UFO Information - 1984 No 06

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO NFORMATION, NR.6 from 1984, is a Swedish publication focused on UFO phenomena, investigations, and related topics. It features a mix of case reports, theoretical discussions, and reader contributions.

Cover Story: South African UFO Experience

The cover highlights the "Sydafrikansk bergskedja" (South African mountain range) as a "platsen för UFO-upplevelse" (place for UFO experiences). The accompanying image shows a UFO over the Drakenberg mountains, referencing a book by Elisabeth Klarer from Johannesburg, South Africa. The magazine also mentions a visit from the UFO-gruppen i Johannesburg, with Frida de Villers representing the group. Elisabeth Klarer is noted as a meteorologist who claims to have contacts with 'space beings' and has written a book titled 'Behind the lightbarrier'. The issue also touches upon the idea that Russians might have intercepted coded messages from space.

Featured Articles and Reports

Missing in Stockholm

A case titled "Försvunnen i Stockholm" (Missing in Stockholm) by Carl-Axel Jonzon details the disappearance of 21-year-old Stefan Söderqvist on August 18th, coinciding with UFO sightings over Djurgården. Witnesses reported an oval, luminous object at high altitude, emitting gas or smoke, and being pursued by a military jet. One witness reported developing conjunctivitis after observing the object.

Landet Runt (Around the Country)

This section presents a series of UFO sightings and incidents reported across Sweden in 1984:

• Ölsremma (July 12): A strong impact was heard, and damage was found on a barn wall, possibly caused by a UFO. An alternative explanation involving a tractor and a 'hiss' (lift) was mentioned but questioned by the magazine.
• Hjortkvarn (July 13): A white luminous sphere was observed flying in a straight line, making a vertical ascent before continuing.
• Ulricehamn (July 14): Large branches of oak trees in a park were broken by an object pressing down from above.
• Jönköping (July 26): Five people observed an oval, white, luminous object, about the size of a full moon, moving southeast. Three more lights appeared later.
• Husby (August 24): An oval object with red and yellow lights moved slowly at low altitude over rooftops before disappearing.
• Sävsjö (September 7): Olof Baard, a newspaper delivery driver, witnessed a luminous object described as diamond-shaped, about 50 meters long and equally high, ascending and disappearing. He contacted military bases and the police, who had no explanation.
• Orsa (September 9): Inger Gegerfeldt saw a luminous, lamp-shaped object flying at treetop height in the rain.
• Avesta (September 9): A pensioner observed a bright, burning ball-like object in the sky, which caused a nearby car's lights and engine to fail.

33-year-old Brazilian Transferred 200 Miles

This article details the case of Sidney Walker, who disappeared on June 14, 1976, in Sao Goncalo, Brazil, after buying cigarettes. A witness reported seeing a UFO and a beam of light. Walker reappeared in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, and sent letters to his family describing his experience of being transported and held in the north. He was found by federal agents and taken to an Inps clinic, showing signs of partial memory loss and strange circular marks on his body. The case is linked to reports of UFOs in the area.

Third Kind Encounter in Indiana USA

An anonymous police officer in Knox County, Indiana, reported observing a large, black, triangular craft at an altitude of about 60 meters. He saw five figures inside, described as tall with large eyes and no clothes. The officer attempted telepathic communication, and the beings reportedly asked, "Why do you hate the Iranians?". The UFO then departed, causing intermittent radio interference and unusual dog behavior. The officer experienced dizziness and headaches afterward.

The Mysterious Cattle Mutilations in the USA are Still an Unsolved Mystery

This section discusses the phenomenon of cattle mutilations in the USA, suggesting a possible link to UFOs. It references a conference in Albuquerque led by Senator Harrison Schmitt. Reports mention unidentified helicopters observed over mutilation sites. The article details the precise surgical nature of the mutilations, with organs like udders, ovaries, and reproductive tracts removed cleanly. Theories involving a paralyzing agent and microwave radiation are explored. The article also notes that the mutilated carcasses do not decompose normally and are not consumed by scavengers. Experiments with fluorescent marks on cattle backs are mentioned, possibly to make them visible from the air.

An Fantastic Occult Theory: We Live Inside the Earth

This article presents the theory that the Earth is hollow, with openings at the poles, and contains an inner sun and possibly life, including humanoids. This theory, originating with Captain John Cleves Symmes in 1818 and further developed by others, contradicts the scientific view of a solid Earth with a molten core. The article dismisses the scientific consensus and cites historical observations of lights on Mars' poles as potential evidence for internal light sources.

