UFO Information - 1981 No 03

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-Information, number 3 from 1981, is a Swedish publication dedicated to current UFO events and increasing knowledge about UFO phenomena. It is published six times a year. The cover features a striking illustration of figures observing an alien craft in a field, with the headline 'UFONAUTER UNDERSÖKTE KOR' (Ufonauts Investigated Cows).

Editorial and Contact Information

The editorial address is Lagmansberga Brunnsgård, 59600 Skänninge, Sweden, with a contact number of 0142/440 30. The editorial team includes Carl-Axel Jonzon and Tommy Gustavsson, responsible for monitoring international UFO magazines and text processing. Other contributors listed are Olle Öhman, Jan Lind, Dezső Sternoczy, Florent Sickenga, Märta Engzen, Kenneth Eek, Thomas Martin, and Lars Nilsson. Carl-Axel Jonzon is the responsible publisher. Subscriptions and memberships cost 75 Swedish kronor per year, with payment to Postgiro 8 43 25-0.

The magazine also promotes its back issues, including a 'Jubilee Number' for 35 kronor and a 'UFO Guidance' booklet for 30 kronor. Readers are encouraged to send in tips, articles, and discussion contributions, with a request for typewritten manuscripts with double spacing on one side of the paper.

Feature Articles

UFO-landning och kontakt med 'kapselvarelser' vid Rosenheim

This article, analyzed by Ing. grad. Adolf Geigenthaler, details an encounter by Fru Hildegard Hofmann in Rosenheim, Germany, in November 1955. Hofmann, on her way home, witnessed a bright light and a humming sound, which turned out to be a disc-shaped craft landing. Two small figures, about 110-120 cm tall, emerged wearing silver-grey suits and helmets. They interacted with her briefly, and she noted their unusual equipment and the craft's features. Hofmann reported that her husband also heard the sound and saw the light. The craft reportedly returned later, and Hofmann experienced no ill effects from the encounter.

Närkontakt med "kapselvarelser” i Arizonans trädgård!

This report, translated by Sören Andersson, describes an incident in Tucson, Arizona, on February 10, 1977. Lois Stowall and her grandmother, Alice Buckner, observed a UFO, described as capsule-shaped and cylindrical, hovering near their house. They saw a small, grey-suited figure inside. Mrs. Buckner even reached out to touch the craft. The UFO then ascended and moved away. The article notes the presence of multiple helicopters in the area, which authorities denied having deployed. Another witness, Dessie Turner, also reported seeing a similar craft and a pilot.

Ufonauter undersökte kor i djävulens trädgård!

This article details a perplexing UFO case from the UK, investigated by UFO-Information. It began with a brief mention in the Runcorn Weekly News about a UFO encounter involving cows. The investigation, led by Paul Whetnall with assistance from reporter Sue Mc Turk, faced difficulties as the witnesses were reluctant to speak. The incident, which occurred in Frodsham (later linked to Oldham), involved four young men who witnessed a spherical, silver object land. Two figures emerged, one wearing a helmet lamp, and approached several cows. They used a device resembling a cage to measure the animals. The men fled in fear, with one reporting a strange, painful sensation. The article highlights the challenges in obtaining witness testimony and the unusual nature of the event.

De två skrattande dvärgarna i Bedarrides: Fransk närkontakt av tredje graden

Written by Jean Bastide, this article recounts an incident on Mont Real in Bedarrides, France, on September 27, 1973. Monsieur A, while picking mushrooms, encountered two small figures, about 1.20 meters tall, who appeared to be laughing. Shortly after they disappeared into the bushes, a large, oval, matt blue-grey object, approximately five meters long and two meters high, ascended from the ground. The object departed rapidly towards the northeast. The witness described the figures as wearing beige overalls and black berets, with human-like hands. The article draws parallels to other cases, including the Socorro incident and encounters involving 'laughing' beings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO-Information consistently explores the phenomenon of UFO encounters, focusing on detailed witness accounts and investigative efforts. A recurring theme is the potential connection between UFO experiences and religious phenomena, as discussed in an editorial by Carl-Axel Jonzon, who suggests that religious experiences and UFO sightings might share common roots or attract similar phenomena. The magazine maintains a serious and factual approach to the subject, encouraging reader participation and the sharing of information. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, seeking to document and understand these events without immediate dismissal, while also acknowledging the challenges in verification and the psychological impact on witnesses.

