UFO Information - 1987 No 04

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Information, number 4-87 and part of Volume 18, is a Swedish-language magazine focused on UFO events and increasing knowledge about the UFO phenomenon. It is published four times a year and is run as a non-profit, ideologically driven publication. The issue is dated October 1987.

Editorial and Publisher Information

The magazine is edited and published by Kjell Thörnlund, with contributions from Sören Andersson, Ronny Thunér, Håkan Gustafsson, and Kristina Finér. The editorial office is located at Danmarksgatan 4B, Linköping, Sweden. Subscriptions and memberships can be processed via Postgiro 483 64 25-1. The annual subscription cost is 100 SEK. The magazine welcomes contributions from readers in the form of articles and discussion posts, with a request for manuscripts to be typed with maximum line spacing and on one side of the paper only.

Call for Contributors

UFO-Information is seeking skilled illustrators and translators for English, French, and Spanish texts. They are also looking to establish contacts with UFO enthusiasts who can help investigate and document UFO cases in their local areas. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact UFO-Information via mail or phone.

Special Offer

A 'Jubilee Issue' is advertised as a must-have for serious UFO enthusiasts, available for 35 SEK via Postgiro 483 64 25-1, with the reference "Jubileumsnummer".

Editorial: 'FRAMTIDSTRO' (Faith in the Future)

This editorial, written by Kjell and Sören, explores the idea of life's propagation throughout the universe and speculates on the possibility that humanity itself originated from extraterrestrial sources. The authors suggest that advanced civilizations may have seeded life on Earth, guiding its development and occasionally intervening discreetly. They ponder the 'ET-hypothesis' as a plausible explanation for UFO visitations and express hope for humanity's maturation before self-destruction. The editorial concludes with holiday greetings and a reminder to renew subscriptions.

Article: UFOS OCH UFOLOGER I POLEN (UFOs and Ufologists in Poland)

Authored by Bronislaw Rzepecki, this article details the history of ufology in Poland. While UFO phenomena were reported earlier, organized ufology began in the late 1970s. Early efforts included articles by Andrzej Trepka in 1958 and Janusz Thors' book 'FLYGANDE TEFAT' in 1961. The 1970s saw popular articles by journalists like Lucjan Znicz. The first UFO club, Klub Kontaktow Kosmicznych, was founded on July 8, 1978. Other organizations like UFO-Sonda (Wroclaw, 1978), Warszawas Sällskap för UFO-forskning ('UFO-Video', 1981), and Krakows Klubb för UFO-forskning och Popularisering emerged. The article highlights the first Polish UFO congress held in Krakow in September 1983, followed by subsequent congresses in Szczecin (1984) and Lublin (1985). Rzepecki also notes the existence of pseudo-ufologists who discredit serious research. The article lists several historical UFO sightings in Poland, including:

• Zalesie, June 22, 1908: Four witnesses saw a bright yellow object.
• Warszawa, Summer 1922: A silver object resembling two hemispheres emitted a light beam.
• Wolin Island, July 31, 1953: A disc-shaped object, about 22 meters in diameter, landed and took off.
• Muszyna, December 22, 1958: A dark, disc-shaped object was photographed.
• Kolobrzeg, March 1959: A triangular object rose from the sea.

Article: UFO-HÄNDELSER I POLEN (UFO Incidents in Poland)

This section, also by Bronislaw Rzepecki, presents two detailed case studies investigated by Polish UFO organizations:

1. Ernestowo, August 29, 1979: A couple observed a large, cigar-shaped object with a 'gearwheel' and five windows. The object hovered and then sped away, leaving an orange glow.
2. Hel Peninsula, August 8, 1981: Witness R.K. encountered two 150 cm tall humanoids in green suits with large eyes. He experienced a 'telepathic message' and felt as if he passed through a 'sphere'. The humanoids' craft, a silver disc, was also observed. Later, R.K. found seven strange marks on the ground, including oval indentations and holes.

Article: PERUANSKA OVNIS (Peruvian UFOs)

Written by Dr. Gary Levine, this article discusses UFO activity in Peru, particularly in the Andes region. It mentions early observations by an indigenous man named Pedro Eleodoro Paulet y Mostayo in 1935. The article notes frequent UFO sightings, including brightly colored UFOs, red-orange lights, and disc-shaped objects, in areas like Huayancayo and the Inca-Paracas region. The author also touches upon the geoglyphs of Nazca, noting their unique nature but stating no direct connection to UFOs has been established. The article references research by Guillermo Roncoroni in Argentina, who studied 270 UFO cases using a computer, and suggests a need for similar systematic research in Peru.

Article: SOM EN PLATT STÅNG (Like a Flat Rod)

This report details a sighting on February 14, 1981, near Mellen, Wisconsin, USA. John Windt observed a purple glow that resolved into a flat, rod-shaped object with two faint lights. The object moved slowly and quietly, passing over his garage. His mother heard a motor-like sound.

Article: LANDET RUNT (Around the Country)

This section compiles several brief UFO sightings from Sweden:

• March 6, 1987 (23:15): Three objects, two small and one large cigar-shaped (mother ship), were seen on Öland.
• March 9, 1987 (Evening): A multi-colored, spherical light phenomenon was observed between Oskarshamn and Gotland.
• March 10, 1987 (21:10): A football-field-sized object with red and orange lights was seen over Habo.
• March 13, 1987 (18:32): A strange light sphere was seen moving from southwest to northeast in Säter.
• March 17, 1987 (Evening): A large, blinking light sphere was observed in Östra Gerum.
• March 27, 1987 (Evening): A large fireball fell vertically over Ödsberget, emitting a bright light.
• March 30-31, 1987 (21:30): Multiple small, red and green lights, resembling those in a fireworks display, were seen over Gudmundsberget.

