UFO-Malmos nyhetsbrev - 1997 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-Malmös nyhetsbrev
Issue: 1
Date: November 1997

This issue of UFO-Malmö's newsletter provides a detailed report on recent activities, including member meetings and a significant UFO conference in Denmark. It covers UFO sightings, research, and discussions on the nature of UFO phenomena and their potential impact on science and society.

Member Meeting Report (October 20, 1997)

The newsletter begins with a report from a UFO-Malmö member meeting held on October 20, 1997. The meeting started informally with observations of the MIR passage and celestial bodies. The group reviewed the previous meeting's report and noted that no members had attended a UFO-Högland meeting in Vetlanda. They received a letter from folklorist Leena Haskett regarding the UFO-Högland group, whose driving force, Sten Sundquist, had moved to Linköping, suggesting the group might be disbanding. Haskett had the impression Sundquist ran the group seriously. A contact person, Hermansson, whom the group was investigating, had become difficult to reach, leading Haskett to believe he experienced something significant, though the material reality of it is uncertain. The newsletter queries if UFO-Sverige has a report on this case, as UFO-Malmö possesses an 11-page written account from Hermansson. Leena Haskett plans to move to Österlen, potentially attending future UFO-Malmö meetings. UFO-Malmö has no contact with Sten Sundquist. The report also mentions a dramatic separation between the UFO-Malmö chairman and Sundquist approximately 25 years prior.

Tora Greve presented a lecture titled "UFO contact from Place of Miracles fair," which was aimed at the general public and focused on thoroughly investigated cases, acknowledging that even these are not definitively solved. The members reviewed Dag Blomqvist's letter and notes from a phone call with Clas Svahn, and the organization decided to sponsor UFO-Sverige with 100 SEK for new report forms.

During the discussion, Göran Vigstrand suggested dividing into groups for various activities, including enhancing the entertainment factor of meetings with interesting films. Several members shared unexplained experiences. The group also discussed visiting the observatory in Oxie, which holds open house on Mondays. Material from Warner Bros. regarding the film "Contact" was received, and the group agreed to try and get tickets for a preview screening, which was approved. Eight members attended the screening, followed by dinner for some.

Reported Sightings

Two reports were included:

1. October 16, 1997, 07:59-08:01: Member Dan Persson in Kävlinge observed a mysterious object described as a round light ball against dark clouds. A faint light spot appeared above it, stopped for about 30 seconds, then moved away faster than a traffic plane, changing shape and becoming black before flying west. The light ball simultaneously started moving south. A drawing of a pilot-shaped object was included.
2. October 27, 1997, 16:00: A report from Caroli City in Malmö described an object resembling a comet, followed by a compact cloud-like object that lit up. This object split into three parts, with one disappearing and the others stretching. New streaks materialized from the horizon, initially bright orange, then pink, and finally black before fading. The phenomenon lasted between 1.5 hours and 40 minutes. A report form was sent.

SUFOI World Congress Report (November 1, 1997)

Two members, Lennart Lilja and Tora Greve, attended the SUFOI World Congress in Lyngby, Denmark. The day was noted as being poorly chosen due to the proximity of All Saints' Day in Sweden. The congress took place in a hall within the Storcenter, which also housed an exhibition and sales of UFO merchandise. Lectures cost Dkr 25 each, or Dkr 190 for all, including a prize draw. The event attracted many people from shopping excursions. Tora Greve engaged in a discussion with a group of young people about music, leading them to the UFO congress.

The exhibition was crowded, with continuous videos of Danish lectures playing on a TV screen and a computer displaying the SUFOI website. The day was packed with three lectures before lunch, with short breaks featuring X-Files music. Lunch options were available at the Storcenter's restaurants, or one could buy drinks and sandwiches at the SUFOI stand. After lunch, there were three more lectures, a half-hour coffee break, and finally two more lectures. Most speakers adhered to their time limits, with Jenny Randles' lecture being particularly engaging with beautiful images of the English countryside. There was a desire for a Q&A panel, but discussions were intended to be held individually during breaks. UFO-Malmö members missed the opportunity to discuss with Mikael Rothstein and John Spencer. The report notes that Danish people are generally more informal than Swedes, for better or worse. Attendees met people from UFO-Sverige and UFO-Norge.

