UFO Information - 1988 No 02

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO INFORMATION, dated 2-1988, is a Swedish publication dedicated to current UFO events and increasing knowledge about the UFO phenomenon. It is published four times a year and costs 100 SEK for a full year's subscription. The editor and publisher is Kjell Thörnlund, with contributions from Sören Andersson, Ronny Thunér, Håkan Gustafsson, and Kristina Finér. The magazine is ideologically driven, with all work being unpaid.

Editorial and Contact Information

The editorial office and publisher's address is UFO-Information, Box 9109, 580 09 Linköping, Sweden. For subscriptions and membership, Postgiro 483 64 25-1 is provided. The magazine welcomes contributions from readers in the form of articles and discussion posts, requesting that manuscripts be typed with maximum line spacing and only on one side of the paper. They also encourage readers to send in tips about UFO events they have witnessed or heard about, including contact information for potential witnesses.

The magazine is also seeking skilled illustrators and translators for English, French, and Spanish texts. They are also looking for individuals interested in following up on and investigating current UFO cases in their local areas.

A special offer for a 'Jubileumsnumret' (Jubilee Issue) is advertised for 35 SEK.

Articles and Reports

Overlevnadskonsten (The Art of Survival) This editorial piece by Kjell Thörnlund muses on the human drive for survival and speculates about how other civilizations might experience similar urges, considering factors like multiple suns and their impact on life and nature. It touches upon the role of science in advancing human survival and the eventual fate of our sun, suggesting the need for technological advancement to facilitate interstellar travel.

Spanska bilister jagades i fem timmar (Spanish Drivers Chased for Five Hours) This article details a case investigated by Josep Guijarro, published in CLAXON. In August 1980, a family traveling near Valencia, Spain, reported being pursued by a UFO for five hours. The object, initially mistaken for a light on a mast, changed shape and color, becoming a thick, blue-grey cloud before resuming its original form. It engaged in erratic movements, sometimes in front of, sometimes behind the car. The incident culminated when the UFO transformed into an intense blue cloud that descended towards the car's roof, causing the family to stop in fear. The report also mentions a smaller 'scout ship' and a larger, triangular, metallic craft with colored lights that shot over the car at high speed. The family's film camera captured about a meter of film, showing a light similar in size to the moon.

Närkontakt av första graden i Colorado, U.S.A. (First Degree Close Encounter in Colorado, USA) This report, based on an interview with journalist Bill Jackson, describes a close encounter in November 1975. Jackson and his wife Cheryl, along with their child, were driving near Otis, Colorado, when they observed a single red light that grew in size and moved towards them. It was silent and passed low overhead. Later, they witnessed rows of lights, described as hundreds of lights of various colors, moving slowly. Jackson, a journalist for THE GREELEY COLORADO TRIBUNE, investigated numerous cattle mutilation cases in the area during 1974-1975, which were often preceded by sightings of strange lights.

Kidnappning i Jindabyne, Australien (Kidnapping in Jindabyne, Australia) Authored by Mark Moravec, this article discusses the debate surrounding alleged UFO abductions. It presents the case of a 21-year-old man who, years later, recalled a childhood abduction experience from September 1974. The incident began with the observation of a stationary, spherical light. Approximately nine years later, the witness began experiencing vivid memories of being taken into a room with tubes and benches, encountering tall, slender, grey beings with large heads and flat noses. The experience was described as a 'time-loss' event of about two hours. The witness interpreted the experience as a physical abduction, while the article explores psychological explanations, including the role of meditation and science fiction.

Sexkantigt UFO i Norge (Hexagonal UFO in Norway) This report describes an event on March 13, 1987, where Brynhild Pedersen in Misvär, Norway, witnessed a blue-white light over the ice, which resolved into a hexagonal object with lights on its edges and a central blue-white beam. The object moved erratically before flying away. Contact with Bodö airport confirmed no civilian or military aircraft were in the area.

