UFO Information - 1991 No 01

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Information, Volume 22, Number 1/1991, announces a change in format to a larger size with more text, despite having fewer pages. The magazine is published by UFO-Information and is in Swedish. The cover headline highlights this change: "NU Större Format! ...men större textmängd!" (NOW Larger Format! ...but larger text volume!). The issue date is January 1991, and the ISSN is 0346-3540. The price for a full year's subscription is 110:-, and the subscription year runs from January 1 to December 31.

Editorial and Contributions

The editorial team includes Kjell Thörnlund (Editor and Publisher), Håkan Gustavsson, and Matti Knuutti as collaborators, and Sören Andersson and Tommy Gustavsson in the editorial office. The magazine welcomes contributions from readers in the form of articles and discussion posts, requesting that manuscripts be typed with generous line spacing or written legibly. They also seek skilled draftsmen and translators for English, French, and Spanish texts, and individuals interested in investigating UFO cases locally. The magazine is published irregularly, at least four times a year, and is run by volunteers.

A "Kort Ledare" (Short Editorial) thanks subscribers and contributors for their continued support, noting the format and price changes for their benefit. They encourage feedback and criticism. A special mention is made of the "JUBILEUMSNUMMER 10 ÅR" (10 Year Jubilee Issue), which is still available for 35 kr and contains significant Swedish UFO cases up to 1979.

Table of Contents

The issue includes the following articles: "Märklighet i natten" (Strangeness in the Night), "En utförlig rapport om Charovsk-fallet" (A Detailed Report on the Charovsk Case), "Tyckt & Tryckt" (Opinion & Print), "Landet Runt" (Around the Country), and "Humanoider under de tidiga åren" (Humanoids in the Early Years).

Article: Märklighet i natten (Strangeness in the Night)

This section, authored by Jennie Zeidman, details two cases from Ohio, USA. The first involves Rick and Janet Devine in Shreve on November 23, 1987. They observed four "drops" of light moving in a synchronized cloverleaf pattern for 35 minutes. The lights were described as "cold white" and "self-luminous," covering a significant portion of the sky. The objects moved slowly at the edges of their elliptical paths and faster towards the center. The Devines followed the phenomenon, which moved away from them when they tried to get directly underneath it. The objects appeared to be rectangular plates, similar to fluorescent light tubes, and were described as "transparent but solid." No sound or color changes were noted. The second case involves the Dicenzo family, who observed a dark, boomerang-shaped mass with 12-20 lights moving across the sky on an early autumn evening in 1987. The phenomenon caused surrounding insects and animals to fall silent, and campfires to burn straight up.

Article: En utförlig rapport om Charovsk-fallet (A Detailed Report on the Charovsk Case)

Authored by V. D. Musinskij, this report details an incident in the Russian town of Charovsk on June 6, 1989. Several children witnessed a bright, spherical object that landed and split into two halves, from which a humanoid figure emerged. The figure was described as headless, with a short torso, long legs, and disproportionately long arms. It moved with an unnerving gait. The object then reformed and disappeared. The children saw four such UFOs and pilots during a half-hour period. The report notes that the incident gained national attention after being published in "Komsomol'skaja Pravda." The author also discusses the challenges of UFO research in Russia, including the lack of international connections and the suppression of information. The article includes testimonies from other witnesses in Charovsk, including V. Prudnikov, who reported seeing a mushroom-shaped object, and V. R. Mironov, who described a glowing sphere displaying a human face. The report also details investigations involving hypnosis, with children like Sergej Beljanevskij, Marina Sjirjaeva, Ljuda Rybakova, and Olja Krylova providing detailed descriptions of the craft and occupants under hypnosis. The "lady in red" was also reportedly found.

Article: ECUADOR

This short piece discusses a theory by Richard Wingate suggesting that the inhabitants of Atlantis did not perish but migrated before the cataclysm. Wingate's theory is based on over 7,000 ancient artifacts found in Ecuador, which he believes indicate a connection to ancient cultures worldwide. He also references the legend of Toth, the founder of Egypt, who was warned that Atlantis would disappear under waves.