Insändare (Letters to the Editor)

Klas Sefastsson writes about his belief that UFOs are operated by physical beings, not demons, and that these beings might use vehicles designed to mimic 'traveling in the spirit'. He suggests that communication with these beings occurs through telepathy, which he defines as a feeling or experience rather than words.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various cases and theories without necessarily endorsing them as definitive truths, but rather as subjects worthy of investigation and discussion within the UFO community. The publication actively solicits reader contributions and tips, indicating a desire to engage its readership in the ongoing exploration of UFOlogy.

This issue of UFO-INFORMATION, dated July-August 1980, delves into speculative theories about the Earth's structure, focusing on the 'Hollow Earth' concept and related phenomena, alongside reports of UFO sightings.

The Earth's Interior and Polar Openings

The magazine explores the idea that the Earth might be hollow, with openings at the poles leading to an inner world. It references historical accounts of polar explorers like Hall, Greely, and Peary, who reported finding ice-free waters near the North Pole, suggesting possible entrances. The theory of 'sweetwater' icebergs being formed by rivers flowing from Earth's interior, as proposed by Cyrus Reed Teed, is discussed, though contrasted with scientific explanations of glacial calving.

Teed also speculated that animals and birds migrating north during winter were seeking refuge within the Earth's interior. The article notes the rich wildlife found in polar regions, including musk oxen and millions of auks, and mentions Russian polar explorers discovering foxes at high latitudes.

Polar Exploration and the 'Hollow Earth' Debate

The issue questions the achievements of early polar explorers like Robert Peary and Fredrick Cook, with Marshall Gardner suggesting they never reached the true North Pole. It highlights later expeditions, such as Richard E. Byrd's flight over the North Pole in 1926 and Charles Blair's solo flight in 1951. Scandinavian Airlines System's (SAS) North Pole route and the voyages of nuclear submarines Nautilus and Skate are mentioned, with the observation that no openings to the Earth's interior were found.

Satellite images from Essa-3 (1967) and Essa-7 (1968) are presented, showing a unique 'hole' over the North Pole. However, the article notes that these images are composites and that the dark areas are due to the polar night, casting doubt on them as evidence of openings.

Historical Hollow Earth Theories

Several historical theories about a hollow Earth are presented:

• John Cleves Symmes: Proposed five concentric spheres, each with polar openings.
• Halley: Suggested the Earth was a hollow shell about 800 km thick, with inner spheres representing other planets, illuminated by light from between the shells.
• Marshall Gardner: In his book "Journey to the earth's interior," he argued for a single shell about 1,300 km thick with an inner sun.
• Cyrus Reed Teed (Koresh): Developed a complex theory involving an inner sun, moon, and stars within a hollow Earth, where he founded a community called the 'New Jerusalem'.

The Case of Olof Janson

A peculiar story is recounted about Olof Janson, a Finnish fisherman who claimed to have spent two years in Earth's interior in the 19th century. He described a world with giant trees, enormous elephants, and long-lived beings. After a shipwreck that claimed his father's life, Janson was rescued and eventually ended up in the United States. His story, detailed in Willis George Emerson's book "The Smoky God," could not be verified by the author of the article, with no records of a person named Olof Janson found in Uleåborg, Batavia, or Los Angeles.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The magazine reports on a significant UFO wave in the Midwestern USA in August 1965, with numerous sightings and claims of seeing UFO pilots. Specific incidents include:

• Three women in Grand Forks, North Dakota, seeing a transparent, circular UFO on a golf course.
• Two teenage girls in Renton, Washington, encountering three humanoid beings.
• David Gibson in Waverly, Iowa, witnessing a disc-shaped UFO land and observing a short, humanoid figure. He later reported seeing a similar UFO again.

Another account describes Carl-Axel Jonzon seeing a red, disc-shaped object fall from the sky and then ascend rapidly near Linköping, Sweden. The article notes that UFO organizations like Apro and Utrc have not found evidence of UFO bases in Earth's interior or at the poles.

Flat Earth Remnants

The issue briefly touches upon the Flat Earth belief, mentioning remnants of a religious sect founded by John Alexander Dowie, and Wilbur Glenn Voliva, who advocated for a flat Earth with the North Pole at the center.

Conclusion

Despite the speculative theories and reported sightings, the article concludes by reaffirming the established scientific understanding that the Earth is round.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of alternative cosmologies, particularly the Hollow Earth theory, and the reporting of UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these theories and accounts, often with a degree of skepticism or by contrasting them with scientific explanations, ultimately upholding the conventional view of a spherical Earth. The inclusion of subscription renewal notices and holiday greetings suggests a publication aimed at a dedicated readership interested in these topics.