Skadad rymdbaby i Kina (Injured Space Baby in China) According to an alleged Soviet intelligence source, Colonel Gennadij Volkov, an injured 'space baby' is being cared for at a Chinese military base near the Mongolian border. The baby is reportedly the result of a union between an alien and a human. Another Soviet citizen, geologist Dalan Namnandorj, claims to have witnessed a UFO crash in China, from which a box containing the injured baby was ejected. The report suggests China has sought expertise from the USA regarding extraterrestrial encounters.

Närkontakt av tredje graden i Minnesota (Third Degree Close Encounter in Minnesota) Written by Bill McNeff, this article recounts an encounter experienced by a woman identified as Mrs. Z. near Park Rapids, Minnesota, around October 1984. While observing the sky with her stepson, they saw two diamond-shaped objects. Later, Mrs. Z. observed a figure about 1.2 meters tall with a large head and slender limbs near a pigsty. The figure had a short nose, short neck, and a slight smile. The witness was unable to determine the figure's skin color due to the lighting.

Landet Runt (Around the Country) This section features several brief UFO sighting reports from Sweden:

• UFO ÖVER KIL (UFO Over Kil): On December 2, 1987, Yvonne Sandegård in Kil observed a large, elliptical craft with a bright light and emitting thick smoke.
• ÄLDRE KVINNA SKRÄMD AV UFO (Elderly Woman Scared by UFO): On January 1, 1988, an anonymous elderly woman in Sweden was frightened by an ice-blue object emitting lightning-like beams, which left a sulfurous smell and a burn mark on her clothing.
• MYSTISKA KLOT ÖVER OVANMYRA (Mystical Orbs Over Ovanmyra): On January 2, 1988, a teenager named Patrik Eriksson saw two fire-colored globes in Ovanmyra.
• UNDERLIGT SKEN ÖVER FRÖVI (Strange Light Over Frövi): On March 21, 1988, Gustav Nydén and others in Frövi observed a red, then yellow-red, orb moving rapidly and disappearing.
• VÄMHUSKVINNA SÅG UFO (Våmhus Woman Saw UFO): On March 14, 1988, a woman in Våmhus saw a fire-colored, elongated object that dissolved.
• UFO ÖVER ROTTNE (UFO Over Rottne): On March 14, 1988, photographer Lars Ohlsson observed a large, luminous ball and later a triangular craft composed of seven crosses near Växjö.
• BORLÄNGEPOLISEN JAGADE UFO (Borlänge Police Chased UFO): On March 18, 1988, a driver reported a strong spotlight-like light in the sky near Borlänge, which police also observed.
• UFO ÖVER GRUMS (UFO Over Grums): On March 22, 1988, Gunnar Eriksson in Grums observed a large, bubble-shaped object emitting a blue-white light.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, close encounters, and alleged abductions, with a strong emphasis on witness testimonies from various countries. The magazine appears to maintain an open-minded stance towards the UFO phenomenon, presenting a range of cases and encouraging further investigation and reader participation. The editorial stance seems to be one of seeking knowledge and understanding of these unexplained events, without necessarily endorsing any single theory. The inclusion of reports from different regions suggests a global perspective on UFO activity.

This issue of UFO-INFORMATION, identified as Number 220 from August 1986, is published by ARKIVET FÖR UFO-FORSKNING and is in Swedish. The cover headline announces "Närkontakt i Brasilien" (Close Encounter in Brazil), hinting at the primary focus of the issue.

Article: The Brazilian Encounter

The issue details an encounter in Brazil involving a man named Manzinho (Osimar Paulinho Oliveira). On a clear, moonless night in December 1981, while driving home, Manzinho noticed a strong light behind him. This light grew closer, and he stopped his car. He then saw a large, silo-shaped object, approximately 360 meters long, occupying the entire width of the road. The object had three windows and was silver-colored with strong blue lights. It rested on three narrow legs. The object lifted off after about five minutes, ascending to an estimated height of 400-500 meters. Manzinho experienced difficulty starting his car, and the object followed him for a distance. He reported the incident at a bar in Aguas Claras, where another witness, Silvio, confirmed seeing the object hovering near a mountain. The object remained stationary for about 15 minutes before departing eastward. The report includes a sketch by Manzinho and notes that the witness was illiterate and superstitious. The incident is rated a 2-4 on a credibility scale. The report also mentions other UFO sightings by neighbors and a relative.