Article: Landet Runt (Around the Country)

This section compiles several brief UFO sighting reports from various locations in Sweden:

• Nora: A study group observed a bright light in the northeast, and a disc-shaped object with a dome and lights was seen hovering for about an hour near Hagbyhemmet.
• Kramfors: Widar and Jimmy Wedin reported seeing a strong, blinding, round light that descended and faded, followed by a star-like object that reappeared and moved horizontally at high speed.
• Kramfors: A bright light resembling a giant spotlight was observed.
• Finspång: A bright light and a dull thud were reported, with the light descending into Lake Regnaren. Authorities investigated but found no evidence of a crashed plane.
• Eskilstuna: Elin Henriksson saw a bright, silent object that changed color and split into two before disappearing.
• Lycksele: A woman and her son observed a blinking red light that caused their car radio to malfunction.
• Wales (1905): A "meteor" described as a large, rectangular object with four legs and emitting a green beam was observed.

Article: Humanoider under de tidiga åren (Humanoids in the Early Years)

Authored by Paolo Fiorino, this article examines Italian third-degree encounter reports from the period 1900-1950, predating the widespread public awareness of UFOs. The author notes that while newspapers reported on "ghosts" and "apparitions," there were no mentions of third-degree encounters until 1952. The article details several cases:

• Piombino (1946): Fishermen reported a "flame" descending onto their boat, with a creature identified as the devil emerging.
• Gorizia (1946): Motorists encountered a female figure surrounded by a blue halo, causing their car engines to stop.
• Faborino (1933) and Cormons (1944): These are described as "ante litteram-kidnappings," where witnesses reported being taken to a "room" with devices and examined by white-clad beings.
• Corbola (1927): A young girl saw a round, shining object descend into a river, and a "little man" emerged from it.
• Montecrestese (1943): Two girls witnessed a 2-3 meter wide, green craft land, with two "strange little men" emerging.
• Foligno (1945/1946): A young man saw a white, bell-shaped "flying saucer" land, from which a 1.20 m tall "little man" emerged.

The article also mentions three cases of solitary beings without observed UFOs, including a "monster-like creature" in Voltaggio (1900), a "robot-like humanoid" at a train station in Poggioreale (1940), and "dwarfs" collecting something around a tree in Pontegrande (1948-1950).

Fiorino concludes by noting the difficulty in evaluating these early reports due to their late reporting and potential influence from later UFO lore and science fiction. He also points out that many witnesses were children or adolescents from rural backgrounds.

Tyckt & Tryckt (Opinion & Print)

This section features a critical response from Clas Svahn, Vice President of UFO-Sverige, to an earlier contribution by Sune Hjort. Svahn accuses Hjort of seeking personal recognition rather than genuine UFO investigation. He refutes Hjort's claims that UFO-Sverige is infiltrated by individuals who dismiss UFO phenomena, arguing that Hjort himself dismisses conventional explanations like rocket launches. Svahn criticizes Hjort for making unsubstantiated claims and for his lack of background knowledge in ufology. He cites an instance where Hjort identified a flying object as extraterrestrial before seeing evidence, which later turned out to be a runaway toy balloon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena, encouraging reader participation through submissions and tips. There is a clear stance against dismissing evidence and a focus on detailed reporting and analysis. The issue highlights the importance of historical cases and international cooperation in UFO research. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, while also being critical of unsubstantiated claims and individuals who may seek personal gain from the topic. The inclusion of both detailed case reports and critical analyses suggests a commitment to exploring the UFO phenomenon from multiple perspectives.

This issue of "NÅGRA KORTA NOTISER AV ÄLDRE DATUM" (Some Short Notes From Older Dates), published by ITALIAN UFO REPORTER in June 1989, presents a compilation of historical UFO sightings from various parts of the world, spanning from 1913 to 1946. The magazine, with volume 20 and issue 10, focuses on early documented encounters, providing details of the witnesses, locations, and descriptions of the phenomena.

