UFO Information - 1985 No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-INFORMATION
Issue: NR. 1
Volume/Year: 1985
Publisher: UFO-Information
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
ISSN: 0346-3540
Cover Price: 100 kronor helår

Main Cover Story: Plants Have Highly Developed Emotional Lives

The lead article, "Växter har högt utvecklat känsloliv" (Plants have highly developed emotional lives), explores the sensitivity of plants. It cites research by Dorothy Retallack and Francis Broman, professors at the University of Denver, who claim that plants suffer from loud pop music and can even die if exposed to it regularly. Conversely, classical music and Indian string music are found to be beneficial. The article also delves into the groundbreaking work of Cleve Backster, a former CIA agent and polygraph expert. In 1966, Backster connected a polygraph to a plant leaf and discovered that it reacted to his thoughts, showing fear when he considered harming it. Further experiments indicated that plants could sense threats to other living organisms, even at a distance, suggesting a form of interconnectedness among all living things. The article mentions that plants react to damage with measurable electrical circuits and can even be induced to have 'nervous breakdowns'. Paul Sauvin, an electronics engineer, is mentioned for his experiments using a tone oscillator to record plant responses, which he could even interact with via telephone and radio signals.

UFO Incident in Katrineholm

Reporter Kjell Thörnqvist details an incident in Katrineholm on August 20, 1985, where three policemen and a civilian witnessed a bright, hovering object for nearly two hours. The object was described as large and luminous, changing color from blue-white to red-yellow, and exhibiting blinking and movement patterns. The witnesses attempted to track the object, noting its erratic behavior and the lack of sound.

Småland Encounter: Overwhelmed by Ufonauts

This section recounts the experience of Ante Jonsson, who claims he was attacked by small, dark beings after encountering a large, dark UFO near Ingelstad, Sweden, on February 3, 1984. Jonsson describes being stopped by the craft, then approached by a short, dark creature that attempted to pull him from his car. He was subsequently attacked by two more beings. The incident was interrupted by the headlights of a passing truck, and Jonsson was later found by police and taken to the hospital. The article notes that a witness named Bengt Johansson reported seeing a strange object near the same location, potentially linking him to the event. The road where Jonsson was found is described as a widened area used as a runway for military aircraft, with a photography ban.

Russian Fighter Jets vs. UFO?

This article, referencing the magazine "Esotera" and the "Nationel Enquirer," reports a mysterious event on August 26, 1983, where five Soviet Mig fighter jets allegedly crashed after attempting to engage a spherical UFO. The incident is attributed to parapsychologist Dr. Eduard Naumow, who claims the UFO was encountered over a naval base near Ventspils, Latvia. The UFO reportedly flew at an altitude of 3,000 meters, and the jets' guided missiles detonated prematurely, destroying the planes.

Child Abduction in Texas

This detailed account, based on hypnotic regression sessions conducted by MUFON researchers, describes the alleged abduction of Megan Elliott and her 18-month-old daughter, Renee, on August 21, 1985, in East Texas. Megan reports being taken aboard a craft after her car malfunctioned. Inside, she and Renee were subjected to examinations by small, grey beings. Megan describes a circular room with strange lights and a table where they were restrained. The beings reportedly performed medical procedures on Renee, stating she was no longer sick. Megan was also questioned about the universe and given pills. The experience left Megan feeling changed, with a sense of altered reality.

Other Articles and Sections

• Letters to the Editor: The magazine appeals for skilled individuals to assist with translations and follow-up investigations of UFO cases.
• UFO-Information Handling Program: An advertisement for ordering materials.
• Jubilee Issue Offer: A special offer for a past issue.
• Editorial: Carl-Axel Jonzon's editorial, "Måste vi vara så beskedliga?" (Must we be so accommodating?), criticizes Swedish society for its high taxes, perceived lack of common sense, and a totalitarian system, linking these issues to a broader societal malaise and a potential decline in UFO sightings.
• Reader Contributions: Includes a letter from Zsolt Szilvassy about being a 'peace fighter'.
• UFO Sighting near Sorocaba, Brazil: A detailed account of a sighting by a dentist and his wife in June 1979 of a large, spinning object.
• Letters and Opinions: A section titled "Insändare" (Letters) features a piece by "T. Gustavsson" discussing the need for a shift from conflict to love, and another by "J.O. Sundberg" on plant communication.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and related mysteries, often presenting witness testimonies and research findings. There is a strong undercurrent of societal critique, particularly in the editorial section, which questions the direction of Swedish society and its systems. The issue also highlights the potential for non-human intelligence to be found not only in space but also in the consciousness of plants, suggesting a broader definition of life and awareness. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging critical thinking, questioning authority, and seeking deeper understanding of unexplained phenomena and societal issues.

This issue of the MUFON UFO JOURNAL, identified as Number 167 from January 1982, Volume 16, features two primary UFO-related cases. The magazine is published by MUFON and appears to be in Swedish, though the content discusses events in the USA. The cover headline highlights "Fallet med det otvättade UFO:t" (The Case of the Untouched UFO).

