested individuals are asked to contact Köpings UFO-Förening.

Financial Support for Information Efforts

To support these information evenings, financial contributions are requested. Over three thousand kronor have already been invested in the presentation material. The events themselves are free to the public, but costs include venue rental, advertising, and equipment hire. The article appeals for donations to the "UFO-Sveriges Stödfond" via postgiro account 23 90 52-4, with "föredrag" (lecture) written on the deposit slip.

A schedule of upcoming information evenings is provided for various Swedish towns, including Skövde, Mariestad, Eskilstuna, Uppsala, Karlstad, Jönköping, Enköping, Köping, Sala, Norrköping, Falun, Gävle, and Örebro, all scheduled for November and December.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue strongly advocates for the dissemination of UFO information to the public, highlighting the importance of organized outreach through lectures and presentations. The editorial stance is pro-UFO investigation and education, as evidenced by the detailed reporting of sightings and the promotion of UFO-related activities. There's a clear emphasis on the need for public awareness and engagement with the UFO phenomenon. The inclusion of the "Spiritual Brotherhood" article suggests an openness to a broader range of paranormal claims, even those with unconventional explanations. The magazine also serves as a resource hub, listing available literature and providing contact information for UFO organizations.