UFO Information - 1976 No 01

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-Information, Volume 8, Number 1, dated 1976, presents a refreshed look with the headline 'Information i ny tappning' (Information in a new guise). The magazine aims to provide a broad and open perspective on the UFO problem. It is published by UFO-Sverige and is the official organ for the Riksorganisationen UFO-Sverige.

Cover Story: Information in a New Guise

The editorial section announces a redesign of the magazine, noting that this is the sixth cover change in its eight-year history since its inception in 1969. The goal is to innovate and keep the content fresh. The magazine promises to continue publishing a wide selection of articles, featuring familiar authors like Florent Sickenga, who contributes on space and space research. Olle Öhman is highlighted for his work in monitoring foreign publications and editing most of the articles. The editorial acknowledges the difficulty in setting fixed publication dates due to resource limitations, mentioning the need for approximately 50,000 SEK for automated machinery to streamline production. The continued growth of the readership is seen as crucial for providing the necessary funds.

The cover also features a photograph of three men, identified as Dr. James Fletcher, Soviet Ambassador to the USA Anatoly Dobrynin, and Lee Scherer, director of Kennedy Space Center. Dr. Fletcher is quoted as believing that extraterrestrial civilizations could be millions of years ahead of humanity in development.

Ur innehållet nr 1 (Contents of Issue 1)

• This section previews key articles:
• 'EM-effekter från UFO:s vållar oro på jorden!' (EM effects from UFOs cause concern on Earth!) - See page 6.
• '22-årig amerikan berättar: Jag kidnappades av ett UFO!' (22-year-old American tells: I was abducted by a UFO!) - See page 4.
• 'FOA-expert avgår Lämnar UFO-debatten!' (FOA expert resigns, leaves UFO debate!) - See page 5.

UFO-information för synskadade (UFO-Information for the Visually Impaired)

The magazine is now available on C-60 cassettes for visually impaired members, a response to demand from radio amateurs. Members of the Köping UFO association are responsible for reading the magazine onto tape, along with other UFO material. This service is specifically for those with visual impairments. Lars Göransson (phone 013/17 01 43) administers the lending of this material.

Informationskväll i Skurup 5 mars (Information Evening in Skurup, March 5)

A large information evening is scheduled for March 5th at 7:00 PM in Skurup's parish hall, featuring a slide show and Q&A. Doctors, engineers, and other experts are invited to share their perspectives. The event may be covered by television.

Article: Makalös bluff eller otrolig sanning? 22-årig amerikan hävdar: Jag blev kidnappad av ett flygande tefat! (Incredible bluff or incredible truth? 22-year-old American claims: I was abducted by a flying saucer!)

This article details the alleged abduction of Travis Walton, a 22-year-old logger from Snowflake, Arizona. The incident occurred on November 5th, 1975. Six witnesses, his colleagues, reported seeing a UFO and a bright flash that struck Walton. Despite initial skepticism from Police Chief Martin Gillespie, the witnesses passed lie detector tests. Walton claims he was taken aboard a spaceship and encountered three non-human beings described as resembling well-developed fetuses, about 1.5 meters tall, with brown clothing and large eyes. He describes being led through corridors and into a room with a chair and controls. After waking up, he found himself by a road, and was later found by his sister and mother, having lost five kilograms and recounting his experience.

Article: Tage Eriksson lämnar UFO-debatten (Tage Eriksson leaves the UFO debate)

Dr. Tage Eriksson, a senior engineer at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOA), is retiring and stepping down from public UFO debates. For years, he was perceived as the UFO movement's primary opponent, tasked with calming the public and press by providing explanations for sightings. The article notes that Eriksson has, in recent years, publicly supported the idea of technologically advanced extraterrestrial civilizations and their potential use of unmanned probes. He has also supported UFO-Sverige's activities. The article expresses gratitude for his past interactions and acknowledges the often-contentious public debates.

Article: UFO:s elektromagnetiska krafter vållar oro på jorden (UFOs' electromagnetic forces cause concern on Earth)

This article explores the alleged use of electromagnetic (EM) forces by UFOs, which are claimed to cause memory loss, paralysis, radioactive irradiation, and temporary stunning. In scientific circles, there is speculation that these might be part of a 'worldwide test'. The article cites a period in 1954 in France where 26 people were paralyzed by UFOs, 16 vehicle engines stopped, 11 car radios and headlights failed, 5 people experienced intense heat, and 2 were subjected to electric shocks. Witness watches were also magnetized and stopped. Reports suggest EM effects have increased globally since 1954, yet the Condon Report allegedly ignored this evidence. The article posits that UFO propulsion systems generate EM fields that can affect both machines and humans, citing their ability to silence electronics and potentially affect the nervous system. It questions whether these effects are intentional or accidental, noting that while many cases appear accidental, the intentional use of EM forces is also considered, citing incidents where 'handheld devices' were used to fire mysterious rays.