Case 1: Megan's Hypnotic Regression

The first major section details a case involving a woman named Megan, who underwent hypnotic regression sessions with Dr. Clark. Megan recounts an experience where she was questioned by beings from another planet. When asked why they didn't reveal themselves, the beings explained that humanity is a fearful and self-destructive species, and direct intervention would lead to Earth's destruction. They also stated that they chose individuals with intelligence and the ability to understand concepts beyond the present. Megan was asked why she was chosen, and the response was simply, "It is because we are here." She also inquired about their origin, and they replied, "We are from the same place as you," and later clarified, "From the beginning... from the beginning." Megan understood this to mean they were not from Earth but had a planet they traveled to.

During the hypnosis, Megan recalled a strange door that would disappear into the wall when opened and reappear when closed, made of a metal that allowed it to be 'bound together' and vanish. She also experienced movement in a 'third room' but was accustomed to it. Upon leaving the craft, she entered an 'antechamber' with six doors, identified by a faint glow. After passing through a door, she found herself back in her car with an infant named Renee. The door was then attached to the car. The room she entered was smaller than the initial one.

Megan described hearing a loud, buzzing, electric sound that caused ear pain, and then being lowered to the ground. She found herself on a familiar road, near home. After the buzzing stopped, her car engine started, but she was unable to move, feeling 'frozen' in her seat for about a minute. She then felt as if she were driving uphill without actively controlling the car. She realized she was only about 8 km from home, despite having traveled 50 km on the road and 40 km in the air.

Returning home, Megan felt disoriented, angry, and physically unwell, with a headache. She recalls yelling at her husband, John, for stubbing her toe. The incident left her feeling like she had no control over herself. The following day, Renee's rash and ear problems had disappeared. Megan underwent a marked personality change for about two months, becoming withdrawn and losing significant weight, sometimes not eating at all.

Approximately three weeks after the initial event, Megan saw a "silver-white sphere" making unusual movements in the sky. This was followed by a "dirty white fog" that enveloped her car and a pickup truck. She became hysterical, fearing she would be taken. The fog caused the vehicles to slow down considerably. She eventually pulled over and the fog disappeared. This experience led her to sell her car, fearing it had been recognized.

Case 2: The Untouched UFO

The second major article, "Fallet med det otvättade UFO:t" (The Case of the Untouched UFO), details an encounter by Dale Spurlock and a female passenger. The incident occurred on a clear, windless, moonless evening around 9:30 PM. Dale was driving a 1976 Chevrolet Luv pickup truck on a rural road near Darco. He first noticed a clear light flying low over the trees to his left. As the light approached, it stopped above Dale's truck at point C, about 12 meters away. The UFO tilted and appeared to have four colored lights at its base, with two "headlights" shining down on the truck. The object remained motionless for about 45 seconds.

Dale and his passenger became agitated and drove to point D, losing sight of the UFO temporarily. The UFO then reappeared above them, shot past the truck, and stopped again, directing its lights at the vehicle. This time, the encounter lasted only five seconds before Dale accelerated. The UFO then ascended, rotated counter-clockwise, and moved northwest. Over the next six to seven minutes, the witnesses observed the UFO change course to the north, then east, before disappearing.

Dale noted that the lights from the UFO were unusually focused, illuminating only about 180-210 cm around the truck, which he found strange given the distance. He firmly believed the lights were intentionally directed at them. The UFO then ascended rapidly, doubling its altitude in seconds. The lights from its small windows resembled those seen through a "roller blind." Dale described the UFO's appearance as having a "dull metallic look" with faint yellow streaks on its sides, suggesting it needed cleaning.

Dale mentioned that the UFO's movement was controlled with great precision. He also stated that he had been teased for his observation but that experiencing it firsthand convinced him. He emphasized that the technology involved was far beyond anything known in his world.

Two pilots flying over the area reportedly saw an unidentified object, but no contact was made with them. An 11-year-old neighbor also reported seeing a light travel from point B to C and then to D.

Investigation and Analysis

MUFON researchers John Combest and Jean Fuller interviewed Dale Spurlock at the site of the sighting. They reconstructed the event and made distance and size estimations. Figure 3 in the article illustrates the situation. The UFO was estimated to be about 21 meters away at its closest point, and the beams from its 'headlights' were approximately 75 cm in diameter. The article notes that the second witness, a young woman, chose not to be involved publicly.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly focuses on detailed eyewitness accounts of UFO encounters, including close proximity sightings and alleged abductions. The use of hypnosis as a tool for recalling details of encounters is prominent. The magazine highlights the physical and psychological effects on witnesses following such events, including personality changes and unexplained physical ailments disappearing. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into UFO phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and researcher analyses without overt skepticism, and emphasizing the need for personal experience to become convinced of the reality of UFOs. The article also touches upon the limitations of current human technology in explaining the observed phenomena.