Article: Humanoid Encounter in the Dominican Republic

Another report describes an event in Los Rios, Dominican Republic, on November 20, 1978. A woman, her psychiatrist sister, her 10-year-old daughter, and two maids experienced a power outage. They observed a bright light that stopped and emitted blue beams, followed by two smaller lights (one yellow, one red) emerging from behind a hill. These lights were identified as being carried by "humanoids" that were about twice the length of a normal man and wore white, semi-transparent plates. The humanoids moved towards the car. The event caused the witnesses to flee upstairs. The car's engine stopped, and the lights disappeared. The event lasted approximately 45 minutes. The civilian UFO group CEDIOVNI investigated, and some residents confirmed seeing unusual lights. The report notes that some witnesses were reluctant to discuss the event due to religious reasons.

Article: Close Encounter in California

This section details an incident on May 7, 1980, involving Mrs. Elizabeth R. and three passengers (her two daughters and a friend) near Redding, California. While driving, they encountered a large, illuminated cloud that rose from the ground and moved towards them. They drove into the cloud and experienced a "black-out," losing approximately 30-40 minutes of time. Upon regaining consciousness, they found themselves beyond the cloud, and a truck they had been following was gone. The car's clock was running slow afterward. The witnesses reported no memory of what happened during the lost time, suggesting a possible UFO abduction or time-loss phenomenon. Physical evidence included needle pricks and burn marks on the younger girls. Mrs. R. described the cloud as a "knotted fist" that opened like a hand, emitting beams of light that pulsed and changed color. The experience was intense and disorienting. The report discusses possible explanations, including psychological factors and misidentification of natural phenomena like smoke plumes or aircraft landing lights, but concludes that these are unlikely to explain the full event.

Article: UFOs Over the Philippines

This article reports on multiple UFO sightings in the Philippines in April 1979. Over 100 people, including police, witnessed a UFO near Talisay, Negros Occidental Province. The object, initially mistaken for an airplane, displayed a spectacular show of colored lights. In Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur Province, numerous UFOs were seen flying in formation over Mount Sugar Loaf. The objects often disappeared as quickly as they appeared. The report notes that military authorities took a calm approach to the sightings.

Article: Flying Saucers and Environmentalism

Björn Grehn writes about the potential of flying saucers as an environmentally friendly mode of transport, contrasting them with rockets and supersonic aircraft. He suggests that flying saucers, utilizing solar energy and antigravity, represent a relevant concept even today.

Article: Memory Loss and UFO Contacts

Klas Sefastsson presents a theory called "Vill inte-glömska" (Will not forget), suggesting that individuals might unconsciously block out memories of UFO encounters because the experience is too disturbing. He posits that UFO crews might then believe the person is fully aware and willing to share the experience, leading to a misunderstanding. He relates this to his own experiences of memory gaps.

Article: Cycles of Women and the Sun

This short piece by Klas Sefastsson speculates on a potential link between the sun's cycles and women's menstrual cycles, suggesting that a solar phenomenon might have influenced the development of the 28-day cycle.

Article: UFOs and Pollution

This section is brief and seems to be an introduction to a topic that is not fully developed in the provided text. It mentions the author's childhood interest in space and the political climate of the time.

FAQ Section

The issue includes a FAQ section addressing common questions about UFOs, including the shape of UFOs, physical effects of encounters, theories on memory loss, and the duration of sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, close encounters, humanoid encounters, unexplained phenomena such as time loss and memory gaps, and the potential technology of UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena, presenting witness accounts with a degree of critical analysis while acknowledging the limitations of current understanding and the difficulty in obtaining concrete proof. The magazine aims to collect and disseminate information on these topics, as evidenced by the 'FINNS ATT BESTÄLLA' section offering various UFO-related materials.