Article: UFOs manövrerade bilar med fjärrkontroll! (UFOs remotely controlled cars!)

This section details instances where UFOs have seemingly controlled vehicles. Bruce Field reported his car's engine, radio, and headlights failing when a torpedo-shaped object appeared, only to restart once the object left. The article notes that in such cases, the vehicles' electrical systems remain undamaged. It also describes incidents where cars moved on their own, as if remotely controlled, or were lifted by UFOs. Examples include Jeno Udvardy's car being stopped and moved by a UFO, a truck in Venezuela being lifted by a UFO, and Mary Beth Neufeld's car shaking violently after a UFO approached. A particularly striking case involves Edward Burns' truck being lifted by a UFO. Leon P Gaines reported his car being controlled by a UFO, accelerating and braking without his input. An Australian businessman also experienced his car being controlled by a UFO. The article suggests these incidents indicate UFOs testing new 'weapons' or capabilities.

Article: UFO på kortvåg (UFO on shortwave)

This section discusses UFO-related radio communication. It mentions a 'ufo-ring' that can be listened to on Sundays via shortwave radio (3775 kHz) for those interested. It also highlights the activities of licensed radio amateurs who meet on the 80-meter band to discuss UFOs. This practice, common in the USA, is gaining traction in Sweden, with stations in Norway, Denmark, and Finland also participating. Additionally, 'watch nights' are held on the same frequency on Saturday evenings into Sunday mornings during even-numbered weeks. These events involve portable amateur radio stations and training in advanced air surveillance, astronomical studies, and radio communication. The group plans to expand to the 2-meter band in the spring. Interested new groups are invited to contact the Köping UFO association.

Article: Svarta hål kanske blir nya galaxer (Black holes might become new galaxies)

This article shifts focus to astrophysics, discussing black holes. It explains that after a neutron star explodes, it collapses under its own gravity. If this gravitational pull becomes strong enough, even light cannot escape, creating a 'black hole'. These black holes influence the orbits of visible stars. The article speculates that black holes, with their immense gravity, could be the starting point for new galaxies, drawing in hydrogen and other matter to form a swirling disk that eventually grows into a galaxy. It suggests our own Milky Way's center might have originated from such a process.

Article: Största kommunikationssatelliten för skolundervisning och direkt-TV (Largest communication satellite for school education and direct TV)

This article details the ATS-6 (Application Technology Satellite), the world's most powerful communication satellite, launched by NASA. It is designed to transmit TV programs to remote villages lacking TV infrastructure. The satellite requires only simple receiving stations, consisting of a small parabolic antenna, a converter, and a TV set. ATS-6 was launched into a 35,800 km geostationary orbit in May 1974. Initially used for linking US stations to remote areas in the Rocky Mountains and Alaska, it was later moved over the Indian Ocean to link Ahmedabad, India, with 5,000 villages. The project cost $400 million. The satellite features a 9-meter parabolic reflector antenna and is stabilized by three computers. It can track other satellites and was involved in the Apollo-Soyuz joint space flight. The article also discusses its potential for educational broadcasts, particularly in India, to address population growth, and its role in improving air traffic control by narrowing the separation between aircraft.

Article: Äldre nummer av UFO-Information (Older issues of UFO-Information)

Due to high demand, older issues of UFO-Information are sold out, with only the 1975 complete year (6 issues) available for 30 SEK. Interested readers are instructed to send payment to postgiro 8 43 25-0 C-A. Jonzon, marking the payment '1975 retroaktivt'.

Article: Nytt telefonnummer (New phone number)

Köpings UFO-förening has a new phone number: 0221/310 25. The old number is no longer valid.