Article: OCH SÅ FRÅN HESSDALEN (And Now from Hessdalen)

This report details UFO sightings in Hessdalen, Norway:

• January 7: An egg-shaped light crossed the sky.
• January 9: A luminous, oblong object flew from south to north.
• January 12: Three people saw an oblong object with a luminous front and dark rear.
• January 17: A bright, multi-colored object was seen over Heggset.

Article: FRÄMMANDE FOLKSLAG I STOCKHOLM!? (Foreign Folk in Stockholm!?)

This article describes a witness's encounter on the Stockholm subway on October 14, 1987. The witness saw three men with pale, greyish skin and a language similar to 'Linus på Linjen' (a Swedish TV character). One of the men stumbled, suggesting difficulty with sudden gravitational changes. The witness reported the incident to the police and learned another man had reported a similar sighting.

Other Content

The issue also includes a short piece titled "DES-O-RINGEN" by Zsolt P. Szilvássy, which appears to be a philosophical or introspective text related to disorientation and the unknown. Another piece, "NEPTUNUS-BADET" (Neptune Bath), offers a relaxation exercise involving visualizing the body filled with dark, stress-releasing water. Finally, an article titled "'LJUDBANGAR' OCH HUMANOIDER" ('Sound Bangs' and Humanoids) discusses a MUFON investigation involving unexplained loud bangs and sightings of small, 'oriental' humanoids in Indiana, USA, in January 1981.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes an open-minded yet serious approach to UFO research, encouraging reader participation and the sharing of documented cases. There is a clear distinction made between serious investigation and sensationalism or 'pseudo-ufology'. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for the 'ET-hypothesis' and exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial influence on Earth, while also grounding reports in factual investigation. The recurring theme is the global nature of the UFO phenomenon, transcending national borders and historical periods.

This issue of UFO-Information features a detailed account of a UFO incident in Brazil, referred to as the "Villas-Boas" case, focusing on the experiences of José Inácio Álvaro. The magazine provides extensive transcripts of hypnotic regression sessions conducted to explore the alleged encounter.

"Villas-Boas" Case in Brazil

The main article details an incident involving José Inácio Álvaro, an 18-year-old student and part-time employee in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The event, which occurred on the night of March 2-3, 1978, led to psychological distress for Álvaro, prompting UFOlogist Luiz do Rosário Real to conduct hypnotic regression sessions.

The Incident

On the night of March 2, 1978, around 23:30, Álvaro and his friend Orlando Costa Silva were near Álvaro's father's house. Earlier that evening, around 20:00, a teacher named Izenozia Silva da Silva and others had observed a strange, greyish, circular object with a light around its periphery moving slowly in the sky. Álvaro described the object's center as resembling the color of the rising sun, with a greyish cloud around its periphery.

After the object disappeared, Álvaro and Costa Silva left a snack bar around 23:00 and headed towards Álvaro's father's house. Álvaro later found himself inexplicably on a fallow field about 1 km from his father's house, with a time lapse of approximately one hour.

Hypnotic Regression Sessions

Luiz do Rosário Real initiated an investigation on March 4, 1978. Two hypnotic regression sessions were conducted by Dr. Palmor Brandão Carapeços on March 16 and March 28, 1978, at the Technical University in Pelotas. The sessions aimed to uncover details about the lost time and the nature of the UFO encounter.

#### First Regression (March 16, 1978)

During the first session, Álvaro recounted seeing a bright object, similar to the sun, and a light beam. He described being taken aboard a luminous craft where he encountered a female figure. He recalled a sense of being guided by a light and experiencing a mental projection of "war scenes, and people who died by bayonet stabs, as well as members of his own family arguing." He also mentioned a feeling of being hypnotized and a time loss.

He described the interior of the craft as a circular room with lights, a bed resembling a hammock, and a table. He interacted with a female being, whom he described as having silver-like hair, light eyes, and a full figure. He stated they had sexual intercourse, which he described as "normal" and "pleasant."

#### Second Regression (March 28, 1978)

Due to the positive results of the first session, a second regression was deemed necessary. This session was conducted by Dr. Pedro Reis Louzada, as Dr. Carapeços was unavailable. The participants included Luiz do Rosario Real, Dr. Guido Kaster, Eliseu Maciel, Professor Rafael Álves Caldela, Professor Izenozia Silva da Silva, Mara Regina Silva da Silva, Claudio Wiener, and Orlando Costa Silva.

In the second regression, Álvaro reiterated seeing a light beam directed at his head, which showed him a film of war scenes and death. He described feeling stiff and being taken towards the light. He mentioned two "beings" or "skeptics" who touched his head, making him more disoriented. He described them as dark figures with human-like faces, surrounded by a bright light. He also recounted an interaction with a female being, describing her as tall, with light skin, silver hair, and light eyes, and engaging in sexual activity with her. He noted that the craft had a control panel with colored lights.

Witness's Reaction and Investigation

Following the regressions, Álvaro experienced significant relief from his trauma. He was initially reluctant to have his story publicized due to concerns about his studies. UFO researcher Luiz do Rosário Real considered Álvaro's attitude to be a sign of honesty and credibility.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents UFO phenomena as a serious subject worthy of investigation. The detailed reporting of witness testimonies and the use of scientific methods like hypnotic regression underscore the publication's commitment to exploring unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness and a desire to understand these events, while also acknowledging the potential for misinterpretation or psychological factors. The inclusion of contact information for various UFO research organizations (Flying Saucer Review, MUFON, International UFO Reporter) suggests a global perspective on UFOlogy and encourages reader engagement.

The magazine also includes a section for ordering merchandise such as stickers, posters, and t-shirts, and provides subscription information, indicating a dedicated readership and a desire to support the publication's ongoing work.