SUFOI's chairman, Per Andersen, gave an opening speech, mentioning SUFOI's 40th anniversary. SUFOI was founded by a NATO major, H.C. Petersen, as Sydjysk UFO Information, later becoming Skandinavisk UFO Information, with members across Scandinavia before national organizations were formed.

Clas Svahn from UFO-Sverige presented a lecture titled "Mödet i skoven" (Meeting in the forest), focusing on Gösta Carlsson and the UFO boom of 1946. During the 1940s and 1950s, UFO reports averaged around 100 per year, but surged to 1,500 in 1946, mostly daylight sightings of missile-like objects, some of which crashed. Four such objects reportedly fell into Swedish lakes on a single day. Svahn concluded that Gösta Carlsson was not lying and had experienced something, but the evidence was dubious. An analysis of the objects was not possible, and Carlsson's account was evasive. The lecture included slides, some from the Swedish Air Force and reconstructions by UFO-Sverige.

Peter Nörgaard, SUFOI's vice chairman, presented "UFOer over Danmark: Nyere danske observationer, fotos og videoer," focusing on cases from the last five years. He stated that Denmark receives a similar number of UFO reports as Sweden, with 225 reports received by August 1st of that year, of which 5-10% were unexplained. He noted an increase in laser shows in Vejle and Köge, which are also visible in Skåne. SUFOI is collaborating with Astronomisk Selskab to address this issue, and a motion has been submitted to the Danish Parliament to regulate laser use. Denmark is divided into sectors for field investigators. Nörgaard presented several cases with slides, some of which were on a video purchased by Tora Greve. He observed a notable number of cases involving BMWs.

Torben Birkeholm presented "Bilstandsning ved Vejle" (Car stopping near Vejle), detailing an investigation of a nightmarish close encounter that lasted 62 seconds. During the event, the car's digital clock displayed 88.88.88. Twelve witnesses in the area reportedly saw something, but it's unclear if it was the same object. The case is still unsolved and is described on the SUFOI video.

UFOs and Mythology

Ole Henningsen discussed "Danske korncirkler - fup eller fakta?" (Danish crop circles - hoax or fact?). He described visiting six crop circles on Lolland and noted their popularity for aerial observation and photography. Theories included plasma vortexes and unique geological conditions. Henningsen leaned towards human-made circles, suggesting straws were pressed down rather than objects descending from above. He described a method of creating circles using portable "sea drums" filled with water or sand, which could be emptied to leave no trace. He also mentioned tractor tracks often crossing crop circles, which could hide footprints.

Two lectures explored "UFO as a modernization of old myths." Mikael Rothstein, a researcher at the Institute for Religionshistorie at the University of Copenhagen, argued that many new Western religions incorporate UFOs, viewing them as a technological evolution of ancient beings like 'huldra'. He posited that UFOs exist not in physical space but in consciousness, representing an innate human tendency towards religion. He cited examples of religious experiences described as if a statue came to life. The Roswell incident was presented as a myth that evolved over time, dying with the autopsy film, which most serious ufologists rejected. Rothstein expressed a positive view of Project PORT and suggested that science should be more open to UFO phenomena, as it might hold keys to understanding the 85% of the human brain that is not typically used.

John Spencer from BUFORA presented "UFOs: Facts, Mythologies, and Mythology." He was more open than the Danish professor, having worked on cases with concrete evidence. He also advocated for science to take UFOs seriously, noting that different scientific disciplines might apply. He shared a case of a dairy worker named Albert who believed he was chosen and that his factory could be converted into a spaceship to escape an impending doomsday. Albert's chapel contained images of cows and women with large breasts, which Spencer interpreted as related to Albert's obsession with milk production rather than sexuality.

Spencer also discussed concrete abduction cases, referencing Betty Jordan from Budd Hopkins' book. He questioned whether valuable lessons could be learned from UFO mythology and suggested that UFO encounters often occur in altered states of consciousness. He proposed that body marks could be explained as stigmata from strong emotions. The initial UFO experience is often material, followed by mental aspects. He suggested that understanding these phenomena could lead to more effective use of the brain. He mentioned channeling and the creation of new mythologies where gods and demons are technological. He concluded that UFO research is important and could radically alter scientific understanding.