Book Review: Bortom vår verklighet – Från Storsjöodjuret till flygande tefat (Beyond Our Reality – From the Storsjö Monster to Flying Saucers)

This review discusses a book by journalist Bertil Falk, which covers 'forteana' – strange events and related speculations. The book touches upon the Storsjö Monster, ancient electricity, interpretations of Jesus as an astronaut, and Nordic gods as astronauts. A significant portion is dedicated to the controversial Philadelphia Experiment. The review notes Falk's thorough research into the experiment, which involved the alleged displacement of an American destroyer, but concludes that concrete evidence remains lacking. The book also addresses the UFO question, including Marjorie E. Fish's star map model based on Betty Hill's abduction account, and discusses radio signals that reappear long after they were first transmitted. The review praises the book's comprehensive index and bibliography, and suggests Falk's journalistic background is an asset for his fortean research.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, focusing on eyewitness accounts, alleged alien encounters, and the potential technological capabilities of UFOs, particularly their electromagnetic effects. There's a clear interest in presenting a broad spectrum of information, from abduction narratives to scientific discussions on space technology and astrophysics. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to form their own conclusions while providing detailed accounts and analyses. The magazine also serves as a communication hub for the UFO-Sweden organization, facilitating information exchange and community engagement.

Title: UFO-Information
Issue: 6
Volume: 1975
Publisher: UFO-Sverige
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO-Information focuses heavily on alleged UFO crashes and the potential for extraterrestrial contact, alongside a comprehensive report on recent UFO sightings across Sweden.

Cover Story: Crashed UFO and Alien Bodies

The cover story, "Främmande luftfarkost störtade 12 döda ufonauter påträffades!" (Alien spacecraft crashed, 12 dead ufonauts found!), details a sensational alleged UFO crash in New Mexico in February 1948. The article, based on information from The National Tattler and interviews with leading ufologists, claims the US Air Force has concealed evidence of this crash and the recovery of twelve alien bodies. Robert Carr, chairman of NICAP, is a key source, asserting that the bodies are stored at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The article describes the bodies as human-like but with characteristics suggesting extreme longevity, particularly their advanced brain structure. It also touches upon other alleged UFO crashes, including one near Aztec, New Mexico, and another near Farmington.

The article criticizes the US Air Force's alleged policy of discrediting and harassing witnesses. It references the Condon Report, which concluded UFOs were not extraterrestrial, but implies this was a cover-up. The piece also mentions the 1947 Kenneth Arnold sighting that popularized the term "flying saucer."

UFO Sightings in Sweden

The magazine features a significant section dedicated to recent UFO sightings reported in Sweden during late 1975. These reports are presented in a concise, geographical format, detailing the date, location, and a brief description of the phenomenon.

Key Sightings Include:

• Värmland, Amotsfors (October 26, 1975): Two clear white balls moving in a northerly direction, compared in size and speed to satellites.
• Närke, Hällefors (November 1, 1975): An oval body emitting a pulsating red and green light, observed following a car.
• Dalarna, Falun (November 20, 1975): A spherical, red-blinking object observed near the Dalaregementet military base, moving rapidly and changing altitude.
• Västergötland, Älgarås (December 6, 1975): A red, spherical object observed diving towards the ground before ascending and changing course.
• Västmanland, Fagersta (December 27, 1975): An oval body emitting a pulsating red and green light, observed making sharp turns and changing direction.
• Södermanland, Eskilstuna (December 31, 1975): Two objects, one a steady white light and another a satellite-like dot, observed moving in different directions.
• Södermanland, Eskilstuna (January 1, 1976): An egg-shaped, greyish object observed moving in a west-east direction.
• Västmanland, Tärnsjö (December 6, 1975): A "hopping" object, described as yellow and red and larger than Jupiter, observed during a fox hunt.
• Dalarna, Sågmyra (December 9, 1975): Multiple sightings of Z-shaped objects and later "gold bands" observed over Lake Gopen.
• Dalarna, Sågmyra (December 9, 1975): An oval object followed by two round objects, observed at night.
• Medelpad, Västanå (November 25, 1975): Ambulance personnel reported an "incredible" sighting.

UFO-Sverige Activities and Future Prospects

The magazine also reports on the activities of UFO-Sverige, highlighting their information evenings held across the country, which attracted a large number of attendees. The organization has produced a new film and made UFO Information available as a talking magazine for the visually impaired. They are actively seeking financial support and volunteers to continue their outreach efforts.

NASA and Extraterrestrial Contact

Dr. James Fletcher, head of NASA, is quoted advocating for a significant investment in a powerful radio telescope network to communicate with extraterrestrial life. He believes intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe and that contact is crucial for learning, despite potential risks of invasion. NASA plans to send probes to Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn's moon Titan to search for signs of life.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the possibility of crashed UFOs and alien visitation, government secrecy surrounding these phenomena, and the widespread nature of UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for greater transparency and research into UFOs, challenging official narratives, and promoting the idea that extraterrestrial life is a serious subject worthy of investigation and potential contact. The magazine actively encourages reader participation and support for its investigative efforts.

