UFO-Malmos nyhetsbrev - 1998 No 3

Magazine Overview

This is the third newsletter from UFO-Malmö, dated October 1998. It provides updates on the organization's activities, recent UFO sightings, and discussions on various aspects of UFO research and experiences.

Redaktören och ordföranden meddelar (Editor and Chairman's Announcement)

The chairman of UFO-Malmö announces that the autumn term has started late due to his extensive travel throughout Europe since August and his upcoming role as a supervisor at the observatory in Oxie. He has also completed an astronomy course. These commitments will significantly limit his availability to lead UFO-Malmö. He expresses concern about the organization's ability to function without a local chairman and hopes for someone to take over the position. He also mentions the possibility of an annual meeting in February.

Inkomna rapporter (Incoming Reports)

Several recent reports are detailed:

• Arlöv, 1998.07.25: Three individuals, including the reporter, his girlfriend, and a neighbor, witnessed a strong, stationary light for 20 minutes at 11:45 AM. The object moved up and down and shone brightly in the southeast. The reporter perceived it as green, while the neighbor described it as red. The object was initially larger than a star, then shrank to star-size as it moved upwards. Tora Greve interviewed the reporter.
• Malmö, 1998.03.09: A woman reported an encounter with entities in her bedroom.
• Landskrona, 1998.03.21: Two people in Landskrona saw a circular object.
• Dalby, 1997.01.12: One person reported seeing a luminous object in the sky.
• Bromölla: An oval object with the number 160 was reported. It may have landed in the grass, causing it to burn. This is considered a possible prank and was reported via email to UFO-Sverige.

The organization is seeking volunteers to investigate these cases and mentions that Tora is willing to lead investigations but would prefer an assistant.

Rapport från Sydostträffen den 13 juni 1998 (Report from the Southeast Meeting on June 13, 1998)

The report describes a well-attended meeting with good weather, featuring lectures and guided walks in the forest. The main theme was contact cases. Four people from Malmö attended.

• Clas Svahn provided an update on UFO-Sverige's activities and showed a looped video from Vänersborg.
• An incident from August 23, 1997, at 4:58 PM, involving two objects circling each other, with one crossing an airplane's path, was discussed. UFO-Sverige has contacted the defense forces and air traffic control regarding this incident.
• UFO-Malmö inquired about the possibility of a field investigation course and a speaker for their group, which could be arranged for the autumn.

The program included entertainment, good food, and breaks. Richard Svensson presented on the development of saucer films, showing examples from the 1950s and discussing how UFOs and aliens are perceived in the subconscious.

Following a lunch break, Clas Svahn spoke about his meetings with Ante Jonsson, a contactee whose experiences are debated as either material or visionary. Svahn discussed the similarities between Jonsson's experiences and older folklore. Ola Johansson presented his ongoing research into the Ante Jonsson case, including a report from the security service and hospital papers concerning Jonsson's state after an incident. Jonsson's experiences, particularly those near water, are described as physical, while others occurring indoors are less certain. The case involves entities, precognitive insights, and physical objects received by Jonsson.

A book co-authored by Sune Hjort and Ante Jonsson is mentioned, though Ante Jonsson does not endorse it. The report also notes that Jonsson receives unusual correspondence, including invitations and requests from prisoners.

During a Q&A session, it was revealed that the police had registered tracks in the snow, and no helicopters were present. A neighbor of Ante Jonsson testified that many incidents occurred after he moved in, ceasing when he left. The area around Ingelstad, Uråsa, and Lidhem was described as a UFO-frequent zone.

The similarities between these experiences and alien abduction narratives are noted, including receiving a drink before travel, encounters with beautiful women, and warnings of future disasters. The police report of tracks in the snow is also considered significant.

Mikael G. Petersson gave a presentation on contact cases, discussing psychological factors and theories. He emphasized that for an experience to be classified as a UFO experience, it must involve a UFO, not just encounters with entities. He touched upon Carl Jung's interpretation of UFOs as psychological archetypal visions.

Petersson also raised questions about the nature of abduction phenomena occurring at night, whether strong lights are misinterpreted spacecraft, and if these are external phenomena or part of the psyche. He noted that such experiences can lead to altered consciousness, supernatural abilities, and paranoia.

Sociological Explanations and Theories

Sociological explanations for UFO experiences were discussed, including theories by Vallee and Lawson that suggest experiencers are marginalized and influenced by technological folklore and science fiction. However, the presenter argued that these individuals are not statistically marginalized. The experiences might reflect more on the observer than the phenomenon itself. Theories of UFOs as a projection of fear or wishful thinking were also presented. Researcher Ring questioned the negativity associated with UFOs, suggesting it could be a source of creativity.

A psychiatric perspective was also mentioned, viewing UFO experiences as pathological problems requiring psychological treatment. However, this explanation is refuted by Project PORT for typical cases.

The connection between UFOs and altered consciousness, specifically hypnagogic and hypnopompic states (turyia), was explored. The relationship between UFOs and ESP was deemed difficult to conclude. UFO-Sverige is reportedly negative towards hypnotherapy due to the risk of implanting false memories.

Mikael G. Petersson concluded by presenting his personal theory involving TST (Tectonic Stress Technology) in the Earth's crust, which can cause electromagnetic discharges and light emissions that affect the nervous system, leading to confusion, dizziness, and epileptic seizures. He noted that the interpretation of these events by the individual is crucial. The presenter found this theory plausible, citing the Skomakerträsk incident where two of the three involved individuals developed epilepsy after a strong experience.

Richard Svensson's short film, "En folksägen från Blekinge" (A Folk Tale from Blekinge), was shown, featuring women dressed as 'huldror' (forest spirits).

Föreningsnytt UFO-Sverige (UFO-Sverige News)

The main news is the reorganization of several local associations into investigation groups. To be part of an investigation group, members must be individual members of UFO-Sverige (costing 260 SEK/year, including a subscription to UFO-Aktuellt) and the group must consist of at least two people. These groups are expected to collaborate closely with the reporting center. Within a year, members should complete a field investigation course if offered by UFO-Sverige. Investigation groups must submit a formal application to the UFO-Sverige board.

New regional coordinators for local associations have been appointed: Micke Czajka, Anna-Michele Nielsen, and Mikael Karlsson, all connected to UFO-NVS and now part of UFO-Skåne's investigation group. UFO-Malmö falls under Micke Czajka's responsibility. His contact details are provided.

These coordinators are seeking material such as minutes from board and member meetings, newsletters, activity reports, and magazines (three copies requested). This material will be used for UFO-Sverige Nytt and the AFU archives. All materials should be sent to Clas Svahn, whose contact details are also provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter reflects a commitment to documenting and investigating UFO sightings and related phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of detailed reporting and the need for trained investigators. The organization appears open to exploring various theories, from sociological and psychological explanations to more unconventional ideas like tectonic stress. There is a clear focus on community engagement, with updates on meetings and organizational structure. The editorial stance is one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, while acknowledging the complexities and diverse interpretations involved.