This issue of the magazine, titled 'I UFO från Peru till San Salvador', published in February 1977, delves into various UFO and alien encounter phenomena reported from different parts of the world. The magazine features detailed accounts of sightings, close encounters, and potential interactions with non-human entities, spanning from the Peruvian jungle to Sweden and the UK.

UFO from Peru to San Salvador

This lead article recounts the experience of Ludwig Pallmann, an American businessman who claims to have undertaken a UFO journey of over 3000 km in a short period, reaching speeds of 20,000 km/h within Earth's atmosphere. Pallmann, who was previously hesitant to share his story due to the risk of disbelief, was motivated by similar accounts from others. He describes an encounter in the Peruvian jungle where he met beings who called themselves 'Americans'. These beings, from a planet named Stipiray in the Milky Way, were collecting plants to cross-breed with their own planet's flora for advanced food and flavor cultures. They were of medium size, had yellowish skin, were completely hairless, and wore shimmering overalls. Pallmann learned that they could translate languages using a small device in their clothing. The aliens demonstrated their advanced propulsion system, which involves a generator at the center of their craft, by taking Pallmann on a ten-minute round trip to his vacation home in San Salvador and back to the Peruvian jungle. They also shared their ethical code, which emphasizes not doing harm, not deceiving, respecting others and animals, and fulfilling one's potential.

Lysande varm farkos (Glowing Warm Craft)

This article, authored by Dr. Ted Peters, MUFON State Director for Louisiana, details an encounter experienced by Robert Melerine and Irwin Menesses on January 21, 1977, near Dike Canal in Louisiana. While hunting for nutria, Melerine observed a bright light that grew in size and enveloped the area in light. He initially mistook it for a helicopter, but the complete silence and lack of any engine noise were unsettling. The object, described as a large, blinding light directly overhead, was immense and its contours were difficult to discern. Melerine felt a warmth emanating from it before it rapidly ascended. Later, while in their boat, the object reappeared, hovering silently about 20 meters above them. The experience caused them extreme fear, and they felt as if their boat was held in place by strong gravitational forces. The object, described as round with a diamond or grid pattern, was estimated to be 4.5 to 7.5 meters in diameter. After about 30 minutes, the object departed abruptly, causing the boat to lurch. It then flew towards a Shell refinery and later towards a water tower. A Shell security guard later confirmed seeing the same phenomenon.

Argentinsk pensionär fick märkligt besök (Argentinian Pensioner Had a Strange Visit)

This report from La Razón (Buenos Aires) dated November 28, 1972, describes an incident involving a 62-year-old pensioner named Alfonso Rey in Tres Arroyos, Argentina. Rey was watching television when it malfunctioned. Upon investigating, he discovered a strange being sitting in another armchair. The visitor, described as about two meters tall, wore a blue-green diving suit and helmet, had slanted eyes, and a device resembling a radio transmitter on his belt. The being did not speak but extended a cold, 'insubstantial' hand. After observing the TV for a few minutes, the being touched buttons on his device, emitting a yellow light, and then vanished. Rey also reported a separate incident involving a tall customer with a penetrating gaze who entered a bar and disappeared from the bathroom without a trace. Police confirmed the latter incident. The article also mentions a newspaper report from La Nueva Provincia detailing the same case, with Rey stating the being's clothes felt warm despite the cold, and that there were large footprints outside.