This issue of a Swedish publication focuses on UFO phenomena, featuring a prominent article about a Hollywood documentary film based on the famous Barney and Betty Hill abduction case. The magazine also includes a detailed report of a UFO sighting in Tasmania.

Documentary Film: The Interrupted Journey

The main article details a multi-million dollar documentary film produced by NBC-TV, reconstructing the alleged UFO encounter of Barney and Betty Hill. The film is based on audio recordings of the couple recounting their experience under deep hypnosis, where they described being taken aboard an alien spacecraft. James Earl Jones plays Barney Hill, and Estelle Parsons plays Betty Hill. Universal Studios reportedly adhered strictly to the original tape recordings and also utilized material from the US Air Force and John G. Fuller's book, "The Interrupted Journey."

The incident, which occurred on the night of September 19, 1961, involved the Hills driving through New Hampshire's White Mountains when they observed a bright light that followed their car. The object eventually stopped over a meadow, and they described seeing beings with large eyes through a "double row of luminous windows" on the craft.

Barney Hill, who died in 1969, and Betty Hill, who vividly recalls the events, underwent hypnotic regression sessions with Dr. Benjamin Simon in Boston in 1964 to recover the repressed memories. During these sessions, they independently described eleven grey-skinned beings, approximately 1.25 to 1.40 meters tall, with large eyes, who conducted physical examinations on them.

Betty Hill's star map, drawn under hypnosis, is highlighted as a remarkable piece of evidence. Astronomers were reportedly astonished by its accuracy, noting that it depicted the Zeta Reticuli system from an unusual perspective, a view not previously known to astronomers until five years later (1969).

The article also mentions that the US Air Force confirmed radar tracking of a UFO that was believed to have landed in the White Mountains around the time of the Hills' experience.

Director Dick Colla is quoted as saying the film aims to suggest that extraterrestrial visitors are likely curious rather than hostile, and that acknowledging their existence could unite humanity.

UFO Sighting in Tasmania

A second major report details a UFO sighting that occurred in Tasmania, near Lake Sorell. The primary witness, a former RAAF gunner and skilled artist whose name is withheld, observed three objects on the evening of February 26 (year not specified, but likely around 1974 based on the source date). The witness and his companion, a professional artist, were fishing when they saw the objects.

The witness described two larger objects and one smaller one moving towards clouds. The objects then moved slowly in a direction opposite to the clouds, exhibiting movements too slow for aircraft. The objects stopped near Dogshead on the eastern shore of Lake Sorell for about eight to ten minutes before moving again and disappearing into a cloud.

Later, two of the objects reappeared closer, moving southwest towards Lake Sorell. They stopped near Dogshead and remained stationary for eight to ten minutes. Afterwards, they moved again and disappeared into a cloud. The witness lost sight of them as they moved towards the mountainous shore in the direction of Mount Penny.

One of the most striking aspects of the sighting was a powerful beam of red light emitted from the main object, directed towards the northern part of the lake, illuminating an area of about 3.5 km along the swampy ground of Robinsons Swamp. The light was intense enough to illuminate the mountainside for over a kilometer.

After the beam ceased, a faint bluish-white fluorescent glow was observed over the water. The objects then disappeared rapidly in a northeast direction with "phenomenal speed."

During the sighting, the witness's car radio, which was on, was filled with strong static noise, replacing the scheduled news broadcast. The radio returned to normal after the objects disappeared.

The witness also noted that the moon rose about 15 minutes after the sighting, in the southeast.

Other Witnesses and Details

The Tasmanian report includes information from TUFOIC (an organization likely involved in investigating the sighting). The witness stated that he had no prior strong convictions about UFOs but was convinced by this experience. He described the object as a "vehicle in the sky."

Another witness, camping about 1.5 kilometers away, reported seeing a bright light illuminating his tent like daylight, and then saw a brightly shining object near the upper end of the lake. This witness observed the object approaching and then moving away.

There is also mention of another witness who made drawings and notes of the event, and who was to be interviewed separately.

The witness confirmed that the objects moved with "phenomenal speed," comparable to a tracer bullet.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to take a serious approach to UFO phenomena, presenting detailed accounts and evidence, such as the Barney and Betty Hill case and the Tasmanian sighting. The inclusion of scientific perspectives (like Dr. Hynek's comments on the star map) and official confirmations (US Air Force radar) lends credibility to the reports. The editorial stance seems to be one of informing the public about these phenomena, suggesting that such events are real and warrant investigation, rather than dismissing them outright. The article about the documentary film implies a belief that the public should be aware of this material, even if TV decision-makers might shy away from it.