Jenny Randles presented "Men in Black - Myth or Reality?" Initially dismissive, her research revealed that UAPs could induce altered states of consciousness, potentially weaponized. She described cases where documents were missing from UFO files and people were threatened into silence by individuals identifying as "Jefferson and Davies." She suspects an organization is operating behind the scenes to weaponize the UFO problem. Randles stated that MIB do not work for the authorities and warned that warnings had been issued.

Dr. Richard F. Haines from NASA presented "Pilot UFO Sighting Reports: A Source of Significant and Reliable Data," based on his analysis of 3,355 cases from 1916 to October 1996. He noted that 30% of sightings occurred in daylight and 70% at night. 1.5% reported electromagnetic disturbances, with 185 cases involving more than one person in the aircraft. His presentation was technical, featuring statistics and tables, along with images of aircraft instrument disturbances. He suggested analyzing electromagnetic effects to better understand UFO energy systems, as E-M systems are not immune to UFOs. He recommended that aircraft manufacturers incorporate UFO safety features into their designs.

Per Andersen concluded the congress by urging attendees to be more open-minded about UFO phenomena and avoid preconceived notions. He felt that the contours of Project PORT were becoming visible, suggesting a pattern that might emerge at future conferences. The attendees then left the hall to the music from "2001: A Space Odyssey." Several videos were purchased, including one featuring a presentation by Hoagland at the UN. These videos are available for viewing at UFO-Malmö meetings.

MIS Meeting Report (November 7, 1997)

Elfriede Hansson shared her personal experiences of contact with extraterrestrials at a MIS meeting. Tora Greve and Lennart Lilja from UFO-Malmö attended. Hansson described herself as psychic, with contacts that were mental and personal, advising others to establish their own contacts rather than relying on secondhand accounts. She stated that UFO contact is contagious but should not be feared.

Hansson recounted early memories from World War II on the border of Germany and Czechoslovakia, suggesting dramatic war memories can leave indelible marks. Her initial encounters were with non-human beings perceived as foxes, which later transformed into aliens. She interpreted this as a blockage for something else. She is intuitive and sensitive to events on multiple levels. The beings she contacts are diverse, from human-like to monstrous, including intelligent lizards.

Her extraterrestrials reside on a mothership in our solar system and preach peace and love, communicated through feelings or speech. Her contact became clearer over time, manifesting as visions. She emphasized that feelings are difficult to explain in words. She often sees beings when with others, but they cannot see them. She has a special contact she calls her "gubbe" (old man) from the age of four, described as one of the "little grays" and a tool. There are seven "chiefs," one of whom resembles a German Santa Claus and comes from Venus, named Aton. She clarified this is not the physical planet Venus due to its extreme temperature.

Hansson stated her previous lives are fully open to her and that her "heart's alignment" is sensed. She was told that everyone is one: "You are me - I am you." Her contacts ceased at age 14 but resumed after 30 when she was very ill. She regained her health and stronger psychic abilities, now listening more to herself. She recounted an incident where she went out alone at night to look for UFOs and a bird landed nearby. She mentally asked it to fly two laps and land if it were something else, which it did.

She described a broken leg incident where she entered a meditative state and felt no pain. After surgery, five "ufonauts" appeared to heal her. Fourteen days later, she was re-examined, and the fracture had healed without evidence of the break, despite the doctor's disbelief and re-casting.

Hansson expressed willingness to undergo scientific investigation to provide evidence for these claims.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, including sightings, research, and personal experiences. There is a strong emphasis on the scientific investigation of UFOs, as evidenced by the detailed reporting of the SUFOI conference and the discussion of Project PORT. The publication also explores the intersection of UFOs with mythology and consciousness, suggesting that these phenomena may challenge conventional scientific paradigms. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging members to share their experiences and engage in critical analysis, while also acknowledging the potential for misinterpretation and the need for rigorous investigation. The inclusion of reports from various UFO organizations (UFO-Sverige, SUFOI, MIS) indicates a collaborative approach within the UFO community.