UFO Information - 1982 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-INFORMATION
Issue: No. 1, 1982
Publisher: UFO-Information
Country of Publication: Sweden
Language: Swedish
ISSN: 0346-3540
Price: 75 SEK per year

This issue of UFO-Information marks a significant shift with its adoption of a new A5 format and color printing. The editorial highlights this change, explaining the rationale behind the format switch, including cost-effectiveness and improved presentation. The magazine aims to provide comprehensive coverage of UFO phenomena, seeking contributions from illustrators, translators, and local investigators. The editorial also touches upon the perceived isolation of UFO research and the desire to integrate it into a broader understanding of everyday life.

Key Articles and Features

The Villas-Boas Case: A Classic of UFO Literature

The cover story focuses on the 'Fallet Villas-Boas' (The Villas-Boas Case), positioning it as a seminal work within UFO literature. While the article itself is not detailed on the cover, its prominent placement suggests it is a central piece of this issue.

UFO Sightings Across Scandinavia and Mexico

The magazine presents a collection of UFO sighting reports from various locations:

• Sweden:
• Örnsköldsvik (October 18, 1981): Multiple witnesses reported a fast-moving, multi-colored, cigar-shaped object flying at low altitude. The object was described as having a bright, multi-colored light and was observed to split into smaller pieces. The estimated speed was exceptionally high, calculated at 6 km/sec.
• Skövde (February 2, 1981): An 18-year-old girl reported being chased by a silent, disc-shaped object with a red blinking light.
• Skaraborg (November 10, 1981): A witness observed a stationary, cigar-shaped object with lights at both ends in the early morning.
• Älmhult (November 9, 1981): A large, red fireball was observed, officially explained as atmospheric particles affecting the moon's appearance, but questioned by the magazine.
• Markitta (Week 45): Reports of an orange, sun-sized object seen in the night sky.
• Hällefors (October 15, 1981): A cigar-shaped object, described as zeppelin-like with four windows emitting blue light, was observed circling for over an hour.
• Jämtland (October 25, 1981): Reports of red-green light orbs moving erratically over tree-top height.
• Linköping (December 15, 1981): Witnesses observed a slow-moving, intensely bright object that changed color and blinked before disappearing.
• Finland:
• Lake Pielinen (July 31, 1981): Two men reported a loss of six hours of time after encountering a black sphere that caused paralysis.
• Mexico:
• Oaxaca (November 30, 1979): A sensational report details a man claiming to have been ordered by 'ufonauts' to castrate himself.
• Norway:
• Helgeroa (Mid-October 1981): A group of children were frightened by a UFO described as a flying saucer with luminous openings.

'My View on UFOs: Future Travelers Visiting the Present'

Carl-Axel Jonzon's article explores the connection between UFO phenomena and religion. He posits that UFOs and religious experiences (angels, gods) stem from the same underlying phenomenon, interpreted differently across cultures and time. Jonzon suggests that UFOs represent future beings or entities visiting the present, and that religious texts contain veiled references to these interactions. He criticizes both ufologists and religious institutions for failing to grasp this connection and for hindering a clearer understanding of humanity's origins and destiny.

'Berry Picking with Obstacles'

This personal account describes a frightening experience in a forest where the narrator felt an intense sense of 'evil' and pressure, accompanied by oxygen deprivation. The phenomenon ceased abruptly when the narrator moved behind a large stone. The experience was so profound that the narrator later returned with a friend, only to find the berry patch inexplicably empty.

'A Telepathic Greeting from Space'

This short piece recounts a personal experience of receiving a telepathic message from a UFO on a summer night, conveying greetings of love and peace.

'Kidnapping at Lake Pielinen?'

This article details an incident in Finland where two men reported a loss of six hours of time after encountering a UFO. They experienced paralysis and subsequent psychological distress. Investigations by astronomers are ongoing.

'Girl Chased by a Flying Saucer'

This report describes an 18-year-old girl's encounter with a silent, disc-shaped object with a red blinking light. She felt pursued and sought refuge in a building. Other witnesses also reported seeing unusual objects in the sky.

'Fast-Moving Objects Over Örnsköldsvik'

This detailed investigation examines multiple sightings of a bright, fast-moving object over Örnsköldsvik on October 18, 1981. The article analyzes witness testimonies to estimate the object's speed, altitude, and trajectory, concluding that it does not match known aircraft or natural phenomena.

