UFO Nyt Junior - 1964 07 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NYT JUNIOR
Issue: Nr. 1
Volume: 1
Date: July 1964
Publisher: S.U.F.O.I. Sjælland (Scandinavian UFO information)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This is the inaugural issue of UFO NYT JUNIOR, a publication from S.U.F.O.I. Sjælland. The editorial team expresses relief at reaching the minimum subscription number to launch the magazine, emphasizing that more subscribers will allow for a larger publication. They encourage readers to subscribe and to spread the word to friends and acquaintances to ensure the magazine's growth and quality.

Key Articles and Sections

Editorial: A New Beginning

The editorial section highlights the successful launch of UFO NYT JUNIOR, achieved just before the subscription deadline. The team expresses their commitment to publishing the magazine even at a minimum level, with hopes for more subscribers to allow for expansion beyond the current eight pages. They stress that increased subscriptions directly translate to more content without additional cost to the reader.

København's Area Meeting

This section reports on a meeting held in June for SUFOI contact members and group leaders in the Copenhagen area. Organized by John Petersen, the meeting aimed to discuss the group's work in Copenhagen, present new ideas for SUFOI's activities, and exchange viewpoints. The meeting was described as pleasant and productive, with about half of the invited members attending and the rest sending written contributions. Plans were made for regular follow-up meetings and the potential revival of evening classes that began the previous winter.

Monthly Observation: New UFO Type Over Sydsjælland

This is a detailed report of a UFO sighting by radio dealer Arne Back on March 19, 1964, near Lov in Sydsjælland. Back observed a large, reddish light in the sky that initially appeared to be a private plane seeking a landing spot. However, as he approached, he realized it was not an aircraft. The object ascended rapidly, performed a semicircular movement, and then climbed steeply into the clouds. It reappeared above the clouds, made another semicircle, and then descended again before moving in a straight line towards the southwest and disappearing within approximately three minutes. Back, a glider pilot himself, noted the object's unusual flight characteristics, stating it moved without regard for gravity and acceleration, suggesting it was controlled by intelligent beings. The total observation time was seven minutes, during which the object covered an estimated 4.5 km, with an estimated altitude of 1000-1200 meters, suggesting a speed of about 105 km/h. The object was described as red, with bluish light rotating at the edge.

"Why Don't the Flying Saucers Land and Make Contact?" (Part 2)

This article continues a discussion on the potential societal changes that might occur if UFOs were to make contact. It outlines several hypothetical scenarios:

1. Disarmament: A gradual, international disarmament process, driven by the need to eliminate the arms industry.
2. Demilitarization: The repatriation of military forces and the potential creation of demilitarized zones.
3. Industrial Restructuring: A shift from war-related industries to peaceful applications like space research, rocketry, and electrical engineering.
4. Economic Planning: A reorientation of national economies away from heavy industry towards new sectors, possibly funded by the decline of the arms industry.
5. Research: The emergence of new types of researchers with open minds and ethical standards, leading to breakthroughs in various fields, including space and energy.
6. Politics: A critique of the current political system, suggesting that politicians often manipulate the public and that a more efficient, non-partisan system could emerge if people understood the true nature of power and governance. It questions whether humanity will demand the freedom promised but not delivered.
7. Religion: An examination of the commonalities among Earth's major religions, suggesting they all stem from a single creator but have become divergent interpretations. The article posits that contact with extraterrestrials could lead to a unified, universal religion, challenging existing doctrines and potentially causing a crisis for established churches.

UFO Lexicon: Contact Person

This section defines a "Contact Person" as an individual who claims to have contact with extraterrestrials. George Adamski is cited as the most famous example, known for his books and media appearances, who visited Denmark for a SUFOI congress in 1963.

S.U.F.O.I.

S.U.F.O.I. (Scandinavian UFO-information) is described as a Scandinavian UFO organization founded and led by Major H.C. Petersen. Its headquarters are in Denmark, with the largest branch outside Denmark being in Norway. It publishes the journal UFO-NYT.

N.I.C.A.P.

N.I.C.A.P. (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena) is an American civil UFO organization. Its leader is former Major Donald E. Keyhoe, and many of its board members are former members of U.S. Airforce UFO committees like Project Sign, Grudge, and Blue Book.

Poem: Wernher von Braun

A short poem reflects on Wernher von Braun and his colleagues feeling melancholic due to strange events in space involving satellites like Telstar and Anna, which appear to be malfunctioning and then mysteriously repaired without explanation.

The "Elves" in Space

This short piece references US press releases about American space researchers being concerned about their satellites being damaged by meteors or other means, only to be repaired in orbit without a logical explanation. The press has referred to these unexplained repair agents as "elves" in space, and the article subtly suggests that the readers might know who these "elves" are.

UFO Research Basis

This section, titled "BEVISKEDEN" (The Evidence), discusses the foundational premise of UFO research: the existence of unidentified flying objects. It posits that the ultimate scientific proof would be a landed UFO, but since that is not officially available, the focus is on building a compelling chain of evidence through accumulated reports. It cites a "Project Blue Book" report indicating that approximately 72% of the 8000 investigated UFO reports could not be explained by the U.S. Airforce, leaving about 600 unexplained cases. The article criticizes the official dismissal of reports from credible sources like military pilots and high-ranking officers, suggesting they are often labeled as imaginative or mistaken.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting detailed eyewitness accounts and critical analysis of official explanations. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards governmental and military authorities, particularly regarding their handling of UFO information and their perceived role in perpetuating conflict and secrecy. The publication seems to advocate for a more enlightened, perhaps extraterrestrially influenced, future for humanity, one characterized by peace, disarmament, and a unified global perspective. The themes of extraterrestrial contact, the limitations of current human systems (political, religious, industrial), and the search for truth are central to the issue.