Historical Sightings

Sex Roterande "Stjärnor" (Six Rotating "Stars")

In the late summer of 1913, in Mähren, Czechoslovakia, François Zatloukal, aged 20, witnessed six objects high in the sky that appeared as large, burning red stars. These objects moved silently in an elliptical path, approximately one meter in diameter, in a clockwise direction. Zatloukal observed the phenomenon for six to eight minutes before continuing his journey. There were no other witnesses.

Föremål med Hals (Object with a Neck)

During the autumn of 1914 or 1915, in Bujoreanca, Romania, a teacher and his family observed an object with a reddish glow as darkness fell. Described as being the size of a football or a human head with a neck-like protrusion, the object hovered about 20-25 meters above ground. It moved eastward, causing nearby acacia and oak trees to bend. The phenomenon left a trail of glowing sparks and appeared for six to seven consecutive days, witnessed by all the villagers. The object reportedly emerged from nowhere over a house 800 meters away and disappeared equally suddenly over another. In one instance, it hovered over a house where a woman's body was found, apparently covered in burn marks.

Skivformat Föremål (Disc-Shaped Object)

In September 1943, in Pusjteion, Soviet Union, Spanish volunteers fighting with the German forces on the Eastern Front, part of the Azul division, reported seeing a disc-shaped object. The witness, Oscar Rey Brea, was part of the La Coruna radio-testing team. Other witnesses included Jesus Arias, Paz, and Tomas Carbonel. They observed the object from a bunker during a battle between the German and Soviet air forces. One witness described the object as if it were observing the battle before disappearing with incredible speed.

Två Stora Orangefärgade Ljus (Two Large Orange Lights)

On December 22, 1944, Lieutenant David McFalls and radar observer Lieutenant Edward Baker were flying at 3,000 meters altitude south of Hagenau, Germany. They reported seeing two very bright lights ascending from the ground. These lights, described as large, sharp, orange lights, flew in formation behind their plane for two minutes before moving away. The lights were under perfect control and their glow seemed to extinguish as they departed.

Närkontakt i Brasilien (Close Encounter in Brazil)

On the morning of June 7, 1946, truck driver Geraldo Baqueiro was traveling near the Mantiqueira mountains in Brazil when he encountered a UFO. Initially, he saw a 'red light' approaching, which blinked and caused his truck's engine to sputter. Suddenly, his headlights went out, the engine stalled, and the radio fell silent. The 'red light' hovered about 20-30 meters away and 10-5 meters above the ground. It then changed to a light blue color, resembling a strong neon light, and took the form of a disk with sharp contours. The object had a square protrusion underneath and a lit windshield area where five human faces with almond-shaped, cat-like eyes were visible. The upper part of the craft was in shadow. After a brief observation, the object ascended and disappeared. As it vanished, the truck's headlights, engine, and radio returned to normal operation.

Additional Content

The issue also includes a section continuing from page 10 about "HUMANOIDER...", discussing how science fiction stories might have influenced perceptions of UFO encounters. It notes that witnesses often forgot their experiences until prompted by events like TV broadcasts, and that these encounters were sometimes interpreted through folklore or supernatural beliefs, though witnesses remained firm that they were real, physical events.

An advertisement for "SAF-BULLETIN" is present, describing it as a publication for members of the Solna Astronomical Association, covering topics like astronomy, radio, mysticism, UFOs, parapsychology, archaeology, and ancient history. It lists membership fees and contact information for the association.

Another section offers various articles and items for sale to support "UFO-INFORMATION," including stickers, test issues, posters, programs, a 10th-anniversary issue, T-shirts, older issues, and report forms. It also mentions that advertising space is available.

A sponsorship is acknowledged from "DITT & DATA," with contact details provided.

Finally, there is information about "UFO-Klubben 'Outsider'", offering membership and their club magazine for 50 Kr, with regular meetings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the presentation of historical UFO sightings, emphasizing early and often overlooked accounts. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these phenomena, encouraging support for UFO research through subscriptions and purchases. The inclusion of the "ITALIAN UFO REPORTER" in the publication details suggests a focus on international UFO reporting, even though the content itself is presented in Swedish. The magazine aims to inform its readers about various UFO phenomena and related topics, encouraging engagement through membership and the purchase of related materials.