UFO Nyt Junior - 1964 07

Magazine Overview

Title: UFONYT JUNIOR
Issue: 1
Volume: 1
Date: July 1964
Publisher: S.U.F.O.I. SJÆLLAND (Scandinavian UFO Investigation)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This is the inaugural issue of UFONYT JUNIOR, a new publication from SUFOI SJÆLLAND, specifically designed to cater to younger readers and new members interested in UFO phenomena. The magazine is presented as a service, distinct from the main SUFOI organization, and is funded by its initiators for this trial issue. The editorial team hopes that if the magazine proves popular, it will continue as a regular feature, funded by subscriptions.

Editorial and Content Introduction

The editorial section introduces UFONYT JUNIOR as a product created to provide younger readers with a solid, fundamental understanding of UFOs, focusing on aspects that might be more accessible than the technical depth found in the main UFO-NYT publication. The aim is to orient readers without forcing them to rely solely on the main publication for beginner-level material. The issue is offered as a free trial, with costs borne by the project's proponents. For JUNIOR to become a permanent fixture, reader subscriptions are essential. The subscription price is set at 10.00 DKK per year for six issues, inclusive of VAT and postage, with payment to be made to the specified postal giro account.

Content Scope and Contributors

JUNIOR plans to feature detailed accounts of domestic and international UFO observations, technical articles, and updates on Earth's space exploration efforts. It also intends to include supplementary pages from a forthcoming UFO Handbook. Notable contributors mentioned include Major Frank Pedersen, Erling Jensen, Børge Jensen, and John Petersen. The editors encourage young readers to contribute their own articles, ideas, or written pieces, making JUNIOR their own magazine.

The publication will utilize offset printing, similar to this trial issue, with a planned minimum of 8 pages plus an additional 4-page supplement. The continuation of the JUNIOR publication hinges on securing enough subscriptions by June 1st, 1964.

Feature Article: "Why Don't Flying Saucers Land and Make Contact?"

The main article addresses a frequently asked question regarding UFOs: why don't they land and make contact? The author posits that a direct answer is complex, involving numerous interconnected factors that explain the official authorities' reticence on the subject. The article sets out to explore these reasons over subsequent issues.

It establishes a premise that UFOs exist and are spacecraft from other planets, crewed by beings with advanced technical and ethical development. The article then delves into the potential societal transformations that would occur after official contact is established and the world learns about the nature and origin of UFO occupants. This scenario is broken down into different thematic groups for analysis.

Technology and "Free Energy"

A significant portion of the article discusses the technological implications, particularly the concept of "free energy" – energy tapped directly from universal forces, rather than extracted from conventional fuels. This energy is described as existing in natural phenomena like thunderstorms and auroras, and it is suggested that extraterrestrials utilize it. The article contrasts this free, abundant energy with the costly resources like oil, coal, and nuclear power currently used on Earth.

Economic and Societal Upheaval

The author explores the profound economic consequences of adopting free energy. Industries such as electricity generation, oil companies, and coal conglomerates would lose their primary customer base, potentially leading to a global economic collapse. The automotive, aviation, and shipping industries, heavily reliant on fossil fuels, would also be severely impacted. New vehicles powered by free energy would be cheaper to operate and more efficient, rendering traditional transport obsolete. This would necessitate a massive shift in industrial production, with many sectors needing to repurpose their manufacturing capabilities for new technologies like spacecraft.

Restructuring Society

The article suggests that war might become obsolete due to contact with more advanced beings and the resolution of resource scarcity. The arms industry, including shipyards, aircraft, and rocket factories, would become redundant. This would lead to a surplus of labor and industrial capacity, requiring a reevaluation of the global economic and industrial system, possibly through reduced working hours and a complete overhaul of economic structures.

Infrastructure like roads and ports might become less important as transportation shifts to the air. Laws would need revision, and technical education would require reform, particularly for those involved in developing new weapons. The article acknowledges that many established scientists might struggle to accept these paradigm shifts, as they challenge existing scientific understanding.

Overcoming the Shock

The article poses the question of how civilization would cope with such a profound shock, including potential economic chaos and mass unemployment. It suggests that solving these problems would require extensive preparation and collaboration among national economists, industrialists, scientists, military personnel, politicians, and statesmen on an international scale.

Observation Report: Adamski Saucer near Copenhagen

This section details a UFO sighting that occurred on January 25th. The observer, Mr. M., along with his wife, witnessed a brightly lit object at approximately 23:55 in clear, cold weather. The object initially flew at high speed towards the zenith, then decelerated rapidly, exhibiting erratic movements like a vehicle braking on ice. It eventually stopped and hovered in place for about 15 minutes before ascending vertically at high speed.

Later, a larger, grey, circular object with sharp contours became visible above the first object. This larger object was observed for two minutes before both disappeared. The observer noted that no sound was heard. Based on a sketch made by the observer, it is suggested that the sighting involved a single object of the "ADAMSKI type" reconnaissance craft. The description includes a dark ring around the bright central object, with a wider grey field marked by dark shadows, consistent with landing gear. The object was also observed to tilt, revealing a faintly luminous edge, which aligns with previous photographs of similar craft.

The object was described as being the size of a krona coin when held at arm's length, indicating it was at a low altitude.

Rapid Development: Space Race

A brief note highlights the rapid advancement in rocket technology, comparing the launch capabilities of the first American satellite, Explorer I (56,000 lbs thrust, 31 lbs payload), with the newer Saturn rocket (1,504,000 lbs thrust, 23,300 lbs payload) over a period of just five years.

News from Around the World

• UFO Headquarters in Japan: Reports that UFO headquarters in Japan has approximately 3,000 members and has formed an international network of youth groups to counter outdated and false beliefs about UFOs. A free brochure is available by writing to CBA in Yokohama.
• Objects in Orbit: As of December 31, 1963, there were 411 Earth-orbiting objects, including satellites and rocket debris. The number of non-terrestrial objects is unknown.
• Lunar Rocket Trajectory: Describes the precise trajectory required for a lunar rocket to pass through a specific atmospheric 'hole' over South Africa at a high speed, with very little tolerance for deviation.
• Listening for Signals: Mentions that listening stations and radio telescopes worldwide are scanning for intelligent signals from space, both within and beyond our solar system. Astronomers officially do not expect signals from planets in our solar system due to the lack of life, but the question is raised what would happen if signals were received from Venus or Mars.
• Rocket Fuel Ignition: Explains the critical need for precise timing (within 1/1000th of a second) when mixing liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen for rocket fuel to avoid the development of explosive gases.

Ufological Lexicon

This section provides definitions for key terms:

• U.F.O.: An abbreviation for Unidentified Flying Object.
• Telemeterskive: Described as unmanned, remote-controlled measuring and observation instruments launched from larger motherships or laboratory craft. They are noted as being unstable and designed to self-destruct if damaged.
• Adamski Saucer: Identified as the most famous type of UFO, considered a Venusian-Martian model, based on photographs and reports from George Adamski.

The issue concludes with a humorous caption under an illustration of a saucer: "DU - DE SIGER NEDE FRA KONTROL TÅRNET, AT DET ER PLANETEN VENUS...." (You - they say down from the control tower, that it is the planet Venus....).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the fundamental questions surrounding UFO phenomena, the potential societal and technological impacts of extraterrestrial contact and advanced energy sources, and the reporting of specific sightings. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, aiming to educate and engage a younger audience with the subject matter. There is a clear emphasis on the potential for radical societal change driven by technological advancements and the possibility of alien contact, while also acknowledging the need for structured investigation and subscription support to sustain the publication.