'Cigar-Shaped UFO Over Skaraborg'

A witness describes observing a stationary, cigar-shaped object with lights at its ends in the early morning.

'Mexico: Worse and Worse Close Encounters'

This brief report details a disturbing incident in Mexico where a man claimed to have been surgically altered by 'ufonauts'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the detailed reporting of UFO sightings with an emphasis on witness testimony and the physical characteristics of observed objects. There is a strong undercurrent of connecting UFO phenomena with religious beliefs, suggesting a unified origin or purpose. The magazine adopts a critical stance towards official explanations and the general public's skepticism, advocating for a more open-minded investigation of the UFO phenomenon. The editorial also expresses a desire to make UFO research more accessible and integrated into mainstream understanding. The publication's commitment to detailed investigation is evident in the Örnsköldsvik case analysis, which includes calculations of speed and trajectory.

This issue of the magazine, identified as Volume 29, Number 5, published by APRO, features a cover story titled "Katastrof för jorden kan komma från rymden!" (Catastrophe for Earth Can Come From Space!). The cover art depicts Earth under threat from a large celestial object and a smaller UFO.

Cosmic Threats to Earth

The lead article, authored by Dezső Sternoczy, explores the potential for catastrophic events originating from space that could endanger Earth. Beyond the threat of nuclear war, it highlights the dangers posed by unpredictable celestial bodies like meteorites and comets, which could collide with the planet, causing widespread destruction and drastic climate changes due to atmospheric dust and water vapor. The article also discusses the even more devastating possibility of encountering a black hole. Such an event could disrupt Earth's orbit, leading to extreme temperature fluctuations or even ejecting the planet from the solar system entirely. A direct collision with a black hole would result in a colossal explosion, leaving planets adrift in a cold, irradiated void.

The Case of Antônio Villas-Boas: A Classic Encounter

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the controversial case of Antônio Villas-Boas, a Brazilian farmer who claimed to have been abducted by a UFO on October 15, 1957. The account, based on his testimony given in 1958 to Dr. Fontes (APRO's representative in Brazil) and journalist João Martins, details two prior sightings of unusual lights near his farm in Minas Gerais.

On the night of October 15th, Villas-Boas was plowing a field alone when he observed a bright red, egg-shaped object descend rapidly from the sky. The craft, approximately 5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide, hovered about 50 meters above him, emitting a blinding pale red light. He described the machine as having three metallic protrusions at the front and a rotating part on top that emitted a red, then green, fluorescent light. As the craft landed on three metallic legs, Villas-Boas attempted to escape in his tractor, but the engine died. He then tried to flee on foot but was apprehended by short, alien beings wearing strange suits.

He reported being taken into the craft through a ramp. Inside, he encountered five beings. The interior was described as a small, square room and a larger, semi-oval room with polished metal walls and fluorescent lighting. The aliens communicated using a series of sounds that he likened to dog barks, which he found unsettling. He was then stripped naked, and one of the beings applied a clear, odorless liquid to his skin using a wet sponge-like object. Subsequently, his blood was drawn using two red rubber hoses connected to a beaker, filling it twice. After the procedure, the aliens left him alone in a room with a strange, soft bed from which a gray smoke emanated, causing him to feel nauseous and vomit.

UFO Responded to Light Signal

Another case detailed is from November 1980, where Mario Luisi was walking on a beach in Preston, England, with his dog. He observed a bright light that melted his flashlight beam. He then saw a dark, approximately 5-meter-long craft with a blunt nose and windows hovering near the ground. Beside the craft stood a man and a woman, about 165 cm tall, wearing tight black wetsuits with emblems and the woman also wearing a cape. Luisi described them as having pale skin but being very beautiful. He communicated with them in English for 2-3 minutes, primarily with the woman. She assured him he would not be harmed but instructed him not to reveal certain symbols seen on the craft or their suits. The beings then re-entered the craft, which disappeared into the sky as a red haze.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on the potential dangers from space, both natural and potentially extraterrestrial, and presents detailed accounts of UFO sightings and alleged alien encounters. The editorial stance seems to be one of serious investigation into these phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and case studies as significant events worthy of public attention. The inclusion of the Villas-Boas case, described as a 'classic,' suggests an interest in historical and foundational UFO reports. The magazine also touches upon the scientific aspects of space and potential cosmic threats, framing these within a context of unexplained aerial phenomena.