Monster skrämde italiensk vakt (Monster Scared Italian Guard)

This account, from December 6, 1978, at 23:30 in Torriglia, Italy, details an encounter by 26-year-old security guard Piero Zanfretta. While on duty, Zanfretta observed four lights in a garden, which he initially thought were from thieves. His car's engine, lights, and radio failed. He left the car with his pistol and flashlight and encountered a creature described as a monster with grey, wrinkled skin, approximately six meters long. The creature's face was terrifying, and Zanfretta's flashlight inexplicably went out when he shone it on the creature's face. He then saw a colossal, uniformly triangular object, larger than the house, emitting a blinding white shimmer and a hissing sound, accompanied by intense heat. Zanfretta retreated to his car and contacted his base, speaking in a distressed manner. Patrol guards found him disoriented. Under hypnosis, Zanfretta recalled being taken aboard a craft, examined, and told that the beings were not human and came from the 'third galaxy'. He also described the beings as dark green, tall, with triangular yellow eyes and horns, and possessing suction cups on their hands. The craft had landing marks and emitted heat. The article also mentions other witnesses in the area seeing a strong light around the same time.

UFO:s kommer ur havet påstår spansk ufolog (UFOs Come from the Sea, Claims Spanish Ufologist)

This report, based on information from the French magazine l'Action and Spanish UFO specialist José Benitez, suggests that UFOs observed in Southern Europe in December of the previous year likely emerged from the sea near Casablanca. Benitez, a journalist and author, claims that over a hundred UFOs, mostly circular and reddish-orange, were detected on military radar screens between December 7-8 and December 24-28, in the regions of Huelva, Cadiz, and Sevilla, Spain. These craft reportedly flew at low altitudes, below 200 meters. A farmer near Cadiz allegedly witnessed a UFO land, from which three tall beings emerged, leaving a 15-meter diameter circle of scorched grass.

UFO över Skaraslätten (UFO over Skara Plain)

This section compiles several UFO sightings from the Skara region of Sweden. One account describes a strange humming and whirring sound followed by two green, lamp-like lights and a red light moving at high speed. The object had no discernible shape but appeared as a mist. The witness's dog became extremely frightened. Another report from Fru Agneta Wennerdahl near Skara details similar green lights hovering silently at low altitude over fields on November 20, 1980. Her dog also reacted with fear. Lennart Johansson from Stora Hov reported seeing two spotlights in the sky on November 24, 1980, which lasted for about ten seconds. The article also mentions reports of green sparks over Kvänum and mysterious red spheres over Levene.

Att ha eller inte ha - är det frågan? (To Have or Not to Have - That is the Question?)

This philosophical article by Jonzon explores the concept of free will. The author argues that humans do not possess true free will, suggesting that our actions are governed by the law of cause and effect and a higher intellect. The article posits that while creation is dual, and humans are made in the image of the creator, they are not exact copies and are limited by their physical and mental faculties. The author uses examples to illustrate how choices are predetermined by inherent limitations and external factors, leading to a conclusion that human actions are not freely chosen but rather dictated by a complex system. The article suggests that humanity's current path is leading to a negative outcome due to past mistakes and a lack of understanding of the underlying principles governing existence.

Newcastle

This brief report from Abendpost (August 25, 1980) mentions that 33-year-old British housewife Lillian Middleton reported a bright, glowing UFO flying over her car at high speed near Wilton Bay, northeast of Newcastle. Police had investigated the incident and confirmed that many other people had also witnessed the same UFO.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, close encounters with alleged extraterrestrial beings, and the potential implications of these phenomena. The magazine presents a variety of accounts from different geographical locations and time periods, suggesting a global presence of unexplained aerial phenomena and potential alien visitation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and documentation of these events, providing a platform for witnesses to share their experiences, even those that might be considered extraordinary or difficult to believe. The inclusion of scientific perspectives (like Dr. Ted Peters from MUFON) and investigative elements (like hypnotic regression) lends a degree of seriousness to the reporting. The philosophical article on free will, while not directly about UFOs, touches upon themes of control, destiny, and the limitations of human understanding, which can be seen as a broader context for contemplating the unknown.

This issue of UFO-Information, dated '21' (likely January 1979, based on context), focuses on close encounters and electromagnetic (EM) effects associated with UFO sightings. The cover story, "Fiskare panikslagna av gigantiskt UFO" (Fishermen Panicked by Giant UFO), details a terrifying encounter experienced by the crew of the fishing boat 'Manolo Cid'.

