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UFO Mail - No 240 - 2017
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Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information Issue: nr. 240 Date: June 22, 2017 Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening Country: Denmark Language: Danish
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Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 240
Date: June 22, 2017
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
This issue, UFO-Mail nr. 240, dated June 22, 2017, from Skandinavisk UFO Information and Danmarks UFO Forening, features an article by Kim Møller Hansen titled "Roswell - endnu et jubilæum" (Roswell - another anniversary), marking the 70th anniversary of the Roswell incident.
Roswell - Another Anniversary
The article by Kim Møller Hansen addresses the common perception that UFO history began with the Roswell incident in the summer of 1947. However, Hansen suggests that the origin of this belief might be due to deliberate misinformation or ignorance, leading to a rewriting of UFO history. He notes that while the Roswell Daily Record initially reported the recovery of a "disk" by the intelligence service at Roswell Army Air Field on July 8, 1947, the story was quickly retracted the following day, stating it was merely the remains of a weather balloon.
The press lost interest, and the Roswell story seemed to die down. Yet, it took over 30 years for the incident to be revived, grow into a significant phenomenon, and become central to conspiracy theories. Hansen points out that an event far from Roswell, specifically Kenneth Arnold's experience over Washington State on June 24, 1947 (over 2,600 kilometers to the northwest), actually predates the Roswell event and is considered by many to be the true christening of UFO mythology.
The article criticizes UFO enthusiasts, particularly in the USA, for often disregarding facts in favor of their pre-existing beliefs. It anticipates a barrage of dubious news and testimonies in the near future, aiming to confirm the narrative of a crashed spaceship in Roswell, the presence of military personnel and recovery equipment, government threats to silence witnesses, and the Roswell incident's role in initiating UFO history and a subsequent cover-up to hide "truth" about extraterrestrial visits.
For those seeking entertainment and willing to suspend disbelief, the city of Roswell is presented as a destination that celebrates the incident, similar to how World UFO Day (mentioned in UFO-Mail 218) capitalizes on the myth. For readers preferring factual, albeit potentially "boring," information, the article recommends SUFOI's publication "Roswell." While the print version is sold out, it is still available as an e-book and can be borrowed from libraries.
The magazine also promotes its new publication, "UFOer - Myter og viden" (UFOs - Myths and Knowledge), which is set to be released in conjunction with SUFOI's 60th anniversary on December 17, 2017. Readers are encouraged to pre-order the book to save money via SUFOI's webshop.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The magazine's stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, distinguishing between factual accounts and popular myths surrounding UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of research and evidence, contrasting it with what it perceives as sensationalism and misinformation prevalent in online UFO communities. The editorial focus is on providing a balanced perspective, acknowledging the historical significance of events like Roswell while questioning the narratives that have evolved around them. There is a clear promotion of SUFOI's own publications as sources of reliable information on UFO topics.