'Manolo Cid' Crew Encounter

The article recounts how the 22-man crew of the 'Manolo Cid' returned to their home village in a state of panic, with an empty boat, after encountering a massive UFO off the coast of Zahara de Los Attunes, Spain, in August 1976. Antonio Abellan Guerrero, the machinist, describes how the crew, initially skeptical of his premonition, witnessed a large, round, red object. The object's proximity and intense light caused extreme fear, leading the crew to seek refuge. The incident resulted in the crew refusing to go to sea for three days and remaining withdrawn.

UFO Wave in Italy and EM Effects

Another significant section, "Närkontakter med EM-effekter efter UFO-våg i Italien" (Close Encounters with EM Effects after UFO Wave in Italy), details events primarily from 1978 in Italy, investigated by Dr. Robert Pinotti of the Italian National UFO Research Centre. The article highlights a period of intense UFO activity in central and southern Italy, particularly between September 13th and 20th, 1978.

Torrita di Siena Incident

On the evening of September 17, 1978, in Torrita di Siena, Fru Ultimina Boscagli and her son Riccardo heard an intense sound and saw a glowing object. Later that evening, around 9:30 PM, Fru Santana Faralli and her son Rivo witnessed a silent, glowing object land on the road in front of their house. The object, described as disc-shaped with an orange top and a red underside, emitted intense light and three beams. The car's electrical system failed, and the vehicle moved forward on its own. Two humanoids, approximately 1-1.10 meters tall, emerged from the object. They wore green overalls and helmets, and their appearance was described as hunched, thin, with human-like features and green skin. They examined the car before returning to the UFO, which then departed. The incident also reportedly caused TV receivers in the vicinity to temporarily shut off.

Physical Traces and Analysis

Investigators found physical evidence at the landing site, including a 50 cm black circle caused by heat and two burn marks. Samples of soil and gravel were collected and sent for chemical analysis at CUN, including tests for radioactivity, fluorescence, and X-ray radiation. However, the results were negative, with no unusual magnetism or radioactivity detected, though it was suggested that rainwater might have diluted any potential traces.

Colle del Castello Encounter

Another close encounter of the third kind occurred on November 14, 1978, in Colle del Castello, Italy. Giuseppi di Giovanni, while searching for a lost cow, observed a circular object, about five meters in diameter, resembling a brown shoebox with small windows. He saw six or seven humanoids with human-like features inside. The humanoids, some with blonde hair (women) and others with darker hair (men), were described as small and wearing green overalls, similar to a previous landing in Cennina in 1954.

Swedish Sightings

The issue also includes reports from Sweden:

Lars Edler's Observation

In October 1977, Lars Edler of Bergvik, Gällö, reported seeing an intensely red, silent UFO at an altitude of 100-150 meters. The object illuminated the surroundings and made a course change, disappearing in a northeasterly direction. Edler estimated the observation lasted at least five minutes and was certain it was not an aircraft or helicopter.

Anna Person's Sighting

Ten minutes after Edler's sighting, Anna Person and her 15-year-old son in Hackås witnessed a similar silent, round, glowing object moving at the same altitude. It illuminated a forest edge with a beam of light directed downwards.

Inez and Bengt Rehnstedt's Observation

Inez and Bengt Rehnstedt of Gällö also observed a bright light, identified as a UFO, passing low over Gällö in a northeasterly direction at a speed comparable to an airplane. They stopped their car to get a better look and noticed a smaller, luminous object accompanying the main UFO from below.

Åke Olsson's Confirmation

Åke Olsson of Grönviken also witnessed the phenomenon and was convinced it was not a helicopter, airplane, or star.

UFO-Information Services

The magazine concludes with an advertisement for UFO-Information, offering rental of two slide series: a beginner series of 30 images and a 16-image series on UFO characteristics, suitable for presentations and educational purposes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are close encounters of the third kind, electromagnetic effects associated with UFOs, and physical traces left behind. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and reporting of UFO phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and details of investigations conducted by ufologists. The magazine aims to inform readers about various UFO incidents, emphasizing the unusual and unexplained aspects of these events.